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The idea of dressing up, taking on a new persona for one night, and engaging in all sorts of fun is appealing – and not just to children. Halloween is a time to demonstrate a little confidence and play pretend, no matter what your age.
Some of my fondest memories growing up are from Halloween. My dad would always take me trick-or-treating, dressing up in duo costumes with me like Jack and Sally from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” or Dumbledore and Hermione from “Harry Potter.” As a child, I was more focused on the candy and the costumes – however, now, as an adult, I have a much deeper appreciation for the time and energy my parents spent to make me feel special by picking out costumes and accompanying me house to house.
Those memories are easy to create, by taking your children or grandchildren trick-or-treating, or counting up the candy bars afterward. Those pockets of time with your family lead to beautiful memories.
This issue, we remind readers to slow down and enjoy the Halloween and late fall season. We talked to Marlene MacQueen about MacQueen’s Apple Orchard, a fun place for the whole family (p. 5).
This issue’s main focus, though, is to highlight how spending time and energy, not only with your family, but also with your community, can have a memorable impact. We feature a list of organizations seeking volunteers (p. 10), pay respect to our local veterans (p.6) and help readers with gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season (p.16).
So slow down, enjoy your loved ones and pay closer attention to the details. One small memory can make a big difference – plus, it’s never too late to unleash your inner child when it comes to trick-or-treating, so Happy Halloween! Kind regards, Riley
Runnells Assignment Editor By Riley RunnellsThere’s something magical about Halloween.
Lourdes University named Dr. William Bisset, Ph.D. as the school’s 12th president. Before beginning his new role in June. Bisset held senior-level positions at four nationally recognized colleges and universities, including Marymount University and Manhattan College, providing him with extensive experience in growing enrollment, working with community partnerships and a keen understanding of raising the university’s visibility. Bisset emphasizes his approachability and with his experience, Lourdes is working hard to better the school. lourdes.edu.
Toledo Opera welcomes a new develop ment staff: Leah Whitaker (left), Develop ment Officer and Ikpemesi Ogundare (right), Finance & Development Administrator. Executive Director, Suzanne Rorick explains, “The Toledo Opera staff and board have long prided themselves as being a ‘scrappy, little team.’ We intentionally functioned with a reduced office staff during the pandemic and the ensuing economic uncertainty. But, we are now very cautiously increasing our bench strength and it is exciting to welcome both Leah and Ikpemesi.” toledoopera.org.
The Fifteenth Annual Sylvania Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony honored 11 people and two teams in the 2023 ceremony. One of the honorees Dave Spiess, “The Health Insurance Guy.” For his many years of service to Sylvania Schools as a board member, Spiess received the Jim Glase Distinguished Service Award. sylvaniaschoolsfoundation.org.
As the next step in the TARTA Next redesign and expansion, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) has solidified plans to bring fixed route, paratransit and ondemand service to the City of Oregon. Beginning in January, 2024 service will connect every 30 minutes, including stops at St. Charles Hospital, Walmart and other destinations on Navarre Avenue. TARTA staff will collect community input at meetings in the coming months, in anticipation of approval by TARTA’s board later this year. (419) 382-9901 or visit tarta.com.
The Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program is a benefit program created for households that cannot afford access to broadband networks. WIFI within a home helps support families relying on networks for work, school, groceries and more. The benefit program “provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 a month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.”. Limited to one discount per household, laptops, desktop computers and tablets are all devices for which families can receive discounts for access. Visit fcc.gov/acp.
The Ohioana Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Ohioana Awards, including seven book awards and the Walter Rumsey Marvin Grant. First given in 1942, the Ohioana Book Awards are the second oldest, and among the most prestigious, state literary prizes in the nation. Six Ohioana Book Award winners were selected by juries, including the categories of nonfiction, fiction, poetry, about Ohio or an Ohioan, middle grade/young adult and juvenile. The Readers’ Choice Award was determined by over 2,000 votes in a public online poll. For the full list of winners, visit ohioana.org.
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) Chief Executive Officer Laura Koprowski has been named Leadership Ohio’s Visionary Leadership Award honoree for 2023. The award recognizes a Leadership Ohio graduate who has driven transformative change in their industry by demonstrating exceptional leadership. In less than 3-1/2 years with TARTA, and less than 2 years as CEO, Koprowski has spearheaded a wave of positive change at the organization, including the return of Sunday and holiday bus service, the introduction of a new on-demand microtransit service and TARTA Flex. tarta.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 10 am, the West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave., is hosting a Free Legal Clinic. Participants can consult privately with an attorney about civil legal matters related to consumer law such as debt, bankruptcy and more. Consultations are provided on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all documentation. This event is done in partnership with the Ohio Justice Bus, the Lucas County Law Library and the Toledo Bar Association. toledo.libnet.info/event/7560237.
Saturday, Nov. 25 from 8 am to 1 pm, Toledo residents can bring items to dispose for free to Hoffman Road Landfill, 3962 Hoffman Road. Participants may bring a truck or trailer load of bulky solid waste items — including excess trash, furniture, carpeting, mattresses, wood waste and scrap metal. The City of Toledo also offers several drop off events to promote cleaner neighborhoods. For a list of acceptable items and the full pick up/ drop off schedule visit toledo.oh.gov/events/ free-disposal-day-at-the-hoffman-landfill.
By Riley Runnells
Marlene MacQueen has deep family connections and, as the matriarch of MacQueen Apple Orchards, she finds family seeping into every aspect of her life – right down to the roots of each apple tree. For over 65 years, Marlene and her husband, Robert MacQueen, have owned and operated the business after taking it over from Robert’s parents, Martha and Hugh MacQueen.
With a fully functioning store where food, drinks and gift items are sold, as well as all the land from the orchard for people to come pick their own apples, the MacQueens have their hands full. Luckily, with the leadership and love of Marlene and the dedication from her children and grandchildren, together, they happily work hard to keep the business running.
Marlene met Robert when they were in high school and often spent time on their dates cutting apples and assisting Martha and Hugh with their 25 acres of land. Two years after they graduated, in 1956, Robert and Marlene got married. Shortly after their marriage, Marlene began working in the market and slowly gaining more responsibility within the business. “It’s been many years,” Marlene said. “I’m 87 now and I’m still at it.”
Over time, and with acquisition of surrounding parcels of land, the original 25 acres of orchards grew to 200 acres. Over that same time, Martha fell deeper in love with the business and how it intersected with her family. She was excited and enthusiastic about inviting people to come on the family’s land to be directly involved with the MacQueens.
Opening the market along with the expanding acreage dictated additional tasks and training for the family and their staff. Marlene and other employees took baking classes to learn to make products to meet customer demand for fresh baked goods. Robert de cided to forgo college, instead helping his family with the business which made Marlene even more determined to make the MacQueen’s family business a success.
MacQueen’s Apple Or chard became a destination, showcasing apple picking and the market, rather than just a supplier. For the MacQueens, and for Marlene in particular, living across the street from the orchard created a beautiful opportunity to grow the business along with their family. Between spending time in the orchard while developing deep bonds by running the business while staying close to each other, the experience for the McQueen family has been very fulfilling. They have converted Martha and Hugh’s original house on the orchard property into a gift shop, to preserve the founder’s place in the history of the land.
The MacQueen family was hit with an unexpected loss: the death of the family’s patriarch and Marlene’s husband, Robert in 2013. That sad event forced the family – especially Marlene – to determine how to move forward.
“I knew I didn’t want to stay home and do nothing, because it just made you think more,” Marlene explains.
“But when we came (together as a family) here at the orchard, the kids just were so great about taking over and all the things that he and I did, they helped out.”
One of Marlene’s daughter’s took over in the office, doing payroll and administrative work. Her other daughter, a schoolteacher, helps out with the “pick your own” apple celebrations on the weekends. Her sons hold executive positions and spearhead the company’s management, while her grandchildren help out in the market and other areas where they can.
What is your favorite kind of apple?
I‘ve got two. One is the golden delicious. I like that apple; you can cook with it, you can eat it, it’s sweet and tart. And I also like the honeycrisp. That’s a great apple.
What kind of music do you listen to?
I listen to country. George Strait.
What’s the last book you read? I don’t have much time to read books. I’m lucky if I get to read the newspaper.
How do you spend your free time?
We have a pool and I’ll go swimming in the summer. In the winter I‘ll go walking.
Television or movie favorites? I watch America’s Got Talent. I like that show.
the family has steered the company to consistent growth.
