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Green in 2015: A spring gardening guide

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Spring is in the air, and this issue of Mature Living News is dedicated to making sure you get the most out of the season.

If you’re an avid gardener, or would like to be, our Green in 2015 feature can help get you going. The info includes tips and tricks for many types of gardens—for example, we discovered (after a little research!) that fairy gardens can be rewarding and entertaining for any age.

If the food scene is more your niche, this issue’s Kitchen Confidential includes some secret recipes from the kitchens of Moussa Salloukh, and we also visited Basin Street Grille to deliver details on their unique approach to good dining.

Life is short—make this spring one to remember, and enjoy the best of what our region has to offer.

And as always, thank you for reading.

Kelly Thompson, Editor Your suggestions and comments are welcome; email us at editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com.

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Local Double-header fun

It’s twice the baseball fun at the Mud Hens home opener, as they play a doubleheader against the Columbus Clippers. Plan to come early (3-5pm) for the Beer Tasting, with 30 different craft beers and an all-you-can-eat buffet in the Home Run Terrace ($45, includes ticket; $35 for designated drivers). An Opening Day Bash in the Nest Party Deck will feature a ballpark-fare buffet (e.g. hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni and cheese) and a game ticket for $33. Pick up a Mud Hens magnet schedule as you leave, and follow Toledo’s favorite team all season long. $15/single game tickets. 4pm, Thursday, April 16. 419-725-4367, mudhens.com.

Keeping our city pretty

The Toledo Zoo’s Party for the Planet is a way to connect zoo visitors to nature, and to encourage all to be good stewards of the environment. Party-goers are invited to bring recyclables, including tires, TVs, computers, clothes, and even old paint. Agencies such as Goodwill, Imagination Station, and Keep Toledo Beautiful will have information and activity booths scattered throughout the zoo, where kids and adults can learn while having fun with hands-on activities. There will be up-close animal encounters, too, including those at the new aquarium. The event is part of a national effort by more than 100 American zoos to call attention to the need to help protect the planet’s future. Regular zoo admission costs apply. 10am-4pm, Saturday, April 18. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721, toledozoo.org.

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Learning and doing

Crafts projects are all the rage, and Sauder Village is offering classes and live demonstrations from 11 am-3 pm every Saturday. The Discover Handmade Demonstrations, held in the Welcome Center Lobby, include Spinning on April 4, and Basketmaking on April 11.

There is no charge for the classes or to watch the demonstrations. Sauder Village, 22611 State Rte. 2, Archbold.

419-446-2541, saudervillage.org.

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Flowers and plants will be the stars at the Toledo Botanical Garden Plant Sale, Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 10. Shop the wide variety of perennials and hanging baskets for Mother’s Day gifts, or get info about vegetables, herbs, trees and shrubs. Kids will enjoy the activities and the music and refreshments, while adults will appreciate tours of the Garden and the discussion of the history of one of the area’s natural treasures. Members are invited to preview the sale items Thursday, May 7 from 4-8; the public is invited Friday 12-8, Saturday, 9-5, and Sunday 12-4. TBG is located at 5403 Elmer Drive, phone 419-536-5566, toledogarden.org.

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A Spring Gardening Guide compiled by Chris Watson, Marisa Rubin and Kelly Thompson

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ooking to start a garden of your own, or develop a better green thumb? Here are tips for many kinds of growing, from the beautiful to the practical. If you’re looking for healthy vegetables, beautiful hummingbirds or maybe even fairies, Northwest Ohio has no shortage of greenhouse growers who are more than happy to walk a new gardener through the startup process (see “Resources” on p. 8 for details).

Fairy Garden

First and foremost, you need a story for your fairy garden. What are your fairies going to do in your garden? Are they going to swim, gossip, relax?

What you’ll need

Various plants: flowers, moss, terrariums and leafy greens Planters: Shallow round ones, and window boxes. It can be fun to play around with the arrangements in larger planters.

Soil: Bagged potting mixtures are an easy start, if you are forgetful or fear over/under watering your plants, select a moisture control potting soil.

Fairy evidence: This is where you can let your creativity run wild. Anything works for fairy evidence; bird feeders, feathers, wooden sticks, paths, special stones, glitter-covered chairs, decorated shoe boxes, or miniature Barbie furniture.

Where to find the fairy evidence: You can stop by any garden or local craft store.

Step 1: Fill up your planter with dirt.

Step 2: Do a general layout of your fairy essentials, making sure you like the arrangement. For an easy way to remember what you like, snap a photo for reference after planting.

Step 3: Pick the places you’d like to put your plants and other environmental items.

Step 4: Dig a hole in your planter, just deep enough for your plant to be level with the potting soil, and place it into the hole, filling the empty spaces with loose soil. Repeat for all of your plants, except for the moss if you chose to use it.

Step 5: Add moss on top of planter surface.

Step 6: Place the fairy essentials in the garden.

Step 7: Let the fairies play!

Thinking about ornamental?

Our experts, Cindy Bench and Theresa Hoen, both listed the same go-to ornamental plants: geraniums, profusion zinnias, marigolds, tansies and snapdragons. Bench added, “I also like ornamental kales and cabbages late in the season. They look pretty and provide the bonus of being tasty.”

