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Staff Publisher/Editor in chief Collette Jacobs cjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com Co-publisher/CHief Financial Officer Mark jacobs mjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com Editorial Assignment Editor KYLE Alison CUBBON mleditor@adamsstreetpublishing.com Associate Editor Jeff McGinnis mcginnis@adamsstreetpublishing.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lisa Alleman, Laverne Bardy, Allie Bugaj, Kim Jacobs, Julie Pompa, Jon Ruggiero Administration Accounting Robin Armstrong rarmstrong@adamsstreetpublishing.com Distribution Karena Adams (distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Account Executives Sales Coordinator & Distribution Jen leach sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com Account Managers Suzanne Bell sbell@adamsstreetpublishing.com Gabrielle Huff ghuff@adamsstreetpublishing.com BONNIE HUNTER bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com JEN LEACH jleach@adamsstreetpublishing.com

SEPT/OCT 2021 Editor’s Note Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe it is already September. The summer flew by. I hope you had a good summer and were able to see family and old friends after our forced time apart.

My two adult children live in other parts of the country but my husband and I did get to enjoy their company, one in mid-summer and the other just recently. How nice it was to hug and catch-up. Families and friends can catch up by Zoom and the phone but it simply isn’t the same as sitting in the same room.

The conversation flows more naturally when we are physically together. A pat on the back or a hug just can’t be done on Zoom. I am grateful for Zoom but so very happy to have seen our children in person.

Since the last time I wrote this note, I also was fortunate to see three of my grandnieces. They came over to spend time with me for a few hours of baking.

We made a lunch of baked focaccia and angel food cake and prepared a tomato relish and fruit salad. While keeping busy in the kitchen, we learned and caught up with each other. Cooking with my grandnieces (and adult children) is very special for me and a satisfying way to spend time together. We plan to share a few new cooking techniques the next time ‘Aunt Kyle’s Cooking Club’ gathers.

Editor Kyle Cubbon with grand-nieces

I do love to cook and share what I prepare. Sign up to receive the MLiving Thursday Newsletter where I share a new recipe each week. The recipes are always something I have made and photographed. Sign-up for the newsletter by clicking the drop down form at mlivingnews.com. I hope that you sign up and, if you are so inclined, send me a photo of your favorite foods along with the recipe and I will post it for all of our readers. MLEditor@adamsstreetpublishing.com.

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Call him President Kral Toledo Police Chief George Kral has garnered a new title: President of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. Kral, who began his one-year term on June 1, has served the Association as first and second vice president, since 2019. First established in 1928, the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police is a nonprofit group aimed at “continuing professionalism and innovation among police executives.” oacp.org.

Rob Krain recognized as he protects and preserves our land.

The Black Swamp Conservancy’s Mission is to protect and preserve natural and agricultural lands in northwest Ohio for the benefit of future generations. Rob Krain, serving the Conservancy since 2007 and as executive director since 2013 was recognized by the National Conservation Defense Advisory Council of the Land Trust Alliance when appointed to a four-year term on the Advisory Council. He earned his degree in environmental policy and analysis from Bowling Green State University and holds an executive certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University.

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Ohio’s Winning Writers The 80th Ohioana Awards reception and ceremony, is set to take place in the Atrium of Ohio’s historic State House on Thursday, October 14, at 6 p.m. Six winners are selected among authors of books written or edited by a person born in Ohio or who has lived in Ohio for at least three years, or from authors of a book about Ohio or an Ohioan. First recognized in 1942, the Ohioana Book Awards are the second oldest, and among the most prestigious, state literary prizes in the nation.

AOoA takes good care of us The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. (AOoA) received its 15th national Aging Innovations & Achievement Award in July from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) for excellence of its data-driven operations. The local Office is one of 622 area agencies on aging nationally and is a recognized leader in helping older adults, their family caregivers and younger persons with disabilities to live long, independent lives.

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Cherry St. Mission Addresses Mental Health and Substance Disorders

Unison Health and Cherry Street Mission Ministries have opened a new behavioral health and substance disorders clinic. The Life Revitalization Center on Monroe St. will house the clinic offering onsite mental health and substance abuse treatment including one-on-one therapy, group sessions, health screenings and medication treatment.

The Fair Housing Center and Ability Center focus on accessibility

The Fair Housing Center, Brooklynn Park resident Jenny Tillman and The Ability Center recently settled a lawsuit filed concerning design and construction violations at Brooklynn Park, a senior housing community built between 2014-2018. The apartment facility, advertised as “fully accessible,” had bathrooms, kitchens and entrances that were not accessible. The settlement requires the facility to make accessibility modifications and pay $400,000 in damages to cover fees, litigation costs and compensation for the nonprofit organizations’ diversion of resources and frustration of mission.

TMA receives gift of $1.5 million from local couple

An area couple has committed to donating $1.5 million to the Toledo Museum of Art over the next four years. Susan and Thomas Palmer will contribute funds for future TMA exhibitions and programs. Susan, a Museum Trustee since 2017, is also a Trustee of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, and a former University of Toledo Trustee. Thomas has worked as a lawyer with Marshall & Melhorn, a Toledo law firm, for over 45 years.

Site Selection names Toledo #1

Toledo’s commitment to sustainability was recognized in the July 2021 issue of Site Selection magazine. Naming Toledo #1 in it’s Sustainability Rankings, the list is designed to spotlight communities committed to environmental progress. Factors such as the creation of the Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission and First Solar’s manufacturing complex helped the City achieve the top ranking, just ahead of Grand Rapids, MI and Cincinnati.

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Profiles Judy Paschalis: at home with a budding backyard naturalist

By Lisa Alleman A different kind of neighborhood

Judy Paschalis lived in South Toledo for years surrounded by houses and neighbors, but two years ago she and her husband found a new place to call home. After the move she realized that she was sitting on twelve acres of the Oak Openings Region.

This realization sent her on an educational journey that makes every day a discovery of new nature neighbors.

A rare ribbon of land

According to the Nature Conservancy, the Oak Openings Region is one of the 200 last great places in the world and has a biodiversity as expansive as the Florida Everglades. On a map, this 130 square mile region of large oak trees and prairie grasses stretches like a five mile wide ribbon from Liberty Center, OH to just above Monroe, Mi. People living in the Oak Openings Region are encouraged to be Green Ribbon Partners and fellow conservators of this habitat by avoiding invasive species and cultivating native plants. The reward, as Judy has found, is the thrill of watching a native landscape thrive right outside her window.

