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Adams Street Publishing Co. Ah, summer. Time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the warm breeze. Here are some of our favorite patio spots around Toledo.

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THE CHARCOAL HOUSE. IT’S LIKE BEING IN MY OWN BACKYARD.

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NETTY’S

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WESLEY’S, SIPPIN’ ON MY RASPBERRY CIDER

Picture imperfect

Calendar: Nathan Mattimoe (calendar@toledocitypaper.com)

I was so disappointed to see the terrible photograph of Jason Webber that you chose to use for the article “A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned” on the cover of your May 12 issue. Jason is way too nice and works way too hard to be insulted like that. I’m sure that a better picture could have been located somewhere! For all his devotion, he was put out with the rest of the city workers who were laid off. How about helping this guy out and reprinting a better photo, along with the good things he has done while working practically 24 hours a day for the City of Toledo?

WESLEY’S

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Editor’s Note: We would like to make up for our unintentional insult of Jason Webber. Here is a much better photo of our beloved former TCP staffer as a high school senior with his Swedish sweetheart.

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For Jimmy Thank you so much for your beautiful write up of Jimmy Cook’s “Celebration of Life Concert.” It was a great success and I look for forward to having more events for Jimmy with your help. Thanks again, you are the only paper that cared to mention the event.

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Virtual PC Best Computer Service/Repair Get Your Bugs Out The problem with computers is that they do exactly what you tell them. Are you an ESC key junkie? Or maybe addicted to the CTL+Alt+Delete keyboard dance? Maybe you’re actually a computer wizard. No matter what category you fall into, they all have one thing in common: they all know where to go for computer help and service.

Voted as Toledo’s Best Computer Service and Repair by TCP readers, Virtual PCs delivers customer satisfaction again and again.

John Baringer has been the owner/manager of the Spring Meadows location for over eight years. “One of our strongest points is definitely our service,” said Baringer.

“We all understand we’re here for the customers.” You could almost say they are ‘programmed’ to offer nothing less than great service. He says they really listen to their customers, whether they are handing over their beloved PC that just crashed, or looking for that perfect machine to meet their specific needs. “We custom build PCs as well.” Baringer added that customer built computers are easier to service, and have a great track record for running smoother and lasting longer than typical computers.

Virtual PCs will even help on site with small businesses and in home services. Word of mouth is probably their best form of advertising. Baringer said that once people learn about them, they’re pretty excited. Let’s face it; computers can be our best friend and our worst enemy.

Jeff Nissen owns the Virtual PCs on Executive Pkwy., and though the stores are no longer franchised, Baringer said they still work together and still have the same goal.

Ultimately, added Baringer, “The end result is a happy customer.”

—KZ

the history of the school when it defeated the “wrecking ball team” on its way to becoming 100 years old. I would like to thank Toledo City Paper, TPS and especially board member Darlene Fisher and those who wrote letters in support of saving Scott High School. And a special thanks to the Devil’s Advocate on almost everything, Johnny Hildo, who by accident gave us more exposure.

Warren Woodberry

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In 1920, the Toledo Scott powerhouse football team defeated Wheaton High of Illinois and the great Red Grange 39 to 0 in what was thought to be a “really big game.” The “Galloping Ghost” who had been known to score five or six touchdowns in some high school games was knocked unconscious early in the Scott game and missed it all.

At the Park Lane Hotel Wednesday, May 13, the Landmarks Preservation Council of NW Ohio recognized that the Scott Alumni and the Save Our Scott organization had won the biggest game in

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Fun with the sun

Learn how to save energy and money through the power of sunshine at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s free presentation, Solar Toledo: Learn How to Power Your Home and Car Using the Sun. Dr. Alvin Compaan, professor of Physics and director of Materials Science and Engineering at UT, will speak about his solar-powered home and truck on Tuesday, June 2 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Participants will learn about the building and installation process, receiving federal money for solar projects, benefits to the environment, and long-term cost savings. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5207/www.toledolibrary.org.

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Corrections: In last issue’s “The Big To Do”, Sophie’s Sister was incorrectly listed as a sponsor of “The People’s Prom.” Sophie’s sister was not affiliated with the event.

The Lilly Oncology on Canvas art exhibit listed in the last issue’s “Art Notes” was on display through Sunday, May 17.

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Getting Toledo on track Possible passenger rail system gets government’s wheels turning by Jacob Corkins

In the face of a global economic downturn and a troubled auto industry, a new type of stimulus is targeting the Midwest region that has been hit so hard. The Obama administration has been proactive in creating a high-speed passenger rail system to make rail travel convenient and comfortable throughout the United States.

The billions of dollars invested in this project create the potential to boost the economy of Toledo by making travel corridors between Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati (the 3C corridor), Toledo, and Detroit, explained Diane Reamer-Evans, transportation project manager of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMCOG). “The next step is to move from concept to building the basics for each corridor.”

According to Reamer-Evans, several systems throughout the county are leading the way in terms of high-speed passenger rails, including the Midwest Regional Rail System around Chicago and a high-speed corridor that spans the state of California. In terms of state-supported passenger rail service, Reamer-Evans says Ohio is “definitely behind.” We rely on whatever Amtrak long-distance trains come through our state, while other states, like Michigan, have partnered with Amtrack and subsidized state rail services.

From The White House to the Ohio state government, there is a plan for Toledo to be in the middle of a new high-speed transportation hub. State Representative Peter S. Ujvagi (D-Toledo) said “we advocated very hard for the recognition of Toledo’s potential role in the future of passenger rail during the debate on House Bill 2, Ohio’s transportation budget.”

House Bill 2 states that the completion of these corridors and improving Ohio’s rail system will “create 16,700 permanent jobs; generate $3 billion in development activity near stations; create an annual $80 million impact on state tourism.”

So what does this mean for Toledo?

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nity mobility will improve by becoming a more usable means of travel with better reliability and speed.

In these economic times, the big question is: How will we pay for this? So far, the $14.9 billion commitment through the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (an 80% federal, 20% state matching grant), the $8 billion provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the billions of dollars reserved in federal and state budgets will help make these ideas a reality.

The Ohio Hub Plan will cost about $7 billion to build the entire system of 7 corridors, said Stu Nicholson, Ohio Rail Development Commission Public Information Officer. However, it will provide about $17 billion in economic return.

“President Obama’s identification of critical high-speed corridors, including the Chicago Hub and the specific inclusion of Toledo in that corridor reinforces our efforts and those of Gov. Strickland in moving forward a practical vision for passenger rail service,” said Rep. Ujvagi.

“The ‘3C corridor,’” said Nicholson “is the most heavily traveled route in the Midwest.” According to Amtrak, he said, it is the best un-served route in the U.S. All of that is about to change.

In the next three to four years, Nicholson continued, we should see higherspeed trains and a basic network in the 3C corridor. In the next eight to ten years it is possible that the Ohio Hub Plan would be completed. That assumes, however, that the state has all the money and resources it needs without delays.

“An opportunity that presents itself is by recreating passenger rail equipment creation business,” Nicholson said, “there currently are no rail equipment manufacturers in the U.S. If we were to buy a train today, we would have to import it.”

This provides possible job opportunities for people who lost their jobs in the automotive industry, he said. There are currently companies overseas considering building a facility in the U.S. The developments in the high-speed passenger rail system may be exactly what the Midwest and the U.S. needs to get back on the right economic track.

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One born every minute

Free clown with every purchase by Johnny Hildo Running as a novice. This is a ployed and looking to the council salary ‘Tis the season. Election season, that is, which never fails to excite the great one. More and more candidates for sustenance. Suddenly city guvmint senses and stimulate the imagination claim their biggest asset is that they have has become a temp agency.

Not raising money. We’re not quite with its snake oil salesmen and their no assets. Not having a clue how public office works supposedly makes them less sure what this is intended to accomplish. clever electioneering gimmicks.

E time in oh nine is no exception. beholden to the status quo. More likely We guess it’s supposed to show fiscal reHere are some of our favorite dollops of it makes them simply clueless. And dis- sponsibility. Notice no one who has ever drivel T Town hucksters are passing off turbingly easy to manipulate by those actually won an election is selling this one. as “ideas.” inside the system who do, indeed, have a Perhaps the folks who are don’t get where the money goes, so Cute catch phrases. This clue. here’s a clue. All is an old stand by of deceptive Congrats to Jack and Cynthia Ford for those yard signs and marketing strategy. String toopening the newest art gallery downhandbills have to be gether a few words that convey town! The more eye candy the better! printed by someone. an image without actually saying Literature has to be anything. Like Teamwork Tomailed and commerledo. Sounds great! Less filling!

By the time you read this the City’s cials have to be proWe have no idea what it means, budget deficit will continue to spiral. duced and aired. aside from playing nice in the Get it?

The money raised Sharing our pain. Carty illustrates sandbox, which is a pretty low expectation even by kindergarten stan- his deep understanding of the impacts of by political candidates is spent locally dards. Ditto Nine is Fine. And Lindsay city guvmint layoffs by bouncing along on in ways that keep folks employed. Huna riding mower for a few hours. Commish dreds of thousands of dollars are redisis a fruit loop.

Running as an “independent.” Ben Konop gains insight into joblessness tributed through the local economy by poCouncil candidate Paul Tetuan recently by hanging around The Source for a few litical campaigns every year, supporting took credit for this intriguing innovation. key photo ops. In the meantime these hundreds of jobs for local Sez he invented it in ought eight. Never two have rarely worked a real job not tied workers. Wanna rethink mind that Mike Ferner ran as an inde- to the guvmint umbilical. Wanna feel our that “no money” pledge?

Running against pendent in 1987. Mike Bell sez he’s run- pain, boys? Get ready for the electoral [insert perceived ning as an independent so he isn’t bound pink slip. malady here].

Then there are those runby the Democratic Party’s post-primary It’s a whole endorsement, which he would ignore. ning as an employment oplot easier to find That’s not independent, Mike, it’s self-ab- portunity. Mike Bell sez the malconsorbed. he wants to be Mayor so tented and piggy Then there are those running as an he can have a job back back on their independent who claim it’s because they in Toledo. Why we would cause than to don’t want Party bosses dictating their care about this goes unwork for positive ideas. First, Tammany Hall was in NYC, answered. Several council and proactive not T Town. Party bosses don’t dictate to candidates are unemcandidates, although they do screen and endorse. Second, independent ideas would be great if any of these independent candidates had any. Which is what the screening and endorsement process exists to do. See if there’s any there there.

Running as an independent is most often an excuse for being a selfindulgent whacko who couldn’t make it through a vetting process. Which is why Opal Covey has been an independent all her adult life.

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change. And it’s easier for a jackass to kick a barn down than to build one. Remember that next time you hear a candidate tell you something they’re against, even if you tend to agree. We need more builders and a whole lot fewer jackasses.

Putting all these innovations together, we come up with the following ideal candidate.

The Boze Knows! An independent not tied to the powers that be, he’s an outsider who might not know the political game, but he knows what you’re going through. He has vowed to spend mere peanuts getting his message out, but thinks you’ll agree that we need change and we need it today.

It worked, didn’t it? A few slick market tested phrases and you’re all ready to rush out and vote for Bozo the Clown.

Hold that thought. Plenty of clowns to choose from on the September primary ballot.

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Time to recognize

Know a young leader making strides in the Toledo community? Send in your nomination by June 15 for the 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition Program.

Individuals who have shown great stamina and motivation in their career and community involvement will be chosen from your nominations by a panel of judges to be honored on September 30. The 20 Under 40 program was created to encourage young leaders in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Those eligible must be under 40 years of age on June 30. Nomination forms can be found at Fifth Third Banking Centers, www.20under40toledo.com and www.WTOL.com.

Walk on the wild side

With spring in full bloom, on Tuesday, June 9 Nature’s Nursery holds its “Walk for Wildlife” to raise money and awareness for the plants and wildlife flourishing in the area at the Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7790 Schadel Rd. Nature’s Nursery and its partner organizations will have stations throughout the walk highlighting nature-based activities and wildlife interaction. The walk is a “green” event — all participants are asked to carpool due to limited parking and will receive a BPA-free water bottle. Picnics after the event are encouraged. Individuals and groups of all ages are invited to walk, but are asked to raise at least $20 in tax-deductible pledges. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the one-mile walk following at 10 a.m. 419-877-0060/ www.natures-nursery.org.

Green. The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce will lead the seminar by discussing problems and current issues in the business community.

Questions and ideas will be shared concerning employment law issues and the Employee Free Choice Act. President of the Employers’ Association, Jack Hollister, will be speaking along with an employment law attorney from Toledo law firm Eastman & Smith. Registration for the event is $10 and can be made until June 5 by calling the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce at 419-353-7945 or e-mailing sharonferdig@bgchamber.net.

Shining diamonds

For 20 years, the Diamante Awards have honored outstanding leadership and achievement in the Toledo area Hispanic community.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Latino/Latina Youth Leadership, Latino/Latina Adult Leadership, Corporation/Community Agency and Friend of the Latino Community awards. The Diamante Awards were originally founded by the Northwest Ohio Latino advocacy organization IMAGE and sponsors now include Bowling Green State University, Lourdes College, Owen Community College and the University of Toledo. Nominations are due by July 14; the awards will be presented at the Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center of Lourdes College on September 11.

Online nomination forms for individuals and groups can be completed at www.lourdes.edu/diamante.