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These unique additions will bring new life to your garden:

Alpine Strawberry Fragaria vesca

This is a very tolerant perennial that blooms with small white or pink flowers, then produces tiny strawberries that burst with sweetness. Some varieties of the alpine strawberry even produce white or yellow berries. A small bush plant, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t send out runners like other varieties of strawberries, making it perfect for small pots. A favorite of fairies!

Taro/Elephant Ear Colocasia esculenta

This edible plant is a perfect choice for a water garden.

Native to Southern Asia, this perennial favors soils that are flooded, or saturated. The taroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adaptability has allowed it to flourish in different climates across the globe. It is generally cultivated for its corm (edible stem) and sometimes as a leaf vegetable. The taro is also widely used as an decorative plant in landscaping.

Water Gardens

A water garden is a special landscape area constructed out of man-made water features, like ponds, fountains and waterfalls. The primary focus is on aquatic plants and ornamental fish. The gardens can be any size or depth. The idea of water gardens dates back to ancient Chinese and Persian gardens, for food purposes and decoration.

Fish

Common water-garden fish are koi and goldfish, which both come in a variety of colors and arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particular about water temperature (excluding extremes).

Note: Use caution when maintaining water gardens. There are many predators attracted to ponds, like snakes, raccoons and even house cats.

Purple Bush Basil Ocimum basilicum

A variety of the well-known favorite herb, this ornamental basil grows as a small bush with deep purple leaves, and is well-suited to small containers, requiring a minimum level of care. Ornamental basil has a pungent aroma and is a welcome addition in salads, soups, sauces and many other dishes.

Wild Bergamot/Bee Balm Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot is a plant everyone should have in their garden. It attracts hummingbirds with its long tube-like flower clusters and intense fragrance.

Native Americans long considered this a medicinal plant, using it to treat everything from the common cold to excessive flatulence.

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From the experts VEGETABLES AND EXOTICS

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Growing fresh vegetables or nursing an exotic ornamental doesn't have to be hard. In fact, gardening is a quintessential healthy activity, providing outdoor, low impact exercise, interest generation, and in the case of vegetable gardening, lunch and dinner.

The problem is rarely desire, but how to get started and, more importantly, how to set up to be successful. Success, like any hobby or profession, starts with apprenticing with people who already have experience. We consulted with two local experts for a few start-up gardening tips.

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Proper sizing

Most people start off too ambitious, then lose control of their garden. Cindy Bench of Bench Farms (Curtice, OH) has a good solution. “I recommend starting with container or raised-bed gardening. First, it is easier to get at pots and raised beds since, at least for some of us, the ground is getting farther away.”

This restriction might seem too limiting for some, but beds can be expanded or more containers added as your green thumb skills improve.

Plants grow down

“No matter what you plant,” counciled Theresa Hoen of Hoen’s Garden Center and Landscaping, “you must do good prep. It’s imperative that you start with a good soil foundation.”

Whether it’s in containers or just digging in the dirt, all soil needs to be amended. If you have clay soil, you will want to amend with good peat. For sandy soil, clean topsoil will need to be added. There are also excellent natural amendments that can be added with both kinds of soils.

For containers, Hoen recommends regular potting mix, not soil. “Don’t go digging in the backyard for container soil,” Hoen cautioned. “You will be very disappointed.”

Plants grow up

“All plants need sun,” Bench explained. She recommended that new gardeners pick a spot that has six hours of sun per day; “suntan sun,” as she called it. If you position containers around the side of a building or near a driveway, you can supplement some of your sun through radiating heat.

Southern or Western exposures work best. “When looking at plants, we tell our customers to check their light in the morning and afternoon. If most of the sun comes before noon, that is ‘partial sun.’ If your six hours comes after lunch, you are in ‘full sun,’” Hoen explained.

Plants are alive

Like any living thing, some basic maintenance is necessary to be successful with plants. Water is first and foremost. Cindy Bench has a simple rule: “Low, slow and water from the ground up. The leaves should remain dry.”

Likewise, plants need food, especially container plants. Hoen added, “You must fertilize at least a little. There are many products available, some with time-release capability, that will help with feeding and watering.”

Bench favors tomatoes and peppers as a vegetable startup. “They are heat lovers, and will produce well, giving a good sense of success early in your gardening journey,” she said, explaining that herbs are “pretty easy to start with . . . they have a high impact when showing off gardening in the kitchen.”

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Hummingbird Gardens The peak season for hummingbirds is May and June, followed by their early July migration.

Hummingbirds are most attracted to the color red. Stick to red, tubular flowers like honeysuckle, bee balm and cardinal flowers.

Hummingbird feeders are great for attracting the colorful birds when your flowers aren’t blooming. Just fill a feeder with a few drops of homemade nectar, made simply from sugar and water.

You need to find the perfect location for your hummingbird garden, preferably a spot that you can easily observe.

An ideal hummingbird garden would have both shade and sun, allowing the birds to hang out and enjoy the garden’s attractions.

Flowers

Be wise about your selection.

