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Make your plants feel at home

Having a hard time getting your garden to grow? The Toledo Naturalists’ Association is here to help you find plants that will feel naturally at home in your backyard. Their September program, “Gardening with Native Plants,” hosted by Jan Hunter, demonstrates how to use plants that are adapted to our climate to beautify your garden. The program is free and open to the public on Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson’s Activity Center (1833 S. HollandSylvania Rd.). For more information, visit www.toledonaturalist.org.

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Underground eco-friendliness

Up to five times more efficient than traditional systems, geothermal heating and cooling systems are breaking ground in eco-friendliness and in popularity. Join Green by Design for a free workshop on Saturday, September 26 from 10-11:30 a.m. to learn about geothermal loops, heat pump options, dual-fuel and other high efficiency systems. Experts in geothermal and heat pump design and installation will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and learning more about the impact of geothermal systems on our environment. Space is limited, call 877-636-3366 or email info@starksinc.com to register.

Green by Design, 19551 N. Dixie Hwy., —GS Bowling Green.

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The Cat’s Meow

Every abandoned feline should be so lucky as to find its way to the Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter, Toledo’s only all feline, no kill facility. The shelter opened almost 13 years ago, and has placed thousands of cats and kittens in loving homes.

“We completely vet check all our cats before they’re adopted,” said kennel supervisor Kim Ferguson. All cats are also spayed and neutered prior to being adopted. So, just how dedicated are the employees, volunteers, and board members of Paws and Whiskers? Paws and Whiskers is Toledo’s “If you adopt from us we always accept them back,” only all-feline, no kill facility. said Ferguson. That means, should you fall in love with the perfect cat, and your circumstances change down the road, you can return your cat to the shelter to find another home.

The shelter can hold approximately 50 felines, and all cats waiting for a home can be seen on their website. Or, stop in seven days a week and check out the residents in person; they’d love the extra attention. The shelter has seen an unfortunate increase in recent months due to people having to give up their pets because they can no longer afford them. According to Ferguson, they currently have a little over 50 cats rooming at the shelter, and they are always looking for volunteers.

Grants, dedicated donors, and fundraising events are what keep the shelter operating.

“We have a Cool Cat Strut every October,” said Ferguson. This year, the event will be held Friday, October 23, 2009 7p.m.-11:30p.m. at St. Clement’s Hall on Tremainsville Rd. On Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, Paws and Whiskers will host their annual Texas Hold’em tournament. Be sure to check their website (www.pawsandwhiskers.org) for more details on these fun and worthwhile events.

Dogs are man’s best friend? Paws and Whiskers will help you think otherwise.

Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter, 32 Hillwyck Dr. 419-536-1914.

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Healthy debate Dr. Johnathon Ross and Victoria Powell address the health care scare

by Jessica Luther TOLEDO CITY PAPER: What are the biggest issues with today’s health care system?

JOHNATHON ROSS: Our health care system costs too much and we get too little. Our best example of a national health insurance that has proven itself durable and successful is our own Medicare program for seniors.

Multiple studies done by different health economics experts consistently find Dr. Johnathon Ross is the founder of the Single-Payer that using an improved Action Network. (Dr. Powell was not available for photo). and expanded version of Medicare, we could cover all Americans with comWith the health care debate at the forefront of many Americans’ minds, prehensive benefits, allow patients to use TCP enlisted two local experts for a Q&A the doctor and hospital of their choice with no restrictions, no co-pays, no desession to learn more about the issue.

Johnathon Ross, M.D., is an internist ductibles and no lifetime limits and still at St. Vincent Medical Center and an as- spend no more than we spend now.

VICTORIA POWELL: The most imporsociate professor of medicine at the University of Toledo. He attended the Medi- tant issue is the debate which is centered cal College of Ohio, and is the former on how much more money can the health president of Physicians for a National insurance industry, the pharmaceutical Health Program (PNHP). He is also the industry, and the for-profit health services get from founder of the new health Single-Payer care legislaAction NetJoin Dr. Ross and Dr. Powell in a tion. The US work (SPAN) Single Payer Health Care Rally at the spends twice Ohio, a coLucas County Courthouse lawn on as much as alition of orWednesday, September 16 at 5 p.m. any other inganizations dustrialized and individunation in the als seeking developed world on health care ($7,129 healthcare reform.

Victoria Powell, D.O., is a doctor in per person) and still 50 million have no inAdrian, Michigan, who specialized in pe- surance. In 2007 and 2008, 86.7 MILLION diatrics. Dr. Powell attended Michigan Americans were without or under-insured State College of Osteopathic Medicine, for part or all of that two year period. and is now a member of PNHP.

Adventures in volunteering

Volunteering has come a long way since the candy striper uniforms that debuted decades ago. These days, volunteers get to pack some adventure into their service activities. The Toledo Zoo and the Imagination Station (formerly COSI) are currently recruiting adult volunteers to assist in their missions to educate with interactive programs. Zoo Educators provide educational programs on and off Toledo Zoo grounds, including structured classroom programs, as well as feeding and enrichment interpretive talks. Imagination Station volunteers are available in a variety of areas, including Programs, Visitor Services, Special Project/Events, Little KIDSPACE, Group Greetings, Retail and Administrative. For more information, visit www.toledozoo.org and www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.

How can these problems be addressed by our government, or by the private insurers?

JR: It is almost impossible to get everyone covered using multiple payers and private insurance. The best estimates are that we can perhaps cover 97%. Medicare has controlled costs better than insurance exchanges such as the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and would likely yield better long term cost control. Currently, private insurers keep a percentage of whatever we spend as a nation. Why would they ever want cost control?

Is there anything salvageable about our current way of running health care?

Should health insurance be public and JR: We have government run, and Check out these web- the best doctors, if so, what role could sites to learn more: nurses, hospitals private insurers play? and equipment in Physicians for a National JR: Private insurers the world. What Health Care Plan currently process the we lack is a syswww.pnhp.com bills Medicare bills and tem to apply those could continue to do so.

Maggie Mahar resources more efThey competitively bid www.healthcareblog.org fectively. We will for this job now. In truth, still need effective Kaider Family Foundation if everyone is going to be hospital managers www.kff.org covered by public dollars and improved pubthen what is the insurlic health efforts. ance function? We are The biggest change self-insuring as a nation. will be in how we VP: Private insurfinance care rather toledocitypaper.com ers can be a vehicle for than how it is delivprivate plan purchase ered. for those who choose to do VP: Americans now pay taxes for that. If they are to remain competitive, health care for children (SCHIP prothey must demonstrate this option. gram), for those older than 65 (Medicare), for the Disabled, some of the poor What are some of the issues that (Medicaid), for our veterans (VA), and for Toledoans face?

VP: Two people in Michigan die every government employees (federal insurday due to no access to health care. That’s ance). What about the rest of us between 730 a year. In the U.S., 70 die each day the ages of 19 and 64?

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(22,000/year.) Currently, the numbers for those who have lost their health coverage are 1,040 a week in Michigan, and 1,180 a week in Ohio. (Families USA, July 2009)

Celia Williamson developed the Lucas County Prostitution Roundtable in 2006 and 2009 Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition. She has also been an active force in securing an FBI task force in Lucas County to address the issue of rescuing children from the sex trade in Toledo.

Bernett Williams currently serves as a board member of SummaCare Insurance and is the vice president of the National Urban League Association of Executives. She serves on various board and committees throughout the community and has won several prestigious awards including a YMCA Women of Achievement Award and the Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine 40 Under 40 Club.

For more information about the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame, visit www.jfs.ohio.gov/women.

Ohio’s outstanding women

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On August 26, Governor Ted Strickland inducted 13 women into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame. Of those 13, two outstanding women hail from our proud T-town.

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What are some solutions for running health care in this country?

JR: I believe that all health care like politics is local. We can most efficiently collect the revenue to fund health care using taxes rather than premiums. After all it is the same money out of our pockets.

VP: Nationally, the only equitable and sustainable solution to providing health care to all Americans is the single payer, comprehensive, not-for-profit health care plan for all.

Hall of Famers Celia Williamson (above) and Bernett Williams (below)

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Bold predictions for the future of T-Town by Johnny Hildo For no good reason, our publication schedule doesn’t match the elections calendar. Which means our deadline for this column is the day before the T-Town Primary Election. Which means we are forced to write this frog patch without direct knowledge of the will o’ the peeps as expressed by the minuscule turnout on nine fifteen oh nine.

Fine. We play with the cards we are dealt, fearlessly and with prim vim. That last clause should send y’all to your Daniel W’s for clarification. But rest assured, neat exuberance aside, we are fearless in our prognostications and ready to anticipate tha mornin’ aftah.

So heah goes. By the time you read this, the Primaries will be hiz-to-ree.

And the following will most assuredly have happened.

Are you my Mayor?

Call the general Can you believe it? The general election is a mere six weeks away.

No Opal, no “Boo, Ben Konop” to enliven the debate. Collins’ oddly crooked smile will be gone, as will Moody’s abrasive ego.

But never fear. Mad cap fun is in the cards. There are casinos on the ballot come November 3rd. And the future of the city might be at stake.

Interested?

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DISTRICT. Can you say revitalization?

Gang ‘o’ twelve Then there’s the galumphing herd vying for seats on Teeldoh City Council.

The twenty three player name game will have played itself out, and whackadoos from left field will be winnowed come nine sixteen. No more unsettling mischief. The aberrations named Wyclef, Frisch, and Baker will have long since disappeared. Actually, we completely made those three names up, but they’re close enough, given the Primary losers we had to endure.

Questions will remain for the general election. Will voters figure out Phil Copeland is not Bill Copeland? Will they understand that McNamara, Sarantou and Steel are council members, not a sitcom from the seventies? Will voters finally remember that Rob Ludeman is completely forgettable?

Assuming Issue Two has failed, Terry Shankland will have slunk through another primary.

On sheer umpteenth election name recognition. Truth be told, we love this town. But it might be a whole lot better if Terry Shankland wasn’t on a ballot ever again.

FEEL THAT?

The Downtown arena is coming...

The race to be Carty’s successor is easy to call.

Opal is fun and weird all at the same time. Like most guilty pleasures.

It wasn’t the voice of anything Almighty she heard proclaiming her Mayor of Toodlydoo. More likely a frightening amount of progesterone fried her mind.

No roller coaster on the Maumee in the offing, kidz, and the pot o’ gold will have to wait.

But there is good news at the end of the rainbow. Folks all over town will be happy as Mike Bell and Keith Wilko cruise toward the final countdown.

Diversity, experience, competence, and humility, all together in one mayoral race? Astounding!

Jim Moody will be ecstatic come Sept 16. He can drop the ruse of living in Toledo, dump the dump on Parkside, and move back in with his wife and daughter in his rightful abode in Sylvania Twip where he belongs.

Others will wail and gnash their teeth as the mayoral contest limps along toward the General Election on November 3rd. County Commissioners Pete Gerken and Tina Wozniak will curse the election godz, since fellow

Commish Ben Konop will descend from the pinnacle of YouTube hits and the mayoral race and become the voice of County unreason once again. Sorry, Pete ‘n’ Tina, B Ko’s back and you’re gonna be in trouble.

Toledo City Council will also be all a tremble as the irascible D. Michael Collins will return to the fold of failed candidates but incumbent council members.

He’ll be sassy, folks, having been rejected by the informed electorate.

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Yes, there are still plenty of proverbial fish swimming around in the Toledo dating pool — and we’ve caught some of the best.

Peruse our roster of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, then

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SILKSCREENER (I GIVE T-SHIRTS A PERSONALITY.) Favorite love song “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” by Air Supply Never would I ever... admit to doing anything sappy.

Eligible Bachelor and Bachelorette of 2009!

When I get a day off work I... write love poems; ballroom dance; cut, paste, and glue homemade cards.

In high school I was voted most likely to... be single at 31.

Amy Brodbeck | 47 CURRENTLY BETWEEN FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES...

Quinn Stanto | 29

Never would I ever... prostitute myself

CUSTOMER SERVICE & PURCHASING COORDINATOR/ FULL-TIME GRAD STUDENT

Three words that describe me energetic, loyal, refreshing

Never would I ever... settle for something or someone I didn’t want just for the sake of having it.

When I get a day off work I... cook In high school I was voted most likely to... have my own talk show

When I get a day off work I... cherish it. I don’t get much time off.

In high school I was voted most likely to...

I wasn’t voted anything in high school.

I wasn’t popular enough to rate...lol

Hesbon Abuga | 20

Sheryl Washburn | 49 SALES AT OSTERMANS Favorite love song “The Bluest Blue”

STUDENT AT OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Three words that describe me tall, handsome, cheerful Never would I ever... cheat.

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Never would I ever... smoke

When I get a day off work I... spend time with my friends and family

When I get a day off work I... relax, go shooting, bike ride, dinner and friends

In high school I was voted most likely to... be President of the USA

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Gabrielle Seay | 24

VOTE

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, LUCAS COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

for toledo’s most eligible

Three words that describe me passionate, outgoing, honest When I get a day off work I... try to visit out-of-town friends. Vast majority of my girlfriends have moved out of the city.

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In high school I was voted most likely to... keep it real!

toledocitypaper.com Stephanie Bodette | 23

Todd Algie Young | 52

RECRUITER AT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK

RETIRED SANDUSKY FIRE FIGHTER

Best pick up line “Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk past again?”

Best pick up line “Hello my name is Todd, what’s yours?”

Never would I ever...

Cheat on mine or anybody’s taxes.

Never would I ever... get a tattoo

When I get a day off work I... catch up on my “to do” projects or go for a ride along the Maumee River if my “to do” projects are done or can wait.