Marlene and her family keep the orchard open year round to the public with the market offering fresh produce, baked goods and more. Products offered at the market change each season, with flowers in the spring and pumpkins in the fall.
Marlene is proud of how her business has not only made her family closer, but has connected the MacQueen’s to the overall community. “We’ll go to different places, and somebody will say, ‘Oh, there’s one of the MacQueens there,’” Marlene said. “ We’re so grateful for these customers.”
As for the future of the orchard, Marlene sees no end in sight. “My family is really hard working,” Marlene said, adding “They do everything, and they don’t take much time off either. I have 10 great grandchildren, and I have eight grandchildren. We know that this is going to keep going on because the grandchildren now are into the business and my sons keep planting more trees. I don’t see where that’s going to end.”
Where do you go to get food or bakery items in the area? I go to Kroger, Mancy’s Bluewater Grill, and we go to some Mexican restaurants – there’s so many of them.
If you could give your childhood self any piece of advice or encouragement, what would you say? I would just tell them that they need to be honest all the time. And, especially to elderly people, be helpful and see if you can help them if they need something.
Arrowhead Behavioral Health provides compassionate and comprehensive behavioral healthcare to adults (18 and older) seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Located in Maumee, specialty programs include inpatient, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, relapse prevention and weekly alumni group meetings. Individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of each patient are designed to promote healing, recovery and to improve quality of life.
Arrowhead’s services emphasize helping Veterans and Active Duty Service members. A provider for the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act now in effect, the benefit is specifically for Veterans who have been honorably discharged and are experiencing a suicidal emergency. Enrollment in the Veterans Administration is not required to access this benefit. The COMPACT Act authorizes VA payments to pay for up to 30day inpatient treatment for emergency suicide care, transportation costs and 90 days of outpatient care. This benefit is designed to help prevent Veteran suicide by guaranteeing no out-of-pocket expenses for mental health care in times of crisis. Arrowhead Behavioral Health provides no cost level of care assessments 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information, visit Arrowhead Behavioral Health at 1725 Timber Line Road, call 419-891-9333 or check out its website arrowheadbehavioral.com.
BRANCH: Air Force Colonel; Chief of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division at the 601st Air Operations Center
YEARS SERVED: 32 years, retiring in March
WHERE SERVED: Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida (currently stationed here); Bitburg Air Base, Germany; Maxwell Air Force Base, Alamaba; Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar; Osan Air Base, South Korea; McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee
STATUS: Active
Give me an overview of your service: Born and raised in Toledo, graduated Whitmer High School.
I spent my first few years at the University of Toledo. I left there after about a year and a half. I kind of knew all growing up that I wanted to be in the military. So I was in the Air Force in 1992, where I specialized in communications. Basically I did computer networking and things like that.
I spent 10 and a half years enlisted and then I got my commission in 2002, where I got commissioned as a communications officer. And then in 2005, I changed career fields and I got into intelligence. So I’ve been an intelligence officer ever since 2005.
What were some of the reasons that you joined the military? How did you choose your branch of service? That’s pretty funny, actually. I always knew I wanted to join the military. I had two uncles when I was really little that were in the Marine Corps. I was always awed by them. And I have some other family members that were in the army. When I was in high school, I actually got recruited by the Army and I actually delayed enlisted in the Army and I was supposed to be an MP. And then I decided I was gonna go to college instead. And then my uncle in the Marines, he said that of all the branches the Air Force took the best care of their people, so that’s what attracted me to the Air Force when I finally decided to join.
What was basic training like?
Our basic training was in San Anto-
nio, Texas, at Lackland Air Force Base. I don’t know how it is compared to the other services. You get off the bus, first thing you got training instructors in your face yelling at you, trying to get you confused, things like that. But the ultimate goal of basic training is really just to get everybody down on the same level, and then build you up to how the Air Force wants you to be trained.
How did you stay in touch with family and friends back home?
This was in the early ‘90s; we didn’t have cell phones. We would have a certain time each week where we could use the payphone and we would have to call collect. Definitely limited in time – no more than five minutes. I actually got married two months before I went into basic, so I called home as much as I could. And a lot of letters – I wrote letters almost every night.
Was the experience different than you expected? I don’t really think so. It’s a lot different than what they show in the movies. I grew up watching “Heartbreak Ridge” with Clint Eastwood and a lot of military movies like that. It was nothing like that. I don’t think it was much different than what I was expecting. Again, like I said, I had family members (in the military) so I didn’t go to the military not knowing what to expect.
How did your growth in the military prepare you for this job in intelligence? It’s funny because, like I said, I enlisted – I never had the intention of becoming an officer in the military. I set a goal for myself. I knew if I joined I was probably going to stay until at least 20 years to get 20year retirement. And my goal was to make Master Sergeant. And I actually made it in like nine and a half years. So I was like, “Man, I need to set some different goals.” So I set a goal to get a commission. I finished college when I was in Tennessee – small school, it’s called Tusculum University in Greenville, Tennessee. I was working full time and going to school part
time. I finished that, got my bachelor’s in organizational management. Then I took all the tests and stuff to get a commission, so I got picked up to get my commission as an officer. Then after I became an officer, I’ve gotten two masters degrees that the Air Force basically paid for. One is a masters of science in military operational art and science, and then I got a masters in philosophy of military strategy.
How do you think your time in the military affected you?
My wife will tell you I’m very direct. I’m a fast talker, very to the point. That’s what the military taught me. I’m a very black and white type thinker. I can work in the gray but very driven by regulations and things like that. I’m very disciplined.
What’s something you want people to know about veterans?
I think what the military does for veterans is, for the most part, a lot of people come out of the military and they have a good work ethic. They’re very focused, and they’re dedicated to whatever their task is. I think it’s a mindset. I’m getting ready to transition right back to the civilian world,
after 32 years. And we go through this thing called the Transition Assistance Program for people that are getting out of the military, they basically prepare military people to get back into the civilian workforce. What I understand is a lot of a lot of military folks when they get into a civilian job, they get forced to go home a lot, because they’re just trying to get the job done. We’re gonna work until the job is done.
Any advice for young people considering joining the service? I have people right now that are just coming out of basic training that worked for me and they’re younger than my kids. It’s weird for me. The one thing I would say is if you’re gonna join the military do it for the right reason. Paying for school is a benefit but in my mind, that’s not the reason to join the military. There reason to join the military is when want to serve. You want to serve your country; you want to do something for the country.
Just enjoy your time. If you get opportunities to go places, go do it. Volunteer for things. You’re gonna get life experiences you would never for the most part get otherwise. The military has been great to me. It’s hard work, but the military has been really good for me, ethics wise, discipline wise, maturity wise, things like that.
BRANCH: Army
YEARS SERVED: Two years, 1954-1956
WHERE SERVED: Oahu, Hawaii
STATUS: Non-active / peacetime
Tell me about your service: I started in the reserves, where you are at home and you meet a couple times a week. I was on active duty starting July of 1954, for two years ending in 1956. In the 25th Infantry division. Hawaii is their home base – most army bases have their own home base.
How did you choose your branch of service? Originally I did the Navy reserves, and I didn’t care too much for the Navy. I went through Navy
training and went on an ocean cruise for a couple of weeks to Havana, Cuba. That was back in 1953. The Korean war was going on then. I decided I wanted to go into the Army reserves, so I got a discharge from the Navy and then I went into the Army reserves and did that for a while. When I graduated from high school, I went into active duty for a few years.
What were some of the reasons that you joined the military? I really didn’t have anything else I was planning to do at that time – I wasn’t planning on going to college. I was young and I felt like doing it. Ne and another fellow who lived down the street from me, we decided to do it. The draft was going on back then, so we decided to go in and get our time served. Most guys were drafted – they weren’t volunteer.
What was basic training like?
I did my training in Fort Knox, Kentucky. They teach you different things about what you do in the service, like how to fire weapons and how to do other things that all military men go through when they enlist. It’s hard to explain exactly. I served in the tanks, in the infantry division.
Was the experience different than you expected? No, it was about what I expected. At first you think it’s rough, but once you get in and get established into a regular outfit and out of the training stage, things are a little different. You have a job to do and you do your job. You meet a lot of nice guys that you get to be buddies with and it makes things a little bit easier., You get used to it –it’s a different way of life, but I didn’t mind it one bit.