Hummingbirds tend to use their sense of sight more than their sense of smell.

Pick brightly colored flowers, like red and pink, that are tubular or trumpetshaped so they can easily see and enjoy the nectar. A variety of flowers is a good idea as well, it will give them a variety of flavors to enjoy.

Trees

Think of trees that would produce a soft yet sturdy material from which hummingbirds can create a nest. Moss is a common favorite.

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Bench Farms

9am-8pm every day 9151 Jerusalem Rd, Curtice.

(419) 836-9443, benchfarms.com

Hoen’s Garden Center and Landscaping 9am-5pm M-F, 10am-4pm Sat. 1710 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland.

419-865-6566, hoensgreenhouse.com

Garden Smiles by Carruth

10am-6pm M-F, 10am-5pm Sat., 12am-5pm Sun. 211 Mechanic St, Waterville.

419-878-5412, carruthstudio.com

Rhodes’ Garden

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Yoga As You Are

The University of Toledo Eberly Center for Women Tucker Hall Rm. 0168 419-530-8570, utoledo.edu

Come as you are; whether in workout attire or business clothing. This instructorled yoga class accommodates those with a busy schedule. Great for learning new stretching and breathing techniques. Tuesdays through April 28. Noon-1pm. Free Saturday

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Health Notes

18th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium Parkway Place

2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 1-800-438-5584, pfnwo.org

Themed “The Parkinson’s Show Starring Dr. Larry Elmer”, this year’s symposium will be presented in the style of The Tonight Show, with Dr. Elmer in the role of Johnny Carson.

Members of PDIC team will be introduced to the attendees, but not through dry presentations given at the podium. Instead, they’ll be interviewed as special guests on the “Parkinson’s Show” couch. Registration required by April 3. 9am-2pm.

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The power of choice Health Lecture

Maumee Library 501 River Rd., Maumee.

419-902-7101

Dr. Gary Smith will speak about auto-immune disease with a focus on thyroid, MS and Crohn’s, followed by a Q&A. 2--4pm. Free Glass City Marathon Health and Wellness Expo Savage Hall Arena University of Toledo 2801 W. Bancroft St.

The Expo will showcase more than 40 vendors in the local health industry, including Dave’s Running Shop, Harmony Chiropractic, and Second Sole, and serves as the race-day pickup point for those participating in this year’s Glass City Marathon. 10am-6pm. Free

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Hospice of NW OH and the Advance Care Planning Coalition of Greater Toledo will host physician and author Angelo Volandes, M.D. Dr. Volandes will discuss the importance of talking with your doctor about advance directives, in the event of chronic/terminal illness or accident. His book, The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care, is available now at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Free. Advance registration recommended. 7pm, Tuesday, April 28.

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Health help

Take control of your health with help from local and national experts during The Sylvania Franciscan Village Wellness Fair. The fair begins with keynote speaker William Braun, a national leader in worksite health promotion. He will discuss Whole Person Living Through Engaged Wellness.

The Wellness Fair will continue from noon until 2pm in Russell Ebeid Hall. 11am. Russell Ebeid Hall on Lourdes University Campus, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3533. lourdes.edu

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easter sunday buffet Evans Street Station

110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh.

517-424-5555, evansstreetstation.com

Celebrate the holiday with your loved ones at Evans Street Station. A delightful Easter buffet will be featured with an abundance of offerings for every taste.

10am-4pm. $32.95/adults, $12.95/ages 6-12, $1 per year for ages 5 & under. tuesday Spring Fling

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Wine Dinner Treo Restaurant

5703 Main St., Sylvania.

419-882-2266, treosylvania.com

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Enjoy a special meal with perfectly paired wines. Reservations required. $75.

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Wines of France, Spain and Italy The Franciscan Center of Lourdes University

6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

Sample six varieties of wine from each of these old world countries and learn what key words to look for as you select a wine. Also on April 20 & 27. 6:30-8:30pm. $72/non-Lifelong Learning members.

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Join Degage for a delicious brunch feast complete with special brunch-style beverages. 7-9am. $55/ person, $90/couple.

Visit our sister publication online at toledocitypaper.com and search “The Brunch Crunch” for more options!

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Phoenix Earth Food Co-op

Each week will feature a different theme centered around healthy foods. 1-3pm.

1447 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-476-3211. facebook.com/phoenixearthfoodcoop

Scott Boyer told us you can’t fake a great restaurant experience—and he’s right.

Unassuming places may be one of Toledo’s specialties, but Basin St. Grille stands out among them.

The restaurant’s Creole concept is the brainchild of Nick Tokles, owner of Nick & Jimmy’s, Cocoa House Lounge, and Sylvania’s Village Inn. But what sets the restaurant apart isn’t its tucked-away location; it’s their unique atmosphere, and attention to good food.

When you walk through the door, you’re immediately greeted by the smell of a wood-fired grill—the restaurant’s crown jewel. The interior is dimly lit, but welcoming. It isn’t overrun by televisions, and the high-top tables are beautiful, custom-built pieces, making you feel as though you’re a part of a members-only social club. It’s the kind of place you’d meet friends you haven’t seen in awhile, or where you might show a first date a good time.