After following recommendations by the Nature Conservancy, Judy is seeing an uptick in the number of butterflies on her property due to the dozens of milkweed plants popping up in her back field.

She explains, “Monarch butterflies cannot survive without milkweed.” As Judy has witnessed, if you allow this native plant to thrive, the monarchs will happily become your neighbors.

Once Judy started learning about why the Oak Openings Region should be protected and how landowners can do their part, she has become more interested in nature in general. “I was born on a small farm in Kansas and this has taken me back

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Tell me about a typical day? Well it definitely starts with coffee! I watch the news, do a little bit of housework, go out to the yard to check on my plants and my chickens and enjoy my daily call with my sister in Colorado.

What task has stayed on your to-do list? Unpacking all the boxes from our move two years ago!

Is there a central theme that has run through your lifetime pursuits?

Communication and creativity.

Best tip your parents gave you to pass on to your grandchildren? Always be honest.

You can bring only one item with you to a deserted island. What is it?

A camera.

When are you the happiest?

When I am doing something creative.

to my roots”, Judy explains as she walks around her yard using naturalist apps on her phone to identify the plants she finds. It is like solving a puzzle to figure out which plants are native and which are not. Slowly and methodically she is doing her part to make sure her piece of land, in the heart of the Green Ribbon, thrives.

The pursuit of many paths

Judy’s newfound interest in the Oak Openings Region is one example of the many paths she has walked throughout her lifetime. She started her career in Toledo as a reporter for WTOL and has worked in the communications and public relations field for several social service agencies. She has helped with marketing for her husband Manos’ restaurant, and is passionate about the redevelopment of Toledo’s Uptown area. Her last full time position was as the Communications Director of the Kinship Navigator Program for the Northwest Ohio Area Office on Aging, a resource for grandparents raising grandchildren.

In retirement Judy became interested in quilting and calls herself a quiltoonist. The walls of her home are covered with many of the small scale quilts she has made, all of them intriguing and telling a story. “I consider myself a textile folk artist, because the only art training I have is in photojournalism.”

Judy is a family woman. She has three daughters from her first marriage. Years later she couldn’t get the idea of adoption out of her head and she and second husband, Manos, adopted an eight year old son when she was in her mid fifties. While currently raising their grandchild, Judy laughs about her many years of parenting, saying, “We like to have a kid in the backseat.”

The path leads to home

From communications careers to motherhood to folk artist to backyard naturalist, Judy is a wonderful example of a person who allows her interests to guide her down different pathways as she traverses through life. While many of us look to our backyards as a source of relaxation, Judy sees hers as her own personal classroom as she revels in the rare and wondrous world right outside her window.

For more information about the Oak Openings Region and the Green Ribbon Initiative go to https://www.oakopenings.org/

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Being our best selves is sometimes elusive. We reached out to Toledo experts at fostering looking good and feeling good, and they gave us their tips.

Essence Mind Body Studio Diana Spiess Fitness and wellness 725 Ford Street, Suite B Maumee 419 873 6463 essencembs.com What’s your best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine? Staying the

course pays off. There will be times you’ll want to stop, cheat, or doubt the process. Staying the course will require persistence, patience, and perseverance but nothing has meaning without the work. Being aware of this allows us to see the challenging times clearer and gets us through them.

How does looking good relate to feeling good? It all starts

on the inside. Just like happiness is an inside job, so is health and wellness. What appears on the surface begins on the inside…care for your whole well being and looking good comes naturally.

What makes you happy?

Living my joys, my family and helping others improve and sustain their health all bring me so much happiness.

What’s the best thing about your job? The best thing about my

job is that it’s my passion. I work hard but it also brings me so much joy.

How do you make healthy habits stick? Setting up healthy

habits one at a time and remembering it should all become a part of our lifestyle…not just a temporary fix.

What can you do to feel better immediately? Practice

pranayama (conscious breathing), meditation, reiki, sound therapy or a yoga practice based on what brings you balance now.

What are the three things that you do for yourself every day?

Eat healthy and plant based, meditate, and spend time journaling positive affirmations.

What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one hour? I exercise somehow

when I have an hour that comes free.

How do you make sure to exercise your mind? I read and

study all the time. There’s never too much to learn.

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What’s your best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine? Attach your new behavior to something you already do. For example,

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Your best advice on aging: Live a healthy lifestyle. Eat well, sleep well, ex-

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What makes you happy? Making others happy is my key to happiness.

What’s the best thing about your job? Giving people healthy beautiful smiles. It is life changing for my patients. There is nothing better!!

What would be the title of your book? Changing Lives a Smile at a Time, a Multigenerational Approach to Dentistry.

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How to Drink More Water and Avoid Dehydration

By Kyle Alison Cubbon

We all know we are supposed to stay well-hydrated, but do we know why and how to maintain good hydration?

WHY IS WATER GOOD FOR YOU? Being hydrated helps regulate temperature and digestion, keeps joints and tissues lubricated, helps prevent muscle fatigue and improves mood and sleep. A dehydrated body functions poorly and is hard-pressed to fight off infection and other insults.

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Start each day with a

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HOW TO DRINK MORE WATER We know we should be properly hydrated, but how should we best accomplish this? Some carry a water bottle and sip on it all day long. Others go to the sink and down a few glasses of water a few times a day. However, these systems do not work for everyone.

So, what are the alternatives?

glass of water.

Slip in a glass of water before each meal.

If you do not like water, try sparkling water, tea, broth, milk, or electrolyte-infused sports drinks.

Decaffeinated teas may be favorable to a glass of water and that counts. Coffee, on the other hand, is a diuretic and does the opposite of what you want to accomplish.

So, coffee drinkers should drink water before their morning coffee to counteract the dehydrating effect.

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EAT FOODS WITH HIGH WATER CONTENT Learn which foods are mostly water and count towards your overall hydration. This will help you stay hydrated without downing glasses of water or tea all day.

Examples of foods with high water content include Watermelon Cucumbers Grapes Tomatoes Zucchini Lettuce Oranges Strawberries

SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION IN ADULTS An important note about hydration is recognizing the signs of dehydration. If you’re an older adult, thirst is a sign you might already be dehydrated, so don’t wait until you’re thirsty before you drink water.

In addition, The Mayo Clinic advises that these symptoms may be indicators of adult dehydration: Extreme thirst Less frequent urination Dark-colored urine Fatigue Dizziness Confusion.

If these symptoms occur, take control of your hydration and call your doctor.

Being fit and healthy requires us to maintain good hydration. This article provides very basic information and is no substitute for your doctor’s advice and counsel.

