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1-23-2010
'Gidget' Goes to Maumee! If you grew up on the ‘60s you know all the Gidget stories by heart! Sally Field and Sandra Dee starred as “Gidget, girl midget” in the popular surfing movies. Meet the Real Gidget Kathy Kohner, all the way from Malibu and hear her story - How it all began. The Maumee Indoor Theater will present the newly released documentary by film producer Brian Gillogly: “An Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story! It is going to be a “blast from the past” party! Receive star-like treatment as you walk the red carpet into a beach scene setting at the Premier Party before the event! Cameras flashing, tiki bars serving fru-fru drinks, palm trees swaying, Beach Boy music, classic cars and surf boards – all creating a Malibu ambiance! An evening you will remember! Tickets on sale now - $18 / $15 reserved seating/ all seats will be pre-sold. Hosted by the Maumee Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Toledo-Lucas County Library Legacy Foundation. Order tickets by phone 419-893-5805 or visit the Maumee Indoor Theater box office. Shows times: 2 p.m. Matinee and 7 p.m.
8-19-2010
FLOWER HOSPITAL PRESENTS FARMER’S MARKET DAY Flower Hospital, a member of ProMedica Health System, will host a farmer’s market, giving employees and the community the opportunity to purchase locally grown produce from Hoen’s Orchards of Delta, Ohio and Eshleman’s Fruit Farm of Clyde, Ohio. Fresh bread, whole grain baguettes and bread bowls will also be available.
For more information about the Farmer’s Market Day, contact Laurie Syring, at 419-824-1064. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
8-20-2010
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament The Little Flower Church Men’s Club will be sponsoring a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, August 20th, at the church’s O’Grady Community Center, 5522 Dorr St at Olimphia Rd. Registration 6-6:45pm-Play starts at 7pm. Initial buy in is $25 for $1500 in chips with re-buys up to 9pm. Free food and drink to participants. Prize money based on number of players. Must be 18 or over to register.
8-21-2010
1st Annual Rumble at the Race Track Toledo Polie Athletic League 1st Annual Rumble at the Race Track is an Amateur Boxing Show at the Toledo Speedway on Augusta 21st. at 6pm. Tickets at $15.
Ride United, Live United: Motorcycle Ride The Motorcycle ride will be Saturday August 21st that will begin and end at MB&T Expo Center. Registration will begin at 10pm and the ride will start at 1pm. The cost for a Solo Rider is $25 and a Rider with Passenger is $35. This Motorcycle Ride will provide needed funding for the United Way of Monroe, an organization that is at the forefront of uniting people, developing resources and creating solutions to build a better community. For more information and a registration packet, call: 1-734-242-1331.
Praise at Promeade Park Twelve local churches are coming together on Saturday, August 21st, all day to offer 12 hours of continuous praise to our Lord Jesus. Come and enjoy the day at Promenade Park, located in dowtown Toledo along the beautiful Maumee River. Feel free to bring a picnic and water to share.
Poke Run Benefit for the Family of Christopher Roehrig Christopher Roehrig died shortly after being hit by a young driver while on his motorcycle. The poker run benefit will take place August 21st starting at Rolling Thunder in Definance, Ohio and ending in Deshler, Ohio at Corn City Bar. Registration will begin at 10am and the run will begin at 12:10pm. The cost is $10 for a single rider and $15 for couples. For more information e-mail christopher_roehrig_benefit@yahoo.com.
Free Prostate Screenings Sponsored by ProMedica Health System Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. Early detection is a key component of survival. Therefore ProMedica Health System will team up with Men Against Prostate Cancer of Northwest Ohio to bring free, private and confidential prostate cancer screenings to the area. Screenings will be held from 9:30am – 4:30pm August 21st - 25th. For locations, visit www.promedica.org/menagainstprostatecancer
Poke Run Benefit for the Family of Christopher Roehrig Christopher Roehrig died shortly after being hit by a young driver while on his motorcycle. The poker run benefit will take place August 21st starting at Rolling Thunder in Definance, Ohio and ending in Deshler, Ohio at Corn City Bar. Registration will begin at 10am and the run will begin at 12:10pm. The cost is $10 for a single rider and $15 for couples. For more information e-mail christopher_roehrig_benefit@yahoo.com.
1st Annual Bowling For Autism Challenge Saturday, August 21, 2010 11am-4pm at Interstate Lanes in Rossford, Ohio. Tickets are $15 each for 2 games including shoes. Visit www.autismohio.org for more information.