You also have the unique opportunity to watch cooks prepare grilled items out front, just behind the bar. “You can’t fake the flavor from [the grill],” said Scott Boyer, Basin St.’s bar manager, who added that “there’s an organic art to cooking over wood.”

Menu items range from hearty appetizers— the calamari is a popular favorite—steak, seafood and chicken entrees, to salads, and traditional soups, like baked French onion.

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Basin St. Grille also boasts a full bar, good for an after-work martini or glass of wine with dinner. One of Boyer’s main jobs is curating the beer, wine and cocktail menus to bring patrons the best customized experience they can have. “We don’t just carry products because everyone will know them,” he said of the restaurant’s wine and liquor selection. “When we create new dishes, we taste everything. When we’re choosing wines to carry, it’s the same process . . . we want to get it right.”

The restaurant is currently in the process of completing the “Basin St. Annex,” a 52seat adjacent dining room that will feature the same welcoming ambience, a raw bar and live music. Just like the original setup, the addition features hand-built high-tops and a full cocktail bar.

For dinner, I had the hickory chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and there was just enough sweet, tangy barbecue marinade to enhance the dish. The potatoes weren’t overprocessed; they had texture, with plenty of garlic, accompanied by large, smoky grilled asparagus. It was, at its core, a simple meat-and-potatoes meal, but that’s what Basin St. does best—creative twists on classics, letting quality to speak for itself.

4pm-midnight, Monday & Tuesday, 4pm-1am Wednesday-Saturday.

5201 Monroe St. (Beverly Hills Plaza).

419-843-5660, basinstreetgrille.com

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Moussa Salloukh talks Taste of the Nation

by Pat Nowak In our country, one in five children will struggle with hunger issues. Right here in Toledo and around the U.S., a team of dedicated volunteers are trying to end this tragic circumstance. How can you help? Support Share our Strength’s Taste of the Nation event on April 26.

Taste of the Nation features fabulous cuisine from over 40 local restaurants, as well as national chefs who travel here for the event. The Food Tent is open from 5-8pm with live music and raffle announcements beginning at 7:30pm.

I talked to Moussa Salloukh, of Burger Bar 419 and LaScola Restaurant, about the event and why he donates so much time to this organization. He has contributed his time and creative cuisine talents for 14 years. His reasoning: His own children are well-fed, consuming three healthy meals a day; many children are not that fortunate.

Salloukh feels it is a privilege, and a community duty, to be able to donate to an organization that conquers hunger issues, and he’s proud that 100 percent of pro-

ceeds from each ticket sold goes to help end childhood hunger.

Salloukh is a self-taught chef who was trained to cook by his family, most notably his mother and grandmother. He has a passion for food, and enjoys experimenting with recipes.

For Taste of the Nation, he plans to serve veal short ribs as well as a vegetarian option.

Dedicated teams from his restaurants will staff two Taste tables, and as a chairman, he will be busy with the event. He is looking forward to the after-event, where he will spend time with the other chefs—socializing and talking about the latest in food news.

This year’s team of dedicated volunteers includes Salloukh and his fellow event cochairs, Gus Mancy, Marla Schecht and Terri Thompson. Joining them on the steering committee are Craig Joseph, Labib Hajjar, Dean Kasperzak, and Ty Szumigala.

Whether you are a foodie, a philanthropist, a party-goer, or just curious, you can make a difference in our region’s fight against childhood hunger.

The event is black tie optional, and provides a free A1 limousine ride home, as well as free valet parking. See toledotaste.org for more details.

Braised Pork Shoulder (Serves 4-6) from Moussa Salloukh

Using a spice grinder, grind the coriander and cumin seeds until 2 TBSP coriander seeds, toasted they are a fine powder.

2 TBSP cumin seeds, toasted 1 – 4 lb. boneless pork shoulder, Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. sliced in half along the grain Sprinkle the pork shoulder with the ground spices, salt them, Kosher salt then tie each piece so they cook evenly Extra virgin olive oil Coat a Dutch oven with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Brown 1 fennel bulb, sliced the first pork shoulder on all sides. Remove the pork from the pan 1 lg. onion, sliced and reserve. Ditch the fat in the pan and put in a few drops of new Pinch of crushed red pepper oil. Repeat with the second pork shoulder and remove.

4 cloves garlic, smashed and Add the wine and reduce by half. Stir in the mustard and add finely chopped bay leaves and thyme. Return the pork to the Dutch oven and add 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, the stock to the pan until it comes halfway up the side of the pork. peeled and finely grated Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and put the Dutch oven in the pre2 c. dry white wine heated oven. ¼ c. Dijon mustard After 1 hour, turn the pork over and add more liquid to the pan 3 bay leaves if the liquid level has gone down. Cover and return to the oven for 1 bundle fresh thyme one more hour.

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Happy feet

a manageable routine for an end-of-the-year presentation. They are there to have fun, and dancing to music they like guarantees lots of smiles.

Anderson might be from Toledo, but she’s had plenty of fun outside her home town. After graduating from Ohio University with a theater degree, she moved to New York City, took her knowledge of tap, jazz, and ballet with her, and waited on tables while she worked toward her big break.

