OCTOBER

TUESDAY 1

[film]

Classic Movies at Locke – A League of Their Own

The true story of the women’s professional baseball league during WWII. 5-8pm. Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St. Free

[social causes]

Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project Unveiling Ceremony

The Silent Witness Project Unveiling is a solemn ceremony recounts the stories of women and girls whose lives ended due to domestic violence. 6-8pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org. Free

WEDNESDAY 2

[zoos & animals]

Senior Discovery Days

Seniors take advantage of free admission & activities every Wednesday through the end of October. 10am. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org. Free

THURSDAY 3

[computer classes]

Organizing with Google

Learn how to organize using Google’s tools, including Keep, Calendar and Contacts. A Gmail account is required. Register online. 1-2:30pm. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. toledolibrary.org. Free

FRIDAY 4 

[history]

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Visit the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission and a make-and-take craft every first Friday. 10am-4pm. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. woodcountyhistory.org. Free

[Halloween]

OctoberNight

Visitors can enjoy live music, light refreshments and spine-tingling interactive vignettes throughout the 1817 farmstead. Ticketed. $13. 6pm. Also on Saturday, Oct. 5, 6pm. River Raisin Territorial Park, 3815 North Custer Road, Monroe, MI. monroecountymuseum.com

SATURDAY 5

[history]

Demonstration Day: Fall Blacksmithing

The Wood County Museum will host a Demonstration Day featuring the Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths Association. The Demonstration Day is free to attend. The museum will be open from noon-4 PM with regular admission, $7 for adults, with discounts for seniors, veterans and children. 9am-2pm. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. woodcountyhistory.org. Free

[markets & shopping]

Autumn Market at the Wolcott Heritage Center

Celebrate the beauty of the fall season while exploring a curated selection of local artisans, vintage vendors and autumnal goods nestled within the historic grounds of the Wolcott Heritage Center. 11am-4pm. Wolcott Heritage Center, 1035 River Rd., Maumee. wolcotthouse.org

[farms, festivals & fairs]

Heritage Farm Fest 

Enjoy a sustainably-grown and holistically-raised lunch, wagon rides, live music, hands-on history stations and more. 11am-3pm. Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. wcparks.org. Free

SUNDAY 6

[floristry]

Fall Flower Arranging Workshop

The garden is full of fall-flowering favorites. Enjoy what this season has to offer by creating an autumnal flower arrangement. No previous floral arranging experience is necessary. Ticketed. $60-$65. 9-11:30am. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org. Free

[outdoor concerts]

Rhythm on the River

The Otsego Swing Choir and the Otsego Marching Band will perform. The program will be moved to the Old Fire Station, farther west on Front St in case of rain. 4pm. M.J. Wright Pavillion on the Towpath, 0 Hamlin St., Grand Rapids. grandrapidshistoricalsociety.org

MONDAY 7

[multicultural]

Universal Worship 

Nine faith traditions share readings, songs and poems on the theme of “Non-Violence” during Ohio Nonviolence Week. 6-7pm. First Unitarian Church of Toledo, 3205 Glendale Ave. multifaithcouncil.org. Free

TUESDAY 8

[seniors]

Advanced Care Planning – with Heartland Hospice

Participants will discuss the types of advance care planning and allow for ample questions. 11am-noon. Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St. toledolibrary.org. Free

[author events]

An Evening with David Brooks 

Brooks, a nationally-renowned commentator and columnist speaks about his current book, How to Know a Person. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. $25. 7pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. neighbor2neighbortoledo.com

WEDNESDAY 9

[caregiving, health & wellness]

Kinship – Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Workshop Series

Caregivers 55 or older who are raising children can benefit from this 6-session evidence-based WISE series. Registration is required. 9:30-11:30am. Also on Friday, Oct. 11, Wednesday, Oct. 15, Friday, Oct. 18, Wednesday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 25. Margaret Hunt Senior Center, 2121 Garden Lake Pkwy. areaofficeonaging.com. Free

[caregiving, mental health]

Caregiver Coffee with MemoryLane Staff- What is Mindfulness and How Can it be Helpful to Caregiving?

Offered in person or virtual. Discuss mindfulness, and how it can be helpful to caregiving. Contact MemoryLane Care Services to enroll 419-720-4940 or cconley@memorylanecare.org. MemoryLane Care Services, 2500 Reynolds Rd. memorylanecareservices.org. Free

THURSDAY 10

[wine, parks & gardens]

Beer & Wine Tasting 

Join personal chef, Jennifer Schuerman for a beer & wine tasting with creative foods. Ticketed. $38. 6:30-8pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W Portage River S Rd, Elmore. schedel-gardens.org

SATURDAY 12

[nature & wildlife]

Sturgeon Fest 

Join Toledo Zoo staff and partners at the annual sturgeon release. Sponsor a Lake sturgeon, release a fish (no cost) and enjoy family-friendly activities. 10am-1pm. City of Toledo Boat Launch, 2700 Broadway St. toledozoo.org

[festivals & fairs]