If you feel that you struggle with maintaining proper hydration, discuss this with your physician for further information detailed to your specific conditions and medications.

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Fit and Healthy: Walking

By Kyle Alison Cubbon

There is no disagreement that walking is very good for us.

We clear our brains, build our muscles and assist our pulmonary andcardio-vascular systems when we take a brisk stroll.

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The bicycle paths are great for walking and because they are paved, they are wheelchair accessible. There are so many bike paths, the best way to find a close-to-you bicycle path is to search online. Be careful to stay to the right and let the bikes easily pass you.

Just walking around your neighborhood is another great place to walk. Remember to waive hello to your neighbors!

Inside walking is available in many locations. Lowe’s is

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happy for you to walk and you can bring your dog! The mall is another great place to walk; two laps equals 1.5 miles. University Hall, at the University of Toledo has long halls perfect for walking.

You can keep track of your distances on your smartphone.

Look under the health app for this information. Just throw your phone in your pocket and it will keep track of your steps.

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Cover Story SUPER SENIORS: Class is in session In person classes, online instruction and independent study, all available for you

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By Julie Pompa

f you’ve found that you finally have some extra time, consider trying something new, or maybe becoming proficient in that area you’ve always dreamed about. But you may be wondering what’s available, what you might like, where to begin, and if it’s worth it all.

First, it’s worth it. Continuing your education and seeking out new experiences is critical to healthful aging. According to Anthem Home Care, continuing your education helps increase: Cognitive functioning, especially an increase in memory skills.

Physical and mental health – lower rates of depression and anxiety, as well as the reduction in occurrence of many chronic health conditions. Reading can lower your heart rate, regulate your blood pressure and reduce muscle tension, while improving your cardiovascular health and immune system. Wow!

Socialization – improving wellbeing by reducing isolation.

Would you like to be exposed to new ideas and discussions? Gain creative skills?

Learn about business or build a new expertise? Explore it all – from one session to a multi-part class or series. Build a selection and schedule, though, that’s based on the time you can give and the interests you really have. Dip a toe or take the plunge, at whatever pace you decide is best for you!

Explore the many paths to knowledge Back to college: After age 60 you may take classes from the regular curriculum of many universities at no charge. In most cases, your admittance is on a space-available basis with instructor approval, and you earn no credits. But the educational value is still the same! Our local offerings include: Program 60 at the University of Toledo

(www.utoledo.edu/uc/program60).

If you’ve lived in Ohio for the past 12 months and are 60 years of age or better, you can enroll in any undergraduate classes (except independent study courses, studio art courses, private music lessons or other similar courses). Study math, a foreign language, accounting or other courses. Fees based on specific class requirements, such as materials, books and other items.

SAGE Program at Bowling Green State University (www.bgsu.edu/nontraditional-and-military-students/sage.html).

Study any credit course you’d like, subject to space availability and instructor approval. Some classes are not included, such as trips (study abroad, etc.), individual music lessons, aviation courses and ROTC. No class fee, but associated fees (such as books, fees and other supplies) apply. The University’s Firelands campus offers the ElderCollege program for adults aged 50 and over.

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Lifelong Learning, Lourdes University (www.lourdes.edu).

Classes range from one-day to multi-week courses (including classes in politics and economics in China, tips for using a camera or cell phone for photography, sports in college today and Toledo in automotive history). Some are held online while others are on campus. No fee for most programs.

Explore new topics: Drop in on university classes from around the world or learn about topics from those who are acclaimed in their fields.

One Day University (www.onedayu.com) features popular speakers nationwide with engaging, informative talks. Select live-streamed talks, Q&A with professors, video library or multi-part courses. Live presentations are also offered (including in Detroit in October). Fee $8.95 per month.

MasterClass (www.masterclass.com) presents the world’s best in all topics from arts to sports and wellness. More than 100 classes, including cooking from the French Laundry’s Thomas Keller and violin from Itzhak Perlman. Fee $15.00 per month (billed annually) TED Talks (www.ted.com) offers more than 3,700 talks about every imaginable topic, available to anyone with a computer. Pick a topic and learn about something new. No fee.

Owens College Workforce & Community Services (www.owens.edu) offers classes in personal enrichment, professional development, computer classes and hobbies. Classes have individual fees.

Penta Career Center (www.pentacareercenter.org) features fast, fun, convenient and affordable classes, from Spanish and Sign Language, WordPress websites, business budgeting and communications, online marketing, etc. Classes have individual fees.

Learn something practical

Most area senior centers have re-opened following COVID-19, and offer classes in computer basics, effective use of social media, photography, proficiency in Microsoft Word and other systems. Check your nearest Senior Center for their schedules and offerings. Some classes are fee-based.

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Many options

If you are interested in learning on your own, there are many online programs you can access whenever you’d like.

Want to write that novel? NaNoRiMo (National Novel Writing

577 Foundation

(www.577foundation.com) – classes in a wide range of categories, including fiber arts, herbalist arts, meditation and mindfulness, painting and drawing, pottery, yoga. Fees.

Month) (www.nanowrimo.org) is a fun, online approach to creative writing. Sign up to write 50,000 words (or so) during November or go to “Camp” every April and July and set your own creative goals. No fee but donations are welcome.

Learn how to Zentangle (www.zentangle.com) – creating art from

Handmade Toledo

structured patterns in an easy, relaxing method – online from the creator of the program. Free and fee-based.

(www.handmadetoledo.com) – learn creative arts such as mixed media, watercolor, calligraphy, drawing and even dance! Fees.

Make something beautiful

Toledo Botanical

Garden’s Artisan Village (www.artvillage419. org) include the Toledo Artists Club, Toledo Stained Glass Guild, Photo Arts Club of Toledo, Toledo Potters Guild, Unruly Arts, Toledo Area Glass Guild, Branching Out Studio, Hands On Teaching Studio, Maumee Valley Herb Society and Black Swamp Hosta and Daylily Society. Check with each for their class schedules. Fees.

Toledo Museum of Art (www.toledomuseum.org) offers classes for

every experience level and schedule, and designs courses relative to works of art in the collection. Fees.

We have a wide variety of talented artists in this area who provide training in every type of art imaginable. Galleries, art stores and individuals can help you learn painting and drawing; working with pottery, glass, wood, fabric and even letterpress; and building your cooking and baking muscles.

Take the plunge

Have a more long-term commitment in mind? The Ohio State University Extension (www.lucas.osu.edu) programs train you to work in nature. The Ohio

Certified Naturalist Program and the Ohio Master Gardener Program require training plus volunteer time in the community. Contact Amy Stone at stone.91@ osu.edu for the current Lucas County schedule.

