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Hit the Links...........Page 4 Island Escape.......Page 6 Family Fun.............Page 8 Gone Fishing.......Page 16 Summer Issue 2018 www.presspublications.com Volume 30, No. 3

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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

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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. Howard Marsh Metropark Water trail for canoeing and kayaking and dike-top trails for hiking. Maumee Bay State Park Beaches, Boardwalk, picnic areas, bike paths, view of Lake Erie and Toledo Harbor Lighthouse, indoor/outdoor pools and play areas, Nature Center, lodge, cabins and restaurant. Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Waterfront Festival July 7-8, 2018. South Shore Veterans Park/Haley Boardwalk/Oregon Trail Bike Path Boardwalk on Maumee Bay, fitness trail, picnic area, children’s playground along Bayshore Rd. 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 15, 2018. Brandville School Historical school house open every Thursday from 10:00 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 7, 2018. Home of this year’s 51st annual German American Festival held August 24-25-26, 2018. Rollin’ Food and Farm Market First Wednesday of the month, June-October, at 3010 Navarre Ave., Oregon.

See additional events and updates at www.oregonohio.org City of Oregon, 5330 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio 43616, 419-698-7045 Page 2

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Hit the links, Play a round The Maumee Bay area’s many golf courses offer a wide range of skill levels and price ranges to appeal to any hacker. Bayview Retiree’s Golf Association, 3910 N. Summit St., Toledo. 419-726-8081. Twelve holes. Par 34. Snack bar available.

Eighteen holes. Par 71. Pro shop, club rental and restaurant/ snack bar available. Cro Crosswinds Golf Club, 8205 Frem Fremont Pike (US 20), three mile miles east of I-75 in Perrysburg Tow Township. 419-872-4653, http http://www.crosswindsgolfclub. com Eighteen holes. Par 70. Pro sho shop, driving range, restauran rant/snack bar available.

Chippewa Golf Club & Pro Shop, 23550 W. SR 579, Curtice. 419-836-8111, or chippewa579.com.\ Eighteen holes. Par 71. Pro shop, club rental and snack bar/restaurant available. Collins Park Golf Course, 624 Reineck Dr., Toledo, 419693-1991, www.golftoledoohio. com/collins-park-golf-course Nine holes. Par 36. Pro shop, club rental and restaurant/snack bar available. Detwiler Golf Course, 4001 N. Summit St., Toledo. 419-7269353 or detwilerparkgc.com Eighteen holes. Par 71. Pro shop, club rental, driving range available.

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Eagle’s Landing Golf Club, 5530 Bay Shore Rd., Oregon. 419-6974653 or eagleslandinggolfclub.net Eighteen holes. Par 72. Pro shop, club rental, driving range and restaurant/snack bar available. Hidden Hills Golf Club, 4900 CR 16, Woodville. 419-849-3693 or www.hiddenhillsgc.net Eighteen holes. Par 71. Pro shop, club rental, restaurant/ snack bar available.

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S Sycamore Hills Golf Course, 3 3728 W. Hayes Ave., Fremont. sycamor 419-332-5716 sycamorehillsgolf.com Twenty-seven holes. Par 70. Pro sh shop, club rental, driving range, snack bar available. TangleWood Golf Course, 9802 Dowling Rd., Perrysburg. 419-8331725 or tanglewoodgolfclub.net Eighteen holes. Par 27. Pro shop, club rental, restaurant/snack bar.

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Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course, 1400 State Park Rd. Oregon. 419-836-9009 or 1-800-282-7275, www.hiddenhillsgc.net Eighteen holes. Par 72. Pro shop, club rental, driving range, restaurant/snack bar available. Oak Harbor Golf Club, 10433 W. Oak Harbor Southeast Rd., Oak Harbor. 419-898-1493 or oakharborgolfclub.com Eighteen holes. Par 72. Club rental, driving range, restaurant, snack bar available. Ottawa Park Golf Course, 2315 Walden Pond Dr. (off Bancroft), Toledo. 419-472-2059 or www.golftoledoohio.com/ottawa-park Page 4

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Kelleys Island is a great getaway By Art Weber Press Contributing Writer Kelleys Island is a breath of fresh sh air so near, yet so far from the maddding crowd. Island time prevails, a carefree ee atmosphere and lifestyle that travels ls at the speed of the hundreds of golf lf carts that putter along narrow island d roads. Kelleys doesn’t have a moviee theater or a box store. Like all the e islands except Catawba, which is re-ally a peninsula anyway, there’s no o direct connection to the mainland.. Any visit requires passage by air-plane or boat that serves as a portall between mainland and island life. Kelleys’ topsoil is thin, the limestone bedrock is perilously close to the surface, yet the limited real estate is becoming exponentially more expensive. The demand both for rentals The Lake Erie Alvar in and ownership is because Kelleys along the North Shore natural treasure, featur Trail in the state park is a really cool place, naturally. ing plants that are adap is a Compared to the raucous goings-on ted to taking the beating wind and waves growin fro g on m a mo stl y-r oc k at Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island reshoreline. (Photo by Ar t Weber) mains a refreshingly relaxed getaway any time of year. It’s hardly a backwater, though. There are plenty enty Preserve, Inscription Rock, East Quarry to offering a h h in addition dd ff of great options for dining, along with – what the state calls Horseshoe Lake, which, a handful of nightlife spots for those so the North Shore Alvar, the North Shore wonderful cross-section of topograinclined, as well as shopping and fami- Loop Trail, North Pond, and, of course, phy, woodland scenery, and remnants of the 1888 Kelleys Island Lime and ly-friendly options. the Glacial Grooves. The island’s roots in pit mining are The Grooves are the biggest in the Transport Company loader, follows the still readily apparent, both in active world and are known world-wide. The rocky lake shoreline. From that shore, and abandoned quarries. It’s even earli- other areas are real discoveries for most hikers can view uninhabited Middle Island, Canada’s southernmost holding, er roots in grapes and wine-making are visitors. manifested in the fine Victorian-style It doesn’t take a trained naturalist to and Pelee Island, just eight miles to the homes concentrated in what serves as appreciate the natural beauty on Kelleys northeast. Nearby, visitors marvel at the Glacial the modest downtown on this largest of Island, especially where the island’s Ohio’s Erie Islands. rocky coast meets the forces of Lake Erie. Grooves, the finest example of glacial Residents and visitors alike never Three of the best natural sites are scouring in North America and a natire of the great lake views and stun- concentrated in the northwest portion of tional natural landmark. Quarrying destroyed a significant portion of the ning sunrises and sunsets. Cedar Point the island at Kelleys Island State Park. Amusement Park is easily seen on the Though hard to believe now, that grooves, but a 430-foot long section resoutheast horizon, the Perry Monument area was once the most bustling section mains that is 15 feet deep and 35 feet on South Bass Island to the northwest. of the island. That’s where the quarry- wide. The North Shore Alvar is a featured And there’s no apostrophe in ing was concentrated at the turn of the Kelleys. Island residents will tell you 19th century. The quarry was huge and stop along the North Shore Loop Trail. that’s because the Kelleys don’t own it provided building materials for diverse To the casual observer, the alvar is one of anymore. projects including the Chrysler Building Lake Erie’s most scenic pieces of shoreline. From the naturalists’ viewpoint, The real estate may be expensive, in Detroit and the first Soo Locks. but the island’s natural treasures are Kelleys boasted a population of the alvar is one of the most fascinating priceless. around 3,000 in those days – much and beautiful natural areas in the entire It’s fortunate some of the best fea- more than today’s resident population western basin. Though seemingly bartures on the island – locals refer to them of about 300. The central business dis- ren, the Alvar actually is home to a host as the seven natural treasures – are trict was concentrated on today’s fishing of very hardy and often rare plants able to thrive in very little soil, withstand the Ohio State Parks or owned by the Ohio access parking in the state park. Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, Right around the corner the one- pounding of Lake Erie surf, scouring of and the Cleveland Museum of Natural mile North Shore Loop Trail begins, Continued on page 7 History. The list is impressive. Scheele Page 6 Explore Summer 2018

