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You’ve Got Maids has opened, servicing residential and small commercial properties in NW Ohio. The new cleaning franchise has partnered with Cleaning for a Reason, a 501(c)(3) that provides services to people who are battling cancer, offering free cleans to those who qualify. 1560 W. Sylvania Ave., 567-80-MAIDS. Toledo.youvegotmaids.com

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The 4(19) Summer Music Festival

Contender eSports is now open at 6710 W. Central Ave., in the plaza with Buffalo Wild Wings. The video game store and eSports league offers gamers more than 25 computers, 20 gaming consoles, competitions, leagues and other creature comforts. 419-517-1333. locations. contenderesports.com/toledo-oh. facebook.com/ContenderEsportsToledo

Paying Homage to the Glass City, August 9-11 By Steven E. Sloan

Calendar Editor Sarah Emily (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) GREAT LAKES SWIMMING IN JUNE - OCTOBER.

Sylvania’s Riverside Center, at 5465 Main St., has changed its name to the Toledo Center for Eating Disorders. The organization provides specialized and costeffective treatment for individuals suffering from eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and ARFID. For more information, call 866-561-6221 or visit toledocenter.com.

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Pick up hand-crafted, plant-based products for bath, body and home at Buff City Soap, a Memphis-based business now open near Airport Highway in Holland. 7103 Orchard Centre Dr., 567-742-7471. facebook.com/BuffCitySoapHolland

Make & Take Rain Barrel Workshop Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District (Lucas SWCD) and partners are conducting a workshop to teach attendees the importance of rain barrels, and how to build their own. All tools and materials included. $35. 4-6pm. Open Air Shelter #2, 6930 Sylvania, Ave., Sylvania. 419-893-1966. LucasSWCD.org

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Toledo-owned home boutique The Paula Brown Shop at 912 Monroe St. is closing after 20 years of business in downtown Toledo. Owners Paula and Peter Brown have decided to retire. The Pub at the Paula Brown Shop and the Paula Brown Art Gallery will remain open. Paulabrownshop.com

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The Incorvaia family, which opened Inky’s Fine Italian in 1957, has added a new restaurant to their legacy: Incorvaia’s Bene Italiano. Owned by brothers Keith and Chris Incorvaia, the Italian restaurant offers familiar pizza, pasta plates, lasagna and other Italian favorites. Located in the former Sabor Brazilian Grill space at 4751 Monroe St., in the plaza at Sylvania Ave. 419-407-5776. beneitaliano.com

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After an initial announcement in 2015, the highly-anticipated Whole Foods Market will finally open on Wednesday, August 7 in the shopping plaza at 3420 Secor Rd. 9am-9pm, daily. wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/toledo.

Going Green on the Green - Head to Hensville for an event that promotes environmental awareness through education, eco friendly products and services. Guests will also be entertained with live music and appearances from mascots. Game versus Buffalo to follow. 3-7pm. Hensville, 406 Washington St. 419-213-2255. ktlcb.org Free

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5th No Place Like Home Fundraiser Toledo, like many US cities has been home to unfair housing practices, discrimination and redlining. Support the nonprofit Fair Housing Center dedicated to “creating inclusive communities of opportunity.” $10. 5-8pm. Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood, Maumee. 419-243-6163. toledofhc.org

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2019 Unity Picnic - You’re invited to a picnic celebrating Toledo’s LGBTQ+ community! Hosted by The Promise House Project, the 5th annual picnic includes prizes, a dessert contest and a main dish. Guests are encouraged to bring a side. BYOB. Cash preferred. $10. $5 for kids. 1-5pm. Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum, 716 W. Delaware Ave. 567-343-3413. phptoledo.org

Thursday, 8.8

“Bridging the Globalist-Nationalist Divide: Christian Perspectives” - Pastor, theologian and writer Father Jim Bacik addresses nationalism in the U.S., and globalization worldwide, in this engaging lecture. $10-$15. 5:30-7pm. Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. 419-824-3515. sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hildo’s cruelty was uncalled for Your Johnny Hildo column was beyond the pale this time. I’ve always vicariously enjoyed Johnny Hildo’s cruelty (much to my shame) & his/her usually well-places jabs, especially toward Republicans and Carty. But his/her most recent column was uncalled for. The truth is Peter Ujvagi needs two knee replacements & Cleveland Clinic told him if he did not lose 100 pounds, he would die on the operating table. He’s been working diligently on this for at least a year, but as your husband told us in your paper a few years ago about his own struggle, it is hard to lose weight. He’s never felt that any of this was anyone’s business but his own. But when he announced he was retiring for health reasons, it was true. He was allowed to keep the details to himself. Even politicians get to keep some of their health struggles private. Peter has devoted his life to Toledo’s citizens, to the detriment of his family’s (now bankrupt, partially due to politics) business and his home life. His wife & kids would be the first to tell you they suffered for the sake of the voters and his time away from home. As an immigrant, Peter understands the importance of civic duties and keeping the USA safe from demagoguery. He knows it’s more important now than ever. He lived through tRump-like times in

History’s Mysteries

In Voices from Wood County’s Past: The Wood County Pauper Cemetery, a performance by the Living History Day Program presents an interpretation of residents and administrators from the Wood County Infirmary. There is also an exhibit of poor farm sites throughout Ohio on display. 6:30pm. Wednesday, August 14. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free —EH Eastern Europe. But he’s 70 & his body is falling apart & it was time to go. His CC doctor told him if he does not get his surgeries, he’ll be in a wheelchair soon. I’m a bit ashamed and embarrassed for your paper; it’s beneath you to be this mean-spirited. You had a responsibility to be fair in your reporting, even in a satirical farce of a column like Hildo. You owe Peter an apology. Your readers expect better of you. This was an epic fail & it rests solely on the publisher’s shoulders. - Karen Wood, via email. Editor’s Note: While we cannot begin to apologize for Hildo’s rants (that would keep us very busy), we do regret treading on an individual’s personal medical issues, even if that individual is a politician. Thank you for commenting and being an active reader.

A City in Transit

Join the Midstory team in an event to bring the city together— A City in Transit Gala x Expo. Bringing attention to the Downtown Train Station, the gala brings in guests to the sounds and lights of trains, making for a special, immersive experience. At the expo, you’ll find nonprofits, businesses and community members showcasing how they are a part of Toledo’s story while offering food, drinks and giveaways. The enriching conversations and live local music will have you primed to invest in Toledo’s future! 4-9pm. Saturday, August 3. Amtrak Toledo, 300 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. 567-318-2676. midstory.org Free —EH

Sober Life

Permanent Skin Artistry owner Jay Jay Brown and tattoo artist Elijah Billian are providing a space for recovering addicts to meet three times a week. Sober Life is all about using art as a therapeutic tool— think sketching and other forms of creative expression— as well as a place to get support. “The goal is to help everyone find their focus during recovery,” says Brown. “Visually, spiritually, and artistically should that suit them.” 10am. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Permanent Skin Artistry, 3232 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-474-9391. facebook.com/permanentskinartistry —EH

Black & Brown Pride

Eclipse-Toledo is hosting the second annual Black & Brown Pride this year with performances to be announced closer to the time of the event. Eclipse, a group whose goal is to have all experiences and identities represented in our city, has organized Black & Brown Pride to highlight intersectionality and community building through conversation. Begins at 10pm on Wednesday, August 7. Ends at 1am on Sunday, August 11. Eclipse - Toledo, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. Ste. 212. 419-283-9188. Search event on Facebook for up-to-date information. —EH

Black Men: Unfiltered

Ruth Leonard, director of Black Men: Unfiltered, has initiated a Kickstarter campaign to continue her four-part documentary series. In it, she interviews black men in Toledo from all walks of life, talking to them about their trauma, views on masculinity and other topics that promote the dialogue so necessary for healing. Learn more about the documentary and how to donate by searching the title on kickstarter.com. —EH

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AUGUST 17, 2019 LOW There are many reasons folks decide to run for public office. Some have a sincere desire to participate in public service. Others have certain skill sets that are useful in policymaking, like leadership, clear reasoning and thoughtfulness. Still, others have areas of expertise they can bring to bear for the greater good, like knowledge of finances, legal reasoning, or economic development. Then there are those who simply have blind personal ambition and those who have an ax to grind. It’s these latter miscreants that concern us here in this City Politics column. It’s election season in the Swamp, and some of the swampier of swamp creatures are running for office.

Bobby for Bobby

Take Robert Worthington, candidate for Toledo City Council, District Three. The seat is now an open seat, since incumbent Peter Ujvagi announced he is not running for re-election. Worthington claims he is running to connect with constituents. Which is, of course, putting the cart before the horse. Connection with constituents should come before you run, Bobby, baby. Worthington’s personal desire for power is barely concealed by such noble talk, though. Just last year he ran for the Ohio House. Sorta begs the question, which constituents is he trying to connect with. Not many, apparently, since he only garnered a scant sixteen point five per cent of the vote and didn’t clear the primary against former Toledo Mayor Paula HH. This was a year after he started a campaign for an At-Large seat on Council, then suspended his campaign when he figured out he had a snowball’s chance in Hades of winning. Which was two years after twenty fifteen, when he also ran for District Three. Finished last out of four candidates in that debacle and didn’t clear the primary. Then there’s Worthington’s Linked In summary, in which he lays it all on the table. “Determined to eventually

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get elected to public office.” There you have it. Blind personal ambition at its finest.

And then there’s Connor

At least Worthington shows his hand. Connor Kelley doesn’t make it nearly as obvious. But trust us. For Kelley, it’s all about him. He views his current run for a District Five seat as a stepping stone to higher office. Whether citizens want him there or not. Mind you, both Worthington and Kelley are young, inexperienced, and have little by way of actual skills to bring to public office. But that doesn’t stop them from making it their goal. Kelley’s so green he makes it obvious he doesn’t really know what office he’s running for. His number two platform plank is education. He vows to improve Toledo Public Schools and help graduates connect with college and trade school opportunities. Er, Connor, buddy, Toledo Public Schools has an elected School Board for those sorts of things. Delusions of grandeur aside, maybe you need to rethink what Council actually does.

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One last ne’er do well that bears discussing is Robert Gabriel iii, running for District One. He’s the grandson of former council member and current Assistant Director of the Board of Elections, and notorious FOCer, Theresa Gabriel. But that’s not all. This is the same Robert Gabriel who sued the city several years ago, only to have his case tossed out of court. This left him with thousands in unpaid legal bills. His signs are strewn across the city, in every council district. They feature angel wings and an angelic trumpet. But how angelic is it to run for a leadership position in a city you once sued in a lawsuit you unceremoniously lost? Yeah, not so much. Keep your eyes peeled, savvy readerz. The swamp creatures walk at night, and they’re coming to a ballot near you.

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Activism in Full Bloom

Five years later, the runoff into “Lady Erie” continues By Erin Holden

t’s been five years since Toledo’s water crisis came to a head with an algae bloom that gained national attention, bringing our city to the forefront of the fight for clean water and against what activists have deemed government-sanctioned pollution. Mike Ferner, founder of Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie (ACLE), is one of the loudest voices for this movement. Along with the organizer of Toledoans for Safe Water, Markie Miller, Ferner will be speaking at an event ACLE put together to remind the public about a continuing, and very real, threat.

We asked Mike Ferner what’s up with the water: Why is it important to mark the five year anniversary of the algae bloom that began in Maumee Bay? To keep the problems with Lake Erie on the front burner. It’s too bad that it takes a crisis like not being able to use the water from the tap to get the government’s and the public’s attention. What are the public’s views of ongoing problems with the Lake when the effects aren’t right in front of them? We see that people do care, but not enough to raise hell to make officials do their job. That’s what we’re worried about. I always tell people that this isn’t a spectator sport. When people come up to me and our group to say, “You’re doing a great job for the lake,” I say, “Well, it’s not just something our group has to do.” Everybody needs to figure out what they can do to help.

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The event, Five Years After Toledo’s Water Crisis: Presented by Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie, begins with Ferner and Miller discussing clean water issues, but there will also be a sing-along with musician Chicago Farmer, followed by a satirical performance where“Lady Erie” interacts with the EPA and other major players surrounding the dilemma. No spoilers, but the visual from this theatrical piece will be tough to forget, and the target of the group’s critique impossible to miss. Ferner said it “very pointedly sums up what the government’s role is in all of this.”

When you consider the conditions that caused the bloom five years ago, and what has been done since then to prevent another occurrence, what has changed? In the last five years, we’ve put $500 million into the water treatment plant. If we have a situation that’s as bad as it was five years ago, we’ll be able to put enough chemicals into the water to make it safe, probably. But, as far as what’s happened with the lake, it has only gotten worse. There’s not been one thing done in terms of the [source of the] pollution.” How would you say it’s gotten worse, specifically? There are over 700 animal factories in the Maumee Watershed. There’s a difference between the Maumee Watershed, which is about 5500 miles, and the Lake Erie Watershed, which is about 8,000 square miles. Just in the Maumee Watershed, there are 700 of these animal factories that are pumping out twice as much waste as the cities of Los Angeles and Chicago combined. It’s spread untreated on the fields that drain directly into Lake Erie, and absolutely nothing has been done to hold any of these operations accountable. The state continues to allow more and

more of these operations to open for business. For instance, just one of the permits that were issued in the last five years allowed an additional two million chickens [to be raised]” We didn’t just want to do a news conference to mark this sad anniversary. We want to do something that will really hit home and involve people. That’s why we decided to put this event together.

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Acting to Protect Our Water Learn how to take action to protect our water. Guest speakers inclde Alicia Smith of Freshwater Future and Sean Nestor of Toledoans for Safe Water. 5-7pm. Frederick Douglass Community Association, 1001 Indiana Ave.

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Five Years After Toledo’s Water Crisis - Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie will join discuss what happened five years ago and explain why Lake Erie is still endangered at 11am. International Park Gazebo. Contact Mike Ferner at acle. communications@gmail.com or at 419-729-7273 with any questions.