Learn about the beautiful and extensive collection at the Toledo Museum of Art and how to lead tours as an Art Docent. Classes are held every few years (a class is currently underway) and run for 15 months. Contact Alison Santoro (ASantoro@toledomuseum.org) at the Museum about upcoming classes.

Toledo Zoo (www.toledozoo.org) presents a garden workshop class series each year. Check what’s available this season. Fees.

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Feature Off the Shelves: Banned and Challenged Books in the 21st Century

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By Allie Bugaj We celebrate banned books and the freedom to read annually during Banned Books Week. Banning books is a form of censorship. Over the years the reasons for bans or challenges of certain books have been related to content: witchcraft, sexuality, vulgarity, religion, political views and other topics are submitted to libraries and schools as support of a group’s desire to ban a book. The groups who challenge books include parents, religious groups, political groups, boards, patrons and others.

The American Library Association (ALA.ORG) tracks efforts to ban books and promotes Banned Book Week which is aligned with this excerpt from the Library Bill of Rights.

I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.

II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of need, books for partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.

The ALA website lists challenged, and sometimes banned, books over the years The very popular ‘Harry Potter’ series by J.K. Rowling’s (first published in June 1997) was challenged in 2019 for its use of witchcraft, and because actual curses and spells were used. A request to ban the ubiquitous Harry Potter series draws connection to the Salem Witch Trial Era where books covering witchcraft were openly challenged.

The funny series, “Captain Underpants,” by Dav Pilkey, despite a targeted age range of 7-10, was banned in 2001 because it seemingly allowed or encouraged disruptive behavior in schools. Despite that, many book fairs and sellers still offer these books today.

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One extremely popular work is by Sherman Alexie. His book, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian,” was challenged in

2010 due to allegations against the author and because of sexual content that disturbed some readers. This book follows Junior, an Indian boy, who lives on a reservation, and what it means for him to go to an all white high school.

Despite its importance in teaching about the struggles of living on a reservation, the language and sexual content was enough to have the book banned.

Another banned work now widely read in high schools is “To Kill A Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee. This book was written in 1960, and was banned in 2009. There were racially discriminatory parts within the book that caused many to question if it was a good read. Although Sherman Alexie’s book taught about the hardships Indians went through, this book was claimed to have one race being seen as superior over another.

In 2015, “Two Boys Kissing,” by David Levithan was banned 2 due to the mention of LGBTQ+ community in the book. The book came around the time of the Supreme Court ruling for gay marriage and featured a story about two boys trying to beat the world kissing record. Despite the high Court’s decision, this book was not only challenged and banned, but also publicly burned.

A recent book added to the list, “The Hate You Give,” by Angie 3 Thomas, was thought to challenge the police system and was viewed as an anti-police work. The author’s intent was to show how police brutality is a real issue for black people. It has yet to be banned since it is still new (written in 2017), but it may become a banned book upcoming years.

“The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood, published in 4 1985, was challenged in 2019 for profanity, vulgarity and sexual overtones.

More recently, the story was made into a popular Hulu series.

One of the most challenged books of 2020 was “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck for its racial slurs and racist stereotypes.

The list of challenged books is long. Perhaps you will find that some of your favorite books have been challenged somewhere, sometime. For those who oppose this form of censorship, celebrate Banned Books Week. As the American Library Association promotes, “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.” For celebration details, and more information about book censorship, check out https://bannedbooksweek.org/

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COMING UP FOR AIR Saturday, September 18, 2021, 7PM (Dance Special Event) Sunday, September 19, 2021, 7PM (Chamber Series) Valentine Theatre Michael Lang, choreographer Following a year of challenges and uncertainty, the Toledo Ballet raises the curtain on a mesmerizing new production. Coming Up For Air offers a meditation on our collective experiences as imagined by Resident Choreographer, Michael Lang.

Featuring Ólafur Arnalds’s stirring fantasy on the music of Frédéric Chopin, this production offers hope and healing through movement and harmony.

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Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 Florence Price: Piano Concerto Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations

Sunday, September 12, 2021, 7PM Peristyle Theater

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra pays homage to the faces of our community through music. The ProMedica Masterworks Series opens by celebrating the musical portraits that inspired Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Florence Price’s Piano Concerto.

AN EVENING WITH RHIANNON GIDDENS Grammy Award and 2017 MacArthur “genius” winner Rhiannon Giddens joins the Toledo Symphony for a genre-busting evening of jazz, blues, country, Gospel, and Celtic music from her critically-acclaimed albums.

Presented in partnership with the University of Toledo’s Edward Shapiro Distinguished Lecture Series.

The Piano Concerto by Florence Price is presented under license from G. Schirmer Inc. and Associated Music Publishers, copyright owners.

This performance is presented by Media sponsor is Toledo.com.

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Feature What to do with all those old photos?

Saving photos on your computer is the way to go.

By Kim Jacobs Of all the things we hold dear, photos might be the most precious.

Looking back at photos can be like time travel, letting you relive memories of past events. But too often, photos pile up in boxes and in closets, rarely seen and also unprotected.

Digitizing your photographs is a perfect solution to organizing and protecting your memories.

being folded or bent. Finally, there is the issue of possession. When you only have one picture of the grandparents with all the grandchildren, who gets it? Digitization solves these difficulties, of both protection and sharing.

Selecting

The first step in organizing your photos is deciding which ones to save and which to discard. This can be very difficult. Throwing away a picture can feel like throwing away a memory. When sorting photos, remember that you want the very best. If you took three dozen photos at every birthday party, chances are good that at least half of them will be blurry, show more backs of heads than anything else or be near duplicates. Pick the few that best represent the event, and let the rest go.

Benefits

There are several benefits to shifting your photos into the digital realm.

First, the pictures themselves are protected. Ironically, the adhesive and cellophane used in some older photo albums can be corrosive to the prints.

Extended sun exposure can fade photos, losing clarity and detail in the process. There is also the possibility of physical damage, from water or humidity, from excess heat, or from

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Digitizing

Scanning photos isn’t difficult, but it is time consuming. Each photo must be laid on the scanner individually before being scanned. The scanning process itself depends on the manufacturer, but each photo becomes an individual file saved to the hard drive.

Organizing

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One of the drawbacks of scanning photos is that in order to look at them, you have to open them on your computer. This can be readily solved with tags. When you scan the image, there will be a spot for you to add tags to the files. These should contain relevant information about the image.