Glitz and glamour: Perrysburg boutique celebrates 1-year anniversary

Perrysburg’s Puttin’ On the Glitz features high quality bridal accessories.

Travel to a tropical getaway with island decor, music and appetizers with Perrysburg’s Puttin’ On the Glitz in celebration of their first anniversary.

Recognizing the success of their first year, owners Joanne and Kelly Heuss invite you to their weekend-long luau party Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30.

For the event, Puttin’ On The Glitz will extend its hours on Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Country Home Creations will provide free recipe books with every purchase throughout the weekend. A charity event in collaboration with Chicks for Charity will also take place

the night before, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy wine and cocktails, music and body art by Air-O-Dynamic Design and Production to benefit the Chicks for Charity’s current non-profit partner, Victory Center.

Admission is $5 at the door. Raffle tickets ($5 each or 3 for $10) give a chance to win a gift basket of boutique items. A portion of sales from the weekend will also be donated to the Victory Center. “Many of our regular customers are involved with Victory Center, so we wanted to support their cause,” said owner Kelly Heuss.

Providing high quality bridal accessories and gifts at reasonable prices is the main goal of the boutique. “We found a need for a place where you can come and spend $20 or $30 and leave with some really fun gifts,” said Heuss.

The boutique, expanded last December, boasts selections of veils, tiaras, jewelry, guest books and other unique gifts for women. “The purpose of the store originally was to find ways to save money while planning weddings, and we realized we can do it even better!” Heuss said.

Puttin’ On The Glitz, 120 W. South Boundary, Perrysburg.

419-874-3334/ www.puttinontheglitzstore.com.

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Birthday bash

After 30 years of support from the Toledo community, Planned Pethood truly has a reason to celebrate its upcoming anniversary. On Saturday, June 13, the organization will thank the community with a Birthday bash at UAW Park on Jackman Rd. Families and their pets can enjoy music by the Blue Graff Band, raffles, and pet demonstrations. Pamper your pet with free grooming, an agility course, a pet communicator and free microchipping (while supplies last). All proceeds will benefit animals assisted by Planned Pethood. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.plannedpethood.org.

Help with your issues

Discover solutions to business problems impacting your life at the second Lunch & Learn seminar Wednesday, June 10 at the Holiday Inn Express Meeting Room in Bowling

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Nothing says summer like an outdoor patio. With some good company, a little live music, and a perfect summer breeze, beer tastes colder, food tastes better and dessert seems even sweeter. So, kick back, relax, and enjoy the summer sun! We asked Toledoans: what’s your favorite patio?

webber’s waterfront lounge Mike Gilmore / Toledo “Webber’s Waterfront Lounge. It’s nice to be by the water and provides a different kind of atmosphere.”

tango’s & wesley’s Charlene Steiner / Bowling Green “I like both Tango’s and Wesley’s in the summer time”

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el camino real James Fejes / Toledo “El Camino Real has hot women and cold beer.”

tribes tavern & rosebuds Alex Poggemeyer / Toledo “Tribes Tavern and Rosebuds are good places to go for Karaoke.”

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granite city brewery Dan Bibb / Toledo “Granite City Brewery has great food, drinks and atmosphere; it’s on the water.”

tango’s Erik Wineland / Toledo “Tango’s because I like their margaritas and being on the river.”

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the docks Kristen Connelly & Lisa Dewhirst / Toledo Down at The Docks, Toledo looks great from that side of the river.

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mudhens stadium Wanda Thompson / Toledo “The Mudhens Stadium. I’m a big baseball fan.”

la scola Leo Zilba / Toledo “LaScola. The food is great and I like supporting restaurateur Gus Nicolaidis.”

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high spirits [ thursday, may 28 ]

Wine Tasting

7pm. Enjoy a selection of wines from The Rhone River Valley in southeastern France. $15. www. thevineyardwineshop.com. The Vineyard, 5305 Monroe St.

[ friday, may 29 ]

Mediterranean Adventure

7pm. Enjoy a wine tasting event in the Rose Garden of The Zoo. $35 members, $40 nonmembers. Call for reservations. 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org. The Toledo Zoo.

Wine and Cheese Benefit for the Wood County Humane Society

6pm. Come help us celebrate 35 years of helping animals in Wood County. Items up for bid include Madame Alexander doll collection, a year’s supply of dog food from Hill’s Science Diet, and a 3-hr class at Lourdes College. For more information, including a list of auction items and how to purchase tickets, please call Ali at 419-308-5722 or visit our website at www.woodcountyhumanesociety.org. Hilton Garden Inn, Levis Commons, Perrysburg.

Tastings at the Beer and Wine Cave Wednesdays 6-8pm, Thursdays 5-7pm. $10 beer, $15 wine. Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns. www.toledomeatsandmore.com.

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Poolside wines and back porch beers.

June 3-4 Summer beers and patio wines.

June 10-11

Roses, white zinfandels and micro-brew beers.

culinary [ thursday, may 28 ]

Taste of Poland Dinner

Coffee in the cockpit

5pm. The dinner will include pork chops, kielbasa, pierogi, mashed potatoes, sweet and sour cabbage, green beans and more. $10. Carry-outs available. www.resurrectionpncc.org. 734-487-5052.

Resurrection Polish National Catholic Church, 1835 W. Temperance, Temperance.

Flying Bean serves coffee with community in mind

by Kevin Moore

[ wednesday, june 3 ]

Mexican Cuisine

6:30pm. Learn how to prepare such Mexican dishes as mango and peach gazpacho, chillied fish, spring veggies, Mexican rice and more. $40. www.kitchentoolsandskills.com.

419-872-9090. Kitchen Tools And Skills, 26597 North Dixie Hwy. Perrysburg.

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Tea in the Solarium

12pm. Enjoy the view of the Manor House gardens while feasting on delicious sandwiches and desserts. Set tea, $7. Additional items, 60 cents each. Sponsored by the Manor House Volunteers. www.metroparkstoledo.com. The Manor House at Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave.

From their signature Flying Bean Mocha to homemade carrot cake, the Flying Bean is the perfect place for a pit stop.

Most people are familiar with the allegories popularized between caffeine and flying. But John and Becky Ohm, owners of the Flying Bean, have actually soared among the clouds. The pair met in pilot training where they later married and traveled the world together in service to their country. While stationed in Oklahoma, they became intrigued by a little coffee shop run by another military couple. “We decided it would be great to open a business where we could work together,” says Becky.

“So we took the leap and opened the Flying Bean.”

workers do a great job of knowing our customers.

We also like to think of ourselves as a local business supporting local entities. We’ve sponsored community sports and we regularly showcase the area’s artistic and musical talent.”

Many of their baked goods also come from nearby vendors, such as Ashton Fine Baked Goods, who gives a portion of its proceeds to the charity No Greater Sacrifice.

The Flying Bean opened in January The passion for community 2007 with a strong emphasis on is extremely evident in the espresso-based beverages.

Flying Bean’s outreach The Flying Bean Mocha, activities. Twice since the store’s signature opening, staff and beverage, is a blend customers assembled of white mocha and gift baskets through caramel swirls Operation: Flying topped with Bean for deployed whipped cream and and returning airmen more caramel. The from the local 180th menu also features Fighter Wing.

They several flavors of fruit also recently launched smoothies, Italian their PiNK initiative, sodas, and hot teas, designed by staff as well as breakfast member, Alex Harrison. burritos, homemade She developed the world’s carrot cake, and various first pink coffee beverage baked goods. Additionally, dedicated to breast cancer the coffee gurus behind awareness.

Along the counter with selling PiNK create a new Flying Bean's Alex Harrison specialty drink created the first pink coffee beverage shirts, 10 percent of the sales from PiNK to spotlight for breast cancer research Drinks will be donated each week. in October to breast Still serving through the cancer research.

Air National Guard, aviation is a theme reflected throughout the coffeehouse, along with a passion for the local community.

John elaborated, “We wanted to have a Cheers atmosphere, where everyone knows your name. Our

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Much kneaded BAKE-cation

Summer break may be here, but the kitchen classroom is just warming up.

Zingerman’s famous Bakehouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is luring visitors north of the border with their various 4-day “BAKEcations”. This hands-on teaching bakery was founded in 2006 and gathers student bakers from all over the U.S. With one bread session (June 16-19), two pastry sessions (June 2-5 and June 14-17) and two bread & pastry world tour sessions (June 30-July 3 and July 28-31), the Bakehouse has something for everyone in their oven. Classes are taught by Bakehouse owners Frank Carollo and Amy Emberling, as well as experienced staff bakers. Sessions are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and includes breakfast, lunch and everything you bake in class. $1000.

734-761-7255/ www.bakewithzing.com

J'adore chocolat

Indulge your sweet tooth at the Toledo School for the Arts' (TSA) Death by Chocolate event Tuesday, June 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. The chocolate tasting event will benefit TSA’s Visual Arts Program and the opening of the First Floor Art Gallery. Performances by students, fun conversation, and lots of chocolate is to be expected. Chocolate lovers, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Admission is $30. Call 419-246-8732 x 217 for reservations by June 12.

Summer samplings

Sample some of Ann Arbor, Michigan’s finest restaurants at the inaugural Restaurant Week Sunday, June 14 through Friday, June 19. Hosted by the Ann Arbor Main Street Area Association, participating restaurants will be offering meals at a fixed price — three course dinners for $25, or two dinner special for $25, creative lunch menu offerings for $21 and 2 for 1 lunch specials. Some of the over 20 participating restaurants include Arbor Brewing Company, Blue Tractor, The Earle, and Vinology. Make your reservations early as tables may fill quickly! For more information, visit www.mainstreetannarbor.org.

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Wine with the sisters

The Little Sisters of the Poor will liven taste buds at their Wine and Cheese Tasting event on Saturday, June 6. Sample specialty wine, cheese and fruit, while benefiting the organization in their mission to help the aged poor. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Home Auditorium in Oregon.

Reservations preferred. Contact Barb Berry at 419-698-4331 or medsoregon@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

Foodways at Wood County

Wisconsin cheese, Louisiana gumbo,...

Northwest Ohio corn? The Foodways exhibit at Wood County’s Historical Center & Museum is exploring the food traditions of Northwest Ohio. The dishes we eat today are largely impacted by immigrants who first settled in the area and took advantage of the rich farmland. Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Lucy Long and Northwest Ohio Foodways have revealed a history of German ancestry, Mexican influence and pioneer struggles with its 12-part exhibit located in the main room of the museum. Divided into various sections about the history and impact of food on past and present culture, Foodways illustrates the development of local food into ethnic dishes today. Visit the Wood County Historical Center & Museum or showcase the exhibit at your own event! For more information on the traveling exhibit call Kelli at 419-352-0967 or visit www.woodcountyhistory.org/foodways.

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Father's Day Celebration, From Boomer the orangutan to Simon the saddle-billed stork, the Zoo is home to lots of terrific Zoo Dads.

Bring your dad to the Zoo on Father’s Day and he’ll get free admission.

10am-5pm. $7-$10.

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Side Cut Explorer, Board the 12-passenger, wheelchair accessible tram for a ride along the Maumee River and canal tow-path. $2.

Call to register.

419-407-9700. Side Cut Metropark, Riverview Area, 1025

Death By Chocolate, The chocolate tasting event of the year! To benefit Toledo School for the Arts Visual Arts Programs. $30 per person in advance.

7-9pm. Toledo School for the Arts Garden, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732 x217

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Ice Cream Social, Enjoy ice cream and delicious cakes and brownies with The Polish American Concert Band. Sponsored by the Manor House Volunteers.

419-407-9700.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House, 5100 W. Central

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"A Star is Born", Original 1937 film starring Frederic March and Janet Gaynor in old technicolor. Shorts and Theatre Organ Pre-Show concert. Free. 2:30pm.

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Ave. 419-389-9334

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Murder Mystery Cruise, Enjoy a 2 hour up river cruise and an authentic musical murder mystery put on

by Random Acts. Pasta buffet from Superior Catering. $35. Call for reservations.

419-537-1212.

Sandpiper Boat,

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Mamma Mia!, The smash hit musical based on songs of ABBA. $23+ available at Stranahan Theater Box Office or Ticketmaster. Through June 21. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851

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9th Annual Derby Days Exhibit, 20 North Gallery presents the best in local, regional and national equine art in the 9th Annual Derby Days Exhibit.

Through June 13.

419-241-2400. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. Clair.

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RIbbon Cutting Ceremony, Celebrate the Library’s new addition with refreshments, fun activities and Special Guest Councilman Mike Craig. Free.

10am- 1pm. Toledo Heights Branch Library, 423 Shasta Dr. 419-259-5220 / toledolibrary.org

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In the Park after Dark, Glimpse nature at night by the full moon light on this guided exploration. Please register. $5. 9:3010:30 pm. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, AIrport HIghway.

419-407-9700 / metroparkstoledo.com

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First-Lady Style: White House Gowns, The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center displays 33 original and replicated gowns designed for America’s First Ladies $2-$6.

800-998-7737. Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

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Solar Power, The program is geared toward anyone interested in step-bystep instruction on converting their home and/or automobile to solar. 7pm. Downtown Library, 325 Michigan.

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Play Bunco!, Bunco Club of Toledo invites you to join in a game with free lunch, cash prizes, and no experience necessary.

2pm. Tremainsville Hall, 2439 Tremainsville. 419-787-3365/ buncoclub.net

Toledo Mud Hens v. Durham Bulls, Don't miss the special guest appearance by The Incredible Hulk. $9.

