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What are you planting this spring?

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It has been awhile. Our print date changed from odd numbered months to even numbered months so we didn’t publish a print edition in March. I hope you stayed in touch on our website at www.mlivingnews.com and read our weekly newsletters (sign up on the website) with regularly updated content.

We have been thinking about you, our readers, over the past few months. We put out plenty of information about a variety of topics including area happenings, movies, recipes, contests and even gave away tickets to a Chef Alton Brown show in Detroit.

If you visit our website, you will find great, helpful information as well as a super calendar. There are so many offerings in the NW Ohio area to keep us active, and as busy as we want to be.

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(So All Can Eat) is coming to Toledo to provide restaurant services at the Main Branch of the Library, downtown.

The non-profit’s mantra is “everyone eats” and a healthy spread of daily food options will be available to everyone with payment available through volunteer time and money and donations of produce. The opening date will be announced soon. Volunteers may get involved and learn more at soallmayeat.org.

Genacross Lutheran Services announced the appointment of Jeff Barror as Director of Operations.

Barror will oversee ongoing operations and development of senior care services which include provide longterm care, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, assisted living and independent living services. “I was drawn to Genacross as an organization because it fit my preference to work in a non-profit environment that places their customers first,” Barror said. “I was also impressed with the focus on organizational integrity: Operating an organization in a transparent and ethical manner.”

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Photos are posted depicting years gone by in Toledo, allowing people to have fun identifying the place and recounting stories about the venue. Check it out by searching “Pieces of Time Toledo” on Facebook!

President’s Award given to Tim Croak Croak, founder of Croak Asset Management, was presented with the Fair Housing Center’s President’s Award, given in appreciation of support and commitment to the Fair Housing Center and its mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities.

Congrats Tim, the recognition is well deserved.

New Poet Laureate The Lucas County Commissioners announced the county’s next Poet Laureate - Jonie McIntire, who was selected by a committee composed of members from the Toledo Library, Arts Commission and past Laureates. McIntire will serve in the position for two years and is charged with fulfilling the Commissioners’ recognition that poetry has a place in the county’s cultural tradition and civic life. For more information about Jonie McIntire, visit her website: joniemcintire.net

Hitting the roads

If you look forward to road construction season, you’re in luck! Plans call for more than 100 roads in the Toledo area to be reconstructed or resurfaced this year, as outlined by the City’s Residential Roads Program.

89 different residential roads will see the top layer of asphalt stripped and repaved, while 25 roads will be completely removed and rebuilt.

The largest project will see 8.9 miles of Anthony Wayne Trail completely rebuilt and narrowed from three lanes to two. For more information on the planned construction, visit toledo.oh.gov.

SeaGate no more

After 35 years, the SeaGate Centre at 401 Jefferson Ave. received a facelift and a name change. The Board of Lucas County Commissioners and ProMedica announced that the convention center will be renamed the “Glass City Center powered by Promedica” following a $60 million expansion and renovation project. ProMedica obtained the right to rename the facility through its support of the project, and major funding was arranged by the Lucas County Commissioners. The core of the renovation is the addition of a new ballroom, expected to be completed in August 2022.

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Profiles What are words you live by?

You can’t be what you can’t see.

What do you attribute your success to?

I’m not afraid to change the status quo. I aim to see things from a different perspective so that I don’t stay stagnant!

What are your dreams for the future of HerHub? I would love to see HerHub expand to multiple cities. It would be wonderful to be able to hop on a local HerHub while traveling! We are already talking with women leaders in Detroit, so that may be our second HerHub. Who inspires you?

Our Young Women of Toledo group of 15-24 year olds inspires me a lot and makes me realize that the world is going to be awesome!

Do you have a favorite book or author?

Susan David’s Emotional Agility and anything by Brene Brown.

You seem pretty busy.

How do you relax?

I love aromatherapy and a good massage.

I also like walking in nature.

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By Lisa Alleman The Toledo community is getting better at working together which might, in part, be due to the efforts of Nina Corder, a 2021 regional Jefferson Award winner. Nina is the whirlwind and spark behind Women of Toledo, an organization that provides networking and professional development opportunities to women of diverse backgrounds. Their latest initiative, HerHub, is one more tool to educate, engage and empower Toledo area women. Through HerHub’s online search engine, women can make connections with one another, find support services, search for volunteer opportunities and support local women-owned businesses.

Why HerHub?

As the Managing / Program Director of Women of Toledo, Nina is expected to complete a varied list of duties, which has helped her to realize that despite her passion to serve, she has limitations.

