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Jaume Plensa’s “Awilda and Irma” will be among the renowned artist’s works featured in “Human Landscape,” on view June 17-Nov. 6 at the Toledo Museum of Art. The exhibit features seven outdoor sculptures, plus indoor installations that include a stainless steel curtain through which visitors can walk, (Photo courtesy of the Toledo Museum of Art)

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Toledo Museum of Art

Visitors are invited to experience one of the finest and most diverse collections of artwork in the country at the Toledo Museum of Art. Discover treasures ranging from ancient Egyptian pieces to contemporary art, including glass, sculpture, European and American painting, African and Asian art, graphic arts and decorative arts.

Other highlights include the Sculpture Garden outside and the architecturally renowned Glass Pavilion, located across Monroe Street.

Through Nov. 6, the museum will present, “Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape,” a major exhibition by the renowned artist featuring seven large outdoor sculptures plus 22 drawings and 10 etchings.

Other exhibits include “Keep Looking: Fred Tomaselli’s Birds” on display through Aug. 7; “Hot Spot: Contemporary Glass from Private Collections” on exhibit through Sept. 18; and “I Approve This Message: Decoding Political Ads,” July 14-Nov. 8.” Visit the website for descriptions and more info.

2445 Monroe St., Toledo 419-255-8000 or 800-644-6862, www.toledomuseum.org

Toledo Zoo

The Toledo Zoo, voted a top family-friendly destination and number-one zoo in the nation, boasts over 9,000 mammals, fish,

reptiles, amphibians, birds and invertebrates representing over 700 species.

Each year, nearly one million people visit the Toledo Zoo to experience animals from across the globe, stroll the scenic grounds and explore the historic WPA-era buildings. Zoo highlights include the Arctic Encounter, the Africa! exhibit, Nature’s Neighborhood children’s zoo, Tembo Trail and the newly renovated Aquarium, which offers unique opportunities to touch sea creatures and explore the mysteries of the deep. Special events and activities add to the fun throughout the year.

This summer, fly high and zip into summer at the Toledo Zoo’s new Expedition Africa! Aerial Adventure Course. The versatile course includes a sky bridge walkway, quick drop and high ropes challenge elements set more than 30 feet in the air, and an exhilarating 700-plus foot long zip line.

To top it off, guests get to do it all while also enjoying incomparable views of the giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and other animals that call the Africa! exhibit home.

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online registration, is available at toledozoo.org/africa.

The course will be open daily through Labor Day, as weather and attendance permit. During September, the course will only be open on the weekends.

2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-4040, www.toledozoo.org

Imagination Station

Imagination Station – Toledo’s hands-on science museum – promises to immerse visitors of every age in a multi-sensory experience that’s as fun as it is educational.

Defy gravity as you ride the High Wire Cycle 20 feet above the atrium; or visit the Learning Worlds designed to focus on a specific science genre – Energy Factory, Mind Zone, Water Works, Little Kidspace, and more. A number of special exhibits and events are planned throughout the year including “DeThe Toledo Zoo’s new Expedition Africa! aerial adventure course includes an sign Zone” (through Sept. 5), where assortment of activities including a simple scenic option, physically challenging visitors can discover obstacles and adrenaline-rushing adventures. (Photo courtesy of Toledo Zoo) One Discovery Way, Toledo 419-244-2674, www.imaginationstationtoledo.org

Toledo Botanical Garden

Toledo Botanical Garden – which once consisted of 20 acres donated by George P. Crosby to the City of Toledo – now encompasses more than 60 acres of tranquility which serve as a living museum for plants. The Garden is currently a public/private partnership between Metroparks and the non-profit Toledo Botanical Garden Board, Inc. in collaboration with the City of Toledo.

Notable gardens include shade, perennial, English border, aquatic, herb, rose, dahlia and grass, among others.

Special events include the very popular Crosby Festival of the Arts (June 25-26), summertime jazz concerts, and Heralding the Holidays (Dec. 2-3), a seasonal celebration showcasing the numerous resident artistic guilds.

5403 Elmer Dr. Toledo 419-536-5566, www.toledogarden.org

Tony Packo’s Café

Tony Packo’s is world-famous not only for its Hungarian-style hot dogs, but also for the hot dog buns, which have been signed by movie stars, other celebrities and U .S. Presidents. Packo’s was also

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In addition t the flagship to e eatery, Packo’s has a location acro across from Fifth Third Field, home of the Toledo Mud Hens.

1902 Front St., Toledo 800-366-4218, www.tonypackos.com

The Butterfly House

See more than 1,000 butterflies from North & South American and Asia in a beautiful indoor garden setting. Open May-September.

11455 Obee Rd., Whitehouse 419-877-2733, www.butterflyhouse.com

time period. A two-mule team pulls the boat, while the crew handles the ropes and opens and closes the massive gates of the restored lock. See characters in period attire throughout the park.

Other highlights include a visit to Isaac Ludwig Mill, The General Store, Scenic Providence Dam and Lock #44, one of the last functioning 19th century limestone locks.

Shelter rental and boat charters are also available.

Providence Metropark, Old US 24 at SR 578, Grand Rapids 419-407-9741, www.MetroparksToledo.com

Sundance Kid Drive-In

The drive-in, located across from Pearson Park in Oregon, fea-

Canal Experience

Drift back in time at the Canal Experience and discover what life was like along the Miami and Erie Canal in 1876.

Visitors can experience what canal life was like aboard The Volunteer, a 60-foot boat replica of the

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tures two first-run films on two screens spring through fall. The 50’s-style drive-in offers all the nostalgia with the best in state-of-theart Digital Camera projection and FM stereo sound.

4500 Navarre, Oregon 419-691-9668, www.greateasterntheatres.com

Fort Meigs State Park

Fort Meigs, a War of 1812 battlefield in Perrysburg, features a reconstructed fort and museum.

Under the command of future President William Henry Harrison, Fort Meigs helped defend the Northwest Territory against attacks by the British and the Native Americans during the War of 1812.

A replica of America’s largest walled fort, Fort Meigs offers several re-enactments featuring soldiers in period costumes throughout the year, such as Independence Day 1813 (July 4); Life in Early Ohio (Aug. 20-21); Garrison Ghost Walks (Oct. 21-22, 28-29); World at War: Miniature War Gaming Day (Nov. 5); and Holiday Open House (Dec. 11).

The fort is open April through October. Museum is open yearround. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg 800-283-8916, www.fortmeigs.org

Ntl. Museum of the Great Lakes

Located at the base of the Veterans Glass City Skyway Bridge, the National Museum of the Great Lakes features more than 500 photographs, 250 artifacts, 45 interactive exhibits and a 618-foot iron ore freighter that tell the awe-inspiring history of the Great Lakes and provide a unique destination for family fun.

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While at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, take a tour of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship. (Maumee Bay photo by Ken Grosjean)

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Powerful Force,” take a simulated submersible camera to the wreck site of the Edmund Fitzgerald, tour the Col James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship (May-Oct), locate the Queen of the Lakes in Lake Ontario, stoke a steam boiler and much more.

Toledo’s own robust maritime history is highlighted throughout the museum via a “Toledo Trail” icon, which can be found on nearly 25 artifacts, photographs and stories Hours are Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

1701 Front St., Toledo www.inlandseas.org

Firefighters Museum

The Toledo Firefighters Museum brings to life over 150 years of firefighting history and tells the tale of the heroes of the Toledo Fire Division.

Located in the “Old Number 18 Fire House,” the display includes many large pieces of vintage firefighting equipment, including an 1837 Neptune – Toledo’s first fire pumper. Lovingly restored by Toledo firefighters, the hand-pulled, hand-operated Neptune required a 20-man crew and could deliver about 300 gallons of water per minute.

In addition, visitors will see fire gongs, antique fire toys, vintage uniforms and more.

918 Sylvania Ave., Toledo 419-478-3473 (FIRE), www.toledofiremuseum.com

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The casino offers 2,000 slot machine and table game positions, a sports bar, restaurants and an entertainment lounge.

The casino is presenting a summer concert series that includes Grammy-nominated Trace Adkins (July 24); Clint Black (Aug. 25) and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Sept. 1).

777 Hollywood Blvd., Toledo www.hollywoodcasinotoledo.com

Brandville School

Built in 1882, the historic Brandville School has been restored and is now part of the Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society complex. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

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A Place of Prayer, Quiet Reflection & Healing

Our Lady of Toledo Shrine All faiths welcome!

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Black Swamp area of Northwest Ohio. There is also a military room with artifacts from all the major conflicts in which the United States has been involved, dating from 1812 to the present. A Civil War musket, Col. Samuel Sturgis’ officer braid, WWI trench art, War of 1812 scout Peter Navarre’s handgun and a WWII gun sight are among the nearly 500 articles on display. A reproduction carriage house contains a replica of a late 1800s local general store as well as vignettes of a barber shop, doctor’s office, and a Victorian parlor and bedroom.

There is also a restored one-room portable school, completely furnished with items used in a late 1800’s school room. An extensive library and family genealogy records are also available in the complex.

Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays (excluding holidays) March–December. Call to arrange tours for groups of four or more. No charge; donations accepted.

1133 Grasser St., Oregon 419-693-7052, www.ojhs.org

Harbor View Museum

Located in the historical neighborhood of Harbor View in Oregon, the Harbor View Historical Society & Museum continues to attract visitors from across the country.

The Historical Complex, in the former Harbor View Missionary Baptist Church, offers a glimpse of the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie. Due to popular interest, the cannons from the 2003 movie, “Master and Commander: Far Side of the World” starring Russell Crowe, have been continued for another season. The British Long Gun and the American Carronade on display are from the movie and allow visitors to get a close-up view of the weapons used at the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813.

The museum holds a Rummage & Craft Show on the last Saturday in June each year, and is also open on Halloween Night.

Open Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-5 p.m. Take a virtual tour on Facebook. Admission is free; donations appreciated.

Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. 2083 Autocue Street, Oregon 419-691-1517, HVHS.inc@gmail.com

Historic Genoa

The bell tower of the historic Ge-

Pemberville’s restored railroad depot

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noa Town Hall looms large over the village of Genoa, visible for blocks.

Originally built as the Genoa Opera Hall, it was constructed in 1883 and housed its first performance in 1886. The building immediately became the hub of activity in the village and council meetings are still held there.