Game starts at 7 pm.

Call or go online for tickets. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-HENS /

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Third Thursday Art Walk, Browse and purchase local art; get to know local artists and galleries. Every third Thursday through September. Free. 6-9 pm. Warehouse DIstrict, Downtown Toledo.

419-254- ARTS / www.acgt.org

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Picnic Lunch Cruise, The cruise includes a casual picnic lunch. 12-2pm.

Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson Street Dock, Jefferson and Summit. $14, $22.

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Toledo Yacht Club Mills Race Party, Features beverages, food and music by the Menus. $10. 6 pm. Toledo Yacht Club 3900 N. Summit Bdg 2. 419-726-3485 / toledoyachtclub.com

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Distillery's Annual Golf Outing, All proceeds to benefit Hospice of Northwest Ohio. $85 per person. 11:30 am shotgun start. South Toledo Golf Course, 3915 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-382-1444

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The Chef in You, Discover your inner chef with great new cooking utensils and recipes while a speaker gives cooking insight. $14. 9:15am Call for reservations.

Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Road.

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Tea in the Solarium, Enjoy a view of the Manor House gardens and delicious sandwiches and desserts. Set tea, $7. Additional items, 60 cents each.12-3pm.

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Bike-To-The-Bay, 2-day bike event to raise money for MS. Free ticket to Jet Express, festivities, and meals. Registration required, $50. Begins at the Lucas County Fairgrounds.

419-897-9533 / nationalmssocety.org/oho

Muster on the Maumee, Soldiers, artisans, and civilians give demos, period military camps, period trades, and weapons demos throughout weekend. Free. 9:30 am. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg.

419-874-4121

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TMA's Juneteenth Celebration, Enjoy a great day of fun, food, music,dance, art, storytelling, and more. Most activities, parking, and admission are free! 12-5pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000

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Rock and Rummage, Shop, sell, drink and rock with this traveling rock ‘n’ roll inspired flea market. $5. 18 and over. Shopping starts at 6pm; music at 7pm.

Mickey Finn's Pub, 602 Lagrange St. 419-246-3466

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Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, Runs through July 5.

Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St. Sylvania.

419-531-3277. jamiefarrowenscorning .com.

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Adopt-A-Thon Carnival, Over 15 rescue organizations with dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, ferrets and possibly birds for adoption will be in attendance.

419-885-4421. Sylvania Vet, 4801 HollandSylvania Rd. Sylvania.

W. River Rd. Maumee.

Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. www.mudhens.com

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Finding the "Joie de vivre"

Music and poverty shine through in Paris 36 by Stephen Davis

When pigs fly

Cheer on your favorite future filmmaker at Toledo School for the Arts’ 4th Annual Flying Pig Film Festival Thursday, May 28. This year’s film fest is a community-wide event, featuring the works of student directors (grades 6-12) from the greater Toledo area. Attendees will enjoy 15minute shorts in six different categories. Don’t miss the award ceremony, honoring the Overall Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress. Showings begin at 6 p.m., awards begin at 8 p.m. $5, all proceeds benefit Toledo School for the Arts Film Club. TSA Flying Pig Cafe, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732/www.ts4arts.org.

Pipe it up

The Toledo Area Theatre Organ Society brings together the worlds of music, film and architecture on Saturday, May 30 to support the independent historic Ohio Theatre with a benefit pipe organ concert and silent film screening.

Enjoy music created by the renovated Marr & Colton Theatre pipe organ, played by celebrated Detroit area organist Fr. Andrew Rogers. The concert will serve as accompaniment for a Buster Keaton short. Proceeds benefit the maintenance of the Ohio Theatre. $9 advance/$12 at the door.

3 p.m. 3114 Lagrange St. 419-241-6785.

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Paris 36 PG-13, 121 minutes

Get one of the final laughs as the Lyric Photoplay Vintage Movie Series at the Collingwood Arts Center wraps up another season in June.

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sentation of four hilarious silent comedy films to complete the Spring Silent Comedy Short Festival running Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. Enjoy Buster Keaton’s “Great Stone Face” expression, the genius of Mack Sennett, great car chases and outrageous stunts. The festival will be accompanied with sounds of the new State Theatre pipe organ played by Brian Bogdanowitz, theatre organist extraordinaire and music director at Toledo’s Gesu Parish. $5. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787/ www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

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A new dimension

The Michigan Theater is enhancing the cinematic experience to great heights with its new 4K digital cinema system capable of playing 3-D movies. With support from the Bank of Ann Arbor, the Michigan Theater was able to add a system with the highest motion picture resolution available, allowing them to progress with the changing cinema market. Movie buffs will still be able to view independent and foreign films, along with high quality programming. Complimenting the new digital system is a Dolby six channel stereo surround system for the full cinematic effect. To celebrate the addition, the Michigan Theater will be presenting Pixar’s new movie, Up, beginning Friday, May 29 with a special midnight screening. Come witness the transformation to digital cinematography at this historic movie palace.

734-668-TIME/www.michtheater.org.

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Set in one of the world’s most romantic cities, one would expect Christophe Barratier’s Paris 36 to be full of life, love and happiness. However, in an attempt to recreate history, Barratier and his crew chose to present a 1930s Paris; one that was suffering from a sinking economy and an outrageous unemployment rate. But even with the somber on-screen spirits, the film’s cinematography and music help to liven the mood, bringing home an enchanting tale that will fully consume your heart not ten minutes in.

At the heart of the film is Pigoil, a veteran crew-member whose job isn’t the only thing that has fallen victim to the slumping economy. And while his motives behind the creation of the film’s backbone musical are perfectly clear, his innocent actions and passionate approach to the project keep you interested in his every move. He is kind-hearted and to an extent naive, but his vulnerability is what attracts us to him, as well as his male co-stars.

Nora Arnezeder, a newcomer to the big screen, serves as the lone leading lady of the film. Playing Douce, the talented and money-generating singer, Arnezeder steals almost every scene that she is in. Her beauty, reminiscent of the early 1930s Hollywood actress, is alluring and elegant, helping to sell the time period of the piece and give it a welcomed sense of authenticity. Her approach, though a bit forced, is one of susceptible astuteness.

She is smart and talented; however, her lack of exposure keeps her guarded, afraid to act on impulse. But as the film progresses and you get to see a star begin to shine through, you quickly realize that this role is large part autobiographical.

Yet the true benchmark for the movie is its incredibly stunning music. Full of rich lyrics and melodic melodies, each track adds a new layer to the story, giving the film an unprecedented amount of depth and maturity. And though all the tracks were fitting, Nora Arnezeder’s performance of the charming and addicting "Loin De Paname" makes you quickly realize that Toledo's Shaken this film is a unique representation of life.

Elvis rocks the Toledo Repertoire 10th Street It consumes the dark and unfortunate Stage with a pelvis gyrating presentation of All Shook effects of business, as well as the Up running Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 21. The King uplifting achievements that encompass is the main focus of the play, set in a square little town one’s pure existence. It travels through in the middle of a square little state. The guitar-playlife and death, rags and riches, but most ing roustabout changes everything and everyone he of all, it is a clear embodiment of us all, meets with his hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fanand in film, that is a remarkably rare tasy that will have you jumping out of your blue suede gem to uncover. shoes with classics like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” For full schedule, visit www.toledorep.org. Toledo Repertoire, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277.

Paris 36 is playing at Levis Commons Showcase Art.

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Kimmie Rose Zapf finds a new medium

Local inspirational leader Kimmie Rose Zapf is an internationally recognized intuitive, medium, author, speaker, radio host, and now Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor. Also co-owner of Lite the Way, a store highlighting the metaphysical experience in Lambertville, Michigan (which she runs with her mother), Zapf is excited to be part of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms: 101 Stories Celebrating the Power of Choice for Stay at Home and Work from Home Moms. The book contains more than 100 stories from mothers who have made the choice to stay home, or work from home, while raising their families and becoming active members of their communities. The book also includes stories from grateful husbands and children.

Check out Zapf’s personal story. For more information on Zapf, including her own book, Wake Up Your Intuition: A Clairvoyant Reveals the Psychic Process, visit www.kimmierose.com.

Bookin’ good

With school fresh out of session, you can still keep your brain active. Registration for the Toledo-Lucas Country Public Library’s 2009 Summer Reading Club begins Monday, June 8. Just visit any library branch location, fill out an entry form, and you’ll be set to participate in a free program of fun activities, cool prizes and great reads. This year’s “Read! Create!

Participate!” theme encourages all ages to beat those summertime blues with mind-stimulating activities. The Juvenile Club is designed for

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students from preschool through 5th grade; a Teen Club caters to grades 6 through 12; and an Adult Club is available to keep grownups reading. Book clubs run through Saturday, August 1. www.toledolibrary.org.

Tales of the unknown war hero

After Memorial Day and with war continuing to occupy the nation, a great way to reflect is to open up a book. In Unknown Soldiers: Reliving World War II in Europe, 86-year-old author Joseph E. Garland chronicles the path of the famed 45th Infantry Division in 19431944 on its brave and bloody trail through Italy and France, and ultimately to liberate Dachau.

Among the many stories detailed in the memoir is that of Charles Nye, a former Fostoria resident who “couldn’t have stood much more than five feet (tall), was a skilled machinist and would prove that he could more than hold his own in any company, including unfriendly.” Learn more about Nye’s honorable service to our country, as well as many other “unknown” heroes. For more info, www.unknownsoldiersmemoir.com.

located in the Local History Department in the Blade Rare Book Room at the Main Library. Organized by Local History staff, “What’s Cooking?” pays homage to the important role cookbooks have played as a fundraising tool since the 1950s.

Cookbooks and photos span through the early 2000s, and the collection offers a rich resource of images from Toledo’s past and present, as well as vintage aprons, flour sifters and antique dishes. Eat up, history buffs. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5381/ www.toledolibrary.org.

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Cooking through the ages

The Toledo-Lucas Country Public Library is cooking up a deliciously satisfying exhibit. Through June 30, library patrons can check out “What’s Cooking?” — a unique display of Toledo area fundraiser cookbooks, recipes and historical photos

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Nestled quietly on Franklin Ave. sits a burgeoning hub of creativity and passion that has been inspiring residents and promoting diversity for nearly three years.

Created in 2006, the Jamil Lewis Multicultural Center for the Arts (JLMCA) is what many would consider an art lover’s paradise. Named after the late Toledo-native and visual artist James (Jamil) Russell Lowell Lewis, the center prides itself on serving the community and being a diverse and artistic environment that stresses the importance of diversity while celebrating the arts, said Audrey Johnson, founder and director of JLMCA. “We truly want to represent all cultures and we are open to anyone who has an interest in the arts,” Johnson said. “The purpose is for the community to share culture and produce positive images in the arts while breaking down the barriers.”

To help “break down” those barriers, the center incorporates several forms of art into its program. The center regularly hosts art galleries highlighting the work of its members, and offers workshops and programs in dance, visual and literary arts, theatre, photography and digital communication.

While Johnson said JLMCA welcomes people of all ages, she said the center has a special commitment to the youth of Toledo. According to Johnson, students

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in the program are exposed to various forms of art and are taught to appreciate cultures other than their own. One of their most recent projects, “Walk in my Shoes,” involved students selecting a country and decorating shoes based on the country’s culture.

JLMCA is a non-profit organization and recently hosted its second annual

membership drive to raise money for the center. The center is currently in the works of expanding its outreach and is set to begin construction on a second facility on Bancroft St., Johnson said.

As JLMCA continues to grow Johnson hopes the center can be a reminder of how important it is to cherish the arts in the Toledo community.

“Toledo is very rich in its arts and culture and I don’t think we give enough credit to all the artists in Toledo,” she said. “There are many organizations that put [arts] in the forefront and hopefully [JLMCA] will help people become more aware of that.”

The Jamil Lewis Multicultural Center for the Arts is located at 3353 Franklin Ave. 419-870-6807/www.jlmca.org.

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Springfield High gets fired up Glassblower extraordinaire and Firenation owner Matt Paskiet felt right at home at Springfield High School, where he was welcomed as an Artist in Residence last month through a grant program sponsored by the Ohio Art Council.

During the 4-week residency, Paskiet worked closely with a select group of students, familiarizing them with introductory glass materials and techniques.

From glass bubbles to a unity panel made by throwing glass, Paskiet and the students (mostly juniors and seniors) worked on six different projects, some of which are on display at Firenation through Friday, June 12. According to Paskiet, the process was a learning experience for both him and the young enthusiastic glassblowers, which none of them will ever forget. The project was made possible by the Ohio Art Council and Springfield High School art teacher Sean Abel. Firenation, —ER 7166 Front St., Holland. 419-866-6288/www.firenation.com.

Bittersweet goodbye

Visiting artist Augusto Bordelois, originally from Havana, Cuba, wraps up his two week stay at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse, Ohio on Friday, May 29, but his time here will not be forgotten. Bordelois, an internationally known artist who now resides in Cleveland, comes to the Toledo area as part of the Ohio Arts Council “Artist in Residence” program.

Providing an opportunity for Bittersweet Farm residents to work with a world-class artist, Bordelois has been working closely with resident artists with autism, creating a collaborative mural in the farm’s administrative building. Combining their creative forces — Bordelois using his color rich style, reminiscent of Mexican master Diego Rivera, and the residents applying their own characteristic styles — has created beautiful work and memories for years to come. 12660 Archbold Rd., Whitehouse. 419-8756986/www.bittersweetfarm.org.