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Yard Sale for the Lake Erie Bill of Rights - Support the Lake Erie Bill of Rights by shopping for clothes and purchasing baked goods. 10a-5pm, Saturday and Sunday. 2357 Scottwood Avenue, at the intersection of Scottwood and Winthrop. The Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie continue to present to community groups. The lawsuit the group filed against the EPA to push the organization to comply with the Clean Water Act is still pending in federal court. For more information, visit advocatesforacleanlakeerie.org.

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In case you need a reminder of what people mean when they reference the algae bloom, let’s dip our toes in the scientific research that is continually being done to monitor the phenomenon. While algae is not necessarily harmful, it sometimes contains cyanobacteria, a bluegreen algae that has the potential to produce microsystin— a liver toxin that poses serious health risks. The cause? Run-off from the byproducts of local agriculture (think manure from hog farms and phosphorus from soybean and corn farms’ fertilizers). Essentially, this cocktail is a “superfood” for the bloom. We’ve just entered the Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB season), which lasts roughly from July to early fall, and so far the predictions are enough to bring us out of the lull from last year’s relatively mild bloom. For the sake of comparison, last summer’s bloom registered on the severity index scale at a 3.6, while the current projection is 7.5— a projection the NOAA has deemed a “significant harmful algae bloom.” The largest blooms in 2011 and 2015 measured at 10 and 10.5, respectively. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) keeps a watchful eye on the Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) in Lake Erie and other at-risk areas across the country. For up-to-date coverage on the bloom, visit noaa.gov.

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Some Toledoans are #singleandlovingit. Explore what it means to fall in love with yourself. Would you rather be single or in a relationship you hate? For most, the question is a no brainer— it’s always better to be happy, even if you’re “alone”— but not everyone has the guts to forego the comfort of having a significant other and face the stigma often associated with being single. However, these four Toledoans are comfortable admitting that not every relationship is worth it. Instead, these happily single locals embrace their untethered lifestyle and, instead, focus on what’s most important— the relationship they have with themselves. PHOTO CREDIT: KELLI MILLER & COURTNEY PROBERT

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What’s your definition of “single”?

they/she. Both work and people often use them interchangeably for me.

Single can be so many things, but to me it means freedom. Freedom from trying to impress anyone and freedom to fall apart and remake myself as I please. I also believe it’s a spectrum. Technically I’m single, but I’m not available, which is by choice. Other times, I have been in a relationship, but available to still connect with others, keeping open and honest communication with my primary partner.

Occupation:

How long have you been single?

One song lyric to describe your love life:

A few months, I’ve lost track. It hasn’t always been joyful, but it gave me time to sit with me and learn to become my own favorite person. I also have been cultivating deeper friendships. It’s been a really transformative time.

Your thoughts on the phrase “looking for love.” Are you “looking for love”? I

am always looking for love - I look for love in everything I do, in everyone I meet, in all the animals I encounter, in all the spaces I enter, and in any book I pick up.

What social situations are challenging without a partner? What advice do you have for other single folks? I love being alone and taking myself on dates, but not everyone is naturally that way. My advice would be to become your own muse. Learn your quirks, personality, and body better than anyone else in the world. You get the gift of enjoying you.

How do you spend your free time?

I read a lot. I love libraries, book stores, coffee shops, museums, creating art (mostly digital these days), writing, and taking road trips. I love spontaneously getting in my car and ending up in another city for a few days. I like how anonymous I become and the fact that only three people know where I am at any given time. I have so much more time for what feeds and grows me. I have a tendency to play caretaker in my relationships, which is a pattern that I have worked hard to undo. I have to tend to me now. Audre Lorde said it best, “Caring for myself is not selfindulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

Secretary, The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at The University of Toledo; Community Organizer & Activist.

Dating preference: Queer/Pansexual

. Three words to describe you: Bold. Dynamic. Vocal.

“I’ve been dancing/ In the garden of truth/ All the flowers/ Are dancing with me” - Parisalexa, “Gardens ft. MistaDC”

Have you ever been in love? If so, how many times?

I have been infatuated many times. I have confused separation anxiety for love. I have fallen in love only twice, and I knew it was real because it felt peaceful.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Yes, I do. I still remember the first time I saw the person I’m in love with now. I just knew that I loved them somehow.

Is there a stigma associated with being single? Absolutely, which is so wild

to me. It’s so much fun to have complete autonomy. It’s so much fun to bring your whole self to everything, and eventually meeting someone who is also whole and you can just dance through the mess together.

Do you ever take yourself out on a date? Always, everything is a self-date. I dress up and treat myself well, and do things that bring me joy and help expand me spiritually and intellectually.

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about yourself while being single? I’ve learned my real

values. I’ve learned to trust my intuition. I’ve learned to become a better friend and relative.

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How long have you been single? 2 1/2 years. I usually enjoy being single, unless I come home after a long day and I want someone to bring me food. What’s your favorite thing about being single? Having time and energy to build intimacy with friends.

Is there a stigma associated with being single? Absolutely, when someone is single it’s assumed that they are unable to compromise or to please another person. What are your favorite “self-dates”? Taking a mini-picnic to the movie theater.

How do you spend your free time? Learning guitar, dancing, and watching the sunset at the metroparks. Have you ever been in love? Yes, so many times in so many ways. What does “love” mean to you? An expansive, generous desire to care for others, get to know them and enjoy their company. Do your friends try to set you up on dates? YES! Since Toledo has such a small out QTPOC population, I ask my crew to approach potential dates for me when they go out. If nothing else, it’s fun to hear about their experiences talking with strangers.

What’s one thing everyone should ask themselves about relationships? Are our expectations based in reality or nah? In other words, are we motivated by fear or love when setting boundaries with our partners. What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about yourself while being single? I don’t have to guess at who another person wants me to be. I can just do me. No more. No less.

Maya Mineoi

Pronouns: He/him/his Occupation: Buyer at Whole Foods Dating preference: Anyone who is fun, open and energetic

Three words to describe you:

Rebellious. Enthusiastic. Entrepreneurial

Instagram: @WILDCA7 Snapchat: AfterUltimate

Pronouns: They/them Occupation: Graduate student Dating preference: fun and kind Three words to describe you: Earnest. Silly. Astute.

One song lyric to describe your love life:

“everybody’s moving through the wave” - Lion Babe, “The wave ft Leikeli47”

31 Chris M. Sackmann A song lyric to describe your love life: “I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain” - Prince, “Purple Rain” What’s your definition of “single”? The freedom to live from one mind. How long have you been single? Years. How much of that time have you enjoyed being single? Most of it. Describe your thoughts on the phrase “looking for love.” I’m taking some strong time away from the obnoxious pursuit of happily ever after. What’s your favorite thing about being single? The joy of being able to meet new people without causing scrutiny, jealousy, fear or guilt. It is a whole new vehicle to go anywhere and do anything. What social situations are challenging without a partner? What advice do you have for other single folks? It can be challenging, but you need to just brave it and ask someone new to dance.

How do you spend your free time? I like to cook and eat good food, travel to strange and exotic places, go dancing for hours, delve deep into the heart of board games, kick the enraged ass of over-competitive strangers in polite sport, delight for hours over the possibility of entrepreneurial projects, hustle billiards games, bask in the sunshine, risk incredible gambles on fortuitous outcomes, coach ultimate frisbee and listen to loud music. All in all, there are lots of things I really enjoy doing, but when I get bored I tend to sit around for hours plotting deep revenge against the men and women who have done me wrong; it is all completely satisfying. There is a strong urge to extend invitations to friends, strangers and neighbors to further build and cultivate new relationships. Have you ever been in love? If so, how many times? Five distinct and fabulous times. I consider myself lucky to have met and grown together with such passionate and remarkable people. What does “love” mean to you? It is an indistinguishable force of desire to be near another

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Morgan Michelle Mitchell:

(Once) Single in the Glass City Morgan was featured in our 2014 Single in the Glass City issue, but a passionate jazz musician named Phillip Gabrielson reached out to her shortly after the issue hit stands. “We had met years prior through mutual friends,” Morgan said, admitting that, “I always thought I really liked him and that one day we might be together.” A few years, and many dates later, Phillip proposed. “He popped the ring out and asked, ‘You trying to do this, or what?’” recalled a giggling Morgan. “It was perfect.”

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Cara Eve Swain

What social situations are challenging without a partner? What advice do you have for other single folks?

They/Them/Theirs

Rather than social situations, home life is more challenging without a partner. Particularly when my child is at his father’s. For other single parents who experience this, I recommend surrounding yourself with friends who love you.

Occupation: Social Work Graduate

How do you spend your free time?

Pronouns: She/her/hers and (Zepf Center), Single Mom

Dating preference: Nonbinary/

Pansexual

Three words to describe you:

Driven. Opinionated. Independent.

What’s your definition of “single”?

Not in a mutually agreed upon exclusive sexual partnership.

How long have you been single?

As of July 23, 2019, it will have been one year that I have been single. It is the longest stint in the last 11 years that I have been without an exclusive sexual partner. I have been ENJOYING being single for the last seven months since December 2018.

Are you “looking for love”?

My thoughts on looking for love is that people, myself included, are looking for one person to fulfill every emotional need that they have, and that is impossible. I have found a lot of love in my life and am always looking for more.

What’s your favorite thing about being single? I can come and go as I please and do whatever I feel like.

WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

I haven’t had much free time as the last two years I was in graduate school full-time. If I am home with my son, video games and cartoons, teaching him to ride his bike, playing with the dogs, you know… Home life. If he isn’t home… same.

How does your free time as a single person compare to your free time during past relationships? This is an interesting question, as my child takes up a lot of my time. The time that I have to myself, though, is definitely spent differently! I do what I want, when I want, as opposed to having scheduled events. My life used to revolve around the other person. For example, I can watch The Golden Girls all day in bed with the dogs and still decide I want to go out at 11pm, rather than having set plans. I like that type of freedom.

Have you ever been in love?

I have been in love— with many people for many different reasons. I am in love with people right now. I can’t count how many times… Currently, I am in love with at LEAST ten people. All for different reasons and in different ways.

What does “love” mean to you?

I think we limit ourselves when we think of love strictly in romantic or sexually exclusive terms. Love means a lot of things, but most of all, giving someone the support and room they need to grow.

Is there a stigma associated with being single? Oh for sure. General

societal norms are still very much rooted in Judeo Christian beliefs regarding sex and marriage. People are thought to be “unworthy” or “less than” others if they are single. Especially if they have children.

When did your last relationship end, and why? It ended on July 23, 2018, after a year of on

and off, because he finally admitted he didn’t love me and was doing all of the right things for the wrong reasons.

When does “dating” become something serious? When you spend time with

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What’s one thing everyone should ask themselves about relationships? What is your “why”? Why this person?

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GLASS CITY BUZZ

Let’s Pedal to the Hop, Oh Baby Two women and their bar bike By Matt Sackmann

Compelling evidence of downtown revitalization, as everyone can surely agree, are bar bikes, those large trucksized contraptions with a dozen or so people peddling away and having so much more fun than you.

Buying in

“Hey, do you want to buy a bar bike with me?” Stephanie Austin asked her friend Michelle McLaughlin in 2017. McLaughlin had just quit her job of 15 years two days before. “Yes,” she quickly responded, “I don’t know what else I’m doing.” The result was the Glass City Bar Hopper, which has evolved from Austin’s Glass City Pedicabs, which she co-owns with her husband, Maxwell. Fast forward two years and the Glass City Bar Hopper is going strong. They have a 17 passenger bar bike and an 8 passenger golf cart limousine. It is still almost always a two-woman operation, with McLaughlin driving the bike while Austin plays the role of bartender/cheerleader/coach (although they do occasionally have a guest bartender). “Stephanie is a really good coach,” McLaughlin says, to which Austin agrees, “I am apparently very good at yelling to encourage people.” Michelle quickly adds, “.... in a very pleasant manner.”

Buy the ticket, take the ride

They take varied routes, including Uptown and Downtown bar rides, tours of the historic homes of the Old West End, near downtown outdoor art and murals, bachelor and bachelorette parties, weddings, corporate events and team build-

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ing exercises. “Honestly, every one of our rides is a totally unique experience, even for us,” says Austin. One of the most popular uses is for corporate team building exercises, which are, according to Austin, an “amazing way to get together with your team and encourage each other while just having a nice time out.” The rides are all BYOB (no glass, despite the name), served and kept cold by the funtender. They’ve also teamed up with a lot of local bars and restaurants to provide drink and food specials to the riders. In a typical two hour ride, they usually manage to stop at between 3-6 bars/restaurants. In the future, Austin and McLaughlin are looking to expand the fleet while also finding a way to accommodate smaller groups of riders. They do have advertising space available for interested parties. The golf cart is primarily used to pair with the bar bike for larger events like weddings. But they also use it for Bar Golf. Played out over 18 “holes” (bars), riders are given a scorecard and get points for drinking and eating. “No one has ever done a full 18 holes,” Austin said, quickly adding that this isn’t a challenge (although it sure sounds like one). Any takers? Glass City Bar Hopper offers two-hour rides for $300 For more information, call 419-309-3780 or email glasscitybarhopper@gmail.com.

