Monday, May 3
Hancock Park District Discovery Story: Insects ~ (Findlay) 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m., The Oakwoods Nature Preserve, "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off West Sandusky Street off CR 144 west of Findlay. There are over 1,000,000 different types of insects in the world. Come find out who lives in our part and who might be eating them in May's Discovery Story: Insects. For children ages 3-6 with an adult companion. Includes story and activities and a craft all about insects. Info: 419.425.PARK www.HancockParks.com
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Party ~ (Sylvania) 6:30 p.m., Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe Street. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is inviting youth to join Team Jacob and Team Edward for a howling good time! Call 419.882.2089 now to reserve your spot! Join the Sylvania Branch Library in celebrating the release of the third movie in The Twilight Saga, Eclipse, scheduled to be released in IMAX by Summit Entertainment at the end of June. This FREE party will feature delicious food, games, and lots of prizes! There will also be a Karaoke contest using all of the soundtracks from the movies. There will be a BEST DRESSED CHARACTER contest! Come to the party dressed in your favorite Twilight Saga character! *This Library event is designed for pre-teens and teens in Grades 5-12. Children younger than 5th-grade minimum must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Info: 419.882.2089! www.toledolibrary.org
Toledo Mud Hens Baseball: Charlotte Knights vs. Toledo Mud Hens ~ (Toledo) 6:30 p.m., Fifth third Field, 406 Washington Street. info: 419.725.HENS
Tuesday, May 4
Impressionism & Post Impressionism Exhibition ~ (Toledo) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Toledo Museum, Hitchcock Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe Street. Prints created between roughly 1860 and 1900 by French and Northern European artists, including Edouard Manet, Paul Gauguin, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, from the Toledo Museum of Art's collection will be featured. Art history students at the University of Toledo selected objects from the Toledo Museum of Art collection with guidance from UT faculty and TMA curatorial and exhibition staff. Free admission. Info: 419.255.8000
Toledo Mud Hens Baseball: Charlotte Knights vs. Toledo Mud Hens ~ (Toledo) 6:30 p.m., Fifth third Field, 406 Washington Street. Info: 419.725.HENS
Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission: General Meeting ~ 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Side Cut, Lamb Center. For 200 years the Fallen Timbers Battlefield laid hidden in plain site. Now that we've found it, what do we do with it? Let your voice be heard as this volunteer group works with Metroparks to shape the battlefield's fate for the next hundred years. For more information email President Randy Brown at bgcurator@gmail.com or call 567-336-6012. Cost: Free.
Friends of Lathrop House ~ (Toledo) 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wildwood Preserve, Manor House. For years Lucian Lathrop opened his doors to shelter runaway slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad. Join the Friends for their bi-monthly meeting and lend a hand in the restoration process of the Lathrop House. The may meeting will begin with a ceremony to honor local winners of the Underground Railroad Essay Contest. Cost: Free.
S.A.V.E. Presents Ghosthunting in Ohio ~ (Sylvania) 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Franciscan Theater and Conference Center, Lourdes College Campus, 6832 Convent Blvd. John B. Kachuba Ohio writer and ghost hunter; teacher of creative writing courses in the distance-learning program for Ohio University. Free and open to the public. His presentation will include investigations in Ohio and nationwide. Over the last 2 years, there have been 100 locations that have registered findings. Contact Sister Rosine Sobczak, OSF for more information at 419.824.3691
Bus Tour to Longaberger Homestead (June 19, 2010) ~ For more information contact Johanna at 419.389.5135
Wednesday, May 5
Croquet: A Sport Story ~ (Fremont) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Rutherford B. Hayes presidential Center, Spiegel Grove. The Hayes Presidential Center contains the most extensive collection of printed croquet material in the nation! This unique collection forms the basis for an exclusive exhibit examining the history of croquet during its 19th Century heyday. President Hayes and his family were avid players of this family lawn sport that is finding new popularity in the 21st Century. Cost: $7.50/adults, $6.50/senior citizens, $3/kids. Info: 1.800.998.7737