In high school I was voted most likely to..

I was voted as having the best smile

Nick Lykowski | 26

Angie Weid | 40

CHEF/FRONTMAN OF THE INFERNAL NAMES

... and lovin’ it!

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER, ROCKET SCIENTIST AND OVERALL SUPERHERO TO MY BOYS.

Best pick up line “Let’s go get a corn dog.”

Best pick up line “Hi, what did you do fun today?”

Three words that describe me... electric, atomic, hunk

Favorite love song “Iris” Goo Goo Dolls

When I get a day off work I... rocknroll laundry

Never would I ever... say “never ever.”

Christine Senack

age involves the numbers 3 and 4 with the order determined by the context at the moment

Neal Golding | 47 VP MARKETING FOR CORNER DENTAL

NONPROFIT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Favorite love song “In My Life” by the Beatles

Three words that describe me likes to sweat

Never would I ever... turn down an opportunity to engage in an experience that would change my life. My only regrets in life have been the few opportunities I chose not to explore. The one or two doors that flung open in front of me, and I turned and walked away rather than walking through.

When I get a day off work I... chase the sunshine, usually on my bike.

In high school I was voted most likely to... not be entering a bachelor contest at 47.

Sharon Goldner | 34 MARKETING MANAGER Never would I ever... be caught dead in holiday-themed sweater vest.

In high school I was voted most likely to... not end up back in Toledo (woops)

When I get a day off work I... sleep, eat, play in the sun (if there is any) spend $$, eat, drink, sleep (in that order).

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Eric Strayer | 25

ART DIRECTOR FOR A KICK ASS PUBLISHING CO. (TCP)

DECK DAZZLER/ FEDEX PACKAGE HANDLER

Favorite love song “Mellow Mood” or “Is This Love”

By Bob Marley. Truly a toss up.

Best pick up line “What’s your safe word?”

Never would I ever... try my non-skills against a ninja.

How embarrassing.

Never would I ever... bring dishonor to Opal Covey’s mayoral campaign

Three words to describe me guaranteed good time

In high school I was voted most likely to... end up in the paper for an incident involving erratic behavior and/or manatees

Ken Mennell | 37

Rachel Reuss | 25

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT WORKING AT NASA IN CLEVELAND

STUDENT Three words that best describe me passionate, generous, affable.

Never would I ever... take for granted the woman I was with.

I’ve learned my lesson.

When I get a day off work, I... work out, run errands, relax a little bit, have fun!

In high school I was voted...

I was in the running for “Most Innocent” but in March of senior year, I had Mono aka “the kissing disease” and was in the hospital for a month. When I came back (30+ lbs lighter and surprisingly skewed attitude) I had lost my groundswell support for the title.

In high school I was voted most likely to... agonize over questionnaires

“TTownRobin” | 49

Dan Warner | 42

MOTHER, HOMEMAKER, BLOCKWATCH LEADER, HUMAN BEING

TOOLMAKER/MACHINIST (25 YEARS SAME EMPLOYER)

Never would I ever... smoke crack

Favorite Love Song “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Rait

When I get a day off work, I... move the furniture

Never Would I Ever... bungie jump

In high school I was voted most likely to... be a writer

In high school I was voted most likely to... be a good friend

Jamie Adams | 39

Ryan Howard | 28

OWNER OF PRIME2 CONSULTING

COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL ANALYST AT OWENS CORNING

Favorite love song Johnny Cash’s “Cocaine Blues”

Never would I ever... eat sushi ever again. How did this become such a trendy thing to do? What spinach did for Popeye, sushi does for twentysomethings’ social status.

Three words that describe me... driven, unpredictable, witty

Three words that describe me... brave, clutch and ambitious.

In high school I was voted most likely to... own a conglomerate

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Zenola Sherman | 57 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

PARTY @ OMNI annex sept

Never would I ever... not at least try to do the right thing Three words that describe me... eccentric, magical, determined When I get a day off work, I... sit by the water or go shopping

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Over the years, we’ve highlighted your favorite local restaurants in our annual Dining Awards, and, dear readers, we hope you’re hungry for more! Thanks to your hundreds of ballots, we have a heaping helping of the most delicious and happenin’ restaurants and bars in the Toledo area. So grab a fork and settle in for a sample of the Glass City’s best!

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Taste of Poland

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5-7pm. Dine on traditional Polish fair including golbaki, kielbasa, pierogi and sweet and sour cabbage. $10.

734-847-5052. Resurrection Polish National Catholic Church, 1835 W. Temperance, MI. www.resurrectionpncc.org.

A Taste of Diversity unites our community’s diverse cultural heritage by Gina Sares

Nothing brings people together like the sharing of a meal.

That’s why the City of Toledo, Board of Community Relations, Metroparks of the Toledo Area, and Toledo Botanical Garden are teaming up to present A Taste of Diversity.

The free event, on Sunday, September 20 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Toledo Botanical Garden, will feature a variety of ethnic foods donated by Toledo area restaurants to kick off this year’s Erase the Hate campaign. “The mission of the campaign is for organizations and agencies to develop and promote programs that encourage racial harmony,” explains Juanita Green of Toledo’s Board of Community Relations. The Taste is the first of many events scheduled through May 2010 to eradicate hatred in the Toledo community and beyond.

Already in its ninth year, the Taste will enliven the Garden with ethnic dishes, cultural music, dance and spoken performances, led by the Master of Ceremonies, radio personality William Lucas (aka King Keyser). The free “feeding” begins at 2:30 p.m., with delicious creations by local restaurants, including Byblos, El Camino Real, Ferdos, and Manhattans. Performances include poetry by Brittanie Edward, Echoes of Poland and dancing and drumming by the Nigerian Association, among many others.

In addition to the food and performances, over 60 public awareness organizations will set up booths at the conference to encourage participation in community services and learning about various cultures.

According to Green, last year’s Taste drew about 1,500 people. “The event is only four hours, but it has been very effective in the last nine years,” Green says. “People are surprised to see how many cultures we have and how much talent we have.”

Whether you stop by for a bite or stay for a while to experience our city’s cultures, A Taste of Diversity is sure to quell your hunger and bolster your community spirit.

high spirits [ thursdays ]

Thirsty Thursdays

5-8:30pm. Enjoy classic rock and roll on the jukebox while you taste 8 great beers. $10. 419-873-4444.

Aficionado Wine and Cigars, 26567 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. www.aficionadowineandcigars.com.

[ thursday, september 17 ]

[ saturday, september 26]

Dim Sum Cooking

11:30am and 6pm. Dim Sum means “touch your hear." It is an array of delicacies created by chefs in the royal court of China many years ago to appease the Emperor’s changing appetite and mood. These delightful morsels, eaten around breakfast through lunch, have been passed down through generations and are now enjoyed by many around the world. $20. 419-874-4174. The 577 Foundation, 577 River Road, Perrysburg. www.577foundation.org.

[ friday, september 25 ]

Zoo Brew Fest

7pm-11pm. Sample a variety of fine microbrews, enjoy, tasty appetizers and groove to great live entertainment. 21+. $35 for Zoo members and $40 for non-members. Call for reservations. 419-385-5721, ext. 3092. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. www.toledozoo.org.

Thursday Night Wine Tasting

6-8pm. Enjoy a Chateauneuf du Pape night with a four year vertical of Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape and more. On September 24 sample Oregon Pinot Noir and other Oregon wines. The Andersons, 4701 Talmadge Rd.

[ tuesday, september 22 ]

Wine Tasting with Uptown Vineyard

5:30-7:30pm. Join Zia’s the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for a sampling of wine and appetizers. Reservations preferred, but not necesary.

1-888-456-DINE. Zia’s, The Docks, 20 Main St.

Tastings at the Beer and Wine Cave 10% of the tasting profits from September will be donated to Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet. Tastings take place Wednesdays 6-8pm, Thursdays 5-7pm. $10 beer, $15 wine. Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns.

September 16-17

Oktoberfest beers and European wines

September 23-24

New Arrival Beers and Pacific Northwest Wines

September 30-1 TBA

For more information and a listing of Erase the Hate campaign events, visit www.erasethehatetoledo.org.

Local restaurants, performers and organizations kick off Toledo's Erase the Hate campaign with A Taste of Diversity.

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Wake up with bluegrass

Downtown café combines breakfast with bluegrass by Colleen Kennedy

The Blowing Grains entertain at the Glass City Café the last Saturday of every month.

It’s easy for someone with a “downhome country” mentality to feel out of place among all the concrete that surrounds Downtown. Yet, it’s refreshing to know that there is a place where, on the last Saturday of each month, I can get

back to my roots. Located on the corner of Jackson and 11th, the Glass City Café’s Bluegrass Breakfast is a place where folks of all ages can gather and enjoy a plate of down-home cookin’ accompanied by the tone of a fiddle.

House and Corn Maze will also be open during the harvest (with admission fee).

Come celebrate the delicious reaping of exceptional shrimp! Whitehouse Shrimp Farm, 11500 Obee Rd., Whitehouse.

Show me the vendors!

Duke Wheeler shows off the large shrimp for the 2nd Annual Shrimp Harvest.

Who you callin’ shrimp?

20,000 shrimp at the Whitehouse Shrimp Farm are gearing up for the 2nd Annual Whitehouse Shrimp Harvest on Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m. Warmer water temperatures, a longer growing season, and a more mature pond all factored into the healthy-sized shrimp (larger compared to last year’s harvest). Order online ($12/pound) at www.shrimp-farm.com or at the farm on harvest day ($15/pound). The Butterfly

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Tecumseh’s Boulevard Market is welcoming their customers to meet the people who produce the tasty products that fill their shelves. The Boulevard Market Food Show, Wednesday, September 30 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., will give market vendors the chance to set up shop and talk face-to-face with those who buy their products. Over 25 vendors from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan will give out samples, debut holiday season items and share their passion for items like maple syrup, homemade barbecue sauce, and specialized roasted coffee. $10 admission (deducted from food order). 102 East Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh. 517-423-6000/ www.boulevardmarket.com.

Time to salsa!

Wake up your taste buds and put on your dancing shoes — Toledo GROWs is hosting an event to spice up your Thursday night!

Come out to Wesley’s Bar (1201 Adams St.)

The breakfast runs from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and features music by local bluegrass trio Blowing Grains. The small dining space leaves little room for sleepy-heads, though — on a recent Saturday the tables were filled by 10:30 a.m.

Just after 10 a.m. we walked through the door and were greeted by a small “hello” from a stranger. Later introduced to me as Ben Langlois, the greeter is the bassist for Blowing Grains, responsible for bringing the bluegrass breakfast idea to Glass City Café’s co-owners, Steve and Debbie Crouse. “I saw a bluegrass breakfast in Louisville once and there was a line out the door.” After learning that Steve and Debbie are bluegrass fans he suggested it. Since the initial breakfast in April, they’ve enjoyed a steady stream of attendees, serving 100-150 on average.

You can’t help but notice the décor. The café is covered floor to ceiling with Toledo memorabilia; it could be a small museum.

Steve, though originally from North Baltimore, OH, admits he’s always had a fascination with the history of the Glass City.

The tall ceilings provide additional wall space for Steve’s collectibles.

The café serves their usual menu but also features a special down-home menu on Bluegrass Saturdays. I ordered the Glass City Bluegrass Special ($6.25) — 2 eggs any style, a thick slice of country ham, country home fries, and buttered wheat toast. The ham was lean and cooked to my liking, but it was the home

on September 24 for an evening devoted to salsa. Local chefs — including Churchill’s Bill Kohlhoff, Toledo Museum of Art’s Erika Rapp, and Jackie David from the Original Sub Shop — will wow the crowd with their salsa creations, as DJs keep the rhythms going for salsa dancing. $10 minimum donation. Proceeds will benefit Toledo GROWs’ job training program for at-risk teens. 5 p.m. 8 p.m. For more information, call 419-536-5563 or email michael.szuberla@toledogarden.org.

Autumn delights at the garden

Savor the tastes of Autumn with the help of cooking instructor Liz Sofo. On Monday, September 28, Liz presents “Fall Italian” at Jacob’s Garden from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The class will feature delicious dishes like Pork Saltimbocca, Escarow & Bean Soup, Lamb & Asparagus Risotto, and a Fig Frangiapan Tart for dessert. The class is $20 (prepaid) with

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fries that made the meal. The perfectly browned potato squares were combined with bits of bacon, sautéed green pepper and onion. The seasoning made me rethink using ketchup.

And, although “down-home” is hardly synonymous with “health-conscious,” the menu offers Heart-Smart Oatmeal Pancakes ($3.75) — three small, flat cakes (with the taste of instant oatmeal). But beware, don’t be misled by the menu’s pitch that the pancakes are “so flavorful you can skip the butter and syrup.”

My bet is you’ll find yourself drooling at the plate of calorie-laden food across the table.

The music is mostly traditional bluegrass intertwined with what Ben describes as “acoustic punk rock originals.”

Don’t use your lack of bluegrass enthusiasm as an excuse to skip out. Most of Blowing Grains’ melodies are subtle enough to appeal to an audience of diverse musical tastes.

Now the next time you feel the need for twangy tunes served with coffee in an “I (heart) Toledo” mug, you’ll know how to satisfy it.

Glass City Café, 1107 Jackson St. 419-241-4519. Hours: Monday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

limited space. To reserve your spot in the kitchen, call Jacob’s Garden at 734-568-6868. 4570 Sterns Rd. Ottawa Lake, MI. – GS

Phoenix’s sweet 17

Toledo’s only cooperative organic and natural food store celebrates their 17th anniversary in conjunction with organic month. For 17 years the Phoenix Earth Food Co-Op has been dedicated to providing the community and its members with organically grown, non-toxic food at a great value. The Coop will party in style on Saturday, September 26, noon – 6 p.m. with live music, games and tons of free healthy food. An Herbalist will also be on hand for free consultations. Join in celebrating the farmers who grow all our local produce and meet them first hand. Be sure to show up early for great deals and great entertainment.