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POPPERS

Culinary Events Friday, 8.2

Wine Days of Summer

Tea at Stranleigh Wildwood Manor House

Hit the Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail for two days of visits to six wineries. Using your own transportation, you’ll receive a souvenir glass at the first location and enjoy a food and wine pairing, then continue to the other five for wine samples. The tour includes Burgdorf’s, Chateau Aeronautique, Cherry Creek Cellars and more. $35. 11am6pm. Saturday, August 10. Noon-5pm. Sunday, August 11. Begin at the participating winery of your choice. 517-655-2883. localwineevents.com —EH

Robert Irvine goes Hollywood

Enjoy hot tea, tea sandwiches and desserts at the Historic Stranleigh Manor at Wildwood, overlooking the gardens. Funds go toward the ongoing restoration efforts. $10. 5100 Central Ave. 419-270-7500. metroparks.com

Saturday, 8.3

Dinner on Huron Street On Huron, between Monroe and Washington

Celebrity Food Network chef and fitness guru Robert Irvine is bringing his talents to Hollywood Casino for a meet-and-greet and cooking demo. Don’t miss out on your chance to take a picture with him (free!), then watch a cooking demonstration while eating a three-course meal. Purchase tickets for the demo and meal for $50. 10am-10pm. Saturday, August 3. Hollywood Casino Toledo, 1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. Purchase tickets at universe.com. —EH

That’s my jam

Now available at Fowl & Fodder— a PB & J Waffle with salted peanut butterscotch, rhubarb ginger jam, strawberries and cashews served on a delicious waffle base. Besides the fact that this is an amazing combination of flavors, you can feel good that $2 of the sale goes to Food for Thought, an organization that works to feed the hungry in our community. It’s a win-win. $6. Hours are 8am-10pm. Monday-Saturday. 8am-4pm. Sunday. Fowl & Fodder, 614 Adams St. and 7408 W. Central Ave., Sylvania. 419-214-1588. fowlandfodder.com —EH

Dine on world cuisine inspired by Toledo’s sister city in Spain during a special outdoor experience limited to 200 guests. Participating restaurants include Basil Pizza & Wine Bar, Benchmark Restaurant, Blarney Irish Pub and several others. Presented by Lexus of Toledo. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. $75. 6:30-11pm. 567-331-1248. acsdinneronhuron.org

August Brunch The Original Sub Shop & Deli

The summer brunch returns with a whiskey peach bread pudding French toast, a savory rye bread French toast, and an umami bomb mushroom quiche. 11am-2pm. 402 Broadway St., 419-243-4857. originalsub.com

Sunday, 8.4

Drag Brunch on Adams Street Georgjz419 Fun Food & Spirits

Enjoy Sunday Funday with brunch, shows at 11:30am and 1pm, and more. $13, includes the brunch buffet and your first mimosa, bloody mary, or vodka drink. Seating is limited, call for reservations. 1205 Adams St., 419-842-4477. facebook.com/GeorgjzToledo

Korean Fried Chicken Pop-Up Balance Downtown

The pop-up menu includes wings by the pound, whole fried chicken, ramen noodles, and fried

Tastings Saturdays

Smokehouse Brisket Walt Churchill’s Market Perrysburg

Visit the WCM Smokehouse for a delectable brisket. Prices vary. 11am-3pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Sundays

Smokehouse Chicken Walt Churchill’s Market Perrysburg

Visit the WCM Smokehouse for delicious chicken. Prices vary. 11am-3pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Thursday, 8.1

Wine Tasting & Ribbon Cutting Sofo’s Italian Market

Join for a wine tasting and food sampling from 5-7pm. A ribbon-cutting of the grand re-opening will celebrate with a toast at 6pm. Then, enjoy great deals Friday-Sunday. 5400 Monroe St., 419-882-8555. Shopsofos.com

Friday, 8.2

Festbier Launch Party Schwabenhalle

This year, the German American Festival will pour their own exclusively-brewed beer by Earnest Brew Works. Sample the brew during a launch party that also features live music, German foods, and more. 5:30-11pm. 3264 Seaman Road, Oregon. Germanamericanfestival.net Free

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cauliflower, all served with Balance sauces. Prices vary but reserve your space by paying $10 ahead of time. Noon-3pm. 215 N. Summit St. 419-243-2222. balancegrille.com

Monday, 8.5

Vegan Cooking with Leaf and Seed Maumee Library

Learn more about becoming a vegan and eating healthy with Leaf and Seed. Susan Herhold will give a cooking demonstration. 6-7pm. 501 River Rd., Maumee. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Wednesday, 8.7

Grand Opening Whole Foods Market

Toledo is officially on the map with its own Whole Foods Market. Be one of the first 200 shoppers and receive a free tote and mystery gift card with values from $5-$100! Taste samples from Actual Coffee and the Bakery. Yes, this location will have a salad and cold bar! 9am. 3420 Secor Rd. wholefoodsmarket.com Free

Thursday, 8.8

Chef’s Dinner Brim House

The August dinner, Southern Hospitality, will be comprised of eight courses and eight bourbon/ whiskey tastings. Chef Aaron Lawson’s heritage is the source of inspiration. Only 26 seats are available. $85 all-inclusive. 6:30-8:30pm. 444 N. Summit St. 419-243-7664. toledocitytix.com

Saturday, 8.10

Red Haven Peach Day Erie Orchards and Cider Mills

The most popular peach at Erie Orchards is back! Take a road trip to the Orchard and Cider Mills for freshly baked pies, cobblers, and, of course, juicy peaches. 9am-5pm, Saturday. 10am-5pm, Sunday. 1235 Erie Rd., Erie, MI. 734-848-4518. erieorchards.com Free

Friday, 8.9

Rooftop Bourbon & Brisket Buffet Hensville

Experience four bourbon cocktails and a special bbq buffet, served at the Hensville Armory and Fleetwood’s Rooftop at Hensville. $45. 6-8pm. 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

Funky Turtle Tap Takeover The Casual Pint

Craft beer maker Funky Turtle will be in-house, serving up unique brews in collaboration with Patron Saints, Wild Side and Quenched & Tempered. Prices vary. 5-10:30pm. 3550 Executive Pkwy. 419-469-8965. facebook.com/thecasualpint

Ale-gae Bloom Release Maumee Bay Brewing

Maumee Bay has teamed up with the Ohio Environmental Council to raise awareness of the threat to our Great Lake and water supply with this limited release beer. Prices vary. 3pm. 27 Broadway St. 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com

Saturday, 8.10

Pride Pub Crawl Meet at Mojo’s Bar

Take advantage of bus transportation to four different local bars at the 2019 BUS Toledo Pride Pub Crawl! Beginning at Mojos, hop on the bus at 8pm sharp to go to R House, McCune’s Other Side Bistro Bar, Legends Showbar, and Georgjz419 Food Fun & Spirits. $20 each or two for $30. toledopride.com

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Fitness Shack’s Real Food Kitchen Easy eating paleo By Morgan Kovacs

Let’s be honest, half the time during a workout is spent planning our next meal. Too often, though, that meal ends up being something unhealthy, nullifying the workout. To combat those cravings, fitness centers sometimes offer a nutrition station with healthy and appetizing postexercise goodies. Too often, though, our fitness-fatigued minds are fooled by juices disguised with cute and clever names. But, alas, taste buds cannot be fooled, and trying to look happy whilst choking down a “lean green machine” (aka liquidized kale) feels more like powering through another grueling workout rather than a post-exercise reward. So with a skeptic’s eye, I entered the Fitness Shack’s Real Food Kitchen to partake in an entirely paleo menu. Essentially, a paleo diet consists only of foods that our ancestors would have eaten thousands of years ago. No processed foods, refined sugar/ vegetable oils, or legumes. Heavy on the meat/seafood, nuts, whole grains, fruits, veggies, and eggs.

The beginning

A seminar urging physicians to adopt preventive practices sparked the interests of co-owners Dr. Renee Mason and David Faulkner. As well, Dr. Mason constantly found herself answering patients’ questions about how she stayed in such great shape. Mason has provided the same advice doctors have given for years: Diet and Exercise. However, she decided to take it further by actually giving patients a place to put her words into action. Thus, The Fitness Shack was born. Now open for five years, The Fitness Shack has thrived. Three years ago, the Real Food Kitchen came along.

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“This provides an outlet for people to learn and develop a different lifestyle,” said Faulker. “The Real Food kitchen was born from Renee’s yoga certification and our awakening to a more primal diet.” No ifs, ands, or buns here Those with a gluten or lactose intolerance: rejoice! The Fitness Shack boasts a completely gluten-free, grainfree, and dairy-free menu. While the menu features classics like sloppy joes and turkey burgers, they aren’t served in the traditional format, with a bun. Instead, the sloppy joe’s beef lays across a baked sweet potato, adding a nice texture to the dish. The turkey burger comes bunless, too. Perhaps use a lettuce wrap or just eat it cold— no judgment here. Unlike restaurants that list only calorie counts to appease the health-conscious consumer, the Fitness Shack takes it a step further by listing the calorie, protein, fiber, fat, and net carbs content.

rather, to help customers live a healthier lifestyle. By rotating in items such as Korean bibimbap, salmon burgers, pizza soup and others, customers won’t get bored. The diverse menu demonstrates that healthy eating can still be an enjoyable experience. While some menu items might be considered adventurous, the menu consists of many meals most of us are familiar with at home, with a few tweaks to fit a paleo lifestyle. Move aside, “superfood-of-themoment” juice. The Fitness Shack makes healthy eating enjoyable again.

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The Cake Walkin’ Jass Band 7:00-Dusk

6am-8pm, Monday-Thursday. 6am-5pm, Friday. 7am-12pm, Saturday. 8am-6pm, Sunday. 5441 S Main St., Sylvania. 419-913-7042. fitnesssylvania.com

Healthy eating, quick and doable

The kitchen at the Fitness Shack closely resembles a typical kitchen in an everyday American home. The meals are all premade, labeled with expiration dates and stacked in the fridge. Customers can call ahead to place an order or just stop in for a quick grab-and-go meal. Each Thursday afternoon the following week’s menu is released. Entree prices range from $6-10 while snacks and sides range from $3-6. It’s a dining option designed for busy people trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. People can purchase a week’s worth of entrees and the only cooking skill required is the ability to work a microwave.

Keeping it fresh

Meal prep can be a snooze and The Fitness Shack understand that. People want variety and the Shack delivers by offering a different menu each week with a few staples: pancakes, matcha energy balls, gluten-free snacks, sweet potato fries, salads, and turkey meatloaf. It’s clear why these classics remain in the rotation. I would order a life-time supply of the matcha energy balls and sweet potato fries. Though all the food is paleo diet compliant, the Fitness Shack does not emphasize a strict food regimen, aiming,

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August

Summer in the City

ONGOING EVENTS Jazz in the Garden

Thursdays

Local jazz ensembles will perform in a relaxing setting outdoors at the Botanical Gardens. This month’s lineup: Ramona Collins Group (Aug. 1), Gene Parker Quintet (Aug. 8), Quick Trio (Aug. 15), Quartet Bernadette (Aug. 22), and Distant Cousins (Aug. 29). $5-$10. 6:30-8:30pm. Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-720-8714. toledogrows.org

Perrysburg Music at the Market

Live family-friendly music hosted at the Commodore Gazebo every Thursday during Farmers Market hours. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-8pm. Louisiana & Indiana Ave. perrysburg-farmers-market.com Free

Lunch at Levis

Nosh on fare from local food trucks while enjoying great local music during your lunch break. This month’s lineup: Johnny Reed and the Houserockers (Aug. 1), Caveman & Ryan (Aug. 8), Andrew Ellis (Aug. 15), Chloe & the Steel Strings (Aug. 22), and Glass City Steel (Aug. 29). 11:30am-1:30pm every Thursday at Levis Square Park in downtown Toledo. Downtowntoledo.org Free

It’ s Friday Summer Concerts

Fridays

Step outside for live music on the TMA grounds. Refreshments available with music genres from rockabilly to R&B. This month’s lineup: Hepcat Reviv al (Aug. 2), King Size Drag (Aug. 16), Intuition (Aug. 23), and the Skip Turner Band (Aug. 30). 6:30-8:30pm. toledomuseum.org Free

Ottawa Park Concert Series

Saturdays

historic Ottawa A variety of local acts will perform at the blues, Motown Park Amphitheater, with styles including month’s lineup: This ! sion soul, 80s rock, and the British Inva ire (Aug. 10), DeZ 3), . (Aug s Blue The Good, The Bad & The m. 6-8p 24). . (Aug 25’s The and Nu-Tones (Aug. 17), v Free h.go do.o Tole . 2020 936419., Blvd d 2205 Kenwoo

Wood County Fair

The annual county fair continues through 8.6 and features all the family favorites like animal showcases, baking contests, craft displays, rides, rodeo shows and carnival food. $7 entry. Event prices vary. 8am-8pm through 8.6. Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0441. woodcounty-fair.com

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Thur. 1st

More than 150 artists’ from around the Great Lakes Region will line downtown Maumee streets. Find live music in the beer garden with the Taste of Maumee food vendors on site. 5pm-midnight, Friday. 9am-midnight, Saturday. Downtown Maumee. maumeesummerfair.com Free

Homecoming Kelleys Island

on the historic Zoo campus. Free with admission. 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org Free

Arts in the Park

Over 100 artists will be on-site selling their watercolor landscapes, oil portraits, decorative glassware, woodwork and other fine arts in the park. 10am5pm, Saturday. 10am-4pm, Sunday. Lakeview Park, 1100 E. Perry St., Port Clinton. 419-734-5522. portclintonartistsclub.com Free

Robert Irvine Restaurant Takeover

The Food Network star visits the Hollywood Casino for a full day of cooking and dining. Events and prices vary. Hollywood Casino Toledo, 1968 Miami St., 419-661-5200. Hollywoodtoledo.com

Going Green on the Green

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Inc. takes over Hensville Park to showcase environmentally-focused activities, products, services and more. 3-7pm. 406 Washington St., ktlcb.org Free

Nelson & Alison Kraus Wed. Willie Shotgun Willie and his family will perform with Alison Kraus and Ida Mae for a th concert you won’t want to miss. Smoke 7 ‘em if you got ‘em. $28+. 7:30pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. Huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Toledo Jeep Fest

From off-roading to automotive history to an all-Jeep parade, celebrate all things Jeep during this family-friendly weekend. Times vary. Seagate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. Toledojeepfest.com Free July 31 • August 13

Promenade Park, 250 Water St. 419-425-3357. Promenadeconcerts.com

Maumee Summer Fair

About Art Sat. Wild The festival combines live music, artists and art rd demonstrations. 80 art 3 vendors will set up shop

Thur. 8th

DeYoung Fri. Dennis Rock out with a night of hits from the Styx frontman, including “Too Much Time on My th Hands,” “Mr. Roboto,” ‘’Renegade” and 9 more! Gates open at 5pm. $15-45. 6:15pm.