Kelleys Island is a great getaway Continued from page 6 winter ice, and endure temperature extremes. To the east, on Ward Road, is the North Pond Nature Preserve, which, like the Alvar, is a dedicated state nature preserve. The North Pond is a lake embayment pond, the most natural of only three such areas left out of a dozen that were once on the islands. It’s a wetland adjacent to the lake with a barrier dune that holds the water in. Occasionally, the combination of lake and pond levels lead to a sudden rift in the barrier and the pond drains. Sooner or later storm driven waves churn the lake bottom and push the sand back, rebuilding the barrier beach. And the process starts again. There are times North Pond has five feet of water in it. And locals describe scenes when it’s a grassland full of marsh marigolds, just as yellow as can be. There might be a couple dozen muskrat cabins. Depending upon the water conditions birdlife can be anything from common yellowthroat to the grassland sparrows.

Popular, too, is the he wonderful stretch of sandy lakeshore beach h at the end of the North h Pond boardwalk. For information on n all the Natural Treasuress of Kelleys, as well ass information on over-night accommodations,, fishing charters, galleries and museums, visit the Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce website at www. KelleysIslandChamber. com. For detailed information on Kelleys Island State Park and its facilities including Kayaking is among the boat launch, beach, popular outdoor activitie camping, and trails s available for visitors. (P hoto by Art Weber) visit www.Parks. OhioDNR.gov. The Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line vice only. The Griffing Flying Service operates out of Marblehead and can offers air taxi service out of Port Clinton. transport vehicles as well as passengers. Consult websites for a complete list of The Jet Express provides passenger ser- services, rates, and schedule.

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Family Fun present, “Celebrating Libbey Glass, 1818-2918” through Nov. 25 in the Glass Pavilion. The exhibit presents more than 175 outstanding examples of glass from the Museum’s renowned collection, as well as objects and materials from the Libbey, Inc. archives, including pressed glass tableware, Amberina art glass, Libbey’s world-renowned “brilliant” cut glass including TMA’s glorious Libbey Punch Bowl), mid-century modern barware and examples of more recent “premium give-away” glasses for companies like Pizza Hut and McDonald’s. Through July 15, the Museum will present, “Before Audubon: Alexander Wilson’s Birds of the United States.” Other exhibit highlights for 2018 include “Rebecca Louise Law: Community” an installation by British artist Rebecca Louise Law using dried and fresh plant materials to create an

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immersive visitor experience that explores the relationship between humanity and nature; and “Frans Hals Portraits: A Family Reunion,” (Oct. 13-Jan. 6, 2019). Visit the website for descriptions of current and upcoming Museum exhibitions 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 more than 10,000 mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and invertebrates representing over 750 species. Don’t miss the newest additions, Expedition Africa! Aerial Adventure Course presented by Mercy Health and Tower Ridge Giraffe Experience. Special events and activities add to the fun throughout the year including summertime Music Under the Stars concerts, Garden Tours, Wild About Art Fair (Aug. 4-5), BugFest (Aug. 25), SeContinued on page 9

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Family Fun Continued from page 8 nior Safari (Sept. 18), Little Boo at the Zoo (Oct. 18-19), Pumpkin Path (Oct. 20-21), Lights Before Christmas (Nov. 16-Dec. 31) and much more. 2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-4040, www.toledozoo.org

Imagination Station

Imagination Station – Toledo’s handson science museum – promises to immerse visitors of every age in a multi-sensory experience that’s as fun as it is educational. Engineer a day of fun with hundreds of hands-on exhibits and demonstrations that bring science to life. Transform into a human yo-yo on the BOYO. Defy gravity on the High Wire Cycle. Innovate in IDEA Lab. Unleash your curiosity and uncover hours of entertainment and discovery for all ages. Throughout the year, a number of special exhibits and events are planned including “Body Worlds Rx,” which offers visitors an “up-close-and-personal” look into how the human body works – on exhibit through Labor Day. One Discovery Way, Toledo 419-244-2674, www.imaginationstationtoledo.org