1447 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-476-2934.

– DW

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Independent’s day

Toledo-Lucas County Library shines spotlight on America’s best undiscovered filmmakers by Jason Webber Chances are you won’t be seeing White On Rice anytime in your neighborhood multiplex. Filmmaker Dave Boyle’s coming-of-age story about a 40-year-old dude who still plays with dinosaurs and sleeps in a bunk bed — on top, no less — isn’t exactly the kind of film that plays in the theater next to G.I. Joe. But it’s absolutely perfect material for the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s annual Film Focus: An Independent Film Festival.

“When we choose films to show at (Film Focus), we try to get stuff that people won’t see anywhere else,” said Amy Hartman, a Humanities librarian who has attended several Midwest film festivals in search of material to include in Film Focus, which is now in its fifth year. “Independent film now is really maturing, and it’s great to see the film talent out there that is bubbling up.”

Hartman says the library chooses films that are quirky enough to maintain that “indy” flavor, but still appropriate for mainstream audiences. They also try to avoid films that are too explicit, although the library is upfront about the fact that these films are aimed at adults.

“Many of the films might contain strong language and some adult content, so these are definitely aimed at a mature audience,” said Hartman.

The 2009 Film Focus series zooms in on a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from a documentary about the collision

of modern life with ancient traditions in present-day Africa, to a narrative feature about a blind young man and his nurse, to another documentary about a 5th grade stage production of The Wizard of Oz.

through October 26. All films will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the McMaster Center at the Main Library.

For more information on any of these films, visit www.toledolibrary.org

The series begins on Monday, September 21 and runs every Monday

Monday, October 12

Monday, September 21

Alternative to Slitting your Wrist

White on Rice (in English and Japanese with subtitles)

What’s the story? A documentary made by a young man who was institutionalized for suicidal thoughts. While in the hospital, he made a list of things worth living for ... and once out, went and did them.

What’s the story? An immature man who still plays with toys and sleeps in a bunk bed goes in search of a wife.

Monday, September 28 One Day in Africa What’s the story? Documentary exploring modern day Africa and the clash between tradition and 21st century reality.

Monday, October 5 Blind (in Dutch with subtitles) What’s the story? Victorian-era fairy tale about a tempestuous blind young man and his nurse and companion. Yes, it’s a love story, but an unconventional one.

Monday, October 19 School Play What’s the story? A documentary about modern day childhood, viewed through the lens of a 5th grade stage production of “The Wizard of Oz.”

Monday, October 26 Festival of Shorts A series of nine short films about a variety of topics: Dracula, pre-prom jitters, job interviews, cursed books, the joys and pain of procrastination and more.

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Drink up!

Two reasons for film buffs to cheer—Bowling Green’s historic Cla-Zel Theatre is once again showing movies, AND they’re now pouring wine and more than 50 varieties of beer. Every Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Cla-Zel is screening both

also playing [ wednesday, september 16 ] An Evening of Wholpin, 9pm.

Wholpin is a quarterly DVD magazine of short films and documentaries published by McSweeney. Presented by the Media Decompression Collective. Free. Bozarts Fine Arts and Music Gallery, 151 S. St. Clair St. www.mdctoledo.org.

[ friday, september 25 ] Sicko / Glass Jaw, 7:30 pm. The University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film presents a documentary film series this Fall, which focuses on abuses of authority and power in our society. Michael Moore’s Sicko is a scathing examination of the US health care system and how it compares to other countries’ systems. Shown with Glass Jaw, a short piece documenting a filmmaker’s struggle with the health care system after he is assaulted. A $3 donation requested. Center for Performing Arts Lab Theatre, University of Toledo. www.utoledo.edu/as/TheatreFilm.

first run independent films from all over the world and beloved film classics at its special Brew & View series. Admission is free (yes, free) and you get a chance to kick back with a cold beer or a glass of wine and watch flicks like “Night of the Living Dead” (Oct. 7) and the original “Little Shop of Horrors” (Oct. 21). Also, if you’re an independent filmmaker, visit the Cla-Zel’s website for info on how to get YOUR film shown. 419-353-5000/ www.clazel.net. September’s film lineup: September 16: Various short films September 23: “Nora,” “Movement (R)evolution” (two documentaries about African artists) September 30: Various short films

Rethinking Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s remains one of the most misunderstood diseases of the modern age.

The documentary Inside Looking Out shatters the stereotypes of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. In this hardhitting yet sensitive film, several people with early-stage Alzheimer’s candidly discuss the impact of the disease upon their lives and the lives of their loved ones, revealing a strength and dignity both inspiring and touching. Sponsored by the Northwest Ohio chapter of the Alzheimer’s

Association, Inside Looking Out will be screening at three area library branches in the coming weeks. A discussion will follow each film. Screening dates/locations: Monday, September 21 Way Public Library (101 E. Indiana Ave) 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 30 Milan Branch (19 E. Church St.) 1 – 3 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 Heatherdowns Branch (3265 Glanzman Rd) 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Time is (not?) on my side

So the Mayan calendar abruptly ends on December 21, 2012. Does this mean the world will end? No. At least not in the literal, Book of Revelations, dogs-and-catsliving-together sense. But the documentary Between 2 Worlds argues that, indeed, a change-is-a-comin’ to our lonely planet in 2012. This engrossing film delves into how the Mayan calendar really works and examines the full story behind our Gregorian calendar system, which will shock and surprise you. Between 2 Worlds will screen at the Maumee Indoor Theater on Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m. $10. 419897-8901/www.greateasterntheatres.com —JW

No “Butts” about it

Sweet dreams, Patsy

Long before Alanis Morrisette told us what we oughta know and Celine Dion warbled about how her heart will go on, Miss Patsy Cline was the go-to girl for breakup therapy. Even today, a bar jukebox isn’t complete without Patsy’s heartbreak anthems like “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” and “Sweet Dreams” to help you cry into your beer. But behind the music was a complicated and tragedy-prone woman who seemingly lived out the pain in her songs.

“Always...Patsy Cline” tells the true story of the friendship between the singer and Louise Seger, a fan who befriended Patsy at a concert in 1961 and corresponded with her until her death in a plane crash two years later.

Funny, sad, and with beautiful renditions of the songs that made Ms. Cline a legend, “Always...Patsy Cline” runs from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 at the Croswell Opera House (129 E. Maumee, Adrian).

Tickets are only $20 if you mention you read about it in the City Paper (take the hint, won’t you?) Fri./Sat.: 8 p.m. Sun.: 3 p.m. 517-264-SHOW/www.visitlenawee.com

FYI on ‘FDR’

Revered by leftists, loathed by Dittoheads, America’s 32nd president remains a polarizing, controversial figure some 60 years after his death. Yet, reviewing Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s legacy remains timely in these economically lean times, making the Valentine Theatre’s presentation of “FDR” a must-see. The legendary Ed Asner plays FDR in this one man show, which showcases Roosevelt reflecting upon his challenging presidency near the end of his life. Poignant, sobering and inspiring, vote “yes” on getting tickets to this performance, one-showing-only on Sunday, September 27. Valentine Theatre. 3 p.m. $33 - $55.

419-242-2787/www.valentinetheatre.com —JW

Only the demented mind of Steven Jay Athanas could come up with a book like “When Her Butt Lit Up.” The former leader of the legendary Toledo band The Homewreckers and the current frontman of The Coosters has come out with another unorthodox project — “a sorta adult short story collection that you can color.”

Contained within the Day-Glo yellow pages is your chance to win a prize package unlike any other.

Here’s how it works: Buy a copy of “When Her Butt Lit Up” for $8 (the title refers to fireflies), color the Athanas-drawn pictures within, properly translate a series of foreign phrases, and then submit the completed package to Athanas (either at a Coosters show or mail it to the address contained within the book). And that prize package? Like the Blob, it keeps growing day by day. Currently, the winner will receive, among other things, a limerick written about them by Steven Jay, a free car wash from Coosters mandolin player Larry Reinstein, a prize package from Culture Clash, a personalized voicemail message performed

by Coosters tuba player Dave Sayger on his didgeridoo, and much more. Only you, Steven Jay. Only you. For more info, email Athanas at steven.athanas@gmail.com —JW

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Write it out

Toledo area writers have a new way to get noticed, thanks to Kevin Moore. After submitting his work to a few writers’ magazines, Moore decided to create his own monthly publication, The Quill, to help local writers publish and become noticed. Submitting your work is completely free (no readers fees) and provides the opportunity to have writers’ words distributed in local coffee shops, restaurants and libraries. The first issue hit stands the first week of September. Email submissions (less than 3,000 words) to the. quill.toledo@gmail.com. For more info, visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toledo-OH/ The-Quill/145937010504?ref=share.

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Eat, read and rule!

Manos Greek Restaurant and The Attic on Adams hope to promote literacy and self-motivation with their new “Eat and Read” opportunity. The Greek eatery and bar (located upstairs) have, on hand, four books by Dr. Richard Weaver — retired Bowling Green State University professor of speech communication. Having also taught at the University of Massachusetts, Weaver was nominated for “Best Teacher of the Year” at BGSU, and is the author of more than 30 books. Manos and The Attic wish to share four of Weaver’s most inspiring works, including SMOERS: Self Motivation, Optimism, Encouragement Rules!, You Rules!, Public Speaking Rules! and And Then Some: Essays to Entertain, Motivate & Inspire. Ask any staff member for a sample book, so you can “Eat and Read.” For more information on Richard Weaver, www.andthensomeworks. blogspot.com. Manos Greek Restaurant, 1701 Adams St. 419-244-4479.

—ER

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You can leave your ‘Hat’ on

Rep’s season opener a ‘you go, girl’ good time by Jason Webber

—Jenny Joseph, “Warning” This oft-recited opening from Joseph’s poem “Warning” literally sparked a social revolution in the late ‘90s when artist Sue Ellen Cooper gave her friend a copy of the poem and a vintage red fedora for her 55th birthday. The red hat symbolized a new breed of middle aged women — individuals who Girl power: The cast of were determined to live lives of 'Hats!' strike a pose. passion and hope, even in the face The story is told mostly through individual scenes of greying hair and hot flashes. And behold, the Red Hat Society spread across the that explain the background of each member of the society, highlighting the challenges, highs, and lows nation, and eventually, the world. of her life so far. Many of them have endured divorce, “Hats!”, the opening production of the Toledo Rep’s death, empty nests, and other sad facts of life — but, 71st season, tells the story of the Red Hat Society dammit, they’re still alive and kicking, wanting to via song, dance, and plenty of female empowering learn new skills, fall in love, make new friends, and charm. get frisky — a rousing, sexy number from Society The curtain rises on MaryAnne's (Courtney member Barbara (Dana J. Pilrose) — aka The Altenburg) 50th birthday party, in which we find Duchess — called "My Oven’s Still Hot" will be stuck the birthday girl not exactly in the most festive of in your head for days. “Hats!” is definitely worth spirits. She is now, after all, officially middle aged, trying on. wondering what is left for her to accomplish in her life. But her wonderfully spry elderly mother Lady (Madge Levinson), and her friends in the Red Hat “Hats!” is playing at the Toledo Rep (16 10th St.) on Society, have a message for the angst-ridden Mary Fridays - Sundays through Sunday, September 27 at 8 p.m.

(Special Thursday night performance on Sept. 24). $21.75 Ann — age is just a number, girl. (adults)/$19.75 (seniors)/$9.75 (student)/ $4.75 (child).

419-243-9277/www.toledorep.org

Fight! Fight!

‘Squabbles’ turns sitcom clichés into great fun by Jason Webber Plotwise, “Squabbles” is nothing new — the Cramdens, the Ricardos, and the Bunkers all dealt with similar situations.

But the wonderful cast does a great job interpreting Marshall Karp’s endlessly witty script. Director Wes Skinner has “Squabbles,” the opening production Domestic warfare: The 'Squabbles' cast verbally duke it out. assembled the perfect cast, with real-life of the Village Players’ husband and wife Norb 53rd season, feels like an episode of “I Love Lucy” written by Larry David and Jean Mills bringing almost TOO much realism to — a comedic gumbo of grouchiness, domestic strife, their onstage bickering. But, hey, as the production program says, “they have been practicing these and attempted murder by a cake cutter. roles for over 48 years.” Richardson and Engel share The plot is standard sitcom material – Abe a great chemistry as the stressed-out expectant Dreyfus (Norb Mills) lives with his daughter Alice couple, and everyone on stage looks like they’re Sloan (Clara C. Engel) and his son-in-law Jerry having a great time. If only real-life arguments were (Matt Richardson), who have just discovered they this much fun. are expecting their first child. But as the Sloan’s pop the champagne to celebrate their impending parenthood, a major problem arises — Jerry’s mom “Squabbles” runs through September 26 every Mildred (Jean Mills) suddenly finds herself homeless Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. Matinee performance on September 20 at 2 p.m. $14 (adults)/$12 (student/senior). after her house burns down. That leaves only one 419-472-6817/www.thevillageplayers.org solution—move in with her son and daughter-in-law.

But Mildred and Abe despise one another ... and my oh my, how the sparks do fly.

Ever family has a guy like Abe Dreyfus— the guy who lives to argue. It’s hard to imagine Thanksgiving dinner being drama free with someone who lives by the motto “An argument a day keeps the doctor away.” He reminds me of my uncle, actually.

