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Maumee Bay VISITORS’ GUIDE

Family Fun.....................Page 3 Mud Hens and more....Page 24 Birding 101...................Page 25 Hooked on fishing........Page 27 Statewide Issue 2016 www.presspublications.com Volume 28, No. 1

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Advertisers’ Index African Safari Wildlife Park…...........…31

“Starling,” a photo collage of acrylic and resin on wood, will be among the works featured in the exhibit, “Keep Looking: Fred Tomaselli’s Birds,” on display at the Toledo Museum of Art April 29-Aug. 7. (Photo © Fred Tomaselli / Courtesy of James Cohan, New York, NY.)

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Family Fun Spots Things to do and see

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 Aug. 7, the museum will present, “Keep Looking: Fred Tomaselli’s Birds” – five paintings/collages, a tapestry and a selection of “field guide” works

by Fred Tomaselli. The exhibition coincides with the Biggest Week in American Birding. The exhibition, the first in this Museum series to feature the work of a single artist, explores birds, visual perception and transcendence in Tomaselli’s work. Free admission.

Other current and upcoming exhibitions include “The American West: Photographs of a New Frontier,” through May 15; “Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape,” June 17-Nov. 6 and “I Approve This Message: Decoding Political Ads,” July 14-Nov. 8.” Visit the website for de-

scriptions 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.

Stop by the Zoo and enjoy rare birds from around the world in the award-winning Aviary which features some of the most sought-after bird species, including Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Blue-bellied Roller, Kagu, Laughing Kookaburra, Continued on page 4

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Rhinoceros Hornbill and Cassowary.

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.

One Discovery Way, Toledo 419-244-2674, www.imaginationstationtoledo.org

The Toledo Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a polar bear cub.

(Photo

by Alex Goetz/ Toledo Zoo)

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.

Special events include the Spring Plant Sale (May 5-8), 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

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ery, Packo’s has a location 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.butterfly-house.com

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 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, features 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

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A Place of Prayer, Quiet Reflection & Healing

Our Lady of Toledo Shrine All faiths welcome!

Chapel hours: 1 - 4 p.m.

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Fort Meigs Memorial 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 Drums at the Rapids: Miniature Gaming Conference (May 20-21); First Siege 1813 (May 2829); Memorial Day Commemoration (May 30); Muster on the Maumee (June 18-19); 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).

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

Great Lakes Museum

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.

Experience “The Great Lakes: A 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,

The National Museum of the Great Lakes features more than 500 photographs, 250 artifacts, and 45 interactive exhibits. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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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

Hollywood Casino Toledo

Fort Meigs Memorial State Park

Penn National Gaming extends the red carpet to Hollywood Casino Toledo, located just off I-75 on the banks of the Maumee River.

The casino, which opened in May, offers 2,000 slot machine and

table game positions, a sports bar, restaurants and an entertainment lounge.

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.

Brandville School houses artifacts from Indians who lived in the Great 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.

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.

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Ottawa NWR

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May 6-15, 2016: Biggest Week in American Birding Join us for free tours, food vendors, arts and crafts, the Nature Store, and of course birds!

June 17, 2016: Wine for Wildlife at Mon Ami Dancing, hors-d’oeuvres, wine tasting, all to benefit Friends of Ottawa NWR.

August 11, 2016: West Sister Island Sunset Cruise We will board the Jet Express for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise around West Sister Island NWR with refuge staff, biologists, and 26th U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt.

Visit www.onwra.com for the full calendar of events!

Friends of Ottawa NWR Membership Form 14000 W State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449

Please print. Make checks out to Friends of Ottawa NWR. You can also purchase online at www.onwra.com/membership, in the Nature Store, or by calling 419-707-7756.

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Harbor View Historical

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 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.

Open Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. throughout the year. April 1-Oct. 1, the museum is open Saturdays 1-5 p.m.

Admission is free; donations appreciated.

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

Historic Genoa

The Town Hall looms over the village of Genoa, its bell tower 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.

Downtown Genoa www.genoaohio.org

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 1940s Heckman log house, adding

The Schedel Arboretum in Elmore.