Toledo Botanical Garden

A museum for plants, Toledo Botanical Garden offers visitors the opportunity to share, discover and enjoy nature’s beauty. With more than 60 acres of display gardens and relevant plant collections, TBG is full of beauty, tranquility and opportunities for exploration and reflection. Art lovers will be inspired by the Artisan Village, original sculptures located throughout the Garden. Special events include the annual Crosby Festival of the Arts (June 23-24), Music enthusiasts groove to

the smooth sounds of local jazz performers during the summer Jazz in the Garden concert series (Thursdays July 12-Aug. 30), and more. 5403 Elmer Dr. Toledo 419-536-5566, www.metroparkstoledo. com

Tony Packo’s Café

Tony Packo’s is world-famous not only for its Hungarian-style hot dogs, but also for the hot dog buns, which have been signed by movie stars, other celebrities and U.S. Presidents. Packo’s was also frequently mentioned by Toledo’s Jamie Farr on the TV series M*A*S*H*. In addition to the flagship eatery, 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

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The Butterfly House

See more than 1,000 butterflies from North & South American and Asia in a beautiful indoor garden setting. Open through Oct. 28. 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 reproduction of a mule-drawn canal boat. Other highlights include a visit to Isaac Ludwig Mill, Scenic Providence Dam and Lock #44, one of the last functioning 19th-century limestone locks. Providence Metropark, Old US 24 at SR 578, Grand Rapids 419-407-9741, www.MetroparksToledo.com

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The drive-in, located across from Pearson Park in Oregon, features four first-run films on two screens spring through fall. The 50’s-style drivein offers all the nostalgia with the best in state-ofthe-art Digital Camera projection and FM stereo sound. 4500 Navarre, Oregon

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Fort Meigs State 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 Independence Day 1813 (July 4); Revolution on the Ohio Frontier (Aug. 25-26) ; Garrison Ghost Walks (Oct. 19-20- & 26-27); World at War: Miniature War Gaming Day (Nov. 3); and Holiday Open House (Dec. 9). The fort is open April through October. Museum is open year-round. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg 800-283-8916, www.fortmeigs.org

Ntl. Museum of the Great Lakes

Located at the base of the Veterans Glass City Skyway Bridge in Toledo, the National Museum of the Great Lakes features more than 500 photographs, 250 artifacts, 45 interactive exhibits and a 617-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 OntarContinued on page 10 Page 9

Family Fun Continued from page 9 io, stoke a steam boiler and much more. A new smartphone app was launched this year to give those touring the Schoonmaker a more comprehensive experience on board the boat. The app is available free for download by searching “Schoonmaker” in your app store. Call for hours. 1701 Front St., Toledo www.inlandseas.org

Toledo 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, fire gongs, antique fire toys, vintage uniforms and more. 918 Sylvania Ave., Toledo 419-478-3473 (FIRE)

Hollywood Casino Toledo

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 offers more than 2,000 slot machine and table games, a poker room, 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 Native Americans 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. There is also a restored oneroom portable school, comd in a late pletely furnished with items used ive library 1800’s school room. An extensive and family genealogy records are also available in the complex. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays (excluding holidays) March–December. Call to arrange tours for groups of four or more. No charge; donations accepted. 1133 Grasser St., Oregon 419-693-7052, www.ojhs.org

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Harbor View Historical Museum

Located in the historical neighborhood of Harbor View in Oregon, the Harbor View Historical Society & Museum continues to attract visitors from across the country. The Historical Complex, in the former Harbor View Missionary Baptist Church, offers a glimpse of the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie. Due to popular interest, the cannons from the 2003 movie, “Master and Commander: Far Side of the World” starring Russell Crowe, have been continued for another season. The British Long Gun and the American Carronade on display are from the movie and allow visitors to get a close-up view of the weapons used at the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813. The museum holds a Rummage & Craft Show on the last Saturday in June each year and is also open on Halloween Night. Open Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. thro throughout the year. April 1-Oct. 1, tthe museum is open Saturdays 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; donation appreciated. tions 208 Autokee St, Oregon 2083 419 419-691-1517, HV HVHS.inc@gmail.com

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The village of Genoa is ce celebrating its sesquicentennial th year. this Among the village’s treasu sures is the Town Hall, with it bell tower visible for blocks. its O Originally built as the Genoa O Opera Hall, it was constructed

first in 1883 and housed its fi rst 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 hand-carved sandstone mask of Dionysius, the Greek God of theater, which rests over the main entrance. The Town Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses the mayor’s office and the village council chambers on the first floor. The second floor is used by Genoa’s Civic Theater. Genoa Privy, built to serve as Genoa’s first school, is believed to be the only brick outhouse on the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown Genoa www.genoaohio.org

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 an elaborate flagstone fireplace and porch, and furnishing it with artifacts from its era. Depot Park, Elmore 419-260-1282, www.elmorehistoricalsociety.com

Schedel Arboretum

The Schedel Arboretum & Gardens in Elmore, Ohio is a 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 exhibit containing more than 100 Continued on page 11 Explore Summer 2018

Pemberville highlights

Family Fun Continued from page 10 specimens. A number of special classes and events are held throughout the year. Regular hours through October are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday 10-8 p.m. (June-September), Sunday 12-4 p.m. Closed Mondays. 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore 419-862-3182, www.schedel-gardens.org

Woodville Historical 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. Museum visitors can learn about the 1900s oil boom, Native Americans in the Woodville area, lime plants, early schools, the Lake Shore Electric rail system that once traveled between Toledo and Cleveland and more. Open March through mid-December, Wednesdays and Fridays 2-4 p.m.; June through August, Wednesdays 6- 8 p.m. and also by appointment. 107 E. Main St., Woodville 419-849-2349

Pembervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic Pember-Furry House and One-Room School takes visitors back in time to the 19th century. Believed to be the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Pembervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth learned â&#x20AC;&#x153;readinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and writinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? at the turn of the century. Admission is free; open by appointment from spring through fall. 324 E. Front St., Pemberville 419-287-3274 While in town, check out the restored railroad depot (circa 1881) at 215 Hickory St., with railroad and Pemberville memorabilia on display. Open May-October by appointment (419-287-4114) and during community events.

