Toledo Area Parent June 2014

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The Dish on Being Dad

Heartwarming moments shared by local fathers

p29 Welcome to West Side Bistro From Uptown, to Downtown, to West Side

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Toledo’s Award-Winning Parent Newspaper

Volume 22 • Issue 6 June 2014

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Kids say and do the darndest things. If your kid quotes make it on this page, you have the chance of winning giveaways from Toledo Area Parent!

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Deanna Willard, Toledo

When my child was young (3 years old) we were at The Andersons and he got the coveted fire truck cart. We were about third in line, and he hit the horn kind of hard and yelled “Move Dammit!” because that is what his dad does when he is stuck in traffic.

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Toledo Smiles

Hannah Bauman, Fostoria

The Dish on Being a Dad

I’m a single mom. One night I was

getting ready to go on a date. As I was finishing up my make up, my 4-year-old daughter looks me dead in the eye and says, “Don’t fart on your date. If you do, then no one will ever marry you.” Thanks for the advice kiddo!

Angelica Vasquez Tillett, Toledo

The other day my 4-year-old daughter was curious and asking questions about when her daddy and I met and got married. She said “You picked daddy, right mommy?” I laughed and said “Yes, yes I did.” I said many years ago daddy asked mommy to be his girlfriend. She looked back and forth between us and with a serious face she said “Don’t do it mommy!”

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moments shared by local fathers

community snapshots what’s briefly happening

Dr. Jennifer Noble is working on spreading dental health awareness — by Rhonda Wilson

From Uptown, to Downtown, to West Side — by Karen L. Zickes

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Finding the Blessings along

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Moving forward after loss — by Karen L. Zickes

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Corbin Hill, 6 months, Toledo

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Two things have our attention this month, awesome dads and your family’s favorites! Go online to read Darling Daughters: Quick Tips for Mathew, Evan Dads to Connect and Jennifer With Their Girls by Knapp Beth N. Davis, and Our Perfect Toledo Day by Rhonda Wilson, which features local parents!

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Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledoparent.com) the Toledo Zoo

Co-publisher/Chief Financial Officer Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledoparent.com) The Toledo Zoo

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Nadine Hariri (nadine@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Put-In-Bay, it’s close enough but not too far away!

Calendar: Marisa Rubin (mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The kitchen Social Media Specialist: Brandon Doriot (aspcmedia@gmail.com) At home drinking wine and playing board games Contributing Writers: Erin Marsh, Sue Lovett, Rhonda Wilson, Christine Holliday, Karen L. Zickes, Gina Gueli

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Art Director: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Our new spot- Mud Hens Stadium!

Production Manager: Brittney Koehl (adsin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Maumee Bay State Park Graphic Design: Jameson Staneluis (jameson@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Magee Marsh Kyle Iwanicki: (kyle@adamsstreetpublishing.com) In Metamora... right next to the pond

Advertising Sales Manager: Aubrey Hornsby (ahornsby@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Side cut Park Sales Coordinator: Emily Gibb (classifieds@toledoparent.com) Side Cut Metropark Customer Service Representative: Rachellyn Marsh (rsmarsh@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Wildwood Sales: Sharon Kornowa (sharon@toledoparent.com) Toledo Botanical Gardens Sam Rotroff (srotroff@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Hong Kong Buffet, Like for real Lydia Schaefer (lydia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Papa Joe’s House, poolside Molly Davis (molly@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The Toledo Zoo Brittini Gonzalez (brittini@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The backyard or Maumee Bay!

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GEMINI KIDS HOROSCOPE

May 21-June 20

By Sue Lovett The symbol for this sign is “The Twins.” You definitely get two for the price of one when a Gemini is born. They are “busy” at birth, looking around, opening and closing their eyes, AND hanging on to your finger tightly. They always want two of everything, one for each hand. They chatter incessantly and enjoy a toy telephone. They love to write, to color, and will sit for hours when someone will read to them. They are curious and good natured. They learn quickly.

Gemini children may have a few allergies, but other than that they are healthy. They talk at a very early age and often easily learn a second language. Geminis often are bi-lingual. They are friendly and popular with other children.

They enjoy all games, puzzles, coloring, painting, reading and “playing school” before they are old enough to go there.

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Parent Portal at Kidz Watch

“Hooray School is Done!”

The annual celebration of the end of the school year, “Hooray School is Done Movie Night,” will close down the streets to car traffic and open the way for families and businesses to enjoy a feature film! Bring your friends, family, outdoor chairs, and grab some popcorn in time to watch the screen at 9pm. Lots of fun activities including games and refreshments will be available starting at 7pm. Treat your family to see the feature film, Despicable Me, and you will make your children feel like “one in a minion” for finishing the school year with a bang!

Thursday, June 12 at 7pm. South of Monroe Street, just east of the Wingate Hotel.

419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org. Free

The Great American Backyard Campout Save the date! As part of Northwest Ohio’s attempt to “Leave no Child Inside,” the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout will result in s’mores galore and memorable experiences for families. The Wood County Park District’s “backyard” will open to host a night of fun with friends, a bonfire and a light breakfast in the morning. Participants should take their own tent and sleeping arrangements, as there is a limited amount of tents available for borrowing.

Pack up your camping essentials and have some weekend fun outdoors with your children!

Saturday, June 28 from 6:30pm until Sunday, June 29 at 10am. William Henry Harrison Park, 644 Bierley Ave., Pemberville.

Call 419-661-1697 ext. 1 for more information.

Register at www.wcparks.org. Free

On the Road to Reading

Kidz Watch is giving parents the key to ensuring that their children are making the most of their time.

Through their Parent Portal program, teachers can upload pictures, lesson plans and anything else they feel is important to children’s education to an online portfolio. With a username and password, parents can see what children have been working on by logging in on any device, smartphone or iPad, and viewing what their children have been “tagged” in. It’s also available for parents to upload projects done at home for teachers to review. “The benefit of this program is having more communication with parents,” said Sylvania administrator, Kaylene Launder. “Sometimes, we can’t remember everything we did throughout the day but if we upload it, parents can check in and see it whenever they want to.” After about a year of its implementation, it continues to help students through parent involvement which is key to their success.

Hours: 5am-11pm Sunday-Thursday, 5ammidnight Friday & Saturday. Kidz Watch locations: 6801 W. Central Ave., Toledo & 3150 Bostwick, Perrysburg. Ages accepted: 6 weeks-12 years. www.kidzwatch.net.

419-843-2997.

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by Denise Fleming.

