Spring has sprung and some wise words come to mind. “Sometimes, you need to get outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.” The change in the weather (FINALLY) means we can go explore the great world outside. Why not have your furry friend join you on your adventures... especially culinary ones. We explore dog-friendly places to grab a bite and play with man’s best friend (pg. 3). Got spring fever? We have succulent fever and provide tips on how to be successful with your succulents (pg. 6). Robert Alexander searches for ghosts from the American rock scene in the Laurel Canyon (pg. 8). Spring is a great time to dish about hosting the perfect picnic (pg. 10). ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club shares tips on how to stay healthy at any age (pg. 12). No matter how financially prepared you are, here are some simple tips to maximize your savings (pg. 14). It’s time to get outside and get your hands dirty. We have Co-editors Jennifer Ruple and Mary Helen Darah some good reads (pg. 15) that are certain to get you growing. They say the best days end in dirty clothes. Get outside, play, explore and enjoy the succulent season of spring! About Us Boomers is your connection to thousands of readers born during the Baby Boom of 1946 to 1964. Distributed to hundreds of locations throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, Boomers offers readers inspiring and meaningful stories; informational articles on fitness, health and money; and engaging features that delve into the worlds of travel, food, entertainment and adventure.
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Connect with your canine By Mary Helen Darah It felt as though winter was holding on to us by the tail! It’s finally spring and time to get outside and play. Why not take your canine out and about with you? It’s highly probable that they’re drooling for a bit of sunshine and fresh air just as much as you! There are many perfect places to take the pooch--even some of your favorite local eateries--that would roll over with happiness to welcome you and your four-legged friend. Get outside and eat, play, fetch, “paws” to smell the roses (and whatever your little buddy likes to sniff) and have some fun with your favorite furry friend.
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Dining with the Doggie Most dog-friendly restaurants restrict Fido and friends to patio areas and outdoor enclosures. We suggest calling ahead to confirm individual “pooch policies.” Many supply your furry friend with a water bowl and treats for their own dining experience. A few of our favorites: Bar 145 5305 Monroe St., Toledo, 419-593-0073 Build your own burger, howl at the moon, or better yet, sing along with karaoke, and live music six days a week to keep your tail wagging. Blarney’s Irish Pub 601 Monroe St., Toledo, 419-418-2339 Grab a Guinness and a wide variety of pub fare with your canine and enjoy the atmosphere of an Irish pub on the patio. Manhattan’s Pub N Cheer 1516 Adams Street, Toledo, 419-243-6675 American fare with a twist. Also, tap your toes and your paws to regular live music. Rockets Cafe 2023 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, 419-531-3192 Known for their bountiful breakfast, head to Rockets for a few pancakes with your pooch. Swig Restaurant 219 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg, 419-873-6223 Sausage? Did someone say sausage? Yup... and homemade ones too! Roll over on your tummy happiness can be had with craft brews, pub eats and live music. APRIL 2018 MAY 2018
Village Idiot 309 Conant St., Maumee, 419-893-7281 You and your dog will love sitting outside at this funky neighborhood haunt that offers live music, craft beer, pizza and more. Ye Old Dirty Bird 2 S. St. Clair Street, Toledo, 419-243-2473 An 1867 building houses one of Toledo’s favorite pooch-friendly places that serves up creative burgers in their traditional tavern.
Daphne, a two-year old Blue French Bulldog, is highly loved by her parents, Billy Mann and Mitchell Swit. You can follow Daphne on Instagram @frenchiefridays87
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Zingo’s Perrysburg 106 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg, 419-872-5800 Mediterranean fare in a cozy setting. A great place to sit outside in downtown Perrysburg with man’s best friend. Zingo’s is located at the end of the street, with several tables out front. Go inside to order and they will bring food outside. Friendly service, and seats in the shade. Woof! We also give bones to Starbucks, 6975 West Central location, Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Toledo, Coldstone Creamery in Toledo, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, Scrambler Marie’s in Perrysburg, and Da Capo for opening their patios and hearts to pooches. Playtime! Let your dog roam free and socialize at a dog park. Who knows, you might meet someone interesting at the other end of the leash! Toledo Pet Farm 419-724-0471 1429 Baronial Plaza, Toledo A fully fenced, off-leash, dog park is just waiting for you to explore. It has full course agility training equipment and other fun activities. Glass City Dog Park 567-307-0703 1252 Wildwood Rd., Woodsdale Park, Toledo
Jasper, the dog, who “owns” Connie Ernske, relaxes in the sunshine.