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Family Fun Continued from page 11 through Dec. 1, the museum is presenting “The Return to Normalcy: A Life of Leisure in Wood County – Fun times between the World Wars, 1920-1939. Coming in 2019, a new exhibit will explore County Poor Farms of Ohio, with photographs representing all of Ohio’s 88 counties. Museum admission is $5/adult, $1/ child, except on select days such as Furlough Fridays on the first Friday of each month and Demonstration Days throughout the year. On May 5 from 1-4 p.m., the Museum will present “Log Cabin Spring Renewal” with costumed interpreters prepping the log cabin for summertime. Visitors are welcome to watch, learn, or lend a hand. This is a free event and the museum also has free admission that day. The center also offers a variety of special programs and events throughout the year, including a monthly tea series, German-American Day, Living History, Friday-Night Folklore Adult Trick, Treat, & Tour, and the Holiday Gala Fundraiser. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and weekends 1-4 p.m. (except holidays). 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green 419-352-0967, www.woodcountyhistory.org

North Coast Veterans 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. Dramatic and colorful military displays include weapons, uniforms, pictures, memorabilia, military accessories, tents and first aid from the Civil War to present. The park also includes a Veterans’ Memorial and a Public Safety Services Memorial dedicated Sept. 11, 2016. The memorial features a 36-foot,

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

Hayes Presidential Library & Museums

The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums house 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes’ Victorian mansion, the newly-renovated museum, presidential library, tomb, and a mile of paved walking trails through his 25-acre wooded estate, known as Spiegel Grove. Through Oct. 21, the special exhibit, “In Search of Healing: Medical Practices of the Gilded Age,” will be on display in the lower level of the museum. From treating contagious diseases to amputating arms and legs and conducting brain surgery, the medical practices of President Rutherford B. Hayes’ day where risky and sometimes dangerous. The exhibit focuses on the medical practices and advances of the 19th century. “A Family of Service: The Hayeses in WW I,” which will be on exhibit July 27-Dec. 31, will explore America’s involvement in the “Great War” through the eyes of the Hayes family. A number of special programs and events are held at HPLM throughout the year, including Second Saturdays R4Kids educational series, outdoor Verandah Concerts in the summer, Spiegel Grove Squires vintage base ball games, history roundtable discussions, “American Presidents Film and Literary Festival Oct. 4-7, the Hayes Train Special m model train display (Nov. 23-Ja 6, 2019), Horse-Drawn 23-Jan. Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove durin the holidays and more. during Corn of Hayes and Buckland Corner Aven Avenues, Fremont 800800-998-PRES (7737). www. rbha rbhayes.org

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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 an Old-Fashioned 4th of July celebration (July 4-7), Fiddle Contest and Summer on the Farm (July 14), Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale (Aug. 4-5), Apple Week (Sept. 18-22), Fall on the Farm & Scout Day (Oct. 13), Annual Woodcarvers’ Show & Sale (Oct. 27-28) 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 Johlin 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 1,336 acres of not only the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest, but also a Continued on page 13 Explore Summer 2018

Family Fun Continued from page 12 unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie. The park features a two-mile elevated boardwalk plus an observation tower amidst swamplands, marsh, scenic meadows and woods that are teeming with wildlife and birds. Visitors will also enjoy lakeshore and inland beaches, a marina and an Arthur Hills-designed golf course and more. The Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center offers lodge room and cottage accommodations designed with comfort and convenience in mind. 419-836-1466, www.maumeebaystateparklodge.org. • Howard Marsh, on SR 2 at Howard Road in Curtice, showcases six miles of water trail for canoeing and kayaking and five miles of dike-top trails for hiking. The Metropark, which was previously a working farm, is adjacent to the Metzger Marsh State Wildlife Area in a region that also includes Maumee Bay State Park, Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area and the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Together, these local, state and federal public lands are known for their concentration of songbirds, or warblers, especially during spring migration. The park features a boardwalk, more

than six miles of permanent, deep-water channel for kayaking on the three marsh units, two rolloff docks for launching kayaks, two overlooks for fishing and observation and restroom facilities. 611 S Howard Rd Curtice. metroparkstoledo.com • Middlegrounds Metropark, located in downtown Toledo, includes a half-mile of river frontage that begins at the Anthony Wayne Bridge and extends southwest of Martin Luther King Plaza. The urban, 28-acre greenspace offers a 1.5-mile meandering walk/bike path and tranquil views of the Maumee River. 111 Ottawa St., Toledo 419-407-9700, www.metroparkstoledo.com • The Wood County Park District oversees 20 parks and more than 1,125 acres. Experience the floodplains and meadows. Delight in oak savannas and prairies. Locally, visit Cedar Creeks Preserve, a 42-acre tract located east of Walbridge where Woodville Road (SR 51) crosses Walbridge Road. Wood County Park grounds are open 365 days a year from 8 a.m.-sunset. 419-353-1897, woodcountyparkdistrict.org • The Sandusky County Park District includes 10 facilities including the

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Family Fun Continued from page 13 ited 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, is 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, Kelleys Island and South Bass Island. The park is open year-round. 419-734-4424 ext. 2, parks.ohiodnr.gov/ marbleheadlighthouse

Religious sites

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto 2018 marks the 160th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Lourdes, France. Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Genoa, features a replica of the Lourdes grotto constructed of “tufa,” fossilized vegetation found in the “blue hole” at Castilia, Ohio, along with a 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 handcarved Italian bronze. 204 S. Main St., Genoa, 419-855-8501 Our Lady of Toledo Shrine Our Lady of Toledo Shrine is a place of prayer, quiet reflection and healing. All faiths are welcome. The garden and well are open during daylight hours. 655 S. Coy Rd., Oregon 419-697-7742, www.ourladyoftoledoshrine.com Queen of the Most 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 Sorrowful Mother Shrine is a Catholic shrine located on 120 acres with over 40 points of interest including outdoor Stations of the Cross with newly painted walking paths through the woods, shrine, and grottos. Page 14