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Glass by Chihuly

To a city built upon glass manufacturing and artistry, Dale Chihuly is a Picasso. One of the true trailblazers of the studio glass movement, the internationally acclaimed Chihuly has exhibited his intricate glass sculptures all over the world, including Jerusalem and Venice. The Toledo Museum of Art salutes Chihuly’s contributions to the studio glass world, and Toledo in particular – his magnificent chandelier piece “Campiello del Remer #2” can be seen hanging in the Glass Pavilion — in the new exhibit “Chihuly Toledo!,” opening Thursday, September 17. The Glass Pavilion will feature some of Chihuly’s most acclaimed and intricate pieces, many of which are rarely publicly displayed.

Many of Chihuly’s original sketches and drawings of his glass sculptures will also be exhibited. “Chihuly Toledo!” is the museum’s first event running up to the 2012 50th anniversary celebration of the studio glass movement. The exhibit runs through November 29. Come to the Museum’s “It's Friday!” event on September 18 at 7 p.m. to hear Curator Jutta Page tell the story behind the Chihuly exhibit.

Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion.

419-255-8000/www.toledomuseum.org Campiello del Remer #2

Eye on the ArtPrize It’s a safe assumption that an artist with $250,000 dollars in their pocket cannot be considered a “starving artist.” Several local artists are going for the gold in the 2009 ArtPrize, a worldwide arts competition where winners are voted on by the general public. More than 1200 artists from all over the world will be displayed in Grand Rapids, Michigan from September 23 through October 10. To cast your vote for who should win the $250K pot (10 runner-ups will also win cash prizes), visit www. artprize.org. To see the artwork submitted by any of the artists listed below, just type their name into the search engine on the site. Good luck, everybody!

Local artists participating in ArtPrize: Name Jane Petitjean (Toledo) Amanda Stark (Toledo) Calvin Babich (Toledo) Mary Gaynier (Toledo) Scott Darlington (BG) Joel O’Dorisio (BG) Julia Rogers (BG) Robin Rogers (BG) Nadine Saylor (BG)

Mary Gaynier Medium Oil Metal, glass Rocks, steel Cut paper Glass Mixed media/video Glass, metal, solar panels Glass, steel, lights, motorized dimmer switch Glass

Graphic arts Digital art certainly has come a long way since we all collectively swooned at being able to make birthday invitations on the Apple IIe edition of PrintShop. Four local digital artists (Craig Blair, Anna Buntain, Susan Krueger and Bob Midden) are proving that digital art is a medium that has truly come of age in The Digital Art Show, now on display through September 27 at the Arts in Common Gallery (S. Main St., Bowling Green). All four of these talented artists approach digital art in their own special way, giving this exhibit a truly eclectic flavor. Log in! www.artsincommon.org cont. on page 18

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Safe sculpture

Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio raises awareness with condom art competition

by Kelly McGilvery Several Toledo artists are being decidedly non-productive.

On Thursday, September 17 at The Docks, Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio will celebrate its 70th anniversary with “The Art of Prevention,” a party/art show devoted to raising awareness about safe sex. The show’s centerpiece — ten sculptures created by local artists using hundreds of condoms.

Inspired by a condom fashion show produced earlier this year by Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio, the Northwest Ohio organization decided a display of this area’s artistic creativity was more fitting and issued a call for artists earlier this summer.

Ten artists entered the competition, which had only one real stipulation: all art pieces must be three-dimensional and utilize the 300 condoms provided to each artist. The condoms, available in assorted colors, come from Planned Parenthood’s own Proper Attire line. Color selection was left up to the artists.

“All of the artists seem really excited and interested in seeing what they can do with the medium,” said Melissa MillsDick, Development Director of PPNWO. While the art competition is intended

to be fun, Mills-Dick said it extends the opportunity to discuss the mission of PPNWO, which is to provide high-quality, low cost reproductive health care for low and moderate-income women.

An all-star panel of judges will select the competitions winners. The event will be held in the Courtyard of the Navy Bistro from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The panel consists of Marc Folk, Executive Director of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo; Dr. Amy Gilman, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Toledo Museum of Art; and Mary Wolfe, MFA, local arts patron and former art history instructor. A People’s Choice Award will be given to the favorite sculpture chosen by the event attendees.

Rubber Lovers: Local Artists will unvail artwork created out of condoms at 'The Art of Prevention' Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio CEO Lisa Perks and Leadership Council Chair Anastasia Hanson will speak at the event. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Money raised will benefit PPNWO, which serves an 11-county area, has two local health centers and provides a number of education programs.

“The Art of Prevention” will be held Thursday, September 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Courtyard at Navy Bistro.

The menu includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar. Tickets are $70.

419-255-1115, extension 303 to RSVP.

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Eco-art

Alarming statistic: More than 90 percent of Ohio’s natural wetlands have disappeared due to encroaching land development.

American Gallery’s new fall exhibit “The Ohio Wetlands” honors the natural beauty of these important ecosystems.

Gallery owner Toni Anderson hopes it also inspires people to realize the importance of wetland preservation. Shouldn’t be that hard with 16 local artists participating in the exhibit, all capturing the majesty of Ohio’s wetlands in oil, watercolor and photographs. The exhibit opens on Saturday, September 26 with an opening night reception from 5 - 7 p.m. and runs through October 30. 6600 Sylvania Ave. (in Saxon Square). 419-882-8949.

Artistic confessions

Toledo artist Terry A. Burton has a confession to make. Come hear – and see – what it’s all about at the new exhibit “Confessions of an Art-a-holic.” Opening on Thursday, September 17 at the MMK Gallery (20 N. St. Clair Street) as part of the final Third Thursday Art Walk, “Confessions” features the work

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of nine Toledo artists, including photographer Tom Brooks, visual artists Mary Dunkin, illustrator Tom Wagle and exhibit producer Burton, who’s multi-media art pieces are truly a sight to behold. All visual art will be displayed at the gallery through early October and 35 percent of the proceeds from each piece sold will be donated to a local non-profit organization of the artist’s choice.

You won’t want to miss the big “Confessions” party on the Art Walk (6 – 9 p.m.) which will feature several local musicians, including experimental noise bands Dr. Rhomboid Goatcabin and electroclash rabblerousers Bastard Love Child. 419-345-7839/ www.terryaburton.com —JW

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events thursday 17 Third Thursday Art Walk, 6-9pm. The Arts Zone/ Warehouse District Third Thursday Art Walk is a great opportunity to browse and purchase affordable local art, while getting to know the artists and galleries of the Arts Zone, the Warehouse District, and the surrounding area. The Art Walk is presented by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT) and artists, galleries, and arts enthusiasts of the Arts Zone and Warehouse District. Warehouse District, Downtown Toledo. www.acgt.org.

sunday 20 Artisan Sundays, 4pm. Join various local artists on the patio at The Attic to enjoy sun, crafts, and drinks.

These quality artists bring handmade jewelry, essential oils, art, photography, purses, scarves, incense and cards. 4pm. Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St. www.theatticonadams.com.

saturday 26 Feed the Soul – Feed the Hungry Fall Bash, 610pm. Feed the Soul features artists Daniel Stewart, Lynn Southward, Jennifer Bandeen and the Athena Art Society. In addition, the show highlights various artists with the Empty Bowl Exhibition. Visitors to the galleries are encouraged to bring non-perish-

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able foods, canned goods and/or toiletries to benefit Lenawee County food pantries. 517-486-4591. www.flatlandersculpture.com. Flatlanders Art Gallery, 11993 E. US 223, Blissfield, MI. Through November 15.

Soft, The exhibit features art by painter Amy Seifert and printmaker Michelle Carlson. Madhouse Gallery, 1215 Jackson.

Through October 16.

exhibitions Richard Reed Exhibit, Bozarts continues a solo show featuring the work of painter Richard Reed.

419-464-5785. Bozarts Fine Arts and Music Gallery, 151 S. St. Clair. Through September 19.

Georgette’s Art Showcase, Features the artwork of Sunshine Staff on display and for sale through the month of September. Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts, 311 Conant St., Maumee, 419-891-8886. www.georgettes.org. Through September 30.

UT Faculty Exhibit Opening, The University of Toledo presents their annual faculty art show. UT Center for Visual Arts, 620 Grove Place. Through October 4.

Review / Preview, The show consists of paintings, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture, featuring the local, regional and international artists who have been the core of 20 North’s exhibitions over the past 17 years — as well as a preview of artists to be featured in the upcoming 2009 - 2010 season.

20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair Street. Through October 10.

it’s friday September 18 Features glass flower and flameworking sessions, tours of Chihuly Toledo!, a gallery talk entitled The Art of Books and the Written Word, glass blowing demonstrations and a wine tasting. Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

September 25 Enjoy glass flower and flameworking sessions, free public tours, featured local glass artists Bill and Michelle McKinney, wine tasting and more. Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

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Line By Line Opening, The show features 30 colored pencil drawings by artists Bonnie Austen, Lynda Schumacher and Dianna Wallace Soisson. 419-8858381. Hudson Gallery, 5645 North Main St., Sylvania. www.hudsongallery.net. Through September 26.

2445 Monroe St. 419.255.8000 www.toledomuseum.org

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Pursuit of Happiness by Linda Cordell showing at the Blair Museum of Lithophanes Ceramics Illuminated, The Blair Museum of Lithophanes owns the world’s largest collection of this magical 19th century porcelain art form. The Museum was founded in the 1960s by Laurel Blair, Toledo area realtor. Exactly one hundred years after his birth on September 6, 1909, the Museum is hosting a world-class special exhibition titled Ceramics Illuminated and sponsoring a party. Special tours can be arranged at other times by prior appointment. A small fee will be charged to view the special exhibition. Blair Museum of Lithophanes, Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. www.lithophanemuseum.org.

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Introduction to Glassblowing with Leonard Marty, Learn the basics of gathering glass and blowing bubbles in this 2-day class. No experience necessary. Open to ages 14 and up. Registration required ($200 members/$225 nonmembers); call 419-254-5080. 2-7pm. Toledo Art Museum Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St.

ongoing exhibitions TMA Staff Creates, Toledo Museum of Art staff, volunteers and docents demonstrate their own artistic talents through a variety of media in this special exhibition. Located in the Community Galleries. Through September 27.

Chihuly Toledo!, Although probably best-known locally for Campilello del Remier #2, the nine-foot chandelier that graces the Monroe Street entrance to the Glass Pavilion, Chihuly has had a long relationship with Toledo. The exhibition is grounded in the studio glass movement, born nearly 50 years ago with the legendary “Toledo Workshops” at the Toledo Museum of Art. The first of several events leading up to the Museum’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the studio glass movement in 2012, this exhibition offers rarely seen master works from TMA’s extensive collection of Chihuly’s work. Through November 29.

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La Luna Salon & Spa Promenade Shops 5577 Monroe St., Sylvania 419.885.8070 www.lalunasalon.com The greater Toledo/Sylvania areas offer a myriad of wonderful health and beauty options, such as La Luna Salon and Spa. Established in 1995, owners John and Madonna Fong and their team have a fierce commitment to service excellence.

La Luna Salon and Spa is devoted to creating a total sensory experience and head to toe renewal within their beautiful, impeccable salon environment. It is designed to rejuvenate, soothe and relieve you for an hour or a day, from the stressful hustle and bustle of your busy life.

La Luna provides incredible haircuts and color, microdermabrasion, custom facials, manicures, pedicures, invigorating body massage, body polishing and wraps, beauty waxing, makeup guidance and more; in addition, spa packages and La Luna gift cards are always available. La Luna Salon and Spa, as an Aveda concept salon, incorporates Aveda products into all their services. Aveda is a recognized leader in ecologically intelligent design and environmental responsibility.

John and Madonna and their La Luna Salon and Spa team invite you to stop by the salon ... to relax, rejuvenate and unwind.

Paulette’s Studio of Dance 10 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. #302 419-654-3262 www.dancetoledo.com Feeling good about you requires the body, mind and spirit working together. But traditional workouts don’t always get them in sync.

Besides, women often want to feel more than “fit.” They want to feel strong, vivacious and confident as women.

If that sounds like you, explore Pole Dance Fitness at Paulette’s Studio of Dance. Our classes are designed to build confidence and get in touch with your feminine strength while getting fit. We welcome women of all ages, sizes and fitness levels in a relaxed, supportive and nonjudgmental environment.

work every muscle, building upper body and core strength. You’ll learn basic pole maneuvers and dance moves – fun, flirty and great for body shaping. And you’ll work out with women like you, having fun while changing and empowering their lives.

Sign up now for exciting new classes (pre-registration required).

Try an introductory class! Gift certificates are available.

To get that great feeling on a dance floor, ask about Argentine Tango, Ballroom and Latin dance instruction. A partner is not required for the dance classes.

Get a great workout with great people. Call 419-654-3262 or visit www.dancetoledo.com.

Pole Dance Fitness helps you get in touch with your whole being.

You’ll stretch for flexibility and

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However, many people forget that their choice in eyewear can also make a statement. Everybody is trying to make a statement with the clothes they choose to wear, with the way they wear their hair, but many people forget that their choice in eyewear is even more important.

Proper eyewear can do more than improve how you see the world; it can improve how the world sees you. It can enhance your facial features, camouflage your wrinkles, and serve as the exclamation point behind your personal style.

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Optical Arts helps people feel their best by combining the science of optics with their artistic selection process of finding the frames that bring out your best features.

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We, at OptiVue, are not just concerned with eyes, but quality of life, as well. This includes not only seeing your best, but looking and feeling your best. With that in mind ,Toledo’s leading vision care provider, OptiVue, will add Skin Care to its list of cosmetic services offered at its Navarre Avenue location in Oregon.

