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Sitting in my most comfortable chair with my cat snuggled beside me, looking at a snow covered yard, while thinking about this issue and it struck me, Spring Cleaning. Already? We have a little fun with ‘Housekeeping is an Art’ and take a more serious look at ‘Staying Healthy While Lifting.’

Consistent with our interest in helping readers be fit and healthy, in this issue we provide a list of locations for indoor walking, with more options than you may think.

In this issue, we cover other helpful information — what is needed to obtain a soon-to-be-required compliant driver’s licence, how to properly recycle, necessary and unnecessary insurance products, theater and health notes and, of course, our events calendar.

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This month, we profile Vallie Bowman-English, the Clerk of Toledo Municipal Court and an all around special person. You will enjoy getting to know her.

As a head’s up, April brings us April Fool’s Day (time to get working on you spoof), tax day (no spoof), Earth Day (plant a tree) and religious holidays to prepare for and celebrate.

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This award is on pointe The artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo is one of eight to be honored at the upcoming 2020 Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio.

Nigel Burgoine (pictured right) founded the Ballet Theatre in 2005. He will receive the honor at a luncheon held on March 25 in Columbus. Born in Chelsea, London, Burgoine has a lifetime of experience in ballet, including graduating from the Royal Ballet School in London and serving as the artistic director of the Cincinnati Ballet and the Toledo Ballet.

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Toledo Public Utilities has dedicated $500,000 a year to

For the fourth consecutive year, financial services firm Savage and Associates has been recognized as one of the area’s best workplaces, as measured by a survey conducted by the Toledo Blade. The annual study, conducted anonymously by a third party company, estimates the culture of the businesses through a variety of criteria critical to organizational success. Savage and Associates is the highest-ranked mid-sized business, with RE/MAX Preferred Associates and CedarCreek Church at #2 and #3.

To obtain a Compliant Driver License ID, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will require you to present proof of a Name Change (if the current legal name you use is different than the name listed on your Birth Certificate), Passport, or documents issued by the US DHS (Department of Homeland Security). If these requirements cause difficulty, the Lucas County Probate Court can help you solve problems you may encounter.

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An gra from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development will bolster Toledo entities that provide housing and assistance to the homeless.

The $3.4 million award given to the City of Toledo will aid programs to curb homelessness.

The distribution of funds will benefit Beach House, Inc., which has offered assistance to citizens for nearly a century, and Neighborhood Properties, Inc., which provides permanent supportive housing to individuals with mental illness and/or addiction disorders.

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1, households with an income falling at or below 200 percent of the poverty line (just over $24,280 in a one-person household) will reap the benefits of this program, meant to reduce the financial burden of basic living expenses. To find out if you or someone you know qualifies, visit toledo.oh.gov/water or call 419-245-1800 for assistance.

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Toledo Opera Guild and other local organizations will host a lineup of multigenerational speakers during International Women’s Day. After a luncheon, attendees will hear from social entrepreneur Zobaida Falah, 13ABC news anchor Diane Larson, Ohio State Senator Teresa Fedor and others. Opportunities to learn, network and honor women making a difference will include informative booths, entertainment, activities for women and generational photos. $35. 10am-3pm.

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n If your name changed due to marriage, obtain a certified copy of your marriage record from the Lucas County Probate Court. Send your request to the Court at 700 Adams St., Toledo, OH 43604, or call 419-213-4775. The current cost for a copy is $2. n If the name you use doesn’t match the name on your Birth Certificate, and you have been a Lucas County resident for the past 12 months, apply for a name change at the Lucas County Probate Court. For directions and forms, visit lucas-co-probate-ct.org/forms. n If you don’t know what name is on your Birth Certificate, order a certified copy of your Birth Certificate from the Ohio Department of Vital Statistics. Learn more at odh.ohio.gov. n If you were born in Lucas County, you can obtain a certified copy of your Birth Certificate from the Toledo Lucas County Health Department Bureau of Vital Statistics, 635 N. Erie St, Toledo, or by calling 419-213-4100, or online at lucascountyhealth.com. The current cost for a copy is $25. n If you returned to a former name when you divorced, obtain a copy of your Decree of Divorce, Dissolution or Annulment of marriage. For information, contact Lucas County Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations Division at 419-213-6902. n If you have been married more than once, you may need to bring documentation from each marriage and/or divorce to connect your Birth Certificate, passport, or US DHS documents to your current name.

For more information, go to the drivers license page at www.bmv.gov or call 800-CALLBMV.

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Vallie Bowman-English

By Kelly Thompson Hundreds of Toledoans see Vallie Bowman-English’s name every day, but few of them know who she is, or the good work that she’s done for the Toledo Municipal Court.