How did you stay in touch with family and friends back home? I didn’t keep much contact at home. I would maybe write a letter once a month or every other month, but I wasn’t big on that. I had five brothers and sisters, there were six of us, and we all did our own thing more or less. But I would send a letter to my mother once in a while and touch base with her.
Your father was also a veteran and was awarded a Purple Heart. What did it mean to you to follow in his footsteps in the military?
I was about seven or eight years old about that time when he was in the military. My dad died quite young, he was 46 when he died, and I never had too much with my father. He worked and when I went into the military and got out, he died. But back in those days, a lot of guys I knew went into the military after high school, but we were in between wars, so it was different (from my father’s service).
Tell me about the men in your unit. Any that you remember fondly? You meet a lot of nice guys. They’re all pretty much your age, most of the guys in the service are 18 to 20 years old, and a few drafted when they were 26 or 27 years old. In my platoon I even had a couple of Japanese fellows who lived on the island and watched Pearl Harbor being bombed from rooftops.
When did you leave the military? What was that process like? Well my enlistment was up. You go in for so long and when that time comes, you’re out. While you’re in there you have a job to do, you train, you do it everyday and then that’s it.
How do you think your time in the military affected you? I enjoyed being in the military. Being in peacetime I didn’t get shot at or anything, but the experience of meeting other people and seeing how other people lived, you learn a lot of things. I think it helps you in the rest of your life with how you live.
What’s something you want people to know about veterans? There’s a lot of veterans out there and a lot of guys who never come back. Veterans are important guys in this world and they should be treated with respect, I think. A lot of guys got wounded and are in bad sha0pe, and sometimes I don’t think they get what they deserve. Lots of veterans appear to be taken care of, but they can’t get too much care as far as I’m concerned.
Any advice for young people considering joining the service?
I think the military is good in one way, it helps you get a good idea of what life is really like. It helps a young person grow up. You learn discipline and respect for other people when you’re in the service.
Volunteering can be a rewarding experience. While taking the time to make someone else’s life better or help an organization thrive, you can also reap the satisfaction of knowing you are helping others. Here are profiles of 20 local organizations seeking volunteers.
The Ability Center
5605 Monroe St.
419-885-5733
Abilitycenter.org
The Ability Center is working to make this area the most disability friendly in the nation by increasing independence of people with disabilities and changing the community’s perception of disability. Get involved by puppy raising or sitting with the service dogs, building accessibility ramps or adopting pets that do not complete service training.
Area Office on Aging
2155 Arlington Ave.
419-382-0624
Areaofficeonaging.com
The Area Office on Aging promotes the health, well-being and safety of older adults, persons with disabilities and family caregivers to foster independence. There are numerous ways to volunteer, such as delivering meals, assisting with workshops, helping with disaster preparedness and more.
The Arts Commission
1838 Parkwood Ave. #120
419-254-2787
theartscommission.org
The Arts Commission strengthens the community through art programming and events that unite people from all walks of life. Through programming like the Art Loop, Momentum and Haunted Harvest, there are many opportunities for volunteers to keep the mission of the organization thriving.
Historical Association
4902 Rudgate Boulevard 419-601-8084
charles_w.tripod.com/lucascountycemeterieshistoricalassociationlccha/index. html
The LCCHA curates the records of burials in Lucas County, Ohio, so that information can be easily located. They are non-paid, nonprofit, archival, and educational organization that interprets, collects and preserves the historical heritage of this area. Anyone interested can help with the research.
1310 Conant St. 419-382-1658
Mvhabitat.org
Northwest Ohio
620 N Erie St. 419-241-1138
easternusa.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/northwest-ohio
The Salvation Army, an international organization, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name, without discrimination. The organization works to cure hunger, helps disaster survivors and fights for social justice. Volunteers can help with projects revolving around poverty and hunger in the area.
Lucas County Pit Crew
855 N McCord Road canineadvocate1@yahoo.com lucascountypitcrew.com
The Toledo Pride Festival is a largescale, outdoor event showcasing the best local entertainment. The festival also boasts a parade, food, merchandise vendors, and networking with numerous community organizations, including social groups, churches and health and wellness groups. Volunteers are always welcome and encouraged, with a wide variety of shifts available.
1018 Jefferson Ave. 419-241-3235
ywcanwo.org
The YWCA of Northwest Ohio is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Volunteers can donate money or time by participating in clean-up and beautification projects, domestic violence support, sexual assault survivor support and more.
Toledo Humane Society
827 Illinois Ave.
419-891-0705
Toledohumane.org
The Toledo Humane Society is committed to the welfare of animals and to promoting a healthy bond between animals and their human companions. The group saves animals from cruelty, provides temporary shelter and care, advocates for animals and educates the community regarding animal issues. Volunteers must be 16 years and older, complete a training and do chores, work in the thrift store, help with the animals and more.
Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way
Maumee Valley Habitat is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). The organization rehabilitates homes, provides the ReStore for home improvement products and more. Volunteers work on construction sites, help operate ReStore, handle administrative work and more.
The Lucas County Pit Crew supports responsible guardians of companion animals in our community, with an emphasis on Pit Bull Terrier dogs and community cats. Through education, advocacy, training assistance, spay/neuter promotion, foster care and adoption. The Crew allows volunteers to foster pets, donate money or volunteer by mowing the grass or walking the dogs.
419-385-5721
toledozoo.org
The Toledo Zoo is the premier destination for seeing all sorts of animals you wouldn’t find in the Toledo area. Through various programming and community outreach, the Toledo Zoo has solidified its spot as a staple in the community. Volunteers are crucial to the Zoo’s mission, with opportunities like ushering at concerts, working with horticulture, helping as exhibit guides and more.
1501 Monroe St. 419-720-1106
connectingkidstomeals.org
Food For Thought
3350 Hill Ave.
419-654-0235
feedtoledo.org
Food For Thought is a Toledo-based and Toledo-focused organization dedicated to feeding and nourishing our community. One in four families in Toledo experiences hunger. Food For Thought programs and partnerships strive to create a community where the hunger for food, the need for respect and the feeling of belonging is met for all people. Volunteers can donate money, pack lunches, engage with the community on food delivery routes, assist with mobile food pantries and more.
Mobile Meals Toledo
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
1801 Spielbusch Ave.
419-213-6753
Casakids.net
Connecting Kids to Meals serves free meals to kids, ages 18 and under, all around the community. Each day, the organization provides thousands of healthy meals at no cost to kids in lowincome and underserved areas of Northwest Ohio. Volunteers package plates, utensils, condiments, snacks and other items, making distribution of complete meals efficient.
Nature’s Nursery
7790 Co Road 152
419-877-0060
natures-nursery.org
Nature’s Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education provides medical care to injured, orphaned or ailing wild animals, and conducts conservation educational outreach programs for children and adults. Volunteers help the staff with day-to-day animal care, facilities maintenance, answering the hotline, transportation, education programming and advocacy.
2200 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-7806
Mobilemeals.org
Mobile Meals helps those needing assistance with diet and meal preparation, regardless of income, so they can remain in their homes and maintain the dignity and independence. Volunteers help with delivering meals to various neighborhoods a few times each month.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)/Guardians ad Litem (GAL) are volunteers who serve as a voice for abused and neglected children. Volunteers are trained by the Juvenile Court to investigate a child’s social and emotional background and current circumstances and make recommendations to the Court regarding what is in the child’s best interest. The CASA/ GAL then monitors the child’s progress, ensuring that the child’s voice, needs and wishes are heard by the Court and that the child’s right to a safe, permanent home is acted on sensitively and expediently.
Cherry Street Mission Ministries
1501 Monroe St. 419-214-3007
Cherrystreetmission.org
Cherry Street’s vision is to provide access to every opportunity that an individual may need to move toward a life of health and wholeness. The group’s core focus is to eradicate poverty within the body, mind and spirit. Volunteers can serve and prepare meals, provide house hospitality, office support and more. Volunteer opportunities are listed on the website.
NAMI Greater Toledo 4334 Secor Road 419-243-1119 namitoledo.org
NAMI of Greater Toledo has supported thousands of families and individuals impacted by mental health issues. A local affiliate of NAMI National, they promote community wellness, break down barriers to mental health care and provide support. Volunteers spread the word about mental health, help with outreach events, perform data entry and more.
Partners in Education
709 Madison Ave. #310 419-242-2122 partnerstoledo.org
Partners in Education is a non-profit organization that develops programming for area K-12 schools, fostering partnerships by engaging businesses, higher education institutions, nonprofit agencies and communities of faith in service to students. With opportunities to tutor an elementary student, be a career mentor for a middle schooler, register participants at events and take part in hands-on teaching opportunities and more.