With this addition, we welcome Amy Popkin, OptiVue’s new esthetician.

Amy will begin seeing patients and offering services in late September.

Her services will include facials, chemical peels, acne treatments, and a line of skin care products.

OptiVue has provided eye care for citizens of Northwest Ohio since the 1950s. During that time, OptiVue has grown to be the areas largest provider of vision care services. With four locations in the Greater Toledo area, OptiVue provides convenient access to all of our vision services in order to accommodate today’s busy lifestyles. In the same great manner, OptiVue also looks forward to fulfilling the skin care needs of the Greater Toledo area.

Should you wish to receive additional information or schedule a cosmetic consultation, please call Amy at 419-697-3662 or email her at apopkin@optivue.com.

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Ahava Spa Yaeger's Shoes 5333 Monroe St. #9 419-841-3537 www.yaegershoes.com Yaeger’s Shoes carries a great selection of comfort shoes that not only feel great on your feet, but also have the latest styles your looking for. With brands like Clarks, Ecco, Merrell, Munro, Sas, and more, Yaeger’s has the experience to fit you and the quality to make comfort and shoes go together. A proper arch support in a shoe can help relieve some foot pain and discomfort. When the feet ar supported, it can have a positive effect on your back, legs, and overall good feeling throughout your body. Toledo’s exclusive comfort shoe store is Yaeger’s Shoes!!

34 S. Saint Clair St. 419-241-5877 www.ahavaspa.com Ahava Spa and Wellness Center is proud to welcome back from New York City three of their very talented team members.

Their commitment to their industry has provided them with the opportunity for advanced education from Redken Exchange 5th Avenue. Come in and experience their inspiration.

Ahava provides a variety of high-quality services, including steam baths, body wraps; manicures and pedicures; hair cuts and perms; body waxing, and Swedish massage and hot stone facials.

Products, including natural blends and organics, are researched before offered as part of our spa treatments.

Because we believe in the importance of the body, mind, and spirit connection, Ahava features a wellness center where you can attend fitness and yoga classes or participate in workshops.

In addition, the wellness center is home to the Journey On Juice Bar where fresh fruit serves as the flavorful foundation for the icy treats.

Ahava is Hebrew for “Cherished One,” and at the spa and wellness center, they are committed to treating each client as a “Cherished One.” Step into wellness and well-being at Ahava.

Mention this ad and receive $10 off your first service of $50 or more.

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Avedis Salon and Studio 5560 Whiteford Rd., Sylvania 419-885-8241 www.avedissalon.com Avedis is a unique image salon owned by professional stylist Marc Baronian. After working in some of Boston’s top salons, Marc moved to Chicago, where he worked with one of Chicago’s top models as a stylist on photo shoots. With over twenty years of experience, he moved to Toledo and opened Avedis Salon and Studio, the backdrop for your complete image experience in northern Ohio and southern Michigan.

The salon offers full service hair, makeup and studio photography of superb quality, in a laid back setting. The work is high quality, yet offers its services at reasonable prices. The salon is full of talent, and is second to none on color, cut and highlights. Their focus is on you and making you look good.

Marc’s ability to professionally style hair and makeup, and then produce digital portraits makes it beautifully easy. Lighting, pose, and camera angle can be immediately viewed and adjusted. After the photo shoot, images are digitally retouched for an image nearest to perfection as possible.

See what Avedis can do for you on their website at www.avedissalon.com.

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Schatzley’s Diamond & Jewelry Design Studio 4029 W. Central Ave., Suite #1 419-535-8888 www.schatzleys.com Jewelry is an important fashion accessory. Choosing the right jewelry to accessorize an outfit is as important as choosing the right shoes, handbag, and makeup color palette. A fine strand of pearls or the beautiful diamond pendant received as an anniversary gift makes us look good, feel good and completes our overall appearance. Jewelry is a mood enhancer which psychologically boosts our feelings of well-being.

Treating jewelry with care is as important as caring for our clothing, shoes and handbags, etc. Regular cleaning, polishing and checking is essential to the life of the jewelry. Remember to see your jeweler at least quarterly for a “checkup” to restore the sparkle and beauty to your pieces. You will be amazed how looking good keeps us feeling good!

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Capers Restaurant and Bar 2038 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-9900 www.caperspizzaandbar.com

Eat Well, Live Well Caper’s Restaurant and Bar, located on Byrne Rd. in South Toledo, prides itself on having delicious, fresh and homemade menu items.

Each morning the bread and pizza dough are made from scratch, the meat and vegetables are cut fresh for the day and all sauces are prepared. Using homemade recipes and fresh ingredients is their key to a great menu.

You will not find a fryer in the kitchen because everything is baked (even the french fries and wings). Items such as bruschetta and capanata make a great appetizer or a healthy light meal.

While there are several pizzas and sandwiches to choose from, Caper’s also offers chicken and turkey wraps, a variety of salads and seasonal homemade soupls.

If you are in the mood for a pizza, a healthy choice is the spinach and artichoke pizza, topped with fresh tomato, olive and garlic on the crust and light cheese. If a salad is your choice, try the Caper’s salad, loaded with spinach, vegetables, chicken and ham.

Caper’s is now offering lunch catering for private parties and offices. A fresh and healthy lunch with items like salads and deli sandwiches are a great choice. For details about catering call 419-389-9900.

Boyd’s Retro Candy 954 Phillips Ave. 419-720-7387

Candy Tauber 419-460-0334 • Energize and shape your body with someone who has been in the fitness industry for 10 years • Learn from someone who is trained in Stott Pilates • Bring balance to your body • Help relieve lower back issues by strengthening your core

Treat yourself to the corner store loves of your childhood. Boyd’s is a true old time candy store where you’ll find candy from the late 1800s to the current loves. They specialize in the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, but satisfy candy lovers of every generation.

Share a memory or make a memory with your children. Savor that Gold Mine Gum. Let Zotz or Fizzies tickle your tongue. Drink a refreshing Crush, Faygo, or Frostie Soda or one of the more unusual Retro Soda-Pops like Bubble Up, Nihi, or Moxi. Flying Saucers/Satellite Wafers, Chuckles, Dots, Jujubes, JujyFruits, and Mega Candy buttons are some of the unique treats they offer. They even use the tiny 2¢ brown bags. Your kids will love it when they carry out their own little bag of treats.

Boyds has over two thousand candy choices and counting. They accept special orders and mail out orders through their ebay store. They will even search for items and can tell you if the item is no longer made. Gift baskets also available.

HOURS: Monday - Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 11am8pm, & Saturday 10am-8pm. Call to check hours as they expand them in the summer and shorten them in the winter.

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Our vision center offers an extensive collection of fine custom eyewear and accessories. Our friendly and helpful opticians will assist you with personalized fitting and specialty lens work. We offer top designer brands such as: Tag Heuer, L.A. Eye works, Judith Liber, Oliver Peoples, Fred and more. Layaway is available for all

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St. Luke’s Hospital 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee 419-893-5911 www.stlukeshospital.com “Quitting tobacco is one of the toughest things someone can go through. But having supportive loved ones can make a big difference in his or her success,” explains Holly Kowalczk, a certified tobacco treatment specialist at the Tobacco Treatment Center at St. Luke’s Hospital. She offers these tips.

Let your family member or friend know that you’re there, and they can call you for support and encouragement.

People often need distractions to overcome the urge to smoke. One of the best ways to help is to do things together.

Encouraging words are important.

Praise your loved one for sticking with it and do something special to celebrate milestones.

If your family member or friend relapses, try not to make them feel guilty. Stay supportive, give credit for having made the effort, and encourage your loved one to try again when they’re ready.

For more information about quitting tobacco, contact the Tobacco Treatment Center at 419-893-QUIT or quit@stlukeshospital.com.

Your friend or loved one may be grumpy and cranky, especially during the first two weeks. Don’t take it personally.

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Mercy Weight Management 5012 Talmadge Rd. #200 419-407-3990 www.mercyweightloss.com “I need to lose some weight!” “I don’t feel good about myself.” “I can’t play with my kids.” “I’m pre-diabetic with high blood pressure and cholesterol, what am I going to do?” Do you keep hearing these same words in your head? The Mercy Weight Management Program can help – and, contrary to what you might believe, you can achieve lower numbers on the scale and dramatic health improvements without lowering the balance in your bank account.

Mercy Weight Management can save you money by decreasing your medication costs and medical expenses. Being overweight puts you at a much higher risk for having high blood pressure, cholesterol and Type II diabetes, which all come with hefty price tags. They can also save you money by creating a set food budget and eliminating junk food expenditures, and lastly by allowing you free access to the Mercy Fitness facilities — that’s at least $53 saved each month! Completing a program that helps you lose weight can actually save you money. And, the affects of being overweight on your quality of life are similar to aging you an additional 20 years.

The Mercy Weight Management Center provides state-of-the-art weight loss treatment focusing on intensive lifestyle education, personalized attention and follow-up with an emphasis on long-term weight maintenance. The Center offers in clinic and At Home diet options that produce an average weight loss of 30-60lbs. Start saving now, call 419-407-3990 for more information or visit www.mercyweightloss.com.

Synergy Sports and Performance 3350 N. HollandSylvania Rd. Synergy Sports and Performance has teamed up with the Vince Davis Weight Loss and Wellness Challenge.

Synergy is a local gym located at 3350 N. HollandSylvania Road, and offers the comfort of a smaller facility for the beginning fitness enthusiast. We offer cardio, free weights, machines, personal fitness training, kettlebell and sports specific training. The back-to-basics training focus by owner/trainer Todd Baden stresses basic movements, technique and finding the correct exercise regime and developing a sound nutritional program to meet your health objectives. Synergy trains all types of individuals from athletes to the casual exerciser.

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Synergy is offering 50% on their memberships when signing up for the program. The Grand Prize winners will receive a six month membership and ten private personal training sessions.

Get your own personal trainer and get into shape.

The Challenge is from October 1st through December 31st. Sign up now and get started! Workout times are flexible and individual trainers will be assigned. If you are interested, call Jennifer Lewis at 419-244-2904 or Elizabeth Baden at 419-724-4140 to reserve your spot.

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Wildwood Athletic Club 2865 North Reynolds Rd. 419-539-0235 www.wildwoodathleticclub.com Wildwood Athletic Club offers you a great deal more than a place to workout. In addition to our vast array of equipment and classes, we also offer a variety of fun, informative and healthful programs and services...from degreed and certified personal training to therapeutic massage, from wellness programs to kids’ fitness. Our people make the difference.

Wildwood Athletic Club, a member of the ProMedica Health System, is the area’s finest health and wellness facility. Wildwood Athletic Club is conveniently located in the Wildwood Medical Center at 2865 North Reynolds Road, at Central Avenue, in West Toledo, Ohio.

Wildwood Athletic Club offers exceptional health and wellness options such as a fitness floor fully equipped with cardiovascular equipment, strength training circuits and free weights, an indoor swimming pool, spa services such as Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Yoga and Pilates training, an indoor track, a group exercise studio and a very fun and well-programmed 4,000 sq. ft. Kid’s Club for your children. The Club’s locker rooms are appointed with maple lockers, individual showers, saunas and steam rooms. Towels and personal care amenities are provided.

Wildwood Athletic Club’s great group exercise programs include kickboxing, Aquatic classes, Spinning, Body Pump, Step, Kettle Bell classes and more! Descriptions are available on our group exercise schedule.

The area’s best Exercise Specialists and Personal Trainers provide fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, weight management programs and nutritional counseling.

Contact us for a free workout at 419-539-0235 or www.wildwoodathleticclub.com

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Zen Buddhist Evening Practice, This traditional Zen Buddhist Wednesday evening practice at the Toledo Zen Center includes liturgy, Zen meditation, a talk and discussion. 7:15pm. Free will offering of $10 suggested. Shobu Aikido of Ohio, 6537 Angola Rd., Holland. 419-861-1163. www.toledozen.org.

assistance, food, medical assistance, legal aid, employment and many more. 419-213-8930. www.jussc.org. 10am. Erie Street Market, 237 S. Erie Street.

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Healthcare Not Warfare Rally, Whether you are already a strong single-payer proponent or could still use some convincing, join fellow concerned citizens in a grassroots movement that advocates healthcare over warfare. 5-7pm. Lucas County Courthouse. 700 Adams St. Tarot Card Readings, Liz Hazel does mini tarot and astrology readings every Wednesday night.

5pm. Manos Restaurant, 1701 Adams. www.kozmic-kitchen.com.

Discover Downtown Walking Tour, The University of Toledo’s Urban Affairs Center and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library are sponsoring the lunchtime tours led by guides trained in Toledo’s history and architecture. This week’s theme is World of the Feds. 419-530-3591.

12pm-1pm. Federal Courthouse, 1776 Spielbusch Ave. Meet Me At Metroparks: Lock Walk, Walk through nature and history learning how the environment of Northwest Ohio dictated settlement and how the once empty locks transports goods and people to the bustling town of Maumee. Free.

Call or see website to register. 419-407-9700.

7pm. Sidecut Metropark, Maumee. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

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Bagnificent! Purse Auction and Girls Night Out, The silent purse auction features totes from all over the world-from Italian leather to bamboo, from beads to yarn, no matter what your style or budget you are bound to go home with a new bag. All proceeds from this night benefit the YWCA of Greater Toledo. Serving 15,000 people per year, the YWCA seeks to eliminate racism and empower women. Call or see website for tickets.

419-241-3235. 6:30pm-9pm. The Secor Gallery, 425 Jefferson Ave. www.ywcatoledo.org.