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This local dog park has separate areas for large and small dogs, two shelters and numerous water fountains. Veterinary forms are required. Bowling Green Dog Park 419-354-9242 1245 E. Gypsy Ln. Rd., Bowling Green This members only (membership is simple and inexpensive) is an excelBOOMERS BOOMERS
Jasper is ready to hit the trails with his little buddy, Gabe.
lent place to exercise your dog and a great way to meet fellow dog lovers. The park is comprised of three fenced enclosures where members and their dogs can play ball, frisbee, or enjoy the complete agility course. Take a stroll Spring! Time to dust off those sneakers and hit the trails for a doggone good time. Trails of varying lengths and surfaces are available to explore at your local Metroparks Toledo. Often the longer trails extend beyond parks, connecting neighborhoods and places of interest. Trails in each of the Metroparks offer a variety of distances and experiences, from winding dirt paths through the woods to prairies. We suggest avoiding the hard surface trails that are populated by bikers and rollerblade activity. Visit metroparkstoledo.com/discover/trails/ for a complete list and description of the perfect trail for you and your pooch.
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Equipped with garden gloves, planters of all shapes and styles, and their creativity, close to 100 adults of all ages gathered at Hoen’s Garden Center on a recent Saturday afternoon for a free workshop to learn how to create and care for succulent gardens.
Call it spring fever or succulent fever, enthusiastic guests listened to garden center owner Theresa Hoen present planting ideas and care tips. “There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments,” she said, urging participants to use their imaginations when designing their container gardens.
For the remainder of the two-hour workshop, guests wandered the greenhouse to choose plants for their gardens, received planting advice from garden center staff, and enjoyed lively conversation with other succulent fans.
Succulent Planting Tips from Theresa Hoen
• If it can hold soil, you can plant in it. Choose unusual items to plant in such as watering cans, bowls or old shutters. • Finish off with toppers. Tuck in moss or add texture with stones. Let the color and style of the container inspire your design. Theresa Hoen
• Fill clear glass containers with colored or regular sand. You can literally plant succulents inside the sand.
• When designing your container, incorporate three components: thrillers, the showstoppers or attention getters, usually taller plants; fillers add
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mass and fill up the pot; and spillers, plants that overflow out of the pot.
• When planting, don’t use potting soil, which is usually a heavy mixture and tends to hold too much water. Use a peatbased soil made from decomposed sphagnum moss plants instead.
Valerie Moffitt • The number one mistake people make with succulents is overwatering. Give plants a good 2 ½ to 3 weeks between watering.
• Let the soil dry out before adding more water.
• Avoid watering over the top of the plants. Always water at the base.
• Give the soil the chocolate test. If the soil looks like milk chocolate, it’s dry. If it looks like dark chocolate, it’s wet. Hoen’s Garden Center is located at 1710 PerrysburgHolland Rd., in Holland. Upcoming free planting events include: Miniature Garden and Terrarium Workshop, May 10, 6:30 p.m. and Container Garden Workshop, May 17, 6:30 p.m. Register at hoensgardencenter.com.