Canvassing the community, Nina recognized the variety of area organizations / businesses that serve women. HerHub

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was developed as a way to bring those resources together in one online platform so that women can search for what they need in one place. “I am always searching for someplace where I can belong,” says Nina. “This was developed so that we can all find where we belong.”

Although HerHub’s initial focus was to help newcomers transition to the Toledo area, today it is truly a digital platform for all women of Toledo.

Anyone can go to 419herhub.org and find descriptions and contact information for nonprofits serving women, women owned businesses and local women authors. For those who list their organizations and businesses on the website, additional networking opportunities and a library of resources to help with business development, marketing and finances are offered.

Making Toledo home

Nina’s passion for connection began as her life took a turn while she was in college. As a UT international student from Malaysia, her plans to return home after graduation were interrupted when she met her future husband, a native Toledoan, during her senior year.

Nina’s decision to remain in Toledo started her personal search concerning

“HerHub broadens the landscape for all women by providing a way for them to connect with women they wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to know.”

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Nina believes that individuals and the community can benefit and grow through collaboration, stating, “Research tells us that it is natural for us, as social animals, to gravitate towards what we know, but that can also limit our experiences,” HerHub broadens the landscape for all women by providing a way for them to connect with women they wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to know. Bringing women together from all backgrounds with many different talents helps individuals thrive and strengthens the community. “Women of Toledo’s superpower is mentorship and connections,” states Nina. HerHub makes that connection happen.

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how to belong in her new community.

Along the way, women mentors helped her find her path. Nina explains, “I am who I am because of all those women. It is now my turn to serve others who do not feel they belong.’”

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Passover— Judaism

Pastor Abts

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Easter— Christianity

Beyond the Bunny

April’s religious holidays

By Kim Jacobs When we think of spring holidays, the Easter Bunny comes to mind. But other religious celebrations take place in the spring. Four of these celebrations— Ramadan, Passover, Easter and Greek Orthodox Easter— are observed in April.

Christian celebrations of Easter vary by denomination. Though Easter itself, which marks Jesus’ resurrection, is always on a Sunday— in 2022, April 17— many churches also have services on Palm Sunday, (one week before Easter), when attendees wave palm fronds to celebrate Jesus’ entrance to Jerusalem. Good Friday (three days before Easter) is also often celebrated, marking Jesus’ crucifixion.

“The Resurrection is God’s enthusiastic, exuberant YES! to Jesus.” - Pastor Abts, Grace Lutheran Church For a directory of local Christian churches, the Toledo chamber of commerce has an extensive list: web.toledochamber.com/members/Churches

Passover is an eight day commemoration of the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. This year, Passover takes place between April 15 and April 23. On the first two nights, a ceremonial dinner (called a seder) is held.

The meal centers around the retelling of the escape from Egypt, while eating food to symbolize the events being remembered. During Passover, Jews may not eat any food that contains risen grain, to recall and symbolize the rush to escape, leaving no time to allow leavened bread to rise.

For more information, contact the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Greater Toledo: jewishtoledo.org 419-885-4461.

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Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; in 2022, that is from April 2 to May 2. Muslims believe that the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan. In order to focus more on Allah, Muslims who are physically capable of doing so, abstain from eating or drinking anything during the daylight hours of this month. Nutritious meals are generally eaten before sunrise and after sunset. Ramadan is also a time of community service. “ ‘An Imam friend once joked, “We have Ramadan because nobody ever found God or their best self on a full stomach.’ There is truth to this, which is why Ramadan is about disciplining ourselves to help us feel gratitude and compassion.”- Ahmad Deeb, Imam & Director of Religious Affairs at the Islamic Center |of Greater Toledo For more information, contact the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo: icgt.org 419-874-3509.

For those in the United States, Orthodox Easter will fall on April 24 in 2022. Greek Orthodox Easter is often referred to as Pascha (say “paska”), which is the Greek translation of “Passover.” This is the most important feast of the year in the Greek Orthodox church. In preparation, members abstain from eating certain foods for up to 50 days.

“Pascha is the feast that reminds us of what Christ came to do— that is, to climb on a cross, be risen from the dead and ascend into Heaven for all our salvation.” explains Father Larry Legakis, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral For more information, contact the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral:holytrinitytoledo.com 419-243-9189.

All four holidays are unique and have distinct differences, but they also have themes in common. All celebrate the same deity, are based on a lunar calendar (not having a fixed date) and rejoice in fellowship with family and community. Perhaps this demonstrates that we are far more alike than different.

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Considering Relocating Away From Family in Retirement?

The pros and cons of being on the move

by Kimberly Blaker When you're able to retire, a new and exciting chapter on life begins. No longer forced to dedicate your time and energy to a job or raising kids, many retirees can focus on their own wants and needs.

