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Letter to the Editor

February 1- February 28, 2022 Vol. 25 • Issue 2

Dear editor,

Adams Street Publishing Co. You get a box of chocolates.

Which one are you eating first?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) The coconut cluster.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) The one wrapped in gold foil.

Editorial Assignment Editor: Jeff McGinnis (mcginnis@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Whichever one is sugar-free.

Contributing Writers: Mallory Arnold, Jennifer Ellison, Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini, Erin Holden and Johnny Hildo Interns: Elizabeth Inman and Kirsten Stelt

The Rise of Roundabouts in Northwest Ohio

One year ago, we witnessed an attack on our country: an insurrection by political extremists at the U.S. Capitol.

A mob of violent rioters defaced the Capitol Building and threatened the lives of the elected officials and staff working there—the core of American democracy. This was a pivotal moment for America and our fundamental promise of free and fair elections.

One year out from that horrible day, Congress has yet to secure the right to vote and the integrity of our elections—while state and county governments are passing laws to make it harder to vote. Hours-long lines and oppressive ID requirements are only the beginning, unless Congress acts.

The Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; both bills are essential to the survival of the American experiment. The House of Representatives has already passed them. We can’t let madeup Senate rules stand in the way of protecting our democracy.

Fighting for our democracy by passing voting rights legislation is one of the most important actions we can take as we commemorate this attack on our country.

Sincerely, Judith Heinle

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Toledo’s Hanson Inc. celebrates 30th anniversary

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Locally-owned clothing company Mud Made will open a location downtown on 10th St., between Monroe and Jefferson.

Offering high-quality premium clothing such as hoodies, beanies, pants and more, Mud Made has crafted wear for men, women and kids since 2012. mudmade. com The United Way of Greater Toledo has moved its Lucas County operations into SSOE Group’s headquarters at 1001 Madison Ave. SSOE, a global project delivery firm, has supported the United Way for decades and offered some underutilized space in their facility after learning of the non-profit’s search for new office space. unitedwaytoledo.org Shoppers looking for crystals, bath salts, homemade soaps or metaphysical supplies can find an expansive selection at The Awakening at 2529 Starr Ave. in Oregon. This “New Age Holistic Boutique” offers plenty of unique gifts for that special spiritual someone in your life.

Search “The Awakening” on Facebook.

The property at 27836 Carronade Dr. in Perrysburg, occupied until 2016 by a Kroger store (before the store moved to a larger space next door), will finally have a new tenant. Gabe’s, a national discount chain that already has a local storefront on Monroe St., is scheduled to open their second location there in March. gabesstores.com A wide array of modest clothes and hijabs are available for shoppers at Hayat Modest Fashion Boutique, located at 909 S. McCord Rd. in Holland, in the same plaza as Grape Leaf Diner. Search

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“hayatmodestfashion” on Facebook.

Raise the flag and grab a slice at All American Pizza, located at 4843 N. Detroit Ave next to Trot’N Charlie’s.

Featuring a range of toppings and sides, and plenty of delicious specialty pies as well. Search “All American Pizza” on Facebook.

The Toledo Museum of Art has completed the reinstallation of its Cloister Gallery, with the represented works from the Middle Ages now in new cases and with improved security measures, as well as the return to display of some pieces that have long been in storage. toledomuseum.org Arturo’s Fritz and Alfredo’s at 1007 McCord Rd. in Holland has been recast as Cabo Cantina, reopening after extensive renovations. For the latest updates search for “Cabo Cantina” on Facebook.

Benchmark Restaurant Group and NAI Harmon Group have purchased the former Jed’s Fireballs and Brew at 7010 Lighthouse Way in Perrysburg and converted it into the new Harbor Town Tavern. Jed’s had been open at the location since 1996.

Definition Fitness 24/7 in Sylvania has completed an expansion, resulting in a doubling of the available gym space, as well as the addition of new fitness equipment, turf areas and more. sylvaniafitness.com

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Playhouse Project gets power

Up on the rooftop We have our eye on area social media creators!

@soul_shoppe_419: Toledo, Ohio’s first & only black, female, owned spirituality & self care shop! Pickup locally made herbal spa products or schedule a coaching session.

Follow along to see everything they offer!

Toledo rooftops are the focus of roughly $3 million of the city’s American Rescue Plan money, now that the proposal outlined by Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz has been approved by Toledo City Council. Among the $180 million the city will receive, the Mayor’s recovery plan allocates $4 million for area housing preservation, with 75% of that amount earmarked for repairing rooftops in East Toledo, Englewood, Junction and the Old South End. The goal is to repair over 750 rooftops throughout the city over the next three years.

Come on, ride the train (to Columbus)

@Missluvleelocs: Follow local content creator, Shana, who showcases some of the best spots in the area while rocking local style while she does it!

@Zalas.Wulfgang: Local portrait photographer capturing his subject’s raw emotions while describing the experience through his captions.

Toledo Councilwoman Theresa Morris has taken the lead on conducting a study about the viability of a passenger train route between Toledo and Columbus. At a cost of roughly $20,000, the study will be conducted by Maryland-based Transportation Economics and Management Systems, Inc. Other routes, including ones connecting Columbus to Findlay or Fostoria, are also being considered. Findings from the six-week study will be presented to the City Council upon completion, along with a recommendation of the best route.

Four needy children in the Toledo area were presented with full playhouses at the end of 2021, built in part by Toledo Edison employees. The playhouses were built in collaboration with volunteers from Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, as part of the group’s Playhouse Project. Each playhouse takes 8-10 volunteers approximately 5-6 hours to complete and paint. The Playhouse Project, an annual Maumee Valley undertaking, with the annual Blitz Build at Fifth Third Field becoming one of the group’s biggest fundraisers. Interested families can apply or sponsor a playhouse themselves at mvhabitat.org/playhouse.

Tournaments coming to Inverness

We can add more credits to Inverness Club’s already impressive list. The private golf club will host both the U.S. Women’s Open in 2027 and the U.S. Amateur tournament in August 2029, the LPGA and the United States Golf Association have announced.

ProMedica has also signed on as a sponsor of the Women’s Open, and the purse for the tournament has nearly doubled to a total of $10 million. Inverness last hosted the Amateur tournament in 1973, when it was won by a young Craig “The Walrus” Stadler. The club has also hosted the U.S. Open four times, the PGA Championship twice and, of course, the 2021 Solheim Cup.

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CITY POLITICS The arrogance of youth Representation and City Politics

By Johnny Hildo

New year, new column. Same old bad attitude.

And wotta year, right? We got to use letters of the Greek alphabet we’d never heard of! “Oh” micron? “Ahm” micron? Who knows?

What’s next? Xi? How is that one pronounced? And is it “myew” or “moo”?

It’s too late to matter. Twenny twenny too is hard upon us, and there’s no looking back. Nope, it’s time to look ahead at all the opportunities the New Year brings.

Babe in the woods

First a little City Politics 101, kidz.

We live in what is called a representative democracy. This means we don’t normally vote directly on governance and policy issues. Instead we vote for representatives who convene to deliberate on governance and policy issues on our behalf.

We elect members to legislative bodies like village and city councils and county commissions and the Ohio legislature, which is a bicameral body. “Bicameral” means there are two parts, the Ohio House of Representatives and

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the Ohio Senate. We also elect members of other branches of government, like mayors and governors and county treasurers and judges.

The essential component of a representative democracy is that those who are elected actually represent some portion of those who elect them, who are called “constituents.”

Elected representatives who represent various constituents then gather to deliberate on questions of policy and governance that affect those they represent. In the cauldron of various constituents’ interests is brewed decisions that, in theory anyway, best advance policies that meet the needs

of the majority, while never ignoring the aspirations of the minority.

It’s all lofty and delightful. Now, enter one Colin Flanagan. We’d never heard of him until recently, and have nothing against him. Seems like a nice enough young chap of a tender twenty two or so years. According to his bio, he was raised in the suburbs, went to a private high school, then got a poli sci degree at OSU and is now at UT Law. And he is a declared candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives.

This begs questions. Like, who does this dude think he represents? His bio seems pretty narrow. But wait! He says he wants to represent working people.

Astonishing! Do working people want a twenty something college kid representing them?

Second question. If Colin wants to represent working people, why is he running against an actual working person? His declared opponent, Erika White, is the elected president of a labor union. Meaning her constituents are working people. Who elected her to represent them in their union.

The young and the restless

Robert Worthington, another twenty something who has run repeatedly for public office, takes a more direct approach. He says he runs for office because he’s convinced that he’s a good candidate. Regardless of who he may or may not represent. His website bio is long and rambling, but concludes

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by saying he doesn’t want your vote if you’re an “a-hole”, as he so eloquently puts it. He softens the blow by stating he is the consummate professional. So there’s that.

Look, we think young people are a key constituency who deserve adequate representation in local, state, and federal government. Perhaps some are a-holes, but we digress.

Anyway, a young person who wants to represent young people and their goals and aspirations shouldn’t pretend to be what they aren’t. Be a young person who thinks young people need a voice.

Period.

And get involved. Worthington is working in his neighborhood improvement citizens’ group. That helps him adequately represent his neighborhood. Make sure young folks know who you are and what you represent, so they can see whether you would represent them.

Young people will never be adequately represented until young people register and vote. Devote time to inspiring your peers to get involved in the political process. Take over the whole shebang, and do it soon, while there’s still time. But do it while owning it. State it directly. We’re young, we’re here, and this is our show now.

Get over it.

One last thing. Don’t underestimate the a-holes. They vote too.