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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 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.

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 artifacts 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.

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

Pemberville highlights

Pemberville’s historic PemberFurry House and One-Room School

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Sauder Village 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 to the One Room School, where Pemberville’s youth learned “readin’ and writin’” at the turn of the century.

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.

Wood County Museum

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, Power of

Yesteryear Tractor Show (June 4-5), Halloween Folklore & Funfest (Oct. 15) and Old Home Holiday Tours (Dec. 3-17).

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

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 park also includes a Veterans’ Memorial. A Public Safety Services 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. (Learn more at www.gibsonburgohio.org) Williams Park, 411 North Main St., Gibsonburg 419-332-5912

Hayes Library & Museums

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, celebrates its 100th birthday in 2016. It houses the presidential library, the president’s home and a museum. The museum portion is closed until May 28 for installation of new exhibits. The Hayes Home, research library, tomb and grounds remain open throughout construction.

The grand centennial celebration, which take will place during Memorial Day weekend, include the unveiling of the new exhibit galleries, opening of the temporary exhibit “100 Moments: A Century of the Nation’s First Presidential Library,” performances by The Ohio State University Marching Band and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Corps Band.

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 Spring on the Farm (May 14), Agricultural Adventure (June 14-19), 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

Metroparks of the Toledo Area Metroparks of the Toledo Area preserves many of Lucas County’s most unique natural areas, from the Oak Openings to the Lake Erie 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,

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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.

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• 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 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

The drive-thru at African Safari Park. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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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 p place of prayer, q quiet reflection a and healing.

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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, 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

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coaster (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.

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

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ri, 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.

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.

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 debuts 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 hyper-

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.

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.

Ever Been,” and Forbes’ “Top 10 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.

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

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Monsoon Lagoon

Monsoon Lagoon waterpark and family entertainment complex features aquatic adventures including waterslides, a lazy river, and Adventure Island Tree House with 17 levels.

Miniature golf, bumper boats, grand prix cars and a gaming arcade round out a day of family fun.

Open May 28-Sept. 5.

Routes 2 & 269 (1530 S. Danbury Rd), Port Clinton 419-732-6671, monsoonlagoonwaterpark.com

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

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 experience.

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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/South Bass Isle

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 their visit with a narrated tram tour. 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.

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leys 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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Sculptures in Williams Park, Gibsonburg, represent prominent sculptors from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)

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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. April 25Oct. 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, June through September, downtown Pemberville.

May

May 14: International Migratory Bird Day, Magee Marsh, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. A fun-filled day of activities related to songbird migration, including guided walks, food and optics tents, carvers and live raptors. www. friendsofmageemarsh.org.

May 14: Spring on the Farm, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Experience life in rural Ohio more than 100 years ago. www.saudervillage.org.

May 15: Oregon Fest, noon-6 p.m.

Dustin Road, Oregon, Ohio. Parade (4 p.m.), living history exhibit, entertainment, music and more. www. oregonfest.info.

May 15: Music in the Parlor, , Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, 4-5 p.m. www.rbhayes.org.

May 20-21: Drums at the Rapids, Miniature War Gaming Conference, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. Fight epic battles on a small scale. www.fortmeigs.org.

May 20-21: Rally by the Rails, Loop Park, village of Walbridge, 5 p.m.-midnight Fri. and noon-midnight Sat. Carnival rides, games, food, live music, arts, crafts & hobby show, car/truck/motorcycle show and more. Parade at 11 a.m. www.walbridge-fest.com.

May 28: Memorial Day Parade, downtown Toledo, 10 a.m.-noon. www.dotoledo.org.

May 28-29: First Siege 1813, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. U.S. and British soldiers as well as Woodland Indians recreate historic 1813 battles at Fort Meigs. www.fortmeigs. org.

May 28-30: Flower Day Weekend, Toledo Farmer’s Market, 525 Market St. (adjacent to the Erie Street Market), Toledo, rain or shine. A Memorial Day Weekend tradition.