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Let the color and style of the container inspire your design ... ~ Theresa Hoen
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Rock Matters
Searching for ghosts of America’s rock scene By Robert Alexander
It’s finally spring, and the Dharma Bums are “on the road again.” Not with the RV this time because you would have to be insane to drive an RV in L.A., and Chico, my 100-pound, drooling mess of a therapy dog, had to stay home too. He just doesn’t have the savoirfaire to mingle with the Bichon Frises of Rodeo Drive. I’ve been going to Newport, Laguna, Corona Del Mar and yes, Hollywood, California for the last 18 years. It’s become an annual getaway, not a retreat; it’s much too crazy! Two weeks of this adrenaline rush and I’m ready to come home. For a change of pace, it is everything that the Irish Hills of Michigan are not. It is warm, sunny, young, fast, fit, trendy, expensive and hip. “Ain’t nuthin like it nowhere... I Love L.A.” Somewhere beyond Beverly Hills, behind the Hollywood sign, is Mulholland Drive with its spectacular views of the City of Angels. Follow it down into the valley and you’re in the Laurel Canyon, the land that time has forgotten. In this heavily forested mountainous terrain, it might as well be 1968. So close yet so far from downtown L.A.
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I decided to go searching for the ghosts of America’s rock scene of the mid 60s and early 70s. I headed for the Canyon Country Store, a place where the singers, songwriters and musicians had to have frequented since it was and still is the only store in the Canyon. The owner directed me to the house out back where Jim Morrison of the Doors once lived, and Mama Cass lived in the store’s basement. Joni Mitchell, Steve Stills, David Crosby, Graham Nash, J.D. Souther, Richie Furay, Jackson Browne, Neil Young and others were known to have hung out on the store’s front porch. In 1965, Frank Zappa, of all people, was the first to arrive, buying cowboy movie star Tom Mix’s house on Laurel Canyon Boulevard. It became party central with Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, and Eric Clapton as guests. It was at Zappa’s house that Mama Cass first introduced Graham Nash,
Laurel Canyon/L.A. Playlist:
Hollywood Nights – Bob Seger L.A. Woman – The Doors Our House – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young These Days – Jackson Browne Desperado – Linda Ronstadt California Dreaming – The Mamas and the Papas So Far Away – Carole King Bad Weather – Poco Kind Woman – Buffalo Springfield New Kid in Town – J.D. Souther Life in the Fast Lane – Eagles Everybody Knows This is Nowhere – Neil Young Her Town Too – James Taylor On the Way Home – Buffalo Springfield Mr. Tambourine Man – Byrds Time Spent in Los Angeles – Dawes Blue – Joni Mitchell (the whole album, a masterpiece)
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David Crosby and Stephen Stills to one another. It is believed that they first sang together at Joni Mitchell’s house which was up on Lookout Mountain overlooking Zappa’s duck pond. The cover photo for Tapestry, Carole King’s 1972 Grammy award winning album, was shot at her Laurel Canyon home. James Taylor and Joni Mitchell collaborated with King to make this historic masterpiece. Originally attracted to Hollywood by the Sunset Strip’s clubs and recording studios, musicians took up residence in the inexpensive, secluded, rural hills above L.A. The entire Canyon teemed with soon to be discovered rock and folk legends. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner (formerly of Poco) left Linda Ronstadt to form a new band. They called their group the Eagles! But it was Joni Mitchell, Cass Elliot, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt,
the “Ladies of the Canyon,” that held this hippy enclave together. Today the Canyon Country Store is still there along with multi-million-dollar homes with spectacular views. Gone are the rock legends. With fame, fortunes and families, they grew up and moved on. Only the ghosts, stories and myths of rock music’s past remain.
A house where Jim Morrison once lived.