Built in the Gothic revival style, the structure features eight ornamental chimneys, and a handcarved sandstone mask of Dionysius, the Greek God of theater, which rests over the main entrance.

The Town Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses the mayor’s office and the village council chambers on the first floor. The second floor is used by Genoa’s Civic Theater.

Genoa Privy, built to serve as Genoa’s first school, is believed to be the only brick outhouse on the National Register of Historic Places.

Downtown Genoa www.genoaohio.org

1940s Heckman log house, adding an elaborate flagstone fireplace and porch, and furnishing it with artifacts from its era.

Depot Park, Elmore 419-260-1282, www.elmorehs.tripod.com

Schedel Arboretum

The Schedel Arboretum & Gardens in Elmore, Ohio is haven for experiencing peace and tranquility in a beautiful garden estate setting.

Features of the gardens include some 15,000 annual flowering plants, themed gardens including

Elmore Depot

The Elmore Historical Society purchased 1860s Elmore Depot in 1981, along with 2.5 acres of land.

The society undertook an extensive renovation, and the building now houses memorabilia from Elmore’s past.

In 1983, society members dismantled, relocated and rebuilt the

The Schedel Arboretum.

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roses, perennials, tropicals irises and peonies. Other features are a Japanese garden complete with waterfall, pools, lanterns, bridges and pagodas. There is also a world class bonsai shelter containing more than 100 specimens.

The McAlear Gallery, located in the Brown Welcome Center, is home to annual exhibits of the works of various artists from the region and around the globe. Many special events and educational programs are offered throughout the year and information is available on the website. In addition, there is a gift shop housed in the 1880s manor house on the grounds. Group tours of the grounds and mansion are available by appointment.

Regular hours May-October, Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. Closed Mondays.

19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore 419-862-3182, www.schedel-gardens.org

Woodville Museum

Woodville Historical Museum, operated by the Woodville Historical Society, features materials and arti-

facts documenting the rich history of the small village located on the banks of the Portage River about 20 miles east of Toledo on U.S. 20.

Museum visitors can learn about the 1900s oil boom, Indians in the Woodville area, lime plants, early schools, the Lake Shore Electric rail system that once traveled between Toledo and Cleveland and more.

Open March through December, Wednesdays and Fridays 2 – 4 p.m.

Additional hours: June through August, Wednesdays 6 – 8 p.m. and by appointment.

107 E. Main St., Woodville 419-849-2349

to the One Room School, where Pemberville’s youth learned “readin’ and writin’” at the turn of the century. Admission is free; these highlights are open by appointment from spring through fall.

324 E. Front St., Pemberville 419-287-3274 While in town, check out the restored railroad depot (circa 1881) at 215 Hickory St., with railroad and Pemberville memorabilia on display. Open May through October by appointment (419-287-4114) and during community events.

Pemberville highlights

Step back into time at The Wood County Historical Center and Museum. Mo”re than 30 rooms cover historical elements from the native people of Northwest Ohio, the Black Swamp, Oil and Gas Boom, various clothing and decorating styles, and trends in medicine, politics and government.

The center also offers a variety of special programs and events throughout the year, including a series of Victorian teas, Halloween

Pemberville’s historic PemberFurry House and One-Room School takes visitors back in time to the 19th century. Believed to be the community’s oldest existing building, the Furry House was built by village founder James Pember, and eventually was home to long-time residents Jacob H. Furry and his daughter, Minnie.

Featuring unique architectural details and authentic period furnishings, the house sits adjacent

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13th Annual Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival Maumee Bay State Park - July 9th from 10-7 & July 10th 11-5 Concert July 9th at 7 pm House of Rhythm – Summer Favorites ODNR Paddle Palooza July 10th, 11-4 Free Kayak, Paddle Board, Canoe Rides • Weather Permitting Lighthouse Boat Rides – Sat. 10-4/ Sun 11-4 $30 around the lighthouse $40 to go in – Check website for updates • Nautical Arts & Crafts Village – Featuring Over 50 of the area’s ¿nest nautical artists & crafters.

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vices Memorial will be dedicated Sept. 11, 2016. The memorial will feature a 36-foot, 7,000-pound antenna that sat atop the North Tower of the World Trade Center; black granite meditation seats and a One World Trade Center Sculpture. The pentagonal design is in honor of the U.S. Pentagon, and the design on the floor represent the Pennsylvania countryside and Flight 93. (Learn more at www.gibsonburgohio.org) Williams Park, 411 North Main St., Gibsonburg 419-332-5912

Hayes Library & Museums

The Gristmill at Sauder Village Folklore & Funfest (Oct. 15) and Old Home Holiday Tours (Dec. 3-17).

Exhibits include “Be Your Own Museum: Our Community’s Collections”; “J.D. Pooley: A 20-Year Retrospect of Wood County (opening June 24),” “Wood County Historical Center in High Dynamic Range: VCT 3820 Photography II Class Photos,” “Social Welfare in Wood County,” “A Clean Bill of Health: Societal Response to Communicable Disease” – in the Pestilence House and “Chasing the White Rabbit: An Historical Look at American Mental Illness –inside the Lunatic Asylum.

Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m. (except holidays).

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

North Coast Vets. Museum

The North coast Veterans Museum opened in 2004 as a tribute to those who have served in the uniformed service of the United States, especially those who have lost their lives in combat or training.

The dramatic and colorful military displays include weapons, uniforms, pictures, memorabilia, military accessories, tents and first aid from the Civil War to present.

The park also includes a Veterans’ Memorial. A Public Safety Ser-

Original White House gates lead the way to the nation’s first presidential center and museum, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.

The facility, built on 25 acres of President Hayes’ beloved “Spiegel Grove” estate, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016. The center debuted its all-new museum exhibit galleries and a new, handicapped-accessible main entrance to the museum/library building on May 28.

Visitors flooded into the museum, which had been closed since Jan. 4 for the $1.5 million renovation, after a ribbon-cutting ceremony that kicked off HPLM’s Centennial Celebration.

“We have completely transformed the interior of the museum in just five months,” Executive Director Christie Weininger said. “It’s amazing. The staff along, with our exhibit designer and fabricator, have done a tremendous job.”

The new exhibits replace galleries that were nearly 50 years old and in need of an update. They are betterorganized and use HPLM’s large collection of artifacts in more engaging ways to tell the story of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes and First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes. The exhibits include larger images and excerpts from the president’s diary, which he kept most of his life, and letters between him and his wife.

Visitors can learn about the couple’s experiences through their own words.

The renovated galleries include some new permanent exhibits, such as the “Life in the White House Gallery,” which shows what it was like for the Hayes family to live at America’s most famous address. This exhibit includes the president’s carriage and presidential china.

Another new exhibit is the Hayes

Family Gallery, which shares information about descendants of the president and first lady, including HPLM’s founder, Col. Webb Cook Hayes. It includes the large dollhouses that belonged to Hayes’ only daughter, Fanny, and a family tree showing the Hayes descendants.

The “Life After The White House Gallery” is a new addition that details the couple’s advocacy work, which continued long after they left Washington, D.C. Other Hayes highlights include Second Saturdays R 4 Kids educational series, outdoor Verandah Concerts in the summer, the Hayes Train Special model train display, (Nov. 25-Jan. 8, 2017), HorseDrawn Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove (Dec. 26-31) and more.

Corner of Hayes and Buckland Avenues, Fremont 800-998-PRES (7737). www.rbhayes.org

Sauder Village

Connect with the past at Ohio’s largest living-history village located at 22611 SR 2 in Archbold. Enjoy guided tours, period craftsmen, hands-on activities like arts and crafts and several annual events including Old-Fashioned 4th of July celebration (July 2-4), Fiddle Contest and Summer on the Farm (July 9), Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale (Aug. 6-7), Apple Week (Sept.

21-24), Fall on the Farm & Scout Day (Oct. 8), Annual Woodcarvers’ Show & Sale (Oct. 29-30) and Holiday Lantern Tours late November into early December. Other amenities include a restaurant, inn, campground, bakery and on-site shopping.

800-590-9755, www.saudervillage.org

Green spaces

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coastal zone.

• Pearson Metropark, located at 761 Lallendorf Rd., Oregon, is one of the last remaining stands of the Great Black Swamp, a notorious forest that once blanketed much of Northwest Ohio. The thick woods and location close to Lake Erie make Pearson a favorite stopover for a wide variety of migrating birds. Open 7 a.m. until dark every day; extended hours for winter recreation.

Located in Pearson North, the Joplin Cabin offers a glimpse into homesteading in the 1860s in the Great Black Swamp.

Metroparks of the Toledo Area 419-407-9700, www.metroparkstoledo.com • Maumee Bay State Park at Cedar Point and North Curtice roads along the Oregon-Jerusalem Township border offers a two-mile elevated boardwalk plus an observation tower amidst swamplands, marsh, scenic meadows and woods that are teeming with wildlife and birds. The park features lakeshore and inland beaches, a marina and an Arthur Hills-designed golf course and more. The Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center offer lodge room and cottage accommodations designed with comfort and convenience in mind.

419-836-1466, www.maumeebaystateparklodge. org.

• The Wood County Park District oversees several park facilities in the county, including Cedar Creeks Preserve, a 42-acre tract located east of Walbridge where Woodville Road (SR 51) crosses Walbridge Road. The park is an excellent example of the former Black Swamp that once covered a large portion of Northwest Ohio and includes hiking trails, a footbridge, picnic tables, restrooms and an information kiosk.

419-353-1897, woodcountyparkdistrict.org • The Sandusky County Park District operates 10 facilities, including the 93-acre Wolf Creek Park, 160-acre Blue Huron Reserve, the Mull Covered Bridge, the 310-acre Creek Bend Farm and others. White Star Park, located south of Gibsonburg on SR 300, has a quarry up to 40 feet deep that is used by scuba divers throughout the region as well as for non-power boating and fishing; a beach and a campground located across from the park’s main

Among the springtime animal births at African Safari Wildlife Park, one calf stands out – a “white” bison born May 10. The new arrival is visible daily in the DriveThru Safari.

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entrance.

419-334-4495, 1-888-200-5577, www.lovemyparks.com • East Harbor State Park, 1169 N. Buck Rd off SR 269 in Marblehead, on the shores of Lake Erie. The park has unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking and camping. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the abundance of waterfowl, shorebirds and other species of wildlife found in the park’s scenic wetlands.