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Celebrating Black-owned businesses

By Jennifer Ellison

Fangboner Farms

Toledo and the surrounding areas are home to vibrant businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs. Whether focused on beauty and health or the pursuit

1179 Chrissey Rd., Holland 567-703-6191 fangbonerfarms.com

of the truth, this sampling of Black-owned businesses have adapted with the times to survive, thrive and demonstrate the love their determined

Fangboner Farms, founded by Roland Richardson in 2009 when he retired from the corporate world, highlights a passion for farming and the culinary arts, resulting in a farm Richardson named Fangboner after the name of a road crossing over the Ohio Turnpike near Fremont. Now run

by Roland and his daughter Elizabeth, Fangboner Farms offers a variety of items from all over the Midwest with the joys of homegrown flavors and community.

proprietors’ have for northwest Ohio.

FOOD & DRINK Black Frog Brewery

831 S. McCord, Holland 567-318-4672. blackfrogbrewery.com Independent craft brewery.

The Caribbean Breeze

1830 W. Bancroft St. 419-472-2512. facebook.com/DextersJamaicanResturant Jamaican restaurant and nightlife.

The Classic Lounge 2224 Nebraska Ave. 419-531-3707

Casual dinner, drinks and nightlife.

Club 300

3304 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-0620. facebook.com/club300inc/ Full-service catering and banquet hall.

Hot Box Bistro

332 N. Erie St. 419-690-4990. hotboxbistro.com Restaurant and catering by Chef Keitha Sheares.

Indulging Edibles

419-460-8114. facebook.com/indulgingedibles Family owned and operated catering company.

Jera’s Heavenly Sweet 3059 W. Bancroft St. 419-214-1107. jheavenlysweet.com

Delicious, fresh baked desserts from scratch.

The Quality Bar 1424 Cherry St. 419-243-3291.

Bar and nightlife.

Ruby’s Kitchen

805 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-578-5388. Msrubyskitchen.com Soul food restaurant.

Smashdawgs Food Truck

419-280-4670. smashdawgz.com

Featuring delicious hot dogs and fries.

Sweet Experience Bakery 2111 N. Reynolds Rd. 567-315-8431. sweetexperience.net

HEALTH & FITNESS

Faith and Fitness Ministry

1172 Shadow Ln. 419-260-6086. Faithandfitnessministry.org. ministry.faithandfitness@gmail.com With a mission to empower individuals to get and stay healthy, in mind, body and spirit.

OUCH Massage Therapy

Bakery featuring “Dessert in a Jar.”

340 N. Erie St. ouchtoledo.com

TolHouse

Offering massage therapies to improve health and vitality.

1447 N. Summit St. tolhouse.com

Wellness Lifestyle Group

Members-only social club.

2255 W. Laskey 513-447-3927 wellnesslifestylegroup.com

We Be Ribs

James McDay, owner 419-537-9268. Weberibs.com Food trucks, catering, BBQ, pig roasts and wholesale products.

Providing holistic pain and stress management.

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE Beauté Asylum Salon

BOXHOUSE

419-377-9933. @beaute_asylum on Instagram.

Lavettecephus.com

3205 W. Central Ave. 419-740-0218 facebook.com/BOXHOUSEFIT

“Next Top Nail Artist” winner. Educator, esthetician, and beauty professional.

BOXHOUSE offers instructor-led, music-driven, boxing-inspired group fitness, corporate wellness, team training and private fitness development & rehabilitation. “Originally I planned to open a small studio with the expectation I would hold classes a few times per day with a small interested group,” explained owner/ Wellness and Fitness Director Tina Miller. “We have grown from one instructor to nine in three years, developed 14 formats, which include yoga, Zumba and other non-boxing disciplines, diversified with group rowing and relocated to our newer, larger 3000 sq. foot studio which accommodates it all very nicely.”

Blessed Hands Beauty Bar

1028 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. 419-961-0954. facebook.com/ blessedhandsbeautybar Full service salon and spa.

Da Shop

422 E. Broadway St. 419-593-0078.

Search “Da Shop” on Facebook.

The Kitchen Salon

151 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 225 419-984-0395. thekitchensalon.com Private Loc Studio hair salon.

Platinum Sky Nail Bar and Beauty Lounge 4050 Airport Hwy. 419-469-8980. facebook.com/PlatinumSkyNailBar Beauty salon.

Studio 32NINE Salon Suites & Spa 1244 Flaire Dr. 567-315-8499.

Studio329salon.com

Beauty salon and spa.

Transformations Natural Hair Salon

419-810-1341. facebook.com/TransformationsNatural-Hair-Salon-102646406536248/ Hair salon.

FASHION & CLOTHIERS

Autumn Gineen Atelier 1811 Adams St. 567-318-2248. autumngineen.com

Independent fashion designer..

Bag Me

5119 Dorr St. 419-531-9699. facebook.com/BAGME1 Women’s clothing store.

Customtreatz

419-318-8911. @customtreatz on Facebook and Instagram.

Unique handmade jewelry and cellphone case design.

Barbershop whose employees were featured in “Sons of Toledo” film.

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Eden Tailoring

419-503-0620. edentailoring.com Mobile custom clothier. Specializes in suits and mens’ fashion.

Excellence T-Shirt 419-601-8165. facebook.com/ excellentclothing419 Clothing store.

Ollie Nicole Clothing 419-392-2524. Ollienicolestore.com. ollienicole1@yahoo.com Custom clothing designs.

OptiGo by TwixnBetween

Maria King

Licensed Commercial Realtor in OH and MI Independent contractor with Reichle Klein Group One Seagate, 26th Floor.

419-794-3975. Rkgcommercial.com

Toledope

An investment property advisor specializing in investment property real estate sales, such as multi-family and retail sites.

Born from a perceived need to highlight and support positive products native to Toledo, specifically clothing brands, the formation of Toledope in 2016 by brothers Drake and Chris Bunn has grown into a true local brand. With logos and designs

by Drake, who built a storefront in 2018, the brothers are currently preparing for a fashion show in 2022, although a firm date hasn’t been selected yet. Customers seeking a pure Toledo label need look no further than Toledope and its committed founders.

MEDIA

Interfaith Gazette

1232 Flaire Dr. 419-255-7555. interfaithgazette.com

twixnbetween.com

Northwest Ohio faith-based newspaper.

Stylish eyewear.

The Juice FM 107.3

Simply D’Vine Boutique 3606 W. Sylvania Ave. 567-455-5940. Simplydvinebtq.com Women’s clothing store.

EDUCATION & CHILDCARE

Cardan Montessori Learning Center

419-787-7376. cardanmontessori.com.

Child care service and day care.

Creative Hearts Educated Minds Learning Center 6030 Secor Rd. 419-472-0580.

Child care service and day care.

Ms. Cathy’s Learning Center 1722 N. Detroit Ave. 419-244-0030. facebook.com/ mscathyslearningcenter Preschool and daycare.

Mzz Mary’s House Daycare

811 Belmont Ave., 419-242-8497. facebook.com/MzzMarysHouseDaycare Preschool and daycare.

HOUSE & HOME

A Wyse Choice Home Care

621 Prentice Ave., 567-343-2802. care. com/b/l/a-wyse-choice-home-care/toledo-oh Care provider for elderly and disabled persons.

Hill & Co Ventures Commercial and Residential Painting

Christopher and Drake Bunn, owners 3111 Sylvania Ave. 419-290-4105. 419-480-7884. toledopeapparel.com

Fleming Street Communications 5902 Southwyck Blvd.

419-861-9582. thejuice1073.com Playing hip hop, rap, RnB, and other contemporary favorites.

Peep Game Comix

peepgamecomix.com. facebook.com/pgcomix Digital comics platform promoting African American creators.

The Sojourner’s Truth 1811 Adams St. 419-243-0007. thetruthtoledo.com

Live 4 Change, LLC

Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union

Live4changellc.com. 614-349-6864. e.michellemickens@live4changellc.com.

Provides leadership workshop/training programs, coaching and consulting services and products through its exclusive BE 4 R.E.A.L.(reliable, ethical, authentic, learner) Leadership Series.

Lladheena Shabazz, manager with Legalshield

567-315-2642.

African American-owned newspaper serving the communities of Toledo and northwest Ohio since 1975.

The Truth Gallery

1811 Adams St. 419-243-0007. thetruthtoledo.com Art gallery featuring local creators.

PROFESSIONALS & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Abyrdseyephoto

3613 Monroe St. 567-343-2886. abyrdseyephoto.com Photography studio specializing in prints and photobooks.

Ariel Ellis Digital Solutions

419-482-8072. arielellisdigitalsolutions.com Specializing in web development/ management.

Bring your event vision to reality.

Motherhood Portraits by Tiana Lashae

419-250-0108. Firstcomesloveweddings.com

734-658-9221. tlashaephoto.com

Newborn and family lifestyle photographer.

427 W Dussel Dr., Suite 210, Maumee nylaray.com

Reception hall.

Offering coaching, companion care and technical writing services to assist with enhancing our community.

Life photographer working in digital and film.

Trazon’s Creations

419-318-2098. shakhankelly.com

Small business marketing and promotions and event host.

Kruz N Kleen

Blue Force Mobile Training Team

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567-218-3001. Parexcelevents.com. facebook. com/parexcelevents. @parexcelevents on Instagram.

Providing consultation and planning to make your special event organized, stress-free and successful.

An independent insurance broker.

Full service building and property maintenance company.

Par Excel Events, LLC

Shakhan Kelly Photography

Since 2017.

5242 Angola Rd., 419-699-2679. kynardenterprises.com

A wedding solutions service that provides wedding planning, decorating and coordination support as well as retail options.

5237 Renwyck Dr. 419-519-9592. Lambiancebh.com

419-367-9765. Thesocialbutterflyllc.com

Kynard Enterprises

First Comes Love Bridal & Weddings

L’Ambiance Banquet Hall

NylaRay Optimistically Bold

The Social Butterfly, LLC

Car dealership.

corggenscakes.com

Offering small business equity and inclusion training centered on breaking down unconscious biases.

bcinsurance18@gmail.com

1841 Dorr St., 419-255-5336. Kruznkleen.com

Corggens Couture Cakes

567-318-3161. distinguishedaffairsplanning. com

PO Box 605 Maumee, OH 43537 419-266-7474. matchingpeace.org

Best Choice Insurance LLC

2145 E Scott Park Dr., Suite 1150 419-297-0855

EVENTS

Distinguished Affairs Event Planning

Matching Peace

419-472-4521. thetoledojournal.com

Toledo’s first community development credit union.

