Drive-in fun at Toledo City Parks
June 19, 2020the City of Toledo parks will continue to host family and kid-friendly events all summer long.
Enjoy a trip to the park(let) in Sylvania
June 19, 2020The Red Bird Arts District began installation of the first parklets being added to Main Street in Downtown Sylvania on June 7.
Alpaca your bags, the Barnyard is coming to the Zoo
June 19, 2020The Nancy L. and Martin Davidson Barnyard is a new interactive experience for zoogoers to see, pet and feed farm animals such as goats, pigs, alpacas and more.
CAT FEST 2020 taking place May 24 to fight domestic violence
May 22, 2020This weekend, the life and legacy of the late Cathryn “Cat” Lambert, a Toledo arts advocate, will be honored by the music scene. CAT FEST is an annual celebration of Lambert, a Rossford resident who was murdered by her husband in 2015. The benefit concert continues this weekend on Sunday, May 24, at the Bier
Free webinar on accessibility awareness
May 19, 2020In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 21 to highlight the importance of digital technology for those living with disabilities. If you want to learn more about how to communicate with clear, concise, accessible language, this free webinar is a valuable tool.
WCHS launches annual calendar fundraiser
May 11, 2020The Wood County Humane Society (WCHS) launched its annual GoGoPhoto contest fundraiser for pet owners on May 1, where participants submit photographs of area pets that will be featured in the 2021 WCHS calendar. The fundraiser sees area pet owners send in pictures of their animals for a $10 fee, with all photos being voted
Prevent The COVID Crisis From Wiping Out The Primary Election
April 9, 2020PRINT OUT A BALLOT APPLICATION, MAIL IT TO THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, COMPLETE YOUR BALLOT, MAIL IT TO THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS POSTMARKED BY APRIL 27. You recall that Ohio’s Primary Election, scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, was called off at the 11th hour when the state’s Health Director issued an Order prohibiting the voting
Virtual Experience: Classic Concerts with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra
March 31, 2020If you’ve been missing the soul-stirring sounds of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) during life’s COVID-19 hiatus, WGTE has got your back. Enjoy recorded concerts by the orchestra on Sundays at 6pm through May 17, as part of WGTE Presents: TSO in HD. The series came about after the TSO announced the cancellation of all
NAMI announces virtual support groups during COVID-19 outbreak
March 27, 2020NAMI Greater Toledo has announced that it will continue to offer support groups virtually throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
TARTA in the age of social distancing
March 20, 2020For many Toledoans, public transportation is a necessity. According to a 2015 transportation survey conducted by The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, 19.1% of respondents reported using services from the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) regularly. According to survey respondents, most trips are for medical appointments, shopping and work, with the core demographic including
Women Entrepreneurs to hold first conference
March 10, 2020Women Entrepreneurs with a Purpose hold their first Women’s Conference, Stepping into Success, with keynote speaker Dr. Stacia Pierce. A life coach and motivational speaker, Pierce is the founder and CEO of LifeCoach2Women.com and winner of Oprah Winfrey’s 2010 OWN contest. Stepping into Success will also feature a panel discussion led by Alexis Means of
CANCELED: Womxn of Color Symposium at University of Toledo
March 10, 2020UPDATE: Due to coronavirus concerns, this event has been canceled. Issues and topics that affect women, womxn and femmes at all levels of the University of Toledo will be discussed as part of the third annual Womxn of Color Symposium. With the theme “The Personal is Political,” the event will feature workshops, presentations and more