One of the most significant changes often considered by new retirees is moving to a new city or state. The idea of relocating is an exciting way to embrace your new life. But it's also a big decision, to consider carefully, especially if it means leaving family behind.

Living where you love or someplace more affordable

Earlier in adulthood, people often relocate based on their jobs or the best location to raise a family. Retirement provides the opportunity to choose where you want to live just because that's what you want. There are many reasons retirees choose to relocate, such as to live in a place that offers a better or easier way of life.

Choosing an area where you would love to live involces other factors.

Maybe you live in a suburban area but really enjoy nature and hiking. Or perhaps you've lived and worked in a more crowded city, but would rather spend your time relaxing by the beach. After you retire, you're better able to prioritize your personal preferences when deciding where to live. Think about what you enjoy and the type of environment that makes you feel your best to help narrow down your options.

Another important factor to consider is affordability. If you're thinking about moving, you may want to consider downsizing. If all your kids are grown and gone, you probably don't need as much space. Plus, you may have different needs that are better served with a smaller home.

Retirement means you likely have less income than you did before with smaller mortgage or rent payments, lower property taxes and insurance, and less maintenance and repairs can save a bundle. If you've got equity in your home or home values in your area have risen since you purchased your home, you may even make a profit by selling. You may be able to find an area you'd enjoy with a lower cost of living, offering you multiple benefits.

Cons

- Being away from familiar and special places - Having to develop new routines - Not getting to see family and friends as regularly - Starting over takes a lot of effort - Needing to make new friends and find new social outlets - Moving can be difficult and stressful - Managing relationships with kids and grandkids if you do move away Being away from family is a major source of hesitation for retirees thinking of moving. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep your relationships strong, even from a distance.

Technology is now available for keeping relationships close through virtual connections. Social media allows you to follow family to see regular updates, pictures and videos of important things happening in their lives. It's also easy to have direct communication at any time using text messaging and phone or video calls. Video calls can feel like you're right there with them.

Retirement is a time of change that can be both wonderful and daunting.

So, whatever path you're considering, weigh your options carefully to find the best situation that is best suited for enjoying your new life.

Pros and cons of relocating

One of the biggest decisions you may make is moving away from family and friends after retirement. Creating a list of personal pros and cons is a helpful tool to process the factors to consider. Every choice has unique benefits or drawbacks and this list can help you get started, but don't forget to add your own personal ideas to the list.

Pros ✚ Leaving behind obligations, old drama or bad memories ✚ Getting a fresh start ✚ Finding a more appropriate place for your stage of life ✚ Finding a new community with which you have more in common ✚ Leaving an area that has a younger population and a family focus ✚ Saving money by downsizing or living in a less expensive area April/May 2022

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What is the Metro 55 program, and how can it benefit credit union members?

Members who are 55 and older that have established a relationship with Toledo Metro Federal Credit Union, through services such as direct deposit, receive certain benefits through Metro55. These benefits include free checks, money orders and notary services, among others.

If I’m struggling financially, what services does the credit union offer that can help me get back on my feet?

Toledo Metro is committed to improving the financial well-being of our members by educating them on proper money management. We offer online financial education resources as well as credit counseling services. In addition, Toledo Metro offers courtesy pay for short term assistance, low-cost personal loans for longer term assistance, and our new DRIVE program which is designed to assist members who have had credit problems in the past obtain an auto loan with reasonable rates and terms.

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We never know when death will occur. For that reason, it is best at least having an idea of what is desired early in adult life. As far as planning specifics, I suggest when people are in their early 60s.

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Savings Budgeting for and During Retirement

You can’t spend what you don’t have, so budgeting is necessary

By Kimberly Blaker Without a budget, even some of the savviest retirees and seniors live with ongoing financial struggles.

Creating and using a budget is vital to both preventing financial difficulties and maintaining or attaining financial security.

Calculate your monthly expenses Budgeting consists of • • •

Determining your income and expenses Making necessary adjustments to your cost of living following your budget religiously.

One of the biggest problems in budgeting (aside from failing to follow it) is the failure to include all costs. It’s easy to forget to include expenses you don’t incur on a regular schedule, such as the full costs of vacations, clothing and entertainment.

Bills paid quarterly or annually, such as insurance or property taxes, may often be forgotten as well. Another error individuals make is the temptation to budget for the best-case scenario with fluctuating bills such as gas and electricity.

Small day-to-day expenses are frequently overlooked. Brainstorm and create categories for all these types of expenses to make sure they are included in your budget.

Determine your monthly expenditures for bills that fluctuate from month-to-month by adding up the previous year’s bills. Add 5% to the total for the past year to account for inflation. Then divide by 12 to arrive at a monthly average.