A Toledo native, Vallie graduated from the University of Toledo with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1992, and earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree from Ohio Northern University in 1995.

Before her election as Clerk of the Toledo Municipal Court in 2003, Vallie served as an Assistant Lucas County Prosecutor. She was elected president of the Toledo Bar Association, serving in 2016-2017. As Clerk of the Toledo Municipal Court, she has made the Court more accessible and efficient. Her efforts include ongoing implementation of technology, electronic imaging of court records, a mobile court app, which helps individuals view court information online, and electronic ticket citation records. She has also been a supportive advocate for local education and training programs, such as the TBA’s recent Driver’s License Clinic.

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Do the right thing. Knowing what is right is often challenging, but I strive to find the answer every day.

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Can you tell us about your clothes and style?

When I was born, my mom’s very stylish and classy sister started buying my clothes, and she never stopped. To this day, she is still responsible for my wardrobe. Because she lives out of town, I receive UPS boxes that contain clothes, shoes, and handbags.

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It’s ok to be different. No one can beat you at being you.

Who is someone you'd like to meet?

Michelle Obama. I am interested in hearing about the things she could not write about in her book.

The things we do not talk about publicly are usually the things that influence our paths the most.

What inspires you now?

The younger generation of leaders moving into their future with love, kindness, boldness and dedication to the service of others. It gives me hope that we will overcome many of the obstacles that have kept us from reaching our greatest potential.

Favorite movie?

I have so many favorite movies, so I cannot choose one. I often use movie quotes in my daily conversations.

Who do you most admire?

I admire my grandparents the most. They migrated from the South with minimal resources and came to Toledo to make a better life for their six children.

They worked many jobs to provide excellent educational opportunities for their children and instilled a sense of dignity, honor, and ethical accountability in them that I am guided by daily.

What is something people may be surprised to know about you?

I wanted to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader until I was in the sixth grade. I then decided I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer.

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Our handy guide to local options and how to avoid “wishcycling”

By Erin Holden With time winding down on The Doomsday Clock, there’s always time to review one of the most basic (but all-too-often botched) ways to make the world a better place: recycling. This guide to local recycling resources will get you started. The advice is equally helpful for those who have recycled for years, those new to these practices and those developing new habits. You might be surprised to find that you have a few misguided habits— some of which might even result in materials that you thought you were recycling being thrown in a landfill. Yikes.

Sharpen your recycling efforts with this guide to curbside recycling, drop-off options, and common errors to avoid.

Curbside versus drop-off

For many living in the city limits, curbside recycling is provided. Your taxes pay for the service, so you only have to take your bin to the curb on the appropriate day, which varies by location.

For the folks in Oregon (the city no longer provides curbside recycling as of last year, though the decision is revisited periodically), Whitehouse, Swanton and other locations, you might have to do a little extra legwork. You can select from companies that offer recycling

services, including Republic Services, Waste Management and Stevens Disposal & Recycling.

Choose one of the many available dropoff locations rather than paying for a service.

While curbside services allow you to throw all of your recyclable items in one bin, dropping off your recycling requires you to sort the items and put them in the appropriate bins at the drop-off location. Separating the items — paper, cardboard, plastic containers and things that are left over— can take a bit more time, but it’s still relatively easy. The Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful (KTLCB) website (ktlcb.org) provides a long list of locations where you can drop off your items.

Take note that you can recycle your plastic bags; you just can’t put them in the recycling bin.

Instead, take them to your local Sautter’s Market, Walt Churchill’s Market, Kroger or Meijer. They all have an area for disposing of any plastic film, including grocery bags, the plastic covering that is used to package paper towels, dry cleaning bags and other similar materials.

Most of the confusion around recycling does pertain to plastic, Cassi explains, “A lot of people have a plastic toy, hanger, laundry basket or even a whole garbage can made out of plastic. These are not recyclable. It really has to be something

Common errors

Whether you drop off your recycling or use a curbside service, make sure that you avoid the frequent mistakes that can cause problems at the sorting facilities. Adam Cassi, executive director at KTLCB, says there is one culprit that stands out above the rest. “Plastic bags.

Typically, someone has a plastic bag they are putting [recyclable items] into, and they throw it in the recycling container,” Cassi says. “The sorting center is very automated. Everything needs to be loose. The magnets, shakers, grinders and all this machinery can sort things automatically. If it’s in a bag, it typically gets thrown in a pile to go to the landfill.”

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coming out of your kitchen, laundry room or bathroom that had some kind of product in it.