Saturday and Monday are traditional market days with a spotlight on local produce, artisans, plants and flowers. On Sunday., market vendors will be joined by members of the Toledo Area Flower & Vegetable Growers for a fantastic display of plants. Various craft and food vendors will be on hand all three days.

419-255-6765 or www.toledofarmersmarket.com.

May 30: Memorial Day Commemoration, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, noon-5 p.m. Join Fort Meigs staff and volunteers in honoring our nation’s fallen heroes. www. fortmeigs.org.

May 28-30: Centennial Celebration, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont. A 100th birthday celebration including a weekend of events including the grand re-opening of the museum exhibit, a concert by The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band, games for kids and more on Saturday, May 28. On Sunday, May 29, a centennial commemoration ceremony will take place at 1 p.m.; a cookout will follow. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.rbhayes.org.

June

June 3-4: Genoa Homecoming, downtown Genoa. Residents, former residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a parade, carnival rides, musical entertainment, beer tent, 5K run/walk, fireworks and much more. www.genoaohio.org.

June 3-4: Annual Village-Wide Garage Sale, downtown Oak Harbor, www.oakharborohio.net.

June 4: 5th Birthday Celebration for Lucas the Elephant, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. 419-3854040 or www.toledozoo.org.

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Home tours, art show, antique car show, entertainment, kids’ activities, garage and antique sales, food court and more. www.toledooldwestend.com.

June 5: Annual British Return to Fort Meigs, Fort Meigs Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. View and vote on your favorite British vehicles, tour the fort, sample food and shop from various vendors. www.lebcc.org.

June 5: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game, 2 p.m.

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

June 9-11: 2014 Cherry Fest, downtown Whitehouse, Ohio. whitehouseohiochamber.com/cherry-fest.htm.

June 12: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game, 2 p.m.

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

June 14-19: Agricultural Adventures, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. From poultry to pork, from wheat to corn, each day is devoted to a different theme. The 7th Annual Antique Tractor Show on June 18 adds to the fun. www.saudervillage.org.

June 15: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 7 p.m. Featuring the Lake Plains Chorus performing men’s barbershop music. The evening starts with an ice cream social at 6:45 p.m.

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

June 15-16: Holland Strawberry Festival, Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., Holland.

Food, crafts, rides, games, parade, contests, entertainment, bingo and more. www.hollandstrawberryfestival.org.

June 18: Lakeside Chautauqua Season Opening Day, 236 Walnut Ave., Lakeside. To open the 143rd Chautauqua summer season at Lakeside, Pavlo will light up the Hoover Auditorium stage with his Mediterranean-influenced music at 8:15 p.m. Lakesideohio.com.

June 18-19: Plane Fun, Toledo Executive Airport, 28329 Lemoyne Rd., Millbury, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Antique, classic and Warbird aircraft, free plan rides for kids and more. www. eaa582.org.

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The Dragon Boat Festival, held June 18, features competitive Hong Kong style dragon boat races. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) Maumee, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

See the evolution of the common soldier from the Roman Legionnaire through the 20th Century. Soldiers, artisans, and civilians give demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Period military camps are open for visiting. 800-283-8916 or www.fortmeigs.org.

June 19: Father’s Day Celebration & BBQ, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. All dads get in free when they come with their child/children.

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

June 18: Dragon Boat Festival, International Park (east bank of the Maumee River), Toledo. Kids; activities, live entertainment, festival food and competitive Hong Kongstyle dragon boat races to benefit Partners in Education. www.partnerstoledo.org.

June 24-26: Marblehead Summerfest 2016, James Park, Main & Francis streets, Marblehead. Free.

Carnival rides and games, vendors, bake sale, live entertainment and more. 419-798-4177.

June 24-26: Northwood Spectacular Days, Great Eastern Shopping Center and Central Park.

Pet adoptions, sidewalk sale, kids’ activities and more.

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 ac-

tivities and more. 419-536-5566 or www.toledogarden.org.

June 24: 37th Annual Portage River Festival, downtown Elmore (all day). Entertainment, flea & craft market, contests, food. 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.