For categories like gifts or clothing, calculate what you spend in a full year. Then divide by 12 for your average monthly spending.

Determine your monthly income

Determining your monthly income is simple if you receive the same amount each month in social security or pension payments. If you still work, just multiply your weekly take-home pay by 4.3 weeks since there are nearly 4 1/2 weeks in a month.

The balancing act

To determine the difference between your monthly income and expenses, add up each column individually. Then subtract total expenses from total income.

If you end up with a negative number, you’ll need to cut costs.

Place a checkmark next to each expenditure that cannot be reduced.

Next, from the items that don’t have a checkmark, determine which are unnecessary or don’t provide real value to your life, and begin cutting or reducing those amounts.

Also, look into senior savings programs as well as local, state and federal government benefits such as assistance or discount programs.

Determine how much you must spend to meet your needs. Then continue cutting and reducing the expenses until your budget balances, or preferably, has a positive remainder each month to cover savings, emergencies and miscalculations.

Don’t Get Sidetracked

The final step in budgeting is to stick to it. To remain within your budget, track unfixed expenses such as vacations, entertainment and miscellaneous expenses.

When extra cash is floating around, the extra $100 or $1000 sitting in your bank account now will likely need to be available to cover another expense down the road, such as property taxes or car repairs.

Attaining and maintaining financial security requires selfdiscipline to live within your means.

By setting up an accurate budget and sticking to it, you’ll not only avoid debt and financial hardship but also the stress that can accompany it.

Without a budget, even some of the savviest retirees and seniors live with ongoing financial struggles.

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Health Notes Ohio National Guard helps UTMC

The National Guard was deployed to serve The University of Toledo Medical Center for a month and a half. The Guard’s presence allowed the doctors and nurses at UTMC to deliver excellent medical care to the community, in light of covid-caused staff shortages.

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Taking Control of Parkinson’s Disease

Diagnosis, Treatment and Progress

By Julie Pompa Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a degenerative brain disorder that leads to movement restrictions and other symptoms in patients. PD most frequently affects people over age 60, but also people of all ages, races and genders. Over one million people are living with PD, and that number is expected to double in the next 10 to 15 years.

Diagnosis is difficult

PD is difficult to diagnose, even though it is the second most common brain degenerative disorder in the U.S., after Alzheimer’s disease.

“I went for 2 years with a variety of ailments, all on my left side,” said Jean Kornowa, a board member of the Parkinson’s Foundation of Northwest Ohio, until finally, she was diagnosed with PD upon a thorough review of her symptoms.

Treatment

Although significant research is ongoing, there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Current therapies are aimed at slowing the progression of the disease, including medications, physical and occupational therapy, surgery (in some cases) and attention to mental health.

The evolution of PD medication

Medications play a significant role in the care and treatment of PD. “Where there were 2 or 3 medicines 40 years ago, now there are more than 20 we can use to create a ‘cocktail’ to treat specific symptoms,” explained Dr. Larry Elmer, MD, PhD, with the University of Toledo Medical Center and ProMedica Neurosciences Center.

New treatments, according to Dr. Elmer, include the use of dopamine agonists, synthetic medicines that act like dopamine in the brain but are extremely long acting. “Another treatment takes a different pathway

into the brain and would have far fewer side effects,” he explained.

With these and other therapies, Dr. Elmer said that most patients’ lifespans will not be shortened by PD. “We’re working to keep PD as insignificant as possible today.”

The amazing impact of exercise

Adding exercise to the treatment regimen has resulted in remarkable progress for patients. “We’ve found that vigorous exercise leads to the release of growth factors in the brain, which can help cells to get healthy again,” said Dr. Elmer. High-intensity cardio exercise, dancing and singing, biking and boxing are “challenging the brain to do something it’s never done,” he said.

Local Help

There are many local or accessible programs designed specifically for use in treating PD:

LSVT BIG & LOUD Therapies at PT Link in Toledo and BAM (Balance and Mobility Therapy) in Sylvania.

Parkinsons Foundation of Northwest Ohio offers video exercises, classes at area YMCAs and health centers, support groups, as well as Delay the Disease programs nearby. They also have equipment patients can borrow and general information you can use Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio helps connections to support services and meals throughout the area Dr. Elmer offers, “Many patients come in expecting that they won’t be able to do the things they used to love. We can control their symptoms through a combination of therapies, and there is more hope for the future with PD than ever. With hope, encouragement and guidance, patients can often control their PD – it doesn’t control them.”

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A Local Way to Help Keep Ukrainians Healthy

Anya Ursu, of Over the Rainbow Kid’s Consignment Shop, has 15 family members in Kiev, Ukraine (ages 2 years to 86 years) and she has found a way to help. She is selling a fixed price menu of Ukrainian specialties.