And it has a recycling symbol on it— the little triangle with arrows and the numbers in it.”

Other things to look out for that can divert items from actually being recycled:

DO put these in your recycling bin: Paper Cardboard Plastic containers Cans Cartons DON’T put these in your recycling bin: Styrofoam Plastic bags Packing materials (like bubble wrap)

Waxed cardboard (examples include tv dinners and other cardboard meant to go in the freezer)

Soiled food containers Food waste Loose caps from containers

n Place the caps and lids back on the containers after you clean them thoroughly. If you have a random cap, you’ll just have to trash it. The sorting facility needs to have the tops on their original containers. Of course, if you have just the container and no top, that container can still be recycled.

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n People are unsure about how clean the recyclable items need to be. “The process of recycling plastic, glass and aluminum can take some food residue, so if it has some smudges, that is okay,” says Cassi. n The same cannot be said for paper and cardboard items. Because they’re made of fibrous material, any residue that seeps into the container cannot be removed, so if you want to recycle that pizza box, just cut the top off and recycle that portion.

Wishful thinking

In short, you don’t want to be a wishcycler, someone who is too optimistic about what can be recycled to the detriment of the bin. It might be counterintuitive, but when in doubt about trying to recycle an item, just don’t.

“Unfortunately, the rule of thumb is, if you’re not sure if it’s recyclable, just put it in the garbage,” adds Cassi. “It’s better off in the landfill than contaminating your recycling bin and clogging up the sorting facility.”

Visit ktlcb.org to learn how to safely dispose electronics, tires, paint, medicines and many other items, along with resources on how to recycle properly.

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Housekeeping is an Art

By Patricia M. Johnson

Housekeeping is truly an art; but is not always fun.

It takes physical effort for all of that work. These tips can help to ease the chores. n Always wipe baseboards with a dry cloth, not a wet one when dusting or vacuuming your floor. Dust sticks to a wet baseboard and builds up over time. n Send your draperies to the cleaners in the spring. Ask the cleaner to dip or spray with a soil retardant after the cleaning. This will keep good drapery fabric clean until next spring with minimal vacuuming. n Using a home carpet cleaning machine is wonderful for in-between cleaning jobs, but once a year professional cleaning is necessary. Apply a stain-resistant coating after the extradeep cleaning from a professional. n Windows are the most difficult to keep clean. If you can’t hire a profes-

sional window cleaner, just do a few windows a day. The old-fashioned method of ammonia with warm water, followed by a rub-down with dry newspaper, really makes them shine! If you don’t have ammonia, use white vinegar. Either way, you’ll avoid streaks that some commercial products leave behind.

A fireplace should be cleaned now and then. Several companies and even fireplace stores sometimes offer this service. Here are some tips just for fireplaces: n If you use your fireplace often during the winter, it should be cleaned once a year to avoid creosote buildup. n Unless you’re very athletic, hire a professional. If you think you can do it, wear a safety harness and consider renting a roof ladder. n You’ve got to check the whole interior of the chimney and the exterior for water moisture and loose bricks,

even cracks and pits. Inspect the mortar joints and flashing to avoid water seeping into your chimney. n While doing this housekeeping, check out the window sills, door sills and thresholds. You may need to fill in the cracks, repairing, caulk edges, and even replace some of these structures if necessary. n Check out any cracks or separations in the walls before you repaint.

This is the best time to touch up those problems.

Tips for Spring Cleaning

By Lisa Kelly PT, CSCI, C- NDT of Alternative Physical Therapy (As seen on our cover)

n With standard paints, you may

need to repaint each year. Semigloss, matte or semi- or full-gloss paints provide durability for many years. A simple wipe of a soap and water sponge, a spray of an instant cleaner, or a complete wash-down of the walls – it looks new each time it’s cleaned.

Enjoy spring housekeeping chores, keeping them light, and whistle a few tunes while you work. Always remember, you only need to do a little at a time.

For your shoulders, reach your hands over your head, out to the sides and behind your back.

Help your back by holding onto a counter and round your back like a cat, then drop your back down into an arch with your hips down low and your shoulders high while looking up in “cobra” position.

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Develop a written plan- divided into “Doable 2-3 hour segments.”

Pace yourself. It’s only March and the weather in Northwest Ohio doesn’t really demand your outside focus until Mid April.

Consider joining forces with a friend or family member to divide and conquer. Ask for help when needed.

Treat yourself as you mark off completed items.

Consider light background music to lighten the mood.

Assemble your supplies and tools before you start cleaning.

Prepare your body

Before starting your cleaning, do a couple of light stretches to activate your big muscles.