Happy 5th Birthday Lagrange Branch Library! ~ (Toledo) 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange Street. lish Village. Branch officials will have treats and fun activities planned for all ages. Everyone is welcome to this FREE event! In honor of the Lagrange Branch Library's 5th Birthday, enter a birthday raffle scheduled from May 3 through May 28. It's easy . . . just check out 5 items at Lagrange Branch and receive a raffle ticket! Prize winners will be notified by June 1. For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call the Lagrange Branch at 419.259.5280
Tyler Perry's Madea's Happy Family ~ (Toledo) 7:30 p.m., Lucas County Arena, 500 Jefferson Avenue. Tickets: $51.50 - All Seats. Info: 419.321.5007 TicketMaster: 419.474.1333
Thursday, May 6
Greek Community Rummage Sale ~ (Toledo) May 6-7 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., May 8 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Located at 740 Superior Street. Furniture, Clothing, Toy, Baby item and more are available. Saturday is $2 BAG DAY. Lunch and baked goods available as well. Proceeds to benefit parish ministries. Info: 419.243.9189
Impressionism & Post Impressionism Exhibition ~ (Toledo) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe Street. Toledo Museum of Art, Hitchcock Gallery, 2445 Monroe Street. Prints created between roughly 1860 and 1900 by French and Northern European artists, including Edouard Manet, Paul Gauguin, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, from the Toledo Museum of Art's collection will be featured. Art history students at the University of Toledo selected objects from the Toledo Museum of Art collection with guidance from UT faculty and TMA curatorial and exhibition staff. Info: 419.255.8000 http://www.toledomuseum.org
National Day of Prayer ~ (Fremont) 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Fremont City Building, 323 South Front Street. You are invited to join in the 59th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer the The Fremont Ministry Association and the Fremont Christian Men's gathering invite all Christians to join in a season of prayer on the steps of Fremont City Hall. Info: John G. Roush, Vice President, Fremont Christian's Mens Gathering at 419.334.9504 or jroush@cros.net.
Spring Plant Sale: Members Only Preview ~ (Toledo) 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive. Info: 419.936.2986 www.toledogarden.org
Italian-American Sports Club Annual Scholarship Fund Dinner & Sports Night ~ (Toledo) 5:30 p.m., SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Avenue. A night with Mike Eruzione. Info: 419.724.5555 www.italiansportsclub.com
Cherished Friends of Ahava and Cousino's Navy Bistro Present Charmed & Cherished A Wine -Tasting Event ~ (Toledo) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cousino's Navy Bistro (International Park). Tickets: $40 per person, $75 per couple or $100 per couple for Reserve Tasting. Tickets available at Cousino's Navy or Ahava Spa, 34 S. St. Clair Street or at the door. Info: 419.241.5877
The Southern Michigan Timberwolves Host a Ladies Night Out ~ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monroe Moose Family Center, 1320 N Macomb Street. There will be many free services such as massages, hair, nail, and makeup. Several local vendors and businesses will be on hand with their products and services (Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Silpada Jewelry, Pampered Chef, etc). Cost: $10 for 21 and over. $5 under 21. Info: Sharon at 734.777.7178
Bags, Baubles and Baskets - A Girls' Night Out ~ (Toledo) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. "Bags, Baubles, and Baskets" Girls' Night Out includes purse bingo, silent auction, grazing stations for food, and a cash bar. Guests can also register for the women's golf tournament, the Babe Zaharias Golf Classic (to benefit the ACS). Tickets $40 per person, and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Info: 1.888.227.6446 x5201 http://www.cancer.org
Be Healthy Now Series ~ (Swanton) 6:30 p.m., Swanton Public Library, 305 Chestnut Street. Organized by the Fulton County Health Center. A master gardener will share "From Plant to Plate": simple gardens, simple recipes, simply good! Learn healthy ways to grow and prepare the food you use. Please register at the library if you plan to atttend this free event, or call 419.826.2760. Free parkin and we are A.D.A. compliant.