Because Anya has received donations of food, 100% of proceeds go to her family via weekly wires. This may be the family’s only source of funds to purchase outrageously expensive food and necessities that Anya’s family may receive as Putin’s war continues. You can help at overtherainbowsale.com/ helpukraine.

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Charlie Kyriakou, the founder of his namesake Charlie’s Restaurants, has been serving quality food in the Toledo area for fifty years. In the beginning, he operated the Southwyck Coney Island inside the Southwyck Mall and as time went by, Charlie, an immigrant from a small village on Greece’s Ionian Coast, was operating ten restaurants. Today, Charlie and his son, George, operate three restaurants. George takes care of overall operations and Charlie remains a friendly presence greeting customers, clearing tables, seating diners and making sure guests are treated right.

The three restaurants, in Sylvania, Swanton and Maumee, offer the same menu for table service and drive-up to-go orders, along with rooms for groups meals or meetings. The Sylvania and Swanton restaurants have a similar, diner-like aesthetic, with tables and booths, tile floors, green plants and a display case showcasing housemade desserts. The Maumee location, decorated as a Greek taverna (and aptly named Charlie’s Taverna), is a more upscale, inviting, carpeted space with a raised dining area, walled on two sides by windows and also offering a large outdoor patio and a full service bar. At all

A Local Way to Help Keep Ukrainians Healthy

Anya Ursu, of Over the Rainbow Kid’s Consignment Shop, has 15 family members in Kiev, Ukraine (ages 2 years to 86 years) and she has found a way to help. She is selling a fixed price menu of Ukrainian specialties. Because Anya has received donations of food, 100% of proceeds go to her family via weekly wires. This may be the only source of funds for now outrageously expensive food and necessities Anya’s family may receive as Putin’s war continues.

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The menu selections are numerous, offering breakfast all day, burgers, gourmet hot dogs, fish, chicken (including fried), salads (greek salad $7.19), soups, wraps, sandwiches and traditional Greek foods. The authentic gyros ($7.59) and the pastitsio (Greek lasagna) ($10.79) are among the area’s best.

Vegetarians can be easily satisfied at Charlie’s with a number of items available (eg: falafel dinner ($10.29) in addition to salads, which are excellent. Seven days a week, before 11:00 am, all breakfasts are 50% off.

(That’s correct, $5.00 breakfast meals!) Charlie’s offers “to go” gyro or hotdog kits, which include everything you need to create a gyro or hotdog party at home.

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From the Poet Laureate This new feature, “From the Poet Laureate”, highlights (20222024). The poetry editor Of Rust and Glass, McIntire’s most recent chapbook, Semidomesticated (Red Flag Poetry, 2021) won Red Flag Poetry’s 2020 chapbook contest and went into a second printing within a year of release. Her prior chapbooks include Beyond the Sidewalk (Nightballet Press, 2017) and Not All Who Are Lost Wander (Finishing Line Press, 2016). Her poems, published in print journals, anthologies, online and even into cement, have been nominated for Best of the Net and Pushcart prize.

McIntire hosts a monthly reading series, Uncloistered Poetry from Toledo. Learn more about her at https://www.joniemcintire.net.

Poetry ranges from songs you hear on the radio, to the hymns you know from church, funny billboard advertisements to loving remembrances uttered at a funeral.

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After reading “Love is a Carcass” try writing your own poem or prose, walking through a relationship from the viewpoint of the other person.

Carcass and all the while A roasted grocery chick en, both kids chime in with purchased as dinner memories they don’t ha ve with a coupon about to expire, but heard. They are fills the car in steam. wide-eyed and we have The smell seeps in befor talked e back, long before the work the front door is fully op en left and the bills and the children run up , turned red, eagerly hungry. before we two became we four, back We barely make it to the table – our savage fingers to our audacious wedd ing, dripping flesh into our mouths. only fifteen minu tes long Our lips glisten smiles with flies and hayrides, and you walk in, laugh ing and the Sharon Olds po look at us! em and how we refused to explain that moo shu pork We talk, cheeks full, is a vow, that love is a carcass. of the time with the fish on the grill, whole Our fingers are filthy with his eyes and us and we find rags circling with forks. to wipe them off, the four of us Then another time with rubbing our bellies, snow forts, the second baby placing bones in water coming home, and ea rlier, to make tomorrow’s so up to the first baby – from the juice.

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Entertainment FRIDAY, APRIL 1

The World of Bees

The Maumee Valley Beekeepers Association will teach the ins and outs of beekeeping, why honey bees are so important to our world.

