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Summer Movie Nights in Toledo Parks
Enjoy free movie nights, paired with themed fun and family activities, at parks across Toledo this June. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in at dusk for these neighborhood screenings.
June 4 — Enjoy the new animated film Goat at Nelson Grace Park, 1001 N Detroit Ave.
June 18— Watch the action-packed film The Woman King at Inez Nash Park, 100 E Bancroft St.
Movies begin at dusk. toledo.oh.gov/residents/parks
Perrysburg Movie Night on the Lawn
Pack a blanket and settle in for a laid-back summer evening under the stars as Downtown Perrysburg hosts Movie Night on the Lawn. Grab dinner or a DORA drink from a nearby restaurant before the show and enjoy them on the lawn. Saturday, June 13, 7-9 pm. Commodore Lawn, 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. downtownperrysburg.org/community-events
Ohio Goes to the Movies: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Experience blockbuster action with a hometown twist as Ohio Goes to the Movies brings Captain America: The Winter Soldier to Sylvania. Part of a statewide celebration highlighting Ohio’s impact on the film industry, this special screening spotlights scenes filmed in Cleveland. Bring your friends and enjoy a night of cinematic adventure. Thursday, June 18, 6 pm. Mayberry Ice Cream, 5645 Mayberry Square E., Sylvania. heritagesylvania.org/sylvania250
Glass City Screenwriters Call For Scripts
Submissions are now being accepted for the Maumee Film Festival table read. Writers can submit properly formatted pilot or short film scripts up to 30 pages in any genre through the end of June, with selections announced in July ahead of the September festival. Scripts should be emailed as PDFs to [email protected]. glasscityscreenwriters.com
Sunshine Communities Featured in National TV Documentary
Actor Andy Garcia is hosting a short documentary on Sunshine Communities. The episode highlights the organization’s work supporting people with developmental and physical disabilities through housing, transportation, employment programs and community activities. Filmed at Sunshine’s Maumee campus, the documentary includes stories from residents and families about how the organization has impacted their lives. The segment is airing nationally on networks including CNBC and Fox News and will continue running over the next year.