419-734-4424, 1-866-664-6727, www.eastharborstatepark.org • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, 110 Lighthouse Dr., Marblehead One of Lake Erie’s best known and most-photographed landmarks, the lighthouse is one of Ohio’s newest state parks. The grounds surrounding the lighthouse offer excellent views of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, Kelley’s Island and South Bass Island.

The park is open year-round.

The on-site Keeper’s House Museum is open and tower tours are conducted in the afternoons MondayFriday from the day after Memorial Day until the Friday before Labor Day, as well as Sunday evenings in June, July and August, and the second Saturday of the month from June to October.

419-734-4424 ext. 2, parks.ohiodnr.gov/marbleheadlighthouse

Religious sites

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Genoa, features a grotto constructed of “tufa,” fossilized vegetation found in the “blue hole” at Castilia, Ohio, and a ground-level statue of a praying Saint Bernadette Souberious looking admiringly at Our Lady. The grounds also include a small altar, an adjoining bell tower of tufa, arches and outdoor Stations of the Cross in hand-carved Italian bronze.

204 S. Main St., Genoa, 419-8558501 Our Lady of Toledo Shrine Our Lady of Toledo Shrine is a place of prayer, quiet reflection and healing. All faiths are welcome. The garden and well are open during daylight hours.

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The Merry-Go-Round Museum 655 S. Coy Rd., Oregon 419-697-7742, www.ourladyoftoledoshrine.com Holy Rosary Cathedral Holy Rosary Cathedral, the primary church of Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo, is Spanish Plateresque in design – the only one of its kind in North America. Thousands have been inspired by the graceful beauty of its piers and arches, by the richly decorated nave ceiling with scenes from the Old Testament,

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the half-domed apse embellished by frescoes in the Keim process, and by one of its most striking gems, the Rose Window, which sparkles and radiates in the changing light of the eastern sun.

2535 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo 419-244-9575, rosarycathedral.org Sorrowful Mother Shrine The Sorrowful Mother Shrine features 120 acres of wooded splendor, plus 40 points of interest including grottos, Sorrowful Mother Chapel, Pieta Outdoor Chapel, plus the Stations of the Cross. Founded in 1850, the original shrine is the oldest place of pilgrimage dedicated to Mary in the Midwest.

Cafeteria and gift shop available.

4106 SR 269, Bellevue 419-483-3435, www.sorrowfulmothershrine.org

African Safari Park

Come for a day of fun, education and entertainment at African Safari, home to hundreds of the world’s most beautiful and exotic animals.

For one price, enjoy both drive-thru and walk-thru safaris, plus animal rides, entertaining and educational

animal shows, pig races and more.

A gift shop, picnic facilities, a snack bar and café and grill are also available.

Visitors to the Midwest’s only drive-thru safari, got a chance to see the rare white bison calf born May 10 at the safari. The calf was sired by Avalanche, an adult White Bison who arrived at the park in early-2014. White bison are sacred to several Native American cultures, representing abundance and hope.

Open through Dec. 4 (subject to change). Open daily rain or shine.

267 S. Lightner Rd., Port Clinton 800-521-2660, www.africansafariwildlifepark.com

Merry-Go-Round Museum

Located in the former U.S. Post Office, the Merry-Go-Round Museum celebrates the history of carousels, the carvers who made the intricate horses and other animals, and enthusiasts who enjoy them.

The stone structure, which has a half-rotunda at the front and is listed with the National Register of Historic Places, features a restored Continued on page 14

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include waterfront cottages, an allsuites hotel and an indoor waterpark.

Open daily May 7 through Labor Day and weekends Sept. 16 through Oct. 30.

1 Cedar Pont Dr. (off US 6), Sandusky 41-627-2350, www.cedarpoint.com

Castaway Bay

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1939 Allen Herschell carousel that offers rides to visitors.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, hours are Monday- Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon- 5 p.m. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m.

301 Jackson St., Sandusky 419-626-6111, www.merrygoroundmuseum.org

Cedar Point Amusement

Lauded as “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World,” Cedar Point debuted the new Valravn – the world’s tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster, in 2016.

In total, 18 world-class roller coasters call Cedar Point home, including the world’s first hypercoaster (Magnum XL-200), the world’s first giga-coaster (Millennium Force) and the world’s first strata-coaster (Top Thrill Dragster).

Cedar Point offers fun and excitement for all with more than 150 rides and attractions. Families with young children will delight in the three kids’ areas, including Planet Snoopy. The famous beagle and his PEANUTS™ pals also perform and make appearances to meet their young friends. Guests will also enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and musical shows, such as the nighttime spectacular, Luminosity.

Convenient accommodations are available just steps away from the park, including the newly-renovated Hotel Breakers. Other options

Guests at Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay will feel like they have just landed on an island paradise.

The indoor waterpark resort features wet and wild fun for the whole family, including a wave pool, water coaster, slides, kiddie water play areas and children’s activities.

A state-of-the-art arcade, restaurants and retail shops add to the fun. In-season, overnight guests enjoy early entry and ticket discounts for Cedar Point.

2001 Cleveland Rd. (US 6), Sandusky 419-627-2500, www.castawaybay.com

Soak City

The 18-acre waterpark, located adjacent to Cedar Point, features a wave pool, raft rides, tube slides, inner tube rivers, and more. ChooChoo Lagoon and Tadpole Town offer big fun for little ones. For adults, there’s Bubbles Swim-Up Bar a special area with a hot tub. Soak City guests can also enjoy the sandy Cedar Point Beach on Lake Erie. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. 1 Cedar Point Dr., (off US 6) Sandusky 419-627-2350, www.cedarpoint.com.

Haunted Attractions” lists, Ghostly Manor features a virtual roller coaster, interactive 3-D black light miniature golf, a skating rink and, for those 12 and younger, bounce houses and an indoor play area. In December, visit the Winter Wonderland walk-thru. Open year-round.

Call for hours.

3319 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky 419-626-4467, ghostlymanor.com

Great Wolf Lodge

An all-suites, full-service, indoor waterpark resort with family-friendly amenities that include rides and slides for kids of all ages, a spacious outdoor pool, arcade MagiQuest Live-action adventure, a performing Great Clock Tower, Scooops Kid Spa and more.

4600 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky 800-641-WOLF (9653), www.greatwolf.com/sandusky

Sawmill Creek Resort

Located minutes from Cedar Point and Lake Erie Islands, Sawmill Creek features 235 lakeside acres, Tom Fazio championship golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, four restaurants and bars, nature preserve trails and more.

400 Sawmill Creek Dr., Huron/ Sandusky 419-433-3800, sawmillcreek.com

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Challenge Park

Challenge Park activity complex, located between Cedar Point and Soak City, offers the RipCord Skycoaster, a thrilling free-fall experience and an 18-hole mini golf course with devious water hazards, caves and other obstacles.

Admission to Cedar Point or Soak City not required. Each attraction has a separate fee.

1 Cedar Point Dr., (off US 6), Sandusky 419-627-2350, www.cedarpoint.com

Ghostly Manor

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ride, zip coaster uphill water rollercoaster waterslide, and Lazy River and more.

Kalahari’s outdoor waterpark (open Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting), features activity pools, hot tubs, sand volleyball courts and more. The Safari Outdoor Adventure Park, also open Memorial Day through Labor Day, boasts a thrilling zip line tour, ropes course, climbing walls and more.

7000 Kalahari Dr. (off US 250), Sandusky 877-KALAHARI(525.2427), www.KalahariResorts.com/oh

Seneca Caverns

Visitors to Seneca Caverns – “The Caviest Cave” – can walk natural stone steps and pathways through “the earth crack” and past the Ole Mist’ry River. Shop Hollowrock Gifts for minerals, nature books and other gifts. Open daily Memorial Day-Labor Day; May and September through mid-October Saturdays and Sundays by appointment.

15248 E. Twp. Rd. 178 (off SR 269 S), Bellevue 419-483-6711, senecacavernsohio.com

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Lakeside Chautauqua

For more than 140 years, Lakeside, the Chautauqua on Lake Erie, has welcomed families to the Lake Erie shore to participate in the summer Chautauqua experience dedicated to nurturing mind, body, and spirit. The historic Lakeside community offers spiritual, educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities during its 11-week summer programming season and Memorial Day weekend. Quaint shopping and unique dining complete the experi-

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9999 E. Bayshore Road, Marblehead 419-798-9339, www.thekeepershouse.org Johnson’s Island Confederate Officers Prison Cemetery The historic cemetery is the final resting place of more than 200 of the 9,000 Confederate soldiers once imprisoned here. Open year-round, daily dawn-dusk.

Gaydos Drive, Marblehead www.johnsonsisland.org

Put-in-Bay

Visitors have been flocking to the village of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island for nearly 150 years. Hundreds of thousands travel here annually to enjoy family-friendly activities, outdoor recreation and a large variety of special events. Many start

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Others choose to explore on their own, renting a golf cart, scooter or bike.

Families will find plenty to keep the kids entertained including a butterfly house, miniature golf, gem mining, cave tours, arcades, a carousel and go-kart racing.

419-285-2832, visitputinbay.com Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial commemorates Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British during the War of 1812, and the lasting peace between the U.S., England and Canada since that time. The memorial, a Doric column, rises the 352 feet over Lake Erie. The visitor’s center features displays and interpretive programs led by park rangers. Schedule varies, call or see website for details.

93 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay 419-285-2184, nps.gov/pevi Heineman Winery The oldest family-owned and operated winery in Ohio, Heineman was founded in 1888 by Gustav Heineman, an immigrant from BadenBaden, Germany. Visit the tasting room and wine garden, sample award-winning wines and tour Crystal Cave, the world’s largest celestite geode. Hours vary.

978 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 419-285-2811, www.heinemanswinery.com

Kelleys Island

Ohio’s largest island, Kelleys Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s delight. Known for its amazing views, hiking trails, coastline and quarries. Getting around is easy with a variety of golf cart and bicycle rental companies. Marinas welcome visiting boaters, and ferries offer both passenger and vehicle transportation from the mainland.

Abundant waterfowl can be seen, making this a popular spot for birding enthusiasts, and each year in September, thousands of monarch butterflies.

419-746-2360, www.kelleysislandchamber.com Glacial Grooves The world’s largest accessible glacial grooves, embedded with fossils that are 350-400 million years old, are located on the north side of Kelleys Island, and can be viewed from a walkway and stairs. Open yearround during daylight hours.