Fri. 9th

Celebrate summer on the Island with a Saturday parade and plenty of family fun outdoors. 5-9pm, Friday. 11am-4pm, Saturday. Ball Field, 121 Addison St., 616485-9102. Kelleys Island. kelleysislandchamber.com Free

Sat. 10th

8th Barrio Latino Art Festival

Celebrate arts and culture with live music, dancing, food and a kid’s play area. 1-11pm. 1411 Broadway St. 567-702-0040. facebook.com/barriolatinoartfestival Free

Red Haven Peach Day

The Orchards will offer you-pick specials on all Red Haven Peaches. The kitchen will have freshly baked pies, donuts and jams along with a variety of summer fruit. 9am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday. Erie Orchards, 1235 Erie Rd., Erie, MI. 734-848-4518. erieorchards.com Free

7th Polka Picnic

Experience Polish music, a Polish dinner and a Polka Mass at noon on Sunday. 5-9pm, Saturday. 1-6pm, Sunday. St. Hyacinth, 719 Evesham Ave. 419-535-7077. polkapicnic.com Free

16th Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair

Explore artist booths and more in downtown Monroe. 10am-6pm, Saturday. 10am-5pm, Sunday. Loranger Square, E. 1st & Washington Streets. Downtownmonroefineartfair.com Free

Wine Days of Summer

Venture along Michigan’s Southeast Pioneer Wine Trail, planning your own visits to each of the six wineries on the route. Local fare will be prepared and served at each winery. $35-40. Saturday 11am-6pm. Sunday noon-5pm. Various locations, Southeast Michigan. 517-655-2883. pioneerwinetrail.com. www.toledocitypaper.com

Sun. 11th

August Summer in the City

The Festival of India

Enjoy this cultural experience, offering Indian food, music, dancing and shopping. 11am-8pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-843-4440. Hindutempleoftoledo.org Free

2019 Unity Picnic

Celebrate Toledo’s LGBTQ+ community with food, fun, a dessert competition, and more. Please bring a side dish. $10, adults. $5, kids. 1-5pm. Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum, 716 W. Delaware Ave., phptoledo.org

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Sat. 17

The local music festival founded by Indie-Folk rockers Oliver Hazard is held annually in downtown Waterville. In addition, bands th Michigan Rattlers, Daniel Donato, Libby DeCamp and Andrew Ellis will perform. $12. 5-11pm. 3rd St., Waterville. oliverhazardday.com

Art Loop: Art of Automobiles

Rev your engines and explore art, music, and more during the 3rd Thursday Art Loop. 5-8pm. Downtown Toledo. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org/artloop Free

80s Dance Explosion

Dress your best for a fun night of 80s hits and dancing under the stars. $20. 7-midnight. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Fri. 16th

Firefly Nights

Enjoy the night, accompanied by live tunes, in the heart of Downtown Bowling Green. 6-10pm. Main Street, Bowling Green. 419-354-2323. fireflynightsbg.com Free

Toledo PRIDE Festival

Celebrate the LGTBQ+ community with activism, dancing, live entertainment, a parade on Saturday at noon, and tons of fun. Toledo hosts one of the top three biggest pride celebrations in Ohio. Events through Sunday. Levis Square, 285 N. St. Clair St. toledopride.com Free

Sat. 17th

18th Barefoot at the Beach

A true feast for foodies— more than 40 top Toledo restaurants will set up on the beach to serve delightful bites. The icing on the cake? Live music and fireworks. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Toledo. $125. 6-11pm. Maumee Bay St. Park, 1400 St. Park Rd, Oregon. 419-2414258. barefootatthebeach.org

Hollywood Hot Streak Concert

Fans of hair metal shredders Van Halen will get a kick out of the Atomic Punks tribute band. These dudes throw down. 8pm. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com Free www.toledocitypaper.com

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15th Levis Commons Fine Art Fair

More than 130 artists, represented by the organization The Guild, will show their work on the Levis Commons campus amongst shops, bars and restaurants. 10am7pm, Saturday. 11am-5pm, Sunday. Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. theguild.org Free

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The 54th GermanAmerican Festival

Enjoy authentic food, import beers, live music, folk dancing, traditional German contests, kids’ activities and rides, and much more at one of Toledo’s favorite summer celebrations. Shuttles leave from 14 Toledo locations. $8 shuttle ticket, passes $8-$20. 6pm-1am, Friday. 2pm-1am, Saturday. Noon11pm, Sunday. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. 419-961-4116. gemanamericanfestival.net

Sat. 24th

Rossford Riverfest

Gather at Veteran’s Memorial Park for an afternoon of live music, food, games and a children’s tent. August 25. $1. 4-11pm. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 300 Hannum Ave. 419-666-2905. Rossfordba.com

TMA Car Show

Sun. 18th

Explore classic and unique automobiles on the Museum grounds. Noon-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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45th Birmingham Ethnic Festival

This annual Hungarian festival highlights foods, a beer garden, live music and dancing. Noon-9pm. St. Stephen’s Church, 1880 Genesee St., 419-691-1673. birminghamethnicfestival.org Free

Michael Franti & Spearhead

The musicians bring their international sound blending world, rock and reggae to the outdoor Hensville stage. $25-$28. 7-10pm. Hensville, Washington & St. Clair St. 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

Thur. 22nd

Extreme Chaos Wrestling

If you think WWE is hardcore, you haven’t seen anything. $10+. 7:30-10pm. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., extremetoledo.com

Fri. 23rd

Martina McBride

Stomp your boots to McBride’s greatest hits, including “Valentine,” “Independence Day,” and more! Gates open at 5pm. $15-45. 6:15pm. Promenade Park, 250 Water St. 419-425-3357. promenadeconcerts.com

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Food trucks and live music all night long. $10. 6-10pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. centennialterrace.org

Summer Concert in the Arboretum

Pack a cooler and a comfy chair for a free outdoors at the Old West End Arboretum. The Amelia Airharts perform a mix of contemporary hits and originals. 6-8:30pm. Reynolds-Jackson Arboretum, Delaware St. at Robinwood Ave. facebook.com/toledooldwestend Free

Sun. 25th

Hollywood Hot Streak Concert

Get ready to relive the music of Tom Petty with Full Moon Fever. The Heartbreakers tribute group plays all hits and underground favorites in the Petty catalog. 8pm. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com Free

Fri. 30th

2019 Fulton County Fair

The 162nd annual fair runs through September 5. Times and prices vary. Fulton County Fairgrounds, State Route 108, Wauseon. 419-335-6006. Fultoncountyfair.com

Glass City Punk Rock Art Show

Sat. 31st

See art from members of the local punk scene during this exhibit presented by the Black Swamp Punk Fest. 2-7pm. Collingwood Art Center Gerber House, 2413 Collinwood Blvd., facebook.com/blackswamppunkfest Free

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1960s You know Jeeps are fun. You know Jeeps are the coolest looking vehicles around. But did you know these fun facts?

The original design only took two days

1940s

The United States government knew its aging fleet of Model T’s was no match for WWII. With US involvement in the war on the horizon, Karl Probst began designing a small, lightweight, threeseat, four-wheel-drive vehicle for a truck company called Bantam on July 17, 1940. Two days later, the entire proposal was ready to go.

Willys and Ford came in later

Born in the heat of battle, the 4x4 emerged a hero to thousands of Allied soldiers around the world, firmly establishing the Jeep Brand as the undisputed leader in 4x4 technology.

As a small company, Bantam was unable to produce the number of vehicles needed, so the Army handed the blueprints to Willys and Ford. Ford innovated the “Pygmy” design and four-wheel steering was introduced with the Willys Quad.

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1950s

While the Pygmy’s flat front grill is an iconic style today, the design wasn’t for the sake of fashion— it simply made quality production easier.

An MB was awarded a Purple Heart for its role in WWII

The 1950s saw the rise of the recreation vehicle, as well as engineering superiority. Grass-roots enthusiasts helped launch Jeep® Jamborees and took the original freedom machine to new heights in sales thanks to seven unique models.

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Willys MBs were all over Europe during WWII, but one received a Purple Heart for its role in the Pacific area. On August 7, 1942, a Willys MB Jeep rolled onto Guadalcanal’s famous Lunga Beach. During its 18 months on duty, “Old Faithful” served four Marine generals, carried nearly every ranking Marine officer and visiting official on the two battle-torn islands, and survived Operation Watchtower in Guadalcanal, Operation Cherry Blossom in Bougainville, and received two holes in the windshield caused by shrapnel from a battleship shelling the island.

The first public outing of a 4x4 was a big step

Actually, it was a lot of steps. The first time the public saw a 4x4 was when it was driven up the steps of the U.S. Capitol. When a curious audience asked what the vehicle was, the driver said, “It’s a jeep.” Willys-Overland filed a trademark application two years later.

The longest off-road trip was 21,000 miles

In 1978, 14 people took six stock Jeep CJs to the southernmost point of South America. Five months later, the crew finished trekking more than 20,000 miles through some of the world’s harshest terrain and reached the northern reaches of Alaska. Not only was it absolutely badass, “The Expediciones De Las Americas” was the longest off-road trip in history.

Jeep is the most Instagrammed car

A Honda Civic just doesn’t look as good.

“Willies” isn’t the right pronunciation

Before “Jeep,” the vehicle was “Willys,” named after John North Willys. While it is most commonly pronounced “willies,” Willys himself pronounced his last name as “Willis.” When you mention this, Jeep historians and enthusiasts typically become “willy” argumentative.

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The All-New Jeep® Wagoneer represented unparalleled refinement and innovation. Prestige and individuality ruled the day. The Jeep Brand lineup grew to include 14 models—for work, play, recreation and luxuriously capable transportation.

The Jeep® Brand’s 4x4 leadership continues in the 70s with the introduction of the first full-time 4x4 system. The sporty 2-door full-size Cherokee (SJ) sweeps the 4x4 of the Year awards. Six models help elevate sales to all-time highs.

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The All-New Jeep® Cherokee (XJ) helped revolutionize the 4x4 market. The mighty XJ introduced many industry firsts, including the first compact 4-door SUV, first UniFrame construction, and first full-time 4x4 system with shift-on-the-fly capability.

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Bantam didn’t have the capabilities to produce the sheer quantity needed to fight the Nazis, so the Army brought Willys and Ford to the table and handed them the blueprints. Ford had a number of innovations on its “Pygmy” design, while the Willys Quad even featured four-wheel steering. Today, the Willys MB is considered an International Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. You can officially count the Society of Mechanical Engineers as fans.

The name is a mystery

While it’s commonly thought that “jeep” is a truncation of General Purpose vehicle, or GP, that’s likely wrong. Ford’s version was officially named GPW, where G means Government, P refers to the distance between the wheels (80 inches), and W stands for Willys, since the vehicles Ford produced were technically under license from Willys. Alternately, some say it was common lingo to refer to all military prototypes as “jeeps,” and that “peeps” even entered the lexicon briefly. All we know is...maybe?

An interesting theory is that Jeep is named after a cartoon character. This little guy’s name is Eugene

the Jeep. He’s a character in “Popeye” that was first drawn up a few years prior to the Bantam 4x4.

The famed “CJ” name

stands for Civilian Jeep For the first time, Willys were available to civilians after the war.

The Willys Station Wagon was the forerunner to the modern SUV Willys intended to sell its vehicles mostly as utilitarian farm vehicles. As it turns out, farm vehicles can be pretty fun, and almost as soon as the war ended, the Willys Station Wagon hit the streets...and trails.

The Station Wagon’s replacement, the Wagoneer, was the first SUV When it came time to replace the Station Wagon, the Wagoneer had modern conveniences like an automatic transmission and power steering, kicking off the long route to the luxurious rides dotting the landscape today.

Attempts have been made to copy the orginal Jeep

Land Rover at least had a few innovations on the Series I, but Toyota even used “Jeep” in its advertising until a less-than-friendly call from attorneys convinced it to change to Land Cruiser. Plenty of other companies around the world have made copies under license, including Mitsubishi and Ford.

Jeep’s owners have been all over the map—literally and figuratively

In 1953, Willys-Overland was bought by Kaiser Motors (think Kaiser Permanente—same guy), which was eventually sold to American Motors Company. AMC was then bought

by first Renault then Chrysler. Since then Chrysler has been owned (or merged with) by Daimler, a private firm whose investments are overseen by Dan Quayle, the U.S. and Canadian governments, and now Fiat.

“Jeeping” is a sport unto itself

A man named Mark A. Smith organized the first Jeep trek across the Rubicon Trail near Lake Tahoe in 1953. They’ve never stopped since, and today Jeep Jamborees are large enough to warrant Jeep bringing unique concept vehicles to thank the loyal fans. Jeep Jamboree

The radical 2003 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon was the most capable vehicle ever produced by the Jeep Brand. A new 4-door Wrangler took the industry by storm. The Compass and Patriot were the first Jeep Brand vehicles to reach into the small cross-utility segment.

In 1959, Jeep introduced a special version just for resorts

Depending on the market, it was called the Surrey or the Gala, and it featured a fringe-lined canvas top.

The USPS mail Jeeps led to the Hummer...kinda

In addition to supplying the military with vast quantities of vehicles, Jeep produced the USPS mail trucks for 30 years. To keep up with production, it established a separate facility for government orders. After the AMC takeover, that facility was made into a separate company, AM General, which went on to produce the Hummer.