Friday, May 7
2010 Spring Plant Sale ~ (Toledo) May 7-9 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive. TBG is delighted to offer a wonderful and varied selection of perennial plants (many of which cannot be found elsewhere locally) all in one place for your shopping convenience. Staff and Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with your selection. Sun or shade, sand or clay, moist or dry, and whatever your level of gardening experience, we will help your garden succeed! Exciting variety of perennials, Wide assortment of herbs, Oak Openings Natives Vegetables Roses Shrubs Hanging baskets. Activities for children Horticulture demonstrations and presentations Silent Auction Expert staff and Master Gardeners on hand to assist you. Info: 419.936.2986
Annual Spring Rummage Sale ~ Doors open: 9:00 a.m., Sale: 2:00 p.m., and doors close: 4:00 p.m., The First Presbyterian Church, 120 South Park Avenue, across from the Fremont Middle School. The "eat your fill, pay as you will" lunch will be served all day. Featured will be lovingly-used clothing, housewares, furniture, collectibles, and much, much more. Don't miss this smart shopping opportunity! Proceeds go to local ministries. Info: Diane S. Roush @ 419.334.9504 www.sanduskycounty.org carol@sanduskycounty.org
Nature's Nursery 2nd Annual "Walk For Wildlife" ~ (Whitehouse) May 7-8 Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7790 Schadel Road. Friday's event is for school groups from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday is open to the public with registration at 9:00 a.m. followed by the walk at 10:00 a.m. Participants will walk a one-mile course, stopping along the way for ongoing programs and activities at education stations. The various stations along the walking route will offer participants an opportunity to see all kinds of wildlife up close, and to take part in a variety of nature based activities. Walkers are asked to raise at least $20 in pledges. Contributions are tax-deductible. Nature's Nursery also is sponsoring a poster contest for grade school students. Students can win a field trip for themselves and their class to Nature's Nursery or an in-class educational program. Pledge forms, poster contest rules, entry forms and more information about the event are available at www.natures-nursery.org or by calling 419.877.0060.
Kids Rock the Zoo ~ (Toledo) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. The Toledo Zoo will be transformed into a Rockin' Bash designed for kids between the ages of 8 and 12! The event includes the interactive Radio Disney AM 910 D-tour show, cool games, music, dancing, karaoke and other Zoo activities. Kids are going to have a blast! Includes opportunities for PTO school fund raisers! Info: 419.385.4040
Sunshine Greenhouse Plant Sale ~ (Maumee) May 7-8 Sunshine Inc. of NWO, 7223 Maumee -Western, Maumee, OH 43537. Come find all your spring plants at Sunshine. Annuals, Perennials, Hanging Baskets, Herbs, Heirloom Varieties, Vegetables and more! 100% of proceeds help support the Sunshine Greenhouse program, operated by Sunshine Inc. of Northwest Ohio. Your purchase helps provide job opportunities for people with developmental disabilities in our community. Friday May 7th 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Saturday May 8th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Info: 419.865.0251 x3509
Cochlear Implant Update: When Hearing Aids Are Not Enough! ~ (Perrysburg) 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Way Public Library, Meeting Room D, 101 East Indiana Avenue. If you or someone you know has a severe to profound hearing loss and are not getting the benefit from hearing aids, please join us for this informational session. Call today to reserve your spot! 419.873.4327
Spring Card Party ~ (Toledo) 12:00 p.m., Friendship Park Community Center, 2930 131st Street. Cost: Tallies $7 per person and includes lunch. Register at 419.936.3079
Friday Night Auto Racing ~ (Toledo) Gates at 5:00 p.m., Time trials at 6:15 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m., ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Road. Mother's Day Special : Moms FREE with child, flowers. SP, F8, FS, 4 Cyl. All Faiths Night . Racer's Reunion . Info: 419.727.1100
First Friday – Open Late - Live Music Live folk / blues music by Adam SoRelle from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Also featuring photographs from Central Asia and Uzbekistan by Dorothy Ann Strange on display and for sale through the month of April. Georgette's Grounds & Gifts, 311 Conant Street., Maumee, 419.891.8886, M-F 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Open late the 1st Friday of every month till 9:00 p.m. www.georgettes.org