Toledo Zoo/Mary Beth McConnell

Baby Love at The Toledo Zoo A lot of things are “hatching” at The Toledo Zoo, including the birth of two saddle-billed storks in late February and early March. The chicks are part of Africa’s largest stork species and the Toledo Zoo is only second in the nation to rear this rare species. They are currently growing and developing at the Zoo’s Avian Breeding Center and will return when they are able to survive on their own. It doesn’t stop there.

Add two ringtailed lemurs and twin spotted-necked otter pups to the mix and you have more newborn cuties to add to your list of things to see at the zoo.

The lemurs were born to twin sisters on exhibit Toledo Zoo/Andi Norman at the Zoo’s Primate Forest and their charismatic personalities will capture your little ones.

Watch the otter pups use their strong webbed paws to swim through the water and steal the attention from what’s going on around them!

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Visit toledozoo.org or call 419-385-4040 for more information and admission prices.

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the Library Legacy Foundation are debuting a new initiative, Ready to Read, dedicated to improving the early literacy skills of preschool children. The proper help and support will allow children to get ahead and be ready to not only read, but succeed in the classroom. Getting them started on the right foot is the goal and the library and LLF are ready to help the community do so. The “Ready to Read” specialty van began pounding the pavement and delivering essential skills and training to neighborhoods that are not getting the help the need in April. Local award-winning children’s book, Alphabet Under Construction, literacy kits, and technologies to stimulate and encourage reading will make Toledo a place that loves to read!

For more information on the Ready to Read van, please visit toledolibrary.org or call Outreach Services at 419-259-5350.

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Stop dreaming about the perfect bedroom Children will love going to bed in the kids’ furniture sold at the recently-opened Art Van Furniture store. Daybeds, bunk beds, and singles are built to last from early childhood through the tween years. Little princesses and superheroes might not appreciate the storage built into and around many of the beds, but they will notice the cool headboards, canopies, stairs and ladders, as well as the pillows, bedspreads and room decorations. The store offers sets or individual pieces—the perfect way to build a room that will grow as the child does. --CH Art Van Furniture is located at 1301 E. Mall Drive, Holland, in the Spring Meadows Shopping Center. 419-861-2271.

Good food at your front door

The box from Door-to-Door Organics might be the best thing ever delivered to your door. Full of organic fruits and vegetables harvested by local farmers and tailored (by you) to your family’s needs and preferences, customers can add hormone-free meats and seafood, natural dairy products, beverages, condiments and artisan breads to their orders, which are delivered weekly for free from the company’s warehouse in Grand Rapids, MI. Busy parents will not miss the frequent trips to the grocery store and will appreciate the benefits of good food to feed their families, as well as recipe recommendations and weekly meal suggestions. --CH The website has information about the service, costs, delivery schedules, etc. doortodoororganics.com, and their Facebook page (Door to Door Organics – Michigan) offers a $10 coupon on a first delivery.

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Super Resource

James Schade heads the SuperSchade’s Foundation

By Gina Gueli

In many cases, when a parent has a child with special needs, they may have financial concerns about the affordability of summer camp in addition to the many other ongoing expenses for their child.

Having a family member with Downs Syndrome, James Schade was already familiar with the overwhelming expenses that accompany a disability.

Schade started SuperSchade’s Foundation to allow children in these circumstances to go to an inclusive summer camp when his friend’s child with special needs wanted to participate in a similar program.

In addition to sending children to camp, SuperSchade’s Foundation also works as a liaison for families in the special needs community and helps them allocate the resources they need to navigate through the system. This year, SuperSchade’s is sponsoring the Chronic Care Connections of Greater Toledo Community Resource Guide as well as the 2014 Camp Programs Guide for people with disabilities.

In another altruistic effort, SuperSchade’s Foundation also helps sponsor a Sensory Friendly Family Movie at the Maumee Theater every quarter for all area children and adults with disabilities, complete with free soda and popcorn, as a way to give back to the community. Most movie nights are incredibly popular and usually include over 200 people in the special needs community.

To raise money last year, James hosted an annual golf outing which sent nearly a dozen area children with disabilities to camp. He will be doing the same this year.

To contribute to the SuperSchade’s Foundation, please consider participating in the golf outing at Giant Oaks in Temperance, Michigan on Saturday, August 23 at 1pm. For more information on the golf outing or movie nights, please visit superschades.org.

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Brown bags aplenty for St. Catherine School

All hands were on deck for the unique Lenten service project at St. Catherine of Siena School where students, with parent volunteers, packed 250 brown bag lunches for the Cherry Street Mission. Students reached out to the community and, with teamwork, made the project a huge success. Students in various grades were Adriana Gomez, Lillian Ramsey assigned a certain lunch item to provide includand Sierra Marquez ing lunch meat, cheese, bread, fruit, desserts, and chips. “To be able to make so many lunches, 100 percent student participation was needed,” said project organizer and fifth grade teacher, Barb O’Donnell. “Some families donated more than what they were asked to contribute.”

The school provided brown sacks, bags, napkins and condiments, and their kitchen counters and refrigerator were filled to the brim with food that was donated.

Younger students were paired with older students to pack the lunches at parent-monitored stations. The lunches were boxed, transported to the Cherry Street Mission and distributed by parents and their children.

“It was a wonderful day of sharing and service for all those involved at St. Catherine,” O’Donnell said. -NH

West Side Montessori holds the Power in their Pens

West Side Montessori impressed judges in March when they walked away as champions of the Power of the Pen regional competition. “The Congratulations to little school that won big” had two all the writers! Pic tured in front from left to right ar middle school teams take first place e: Zaynab Lazreq (7th grade), Be nja min Theis (7th), Se in their respective team competitions. an Fernandez (7th ). Back row Their combined total scores resulted in (L-R): Claire Kohler (8th ), Maddy Vesoulis (8th), WSM the first time ever that WSM received Middle School Lang uage Arts teacher Mary Brandon, the Highest Points Award.

Libby Stupica (8th ), Parker Caesar (8 Claire Kohler and Benjamin th), Rachel Gorman (7 Theis earned first place as individual th). writers, Maddy Vesoulis earned second, Parker Caesar earned eleventh, and Libby Stupica and Zaynab Lazreq tied in fifteenth place. Benjamin continued to make WSM proud when he was awarded a Best of the Best honor for a January district competition story. The story will be published in this year’s Book of Winners which showcases the best stories written statewide.

The individual award winners will have an opportunity to compete at the state competition on May 22 and 23 at The College of Wooster. --NH

Bonjour et bienvenue!