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August Summer in the City

The Festival of India

Enjoy this cultural experience, offering Indian food, music, dancing and shopping. 11am-8pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-843-4440. Hindutempleoftoledo.org Free

2019 Unity Picnic

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Sat. 17

Art Loop: Art of Automobiles

Rev your engines and explore art, music, and more during the 3rd Thursday Art Loop. 5-8pm. Downtown Toledo. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org/artloop Free

80s Dance Explosion

Dress your best for a fun night of 80s hits and dancing under the stars. $20. 7-midnight. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Fri. 16th

Firefly Nights

Enjoy the night, accompanied by live tunes, in the heart of Downtown Bowling Green. 6-10pm. Main Street, Bowling Green. 419-354-2323. fireflynightsbg.com Free

Toledo PRIDE Festival

Sat. 17th

18th Barefoot on the Beach

A true feast for foodies— more than 100 top Toledo restaurants will set up on the beach to serve delightful bites. The icing on the cake? Live music and fireworks. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Toledo. $125. 6-11pm. Maumee Bay St. Park, 1400 St. Park Rd, Oregon. 419-2414258. barefootonthebeach.org

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Sat. 24th

Rossford Riverfest

Gather at Veteran’s Memorial Park for an afternoon of live music, food, games and a children’s tent. August 25. $1. 4-11pm. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 300 Hannum Ave. 419-666-2905. Rossfordba.com

TMA Car Show

Sun. 18th

Explore classic and unique automobiles on the Museum grounds. Noon-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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45th Birmingham Ethnic Festival

This annual Hungarian festival highlights foods, a beer garden, live music and dancing. Noon-9pm. St. Stephen’s Church, 1880 Genesee St., 419-691-1673. birminghamethnicfestival.org Free

Michael Franti & Spearhead

The musicians bring their international sound blending world, rock and reggae to the outdoor Hensville stage. $25-$28. 7-10pm. Hensville, Washington & St. Clair St. 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

Thur. 22nd

Extreme Chaos Wrestling

If you think WWE is hardcore, you haven’t seen anything. $10+. 7:30-10pm. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., extremetoledo.com

Fri. 23rd

Martina McBride

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Food trucks and live music all night long. $10. 6-10pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. centennialterrace.org

Summer Concert in the Arboretum

Sun. 25th

Hollywood Hot Streak Concert

Fri. 30th

2019 Fulton County Fair

The 162nd annual fair runs through September 5. Times and prices vary. Fulton County Fairgrounds, State Route 108, Wauseon. 419-335-6006. Fultoncountyfair.com

Glass City Punk Rock Art Show

Sat. 31st

THEATER NOTES

CURTAIN CALL

Queen of Comedy

Sister Act

Audiences first took notice of Adele Givens in 1989 when she won the Crown Royal Comedy Contest in Chicago. Since then, she has appeared in hits like Beauty Shop, The Players Club, and The Steve Harvey Show. The comedienne, from Showtime’s Queens of Comedy, will be at the Toledo Funny Bone for a night of uproarious laughter and antics. $25. 7:30pm and 10pm. Friday, August 9. 7pm and 10pm. Saturday, August 10. Toledo Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. Toledo.funnybone.com —EH

Ruth and Augustus Goetz’ 1850s drama about a tumultuous fatherdaughter relationship is based on the Henry James novel, Washington Square. Conflicts over money, family and love abound in this timeless tale of a young woman’s search for happiness amidst difficult trials. Though set in the 19th century, the story is still relevant today. 2-4:45pm on Thursday, August 1 and Sunday, August 4. 7:30-10:15pm on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3. $18-$32. Center Theatre, University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 917-885-7450. the-lakeside-theatre-company.ticketleap.com —EH

Welcome to Paradise

Two people with a large age gap find that they have more in common than they thought. Directed by Michelle Mountain, Welcome to Paradise tells the story of the couple discovering mutual attraction in the Caribbean. $27-$47. 3pm on Wednesdays. 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays. 3pm and 8pm on Saturdays. 2pm on Sundays. Performances are every Wednesday through Sunday in August. Check dates on website to confirm tickets are not sold out. Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea, MI. 734-433-7673. purplerosetheatre.org —EH

In May, Matthew Bowland and his husband visited New York City and were part of the live audience for The View, the mid-morning talk show led by Whoopi Goldberg. Bowland had already been tapped to direct a stage production of Sister Act, so when the audience was invited to ask questions, he took the opportunity to get advice from the star of the 1992 film. “I told her we were doing the show at the Croswell Opera House, the longest continuously running theater in Michigan, and asked what words of wisdom she had for the cast,” he said. With Bowland capturing the moment on his phone, Goldberg said Sister Act was meant to give the audience a good time, and to let the actors be hammy and have fun. “The show was good if people left with a smile on their face,” Goldberg said. “Don’t let them leave without a smile on their face.” A couple of weeks later Bowland played the video for the cast, followed by a screening of the movie. “Some of our cast members who are on the younger side had never seen it,” he said.

Time hop

The musical follows the plotline of the film— a wanna-be singer hides out in a convent after witnessing a murder— but, set in 1977, the movie features a disco-inspired original score by composer Alan Menken. “It’s a perfect fit, and the music really does get stuck in your head,” Bowland said. The show’s time hop back to the ’70s also accommodates the nearly 20 years that have elapsed since the movie’s release. “Present-day religious sisters don’t wear full habits like they used to,” he said.

Near, far and in between

The show’s Croswell cast includes folks hailing from Bowling Green to Ann Arbor along with other area communities. Bowland also noted the number of roles in the show for women, especially those whose age can make it difficult to find roles. “A couple of the women playing nuns haven’t been on stage in years,” Bowland said. “With the nun ensemble, and especially with some of the characters being older nuns, it’s a terrific way to feature actresses who haven’t had parts available to them in other musicals.” In contrast, the actress following in Goldberg’s footsteps, Crystal Lynn of Toledo, is just getting started. “I’m basically a newbie,” she said. “I got into theater in preparation for being an empty nester.”

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Crystal Lynn stars in Sister Act.

The (almost) accidental actress

Though she began singing with area bands in 2009, Lynn didn’t start pursuing acting until 2017, and got her first role as the result of an assignment from her acting coach, who wanted students to get experience by auditioning. She ended up with one of the lead roles in Crumbs from the Table of Joy at the Valentine Theater. “And it’s just been straight ahead ever since,” Lynn said. Straight ahead is the way her character, Deloris van Cartier, operates, too.“She is cathartic for me in that she has this big bold expression, and can come out of her shell in ways that I wish I could in my day-to-day life,” Lynn said. Fortunately, Lynn gets to channel her inner Deloris at the Croswell, and Bowland is confident audience members will indeed leave with smiles on their faces. “Audiences are really in for a treat when they see her on stage,” Bowland said, “and everyone around her is really bringing the best of themselves to this show.” $15-$40. August 9-11 & 15-18 8pm, Thursday and Friday. 2:30pm & 8pm, Saturday. 2:30pm, Sunday. The Croswell Opera House 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. croswell.org

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FILM NOTES Anything you want

Cat Film Festival

Celebrate International Cat Day with the 2019 New York Cat Film Festival in Ann Arbor! This family-friendly, inspirational set of 13 short films will make you laugh and cry. From an animated story of a kitten who befriends a robot to a documentary about Japan’s cat culture, every cat lover will find a favorite film within this lineup. $8.50-$10.50. 7-9pm. Thursday, August 8. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org —EH

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As the summer exhibition American Car Culture at TMA hits high gear, the series Road Films continues throughout the month of August. On Thursday, August 8 the 1984 cyber-sci-fi flick Repo Man starring Harry Dean Stanton and Emilio Estevez is sure to shake things up. With a hardcore punk soundtrack featuring Iggy Pop, Black Flag and Circle Jerks, the film never misses a beat. Hold tight as an alien from another planet causes some issues for repoagent Bud and his stoner friend Otto, the latter was likely an inspiration for the Simpsons busdriver. $4-$7. 7-9pm. Thursday, August 8. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org —SE

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Alice’s Restaurant, the 1969 cult classic staring Arlo Guthrie and Pat Quinn, follows the musician and his friend Alice on a seemingly endless journey through a divided America during the Vietnam War. The film is based on Arlo’s song, “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” a lively walking blues folk song that made a name for Guthrie. After being arrested over a misunderstanding, Arlo finds himself in the county jail, in front of the war board and then becomes a surprised groom in his own wedding. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for best director but lost out to John Schleslinger’s masterpiece Midnight Cowboy. $8.50 -$10.50. Show showings, 1:30pm, Sunday, August 4. 7pm, Wednesday, August 7. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. michigantheater.org —SE

BOOK NOTES Meet Elizabeth Berg

As part of the Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! Series, Elizabeth Berg— celebrated author of Night of Miracles, The Story of Arthur Truluv and more than 30 other books— will give a presentation followed by a Q&A. Known for her engaging talks, Berg has had her stories adapted for TV movies and the stage. Her novel, Open House, was selected for the Oprah Winfrey Book Club. Purchase her works before and after the presentation. $5. 7pm. Saturday, August 10. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-2089. eventbrite.com —EH

Poems by Kayla Marie Williams

The Cocklebur Press Monthly Reading Series welcomes Toledo poet Kayla Marie Williams to Gathering Volumes as the featured reader in the otherwise open lineup. Williams, who is currently at work on a book, is known for hosting a music show, Radio Alchemy, where she also presents poetry at the end of each episode. Readers who would like to participate in this month’s series can sign up at 5:30pm. Williams begins her reading at 6pm. Thursday, August 1. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com —EH

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ART TO HEART Protest: UT Exhibit Highlights History

Six social justice movements and their local connections By Matthew Sackmann Though current protest movements have largely moved off of college campuses and into the streets, that hasn’t stopped the University of Toledo Ward M. Canaday Center from returning protests to the University in their new exhibit “Protest: Activism and Social Change, 1845-2015.” The new exhibit explores six significant social justice movements, including women’s rights, civil rights, disability rights, labor rights, student protest, and LGBTQ rights, through a wide range of materials, all from the University of Toledo archives. Curator and University Archivist, Sara Mouch, states that the exhibit began when librarians realized the amount of material that the UT libraries had regarding these protest movements. Combined with the fact that protest has been “very prevalent” with “so many marches in the last few years,” the revelation led Mouch and University librarians to choose

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the topic. Lauren White, manuscripts librarian, describes that they also chose to explore how protest has occurred not only through “public marches and protests,” but also “through art and writing, through service and scholarship.” “We tried to show that marches are not the only way,” says Mouch. The exhibit is “a little bit more visceral” and “less scholarly” than previous exhibits at the Canaday Center, and Mouch hopes that this will lead to more engagement by students and the public. The engagement is evident on a comment board outside the exhibi, filled with post-it notes from exhibit goers.

Social justice through a Toledo Lens

“We do try to emphasize the local side because that’s what we’re here for,” says Mouch and a lot of the material is locally based, showing the important role the Toledo community has played in the various movements. Librarian Tamara Jones says that the local material regarding disability rights “helps the public at large realize that Toledo played a major role in the treatment of mental illness” and “was a pioneer in getting away from the ward system that housed the ‘insane’, a term previously used to describe individuals with mental health issues.” The exhibit shows photographs from the Toledo Auto-Lite strike of 1934, which left two workers dead. There are handwritten signs by the local chapter of Students for a Democratic Society protesting the Vietnam War, one of which

reads “You can’t kill us all,” in response to the Kent State shootings. We learn that black student protests on UT’s campus after the shooting deaths of two black students at Jackson State College in 1970 just ten days after Kent State led to the establishment of the Black Studies program on campus. There are brochures from David’s House, which provided help for people living with AIDS in Toledo from 1988 to 2004. There are old newspaper articles about the Toledo Fair Housing Center, which, according to Jones, “was (one of) the first of its kind.” Accompanying the exhibit is a wonderful full-color 54 page, free catalog, which includes images of the materials in the exhibit as well as six essays written by Jones, Mouch, and White detailing each of the six movements.