Toledo GROWs
827 Oneida St. 419-720-8714 toledogrows.org
Toledo GROWs is a grassroots effort dedicated to the continued growth and success of community-based gardens in the City of Toledo and the surrounding area. Volunteers assist with tending to the gardens, individually or as part of a group.
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Sometimes the importance of looking good and feeling good are underestimated. Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand, with one always impacting the other. When you look and feel good, your quality of life improves, your relationships become stronger and your self confidence skyrockets. Check out some local businesses’ tips for looking good and feeling good all day long.
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Walking, Yoga, and lifting weights are my personal favorites. Also, spending time with my grandchildren is always the best exercise.
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This is a great way to learn and be entertained. My viewing moves and morphs with a life of its own but currently I follow Damon Cart at Life Master Gym. He has a gift for explaining NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programs. I am also a dedicated follower of David Samson on Nothing Personal and have just begun to watch Pablo Torre’s new podcast Pablo Toree Finds Out.
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The best way to sleep like a baby is to live a life filled with good intentions and wake up early.
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What is your morning routine? Caffeine and mindfulness. I try not to overstimulate myself with electronics like emails, texts or social media before I have a chance to center myself for the day.
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My family loves to cook. We meal plan for the week and always make a point of sitting down for dinner together. Even after a long day, I’ve never regretted making a healthful, delicious meal for myself and my family rather than ordering out or getting fast food.
Bedtime
I read a book before bed and try to avoid screen time for at least an hour before falling asleep. It calms my mind and helps me wind down.
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The holidays are a great time to celebrate by taking your loved ones out for a nice meal. Rosie’s Italian Grille boasts traditional Italian recipes fused with Executive Chef Eric Kish’s flare for flavor and creativity. Expect a variety of selections from hand tossed pizza, to fresh fish from Key West, Chicago Stockyard steaks, New Zealand lamb chops and housemade desserts. You can also purchase gift cards for a nice holiday gift that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
During the holiday season, finding the time to prepare the perfect meal for your family and loved ones can be daunting. However, with the wide variety of options available from Royal Deli Foods, you can purchase anything from entrees to sandwiches and coffee or fruit and vegetables for an athome feast. Royal Deli offers delivery or pick up service, and you can purchase gift cards for future meal needs, too. Royal Deli’s individual items or meals are a gift the whole
The holiday season is for spending time with loved ones and showing them appreciation through acts of
Rosaria’s on Third Street is an addition to the Rosie’s concept, expanding upon the idea of fine-dining with deep Sicilian roots in pasta and seafood dishes. For a lovely dining experience, visit the comfortable and attractively decorated space or buy a gift card to enjoy at a later date.
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During the holiday season, giving framed artwork or photos of loved ones can be a thoughtful and personalized gift. At Framing Place & Gallery, you can pick out the frame, backing and other materials to display your personal photos, artwork and more. The helpful staff provide help customizing your art and suggestions for other gift items like gift certificates.
Sidelines Sports Eatery, in conjunction with Sidelines Italian Grille, Smokehouse 734, 734 @ The Yard and Brick House Commons, offer several area locations and food styles. Whether you need an event fully catered, a small room to hold a meeting or an event space for your wedding, shower or party, Sidelines has you covered. Purchase gift cards at any of these locations to give the gift of a meal at a later date.
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#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.), #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Here is a directory to help you find aorganizations, charities, events
In 2022, Hospice of Northwest Ohio provided care for more than 2,300 patients and their families in their own homes, in nursing homes and at our freestanding Hospice Centers. Since serving its first patients in 1981, the level of understanding in the community of what hospice care is has increased. There is, however, some confusion now about the difference between palliative care and hospice.
All hospice care is palliative, but not all palliative care is hospice!
Palliative care enables seriously ill patients who are not on hospice to experience relief from debilitating pain and symptoms or the side effects of treatment. While overall patient care continues to be managed by the referring physician, highly skilled nurse practitioners, social workers and chaplains visit patients in their homes to manage symptoms and conduct in-depth discussions about disease process, treatment options and goals of care. Expert nurse navigators provide additional phone support, weekdays.
Whether patients fully recover or continue to decline, they will have an improved quality of life because of the additional layer of support they receive from the Sincera palliative care team. The costs of care are covered by Medicare Part B, Medicaid and other insurances.
For more information on our local, community-based palliative care service, visit sinceracare.org or call 419-931-3440.
Hospice provides a much more comprehensive range of care and services and is designed for people who have a life expectancy of six months or less who are no longer pursuing curative treatment. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team—wherever patients live—and includes physicians, nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and various therapists; support is available 24/7. Medical equipment and all medicines related to the terminal illness are also included as part of the program. Emotional and spiritual support is available to the family as well as the patient; bereavement services are provided at no charge, long after the patient dies.
The costs of care are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurances. Hospice of Northwest Ohio turns no one away due to inability to pay. For more information, visit hospicenwo.org or call 419-661-4001.
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A number of Toledo-specific stories are related in Museum exhibits, including:
Thomas (Yonnie) Licavoli, a member of the infamous Purple Gang and leader of his own gang, expanded his bootlegging operation in the 1920s from Detroit to Toledo. In 1933 they fought a violent gang war in Toledo against powerful local bootlegger Jack Kennedy. Licavoli and 11 members of his gang were charged with the deaths of Kennedy and three others. Licavoli’s story is featured as part of an overview of Toledo policing during the Prohibition Era. The Museum will explore its connection with the gangs of yesterday with a haunted museum tour this fall.
Tales of some of Toledo’s best and worst are showcased in a single building in Ottawa Park. The cumulative effect of visiting the Toledo Police Museum is to learn about the history of the city, in a context that helps to explain the changes in policing along the way.
“Our role is to educate the community about the full scope and impact of the police here,” said Director Shirley Green, a 26-year veteran of the Toledo Police Department. The Museum provides a “timeline of events in the city and humanizes police officers” covering the time since the department was founded in 1867, and how Toledo Police fit into the city’s history.
Plans for a Police Museum began in the late 1980s with the personal artifact collection of Officer Ken Deck. “Ken had a lot of memorabilia (about the department’s history) and John Mason, the chief at the time, was interested in displaying the department’s history,” Green explains.
A group of law enforcement-related organizations, including the Toledo Police Patrolmen’s Association, the Fraternal Order of Police and the African American Police League, ultimately found a spot in the Safety Building in downtown Toledo where the collection was displayed for about 10 years until 2010, when the idea of a museum was resurrectedand Officer Beth Thieman was designated the Toledo Police histo-
rian. The Museum’s current home was established in the former Ottawa Park Toledo Nature Center, an octagonal brick and stone building with terrazzo floors that was constructed in 1927. The Museum opened in its new home in June, 2011.
“Honoring our fallen officers was likely a reason for re-establishing the Museum,” Green said. The department’s 32 lost officers (including K9 Falko) are featured in a display in the Museum, as well as on paving stones outside the building’s entrance.
The Museum takes good advantage of its circular design in displaying the long history of the Toledo Police. “You should really begin with the timeline that goes along the wall,” Green said. Displays – many of them interactive – correspond to the timeline and also highlight key events in Toledo at those times. Volunteer-led tours can also be arranged for individuals or groups.
The Tenderloin “Resort” district, roughly bordered by Michigan Avenue, Monroe Street, Knapp Street and the Maumee River in downtown Toledo, as well as the Avenoo (along Canton Avenue) were “vice” areas targeted by Toledo Detective Captain Lewis B. Tracy in the 1910s. Today’s downtown Toledo “resorts” include the Warehouse District and Fifth Third Field.
Inspector Charles Roth, who established the Toledo Police Academy in 1938, led an interesting life along with his police service, as a composer, maestro and founder of the Toledo Civic Symphony.
Museum exhibits include audio / video presentations
The Museum includes audio and video displays, including:
An original “call box” used around the city from 1899 to the late 1970s to call in crimes – an alternative to today’s cell phones.
An early police van, a 1948 Ford panel van, that still makes the rounds at special events.
Histories and analysis of many elements of Toledo’s police history, including the service of women and African Americans on the force, the development of forensic science, the design relevance of badges used over the years and the creation of police unions (and the 1979 strike).