For instance, a photo from someone’s birthday might have the tags, “Grandma,” “birthday,” “cake,” “1992,” and “Cleveland.” Including names, dates and places helps you keep track of what’s in the pictures.

It also gives you the option to sort.

If you want to see everything from 1992, you can search for that tag.

You can also look for all the birthday pictures. It’s crucial to be consistent and thorough in using tags; when you’re using the computer’s search function, it will only find what you’ve entered.

Services

If you’re not keen on scanning your own photos, there are companies, both national and local, who will do the job for you. John Day, at Transfer me to DVD, explains that there are other benefits to letting professionals do this job. First, they scan at a higher DPI (Dots Per Inch) than home scanners, so the finished product has a much sharper quality. They can also often repair and enhance photos. They also categorize and tag photos, making them easy to find, digitally speaking. According to Day, “there are many people who intend to do the job themselves, but come to us in the end.”

What Next?

Happily, there are multiple ways to continue to enjoy your favorite photographic memories, from digitally created photo albums to slide shows that you can watch on your computer or television. No matter how you choose to enjoy these memories, relax, knowing that they are safe and protected.

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Giving Where Does the Money Go?

How We Save, Where We Spend

By Kim Jacobs As much as we hate to admit it, money is one of the driving forces in our lives. We spend a lot of time working to get it, spending it, dreaming about the day we’ll have a lot of it. But for many of us, that last day never comes.

That makes it essential to make tough choices about how we use our money— especially as we age.

The rise and fall of your expenses

Not a big shock: How we spend money changes as we get older. One of the most consistently crucial issues is housing. Our living situation is the largest expenditure for most of us, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, making up a third of our budget. We often spend less on other big expenses, like clothing and transportation, as we get older— especially after retirement.

On the flip side, travel expenses tend to increase after retirement, as do healthcare costs.

Goods and Services

“Spending” refers to using your money on goods and services. According to Julie Bang of thebalance.com, almost two-thirds of spending is on services— real estate brokers, entertainment, healthcare, cable and internet providers, etc. Financial services, such as banking, investments and insurance, also fall into this category. The other one-third of our spending is on goods— things like cars, furniture, refrigerators, gas, food and clothing.

Debt

Every aspect of our lives was changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and finances were no different. The website debt.org states that student loan debt, mortgage debt, and personal loan debt rose. Interestingly, however, credit card debt dropped— the first time in eight years that had happened. Again, age plays a big factor in our finances, as debt generally increases throughout life until about age 55, when it starts to drop again.

Savings

Most Americans pay little attention to saving for the future. According to The Ascent, a Motley Fool service, about half of Americans have $5,000 or less in savings. A third of Americans have $1,000 or less.

“The single most important thing about saving money is to automate the process,” said Eric Croak of Toledo’s Croak Asset Management. Start a 401(k) plan, set up payroll deductions at work, direct deposit your check into a savings or investment account. Make the process so easy you don’t have to think about it.

There are also a number of apps that help with saving. An app like Acorns lets you invest spare change from purchases.

For example, if a purchase costs $23.32, Acorns rounds up to the next dollar, so $24 comes out of your account and 68 cents goes into your Acorns account.

Once the account reaches $5, that money will be invested in stocks, bonds and other securities.

Budgeting

It’s important to know how you want your money to work for you. If you think your income levels will rise, it can be a better investment to find a more expensive house, which will appreciate in value. If you’re more interested in travel, you might have to hold off on home improvements. Saving for a child’s education or wedding? Maybe reconsider that new car. Concerns about falling income can lead us to look into finding a smaller house or condo. Your life, and your budget, must be adaptable.

Retirement

Just like your budget in adulthood, the retirement you plan for will be a reflection of what you want. Will your investments subsidise a life of travel, or is your budget modest? Do you want to move or stay where you are? There is no one-size-fits-all answer for retirement; decide what you want to know where the best path lies.

Money may be one of the driving factors in our lives, but that doesn’t mean we have to let it take the wheel. With planning and understanding, you can take control of your financial destiny.

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Health Understanding your doctor = better communication Medical Terms You Need to Know

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Effective communication with your health care providers is important to understanding your diagnosis, treatment plan and financial obligations.

While most of us did not go to medical school, and should not be expected to understand all the terms our doctors use when discussing our health care, certain terms will lead to better communication that is accurate and informative. Don’t be embarrassed that you do not completely understand your physician’s instructions. Ask questions. It is better to ask than to leave the office unsure. It is your body, don’t be intimidated into self-conscious silence.

Medical terms are often a combination of terms so knowing components of words can help you wade through medical dialogue. For example, any term containing “pulm” is a term having to do with your lungs. Knowing the definitions of the following terms will help you better understand your doctors: Cardio

Relates to the heart

Pulm

Relates to the pulmonary system; lungs

Neuro

Relates to the neurological system; nervous system

Osteo

Relates to the skeletal system

Derm

Relates to skin

Gastro

Relates to stomach and intestines

Hepatic

Relates to liver

Nephro

Relates to kidney

Cranio

Relates to skull

Encephal

Relates to brain

Chronic

Long developing and ongoing

Acute

Sudden

Stable

The same, unchanged

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Non cancerous

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cancerous

Deductible

Your annual payment for health services; your insurance company does not pay for services until your deductible is reached. SEE: Co-insurance for the rest of the story,

Premium

The cost of your insurance policy.

Co-Pay

The amount you owe for each type of care provided.

Co-Insurance

The percentage the insurer Will pay for medical services after you meet your deductible. This may be less than 100% and you will be responsible for the balance.

Out-Of-Pocket Maximum

The most you’ll pay each year toward costs including your deductible, copay and coinsurance. This does not include your premium.

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Health Notes Suicide Prevention

October is Suicide Prevention Month, spotlighting the many services available to help individuals through difficult life events and support of suicide prevention. MLiving provides these contacts for local help Some of these organizations also offer training to identify and help those considering suicide.

In an emergency, call 911 and report a “psychiatric emergency,” and request the services of a trained C.I.T. (crisis intervention) officer or call CrisisCare at 419904-CARE (2273) to connect with a local, trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day to discuss a mental health emergency.. Between 8pm and midnight, individuals can call the Lucas County Emotional Support Line at 419-442-0580.

Veterans and their families may call the Veterans’ Suicide Prevention Hotline at (800) 273-8255. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is sponsoring the #outofthedarkness community walk on 10/2/21, downtown at Promenade Park, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Contact afsp.toledo@ gmail.com for more information.

Vision Associates moves to Promedica.

