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Chocolate Soiree
Junior League of Toledo
@ Hilton Garden Inn (Perrysburg)
January 23rd, 2009
The Chocolate Soiree is a cocktail party showcasing and judging chocolate desserts from various local restaurants and stores while also providing vital financial support for the League’s leadership training programming for women. The event will feature a “People’s Choice” award for favorite chocolate creation and will include restaurants such as Mancy’s Steakhouse, Zia’s, Real Seafood, Beirut, Gianno’s Italian Bistro, Diva, Rouge Bistro, La Scola, Aladdin’s Eatery, Clara J’s Tea Room, Cake in a Cup, The Chocolate Shoppe and more. Johnny Rocker and the Hitmen will provide live music and guests will be able to bid on some exclusive items in a silent auction.
Queen Sancha Masquerade Ball
@ TBD
February, 2009
Toledo Opera Gala: Viva Verdi!
@ Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater
February 14th, 2009
A lavish banquet of operatic delights by Giuseppe Verdi - musical genius and master of the human heart. A fantastic fusion of orchestral and vocal sound when the Toledo Opera Chorus, University of Toledo Concert Chorale, Toledo Community Chorus, Toledo Symphony Orchestra and dynamic soloists perform selections from La traviata, Macbeth, Otello, Falstaff and more. What a romantic way to spend Valentine's Day!
Practically A Golf Tournament, an Epilepsy Center fundraiser
@ Westfield Franklin Park
February, 2009
Each February, The Epilepsy Center hosts a unique miniature golf tournament featuring 9 holes and a special 10th hole. This event is open to the public, corporations, media, local school systems, and community organizations. Each hole has its own theme and is designed by an area architect/designer and built by volunteers. The golf holes are placed indoors and golfers are invited to tee off at different times throughout the 4-day event. The top 18 teams with the best scores return to the finals and compete for a trophy and other prizes. A “private clubhouse” provides corporate golfers tasty food and beverages.
Manor House Mardi Gras
@ Wildwood Manor House
February 21st, 2009
Enjoy authentic New Orleans style food and entertainment with a cash bar. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit youth nature camps planned for summer 2009. (Ages 21 and over.)
Oscar Night presented by the American Red Cross, Greater Toledo Chapter
@ Owens Center for Fine & Performing Arts
February 22nd, 2009
Get ready for "The Walk of Fame" on Sun., Feb. 22, when the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross celebrates OCSAR Night 2009. The red carpet will be rolled out promptly at 6:00 p.m. to greet guests. Their arrival will be announced to the delight of screaming fans and the "paparazzi."
Guests will enjoy live music, delectable treats from over 20 local restaurants, and get the opportunity to witness the Academy Awards on the big screen. Unique gift baskets and the chance to win a handfull of large prizes completes the evening.
14th Annual All-Star Celebrity Sports Auction
to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northwest Ohio
@ SeaGate Convention Centre
February 26th, 2009
This exciting event will include dinner, live and silent auctions, a speech from a wish child, and remarks from our celebrity guest speakers, father and son duo, James and Joe Laurinaitis. Joe Laurinaitis, also known as the Road Warrior Animal, is considered the most decorated Tag Team in the 100 year history of professional wrestling. James Laurinaitis, an All America linebacker and Butkus Award winner at The Ohio State University, is a finalist for this year's Lombardi Award. There will be over 300 live and silent auctions including sports memorabilia, vacations, women's boutique items, Hollywood items, entertainment and sporting event tickets. All proceeds from the event will be used to help grant the wishes of children in Northwest Ohio who suffer from life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. This is our largest fundraiser each year, raising enough money to grant approximately 30 wishes.
Toledo Opera’s Salome
@ Valentine Theatre
March 14th, 20th & 22nd, 2009
Enveloped in Richard Strauss's exotic orchestral colors, violent rhythms and hypnotic harmonies, the characters vividly express their desires and obsessions. When her erotic advances are brutally rejected by John the Baptist, Salome exacts a shocking revenge. You'll lose your head over this opera!