Offers event packages, decor and setup.

Provides access to law firms on a subscription basis.

The Toledo Journal

1441 Dorr St. 419-255-8876. Toledourban.net

P.O. Box 422 Perrysburg, Ohio, 43552.

434-466-1287. blueforcemobiletrainingteam.com Provides custom designed onsite training.

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419-509-1139. facebook.com/ trazonscreationsllc Event and party planner.

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WINTER

wedding guide

Valentine’s Day vibes for planning your big day

By Erin Holden

This wedding guide celebrates not just the ceremony and reception, but also the days and months leading up to the big moment. From places to propose to ways you can celebrate bachelor and bachelorette parties, we’ve rounded up local vendors and venues to help you plan with ease. As always, we have tales of 419 romance, with props to local photographers, to inspire you to create your own memories. Happy Valentine’s Day! And happy planning.

Amanda & Adam

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Photo Credit: Green Eye Photography How did you meet? Bumble.

Who popped the question, and how?

He asked while we were horseback riding.

How long was the engagement?

11 months.

What made your wedding day special? Being able to have our friends and family there to celebrate with us.

During the wedding planning process, did you ever want to elope and just get it over with? Yes, quite often!

Was there anything in the wedding that didn’t go according to plan? I was late getting to the altar (as he likes to remind me about all the time).

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Did you do anything during the wedding that would be considered nontraditional? Not particularly. We said our own vows, which isn’t as common as pre-written ones.

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Your top moments: Adam’s answer: Seeing me in my dress for the first time and hearing my vows; My answer: Walking out of the barn together after the ceremony.

Three words to describe your wedding expectations: Rustic, fun and romantic.

Three words to describe your wedding reality: Hectic, hungry and worth it.

Wedding coordinator: I planned everything with the help of friends and family.

Caterer: Wolf It Down BBQ. Baker: My bridesmaid, Allison Pearce, baked our cake.

Music/entertainment: In the Sticks Band.

Where did you spend your honeymoon? Mexico.

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We got engaged while riding and then did our engagement photos with Adam’s horse so we included him in the wedding photos as well. Buc is part of the family.”

Tips and tricks for other couples: Don’t get overwhelmed by the little details that you won’t even remember.

Take time in the day to really enjoy it together. Don’t feel pressured to do every little tradition or invite people that aren’t part of your life.

Did you have a bridal shower, lingerie shower, and/or bachelor/bachelorette parties? If so, what did you do? We both kept our parties local. He did a golf outing/pond day, and I did a full weekend with pedal bike/bar crawl, beer olympics and a Sunday bridal shower tea party brunch.

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booking parties of 10-250 for weddings, showers and rehearsal dinners

Aleshia & Reuben

Furr II Photo Credit: A Byrd’s Eye Photography

Nostalgic.

Romantic.

Memorable.

27 Broadway St Toledo, OH mbaybrew.com | (419) 243-1302

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How did you meet? We first saw each other at a club called Evolution and exchanged a brief wave. Later that evening, I realized we were Facebook friends, so I sent him a message on Messenger.

It’s a day for making dreams come true. Which is why you should choose the newly renovated Hiltons, Toledo Downtown, for your magical day. Whatever you’re envisioning, our event planners will provide the utmost attention to detail and the happily-ever after you deserve.

Who popped the question, and how? Jay popped the question at his aunt’s house during our monthly family dinners. It was Sunday, February 16, 2020, and what started out as a normal family dinner ended with him surprising me by proposing after we were playing the Just Dance game on the Nintendo Switch. I really should’ve guessed because, as we were playing, everyone was recording us. But I am so competitive that I just thought everyone wanted to record me beating him! Right after the game was over, I handed off my controller, turned around and he was on one knee. Then I looked around and my mom and other family members just popped up out of nowhere.

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“ During the wedding planning process, did you ever want to elope and just get it over with? ABSOLUTELY! We got engaged in February 2020, and the following month we went on lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Trying to plan a wedding during a pandemic was crazy! Things started to become unavailable, items became more expensive, I lost my job due to budget cuts, we kept seeing the money we were spending and said we should just buy a house, and our numbers for guests kept changing. It was ROUGH! But God always makes a way. We look back and say we wouldn’t have changed a thing. That whole experience showed how strong we are together and why we were meant for each other.

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Your top moments: Our top moments were being able to share this moment with all of our family and friends, having my amazing sister take photos of us, me crying when I said I wasn’t going to cry, and just taking a second to look around and seeing all of our loved ones enjoying themselves.

Baker: Eston’s Bakery & Karen Moore.

Videographer: Damarcus Lett with Jedi Arts Productions.

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Winter

Dress by Sottero & Midgley To us, a winter wedding is all about romance and glamour. This princessinspired luxe and lace layered gown is exquisite — just add a fur stole and some snow!

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Dress by Allure Lovely blossoms and foliage intertwine across the lace overlay of this longsleeved sheath gown, making it the perfect choice for a spring wedding!

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Dress by Rebecca Ingram We love this gown for summer because it is soft and dreamy, perfect for the beach or any outdoor location! It is light and breathable for all kinds of weather!

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Dress by Sottero & Midgley A breathtaking choice for the unconventional bride, this black over nude gown can be paired with fall colors so beautifully. Of course, we love it for a Halloween wedding as well!

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Though these individuals come from diverse backgrounds, they all share a common drive for success and act as trailblazers, showing young women that if you can dream it, you can do it.

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Mock Law, Co. LPA Explain to our readers what your business does?

I own and operate two companion businesses: Mock Law, Co. LPA and Elder Care Concepts, Inc. Mock Law is a law firm that focuses on Elder Law and Family Law which encompasses Probate, Estate Planning for asset protection. I am a licensed Social Worker and VA certified attorney. I assist with Medicaid and VA applications. My sister company, Elder Care Concepts, Inc., assists with Level of Care assessments and Long Term Care Placement.

How has your approach to business changed over time?

I started this business to help people. We go above and beyond to make sure our clients’ needs are fulfilled. We have a compassionate law firm that focuses on making lives better.

Has being a woman impacted your career, either positively or negatively?

Both. I love being a woman and would not want to be anyone else.

The glass ceiling has been obliterated.

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What advice would you give to another woman who plans to enter your industry?

Be a lawyer with a twist. There are tons of lawyers. Be a lawyer but also have another specialty. Focus on bringing value to the marketplace.

And please shop local!

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Our business empowers those that are looking for a different perspective for their health needs and one that makes sense to them through natural and effective approaches. My team and I are grateful to share our collective years of heartfelt knowledge and firsthand experience with individuals seeking to reclaim their health safely, lovingly and from a whole perspective, not simply a symptomatic approach.

Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts is a café and gift shop owned and operated by Sunshine Communities in Maumee, Ohio.

We support and employ individuals with developmental disabilities who work alongside job coaches to build skills.

What’s one key leadership lesson you’ve learned along the way?

Encourage! One word, yet very meaningful in our line of work. Encourage staff to grow, to build on their skills and encourage them to try new things.

What advice would you give to another woman who plans to enter your industry?

How do you stay motivated?

I surround myself with positive people.

I like to set goals for myself and as I accomplish them and get to check a box off, I get motivated to continue to set more, sometimes larger, goals for myself.

What’s your mantra/words that you live by?

“When enthusiasm is driven by confidence any goal can be attained.” Robert Regent. (My dad had this quote published years ago.)

Tiffany Regent

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The advice I’ve given over the years to anyone wanting to open a health food store is to first make sure they live the life, walk the talk, and believe in the benefits of natural health, otherwise they’re going into business for the wrong reasons. I think more consumers are beginning to understand…there are many outlets to purchase supplements these days but very few that have the heartfelt knowledge or care about the products they’re selling, and that’s a sad thing really because it demeans the value of what supplements truly represent for human wellness.

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Explain to our readers what your business does?

I am the new owner of a body art business that has been in operation in the city of Toledo since 2000. I own and operate the business with 2 of my 4 sons.

What’s one thing every professional woman should remind herself of?

She is VALUABLE! She is worth more than she can ever know and that she should never discount herself or sell herself short!

Lisa Gordon Owner and CFO

What’s one key leadership lesson you’ve learned along the way?

I have definitely learned that the best thing we can ever do in leadership roles is to treat the people that we work with, with respect, dignity and grace. Every person that we encounter every day has a purpose, has a place, and deserves to be acknowledged as such.

How do you stay motivated?

I look at the people that I work with every day! They are all so inspiring in different ways, everyone is so creative and talented that I am motivated to do the very best I can to keep their workplace running smoothly, to support them in any way that they need.

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Essence Mind Body Studio Explain to our readers what your business does?

Essence Mind Body Studio, Essence of Yoga Teacher Training School, Essence of Pilates Teacher Training, and Essence of Wellness Health Coaching are all businesses that help folks live their healthiest, most joyful lives. The studio offers many classes and private sessions, the teacher training schools offer yoga, Pilates, sound therapy, reiki and soon to be crystal healing training, and my health coaching covers functional, holistic, integrative and diagnostic nutrition, health and life coaching.

How has your approach to business changed over time?

Over time I have only added more layers to all I do and offer. It’s important to stay not only up to date on all I have trained in but to continue my education and experience as the industry and lives evolve.

Diana Spiess

What’s one key leadership lesson you’ve learned along the way?

A leader and a boss are not the same. As a leader, I do all and do not just tell others what to do.

It’s super important to me that anyone who works for me sees me doing all that is needed to run the business…taking out the garbage, teaching classes, working with clients and studying to learn more.