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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 reenactors 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

Lighthouse Festival fun at Maumee Bay State Park.

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, fireworks, sandcastle-making contest, 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.

July 16: Explore the Crafts, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, 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 17: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game, 2 p.m.

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

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 cream social at 6:45 p.m. Featuring Matthew Ball performing ragtime and boogie woogie piano. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and choose a spot on the lawn. www.rbhayes.org.

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. 6-7: 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.

Aug. 6-7: Ohio 1776, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. Battles, musket and artillery demonstrations and camp life demonstrations. Learn 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.

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 Continued on page 21

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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

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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.

Sept. 3-5: Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power, Inc. (S.C.R.A.P.) Antique Tractor & Engine Show, White Star Park, SR 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-r-a-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, Continued on page 22

Preparing for the Hummel look-alike contest at the German American Fest.

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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.

Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25: 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.

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

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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. 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. com.

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.

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 hand-made by local artists. Free horse-drawn wagon rides Friday night only. www.toledogarden.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.

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.

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

Old time steam engine displays at the Luckey Fall Festival.

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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-

One-ofa-kind, handmade pottery at Packer Creek Pottery. 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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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

Hens player Bryan Holaday signs autographs. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) 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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Tips for getting started at birdwatching

By Kenn Kaufman, Kaufman Field Guides So you’ve caught the buzz about birding. You know that thousands of people have taken up this hobby, or outdoor sport, or whatever it is, and they’re having a great time. And now you want to give it a try, but you’re not quite sure how to start?

First thing to know is that birders are an incredibly friendly and welcoming bunch, always glad to welcome new people into the fun. If you show up at a birding site and admit that you don’t have much experience, you won’t be shunned – more likely, you’ll have people wanting to share information and show you birds that you haven’t seen before. There’s no secret handshake and no test that you have to pass.

Just say that you’re interested, and the birders will accept you as part of the gang. But here are a few tips to help you get started.

Question: Do I need a lot of special gear?

No, there’s hardly anything that you really need at the start. When I got into birding as a kid, I had nothing except a burning interest. But things became a lot easier after I got my hands on a field guide and binoculars, and those two items are almost essential – along with some kind of small notebook and pencil, for jotting down notes.

Question: What’s a field guide?

A field guide is a special kind of book, designed to help you figure out what kind of bird you’re seeing.

Usually it’s a fairly small book, so that you can slip it into a large pocket or day pack to carry along. It won’t tell you a lot about each kind of bird – just the basics for telling one kind from another.

Question: Couldn’t I just go online and look up the birds there?

Well, you could, but that could turn out to be a slow, frustrating process. How do you look it up if you don’t know its name? You could look through thousands of pictures online, and maybe find pictures that matched the bird you saw, but it could take hours. With a field guide, you could look it up on the spot in mere minutes, because these books are designed to get you to the answer quickly. Several good field guides are available, and for twenty bucks you can save yourself hours of online frustration.

Birders are an incredibly friendly and welcoming bunch, always glad to welcome new people into the fun. (Press photo

by Ken Grosjean) By the way, here’s a good tip on choosing a field guide, if you can go to a store that has a good selection (like a bird observatory, nature center, or wild bird store). Choose a bird that you already know well – a cardinal, maybe, or a robin, something like that – and look it up in each of the field guides. Find which book has your favorite treatment of the bird that you chose. Chances are, you’ll like the way that book illustrates and describes other kinds of birds, too.

Question: What about binoculars. Are they really necessary?

As a kid, I got started bird watching without binoculars, and learned some birds that way; but when I finally saved up money to get binoculars, it made a huge difference. Suddenly I could see all kinds of details I had missed before, and I could tell different birds apart so much more easily. The article in this publication by Nina Cheney from Eagle Optics has good advice on how to choose your first binoculars.

Question: Where should I go to look for birds?