Maumee Valley Walleye Weekend
Along the banks of the Maumee River
Beginning in March, 2009
Excuse me wader, there's a fish in my river!! THE WALLEYE ARE ON THE RUN!! They'll be lined up shoulder to shoulder in the Maumee River, but don't worry there will be room enough for everyone to have some fun. Perrysburg and Maumee provide the ideal spots to test your luck and catch the big one that got away last year.
2nd Annual Glass City Beer Fest
@ Erie Street Market
March 6th, 2009
Glass City Beer Fest is a unique opportunity for people in NW Ohio to taste hand-crafted 'micro-brewed' beer, while supporting two local charities. All proceeds support the programs and services of The Arc of Lucas County as well as the Northwest Ohio Hemophilia Foundation.
Glass City Heart Ball
@ Hilton Garden Inn (Levis Commons)
March 14th, 2009
Enjoy
this magnificent event complete with cocktails, a sumptuous dinner,
live entertainment and dancing, and titilating live and silent
auctions! Your support of the annual Toledo Heart Gala aids the
American Heart Association's mission of "Building healthier lives, free
of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." The 2008 Gala is chaired by
Ameer Kabour, M.D. of Toledo Cardiology Consultants. Dorene Nowatzke is
serving as the 2008 Auction Chair. Both chairs are committed to a
successful event supporting a cause close to everyone's heart!
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3062079
16th Annual Chili Cook Off to benefit Mobile Meals
@ Stranahan Great Hall
March 28th, 2009
Chili, Chili, and more chili……did we mention chili. This is a fun event for a great cause, which also features music, a children’s area, chef demonstrations, but best of all the competition to see who has the best chili around.
www.mobilemeals.org/chili_cookoff.htm
The Mix UP!: a fundraiser for Arts Commission of Greater Toledo
@ Secor Building
March 28th, 2009
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo hosts the 2009 Mix Up in the
Secor Building, home of the Secor Gallery, and the studios of more than
25 artists. We invite you to join us for one of Toledo's most engaging
events, an eclectic, fast-paced evening of food, entrainment, and art.
MS Walk 2009
@ UT Health Education Building
March 29th, 2009
The Walk MS event is the signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. By participating in one of the the Walk MS events you can know that you’ve shared a remarkable achievement with over 250,000 other walkers in more than 700 cities across the country. But most importantly, you’ll be making a difference by raising essential funds for research and services for people with MS. Team up with Friends, family or co-workers to help fight against MS and have a great time. Teams are a great way to bring co-workers closer together, boost company spirit and demonstrate your community involvement.
Toledo Mud Hens Opening Days Double Play
@ Fifth Third Field
April 16th & 17th, 2009
What's better than Opening Day? How about TWO Opening Days?! The Mud Hens are spreading the joy of Opening Day across a two game stretch! Tickets for the first ever Opening Days Double Play event and the 3rd Annual Opening Day Bash are on sale now!
Weak Signals
@ the SeaGate Convention Centre
April 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2009
Toledo plays host to North America’s largest remote controlled show and exposition. This show is a standout event, attracting vendors, products and beautiful models from the around the world.
JDRF Dream Gala
@ TBD
April 2009 TBD
This event benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation...Cocktails, Dinner, Silent & Live Auctions and the Fund-A-Cure Auction.
Artomatic 419!
@ 201 Morris Street (next to the Oliver House)
April 18th, 25th & May 2nd, 2009
Artomatic 419! will be back in 2009! For three Saturdays-April 18, April 25, and May 2, 2009-we will be infusing a building in downtown Toledo with a diverse collection of the area's best visual, performing, and literary arts. For the third time, local creatives and arts enthusiasts are joining their talents and hard work to present the next Artomatic 419! to the Greater Toledo area. This event offers an opportunity and some space for local artists, in all different stages of their careers, to showcase their talents, new ideas, current projects, or artistic collaborations to their community.
www.artomatic419.org
Luminations
@ Franciscan Center (Lourdes College)
April 25th, 2009
Luminations is Lourdes College premier, social student scholarship fundraiser of the year. One of this area's premier events, Luminations features grazing stations, a silent auction and a program featuring samplings of Toledo's finest performing arts.