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One idea Mouch wants people to take from the exhibit is that everyone can have a voice, and that voice is important regardless of who the injustice impacts: “It may not affect you directly in your day to day life but there are things going on that could impact you” and what really matters is that “it impacts somebody.” Jones wants people to leave with a feeling of deja vu, noting that “We are fighting all of these fights all over again and they will never be over.” On view through December 16. 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Ward M. Canaday Center, on the fifth floor of the Carlson Library. 2801 W. Bancroft St., 419-530-4480. utoledo.edu/library/canaday Free

ART EVENTS

Art at the Zoo

The Toledo Zoo’s Wild About Art is a two-day extravaganza with 80 artists selling their wares. Visitors of all ages can take in live entertainment, activities and the stellar animals you know and love. Animal painting demos, face painting and the Toledo School for the Arts Urban Jazz Collective are just a few of the fun attractions on the schedule. 10am-5pm. Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org. Free with Zoo admission. —EH

At the Galleries

Manon VanScoder - As part of Gathered’s Featured Artist Series, the Toledo-based VanScoder will display photographs and assemblages titled But the Sun’s Been Quite Kind. An opening reception will be held from 6-9pm on Thursday, August 15 during the Art Loop. The evening will also feature a cane glass demonstration by Gathered owner Mike Stevens and printmaking demonstrations by The Black Iron Press. Gathered Glassblowing Studio, 23 N. Huron St., 419-262-5501. gatheredglass.com Free

MLB player turned artist

Retired MLB player, manager and coach Tom Runnells has found a new way to show the world his passion for baseball— creating framed pieces using old major-league balls. Titled If These Balls Could Talk, Runnells’ solo exhibit will be held at Fuller Art House, where portions of sales of his pieces will go to the Toledo Police Athletic League. Exhibit opens on Friday, August 2. Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-8949. fullerarthouse.com Free—EH

Make a menagerie

Grant Garmezy is teaching a master class on sculpting animals in glass at the Toledo Museum of Art. Those with three to five years of experience will learn new solid and blown sculpting approaches to the medium, with a variety of torching and inside sculpting techniques. Above all, participants will learn how to work with others to make their creations take shape. $950-$1,000. 9am-5pm. Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org —EH

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Poison Garden - A solo exhibition features 3D installations and work of Toledo artist Phybr will open at River House. Wander the gallery, exploring the sculptures smf multimedia work. On view through August 20, 7th floor Gallery. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. riverhousearts.com Free Looking-Glass - Visit River House Arts Main Gallery for the newly opened exhibition by contemporary Detroit artist Brach Tiller. The super vivid paintings pull heavily from neo-pop art, graffiti and existentialism. On view through August 24. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. riverhousearts.com Free Steele Painting: Western Landscapes by John Steele - See the self-taught Colorado artist’s oil paintings of western landscapes through September 28. The artist, who lives with Parkinson’s disease, is donating 20 percent of his sales The Michael J. Fox Foundation, for the purpose of Parkinson’s research. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St. 419-241-2400. 20northgallery.com Free

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Art Events

Thursday, 8.8 Community Workshop: Found Sounds & Sampling - This community workshop, hosted by The Arts Commission’s Momentum festival and Creative Placemaking program and led by Ryan Edwards of Masary Studios, will teach participants how to identify and record the sounds around them. Pre-registration is encouraged. 1-3pm. Mott Branch Library, 1010 Dorr St., signup.com/go/FkQnguz Free

Friday, 8.9 The Maumee Summer Fair - Browse arts and crafts by local vendors and many other activities for the whole family. 5pm-midnight. Friday, August 9 to Saturday, August 10. Restaurant Row on W. Dudley St. Art vendor details TBA. info@maumeesummerfair.com maumeesummerfair.com Free

Saturday, 8.10 Lowercase - See the work of street photographer James “dirtykics” Dickerson during a one-nightonly gallery exhibition. Meet the artist and enjoy drinks, live music, and more. 6-10pm. AIGA Toledo, 705 Monroe St., facebook.com/AIGAtoledo Free 8th annual Barrio Latino Art Festival - Spend an afternoon experiencing the Latino culture at a festival jam-packed with art, food, contests, activities for kids, and music. 1-11pm. 1411 Broadway St. 567-702-0040. nuestragentecommunityprojects.org Free

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As promised the Watervillainous folk trio, Oliver Hazard, is hosting the second annual Oliver Hazard Day in the heart of their town, and the fellas have substantially upped the dosage. Downtown Waterville will be flooded for one night only with stomps and smiles fueled by an exciting collective of Midwestern music, food, art and, of course, beer!

Day exclusive pour of “Oliver Hazard Ale.” Legendary Waterville staple Koral Hamburg is sporting a brand new food truck and grilling up throwback style hamburgers. If you want to wash your burgers down in a no ABV under 21 fashion, Perrysburg based Local Roots will be juicing for those doing Hazard Day the healthy way.

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North 3rd Street (Downtown Waterville) is ramping up to host twice as many musical acts this year. In addition to Oliver Hazard, the lineup features the Petoskey (MI) rooted folk-rocking Michigan Rattlers, making a pit stop on their tour between Denver and Nashville to join in the festivities. Nashville based guitar virtuoso Daniel Donato will grace the stage with his bedeviling riffs and fluttering plucks. Down from Ann Arbor— (you may have caught him with the Hazard’s at the Old West End living room show)— crowd harnessing “clap your hands” songster Jacob Sigman will lift spirits even higher with folk-pop melodies. Local folk legend and Waterville native Andrew Ellis will share his lyrics and ballads, full to the brim with fervent sincerity. And smoldering banjoist Libby Decamp, hailing from Romeo (MI) will pluck and claw-hammer the night away.

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Internationally-known guitar maker Fender is sponsoring a guitar class for those looking to get their hands on some strings. And festival merch will include local screen-printing dynamos Jupmode with limited edition Oliver Hazard Day tee’s. Photo installations by Toledo based creative cohorts LightHouse Collective will decorate the streets near records sales by Toledo’s neighborhood record store, Culture Clash!— including limited edition Oliver Hazard in-store recorded vinyl. Support for this festival reaches beyond Northwest Ohio. With local backing from sponsors such as Wild Side Brewing Co., Third Street Cigar, Cocina de Carlos and Frogtown Glassroots, Oliver Hazard Day has drawn a national gaze - now attracting support from Fender and iHeartRadio. Enjoy a great day for music, art, food and culture in the tiny riverside town of Waterville, OH. $12 (children under 10 free admittance accompanied with ticketed adult). 5pm-11pm. Saturday, August 17th. 3rd Street Waterville, OH 43566 oliverhazardday.com

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NIGHT GROOVES THURSDAYS / TOLEDO BOTANICAL GARDEN

Local jazz ensembles perform in a relaxing outdoor setting at the Botanical Gardens during the Annual Jazz in the Garden Jazz Series. Every Thursday evening through the end of August visitors will be treated to a concert. Ramona Collins Group (August 1). Gene Parker Quintet (August 8). Quick Trio (August 15). $5-$10. 6:30-8:30pm., 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-720-8714. toledogrows.org

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MONDAY 8.5

Longtime marijuana advocate and Country-Western super star Willie Nelson rambles his way to the Huntington stage. With countless hits and film appearances, Willie Nelson might just be the most recognizable man in country music. Nelson’s soulful, swinging voice has always had a lot of grit, more so now, as he is joined by the crystal clear, ringing bell of a vocalist Allison Krauss. Krauss doesn’t leave home without her fiddle and we’re sure you’ll hear a number of powerful instrumentals intertwined with Nelson’s hits. $28-248. 7:30pm. 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. willienelson.com —SE

FRIDAY 8.2

THURSDAY 8.8 Backyard BBQ and Brew: Isabella Litzer (indie, rock)

SUNDAY 8.4 Centennial Terrace: Ted Nugent (country) Durty Bird: Quick Trio (blues, jazz)

FRIDAY 8.9 Bellwether: Taster’s Choice with DJs Mattimoe & Folk Get down to tasteful funk, soul and lost grooves from around the world. Get down with your bad self! 8-midnight. 1301 N. Summit St. 419-662-9521. toledospirits.com (dj) Free Bier Stube: The Grape Smugglers (rock, various) Civic Hall: Sponge, Seven Past Sunset, Eerie Point, Redfan (rock, various) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Piggyback Jones (acoustic rock) (pop/rock) Dexters: 56 Daze (pop/rock, covers) Distillery: Liberty Beach Band (rock) Durty Bird: Max Boyle, Straight Up (acoustic, covers) Frankie’s: Wild Adriatic, Ben Stalets & His Boy Band, In Rhythm (alternative/rock, songwriter) Hensvile: Hard Days Night (Beatles tribute) Hollywood Casino: Fu5ion (pop/rock, covers) Home Slice: Jake Pilewski (alternative/rock, songwriter) Jed’s Sylvania: Skittle Bots (pop/rock, covers) Plate One: Fritz Byers & Friends (jazz) Promenade Park: Dennis DeYoung (classic rock) Stellas: Terry Cooper (acoustic) The Pub: Ramona & Trez Vocalists Ramona Collins and Trez Gregory pair up for a laid-back evening of standards and Motown classics at the Paula Brown Shop. 6:30-9:30pm. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. facebook. com/ramona.collins.3 (vocal jazz/pop) Free Table Forty4: Beg to Differ (pop/rock, covers) Toledo Museum of Art: 4(19) Festival (contemporary, classical) Village Idiot: House Band, Beg To Differ (rock)

SATURDAY 8.10

SATURDAY 8.3 Bier Stube: Sugar Pax (pop/rock) Civic Hall: Wreking Crue, RMO, Saturnine Hello (hard/rock) Cock n Bull: Organized KOS (pop/rock) Dexters: 419 Music Fest (varied) Distillery: In My Opinion (hard/rock) Durty Bird: Funk Factory (rock, jam, funk) Frankie’s: Midwess, Fif Element, Automatik, DJ Dakish, DJ Magickal Maxiums (hip hop, dj) Hollywood Casino: Under the Covers (pop/rock, covers) Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: The Good, The Bad & The Blues (rock, blues) Ottawa Tavern: Black Market Rx, PYTHIAN, SNUFFED OUT, Light Horizon (hip hop, rock) Stellas: Tim Oehlers (acoustic rock) Table Forty4: Screaming Heathens (pop/rock, covers)

Bronze Boar: Conscious Pilot (rock, jam) Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic rock) Frankie’s: Trapt, Seven Past Sunset, Reject the Silence, The Infinity Process (rock) Levis & Lilacs: Tim Oehlers (acoustic) Levis Square: Caveman and Ryan (indie, rock) Stellas: Dave Carpenter (acoustic) Toledo Botanical Garden: Gene Parker Quintet (jazz) Village Idiot: Matt Truman’s Ego Trip (punk/alternative, rock)

Bier Stube: Katie’s Randy Cat (Irish, rock) Brew House Coffee: Hector Mendoza (pop, jazz guitarist) Bronze Boar: Chloe & The Steel Strings (indie, rock) Centennial Terrace: Scotty McCreery (country)

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Bellwether: Explorers Club Musician and producer Ben Cohen aka Benny Goodtimes presents a bi-monthly program of self-described ‘adventurous music from around the globe, throughout space and time.’ Bellwether tasting room at Toledo Spirits. Join the judgment-free dance party every first and third Friday. 9-11:30pm. 1301 N. Summit St. 419-662-9521. toledospirits.com (dj) Free Bier Stube: 56 Daze (pop/rock, covers) Civic Hall: Bohemian Rhapsody, Geiman & Barlos Take your Queen obsession to the next level at this all-out Queen tribute party. $12-$15. 135 S. Byrne. 419-724-8000. innovationconcerts.com Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Distant Cousinz (acoustic rock) (pop/rock) Dexters: The 25’s (pop/rock) Durty Bird: Hector Mendoza (acoustic) Frankie’s: Tyler Cassidy, Stretch, Emma Lee (various) Holland Haus: Ben Stalets, Violent Bloom, Birdie Country, David S. Kruse (indie, rock)

WEDNESDAY 8.7 Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic) Durty Bird: Max Boyle (acoustic, covers) Fuzzy’s Tacos: Frankie May (rock, covers) Huntington Center: Willie Nelson & Family with Alison Krauss (country) Olander Park: Sunset Serenades Concert (varied) Renaissance Toledo: Chris Shutters (acoustic, guitar) Sodbusters: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (ragtime) Stubborn Brothers Pizza: Jon B Roth (acoustic rock) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis, Dale Watson (acoustic rock)

Cock n Bull: Fu5ion (pop/rock, covers) Dexters: Organized K-OS (rock, covers) Durty Bird: Jon Roth, GreenAcre Sessions (acoustic, covers) Frankies: Louie T & The Dangerbirds, Took Too Much, and more (rock, various) Hensville: Dueling Pianos (pop/rock, covers) Hollywood Casino: Grizzly Grits (pop/country) Howard’s BG: Tree No Leaves (jam/rock, alternative) Ottawa Tavern: The Essentials, Leaving Lifted, Man Mountain, Rhone, Ego & The Maniacs (various) Surf rock/reggae/punk band The Essentials are the headliners, followed by Leaving Lifted, Man Mountain, Rhone and Ego & The Maniacs. Rock out to this incredible lineup at this Adams Street music venue. $6-$9. 7pm. 1815 Adams St. 419-725-5483. etix.com Over Yonder Concert House: Dana Cooper (folk, songwriter) The Pub: Danny Pratt & the Bad Decisions (blues, rock) Table Forty4: Glass Town (pop/rock, covers) Village Idiot: The Claudette’s (rock)

SUNDAY 8.11 Durty Bird: Hector Mendoza (acoustic) Frankie’s: homegrownups, As We Divide, Puzzle Pieces, In Rome with Flowers, Half Step Back (alternative/rock, songwriter) Jed’s Sylvania: Damen Cook Quartet (jazz) Ottawa Tavern: Outside, HFDM, HFTRS, Cherry & Rogue (rock, hardcore) OWE Arboretum: Swingmania Pack a cooler and a comfy chair for a free concert in the Old West End Arboretum. Swingmania plays top Big Band hits of the 1920s and beyond. 6-8:30pm. Delaware St. at Robinwood Ave. facebook.com/toledooldwestend (jazz) Free Sodbusters: Bobby May & Friends (acoustic rock) Toledo Zoo: Music Under the Stars Visit the amphitheatre for an evening with the Perrysburg Community Orchestra. Concessions will be available. 7:30pm. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org (classical) Free Village Idiot: Bob Rex And Friends (jazz/jam)

MONDAY 8.12 Frankies: Source and Lightstory (rock, hardcore) Fuzzy’s Tacos: Bliss de Lite(pop, covers) Village Idiot: Frankie May (rock/jam)

TUESDAY 8.13 Durty Bird: Twenty TwentyFour (jazz, covers) One SeaGate: Stirred Not Shaken (jazz, rock) Village Idiot: Barile & May (acoustic rock)

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THURSDAY 8.1 Durty Bird: Swingmania (Swing) Levis Square: Johnny Reed & the Houserockers (rock) Stellas: Johnny Rodriguez (acoustic, guitar) The Roadhouse: Bob Stevens Band (rock) Toledo Botanical Garden: Ramona Collins Group (jazz) Village Idiot: The Zimmerman Twins (Southern/rock)

TUESDAY 8.6 Cock n Bull: Elixer (acoustic rock) Durty Bird: Ross Thompson & Jarrett (acoustic rock, covers) One SeaGate Center: Johnny Rodriquez (acoustic, guitar) Sodbusters: Open Mic with Kyle Smithers (open mic) Village Idiot: Barile & May (acoustic rock)