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African Safari Wildlife Park is celebrating 50 years of wild times. The Midwest’s only drive-thru safari, African Safari is home to giraffe, zebra, and much more. Feed exotic animals from your vehicle, stop by the Walk-Thru Safari to learn about the animals during daily education programs, included with admission. On June 12, the park held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Aviary Adventure exhibit – a walk-thru exhibit where guests can have an engaging encounter with hundreds of colorful budgies. Budgies – commonly known as parakeets – are small birds that come in a variety of color patterns native to Australia. Guests can interact directly with the birds by purchasing feed sticks, which will allow the birds to perch and eat seed while the guest holds the stick. The aviary houses approximately 300 budgies. Open through Dec. 2 (subject to change). Open daily rain or shine. 267 S. Lightner Rd., Port Clinton 800-521-2660, www.africansafariwildlifepark.com

Merry-Go-Round Museum

Located in the former U.S. Post Office, the Merry-Go-Round Museum celebrates the history of carousels, the carvers who made the intricate horses and other animals, and enthusiasts who enjoy them. The stone structure has a half-rotunda at the front and is listed with the National Register of Historic Places. See the new exhibition, “Into the Wild.” From Memorial Day through Labor Day, hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Off-season hours are Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 301 Jackson St., Sandusky 419-626-6111, www.merrygoroundmuseum.org

Cedar Point is making big waves with its 18-acre water park, Cedar Point Shores. With a nod to its lakeside surroundings, the park features a six-story, four-person aqua drop body slide; two five-story tube slides and a family splashground with a dozen slides just for little ones, and much more. Open through Labor Day. 1 Cedar Point Dr., (off US 6) Sandusky 419-627-2350, www.cedarpoint.com.

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center

This multi-attraction, family entertainment center was featured on The Travel Channel’s “Best Places I’ve Ever Been,” and Forbes Top 10 haunted attractions, and USA Today’s Top 20 Haunted Houses. Experience the scariest haunted house; Ohio’s fastest virtual motion theatre; a oneof-a-kind interactive 3D, black light miniature golf journey; a skating rink and more. 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, Scooops Kid Spa and more. 4600 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky 800-641-WOLF (9653), www.greatwolf.com/sandusky

Kalahari Waterpark Resort

Kalahari Resort boasts hair-raising waterslides, world-class spas, kids’ play areas, diverse dining options and much more. The outdoor waterpark (open Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting), features activity pools, hot tubs, sand volleyball courts and more. The Safari Outdoor Adventure Park, also open Memorial Day through Labor Day, boasts a zip line tour, Continued on page 15

Cedar Point Amusement Park Cedar Point is the destination for thrills and has been named the “Best Amusement Park in the USA” in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Cedar Point is home to 71 amazing rides, including 18 world-class roller coasters, including the new Steel Vengeance – the tallest, fastest, and longest hyper-hybrid roller coaster in the world. Open daily through Labor Day and weekends Sept. 8 through Oct. 28. 1 Cedar Pont Dr. (off US 6), Sandusky 41-627-2350, www.cedarpoint. com

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Family Fun Continued from page 14 ropes course, climbing walls and more. 7000 Kalahari Dr. (off US 250), Sandusky 877-KALAHARI (525.2427), www.KalahariResorts.com/oh

Seneca Caverns

Visitors to Seneca Caverns – “The Caviest Cave” – can walk natural stone steps and pathways through “The Earth Crack” and view the Ole Mist’ry River. Shop Hollowrock Gifts for crystals, nature books and other gifts. Call or visit website for hours. 15248 E. TR 178, 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. 236 Walnut Ave., Lakeside 419-798-4461, www.lakesideohio.com

Marblehead

Keeper’s House The oldest surviving home in Ottawa County offers visitors the chance to experience the history of lighthouse keepers. The 1822 home was the residence of the first three keepers of the oldest continually operated lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Tours offered June 12-Aug. 31, Monday-Friday 1-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 9999 E. Bayshore Road, Marblehead Johnson’s Island Confederate Officers Prison Cemetery The historic cemetery is the final resting p place of more than 200 of the

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9,000 Confederate soldiers once imprisoned here. Open year-round, daily dawn-dusk. Gaydos Road, Marblehead www.johnsonsisland.org

Put-in-Bay/South Bass Island

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 ir own, renting a choose to explore on their 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. visitputinbay.com Heineman’s Winery The oldest family-owned and operated winery in Ohio, Heineman’s was founded in 1888 by Gustav Heineman, an immigrant from Baden-Baden, Germany. Visit the tasting room and wine garden, sample award-winning wines and tour Crystal Cave, the world’s largest Celestine geode. Hours vary. 978 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 419-285-2811, www.heinemanswinery.com

Kelleys Island

The largest of Ohio’s Lake Erie Islands is dominated by natural areas. It appeals to nature and bird lovers as well as those looking for a relaxing, quiet getaway. Its rocky shorelines, pristine beach, lush forests, fragrant vineyards, historical homes and friendly hospitality are inviting. Rent a ggolf cart or bicycle and encounter w the world’s largest, most spectacular glaci scoring, find Native American glacial picto pictographs carved into a limestone boul boulder, hike miles of trails at the state park or build sandcastles at the beac Downtown is the heart of the beach. islan where clothing and gift stores, island min miniature golf, karaoke, restaurants, and live entertainment bring rhythm to th the island pace. www www.kelleysislandchamber.com Gla Glacial Grooves State Memorial T The world’s largest accessible glacial grooves, embedded with fossils tha are 350-400 million years old, that are located on the north side of Kelley Island, and can be viewed from leys w a walkway and stairs. Open yearrou during daylight hours. round

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Jet Express

High-speed passenger ferries from downtown Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay from Port Clinton and Sandusky. Ferry service between Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island is also available. 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, weather permitting. 3 N. Monroe St., Port Clinton,101 W. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky 800-245-1538, www.jet-express.com

Miller Ferries

Ferries offer passenger and vehicle transportation to Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass Island from Port Clinton (Catawba). Ferries operate year-round, 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