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Famous fashions from the past

Flapper dresses, high skirts, beads and sequins enliven the Wolcott House Museum Complex’s newest exhibit, “Corsets to Camisoles: Fashions of the Flaming 1920s.”

Illustrating the change from conservative to rebellious fashion styles, the exhibit provides examples of Chanel inspired clothes from Toledo native, Prudence Hutchinson Lamb. The display also includes lace and chiffon evening gowns, “opera coats” and other popular styles of the 1920s. This collection is on display at the Wolcott House Museum for the first time with guided tours held Thursday - Sunday starting at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Runs through November 1.

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Rejected and ready to be seen

There’s no such thing as a rejected piece of art.

The juried Toledo Area Artists Exhibition (TAA) at the Toledo Museum of Art receives a large number of artwork entries each year. Unfortunately, too many for all of them to be exhibited in the museum.

There is hope, however, for the art created by local artists who just didn’t make the cut. The “Salon des Refuses” show takes care of these “rejected” pieces by recognizing the efforts of Toledo artisans each year. Prizm Creative Community is accepting all overlooked artwork from the TAA show through Friday, June 12. Exhibit runs July 10 - August 21 at the Parkwood Gallery. For more information, 419872-8730/ www.myprizm.com.

Metal casting — so hot, it’s cool

Glorifying the works of the University of Toledo Sculpture Program, the new exhibition series, “Casting: A 6000 year old process in the Digital Age,” recognizes the use of metal in the digital era of the 21st century. Recent work with cast metal created by students is currently on display inside the Center for Sculptural Studies at 535 Oakwood Ave. This is the second student exhibition at the Grey Gallery and Sculpture Gardens and is part of the new “Rocket Foundry” program.

On display through Friday, June 5.

Regular gallery visits of the exhibition are by appointment only and can be made by calling 419-530-5344.

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UMMA on my mind

Ann Arbor’s expanded museum brings three new summer exhibits by Louis William Meldman

© 2008 Richard Barnes and the University of Michigan Museum of Art

Stop going to the movies. Stop watching television, playing video games, eating out — stop everything — until you’ve experienced the new University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor.

From inside, the old-plus-new space is staggering. The original museum felt claustrophobic in its attempt to offer even a pittance of its holdings. With the new “wing” more than doubling the gallery space, the UMMA is now expansive, with soaring wall space and long inside views to show off its collection of area special visiting shows.

Different perspectives

The first visiting show, through August 20, is “Untitled (Historical Painting): Painting and Public Life in the 21st Century.” This collection of post-2000 works is an exploration of how painting can rival and compliment photographic imagery to convey the significance of contemporary historical events. Until a century and a half ago there was no photography. Today, photographic and digital media are the representations of real-world events that many people view as most “realistic.”

The artists in this exhibition use photographic or cinematic source material as a starting point from which to express something that reaches a different, more emotional, more introspective part of our individual and public psyches. The September 11 terror attacks are the backdrop or starting points to many of the works. Jenny Holzer’s “redaction paintings” represent declassified but absurdly censored documents related to our War on Terror.

Dan Bayles’s mixed media paintings are based on photos of an unfinished and now abandoned prison complex north of Baghdad. Jordan Cantor’s threepart “Challenger” paintings explore the 1986 Challenger space shuttle tragedy.

Assassinations from Lincoln to Kennedy are dealt with by Kota Ezawa, but my favorite Ezawa is “Brawl” depicting the “Malice at the Palace” basketball player riot during the Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers game just a few years ago.

Treasures Rediscovered

The second visiting show (through August 16) is “Treasures Rediscovered: Chinese Stone Sculpture from the Slackler Collections at Columbia University.” This exhibition of 22 stone devotional sculptures and architectural fragments documents seminal moments in the development of Chinese religion and culture from the Han through the Tang dynasties (from 200 BC to 900 AD).

There is a special emphasis on Buddhist religious art from temples and burial sites. The stone pieces are intricately carved with images including dragons and other mythical beings, floating through clouds of lotus blossoms. The show is especially exciting next to the UMMA’s legendary collection of Asian art. On Thursday, June 14 at 5:30 pm, in the museum’s Stern Auditorium there will be a free lecture on the exhibit by Dr. Annette Juliano, professor of Asian art at Rutgers. She is a world renowned expert and author on Buddhist sculpture in China, and a captivating speaker.

A rare gift

The third major exhibit is that of a mind-boggling new gift to the museum of a rare, complete first edition of “Francisco Goya’s Caprichos.” Only 60 sets of the first edition of 80 etchings were circulated when Los Caprichos (“Caprices”) appeared in 1799. They were influential for later artists from Delacroix to Manet, and are delightful despite their – well, capricious – subject matter: prostitutes, nightmares, anthropomorphic animals, frustrated mothers and clergymen. This amazing collection was a gift in honor of UM professor Nicholas Delbanco from his father Kurt Delbanco, who also donated an amazing first edition of Goya’s “Los Proverbios,” (“Proverbs”) created around 1820. On Sunday, June 21 at 5 p.m. in the Stern Auditorium, Janis Tomlinsom will talk vivaciously about the show and the artist. Ms. Tomlinson is the Director of Museums at the University of Delaware and has written numerous books and articles on Goya.

Guided tours Thursday through Sunday. Open to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Free. www.umma.umich.edu.

Whimsy reexamined

Playfulness pokes through ACGT’s exhibit by Matt Cummings “Darlington, Krohn, & Ulrich”, the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo display at Parkwood Gallery through May 29, is a fun and thoughtfully organized show bringing together the work of three very different artists, united by what at first glance seems to be a fanciful retreat into playfulness and whimsy.

But, thankfully, there’s much more to it than that.

Leslie Ulrich’s “Patch Worked” Darlene Krohn’s “Deep Water series, a number of paper balls and Dream World.” quilt-like wall hangings made from patches of painted recycled paper Ulrich’s pieces, especially her Matissebags stitched together in dazzling geometric patterns, sing with color and inspired “Patch Worked Our Garden”, balance. While they offer little of the bite suggest a kind of nostalgic coziness that and conceptual complexity that can be plays well with and against the other found in the work of her counterparts, objects in the show.

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Drawing heavily from mythology, Darlene Krohn has created what she calls “microcosms”, vibrantly watercolored prints that invite the viewer into a busy and exotic fantasy world. Krohn’s skillfully crafted work succeeds most when the dreaminess is subverted by the harsh reality of everydayness. “Gangland” for instance, is composed in the same rainbow of colors as her “Deep Water Dream World” but, instead of mermaids and sea creatures, it depicts a gun-wielding gangster menacingly intruding into the center of the frame. Its juxtaposition of the frightening and the fantastical makes “Gangland” perhaps the most powerful piece in the show.

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Glass artist Scott Darlington’s contributions articulate a similar reexamination of the whimsical. In his interactive “Improving Children’s Lives with Glass” series, Darlington replaces bits and pieces of familiar childhood toys with glass—a Fisher-Price Doggie Xylophone now has glass musical bars and mallet, for example. The first reaction to these modified toys is childlike giddiness, but it’s impossible to ignore a stifling trepidation when, as you handle the objects, you realize their new fragility, pointing out to us that, as adults we can never again play with the reckless abandon that allowed us to kick and scream our way joyously through childhood.

Closing reception, May 29, 6 - 8 pm.

Parkwood Gallery, 1838 Parkwood Ave. 419-254-2787/www.acgt.org.

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2445 Monroe St. 419.255.8000 www.toledomuseum.org

Art-A-Fair 2009 Reception, 6-8pm. PRIZM Creative Community opens its 3rd annual juried show Art-A-Fair 2009. The show features the work of thirty-two local artists chosen in a pre-jury process from over 200 entries. Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery, Bowling Green State University.

it’s friday May 29 Features tours, glass flower and flame working sessions, a chain bracelet workshop, an auctioneer talk, a wine tasting and more. Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

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Darlington, Krohn, Ulrich Exhibition Closing Reception, 6-8pm. The exhibition consists of a variety of playful and colorful pieces in various artistic media. Parkwood Gallery, 1838 Parkwood Ave. Through May 29.

June 5 Features tours, glass flower and flame working sessions, music by Roman Griswald, Dave Kuntz and the Griswold Band, a campfire utensils workshop, a wine tasting and more. Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

sunday 7 National Parks: In Our Backyard, 2-3pm.

Through photography, learn more about the National Park in your own backyard - Fallen Timbers. Then, plan time to tour the exhibit at the National Center for Nature Photography. Free. www.metroparkstoledo.com. National Center For Nature Photography, Secor Metropark. The exhibit runs through June 28.

exhibitions [ ongoing ] Co-Opt Art Exhibition, Space 237 celebrates the beginning of Spring with their art exhibition featuring an array of artists and their diverse perspectives on our relationship with and impact on the natural world. Media exhibits include photography, fiber, ceramics, painting, metal and drawing. Space 237 Galleries and ClaySpace, 237 N. Michigan, Toledo. Through June 5.

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A colorful piece from the Karl Mullen Exhibit at Hudson Gallery

Look What’s New!, “Look What’s New! The Second Century of Collecting at the Toledo Museum of Art” highlights the most exciting and significant works of art added to the collection since TMA’s centennial anniversary in 2001.

Arranged in chronological order by year acquired, the works of art chosen by Museum curators reveal a rare glimpse into the complex, alluring world of art collecting, including international art dealers, exquisitely delicate conservation, competitive auctions, generous donors and gifts from living artists. Through May 31.

Adornments, Signs, and Symbols, Local artist and sisters-in-law, Kate and Mary present their premiere joint exhibit “Adornments, Signs, and Symbols.” Kate and Mary have been creating their artwork for twenty years. Each artist works in a different medium. The Truth Gallery, 1811 Adams St.

Karl Mullen Exhibit, The exhibit features new paintings by self-taught Irish folk artist Karl Mullen. His paintings tell a colorful story of Irish poetry, dreams, mythology, whisky and love in Seleucia-on-the-Tigris, Located between the cities of an invented world where everything is possible.

Hudson Gallery, 5645 North Main Street, Sylvania. ancient Babylon and modern Baghdad, the ancient city of Seleucia-on-the-Tigris became, in 312 BCE, the capital of www.hudsongallery.net. Through June 27.

Casting: A 6000 Year Old Process in the Digital Age, The series explores the purpose and relevance of metal casting in the 21st Century.

Part one highlights new student works in cast metal, as well as the programs newly named “Rocket Foundry.” Regular gallery visits are by appointment only. The Grey Gallery and Sculpture Garden, 535 Oakwood Ave. Through June 5.

Three Women in the Woods: Preservation and Conservation of Ohio’s Woodlands, Jane Rogers, Jill Sell, and Barbara Krans Jenkins have joined together to help preserve beautiful and endangered Ohio woodlands. Through photography, fine art and poetry, this exhibit educates and encourages others to express their own appreciation for nature, and to ultimately raise the level of caring for the natural world. National Center For Nature Photography, Secor Metropark.

Through June 28.

UT BFA Art Showcase, The University of Toledo Department of Arts is proud to showcase the work of five graduating senior students - Shannon Huffman, Helen Grubb, Andrea Carnick, Courtney Macklin, Britney McIntyre, and Chelsea Younkman. www.utoledo. edu/as/art. UT Center for Visual Arts, 620 Grove Place.

Through June 7.

Kelly Lever Exhibit, Kelly Lever; a multifaceted creative is an author, painter, and ceramic artist. The PAAC is exhibiting her collection of mixed media paintings and the original illustrustrations from her recently published children’s book, The Color of Life.

419-873-2787. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana, Perrysburg. www.perrysburgarts.org. Through June 17.

Terrific Teens, Through a compilation of historic artifacts, such as old yearbooks and photographs, young adult life in Northwest Ohio is revisited as attendees view the evolution of teenage experiences through the years. The exhibit is a collaborative effort with Owens, Bowling Green High School and the Wood County Historical Center and Museum. 567-661-2721. www. owens.edu. Walter E Terhune Gallery, Oregon Rd. Through July 18.

Aunt Betina’s Roach Problem

by Dan Current from Space 237’s Co-Opt Art Exhibition

the Hellenistic kingdom of Seleukos Nikator, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. The city was a political and trading hub for more than 500 years. This exhibition offers the opportunity to see objects uncovered during the excavation of the site in the 1920s and 1930s. Through June 28.

Radiant Ensemble, This free exhibition entitled “Radiant Ensemble: Jewelry from the Nancy and Gilbert Levine Collection” celebrates the collection of 18th and 19th-century jewelry assembled by Nancy and Gilbert Levine. Through August 9.

The (un)Stable Artists of Flatlanders Exhibition, Features work by James Freeman, Michael Joseph, Denise Keeley, Nathan Longsdorf, John Leyland, Margo McCafferty, Tom Rudd, Kenneth M. Thompson, and Mark Wagar. Flatlanders Art Gallery, 11993 E. US 223, Blissfield. Through September 6.

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wednesday 27 [ education ]

Preserving Family Treasures, Curator Randy Brown presents a workshop on preserving your family’s priceless photographs and heirlooms.

You will also get to take home sample preservation materials and catalogs. Members free, non-members $4. www.woodcountyhistory.org.

419-352-0967. 7pm. Wood County Historical Center and Mueseum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green.

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Zen Buddhist Evening Practice, This traditional Zen Buddhist Wednesday evening practice includes liturgy, Zen meditation, a talk and discussion. www.toledozen.org. 7:15pm. Shobu Aikido of Ohio, 6537 Angola Road, Holland.