HCEA Antique Construction Equipment Show, The Historical Construction Equipment Association is holding its 24th annual International Convention and Old Equipment Exposition. The show is open to the public, and features live demonstrations of construction machinery from the horse-drawn era through the 1960s. $5 12 or older, or $10 for a weekend pass. 419-352-5616. berry@hcea.net.

9am. National Construction Equipment Museum, 16623 Liberty Hi Road Bowling Green. www.hcea.net.

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J. Medicine Hat, J. Medicine Hat has been a fixture in the comedy club scene for over 20 years.

After a gig in 1993 as an opening act for a hypnotist, J. had the “light bulb moment.” Comedy and hypnosis in tandem... Hypno-Comedy was born. $12-$14. See website for show times. Fat Fish Blue Home of the Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd. Perrysburg. www.funnybonefatfishtoledo.com.

[ education ] “Yes Means Yes” is the Key to “No Means No”, Mary Krueger, Director, Bowling Green State University Center for Women conducts this lecture. Part of the The Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women Brown Bag lecture series. 419-530-8570.

12:30pm. Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women, Tucker Hall 0168.

Joint Utility and Social Services Committee (JUSSC) Event, With many across Northwest Ohio struggling in the current economy, the JUSSC Information Assistance Fair will offer suggestions and recommendations for individuals looking for help with utility bills, housing, real estate taxes, foreclosure prevention, home repair and weatherization, home purchasing, rental

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Art and Chamber Music, This benefit event for Chamber Music Toledo will feature live music, lively art, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Founded in 2007 by Greg Kostraba, Chamber Music Toledo has established a niche in Toledo’s musical scene, presenting the finest soloists and chamber musicians in the region in innovative programs.

Kostraba will perform during the fundraiser; other invited musicians include clarinetist Kevin Schempf, members of the Tower Brass Quintet, and violinists Penny Thompson Kruse and Merwin Siu. Donations of $40 single or $75 per couple will go to CMT. 7pm-10pm. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair Street Washes for Wishes, Expresso Car Wash will conduct their annual event to benefit the MakeA-Wish Foundation. Expresso will donate $1 for each paying customer at all city-wide locations to support our local sick children. 8am-7pm.

Expresso Car Wash, 201 Illinois Avenue Maumee.

A walk on the wild side thursday17 This is your last chance of the year to experience one of Toledo’s coolest and most creative monthly traditions - the Arts Zone/Warehouse District Third Thursday Art Walk.

Head Downtown at 6 p.m. and pop into any of the area’s 17 art galleries, all of which will have their doors open with some of our region’s best artwork on display. Music, art demonstrations galore, and a chance to kick it with Toledo’s most creative minds await you at this last Art Walk. Don’t worry, it’ll be back next year. Visit www.acgt.org for a list of participating galleries and their locations. 419-254-2787.

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Viva la Valentine! friday18 Bikers for Babies, Police escorted ride leaves at 11am to return for party at Signature.

Food provided by area restaurants, live entertainment, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit March of Dimes. $25 rider, $15 passenger.

10am. Signature Harley-Davidson, 1176 Professional Dr Perrysburg. www.toledoharleydavidson.com.

[ education ]

Doug Beilstein on Hostas, Dr. Beilstein is currently the Vice President of the American Hosta Society. Once you meet and hear Dr. Beilstein, you will understand why he enjoys the people he’s met in connection with hosta, “the friendship plant.” Free. 1-3pm.

419-841-3905. Toledo Botanical Garden.

5403 Elmer Dr.

[ literary ]

Northwest Ohio Writers Forum, The first meeting of the Fall, it is the perfect time for new members to stop by and see what they are all about. 419-691-1077. 10am. Toledo-Lucas County Sanger Branch Library, 3030 West Central Ave. www.nwowf.com.

[ outdoors ] Pack the Parks, Pack the car, pack the kids and “Pack the Parks” at the 4th Annual Family Celebration packed with competitions, high school bands and cheerleaders, refreshments and more.

419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

9pm. Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central.

[ miscellaneous ] Toledo Chronic Pain Support Group, The meeting is open to all individuals with chronic pain or a chronic illness as well as open to loved ones. Group members get to know one another and share their story. Speakers on topics such as medication anxiety, narcotic pain medicine addiction, parenting while in pain, and other topics 2pm-4pm. Holland Branch Library, McCord Road Holland.

Fiery Chariots Car Show, The car show also features grilled foods, beverages and pastries available to purchase. A pavilion with music, seating and a fenced playground will be next to show area. Free.419-882-4037. 12pm-4pm. St. Elias Orthodox Church, 4940 Harroun Rd. Sylvania. wwwsteliasofsylvania.org.

Murders at Little Wotting Auditions, Northcoast Theater is looking for actors for their November performance. Call to schedule an audition. 419-255-0416. 2-5pm. Oliver House, 27 Broadway and Morris St.

sunday 20 [ benefit ]

4th Annual Ryan Serber 8K Classic, Race day registration takes place from 7-8:30am with the race starting at 9am. For more info and race form go to the Toledo Roadrunner website. UT Glass Bowl, University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St. www.toledoroadrunners.org.

Toledo Memory Walk, This free, family friendly event serves to provide advocacy for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. The “symbolic walk” is less than one mile. Community members are encouraged to form a team, collect donations and join the walk to support the over 32,000 people living in Northwest Ohio have Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. 800-272-3900. www.alz.org/nwohio. 10:30am. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way.

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The curtain is about to rise on the Valentine Theatre’s 11th season, and they’re kicking it off with style. Come by the theatre after work for a special happy hour from 4 - 8 p.m. and enjoy drink specials at the cash bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, lots of door prizes, raffle drawings and free ticket giveaways. It’s going to be a spicy season at the Valentine this year (“FDR,” Oscar-winner Marvin Hamlisch, etc.) so come party. Free. 419-242-2787 — JW

farmer’s markets [ miscellaneous ]

Play Bunco with the Bunco Club of Toledo, Come alone or bring a pal and indulge yourself in friendly chatter, along with a free lunch as you play Bunco. You don’t have to be a member or join the club to play Bunco and win 1 of the 15 Cash Prizes. No experience necessary to play.

1:30-6pm. $20 per player. Tremainsville Hall, 2439 Tremainsville. 419-787-3365 www.buncoclub.net.

Fall Fashion Show, Cocktail hour begins at 4pm with the fashion show starting at 5:30. The show features beautiful clothing and accessories from Persnickety, The Wild Iris, and The Tailor’s Shop, with hair and makeup by Amedai Salon and Spa. Petite pastries will be served during the show for dessert. $25. Cash bar. Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. www.evansstreetstation.com.

tuesday 22 [ poetry ]

Poet Joaquin Zihuatanejo, A National Poetry Slam Finalist, Grand Slam Spoken Word Champion and HBO Def Poet, Joaquin has performed at universities, conferences and poetry slams throughout the United States, Canada Europe and Mexico. $10. 419-517-8946. www.lourdes.edu.

4:30pm. Lourdes College Ebeid Student Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania.

thursday 24 [ benefit ]

Building a Diverse Community: Challenges and Opportunities, Selina Griswold, UT Associate Professor, Business Technology conducts this lecture. Part of the The Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women Brown Bag lecture series. 419-5308570. 12:30pm. Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women, Tucker Hall 0168.

Beast of a Garage Sale, All proceeds benefit Nature’s Nursery, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education organization serving northwest Ohio. Sale hours are September 24 and 25 from 9am to 6pm, and September 26 from 9 am to 1 pm. 419-877-0060. 1406 Key St., Maumee. www.natures-nursery.org.

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

[ spiritual fitness ]

Today and Beyond Ecumenical Bereavement Support Group, All who are grieving the loss of a loved one are welcome... confidentiality, respect for others, and support are always present. The group offers two meetings each month. 419-4754348. 11am-12:30pm. Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane.

[ miscellaneous ]

Cigar-O-Rama, Celebrate the cigar with the Cigar Affair. The event features many different cigar companies form around the world, a magician, a cigar rolling demo, a Scotch tasting, music by the Bob Rex Trio, a catered dinner with adult beverages and celebrity guest Candice Cassidy, Miss

[ education ] Bachelor’s Degree Completion Info Sessions, Thinking of returning to learning? You may be closer than you think to earning your bachelor’s degree. Find out how University College Degree Programs at UT can help you at a free information session, held the fourth Thursday of each month.

419-530-3311 or email universitycollege@utoled o.edu to register. 6-7pm. The University of Toledo, Rocket Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft Toledo.

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Friday, Sep. 25 Boogie Matrix Mechanism CD release at the Zodiac.

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Saturday, Sep. 26 TCP Night at OMNI

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p. 31 June 2009. Call or see website for reservations. www.thecigaraffair.com. 419-891-0109. 5-9pm.

The Toledo Club, 235 14th St.

friday 25 [ miscellaneous ]

Night of 100 Stars, Impressionist Bethany Owen - known as the “Woman of 1001 Faces and Voices” - celebrates the zany and funny side of celebrity personalities through the use of comedic parody and musical vocal tributes to some of the world’s most famous female superstars of today to include Cher, Madonna, Tina Turner and Barbara Streisand, among others. 567- 661-2787.

8pm. Owens Community College Center for Fine Arts, 30335 Oregon Road Perrysburg.

saturday 26 [ benefit ]

Rock Day Bash, This benefit for the Waterville Fire Association features entertainment

by Flashback with food and beer for sale. The Waterville Fire Association is an organization of Waterville Firefighters that raise funds to provide college scholarships to Waterville area high school graduates, and to purchase emergency fire and rescue equipment for the Waterville Fire Department. 7pm-11pm. Conrad Park, Michigan Ave. Waterville.

[ festivals ]

Ottawa Hills 5th Annual Fall Festival, Celebrate the arrival of fall with a marketplace of items from art to fall decor and many in between.

Ponyrides, clydesdale pulled wagon rides, straw maze, young kids area, crafts, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin decorating contest, pumpkin sale and live entertainment all day long! Great food, music and fun for all ages. 11am-5pm. Ottawa Hills - Geresy Field, Indian Road at Evergreen.

[ outdoors ]

Slicing Through Steel, Be amazed when Don Witzler coaxes the beauty of steel to the surface as he forges Damascus knife blades. The process involves layering and hammering steels of varying hardness to create amazing patterns. 419-4079700. 10pm. Providence Metropark, 13827 US Rt. 24. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

[ miscellaneous ]

Yoga Nidra Workshop, Learn the ancient technique of deep relaxation and guided meditation. $25. Call to register. 419-244-4936. 9:30am12pm. Zen in the District, 1700 Canton St. 2nd Floor. www.zeninthedistrict.com.

sunday 27 [ benefit ]

Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure, This year the race course that debuted last year begins downtown at Monroe and Summit Streets, travels throughout the central business district, the Warehouse district and a portion of the Old South End by the train station.

Funds raised by the Race for the Cure benefit the Northwest Ohio affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Registration starts at 6am. Downtown, Toledo. www.komennwohio.org.

VisionFest, VisionFest is a benefit concert for the ministry of Vision for Chile. Local Toledo bands Southbound Fearing, The Sanderlings, and Mosaic will be headlining the afternoon. Games, food, and t shirts will be available. For more information about Vision for Chile check out the website.

3pm-6pm. Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Dr. Toledo. www.visionforchile.org.

Native sons (and daughters) saturday26 & sunday27 Native Americans from all over the country will gather in Perrysburg’s Buttonwood Park to celebrate their ancient heritage at the 7th annual They Walked Here Before Us: A Woodland Indian Celebration. Drop in over the weekend to enjoy Native American arts and crafts, wildlife demonstrations with birds of prey, and lots of music, including a special appearance from nationally renowned Cherokee musician Douglas Blue Feather. The pow-wow runs from 10 a.m. to dusk on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 27174 Hull Prairie Road. $4. perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com — JW

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CITY BEAT

THE BLOWING GRAINS Lineup: Cole Latimer- fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, banjo, and vocals Alan Liezerman- guitar, bouzouki, and vocals Ben Langlois- bass, guitar, and vocals.

Time together: The three have been playing music together for almost 10 years, and the band has been around for about five years.

Influences: Clarence Ashley, Meat puppets, Lee Hazelwood, Leadbelly, Flipper, Sardines in Olive Oil and Ak Mak.

sidewalk that night too, just to add significant loss to insult. And probably injury too, come to think of it.”

Favorite kind of fan/audience member: They love loud and dancing audience members. They also appreciate the close listeners. Usually not one in the same.

Favorite venue to play: Glass City Cafe. Two words — Bluegrass Breakfast.

ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP

Murphy’s Place: Open Mic The Roadhouse: Curtis Jr. and the Midnightrockers w/ Bobby G.