Division Street, Kelleys Island ohiohistory.org

Jet Express

The Jet Express offers high-speed passenger ferries to downtown Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay from Port Clinton and Sandusky.

Boats offer comfortable, stylish passenger cabins and open-air sundecks. Late-night service, group discounts and family-friendly children’s rates available. Service available May through October.

3 N. Monroe St., Port Clinton,101 W. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky 800-245-1538, www.jet-express.com

Miller Ferries

Miller Ferries passenger/vehicle ferries offer passenger and vehicle transportation to Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass Island. Ferries operate spring, summer, fall (and winter, weather permitting. Limited free parking available. ADA accessible.

5174 E. Water St. (SR 53 North), Port Clinton 800-500-2421, www.millerferry.com

Historic Lyme Village

Explore the past as you tour the 16 buildings in this 19th-century village. Tours include an 1880s Victorian mansion, an 1836 farm home, log homes, barns, a oneroom school, a general store and more. The village is also home to the Schug Hardware Museum and the National Postmark Collectors Museum and Research Center.

A number of special events are held throughout the year including Pioneer Days (Sept. 10-11); Storybook Adventure (Oct. 15) and Victorian Christmas Dinners (Dec. 9-11).

Guided tours are offered June through August, Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 12–4 p.m. and Sundays in September from noon - 4 p.m.

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Fairs, festivals, family-events abound the whole year through National Center For Nature Photography – Long-term and frequently changing exhibits fill the recently renovated gallery of the National Center for Nature Photography in Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey, Ohio. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.Sun. Free. 419-407-9793.

Sculpture in the Park: Williams Park, SR 300, in the Village of Gibsonburg. Walk among sculptures nestled among the trees, flowers and lake. Admission is free, but the experience is priceless. Sculptures represent many of the most prominent sculptors from Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

Monday Night Cruise-ins, 6-8 p.m., Frisch’s Big Boy, 2669 Woodville Rd., Northwood. Through Oct. 10, weather permitting. Free registration. 20 percent discount to cruisers. Door prizes. Music with Cruisin’ Zeake. www.curisinzeake. com.

Genoa Super Cruise-ins, June 28, July 26 and Aug. 25 (last Tues. of the month), 6-8 p.m., Main St., downtown Genoa. Featuring music by Cruisin’ Zeake, food, 50/50 raffles to benefit local charities, and more.

Pemberville Cruisin Nights, first Thursday through September, downtown Pemberville.

June

June 24-26: Crosby Festival of the Arts, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo. Featuring artisans, live entertainment, a selection of edibles, children’s activities and more. 419-536-5566 or www.toledogarden.org.

June 26: 37th Annual Portage River Festival, downtown Elmore (all day). Entertainment, flea & craft market, contests, food, “Art in the Park” and more. www.elmorehistoricalsociety.com.

June 26: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game, time TBA. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, 4-5 p.m. www.rbhayes.org.

June 29: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Center, Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 7 p.m. The evening starts with an ice cream social at 6:45 p.m. Featuring Bridge County Bluegrass Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and choose a spot on the lawn. www.rbhayes.org.

June 30-July 2: Woodville’s 4th of July Celebration, Trailmarker Park, Woodville. Parade, 5K race, car show, amusements, and fireworks. http://homes.amplex.net/ fourth/index.htm.

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July 2: Boom Fest, Oak Shade

Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. featuring food, live music and fireworks at dusk. www.oregonohio. org.

July 3: Independence Day Celebration, downtown Oak Harbor. Small-town Independence Day fun beginning at 5 p.m. Food, entertainment, giant inflatables, a corn hole tournament, a duck race, kid’s games, 50/50 drawings, a beer garden and fireworks. www. oakharborohio.net, 419-898-0479.

July 4: Red, White & Kaboom Fireworks, downtown Toledo. www.dotoledo.org.

July 4: Independence Day Concert, Hayes Presidential Center, Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 2-3:30 p.m., Free and open to the public. Featuring music by the Toledo Symphony Concert Band, along with costumed Civil War re-enactors www.rbhayes.org.

July 4: Old-Fashioned 4th of July, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A day filled with special activities from hand-cranked ice cream and oldfashioned games, patriotic songs and more. www.saudervillage.org.

July 8-10: Lagrange Street Polish Festival, Polish Village (Lagrange Street between Central and Mettler), Toledo. Featuring polka bands from across the Midwest, Polish food and delicacies, Polish (Pivo) and American beer, polka dance contest, a pierogi-eating contest, kids’ area, arts & craft vendors from across the region. 419-255-8406, ext. 304 or www.polishfestival.org.

July 9: Fiddle Contest & Summer on the Farm, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Experience life on a farm more than 100 year ago with ice cream-, butter- and rope-making demonstrations, a spelling bee and more.

800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.

July 9-10: 13th Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Waterfront Festival, Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Park Rd. #2, Oregon. Island music, ODNR Paddle Palooza, food, boat rides around the lighthouse, nautical arts and crafts, children’s activities, lighthouse photo contest and more. 419-691-3788 or www. toledoharborlighthouse.org.

July 12-17: Lucas Co. Fair, Lucas Co. Fairgrounds, 2901 Key St., Maumee. www.lucascountyfair. com.

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Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Try your hand at pottery, woodworking, blacksmithing, tinsmithing and more. www.saudervillage.org.

July 16: Community Garage Sales, village of Pemberville.

July 18-24: Ottawa Co. Fair, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor. King and Queen crowning, livestock exhibits, live entertainment, corn hole tournament, demolition derby, tractor pulls, rides, games, food, and more. www.ottawacountyfair.org, 419898-1971.

July 16: 12th Annual AfricanAmerican Parade, Hogg and Dorr streets, Toledo, 10 a.m. www.toledourban.com/TUFCU/AAF.aspx.

July 17: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game, 2 p.m.

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July 25: ADA Day, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo will be on hand with information about services available for people with disabilities. Info: 419-8855733.

July 13: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, 7 p.m. The evening starts with an ice cream social at 6:45 p.m. Featuring Zenobia Highlanders performing bagpipe music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and choose a spot on the lawn. www.rbhayes.org.

July 22-23: Pizza Palooza, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Toledo. Vote for your favorite pizza restaurant in this annual contest. www.dotoledo. org.

July 31: Art on the Mall, University of Toledo, Centennial Mall, 2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The annual event draws art lovers, families, music fans and summertime browsers. www.toledoalumni. org.

July 27: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, 7 p.m. The evening starts with an ice

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August

Aug. 1-8: Wood Co. Fair, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. Featuring agricultural displays, entertainment, food, demonstrations and more. www.woodcounty-fair.com.

Aug. 6: Rock `N Roar, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. A dance party for the 21-and-over crowd, featuring live bands and a DJ. 419-3854040 or www.toledozoo.org.

Aug. 6-7: 33rd Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold.

Antique dolls, original dolls, teddy bears and modern collectibles and accessories, workshops and other activities. www.saudervillage.org.

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how the American Revolution led to the War of 1812 and the creation of Fort Meigs. www.fortmeigs.org.

Aug. 10: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Center, Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 7 p.m. The evening starts with an ice cream social at 6:45 p.m. Music by The Rev. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba performing American Roots Music.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and choose a spot on the lawn. www. rbhayes.org.

Aug. 12-13: Maumee Summer Fair, Uptown Maumee, Conant St., Maumee. Parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, kids’ area, Bow Wow Bash and more. www.maumeesummerfair.com.

Lighthouse Festival fun at Maumee Bay State Park.

Aug. 13: GroveFest, Nature at the Grove and Bid at the Grove Auction, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove. www. rbhayes.org.

Aug. 13-14: 12th Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair, the Town Center at Levis Commons, Perrysburg. More than 130 artists and artisans will take part in this juried fair that will feature jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber and more. Free admission and parking. www.theguild. org.

Aug. 17-20: Pemberville Free Fair, downtown Pemberville, O. Entertainment, contests, arts & crafts, parade, exhibitions and more. www.pembervillefair.org.

Aug. 17-20: 20th Annual Rug Hooking Week, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Rug-hooking demonstrations, workshops and vendor booths. www.saudervillage. org.

Aug. 18-21: 33rd Northwest Ohio Rib-Off, Lucas Co. Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. Four days of the best national and local BBQ ribbers vying for your taste buds, national entertainment acts, amusement rides, vendors and more. www.nworiboff.com.

Aug. 18-21: 50th National Tractor-Pulling Championships, Wood Co. Fairgrounds, 13800 Poe Rd., Bowling Green. www.pulltown. com.

Aug. 20-21: 42nd Annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival,

Consaul Street between Front and Milford in Toledo’s Birmingham neighborhood. Take a trip to the Old Country and enjoy food, entertainment, crafts and more. www. birminghamethnicfestival.org.

Aug. 20-21: Life in Early Ohio, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, Watch “lost” historic skills including blacksmithing, coopering and tinsmithing are just a few historic skills. www.fortmeigs.org.

Aug. 21: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game, 2 p.m.

Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, 4-5 p.m. www.rbhayes.org.

Aug. 24: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Center, Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 7 p.m. The evening starts with an ice cream social at 6:45 p.m. Music by the North Coast Big Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and choose a spot on the lawn. www.rbhayes.org.

Aug. 27: Barbershop Concert, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; concert at 1 p.m. Featuring The Men of Independence. www.saudervillage. org.

Aug. 23-28: Sandusky Co. Fair.

Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. www. sanduskycountyfair.com.

Aug. 26-28: German-American Festival, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Northwest Ohio’s oldest ethnic festival featuring non-stop music & entertainment. Shop at the Import Haus, dance or watch the stone-throwing contest. Enjoy traditional and modern German music, GermanAmerican foods and baked goods, continuous entertainment, a children’s Hummel look-alike contest, live glockenspiel, soccer games, free parking, children’s rides, Volkswagen raffle. www.germanamericanfestival.net.

Aug. 27: BUGFest, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. A day of fun dedicated to the creatures that creep and crawl and float and flutter. 419-385-4040, www.toledozoo. org.

September

Sept. 3-4: 58th Milan Melon Festival, Village Square, Milan, O. www.milanmelonfestival.org.

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300, a mile south of Gibsonburg.

Displays of antique tractors, engines, cars, trucks, motorcycles and farm equipment, demonstrations, live entertainment, food, a large flea market and more. s-c-ra-p-inc.org.

Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27: Senior Discovery Days, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. Seniors are treated to free admission, great perks and activities every Tuesday during Senior Discovery Days and great discounts during the rest of the week. 419-385-4040 or www. toledozoo.org.

Sept. 9-11: 45th Greek-American Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 N. Superior St., Toledo. A celebration of the Orthodox faith, Greek culture, entertainment, food, pastry and hospitality. www.toledogreekfest.com.

Sept. 9-11: Black Swamp Arts Festival, downtown Bowling Green. More than 100 juried art displays from artists from around the country, plus food, music, kids’ activities and more. www.blackswamparts.org.

Sept. 10: Grub N` Suds Motorcycle Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Depot Park, Elmore. Sponsored by the Elmore Historical Society and A.B.A.T.E of Ohio Region 7, the festival will feature more than 1,000

motorcycles, a poker run, live bands, bike games and contests with lots of food and beer. www.elmorehs.tripod.com.

Sept. 10: Butterfly Festival & Yard Sale, Kelleys Island Historical Museum, 222-224 Division St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.kelleysislandchamber.com.

Sept. 10-11: Pioneer Days, Historic Lyme Village, 5001 SR 4, Bellevue. Travel back in time as history comes alive. Experience various aspects of life in the 1700s and 1800s. www.lymevillage.org.

Sept. 11: Grandparents Day/Day of Honor, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. Grandparents are admitted free when they bring their grandchildren to the zoo. Also an annual salute to members of our military and first responder organizations. www.toledozoo.org.

Sept. 13-18: Celebrate Our Artisans, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Special demonstrations, daily drawings and more. www.saudervillage.org.

Sept. 17: Harrison Rally Days, downtown Perrysburg. Parade (10 a.m.), merchant and service organization booths, fine arts, food, children’s games and activities, live entertainment and more. www.visitperrysburg.com.

Sept. 17: Peter Navarre Day, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 10-4 p.m. Visit the Pioneer Garden to celebrate the

life of Peter Navarre, a skilled and courageous Indian Scout during the Battle of Lake Erie in the war of 1812. www.toledogarden.org.

Sept. 20: Senior Safari, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Join the Toledo Zoo and the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio for a fun day focused on seniors. www. toledozoo.org.

Sept. 24: Roche de Boeuf Festival, downtown Waterville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

A fun family festival with crafts, food, business and non-profit vendors, carnival rides, a car show, live entertainment and more. www.watervillechamber.com.

Sept. 21-24: Apple Week, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, O. Celebrate fall with apple cider pressing and other apple-themed.

800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.

Sept. 23-25: Luckey Fall Festival, Luckey, O. between Krotzer Ave. (SR 582) and Gilbert Road on Adams Street. An old-time fall festival weekend with entertainment, craft and flea markets, antique tractor pulls and displays, steam engine hobo dinner, apple-butter festival and more. www.luckeyfallfestival.com.

October

Oct. 1: Opening of Special Exhibit, “100 Moments: Celebrating a Century of the Nation’s First Presidential Library,” Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont. www.rbhayes.org.

Oct. 1-2: All Aboard Train Event, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. See model trains, garden scale trains and more. www.saudervillage.org.

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Discovery Days, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. Seniors are treated to free admission, great perks and activities every Tuesday during Senior Discovery Days and great discounts during the rest of the week. 419-385-4040 or www. toledozoo.org.

Oct. 8: Fall on the Farm & Scout Day, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Family fun awaits visitors young and old will have the opportunity to take a step back in time and help prepare the farm for the winter ahead. 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.

Oct. 8-9: 38th Oak Harbor Apple Festival, downtown Oak Harbor. A family-oriented family festival that celebrates apples in all their glorious forms with a Grand Parade, kiddie-tractor pull, talent show, classic car show, 5K Apple run, food, entertainment and more. www.oakharborohio.net.

Oct. 16: Music in the Parlor, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, 4-5 p.m. www.rbhayes.org.

Oct. 15: Storybook Halloween, Historic Lyme Village, 5001 SR 4, Bellevue. Visit storybook characters in each building with many activities for children. Children are invited to come in their favorite costume. 419-483-4949, lymevillage. com.

Oct. 21-22, 28-29: Garrison Ghostwalk, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 7-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a “spirited” stroll at the fort with an 1812 guide and encounter the spookier side of this historic place. www.fortmeigs.org.

Oct. 20-21: Little Boo at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo.

Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy trick-or-treating, games and activities and lots of other Halloween fun that’s just for them. 419-3854040 or www.toledozoo.org.

Oct. 29: Count Krumnow’s Tombstone Derby, Depot Park, Elmore, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Pumpkincarving contests, Ghoulish food, Haunted Historical Cabin, Parade of Fools, Cadaver Toss Contest and more. www.elmorehistoricalsociety.

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Oct. 22-23: Pumpkin Path, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. Kids of all ages will enjoy trick-or-treating, games and activities and lots of Halloween fun. 419-385-4040 or www.toledozoo.org.

Oct. 22: Pemberville’s Harvest Gathering & Craft Show, downtown Pemberville.

Oct. 29-30: 30th Woodcarver’s Show & Sale & Butchering Day, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. A special weekend filled with unique artistry and family fun. www.saudervillage.org.

Oct. 29: Pumpkin Palooza, Milan Historical Museum, 10 Edison Dr., Milan. Enjoy a free afternoon of harvest fun. Pumpkin painting, games, costume contest, and more. milanhistory.org.

Oct. 29: Jumping Pumpkins, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo.

Visitors are invited to watch as zoo animals enjoy pumpkins as treats.

419-385-4040 or www.toledozoo. org.

November

Nov. 5: The World at War: Miniature War Gaming Day, Fort Meigs Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, Miniature war gaming experts help visitors play more than 16 different war games and learn about this family friendly hobby. www.fortmeigs.org.

Nov. 5-6: Homespun Holiday Art & Craft Show, Great Hall at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. www. toledocraftsmansguild.org.

Nov. 18-Dec. 31: Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. The Toledo Zoo’s holiday tradition is a treat for people of all ages, with millions of lights, animation displays, model trains, and Santa, too. 419-385-4040 or www. toledozoo.org, Nov 26-27: Christmas in the Village/Festival of Trees, downtown Pemberville. Lighted Christmas Parade will be held Nov. 30. www.beekersgeneralstore.com.

Nov. 25-Jan. 8, 2017: Hayes Train Special, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Watch eight different model trains in styles that relate to the life of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes and his family traverse a 12x24-foot, three-tier model train layout. 800-998-PRES or www.rbhayes.org.

December

Dec. 4-6: Heralding the Holidays, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo. Get a jump on your holiday shopping with a unique selection of arts and crafts (pottery, glass, fine art, photography, jewelry and more), all handmade by local artists. Live entertainment, food, children’s activities and a visit from Santa offer fun for the whole family. Free horse-drawn wagon rides Friday night only. www.toledo-garden.org.

Dec. 5: Olde Fashioned Christmas, downtown Oak Harbor, O. Santa arrives at Adolphus Kraemer Park to light the Village Christmas Tree and kick off the Holiday Season.

Visit him at Portage Fire Station and enjoy a cookie and hot chocolate at the Portage Fire District Fire Station. Shop in Santa’s Secrete Shop. www.oakharborohio.net.

Dec. 13: Holiday Open House, Fort Meigs Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 1-4 p.m.

War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, hot cider and cookies, and hands-on activities. www.fortmeigs.org.

Dec. 26-27: Christmas of Yesteryear, Historic Lyme Village, 5001 SR 4, Bellevue, 1-5 p.m. www. lymevillage.com.

Dec. 26-27 and 29-31: HorseDrawn Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Center, corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 1-4 p.m. www.rbhayes. org.

For more events, be sure to visit www. presspublications.com, www.do-toledo.org, www.shoresandislands.com or www.sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.

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Year-round fun abounds at Maumee Bay Whatever the season, Maumee Bay State Park provides a superb venue for area residents and visitors alike to explore the wetlands, participate in outdoor activities and observe nature in a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie.

Located in Oregon, the park includes a lodge, cottages and golf course nestled among the scenic meadows, wetland woods and lush marshes teeming with wildlife. This balance of recreational facilities with the natural world gives visitors a diverse experience in a coastal environment.

The wetlands of the Maumee Bay area offer a vivid array of natural wonders. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded, including shorebirds and waterfowl.

Spring migration brings many others including the colorful warblers.

Significantly, Ohio’s bald eagle population is slowly growing in the western basin of Lake Erie, with recent reports of nesting pairs in the area.

The park offers a number of easily–accessible bird habitats including the open waters of Maumee Bay, the sand beach, inland ponds, a swamp forest, a wet meadow, an upland meadow, and cottonwood/ hawthorn/dogwood thickets. Access to all of the habitats is easy via the excellent system of blacktop roads in the park. The boardwalk on the eastern side of the park leading from the Trautman Nature Center winds for about a mile through swamp forest and stands of phragmites. A blacktop bike trail encircles much of the park, connecting the lodge area with the campground on the west side of the park. Other grassy trails crisscross the central section of the park.

There is a sledding hill just west of the beach parking lot that birders use as a lookout for hawk-watching in the spring.

The plant life is diverse as well.

Cattails, buttonbush, bur-reed, cottonwood and black willow are just a few examples of the marsh plants at the park.

There are several prairies in the park that offer interpretive experiences for visitors interested in the various species and ecosystems found there.

The Quilter Lodge at the Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center sits along the shore of Lake Erie. A two-story native stone fireplace welcomes guests to a massive beam and

Relax with a game of shuffleboard at Maumee Bay State Park.

(Photo courtesy of ODNR) glass lobby designed to blend with the natural elements of the park.

The guestrooms with private balconies/patios provide spectacular views of the surrounding park. The lodge also offers racquetball courts, a game room, saunas, whirlpools, indoor and outdoor pools, conference and meeting rooms, a dining room and lounge, and a snack bar.

Deluxe cottages feature fireplaces and modern amenities adjacent to the wetlands or the lush greens of the golf course.

The park boasts a welcoming family campground equipped with showerhouses, flush toilets, electricity and playground equipment.

Pet camping is also permitted. Five miles of asphalt “bicycle/pedestrian” trails provide access to most of the day-use areas.