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Garden Harvest Packs the Perfect Picnic
By Jennifer Ruple
May is the official start of the al fresco dining season in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Whichever way you decide to enjoy it – a poolside lunch, dinner under the stars, or a big family gathering in the park - Amy Baumgartner of Garden Harvest Marketplace and Deli has the recipe for a perfect picnic. Baumgartner, along with her brother Kurt and sister-in-law Karen, opened Garden Harvest in 2014. Located at 8060 Airport Hwy. in Holland, Ohio, the marketplace features farm-fresh produce from local growers, a wide selection of wines and craft beers, and a build-your-own salad bar. Inside the deli, you’ll find Baumgartner’s signature gourmet wraps, stacks and ciabatta sandwiches plus a large assortment of handmade salads. “A gathering with good food and those you love is one of life’s greatest pleasures,” said Baumgartner. “This market allows me to extend my picnic table to others in the community.” Host a fabulous outdoor soiree with Baumgartner’s picnic recipes (each serves 12) including her grandmother’s creamy Waldorf Salad, a mouthwatering Focaccia Sandwich, and velvety Cream Cheese Tarts.
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Waldorf Salad
Dressing: 1 ½ cups crushed pineapple 9 medium apples, chopped (soak in cold water and honey to pre- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 1 ½ cups sour cream vent browning) 3 tablespoons sugar 3 cups celery, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ½ cups golden raisins 2 cups mini marshmallows Combine salad ingredients. 1 ½ cups walnuts, chopped Whisk together dressing ingredients. 2 cups red grapes, halved Gently stir dressing into salad.
Cream Cheese Tarts 3, 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla Vanilla wafers Pie filling or fruit preserves
Heat oven to 350 F. Line a mini muffin tin with small baking cups. Put one vanilla wafer in each cup. Beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Fill each cup two thirds full of cheese mixture. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling or preserves.
Focaccia Sandwich
Large sheet of focaccia bread (available at Garden Harvest) 4 tablespoons basil pesto 2 cups mayonnaise ½ pound applewood smoked turkey
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½ pound black forest ham ⅓ pound salami ⅓ pound sandwich pepperoni ½ pound provolone cheese 12 slices beefsteak tomatoes Sliced sweet onion Chopped pepperoncini
Slice focaccia bread through the middle horizontally. Place the bottom half of the bread on a large piece of foil, twice the length of the bread.
Mix pesto and mayonnaise and spread on both sides of bread. Layer turkey, ham, salami, pepperoni and pepperoncini on bottom half. Layer tomato, onion and provolone on top half. Gently fold top half over bottom half and secure with toothpicks. Carefully fold foil over the top of the sandwich and pinch the edges closed. Place the foil packet over low heat on the grill and close the cover for 10-12 minutes to allow sandwich to heat through. To serve, slice sandwich into 3 to 4-inch squares.
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Staying Active at Any Age By Roseanna Mosiniak, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Group Fitness Instructor important to prevent muscle loss as we age. Lifting As the mind and body age, we commonly think it is light weights can help to maintain strength in the arms, time to slow down and do less. However, the opposite is true. It is important to exercise the mind and body to legs and core. maintain mental function, reduce the risk of disease, • Stretching and balance exercises can help relieve stay physically active and maintain flexibility and balsome symptoms of arthritis and prevent falls. Try a ance. yoga class or tai chi. The classes provide added benefits of peace and relaxation to help manage stress. There are options for individuals of all health and fitness levels to begin or maintain an exercise regimen. If • Stimulating the brain is important to help prevent the you do not currently have a fitness plan, or begin to ex- loss of mental function and some forms of dementia. perience challenges with your current routine, it is imCrossword puzzles, word games, Sudoku, conversaportant to consult with your physician. Discuss your tions with friends and family, learning new skills and goals and current challenges so you can work together traveling are all ways to keep your mind active. to develop a plan that will work for your lifestyle. It is important to set yourself up for success to maintain There are four important focus areas for staying active a high quality of life and to achieve measurable results as we age: with your fitness program. • Aerobic exercises are fundamental for a healthy heart. • Make exercise a regular part of your day. You will be Try walking or biking with a friend, swimming, or low- less likely to stop if it is a part of your everyday rouimpact group fitness classes that will elevate your heart tine, like brushing your teeth. If you are interrupted for rate but are easy on your joints. travel, illness or injury, you’ll find it easier to start up • Strength training produces dramatic results but is also again when you’re ready.