Opportunities for visitors to be “taken into custody,” including having their very own mug shot taken and spending some “time behind bars.”
University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University students work as interns at the museum, organizing displays and suggesting new exhibits. “The students provide a new perspective on the
The museum is a 501c(3) organization, operating primarily on grants, gifts and fundraisers. “Often, families will come to the Museum to research family members who have served,” Green explains.
Those visits often result in financial support, and even donation of artifacts from that person’s service. Retired and active officers are also frequent donors. The museum’s primary fundraiser is the
annual Cops & Rodders car show each June in Ottawa Park. The museum also benefits from an annual golf outing with the Toledo Fire Department.
The Toledo Police Museum, 2201 Kenwood Blvd., in Ottawa Park across from The Toledo Hospital. Admission is free. Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Watch Facebook for updates. Email toledopolicemuseum@gmail.com to arrange a tour.
Life is full of obstacles, and often the path can be narrow. Whatever challenges life may offer, maintaining our center of gravity allows us to avoid incidents that could trip us up. The various advantages of balance training for older adults and leads to this list of age appropriate activities.
Balance exercises for seniors
As we age, our ability to recover from life’s mishaps lessen, and the benefits of staying proactive greatly increase. Balance exercises are a great way to help improve strength, flexibility, coordination, bone density and to help avoid some of life’s pitfalls.
Thankfully, there are many resources available to help you keep your
balance, regardless of age or ability level. From your local fitness center’s senior programs to Silver Sneakers and SeniorPlanet, there are professionals who have experience and are willing to impart their wisdom.
The National Institute on Aging identifies 4 key types of exercises that help individuals maintain balance as we mature.
n Endurance
n Strength
n Balance
n Flexibility
This varied approach helps to not get too focused on a single activity like aerobic exercises or strength training.
Remember to start with exercises that match your level and gradually progress as you become more comfortable. It’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional or a certified trainer before starting a new exercise routine.
Balance activities for adults
Difficulty Level: High
Yoga Tree Pose: Stand tall with feet together. Shift your weight onto one foot and bring the opposite foot to rest on the inner thigh or calf of the standing leg. Find your balance and hold the pose.
Side Leg Raise: Stand straight with feet hip-width apart. Lift one leg out to the side, keeping it straight. Hold for a moment and then lower it back down. Repeat on the other side.
Bosu Ball Exercises: Perform exercises like squats, lunges, or single-leg stands on a Bosu ball, which adds an element of instability.
Single-Leg Balance Reach: Stand on one leg and reach the opposite arm forward while extending the opposite leg backward. Maintain balance and return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.
Single Leg Deadlift: Stand on one leg and hinge forward at the hips while extending the opposite leg backward. Keep your back straight and return to the starting position.
Difficulty Level: Medium
One-Legged Stance: Stand on one leg while keeping your body upright. Hold for 30 seconds and then switch legs.
Heel-to-Toe Walk: Walk in a straight line, placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toes of the other foot with each step.
Tandem Stance: Stand with one foot directly in front of the other, heel to toe. Maintain balance for as long as possible and then switch feet.
Difficulty Level: Low
Seated Leg Extensions: Sit on a sturdy chair with your back straight. Extend one leg straight out in front of you and hold for a few seconds. Repeat with the other leg.
Wall Push-Ups: Stand facing a wall with your hands placed shoulderwidth apart on the wall. Lean towards the wall, allowing your arms to bend at the elbows. Push back to the starting position.
Seated Marching: Sit on a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Lift one knee towards your chest, then lower it back down. Repeat with the other knee.
Seated Shoulder Rolls: Sit on a chair with your back straight. Roll your shoulders forward in a circular motion, then reverse the direction.
Ankle Circles: Sit on a chair with your back straight and legs extended in front of you. Lift one foot off the floor and rotate your ankle in a circular motion. Repeat with the other foot.
Arm Curls: Sit on a chair with your back straight and hold a lightweight dumbbell or resistance band in each hand. Bend your elbows and bring the weights toward your shoulders, then lower them back down.
Chair Yoga: Sit on a chair with your back straight and practice a number of poses while comfortably seated. Bring your knee to your chest, raise your arms and more.
Scan this QR code to watch video demonstrations of these exercises.
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 1 pm to 2 pm via Google Meet, individuals at any stage of Parkinsons can benefit from singing in the Parkinsons group. Prior musical experience is not required but is a plus. The choir meets every Tuesday and Thursday virtually to practice a variety of therapeutically chosen choral pieces. Thanks to the Parkinson’s Foundation, this therapeutic group is free and open to anyone with a Parkinson’s diagnosis and their caretakers. Music therapy and neuroscience research has shown that music synchronizes neural activity and can improve patients’ cognitive motor, sensorimotor and speech/language symptoms. Visit perfectharmonyhealth.com.
The Maumee Caregiver Support Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 am at Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett St. Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships along with providing information about dementia and developing methods and skills to solve problems. Visit alz.org.
THE SURVIVORS’ SUPPORT GROUP
Trauma can be a difficult thing to navigate on your own. The ProMedica Ebeid Center, 1806 Madison Ave., has weekly meetings throughout October and November for those who have experienced trauma. The Survivors’ Support Group meets on the second floor of the Ebeid Center on Mondays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Visit promedica.org.
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Trips, stumbles and minor tumbles may not seem like a big deal when you’re younger. But, for seniors, any fall has the potential to result in severe injury or a health crisis. So understanding the risk factors that lead to both fatal and nonfatal falls and taking precautions are vital to avoid potentially debilitating consequences.
A variety of factors increase an individual’s likelihood of falling. Usually, it’s a combination of multiple factors that lead to a fall. So being aware of your personal risk factors can help you to minimize dangers.
As you age, there’s a natural degeneration in various bodily functions. This may include:
n V A decrease in strength
n Difficulty with balance
n Slowed reaction times and reflexes
n Worsened vision
n Impaired hearing
n Cognitive impairments
Any of these individual issues can cause difficulty walking, going up and down stairs, sitting, standing or lying down. These problems can also lead to increased fatigue and less awareness of external factors that could potentially contribute to a fall. All of these factors make falling more likely.
Aging may lead to higher susceptibility to certain medical conditions that increase your risk of falling. Some examples of health issues associated with fall risk are dementia, osteoporosis, vertigo, depression, COPD, diabetes, arthritis and disabilities, particularly in the feet or lower limbs.
Surgical procedures for medical conditions or injuries can also affect an individual’s mobility, strength and function. Medications taken for medical conditions can increase the risk of falling because of the side effects that compromise balance.
Falls are more common in environments with slippery floors, poor lighting, uneven surfaces, stairs and clutter. Many falls occur in the bathroom. Getting in or out of the shower or bath can be particularly hazardous for seniors. Interestingly, however, household and environmental factors aren’t as significant an indicator of fall risks as health factors.
The potential for serious or fatal injury from a fall is especially concerning if a person lives alone.
Senior women are more likely to fall and have serious hip injuries. Being less active means more muscle atrophy and an increased likelihood of falling. Being overly active can lead to more opportunities to fall and potentially push your physical limits. A history of previous falls means you have a higher risk of falling again.
Just one fall can have a significant negative impact on a senior’s quality of life. Consider these facts.
n Most fatal injuries occur from falling.
n 95% of all hip fractures happen during a fall.
n Falling is the leading cause of traumatic brain injury.
n A fear of falling again is common.
n Seniors who’ve fallen may start avoiding activities that could lead to another fall.
n Injuries from a fall may contribute to an inability to function independently and require care or moving to a nursing home.
n The consequences of falling may increase the risk of depression.
n Medical costs after a fall can be expensive.
Stay active at an appropriate level for your health and ability. Try lower intensity workouts like yoga, tai chi, walking, swimming, water aerobics and weight training, especially for leg muscles.
Work with a physical therapist to prevent falls or to heal from injury, especially if you have health risk factors. A physical therapist can help you improve balance and build strength while taking into account your individual needs.
Get regular physical exams to check for any risk factors or problems that could lead to falls. Be honest about any concerns you have and discuss any side effects of your medication.
Wear well-fitting, comfortable, wide and flat shoes for a stable base. If needed, be sure you actually use devices like canes or walkers for assistance.
Assess your environment and take steps to make it safer. Consider features like grab bars in the bathroom, secure handrails on stairs, a more accessible tub or shower and plenty of light. Also, avoid small rugs that can bunch up or catch on your shoes, and remove clutter to keep floors and spaces clear.