Toledo will be welcoming about six teenagers from France on July 11 and they need good homes and fun families to stay with during their visit. Trips to Cedar Point and a Toledo Mud Hens game are among activities on the to-do list. If you or someone you know is willing to participate in the program and make these visitors feel welcome, contact Tom & Yvonne Goodwin at 419-461-1894 or 419-340-2945.

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Yoga for All, Big and Small

Yoga Kids workshops and training available at Harmony in Life

By Erin Marsh

The benefits of yoga have long been touted for adults, but recent studies have shown the positive impact yoga can have on kids as well.

Yoga can encourage self-esteem and acceptance at an early age, as well as help kids focus on the present moment, calm their thoughts, and listen to their bodies.

Heather Meyer, who attends Mommy & Me yoga at Sylvania’s Harmony in Life with her 5-yearold, Ella, describes some benefits of attending the weekly class, “I would say increased confidence and her ability to relax during final relaxation. The girls are also learning to listen to their bodies and to concentrate on achieving the pose they’re trying to get their little bod-

the numerous benefits of yoga for kids. She says, “We want to encourage not only parents, but also children, to experience the mind-body connection. What better way to do that than with yoga and mindfulness.” To provide both kids and parents opportunities to learn more about yoga, Gale instituted several programs and trainings focused on yoga for kids. ies into.” She adds, “We felt it was important for our girls to see mom exercise.

Instead of going to a nursery, they could see us exercise and how I cannot do it perfectly, and to learn from our mistakes!”

Gale Clark, owner of Harmony in Life in downtown Sylvania, recognizes

Harmony holds a weekly Mommy & Me class for parents who wish to practice with their toddlers/children on Thursdays from 4:155:15pm. This summer, Harmony will also host three Yoga Kids Workshops (ages 4-10) on Wednesdays from 10am-noon on June 18, July 23, and August 13. For more information, visit Harmony’s website at harmonyinlifecenter.com.

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he time to see who reigns supreme is here again!

Parents have cast their votes for who wears the crown when it comes to feeding the family, entertaining on birthdays, keeping them healthy, and everything in between. The local favorites below will help you take in the best Toledo has to offer.

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Place to volunteer Toledo Area Humane Society

1920 Indian Wood Cir, Maumee 419-891-0705 toledohumane.org Runner Up: ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Park or playground Wildwood Preserve Metropark 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-407-9700 metroparkstoledo.com/metro Runner Up: Side Cut Metropark

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Place for winter fun Sylvania Playland 3620 Centennial Rd., Sylvania 419-517-9094 sylvaniaplayland.com

Runner Up: Imagination Station

Activity for rainy days Imagination Station 1 Discovery Way, Toledo 419-244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org Runner Up: Toledo Museum of Art

Summer day camp Maumee Valley Country Day School 1715 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo 419-381-1313 mvcds.org

Runner Up: West Side Montessori

Dance class Dance Expressions

2445 Monroe St., Toledo 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org

Runner Up: Paint Your Place

Martial arts program Kempo Martial Arts 6801 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-885-1519 kempomania.com

Runner Up: All American Karate

5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-407-9700 metroparkstoledo.com/metro Runner Up: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library

3307 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., Toledo 419-356-8026 kindermusik.com/missheather Runner Up: Musically Me with Ms. Cheryl

Free activity Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org

Runner Up: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library

Family-friendly fair or festival Lucas County Fair 1406 Key St., Maumee 419-893-2127 lucascountyfair.com

Runner Up: MacQueen’s Apple Butter Stir Festival

5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-407-9700 metroparkstoledo.com/metro

Runner Up: Toledo Ballet

Spot to read a book Wildwood Preserve Metropark

Music class Kindermusik with Miss Heather & Friends

Picnic spot Wildwood Preserve Metropark

7343 International Dr., Holland 419-867-7827 dance-expressions-studio.com

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Art studio Toledo Museum of Art

Runner Up: Side Cut Metropark

Kid’s theater Valentine Theatre

410 Adams St., Toledo 419-242-3490 valentinetheatre.com Runner Up: Children’s Theater Workshop

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Activity for rainy days Imagination Station The unimaginable happens in downtown Toledo where science, physics and fun combine to make an educational playground for families. It’s no wonder that children revel in exhibits and activities ranging from their current traveling exhibition, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, to summer camp programs at Imagination Station. Children’s creativity will be sparked by hands-on activities and their eight Learning Worlds: including Mind Zone, Water Works and Eat it Up! With a membership, families have access to over 300 science centers, which sounds to us like the equation for “pure science fun.”

1 Discovery Way, Toledo 419-244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org

Swim lessons YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo Visit ymcatoledo.org for locations Runner Up: St. James Club

Water park Kalahari Resorts & Conventions 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky 419-433-7200 kalahariresorts.com/ohio Runner Up: Great Wolf Lodge

Vacation spot Cedar Point

1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky 419-627-2350 cedarpoint.com Runner Up: Maumee Bay State Park

Family-friendly gym Super Fitness 1207 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo 419-535-7333 superfitnesstoledo.com

Place to see animals Toledo Zoo

2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-4040 toledozoo.org Runner Up: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Tween activity Ohio Skate

5735 Opportunity Dr., Toledo 419-476-2808 ohioskate.com Runner Up: Toledo Museum of Art

Sports camp YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo Visit ymcatoledo.org for locations Runner Up: University of Toledo

Local toy store Lullaby Lane

Runner Up: YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo

3100 Main St., Maumee 419-878-0127 lullabylane.com Runner Up: Learning Express Toys

Gymnastics center Sunrise Gymnastics Academy

Kid’s photographer Finn Photography

3640 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., Toledo 419-841-2902 sunrisegymnastics.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US FAMILY FAVORITE!

Visit photographyfinn.com Runner Up: Crystal Josza Photography

Runner Up: YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo

Nurture your child’s love of learning and you’ll be amazed at what he/she discovers!

Locations near you in Toledo, Perrysburg, Holland, and Waterville 419.867.8570 or www.childrensdiscoverycenters.com Bring this ad in for FREE REGISTRATION and $100 TUITION CREDIT

Bowling alley Timbers Bowling Lanes

(New Families Only & may not be combined

1246 Conant St., Maumee 419-893-7631 timbersbowling.com Runner Up: ForestView Lanes

PIECE OF CAKE Place for a birthday bash Hero’s 9851 Meridian Ct., Rossford 419-873-9400 herostoledo.com Runner Up: Sylvania Playland

Family friendly entertainer Andrew Martin Professional Magician Visit andrewmartinmagic.com 419-472-4333 Runner Up: Laurel’s Princess Parties

Place to get a birthday cake

Wixey Bakery

2017 Glendale Ave., Toledo 419-382-6684 wixeysbakery.com Runner Up: 7 Little Cupcakes

Place for a birthday bash Hero’s This special day only comes around once a year and parents always want to make sure that it’s special. But don’t do it alone, Hero’s comes to the rescue to do what they do best. The family-owned business throws birthday parties that children will remember forever. Party Heroes are there to customize bashes with appropriate games and activities to keep kids and parents smiling. Don’t worry about the planning or the mess, just watch the birthday magic unfold. When the birthday boy or girl blows out their candles, they’ll be wishing for more family celebrations like this one!