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Frankies: Spence, Lady On The left, Nicotated, and more (rock, metal) Fuzzy’s Tacos: Creole Jazz (jazz) Jeds in Sylvania: Muddy Binkley (rock, indie) Sodbusters: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (ragtime) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic rock) Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (rock)

Hollywood Casino: Sugar Pax (pop/rock, covers) Home Slice: Shawn Sanders (acoustic, songwriter) Jed’s Sylvania: Brad Tober and the Outsiders (rock, country) Ottawa Tavern: The Sanderlings (rock) The Pub: Arctic Clam acoustic (acoustic rock) Six Fifths Distilling: Chloe and Connor (pop/rock) Sodbuster Bar: Tim Oehlers (acoustic rock) Table Forty4: Love Potion (pop/rock, covers) Toledo Museum of Art: Hepcat Revival Local hipsters and swingers, Hepcat Revival make a scene outdoors at TMA. 6:30-8:30pm. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. facebook.com/ hepcatrevival Free The Roadhouse: Steve Kennedy (rock) Village Idiot: House Band, Baccano (rock)

Fuzzy’s Tacos: Tim Oehlers (acoustic) Village Idiot: Frankie May (rock/jam)

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Brew House Coffee: Chloe & the Steel Strings The local ensemble combines original, heartfelt lyrics and grooves, drawing from past experiences with inspiration from the American Songbook. 1-3pm. 320 Conant St., Maumee. (acoustic rock) Free Jed’s Sylvania: Gene Parker Quartet (jazz) Sodbusters: Bobby May & Friends (acoustic rock) The Roadhouse: Boffo (rock) Toledo Zoo: Music Under the Stars Visit the Historic Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre for an evening with the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band. Concessions will be available. 7:30pm. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org (classical) Free Village Idiot: Bob Rex And Friends (jazz/jam)

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Friday, 8.2

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FRIDAY, 8.9 - SUNDAY, 8.11 / DOWNTOWN TOLEDO

13th First Fridays - Downtown Perrysburg will be host to a variety of outdoor games, a fun run, vendors and more. Check it out! 5-8pm. Indiana & Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-872-6246. downtownperrysburg.org Free

Celebrate the vehicle synonymous with adventure by attending the downtown Jeep Parade, an exhibit at the SeaGate Convention Centre, automotive vendors, live music, familyfriendly activities and much more. Now in its fourth year, Jeep Fest brings thousands of people from across the U.S., Canada and Mexico to honor the off-road vehicle in the city where it was first invented and continues to be manufactured. Parade begins at 11am on Saturday. Monroe St. Direct questions to contact form on the event’s website. More details at toledojeepfest.com Free —EH

First Free Fridays - Take a self-guided tour of the grounds that once housed countless ‘poor farm’ inmates. The Pestilence House tells the grim tale of the limited care given to victims of TB, while the exhibition “For Comfort & Convenience” completes the picture of early mental health care and all its failings. 10am-4pm. Wood County Historical Center, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Free

THURSDAY, 8.15 / RENAISSANCE HOTEL

Saturday, 8.3

Treat yourself to a master class in drag makeup by award-winning drag queen and radio personality Deja. BYOM (Bring Your Own Makeup) to this class held in the Studio Lounge of the Renaissance, where you’ll learn the ins and outs of upping your makeup game, all while enjoying a craft cocktail. Need we say more? $10. Register in advance. 6-8pm. 444 N. Summit St. 419-244-2444. renhotels.com/toledo —EH

[misc.] SummerSlam - The WWE professional wrestlers will be get wild in the ring on their SummerSlam Heatwave Tour. $20+. 7-10:30pm. 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

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Thursday, 8.1 [film]

[festivals] Wood County Fair - The annual county fair continues through 8.6 and features family favorites like animal showcases, baking contests, craft displays, rides, rodeo shows and carnival food. $7 entry. Event prices vary. 8am-8pm through 8.6. Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. The 16th Annual 419-352-0441. woodcounty-fair.com

Road Film Series - The Film Series continues Thursdays and Saturdays in August. The Cannonball Run (8.1) Thunder Road (8.3) Repo Man (8.8). Lost in America (8.15) $4-$7. Showtimes 7pm Thursdays and 2pm Saturdays. Toledo Museum of Art, 2455 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org 2019

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R&B Cruise - Take a leisurely cruise down the Maumee with DJ Bri-Z playing all your favorite summertime hits. $25. 7:30-10pm. Sandpiper Boat, 120 Water St. 419- 537-1212. Facebook event

[misc.] Signature Harley Davidson 20th AnniversaryCheck out the shop during the open house and anniversary party. Vendors include Deet’s BBQ, Wagler Kettle Corn and Infinite Zen Coffee. Live music with Jeff Stewart, Allen Spencer and the Sweet Tea Band. The event will benefit Nature’s Nursery, very cool! 9am-9pm. Harley-Davidson, 1179 Professional Dr., Perrysburg. 419-873-2453. facebook.com/signaturehd Free

Thursday, 8.8 [history] August Historical Tea - Once a month the WCHS hosts a lecture on an important historical subject. August’s lecture “Comfort in Indiana” discusses treatment of the mentally disabled and orphaned children in the midwestern state. Register in advance. $23. 2pm. Wood County Historical Society, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

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COCKTAILS WITH A QUEEN

Wednesday, 7.31

Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Curious about our favorite events going on just a short drive from Toledo? Visit toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more.

SATURDAY AUGUST 10 10am - 6pm SUNDAY AUGUST 11 10am - 5pm

20th Flag City Balloon Fest - The three day festival is all about hot air balloons. Take a ride up in the sky, visit the Kids Fair for carnival games, inflatables and more, a visit from the Jungle Island Petting Zoo, a fireworks display and tons more to do everyday. Admission is free, prices vary per activity. 7am-10pm, Friday 8.9. 6am-10pm, Saturday 8.10. 7am-5pm. Sunday, 8.11. Emory Adams Park, 1528 S. Blanchard St. flagcityballoonfest.com Free

Saturday, 8.10 [health]

Herbie Hancock & Kamasi Washington

The expansive and memorable sounds of jazz composer/pianist-great Herbie Hancock will join forces with modern jazz saxophonist/composer Kamasi Washington for this world tour. The two ensembles will no doubt collaborate, making this tour one of the most anticipated of the summer. Hancock will be pulling from multiple generations of music from his time spent performing with Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Rob Swift and many other jazz greats. Washington will pull from his latest release “The Choice” with it’s ever building soundscapes, full of orchestra beauty. 7pm. Thursday, August 8. $35-$75. Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater St., Detroit. herbiehancock.com kamasiwashington.com —SE

25 Years of Shawshank

The Shawshank Redemption ranks as one of the most popular prison-break films of all time, right up there with Papillion” and The Great Escape. Marking the film’s 25th Anniversary, the Shawshank Trail will host an actor’s panel, film screening and tour of the film locations around the state including the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, better known as the Shawshank Prison. Tour, panel and movie ticket pricing vary. Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18. Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Ave W., Mansfield. 419-525-1300. shawshanktrail.com —SE

Sunday, 8.11 [festivals] Hoodstock 2019 - Come out to a community event planned by its members! Catch local live music, enjoy delicious eats, shop local, play games and enter to win in a backpack giveaway. 10am-10pm. 650 Nebraska Ave. 419-210-3121. Message The Hoodstock Foundation on Facebook with any questions. Free

Self Care Saturday - Experience silence, reflection and clarity in the outdoors during this guided therapy session. $15. Noon-1:30pm. Knight Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. 419-699-3169. natureandforesttherapy.org

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Our story, in one sentence: Leaving home, coming home, making home. Most people know us for: the stories we tell and the media we produce. We wish more people knew us for: our story and our mission—how personal our motivation is for doing what we are doing. Midstory was born out of our own experience leaving—and now returning to—our home. We hope others can do the same! Our mission is to retain, cultivate, and attract young people and the public at large through creative storytelling and solutions-oriented projects in post-industrial cities. The best time we will ever have in Toledo: The A City in Transit Gala x Expo on Aug. 3 at 4pm. Come out for food, live local music and to interact with 100+ community organizations and businesses who are inspiring Toledo’s future! If we could change one thing about Toledo: We hope to see a change in the way we see ourselves (and subsequently how others see us) as Toledo. We see value in telling our own stories and recognizing their importance in the national conversation. We need to believe in our own local and national significance first before we can expect others to believe in us, too. Our favorite piece of local architecture: We love the riverfront grain silos and water towers—pieces of our agricultural and industrial past and present that remind us of our roots. If we knew we could get away with it, we would: buy up all the post-industrial spaces downtown for new, public and creative functions. The reason we are most proud right now: Bringing new youth, energy and power into Toledo; welcoming Midstory college interns from all over the U.S., and even across the globe, to Toledo to tell stories; investing in our home; helping Toledoans garner more agency for our city and our voice; less talking, more doing.

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What makes us truly feel alive: We feel most alive when we are serving the community that helped raise us. Being from Toledo and calling Toledo our home means taking responsibility for the growth and evolving identity of that home. We are finding the beauty in unexpected places—getting our region’s story out there. Not to mention, WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE! Three negative adjectives to describe Toledo, three positive adjectives to describe Toledo, and the adjective from that list that best describes us: Siloed, undervalued, ignored. Underdog, hopeful, awakening. As for us? Hopeful. The hardest decision we have made in the past year: Choosing our name…

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Photos by Christine Senack

Toledo Night Market The Toledo Farmers Market came alive at night to benefit Planned Pethood. Come back for the next Night Market on Saturday, August 17 to support Food for Thought.

David Herrera and Eunice Varona.

Crystal Lau, Rachael Cammarn and Seth Johnson. Fancy Moreland and Kari Bucher.

Joy Norwood, Gi Morton and Sam Onubogu.

Janae Miller, Anitra Johnson and Aleisha Johnston.

Jacquelyn Adams, Isha Bazaz and Izzy Nelson.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

ÂŠ2019

By Brendan Emmett Quigley (www.brendanemmettquigley.com)

SOFTENING UP ACROSS 1. Fiver 4. LEDTV maker 11. Hold up 14. 100 square meters 15. Gas mask? 16. Prefix with skeleton 17. Shark Ace? 19. Grp. based in Ramallah 20. Grammatically correct answer to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there?â&#x20AC;? 21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jersey Girlâ&#x20AC;? actress, for short 22. Flies and such 23. Snitches (on) 25. Excursions taken to leave your betrothed at the altar? 27. The Yellowhammer St. 28. Important chip, briefly 30. Merry-go-round figure, to a child 31. Word for word: Abbr. 32. Blue-ribbon 34. 21-Across, to friends 35. Smoothie made of bananas, pineapples and honey? 39. Some corp. execs 40. Like gazpacho 41. Number on a face 44. Bicker 47. Departure announcement 48. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reliable Sourcesâ&#x20AC;? channel 49. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s posted on a karaoke screen when someone is singing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uptown Girlâ&#x20AC;?? 53. One way to run 55. Inevitability 56. ER pronouncement 57. Sale words 58. Some E.R. cases 59. Unknown prank? 63. Up to this point 64. More lustrous 65. Rapper Kool ___ Dee 66. Very 67. Craft 68. Lapse

DOWN 1. Tex-Mex meals 2. In heat? 3. Song by The Shins that will â&#x20AC;&#x153;change your lifeâ&#x20AC;? according to the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garden Stateâ&#x20AC;? 4. Coca-Cola Co. brand 5. ___ first-name basis 6. RR place 7. Meccan pilgrim 8. Poker phrase 9. Intolerant person 10. Suffix with grape 11. Fix 12. Primrose flowers 13. Collins of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s funk 18. Part of R.S.V.P. 22. Bucker 24. Word said during an operation 25. 34-Down predecessor 26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some nerve!â&#x20AC;? 29. Sci-fi capsules 33. Direct mail abbr. 34. 25-Down successor 36. Reproductive cell 37. ZipRecruiter listings 38. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can I chime in?â&#x20AC;? 42. Canine neighbor 43. Golfer Juli 44. He tied with Mario Andretti for A.P.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Driver of the Century 45. Truckers competition 46. Bugs 50. Romantic interlude 51. Inquisitive 52. No longer on the plate 54. Gold oak leaf wearer: Abbr. 59. Much of an ed.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in-box 60. Squeeze (out) 61. Tel. listing abbr. 62. Mos. and mos.