Owner/Founder

Bella River Boutique Explain to our readers what your business does?

We help women recycle beautiful, gently used designer handbags, clothing and accessories. We are an upscale ladies consignment shop.

How has your approach to business changed over time?

The pandemic changed the way ladies shop. We have focused on advertising merchandise through social media, third party e-commerce sites and private parties.

What’s one thing every professional woman should remind herself of?

She is smarter and stronger than she gives herself credit for.

Has being a woman impacted your career, either positively or negatively?

Jackie Stark Owner/Manager

I relate to my customers (95% are women). Women are naturally amazing at multitasking.

What advice would you give to another woman who plans to enter your industry?

Make sure it’s what you want to do. Running your own business is a “labor of love.” It’s like anything else. You get out of it what you put into it.

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Has being a woman impacted your career, either positively or negatively?

Women are under the impression that to be influential they must be flawless.

My experience has been that despite how we see ourselves, relatability surpasses that. Me choosing to lead and influence despite being “imperfect” has given other women a comfortable place to express themselves.

Explain to our readers what your business does?

Boyd’s provides a candy shopping experience to revive old candy memories and to develop childhood candy memories for the current generation. If the candy is still made we do our best to have it available for your purchase. We watch for new candy as well and provide the TikTok generation with their loves.

What’s one key leadership lesson you’ve learned along the way?

I know it can be counterintuitive, however, to build a strong team I have had to decide I don’t want to be the best alone. Pouring everything I have into my instructors and making my knowledge and experience accessible has allowed my job to be easier.

Has being a woman impacted your career, either positively or negatively?

Because I’m a multitasker, I’m able to juggle the many needs of the business.

I think most women are multitaskers as we need to cook dinner and do the dishes and laundry at the same time as we pay attention to what kids and animals are doing.

Something most people don’t know about me is:

Best advice you’ve ever received:

The best advice I ever received was from a friend. She said, “Just be yourself. There’s nothing better.”

Pamela Lloyd-Camp Owner

Tina Miller

Co-owner

What’s one thing every professional woman should remind herself of?

Always be yourself. Be confident. Don’t change who you are to fit a job description.

What’s one key leadership lesson you’ve learned along the way?

Lead by example.

What has changed most about your business in the time you’ve been operating?

The number of employees I oversee. We started with a dozen employees and we are now close to 100. It’s a challenge but also a blessing to have so many great employees.

How do you stay motivated?

I surround myself with great people. Watching and encouraging my friends and family to be successful inspires me to do the same.

Find what each person’s strengths are and give them tasks they can do based on those strengths.

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Outside of work, what gives you the most joy?

Playing, watching and coaching sports. I grew up playing sports and I have always enjoyed going to all sorts of sporting events. Now I have the opportunity to coach my young kids and watch them grow.

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What’s one key leadership lesson you’ve learned along the way?

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What advice would you give to another woman who plans to enter your industry?

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Sew-N-Such Explain to our readers what your business does?

We sew for the customer, they bring it in, they have ideas, we do it. We do alterations, you name it, the only thing we don’t do is upholstery.

What’s one thing every professional woman should remind herself of?

You gotta give it your all. You can’t take off for a busy weekend. If you own a business, your number one priority, after your family, is business.

What advice would you give to another woman who plans to enter your industry?

You have to make it clear that you are the business, and you have to dedicate your life to get that business going.

Outside of work, what gives you the most joy?

Gardening. I have a huge garden. I have an English garden, and I have many, many, many plants, and I have a raised bed vegetable garden.

Mary M. Cianci

What’s your mantra/words that you live by?

If you look good, you feel good, you do good.

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How has your approach to business changed over time?

My personal joke is that I live in “Pam-Land,” population one!

My approach hasn’t changed in over 20 years. I don’t compete, I create.

What advice would you give to another woman who plans to enter your industry?

Be yourself.

What’s one leadership lesson you’ve learned along the way?

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Technology has blasted dentistry into the future from paperless charts to same day tooth replacement options to scheduling your appointments online.

Flipping to the totally human-factor, Dr. Jonathan Frankel has selflessly gifted Frankel Dentistry to the employees.

It is the first 100% employee owned dental practice in the United States.

Outside of work, what gives you the most joy?

There is an insatiable need and inexplicable joy in observing art, nature and my five grandchildren.

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Explain to our readers what your business does? Gross Electric is

celebrating it’s 112th year as the preferred local source for decorative lighting, door and cabinet hardware, casual furniture & home accessory and electrical & safety supplies. Established in 1910, Gross Electric is known as the local source of expertise for both retail customers and the building and electrical trades, offering exceptional service at a fair price.

What’s one thing every professional woman should remind herself of? Stay in touch with why you do what you do. I am passionate about what we offer. Whenever I get overwhelmed, I go out onto the showroom floor and spend the day waiting on customers. It reinvigorates me.

Has being a woman impacted your career, either positively or negatively? When I got in

the electrical industry, I was one of 3 women who attended national meetings.

I earned the respect of male peers over time by my willingness to learn and by making them rethink their expectations of women in the industry, I have used that experience to help other women develop in the industry. The lighting showroom industry has always been more accepting of women and now has a strong women’s network.

What advice would you give to another woman who plans to enter your industry?

Have a thick skin and a good sense of humor!

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In 1-2 sentences, explain to our readers what your business does? Boudoir Photos by Yvonne is a Luxury Boudoir Photography Studio located just over the line in Lambertville, MI

What are some commonly held misconceptions about your business? There are so

many misconceptions about boudoir photography that I want to clear up. Boudoir is for EVERY type of woman.

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Has being a woman impacted your career, either positively or negatively? Being a woman,

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With two exclamation points in the name, Foodology sure seems excited about their upcoming “Sushi!!” classes, being held on Saturday, February 19 and Sunday, February 20. The Saturday class is marked as Adults Only while the Sunday course is listed as Family Friendly. Both sessions will offer instruction on proper knife skills and rolling sushi. Adults are welcome to bring their own adult beverages to either class. Sushi!! Adults Only: $65. 4:30pm. Family Friendly: $55 for adults, $50 for 13-17, $45 for 12 and younger. 3pm. 2050 W. Laskey. foodologytoledo.com

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The River View Yacht Club is once more hosting Commodore’s Breakfast Buffet Fundraisers every Sunday morning.

Featuring a full slate of morning favorites like omelettes, bacon, fruit and more, the buffet offers a delicious start to your Sunday at a reasonable price. All proceeds from the breakfasts will go toward putting on the Yacht Club’s annual Commodore’s Ball. Sundays through March 27. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children 12 and under. 8:30am11:30am. 5981 Edgewater Dr. 419-729-9251. rvyc.us

Show your love with a salami rose

Celebrate the season of romance the best way possible: with the person you love and a lot of meat and cheese. Benfield Wines is offering a charcuterie board course where you can learn to make delicious dips, ideas for wine pairings, tips on arranging your own boards and how to craft a rose made out of salami. Add in a complimentary wine flight of your choosing and the chance to nosh on different items and you have a lovely evening. $20. 12:30pm-2pm. Saturday, February 19.

102 N. Main St., Swanton. 419-862-5427. benfieldwines.com

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Where to find the Polish treat this Fat Tuesday

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caramel pecan tiramisu Paczki has been a traditional baked good in Polish culture since the Middle Ages.

These delicious cousins of doughnuts are consumed in mass quantities on “Paczki Day,” typically observed on Mardi Gras.

Every year, area bakeries serve thousands of pączki to hungry customers looking to celebrate before Lent. (Yes, “paczki” is the correct plural— “paczkis” is not a word. And the correct pronunciation is “puhnch-kee,” not “packz-ee.”)

“I think people like the tradition,” said Colleen Barnhart, owner of Main Street Sweets in Sylvania. “They’re just a once-a-year-type thing for us. I know some of the grocery stores have them out already, but we just do it the week of Fat Tuesday, so it’s like a one-time-a-year deal here, you can only get it at this time of year.”

This is Barnhart’s first year working on Paczki Day since she purchased Main Street Sweets from Don and Bonnie Brieschke. Under the former owners, Main Street has served paczki for nearly four decades. Don and Bonnie will actually return to the shop this season to help Barnhart keep the tradition alive.

At family-owned Geer Edibles in Mayberry Square in Sylvania, they are preparing for their second paczki season.

“It was pretty overwhelming for how bad the snow was last year,” said Sherry Geer, daughter of owners Tom and Andrea. “A lot of people still showed up and supported us. We’re looking forward to it. We’re definitely making some changes in our flavors…now we know what to expect from the area and what they’re looking for in the flavors.”

Here is a sampling of area businesses and bakeries that will have paczki available this year:

Bakery Unlimited

Michael’s Cafe and Bakery

Cafe Donuts

Sautter’s Market

4427 Secor Rd. 419-472-7098 bakeryunlimitedtoledo.com 5330 Monroe St. 419-882-1787 facebook.com/Cafedonutstoledo

Don’s Donuts

2911 Woodville Rd., Northwood.

419-693-9043 facebook.com/donsdonut

Geer Edibles

8252 Mayberry Sq., Sylvania. 567-455-5903 Geer-edibles.com

Haas Bakery

2306 Starr Ave., Oregon. 419-698-2000 haas-bakery.com

Main Street Sweets

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101 Main St. #7. 419-698-2988 michaelsoftoledo.com

5519 Main St., Sylvania, 419-885-3505.

9533 Waterville Swanton Rd., Waterville 419-878-7691. sauttersmarket.com

Strachn Bakery

759 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd 759-867-8297. strachnbakery.com

Walt Churchill’s Market

3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, 419-794-4000.