The past comes alive in the 16 buildings in this 19th-century village. Tours include an 1880s Victorian mansion, an 1836 farm home, log homes, a general store, a one-room school 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. 8-9), Storybook Adventure (Oct. 13), Candlelight Tours (Dec. 15 & 22) and more. Tours offered June-August, Tuesday– Sunday and Sundays in September. 5001 SR 4, Bellevue 419-483-4949, lymevillage.org Page 15

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es “Exceptional” fishing opportuniti Great walleye ll h hatches h ffrom 2014 and d 2015 should h ld contributing to exceptional fishing opportunities in Lake Erie this year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Anglers pursuing yellow perch in Lake Erie’s Western Basin will likely find excellent numbers and size. Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an interagency quota system involving Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. Each jurisdiction regulates its catches to comply with annually determined safe harvest levels that minimize the risk of over-fishing these species. Quotas for the 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 2018. Due to the 2018 quota allocation, through Feb. 28, 2019, the daily bag limit is six walleye. From March 1, 2019, through April 30, 2019, 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 is 30 through April 30, 2019, 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 2015 and 2014 hatches, with some fish from the 2010 through 2013-year classes. There will also be trophy opportunities from 2007 and 2003. Many of the previously undersized walleye from the 2015 hatch will range from 15-20 inches during the 2018 season. Walleye from the 2014 hatch will range from 16-24 inches and accounted for just over half of the 2017 harvest of 1.3 million fish. Page 16

Fish from the 2003 and 2007 hatches will continue to Fi provide “Fish Ohio” opportunities (greater than 28 inches) prov and may give Ohio a new state record walleye. The 2017 walleye hatch was near average, giving the population its wall third average or larger year class in the past four years. thir Anglers should expect to catch undersized walleye until Ang these fish grow to legal size late in the 2019 season and are thes encouraged to release these fish with as little handling as enc possible so they can contribute to the fishery in the future. pos Yellow perch – Perch fishing should be excellent in the Ye Western Basin this year. Those fishing in the west will We primarily catch fish from 2014 and 2015, providing a pri good range of sizes. Fall fishing in 2017 produced both goo excellent sizes and catch rates. The largest perch in the ex Western Basin will come from 2013 and older year classWe es. es In the Central Basin, anglers should expect perch fishing in to be similar to 2017. Central Basin yellow perch populations have declined from the record levels set 10 po years ago but remain near their long-term average despite ye lower-than-expected catch rates. Anglers fishing in the lo Central Basin will primarily catch fish from the 2014C Continued on page 17

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Lake Erie offers anglers exceptional opportunities Continued from page 16 year class, and older year classes will provide the potential for trophy yellow perch. Black bass – Smallmouth bass fishing in 2018 is expected to be consistent with recent years. In 2017, smallmouth bass catch rates remained strong for the sixth consecutive year, and in 2018, anglers should expect more of the same, including an excellent size range of 14-22 inches and fish weighing up to 6 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 2018. This fishery continues to produce exceptional catch rates and some large fish in nearshore areas and harbors across Ohio’s Lake Erie. Through June 29, all black bass (smallmouth and largemouth) must be immediately released. Beginning June 30, the daily bag limit for bass will be five, with a 14-inch minimum length limit. Steelhead – Steelhead anglers should enjoy another year of great fishing in 2018 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 through Aug. 31, and two fish per angler between Sept. 1, 2018 and May 15, 2019. A 12-inch minimum size limit is

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Calendar Events p.m., Free. Featuring musi music by the Toledo Symp Symphony Concert Band Band. rbhayes.org. July 4-7: OldFash of Fashioned 4th July Sauder Village, July, Arch Archbold. Special activiti tivities from handcran cranked ice cream and oldold-fashioned games, patr patriotic songs and mor more. saudervillage. org org. Jul July 7-8: 15th Toledo Har Harbor Lighthouse Wa Waterfront Festival, Ma Maumee Bay State Par Park, Oregon. Island mu music, food, boat rid rides around the lig lighthouse, nautical ar arts and crafts, kids’ ac activities, and more. toledoharb toledoharborlighthouse.org. July 7: Boom Fest, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. featuring food, live music and fireworks at dusk. oregonohio.org. July 8: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game vs. Akron Black Stockings, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2 p.m. rbhayes.org. July 10-15: 160th Lucas Co. Fair, Lucas Co. Fairgrounds, 2901 Key St., Maumee. lucascountyfair.com. July 11: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Center & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 7 p.m. The evening starts with an ice cream social at 6:45 p.m. Featuring Honey Creek d. Preservation Jass Band. Bring a lawn chair or ot blanket and choose a spot on the lawn. rbhayes.org.. July 12: Cruisin’ Nightss n Car Show, downtown Pemberville. July 13-15: Island Fest,, Memorial Park, Kelleyss Island. DJ, food, arti-sans, games, vendors, parade, fireworks, music and more. kelleysislandchamber.com. July 14-: Fiddle Contest & Summer on the Farm, Sauder Village, Archbold. Experience life on a farm more than 100 year ago with ice cream-, butter- and rope-making demonstrations and udervillage.org. more. 800-590-9755, saudervillage.org.

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June 22-24: 53rd Crosby Festival of the Arts, Toledo Botanical Garden, Toledo. Featuring artisans, live entertainment, a selection of edibles, children’s activities and more. 419-5365566, toledogarden.org. June 23: GroveFest, Nature at the Grove, Hayes Presidential Center & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nature vendors offering booths with games, crafts, games and live animals. Food will be available. rbhayes.org. June 24: Portage River Festival, downtown Elmore, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Entertainment, flea & craft market, contests, food. villageofelmoreohio.com. June 27: Verandah Concert featuring Grand Royale Ükulelists of the Black Swamp, Hayes Presidential Center & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 7 p.m. 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. rbhayes.org. June 28-June 30: 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 3: Independence Day Celebration, downtown Oak Harbor. Small-town Independence Day fun beginning at 5 p.m. oakharborohio.net. July 4: Independence Day Concert, Hayes Presidential Center & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2-3:30 Page 18

l July 14-15: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. sanduskycountyfair.com. July 16-22: Ottawa Co. Fair, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor. King and Queen crowning, livestock exhibits, entertainment, demolition derby, tractor pulls, rides, games, food, and more. 419-898-1971. ottawacountyfair.org. July 20-21: Pizza Palooza, Centennial Terrace, Sylvania. Vote for your favorite pizza restaurant in this annual contest. dotoledo.org. July 21: Community Garage Sales, village of Pemberville, pemberville.org. July 21: Dragon Boat Summer Learning Festival, sponsored by Partners in Education, International Park (east bank of the Maumee River), Toledo. toledodragonboat.org. June 21-23: Gibsonburg Homecoming, downtown Gibsonburg. Community garage sales, 5K and more. Gibsonburgohio.org. July 23: ADA Day, Toledo Zoo, 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. 419-885-5733, toledozoo. org. July 25: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Center & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 7 p.m. The evening starts with an ice cream social at 6:45 p.m. Featuring Lake Plains Barbershop Chorus. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and choose a spot on the lawn. rbhayes.org. Continued on page 19

