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Green Time in the 419
Celebrate sustainability and support Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful on Thursday, September 4 from 5–8 pm on Ostrich Lane. Guests will enjoy live music, local cuisine, spirits, green displays and networking — all in a zero-waste setting. Proceeds benefit litter reduction, recycling, composting and other environmental programs, helping to advance sustainability efforts across the region. keeptoledolitterfree.org
29th Annual ‘Clean Your Streams’ Day
Northwest Ohio’s largest watershed cleanup returns Saturday, September 27 from 8:30 am–2:30 pm. Volunteers of all ages will gather at sites across the region before fanning out to clean the Ottawa River, Swan Creek, Maumee River, Maumee Bay and other Lake Erie tributaries. After three hours of service, participants will enjoy a Volunteer Appreciation Picnic with food, t-shirts, raffles and prizes — plus the chance to win a fishing kayak. Free to participate; kayak raffle tickets $10. partnersforcleanstreams.org
Menards Hosts Pet Supplies Drive
Local Menards stores are collecting donations to support area animal welfare organizations. Supplies dropped off at the Toledo store on E. Alexis Rd. will go to Toledo Animal Rescue, Oregon’s Brown Rd. location benefits Saint Elsewhere Pet Rescue, and the Holland store on Orchard Centre Dr. supports the Toledo Humane Society. Collection boxes are located near store exits and donations can include food, treats, bedding, collars or other pet supplies—whether purchased at Menards or elsewhere. The drive runs through the end of September, helping ensure pets in need receive care and comfort from the community.