33rd Annual Glass City Marathon
Streets of downtown Toledo and area suburbs
April 26th, 2009
Welcome to the 33rd Annual Glass City Marathon (GCM) located in Toledo, OH hosted by the Toledo Road Runner Club (TRRC). The TRRC is very excited about this year's event. New events have been added to highlight the TRRC marquee weekend. The TRRC has planned an event for the entire family to participate in and enjoy together be it running or walking. The events consist of a marathon run/walk (early start for walk), 5-person relay (each leg approximately 5 miles), 5K run/walk, kids marathon (1/4 mile ages 2-3, 1/2 and 1 mile ages 4-12) and a half-marathon run/walk (early start for walk).
www.glasscitymarathon.org/site/page1.aspx
14th Annual Taste of the Nation Toledo
@ Fat Fish Blue (Levis Commons)
April 26th, 2009
Toledo’s finest chefs and restaurateurs, as well as nationally known chefs, offer their culinary talents, time, food and staff to support Taste of the Nation at this wine and culinary tasting gala.
Toledo Opera’s Candide
@ Toledo Museum of Art peristyle Theatre
May 2nd, 2009
Candide is the ever-optimistic protagonist in this best of all possible operettas. Based on Voltaire's mischievous novel, the story is told on a vast scale, spanning the globe, and crammed with characters and incredible incidents. In this truly radiant theater piece featuring one of Leonard Bernstein's finest scores, dazzling musical fireworks, tenderness, glittering music, devastating wit and grandeur abound!
Artomatic 419!
@ 201 Morris Street (next to the Oliver House)
April 18th, 25th & May 2nd, 2009
Artomatic 419! will be back in 2009! For three
Saturdays-April 18, April 25, and May 2, 2009-we will be infusing a
building in downtown Toledo with a diverse collection of the area's
best visual, performing, and literary arts. For the third time, local
creatives and arts enthusiasts are joining their talents and hard work
to present the next Artomatic 419! to the Greater Toledo area. This
event offers an opportunity and some space for local artists, in all
different stages of their careers, to showcase their talents, new
ideas, current projects, or artistic collaborations to their community.
www.artomatic419.org
Toledo Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale
@ Toledo Botanical Garden
Members Only May 7th
Open to the Public May 8th - 10th, 2009
This is your chance to purchase plants carefully tended for throughout the year by expert horticulturists. Beautify your garden by filling it with rare plants and everyday favorites. A beautiful selection of annuals and perennials.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
to benefit American Cancer Society
@ Town Center at Levis Commons
May 9th, 2009
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a great way to fight back against breast cancer and provide hope to all people facing the disease. Making Strides is not a race; it is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. Making Strides walks do not have a registration fee or minimum fundraising amount. They are open to men, women, and children of all ages. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer unites friends, families, and coworkers to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. Your support enables the American Cancer Society to fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer prevention and early detection information, help ensure all women have access to mammograms and follow-up care, and provide free programs and services that improve the quality of life for people facing breast cancer.
http://makingstrides.acsevents.org
Dart Frog Dash 5K Walk/Run
@ The Toledo Zoo
May 16th, 2009
This 5K Walk/Run and 1K kids run is a great family event supporting the Zoo. The accurately measured course will take you through the grounds of the Toledo Zoo and surrounding neighborhoods. Prizes, entertainment and much more! Register early to get a Dart Frog Dash T-Shirt.
8th Annual Claire’s Night & Claire’s Day
@ The Main Library and Maumee Branch Library
May 15th & 16th, 2009
A celebration of Life, Authors, Illustrators and Reading Excellence. The event celebrates the life of Claire Lynsey Rubini, who loved books and storytelling and who passed away unexpectedly in 2000. Her parents, Brad and Julie Rubini, created Claire’s Day in cooperation with the Maumee Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
Heart Walk
to benefit American Heart Association
@ UT Glass Bowl Stadium
May 16th, 2009
More
than 5,000 Toledo-area area residents are walking to raise funds for
the American Heart Association. And this year, they’ll also be
encouraged to start a journey to a healthier lifestyle — with Start!