9851 Meridian Ct., Rossford 419-873-9400 herostoledo.com

Shop to buy birthday gifts

Learning Express Toys

Visit learningexpress.com for locations Runner Up: Toys “R” Us

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iss Boutique Bl Kid’s clothier Once Upon A Child

Visit onceuponachild.com for locations Runner Up: Gymboree

Kid’s shoe shop Stride Rite 5333 Monroe St., Toledo 419-843-6050 striderite.com

Runner Up: Payless ShoeSource

Maternity clothing store Destination Maternity 5001 Monroe St., Toledo 419-475-2730 destinationmaternity.com Runner Up: Kohl’s

Place for furnishing the baby room Once Upon A Child Visit onceuponachild.com for locations Runner Up: Lullaby Lane

Local baby boutique shop Lullaby Lane

Local toy store and baby boutique Lullaby Lane Parents will never forget the “firsts” of having babies. The first time their baby falls asleep in their arms, the first time they look up to smile or laugh, and the first time they sleep through an entire night. Lullaby Lane at Fallen Timbers loves to be a part of that journey by providing the perfect crib, stroller, or outfit for your bundle of joy. They believe that “products are just objects” without parents to make them something special. Originally based out of California, Lullaby Lane moved to the Toledo area in 2011 and continues to give parents a prime destination for their baby and maternity needs. Go ahead, spoil your little sweetheart!

3100 Main St., Maumee 419-878-0127 lullabylane.com

3100 Main St., Maumee 419-878-0127 lullabylane.com Runner Up: Sweet Cheeks

MOMMY TIME

Place for pampering Beauty Bar Between the sports activities, play dates, school events and family obligations, it’s no secret that moms deserve a break sometimes. And we know the place to do it. Creative artists at Beauty Bar know that making women feel confident is the key to making them feel beautiful. The full-service salon offers everything from an aromatic spa and private party room to a nail lounge to help moms press the “refresh” button. The business idea began in 2002 when the Spallinos offered a unique “menu” for clients, including nail services that came with drinks, and the “beauty bar” got its name.

2919 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-537-5400 beauty-bar.com

Support groups for moms

Mom-friendly play date

4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania motherscenter.net

3620 Centennial Rd., Sylvania 419-517-9094 sylvaniaplayland.com

Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Runner Up: Toledo Area MOPS

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Place for single parents to meet

Place for pampering

Runner Up: Coffee Shop

2919 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-537-5400 beauty-bar.com

Church

Parent blog

Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo 4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania motherscenter.net

Runner Up: Mama On The Fly

Beauty Bar

Runner Up: Reve Salon & Spa

Grown-up getaway Belamere Suites

Date night restaurant

12200 Williams Rd., Perrysburg 419-874-2233 belameresuites.com

461 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee 419-724-2583 mancys.com/bluewater-grille/bluewater-grille

Mother’s Day festivities

Mancy’s Bluewater Grille

Runner Up: BRAVO! Cucina Italiana

WATch me GROW!

Preschool West Side Montessori

7115 W. Bancroft St., Toledo 419-866-1931 montessoritoledo.org Runner Up: Maumee Valley Country Day School

Place for tutoring/ Learning center

Sylvan Learning Center of Toledo 1736 Broadway St., Toledo 419-867-1331 sylvanlearning.com Runner Up: Holland Huntington Learning Center

Teacher and their school Brandi Parcell, West Side Montessori

7115 W. Bancroft St., Toledo 419-866-1931 montessoritoledo.org Runner Up: Mrs. Debbie Mens, McCord Junior High School

Elementary school West Side Montessori

7115 W. Bancroft St., Toledo 419-866-1931 montessoritoledo.org Runner Up: Ottawa Hills School System

Runner Up: Put-in-Bay

Toledo Zoo

2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-4040 toledozoo.org Runner Up: Holiday Inn PerrysburgFrench Quarter Brunch

After-school program YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo Visit ymcatoledo.org for locations

Runner Up: West Side Montessori

Extracurricular activities Soccer Runner Up: Dance

Special needs services

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-885-5733 abilitycenter.org

Runner Up: Rehab Dynamics, Inc.

Daycare Children’s Discovery Center

Visit childrensdiscoverycenters.com for locations 419-867-8570 Runner Up: YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo

Drop-in daycare Kidz Watch Sylvania 6819 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-843-2997 kidzwatch.net

Runner Up: Eagles Nest

Middle school Fallen Timbers Middle School 6119 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse 419-877-0601 anthonywayneschools.org/fallen-timbersmiddle-school

Runner Up: West Side Montessori

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WHAT’S UP, DOC? Pediatrician Dr. Hani Haidar, MD, Franklin Park Pediatrics

2000 Regency Ct. #103, Toledo 419-475-5433 franklinparkpediatrics.com Runner Up: Dr. Marianne Black, MD, Franklin Park Pediatrics

Pediatric practice Mercy Pediatric Associates Visit mercyweb.org for locations Runner Up: South Toledo Pediatric Associates

Place to nurse a baby Franklin Park Mall 5001 Monroe St., Toledo 419-473-3317 shoppingfranklinparkmall.com Runner Up: Home

Emergency care ProMedica Toledo Hospital 2142 N. Cove Blvd., Toledo 419-291-4000 promedica.org/toledo

Runner Up: Flower Hospital

Place to give birth ProMedica Toledo Hospital 2142 N. Cove Blvd., Toledo 419-291-4000

Runner Up: Flower Hospital

OB/GYN Maumee OG/GYN Associates 660 Beaver Creek Cir, Maumee 419-891-6201 Runner Up: Sarah S. Puckett, DO, ProMedica

Midwife

Donna Augustine, CNM, ProMedica 6135 Trust Dr., Holland 419- 491-0041

Runner Up: Irma Cobian, CNM

Family doctor

Dr. Kelly Emch, MD, Family Practice of Toledo 3740 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo 419-442-0844 Runner Up: Dr. Todd Francis, MD, ProMedica Physicians