Developed hiking trails in the park include the Mouse Trail, a three-mile multi-use trail winding through meadows and young woodlands, and several miles of paved combination trails for bicycling and cross-country skiing. Hikers will discover acres of meadow, marshland and woodland. A two-mile boardwalk traversing swamp and marsh wetlands has interpretive signs, an observation blind and tower, and a wheelchair accessible loop.

In addition to the lodge’s pools (for lodge and cottage guests), the park boasts two sand beaches - one located on the Lake Erie shore and another lining the park’s inland lake. The beaches offer changing booths for visitors’ convenience. A large lakeside amphitheater lies between the two beaches. Picnic areas with tables and grills can be found adjacent to the beach areas.

Lake Erie, known as the “walleye capital of the world,” offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the Midwest. The man-made inland lake near the lodge offers good pan fishing opportunities. Controlled hunting is permitted in adjacent Mallard Club Marsh Wildlife Area. A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required; all wildlife regulations apply.

During cold-weather months, the park is teeming with the thrills and spills of winter activity, including cross-country skiing, winter nature walks, ice skating and sledding.

Lake Erie offers unlimited opportunities for boaters. A 57-acre inland lake in the park is suitable for sailing, canoeing and other non-motorized boat use. Canoes and pedal boats are available for rent.

Maumee Bay’s unique 18-hole “Scottish Links” style golf course has low, rolling mounds, bent grass fairways, greens and tees, numerous sand bunkers and ponds.

A pro-shop is in operation with a PGA-certified professional on staff.

Lessons and golf outings can be arranged.

The Trautman Nature Center is equipped with interactive displays, a programming auditorium, research laboratory and viewing windows. A naturalist staffs the state-of-the-art Center year-round to assist visitors.

Maumee Bay State Park is located at 1400 State Park Rd. For more information about the park, call 419-836-7758. For information about the Lodge and Conference Center, call 419-836-1466 (lodge front desk); 800-282-7275 lodge/ cottage reservations or visit www. maumebaystateparklodge.com

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‘I Approve This Message’

Showcasing 60 years of political ads How do political ads expressly appeal to the hopes and fears of voters during presidential election seasons? An art museum in a swing county, in a key battleground state, decided it was time to find out.

“I Approve This Message: Decoding Political Ads” is an eyeopening exhibition for all ages that debuts July 14 at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA), just days before the Republican and Democratic national conventions. It continues through Election Day, Nov. 8.

The first-of-its-kind art museum exhibition explores in-depth this timely topic by examining how political ads combine images, music, effects and language to evoke specific emotions and capture votes. Using video, graphics and interactive media, the exhibition reflects recent behavioral studies and shows how emotional triggers may impact rational thinking.

As a thought-leader in the field of visual literacy – the ability to read images and decipher their meaning – encountered in everyday culture, not exclusively in the art museum, TMA is ideally positioned to provide a nonpartisan, insider’s look at political advertising.

“This immersive exhibition is focused on how presidential ads are meant to make you feel,” said Adam Levine, co-curator of the exhibition and assistant director of the Toledo Museum of Art. “The goal is to increase awareness of the mechanisms campaigns utilize to capture your vote by pulling on the heartstrings.

In the process, visitors will become more critical consumers of political advertising.”

The 7,000-square-foot exhibition is divided into theaters displaying ads that focus on particular emotions, such as fear, anger, enthusiasm and hope, as well as how appeals have changed for different constituencies. The approximately 50 ads date from 1952, when the first national presidential TV commercial was broadcast, up to 2012.

Among the classic commercials presented, some in frame-by-frame breakdowns, are the infamous Lyndon B. Johnson 1964 “Daisy Girl,” which begins gently with a little girl pulling petals from a flower and ends with nuclear annihilation; the 1984 Ronald Reagan ad

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This immersive exhibition is focused on how presidential ads are meant to make you feel.

many call “It’s Morning in America”; the George H.W. Bush 1988 “Willie Horton” ad; and the 1992 Clinton ad “Man from Hope.”

The perimeter walls of the gallery will incorporate diagrams that visually analyze the ads on view in the theaters. Two interior walls will display stills from, and a timeline of, iconic political ads. In the center of the exhibition, visitors will find a “Mood Room,” a multimedia sensory experience designed to demonstrate how images and sounds stir emotion.

The second part of the exhibition features the Change Theater and an interactive zone with handson opportunities, including the ability for visitors to include themselves in an ad.

“Although the exhibition demonstrates the emotional power of political advertising, at its core it is about seeing, hearing and feeling, and how we digest and process information emotionally before cognition and memory kick in,” said Brian Kennedy, director of the Toledo Museum of Art. “This concept is as applicable to visual art as it is to advertising, which is why TMA, as a leader in engaging its visitors through visual literacy, was so invested in developing the exhibition.”

‘I Approve This Message’ aims to draw back the curtain of presidential political advertising over the last 60 years to showcase and deconstruct those with the most persuasive emotional messages,” said guest co-curator Harriett Levin Balkind, found-

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er of HonestAds, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to bring people intothe-know about political advertising.

“Presidential campaigns hire some of the savviest media minds around to develop their ads, and this exhibition represents the best of the best.”

The nonpartisan exhibition is organized by the Toledo Museum of Art and HonestAds. TMA commissioned Thinc to design the exhibition.

HonestAds, based in New York, builds awareness about political advertising in innovative, compelling ways with organizations that care about political literacy and through its website HonestAds.org.

HonestAds’ purpose is to decrease deception, increase critical thinking and expand civility; thereby, motivating more people to vote. As a nonpartisan nonprofit, HonestAds has no connection to political parties, candidates, PACs, super PACs or their sponsors.

Located in New York, Thinc Design is a leading design firm serving clients in North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. For more than 20 years, Thinc has designed projects for a wide range of institutions, including museums, science centers, aquariums, zoos, theme parks, corporations and governments. Notable projects include the American Food 2.0. USA Pavilion, 2015 World Expo; exhibition design for the Smithsonian Institution; the National Sept.

11 Memorial Museum; and the California Academy of Sciences. To learn more visit thincdesign.com.

General admission to the Museum is free; parking is free for Museum members and $5 for others. For more info, visit http://www. toledomuseum.org.

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Golf Hit the links, play a round The Maumee Bay area’s many golf courses offer a wide range of skill levels and price ranges to appeal to any hacker.

Bayview Retiree’s Golf Association, 3900 N. Summit St., Toledo. 419-726-8081.

Twelve holes. Par 34. Snack bar available.

Chippewa Golf Club & Pro Shop, 23550 W. SR 579, Curtice. 419-8368111, or www.chippewagolfonline. com.

Eighteen holes. Par 71. Pro shop, club rental and snack bar/ restaurant available.

Collins Park Golf Course, 624 Reineck Dr., Toledo, 419-693-1991.

Nine holes. Par 36. Pro shop, club rental and restaurant/snack bar available.

Detwiler Golf Course, 4001 N. Summit St., Toledo. 419-726-9353 or www.detwilerparkgc.com.

Eighteen holes. Par 71. Pro shop, club rental, driving range and restaurant/snack bar available.

Eagle’s Landing, 5530 Bay Shore Rd., Oregon. 419-697-4653 or www. eagleslandinggolfclub.net.

Eighteen holes. Par 72. Pro shop, club rental, driving range and restaurant/snack bar available.

Hidden Hills Golf Club, 4900 CR 16, Woodville. 419-849-3693 or www.hiddenhillsgolf.net.

There are over a dozen golf courses in the Maumee Bay region.

Eighteen holes. Par 71. Pro shop, club rental, restaurant/snack bar available.

Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course, 1750 State Park Rd. #2, Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon.

419-836-9009 or 1-800-282-7275.

Eighteen holes. Par 72. Pro shop, club rental, driving range, restaurant/snack bar available.

Oak Harbor Golf Club, 10433 CR 17, Oak Harbor. 419-898-1493 or www.oakharborgolfclub.com.

Eighteen holes. Par 72. Club rental, driving range, restaurant, snack bar available.

Ottawa Park Golf Course, 2315 Walden Pond Dr. (off Bancroft), Toledo. 419-472-2059 or www.ottawaparkgc.com.

Eighteen holes.

Par 71. Pro shop, club rental and restaurant/ snack bar available.

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Sugar Creek Golf Course & Driving Range, 950 Elmore East Rd., Elmore. 419-862-2551 or www. sugarcreekelmore.com.

Eighteen holes. Par 70. Driving range, snack bar available.

Sycamore Hills Golf Course, 3728 W. Hayes Ave., Fremont. 800-3365716 or www.sycamorehillsgolf. com.

Twenty-seven holes. Par 70. Pro shop, club rental, driving range, snack bar available.

TangleWood Golf Course, 9802 Dowling Rd., Perrysburg. 419-8331725 or www.tanglewoodgolfclub. net.

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Shopping Bag a bargain at area shops If your visit to the area includes an afternoon (or more) of shopping, you’ll find local shops and malls have necessities and unique treats and one-of-a-kind treasures you’re looking for.

Bargain Hut, 160 W. Water St., Oak Harbor, 419-558-4171. Find a bargain or a gem.

Beeker’s General Store, 226 E. Front St., Pemberville, is the place to go for old-time candy and unique gifts. 419-287-3274 or visit www. beekersgeneralstore.com.

Bench’s Greenhouse & Nursery, 18036 W. SR 105 in Elmore features home and garden items, plants, fountains, statuary and much more plus fresh fruits and vegetables. 419-862-3596. www. benchsgreenhouse.com.

Bench Farms, at 9151 Jerusalem Rd., (SR 2) in Curtice features a greenhouse (April through October), roadside market (mid-July through October) and The Grainary gift shop (April through October).

419-836-9443 or www.benchfarms. com.

Candy Cane Christmas Shop, 22897 U.S. 20 Alt., Archbold. Seven rooms, 10,000 square feet in an old renovated school. 419-445-5828. www.candycanechristmas.com.

Chateau Tebeau Vineyard and Winery and Tasting Room.525 SR 635, Helena. Enjoy the fruits of owners Bob and Mary Tebeau’s labors, plus entertainment, food and special events. 419-638-5411 or www.chateautebeauwinery.com.

The Country Cupboard, 120 West Madison St., Gibsonburg.

Country and primitive crafts and home décor. 419-637-3224.

Gladieux Do It Best Home Center, 5120 Navarre Ave., Oregon.