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Calendar Events Continued from page 18 July 29: 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. toledoalumni.org. July 30-Aug. 6: Wood Co. Fair, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. Featuring agricultural displays, entertainment, food, demonstrations and more. woodcounty-fair. com.

August

Aug. 2: Cruisin’ Nights Car Show, downtown Pemberville. Aug. 4-5: Wild About Art, Toledo Zoo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A unique art show fea-

turing hundreds of pieces in various mediums. toledozoo.org. Aug. 4-5: 34th 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. saudervillage.org. Aug. 5: Siegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game vs. Ohio Village Muffins, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont. 2 p.m. rbhayes.org. Aug. 8: 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 Chrissy & Don playing popular music with acoustic guitar and vocals. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and choose a spot on the lawn. rbhayes.org.

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Calendar Events Continued from page 19 Aug. 10-11: Maumee Summer Fair, Uptown Maumee, Conant Street. Parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, kids’ area, and more. maumeesummerfair.com. Aug. 15-18: Rug Hooking Celebration, Sauder Village, Archbold. Rug-hooking demonstrations, workshops and vendor booths. saudervillage.org. Aug. 15-18: Pemberville Free Fair, downtown Pemberville. Entertainment, contests, arts & crafts, parade, exhibitions and more. pembervillefair.org. Aug. 16-18: 52nd National TractorPulling Championships, Wood Co. Fairgrounds, Bowling Green. pulltown. com. Aug. 16-19: Northwest Ohio Rib-Off, Lucas Co. Fairgrounds, Maumee. Four days of the best national and local BBQ ribbers, national entertainment acts, amusement rides, vendors and more. nworiboff.com. Aug. 18-19: Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair, the Town Center at Levis Commons, Perrysburg. A juried fair featuring artists and artisans offering jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber and more. Free admission and parking. theguild.org. Aug. 18-19: 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. birminghamethnicfestival.org. Aug. 21-26: Sandusky Co. Fair. Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont. sanduskycountyfair.com. Aug. 22: Verandah Concert, Hayes Presidential Center &

Museums at Spiegel Grove, 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. rbhayes.org. Aug. 24-26: 53rd German-American Festival, Oak Shade Grove, Oregon. Northwest Ohio’s oldest ethnic festival featuring food, music & entertainment, contests and more. germanamericanfestival.net. Aug. 25: Barbershop Concert, Sauder Village, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; concert at 1 p.m. Featuring the Men of Independence. saudervillage.org. Aug. 25: BUGFest, Toledo Zoo. A day of fun dedicated to the creatures that creep and crawl and float and flutter. 419-385-4040, toledozoo.org. Aug. 25-26: Revolution on the Ohio Frontier, Fort Meigs, Perrysburg. Revolutionary War soldiers recreate life in early America with battles, weapon demonstrations, and more. fortmeigs. org. Aug. 31-Sept. 3: 30th 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-cr-a-p-inc.org.

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Sept September Sept Sept. 1-3: Milan Melon Festi Festival, Village Square, Milan Milan, O. milanmelonfestival.o val.org. Sept Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25: Sen Senior Discovery Days, Tole Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Tole Toledo. Seniors are treated tto free admission, great perk perks and activities every Tue Tuesday during Senior Dis Discovery Days and exclus clusive discounts during the rest of the week. 419385 385-4040, toledozoo.org.

Sep Sept. 6: June 7: Cruisin’ Nights Car Cru Show, Sh downtown Pem Pemberville. Se Sept. 7-9: 48th GreekAm American Festival, Holy Tri Trinity Greek Orthodox

Cathedral, 740 N. Superior St., Toledo. A celebration of the Orthodox faith, Greek culture, entertainment, food, pastry and hospitality. toledogreekfest. com. Sept. 8: Annual Grub N` Suds Motorcycle Festival, Depot Park, Elmore. Sponsored by the Elmore Historical Society and A.B.A.T.E of Ohio Region 7, the festival will feature motorcycles, a poker run, live bands, bike games and contests with lots of food and beer. Visit Grub ‘n Suds Motorcycle Rally Elmore, Ohio on Facebook. Sept. 8: Butterfly Festival, Kelleys Island Historical Museum. 11 a.m. kelleysislandchamber.com. Sept. 8-9: 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. blackswamparts.org. Sept. 8-9: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. sanduskycountyfair.com. Sept. 8-9: Pioneer Days, Historic Lyme Village, Bellevue. Travel back in time as history comes alive. Experience various aspects of life in the 1700s and 1800s. lymevillage.org. Sept. 9: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game vs. Canton Cornshuckers, 2 p.m. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2 p.m. rbhayes. org. Sept. 9: Grandparents Day/Day of Honor, Toledo Zoo. Grandparents are admitted free when they bring their grandchildren to the zoo. The Zoo also offers its annual salute to members of our military and first responder organiContinued on page 21 Explore Summer 2018

Calendar Events Continued from page 20 zations. toledozoo.org. Sept. 11-16: Celebrate Our Artisans, Sauder Village, Archbold. Special demonstrations, daily drawings and more. saudervillage.org. Sept. 15: Harrison Rally Day, downtown Perrysburg. Parade (10 a.m.), merchant and service organization booths, fine arts, food, children’s games and activities, live entertainment and more. visitperrysburg.com. Sept. 18: Senior Safari, Toledo Zoo. Join the Toledo Zoo and the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio for a fun day focused on seniors. toledozoo.org. Sept. 18-22: Apple Week, Sauder Village, Archbold. Celebrate fall with apple cider pressing and other apple-themed. saudervillage.org. Sept. 22: Roche de Boeuf Festival, downtown Waterville, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A fun family festival with crafts, food, business and non-profit vendors, carnival rides, a car show, live entertainment and more. watervillechamber.com. Sept. 28-30: Luckey Fall Festival, Basic Park, Luckey, 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, apple-butter festival and more. luckeyfallfestival.com.