Optometrist

Dr. Robert Rhee, MD, Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants 2927 N. McCord Rd., Toledo 419-517-5500 pocllc.com

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Chiropractor Dr. Connie Smith, DC, First Choice Chiropractic 2955 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo 419-473-2955 1stchoicechiropractor.com

Runner Up: Dr. Martin Adams, DC

Allergist Dr. Lois Nelson, MD, Allergy Asthma & Immunology 3454 Oak Alley Ct., Toledo 419-536-1322 Runner Up: Dr. John Winder, MD, Winder & Associates

Nutritionist Dr. Michelle Rowe, RN, Mercy Weight Management Center 3930 Sunforest Ct #100, Toledo 419-407-3990 mercyweightmanagement.com Runner Up: Dr. Casie Carr, DC, 1st Choice Chiropractic

Dentist/Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Zoll, DDS 3036 W. Sylvania Rd., Toledo 419-474-0733 drzoll.com Runner Up: Dental Health Associates of Sylvania

Vision Care Dr. Robert Rhee, MD, Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants 2927 N. McCord Rd., Toledo 419-517-5500 pocllc.com

Runner Up: Costco Optical

Dermatologist Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD, Mitchell Dermatology

702 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg 419-872-4673 mitchellderm.com Runner Up: Dr. Timothy Anders, MD, Anders Dermatology, Inc.

Veterinarian SylvaniaVET

4801 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania 419-885-4421 sylvaniavet.com Runner Up: West Suburban Veterinary Associates

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yUMMY IN MY TUMMY Bakery and Place to get a birthday cake Wixey Bakery A piece of cake from Toledo’s family-owned Wixey Bakery is more than delicious, it’s divine. Get a taste of their baked goods, doughnuts, cookies and cakes at their location on Glendale Avenue and we promise you’ll be back for more. A part of Toledo’s history for the past 80 years, some things remain the same as the day they opened, using recipes and hand-crafted techniques passed down four generations. The neighborhood bakery continues to serve authentic creations made from scratch with love.

2017 Glendale Ave., Toledo 419-382-6684 wixeysbakery.com

Bakery Wixey Bakery

2017 Glendale Ave., Toledo 419-382-6684 Runner Up: Cake in a Cup

Family-friendly restaurant Bob Evans Restaurants Visit bobevans.com for locations Runner Up: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Place to have ice cream Mr. Freeze 2031 N. McCord Rd., Toledo 419-866-7075 Runner Up: Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt

Healthy fast food Balance Pan-Asian Grille 5860 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-578-7777

Runner Up: Magic Wok

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Local pizza place Vito’s Pizza & Subs 4804 Lewis Ave., Toledo 419-478-8486 vitos.com Runner Up:

Marco’s Pizza

Natural food store Health Foods by Claudia 3904 Secor Rd., Toledo 419-474-2400 healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

Runner Up: Bassett’s Health Foods

Place where kids eat free Fricker’s

19 N. St. Clair St. #1, Toledo 419-244-9464 frickers.com/Locations/19-N-St-Clair-St

Runner Up: Bob Evans Restaurants

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The Dish on Being a Dad

Here’s how four local dads celebrate Father’s Day! Being a father is hard work, yet these four dads want only one thing on the day dedicated to them: to spend time with their families.

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atrick Dougherty waited a long time to become a father. He and his wife, Katie, adopted Roz from China, after almost four years of patiently waiting, when Roz was just shy of nine months old. Patrick reflects on the first time he realized he was a dad: “When it really hit me was when we were in China. We went into our hotel room, and there was a crib sitting there. That was the moment I realized it wasn’t just a process anymore; it was real.” Patrick’s favorite part of Father’s Day is spending time with his wife and little girl. He explains, “Any day that I get to spend with Roz and Katie is great. It just makes me realize how lucky we are.” They don’t have any special traditions for the holiday, but, weather permitting, they will probably go outside and “mess around” which usually means riding bikes or throwing/kicking a big, inflatable ball back and forth.

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Dominic Perna

Father to Aria, 3, and expecting a baby boy, Angelo, in June Hometown: Sylvania

Father to Noah, 2, and expecting a baby boy in July Hometown: Toledo

Father to Roz, 5, Hometown: Holland

pencer will be celebrating his first Father’s Day this year with his 7-month-old daughter, Evangeline (Eva). While Spencer says they don’t have any plans for the holiday, he reflects that his wife, Erin, “usually surprises me with something, so most likely she has something planned.” Spencer has one wish for his first Father’s Day, “I would just like to spend time with my daughter.” Spencer recently took Eva to the park for the first time, and he loved watching her smile as she tried her very first swing, and he hopes to be able to do that again with her for Father’s Day. For Spencer, being a dad means many things. “It means responsibility, it means fun, it means a lot of learning, and it means patience, lots of patience.”

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ete Mann explains that his family doesn’t have any Father’s Day traditions because, as he says, “Well, I guess there’s only been two of them so far, so I’m drawing a blank here. They usually make me a nice card and make me dinner, pamper me a little bit. Oh, and my wife Sloan says, ‘Every year we go to Imagination Station for Father’s Day.’” He laughs and adds, “There’s your plug!” (Sloan, is assistant director of STEM education at Imagination Station). One of Pete’s favorite moments as a father involves watching Noah light up with excitement when he is doing what he loves. “Noah gets really into baseball and music. He listens to music, dances around, and plays his guitar. He gets so excited when he’s ‘rocking out.’

It makes me feel proud, since I play, watching him get so into his music.”

Spencer Bailey Father to Evangeline (Eva), 7 months Hometown: Sylvania

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or Father’s Day, Dominic’s daughter, Aria, who is only three, likes to “write” her dad little notes and then “read” them to him. Besides spending time with his family for Father’s Day, Dominic says, “I like having my own day; it’s pretty cool. Being a father is tough--it’s hard work--and it’s nice to get a little recognition for that.” While being a dad can be exhausting, Dominic says his favorite part of fatherhood is hearing his daughter call him “Daddy.”

He explains, “When I come home from work, if Aria is home, she’ll run up to me yelling, ‘Daddy!’ It’s like something out of a movie. It makes my heart melt.” To Dominic, being a father means being a mentor and providing for his family. He hopes that his children learn what it means to have a good work ethic and to hold solid values from watching him.

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Toledo Smiles Creates Healthy Smiles

Dr. Jennifer Noble is working on spreading dental health awareness

By Rhonda Wilson

Dr. Jennifer Noble, a pediatric resident at the University of Toledo, assists pediatric patients with dental health awareness through her project, Toledo Smiles.