Have a plan in place in case you fall and know what to do and how to get help. If you’re at risk, get a wearable emergency fall device so you can call for medical assistance. New technology is available for automatic fall risk detection. There are also manual devices to push in case of an emergency.
By Libby Cassidy
121 W Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-0125 or evfoodservices.com. Open every day from 7 am to 2:30 pm.
Lighting: Well-lit
Parking: Plenty
Kid Friendly: No specific kid’s menu, but plenty of A La Carte options
Noise: Moderate
Price: Moderate
The Extra Virgin Lamplight Cafe and Bakery in Perry’s Landing in Perrysburg originaly opened over 30 years ago as The Lamplighter in Waterville’s Peddler’s Alley. A quaint place for breakfast, brunch or lunch, the charming cafe serves up typical breakfast favorites with a unique take on some classic dishes. Along with a cozy indoor dining area that seats just over 50, there is additional outdoor patio seating for use in cooperating weather.
Inside, warm natural lighting and the hum of a kitchen hard at work provide a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a morning meal. Minimal decor and a straightforward menu allows the food to speak for itself.
Over 30 years ago, The Lamplighter was opened and operated by the Haas family. Jim Haas, who was involved with the Anthony Wayne School District for many years as an educator and administrator, moved the cafe to its current location in the early 90s and popularity grew among Perrysburg locals.
Haas, followed by his children, worked hard serving the community, especially during the holidays – working overtime to fulfill bakery orders. In late 2016, his children decided to pursue other ventures and the cafe was sold to Extra Virgin Food Services, which has many years of experience offering corporate and
student dining, vending solutions, catering and consulting throughout Northwest Ohio. Renovations to the restaurant included updating the interior and expanding the kitchen and bakery in 2017.
The special ingredient
One central and important ingredient that ties it all together is olive oil – hence the cafe’s “Extra Virgin” moniker. Displayed on the cafe wall is an explanation, “Extra virgin olive oil is derived from the first pressing of the olives and has the most delicate flavor, strongest antioxidant benefits and it is a staple ingredient in our kitchen.” The olive oil is used in cooking and Extra Virgin represents the expectation and delivery of highest quality.
The menu offers an appealing selection of both breakfast and lunch options including omelettes and benedicts with several options to choose from, including the Farmer’s Market Omelette, with fresh bacon, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, asparagus and cheese, and The Commodore Benedict, with poached eggs, lobster and Old Bay seasoning served on an English muffin with Hollandaise sauce.
Along with a handful of specialty selections like the Bagel & Lox Platter, Brendan’s Breakfast Burrito with eggs, bacon, onion, cheese and Hol-
landaise sauce or the Quiche Lorraine with bacon, onion, spinach and Swiss cheese. The menu offers the usual breakfast favorites such as pancakes, French toast, bacon and sausage as well. Coffee lovers have unique iced coffee flavors to sip on.
For lunch, there are a variety of sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads to choose from, including a fresh Lobster Roll, Lamplight Burger and the Mediterranean Wrap – packed full of chicken, veggies and a delightful tzatziki sauce.
Eater’s choice
The Signature Potato Balls with Sriracha aioli are a must order. No
surprise that they are highly recommended by the servers. Described as hash browns, sour cream, cheddar, onion and bacon rolled into a ball, breaded with panko crumbs and deep-fried, the potato balls are crisp on the outside, cheesy on the inside and packed full of flavor.
For a sweet treat, try a gigantic cinnamon roll. Larger than the plate, composed of light and fluffy dough with sweet cinnamon filling and a rich drizzle of icing, the cinnamon roll is the perfect way to end the Lamplight Café experience. Standing the test of time, the Extra Virgin Lamplight Café is a spot to visit and enjoy.
SAT 14 - SUN 15 [festivals & street fairs]
A Pumpkin Patch for the kids and trick or treating on Main Street awaits at this market. There will also be live music, food trucks, fall desserts and more. Festival is Saturday, Oct. 14, 4 pm-10pm and Sunday, Oct. 15, 10 am-4pm. Parade Sunday at 1 pm. Downtown Sylvania, Main St. business. sylvaniachamber.org
SATURDAY 21
[collectibles]
Featuring sellers with a wide variety of dolls and bears and so much more. Early bird admission is available for $20. $8 admission, kids 12 and under free. 9:30am-3pm. Total Sports Rossford, 10020 Compass Dr., Rossford. toledo-
SUNDAY 1
[festivals & fairs]
International Festival
The annual International Festival celebrates the many cultures of Toledo. Food, entertainment, kids activities and more. $5 parking. Saturday, Sep. 30, 11am-7pm. Sunday, Oct. 1, noon-6pm. The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg. icgt.org
[history]
Port of Monroe Heritage Days
The Port of Monroe is proud to present “Heritage Days,” a oneof-a-kind event celebrating the Port’s rich history of transportation. 9am-5pm. Port of Monroe, 3303 E. Front St., Monroe, MI. portofmonroe.com FREE
WEDNESDAY 4
[zoos & animals]
Senior Discovery Days
Seniors take advantage of free admission & activities each Wednesday through Oct. 25. Free parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail lot. Free coffee and mini muffin at the Timberline Bakery. 10am. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org FREE
THURSDAY 5
[nature & wildlife]
Tails and Tales at Walbridge Park
Learn about wildlife myths and animals that are typically misunderstood this spooky season with Nature’s Nursery ambassador animals at this free, open to the public, event at the Walbridge Park shelter house. 5pm-6pm. Walbridge Park, 2801 Broadway St. natures-nursery.org FREE
[author events]
Authors! with Paul Holes
Join Paul Holes to discuss his memoir, Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases. Holes will discuss cold cases, catching killers and all things true crime. Tickets include a signed copy of the book and the chance to meet the author after the event. Tickets on Eventbrite. $16. 7pm-8pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org
FRIDAY 6
[floristry]
Succulent Pumpkin Drop In Class
Learn how to create a stunning fall centerpiece using succulents and pumpkins with Beautiful Blooms by Jen. Classes will begin every half hour. Reservations are required to ensure enough pumpkins are available. Reservations and payment on Eventbrite. $19.95. 5pm-8pm. Beautiful Blooms by Jen, 5675 Main St., Sylvania.
[opera]
Cinderella (La Cenerentola)
Based on the iconic children’s story, the beloved tale of Cinderella meets operatic delight in this Rossini hit. $39-$129. 7:30pm. Also on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. toledoopera.org
[psychic arts]
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
Theresa Caputo, TV’s favorite medium, will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. Although Theresa will provide readings for various audience members throughout her show, the purchase of a ticket does not guarantee a reading. $48.75$173.75, 7:30pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
SATURDAY 7
[nature & wildlife]
Sturgeon Fest
Join the Toledo Zoo for this free event to celebrate the Zoo's partnership with organizations to help bolster the local Lake Sturgeon population. The event will feature the Toledo School for the Arts' steel drum band, food trucks, partner organization and more. 10am-1pm. City of Toledo Boat Launch, 2700 Broadway St. toledozoo.org
[markets & shopping]
Old West End Autumn Market
The 2023 Autumn Market is this fall's most awesome daytime party in the Old West End! A wide range of vendors, neighbors selling their stuff, food trucks and music will entertain and delight you. 10am-5pm. Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum. 716 W. Delaware St.
[fall, festivals & fairs]
Dundee’s Pumpkin Palooza
Giant pumpkins, a car show, bounce houses, vendor market and more at this pumpkin celebration in Downtown Dundee. 9am-6pm. Wolverine Park, Toledo St., Dundee.
SUNDAY 8 [festivals & fairs]
Grand Rapids Applebutter Festival
The Applebutter Fest is known for its historical re-enactments, handmade crafts, live music, food and, of course, apple butter. 10am-5pm. Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Applebutterfest.org
TUESDAY 10
[environmental causes]
Sustaining Our World Speaker Series: How You Can Make a Difference
Our natural world is changing at an increasingly rapid rate with major implications on the very resources we and other creatures rely on for survival. But what is to be done?