She had success as a waitress, but jumped at the opportunity to audition for the television soap opera One Life to Live. She earned a small part (only five lines), and made a friend in the casting director, who helped her to find acting jobs. Her short appearance was enough to earn her a Screen Actors Guild card, which enabled her to get small jobs in movies, seven of them filmed in New York.

One of those films was The World According to Garp, which starred Robin Williams. Anderson has very fond memories of working with the late actor. “You hear people say this, and it is so true. Robin Williams was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. I cried a lot when I heard he’d died. I really felt I’d lost a friend,” she recalled.

Volunteer gives the gift of dance

by Christine A. Holliday

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Thanks to Kay Anderson’s (far right) generosity, the students learn the art of tap dancing at no extra cost.

t’s the sound of tap dancing that neighbors of Ella P. Stewart School are hearing on Friday afternoons. That's when the girls, in all their clickety-clackety joy, get to learn simple tap steps from volunteer teacher Kay Anderson, a native Toledoan whose upbeat personality makes her the perfect instructor for a class with such energy.

Anderson is a volunteer tutor with the Kids Unlimited program, a local group that provides afterschool and summer activities for kids in underserved neighborhoods. Students at Ella F. Stewart School receive opportunities for academic help, character development and self-discipline, all without having to leave their own schools.

Tapping the future

There are nearly 50 girls at Stewart, aged pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Anderson searched local thrift stores and children’s resale shops, as well as online sites like eBay, to find 100 pairs of tap shoes. The future dancers find a pair that fit and lace up, ready to learn simple steps and

Volunteers Changing the World Remember when you were a child and you dreamed of changing the world? Just because you are more mature now, doesn’t mean it’s too late.

You can still change the world of an older adult for the better.

All it takes is your willingness to volunteer a few hours a week; to visit a homebound older adult to make sure they’re safe, or to deliver a meal to make sure they don’t go hungry or to help an older adult with Medicare questions.

To begin changing the world of an older adult for the better, contact the Area Office on Aging at 419-382-0624 to find out more information Volunteer Dean Schlichting about these opportunities.

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Anderson moved to Texas to pursue other acting opportunities. At the same time, she picked up her almost-forgotten love of figure skating, and she competed on an adult level, skating against competitors aged mid-20s to 70s. “The audiences for our competitions would clap if we could get up after a fall. I loved it and gave some serious thought to joining a roller derby team, but I realized my hip replacements might interfere with my ability to handle all that falling and crashing,” she said, laughing.

When she returned to Toledo 20 years ago, Anderson found a kindred dance spirit in the Manhattan Dance Company. She liked the exercise and the camaraderie, and was delighted when she got to return to New York with the group to appear in the 75th annual Macy’s Day parade. “We were there just weeks after 9/11. The city wasn't in a celebratory mood, so we were especially glad to be part of something upbeat. People along the side of the streets kept saying to us, ‘We are so glad you came. Thank you for coming,’” she said.

Friends in Toledo encouraged Anderson to get involved with Kids Unlimited. “They kept telling me, ‘You are so full of energy that the kids will really respond to you. They need you.’ So l tried to think of something the kids could do onsite without any cost . . . I decided on tap dancing, and started looking everywhere for used tap shoes. Their feet grow so fast, so I wanted to have shoes of all sizes so any girl would be able to dance,” she said.

Is Gluten-Free for Me? About 1 in 10 Americans are estimated to have celiac disease, a wheat allergy or wheat sensitivities. A glutenfree diet is the only treatment for those afflicted with celiac disease. Gluten is found in foods containing wheat, rye and barley.

Those with wheat allergies and wheat sensitivities are usually instructed by their doctor to avoid foods that contain wheat. Those with celiac disease, wheat allergies and wheat sensitivities, often experience symptoms such as gas, diarrhea and skin rash.

A physician can diagnose celiac disease through a blood tes t and conducting a biops y.

Before starting a gluten-free diet, readers should talk with their doctor. Those with celiac disease, wheat allergies and wheat sensitivities can request a consultation with a dietitian.

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Toledopoly

Have you ever imagined yourself the owner of one of Toledo’s best businesses? Local History celebrates National Library Week with your chance to play the board game Toledopoly.

You can buy a business on the board and gain a customer base to win.

Don’t get caught speeding or go bankrupt, your competitor may take your business away from you. 10am4pm. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Annual Toledo Sister Cities International Festival

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NW Ohio’s largest non-juried, multi-media, biennial arts event returns this year with more than 800 performing and visual artists. Learn more about Toledo artists and visit long-standing favorites. Wander the One Lake Erie Center building (formerly Lamson’) as it is transformed into an exciting, interactive gallery with support from volunteers. 11am-11pm, Saturday April 11, Saturday April 18 and Saturday April 26. Noon5pm, Thursday April 16 and Sunday April 19. One Lake Erie Center, 600 Jefferson Ave. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org Free