You can find some birds practically anywhere, including back yards and city streets. To see more different kinds of birds, visit more habitats: the birds that like open fields are different from the ones that live in the forest. Areas near water often have more variety of birdlife, and edges between habitats – such as where a meadow meets the edge of a woodlot – can be very good as well. If you’re

in northwestern Ohio, you can find maps and directions for several good birding spots at http://www.bsbo. org/birding/birding_hotspots.htm Question: Is there some kind of birding uniform? Will other birders know I’m a beginner if I don’t wear the right stuff?

No, there’s no uniform! Just go for comfort. Sometimes you can get closer to birds if you avoid bright colors and bright whites, but often it makes no difference. If you’re going to be wading in swamps or snowdrifts, rubber boots may be necessary; but most of the time, tennis shoes will be fine. When the day starts cool and then warms up, it’s helpful to be dressed in layers that you can peel off as the temperature rises. Squeaky windbreakers or raincoats can be a pain if you’re trying to listen for bird calls. Sunscreen and bug repellant can be useful accessories. But again, comfort is the main goal.

Question: Any other advice for getting started?

As long as you’re not harming the birds or their habitat, or trespassing on private property, or causing problems for other people, there’s no “wrong” way to go birding.

The best approach is the one that works best for you. Don’t get discouraged if you can’t recognize every bird you see – just make the most of the ones that you do recognize.

Birding is something that we do for enjoyment, so if you enjoy it, you are already a good birder.

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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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Anglers hooked on NW Ohio fishing spots Public Fishing Access Sites: Lake Erie anglers have great access to fishing in the Western and Central basins due to the numerous public boat ramps, private marinas and shoreline access areas. They also benefit from having the largest charter boat industry in the Great Lakes.

The following are public access sites to Lake Erie in order of location, west to east. Other sites are available, but be sure that you aren’t fishing on private property without permission.

See a complete map of public fishing waters of northwestern Ohio at www.dnr.state.oh.us.

• Bayshore Access: Bayshore Road, Bayshore to Wynn Roads (one mile north of Cedar Point Road and Maumee Bay State Park). Call 419424-5000.

• Cullen Park, off Summit Street in N. Toledo (end of 104th St.) • Maumee Bay State Park: 1400 Park Rd #1, Oregon. 419-836-7758.

• Cooley Canal Public Access: Anchor Point Rd., Curtice. 419-8369185 • Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge: 14000 W SR2, Oak Harbor. 419898-0014 • Turtle Creek Fishing Access: SR2 at Turtle Creek near Oak Harbor.

419-424-5000 • Toussaint Creek Wildlife Area: SR 19 two miles south of SR 2, Oak Harbor. 419-424-5000.

The pond at Pearson MetroPark is stocked with trout supplied by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean) • Lucas Co. Recreation Ramp: two miles west of Bono, north of SR 2 on Teachout Road.

• Portage River Access: two miles west of Port Clinton on SR 163.

Marinas • Anchor Pointe Marina: 900 Anchor Pointe Rd.., Curtice. 419-836-2455, www.anchorpointe.org • Meinke Marina West, 10955 Corduroy Rd., Curtice. 419-836-7774, www.meinkemarina.com • Meinke Marina East, 12805 Bono Rd., Curtice. 419-836-8610, www. meinkemarina.com.

• Fenwick Marina, 10261 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor. 419-898-7009, www. fenwickmarina.com.

• Turtle Creek Marina & Campground, 10041 W SR2, Oak Harbor.

419-898-7745 • Turtle Point Marina, 10275 W. Lakeview Blvd., Oak Harbor. 419898-2003, www.turtlepointmarinaresort.com • Beef Creek Marina, 4385 N. Rider Rd., Oak Harbor. 419-898-1829, beefcreekmarina.com Note: Several marinas also provide boat ramps for the public.

Bald Eagles nesting at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Magee Marsh is a state wildlife area managed for the state’s fish and wildlife resources. The primary purpose for the area is to provide needed habitat for migratory birds and wetland-dependent wildlife species.

Wildlife recreational opportunities, while very important, are secondary to habitat goals.

• There are three eagle nests on Magee Marsh that require protection during the spring birding season.

• Bald eagles have been removed from the Endangered Species list… .a true success story.

• 2015 surveys showed an estimation of 207 nests producing 288 young.