Do neck motions up/down and look over each shoulder.

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Keep your mop or vacuum close to you to prevent overstretching.

Keep your abdominal muscles lightly contracted to support your back and step and sway your body as you mop or vacuum.

For high areas: don’t step too high on ladders or step stools, don’t over reach and ideally have someone steady your ladder and/ or hand items to a helper.

For lifting: smaller boxes are better. Lift using a shallow squatting position using your stronger leg and buttocks muscles. Keep the item close to your body and keep your back straight and your head up.

For moving items: pushing with your body weight is better than pulling. Even better is placing the object to be moved on wheels, like a desk chair.

For more tips and pointers on pain-free movement, contact Alternative Physical Therapy by calling 419-578-4357 or visiting alternativephysicaltherapy.com.

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By Karen Telleen-Lawton One of the many benefits of age, in addition to experience, is that you generally don’t need as much insurance.

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You will likely want to purchase an insurance umbrella. Umbrella insurance covers claims in excess of your other policies. Injury caused by you or your property will be covered when the claims are larger than the limits of your regular policy. Since claims like these are less likely to occur, umbrella coverage has a more reasonable premium.

Questionable insurance

For the rest of the innumerable insurance company offerings, it depends. Annuities are an important case in point.

Basically, with annuities, you buy the product and, in exchange, the payer issues you specified periodic payments, usually for the rest of your life.

Annuities satisfy the need for a guaranteed lifetime income. The investment return is quite low, but for those who don’t want to think about investing or worry that they’re spending too much, annuities can be a reasonable choice. If you have a paid-up whole life insurance policy that you no longer need, some insurance companies allow you to transfer the policy’s equity into an annuity.

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The National Adult Protective Services Association warns that annuities are often inappropriate financial products for seniors and, at times, the sale of these products to seniors can constitute financial exploitation. Even worse, some unscrupulous sales people take advantage of seniors’ fear of depleting their savings, placing them in inappropriate insurance products.

Protect oneself

At a time in one’s life when income is fixed, financial abuse is a very real consideration when purchasing insurance products. Research your agent and take a trusted family member along with you to your meetings.

Helpful tips

The American Bar Association urges you to consider the following advice: n Never rush into a financial decision. n Trust your instincts.

Exploiters and abusers often are very skilled at being charming and forceful in their effort to convince you to give up control of your finances. n If something doesn’t feel right, it may not be right.

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Keep Walking to Better Health Local indoor walking venues

By Kyle Alison Cubbon Walking improves our health. The Arthritis Foundation lists twelve benefits of walking including improved circulation, weight management, improved mood and better sleep. Consumer Reports acknowledges that a better memory and lower stress levels are benefits derived from walking. The Harvard Health Blog states that walking helps us have “a longer life with less disability.”

Snow, ice, rain and other safety issues are not a barrier to walking yearround. There are several FREE indoor walking venues in our community.

Visit these locations to take advantage of the benefits of walking.

Oregon. Clay High School. Open to anyone in the Oregon school district. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4-7pm. Prior registration required (the form is online at Oregoncityschools.org, search for “Walking Club”).

East Toledo. “Walk the Halls”

at Waite High School. Monday through Friday, 3-5 pm. Obtain credentials through the East Toledo Senior Center. 419-691-1429.

West and South Toledo.

University of Toledo. Rocket Hall, Health Science Campus, University Hall. Search Rocket Wellness Menu at utoledo.edu for details and maps.

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Perrysburg. Commodore

Building Gym (419-874-9131) and Perrysburg High School (419-874-3181). Monday through Friday, 8am - 3pm the school is not using the gyms. Check in at the main desk and obtain a badge.

Maumee. Administration Building, 9am-3pm, Door 1, 419-893-3200. Gateway Middle School, 6-8pm, Door 15, 419-893-3386.

Sylvania. Tam-O-Shanter.

419-882-1500. Monday through Friday, 9am-noon, on the turf field in the Field House on the west side of the building.

Toledo/Sylvania. Westfield Mall.

The mall opens at 8:30am for “mall walkers.” Two laps around the mall equals 1.5 miles.

Multiple locations. Lowe’s stores

in Sylvania, N. Toledo, Perrysburg and Adrian, MI. are dog-friendly and “love their walkers.” 6am-9pm Monday-Saturday and 8am-9pm Sunday. The best times are the early hours when the stores are less busy.

Visit these locations to derive the health benefits of walking year-round!