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Exhibition Onscreen: Vincent van Gogh Captured exclusively for the cinema at art exhibitions from around the world, this ground-breaking series allows art lovers worldwide to enjoy the works of some of history’s greatest painters on the big screen, in stunning high definition. 7pm. $11.50/adult, $9.50/child, $10.50/students and seniors. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St. & Fallen Timbers 14 + Xtreme, 2300 Village Dr. West, Maumee. fathomevents.com

Home Improvement & Garden Show Get out of the house and into the springtime spirit with the Professional Remodeler’s Organization, featuring showcases, innovative manufacturer products and professional workshops. Through April 19. 11am-8pm Friday & Saturday, 11am4pm Sunday. 11am-8pm. $6/adults, free/ages 12 and under & active military with ID. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. toledo-seagate.com

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The afternoon and early evening features ethnic food, dancing and other performances by participants celebrating cultures from around the world. Toledo is privileged to have sister cities in Spain, China, Hungary, Poland, Japan, Tanzania, Germany, Lebanon, Pakistan, India and Egypt, and additional sister cities are in the works. The festival also features local community groups. A Parade of Nations will open the event at 12:15pm.

Noon-8pm. Visit website for ticket information. University of Toledo Student Union, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-966-1048. toledosistercities.org

22 Wednesday Authors! Authors!: Sandra Cisneros

Presented by The Blade and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, the second part of the series features award-winning novelist Sandra Cisneros. She is the internationally renowned author of several books including The House on Mango Street, Caramelo, Loose Woman, and, most recently, Have You Seen Marie? (a picture book for adults). 7pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

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[miscellaneous]

“Dr. Scotts” Classic Game Weekend featuring Pinball and Ms. PacMan - The exhibit of classic pinball machines and arcade video games will allow you to relive your youth while enjoying beer specials from the Pub and shopping throughout the store. Through April 4.

5-8pm Thursday & Friday, noon-8pm Saturday. Paula Brown Shop, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

friday 3 [film]

The LEGO Movie Bring the grandkids for a special screening of one of the most popular films of the year. 7pm.

Calvary Church inside the former Maumee 18 Theater, 1360 Conant St., Maumee.

419-893-2171. Free

[art]

The American Civil War: Through Artists’ Eyes - Explore the war with nearly 50 works of artistic depictions of major events of that time. The works have been curated from the collections of the TMA, local institutions and private holdings. Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the war, this exhibit will also feature Battle of Cold Harbor by Gilbert Gaul, a notable, large painting of Battery H, an artillery unit that had many Northwest Ohio soldiers. Friday, April 3 through July 5. Toledo Museum of Art, Galleries 28 & 29, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Monday 6 [music]

Eliot Lewis of Hall & Oates - Featured band member of the hit TV show “Live From Daryl’s House” and member of Daryl Hall and John Oates’ band, Lewis takes the stage for an intimate performance. 6:30pm. $5. The Village Idiot, 309 Conant St., Maumee.

419-893-7281. villageidiotmaumee.com

Wednesday 8 [education]

Spring Lecture Series of the Great Lakes Join Roger LeLievre, owner and publisher of Know Your Ships, as he discusses the history of the popular publication.

On April 29, Carrie Sowden, Museum archaeological director, will present The Cortland and the Morning Star: When Sail and Steam Collide. 7pm. $8/adults, $7/seniors, children, AAA members and active-duty military, free/ members. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org CONTINUED ON p.18

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Boomer’s Resource Network - The topic is “Robotics Re-Imagined” with UT engineering students Dan Current and Mat Keull.

On April 16, discuss Community Awareness and Economic Development with Jerry Jakes, and on April 23, discuss Modern Sustainability: Multi-Dimensional, Our Future with Time Bauman (DHCFA, CDM, CDPD). Networking and lunch begin at 11:30am, followed by the guest speaker at noon and more networking at 1pm.

11:30am. Uncle John’s Restaurant (back room), 3131 Secor Rd. 419-865-8503. boomersrn.com

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[miscellaneous]

R/C Model Expo - This three-day event showcases all types of R/C models including planes, cars, and boats. Along with the all the exhibitors there is a R/C model competition, speakers, swap shop, and an auction. 9am-5pm Friday & Saturday, 9am3pm Sunday. 9am. $10. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-826-0444. toledoshow.com

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Gifts on Paper from The Apollo Society 10 works on paper given to the TMA’s art acquisition group, who has purchased dozens of works for the Museum collection since 1986. Through May 31. Toledo Museum of Art Gallery 6, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

saturday 11 [education]

Breast Cancer Survivorship Conference Hosted by The Lucas County Breast Health Coalition, this event features educational sessions on a variety of topics from nutrition and intimacy to cancer and financial needs. Lunch will be served at 12:15pm.

Registration required. 8:30am-2pm. $10.

The Lourdes University, Franciscan Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-530-5199.