October

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Senior Discovery Days, Toledo Zoo. Seniors are treated to free admission, perks and activities every Tuesday during Senior y Days y and special p Discovery discounts

during the rest of the week. 419-385-4040 or toledozoo.org. Oct. 13: Northwood Community Cares Fall Festival, Central Park, Wales & Oram roads. Oct. 13: Storybook Adventure, Historic Lyme Village, 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. 13: Fall on the Farm & Scout Day, Sauder Village, Archbold. Take a step back in time and help prepare the farm for the winter ahead. 800-590-9755, saudervillage.org. Oct. 13-14: 40th Oak Harbor Apple Festival, downtown Oak Harbor. A family-oriented family festival that celebrates apples in all their glorious forms with a Grand Parade, crowning of Apple Royalty, kiddie-tractor pull, talent show, classic car show, 5K Apple run, food, entertainment and more. oakharborohio.net. Oct. 13-14: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. sanduskycountyfair.com. Oct. 18-19: Little Boo at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo. Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy trick-or-treating, games and activities and lots of other Halloween fun that’s just for them. 419-385-4040, toledozoo.org. Oct. 19-20 & 26-27: Garrison Ghostwalks, Fort Meigs State Memorial, Perrysburg, Perry 7-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a “spirited” stroll th fort with an 1812 at the guide and encounter the spookier side of this historic place. fortmeig meigs.org. Oct. 20-21: Pumpkin Path Path, Toledo Zoo Tole Toledo. Kids of all ages will enjoy trick-ortrea treating, games and acti activities and lots of Hal Halloween fun. 419385 385-4040 or toledozoo zoo.org. Oct Oct. 20-21: Fremont Gu Gun Show, Sandusky Co Co. Fairgrounds, Fre Fremont, 8:30 a.m.4:3 4:30 p.m. Sat and 8:3 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Su Sun. 419-332-8189. Oc Oct. 21: Music in the Parlor, H Hayes Presidential

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German American Festival Library & Museums, Fremont, 4-5 p.m. rbhayes.org. Oct. 27: Count Krumnow’s Tombstone Derby, Depot Park, Elmore, 10 a.m.6:30 p.m. Ghoulishly good food, parade, vendors, contests and motorized casket races. elmorehistoricalsociety.com. Oct. 28: Pemberville’s Harvest Gathering & Craft Show, downtown Pemberville 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Three venues – fire hall, opera house and Bethlehem fellowship hall – showcasing crafters, vintage finds, good food and more. pemberville.org. Oct. 27: Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp, Toledo Zoo, Toledo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors are invited to watch as zoo animals enjoy pumpkins as treats. toledozoo.org. Oct. 27: Explore the Crafts, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. From pottery and spinning to weaving and tinsmithing, explore crafts and make memories. saudervillage.org. Oct. 27-28: 31st Woodcarver’s Show & Sale, Sauder Village, Archbold. A special weekend filled with unique artistry and family fun. saudervillage.org. Oct. 28: All Wheels Swap Meet (formerly Fremont Racers’ Swap), Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. sanduskycountyfair.com.

November

Nov. 3: The World at War: Miniature War Gaming Day, Fort Meigs Memorial, Perrysburg, Miniature war gaming experts help visitors play more than 16 different war games and learn about this family friendly hobby. fortmeigs. org. Nov. 3-4: Homespun Holiday Art & Craft Show, Great Hall at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. toledocraftsmansguild.org. Continued on page 22 Page 21

Calendar Events Continued from page 21 Nov. 10-11: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. sanduskycountyfair.com. Nov. 16-Dec. 31: Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. The Toledo Zoo’s holiday tradition is a treat for people of all ages, with millions of lights, animation displays, model trains, and Santa, too. 419-3854040 or toledozoo.org, Nov 24-25: Christmas in the Village/Festival of Trees, downtown Pemberville. beekersgeneralstore.com. Nov. 23-Jan. 6, 2019: Hayes Train Special, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont. Get in the holiday spirit with model trains that run through intricate Victorian Holiday scenes. 800-998-PRES, rbhayes.org.

December

Dec. 1: Olde Fashioned Christmas, downtown Oak Harbor. 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 Secret

Shop. oakharborohio.net. Dec. 1: Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K Run & Walk, American Legion, 300 S. Main St., Gibsonburg, 9 a.m. Entry fee is a new, unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item. 419-637-2634, gibonburgohio.org. Dec. 6-9, 13-16 and 20-21: Walk Thru Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Display, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont. Cost: one perishable food item or $1. sanduskycountyfair.com. Dec. 9: Holiday Open House, Fort Meigs Memorial, Perrysburg, 1-4 p.m. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the war and camp life. Holiday music, hot cider and cookies, and hands-on activities. fortmeigs.org. Dec. 26-31: Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Center & Museums, Fremont, 1-4 p.m. rbhayes.org. Dec. 26: Taste of Christmas village Tour, Historic Lyme Village, Bellevue. lymevillage.org. Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve, Toledo Zoo. Ring in the new year at the stroke of… noon! Kids and families can start their New Year’s a little early by building party hats and noise makers, choosing a

Christmas in the Village reZOOlution, and gathering for the big countdown at noon. toledozoo.org. Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Walleye Drop, Downtown Port Clinton, 3 p.m.-midnight. Free. Fun and excitement for the whole family. walleyedrop.com. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Six, Historic Lyme Village, Bellevue. lymevillage.org. For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, do-toledo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.

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