March 2020

Health Notes

Aiming to end Parkinson’s disease

Each year, almost 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but some of those patients might soon find relief for themselves and their families. Groundbreaking research at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Neurological Institute suggests that transformational gene therapy could disrupt the circuits of neurodegenerative diseases, like Krystof Bankiewicz, Parkinson’s, to stop its progression through a MD, PhD, director one-time treatment that could halt the disease. of The OSU Wexner Six clinical trials are currently in progress, and Medical Center. previous tests proved so effective that the Food and Drug Administration has helped to fasttrack the registration of the therapy, which may be approved for treatment of patients this year. For more information, visit medicine.osu.edu.

Don’t just throw it away

Is your medicine cabinet full of old, out-of-date, or unneeded prescriptions? Join Jennifer Grabarczyk, Chief Clinical Pharmacist, for a Lunch ‘n Learn presentation on Prescription Drug Use/Misuse & Proper Disposal of Medication. Enjoy a free, light lunch as she provides education on proper medication storage, disposal, dispensing, and much more. Please register by calling 419-897-8484. Noon-1pm.

Thursday, March 5. St. Luke’s Hospital Auditorium A, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. Stlukeshospital.com Free —AC

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Dini ng out

My Way Bistro

After 40 years in restaurants, doing it his way in Sylvania

By Kyle Alison Cubbon After 40 years in the restaurant business, Steve Mourad named his new restaurant to let everyone know that things are done his way. Mourad started in the business as a manager of the very first BW3 store (that’s right, the original) in Columbus, in 1980.

Buffalo Wild Wings and Weck (a caraway seeded bread, indigenous to Buffalo) was later shortened to BW3.

Steve moved on to Toledo, running the Grand Cafe, a deli sandwich haven, in the plaza near the intersection of Sylvania and Monroe, for nine years, before heading to Ann Arbor where he operated the Touchdown Cafe on South University for almost a decade. Now he has set his sites on Sylvania, with a goal to serve that community with a comfortable, lively, clean, delicatessen and grill, that offers cocktails, tv’s (for sports viewing) and music. That, says Steve, an engaging proprietor, is “his way”!

Serving Sylvania

In the former Tony Packo’s location in Market Square on Monroe Street, the space has been reworked to resemble a bistro. With fresh paint, a new bar and seating in booths or high or low tables, the bistro has a sense of privacy provided by half-walls. The side with the bar is slightly more animated, although Steve’s plans to have live music on the other side of the space may change that. Steve confided that his goal is to have this be a “Sylvania place, where Sylvania comes to relax.”

My Way Bistro is operating under what Mourad refers to as a “soft opening” to allow the staff to raise their game and to let the kitchen settle on a regular menu. The soft opening allows Mourad to open for lunch and dinner while advising diners that they should expect a few hiccups. Steve is very open to questions and is glad to have feedback as he shapes this new venture.

Only the best ingredients

There were no hiccups during our visit and the food delivered to our table was pleasantly satisfying. Steve is proud of the delicatessen side of the

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menu. And he should be, as the meat comes from Sy Ginsberg, a well known supplier out of Detroit (who also supplies Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor), including the corned beef and pastrami — extraordinaire. The rye, and other breads, delivered by Klosterman’s of Cincinnati, are cut by hand each day

by Steve himself (‘I love to slice the bread’, he told us.) The burgers are eight ounce patties on a brioche bun or pretzel roll, with all the trimmings.

They look as good as they taste.

My Way Bistro offers appetizers, salads, chicken and beef entrees, soups and other treats. The menu is still evolving so diners are encouraged to share their impressions to help Steve determine what his customers want.

The lively bar in the back of the Bistro is accommodating with 20 seats.

The cocktails we ordered were well made and exactly as we wanted them (abiding our peccadilloes). The beer list (27 bottled and 12 drafts) includes locally brewed favorites We will keep visiting My Way Bistro to follow its development, have some fun and enjoy good, bistro food and drinks. We suggest that you give Steve and My Way Bistro a try, very soon.

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Mature Concerns Accessibility: Yes. Cleanliness: Very clean.

Lighting: Abundant.

Specialty Diets: Many vegetarian options and the head chef will work with other special diets.

Noise: Varies - later in the evening it grew slightly louder.

Children: Kid-friendly.

Food prices: $7-$14.

My Way Bistro 5827 Monroe St., 419-517-7096. mywaybistro.com 11:30am-11pm, Monday-Thursday.

11:30am-1am, Friday. 11am-midnight, Saturday. 11am-9pm, Sunday.

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Entertainment

march

FRISAT 6&7

Movies at the Maumee Theatre

FRIDAY 13

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Authors! Series presents Kenn Kaufman’s A Season on the Wind: Inside the World of Spring Migration. Birders will be fascinated as he explores the northern migration that culminates in the beloved Biggest Week in American Birding. 7-8:30pm. Thursday, March 12. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. Register on Eventbrite.