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Arranged - The film centers on two young women, one an Orthodox Jew and the other a devout Muslim, who meet and become friends as first-year teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. Parking is available in lots 9 & 18. 5:30-7:30pm. University of Toledo Student Recreation Center Oak Room, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-8570. utoledo.edu/centers/eberly Free

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[miscellaneous]

Yesteryear’s Essentials: A War of 1812 Material Culture Conference - Knowledgable speakers will present on various aspects of material culture from the early 1800s. The conference begins Friday evening, presentations all day Saturday and a workshop on Sunday. Registration required for some workshops. Visit website for a complete schedule. Through April 19. 7-10pm Friday, 8am-4:30pm Saturday, 10am-2pm Sunday. 7-10pm. Fort Meigs State Memorial Park, 29100 W. River Rd., Point Place.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

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The A, B, C’s: Archaeologists, Bones and Coroners - The life history of each of us is written in our bones (osteobiography). Join Julie Saul and her husband Frank as they discuss what they have learned after joining archaeologists in the jungles of Mexico and Central America. Part of the Lifelong Learning Series. 9:15-11am. Free/members and first time visitors. Franciscan Center, Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

[film]

Lincoln - This Academy Award-nominated film centers on the tumultuous final months of the 16th president’s time in office. As the Civil War rages, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery.

7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free Tree City Film Festival Weekend 2015 For the second year in a row, the Tree City Film Festival is honored to screen Oscarnominated short films. More Information about this year’s selection can be found on the website. Through April 19. Downtown Sylvania. sylvaniaarts.org/tree-city-filmfestival/film

[art]

Eamon King, Solo Show Closes - The works of Toledo glass artist, Eamon King, are on display in the gallery through April 17.

Noon-6pm, Wednesday-Saturday. Noon4pm, Sunday. Gathered Glass Studio, 23 N. Huron St. 419-262-5501. gatheredglass.com

[miscellaneous]

eCycle Days - The Andersons has partnered with Affinity Information Management, eCycling, LLC., a Sylvania firm that provides secure record retention management and destruction solutions for businesses, to assist area residents who want to safely and securely destroy personal documents and recycle electronic equipment. Also on April 25 and Sept. 12 at the Toledo Andersons location, May 16 at the Sylvania Andersons market location, September 26 at the Maumee Andersons location. 9am-3pm. $5 donation is appreciated. Maumee Andersons, 530 Illinois Ave., Maumee. andersonsinc.com

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Jazz Appreciation 2015 (JAM15) - Jazz lovers from throughout the Toledo area will gather to celebrate the American music art form that has inspired and entertained audiences throughout the world for over a century. Noon-5pm. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. 419-259-5340. toledolibrary.org Free

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Party for the Planet - Celebrate Earth Day by bringing in your recyclables and taking part in activities that help you learn how to live a green lifestyle. 10am. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Historic Monclova Pioneer Day - Browse the vendors’ tables that include old time items from soap, candles, clay pots and jewelry to food and household items. The entire family will enjoy arts and crafts, pioneer demonstrations, and kids can participate in the Best Dressed Pioneer contest. 10am-4pm. Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., Monclova.

419-861-1336. monclovacommunitycenter.com

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Who was the Real Jane Austen? - This course will look at Austen over time, how she has been treated by academics and among the audiences of her books and of television and movie adaptations. Part of the Lourdes Lifelong Learning Series.

Wednesdays through May 6. 10-11am. $18/$30. Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3961. lourdes.edu

Vietnam War: a 50 Year Perspective - The year 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s decision to Americanize the war in Vietnam. This course analyzes that momentous commitment from three different perspectives, with Gary R. Hess, an emeritus professor at BGSU and Vietnam War expert. Mondays through May 11. Part of the Lourdes Lifelong Learning Series. Mondays through May 11. 1-2:30pm. $27/$39. Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-824-3961. lourdes.edu

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39th Annual Quilt Show - Guests can enjoy a variety of events and demonstrations, including more than 400 quilts on full-length display. More information online. Through Sunday, May 3. 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday. 11am-4pm. Sunday. $11 for exhibit only. $16/adults, $10/ student ages 6-16, for exhibit and Historic Village admission. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. saudervillage.org

Toledo Artists’ Club Annual Auction - Help support the Toledo Artists’ Club, a nonprofit organization, by purchasing works made by members. Proceeds from this yearly event represent a major part of the annual budget. 7pm. Maumee Elks Lodge, 139 W. Wayne St., Maumee.

419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com

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Toledo Symphony - The Brass Quartet Ensemble will regale you with beautiful classical sounds. 3pm. $5/advanced, $7/ at the door. Ohio Theatre & Events Center, 3112 Lagrange St. 419-255-8406. ohiotheatretoledo.org

Toledo’s Woodlawn Cemetery - Learn more about Toledo’s Woodlawn Cemetery from authors Rebecca Deck Visser and Renee Ciminello Jayne. Books will be available for purchase. Registration requested. 6:30pm. Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., Rossford.