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Sparrow’s Nest Benefit, The benefit features appetizers from 6-9pm, a 50/50 raffle and music

by Sarah Cohen. $10. Canned and dry food donations welcome. 6pm. The Attic, 1707 Adams St.

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[ miscellaneous ]

Tarot Card Readings, Liz Hazel does mini tarot and astrology readings every Wednesday night.

5pm. Manos Restaurant, 1701 Adams.

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Any Given Thursday, Hybrid Wrestling is hosting Sandusky’s first full-fledged professional wrestling event in over five years. For details, including a full lineup for “Any Given Thursday” and information about upcoming Hybrid Wrestling events, see website. $10. www.hybridwrestling. com. 6pm. Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd. Sandusky.

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The Attic on Adams is all about female empowerment. Managed by go-getter Misty Matthews, Monday is Ladies Night and Thursday evenings always feature the wistful acoustic ditties of singer-songwriter Sarah Cohen. On Thursday, May 28, Matthews, Cohen and local shelter volunteers invite you to attend a benefit party in support of Sparrow’s Nest. With appetizers, 50/50 raffle tickets and live music, the event is a great way for men and women to support one another as equals, and to stand up against domestic violence. $10, canned/ dry food donations welcome. 6 p.m. The Attic On Adams, 1701 Adams St. 419-243-5350/www.theatticonadams.com.

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Thosefellas Networking Event, Thosefellas LLC/Assets Toledo/FYP are collaborating to bring Toledo, The N.E.T.T. (Networking, Economic Development, in Toledo, by Thosefellas/Assets Toledo/FYP). The objective of this night is to help one another grow by increasing your contacts, and therefore helping Toledo grow as well. Free. 5:30pm.

Murphy’s Place, 151 Water St.

friday 29 [ benefit ]

Chicks for Charity Luau, The party will feature island decor and music, tropical appetizers, wine and cocktails, and Hawaiian face and body art by Air-O-Dynamic Design and Production.

There will be a raffle for a Puttin’ On The Glitz gift basket worth over $200. Proceeds from the raffle, admission, and 10 percent of sales will be donated to the Victory Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to treating the minds, bodies, and souls of cancer patients. 6pm. $5. Puttin’ On The Glitz, 122-B W. South Boundary, Perrysburg.

Also Saturday, May 30.

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Starbucks Bird Watch, Treat yourself to a weekly sneak peek of migratory songbirds followed by a cup of brew. Courtesy of Starbucks.

Free. www.metroparkstoledo.com. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Metz Visitor Center, 5100 W. Central Ave.

[ sports ]

Mud Hens Play Charlotte Knights, Four-day series May 29 through June 1. June 1 includes Mud Hens Memorabilia Garage Sale. Fri/ Sat. 7pm, Sunday 6:30pm, Monday 7pm. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St.

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Charity Bazaar, This special “Donation Only” event will feature a wide variety of new and used items including clothing, shoes, jewelry, furniture, cookware, small appliances, shelving etc. All proceeds will support ISOH/IMPACT’s child sponsorship and medical rehabilitation programs. www.isohimpact.org. 419-878-8548.

9am. ISOH/IMPACT Warehouse, 905 Farnsworth Rd. Waterville.

Ride For Alexandra’s Heart, This charity poker run and silent auction benefits 14-year-old heart transplant recipient Alexandra Courville and the Children’s Organ Transplant Association. The ride route includes stops in Northwest Ohio such as Tony Packo’s, Pub51 and Skeeter’s Bar and Grill. $15 per rider, $20 per couple, $5 per extra poker hand. www.alexandrasheart.com. 10am.

Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd. Springfield Township.

Serenity Farm 2K/5K Walk/Trot, Proceeds from this event benefit children and families in therapeutic and educational programming at Serenity Farm. $20 registration includes a t-shirt, hat and refreshments. 419-833-1308. www.www.serenityfarm.org. 2pm. Serenity Farm, 21870 Lemoyne Rd. Luckey.

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Fishing Lure Demonstration, Tom Plageman will demonstrate painting and tying of fishing lures. 10:30am. Hobby Town USA, Spring Meadows Shopping Center, Holland.

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Toledo Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, There are 1250 dogs entered, representing 130 different AKC – recognized breeds. Judging starts at 8:30am and runs throughout the day. Many breeds will be represented in the Obedience competitions, where they are judged on their ability in obeying their owner’s commands. In the Junior Showmanship competition, youngsters aged 10 – 18 will exhibit their own dogs as they compete for prizes by displaying their skills in handling dogs. $4-$6. 8am. Lucas County Rec Center, 2901 Key Street, Maumee.

sunday 31 [ miscellaneous ]

Toledo Sailing Club Open House, Stop on down to enjoy the deck, listen to music, grab a burger and tour the Toledo Sailing Club. Call 419-382-5841 to find out how you can become a member. 1pm. The Toledo Sailing Club, 2701 Broadway St.

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Open Skate with the Glass City Rollers, The Glass City Rollers are currently looking for skaters, refs, coaches, and support staff.

Come meet the girls and find out how you can get involved. All shapes, sizes, and skill levels.

18+. 7:30pm. Swanton Coliseum, 12725 Airport Hwy. Swanton.

monday 1 [ miscellaneous ]

Bunco Club, You don’t have to be a member or join the club to Play Bunco and win 1 of the 15 Cash Prizes. No experience necessary to play.

They will teach you how. $20.

419-787-3365 www.buncoclub. net. 2pm. Tremainsville Hall, 2439 Tremainsville.

tuesday 2 [ education ]

Solar Power, Join the ToledoLucas County Public Library for a free presentation titled, “Solar Toledo: Learn How to Power Your Home and Car Using the Sun.” Dr. Alvin Compaan, professor of Physics and director of Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Toledo, will speak about his solar-powered home and truck. The program is geared toward anyone interested in step-by-step instruction on converting their home and/or automobile to solar. 7pm. Downtown Library, 325 Michigan.

Fallen Timbers Preservation Commission, Join the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission for their monthly planning meeting.

For more information, email President Randy Brown at bgcurator@gmail.com. 567-336-6012.

Free. 6pm. Sidecut Metropark, Fallen Timbers Monument, Maumee.

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The wild Old West saturday6-sunday7 The beginning of summer and Toledo’s Old West End Festival and Art Fair are virtually synonymous. A tradition since — well as long as we can remember — the event is T-Town’s largest outdoor neighborhood festival, always taking place the first weekend in June. Family-oriented activities include walking tours of the neighborhood’s finest Victorian-era homes, the 100th anniversary of the King Wamba Carnival Parade, a vintage car show, the annual juried art show, lawn sales and live music. This year’s theme is “Wander Through Our Woods,” inspired by all the OWE street names ending in “wood”. Festival runs Saturday, June 6- Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $12 to walk through all homes on tour.

For more info, www. toledooldwestend. com.

Walk For Wildlife, Participants will travel along a one-mile course, stopping along the way for on-going programs and activities at education stations sponsored by Nature’s Nursery and its partner organizations, including the Metroparks of the Toledo Area, Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District, Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists, and Lourdes College Life Lab. Walkers are asked to raise at least $20 in pledges. Contributions are tax-deductible. To register, simply fill out and return the registration form found on the Nature’s Nursery website: www.natures-nursery.org.

419-877-0060. 9am. Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7790 Schadel Rd. Whitehouse.

Central Catholic Irish Disco Parking Lot Party, Featuring the music of RSO and the disco sounds of D.J. Jim Lieber. www.centralcatholic.org. 5pm. Central Catholic High School, 2550 Cherry St.

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Tomahawks and Tinsmithing, Watch local blacksmith, Butch Sheely, as he forges tomahawks at the Isaac Ludwig Mill. Stop by the tinshop to watch expert tinsmith Don Rasmusson work with tin making tools used by early Ohioans from his personal collection. Free. www.metroparkstoledo.com. 1pm. Providence Metropark, 13827 US Rt 24, Grand Rapids.

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[ tuesday ] Augsburg Church, 3pm-7pm 1342 W. Sylvania Ave. [ wednesday ] Westgate, 3pm-7pm Elder-Beerman parking lot, Secor & Central [ thursday ] Mayberry Square (Sylvania), 3pm – 7pm Centennial just south of Erie Perrysburg, 3pm-8pm Downtown on Louisiana Avenue West Side, 3pm-7pm Church of Our Saviour parking lot, 2820 Alexis (near Whitmer HS) [ saturday ] Downtown Toledo, 8am–2pm Market Street between Erie and St. Clair

[ sports ]

Lil Kicker Open House, National program includes fun soccer & child development for kids ages 18 months - 9 years. Energetic instructors, fun games and activities, plus child development skills incorporated. 419-874-9800. 1pm. Gold Medal Indoor Sports, 10020 S. Compass Rd., Rossford.

wednesday 3 [ benefit ]

Blood Drive, The drive is sponsored by the American Red Cross to ensure adequate blood supplies across northwest Ohio throughout the year. All donors will have a chance to win door prizes, including movie tickets, treats and gift baskets. Free parking will be available in the hospital parking garage or through the valet service at the hospital’s main entrance. All donors must be 17 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds. Walk-ins are welcome. 419-824-1244.

10am-4pm. Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania.

thursday 4 [ miscellaneous ]

Toledo Yacht Club Mills Race Party, The event features beverages, food and music by The Menus. $10. 419-726-3485. www.toledoyachtclub.com. Toledo Yacht Club Mills Race Party, 3900 N. Summit Bdg 2.

friday 5 [ festival ]

OLPH Festival, 419-382-5511. Friday 6pm to Midnight, Saturday 1pm to Midnight and Sunday Noon to 6pm. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2255 Central Grove Ave.

[ miscellaneous ]

Cigar Event, The event features Cao cigars.

Come meet Miguel Schoedel. Great deals on cigars all day. 419-472-4427. 3-10pm. La Casa de la Habana, 4962 Monroe, Toledo.

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[ miscellaneous ]

Corvette Car Show, See the latest in Corvette body styling by America’s leading Corvette fiberglass manufacturer. Visit their showroom with the area’s largest selection of Corvette clothing, gifts and accessories. This show is presented in association with the Glass City Corvette Club. www. acivette.com. 419-882-2091. 9am. American Custom Industries, 5035 W. Alexis Rd.

sunday 7 [ education ]

Sunday Sampler: Beams ‘n Bulbs, Building a house is more than just cement and steel I-beams. For the Stranahans, it included a world class formal garden. Overlooking Ten Mile Creek, the home of Robert and Page Stranahan blends 1930s technology with Georgian Colonial architecture and the work of pioneer

landscape designer, Ellen Biddle Shipman. Free. www.metroparkstoledo.com. 5pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House.

[ outdoors ]

In the Park after Dark, Glimpse nature at night by the light of the full moon on this naturalist guided exploration. $5. Call or see website to register. www.metroparkstoledo.com. 419-4079700. 9:30pm. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, Airport Highway.

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Family fun with the Trailblazers.

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Lake Erie British Classic Car Show, This is the largest British car show in Northwest Ohio, with 200 hundred classic cars displayed. Auto memorabilia and food vendors will be also be on site.

Free. 419-855-8567. 10am. Fort Meigs, 29100 W River Rd. Perrysburg.

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Wednesday, June 3 Creole at The Attic on Adams

Great Creole cookin’ every Wednesday.

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monday 8 [ education ] Toledo Heights Branch Celebrates New Meeting Room, The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10am. followed by a segment from 10:15am-1pm when patrons and guests can enjoy light refreshments and create their own bookmarks to prepare for TLCPL’s first day of Summer Reading Club. Immediately following the ceremony, Toledo City Councilman Mike Craig will work the ciruclation desk for TLCPL’s Very Special Guest series. www.toledolibrary.com.

Lucas County Library - Toledo Heights Branch, 423 Shasta Dr.

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wednesday 10 [ education ]

Victory Garden Lecture Series, The second session, “Keep on Growing,” is a follow up to the first session on getting a vegetable garden started. This lecture series is open to the public and has a $15 entrance fee, or $25 for both the 2nd and 3rd session being offered on September 9. Presented by the OSU Extension office.

419-578-6783. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr.