PROMEDICA OFFERS FREE HEALTH FAIR TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF BLOODLESS MEDICINE On Saturday, August 21st The ProMedica Bloodless Care Program will host a free informational health fair about bloodless medicine and surgery. The event will run from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00P.M. Participants will learn how this option can help reduce the risk of bloodborne diseases, complications from surgery, and promote faster healing. Doctors and nurses who specialize in bloodless medicine will talk about the latest cutting-edge techniques. There will also be free blood pressure and hemoglobin blood tests. Also featured are two guest speakers who will start at 3:00 P.M. The event is taking place at The Toledo Hospital Education Center, 2121 Hughes Drive – hospital entrance #5. Free parking will be available in the Harris McIntosh Tower Parking Garage. For more information call 419-824-1222.
8-27-2010
Waite High School 1960 thru 1969 Decade Reunion Waite High School 1960 thru 1969 Decade Reunion Celebration is planned for August 27, 28, & 29. All graduates of the sixties are welcome. Football game, sock hop, dinner dance, and optional activites. For more information contact Waite High School at 419-671-7000.
8-28-2010
Grand Opening of the New Mini Mission Mall The Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Mini Mission Mall at the Outreach at 670 Phillips Ave from noon-2pm. For more information: John or Terri at 419-478-1005.
10X10 walk for the Autism Academy of Learning 10X10 walk for the Autism Academy of Learning will take place on August 28th at Swan Creek Metro Park in Toledo. The walk will start at 2pm. Each participant is to ask 10 people to donate $10 for the walk.
8-29-2010
Community Connection - Rated E for Everyone “Community Connection - Rated E for Everyone” is a health and safety fair sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church at 4560 Glendale Ave. The event will have health screenings including blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, as well as vision and glaucoma screening and dental health exhibitors. Included in the safety side of the event will be TPD, TFD, Gun Safety featuring Eddie the Eagle, car seat checks and much more. The event admission is free with lunch available for $5 per adult and $4 per child. August 29 from noon to 4pm on the campus of Trinity Lutheran Church.
8-30-2010
Silvermoon Restaraunt Car Wash The Silvermoon Restaurant will be holding a car wash on Monday August 30th from 3:00pm-6:00pm . Proceeds to benefit JDRF.
9-8-2010
Knights of Columbus Casino Bus Trip The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a a bus trip to Greektown Casino in Detroit on September 8th. The cost is $20 a person and when arriving at Greektown each person will recieve $20 in credits from the casino. The bus will leave St. Patrick of Heatherdowns around 9am and return at 5:30pm. Call 419-866-0665 for more information.
9-9-2010
Toledo Mothers of Twins Club The Toledo Mothers of Twins Club will meet on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Croxton Auditorium at the Toledo Hospital. TMOTC meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month September through June and is a support group for mothers, foster mothers and guardians of multiple births. Social time is at 7pm and the meeting begins at 7:30pm. For more information call 419-472-5032 or go to www.tmotc.org.
Open House for the Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo Thursday, September 9th, 2010
9:45 -11:15am
McCord Road Christian Church
4765 N.McCord Road, Sylvania OH
The Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by mothers, for mothers and their families. The group provides a multitude of opportunities to make friends, learn about varied topics and support each other and our community. Weekly meetings with speakers and/or discussion on scheduled topics are held at McCord Road Christian Church every Thursday morning. Safe reliable childcare is provided at each of these meetings. The group also organizes playgroups, book groups, evening coffee talks, and many other social events for its members and their families. Information about these events will be presented at the open house as well as a visit from local children's author Jan Wahl, face painting, balloon artistry and more. Find out more info at www.mother scenter.net
Center of Hope Unveils Renovated, Expanded Facility In Toledo, the Center of Hope will be hosting a reception and news conference on Thursday, September 9 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The Center of Hope; which is an outreach of Journey of Heart, Inc., provides mentoring services from women in Toledo and three other states as well. Journey of the Heart provides services internationally, with services in Albania and plans to establish a presence in New Zealand. Journey of the Heart was created in 2005 and opened its first Center of Hope at the S. Byrne Road location in 2008. It will be on 2048/2050 S. Byrne Rd Toledo, OH 43614. For more information one can go to www.JourneyOfTheHeart.org.
VFW chicken dinner VFW post 9656 is hosting a chicken dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. At 4120 Piehl Road in Lambertville Michigan. The dinner includes chicken potatoes cole slaw and baked beans all this for a donation of 6 dollars.