Home and building supplies, and one of the area’s largest model train O and O-27 gauge dealers featuring Lionel, K-Line Atlas and other products. 419-693-0601 or www.gladieuxhomecenter.com.

Gifts & More Galore, 160 W. Water St., Oak Harbor, 419-7047389. More than 31 vendors displaying stained glass, jewelry, indoor and outdoor decor and more.

Johlin Century Winery, 3935 Corduroy Road, Oregon was found-

Beeker’s General Store is the place to go for old fashioned candy. ed in 1870 by Jacob M. Johlin.

Currently, 12 types of wine are produced and bottled annually. No tours. Closed Sunday. 419-693-6288 or www.johlincenturywinery.com.

Lene’s Web, 11313 Elmore East Rd., Oak Harbor. Featuring treasures and trash. 419-898-4699.

Mantiques, 341 Rice St., Elmore. Featuring a wide array of items including rare currency, men’s vintage clothing, artwork, WWII photos, sports memorabilia and more.

419-205-8734 or elmoremantiques. com.

Neighborhood Resale Shop & Antique Mall, 104 Water St., Oak Harbor. Take a sentimental journey and discover ageless, unique and unusual items. 419-577-1066 or www. neighborhoodresaleshopandantiques.com.

Menards, 3100 Brown Rd., Oregon. 419-693-0799 or www.menards.com.

Mortise & Tenon Fine Amish Furniture, 105 W. Main St., Woodville offers Amish-made furniture, candles, art and more. 419849-3412 or www.themortiseandtenon.com.

Novelties & Nostalgia, 330 W. Main St., Woodville. Handmade arts and crafts, antiques and treasures and teas. 419-350-0720.

Once Upon A Tyme Antique Mall, 354 Rice St., Elmore. Two floors of quality antique furniture and collectibles. 419-862-3803.

Packer Creek Pottery, 103 E. 8th St., Genoa. One-of-a-kind, handmade, colorful Majolica pottery including vases, dinnerware, lamps, jewelry, and more. 419-855-3858 or visit www.packercreekpottery.com.

Pills `N Packages, 350 Rice St., Elmore, features health and beauty

items, gifts and gourmet foods. 419862-2982.

Red, White and Brew, 368 Rice St., Elmore. Coffee, ice cream, pastries and other goodies are offered with friendly conversation. 419-8622220 or rwbrewelmore.com.

Riverbank Antique Market, 140 E. Front St., Pemberville. Antiques and collectibles, used merchandise and more. 419-287-3373.

Simple Gatherings, 18909 W. SR 51, Suite B, Elmore. Antiques, handmade candles, furniture, handmade dolls and wood crafts.

The Summer Kitchens Interiors, 4702 W. US 6, Helena.

419-638-4205.

Thompson’s Land & Sea Shoppe, 6050 Navarre Ave., Oregon.

A large array of nautical items, `50s and `60s and auto memorabilia and more. 419-349-3343 or www.thompsonslandandsea.com.

Toledo Farmer’s Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, offers bushels full of homegrown vegetables and fruits plus homemade pies, coffeecakes and sweets, Located in the historic Downtown Warehouse District. Open April through November. 419-2556765 or visit www.toledofarmersmarket.org.

Thyme for All Seasons, 22551 Walbridge Rd., Curtice. Antiques, Primitive handmades, wreaths, jewelry and more. 419-304-7381.

A Variety of Shades, LLC, 1200 Oak Harbor Rd., Fremont. Interior design, gifts, flowers home accents and more. www.avarietyofshades. com.

Village Bake Shop, 114 W. Water St., Oak Harbor. Fresh donuts, Danish, turnovers, cinnamon rolls, cookies, cupcakes, homemade bread and pies. 419-341-6924.

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The Grainary thrives in the heart of the summer

By Yaneek Smith Maumee Bay Press Contributing Writer “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

That’s essentially the idea Sandy Nolan has embodied with The Grainary – not The Granary – an antique shop located adjacent to Bench Farms on Route 2 in Curtice.

The store, which is open Thursday thru Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer season (April-October), sells antiques, including cupboards, boxes, tables, benches and barrels from the 19th century and early 20th century.

“I would fix things from the Bench burn piles – something would break and they would throw it in the burn pile; I would resurrect it and make it into something else – make it into a shelf or a cabinet. There’s a big joke on the farm – don’t throw it out until you make sure Sandy sees it first,” said Nolan.

“Cindy Bench was watching me and it inspired her to think outside the box and bring (these items) to shows and we started making money. She pulled me into the front where the granary was, near the storage unit, and said, ‘Use your imagination. Could you make this into a shop?’ I was elated because I wouldn’t have to do the shows anymore. “She said, ‘if you can handle it, let’s create a shop in there,’” Nolan said.

At first, though, the store wasn’t selling much by way of antiques.

“In the first year, we sold more gift-related products, candles. We were just displaying the antiques, and we saw the antiques were what people wanted. The next year, we started selling antiques and it started taking off,” said Nolan. “We pretty much just sell antiques, but we do sell candles. We’re doing 1800s and early 1900s antiques – it’s almost like stuff from Little House on the Prairie.”

Nolan, a native of Temperance, Michigan, has been working for Bench since 1995, shortly after she and her family moved to the area. In 21 years, things have evolved quite a bit at the store.

“The barn on the outside still looked okay, but we added a screen door. The front room was originally the old granary room, which is where the name came from,” said Nolan. “I had to clean it all out, get in there with the pressure washer.

Antique-hunters will uncover “finds” from the 1800s and early 1900s at The Grainary, nestled inside the Big White Barn at Bench Farms, at 9151 Jerusalem Rd. (SR 2), Curtice. (Submitted photo) We cleaned up the animal stalls, put in new flooring, and that made a huge difference.

“It’s not just a wall-to-wall antique store; it’s set up like how you would display your home. I’ll have people who haven’t been in since we first opened who come back and they say, ‘Man, you’ve expanded it.’”

Nolan said.

“We opened in the front and then opened the walls and where the animal stalls used to be. We moved up into the hay loft, adding some stairs, so it’s two floors now. We don’t want it to get any bigger.

“It’s all supplied from people who work on the farm in some way, shape or form ,” she said. “Whether they work in the greenhouse or on the farm, they have the opportunity to sell (their products).”

At The Grainary, the customers have become more like friends, according to Nolan. While there are plenty of regulars, there are people who stop in while traveling along Route 2 and others who return to see what has changed with the place as the years roll along.

“It’s definitely grown into a very

rewarding business.”

Nolan, who had previously worked for Farmer Jack’s Supermarkets, a chain based out of Detroit, met Bench while doing some work for her through their church.

Through the years, their business partnership has grown into something much more meaningful than the bottom line.

“When I connected with Cindy, I was doing work for her at the Vacation Bible Church (and) building a set for her. She asked if there was some way she could repay me – I didn’t take any money, so she gave me a job,” she said. “We found out that our fathers used to work together years and years ago. We hadn’t seen each other since we were little girls, so it came full circle. She hired me in 1994, and I worked in the greenhouse (for a year),” Nolan said.

“I consider Cindy a lot more than a business connection – we have become dear friends.”

For more information, visit http://www.benchfarms.com/thegrainary/, call 419-318-9295 or follow The Grainary on Facebook.

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Sports

stock car and Sportsman, factory stocks and various other racing into the early fall at 5639 Benore Rd. off the I-75/Alexis Road exit in Toledo.

The speedway features a halfmile, semi-banked oval and quarter-mile figure eight in the middle.

Events include the sportsman, figure-8, street stocks, winged sprint cars and 4-cylinder racing, special Kids Nights, smashing school bus figure-8 races and more.

For more info about speedway events and tickets, call 419-7271100, or visit www.toledospeedway. com.

Sports of all sorts Toledo Mud Hens

The Toledo Mud Hens, the Detroit Tigers’ Triple A minor league affiliate, play home games from April through early September at Fifth Third Field at 406 Washington St. in the city’s Warehouse District.

Future major leaguers are among those on the Mud Hens’ roster, and occasionally fans can see current Tigers sent down for rehab or to better hone their skills.

But there are even more ways to watch Toledo baseball this year.

Rooftop views of Fifth Third Field from beyond the outfield are available this year in Hensville, a $21 million redevelopment project in Toledo’s Warehouse District.

A building at 9 St. Clair St. houses Nine at Hensville, an “upscale casual” eatery; Suite 1896, and Top of Nine, a rooftop dining and gathering space with spectacular views overlooking Fifth Third Field along the right field line. It is attached to 3 St. Clair next door, where the Hens Swamp Shop (team clothing and merchandise items as well as the Holy Toledo apparel line) and The Roost (seats above right field) have been since the stadium opened. However, it actually hosts Top of Nine’s Party Deck leading to its rooftop.

The Fleetwood Building, across North St Clair and next to Hensville Park, is home to Fleetwood’s Tap Room, a restaurant and craft beer tavern on street level; office space; The Armory and High Five party and banquet spaces, and a rooftop deck overlooking the ball yard.

Hensville Park, located at the corner of Summit and Monroe, is the green gateway to Hensville and the Warehouse District, and will host a variety of outdoor events, including movies, concerts and kids’ activities.

Inside Fifth Third Field, there are lots of new things to eat this season, including pot roast poutine at Gilhooley’s; Kimchi Dog at Suds and Wieners; toasted ravioli at Mudzarella’s; hot tamales at El Burrito, and three tasty new desserts – strawberry Belgian waffle at FrozHen, a maple bacon funnel cake

Fremont Speedway

Race car driver Chris Andrews signs autographs for fans young and old. at Farr Out Funnels, and caramel apple nachos at El Burrito.

A number of special events, promotions and giveaways are held at games throughout the season, including fireworks held after a number of games. At every Sunday home game, Hens players sign autographs and kids get to run the bases after the game.

For a complete schedule, tickets or more info, call 419-725-HENS or visit www.mudhens.com.

Toledo Walleye

The Toledo Walleye, an ECHL hockey league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks, play from October until early April at the 8,000-seat Huntington Center in downtown Toledo.

The Walleye have been among the top finishers in the ECHL the past several seasons and playoff contenders. Many of their competitors have learned to “Fear the Fish” – especially when they are playing on home ice. A team jersey, hat and merchandise shop is located inside Huntington Center, which is also home to a number of concerts, shows and special events throughout the year.