What inspired you to create Toledo Smiles?

I attended a lecture that emphasized that primary care physicians have the best opportunity to make the first and possibly biggest impact on a child's early oral health. That talk inspired me to learn more about oral health, how to integrate it into the pediatric clinical encounter and to eventually apply for a grant to start this project.

What are some ways poor dental health is reflected in the overall health of a child?

Dental problems have been reported as the number one preventable chronic disease of childhood. Dental disease can cause children to endure chronic pain, infection or missed school. A child's self image may be affected by missing, discolored or damaged teeth. Children with poor dental hygiene have a greater chance to grow up to become adults with poor dental hygiene and repeat this pattern with their own children. Finally, the cost of repairing poorly controlled dental decay is

high and can affect a family financially.

What pediatricians and dentists have you partnered with?

There are four pediatric offices participating in this study: Toledo-Lucas County Health Department Pediatric Clinic, Western-Lucas County Health Department, Mercy St. Vincent Family Care Center and University Pediatrics & Resident Continuity Clinic at the University of Toledo. There are three dental offices participating in the study: Toledo-Lucas County Health Department Dental Clinic, Dental Center of Northwest Ohio and the University of Toledo Dental Clinic.

How does a child become a patient through Toledo Smiles?

Parents who take their children, ages six months through three and a half years, to one of these clinics for a child visit have the opportunity to participate in the study by completing a questionnaire that includes information about the child's tooth history. Participating dental providers contact the family to schedule a dental visit. Dental staff will assist families with coordinating dental insurance for the child at the time

Dental resident Nate Romney, DDS, assists in spreading smiles the visit is scheduled. Parents bring their child to the dental appointment and the child receives an oral exam, fluoride varnish, information about nutrition, tips to keep teeth healthy and a $10 Kroger gift card as an incentive for coming.

What do you think has been the biggest obstacle in getting pediatric patients to the dentist’s office?

One challenge in getting kids to see a dentist early is convincing their parents that big problems can start even when a child only has a couple of teeth in their mouth. A cavity does not start when the child has pain.

Usually a problem has been going on for a while with the initial development of plaque that eventually grows into a cavity. Helping focus the parent's perception of why oral health is important and how tooth decay can become a problem has been one of our challenges.

Dr. Noble and Toledo Smiles can be contacted via email at jennifer. noble@utoledo.edu and through the following websites: facebook.com/pages/Toledo-Smiles/684432904929840, nobleny.tumblr.com, and #ToledoSmiles on Twitter

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Welcome to West Side Bistro

From Uptown, to Downtown, to West Side

By Karen L. Zickes

West Side Bistro

3324 Secor Rd. Suite 10, Toledo 419-531-2427 Tue-Thur: 3pm-11pm Fri-Sat: 3pm-1am Sun: 3pm-8pm www.WestSideBistroToledo.com Nice atmosphere. Delicious food. Great music. After stopping in for dinner, I was feeling guilty I wanted my return visit to West Side Bistro to be kid free and with some fun friends. I have since ditched the guilt and made plans to have an adult night out in the near future!

Fun night out sans kids in tow

It’s true. Most restaurants these days are able to accommodate guests with children in tow; as it has been the growing trend for people to bring their children just about everywhere with them. Times have certainly changed. Being the youngest of six children, getting Burger King was a big deal. My children, however, are no strangers to restaurants. Then again, look what I do?

All that being said, sometimes you might just have a more enjoyable time with a group of adults and leave the kids for their own night of fun with the sitter. After all, an occasional break is good for everyone. West Side Bistro opened in January and is owned by Stan and Sherry Burton, and managed by Brian Gump; who has owned and managed many restaurants in his time. Though they have two high chairs available, Gump said their clientele is usually an older crowd.

If you didn’t know it was located in the strip mall, you may just miss it. With its frosted windows and covered patio, you would be hard pressed to guess it was nice inside. But once inside, you’ll say “Wow, how’d I miss this?”

We were there early on a Saturday and my kids and I certainly felt welcome. However, they didn’t offer a kids’

menu and if you have THE SHORT little ones, you won’t COURSE find kid friendly cups Kid friendly: Better suited or changing stations in for older children; but the restroom. My boys high chairs available split one of the burgTo avoid wait: Anytime ers and fries. It was a Noise level: Moderate generous portion and Bathroom amenities: No delicious, but at $11.50 changing station plus drink, I was glad Got milk? Yes I had two children Kids’ menu? No that could split the meal and the cost. The kitchen had divided the meal in even portions on two plates without my asking. The thoughtful gesture was certainly noted. Artisan flatbread pizzas would have been another option for them to share.

We began our meal with calamari because it’s our family rule to try it everywhere we go. The breading and their signature sauce was yum, and gone as quickly as it hit the table. “It’s an eclectic menu, definitely,” said Gump. Not only are the appetizers unique, such as duck wings, chicken livers, and green beans tossed in a Szechuan sauce and peanuts, but so are the entrees. They offer burgers, salads, steaks, and a variety of fish and pasta dinners. I highly recommend the lobster fettuccine but I’ll have my eye on the pesto and shrimp rigatoni when I return.

Music, music, music

The kids and I had ventured out to dinner around 6pm to not make it a late night for my already exhausted boys. But just as we were heading out, many guests were streaming in and the musicians were preparing to start playing for the night. I LOVE music and I was so bummed to be leaving just as the fun was about to begin.

Ahh.. next time.

According to Gump, Tuesdays are blues night, while Thursdays are jazz and Fridays and Saturdays are a mix of music. It appeared many of the people coming in had been there before and obviously knew what time to roll in so they could enjoy the music during and after their meal. I know for next time. There is also ample bar seating if you choose to stop in just for the music and not make it a big dinner out on the town.

Bottom Line: Though West Side Bistro is most likely not the first place you’d choose to drag your little ones, they will certainly accommodate you if you do arrive with them in tow. If you love music, you might want to time it right. Evenings out sans kids can certainly help maintain parental sanity.

Karen Zickes is a mom of three active children and freelance writer who resides in Holland, OH. She can be reached in c/o editor@toledoparent.com

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Finding the Blessings along the Journey Moving forward after loss

By Karen L. Zickes

Karen and friends hold the poster made for a benefit in Jim’s honor after seeing the page Karen Zickes is a longtime contributor to ToMorgan made for her class’s Believe book ledo Area Parent and our expert restaurant reviewer in the monthly column, Food Fight. events; it’s the little things that mean the every event is a better proposition than She is the mother of three beautiful children most. How many of us withhold so much that everything happens for the best, and one of the strongest women we know. we never say to a loved one because we which it assuredly does not.” --James K. After losing her husband to cancer several are embarrassed, ashamed or nervous?