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Week of August 1

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check in with our psychic journalist, LoveMancer, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standing by with a live report from inside your imagination. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening, LoveMancer? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, Rob, the enchanting creature on whose thoughts Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been eavesdropping has slipped into an intriguing frontier. This place seems to be a hot zone where love and healing interact intensely. My guess is that being here will lead our hero to breakthrough surges of love that result in deep healing, or deep healing that leads to breakthrough surges of loveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;probably both.â&#x20AC;? ARIES (March 21-April 19):â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dear Diary: Last night my Aries friend dragged me to the Karaoke Bowling Alley and Sushi Bar. I was deeply skeptical. The place sounded tacky. But after being there for twenty minutes, I had to admit that I was having a fantastic time. And it just got better and more fun as the night wore on. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure I made a fool of myself when I did my bowling ball imitation, but I can live with that. At one point I was juggling a bowling pin, a rather large piece of sweet potato tempura, and my own shoe while singing Led Zeppelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kashmirâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know how to juggle. I have to admit that this sequence of events was typical of my adventures with Aries folks. I suppose I should learn to trust that they will lead me to where I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know I want to go.â&#x20AC;? TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In his poem â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild Oats,â&#x20AC;? poet W. S. Merwin provided a message thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in perfect alignment with your current astrological needs: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I needed my mistakes in their own order to get me here.â&#x20AC;? He was not being ironic in saying that; he was not making a lame attempt to excuse his errors; he was not struggling to make himself feel better for the inconvenience caused by his wrong turns. No! He understood that the apparent flubs and miscues he had committed were essential in creating his successful life. I invite you to reinterpret your own past using his perspective. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an ambidextrous, multi-gendered, neurologically diverse, Phoenician-Romanian Gemini with a fetish for pink duct tape and an affinity for ideas that no one has ever thought of, you will eventually find your sweet spot, your power niche, and your dream sanctuary. I promise. Same for the rest of you Geminis, too. It might take a while. But I beg you to have faith that you will eventually tune in to the homing beacon of the mother lode thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just right for you. P.S.: Important clues and signs should be arriving soon. CANCER (June 21-July 22): What would a normal, boring astrologer tell you at a time like now? Maybe something like this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;More of other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money and resources can be at your disposal if you emanate sincerity and avoid being manipulative. If you want to negotiate vibrant compromises, pay extra attention to good timing and the right setting. Devote special care and sensitivity to all matters affecting your close alliances and productive partnerships.â&#x20AC;? As you know, Cancerian, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a normal, boring astrologer, so I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t typically say something like what I just said. But I felt it was my duty to do so because right now you need simple, basic, no-frills advice. I promise Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll resume with my cryptic, lyrical oracles next time. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Virgo figure skater Scott Hamilton won an Olympic gold medal and four World Championships. He was a star who got inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and made a lot of money after he turned professional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I calculated once how many times I fell during my skating careerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;41,600 times,â&#x20AC;? he testified in his autobiography. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the funny thing: I also got up 41,600 times. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the muscle you have to build in your psycheâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the one that reminds you to just get up.â&#x20AC;? In accordance with current astrological omens, Virgo, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be cheering you on as you strengthen that muscle in your psyche during the coming weeks. LIBRA (September 23-October 22):Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the story of your life? Psychologist James Hillman said that in order to thrive, you need to develop a clear vision of that story. How do you do that? Hillman advised you to ask yourself this question: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How can I assemble the pieces of my life into a coherent plot?â&#x20AC;? And why is this effort to decode your biography so important? Because your soulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health requires you to cultivate curiosity and excitement about the big picture of your destiny. If you hope to respond with intelligence to the questions and challenges that each new day

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brings, you must be steadily nourished with an expansive understanding of why you are here on earth. I bring these ideas to your attention, Libra, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to illuminate and deepen and embellish your conception of your life story.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artists are people driven by the tension between the desire to communicate and the desire to hide,â&#x20AC;? wrote psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott. I think that description fits many people born under the sign of the Scorpio, not just Scorpio artists. Knowing how important and necessary this dilemma can be for you, I would never glibly advise you to always favor candid, straightforward communication over protective, strategic hiding. But I recommend you do that in the coming weeks. Being candid and straightforward will serve you well. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Sagittarian poet Aracelis Girmay writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How ramshackle, how brilliant, how haphazardly & strangely rendered we are. Gloriously, fantastically mixed & monstered. We exist as phantom, monster, miracle, each a theme park all oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own.â&#x20AC;? Of course thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always true about every one of us. But it will be extraordinarily true about you in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will be at the peak of your ability to express whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most idiosyncratic and essential about your unique array of talents and specialties. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Sometime soon I suspect you will arrive at a crossroads in your relationship with love and sexâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as well as your fantasies about love and sex. In front of you: a hearty cosmic joke that would mutate your expectations and expand your savvy. Behind you: an alluring but perhaps confusing call toward an unknown future. To your left: the prospect of a dreamy adventure that might be only half-imaginary. To your right: the possibility of living out a slightly bent fairy tale version of romantic catharsis. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not here to tell you what you should do, Capricorn. My task is simply to help you identify the options. AQUARIUS (January 20- February 18): How many handcuffs are there in the world? Millions. Yet there are far fewer different keys than that to open all those handcuffs. In fact, in many countries, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a standard universal key that works to open most handcuffs. In this spirit, and in accordance with current astrological omens, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m designating August as Free Yourself from Your Metaphorical Handcuffs Month. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never as complicated or difficult as you might imagine to unlock your metaphorical handcuffs; and for the foreseeable future it will be even less complicated and difficult than usual for you. PISCES (February 19-March 20): People who sneak a gaze into your laboratory might be unnerved by what they see. You know and I know that your daring experiments are in service to the ultimate good, but that may not be obvious to those who understand you incompletely. So perhaps you should post a sign outside your lab that reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leap to premature conclusions! My in-progress projects may seem inexplicable to the uninitiated!â&#x20AC;? Or maybe you should just close all your curtains and lock the door until your future handiwork is more presentable. P.S. There may be allies who can provide useful feedback about your explorations. I call them the wounded healers.

Yoga at your desk

TEN SPOT CAR LOT

They say that, for long term health effects, sitting is the new smoking, and while we might not go that far, it certainly isn’t great for our bodies. Enter Yoga for Desk Sitters— a class that helps combat the negative effects of habitual inactivity that too often accompany our daily work. The class is divided into three parts: pre-sitting, while sitting, and postsitting poses. $25. 1:30-3pm. Saturday, August 10. Toledo Yoga, 4324 W. Central Ave. 419-531-0006. clients.mindbodyonline.com —EH

A healing place

The Toledo Center for Eating Disorders recently held their grand opening, introducing a facility and program geared toward helping all people age 10 and older. The team led by Meggan Desmond, MSW, LISW-S helps those struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other eating disorders through programs like group psychotherapy, experiential therapy and meal planning. The Center’s registered dietitian, Amy Good, says that “for a long time, society has had a narrow image of what an individual with an eating disorder looks like. At Toledo Center, we welcome the diversity of individuals that seek treatment and we are excited about the opportunity to now offer even more treatment options.” The Center is always open. Toledo Center for Eating Disorders, 5465 Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8800. toledocenter.com —EH

health & wellness events

Friday, 8.2

Latch On The 10th Annual Global BIG Latch On is a chance for all breastfeeding mothers and their families to get together in solidarity with moms worldwide. Latch On even offers a family-friendly movie for the whole family to enjoy! The event is hosted by the Lucas County WIC Breastfeeding Program in recognition of Breastfeeding Awareness month. 10am. Friday, August 2. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-213-2124. lucascountyhealth.com —EH

JAM SECTION MUSICIANS SEEKING

RHYTHM OR LEAD GUITARIST

can also sing, Familiar with many Styles. Experienced. 567-377-9664 JAM SESSION PIANIST/SINGER VINTAGE YAMAHA 70s Silver seeking Lead Guitarist/Singer for Duo’s. Marching Drum - Excellent Condition $199. Call 419-475-1100 419.382.5024 WANTED TRUMPET, SAX, OR ISO KEYBOARD PLAYER, THE STORMS, Toledo’s longest Active 50’s & CLARINET PLAYER For band playing 60’s R&B Band is for a Keyboard player Polkas, Standards, Latin and Country. Call Jim 419-345-5002 to join in working with experienced musicians. Call Sam 419.345.8295 SUGARFANG, LOOKING FOR SEEKING MUSICIANS OF TYPES SERIOUS DRUMMER. Have practice space with Drums. Currently FOR LIVE SHOWS. Jazz, R&B, Blues & Rock influences! Please Jamming near Sterns & Secor. Call Dan 313.320.5278 contact for more info 419.810.8848 LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS!

Guitarists/Drummer/Keyboard/Singer for 70s, 80s on up Rock Band!! Journey, KISS, Scorpions, AC/DC, etc. Call Joe 419.205.7667

LOCAL ESTABLISHED COVER BAND is looking for a lead singer.

Please only serious inquiries. Call for an audition at 419-344-6929 FREE GUITAR LESSONS! In EXPERIENCED BASS PLAYER - your home, experienced teacher. Looking for fill in work. Blues, Classic Rock, 567.377.9664 Country. Call 419-917-3507 DRUMMER LOOKING to turn my experiences into a plus for your band! SKELETON CRUE Preferred Classic, Country, 50’s & 60’s, Now auditioning rhythm 2nd lead Blues & Disco. 419.345.8295. Auditions guitar, vocals, possible keyboard talents. We do original rock, and have at my home in Maumee. new booking agent. Call us ASAP! FOR SALE: LTD STRATOCASTER 419-297-2928. Find us on Facebook GUITAR, one piece ash body. Like & videos on YouTube! myspace.com/ New. Make offer! (419)206-2162 Skeletoncrue HIGH INTENSITY 80’S ROCK BAND. Seeking Any type of Musician.

Call or text, Joe @ 419.250.7667

Ads For Local Artists are Free! Ads run for 2 issues and must be renewed after the two issues. You must be: advertising for band members or selling instruments under $200 or just looking to jam. Business related ads run for $20. Limit 20 words per ad; 40 cents per additional word.

1995 VOLVO 850 Runs Good. $1000 obo Call 419.250.1780

2004 FORD FOCUS Sweet heat & Remote car starter $2000 OBO. Please call 419-309-5292

2002 DODGE DURANGO

168k, 4x4; Runs and drives. Can be seen at 1136 Shernan St, Toledo. Call 606-215-4755

2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON, Sportster Super Low. 483 miles. Almost Brand New! Loaded. $4800 419-376-9264

2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT White; 16,900 miles; tinted windows; still under factory warranty; $13,400. Call 419-779-3857

2002 GRAND CARAVAN 203K highway miles. Dependable, one owner, typical rust, many newer parts. $950 Firm. 419-932-5311

2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON Silver 62,500 miles, mint condition. $5300 OBO, 734-856-3552

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HELP WANTED SHAREPOINT SOLUTION SPECIALIST II (mult openings in Toledo, OH): Provide development & implementation of SharePoint sites & applications w/ minimal supervision. Work w/ end users to define business reqmnts, convert them into technical reqmnts & implement the solution following the S/W development life cycle. Resume to: Annette Foght, Dir of Recruiting & Talent Mgmt, Heartland Employment Services, LLC dba HCR ManorCare, 333 N. Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604. Ref Job: #RC212626.

HELP WANTED SAP BASIS INTEGRATION ANALYST, Pilkington NA Inc., Toledo, OH. Work w/ internal, cross funct team to migrate Syst to new ver by test scenarios/solve conflict during migration. Min. Req: BA degree (or frgn equiv) in CS, CE, or rel + 5 yrs post-degree exp in job offer or dir. rel. 5 yrs exp must incl: Java SW dev./statutory electronic invoice reqs in Central/S. American countries (MX, AR, BR, CL, PE, UY). Add’l exp req: SAP PI Middleware, Java debug/dev, XML/XSL Schema syntax, JMS, low level debug of HTTP/HTTPS headers, FTP/FTPS/FTP, Web Srvs (SOAP/AXIS), & DB SYST (SQL). Mail resume to K. Waniewski, Pilkington NA, 811 Madison Ave, Toledo, OH 43604. No HH.

FOR SALE SALE...WOMENS ATTIRE Jeans, blouses, undergarments, jackets, gloves, scarves, and shoes. Business and casual attire. Used as salesman’s samples, mannequin wear, all very good shape. Most size 10. Also Melissa and Doug and other children’s toys. New puzzles, children’s paperbacks, Danielle Steel, Stephen King, and more books as low as 3 for $1. Visit us at 8484 Brown St. Ottawa Lake, MI 49267, give us a call at 419-344-4415, or email us at Nblack726@aol.com. DISH NETWORK SATELLITE TELEVISION SERVICE. Now Over 190 channels for ONLY $59.99/mo! FREE Installation, FREE Streaming, FREE HD. Add Internet for $14.95 a month. 1-800219-1271

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LINE CLASSIFIEDS: Only $20 per issue for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork is $5 extra. DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS: Display classifieds with a box may be purchased for $25 per column inch. Photos are accepted with ads for an additional $5 per photo. TEN SPOT CAR LOT: Only $10 for 20 word or less that WILL RUN UNTIL CAR SELLS. Each additional word is 40 cents and any artwork is $5 extra.

PAYMENT: Payment must be received before an ad can be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/American Express). PHONE: 419-244-9859 EMAIL: classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com REFUNDS: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given. MISPRINTS: Credit toward future ads.

DEADLINES: Ad copy must be received by NOON on the Friday prior to publication.

SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT ART STUDIOS TO RENT 140 - 400 sq ft. 11’ ceiling. $105 - $210/mo. INCL utilities/WiFi. River view. Elevator. Free Parking. WORK only. Generous access. 2-D artists ONLY. 419-243-4944

STAGE CALL WOODBERRY PARK PLAYHOUSE in association with Turnerman Productions is seeking actors singers and dancers of all ages for theatrical cinema and stage productions. Serious inquiries only.

LESSONS SPANISH LESSONS Have you always wanted to understand, read & speak Spanish?? Well now you can!! Experienced tutor available - Affordable rates - Ages 5 thru 100. Call or text Nina 419-509-0058

EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial aid for qualified students - Career placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877818-0783

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HELP WANTED

PET PAGE

Call 419-244-9859 to advertise your pets and services for as little as $25 per issue

OUTSIDE SALES REP You know Toledo. You’re hungry to join a growing, fast-paced and fun team with a ton of potential. You prize integrity, hard work, and savor the opportunity to learn. You have sales experience (and if not, you’re such a great communicator that you seem to create meaningful relationships with nearly everyone you talk to). You’re comfortable warm calling, but you’re in your absolute element cold calling. You’re reliable and accessible. You’re open to accepting constructive feedback and finding a rhythm. For you, there’s no such thing as a tough sell. Adams Street Publishing is looking for a rockstar sales professional who can expect to enjoy robust support booking appointments and winning sales. A competitive spirit is a must, as is a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. We’re excited to work with the right person who shares our vision and values. Welcome aboard.Send resume with references to mjacobs@ adamsstreetpublishing.com.

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ROBERT IRVINE RESTAURANT TAKEOVER ★ SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 ★ 10AM-11AM

★ Free • Open to the Public

MEET & GREET

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