For a complete schedule, tickets or more info about the Walleye, call 419-725-WALL or visit www.toledowalleye.com or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

ARCA/ Toledo Speedway

ARCA/Toledo Speedway features ARCA-sanctioned, late-model

The Fremont Speedway kicked off its 66th season of racing in April and plays host to exciting open-wheel racing every Saturday through Oct. 29.

Races at “The Track That Action Built” keep fans on the edge of their seats as 410 and 305 sprint cars and trucks battle wheel to wheel, sliding around the one-third mile semi-banked clay oval.

For more info and a complete schedule, 419-307-4241 (office), 419-333-0478 (track), or visit www. fremontspeedway.com.

Eastern YMCA

The Eastern YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd., Oregon, offers a wide range of activities through a variety of facilities, racquetball/handball courts, indoor running/walking track, including indoor and outdoor pools, fitness studio, steam room and sauna, adult and family locker rooms; KidZone, and more.

For more info, call 419-6913523, or visit www.ymcatoledo.org.

Bowling for – the fun of it

Recreational or skilled bowlers looking to live life in the fast lane have several centers to choose from in the Maumee Bay area. Many of them offer glow bowling (luminescent balls rolled down lanes near darkness) as well as bumper rails for kids and newbie bowlers who need help to get rolling. Local lanes include: • Penny Jo’s Eastern Lanes, 3511 Woodville Rd. at I-280, Northwood.

419-691-8551, www.pennyjoseasternlanes.com.

• Toledo Sports Center, 1516 Starr Ave., Toledo. Also featuring indoor glow mini golf. 419-693-0687, www.toledosportscenter.com.

• 20th Century Lanes, 1284 S. SR 19, Oak Harbor. 419-898-8701.

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OTTAWA NWR SUPPORT OHIO’S ONLY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WHAT’S HAPPENING?

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AUGUST 11: WEST SISTER ISLAND CRUISE We will board the Jet Express for a once-in-a-lifetime sunset cruise around West Sister Island NWR with refuge staff, biologists, and 26th U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt.

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SEPTEMBER 17-18: LAKE ERIE WING WATCH Join us for family fun and #thingswithwings at Ottawa NWR. There will be guided walks, speakers, kids activities, arts & crafts, and food!

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SEPTEMBER 25: CARS FOR CRITTERS The 9th annual car show will be held September 25 from 9-3pm. Back to the Wild will be on site with live animals!

Proceeds to benefit Friends of Ottawa NWR.

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The Ottawa Wildlife Drive is usually open the 3rd weekend of each month.

Visit our website for the full calendar of events!

www.friendsofottawanwr.org

Friends of Ottawa NWR Membership Form Make checks out to Friends of Ottawa NWR. You can also purchase online at www.friendsofottawanwr.org, in the Nature Store, or by calling 419-707-7756. Mail to Friends of Ottawa 14000 W. State Route 2 Oak Harbor, OH 43449

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joy another year of great fishing in 2016 in Ohio’s Lake Erie open waters and in tributaries. Peak summer steelhead action on Lake Erie can be found offshore from June through August between Vermilion and Conneaut, with catches measuring 17-29 inches. Most Lake Erie anglers troll for steelhead in deep waters using spoons with divers or downriggers until fish move close to shore in the fall. The daily bag limit remains at five fish per angler from May 16 through Aug. 31, and two fish per angler between Sept. 1 and May 15, 2017. A 12-inch minimum size limit is in effect throughout the year.

Fishing Diverse fishing opportunities await Anglers Lake Erie anglers should experience another year of diverse fishing opportunities in 2016, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an inter-agency quota system that involves Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio.

Each jurisdiction regulates its catches to comply with quotas and minimize the risk of over-fishing these species. Quotas for the upcoming fishing season are determined through consensus agreement by these jurisdictions through the Lake Erie Committee of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, which were just recently announced for 2016.

As a result of the 2016 quota allocation, the walleye daily bag limit is four, and the yellow perch daily bag limit is 30 per angler in Ohio waters of Lake Erie until April 30. The daily bag limit will be six walleye from May 1, 2016 through Feb. 28, 2017.

Through April 30, 2017, the daily walleye bag limit will be four. A 15inch minimum size limit is in effect during the entire season for walleye.

The yellow perch daily bag limit will be 30 from May 1 through April 30, 2017, with no minimum size limit.

Lake Erie anglers can find walleye and yellow perch bag limit information at ODNR offices, in special publications at bait and tackle shops and at wildohio.gov.

Walleye Ohio walleye anglers will catch fish mostly from the 2014 and 2013 hatches, with some fish from the 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 year classes. Additional fish from 2007 and 2003 will also be harvested by anglers. Walleye from the average 2014 hatch will range from 15-18 inches, while walleye from the 2013 hatch will range from 16-20 inches. Fish from the 2003 and 2007 hatches are likely to carry most of the Central Basin fisheries, and a good number of these walleye will be over the 26-inch range. Large walleye from strong hatch in 2003 will continue to provide “Fish Ohio” op-

Updated Lake Erie fishing reports are available at wildohio.gov or by calling 888-HOOKFISH (888-466-5347). portunities (greater than 28 inches), with this year class nearing the size that may give Ohio a new state record walleye.

Yellow perch Expect good perch fishing in 2016, with improving numbers of fish in the Western Basin and the largest fish in the eastern areas of the Central Basin. Perch anglers should encounter fish ranging 7-13 inches from the 2014 through 2008 hatches this year, with major contributions from the 2014, 2011 and 2008 year classes. Fish from the average-to-better hatches in 2007 will contribute fish in the 10-plus inch range.

Black bass Smallmouth bass fishing in 2016 is expected to be fair but improving. Smallmouth bass catch rates decreased in 2015, when compared to 2014, but are still the highest observed since the mid-1990s.

Smallmouth bass should be an excellent size (14-22 inches and weighing up to six pounds). The best fishing for smallmouth bass will continue to be in areas with good bottom structure, which is the available habitat across much of the entire Ohio nearshore and islands. Continuing the trend from previous years, largemouth bass fishing should be excellent in 2016.

All black bass (smallmouth and largemouth) must be immediately released from May 1 through June 24. Beginning June 25, the daily bag limit for bass will be five, with a 14inch minimum length limit.

Steelhead Steelhead anglers should en-

White Bass White bass continue to provide excellent seasonal fishing opportunities in the Maumee and Sandusky rivers and in the open lake. The 2016 catch will be dominated by fish from the 2012 and 2010 year classes. A few fish from the 2007 hatch could be as large as 16 inches. Anglers should focus on major Western Basin tributaries during May and June and nearshore areas of the open lake during the summer. There is no white bass daily bag limit or size limit.

Other species Bays, harbors and main lake shorelines offer excellent fishing for panfish, as well as occasional northern pike and muskellunge in vegetated areas.

Stay updated Updated Lake Erie fishing reports are available at wildohio.gov or by calling 888-HOOKFISH (888466-5347). Information is available from ODNR Division of Wildlife staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Fairport Harbor station (440352-4199) for the Central Basin and at Sandusky Station (419-625-8062) for the Western Basin.

Information on the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s Lake Erie research and management programs, fisheries resources, fishing reports, and maps and links to other Lake Erie web resources are available at wildohio.gov.

Information on the Division of Wildlife’s Lake Erie research and management programs, fisheries resources, open lake and steelhead fishing reports, as well as maps and links to other Lake Erie web resources are available at wildohio.com.

Choose the “Fishing” icon from the Division’s home page, and then select “Lake Erie Fishing” from the list at the bottom of the page.

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Maumee Bay Visitors’ Guide

Dining Guide Welcome Visitors!

Wednesday - Taco Night - $2 Margaritas $1/Taco - Eat In, $1.25/Taco - Carryout NEW Menu Items! Chicken Chunks, Pizza Every Other Friday - Karaoke 8pm - Midnight Saturday & Sunday - Breakfast 8am - 11:30am

842 Main St., Bono 419-836-8786

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1842 Woodville Rd., 419-693-0862

Just Minutes From

The Best BBQ East of the Maumee!

2080 Woodville Rd. 419-725-2888 Open Daily at 11am

www.smokeysbbqroadhouse.com

Find out how you can be a part of the Maumee Bay Vistors’ Guide Dining Guide.

Call 419-836-2221

Maumee Bay State Park

Hours Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11 11a.m.-11 a.m. - 10p.m. p.m.

Sundays Closed

You can even take the campground bike path!

Pizza, Grinders, Salads and more!

• Prime Rib • Steaks • Lake Erie Perch • Seafood • Salads 6067 Bayshore Road 419-697-1000

697-1799

(419) 2325 Woodville Road Oregon, OH 43616 Dine In or Carryout

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Welcome to Oregon Oregon on the Bay offers visitors access to the shoreline of Lake Erie, Maumee Bay State Park, Pearson Metropark, shopping, dining and lodging.

Oregon is conveniently located as a gateway to and from Lake Erie, the Lake Erie Islands, Cedar Point and all of the attractions along the way.

The City of Oregon is a great place to visit, but an even better place to live!

Sincerely, Mayor Michael Seferian

Pearson Metropark Walking, running and biking paths, paddle boats, fishing, children's playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic areas, “Window on Wildlife” Exhibit, and Historic Johlin Cabin.

Maumee Bay State Park Beaches, Boardwalk, picnic areas, bike paths, view of Lake Erie and Toledo Harbor Lighthouse, indoor/outdoor pools and play areas, lodge, cabins and restaurant. Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Waterfront Festival July 9-10, 2016.

Maumee Bay Amphitheatre Performances on Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Maumee Bay Nature Center Open Wednesday- Saturday 10a.m.-5p.m. at Maumee Bay State Park.

South Shore Park/Haley Boardwalk Boardwalk on Maumee Bay, fitness trail, picnic area, children's playground along Bayshore Road.

Oregon Boat Ramp Launch for small craft and wave runners.

Coontz Recreation Complex Baseball, softball, soccer, skate park, children's play area. Host of Ohio Softball Special Olympics September 10, 2016.

Brandville School Historical school house open every Thursday from 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. or call for scheduled tours at 419-693-7052.

Oak Shade Grove Host of Oregon “Boom Fest” featuring food, live music and fireworks at dusk Saturday, July 2, 2016.

Home of this year’s 50th annual German American Festival held August 26-28, 2016.

See additional events and updates at www.oregonohio.org City of Oregon, 5330 Seaman Road Oregon, Ohio 43616 419-698-7045