Feibleman. Sometimes the blessings of months ago, she continues to amaze us with When you are dealing with terminal illa situation are seen immediately, while her courage and passion to move forward with ness, you are given the time for that secother times we must be patient. her family. This is the THIRD of her series of ond chance to say what you need to say Life is going to throw you curve articles about life after loss, allowing readers to before it’s too late. My friends who were balls. You will be taken on some most hear her story. unemployed for extended periods took unexpected journeys that you could I will never deny or diminish how advantage of being have never imagined. Opening your heart breaking our famable to spend more heart and your eyes to the goodness ily’s most unexpected time with the famaround you during those difficult times journey was for the 10 ily. Travel and long is what will help you get up and keep and a half months my hours had them going each day; and with an ever more husband Jim couramissing out on so grateful heart. geously fought Stage 4 much with their pancreatic cancer. Nor families. Time was will I downplay the See parts one and two of Karen’s series of also their blessing. struggles, pain, and articles about moving forward after losing her My husband stress of the last several husband to cancer at toledoparent.com received a gift that months since his passmost of us never ing.

-- Naomi Williams will. He was able to However, when really see just how people ask me if there much he meant to had been blessings so many people around him, and how along the journey, I almost burst with ex- much he had impacted many lives. He citement wanting to share the many, many never had any idea. The benefit held in blessings we have received throughout his honor was an incredible gift on many our journey. Our faith has guided us levels. I met countless people who had along the way. The smaller experiences such wonderful stories to share about my along the journey are what a dear friend husband. Jim always knew he meant a referred to as “Godwinks.” I was crying great deal to his immediate loved ones, as I drove my husband home after a bru- but he never knew what he meant to tal day of treatment only to see a license hundreds more. What a gift to know that plate that read “Pray Hard.” I’d call that while you are still here. a Godwink.

For me, one of the biggest blessings When you open your eyes and your has been the people we have befriended; heart to everything around you, it doesn’t that had our circumstances been differmatter if your journey is about terminal or ent, we would have never met. There chronic illness, job loss, death, failed mar- have been mere acquaintances that would riage, etc. you WILL find good things to have remained as such, but our journey come from all of it. The positive change brought us closer. Strong relationships in perspective will get you through the have grown even stronger. toughest of tough days. I realize there are I love the poem about people comskeptics who think I am sugar coating an ing into our lives for a reason, a season, awful situation, but the truth is, finding or a lifetime. Considering myself a “lifany blessing I could along the way is the er,” I initially found it difficult accepting reason we made it to where we are today. that some people are only in our lives And as my family continues to emerge for a short time; those that are there for from our storm, I recall the numerous a reason or season. I’ve come to realize things that have happened simply be- however, that it isn’t a negative thing; it’s cause of our circumstances; then and simply how life is sometimes, and that’s now. okay. What’s important is that you recogFor example, we were given the nize them as a blessing and the role they wake up call to stop taking life for grant- played in your life; no matter for how ed. We never will again. We look at life long or how short. through a different lens. You realize it “That some good can be derived from isn’t about the big things and grandest

“It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.”

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June 2014 1 SUNDAY Sunset and City Lights Cruise Cruise up the Maumee River and view stately homes, yacht clubs and wildlife.

Catch a sunset around Walbridge Park and then return to downtown after dark and experience the city lights shimmering on the water. Snacks included.

Reservations required. Sundays through August 10. 8-10pm. $20. Sandpiper Boat at Promenade Park, 120 Water St. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com 8th Annual Golf Scramble - Enjoy a day outside playing in a fantastic golf scramble. Proceeds will help offset expenses for the youth to participate in a mission trip during the summer. Price includes dinner, desserts and prizes. 1:30pm. $70.

Chippewa Golf Course, 23550 State Route #579, Curtice. 419-691-3597.

2 MONDAY Summer Enrichment Program - The program gives campers the opportunity to experience the life of a farm-based community. There will also be many physical activities such as biking, hiking, gardening and much more. The Summer Enrichment Program serves campers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 8am-2pm. Bittersweet Farms Pemberville Location, 1926 Kahler Rd., Pemberville. 419-262-3347. bittersweetfarms.org

5 THURSDAY 88th Annual Boy Scouts of America Annual Recognition Dinner - Celebrating over 100 years of Scouting, the Erie Shores Council will honor their adult volunteer Scouters for their time and talent in working with youth, some youth will also be honored.

Dinner at 6pm, program at 7pm. Camp Miakonda, 5600 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-882-1651. camp-miakonda.org Blessed Sacrament Festival - Enjoy a long weekend filled with live music, delicious Polish dinners and a giant midway. Through June 8. Thursday, 6-11pm; Friday, 5pm-midnight; Saturday, 2pmmidnight; Sunday, noon-6pm. Blessed Sacrament, 4227 Bellevue Rd. Varies. 419-472-2288. blessedsacramenttoledo.com

7 SATURDAY Baby Basics - Parents will learn how to care for baby during the first 6 months of infancy. 1pm. $5. Lullaby Lane Baby Boutique, 3100 Main St. Suite 735, Maumee. 419-878-0127. lullabylane.com EcoErek Denim & Shoe Drive - Bring your unwanted denim and shoes to this repurposing drive. The denim will be remanufactured into housing insulation to benefit communities affected by a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina. The drive will also be repurposing any unwanted shoes. Noon-6pm. The Town Center at Levis Commons in front of Rave Cinema, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

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Holland Strawberry Festival

Wednesday, June 11- Sunday, June 15 / Community Homecoming Park There will be sweetness all around at the Holland Strawberry Festival, complete with every type of strawberry treat imaginable. Throughout the festival, hundreds of pounds of red berries will be served, from pies to breads and everything in between. The 5-day long celebration includes live music and carnival rides, along with a Strawberry Queen & King Pageant, a strawberry dessert contest and a Sunday parade. Each night there will be a 50/50 raffle drawing at 8pm. See the website for a full schedule of events. Wednesday & Thursday, 4-11pm; Friday, 4pm-midnight; Saturday, noon-midnight; Sunday, noon-10pm. Free admission; fees for rides. Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., Holland. 419-867-1532. hollandstrawberryfestival.org —MLR Happy Birthday Lucas! - Celebrate the second birthday of one very big birthday boy, Lucas the African elephant calf! He will open presents at 10:30am and then he will eat his cake at 1:30pm.