6pm-7pm. Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St. toledolibrary.org Free

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 The Ten Tenors The Australian vocal ensemble The Ten Tenors perform a unique combination of classical and contemporary music featuring ten-part harmonies. $49-$79.

7:30pm. The Valentine Theater, 410 N Superior St.

Our Town Toledo Repertoire Theater presents Thornton Wilder’s metatheatrical play Our Town. $9.75-$19.75.

8pm. Toledo Repertoire Theater, 16 West 10th St. toledorep.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

Maumee Valley Adventurers Open House A public open house to introduce Maumee Valley Adventurers, Cycling Without Age program and newly acquired wheel-chair bicycle. 9:30am1pm. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-8822089. Mvadventurers.org Spring Craft Show Shop for unique handmade crafts, Enjoy goodies from our all-day bake sale. Homemade soups and sandwiches will also be available for purchase. 10am-3pm.

Hope United Methodist Church, 4069 West Sylvania Ave.

APRIL 9

Bernadette Peters Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters will be joined by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra for a night of Broadway, and beyond. $42-$110. 8pm.

Peristyle Theater, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9-10

Shipshewana On the Road Traveling flea market. $5-$8.

9am-6pm. Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 W Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. shipshewanaontheroad.com/shows/

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

The Toledo Craftsman's Guild Spring Crafters' Showcase Get ahead of Mothers Day and graduations by shopping with local crafters. Drawings to win gift certificates. Look for Balloon Bonanza show specials. 10am-4pm.

Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter Exhibition Center, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

Toledocraftsmansguild.org Painted Clover Spring Market Handpicked vendors will have farmhouse decor, foods, furniture, jewelry and clothing for sale. Food trucks will also be available. 11am-4pm.

Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W Poe Rd., Bowling Green. @paintedcloversvintagemarket

SUNDAY, APRIL 3

Car Show All cars and bikes are welcome.

Gift basket raffle for participants drawing will be done towards the end of the show. 1pm. Point Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation, 6101 N Summit St.

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Breakfast For the Babies Join Nature’s Nursery for a baby shower themed fundraiser breakfast. Funds raised will aid Nature’s Nursery in their efforts to rehabilitate and educate. Two seatings available.

9am-noon. Whitehouse American Legion, 6910 Providence St., Whitehouse.

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Father Patrick Desbois During his lecture, Father Desbois will review the findings of his decade-long investigation of the war crimes committed by Nazi death squads in Eastern Europe during the “Holocaust by Bullets.”

4pm. Lourdes University Fransiscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

MONDAY, APRIL 4

Gardening In Repurposed Containers Join Toledo GROWs and explore how containers found around the house can be used to grow plants.

Create your own repurposed container microgreen garden to take with you.

Registration is required. 6-7pm.

King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd. toledolibrary.org Free

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

Name That Tune Play Name That Tune and enjoy lunch. Includes hot dog, snack and water. $5. 11am. ML Hunt Senior Center. 2121 Garden Lake Pl. Toledo Women's Art League Spring Show A variety of original two-dimensional works by Toledo area artists will be on view Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm at the Toledo Artists Club gallery in the Toledo Botanical Garden.

Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Free "Understanding Alzheimers" Presented by The Alzheimer's Association Join the Alzheimer’s Association for this insightful presentation. 1-2pm.

Genesis Village, 2429 S Reynolds Rd. Free

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

The History of the Army Corps of Engineers on the Great Lakes The Army Corp of Engineers has a deep-rooted history on and around the Great Lakes. Offered as a hybrid event, participants can choose when registering to take part in a live-streamed watch party in-person at the museum or online via Zoom.

Registration is required. 7-8:30pm.

National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. nmgl.org Free April/May 2022

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film presents the musical comedy favorite. $15-25.

7:30pm. University of Toledo Center for the Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 2022 Holy Toledo Polka Days Opening Night The Opening Night Polka Party kicks off a weekend full of fesˇ tivities. Polka Music provided by the Holy Toledo Jam Band. $10.

7-11pm. Blarney Event Center, 601 Monroe St.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Open House Reception: Allure & Illusion: A Rose Colored Romance This exhibit presents the foundation of marriage culture and how modern ideology is changing what it means to get married and strive for the American Dream. 4-6pm.

Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green.

Writing Your Memories: One Story at a Time Come to this engaging workshop to get inspiration and practical advice for writing stories from your life.

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11am-1pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Human Library A Human Library is where "books" are real people that "readers" check out to discuss shared experiences, differing perspectives, challenge bias, stereotype and prejudice through personal conversation.

1-3pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

Meet Your Parks: Blue Creek Bus Tour Take a naturalist-guided bus tour to the different areas of this park and walk the trails to learn about the nature and recreational opportunities available. Register online. $3. 1-3pm.