Formerly affiliated with the Toledo Clinic, Vision Associates is now operating in association with Promedica. Vision Associates is a full service eye care center offering everything from initial eye exams to complicated eye surgeries.

They also offer a wide selection of eyeglasses on premises. The doctors in the practice and the office location, at 3330 Meijer Dr., remain unchanged.

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Dining out A Century of Good Taste

The Mancys Celebrate 100 years Mancy’s has been a leading name in restaurants in Toledo for a long time.

The Mancy’s moniker has expanded over the years to various restaurants around the city. With the upcoming 100th anniversary of the opening of Mancy’s Steakhouse, here’s a run-down of the Mancy family history of Toledo area establishments celebrating a century of cuisine.

Mancy’s original owner and chef was Gus Manosakis, an immigrant from the Greek isle of Crete. After hearing stories in his youth about great prosperity in America, Gus moved from his home to Ohio in 1916, having his surname changed to Mancy on Ellis Island. He then spent years saving money from jobs at steel mills until he could start “The Ideal Restaurant”, which opened with his cousin Nicholas Graham on Phillips Road in 1921. Since then, Mancy’s family has helped change the culinary landscape of Toledo by adding a seafood restaurant, a barbeque joint, an Italian dining establishment and a wine bar.

These restaurants demonstrate why Mancy’s has been in business for so long.

Shorty’s True American Roadhouse On Monroe Street near Talmadge Rd., Shorty’s is a traditional BBQ joint started by Nick Mancy, with wood tables in the casual dining space overlooking an open kitchen. . Authentic open-pit barbecue and burgers (plus steaks, of course) are offered at this neighborhood-friendly establishment. With the success of the restaurant over 17 years, Nick expanded the business and he now offers catering services through Shorty’s Back 40, also on Monroe St., with the same great Shorty’s taste, but for larger audiences.

Mancy’s Steakhouse

Bluewater Grille

Legend has it that the original location was open 24/7 for 25 years before Gus and Nicholas had to call a locksmith to make a key for the restaurant, since at least one of them was present at the restaurant the entire time. That same dedication remains evident today in the cuisine. This is a classic steakhouse born in Northwest Ohio. The current location on Phillips Ave at Sylvania Ave is next door to the original, lost in a fire in 1973, which did not deter the Mancy’s, who continue to serve incredible steakhouse selections today.

A second Mancy’s Steakhouse, inside the Hancock Hotel in Findlay, offers the same great steaks as the Toledo flagship restaurant.

On Dussel Drive, adjacent to Arrowhead Park in Maumee, The Bluewater Grille , a notable local seafood restaurant, was started by the third-generation’s John Mancy in 2005. With a more modern look, including dark woods and jewel tones , aesthetics which pair well with the fare, the fish is brought in daily from Boston and Honolulu fisheries to ensure freshness and quality. From salmon to clams, here is where you’ll find some of the best in Northwest Ohio. The restaurant also offers great sandwiches, soups, and, of course, steaks, but if you’re a seafood fan, wade into the Bluewater when you get the chance.

Mancy’s Italian Grill Monroe Street just east of Whiteford Rd is the location for Mancy’s Italian, a rustic Italian delight which has been a big hit since it opened in 1997, operated by third-generation restaurateur George Mancy. Like the original steakhouse, Mancy’s Italian takes pride in serving fresh ingredients and tradition.

Classic Italian dishes are accompanied by an extensive wine selection, recently expanded and enhanced with the addition of The Bottle Shop. With many wines on offer, a club membership, and a knowledgeable staff, the Bottle Shop is a place to visit for wine lovers of any experience.

Mancy’s Ideal The newest member of the family’s restaurants, Mancy’s Ideal actually shares it’s name with the second iteration of the steakhouse (named Mancy’s Ideal in 1964, before changing to Mancy’s Steakhouse after the ‘73 fire). Also on Monroe St. (at Nantucket), Ideal has the feel of a fancy bar you’d visit after a long day at the office. Drinks include twists on Prohibition-era libations and, like other Mancy’s eateries, an extensive wine selection. You’re to the Mancy’s name, there’s also great food, like BBQ mahi-mahi, a cross-restaurant collaboration with Shorty’s. Despite being the new kid on the block, Ideal brings the best parts of the Mancy’s Restaurant Group together.

Congratulations One Hundred Years. Quality. Customer-oriented. Always fresh and perfectly prepared. Thanks for treating the Toledo area so well. Here’s to the next hundred years!

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with what I’m sure he mistook for understanding and, maybe even interest, but, it didn’t take long for me to realize that I wanted to know about cameras; not learn about them.

Storytelling The Woman I’ll Never Be

By Laverne Bardy

I recently learned that another vain senior lives in my town. I know this because I observed three 20-something girls discussing her as I sat in a local diner. “Helen has to be in her late 60s,” one girl said, “and can you believe she still bothers wearing makeup?”

My husband spent the afternoon at his buddy’s house. When he returned he looked at me and said, “Phil’s wife is nothing like you.”

I assumed he was referring to my unparalleled charm, wit, good looks, and humor. “Really? Give me a for instance,” I said as I demurely fluttered my mascara-loaded lashes.”

“Marilyn greeted me in bare feet, wearing tattered jeans and one of Phil’s shirts,” he said. “Her hair was wet and she had no makeup on. She was on her way out to take nature pictures with her new camera and tripod.”

I didn’t have to be a Rhodes

A daughter’s input

Scholar to pick up on the fact that he was not complimenting me. Marilyn was the woman I wanted to emulate; a woman who lived in the moment and didn’t squander valuable time applying makeup or worrying about how people viewed her. She didn’t waste time covering dark facial spots, curling her hair, and spackling her upper lip. After taking a shower her hair was blow-and-go and her face was This-is-Me. Obviously, Marilyn was far more secure than I was. I’d always promised myself I’d do things like Marilyn, in my next life, but in this life, I didn’t have the courage to subject the public to the “real” me.

I, too, wanted to learn how to use a good camera, the way Marilyn did.

Marc attempted to explain how he could take a landscape photo or use an existing photo and turn it into a landscape photo, and even add a background. I stared into his eyes

H.O.P.E

Hold On. Pain Ends.

Somehow, my need to look perfect all the time managed to bypass my daughter. Abby stood before a mirror brushing her hair. “How does it look?” she asked.

“The front looks lovely,” I answered, “but the back could use a little more work.”

“I don’t care about the back,” she snapped. “I can’t see the back. That’s other people’s problems.

My shallow values had skipped a generation.