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W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M TCP

WED, MAY 27 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP Omni: Bret Michaels Rock of Love Bus Tour

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

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Manhattan’s: Dick Lange Trio Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Ragtime Rick and Wes Linenkugel

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC TCP

TCP Ground Level Coffee House: Quickness Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Rusty’s Jazz Cafe Night w/ Gene Parker Jazz Trio

Attic on Adams: Sarah Cohen Pizza Papalis: Kyle White The Blarney Irish Pub: Brian Bocian Toledo’s Mainstreet Bar & Grill: Tommy Goss

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

DANCE AND TECHNO

Basin St. Grill: Crystal Bowersox South End Bar and Grille: Mark Mikel

DANCE AND TECHNO TCP

Avalon: Volume

OTHER Mickey Finn’s: Open Mic w/ Mouths of Dogs The Attic on Adams: Creole in the Attic

THUR, MAY 28 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Howard’s Club H: Products of Society w/ Gazebo, A Shot of Clarity and Lightweight Slams Mickey Finn’s Pub: The Falling Spikes TCP The Roadhouse: Harley Packer Band

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B TCP

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Home Slice Pizza: Mike

Parkway Bar and Lounge: Live Old School DJ TCP The Omni: Therapy Thursdays w/ DJ Rob Sample

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Murphy’s Place: The N.E.T.T. w/ Thosefellas LLC followed by Open Mic

FRI, MAY 29 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Fat Fish Blue: Freakender Ground Level Coffee House: The Coosters TCP Howard’s Club H: Sinker w/ Extra Extra and Screaming Tulips Mickey Finn’s: Sundresses w/ Joey and the Traitors TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: Boffo Toledo’s Mainstreet Bar & Grill: Cowboy Alan

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Murphy’s Place: Dominick Farinacci Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: The Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Tony Packo's: Voodoo Libido

Eddie Shaw and The Wolf Gang

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Manhattan’s: Justin & The Baker Brothers The Daily Grind: Jim Bowser

DANCE AND TECHNO

TCP Dexter’s Jamaican Club: Jump-Up Friday South End Bar and Grille: DJ Rob Sample TCP Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays

OTHER TCP Robinwood Concert House: Jack Wright w/ Bob Marsh

SAT, MAY 30 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Fat Fish Blue: East River Drive Frankie’s Inner City: Skeletonwitch w/ Black Tusk Holiday Inn French Quarter: Larry Kanes Rockin Rhythm TCP Manhattan’s: Vytas & His Electric Outfit TCP Mickey Finn’s: Cryptozoology w/ The Dougouts and Peregrine Pizza Papalis: Old Dogs The Blarney Irish Pub: Chris Shutters Band The Omni: Fifth Floor Toledo’s Mainstreet Bar & Grill: Cowboy Alan

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B TCP

Griffin’s Hines Farm Blues Club: Eddie Shaw and The Wolf Gang Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Ragtime Rick and Banjo Betsy

Griffin’s Hines Farm Blues Club Saturday, May 30 Nobody knows Chicago blues like Eddie Shaw. The Mississippi-born horn player spent the first 20 years of his life playing with the likes of Ike Turner, Guitar Slim and Muddy Waters. After permanently transplanting himself in Chicago’s South Side in the late 1950s, Shaw continued to play many roles, both on and off the stage — sideman, singer, bandleader, songwriter, arranger and producer. He worked for three years as a manager for the late Howlin’ Wolf, and while this behindthe-scenes experience helped Shaw understand the jazz loop better, it was always his passion to play along. In 1975, Shaw stepped out into the spotlight, proving to be one of the blues world’s premier saxophone players, as well as a fine vocalist. When Wolf died in 1976, Shaw was urged to carry on the blues with The Wolf Gang. Thirtythree years later, and Shaw is still carrying on that legacy.

Eddie Shaw and The Wolf Gang bring their distinct Chicago blues sound to Toledo on Saturday, May 30 at Griffin’s Hines Farm Blues Club. Big Blues Bob also plays. $12. 6 p.m. 3750 S. Berkey Southern Rd., Swanton. www.hinesfarm.com.

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ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC South End Bar and Grille: Johnny Rodriguez The Bronze Boar: Dave Carpenter & The Jaeglers

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS TCP Glass City Cafe: Bluegrass Breakfast featuring Blowing Grains

DANCE AND TECHNO Frankie’s (Historic Lower Basement): Rave Down w/ DJ Nate Von Birk The Omni: Local Love Saturdays w/ DJ Matt Lewis

TUE, JUNE 2 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP Frankie’s Inner City: The Murder Junkies w/ Full Scale Panic Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot The Village Idiot: Mark Mikel

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party

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OTHER TCP Ground Level Coffee House: Goodbye John Dorsey

SUN, MAY 31 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Nick & Jimmy’s: Don and Rachel Coats

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

WED, JUNE 3 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B TCP Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Rusty’s Jazz Cafe Night w/ Gene Parker Jazz Trio

OTHER

South End Bar & Grille: Mark Mikel (6-10 p.m.)

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC The Village Idiot: Bobby and Frankie May

OTHER Ground Level Coffee House: Open Mic Night TCP Manhattan’s: Open Mic

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TCP South End Bar and Grille: Open Mic Night w/ Chris Shutters

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Casa Barron: Hepcat Revival Manhattan’s: Quick Trio TCP Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Ragtime Rick and Wes Linenkugel SouthBriar Restaurant: Bobby Holloway

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC TCP Attic on Adams: Sarah Cohen Ottawa Tavern: Brent Damron Pizza Papalis: Kyle White Toledo’s Mainstreet Bar & Grill: Razz

DANCE AND TECHNO The Distillery: ‘80s Night DJ Party The Omni: Therapy Thursdays w/ DJ Rob Sample

OTHER Ground Level Coffee House: Poetry Slam Hosted by LL Cool Beans

OTHER

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex Jazz Trio

TCP Caffeini’s Coffee: Open Mic w/ Sarah and Estar Cohen

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

OTHER The Attic on Adams: Creole in the Attic

THUR, JUNE 4 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP

Frankie’s Inner City: Low Dough Show: The Hard Lessons Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot Howard’s Club H: Flaming Hot Marbles TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: The Falling Spikes O’Riley’s Pub and Grille: The Travelers The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart The Roadhouse: Locoweed

FRI, JUNE 5 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP Howard’s Club H: Resonant Soul w/ Space Cadets and Straight to the Withdrawl O’Riley’s Pub and Grille: The Travelers Pizza Papalis: Hugh Rock The Blarney Irish Pub: Empire Drift The Bronze Boar: Russell Martin and the Relics The Omni: Use Your Illusion TCP The Village Idiot: The Kripkes & The Dougouts Toledo’s Mainstreet Bar & Grill: Freakender

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B The Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: Roman Griswold & The Griswold Band Tony Packo's: Voodoo Libido

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC TCP Manhattan’s: Jeff Stewart & Greg Leonard

DANCE AND TECHNO South End Bar and Grille: DJ Rob Sample TCP Wesley’s: Old School Friday’s w/ DJ’s Folk, N. Mattimoe, and Todd Perrine

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It’s all good in West Virginia Live music and camping come together for the 13th Annual All Good Music Festival, held Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12 on beautiful Marvin’s Mountaintop in Masontown, WV. A jam band connoisseur’s paradise, this year’s lineup includes the likes of Ben Harper & The Relentless7, Les Claypool, Bob Weir & Ratdog, and Robert Randolph & The Family Band.

Tickets include three days and three nights of camping and live music on the 655-acre festival landscape overlooking the majestic Allegheny Mountains. Or, start the celebration early with “early bird” tickets, which kick the event off on Thursday, July 9. Head on down and groove with Keller Williams, Lotus, and BOOMBOX. With over 30 musical acts spanning four days, All Good’s “no overlapping set” philosophy guarantees you’ll get to see every act without rushing to and from different stages. Why choose between Les Claypool and Buckethead, STS9, or Umphrey’s McGee? For more than a decade, the festival has consistently pleased the masses and rightfully retained its honorable title. A midsized festival with an epic lineup, All Good is certain to live up to its namesake once again.

For more info, visit www.allgoodfestival. com.

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Jack Wright w/ Bob Marsh

MORE MUSIC

Lunch concerts/Festivals/Orchestras/ Outdoors/Music your parents like

Robinwood Concert House Friday, May 29

Friday, may 29

Toledo Bellows promises their biggest show to date at the Robinwood Concert House on Friday, May 29. Bringing the best in experimental and underground music to Toledo, the group has successfully created an ideal environment for maximum listening pleasure. Friday’s show features headlining artist Jack Wright — an improv musician who’s been at it since the ‘70s. Considered an underground legend, Wright is an original and virtuosic saxophone player and lyrical master. His style strays from other genre contemporaries, but it’s Wright’s deliberate disregard for convention and socio-aesthetic limitations that makes him the king of the underground. Wright will play with Bob Marsh, a well-seasoned improviser known for his work on the cello, accordion, violin, vibraphone and electronics. Ryan Jewell/Larry Marotta/ Marina Peterson, J Guy Laughlin/Bbob Drake, and Construction Telescope also play. 9 p.m. Donations welcome. Robinwood Concert House, 2565 Robinwood. www.myspace.com/toledobellows.

Music in the Park, Join Toledo School for the Arts in a cel-

ebration of sunshine, music and song. Located at the park’s amphitheater. Free. www.ts4a.org. 7pm. Ottawa Park, North Cove St.

Friday, june 5

SonoNovo: Music of Aaron Copeland, SonoNovo, the Church’s resident chamber orchestra, takes center stage in a program of fabulous music by the great American composer, Aaron Copeland. They are joined by the Ballet Theatre of Toledo, under the direction of Nigel Burgoine in a unique concert which features one of the best loved works in all of the orchestral literature, “Appalachian Spring.” Call for tickets. 7pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Trinity Plaza.

Frankie’s Inner City: The Scenic w/ The Status

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SAT, JUNE 6 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP

Frankie’s Inner City: The Cartridge Family w/ Slick (exDetachment Kit) Ground Level: Solo Bassist Steven Guerrero & Chapman Stick Musician Glenn Poorman Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot Pizza Papalis: Hugh Rock Six Pack Bar & Grill: The Coosters

The Bitter End: Tom Watts the Buffett Man The Blarney Irish Pub: The Kreelers The Bronze Boar: Three Blind Mice TCP Toledo’s Mainstreet Bar & Grill: Freakender

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC OTHER

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

TCP Ground Level Coffee House: Open Mic Night

TCP

Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge: Ben Barefoot

TUES, JUNE 9 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP

DANCE AND TECHNO

Frankie’s Inner City: Appleseed Cast

South End Bar and Grille: DJ Jesse Dorr

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

OTHER

TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party

TCP

Casa Barron: Roman Griswold & The Griswold Band SouthBriar Restaurant: Gay Galvin Trio

TCP Frankie’s (Historic Lower Basement): Wolf Eyes

SUN, JUNE 7 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Nick & Jimmy’s: Don and Rachel Coats The Roadhouse: SouthSide Shuffle TCP The Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: Crosby, Stills & Nash Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge: Junkanoo Brothers

OTHER TCP Caffeini’s Coffee: Open Mic w/ Sarah and Estar Cohen TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: Rock and Rummage

MON, JUNE 8 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP

saturday, june 7

Barbershop Showtime, The Seaway Commanders Chorus presents their 42nd annual concert. Joining the Seaway Commanders Chorus on stage are Novelty Shop, a hilarious women’s comedy quartet and a men’s quartet, The Buzz. $15.

419-531-5678. 3pm. Maumee Performing Arts Center, 1147 Saco Street, Maumee.

OTHER TCP Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach South End Bar and Grille: Open Mic Night w/ Chris Shutters

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The Hard Lessons

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B The Village Idiot: Bob Rex Jazz Trio

Kawashima Peace Garden Benefit Concert, A benefit concert featuring internationally known musicians with ties to northwest Ohio will be presented to support creation of a Japanese peace garden in memory of BGSU Asian studies professor Fujiya Kawashima. $25. 419-354-6224. 7:30pm. Kobacker Hall Moore Musical Arts Center, Bowling Green State University.

Frankie’s Inner City Thursday, June 4

So you’re pressed for cash, and you think to yourself, “I really need to rock out — Detroit-style with Augie and Korin Louise Visocchi!” Lack of funds will not keep you from fulfilling your dream. Throughout the next couple weeks, Frankie’s will be offering “Low Dough Shows,” featuring favorite rock ‘n’ roll couple The Hard Lessons on Thursday, June 4. It’s been a busy year for the band and couple. After tying the knot last summer, they’ve been extensively touring the States, gaining exposure on network television (did you hear “Wedding Ring” on Grey’s Anatomy last month?) and perfecting their latest album, Arms Forest. For months, THL have been on the road, promoting the record and living their usual rock star lifestyle. Arms Forest is a testament to young love — raw, flawed (perfectly flawed) and completely honest. Pretty much what you’d expect from our Detroit-based friends, but even better. Catch them live on June 4 with Frank & Jesse. $5 (next Low Dough Show is Saturday, June 13 with funk rock group NOMO). 9 p.m. Frankie’s Inner City, 308 Main St. 419-691-7464/ www.frankiesinnercity.com.

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DOG CAGE. X-TRA Large. Asking $80.

419-376-5065. _______________________ AMISH HANDCRAFTED dining table, w/ Walter of Wabash slides, 40+ yr old, will last 40 more, 419-704-3299 LV mess. $100 nego. ________________________ STAINLESS ROUNDER clothes rack. Approx. 4 ft. tall. Just like at the dept. stores. $20/OBO Reply to newdaddy4mom@yahoo.com or 419-290-0091 ________________________ 37 GALLON MARINELAND aquarium. Includes stand and everything needed for startup. $150/OBO. 419-377-8597. ________________________ MAYTAG Neptune Dryer, $200 OBO. 419-205-1838. ________________________ WHITE WEDDING DRESS with beads. 3X or size 28. Asking $200 419-472-1315. ________________________ WOMAN'S OHIO STATE LEATHER JACKET: size is XL-1X; barely used, $200 OBO. Call 419-377-0052. ________________________ 3 TRACKTANDARD/LIONEL GAUGE STEAM ENGINE: plus 4 cars & caboose & track, plus more! For someone's Christmas. $500. Call 419-539-6833 ________________________

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Asking $125. 419-410-4393 _____________________________ FUTON. COMPLETE. Green mattress. $100.

419-868-5622. _____________________________ 2 TICKETS June 14 race at MIS Center section 2. Great seats! Great Father’s Day Gift $85 each 419 385-8243 ____________________________ TOSHIBA 27” FLATSCREEN T.V. Asking $75.