The American Heart Association’s physical activity movement, Start!, is
transforming Heart Walk, the association’s annual fund-raising event,
into an experience that will create hope, inspire change and celebrate
success.
http://heartwalk.kintera.org
4th Annual Walk for Wishes to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of NWO
@ Olander Park
May 17th, 2009
The Walk for Wishes is a non-competitive 5k (3.5 mile) walk complete with food and fun for the entire family. Highlights include special opening and closing ceremonies, complimentary food, beverages, entertainment, activities and a memorable morning for all. All money raised will be used to grant the wishes of northwestern Ohio children who have life-threatening medical conditions.
First Siege 1813
@ Fort Meigs State Memorial
May 23rd & 24th, 2009
The British are coming! United States and British soldiers as well as Woodland Indians recreate historic 1813 battles at Fort Meigs. See recreated battles, musket and artillery demonstrations, and camp life demonstrations. Returning this year is "1813 Patrol." Accompany a squad of American soldiers as they scout around the fort.
NCAA Division 1 Men's Golf Championships
@ Inverness Club
May 26th - 30th
www.ncaa.com/champ/mgolf-div1-champ.html
36th Annual Historic Old West End Festival
June 6th & 7th, 2009
This downtown festival truly has a community feel that no other local event can provide. The elegant Old West End is one of Toledo's most historically significant neighborhoods and provides a great backdrop for this annual favorite, which celebrates the finest in art, music and food all in the museum's backyard. With hundreds of artists works on display, plan to spend at least a whole day exploring exploring the fun. This is the Old West End's time to shine and residents in this area always rollout the red carpet.
LatinoFest 2009
@ Promenade Park (downtown Toledo)
June 13th, 2009
LatinoFest 2008 was a great success and a wonderful community event designed to create a greater awareness and understanding of the region's growing and diverse Latino community. It was attended by people who enjoyed live national and regional Latino music performers, folkloric & contemporary dance, food representing various Latino countries and vendors from throughout the region with goods from Latin America.
www.latinofesttoledo.com
The Whitehouse Cherry Festival
in Whitehouse, Ohio
June 19th & 20th, 2009
www.whitehouseohchamber.com/cherryfest.html
ZOOtoDO (View Event Pictures)
@ the Toledo Zoo
June 12th, 2009
We'll skip the "party animal" jokes here, but don't skip this party!!
The Toledo Zoo's annual black-tie-and-tennis-shoe event features more
than 45 of the Toledo area's premier caterers and restaurateurs,
entertainment from local and regional bands, and one of the hottest
social event tickets of the season. ZOOtoDO hosts more than 1,800
guests annually, raises funds for the continued development of Zoo
exhibits and programs.
www.toledozoo.org/events/events_zootodo.htm
Muster on the Maumee
@ Fort Meigs State Memorial
June 20th & 21st, 2009
See the evolution of the common soldier from the Roman Legionnaire through the 20th Century. Soldiers, artisans, and civilians give demonstrations throughout the weekend. Period military camps are open for visiting. Weapons demonstrations take place throughout each day. Try your hand at the "pike college" too! Period trades people offer their wares for sale and food is available from a variety of vendors.
Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival (CANCELLED)
in International Park
June 2009
Jazz lovers come from far and wide to enjoy this music festival each year. Local, regional and national talent help round out the weekend bill and providing something to satisfy every jazz fan’s tastes. Cool jazz on a summer day… what could be better. This event is presented by the Toledo Jazz Society.
44th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts
@ the Toledo Botanical Garden
June 26th -28th, 2009
The Toledo Botanical Garden has been growing this premiere art festival for 43 years and it's as strong as ever. Who doesn't like a stroll in the garden, but add hundreds of fine artists, musical entertainment and festival food….now you've got something special. A special Preview Party opens the weekend to those who appreciate great art or just love an excuse for an outdoor summer party…..all for the benefit of supporting the beauty that is the Toledo Botanical Garden.