I’ve since discovered that there are countless women who share Abby’s philosophy, A close friend came over one afternoon. As she stood in my bedroom she caught sight of herself in my full-length mirror. “Holy @#!&,” she blurted out, “How could you let me walk around like this?”

“What the heck are you talking about?” I asked.

“I’ve never seen myself in a fulllength mirror before. I look like Hell!”

I had wanted to tell her that for a long while but concluded that Hell was the look she was trying for. It never occurred to me that she hadn’t already checked herself out before leaving the house.

Motherly advice

My mother believed that the inconveniences and pains of womanhood were as natural as tires and engines are to cars, and she never complained about them. Unlike her, when I was growing up I protested a lot, but my mother had a logical answer for everything.

“I hate wearing a bra,” I’d whine.

“It digs into me.”

“You’re a woman. Get over it.” She said.

“I can’t breathe in this panty girdle,” I squirmed. “I feel like a kielbasa.”

“Breathing is highly overrated,” she barked back.

“Spiked heels are ridiculous,” I’d cry.

“You only have to make it from the car to your destination. Then you can sit.”

“I can’t stand wearing all this goop on my face.” I’d kvetch.

“You only have one chance to make a first impression.”

“But, we’re going to Aunt Bessie’s, and she’s seen me a gazillion times.”

“How you look reflects on me.”

I recently learned that another vain senior lives in my town. I know this because I observed three 20-something girls discussing her as I sat in a local diner.

“Helen has to be in her late 60s,” one girl said, “and can you believe she still bothers wearing makeup?”

“I know,” the second girl responded, in awe. “She’s amazing. She even gets her hair and nails done every week.”

The third innocent nodded wistfully.

“I hope I’m that alert and interested in how I look when I’m that old.”

I was bursting to say something but kept my mouth shut. Imagine, a woman in her 60s who not only cares how she looks, but whose brain hasn’t yet turned to mush. She sounded like a sure candidate for “Ripley’s Believe it or Not.”

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GardenView U-Pick Flower Garden

Show up, check in and walk through three acres of gardens to make a bouquet of your own design from over 30 varieties of flowers. $15.

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TUESDAYS [food]

Sylvania Farmers Market

The weekly market finds a new home at Harroun Community Park. 3-7pm, through October. 5428 Main St, Sylvania. 419-283-7168. Search “Sylvania Farmers Market” on Facebook. Free

WEDNESDAYS [food]

Bowling Green Farmers Market

Food trucks and live music alongside area vendors selling fresh produce.

4-7pm. 201 S. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5059. Search “WLI’s Farmers Market - Bowling Green” on Facebook. Free [misc.]

Stroll the Street in Downtown Rossford

Visit arts vendors, food trucks, farm market booths, musical entertainment and more at this weekly event. 4:307:30pm. Ford Memorial Park, 146 Dixie Hwy., Rossford. visitrossfordohio.com. Free

THURSDAYS [food]

Perrysburg Farmers Market

Local vendors offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts and more.

Rain or shine. 3-8pm. Downtown Perrysburg. 419-874-9147. perrysburgfarmersmarket.com Free

SUNDAYS

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Yoga in the Garden

Enjoy a relaxing yoga class surrounded by fresh flowers, hosted by Sheila Watson of Bee Free Yoga. $30. 8:30am. GardenView Flowers, 11160 South River Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-704-2100. beefreeyoga. com

WEDNESDAY 1 [food]

Oregon Rollin’ Food and Farm Market

Stop out on the first Wednesday of the month for the best in local food trucks and fresh produce. 5-8pm.

2973 Dustin Rd., Oregon. embchamber.org Free

FRIDAY 3 [history]

Free First Fridays at Wood County Museum

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free museum admission every first Friday to see the four different exhibits on display. 10am-4pm.

13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Free

SATURDAY 4 [festival]

Grito Fest 2021

This street festival, hosted by the El Corazon de Mexico dance group and Latins United, will feature live music and dancing, as well as plenty of food. 3-11pm. Latino’s, 706 St. St Clair St., 419-283-1628. elcorazondemexicodance.com

SUNDAY 12 [music]

[health]

A.F.T.E.R. Grief Support Group

This by-weekly support group aims to help individuals struggling after losing a loved one. 7-9pm. Also held Thursday, September 23. Spring Green Educational Foundation, 2319 Detroit Ave., Maumee. 419-2500810. springgreen.org Free

An Evening with Rhiannon Giddens

Grammy Award Winner and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Giddens performs with the Toledo Symphony. $22-60. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., 419-2468000. toledosymphony.com

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MONDAY 13 [music]

On Tap and Uncorked

Rhiannon Giddens Guest Lecture

[fundraiser]

This evening of live music, beer and wine tastings, a silent auction and more will benefit Sylvania Area Family Services. $75. 7-11pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-8415. sa-fs.org

The acclaimed musician speaks about her mission to spotlight lost contributions to American musical history.

7-8pm. University of Toledo Doermann Theater, 2801 W. Bancroft., 800-586-5336. utoledo.edu. Free

TUESDAY 7 [music]

Live Music, Poolside!

Brandywine Country Club invites you to an adults-only pool party with live music, Euchre tables, food, drink and more. 5:30-8:30pm. Also on Tuesday, September 21. 6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee. 419-865-2393. brandywinecc.com Free

WEDNESDAY 8

Tony Baker at Toledo Funny Bone

A veteran of “Last Comic Standing” and “Comics Unleashed,” Baker comes to Perrysburg for one night of standup. $25. 7pm. 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-9313474. toledo.funnybone.com

[history]

Wildwood Manor House Tours

Tour the iconic Manor House, a 30,000 square foot Georgian Colonial home. 11am-5pm 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-407-9784. metroparkstoledo.com Free September/October 2021

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FRIDAY 17 Zoo to Do

[music]

Coming Up for Air

The Toledo Ballet returns to the stage with a new production acting as a meditation on society’s collective experiences. $29-48.

7pm. Also Sunday, September 19 at 7pm. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787. toledosymphony.com [music]

Hispanic Heritage Month KickOff Concert

A celebration of Latino culture, music and food, which will feature the presentation of the Cesar Chavez Humanitarian Award and Amigo Award. $10 in advance, $15 at entrance. Promenade Park, 400 Water St., 419-244-8440. adelantetoledo.org

SUNDAY 3

Musical Portraits

20th Annual Toledo Buddy Walk

[fundraiser]

[music]

[fundraiser] The Toledo Zoo’s trademark blacktie-and-tennis-shoes fundraiser returns after being cancelled in 2020. $150. 6pm-midnight. 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

FRIDAY 24

[festival]

Islamic Center of Greater Toledo International Festival

The 20th anniversary of this event will see cultural experiences from over 20 different ethnicities celebrated under one tent. Also held Sunday, September 19. 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg. 419-8743509. icgt.org Free [festival]

Positively Perrysburg Fest

With arts and crafts, food, entertainment, family activities and more, Perrysburg’s largest outdoor festival returns for a new year.