TCP Frankie’s Inner City: PB Army w/ Highgears and Smoke Theory The Village Idiot: Little Cow

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

WED, SEP 16

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Trio Murphy’s Place: College Night SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s N’Orleans Dixieland Jass Jam

Attic on Adams: Acoustic Night Martini and Nuzzi's Lounge: Nathan Cogan TCP Poco Piatti: Dave Carpenter Shawn’s Irish Tavern: Extra Stout The Blarney Irish Pub: Rob Vance

DANCE AND TECHNO

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

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Avalon: Wenzdaze Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs The Bronze Boar: DJ Jim The Distillery: Rock Star Wednesdays

OTHER MUSIC Martini and Nuzzi's Lounge: DJ Matt Legend The Omni: Karaoke w/ DJ Z-Man The Roadhouse: Karaoke TCP Woodchuck’s: Karaoke w/ Georgia Peach Yeeha’s Bar & Grill: Karaoke Night

THU, SEP 17 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Clazel Theatre: Empire Drift Frankie’s Inner City: The Doctor & the Priest w/ Banana Migration Grumpy Dave’s Pub: The Fairly Handsome Band Howard’s Club H: The Brass Tacks Five Mickey Finn’s: Falling Spikes TCP Ottawa Tavern: 41 Grind The Bronze Boar: Rivers Edge The Village Idiot: The Werks TCP Wesley’s Bar: Radio Rebellion w/ Words After, Robbers and Flotation Walls

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Casa Barron: Mudfoot and the Lost Soles TCP Degage Jazz Cafe: The Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Manhattan’s: John Jelinger

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La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater: Gracie Simmons Memorial Concert featuring Hunter Brucks

DANCE AND TECHNO Doc Watson’s: Live DJ TCP The Omni: Therapy Thursdays Yeeha’s Bar: Ladies Night w/ DJ Young Buck

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Mutz: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia

FRI, SEP 18 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Attic on Adams: The Eight Fifteens TCP Clazel Theatre: Ekoostik Hookah w/ Empire Drift, Joe Prichard & Shannon Jones Firehouse47: Running With Scissors Frankie’s Inner City: The Falling

Band’s performance in 5 words or less: Add beer for best results.

Web site/contact info: www.myspace.com/theglowingbrains. For more info on the Blowing Grains, contact Old West End Records at owerecs@gmail.com.

Spikes w/ The Retrospectres Headliners: Alesana w/ The Bled, Enter Shirari, Asking Alexandria and Broadway Howard’s Club H: Tobacco w/ PRTY PPL Manhattan’s: Yes, I Said Yes Martini and Nuzzi's Lounge: Kelsey and The Turners TCP Mickey Finn’s: Soldier Side w/ Fairly Handsome Band Pizza Papalis: The Rayes The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart and the Twenty Five’s The Bronze Boar: Swamp Kings The Distillery: Empire Drift TCP The Omni: Stranglehold (Ted Nugent Tribute) TCP WoodChuck’s: Lucian Townes w/ Fairly Handsome Band and Scarlet Oaks Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Catch 33

The Omni: Friday Bike Night w/ DJ Z-Man TCP Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays w/ DJs Folk, N. Mattimoe and Todd Perrine

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

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Degage Jazz Cafe: Jerry Powell TCP Fat Fish Blue: Bourbon Street Flaming Pit BBQ & Blues: Curtis Jr. and the Midnightrockers w/ Bobby G. Murphy’s Place: Anna Givens

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Freebird Lounge: Chris Shutters Jo Jo's Nite Club: Bobby May Trio The Daily Grind: Keltic Kaladiscope TCP The Flying Bean: Steve Masternak The Village Idiot: Bobby May & Dry Bones Revival

DANCE AND TECHNO Avalon: All Request Friday Night The Daily Grind: ‘60s Dance Party The Distillery: DJ Party

TCP Ground Level Coffeehouse: Soul-OH series

SAT, SEP 19 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Doc Watson’s: Jeff Stewart and the

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Most embarrassing moment on stage: They played the Elbow Room in Ypsilanti about three years ago — a show the group vaguely recalls, but Ben can still put a few of the missing pieces together: “After the three of us consumed an absolutely obscene amount of beer and whiskey we got on stage and pretended we still remembered how to play our instruments. That was a pretty rough set. We left an amplifier sitting on the

Gig list: Bluegrass Breakfast at the Glass City Cafe (always the last Saturday of the month), check them out Saturday, Sept. 26. Also playing the balcony at The Attic for the Oct. 3 Rock on Adams.

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Favorite original song or cover song to play? Ben says his favorite song is a fiddle tune Cole plays called “Greasy String.” He also likes Alan’s original called “After This Drink.”

Sound: A sweet mixture of hillbilly, old time, rowdy Irish, and punk rock tunes.

THE BLACK BOOK PROJECT WITH TEN 27 MAUMEE INDOOR THEATRE/ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Toledo native and musician Monica Wilson-Roach will crash into Toledo’s orbit on Saturday, September 19, presenting the multimedia show “The Black Book Project” — a mix of stunning space imagery and intricate jazz grooves. Wilson-Roach will lead her internationally acclaimed jazz ensemble TEN 27 through a series of cosmos-inspired compositions, which are set to images captured by the Hubble telescope. The production ties into TEN 27’s latest CD The Black Book Project, which includes collaboration from Grammy-winning Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid. Ziggy Stardust was never more upstaged. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 7:30 p.m. $20/ $15 (students). 419-897-8901.

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25’s Firehouse47: Running With Scissors TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Before Their Eyes w/ Burn the Ships TCP Headliners: Once Over w/ Ardor, Haud Imperium and Measure the Redshift Martini and Nuzzi's Lounge: Parking Lot Party w/ Chris Shutters Band and Tom Turner and Slowburn Mickey Finn’s: Two Tie Productions present The Albertans Mulvaney’s Bunker: Venyx TCP Ottawa Tavern: Homeville Circle w/ DJ Stewie The Blarney Irish Pub: Empire Drift The Haven Lounge: 427 The Village Idiot: The Kripkes Woodchuck's: The Blue Streaks w/ Joey and the Traitors Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Catch 33

Stranahan Theater: Rock N’ Roll Spectacular w/ Veterans from the British Invasion The Omni: TCP's Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

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Attic on Adams: Chris Brown Blues Band Degage Jazz Cafe: Jerry Powell Fat Fish Blue: Curtis Jr. and the Midnightrockers w/ Bobby G. Flaming Pit BBQ & Blues: Johnny Reed Jo Jo's Nite Club: Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival TCP Manhattan’s: It’s Essential Murphy’s Place: Ramona Collins

SUN, SEP 20 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP Toledo Civic Theatre: Acoustics For Autism Plugged In featuring Skid Row

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge: Jeff Stewart

MON, SEP 21 JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B TCP

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Murphy’s Place: Murphy and

The Village Idiot: "Chicago Crystal" & Frankie

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

TUE, SEP 22 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP

Basin St. Grill: Jason Hudson

Frankie’s Inner City: Dot Dot Curve w/ Breath Electric and Count Your Blessings TCP Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: 56 Daze

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Degage Jazz Cafe (upstairs): Rusty’s Jazz Orchestra

Degage Jazz Cafe (downstairs): Gunner Mossblad Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black

DANCE AND TECHNO The Distillery: ‘80s and ‘90s Nite DJ Party

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

WED, SEP 23 JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Trio TCP Murphy’s Place: College Night SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s N’Orleans Dixieland Jass Jam

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS TCP Stranahan Theater: Willie Nelson & Family

DANCE AND TECHNO Avalon: Wenzdaze The Bronze Boar: DJ Jim

OTHER MUSIC TCP

The Roadhouse: Karaoke Woodchuck’s: Karaoke w/ Georgia Peach Yeeha’s Bar & Grill: Karaoke Night

THU, SEP 24 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Claddagh Irish Pub: Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers Clazel Theatre: The Greencards and Empire Drift TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Bloodlined Caligraphy w/ The Burial Mickey Finn’s: Falling Spikes

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FESTIVALS/SPIRITUAL/ORCHESTRAS/ OUTDOORS/ MUSIC YOUR PARENTS LIKE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Jazz on the Green at Gesu Church, 5 p.m. Gesu Catholic Church presents a free jazz concert featuring Ron Prebe and Company on the church’s lawn. Bring blanket, lawn chairs and picnic. For more information, 419-531-1421 ext. 229. Gesu Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

UT Jazz Ensemble in Concert, 8 p.m. Students and faculty at the University of Toledo keep jazz alive. General public, $5, students and seniors, $3. 419-530-2452. www.utoledo.edu/as/music. UT Center for Performing Arts, Recital Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft St.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 & 26

Classic Series- Mahler’s Third, 8 p.m. The Toledo Symphony opens its 67th Season with one of the

most magnificent of all symphonic utterances, Mahler’s Third Symphony. TSO is joined by mezzo-soprano soloist Suzanna Guzman, the Bowling Green State University Women’s Chorus, and the Junior Choral Society of Northwest Ohio to present this unique concert experience. For ticket information,419-246-8000/www.toledosymphony.com. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Pianist Anthony Pattin, 3 p.m. Anthony Pattin is a native of Toledo and a graduate of The University of Toledo Department of Music. As an orchestral soloist, he has performed with several orchestras, including the Toledo Symphony, and the Detroit Metropolitan Orchestra. Part of the Dorothy MacKenzie Price Piano Series.

Free. www.utoledo.edu/as/music. UT Center for Performing Arts, Recital Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. The Bronze Boar: Joe Wood Band The Village Idiot: Stonehouse

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B TCP Manhattan’s: Quick Trio Murphy’s Place: Open Mic

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Attic on Adams: Acoustic Night Martini and Nuzzi's Lounge: Rob Vance Pizza Papalis: Jason Hudson The Blarney Irish Pub: Kyle White

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DANCE AND TECHNO Doc Watson’s: Live DJ The Omni: Therapy Thursdays Yeeha’s Bar: Ladies Night w/ DJ Young Buck

OTHER MUSIC Mutz: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach TCP Ottawa Tavern: Old West End Records Showcase

FRI, SEP 25 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Doc Watson’s: Jeff Stewart

TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: Homeville Circle w/ Dooley Wilson and Sisters Lucas Ottawa Tavern: Jolly Molly Pizza Papalis: Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers The Distillery: SeeAlice The Omni: Bryan Lee TCP The Zodiac (formerly Club Bijou): Boogie Matrix Valentine Theatre: Hotel California: Tribute to The Eagles Wesley’s Bar: City Limit Sundown Woodchuck's: Black Order w/ Frontline Mentality, Measure the Red Shift and Banner of the Sun

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ACOUSTICS FOR AUTISM PLUGGED IN FEATURING SKID ROW TOLEDO CIVIC THEATRE/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Project iAm is leaving the acoustic guitars at home, exchanging them with amps, electric guitars and big hair at the first ever Acoustics For Autism Plugged In on Sunday, September 20. The nonprofit promoting autism awareness and possible treatment options for children in northwest Ohio is teaming up with 104.7 WIOT for a rocking fundraising event featuring eight local bands and one infamous national touring act. The all-day concert kicks off at 1 p.m. with performances by area singer-songwriters such as Chris Knopp, Kyle White and Dave Carpenter. Heavy metal pioneers (and multi-Plantinum recording artists) Skid Row take the stage at 6:30 p.m., performing classics like “Youth Gone Wild,” “18 and Life,” and “Monkey Business.” The evening continues with appearances by local rockers Empire Drift and The Chris Shutters Band. 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance/ $20 at the door (or $15 with Project iAm wristband). Toledo Civic Theater, 237 S. Erie St. For more info, www.acousticsforautism.com.

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JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

OTHER MUSIC

Degage Jazz Cafe: Kelly Broadway Murphy’s Place: Anna Givens

Attic on Adams: Andrew Ellis and the Setting Sons Centennial Terrace: Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival TCP Degage Jazz Cafe: Kelly Broadway Flaming Pit BBQ & Blues: Voodoo Libido Manhattan’s: Tom Turner & Slowburn Murphy’s Place: Kim Buehler SouthBriar Restaurant: The Gay Galvin Trio

TCP Manhattan’s: Open Mic The Collingwood Arts Center: Toledo's Celebration of Women in Performing Arts ft. Theresa Harris, Spectrum, Blue Moon and more

COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS

Murphy’s Place: UT Jazz Night

COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS TCP

Yeeha’s Bar: Hoozier Daddy

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Attic on Adams: Chris Knopp Flying Bean: Pitch Red Manhattan’s: Extra Stout Lite Martini and Nuzzi's Lounge: Matt Poka Sidelines: Jason Sherwood TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: Acoustic Shoes The Village Idiot: John Barile and Bobby May

DANCE AND TECHNO TCP

Plush: Grand Opening Party TCP Wesley's Bar: Fridays w/ DJs Folk, N. Mattimoe and Todd Perrine

SAT, SEP 26 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP

Doc Watson’s: The Coosters and Eclectic Acoustic Frankie’s Inner City: Nathan Cogan w/ The Working Hour Howard's Club H: The Pomegranates w/ Lightning Love and Traveling By Sea Mickey Finn's Pub: Hip Hop Ottawa Tavern: Falling Spikes Pizza Papalis: Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers TCP Robinwood Concert House: Lukas Ligeti and Hypercolor Band The Blarney Irish Pub: 2 Dudes and A Chick The Village Idiot: Lady Moon Woodchuck's: The Plain Dealers w/ Secret Swords and Fangs Out Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Running With Scissors

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TCP Glass City Cafe: Bluegrass Breakfast w/ The Blowing Grains

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Ground Level Coffeehouse: Tim Peppers Martini and Nuzzi's Lounge: Nathan Cogan

DANCE AND TECHNO TCP

The Black Cherry: The Get-Down Movement w/ DJs Amjad Doumani, Dirtybaby, N. Mattimoe, Simplicity, Abel and Cancer II

OTHER MUSIC TCP Truth Art Gallery: Detroit vs. Toledo: Glass City Soul Meets the Hottest R&B in the D.