Join Metroparks Toledo as we explore two short documentary films that prove otherwise and showcase local and global environmental issues. 6pm-8pm. Imagination Station, Key Bank Theater, 1 Discovery Way. metroparkstoledo.com FREE
WEDNESDAY 11 [caregiving]
Superheroes Need Support Too: A Resource Workshop for Caregivers
Neighborhood Health Association is hosting a support and resource workshop event. This workshop will introduce you to resources and support available to grandparents and kinship caregivers while also supporting NHA’s mission to empower, educate, and support personal responsibility for one’s own health. Register on Eventbrite. 9am-1pm. Cedar Creek Church, South Toledo Campus, 2150 S. Byrne Rd. FREE
THURSDAY 12 [markets & shopping]
Perrysburg Witches Walk Visit Downtown Perrysburg shops & eateries for some fall fun including trick or treating, cocktail specials and more. 10am-7pm. Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. shopgather101.com
[painting, wine]
Uncork & Unwind: Fall Landscapes
Celebrate the beginning of Fall with a two-hour guided painting class. Metroparks Toledo will provide step-by-step instruction, plenty of time to be creative and a relaxing glass of wine. Registration is required. $25. 6pm-8pm. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. Metroparkstoledo.com
[film]
JCRC Film Series: Under G-d
Under G-d, a film by Paula Eiselt, will be shown as part of the Jewish Community Relations Council's film series. The documentary short Under G-d explores the Jewish response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Registration is recommended. 6pm-8pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. jewishtoledo.org
FRIDAY 13
[Halloween]
Ghosts of Providence
Encounter spirits from the ghost town of Providence on this guided lantern tour. Tour lasts 45 minutes. Sign up for your preferred time slot online. 7pm. Also on Sat., Oct. 14, Fri., Oct. 20 and Sat., Oct. 21. $10. Providence Metropark, 13827 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids. metroparkstoledo.com
SATURDAY 14
[genealogy]
Genealogy Fair
Whether you’re just beginning your genealogy journey or are looking to dive deeper, the Genealogy Fair has something for all. There will be children’s programs, local genealogy organizations and exhibits throughout the Main Library and special lectures by nationally-recognized genealogist Dr. Adina Newman. Optional lunch is available for pre-purchase. 9:30am-5pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org. FREE
SUNDAY 15
[cemetery walks]
Tree and Tombstone Tour
Explore the historic Woodlawn Cemetery and Arboretum during this 90 minute leisurely stroll, accompanied by a knowledgeable naturalist and historians. 1pm2:30pm. Woodlawn Cemetery and Arboretum, 1502 W. Central Ave. historic-woodlawn.com. FREE
WEDNESDAY 18
[nature & wildlife]
Inclusive Explorer Trolley Ride Hop aboard Metroparks' wheelchair accessible, open-air trolley and enjoy the diversity of plant life and wildlife along the mighty Maumee River. $4. 10:30am-11:30am. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. Metroparkstoledo.com
THURSDAY 19
[culinary arts]
Lunch & Learn: Holiday Cookie
Craze -The event will feature a vintage apron display, themed holiday cookie tables, cookie demos and a King Arthur Flour contest table. This event requires reservations, and the lunch menu will include soup and salad. Reservations may be made by emailing kate@stpaulstoledo. org. Noon. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, HeART Gallery, 428 N. Erie St. heartgalleryandstudios.com
FRIDAY 20
[safety & preparedness]
Protecting Yourself From Scams Learn valuable information and tools to keep you safe from home repairs scams or cyber scams. This Hot Topics luncheon includes soup, sandwiches and dessert followed by a presentation and lively discussion. Registration is required. $12$24. 11:15am-12:45pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. lourdes.edu
[Halloween]
Eerie Manor Tours
The second annual Eerie Manor Tours are presented by Metroparks Toledo. The event is free and open to the public. Explore more than 30 haunted spaces. Trick-or-Treat is not part of this event. Registration is not required. 2pm-8pm, Fri., Oct. 20 through Fri. Oct. 27; 9am-5pm Fri., Oct. 28; 9am-1pm Sat., Oct. 29; 3pm-9pm Sun., Oct. 30 and Mon., Oct. 31. Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave. metroparkstoledo.com FREE
THURSDAY 26
[tea, talks & lectures]
Tea & Talk Series: Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics
Speaker Dr. Melissa Miller will discuss Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics, a WBGU-PBS public television documentary and oral history project marking the
electoral achievements of women who have broken barriers in Ohio. Each monthly tea & talk includes a catered luncheon, warm tea and a unique presentation. Reservations are required and are due the Friday before each tea. $25-$30. 2pm-4pm. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green.
FRIDAY 27
[games]
The Price is Right Live™!
The Price is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On Down" to win. $35-$205. 7:30pm. Stranahan Theater, 5645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
TUESDAY 31
[caregiving, support groups]
Family Caregiver Support Group at Maumee Senior Center
Join the Area Office on Aging to share your story and ideas and to meet other people in similar situations. This support group meets the last Tuesday of every month. 10am11am. Maumee Senior Center, 2430 S. Detroit Ave., Maumee. areaofficeonaging.com
[dance]
For 25 years, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has dazzled audiences around the world with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. $32.50-$195. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
MONDAY 20
[Christmas, concerts]
A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of legendary Motown groups; The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours. A Motown Christmas is a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown's greatest hits with everyone's favorite holiday classics. $49-$69. 7:30pm. Stranahan Theater,
THURSDAY 2
[talks & lectures]
Fr. Bacik Lectures
Fr. Jim Bacik continues his lecture series. Franciscan Center Theater. No reservations are necessary. $10, cash or check only. 5:30pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. lourdes.edu
FRIDAY 3
[symphony]
TSO 80th Birthday Bash
Toledo Symphony celebrates its 80th birthday with variations on TSO’s inaugural concert which included an American premiere (in this case, Samuel Adler’s Symphony No. 7) and works by Mozart, Ravel, and Brahms. $15-$84. 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. artstoledo.com
SATURDAY 4
[handicraft markets]
Arts and Crafts Bazaar
A variety of crafts will be displayed in the lobby area and in the gym on the lower level. Parking is free, and admission is free. A fundraiser for local missions, the Arts & Crafts Bazaar is organized by Epworth's United Methodist Women. 9am4pm. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4844 W. Central Ave. epworth.com
[visual arts]
Fallen Timbers Art Festival
The 3nd Annual Fallen Timbers Art Festival is a Juried Fine Art show and indoor event that features –and focuses on the sale of – diverse works of art in metal, glass, clay, wood, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, painting, photography and more. This is a non-profit event benefiting the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission. Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. 11am-5pm. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Suite 1599, Maumee. Awaac.org
TUESDAY 7
[genealogy]
Beginning Genealogy
Want to start researching your family history? Join the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and learn the basics of genealogy. Registration is required. 6pm-7pm. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. toledolibrary.org FREE
THURSDAY 9 [book sales]
Friends of the Library
Used Book Sale
Stock up on winter reads and more. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Library and help support Library programs. Thursday, Nov. 9, 4pm7pm. Friday, Nov. 10, 9am-4pm. Saturday, Nov. 11, 9am-4pm. FOL Book Center, 1301 N. Reynolds Rd. friends-of-the-toledo-lucas-county-public-library.square.site
FRIDAY 10 [games, coffee]
Game Gathering
Meet up to play a variety of games and enjoy a cup of coffee. 2pm-4pm. Reynolds Corner Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St. toledolibrary.org FREE
SATURDAY 11 [caregiving]
Caregiver Expo
If you help your loved one with their doctor appointments, pick up their prescriptions, grocery shop for them or pay their bills, this event is for you. This event aims to help caregivers find solutions to reduce the stress that often accompanies the caregiving role. 10am-2pm. Toledo Zoo, Malawi Event Center, 2 Hippo Way. areaofficeonaging. com FREE
TUESDAY 14
[law]
Free Legal Clinic | Consumer Law
Talk to an attorney for free and privately about civil legal matters related to consumer law such as debt, bankruptcy and more. Walk ups welcome. Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all required documentation. This event is done in partnership with the Ohio Justice Bus, the Lucas County Law Library and the Toledo Bar Association. 10am-noon. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. toledolibrary.org FREE
THURSDAY 16
[lunch, entertaining]
Lunch & Learn: Pumpkins, Gourds & Wreaths
With fall's bounty, you can update your seasonal cooking and décor! Discover ways to transition from fall to Christmas using Northwest Ohio's natural resources - many items are hiding in our own backyards. Wreath making and simple Make and Take holiday decor will be demonstrated. Need a hostess gift for Thanksgiving? There will be items for sale and ideas aplenty. RSVP is requested at kate@stpaulstoledo.org. Noon, HeART Gallery & Studios, 428 N. Erie St. heartgalleryandstudios.com
FRIDAY 17
[talks & lectures]
Moving Toledo in a Positive Direction