9:30am-3pm. Downtown Perrysburg. perrysburgchamber.com Free [reunion]

Start Class of 1970 Reunion

Delayed a year, this 50 year celebration will include a full dinner plus a cash bar. $50. 6-11pm.

Shorty’s Back Forty, 5215 Monroe St., 513-368-7003. startclassof1970.com

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra and pianist Sara Davis Buechner pay tribute to the faces of the Toledo community. $22-52. 8pm. Also Saturday, September 25 at 8pm.

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

The annual fundraiser to support individuals with Down Syndrome is bigger than ever, with a tailgate-style theme.

Adult walkers $20, Children $10.

Noon-4pm. University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft St. flipcause.com

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The music of female composers will be spotlighted as the Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to Toledo’s Sister Cities around the world. $22-52. 7pm.

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

[music]

Sister Cities

[festival]

Roche de Boeuf Festival

Waterville’s 48th annual festival includes a parade, fine arts on display, a car show, three stages of live entertainment and a kids’ area. 9am-5pm. 122 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville. watervillechamber. com Free

THURSDAY 7 [music]

For King and Country

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The popular Christian music act plays the Huntington Center with a show inspired by their latest album, Burn the Ships. $20-45. 7-10pm. 500 Jefferson Avenue, 419-321-5007. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

[health]

Heart Ball

The Toledo branch of the American Heart Association’s annual event raises funds and celebrates the group’s fight to change lives for the better. 6-9:30pm. Location TBD. 419-740-9666. heart.org/toledoheartball

FRIDAY 8 [theatre]

Il Trovatore

[fundraiser]

Verdi’s immortal opera returns to the stage at the Valentine Theatre, performed by Toledo Opera. $69-119.

7:30pm. Also Sunday, October 10 at 2pm. 410 Adams St. 419-255-7464. toledoopera.org

Toledo Out of the Darkness Community Walk

SATURDAY 9

OCTOBER SATURDAY 2

Join this walk to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma against mental health. 9:30am-1pm.

Promenade Park, 400 Water St. 419-360-1054. supporting.afsp. org Free more events online at

[music]

Full Cord Bluegrass

The popular bluegrass group will make its debut at Over Yonder Concert House, soon after the debut of their new album Hindsight. $15 donation suggested. 6:30-8:30pm. Old West End. overyonderconcerthouse.com

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SUNDAY 10

THURSDAY 21

THURSDAY 14

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Celebrate the anniversary of Abbey Road with this performance which will bring one of the all-time great albums to life. $44-69. 7:30pm.

Also 8pm, Friday, October 22.

4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419381-8851. stranahantheater.com

Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest Historical reenactments, pioneer demonstrations, crafts, food and more will be on hand at the 44th annual celebration. $15 parking fee. 10am5pm. Downtown Grand Rapids, OH. applebutterfest.org

[fundraiser]

Blind Wine Event Try some blindfolded wine-tasting challenges along with tasty food pairings. All proceeds benefit the Sight Center of NW Ohio. $45. 6-9pm.

1002 Garden Lake Pkwy, 419-7203937. sightcentertoledo.org

FRIDAY 15 [music]

Passion and Intrigue The moving music of composer Richard Wagner and others will be performed at this concert by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. $22-52.

8pm. Also Saturday, October 16 at 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com [music] REO Speedwagon The rockers behind classics like “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run” play the Stranahan. $39.50-240. 7pm. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com

SATURDAY 16 [festival]

Sylvania Fall Festival A Nite Lite Farmers Market, live music, trick or treating, a parade on Sunday and more will be part of Sylvania’s two-day annual event.

4-10pm. Also 10am-4pm, Sunday, October 17. Downtown Sylvania.

419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber. org Free

[music]

SATURDAY 23 [music]

Time for Three Mixing elements of classical music, modern pop and Americana, this trio of string players will delight audience members of all ages. $25-64. 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony. com [festival] Toledo Sister Cities International Festival Sample cultures from all over the world with this event featuring entertainment, food, crafts, vendors and much more. $5. 11am-4pm.

SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com

SUNDAY 31 [theatre]

Whose Live Anyway?

The stars of Whose Line is it Anyway? come to the Stranahan for an evening of improvised comedy. $38-58. 8pm. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com

September/October 2021

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Theater Theater is Back!!

2021

Readers Choice

Finally, theater is back. Plays, music, dance and more have returned after a long year and a half hiatus. Support local productions by attending performances and maybe even sending a donation to these hard hit theaters and supporting organizations. And, after the show, support a local restaurant or bar for a noshe and a cocktail.

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Toledo Opera’s season begins October 22 with IL Traviata by Verde, at the Valentine Theatre. The beautiful

It’s never too late to start.

Italian opera covers the gamut of intriguing topics: sorcery, familial revenge, bitter rivalry, and forbidden love. Tickets are available at toledoopera.org/ticketing

All instruments, all ages.

The Toledo Ballet performs Coming Up for Air, at the Valentine Theatre on September 18 and September 19, both at 7PM. Call

419.471.0049 for tickets.

An evening with Rhiannon Giddens is presented by the Toledo Symphony on September 12, 2021, at the Peristyle Theater.

Giddens will sing jazz, blues, country, Gospel, and Celtic music in a performance which will offer hope and healing through movement and harmony. Call 419.246.8000 for tickets.

The Toledo Rep is back with performances of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé, October 29-November 7. An action-filled

tale of royal debauchery, priceless gems, and gourmet food provides Dr. Watson with material for Sherlock Holmes’ most bizarre, and tastiest, case. Contains adult content. toledorep.org/buy-tickets

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Maumee Summer Fair

A slew of locals turned out to enjoy a balmy summer weekend (and maybe a lovely beverage or two) in downtown Maumee for the 44th annual fair, held on August 13 and 14!

Tim Ruffing and Lisa Herzog

Cassidy Wagener, Savannah Wagener, Christy Diegel and Collette Wagener Stacy Meyers, Kelley Huffman and Tiffany Strabley

Festival of India 2021

One of the BEST festivals returned in 2021, the Hindu Temple of Toledo’s Festival of India. It is a fun day of Indian food, dancing and market shopping!

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