THE last day of summer is Sept. 22 but a lot of memories are still fresh of fun times.
There were picnics and barbecues, running and walking marathons, outdoor concerts, outdoor art festivals, times at cottages on lakes, tennis, pickleball, and golf tournaments, baseball games, swimming, hiking, bike riding, parades, camping, fishing, county fairs and more. Locally grown fresh fruits including cherries, peaches, and tomatoes and veggies including corn-on-the-cob and asparagus were wonderful while in season. And Lake Erie perch is hard to beat. Many folks were delighted to see nature's wonders after rain storms — beautiful rainbows and starry nights and full moons along with beautiful sunsets.
Here are just a few of the fun times:
EL CORAZON de Mexico's 7th annual Grito Fest on Sept. 1 at the Latins United on St. Clair Street was a street festival to celebrate Mexican culture.
Traditional dance performances from Grupo Flechago and Los Aztecas in beautiful colored costumes were the highlight. But there was so much more, too. DJ Aztek, live music, contests, children's activities, food trucks, vendors, and more made for a fun filled day.
The proceeds support the El Corazon de Mexico’s performances at Disney World on Jan. 1, 2025.
BUMP, Set, Splat, the 13th annual Mud Volleyball tournament for Nature's Nursery Center for Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation sponsored by Genoa Bank and hosted by Toledo Sport and Social Club, raised a messy but fun time on Aug. 24 at the Lucas County Fair Grounds.
The Klumm Brothers donated their time to excavate each court approximately 12" deep that was filled with water for the "Get Down and Dirty for the Birdies” themed event.
The mud component makes everyone move slower and levels out the playing field for all skill levels, said Jesse Spier , the owner of Toledo Sport and Social Club. Players' shoes were duct taped on so they wouldn't come off in the mud. Then after the tournament temporary showers were available so everyone could hose off all the mud.
The sold out event had 115 teams playing on 15 courts, that is if you could see the courts through all the mud. But it was for a good cause.
Team Monsters won the upper bracket and Boozers won the lower.
The $19,200 raised went to Nature’s Nursery wildlife rescue.
The Toledo Sport and Social Club provides year-round opportunities for individuals to play a variety of co-ed recreational team sports in a social atmosphere that continues into happy hour long after the games are over. Open to everyone 21 and older, there are over 10,000 participants.
Nature's Nursery is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation non-profit located in Waterville. Each year, it rescues over 3,700 local wild animals covering an 18 county region and provides educational programs about wildlife, conservation and the environment.
COUNTRY hit artists Jelly Roll and Hardy headlined for the two nights of Bash on the Bay on Aug. 21 and 22.
Jelly Roll was the first night and Hardy was the second night.
The crowds were ready for the big weekend, especially since last year's Bash on the Bay 2023 with Pitbull and Luke Bryan started out great on the first night. But night two never happened, as a once in a decade kind of storm hit South Bass Island, bringing massive flooding and damages that led to the cancellation of Luke Bryan ’s big PIB moment. There to enjoy this year’s Bash on the Bay were Marcia Rubini and her sister, Emily McCarthy.
ERIK Szymanski , son of Bob and Sue Szymanski, and Elizabeth Munger , daughter of Hal and Melissa Munger , were the guests of honor at a couple’s wedding shower hosted by Pete and Lisa Munger and David and Mary Heather Munger at David and Mary Heather’s lovely riverfront home in Perrysburg on July 20. Aunts, uncles, and more were all there to celebrate.
THE Smith College Club of Toledo had a pop up event on Aug. 1 at the summer home of Mel Hudson-Nowak '95, in Lambertville.
It was summer tea to celebrate and bid farewell to Smith students Claire Sullivan ‘25 and Lily Mintz ‘26 who were paid summer interns at the Toledo Museum of Art.
Alumni sipped tea as they nibbled petite sandwiches and other delectable edibles while visiting with the students.
Arranging the soiree was Elizabeth Foley ’94 President of the Toledo Smith College Club. Sophie Ong ’12, assistant director of strategic initiatives at the Toledo Museum of Art, also attended.
CHAD Lievens and Bill Garbe sat on the famous porch at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan, after having a delicious lunch.
TOLEDO Yacht Club members do more than cruise around. Many gather on sunny days by the pool. And as boating season nears its end, a lot of indoor activities are scheduled including a Country Line Dancing night on Sept. 27, 7-11 p.m. The cover charge is $5 for the open to the public event.
THERE are still many more outdoor events before the snow flies so enjoy and take note of the fall colors soon on their way.
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