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419-726-8180. ____________________________ SCHWINN EXERCISE bicycle with computerized controls. Asking $75. 419-243-4189. _____________________________ ELECTRIC POWER WHEELCHAIR. With battery charger. Excellent condition.

Asking $550. 419-474-2470. _____________________________ REFRIGERATOR, GAS STOVE and apartment sized dryer. Whirlpool refrigerator-$75, Apartment sized dryer-$60 and Gas stove-$60.

419-531-7256 or 419-514-7700. LM ____________________________ SINGER SEWING MACHINE. Good condition.

Asking $15. 419-893-6839 ____________________________ GRACO INFANT car seat with base. Asking $15. 419-407-0225 _______________________ MEN'S 2-XL FIELD/STREAM hunting coat.

Worn only one season. Also, ladies large black leather coat. Asking $60. 419-386-5661. _______________________ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE for $30.

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________________________ SEQ CHAPTER \H \R 1STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions contained in Section 5511.07 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Director of Transportation has determined and declared his intention to vacate a portion of right of way of LUC125-2.05, City of Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio, and declared that said portion is no longer needed for public highway right of way purposes, said portion being further described as follows: STATE PARCEL NO. 144VA (Combined) Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Lucas, City of Toledo and being located at the intersection of Starr Avenue and Dover Street, previously existing as Lots 21 & 22 of the Warns & Welling’s Addition, in the city of Toledo , Ohio. For a complete legal description of the parcel to be vacated, interested parties should make a request to Dave Dicke, District 2 Real Estate Administrator, 317 E. Poe Road, Bowling Green, Ohio, 43402, 419-3734316. This Notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Lucas County, Ohio, as required by law.

A true and correct copy of this Notice shall be served by registered first class mail, return receipt requested, upon each owner or owners of property abutting on the portion of the highway right of way to be vacated. All owners of property abutting said highway right of way to be vacated shall take due notice of the contents hereof, and shall file their claim for damages and or compensation, arising by reason of said vacation. Such claims shall be filed in duplicate on or before 12:00 Noon, Eastern Standard Time, on the 21st day of April, 2009 with Mr. David Dysard, District 2 Deputy Director, 317 E.Poe Road., Bowling Green, Ohio, 43402, 419-373-4412, and failure to file any claims shall be a waiver there of, as provided under Section 5511.07 of the Ohio Revised Code.

JOLENE M. MOLITORIS, P.E., P.S. DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION ________________________ APHASIA SUPPORT GROUP meets at Dazy Aphasia Centre, 2940 Douglas Rd. Toledo 43606. Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The group is for stroke survivors with Aphasia & their caregivers. _______________________ BOWSHER CLASS OF 1988 is announcing 20 plus 1 year reunion Saturday June 20th at Angola Gardens Please contact bowsher88@gmail.com ________________________

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SATURDAY CHESS PLAYERS Every Saturday, 9-11am. Grades K-6. Do you want to learn to play chess or improve your game? Drop in on Saturday mornings for fun and practice in the Children’s Library at Toledo Lucas County Public Library. 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5231. _______________________ LONGABERGER BUS TOUR: June 20, 2009- Bus Tour to Dresden, Ohio and the Longaberger Homestead. For more info, please contact Johanna at (419) 389-5135. ________________________ DISCUSSION CIRCLES for women incest and child sexual abuse survivors.

Meets twice monthly. (419) 729-0245 or www.mynirvananow.org. ________________________ FREE $10 GIFT CARD- First 200 people to register at www.sparksgiftshop.com receives a free $10 Sparks Gift Shop gift card. Only 1 free gift card per household. ________________________ PHASE 3 PARANORMAL - Free paranormal investigation and support. Visit us online at www.phase3paranormal.com” ________________________

AMERICAN HEART CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING Experienced instructor, flexible scheduling, affordable rates with student & group discounts. Call Kathy at 419-867-0695. ________________________

SURROGACY

________________________ SURROGATE MOTHERS NEEDED FROM OHIO: Carry couples biological babies, prior birth experience required.

Generous compensation.

1-888-363-9457, www.reproductivelawyer.com Melissa B. Brisman, Esq., LLC 77 Market Street / Park Ridge, NJ ________________________

EDUCATION ________________________ ELEMENTARY TUTOR. Affordable tutoring by certified elementary schoolteacher. Available grades preK - 5, all subjects. For more information, please call 734-652-1436. ________________________ TOLEDO ARTISTS CLUB: Toledo Botanical Gardens. Children's Art Camp.

July 6-10 or July 20-24. Please call 419841-8153. Children's art classes also. ________________________ DRAWING & PAINTING INSTRUCTION from professional artist on Saturday morning at the Secor Building Studios. 419-345-8980. www.ivankende.com ________________________

FLEA MARKET US 23 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

WANTED TO BUY ________________________ BUYING OLD HAND TOOLS: One item or a shop full. Not sure what you have? Please call anyway, Cooper at 419-382-5865 ________________________ LOOKING FOR : One piece or whole house, buying antiques or vintage toys, gas station, car magazines, advertising,fishing, hunting,primitives, pottery,doorstops,bookends,old books, postcards,art,paintings, bronzes,military,jewerly, quilts,lead soldiers,marbles,capguns, b.b.guns, Tonka trucks, Hotwheels & Matchbox,car models,slot cars,sporting items,farm toys, comics,trains,boats, airplanes,GI Joe, Barbie, dolls, little kiddles, trolls, science fiction & car magazines, lunch boxes, rock&roll, Lego’s, Star Wars, Fisher Price, board games, Batman and Disney.

Call Debra: 419-873-5521 ________________________ DIABETIC TEST STRIPS.Will pay up to $10/box. Same day cash. Call Dale.

419-707-2369 or Patsy 419-708-0914. ________________________

AUTOS/MOTOS

________________________ 4 MAG WHEELS with tires-off 1996 T-Bird with lug nuts and center caps.

Like new condition. $180.

419-666-2528 ________________________ 4-BRIDGESTONE TIRES: 215 x 65R x 16” Bridgestone. $65. 567-868-5545 ________________________ TIRE RIMS , from a 2005 Ford Mustang. Factory rims. Perfect shape. $175 for 4. 419-343-1031 ________________________ (3) THREE 16” RIMS. Aluminum.

Cadillac Escalade. $200.00/OBO. 419-472-8716 _______________________ 2004 VOLVO S60 2.5T AWD, 33 MPG Hwy, Fully loaded, silver exterior, black interior (both immaculate). Asking $14,000. 59,000 miles 2nd executive owner. Garage kept. Mostly hwy. Miles.

4 new all-season performance tires added Feb. 09. Wife making husband reluctantly sell for SUV. 419-376-2113 ________________________

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HOMES FOR SALE

________________________ TERRIFIC WELL MAINTAINED HOME with many updates - great Maumee location/($125,000)! For more information call 419-410-4718 or view online http://toledo.craigslist. org/reo/1112127665.html ________________________

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Now Accepting Applications for Efficiencies, One Two Bedroom Apartments at the PLAZA APARTMENTS 2520 Monroe Street Housing Community for Elderly (62 and older) or Handicapped/Disabled.

Air Conditioning and Appliances Furnished Utility allowance.

Rent based on income.

Applications taken by appointment

419-244-1881

BEDROOM FOR RENT: Full use of house; must like dogs, non-smoker. $300 per month, call 419-344-3693 ______________________ APARTMENT AND ROOMS FOR RENT. Quiet, clean. Laundry facilities.

Utilities all paid. Inquire at 419-2157759 or 419-508-2187 _______________________ APT NEXT TO OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. 1 Bedroom Apartments within walking distance to Owens C.C. $388 to $415.

No Pets. Laundry. Clean, Spacious.

Call 419-410-0095. _______________________ ART STUDIOS TO RENT: 300 sq. ft. $150/mo INCLUDES utilities. River view.

Work space for serious 2-D Artists only.

No Musicians. Paul @ 419-243-4944 ________________________ FOR RENT: WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP: 2338 Brookridge. Appliances included. A/C . (3) Three bedroom. Living room, vaulted ceilings in family room and kitchen. Open Sunday from 1-3 PM. No pets/No smokers. $800/month + deposit. 419-265-2426. ________________________ PANORAMIC RIVERVIEW Townhouse for Rent in the Historic Oliver House. Located at 27 Broadway and Ottawa Street this venue offers the best in urban living. $925 month plus utilities. Applications can be picked up M-F 9am-5pm in the main office or after 5 in the Rockwell’s Lounge. Questions?

Phone 419-243-1302 ext 2. Townhouse tours by appointment only ________________________ HOUSE SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOMS like new, quiet neighborhood, garage, 2508 Locust, $650/month.

419-410-7193. ________________________ SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM DuplexWest Toledo. Hardwood Floors, New Paint Job, Great Vintage Feel! 2 bedrooms, both upper and lower unit available. Appliances included, garage available. Close to UT and Ottawa Park.

Cats OK. $530/ month. 2114 Wyndhurst.

Call Jim at 419-266-0842 _______________________ 2-BEDROOM HOUSE. Central-Air, Private-drive, Fenced yard, Quiet Street.

Washer/Dryer hookup and appliances included. 680 Thomas St. Toledo, OH. Inquire at 419-255-6232. ________________________ 2 BEDROOMS FOR RENT: Includes utilities: "Pre-determined amount usage." Furnished option. Shared living w/separate entrance.University of Toledo area. $330/month plus $120 deposit. Call 419-578-0306. ________________________ DUPLEX W. Toledo north Haven, 2 bedroom spacious upper. Bay windows, natural wood work, fire place, appliances, basement. Great neighborhood & location. $550, call 419-474-9062.

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WHOLISTIC VIEW Foreign languages and performing arts. Ages 12-17.

Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00. Call 419-973-8510. Ms. Stuart. ________________________ BASEMENT SOLUTIONS: Do-It-Yourself + installed systems. Get a honest solution for your situation starting at $795. 419-508-4042 ________________________ CUSTOM SLIPCOVERS: Draperies, window treatments, upholstery, pillows and much more... Call Tricia 419-810-0832.

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________________________ 1 BEDROOM, VERY CLEAN, CARPETED, TASTEFULLY decorated w/heat, water, laundry, kitchen appliances and garage. $450/month plus deposit. $200 discount. 419-262-4447 ________________________ BEAUTIFUL 3 BED SINGLE family FOR RENT next to Toledo Hospital/Midwood Dr. Major updates w/new furnace, windows, carpet, fenced yard, 2-car garage, all new appliances.

Call 419-460-4505 for an application to qualify! $900 month...CALL TODAY!! ________________________ HOUSE IN HOLLAND FOR RENT: Flexible tenant needed; 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, partially furnished. $1,500/ month; plus utilities. Call 419-902-9232. ________________________ CONDO FOR RENT: Airport & Bernath $800 per month, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, NO PETS; appliances included.

419-215-8526. ________________________ TOLEDO: 1748 SYLVANIA AVE. Ideal location. $400/month. 90-days FREE rent!!! Needs redecorating.

419-290-4791. _______________________ THE RENTAL/SALE of real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise "any limitation or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity basis ________________________

HELP WANTED

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NOW HIRING Do you need a job?

Are you making $500 a week? If you answered NO to any of these questions WE CAN HELP! All applicants must have driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance...

Interviews will be held Monday - Tuesday 06/01-06/02 No phone calls please.

We are located at 4110 Secor Rd.

NCIM IS SEEKING strong culinary individuals to complete an ongoing special program with our company.

This special program will run during the week Monday-Thursday 6 hrs a day.

You must be able to commit to these days for an extended period of time.

Requirements: Must have Internet access. Must be physically fit and able to stand for 6 hrs. Must have culinary, and some demo or sales experience. Pay will be $15.00 per hr. If you are interested please apply to www.ncim.com ________________________ DIRECT CARE: Individuals needed to provide services to persons with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Candidates must have experience working in the direct care field (especially MRDD) and capable of intervening during occasional crises. We conduct criminal background checks in addition to having automobile insurance and a good driving record. All interested individuals should send in resumes to 419-576-6701 or come by the office for an application or contact Conteh Home Services, 330 South Reynolds Rd. Suite 15, Toledo, OH 43615. We offer medical, dental and vision benefits. ________________________ THE OMNI is looking for Entertainers: Mimes, Tarot readers, jugglers, stilt walkers, fire breathers, tumblers, etc. If you have a unique gift or talent we may want you call 419-535-6664 or email : omnineal@gmail.com ________________________

THEATRE TECH STAFF NEEDED. The Toledo Rep is looking for some talented backstage volunteers to help with performances. Different levels of skill are acceptable. We need lighting & sound crew as well as running crew. Call Aggie at 419-243-9277. ________________________

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LOOKING FOR A MORNING barrista Monday thru Friday 6:30 am -10 at Petit Fours Patisserie & Cafe, now located at 27 Broadway, at the Oliver House.

Entrance located on the Ottawa Street side. Please apply in person. Questions call Liz Grosjean @ 419-724-4477 ________________________ FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL and entertainment needs, please visit www.ytbtravel.com/silcox or please call 419-260-2544. ________________________ BARTENDERS AND WAITSTAFF. Apply at 707 Matzinger. No phone calls. ________________________

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STYLIST/BARBER WANTED booth rental, Reynolds & Glendale area. Rent negotiable. Call Kelly at 419-810-6566. ________________________

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Internship for computer repair technician, no post-secondary required.