9-10-2010
2010 BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIIVAL – PERFORMANCE ARTS 2010 Black Swamp Arts Festival will take place September 10- 12th in Downtown Bowling Green! This is a free event full of exciting musical acts! For more info and complete stage schedules go to www.blackswamparts.org.
9-11-2010
The Bee Hive Revisited Join WRQN's Bob Kelly as he spins the Golden Oldies on September 11 from 7pm to 11pm at The Schaller Memorial. Historic Perrysburg, Inc. cordially invites Bee Hive veterans of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s to be thier guests. Contact your old PHS classmates and ask them to join you and other classmates and friends from long ago for a great relaxing, reminiscing evening. For more information contact Dave Kleeberger at 419-874-4747.
Northwest Ohio Cold Stone Creamery Month-Long Fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation Cold Stone Creamery is celebrating is 9th year of working together with Make-A-Wish Foundation in order to make another child’s dream come true. September 30th, 2010 is the 9th Annual “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social.” During the social, participating Cold Stone Creamery locations will be giving away three-ounce portions of Kate, an 11-year old girl with a life threatening congenital spinal cord condition, own personal ice cream creation. The social starts at 5:00pm and will last till 8:00pm. During this event, every Cold Stone store will be selling paper wish stars for $1.00 each, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, Northwest Region. Since 2002, Cold Stone Creamery and Make-A-Wish Foundation have generated a total of more than $3.6 million in donations. Here is a full list of participating Cold Stone stores.
15th Annual Walk for Lupus Now The Findlay/Toledo walk will take place Saturday, September 11 at Riverside Park, Waterfall Pavilion
231 McManness Ave. in Findlay. Registration will begin at 10am and the Walk starts at 10:30-11:30am. The Fundraiser Meal Deal and recognitions 11:30-12:30pm. Enjoy a walk through the park or along the Blanchard River!
9-12-2010
Chicken BBQ /Grandparents Day Celebration Swan Pointe Care center located at 3600 Butz Road in Maumee Ohio is hosting a Grandparents day celebration party Sunday September 12, 2010 from 11:00 to 2:00. The celebration features a Chicken BBQ Dinner prepared by the Monclova Township Fireman Association Tickets are $9.00 and all proceeds go to the Monclova Township Fireman Association. For more information or to buy tickets call Carla Blaker at 419-867-7926
Pets In Poverty The Church of St. Andrew's youth group is hosting a "Pets in Poverty" event to benifit the Humane Ohio Pet Food Bank from 12pm to 4pm at The Church of St. Andrew, 3260 Heatherdowns, Toledo, Ohio. Pets are welcome and will feature a pet blessing, a pet food drive, pet related vendor booths, food, music, and "Pets in Poverty" t-shirt sales.
9-16-2010
Toledo Area Ministries host Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Enrollment During September, Toledo Area Ministries will host Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Enrollment at the following locations:
Thursday, September 2 Monclova Community Center 10:00 am-12:00 pm
• Friday, September 3 at Lagrange Library 10:00 am-11:30 pm
• Monday, September 6 at Zablocki Senior Center 10:45 am-12:15 pm
• Monday, September 13 at Mayores Senior Center 9:00 am-10:30 am
• Monday, September 13 at Oregon Senior Center 10:45am-12:15 pm
• Wednesday, September 15 at Locke Library Branch 10:00-11:30 am
• Thursday, September 16 at Heatherdowns Branch Library 10:00 am-11:30 am
• Thursday, September 16 at Hunt Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
9-17-2010
Harvard Elementary Fall Festival Harvard Elementary PTO presents their annual Fall Festival on Friday, September 17, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Harvard Elementary located at 1949 Glendale Avenue in Toledo. This event is open to the public and includes children’s games, carnival rides, the music of Bob Revells, as well as Big C’s Barbeque. For more information contact Kelly Royce at 419-205-0448 or contact Amy Nofzinger at 567-694-9329.
9-18-2010
7th Annual Santa in September Fundraiser and Rescue Event Ohio Pug Rescue proudly announces the 7th Annual Santa in September Fundraiser and Networking Event. This year’s event will be held on September 18th in the Whitehall Community Park at 402 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43213. The time of this event starts at 1:00pm and continues till 5:00pm, rain or shine. Admission is free for children 12 years of age or younger, and also for firefighters, police officers, and active members of the armed services. A $1.00 donation is required admission for any person over the age of 12. From 1:00-4:00pm, the highlight of the day, Santa Clause, will be available for pictures with pets. Each picture costs $5.00. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the event; $1.00 per ticket, or six for $5.00. All money made at the Santa in September will go to benefit the pugs of Ohio Pug Rescue. This is an alcohol-free, drug-free, and family-friendly event. Visit www.ohiopugrescue.com for more information.