Free

Green Acres is the place to be

Enter the Photo Arts Club of Toledo’s 34th Annual Photo Contest - Submit mounted photo-

Knitting and Crochet Club

[art]

graphs in a variety of categories— people, places, plants, animals and more, including a category sponsored by Metroparks, dedicated to the Oak Opening Regions. Entries accepted through March 21. $5 per photo. photoartscluboftoledo.com Saturdays [culinary]

Downtown Toledo Farmers Market - Join the local farmers and

growers at Market St. for a taste of their delicious, fresh produce.

9am-1pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com Free

Sunday 1 [health]

Enjoy live music by Woody Pines, beer and wine, appetizers and auctions at Black Swamp Conservancy’s annual fundraiser— Bluegrass & Green Acres. Proceeds go toward protecting Northwest Ohio’s natural habitats. $75. 6:30-9:30pm. Friday, March 13.

Promedica Steam Plant, 100 Madison Ave. 419-833-1025. blackswamp.org

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2 Monday

[art]

The 5th Annual Maumee Film Festival presents local filmmakers’ short films, features and documentaries at the historic venue. 6-10pm, Friday, March 6. 11am-10pm, Saturday, March 7. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-360-8466. maumeefilmfestival.com

THURS

Ongoing

Wellness and Longevity Support Group - Find support for

contentment, good health and long life with a group of understanding, welcoming friends. 9:30-10:30am.

Buddhist Temple of Toledo, 6537 Angola Rd, Holland.

567-297-0108. buddhisttempleoftoledo.org Free

The Northwest Ohio BIG Wish Gala raises funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation that helps so many families’ dreams come true.

Tickets include dinner, auctions, and inspirational stories about how the organization has changed lives. $200.

6:30pm. Friday, March 27. Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. 877-206-9474. oki.wish.org

Fancy, don’t let me down Don’t miss country music icon Reba McEntire as she graces Toledo with her incredible stage presence while performing her biggest hits. $64.50-$234.50.

Saturday, March 28.

Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. huntingtoncentertoledo.com —EH

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[music]

Acoustics for Autism

With dozens of bands playing on multiple stages in Maumee, the event isn’t just a fundraiser for the great work done by Project iAm, it’s also a celebration of great music from the artists that keep Toledo rocking all year round. Donations encouraged Noon-2am. The Village Idiot and the surrounding area, 309 Conant St. 419-514-9817.

Acousticsforautism.com Free

Great Performances: Robert Ballinger - Hear works on

piano from Schubert, Brahms, and Scarlatti in the Great Gallery.

3-4pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

A Brahms Celebration

This performance celebrates the life and music of a classical genius. $35-$45. 7pm. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

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Lovers of the crafts will find friends and fun at this monthly meeting. 2-3pm. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free

Artist-in-Residence Painting Demo - Way Library welcomes

local artist Robert Vanitvelt for a painting demonstration. 6-8pm.

Way Public Library, 101 E Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. evanced.info Free [health]

Better Living Speaker Series with Dr. Fourman - Join Dr.

Matthew Fourman, Bariatric and General Surgeon, and take the first steps to learn about a variety of weight management solutions for living a healthier and happier life.

2-3pm. Way Public Library, 101 E Indiana Ave, Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. eventbrite.com Free [misc.]

Computer Basics

Overwhelmed by technology?

This hands-on class will cover the basics. 9:30-10:30am. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St. 419-259-5230. toledolibrary.org Free [music]

UToledo Latin Jazz Ensemble

The UToledo Latin Jazz Ensemble is a jazz chamber ensemble dedicated to the performance of music from Cuba and Brazil. $3-$5.

4-7pm. UT Center for Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 419-530-2787. utoledo.tix.com.

3 Tuesday [art]

Paul Brand Acrylic, Oil, Pastel or Drawing instruction, Toledo Artists Club - Each week, Paul will

provide a 20-minute demonstration of a different technique or subject. $20. 2-4pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. artvillage419.org.

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Creative Writing Workshop

4 Wednesday [health]

[health]

Living with Advanced Cancer Support Group - No one should

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group - Family and

face the difficulties of living with cancer alone. Reservations requested.

5:30-6:30pm. Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center, 1325 Conference Dr. 419-383-6644. utoledo.edu Free

Caregivers of those with all stages of dementia/Alzheimer’s are invited to attend the monthly caregiver support group. RSVPs are appreciated.