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Brahms Trios The Toledo Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series. Brahms' Clarinet Trio and Horn Trio span his compositional career. Tickets available for streaming and in-person performance. $10-$52. 7pm. Peristyle Theater, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledosymphony.com

MONDAY, APRIL 11

The World of Bees The Maumee Valley Beekeepers Association will teach the ins and outs of beekeeping, why honey bees are so important to our world. 6pm7pm. Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville. toledolibrary.org Fallen Timbers Battlefield Walk Join us to learn more about the fascinating history right in Toledo's own backyard. $5. 5:30-6:30 pm.

Fallen Timbers Battlefield, APRIL 11th & 2th 4949 Jerome Rd., Maumee. Metroparkstoledo.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

Gardening In Repurposed Containers Join Toledo GROWs and explore how containers found around the house can be used to grow plants.

Create your own repurposed container microgreen garden to take with you. Registration is required.

6-7pm. Holland Branch Library, 3900 King Rd. toledolibrary.org Free

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Lucas SWCD Tree Sale Order Pick Up - Last Name N-Z All tree sale orders, last name N through Z, will be available for pick-up. 9am-5pm. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee lucasswcd.org Tea & Talk Series: Spousal Roles In American Life Catered luncheon, tea, and a unique presentation connected to the newest exhibit, “Allure & Illusion: A Rose Colored Romance ''. Explore how capitalism has changed marriages and the American home life. Reservations due by April 8. $18-$23. 2-4pm.

Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. woodcountyhistory.org

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THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Superfoods For Adults Learn about great superfoods to eat after 50. This class is instructed by Owens Community College. 6-7pm.

Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. toledolibrary.org Free

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

All Aboard!

The 13th National Train Day Toledo returns on Sat-

urday, May 14 from 9:30am4pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza at 415 Emerald St. This family friendly event will feature model trains, speeches, children’s workshops, the rail art of Craig Staufer, railroad information, food trucks, prizes, live music and more.

There is no charge for admission or parking, and children who bring in a colored picture from the Toledo Library can get a free ride on the Romick Railroad children’s train. For more information, visit facebook. com/NationalTrainDayToledo.

The Holding Project: A Community Art Installation Artists Ashley Pryor Geiger, Barbara WF Miner and Lee Fearnside will talk about The Holding Project's genesis and process and the importance and impact of community-engaged art practices.

6-7:30. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free WISE Wellness Series This evidence-based wellness program for older adults empowers Seniors to make positive, healthy choices, celebrate aging, and feel more confident and in control of their lives. Presented by Harbor.

10am. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. toledolibrary.org Free

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

Friends of the Library Book Sale Take advantage of others' spring cleaning to start your summer reading stockpile. $1-$15. April 21st & 22nd. 9am-4pm. FOL Book Center, 1301 N. Reynolds Rd. toledolibrary.org/fol The Earth Sings!

Lunch & Learn will feature several short talks about hymn writers and what they tell us about the earth.

This is a thoughtful, joyful lunch.

Noon. HeArt Gallery, 428 N Erie St. heartgalleryandstudios.com

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Wine by Glass Pavillion: All Mixed Up: Best of Blends Guests are invited to participate in a premier tasting of blended wines paired with small, savory, and sweet hors d’ oeuvres. $35-$50.

6:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavillion, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org

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La Traviato The Toledo Opera performs Verdi’s tragedy. $89-$188. 7:30pm.

The Valentine Theatre, 401 N. Superior St. toledoopera.org

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23

You’ve Had A Stoke, Now What?

An insightful presentation presented by the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio. 5:30-8:30pm.

Genesis Village, 2429 S Reynolds Rd.

Clean Toledo Drop-Off Refuse and Recycling Event - Help keep Toledo beautiful! Acceptable items include electronic waste (including TV’s and CRT TV’s and monitors); up to 10 tires, on or off the rim, but no commercial tires; document shredding and recycling; houseware goods; clothing; toys; bulky items, cardboard, and refuse.

9am-4pm. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. Earth Without Art Is Just “Eh” Visit for all things eco-friendly on Earth Day 2022. Celebrate with recycled crafting & fun, earth-inspired activities! 10am-3pm.

Art On Market Shoppes, 201 S, Erie St. @Artonmarket

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

Mother’s Day Show Join Toledo area black business owners and professionals for an exciting Mother's Day Vendor & Craft Show. Over 35 creative vendors and crafters will be there.

Free Door Prizes! Noon-5pm.