26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg, 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Wixey Bakery

2017 Glendale Ave. 419-382-6684 facebook.com/wixeybakery

5639 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2302 facebook.com/mainstreetsweetssylvania

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The Children’s Theatre Workshop lets students take the reins

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Formed in 1970, the quintet known as the Canadian Brass has become world famous in the decades since, mixing incomparable musical ability with a wry sense of humor. The current lineup of the ensemble will appear at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle for two nights of shows as part of the ProMedica Masterworks Series. The concerts will feature performances of both Canadian Brass original tunes as well as a number of classical arrangements. $22-52, $10 for children and students. 8pm. Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19.

2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com Students can still join Toledo Ballet’s Spring Session—sign up today! For more information, call the studio at 419-471-0049 or visit toledoballet.com.

Celebrate your special occasion in style! Toledo Symphony musicians are available for weddings, holiday events, memorial services and other special occasions. For information, contact Mickey Emch at 419-418-0051 or memch@artstoledo.com.

Student director Lyric Clifton-Bowen helms the Children’s Theatre Workshop’s production of The Last Five Years, opening February 4.

Toledo’s Children’s Theatre Workshop (CTW) presents a student-directed show, The Last Five Years, February 4-6. The musical explores a five-year relationship between a novelist and a struggling actress. While it may not sound like a production for a children’s theatre group, it’s exactly the challenge 17-year-old director Lyric Clifton-Bowen wanted to take on.

Clifton-Bowen is putting on the show as part of CTW’s Collective program, which “incorporates sophomores, juniors and seniors,” says Executive Artistic Direction of CTW, Aimee Reid. “They think about what kind of theatre production they’re excited about and then they have to start with establishing and managing resources, budget work, project management and scheduling.”

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Currently in its third year, The Collective program is designed so that the student director has complete control of the production from beginning to end, while still having the help of professionals like Reid. “I’m still here if things go off the rails,” Reid says. “But really, this is the practice of real theatre leadership and students get to have an experience with people they trust.”

Clifton-Bowen chose to put on The Last Five Years not only because of its musical numbers, characters and story, but because it’s a show she never thought she could take on just a few years ago. “I’ve always loved this show, but I’d never seen myself able to do it,” she explains. “The cast is small, the show is long, but I love

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the way people feel about this musical and how it tugs on your emotions.”

The importance of creativity

The Children’s Theatre Workshop purchased the iconic Ohio Theatre in 2020.

Reid, a theatre artist herself, says the creativity she sees and experiences at CTW is not only a joy, but it’s necessary. “As an adult, we often set creativity aside,” Reid says. “And then we all wonder why we’re so sick and sad! Creativity is a vital part of a person’s life.”

She hopes that all her students, like Clifton-Bowen, will leave CTW and continue to be creative, even if it’s not in theatre.

“The ability to build something for yourself, but also do it for others, it’s a very primal need,” Reid says. “We want to connect with others and theatre is just built like that.”

Clifton-Bowen agrees, citing theatre as one of her greatest outlets. “You have a creative outlet and people who believe in you,” she says. “I can see the way CTW has changed people — it’s shaped their personality and their leadership skills.”

Clifton-Bowen is a shy person, but now she is confident stepping up to direct this production. “In theatre, there are so many things you’re capable of,” says Reid.

“There are young kids who feel like they don’t have a place or how to use their voice and to watch them grow into leaders is amazing.”

For showtimes, tickets and more information, visit www.ctwtoledo.org.

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Have a heart— a glass one

TMA Explores Living Legacies

photo credit by Gamma One Conversions

Two years of careful curating come to fruition in the form of Living Legacies: Art of the African American South, an exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art. Featuring a collection from the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, Living Legacies highlights a range of mediums to share ancestral histories and personal backgrounds.

In truth, many of the creators didn’t consider themselves artists when creating their works. “Their work was initially made out of necessity,” exhibit curator Jessica Hong explains.

Though they might not have considered themselves artists, Hong recognizes them as such, connected to their own ancestral histories and personal experiences.

“I can’t pick a favorite,” Hing said. “But one piece that I’m drawn to is by Leroy Almon (1938-1997).” The piece, The New Heaven, is made of carved wood, light bulbs, artificial pearls, glitter and other items. Almon had a unique background as an employee of the Coca-Cola Company in Columbus, Ohio where he met a woodcarver named Elijah Pierce. Pierce taught Almon everything he knew about wood carving.

Woodcarving artist Leroy Almon’s piece The New Heaven, on display at TMA. Almon’s art reflects his life and his devotion to Christianity. His purpose was his religion, and art became the medium to share that passion.

Injustice and Discrimination

Many of the artists featured in the exhibit were active during the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Estelle Witherspoon (1916-1998), one of the founders of the Freedom Quilting Bees, was a driving force in the Civil Rights Movement and participated in the march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.

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Artists living, breathing, struggling to tell stories

By Mallory Arnold

Give your heart to someone special this Valentine’s Day— or, at least, give a glass heart you made yourself. The Toledo Museum of Art hosts “Heart,” a Glass Art Workshop, on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout this month.

Attendees will learn to create their own beautiful heart-shaped glass sculptures by a trained TMA instructor at a one hour workshop held at the Museum’s Glass Pavilion. $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers. 6pm and 7pm. Fridays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25. 1pm and 3pm, Saturday, Feb. 12. Noon and 1pm, Saturday, Feb. 19. 6pm and 7pm, Saturday, Feb. 26. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org.

RSVP for PYOP ASAP

Create the artwork of your choice with the helpful guidance of other artists at Art Lab 419’s regular “PYOP: PIck Your Own Painting” classes.

Attendees can choose from one of over 100 patterns and designs in this self-guided class.

Students are encouraged to paint at their own pace, and artists will be on hand to provide instruction, as needed. $36. 7pm, Saturday, February 12. Also 1:30pm, Sunday, February 27. Art Lab 419, 5380 Monroe St. 419-2832484. uncorktheartist.com Photo courtesy: uncorktheartist.com

End of an “Age” Welded found metal was used to create How Do I Look by Joe Minter

Featuring 80 pieces from a variety of historical eras, the Toledo Museum of Art’s “Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum” has wowed attendees since it opened last November. On display at the Levis Gallery, “Age of Armor,” closes on February 27. Free for members, $10 for adults, $7 for military and seniors, $5 for college students and kids 5-17. 4 and under free. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org.

Consistent with the exhibit’s theme of transforming everyday objects into personified pieces of history, Witherspoon’s quilt was created out of need. “We don’t have time to make quilts for ourselves, and we can’t afford to buy them. Some sell for as much as two hundred dollars. And we’re just the workers,” she is quoted as saying.

Another fascinating piece, How Do I Look by Joe Minter, uses welded found metal, which the artist’s father also created with. “God gave my father the gift of mechanics,” Minter explained in daily correspondence with William Arnett between 1998-2001. “But after his (my father’s) discharge from the army, he could not use his skill in Birmingham because of racism.”

Minter is also known for the creation of African Village in America, a large outdoor sculpture garden in Birmingham, Alabama.

Doppelganger A unique sci-fi film, shown simultaneously on two screens, displayed at TMA through May 15. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Takeaway

Exploring Light and Shadow Juried art

Living Legacies: Art of the African American South runs through May 1.

Hong hopes that visitors to the museum will leave the exhibit with a better understanding of how each of these artists, their backgrounds and their work impact American art today.

Museum admission is always free.

Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 8 pm. Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays.

ART EVENTS

Dan Hernandez: New Work The unique, video

exhibition focused on use of light and shadow, composition and more. Available to view online at toledoartistclub.com

Running Wild Media A film production

company specializing in wildlife and conservation filmmaking, Running WIld Media hosts a multidisciplinary exhibit combining photos, video and more.

Runs through February 28.

Main Library Art Gallery, 325 N. Michigan St. 419259-5200. toledolibrary. org

Water: An Homage Artist

Jesse Mireles presents a collection of work themed around the element. 6th floor of the Secor Building, Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm.

Private viewings on Sunday are also available by request. Email Jesse@JesseMireles.net for further details. jessemireles.net.

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game inspired work of this local artist returns to 20 North Gallery. Through March 26. 18 N. St. Clair St. 419-241-2400. 20northgallery.com

FRIDAY 4

Letterpress Valentine Workshop Students

will learn to print Valentines cards via one of the oldest printing techniques. $40 for members, $45 for non-members. 6-8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum. org

SATURDAY 5

Create Impasto Like Van Gogh Attendees

will learn from instructor Mary Jane Erard to paint with acrylics in this two-session class. $80. Noon.

Also Saturday, February 12 at noon. Art on Market Shoppes, 201 S. Erie St. 419-913-1815. Search “Artist Touch Gift Shop” on Facebook.

Make It and Take It Class Learn to create a stained glass suncatcher during this threehour class. $50. 1pm. Also Saturday, February 19 at 1pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-270-7500. Contact toledostainedglass@ gmail.com to secure a reservation.

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ART TO HEART

Ode to ZIP Cod Ode to the Zip Code 2022

Toledo Library Launches New Entries begin February 1!

Toledo Library Launches Reading Challenges New Reading Challenges

Write an ode to your ZIP Code!

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For the sixth year in a row, Adams Street Publishing teams up with The Fair Housing Center, The Arts Commission and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library for the Ode to the ZIP Code poetry contest.

ooking to read more in 2022?

Toledo Lucas County Public Library can help! With more than 3 million materials to borrow – without any fines – and 3 new Reading Challenges (and an old favorite) you'll be sure to have extra motivation to read more. Plus, you can win great prizes! Open to all ages.

Pick up tracker cards at any location or track online with Beanstack or with the Beanstack Tracker App on Google Play or Apple.

Toledo-area residents can enter this free poetry competition by submitting a poem based on their ZIP Code.

Each entry should be a five-line, acrostic, haiku-like poem, where the number of words in each line is dictated by the corresponding digit in your ZIP Code.

10 to Try: Read one book in each of 10 categories. Choose your own titles or try our recommendations. Complete all 10 categories by Dec. 31, 2022, to receive a backpack and be entered to win grand prizes.