Oak Harbor Apple Festival  

Featuring pageants, classic cars, a parade and more. 10am-9pm. Also on Sunday, Oct. 13, 10am-6pm. Downtown Oak Harbor, Oak Harbor. oakharborapplefestival.com 

[festivals & fairs]

Northwood Fall Festival

Enjoy vendors, a classic car show, live music and more. Noon-7pm. Central Park, 6010 Wales Rd., Northwood. @northwoodcommunitycares

SUNDAY 13

[festivals & fairs]

Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest

Offering a blend of historical ​re-enactments, artisan crafts, live music and apple butter. 10am-5pm. Downtown Grand Rapids, Front St., Grand Rapids. applebutterfest.org

TUESDAY 15

[crafts]

Make Your Own Harvest Wreath

Celebrate the harvest season with a wreath craft at 577 using seed heads, dried flowers, herbs and other beautiful wild plant cuttings. Registration is required. $40. 6-7:30pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 East Front Street, Perrysburg. 577foundation.org

WEDNESDAY 16

[caregiving]

Caregiver Coffee with MemoryLane Staff- Taking Care of Yourself

Offered in person or virtual. Contact MemoryLane Care Services to enroll 419-720-4940 or cconley@memorylanecare.org. 2-3pm. MemoryLane Care Services, 2500 Reynolds Rd. memorylanecareservices.org. Free

THURSDAY 17

[classical music]

Florence Scott Libbey Chamber Series

A casual setting of local musicians with classical music and discussion. Includes light refreshments. Ticketed. $30. Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood Ave. libbeyhouse.org

FRIDAY 18

[talks & lectures]

Metroparks Update

Hear about transformational projects happening at Metroparks including Riverwalk, the new Glass City Metropark and new projects at the park closest to you. 10am-11am. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu. Free

[opera]

Tosca 

With Puccini’s richly romantic score, Tosca is one of the world’s most loved operas. $39-$139. 7:30pm. Also on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2pm. toledoopera.org

SATURDAY 19

[handicraft markets]

Bewitched Harvest Art & Craft Show

Hosted by the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild. Shop for unique handcrafted items from juried crafters. 9am-4pm. Also on Sunday, Oct. 20, 11am-4pm. The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. toledocraftsmansguild.org

[markets & shopping]

Oktoberfest Market Day

Local vendors & business selling & promoting “Made in the USA.” Proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 10am-3pm. UAW Local 14 Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd.

[law]

Getting Your Affairs in Order Properly – Living Will and Transfer on Death

A workshop series with a focus on why it is important to get your affairs in order properly and how to talk to your loved ones about healthcare wishes and pre-estate planning. Lunch is available. Registration is required. 12:30-2:30pm. Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. toledolibrary.org

[festivals & street fairs]

Sylvania Fall Festival

Event-goers can enjoy local craft booths, live music, the annual parade and so much more. 4-10pm. Also on Sunday, Oct. 20, 10am-4pm. Downtown Sylvania, Main St., Sylvania. sylvaniachamber.org

[improv]

Whose Live Anyway? 

90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions with Whose Line Is It Anyway cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. $57-$67. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com

MONDAY 21

[health & wellness]

Maumee Senior Center Vaccine Clinic

The Maumee Senior Center will host both a flu vaccine and the new COVID vaccine clinics at the center, offered by the Lucas County Health Department. This clinic is open to the public. 10:30am-1pm. Maumee Senior Center, 2430 S. Detroit Ave., Maumee. areaofficeonaging.com

TUESDAY 22

[film]

Classic Movies at Oregon – Psycho

Anthony Perkins stars as the troubled Norman Bates. 1 hr 49 mins; Rated R; 1960; horror/melodrama. 2-5pm. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. toledolibrary.org. Free

WEDNESDAY 23

[law]

Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio: Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney

Learn how to complete a living will, designate a healthcare power of attorney and set up a one-on-one appointment with a certified facilitator to complete these forms. 10-11am. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. toledolibary.org. Free

THURSDAY 24

[book clubs]

Community Read

Come together as a community to read and discuss Amanda Ripley’s book, High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out. 5:30-7:30pm. Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. toledolibrary.org. Free

SATURDAY 26

[civic benefit]

Toledo Repair Cafe

Bring in your clothing, small appliances, bicycles, jewelry, housewares and toys for repairs free of charge. 10am-2pm. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee. toledolibrary.org. Free

[markets & shopping]

The Village @ Night 

In partnership with Tree City Market, join Heritage Sylvania in the village for a night of shopping, music, food and fun. 2-10pm. Sylvania Historical Village, 5717 North Main St., Sylvania. heritagesylvania.org

[caregiving]

Caregiver Coffee with MemoryLane Staff

The topic will be Planning for the Holidays: Tips for Caregivers. Contact MemoryLane Care Services to enroll 419-720-4940 or cconley@memorylanecare.org. 2-3pm. MemoryLane Care Services, 2500 Reynolds Rd. memorylanecareservices.org. Free

NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 1

[history]

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Visit the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission and a make-and-take craft every first Friday. 10am-4pm. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. woodcountyhistory.org. Free

[film]

Silver Screen Classic Film – Ocean’s 11

Danny Ocean (Frank Sinatra) calls on some of his World War II buddies to pull off an elaborate New Year’s Eve heist at five casinos in Las Vegas. $5. 7:30pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N Superior St. valentinetheatre.com

SATURDAY 2

[food]

St. George Woodley Christmas Cookie Walk

Shop for community-baked traditional homemade cookies as well as Middle Eastern pastries. Cookies are priced by the pound (Middle Eastern cookies are priced separately). Cash and check only. 9am-1pm. St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 3754 Woodley Rd.