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• Stick with it. If you can maintain your exercise routine or physical activity for at least six months, it's a good sign that you are on the way to making physical activity a regular habit. • Make it fun. Exercise doesn't have to be an exhausting, sweaty chore that is dreaded. Try a new sport, go dancing, or visit walking trails in the local park system. If you enjoy what you are doing, you’re more likely to look forward to your workout and will stick with it. • Use the buddy system. Exercising with a friend helps
you both be accountable and gives you someone with whom to try new things and laugh! A great way to get started with any exercise program is to find the best type of exercise for you. I am leading a great program at ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club called Spring into Summer with a Fit, Healthy Body. The program introduces different types of exercise, including cardio, resistance, and flexibility and is held on Mondays at 6 p.m. through June 4. Please contact the front desk for more information or to register. Cost is $50 for members and $99 for non-members.
Roseanna Mosiniak is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Group Fitness Instructor at ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club where she specializes in senior fitness. For more information, visit wildwoodathleticclub.org or call 419-539-0235.
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Maximizing Funds
Tips for revamping your retirement savings By Jeff Bucher No matter where you are in your life, saving for retirement is likely one of your most important financial goals. But, even if you have professional guidance and a clear strategy for your desired future, you could still be missing some straightforward ways to maxJeff Bucher imize your savings. The reality is: Most people do not save enough money for retirement. In fact, the National Institute on Retirement Security estimates that Americans have at least a $6.8 trillion gap between the amount they have saved and the amount they need. We are always here to help you address major life events and financial changes, but we also want to share some simple ways to increase your savings now. Reevaluate Small Budget Items Changing major aspects of your budget — such as your housing or healthcare costs — can significantly impact your savings potential, but may also take time to implement. To start saving more today, look at the little places where you spend money and see where you can trim your expenses. For example, do you eat lunch out every day or buy a specialty coffee most mornings? Do you have entertainment packages you aren’t really using, such as cable TV or online memberships? Saving a few dollars each day can add up to thousands of dollars over a year, which is money you can put toward your retirement. Remember to Imagine the Retirement You Desire Effective retirement strategies often focus on building a clear vision of how you would like to spend life after your career. As you go about your daily life and make financial decisions, how often do you reflect on this vision? Rather
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than only thinking about your retirement goals during financial reviews or major choices, start incorporating this picture into your regular decision-making process. For example, each time you make a purchase, ask yourself if you’d rather have this item or put the money toward the retirement you desire. You may discover that by grounding each purchase in this way, you spend less on items you don’t really care about — and have more money to put toward the retirement you’ve dreamed about. Capture Your Employer’s Full 401(k) Match If your employer matches your retirement contributions, make sure you contribute at least enough to claim what is essentially free money. And if you are age 50 or older, remember that you can contribute an extra $6000 each year to your 401(k) on top of the $18,500 annual limit in 2018. Invest Additional Funds When you receive a raise, bonus, tax refund, inheritance, or other financial windfall, spending the funds can be very tempting. Instead, if you choose to invest this money into your retirement, you can boost your savings without affecting your current bottom line. In addition, if you put a bonus into a 401(k) or IRA, you may also enjoy tax benefits and not owe anything until you withdraw the funds. Saving for retirement is a big responsibility, but it does not have to be a burden. With these simple changes — and support from professionals who care about your future — you can focus on creating a lifestyle that matches your dreams. We are here to help you at each step, so please let us know if you have any questions about these tips or the bigger strategies guiding your retirement. Jeff Bucher is the President and co- founder of Citizen Advisory Group, a comprehensive financial services company in Perrysburg. You can contact him at 419872-0204; email at jeff@citizenadvisory.com; visit at 770 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg; or visit the website at citizenadvisory.com.