St. Clement Hall, 2990 Tremainsville Rd. The Larry Fuller Trio Yamaha-endorsed artist, Larry Fuller, is one of the premier mainstream jazz pianists living today. $35-$65. 6:15-10pm. Lucille’s Jazz Lounge, 1447 Summit St. lucillesjazzlounge.com

MONDAY, APRIL 25

Cricut Basics - Learn to design and cut with the Cricut.

This program will cover basic steps for using the Cricut. 6-7:30pm. toledolibrary.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Medicare Informational Seminar When the time comes to choose a Medicare plan, reviewing your options can become overwhelming. To help you get started, we invite you to attend an educational, “Medicare Made Clear”, meeting.

6-7pm. Owens Community College Workforce & Community Services, 458 Depot Rd. Perrysburg owens.edu Free

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Jazz In the Red Room Jazz in the Red Room is open to the public. Relax with a drink and live jazz. 6-8:30pm. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Wine Tasting at the Zoo Delight in a delectable mix of wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, live music and more.

Bring your friends for a fun group outing or make it a romantic couple’s night out. $45-$50. 7-9pm.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org Toledo Ballet Gala Toledo Ballet dancers join Dancing Wheels, an inclusive dance company bringing together dancers both with and without disabilities for a one-night-only performance at the Valentine Theatre. $14.50-$48. toledoballet.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Toledo Repair Cafe Bring in your clothing, small appliances, bicycles, jewelry, housewares and toys for repairs free of charge! Nothing that requires fuel will be repaired. This is a partnership program with the Multifaith Council of NW Ohio. 10am-2pm.

Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St. Maumee. toledolibrary.org Free Historias de España The infectious rhythms of Spanish dances tell the colorful stories of Spain’s rich heritage in The Three-Cornered Hat. The beloved melodies from Bizet’s Carmen get a unique treatment spotlighting the percussion section of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.

Ricardo Casero, conductor. $10-$52. 8pm.

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St. toledosymphony.com

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MONDAY, MAY 1

Wildlife Drive Enjoy the refuge from the comfort of your car! The 7 mile route departs from the Visitor Center entrance road. Gates open at sunrise and close one hour prior to sunset. 7am5:30pm. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 OH-2, Oak Harbor.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

Birding 101 Learn the basics of birding including migration and common local bird identification. Register online.

6-7pm. Mott Branch Library, 1010 Dorr St. toledolibrary.org Free Beginning Painting for Adults Learn the basics of any painter, with step by step techniques sure to develop the great artist in everyone. All supplies provided.

Registration is required. 6-7pm.

King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd. toledolibrary.org Free

SATURDAY, MAY 7

Wildwood Manor House Grounds Tour Discover how the Stranahan Estate transformed into a Metropark! Hear the historic story behind Wildwood on a one mile grounds tour.

Reserve your space online. $3.

3-4:30pm. Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W Central Ave. metroparkstoledo.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

Birding 101 Learn the basics of birding including migration and common local bird identification. Register online.

6-7pm. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd, Oregon. toledolibrary.org Free

FRIDAY, MAY 13

The Olivia Van Goor Quartet Olivia Van Goor is a Detroit-based young performer with an old soul influenced by swing and bebop jazz from the mid-20th century. $12-$22. 7:15-10:30pm.

Lucille’s Jazz Lounge, 1447 N Summit St.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

Wildlife Stop & Shop Join Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge for the Wildlife Stop and Shop, featuring nature-themed gifts, handmade items, recycled/ upcycled items and much more!

Saturday & Sunday May 14-15.

10am-4pm. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 OH-2, Oak Harbor.

Beginning Genealogy Wanting to start researching your family history? Join us and learn the basics of genealogy. 11am-noon.

Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

Fun with Grandchildren Historical Tours of the Manor House at Wildwood Preserve

MONDAY, MAY 16

Beginning Painting for Adults Learn the basics of any painter, with step by step techniques sure to develop the great artist in everyone.

All supplies provided. Registration is required. 6-7pm. Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave. toledolibrary.org Free

TUESDAY, MAY 24

Making the Most of Social Security An educational workshop with focus on maximizing Social Security benefits, as well as making informed retirement plan distribution decisions and creating a “do-it-yourself” pension. Study materials will be provided. Although the class is FREE, registration is required. 7-8pm.

Owens Community College Workforce & Community Services, 458 Depot Rd. Perrysburg owens.edu Free

Hear the remarkable story behind the fabled Manor House and grounds on a free 45 minute guided tour of Wildwood's 30,000+ sq. ft., Depression-era home.

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The Toledo Opera performs La Traviata

Sunday, April 24, 2022, 2:00 p.m.

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The loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider, Charlotte, comes to life. Join us at our barnyard picnic, preceding the show, for an extra charge.

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