Classic Car Show and Anitque Appraisal Event The Village of Whitehouse is hosting a Classic Car Show and ANtique Appraisal Event in conjunction with the weekly Farmers Market in downtown Whitehouse on September 18th from 9 to 1pm.
Whitehouse Classic Car Show & Antique Appraisal 9am-1pm at the weekly Farmers Market in Whitehouse OH
Lifting Up Lake 5K Run-Walk-Crawl Lifting Up Lake 5K Run-Walk-Crawl on Sept. 18 at 9:30am at Lake Local Schools to help raise money to rebuild Lake Schools.
Benefit to Help Torres Family The benefit will help the family pay for a funeral for their uncle. The benefit will be at checkers pub on September 18th 2010 at 2pm Checkers Pub is located at 809 S Main St Bowling Green, OH. Call 419-352-5097 with any questions.
The Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. Fundraiser! The Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. Fundraiser is holding an event on the night of September 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. It is going to be held at the Tam-O-Shanter on 7060 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560. Dealin’ for Dogs is Assistance Dogs of America, Inc.’s largest fundraising event of the year! Please join us for a fun night while benefiting an amazing cause. This evening will include: Casino Gaming by Impact Fun, City Q Barbeque Dinner, Music and Dancing featuring Johnny Rocker and the Hitmen, Been and Wine available, Raffle, Silent and Live Auctions. Ticket price is $50 in advance and $60 at the door. There will also be a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament that begins at 6:30. The $20 entry donation for the tournament includes Dealin’ for Dogs event ticket. For more information visit our website, www.dealinfordogs.com.
Hope to see you there!
Father Daughter 50's Sock Hop Dance The dance goes from 6pm till 10pm and benifites Spina Bifida of Northwest Ohio. $20 per couple and $10 for each additional person. Price includes 50's style diner meal. Dress in your favorite 50's attire.
Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - NW Ohio/SE Michigan Chapter Join the NW Ohio/SE Michigan Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its 6th Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer in Memory of Ellen Jackson. The run/walk will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Arlington Avenue, in Toledo Ohio.
Event Day Registration will begin at 8AM, Opening Ceremonies at 9:30AM, and the Run/Walk starting at 10AM.
Click here to register for the walk. For additional information, call 419-866-6622 or send an e-mail to oh.nw.nocc@ovarian.org
9-19-2010
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club's Annual Swap Meet The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual
electronics swap meet from 8 AM to 1 PM Sunday,September 19, 2010 at the Lenawee
County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St., Adrian, MI. Consumer electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for
purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted by Kevin Brooks, and his team of Volunteer Examiners. Registration will begin at 8:45 AM with testing immediately following. The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is a non-profit organization providing public service and emergency communications for Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio. More information can
be found online at WWW.ADRIANHAMFEST.COM or contact Brian Sarkisian at
517.902.4139.
Fundraiser for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund Fundraiser will take place at Toledo's Mainstreet Bar & Grill (141 Main St. Toledo) on Sunday, Sept. 19th, from 11:30am-8:30pm. This event will replenish the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund that has been depleted due to the distasters this summer. There will be live entertainment, a Silent Auction, Raffles, and a bake sale. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets!
YOGA GATHERING On Sunday, September 19th, individuals from all over the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area will be joining together in a very special YOGA GATHERING. This gathering will be our 2nd annual attempt to set a record for the most individuals gathered at one time doing yoga. The cost to participate is $15 for class admission (only) OR $30 for class admission, a yoga mat and a T-shirt. To pre-register please make your check payable to: The Victory Center c/o Yoga on St. Clair. Proceeds go to support the Victory Center, Cherished Friends of Ahava, and Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio, Inc., all nonprofits who offer help and support to cancer patients.
9-21-2010
CELEBRITY CHEF EVENT TO BENEFIT TOLEDO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION The Toledo Children’s Hospital Foundation presents Top Chefs For Children will take place Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. This event will feature chefs from all over the country, including Food Networks’ “The Next Iron Chef” contestant Celina Tio. For more informations, call 419-291-5463.
9-23-2010
PROMEDICA OFFERS FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENT – Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Weighing the Evidence ProMedica Health System will present a community education event on September 23rd at the Toledo Hospital Education Center Auditorium with a panel of experts on the topics of obesity, diabetes and metabolism, including information about bariatric surgery, sports medicine and other treatment options. This event is free and open to the public and will include a question and answer session.