10am-2pm. Zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Old West End Festival - The 43rd iteration of The Festival celebrates the neighborhood’s rich cultural history through art, music, outdoor parties, and of course, the King Wamba Carnival Parade. Local bands and artists are featured and the community comes together in the best possible way. Also on June 8. Old West End Neighborhood, Toledo. 419-244-5676. toledooldwestend.com

9 MONDAY Summer Safari Camps - This summer, don’t just go to camp; go on safari with wild opportunities at the zoo for campers ages 4-14. Registration required.

Through August 15, off for June 30-July 4.

Members, $135-$300, most cost $170.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

10 TUESDAY Death by Chocolate - Indulge yourself in a sweet and colorful evening of chocolates, live music and decadent desserts sure to please even the most discerning chocolate connoisseur. 5pm. The Garden, 333 14th St. ts4arts.org cont. on pg 34

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Animal Tales: Fun in the Sun - Enjoy a series of charming animal stories, songs, games, crafts and animal visits.

Recommended for ages 3-4. Separate fee, pre-registration required. Choose from convenient weekday and weekend times.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Grandma Science: Fun with Science Learn about fun science experiments that can be found at home. All experiments are child safe. 3:30-4:30pm. Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St. 419-259-5310. toledolibrary.org Free

11 WEDNESDAY Healthy Child, Healthy World Party - Learn about various toxins and chemicals in every day life and discuss ways to make the best decisions for your family. Guests will leave with their own DIY window cleaner, all purpose cleaner and more. Please bring your own spray bottles and jars to fill. 6:30pm. Lullaby Lane Baby Boutique, 3100 Main St. Suite 735, Maumee. 419-878-0127. lullabylane.com Free The Wizard of Oz Auditions - Enjoy the familiar tale about a girl who ends up in a strange country and becomes friends with very interesting characters. For grades K-8. Practice dates are Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm, June 16-August 6. Show dates, August 8 & 9.

Today’s auditions are from 5:30-7:30pm.

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Happy Trails 5K - Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this fantastic 5K. Run or walk on a certified 5K course, with chip timing for runners. Proceeds from the race will help fund future trail improvements in the Metroparks. Registration required.

8am. Manor House at Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. metroparkstoledo.com 4th Annual Fatherhood Walk - This walk help to raise awareness of the importance of the roles fathers play in the lives of their children. There will be free food, fun inflatables and live music. Registration at 9am. 9am-2pm. Central Catholic High School, 2550 Cherry St. 419-377-1488. restorefathers.org

15 SUNDAY Father’s Day at the Zoo - Celebrate Dad with a fun day at the zoo. There will be free games and activities, plus a special BBQ lunch (separate fee). Zoo member discount applies. 10am-4pm. Dads get in free. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Father’s Day at Imagination Station - Bring the whole family downtown to celebrate Dad’s special day while exploring the science center. Kids can make Dad a special gift in the Science Studio. Noon-5pm. General admission.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Father’s Day Buffet at Sauder Village - Enjoy a delicious buffet perfect for Dad’s special day. 10am. Adults, $16.25/ ages 4 under, free/5-10 years old, $4.99. Sauder’s Village Barn, 22611

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17 TUESDAY Pioneer Life - Children will enjoy exploring the gardens and learning about art and nature. Part two on June 24.

Registration required. 9am-noon. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

20 FRIDAY Watch It Grow Garden Tour - With a zoo horticulturist, tour stunning rose, vegetable, butterfly, herb and formal gardens, and learn some gardening hints from the experts. 6pm. Free with zoo admission. The Toledo Zoo: Ziems Conservatory, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Celebration of Dads - Enjoy fun activities for Dads and their families with a night full of games, prizes, family portraits and swimming. The evening will also feature a delicious dinner. 5-8:30pm. The Catholic Club, 1601 Jefferson Ave. 419243-7255. catholicclub.org Free ZOOtoDO - This chic affair mixes outstanding food (served by 50+ regional restaurants and catering services) with fantastic live entertainment throughout an after-hours at the zoo. 6pm. Advance tickets required. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

25 WEDNESDAY Fairy Gardens - Children will enjoy exploring the gardens and learning about art and nature. Registration required.

9am-noon. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

27 FRIDAY Sand-tastic - Enjoy a variety of strolling entertainment and live music while you witness four 8-ton sand sculptures and chalk drawings come to life. Also on Saturday. Noon. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons shopleviscommons.com

28 SATURDAY Crosby Festival of the Arts - More than 200 artists from around the country, who were selected by a rigorous jury process, will be showcasing and selling their works of art in ten different mediums including ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood. There will be a wide scope of artists, as well as for a celebrated entertainment line-up and delicious food and beverages. Also on June 29. 10am. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5588. toledogarden.org 3rd Annual Memorial Dodge Ball Tournament - This dodgeball tournament and silent auction helps fund the local hockey goaltender development clinic, a clinic formed in the memory of Matt Stevenson, a 17-year-old hockey goaltender who died tragically in a car accident.

Teams are of 6-10 players, with one adult registered per player under high school age. There will also be a silent auction.

Registration required. 9am-4pm. $150 per team. Tam O Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. playsylvania.com

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Free Classifieds: Individuals may receive one free 20-word ad per month (products offered in ads must sell for under $100). Each additional word 40 cents, payment must accompany ad. Free ads run 1 month and are reserved for private-parties use, noncommercial concerns and free services.

Line Classifieds: Only $20 per month for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork will be $5 extra.

Display Classifieds: Display classifieds with a box may be purchased for $25 per column inch. Photos are accepted with ads for an additional $5 per photo.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Woodward Class of 1979. We are holding our 35 year reunion August 9, 2014. Please contact Kathy at whsclassof1979@gmx.com

Deadlines: Ad copy must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication.

Payment: Payment must be received before an ad can

be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard).

Phone: 419-244-9859 E-Mail: classifieds@toledoparent.com REFUNDS: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given.

MISPRINTS: Credit toward future ads.

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Thank You Toledo Parent Readers for voting Andrew Martin “Best Birthday Entertainer� more than a dozen times!

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Join Mom’s Meet! A community of moms sharing thoughts on raising healthy families and living green.

Sample organic products.

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Adoption A childless married couple seeks to adopt. Will be full-time mom and devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call/text. Patricia & Adam. 1-800-790-5260.

for sale Crochet Puppy Pads and Kitty Carpets $5 Book Worms 50cents 419-698-8522 DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/ month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-281-4970

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