Reeves Northrup Memorial MS Bike-to-the-Bay
June 27th & 28th, 2009
This is a little more than your typical bike ride. Riders choose a one or two day ride that takes them from Maumee (Lucas County Fairgrounds) out toward Port Clinton & Put-In-Bay Island (35, 50, 70 or 100 miles). Challenge yourself and your friends to get on your bike for a good time and good cause.
www.nationalmssociety.org/OHO/home/
Music Under the Stars
@ the Toledo Zoo
Sunday Evenings in July & August
Join the Toledo Concert Band at the Toledo Zoo for eight FREE evenings of popular music - under the stars! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a diverse lineup of talented headliners who perform with the Concert Band - all under the direction of Toledo's "Mr. Music" Sam Szor. This music series has been bringing quality music performances to the people of Toledo for over 50 years- over 2 million loyal audience members have attended since its inception.
Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic LPGA Tournament
@ Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania
June 29th – July 5th, 2009
Getting “Tee'd Off”in a good way at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania….the very best of the LPGA make a point of competing in this tourney. Every year this event gets bigger and bigger, as it encompasses an entire week including Pro/Ams, junior clinics, evening parties and of course, four rounds of great golf. Since 1984, this event has donated a total of $4 million to local children's charities.
Jazz in the Garden
@ Toledo Botanical Garden
Thursday Evenings beginning July 9th thru August 20th, 2009
Noon Tunes
@ Toledo Botanical Garden
Fridays at noon in July and August, 2009
Lagrange Street Polish Festival
On Lagrange Street Commercial Corridor
July 10th - 12th, 2009
Once a year in July, Lagrange Street is transformed into a truly ethnic Polish Village. And every year tens of thousands of visitors help our neighborhood celebrate its Polish heritage. You'll find games for the children, polka bands and dance contests, and a variety of craft and food vendors featuring pierogies, kielbasa, and delicious Polish pastries such as paczki and chrusciki.
91st Toledo Area Artists Exhibition
@ Toledo Museum of Art
July 10th thru August 23rd, 2009
Featuring the best work from talented area artists in nearly every medium.
www.toledomuseum.org/taa.htm
A MidSummer Night - Up on the Roof
@ Main Library
July 18th, 2009
A Midsummer Night will support Youth Services at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. The event will take place on the rooftop Civic Plaza of Main Library. The view of Toledo city lights coupled with music, dancing and fun come together to create the perfect summer night, rain or shine! The event features free underground parking, a cash bar and grazing delicacies. Musical entertainment will be provided. Proceeds benefit the Library’s Summer Reading Club for children and teens. The Library Legacy Foundation is the largest underwriter for the Summer Reading Club.
Great Maumee River Dragon Boat Festival
@ International Park in the Maumee River
July 25th, 2009
Gather a team of co-workers and friends to create teams of 21-25 paddlers (at least 8 females per boat) and race 500 meters down the Maumee River, competing for trophies, awards and prizes. Fun, fitness, teamwork, and team-building. Ideal for corporate/business, church, civic, school and neighborhood groups. The event raises funds to support the mission of Partners In Education of Toledo.
www.partnerstoledo.org/dragonboat.htm
Drums Along the Maumee
@ Fort Meigs State Memorial
July 25th & 26th, 2009
See and hear fife and drum corps from across the country play military music from the 1750s through the War of 1812. The musicians perform with authentic wooden fifes and rope tension drums. The visiting corps change each year. The music starts at 10 a.m. both days and the corps perform a massed ensemble at 4 p.m. each afternoon. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will provide demonstrations of weapons, camp life and provide hands-on activities for children.
17th Annual Art on the Mall
@ University of Toledo Campus
July 26th, 2009
Over 100 of the areas top artists will return to the beautiful Centennial Mall in the heart of the UT Campus to display their creations. Over 15,000 people annually attend this juried art fair to enjoy many different styles and mediums.
www.alumni.utoledo.edu/index.asp?id=354
Smoke on the Water - Ribs for Red Cross
@ Promenade Park (downtown)
July 31st thru August 2nd, 2009
The downtown riverfront location is the perfect venue to sample mouth watering BBQ ribs from local and national vendors, while enjoying the music from live bands. Come enjoy the weekend with friends at Smoke on the Water and help support the American Red Cross, too!