9-25-2010
Appleseed Shoot The Revolutionary War Veterans Association is sponsoring the Appleseed Shoot at the Sandusky County Sportsman's Club in Gibsonburg, Ohio. There will be 2-day Marksmanship Clinics on April 24-25, May 29-30, July 24-25, August 28-29, September 25-26, and October 16-17. Clinics will start at 8:30. Please arrive early to allow time for set up and sign in. For more information go to www.appleseedinfo.org Or contact: Ohio State Coordinator at MeanStreakerOH@gmail.com.
Lime Fest Car Show! The Lime Fest Car Show will be held on September 25, 2010 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. It will be at the Veteran’s Park behind Huntington Bank and Del’s Grocery on First St. There will be entertainment and food with activities foe the whole family at the festival on Main St. There is a $5 registration fee, $5 t-shirt with pre-registration by 9/18/2010 and a $7 t-shirt day of the show.
Farewell to Libbey High School A Farewell to Libbey High School from Noon to Five. At Libbey High School 1250 Western Avenue.
Tickets are 5 dollars. Festivities include a Libbey alumni pick-up basketball game, a sock hop, and a chance to see Libbey High School's halls one last time.
Hope Lutheran Church Benefit Dinner Hope Lutheran Church at Secor and Indian Road is hosting a fundraiser dinner to benefit their mission work in Haiti, Texas, Toledo, Romania, etc. Saturday, September 25th from 5:30 to 7:30. For tickets or more information call 419- 842-0507 or 419-356-0241
9-26-2010
The 2010 Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure The 2010 Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure which will be held Sunday, September 26 in Downtown Toledo. The race will start on the corner of Monroe St. and Submit St. The day will include opening ceremonies, a NEW pink parade for breast cancer survivors, 5K timed competitive run, 5K non-competitive run/walk, and Fun Walk. If you dont want to race they are always looking for donations! You can make a donation online or mail donations to: Komen Northwest Ohio 3100 W. Central Ave., Suite 235 Toledo, OH 43606!
10-12-2010
Go Passionately Pink for the Cure! Passionately Pink for the Cure®! It’s a great way to fight breast cancer.All you need to do is wear pink and have fun on Tuesday, October 12th and help support the life-saving work of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® by making a donation. Together, we can help fund critical breast cancer research, as well as local education, screening and treatment programs that impact people in our community. We will go Passionately Pink by hosting a fundraiser at Tremainsville Hall with vendors from Toledo. You will find Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Party Lite, Tupperware, Pure Romance, and many more! The event is 6-9 PM.
10-16-2010
A SPOOK-TACULAR Sensory Celebration, 30 Cars for 30 Years On October 16, 2010 from 4-7:00pm, Rehab Dynamics will be hosting a Sensation Celebration Sensory Awareness Event. The objective of this event is to raise public awareness of Sensory Processing Disorder and funds for the Foundation. The location of this event is at Rehab Dynamics on 3160 Central Park West, Toledo, OH 43617. The BOO-TIFUL event includes 30 cars with decorated trunks and goodies/treats to pass out to trunk-or-treaters, information tables for families with children or adults with SPD, and a voting booth for the best decorated trunk. A $150 donation will sponsor a decorated car and candy or goodies to be passed out to the children in the community. This event is no charge, just donations.
10-23-2010
2010 Harvest of Thanks The 12th annual Harvest of Thanks: Dinner Dance & Auction will be held Saturday, October 23rd at Gladieux Meadows in Toledo, Ohio. Cocktails being served at 6:00p.m. dinner at 7:00p.m. and live performance by the KGB band beginning at 8:00p.m. For additional information or to purchase tickets online visit www.toledofoodbank.org or call 419-242-5000
10-28-2010
Burchfield Brothers Concert Burchfield Brother Concert will be held at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene (4930 Flanders Rd. Toledo, Ohio) on October 28th starting at 6:30pm. Admission is $8. Call 419-882-8734 for your tickets.
12-13-2010
Bay Park Community Hospital is Providing Free Vascular Screenings Bay Park Community Hospital is providing free vascular screenings from 1 until 4pm. These free screening will be offered the second Monday of every month. In order to qualify you need to be over the age of 65, or over age 50 if they have a history of one or more of the following risk factors: diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, or family history of vascular disease. For more information, or to register, call 419-690-7845.