SUN, SEP 27 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP

MON, SEP 28 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Frankie’s Inner City: The Honorary Title w/ Good Old War, Cory Branan, JWC and Frank & Jesse

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC The Village Idiot: "Chicago Crystal" & Frankie

OTHER MUSIC Manhattan’s: Open Mic

TUE, SEP 29 JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Degage Jazz Cafe (upstairs): Rusty’s Jazz Orchestra TCP Degage Jazz Cafe (downstairs): Gunner Mossblad Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Martini and Nuzzi's Lounge: Jeff Stewart

Clazel Theatre: Ekoostik Hookah

OTHER

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

Claddagh Irish Pub: The Wannabe Night Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach

TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Traditional Irish Session Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge: Acoustic Beatles with Elixer

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If you’re single, come on a date with TCP at our annual Bachelor/ Bachelorette Party where you can mix, mingle, meet the fine folks profiled in this year’s Bachelor/Bachelorette issue. Come play TCP’s version of “The Dating Game” and enjoy a session of musical chairs (our way of making speed dating actually fun again!)

DATE: SAT. SEPT. 19TH PLACE: THE OMNI (IN THE ANNEX) 2567 W. BANCROFT TIME: 730 P.M. ADMISSION: FREE! INFO: 419-244-9859, EXT. 306

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TRINITY CHURCH THRIFT SHOP Adams & St. Clair. Women's, Men's and Children's Clothing. All Proceeds go to Local Charities. Monday & Thursday 9:30a-3p ________________________ LARRY PARKER SR. ART EXHIBIT on display now through Sept 30th 2009 Religious theme art work and poems.

Kent Branch Library @ Central and Collingwood. ________________________

BY THE WAY YOUTH DEPT. presents Friday At The Movies. Every first Friday of each month. Free Admission, juice and popcorn. 2335 Collingwood. ________________________

WANTED TO BUY ________________________ BUYING OLD HAND TOOLS: One item or a shop full. Not sure what you have? Please call anyway, Cooper at 419-382-5865 ________________________ DIABETIC TEST STRIPS.Will pay up to $10/box. Same day cash. Call Dale.

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September 19th and 20th 8a-4p. Fresh coffee and homemade lunch. FREE COFFEE with this ad. Contact Shelly 419902-2032 Jr. Fair Building Wood County Bowling Green, OH ________________________ ADOPTION HEALING SUPPORT GROUP for Adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents and anyone affected by adoption. Wednesday, September 28th 7pm at Park Church, 1456 Harvard Blvd. Toledo For more information call 419-260-5782 ________________________ LONGABERGER BUS TOUR Oct. 10, 2009 Call for details 419-389-5735 ________________________ FROGTOWN FROGGY MUSEUM now Available by apppointment! import industry Sq. Suite 1A Call 419-944-8806 ________________________ ATTENTION TOLEDO DIY ARTISTS! The Attic on Adams wants you to come down on Sunday afternoons to exhibit—and sell—your creative wares.

Artisan Sunday is your chance to hang out at Uptown’s hippest pub while giving your muse a chance to shine. Call Amelia at 419-243-5350 for information. 17th and Adams (above Manos) ________________________

INNOCENT Danny Brown via DNA P.O. Box 12485 Toledo, OH 43606 or prosecutor Julia Bates 419-213-4700 ________________________

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DISCUSSION CIRCLES for women incest and child sexual abuse survivors.

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS The Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center is looking for artists to create & build Dia de los Muertos altars for our 13th annual celebration on November 7th; all denominations and ethnic groups are encouraged to participate; will provide space & most supplies; Call 419-2411655 for more information ________________________

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Experience in behavior management a plus. Applicants must be 18 years old and above with good driving record and clean criminal record. Benefits, training and career advancement are available. If interested, pick up an application at 330 S. Reynolds rd. Suite 15 or fax resume to 419-536-6701 ________________________ THE OMNI is looking for Entertainers: Mimes, Tarot readers, jugglers, stilt walkers, fire breathers, tumblers, etc. If you have a unique gift or talent we may want you. Call 419-535-6664 or email : omnineal@gmail.com ________________________ THEATRE TECH STAFF NEEDED. The Toledo Rep is looking for some talented backstage volunteers to help with performances. Different levels of skill are acceptable. We need lighting & sound crew as well as running crew. Call Aggie at 419-243-9277. ________________________ LOOKING FOR A MORNING barrista Monday thru Friday 6:30 am -10 at Petit Fours Patisserie & Cafe, now located at 27 Broadway, at the Oliver House.

Entrance located on the Ottawa Street side. Please apply in person. Questions call Liz Grosjean @ 419-724-4477 _______________________

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TWO LITTER BOX TRAINED HOUSE KITTENS. Black & white and tiger, about 5 months old. Free to a good home. 419-243-6531. ________________________ PEACOCK CHICKS $15. Adult Mandarin Ducks $50 a pair. 419-865-1613 ________________________

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Herb guide

SUNMOON DEBUTS FIRST “HERB WALK” IN SERIES

Curious to discover the healing qualities of plants growing in your own backyard? Jim McDonald has been practicing the art of herbcraft since 1994 and teaches classes and workshops throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes bioregion. On Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., he will lead the SunMoon Healing Arts Studio’s “Wild Roots & Fall Foliage,” an engaging “herb walk” that is the first in a series.

Explore the medicinal gifts of the area’s indigenous plants.

Bring a notebook, pen and camera. $45. For more information on Jim McDonald, visit www. herbcraft.org. SunMoon Healing Arts Studio, 1700 North Reynolds. 419-261-7000.

Wellness at every age

PROMEDICA HOSTS 6TH ANNUAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE COMMUNITY EVENT

On Thursday, September 24, ProMedica hosts its 6th Annual Integrative Medicine Community Event, an event that discusses healing-oriented medicine that considers the

whole person (mind, body and spirit) and all aspects of lifestyle. The Wellness Across the Age Spectrum will feature keynote speaker David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, who will present “Optimizing Your Brain.” Explore how various factors (stress reduction, nutrition, exercise) can improve your brain health and function. 7-8:30 p.m. Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center of Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

To register, call 419-291-7901 or email carrie. niemic@promedica.org.

Running for good

16TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE CURE

A sea of pink will flood Downtown Toledo Sunday, September 27 as walkers and runners participate in the 16th Annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure. The event has something for everyone — a competitive, chip-timed 5K Race, a 5K Run/ Walk, and a one-mile Family Fun Walk. After the race, participants can enjoy refreshments, visit the Sponsor Tables and take part in the Survivor Celebration of Life Awards Ceremony. Up to 75 percent of the funds raised stay in Northwest Ohio, so put on your walking shoes and gear up for this important event. 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. www.komennwohio.org.

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Classes held at 10 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. Suite 302. Call Paulette’s Studio of Dance for more info. 419-654-3262 or www.

Paulettesdancestudio.com. ________________________ BELLY DANCE –Shake things up this fall with Aegela, international artist and award-winning choreographer. Women of all ages and shapes welcome. No prior dance training needed. Daytime, evening, weekend classes begin September 14. $55 for 6 week session. Martin School, 10 S. Holland Sylvania at Hill, Toledo. www. aegela.com, aegela@mindspring.com, (517) 918-9547 ________________________

_________________________ HOT YOGA in Perrysburg uses heat to heal & strengthen Warm muscles are suppler and result in deeper stretching with less soreness. New Student Special 10 Days for $20! Ongoing AM & PM Classes. visit: www.fitnesswithjoe.com or call 419.874.2911 ________________________ INTEGRATION YOGA STUDIO, the Place to Be: Fall Yoga Schedule Includes: Kundalini, Anusara, Vinyasa, Hatha, Senior, Kids, Pre-natal, Family, & Lunch Hour (Downtown). Also: African Dance with ALMA Dance & Drum, Soul Djembe Drumming Lessons, Nia, Outdoor Yoga at Toledo Botanical Garden. Osho Meditation 9/18 & 9/25. Fall Equinox Ceremony 9/19. Kirtan with Mike Cohen & Friends 9/19. Aromatherapy 101 Workshop 9/26. 4633 West Bancroft (just west of Talmadge). www.integrationyogastudio.com. (419) A-OM-YOGA. yoga. jenn@sbcglobal.net. ________________________

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look forward to the new moon on the 18th as you concentrate on getting in better shape.

You are excited about a venture that includes mixing business with pleasure. Tie up loose ends on the 26th and 27th but don’t sign on the dotted line until the 29th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You con-

tinue to indulge yourself, unable to resist the temptations around you. Take a chance after the 20th. Socialize on the 26th as you are involved in planning the menu or picking the restaurant. You welcome your routine the week of the 28th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Make plans to

get away from it all on the 19th and 20th. Be sure to think before you speak the 23rd thru the 25th to avoid trouble. Don’t make travel plans on the 26th and 27th as changes are inevitable. Then happily pop a cork at 9:13 AM on the 29th as Mercury goes direct.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) The new

moon on the 18th aids your communication skills. On the 22nd start to improve your home base. A problem may occur on the 25th when the moon is void and you are misunderstood.

On the 29th you feel almost as if you are reborn. All is well.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Settle down

from the 16th thru the 18th to fulfill previous promises. Shift mental gears to money on the 20th but be cautious about changing investments. With the sun in the diplomatic sign of Libra the 22nd you mend fences. On the 29th you can go full speed ahead.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) The new moon on the 18th is IN your sign. Set goals and make resolutions. Your love life improves after the 20th as does money after the 22nd. Staying organized is just a dream so don’t even try. On the 29th Mercury goes direct and you get back on track.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You run out of steam on the 18th and look for

time alone. Hard work shows up on the 20th.

Happy Birthday to you on the 22nd, a special dinner awaits. You are in charge of a special event on the 26th. Look for a helper the week of the 28th.

SCORPIO

(October 23-November 21)

You are involved in community projects on the 18th. Your love life gets a boost on the 20th and 21st. Avoid arguments on the 24th.

See football on the 26th either on TV or in the stadium. Your love life gets even better after Mercury goes direct on the 29th.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You received an opportunity on the 15th.

If you missed it, you have another chance on the 18th. Hold off on snap decisions. You are on top of your world (again) the 23rd thru the 25th. Shop the 26th and 27th. Hard work is in your stars starting the 28th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

You can issue orders which are obeyed the 16th thru the 18th. The week of the 21st goes smoothly. The 25th is confusing but you have everything your way on the 26th and 27th.

Money looks much better on the 29th and you spend it wisely.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

Keep your shoulder to the wheel from the 16th thru the 18th. A weekend away the 19th and 20th is in your stars. You feel burdened by obligations the 23rd. Prepare for disruptions the 25th. Celebrate when Mercury goes direct the 29th – you feel much better.

PISCES

(February 19-March 20) You may get a cold shoulder on the 16th. All is well after the 18th thanks to the new moon in your seventh house. Most activity is centered around your partner (business or personal).

Spin your wheels on the 25th and avoid decisions until the 29th.

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

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

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September 16 • September 29 Compared to the last two weeks, this is a walk around the park.

The new moon shines on the 18th and Mercury goes direct on the 29th at 9:13 a.m.

Check your sign below for the good news. — BY SUE LOVETT

All New ACROSS 1. Rant 5. Unfortunate acronym for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, in terms of being taken seriously 9. Image Awards org.

14. Creep, for short 15. Milk go-with 16. Père’s frère 17. Pole, ethnically 18. One who tokes before lunch?

20. Pasta, for example, briefly 22. Toledo Zoo amphibian 23. Person still figuring out the ins and outs of getting in and out?

27. Black Sea port 31. Business ending 32. Keeps in one’s custody 34. Libertarian/objectivist Rand 35. Prefix with lineal 37. Let it out, in a way 38. 1944 invasion city 39. With, 54-Across, “Taste a little before you put that in the microwave” 43. Word that declares continued possession in the possessor’s absence 44. Rapscallion 45. Moved from the bleachers to the loge, say 47. Tussaud, e.g.: Abbr.

48. Wimpy 51. Granter of some FOIA requests 52. Cinema ___ (documentary style) 54. See 39-Across 56. Melville novel set in Tahiti 58. Olympic medals for Rafael Nadal, et al.

59. Clothing-optional resort?

63. Eagle convicted of cruelty to animals in 2007 67. “Delta of Venus” author Nin 68. Da Vinci’s “The Adoration of the ___” 69. Mephitic cartoon character LePew 70. Provocateur, perhaps 71. “Trainspotting” star Bremner 72. Omaha Beach event

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2. Snake-like swimmer 3. Lobbying gp. that offers personal protection classes 4. ‘90s hybrid in the living room 5. “Happy birthday, Mr. President” coquette 6. Will Smith film set in 2035 7. Summer sign 8. Helvetica, e.g.

9. Many ethnic Tibetans, for example 10. Jumper cable end 11. “Oy!” 12. NE Ohio airport 13. A pop 19. Woody’s wife 21. “I hear you call my name / ___ feels like home” 23. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer 24. Quick way to stop 25. Month when Lucas County Arena opens 26. A negligent employer might owe it 28. Get off, in a way 29. Where courses are charted?

30. Calendario unit 33. Scorn 36. “Grey’s Anatomy” extras 38. Sault ___ Marie 40. Pretty late in the hour 41. [I’m thinking] 42. Words before “run” and “hide,” in a Doors song 43. Place famous for lines, briefly 46. Snicker-inducing bird 48. Nth 49. One who’s just reminding you because they care, perhaps 50. Entice, as prey 53. Salt additive: Var. 55. Got back to the host 57. Treater’s words 59. AL West powerhouse, on the scoreboard 60. “Taking Woodstock” director Lee 61. The Magnetic Fields’ “Wi’ ___ Wee Bairn Ye’ll Me Beget” 62. Detroit-based union 64. Roadside military danger: Abbr.

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Tom and Patty Miller and Nancy and Jim Madison enjoy a Saturday night in Downtown Toledo.

Kelly and Steve Messinger and Karen Karcher toast to an evening of fun.

Mayoral candidate Mike Bell joins in the festivities with Dan and Wendy Echelberry, and Kathy and Ricky Ruple.

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