Arts in the Garden
@ Toledo Botanical Garden
August, 2009
Arts Gone Wild
@ Toledo Botanical Garden
August 7th thru 9th, 2009
13 cultural organizations will again showcase their wealth of cultural experiences, and introduce audiences to organizations and opportunities with which they may be unfamiliar. Each day of Arts Gone Wild will feature free performances, stationary and strolling performances, and hands-on activities.
http://artsgonewild.blogspot.com/
Sylvania Triathalon/Duathalon
@ Olander Park (Sylvania, OH)
August 9th, 2009
Consistently, one of the best organized Triathalon/duathalons in this region. Particpants are put to the test as they swim, bike and run. This event offers an Olympic triathalon, a sprint triathalon and a duathalon as well as a kid’s event. If you are not up to the task, you will be inspired as a spectator.
www.eliteendeavors.com/race_sylvania.htm
32nd Annual Maumee Summer Fair
in downtown Maumee
August 14th & 15th, 2009
Held on the lovely tree-lined streets in historic uptown Maumee, Ohio this event is sponsored by the Maumee Uptown Business Association. Friday evening kicks off the event at the "The Taste of Maumee" with 13 area restaurants serving food and a street concert for the 21and over crowd. Saturday morning a large parade begins at 10 a.m. with marching bands, horses, clowns, dancers, classic cars, floats, singers and children on bikes and trikes. In addition to our 240 arts and craft booths, we feature a variety of entertainment on various stages, a kid's fun zone & classic car show. There is something for the whole family.
Rock N' Roar
@ Toledo Zoo
August 14th, 2009
What's a party without a live music , a DJ and the King of the Jungle.
Once again, the Toledo Zoo opens its gates (not the gates to the cages,
crazy!) for a summer blowout. Trust us….if it's anything like last
year's party, there will be a few extra wildebeests in the zoo for this
one. Guests must be 21 years of age and IDs will be checked at the
door. Tickets include admission with cash bars and grill foods
available for sale.
www.toledozoo.org/events/events_rockroar.html
National Tractor Pulling Championship
Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green
August 21st – 23rd, 2009
Visit the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green for the rumble of the largest outdoor truck and tractor pull in the nation.
Barefoot at the Beach
to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo
@ Maumee Bay State Park
August 15th, 2009
Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo in celebrating the end of summer at the 7th annual Barefoot at the Beach outdoor fundraiser held right on the beach of Lake Erie! A Tiki bar, live music, great food from local restaurants, bonfires, fireworks and more await you as you walk on the beach beneath the stars. Over 1,000 guests are expected. 21 and over.
35th Annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival
August 16th, 2009
Come out celebrate Toledo’s Hungarian heritage during this one-day ethnic festival. With music and dancing, this event is always a good time. Save room to enjoy all the wonderful Hungarian food. A great free family event
www.birminghamethnicfestival.org
German American Festival
@ Oak Shade Grove in Oregon
August 28th, 29th & 30th, 2009
At northwest Ohio’s largest ethnic festival, there will be live German music, dancing, food, and, of course, beer, as people experience the German culture.
39th Annual Greek American Festival
Near Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (downtown)
September, 2009
Sponsored by the parishioners of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This is one of Toledo’s most popular annual festivals. They share their Orthodox faith, Greek culture, entertainment, food, pastries and most importantly, their filoxenia (hospitality).
Feast With The Beasts
@ Toledo Zoo
September 11th, 2009
Enjoy an elegant multiple course dinner, fine wines and personal interaction with zoo staff. Reservations must be made in advance.
www.toledozoo.org/events/events_feastbeast.html
Northwest Ohio Walk to Cure Diabetes
@ Ottawa Park
September 12th, 2009
JDRF's Walks are family-friendly, held at great locations, and feature plenty of entertainment, food, and fun. You’re invited to become one of the 500,000+ people at 200 Walk sites nationwide this year who are making a difference in the lives of people with type 1 diabetes. You'll have a great time, get some exercise, and most importantly be a part of the cure!