419-666-0924. rossfordlibrary.org Free

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Gaetano Donizetti’s tragic opera, Lucia Di Lammermoor tells the story of an emotionally fragile woman caught between a bitter family feud. Rising stars, Kathryn Lewek (soprano) and Zach Borichesky (tenor) will compliment the cast under the control of Toledo Opera’s Principal Artistic Advisor, Principal Conductor and General Director of Opera Carolina, James Meena. 7:30pm, Friday, April 24; 2pm, Sunday, April 26. $30+. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-255-7454. toledoopera.org

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Travel to the future with a show unlike any you’ve seen before. This creative and ambitious production is a large-scale puppetry performance created by Erica Frank, visiting assistant professor of costume design. An original production, The Immortals will explore the human impact on the planet and our shared obligation to save the environment. 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays, April 1011 ,17-18, 24-25. 2pm, Sundays, April 12, 19, 26. $12/general, $10/ faculty, staff, alumni and seniors. $7/students. University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2375. utoledo.edu, theimmortalspuppets.com — AC

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Talley’s Folly - For eight weeks the Purple Rose Theatre Company will tell the tale of an unlikely, post-WWII love story. Audiences will enjoy the production in the intimate, 168-seat theater. Through May 23. Prices, times and dates vary. Purple Rose Theater Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea, MI. 734-433-7643. purplerosetheatre.com

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Sister Act - From Broadway to you, producer Whoopi Goldberg brings the five-time Tony-nominated musical Sister Act to the stage. Based on the film, the show features an original score packed with Motown, soul and funk styles. Through Sunday, April 12. Times vary. $28+.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater. org, theaterleague.org

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The Taming of the Shrew - Follow the comic courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, and Katherina, the headstrong obdurate shrew who must marry before her more popular sister, Bianca, may be wed. Through Sunday, April 19. 8pm, Friday April 10, Saturday April 11, Thursday April 17-Saturday April 19. 2:30pm, Sundays April 12 and 19. $20/adult, $18/senior, $10/students 13 and above, $5/students 12 and under. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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Forbidden Broadway - This long-running off-Broadway hit musical revue will have you tapping toes and laughing in the aisles. 8pm, Fridays April 17, Saturday April 18, Friday April 24, Saturday April 25. 3pm, Sunday April 26. $15/adults, $12/seniors and students. Fassett Auditorium, 3025 Starr Ave., Oregon.

419-691-1398. oregoncommunitytheatre.org Junk to Funk - An evening of stylish models wearing eco-fashions created by local artists and designers, complemented by food, fun and wine in support of the Tecumseh Center for the Arts. 6pm. $25.

Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh, MI. 517-423-6617. thetca.org

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Luminations! - The 15th annual fundraiser invites Chrys Peterson as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Cocktails, grazing stations, a live student scholarship auction, an expansive silent auction, and performances by the Toledo Ballet, the Toledo Opera, the Toledo Symphony and Broadway performer and Detroit native Joseph Kolinski. $125 per person. Tables of 10 available for $1,250. 6pm. Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3751. lourdes.edu

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Subsidized housing

Low Income Pelham Manor Apartments 2700 Pelham Road Toledo, OH 43606 419-537-1515 For TDD/TTY Users Only 1-800-545-1833, Ext. 583

A Place to Call “Home”. If you have been looking

for a comfortable, secure and affordable place to live... Look no further, Pelham Manor Apartments offer many amenities including: individually controlled heat and central air conditioning, laundry facilities, all appliances, rent based on income (extremely low income encouraged to apply). Pelham Manor is a tobacco-free property offering one and two bedroom apartments for persons aged 62 years or older, with some units available to persons under 62 who require certain accessibility features. Please call for information or stop by Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 4 pm.

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Kingston Residence of Perrysburg & Sylvania Kingston Care Center of Sylvania Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg 419-724-CARE, www.kingstonhealthcare.com Kingston Healthcare provides convenient, quality care in the greater Toledo area. Our comprehensive care services include assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, long term and respite care. Schedule a visit, and you'll immediately experience the beautiful surroundings, the helpful staff, and genuine care that sets our communities apart. Kingston communities are located in Perrysburg and Sylvania.

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Call 855-300-5686 www.otterbein.org Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices - - There’s a community near you! With five Otterbein communities in in our area, we exist to “enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons”. Faith based and not for profit, serving YOU is our mission! Otterbein North Shore in Marblehead and Otterbein Portage Valley in Pemberville are Continuing Care Retirement Communities featuring independent living, assisted living, long term nursing and rehab. The Otterbein Small house neighborhoods in Perrysburg and Monclova provide a “unique” new way to receive care in a true home like setting. The small houses offer long term care and skilled rehab. Don’t make a move without touring our Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices!

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(734) 847-4096 www.vibrantlifetemperance.com Vibrant Life Senior Living is a warm and inviting residential-like setting that brings a whole new approach to assisted living and memory care. Specializing in all levels of dementia, Vibrant Life Senior Living is located just north of Toledo. Professionally trained staff offer respite and adult day care. Activities available 7 days a week. For more information, call (734) 847-4096.

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“A Whole New Approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care”

Our Services

ASSISTED LIVING • RESPITE CARE • ADULT DAY CARE SUPPORTIVE 24-HOUR SUPERVISION WITHIN A SECURE HOME-LIKE SETTING RN, BSN-CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER ON STAFF SPECIALIZE IN MEMORY CARE DAILY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES AND PHYSICAL MOVEMENT WITH MUSIC For more information or to schedule a personal tour, p l e a s e c a l l a n d a s k fo r T i n a or visit ou r website.

734-847-4096 | vibrantlifetemperance.com

667 W Sterns Rd.

(one mile north of Toledo)