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8 Aloud: Read aloud 8 chapter books (or listen to theCounty audiobook) Public with a child,Library a class, a famLucas can help! ily, or a friend. Complete the challenge and receive a zipper pouch. Find your own chapter books or try our recommendations listed below. With more than 3 million materials to

This year, there are three age categories: two youth categories (ages 11 and younger, and ages 12-17) and one adult (ages 18+) category.

Top entries will be featured in the Toledo City Paper and Toledo Area Parent, and the authors will be invited to perform their poem in a special event in April. Winners selected from adult and youth categories will receive cash prizes.

Submissions run Tuesday, February 1 through Tuesday, February 15

Rules: borrow – without any fines – and 3 new 101 Picture Book Challenge: Read our list of the best picture books which includes classics, new titles, and everything in between.

Complete the challenge and receive bookold for Poems must be five lines each, with Reading Challenges (anda an your home library. the number of words in each line favorite) you'll be sure to have extra determined by the corresponding digit in 50 More Picture Books Challenge: If 101 books weren’t enough, or you want to start motivation to read more.

Plus, you can with a smaller challenge, this is for you! Complete the challenge and receive a book for your your ZIP Code. home library. win great prizes! Open to all ages.

No more than three submissions per Call us at 419.259.5200 or visit toledolibrary.org for more information.

poet will be accepted.

Pick up tracker cards at any location or All submissions will be juried and track online with Beanstack or with the published online.

Beanstack Tracker App on Google Play or Apple.

TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SUITABLE FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. Employees of presenting partner organizations are not eligible to enter.

Judges’ decisions are final and binding.

Winners will be notified by email.

10 to Try: Read one book in each of 10 categories. Choose your own titles or try our recommendations. Complete all 10 categories by Dec. 31, 2022, to receive a backpack and be entered to win grand prizes.

8 Aloud: Read aloud 8 chapter books (or listen to the audiobook) with a child, a class, a family, or a friend. Complete the challenge and receive a zipper pouch. Find your own chapter books or try our recommendations listed below.

101 Picture Book Challenge: Read our list of the best picture books which includes classics, new titles, and everything in between. Complete the challenge and receive a book for your home library.

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50 More Picture Books Challenge: If 101 books weren’t enough, or you want Februarythis 1 • February 28 to start with a smaller challenge, is for you! Complete the challenge and receive a book for your home library.

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Jam at the Tavern every Tuesday

Let’s say it’s an average boring Tuesday but you want to send the night out with a bang.

Head on over to the Ottawa Tavern for a rocking Tuesday Night Jam session. Hosted by renowned Toledo guitarist/vocalist Devin Krueger and a variety of fellow musicians, the Jam is always a fun night full of musical variety. Rock, jazz, modern pop, you never know what you’re going to hear on Tuesdays at the Tavern. 8-11pm. 1815 Adams St. 419-7255483. theottawatavern.com

Stubborn Brother Pizza: Scott Fish (acoustic)

thur, feb 3 Real Seafood Company: Chris Brown and Candace Coleman (jazz) Toledo Yacht Club: Open Blues Jam

The British Invasion hits the Valentine

fri, feb 4 Bier Stube: Wishing Well (classic rock) The Casual Pint: JP and the Big Deal (Americana) Hollywood Casino: Killer Flamingos (party rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Aaron Krott (acoustic) Sneaky Pete’s: Steel Lily (rock)

sat, feb 5 Bar 145: The Red Carpet Crashers (cover) Benfield Wines: Chris Canode (blues) Kickstand Saloon: Middle Age Arcade (rock) La-Z-Boy Center: Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Keller, Kocher and Company Majestic Oak Winery: Dirty Lies (pop/rock) Sneaky Pete’s: Cheeks (rock) Speedways Bar and Grille: Elektrick Mayhem (rock country) Wesley’s Bar and Grill: The Quick Trio (jazz)

tue, feb 8 wed, feb 9 Original Sub Shop and Deli: Violent Bloom (pop) Stubborn Brother Pizza: Rick Flores (acoustic)

thurs, feb 10 Black Kite Coffee: Open Mic Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Aaron Hertzfeld (singer/ songwriter) The Original Sub Shop and Deli: Pocket Vinyl (rock) Real Seafood Company: Chris Brown and Candace Coleman (jazz)

fri, feb 11 Bar 145: 90’s Night Benfield Wines: Morgan Tooth (acoustic) Bier Stube: The Twenty Fives (alternative/modern rock) The Casual Pint: Dave Harms (acoustic) Dexter’s: The CastawayZ (rock) Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Renegade Lemonade Duo (rock) Jed’s Holland-Sylvania: HayLite (country) Majestic Oak Winery: Mojoe Boes (blues) Sneaky Pete’s: Out of the Blue (rock/country) Stellas: Mike Williams (sax) The Village Idiot: The Funk Factory (jam band) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Pop’s Garage Girls Trio (pop)

sat, feb 12 Dexter’s: 2 Left Missing (classic rock) Griffin Hines Farm: Steel Lily (rock) Dexter’s: Union Rising (pop/rock) Leroy and Margaret’s Suds and Grub: Dave Harms (acoustic) Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Bobby G and Friends Band Mainstreet Bar & Grill: Open Decks Valentine’s Majestic Oak Winery: Jeff Stewart (rock) Maumee Elks Lodge: Dueling Pianos Six Fifths Distilling: Matthew James (acoustic) Sneaky Pete’s: Streetwyze (rap) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: HeyGirl (various)

sun, feb 13 Toledo Museum of Art: Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra The Village Idiot: Sunday Jazz

tues, feb 15 Huntington Center: Ghost and Volbeat (rock)

wed, feb 16 The Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar: Chris Shutters (blues)

thur, feb 17

A tribute to a bygone era that changed music forever will arrive at the Valentine Theatre on Saturday, February 19. “The British Invasion: Live on Stage” is a full multimedia performance mixing projections of period photos and film footage with a live band performing some of the biggest hits from the musical wave that swept the nation in the 1960s. Get swept up in the nostalgia and be sure to wear your best bowl cut! $49-79.

8pm. 410 N. Superior St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

Ghost (and Volbeat) sighted at Huntington

Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Ethan Timm (guitarist) Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: The Ariel Kasley Quintet

The eccentric Swedish band known as Ghost and the Danish rockers called Volbeat have teamed up for a United States tour which pulls into the Huntington Center on Tuesday, February 15. Playing their own unique brand of rock, Ghost has been an international favorite for over a decade, while Volbeat’s mix of rock, metal and more have garnered recognition since they formed in 2001. $39.50-99.50. 7pm. 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3000. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Real Seafood Company: Chris Brown and Candace Coleman (jazz)

fri, feb 18 Backyard BBQ & Booze: JP and the Big Deal (Americana) Bier Stube: Union Rising (cover) Hollywood Casino: Hey Day (60’s rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Engine 19 (acoustic) Sneaky Pete’s: Sweet Tea (country/rock) Toledo Museum of Art: Canadian Brass

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Benfield Wines: Abbigale Rose (blues) Chateau Louise: Aaron Hertzfeld (singer/songwriter) Dexter’s: My80s Vice (80s cover) Griffin Hines Farm: Elektrick Mayhem (rock country) Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Tumbao Bravo (jazz) Kickstand Saloon: Middle Age Arcade (cover band) Leroy & Margaret’s: Ethan Timm (guitarist) Majestic Oak Winery: Mike Szafarowicz (guitarist) Mancy’s Italian Grill: Devyn Mitchell (acoustic) Sneaky Pete’s: Renegade Lemonade (rock) The Valentine Theatre: The British Invasion Tour (classic rock) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: RuKus (rock)

SUN, feb 20 Majestic Oak Winery: EZ Pickenz (duo) The Village Idiot: Sunday Jazz

wed, feb 23 Owens Center for Fine & Performing Arts: Westbound Situation (strings) Stubborn Brother Pizza: Ethan Timm (guitarist)

thurs, feb 24 Black Kite Coffee: Open Mic The Brick Bar: Abbigale Rose (folk) Cornerstone Church: Stand Together Tour (Christian) Real Seafood Company: Chris Brown and Candace Coleman (jazz)

fri, feb 25 Jed’s Holland-Sylvania: Hey Jude (Beatles cover) Sneaky Pete’s: The CastawayZ (rock) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Echo Chamber (party rock)

Benfield Wines: Dragonfly (acoustic) Eastside Cantina: Grupo Dezeo (Tejano) Firefly: Cricket and Ruben (rock) Griffin Hines Farm: Strawberry Kush (rock) Hollywood Casino: Old Skool (hip hop) Kickstand Saloon: Abbigale Rose (folk) Over Yonder Concert House: Emily Burns (Americana) The Polish Ostrich: Stirred Not Shaken (pop) Sneaky Pete’s: Married with Children (party rock)

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: An Evening with Aubrey and Aiain (jazz) Wild Side Brewing Co.: Aaron Hertzfeld (singer/songwriter) Ye Olde Cock & Bull: Not Fast Enuff (party rock)

sun, feb 27 Bier Stube: 2 Left Missing (classic rock) The Village Idiot: Sunday Jazz

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The Switchboard: Heavy Spirits (funk)

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THE BIG TO DO

Travel back to the dry 20s

TUESDAYS

THURSDAY 3

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[film]

Rich and Ronnie G’s Trivia - Test your knowledge at this weekly pub trivia event! 7pm. The Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar, 3115 W. Bancroft St. 419-7201818. stubbornbrother.com

THURSDAYS

Resilience: Story of the American Red Wolf This documentary on the last wild population of red wolves in the world is shown in conjunction with the Library’s Running Wild Media exhibit. 6pm. McMaster Center, Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419259-5200. toledolibrary.org

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FRIDAY 4

Technology Thursdays - Have questions answered— in person or virtually— by a technology expert from Wood County Public Library. 2-4pm. 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org

Winter(fest) is coming

[comedy]

FRIDAYS

Arnez J. at Toledo Funny Bone - The former Harlem Globetrotter-turned-stand-up comic comes to Levis Commons for two days of performances. $37.