Black Swamp Arts Festival
Downtown Bowling Green
September 11th - 13th, 2009
Downtown Bowling Green comes alive with this showcase of visual & performance art. In addition, organizers recognize pay special attention to all genres of music, as well as the importance of good times for teens….and they deliver with a special teen concert. So much talent, young and old, packed into one unbeatable weekend….a true community effort that brings out the best.
419-354-BSAF (2723) (voice-mail only)
www.blackswamparts.org
Harrison Rally Day
in downtown historic Perrysburg
September 19th, 2009
Perrysburg comes alive with this street festival that brings out all types of food vendors and arts & crafts booths. One of the areas fests that offers a wide variety of fun and entertainment, as well as a beautiful stroll down to the banks of the Maumee River.
Taste of Diversity
@ Toledo Botanical Garden
September 20th, 2009
Come taste delicious samplings of a variety of ethnic foods donated by some of Toledo's finest restaurants, while enjoying the sights and sounds of cultural music, dance, and spoken performances. Be sure to take part in the other cultural activities and majestic nature walks of the Botanical Garden.
www.ci.toledo.oh.us/Departments/BoardofCommunityRelations/tabid/79/Default.aspx
16th Annual Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure (5K Run/Walk)
@ Fifth Third Field (downtown)
September 27th, 2009
This Komen NWO’s signature event and is critical to their efforts to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. As always, it promises to be a true celebration of life, as well as a time for us to remember those we have lost to breast cancer, but who remain with us in spirit. This community gives a tremendous response and support and always proves to be a successful endeavor.
Vines & Vices Wine Tasting Event
to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northwest Ohio
@ TBD
October, 2009
Applebutter Fest
Downtown Grand Rapids
October 11th, 2009
If you're the type who appreciates life's simple pleasures, then this is the event for you. Take a quick trip south of Toledo to the village of Grand Rapids for an afternoon you won't forget! Always held the second Sunday of October, this festival features Heritage Craftsmen, juried crafts, entertainment, great food, vintage farm equipment, re-enactment groups and pioneer demonstrations, the traditional apple butter stir, and shops brimming with goodies.
Family Fall Festival
@ Toledo Botanical Garden
October 11th, 2009
Little Boo at The Zoo & Pumpkin Path
@ Toledo Zoo
October 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2009
The Toledo Zoo is the most exciting place to be this Halloween! Don't miss all the "ghost-travaganza" fun!
"Little Boo" is the perfect Halloween party for preschoolers who may be too young to enjoy Pumpkin Path. Trick-or-treat stations, games, and Fisher-Price's giant play area are just part of the fun! Costumes are encouraged. Pumpkin Path offers more trick-or-treat stations than Little Boo, but there are no age restrictions - if you can't make it out for Little Boo, your preschool poltergeists will enjoy Pumpkin Path too!
www.toledozoo.org/events/events_pumpkinpath.htm
Wine Gala to benefit Mobile Meals
@ Stranahan Great Hall
November 7th, 2009
Wine tasting, gourmet dinner, live & silent auctions, music & dancing. This high class event is a wonderful evening out, especially for those that love wine culture.
www.mobilemeals.org/wine_gala.htm
Downtown Holiday Parade
November 2009
The spirit of the holidays comes alive each November as the Holiday Parade takes to the streets of downtown Toledo. Thousands will line the route to watch as zany clowns, magical floats, marching bands, giant helium balloons and elegant equestrian units transform the parade route into a winter wonderland. This community event has warmed hearts and generated smiles throughout the years. Each year, a special early visit from Santa Claus delights the crowd and kicks-off the holiday season.
Lights Before Christmas
@ the Toledo Zoo
November 20th - December 31st, 2009
Sure you're cold, but the lights will warm you right up (but think how much the polar bears and the penguins love it!!)
During the holiday season, the Zoo is transformed into a winter
wonderland. The "Lights Before Christmas" holiday event features over
ONE MILLION twinkling and chasing lights, over 200 images of your
favorite animals, ice-carving demonstrations on Thursday evenings,
strolling carolers, holiday treats and much more! You can also find
unique gifts and souvenirs in the North Star Trading Post gift shop.
Don't miss out on this family tradition!
Heralding the Holidays
@ Toledo Botanical Garden
December 4th thru 6th, 2009