• Eagles are still protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. • All migratory bird nests are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Eagles are nesting in the Magee Marsh area. (Photo courtesy of Maggi Dandar) • A buffer area has been posted around each of the nests.

• Entering the buffer area is prohibited…please respect the signs.

• The roadway leading to the boardwalk parking areas will remain open.

• Protection of these nests has

been developed in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

In addition to the bald eagle nest buffers, some areas are closed to visitors to reduce disturbance to the species in the area. Please stay out of these closed areas to prevent further restrictions to visitors.

You can help Magee Marsh Wildlife Area is managed through funds generated by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, wetland habitat stamps and associated permits. Wildlife Restoration dollars also significantly contribute toward this purpose.

You can help support the management of this area and provide for the continued birding opportunity by purchasing an Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp and a Federal Duck Stamp.

Visit wildohio.gov for more information. The birds would certainly appreciate it.

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Maumee Bay State Park, Lodge & Conference Center The Lake Erie shoreline sets the backdrop for some of the finest recreational facilities in the Midwest.

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 wel-

An evening concert at Maumee Bay State Park. comes guests to a massive beam and 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 threemile 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 419836-7758. 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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Know pet’s behavior, personality before boating It’s getting more common to see “Fido” on board the boat along with the rest of the family. A recent survey of boat owners in the U.S. showed that 70 percent of them own dogs.

Not sure if your dog and your boat are a good fit? In general, a dog that is accustomed to noise, comfortable around water, well behaved, and listens to “down” and “stay” commands can make a fine boating companion.

Excitable or skittish dogs may not be the best boating pals.

The first priority of a responsible dog owner should be the safety and well being of their dog. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft urges boaters to get to know their dogs before heading out on the water. Does he like water? Is he afraid of noise? Does he listen to you?

Some dogs just don’t like water and some dogs don’t like to swim. If you don’t know how your dog will react near water or boats, you should find out before you actually plan a trip. Visit a boat dock or launch area and see how your dog reacts to the surroundings.

As a boat operator, you are also responsible for the safety and well be-

Some dogs don’t like water. (Photo by Steve Applegate via the Watercraft Photo Challenge, ODNR Division of Wildlife) ing of your human passengers. Will your dog being onboard be a distraction to you? If your dog needs continual attention from you, or if any of your passengers are not comfortable with your dog, you should reconsider taking the dog onboard.

Dog Onboard Ensure your dog exhibits proper behavior at all times while on a boat.

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

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Hidden Hills Golf Club, 4886 Sandusky CR 16, Woodville. 419849-3693 or www.hiddenhillsgolf. net.

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

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.

Maumee Bay Lodge, 1400 State Park Rd., Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon. 419-836-9009 or 1-800282-7275.

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

Bayview Retiree’s Golf Assoc., 3910 N. Summit St., Toledo. 419726-8081.

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 Reinick Dr., Toledo, 419-693-1991.

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

smaller boats, no frantic movements, no distractive barking, etc. Be sure your pet knows where she belongs in the boat and stays there while the vessel is in motion.

If you’ve never had your dog on the boat, practice a “dry run” – where your boat is loaded with everything else you take on an outing. Be sure you have all the equipment on board you usually would and that it is stowed where you normally put it.

Put the dog on board and determine where the safest and most comfortable place is for your pet.

Some safety professionals suggest counting your dog as a person in the boat because a pet can require space (taking up a seat) and can move on its own inside the boat.

Definitely the dog’s weight when calculating your boat capacity.

Make sure that you have a plan for when your dog goes overboard, whether that is voluntarily or not. If your dog is a swimmer, be sure you have practiced getting your dog back into the boat, whether you are in the water with him/her or not.

Reprinted with permission from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft

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

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.

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.

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

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

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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.

Oregon Fest “The Best of Oregon” - parade, rides, entertainment, food.

Sunday, May 15, 2016, noon-6p.m., on Dustin Rd. See additional events and updates at www.oregonohio.org City of Oregon, 5330 Seaman Road Oregon, Ohio 43616 419-698-7045