7:30 and 9:45pm. Also 7 and 9:30pm, Saturday, February 5. 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-931-3473. toledo.funnybone.com

[outdoors]

[sports]

Birds of Woodlawn - From migrating to nesting birds, explore the many natural habitats of Woodlawn. All birders are welcome. Please bring binoculars and bird guides. 8:30-10:30am. 1502 W Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com. Free

Toledo Walleye vs. Iowa Heartlanders - See the home team in custom Spongebob jerseys as they take on Iowa for Nickelodeon Night. $19-28.

7:15pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419321-5007. toledowalleye.com

SATURDAYS

SATURDAY 5

[shopping]

[nature]

Toledo Farmers’ Market - The Farmers’ Market Association hosts Toledo’s centralized market for area farmers and gardeners, showcasing high-quality, local products every Saturday. 8am-2pm. 535 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com Free

SUNDAYS

Maumee Valley Adventurers Travel Circle - Join the Adventurers for a hike followed by a travel related presentation. No reservations needed. 1pm.

Also Saturday, February 19. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

[misc.]

[shopping]

Drag Brunch - See Toledo’s finest drag performers and enjoy delicious food and $3 Mimosas. $3 show fee applies. 1pm, evening showtime 7pm. Hamburger Mary’s, 26 Main St. 419-205-9393. hamburgermarys.com

Northview Garage Sale - Find clothes, electronics, books and more at this sale to benefit senior class activities and after prom. 9am-3pm. Northview High School, 5403 Silica Dr., Sylvania. Search “Northview Garage Sale” on Facebook.

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SUNDAY 6

[film]

[health]

Sons of Toledo: Documentary and Discussion - This short film, inspired by ProMedica’s Barbershop Program, will be screened and discussed.

4pm. Mott Branch Library, 101 Dorr St. 419-2595230. toledolibrary.org

Selfcare Sunday - Take some time for you on the first Sunday of every month at YogaSix. Enjoy a yoga class or just stop by to visit vendors offering various items. Event is free, class is $5. 9am-1pm. 3300 Central Ave., Ste. A4. 419-949-9186. yogasix.com/ toledo

WEDNESDAY 2 [health] Gentle Movement/Yoga Flow Sound Bath - Instructor Cheyenne Banas guides students through a soothing yoga flow transitioning into meditation, all surrounded by healing sound. Suggested donation: $15. 6:30-7:45pm. Holistic Hands Wellness Gallery, 2086 Brookdale Rd. 567-218-3188. holistichandswellnessgallery.org

[drink] Manhattan’s Wine Tasting - Enjoy a fabulous evening noshing and drinking at Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer. $60. 6-9pm. 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675. manhattanstoledo.com

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Instead of looking forward to spring, maybe you’d prefer to celebrate the colder months while they’re still here? Get ready for the 2022 edition of Perrysburg Winterfest, held President’s Day weekend. Downtown Perrysburg will be lit up with live music, food vendors, beer and wine events, offers from area businesses, plenty of activities for the whole family and, of course, the People’s Choice Professional Ice Carving Competition. For all the latest, search “DPI Winterfest 2022” on Facebook.

[outdoors]

[food]

Metroparks Extended Hours - See the Metroparks in a whole new light with this monthly event. Open until 8pm, flashlights encouraged. 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Wine and Dine Valentine’s Dinner - Wines from around the world, live entertainment and a multicourse meal will be provided at this event. $80 for members, $85 for non-members. Toledo Zoo Great Hall, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org/wine

[misc.]

Open Mic at Black Kite - Poets, musicians and more are welcome to an evening hosted by Black Kite’s own Seth. 5:30-7:30pm. Also Thursday, February 24. Black Kite Coffee, 2499 Collingwood Blvd.

419-720-5820. blackkitecoffee.com

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FRIDAY 18 [theater] August: Osage County - The Pulitzer-Prize winning play by Tracy Letts is performed by the Black Swamp Players. $20. 8pm, February 18, 19, 25 and 26. 2pm, February 20 and 27. 115 Oak St., Bowling Green. blackswampplayers.org

[comedy]

[shopping]

Josh Sneed at Toledo Funny Bone - The Comedy Central veteran who has opened for some of the biggest names in stand-up comes to Levis Commons.

7:30pm. Also 7 and 9:30pm, Saturday, February 12.

6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-9313473. toledo.funnybone.com

BG Flea Market - Scout amazing buys at Bowling Green’s monthly flea market. 9am-4pm. Also 9am3pm, Sunday, February 20. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419-277-0033.

Search “Bowling Green Flea Market” on Facebook.

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Elevate the Stage Gymnastics - This three-day event features a gymnastics competition for NCAA and Junior Olympic-level competitors. Through February 20. Events to be held at both the SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., and the Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. elevatethestage.com

The Legend of Georgia McBride - This genderbending and hilarious show, written by Matthew Lopez, will be performed by the Toledo Rep. $9.75$19.75. 8pm, February 11 and 12, February 17 through 19. 2pm, February 13 and 20. 16 Tenth St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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Spice of the Month Club - Za’atar is the focus of this month’s Club event at the Way Public Library.

Members receive a sample packet of the spice, a recipe and some history. Register at waylibrary.info.

Toledo Zoo Orchid Show - Learn all about interesting and rare species of the flower during this three week event. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, February 11-27. For more information visit toledozoo.org.

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THURSDAY 10

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[film]

[drink]

Classic Movies at Oregon - Margaret Sullivan and Jimmy Stewart star in the 1940 comedy The Shop Around the Corner. 2-4pm. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. 419-259-5250. toledolibrary.org

Love is in the Air Mixologist Experience - Craft delicious beverages in this class, whether solo or with your partner. $55 general admission, $50 each for couples. 7pm. Truth Art Gallery, 1811 Adams St. 419-243-0007. thetruthtoledo.com

[food]

[lit.]

Societal Issues Book Club - Michael Moss’ eyeopening Salt, Sugar, Fat will be discussed. 6:307:30pm. Cork & Knife Provisions, 186 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg. gatheringvolumes.com Free

Get ready to learn about Toledo’s seedy past! The 419 Brew Bus is taking riders on a Prohibition and Bootlegger Tour on Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19. Attendees will hear stories of the Glass City’s gangsters and stories of the prohibition era, all while stopping at three local watering holes— Toledo Spirits, Six Fifths Distilling and Four Fires Meadery— to sample some delicious local beverages. $55 per person. 7-10pm. Departing from Toledo Spirits, 1301 N. Summit St. Reserve your seat at 419brewbus.com.

[charity]

[theater] Elkshire - This play by Alec Simon begins a four-day run at the University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts. $10-15. 7:30, Thursday, Feb 10 through Saturday, February 12. 2pm, Sunday, February 13. 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 419-530-2787. utoledo.edu

Building Neighborhoods: The Past Decade - This installment of the Hot Topics lecture series will discuss the creation of the Lucas County Land Bank. 11:15am-12:45pm. Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-517-8950. lourdes.edu

[fundraiser] Craic’ing Kickoff to St. Paddy’s Day Fundraiser - Start your St. Paddy’s season celebrations and raise funds for the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance. $15-100. 5:30pm. Blarney Irish Pub, 4728 Monac Dr. 419-343-8273. toledoirishamericanclub.com

Warm Hearts - Monthly meeting of crafts people who knit and crochet warm clothing for needy individuals. 10am. Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Rd., Holland. 419-865-4640. hollandfmc.org

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Cirque Du Wonderland Drag Show - The drag event of the year will feature 7 performers and host Salem Moon. $10 presale, $15 at the door.

6-10pm. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St. 419-897-8902. maumeeindoor.com

PRO Home and Garden Show - Contractors, landscapers and more present their wares to homeowners at this annual show. Through February 27.

SeaGate Centre, 410 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com

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[poetry] CC’s Lyricist Lounge Mobile Global Room Love - Monthly poetry event with performances, interviews, classes and coaching. $10. 6pm.

Transformations Natural Hair Salon, 1514 Upton Ave. 419-810-1341. facebook.com/cclyricistlounge

Reconnect with Medium Sirena La Pointe - The popular medium will walk the room and connect with guests during this dinner event. $28.29, attendees must purchase a minimum of $15 of food or drink during the event. 5:30pm. Calvino’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, 3143 Central Ave. sirenalapoint.as.me

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Country Throwdown - This open-to-the-public event features dancing all night to country music.

BBQ dinner available for purchase, no cover charge.

7pm. Toledo Yacht Club, 3900 N. Summit St., Bldg 2.

419-726-3485. toledoyachtclub.com

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I think it’s gonna be a long, long time There are few names in music as big as Elton John, with more than 300 million records sold over the course of his 50year career. John says that his latest tour, “Farewell Yellow Brick Road,” will be his last, so if you want to see one of the most iconic performers in history, now is the time. Originally scheduled for May, 2020, John will perform at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, February 8 and Wednesday, February 9. $69.50-$249.50.

8pm. 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

313-471-7000. 313presents.com/littlecaesars-arena

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WEDNESDAY 23 [theater] South Pacific - A national tour of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical comes to the Valentine Theatre for one night only. $49-89. 7:30pm. Valentine Theatre, 425 N. St. Clair St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

Seed Swap 2022 - Toledo GROWs Seed Swap brings area gardeners together to exchange potential crops and strategies. Noon-3pm. Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood. 419-720-8714. toledogrows.org Free

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Slow Brew at the Zoo - Enjoy a variety of coffee samples from local roasters and exhibitors, featuring live animal demos. $15 for members, $25 for non-members. 9am-noon. ProMedica Museum of Natural History, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

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CROSS WORD

By Brendan Emmett Quigley (www.brendanemmettquigley.com) Across 1. Wi-Fi provider 8. New York state prison 14. Pig’s location, idiomatically 15. Athlete with stones 16. 1970 hit with the lyric “I’m begging you please to come home” 17. Some government securities 18. “I wake up to THIS mess? I mean ... couldn’t he have used the plate I gave him?!”

