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Lenawee Humane Society's Pets of the Week for Aug. 14
ADRIAN — Furry companion animals available for adoption this week from the Lenawee Humane Society include dogs Jordan, a 2-year-old, 49-pound female; Misty, a 3-year-old, 69-pound female; and Trooper, a 6-year-old, 60-pound male. Cats available for adoption include Luna, a 9-year-old female; Pickleball, a 3-year-old male; and Princessa, a 12-week-old female. ...
Hamburger Mary's Pride After Party to feature RuPaul stars
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Pride After Party at Hamburger Mary's in downtown Toledo will feature some special guests. According to a press release from Equality Toledo, Hamburger Mary's will host an after party on the second day of Toledo's Pride Festival, welcoming two drag performers from RuPaul's Drag Race, a popular reality competition television show. The performers are as follows:
WGTE Public Media to Stream WGTE HD Live on Major Streaming Services
TOLEDO, OHIO – August 14, 2024 – WGTE Public Media (WGTE) announced today that it is now live streaming on YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV and Local Now. Each streaming service’s audience will have access to WGTE’s main HD channel with local programming and national PBS and PBS KIDS programming.
Curtain call: Movies on Lane summer programming coming to an end in Blissfield
BLISSFIELD — Crowd favorite entertainer Eric the Juggler, along with the assistance from several Blissfield community partners will serve as the opening entertainment Thursday, Aug. 15, for the final Movies on Lane event of the summer — and potentially for good. Due to proposed budget cuts from the Blissfield Village Council and the potential for restructuring of village-sponsored programming heading into 2025, it is possible that Movies on Lane, a summer tradition in downtown Blissfield since 2018,...
Flavor in the 419 debuts
Get a taste for freshness, locally grown ingredients in new foodie column. I’m proud to be a new columnist with Flavor in the 419, a foodie section that will profile the local food scene. From Sylvania to Bowling Green, and from Swanton to Oregon, I will feature food trucks, restaurants, technologies and innovations shaping our modern food culture.
The Sylvania Community Orchestra and Sylvania Arts Announce the Inaugural Season of Their Young Artists Solo Competition
The Sylvania Community Orchestra and Sylvania Arts are pleased to announce the inaugural season of their Young Artists Solo Competition. Young instrumental and voice students are invited to audition for the opportunity to perform a solo of their choice with the Sylvania Community Orchestra on Sunday, March 2, 2025 and receive a $300 scholarship prize.
Final Screenings of The Lifeguards!
The Toledo made summer comedy movie The Lifeguards has only 3 screenings left! The movie will play each Monday night at 7pm at the Maumee Indoor Theater. The Lifeguards filmed entirely in Toledo last summer with a primarily local cast and crew. The premiere in May had a sold out crowd, and each showing since has received great reviews.
Community orchestras are 'a real delight'
The Toledo Symphony Orchestra has graced the city of Toledo with its spectacular programming and performances for more than 80 years. But it isn’t the only orchestra within the Metro Toledo area. The Sylvania Community Orchestra is part of the Sylvania Arts community and comprises more than 65 volunteer musicians who perform three free concerts and small ensemble performances a year. Volunteers must audition and tackle well-known works by famous composers such as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johannes Brahms, and Ludwig van Beethoven. The orchestra is performing its Summer Pops Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, with its special guest, the Ballet Theatre of Toledo.
Lourdes University to host book launch for alumnus Tim Berta
Lourdes University will hold a book launch of Fielder’s Choice, a memoir by alumnus Tim Berta, who was injured in the Bluffton University baseball team bus crash in 2007. Mr. Berta, a Lourdes graduate and former college athlete, shares his journey in a memoir that delves into the challenges he faced following the life-altering event. The crash claimed the lives of five teammates, the bus driver, and his wife. Mr. Berta sustained catastrophic injuries and was initially told he would never recover. The book launch will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Lourdes alumna Chrys Peterson will emcee the event, which will include a talk by and book signing with the author. Tickets range from $30 to $50. A portion of the proceeds will support student scholarships.
This Small Roadside Diner In Ohio Has A Wimpy Burger Famous Around The World
In the bustling city of Toledo, Ohio, there’s a small roadside diner that has been a local treasure for over seven decades: Schmucker’s. Established in 1948, this charming eatery has earned a reputation not only for its home-cooked meals and delectable pies. It has also garnered fame far...
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