1-2pm. 8885 Browning Dr., Waterville, 419-878-8523. Free

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Brain Health: Everybody’s Talking - Learn about the latest research

Wine & Words: Beer & Books

Discuss the poetry collection Undocumented: Great Lakes Poets Laureate on Social Justice with two of the poets represented in the book, Jim Ferris and Joel Lipman, both of Lucas County. Registration includes a copy of the book and a beverage of choice. $35. 6:30-7:30pm.

218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-931-9946.

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Poetryspeaks with Floeticlydivine - This interactive

open mic, with poetic games, drawings and poetic fun, is open to all. $10. 7-10pm. Hill Street, 3535 Hill Ave. 419-578-1060. toledopoet.com

5 Thursday

6 Friday

Introduction to Painting Workshop - Find inspiration in

Diabetes Management Classes

[health]

[art]

the TMA galleries and learn the basics of using shapes and colors in this class led by Michael Clink. $25-$30. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Photo Arts Club Monthly Meeting - Learn from guest

[culinary] stration offers heart-healthy options as well as shopping tips and tricks for prepping smaller portions.

4:30-5:30pm. Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Beer & Wine Tasting - Enjoy a

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Pre-Retirement Planning

on what works and what does not in areas such as food, exercise, sleep and supplements to keep your brain healthy. 7-8pm. Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave. toledolibrary.org Free

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[misc.]

Learn how to establish a goal and plan for retirement, and find answers to questions about social security, taxes, estate planning and insurance in retirement.

6-7:30pm. 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

speakers, photography related topics by club members in this monthly meeting. 7-9pm.

Photo Arts Club of Toledo, 5403 Elmer Dr. 734-243-3346. artvillage419.org Free

TWO PERFORMANCES

Commit to a schedule, learn about different genres, discuss writing strategies, meet other writers and help your project become a reality.

6:30-7:30pm. Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

tasting, paired with creative foods, led by personal chef Jennifer Schuerman. $36.05. 6:30-8pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd. 419-862-3182.

Schedel-gardens

[culinary]

Chocolate and Wine Affair

Enjoy a delicious assortment of sweets and sips, as well as a silent auction, photo booth, dance floor and much more, in benefit of the Sylvania Area Family Services (SAFS). $51.50. 7-11pm.

Sylvania Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-882-8415. sa-fs.org [education]

Simple & Sustainable Landscapes Seminar - Join the

Hancock County Master Gardeners for a day of exciting speakers and learn about simple and sustainable landscaping! $40. 9am-3pm.

Agricultural Center of Hancock County, Findlay. 419-429-7344. hancockfairgrounds.org

Puttin’ on the Glitz

Join Perrysburg’s Cocklebur Press and Gathering Volumes for this monthly poetry reading, followed by an open mic. 5:30-7pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary St., Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. toledopoet.com Free

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[lit]

Thursday poetry reading

Join a friendly and welcoming 6-week class in the process of learning how to manage and take care of life with diabetes along with new, healthy habits and lifestyles. Registration required. 1-3pm.

Maumee Senior Center, 2430 S. Detroit Ave. 419-893-1994. maumeeseniorcenter.com Free

Lucas County Pit Crew’s rescue pets will get dressed up and walk the runway during this fundraiser. Tickets include a seat for the show, grazing stations for eating, participation in both live and silent auctions. $70.

7-11pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. Lucascountypitcrew.com

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Brahms v. Radiohead

The timeless compositions of Viennese composer Johannes Brahms and the classic modern rock of Radiohead combine under the guidance and arrangement of Steve Hackman of Stereo Hideout Productions, with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. $25-55. 8pm.

Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-246-8000.

Toledosymphony.com

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[misc.]

International Day of Women

The Toledo Opera Guild and Women of Toledo host a memorable luncheon to celebrate remarkable women. Visit educational booths and hear from featured speakers, including Senator Teresa Fedor, activist and abuse survivor Taniece Temple, Diane Larson of 13ABC and more. $35. 10am-3pm.

The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-461-0155.

Toledooperaguild.org

10 Tuesday [health]

Whole Health Orientation Classes - Whole Health is a differ-

ent way to approach health care and encourages people to ask why it is essential for you to be healthy.

10am-Noon. Toledo Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 1200 South Detroit Ave. 419-213-7578. va.gov Free

12 Thursday [education]

History Happy Hour: The Women Who Made the Great Lakes Explore the National Museum of the Great Lakes after hours, participate in unique interactive storytelling experiences, and enjoy drinks and snacks during this themed history happy hour. $25 for members, $30 for non-members. 5:307:30pm. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. nmgl.org

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[culinary]

March 2020 Ohio Senior Bible Quizzing Tournament - Show off

Slow Brew at Toledo Zoo

Toledo’s first-ever coffee sampling event where visitors can taste a wide variety of sumptuous dark and light roasts, see animal demonstrations, get snacks from food trucks, and participate in yoga classes. $15-$25. 9am-1pm. The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org [lit]

A Moment in Black History: Poetry Readings from the Harlem Renaissance- Join in and

discuss the Harlem Renaissance and recite poetry from the era.