20. Like goals not achieved 21. Beer with a high ABV 22. It’s sometimes bent or lent 25. Green sphere in a curry 26. Biblical Elysium 29. Caroline Biden, to Joe 31. Heavy hitter 33. Covered up the gray, say 34. “Is it too much to ask him to bring dishes back to the kitchen?”

38. Women’s college basketball coach VanDerveer 39. Name on a controversial dossier 40. Outfit for some lady drivers 42. See 35-Down 43. “That feels very nice” 46. “I approve!”

47. Owl and Rabbit’s friend 49. Iraq’s main port city 51. “It’s going to take hours getting this grit out of the living room carpet!”

55. Relative of the frug or the twist 57. He played “the Ugly” in “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” 58. Burning 59. Simmons who was the United States’ first Black female immunologist 60. Command under the File menu 61. Guile

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean author Juansen Dizon tells us, “Don’t find yourself in places where people have it all figured out.” That’s always good advice, but it will be especially germane for you in the coming weeks and months. You need the catalytic stimulation that comes from associating with curious, open-minded folks who are committed to the high art of not being know-it-alls. The influences you surround yourself with will be key in your efforts to learn new information and master new skills. And that will be an essential assignment for you throughout 2022.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Helen Hunt Jackson said that one component of happiness is “a little less time than you want.” Why? Because you always “have so many things you want to see, to have, and to do” and “no day is quite long enough for all you would like to get done before you go to bed.” I propose you experiment with this definition in the coming weeks. According to my astrological analysis, you will have even more interesting assignments and challenges than usual—as well as a brimming vitality that will make it possible for you to accomplish many but not all of them. Your happiness should be abundant!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Born under the sign of Taurus, Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) had considerable skills as a composer of music, an athlete, an author, a passionate lover, and an activist working for women’s rights. She was successful in all of them. I propose we make her one of your role models for the coming months. Why? First, because she did more than one thing really well, and you are now primed to enhance your versatility, flexibility, and adaptability. Second, because she described a formula for high achievement that would suit you well. She said, “Night after night I went to sleep murmuring, ‘Tomorrow I will be easy, strong, quick, supple, accurate, dashing and selfcontrolled all at once!’” (PS: I suggest you make “supple” your word of power in 2022.)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

Down 1. Minor setback 2. Common soccer draw score 3. City on Puget Sound 4. Volleyball slam 5. In a refined manner 6. Dust Bowl drifter 7. Japanese turntable manufacturer 8. Throw a scene 9. Underground Railroad conductor 10. Chicago broadsheet, for short, with “the” 11. “Until next time!”

12. Scar picture, e.g.

13. Pair in a razor?

19. Corkscrew-shaped lock 23. Big diamonds 24. Some wines 27. Blue crew, for short 28. Post production?

30. Running but not moving 31. Take center stage 32. Squeezes (by) 34. Site with a “Craft Supplies” section 35. With 42-Across, Picard’s catchphrase 36. Big name in acne medicine 37. Including the whole world 41. Country legend Yearwood 43. “Sucks, for sure” 44. Betel nut trees 45. Chops into pieces 48. Leaves off 50. Lion from Narnia 52. “___ if true” 53. Cote females 54. Everybody, in the sticks 55. Used to be 56. Copying, in the kitchen

According to author Olivia Dresher, “Feelings want to be free. Thoughts want to be right.” Well, then, what about intuitions? In a sense, they’re hybrids of feelings and thoughts.

They’re a way of knowing that transcends both feelings and thoughts. When intuitions come from the clear-seeing part of your deep psyche rather than the fear-prone part of your conditioning, they are sweet and fun and accurate and humble and brisk and pure. They don’t “want” to be anything. I’m pleased to inform you, Gemini, that in the coming weeks, your intuitions will be working at peak efficiency. It should be relatively easy for you to distinguish between the clear-seeing and fear-prone modes of intuition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “If you are going to do something wrong, at least enjoy it,” wrote humorist Leo Rosten. I offer his counsel to you right now because I want you to have fun if you wander away from your usual upstanding behavior. But may I make a suggestion? As you depart from normal, boring niceness, please remain honorable and righteous. What I’m envisioning for you are experiments that are disruptive in healthy ways, and dares that stir up interesting problems, and rebellious explorations that inspire beauty and truth. They’ll be “wrong” only in the sense of being mutinies against static, even stagnant, situations that should indeed be prodded and pricked. Remember Bob Dylan’s idea: “To live outside the law, you must be honest.”

But ugliness, like beauty, is something you must learn how to use.” That’s an interesting lesson to meditate on. I think it’s true that each of us has rough, awkward, irregular aspects—if not in our physical appearance, then in our psyches. And yet, as Davis suggested, we can learn to not just tolerate those qualities, but use them to our advantage. Now is a favorable time for you to do that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “It is the nature of love to work in a thousand different ways,” wrote the mystic Saint Teresa of Avila.

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re due to discover new and different ways to wield your love magic—in addition to the many you already know and use. For best results, you’ll have to be willing to depart from old reliable methods for expressing care and tenderness and nurturing. You must be willing to experiment with fresh approaches that may require you to stretch yourself. Sounds like fun to me!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “If

you are drilling for water, it’s better to drill one 60-foot well than 10 sixfoot wells,” advised author and religious scholar Huston Smith. He was using well-drilling as a metaphor, of course—as a symbol for solving a problem, for example, or developing a spiritual practice, or formulating an approach to psychological healing. The metaphor might not be perfectly applicable for everyone in every situation. But I believe it is vividly apropos for you and your current situations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A well-worn proverb tells us,

“All good things come to those who wait.” There’s a variation, whose author is unknown (although it’s often misattributed to Abraham Lincoln): “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left behind by those who hustle.” I think that’s far more useful advice for you in the coming weeks. I’d much rather see you hustle than wait.

Here’s a third variant, which may be the best counsel of all. It’s by author Holly Woodward: “All good things come to those who bait.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Author Harriet Beecher Stowe

wrote, “To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization.” I agree, which is why I authorize you to add “Saint” to the front of your name in the coming weeks. There’s an excellent chance you will fit the description Stowe articulated.

You’ll be at the peak of your power to elevate the daily rhythm into a stream of subtle marvels. You’ll be quietly heroic. If you’re not fond of the designation “Saint,” you could use the Muslim equivalent term, “Wali,” the Jewish “Tzadik,” Buddhist “Arhat,” or Hindu “Swami.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo actor

Anna Kendrick bragged, “I’m so humble it’s crazy. I’m like the Kanye West of humility.” I’d like to see you adopt that extravagant approach to expressing your magnificence in the coming weeks. I hope you’ll add another perspective to your repertoire, too—this one from Leo actor Mae West. She exulted, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!”

Here’s one further attitude I encourage you to incorporate, courtesy of Leo author Rachel Pollack: “To learn to play seriously is one of the great secrets of spiritual exploration.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sammy Davis Jr. (1925–1990) was multitalented: an actor, singer, comedian, and dancer. One critic described him as “the greatest entertainer ever to grace a stage.” He didn’t think highly of his own physical appearance, however. “I know I’m dreadfully ugly,” Davis said, “one of the ugliest men you could meet.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Since the iconoclastic planet Uranus is a chief symbol for the Aquarian tribe, you people are more likely to be dissenters and mavericks and questioners than all the other signs. That doesn’t mean your departures from orthodoxy are always successful or popular. Sometimes you meet resistance from the status quo. Having offered that caveat, I’m happy to announce that in the coming weeks, your unique offerings are more likely than usual to be effective.

For inspiration, read these observations by author Kristine Kathryn Rusch: “Rebels learn the rules better than the rule-makers do. Rebels learn where the holes are, where the rules can best be breached.

Become an expert at the rules. Then break them with creativity and style.”

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Resume: Sorin Boeriu (President), 4447 Talmadge Rd, Toledo, OH 43623.

Get in a dance Routine

Get fit by shaking your groove thing as part of Dance Fitness with Cari, a class held every Tuesday and Saturday at Routines. Led by Cari Olman, the course guides attendees through a variety of fitness moves set to music, with fun themes and the kind of energy that only working with a supportive group can provide. No dance experience needed, and open to all levels of fitness. $10, special monthly pricing available. 7pm, Tuesdays.

9am, Saturdays. Routines, 2121 S. Reynolds Rd. 419944-9292. coachcario.com

The great outdoors

Sometimes it can be helpful and beneficial for your health to take a moment and reconnect with the mother of all of us— Mother Earth.

Blue Creek Metropark offers a chance to enjoy nature with regular “Earth-Based Healing” events that allow you to enjoy the great outdoors at a slower pace. This month, gather around a Frosty Morning Fire and learn about some Earth Herbals on Saturday, February 19. $3. 7:30-9am. Blue Creek Metropark, Whitehouse. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Making the ice accessible

Now ice fans of any ability can enjoy a day of skating outdoors in the Toledo area. The Ottawa Park State Rink, the community’s only open-air skating rink, opened for the season on January 7, introducing two new adaptive ice sleds. The sleds, which give skaters a chance to enjoy the ice while seated for extra stability, provide accessibility for anyone interested in hitting the rink or even playing a game of hockey. Ottawa Park will be observing all COVID guidelines throughout the season.

For the latest information about hours and protocols, visit the Ottawa Park Ice Rink website at toledo.oh.gov/ice-rink

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Perform skilled and semi-skilled labor in maintenance, construcion, repair and service work of Township roads, storm sewers, curbs, and infrastructure within the rightof-way, as well as snow and ice control operations.

High School Diploma or GED 2 years’ experience in related field and operation of general construction equipment Valid Class A CDL ; ability to acquire a Tanker endorsement (within 6 months)

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