[markets & shopping]

Rae Ray’s Countdown to Christmas Festival

Artisan booths will line Louisiana Ave, kids zone and activities in the parking lot off of 3rd St, free Santa photos, make & takes, live music, food trucks and more. 10am-5pm. Rae Ray’s Decor & More, 218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. Raeraysdecorandmore.shop

[visual arts]

4th Annual Fallen Timbers Art Festival

Celebrate the diverse art and artists of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan while enjoying premium Ohio wines & local food trucks. 11am-7pm. Also on Sunday, Nov. 3, 11am-4pm. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee. theshopsatfallentimbers.com

SUNDAY 3

[markets & shopping]

Painted Clovers Market

Shop for unique, handmade, found, repurposed and recycled goods. $5. 11am-5pm. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 West Poe Rd., Bowling Green. @paintedcloversvintagemarket

TUESDAY 5

[film]

Classic Movies at Locke – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (161 Min), R

During the American Civil War, three men seek hidden loot. With greed as their sole motivation, they overcome anything that gets in their way – including each other. 5-8pm. Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St. toledolibrary.org. Free

WEDNESDAY 6

[author events]

Heather S. Cole – Ohio’s Presidents

The Buckeye Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft, Warren G. Harding. Learn how each of them became president and how their time in the White House shaped the future of the United States. 6:30pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E South Boundary St., Perrysburg. gatheringvolumes.com

THURSDAY 7

[wine]

Libbey House Wine Tasting Event 

Jim Sautter, Level One Sommelier, of Sautter’s Market will provide informal presentations of five (5) fine wines to enjoy with appetizers carefully paired to the wines. Ticketed. $40. 6-8pm. Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood Ave. libbeyhouse.org

FRIDAY 8

[games]

Cards & Cocoa

Enjoy some Cocoa and play a variety of different games. 10-11am. Kent Branch Library

3101 Collingwood Blvd. toledolibrary.org. Free

WEDNESDAY 13

[caregiving]

Caregiver Coffee with MemoryLane Staff

The topic will be It’s Getting Dark Early: Sundowning and Dementia. In person or virtual. Contact MemoryLane Care Services to enroll 419-720-4940 or cconley@memorylanecare.org. 2-3pm. MemoryLane Care Services, 2500 Reynolds Rd. memorylanecareservices.org. Free

[health & wellness]

Breaking the Cycle of Repeat Hospitalizations – with Heartland Hospice

Discuss breaking the cycle of repeat hospitalizations. Discover the causes behind frequent hospital readmissions among seniors and explore strategies for prevention. 3-4pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. toledolibrary.org. Free

FRIDAY 15

[talks & lectures]

Till Divorce Do Us Part: Tracing the Changes of the Last Half Century

Specializing in domestic relations law since 1966, Jude Aubry will share the lawyer’s view of the evolution of divorce. 10-11am. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu. Free

SATURDAY 16

[markets & shopping]

Shipshewana on the Road

Browse unique gifts, crafts and foods. $5. 10am-3pm. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 West Poe Rd., Bowling Green. shipshewanaontheroad.com

[concerts]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The tour marks a triple celebration: 20 years of their beloved rock opera The Lost Christmas Eve, reaching their 20 millionth concertgoer and surpassing a phenomenal $20 million donated to charity. $49-$119. 3pm and 7:30pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

WEDNESDAY 20

[law]

The Ohio Justice Bus

The Ohio Justice Bus is a mobile legal aid office that offers free legal advice to low-income residents. Services are walk up only (no appointment) and available on a first come, first served basis. 10am-noon. Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. toledolibrary.org. Free

FRIDAY 22

[visual arts]

Local Artists’ Holiday Trunk Sale

Be inspired for holiday gift giving and beautiful creations by talented local artists. Featuring a variety of mediums including glass, jewelry and pottery as well as the classic holiday decor of the historic Libbey House. $10-$25. 5-8pm. Also on Saturday, Nov. 23, 11am-6pm. Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood Ave. theartscommission.org

WEDNESDAY 27

[health & wellness]

Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio

Learn how to complete a living will, designate a healthcare power of attorney and set up a one-on-one appointment with a certified facilitator to complete these forms. 10-11am. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee. toledolibrary.org. Free

SATURDAY 30

[handicraft markets]

Crafts for Christmas

A showplace of fine handmade juried crafts, gifts and holiday decorations that will make your season bright. 9am-4pm. Also on Sunday, Dec. 1, 11am-4pm. Lucas County Recreation Center

2901 Key St., Maumee. toledocraftsmansguild.org