This is the first of several educational events that will be hosted by black radical scholars. 2:45-4pm.

Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370.

Toledolibrary.org Free

knowledge about the Bible with friends in the ultimate trivia tournament showdown. $40-$45.

10am-5pm. First Apostolic Church, 5701 W Sylvania Ave. 419-885-4888. Factoledo.com

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Maple Sugaring Festival - Learn the history and techniques behind the creation of syrup and cheer on the participants of the TOPS Pancake Cook-Off as part of this celebration of all things maple.

11am-2pm. Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall, 6930 Sylvania Ave. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.com Free

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[misc.]

Stepping into Success with Dr. Stacia Pierce- Pierce is an award-

winning life coach, motivational speaker, serial entrepreneur and winner of Oprah Winfrey ‘s OWN Contest. $65. 8am-3pm. Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd.

419-873-0700. hilton.com

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East Toledo Historical Society Social - The public is invited to stop by and reminisce about the glorious past with us. 6-8pm. East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. 419-691-2254. etfc.org Free

Mobile Salon Services

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[health]

Surgical Weight Loss Seminar

Attend a free, no-obligation seminar to learn more about the available surgical weight loss options. During these sessions, the expert team will review various surgical weight loss programs. 5:30-6:30pm.

Mercy Weight Management Center, 3930 Sunforest Ct #100.

419-251-8760. mercyweightmanagement.com

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[culinary]

Mobile Meals Great Chili Cook-Off - Teams will be

competing for the title of “Best Chili in Northwest Ohio” via the Judge’s and People’s Choice Awards.

Come taste a variety of chili recipes, from Hot & Spicy to Sweet & Tangy. Noon-4pm. Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-255-7806. mobilemeals.org Free

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Theater Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase

Ever since its 1997 Broadway debut, the spellbinding production of Disney’s animated classic The Lion King has enthralled audiences, becoming the highest-grossing musical of all time. The North American tour returns to Toledo for a three-week run. If you haven’t seen it before, now is the time, and if you have seen it before, you know you can’t wait to see it again. $29-129. Various times.

Wednesday, March 25 - Sunday, April 12. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com

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8pm, Thursday-Saturday. 2:30pm, Sunday. Olander Park, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. 734-717-8776. cuttingedgetheatre.org

Sunday 1

The Choir of Man - 60 minutes

of unadulterated entertainment— high-energy dance, live music and foot-stomping choreography and incredible talent. $50. 7pm.

The Valentine Theatre, 410 N Superior St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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Bedroom Farce - Four couples, three different bedrooms and the activity of the characters over two days create one hilarious play. $20, general. $18, students and seniors.

March 13-21. 8pm, ThursdaysSaturdays. 2pm, Sundays.

The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org

Percussion, dance and traditional Japanese culture combine to create a feast for the eyes and ears. $4489. 8pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com

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Ticket ambassadors gathered at Souk to learn more about the annual food and wine gala, which offers delicious tastes from 35+ restaurants, wine tastings from over 30 wineries and live music to benefit 7 local charities. Zest of Toledo will be held on April 26. To learn more and to buy tickets, visit zestoledo.org Saundra Irvine, Yvonne Dubielak and Rene Dougherty.

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Classifieds 2720 Albon Road Maumee, OH 43537 419-865-3002

The Elizabeth Scott Community offers a variety of living units for seniors.

Independent Living units are unfurnished one-bedroom and studio apartment models. Each apartment features walkin closets (one-bedroom); full kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher; private washer and dryer (onebedroom); with daily continental breakfast and dinner included. Amenities include a Resident Activity Center with fitness equipment; heated outdoor pool; daily social programs; utilities including Wi-Fi; and weekly housekeeping.

Elizabeth Scott staff will also greet you every morning in your apartment. The Elizabeth Scott Community also offers two distinct levels of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing if further care is needed.

In September 2015, the Elizabeth Scott Community opened a 12,000 square foot Skilled Rehabilitation facility. The Skilled Rehabilitation facility offers stateof-the-art inpatient and outpatient treatment along with14 private rooms with private baths. For more information, please email Matt Bucher at mbucher@elizabethscott.org or call 419-724-5021.

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