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Are you itching to get your hands in the dirt and work on the garden? Here are some awesome books to give you inspiration and help you get started! Grow Something Different to Eat: Weird and Wonderful Heirloom Fruits and Vegetables for Your Garden, DK Publishing, 2018 By Matthew Biggs Discover more than 50 out-of-the-ordinary edibles, from cucamelons to strawberry popcorn, in this seed-to-plate guide that inspires you to cultivate amazing new fruit and vegetable crops.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Garden: 326 Fast, Easy, Affordable Ways to Transform Your Yard One Project at a Time, Timber Press, 2017 By Sally Roth This book simplifies the process by showing you how to spend fewer hours (and a minimal amount of money) in the garden by tackling one small area at a time. You’ll find garden plans for ten unique areas—the entryway, the shady areas under trees, and more—that can be linked together over time to create a unified yard, and plants that are dependable, easy to find, and look good year after year.
Container Gardens: Over 200 Fresh Ideas for Indoor and Outdoor Plantings, Oxmoor House, 2017 By the Editors of Southern Living Lack of space? Lack of time? No gardening experience? Need inspiration? This is a smart and sensible guide filled with beautiful, inspirational images that covers the basics for the beginner while sharing a wide array of ideas for the experienced gardener. There are step-bystep techniques and tips on planting and care for indoor and outdoor spaces. Plants You Can’t Kill: 101 Easy to Grow Species for Beginner Gardeners, Skyhorse Publishing, 2017 By Stacy Tornio This is the only gardening book you’ll ever need with more than 100 plant picks for every situation. You want veggies? We have them. You need to fill a big space? We have shrub ideas for you. You just want something pretty? We have plenty of that, as well.
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Opening Day - The Butterfly House 11455 Obee Rd., Whitehouse Tuesday, May 1 (Hours May – August - Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun. Noon – 4 p.m.) Over 1,000 butterflies with many different species from North and South America and Asia. Rates: $10 (adults 12 – 64), $9 (seniors 65+), $8 (ages 4-11), free (3 and under). Information 419-877-2733.
trivia
M*A*S*H Trivia at 5th Street Pub 5577 Monroe Street Wednesday, May 2, 8 p.m. Come relive one of the favorite, iconic shows of our time. Test your Hawkeye, Hot Lips, and Toledo's own, Max Klinger, trivia skills during an evening of competitive fun. Call 419-517-5311 to reserve a table for your team.
plants
Toledo Plant Exchange The Main Library, Parking Garage 325 Michigan Street Saturday, May 5 Plant drop off: 8:30 – 10 a.m. Plant distribution: 10-10:45 a.m. Bring labeled, weed-free plants and gently used gardening paraphernalia. Attendees receive five free plants, while those who bring items to share will receive more. Informational booths and experts to answer questions. FREE. For info., call 419-578-6783.
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fests
2nd Annual Great Lakes Woodworking Festival 2300 N. Adrian Hwy. Adrian, MI Sunday, May 6, Noon-6 p.m. Be part of a festival that brings together the best woodworkers from the Great Lakes Region. Over 35 artists will be selling their handmade goods. The FREE event also includes free classes, demonstrations, and prizes. Greatlakeswoodworkingfestival.com
hops and eats
Beer and Bacon Fest Hungarian Club of Toledo 224 Paine Ave. Saturday, May 12, 4 – 8 p.m. Eighteen breweries; food from Hunky Turkey, Birmingham Hot Dog, Bacon on a stick, and Pizza by Pepperoni Tony; and music from Katie’s Randy Cat. Tickets $25 in advance at eventbrite.com, or $30 at door include 10 beer samples and tasting glass.
benefits
An Evening of Wow The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Monday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., Program begins at 6:30 p.m. The Wow Foundation presents its 3rd Annual Spring Evening of Wow-Thriving on Purpose, a motivational evening featuring two inspiring women: Maria Vasquer, world-class, ultra endurance cyclist and Teresa Lowinski, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and reigned as Mrs. Galaxy 2016. Tickets are on sale at thrivingonpurpose.eventbrite. Proceeds will benefit HOOVES, partnering with horses to heal veterans.