Requirements: 1.Highschool Diploma 2.Good with computers 3.Resume Interviews will be held Monday - Tuesday 06/01-06/02 No phone calls please.

We are located at 4110 Secor Rd.

MY COCKATIEL flew away on the corner of 299th & Summit St., Point Place. She is dearly missed and I want to bring her back home. Please if you know or seen her please call me @ 419-215-8505. Please do not chase her just put your hand by her and she will step up. _______________________ HUMANE OHIO’S “NO Father’s Day” promotion. $20 to neuter male cats. June only. Must mention ad.

Non-profit, low-cost spay/neuter clinic.

419-266-5607. _______________________ ADOPTION CARNIVAL. Sunday June 28th from 12-5pm. Sylvania Veterinary Hospital 4801 N. Holland-Sylvania. 419885-4421. There will be pets for adoption, games, food and much more!!! ________________________ 12TH ANNUAL PAWS AND WHISKERS Yard Sale: June 6th & 7th 2009 at the Old West End Festival. We are in need of donations of re-saleable household items you no longer need!

For information contact Paws and Whiskers at: 419-536-1914. ________________________

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MUSICIANS SEEKING

WORKING MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC GROUP is seeking a female singer who

plays keyboard. Call 419-460-7112.

MODERN ROCK SINGER needed for

cover band. Now auditioning. For more info. email JT6919@gmail.com COUNTRY KARAOKE SINGERS. Inquire

@ Zingers Food & Spirits920 Matzinger Rd.Toledo, Ohio 419-726-0200

FOR SALE

KENWOOD 350 WATT AMP and (2) two POLK 6x9’s and 6 1⁄2 inch speakers.

NEW in box!!! Paid $375, asking $250.

419-902-8277 ALVAREX ACOUSTIC GUITAR: excellent condition, leather strap and hard case included. $250 OBO. Nicole 419-205-5746.

ELECTRPHONIC 8-TRACK stereo player and recorder with 3-speed phono changer.

Plus AM/FM tuner. Asking $100. 419474-2470.

MACKIE CFX 12 MIXER, with light in

case. Mint condition. $250.

419-474-1876.

LESSONS

FREE GUITAR LESSONS Rock, Blues, Country, all styles; 30 yrs. experience.

Give me a call, what do you have to lose? 419-514-6097.

5-STRING BANJO WORKSHOP: Tablature instruction. (3) Three most common roles: forward, reverse, forward-reverse combo and thumb alternating.

Easy, fun and fast! Taped lessons.

Speed-reading. 47 yrs. Experience on the 5-string banjo. Professional, extensive recording. Allied Music Center. Jesse Riley. 419-381-0300 or 419-324-6457

RENTALS

BANDS, ARTISTS, MUSICIANS: Rehearsal practice art and now storage space.

Available 24/7 Access. FREE electricity. No noise restrictions. Located in the Hip Downtown area. Alarms available. $150 + mo. Call now: 419-346-5803.

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New way to work out LOCAL TRAINERS BRING FITNESS TO YOU

Not a fan of going to the gym, but still want to work out? Toledo area trainers make it easy for you to get in shape for the summer by coming to your home or office.

American Mobile Fitness sends their certified trainers to homes and offices surrounding the Toledo area. Fitness assessments, personal training sessions, massages and cardio workouts are some of the many options offered. Individual training sessions start at $55 for 60 minutes, $39 for buddy sessions and $18 for groups. 419-351-1381/www.americanmobilefitness.com Carrying his own personal gym to homes and offices is Nathan Vandenbroek, offering free consultations and assessments. Nathan brings all supplies needed for the workout such as free weights, mats and exercise balls. Individual sessions are $40, buddy workouts are $30 per person and groups of 3 or more are $12 per person. Location is completely up to the customer and specials for groups such as bridal parties are available.

For more information call Nathan at 419-205-0394.

Amp’d Fitness in Toledo gears specific workout routines in offices or homes depending on your fitness goals. A personal trainer works with you or your office to decide fitness goals, since one exercise routine does not fit all. Group and office rates vary and personal training starts at $30 per session. Amp’d Fitness offers a fitness boot camp at Wildwood Metro Park for $199 but will work with different payment situations. Invite your entire office to participate in exercise or work out on your own with Amp’d Fitness trainers. 419-913-2173/www.ampdfitness.com Trainers from AK Fitness are ready to motivate and educate with their in-home personal training services, and a new facility in the works. Sessions start at $20 per person and include strength training, general-nutrition counseling, fitness assessments and tracking results.

Using a disciplinary approach, AK Fitness trainers want to help you reach your goals, improve endurance and learn better eating habits. 419-913-7806/www.akfitlife. com.

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING. Comprehensive 200-hour yoga alliance registered yoga teacher training program. 10-month program. One weekend a month. For information visit www.stillwatersyoga.com or call Kathie. 419-877-9038. ______________________ POLE DANCE FITNESS, build strength, flexibility and confidence in a fun and relaxed environment. Ladies only. Classes forming now. Preregistration required. Classes held at 10 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. Suite 302.

Call Paulette’s Studio of Dance for more info. 419-654-3262 or www.Paulettesdancestudio.com. ______________________ THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE by Licensed Massage Therapists. Small Town Prices.

By Appointment Only. 419-661-2465. www.peaceful-balance.com. ______________________ INTEGRATION YOGA STUDIO, the Place to Be: Outdoor Yoga at Toledo Botanical Garden, Yoga, Kids Yoga, Parent & Baby/Toddler Yoga, Pilates, Nia, African Dance with ALMA Dance & Drum. Reiki I Training 5/31. Reiki II Training 6/28. Belly Dancing with Aegela 6/26. Natural Family Fest 6/13. Circle of the Lotus Day Retreat 6/27. 4633 West Bancroft (just west of Talmadge). www.integrationyogastudio.com. (419) A-OM-YOGA. yoga.jenn@sbcglobal.net ______________________ BELLY DANCE – Shimmy into summer with internationally recognized artist/instructor, Aegela. Beginning June 22, Sun. – Thurs., daytime or evening classes available. No prior dance training required. $50 for 5-week session. Martin School, 10 S. Holland Sylvania at Hill, Toledo.

Aegela@mindspring.com, www. aegela.com, (517) 918-9547. ______________________

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are

wearing your wallet and plastic out as you spend-spend-spend. Get back to work on the 1st and hopefully look for a monetary surprise on the 4th. You party hop on the 5th, 6th, and 7th taking expensive gifts to everyone. Come to your senses on the 8th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your imagina-

tion is working overtime. How great is that!

Your luck is good on the 30th and 31st so you should take a chance on love or whatever else sounds good. Venus comes home to your sign on the 6th. You have a super time celebrating that weekend.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Pop a cork

at 9:21 PM on the 30th when Mercury goes direct. You can relax and enjoy a super summer. Lots of friends and relatives help you celebrate your birthday. Every weekend is delightful. The one from the 5th thru the 7th is especially great as the full moon shines.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22) On the 27th you receive accolades for outstanding accomplishments. Family reunions, weddings, graduations and festivals are number one in your life. Watch your diet when the full moon shines on the 7th – get lots of sleep – and take good care of yourself.

LEO

(July 23-August 22)

Somehow your energy level is a little low until the 28th.

Then you are your sunny self again. You are involved with shopping from the lst thru the 5th to be prepared with hostess, graduation and wedding gifts. You are on the go so much you need a revolving door at home.

VIRGO

(August 23-September 22)

Mercury goes direct on the 30th which simplifies your life somewhat. From the lst thru the 5th you re-visit some of the problems you had about May 18th. You try hard to be logical from the 6th thru the 9th to be logical. Follow the straight and narrow path.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) On

the 29th Neptune retrogrades in your fifth

house. This makes you extremely gullible. You fall for every hard luck story. Double check every offer than comes your way until the 2nd.

Then be sure to say “yes” to all invitations on the 6th, 7th, and 8th.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

Career issues take precedence on the 28th and 29th. Do some valuable networking on the 30th and 31st. It will pay off. Save a few dollars for the 6th and 7th as you will need gifts for several weddings and graduations.

You enjoy the parties.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) Plan a “leftover party” on the 29th and

30th to extend the first summer holiday. You are always optimistic, but rarely realistic.

Catch up on routine tasks the week of the 1st.

The full moon on the 7th is IN your sign so watch your driving.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) You may be able to extend your Memorial

Day thru the 27th. Then get set for more fun on the 30th and 31st. There are so many events on the 5th, 6th, and 7th that you toss a coin to see where to go. The7th’s full moon brings people from your past.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

On the 29th Neptune retrogrades in your sign.

A lot of pressure eases up. June begins with you being tired, but not so tired that you get off the party circuit. Stay close to home on the 5th. The full moon on the 7th brings a spectacular event – bring your camera.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) On the

29th Neptune, your ruling planet, retrogrades.

This takes some of your energy with it, so slow down a little. Then it joins Jupiter until the 8th giving you really big unrealistic ideas.

You may overdo gift giving. Being practical is not in your stars.

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties.

Visit her on the Web at www.suelovett. com or call her at 419-474-6399.

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Your vacation time is filled with lots of news. Mercury is going direct and Venus comes home to Taurus. Neptune slows down and the full moon shines.

There is something for everyone! — BY SUE LOVETT

©2009 Ben Tausig

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Internal Medicine ACROSS 1. Gp. that sponsors “Safe Rides” for teenagers 5. “Dirty Sexy Money” actress Lucy 8. Great divides 14. Can’s contents, in belligerent slang 16. Tuba onomatopoeia 17. Some desktop publications 18. Unmoved audience member, metonymically 19. Like some PC toys 21. Int’l aid overseer, often 22. Black choice from Elaine’s Tea Shoppe 23. Some phone messages, briefly 26. Drink slowly 28. “America’s Most Affordable Vacation State”: AAA 31. “Daisy” singer of a Kubrick film 32. Piece of protective soccer equipment 36. ___-Wan 37. Resembling 38. Ones in distress, stereotypically 39. Alternative to smoking?

40. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer 41. Threatened 42. Sitcom planet first mentioned in an episode of “Happy Days” 43. Part of a “Seinfeld” catchphrase 45. Summit and Cherry, e.g.

46. Into mixed media, maybe 47. Throw in 50. R.E.M.’s label, once 52. 2009 Western Conference Finals team 57. With innuendo, say 58. Like full-time employees, usually 61. Nuclear trials 62. Modular feature on some chairs for the elderly 63. Most lowly 64. Blood-typing letters 65. Progressive people, with “the”

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DOWN 1. Casual encounters abbr.

2. Band that won five MTV Video Music Awards for “Take on Me” in 1986 3. Junk part?

4. Playing the ___ (improvised verbal contest) 5. Role for Billy Dee 6. “Makes sense” 7. Afghanistan occupier, in the 1980s 8. They may be cracked 9. Egyptian bird god 10. “The Joy Luck Club” author 11. Person paid by the bank to make deposits 12. Ancient Mesoamerican people 13. “A Boy Named Sue” writer Silverstein 15. Radar sound 20. Siesta takers, e.g.

23. Not on the up-and-up 24. An Obama 25. Thrashes 26. Abraham or Homer 27. Map detail 29. Withdraw, as from a mission 30. Like leather, perhaps 32. Star Wars, briefly 33. Solo of “Star Wars” 34. 2001 Will Smith biopic 35. Cable alternative 44. Counsel 46. Stellar 48. Bodybuilding focus, for short 49. Hookup 50. Warm house, impressively 51. Harvest 52. Like Soviet architecture 53. “___ Peach” (Allman Brothers Band record) 54. Meat recaller: Abbr.

55. Gear 56. Royal address 59. “Unbelievable” band 60. Annual energy-saving meas.

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Wilkowski supporters unite Keith Wilkowski supporters gathered at the Truth Gallery on Adams Street on Monday, May 18 for a night of drinks, art and mingling. The event was a fundraiser for the Wilkowski for Mayor Committee.

Photos courtesy of Fletcher Word, of The Sojourner's Truth.

Mayoral candidate Keith Wilkowski with Aji Green.

Guests of the Truth Gallery enjoyed supporting Wilkowski amidst the work of talented artists.

Candidate for City Council, Terry Biel, shows his support for Keith Wilkowski.

Pearlean Griffin and Kathleen Kovacs pose before a backdrop of unique art.

In the race

Joanna Martin, Jaimie Foster, and Patrick Rabideau renewed their love of all things Toledo on a trip around town as part of the 2009 EPIC race.

Through June 15, they will compete as Team 5 to explore as many race venues as possible, gaining a better sense of the cultural arts, community services, festivals and events, businesses and sports of the Toledo area.

President of the Toledo Federation of Teachers Fran Lawrence and TPS School Board member Lisa Sobecki smile for the camera.

Read EPIC's blog online at www.theepicrace.blogspot.com

Rooms with a view

Joanna Martin, Jaimie Foster and Patrick Rabideau take a break for a photo op at the Toledo Zoo.

On Thursday, May 7, the Mansion View Inn opened its doors and welcomed guests for a special "Meet the Innkeepers" night.

Catering by Manhattan's, Pam's Corner and Chef Julie of the Hilton Toledo all brought their avors to the unique event.

Eileen Kolish and Patrick Andrews enjoy a special evening at the Mansion View Inn.

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Jeff Witt, John DuVall, and Don and Brenda Spurlin celebrate a night of fine food in a historic atmosphere.

Team 5 at the Bark in the Park event for the Toledo Area Humane Society.

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