Former Toledo Mayors Donna Owens, Carty Finkbeiner, Michael Bell and Paula Hicks-Hudson form the leadership of The Coalition for Peaceful Toledo neighborhoods to help formulate a positive direction in lowering crime in the city. Bridging the gap between government and the citizens it serves can move Toledo forward in a positive way. 10am-11am. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Way, Sylvania. lourdes.edu. FREE
TUESDAY 21
[games]
Wheel of Fortune LIVE
One of the greatest game shows of all time has been adapted into a stage show to give more fans access and more chances to win at Wheel of Fortune LIVE! Guests are randomly selected to go on stage. $29.50-$279.50. 7:30pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
FRIDAY 24
[Christmas]
Nativity Festival
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will host the Nativity Festival again. A variety of nativity crèches will be on display. Live music and sweets each Friday evening, and craft making for kids on Saturdays. The Festival runs from Nov. 24 through Dec. 21. Fridays from 4pm-7pm, and Saturday and Sunday from noon4pm. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St. heartgalleryandstudios.com
TUESDAY 28
[multicultural]
Lights Before Christmas - Join the Toledo Zoo in the opening of their annual Lights Before Christmas. 3-8pm. Adults $21, Kids 2-11 $18, Seniors 60+ are free. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
FRIDAY 26 Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Duke Farm- With the holidays upon us, one of the best ways to get into the spirit is to get a picture with the man himself! Capture a photo with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in a new, fun environment! 11am. 44 W. Samaria Rd. Temperance, MI. Free
SUNDAY 28 Toledo Choral Society presents Handel’s Messiah. The longstanding area tradition returns with a live concert accompanied by orchestra, harpsichord and organ. $25. 4:30pm. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St. Also 7pm, Friday, December 3 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish, 5856 Heatherdowns Blvd. toledochoralsociety.org
The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild Crafts for Christmas - A winter spectacular showplace of fine handmade juried crafts, gifts, and holiday decorations, two big shopping days. Saturday Nov. 27, 9am-4pm and Sunday Nov. 28, 11am-4pm. Lucas County Rec Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee. Free
Hungarian Cooking & Culture
Learn about Hungarian culture, history and food. Cooking dem onstrations will take place at the Hungarian Club of Toledo. Culture and history programming will take place at the Birmingham Library. Registration is required. 6pm-7pm. Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave. toledolibrary.org
THURSDAY 30
[concerts]
Straight No Chaser: Sleighin’ It World Tour
Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced or straight-faced, but neither are they vaudevillestyle kitsch. This wildly popular male a cappella group brings their Christmas show to Toledo.
$39.50-$129. 7:30pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
THURSDAY 5
THURSDAY 2 A Christmas Carol- Come see the timeless tale of redemption with Ebenezer Scrooge at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, a show that has been a holiday tradition for more than 30 years. 8pm. $19.75+. 16 West 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org
[fall, crafts] Scarecrow Workshop and Contest
FRIDAY 3 Trans-Siberian Orchestra- The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back! And just in time to celebrate 25 years of Christmas Eve and other stories! 4pm and 8pm. $69.50+. Huntington Center 500 Jefferson Avenue. 419-255-3300. transsiberian.com
This Monroe, MI gift, food and craft show is an excellent opportunity to get your holiday shopping done, all while supporting local vendors. Unique gifts and delicious food abound at this event where, if you are one of the first 200 guests to enter, you get $10 worth of Shipshebucks to spend! $5 entry fee. Saturday, November 6. 9am-6pm. Sunday, November 7. 10am-5pm. Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. 269-979-8888. Get a $1 off coupon at shipshewanaontheroad.com
FRIDAY 3 Singalong Movie Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol- The holidays are here! View a classic holiday movie, and sing along if you’d like! Popcorn and snacks will be available to purchase as well! 6:30-9pm. 3114 Lagrange St. 419-214-9025. ohiotheatretoledo.org Free
SATURDAY 4 17th Annual ArtsX- Visit this holiday showcase to interact with and imagine the power and beauty of art! From performances to art sales, this event has it all! 5pm. 1001 E Wooster St. Bowling Green. 419-371-8171. Free
Make your own scarecrow with provided supplies to display at Carter Historic Farm. Win cash prizes by entering the 22nd Annual Scarecrow Contest. 4:30pm-7:30pm. Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. Wcparks.org
SATURDAY 7
Bedford Blizzard Fest
SUNDAY 29 [performing arts]
This epic holiday event has it all: Christmas movie showings, hot cocoa, an ice skating rink, horse and carriage rides, and Olaf on a Jeepturned-snow-generator. What more could you ask for? Blizzard Fest basically takes everything you love about winter festivities and pulls them all into the lineup for this show stopping event. 3-9pm. Saturday, December 11. 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI. facebook.com/ bedfordblizzardfest
Halloween Spooktakular
Annual Tree Lighting Event- If you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further! See the Christmas tree festooned with twinkling lights. 5pm. 6925 Providence St., Whitehouse. 419-8775383. whitehouseoh.gov
Wagon rides, games, live music, hands-on heritage activities, Power of Yesteryear demonstrations, doughnut-eating contest, history talks, blacksmithing, hands-on history stations, fresh cider-pressing, tours and the Zimmerman one-
Historic Farm, 18331
www.perfectbraces.com
[halloween, festivals & street fairs]
Art Loop: Haunted Harvest
An autumn-themed celebration of fall favorites, Art Loop welcomes autumn with a spooky twist. You'll find family-friendly Trick or Treating, pumpkin carving by artists, creative costumes, live music and lots of scary fun. Costumes encouraged! Downtown and Uptown Toledo. theartscommision.org. FREE
Toledo Ballet dancers join the Toledo Symphony on stage for a spooky performance of Dance Macabre plus other ghoulish fun. $12-$55. 3pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. artstoledo.com
TUESDAY 7 [science]
Space to Explore, with Grandkids! Get ready for an adventure that will take you beyond our solar system! On this day, some local schools are closed, so this special interactive planetarium program is perfect for grandparents and grandkids (related or not). Registration is required. 10am. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu
WEDNESDAY 22 [performing arts]
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage!
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in this spectacular new touring production. $25$105. 6:30pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
Preserving the historical heritage of Lucas County through its burial records.
Do you love history, genealogy, and old records?
LCCHA needs volunteers!
Help us make all Lucas County cemetery records accurate and available on-line. Training provided! For more information, e-mail juliemajo@lccemetery.org
lccemetery.org Our
When it’s cold... share a warm smile
When it’s cold... share a warm smile
Never before presented by Toledo Opera, the beloved tale of “Cinderella” offers operatic delight. Based on the iconic children’s story, Rossini’s take on the classic Cinderella story will engage audiences of all ages in this family-friendly opera. The show is sung in Italian with English supertitles. Tickets from $39 to $129. Friday, Oct. 6, 7:30 pm and Sunday, Oct. 8, 2 pm at the Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., toledoopera.org.
From Oct. 13 through Oct. 22, theater lovers can enjoy “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Croswell Opera, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. This show follows the epic struggle between good and evil and the story of a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create an evil and murderous counterpart. Tickets from $15 to $44. Performances at 7:30 pm with matinees at 2:30 pm. croswell.org/jekyllandhyde.
As part of its 2023-24 Broadway Series stages “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 pm. For its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation. The Valentine Theatre, 425 N. St Clair St. valentinetheatre.com.
Everyone is familiar with classic Peanuts holiday specials. Now get ready for them live on stage. Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 pm. Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story, and featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi, the performance is a gift that the whole family can enjoy. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they sing, dance, and learn the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets $25 to $105. VIP meet and greet packages available. The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com.
Friends and family gathered at Olander Park for a night of music and great energy. The Sunset Serenade series featured many different individual and group musicians that performed for Sylvania residents and non-residents alike.
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1 “You should smile more”
2 Barometer type
3 Soprano Teresa known for her recording of Berg’s “Lulu”
4 Sack
5 Body spray brand
6 Beetle juice?
7 Clobber, biblically
8 Port producer
9 “Amazing Grace” ending
10 Abbreviation on old maps
11 Young hens
12 Data storage company 18 Got bigger
19 Exposed 21 Shut out
45 Classic autos advertised with the Cole Porter song “It’s De-Lovely” 47 Cow owner in a Rockwell painting 48 Real hoot 50 Caboose, e.g.
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