C & C Health Services and The Body of Christ Fellowship Church "Caregiving from the Heart" Caregiver's Conference ~ (Toledo) May 7, 14 & 21 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., doors will open at 5:30 p.m., The Body of Christ Fellowship Church, 5612 W. Bancroft Street. It is estimated more than 44 million American families are caring for a loved one at home. Caring for a parent, spouse, sibling or friend at home can often be overwhelming. Caregivers desire to provide the best care possible, however, many are not provided with the necessary skills. The purpose of the conference is to help caregivers who assume the responsibility and challenges of caring for a loved one at home. Topics: Basic caregiver skills, home safety, end of life preparation, legal and financial issues, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. The conference is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided at each session. For additional conference details, registration, or vendor information please contact: C & C Health Services at 419.464.8586 or 419.917.4881
Bead Stampede on Mother's Day Weekend ~ (Toledo) May 7-9 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Toledo Museum of Art, Libbey Court, 2445 Monroe Street. The Toledo Museum of Art's community art project, The Bead Goes On, is in full swing with hundreds of handmade beads collected to date. Thanks to the creative expression of artists, enthusiasts and community members of all ages, the beads are being assembled into a bead curtain. Join in the fun by taking part in the Museum's Bead Stampede to create your own works of bead art on Mother's Day weekend. Participants will learn to make or decorate beads in a variety of materials. The creations will go toward meeting the goal of collecting 10,000 beads to produce one stunning work of community art. Those who catch the "bead fever" also can make some beads for themselves by signing up for an Art Hour to make flameworked glass beads to take home. In addition to making beads, free music performances, tours and special presentations, art demonstrations, Family Center activities and more will be offered at various times throughout the weekend. For additional information on the project, visit www.toledomuseum.org/events/community. Info: 419.255.8000
Walking With Dinosaurs ~ (Toledo) May 7-9 7:00 p.m., Lucas County Arena, 500 Jefferson Avenue. Dinosaurs return to the earth in Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular! The show is based on the award-winning BBC Television Series and brought to life by Immersion Edutainment. www.dinosaurlive.com Seventeen roaring, snarling "live" dinosaurs mesmerize the audience and are as awe-inspiring as when they first walked the earth. The stars of the show include Tyrannosaurus Rex, Utahraptor, Stegosaurus, and the largest of them, the Brachiosaurus, which is 36 feet tall and 56 feet long from nose to tail. The show depicts the dinosaurs' evolution spanning their entire 200 million year reign. The history of the world is played out with almost cinematic realism, including scenes of the daily interactions between dinosaurs. You will see how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators. With a $20-million dollar budget, Walking With Dinosaurs is a dazzling arena spectacle of unprecedented size and quality. Don't miss this exciting show that is sure to entertain and captivate the entire family! Info: 419.321.5007 TicketMaster: 1.800.745.3000
First Friday in TNT (The National Theatre) ~ (Tiffin) 7:30 p.m., The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington Street. Tickets: All general admission tickets are just $10 As our First Friday Series enters its fifth season, it continues to grow. The National Theatre (TNT) will host an eclectic selection of artists in a truly unique performance environment. Each First Friday will feature two or three entertainers from around the region that may include a folk singer, a jazz musician, an aspiring singer/ songwriter or some other style of artist who is absolutely passionate about the opportunity to share their talents. Join us for a glass of wine or cup of coffee in a conversation-friendly, intimate setting surrounded by art work from local painters and photographers...a perfect way to jump start your weekend! Artists: Jim Gill (singer/songwriter) – Cleveland, OH www.jimgillmusic.com That Allie Girl (singer) featuring Allie Busold – Fremont, OH www.thatalliegirl.com Sabrina & Craig (acoustic folk duo) featuring Sabrina Schneppat (originally from Tiffin) and Craig Lincoln (Minneapolis, MN) www.sabrinaandcraig.com For ticket information contact The Ritz Theatre Box Office at 419.448.8544 or online at www.ritztheatre.org
Toledo Opera Presents L'elisir D'Amore ~ (Toledo) 7:30 p.m., Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior Street. Nemorino pines for the haughty Adina, but she has eyes only for the handsome Sgt. Belcore... until Dr. Dulcamara's love potion works its wizardry! It's saucy, it's sweet. It's a stream of laughs and lovely melody! The Elixir of Love, an utterly charming celebration of innocent love,was composed in only six weeks. Info: 419.255.7464
The Village Players Present "The Fantasticks" ~ (Toledo) May 7-22 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 16th at 2:00 p.m., The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Avenue. Book and lyrics for The Fantasticks are by Tom Jones and music is by Harvey Schmidt. It is presented through special arrangement by Music Theatre International (MTI) and will be directed by Paul Palmisano. The Fantasticks is the longest running musical in the history of theatre. It is based loosely on "Les Romanesques" by Edmond Rostand concerning two neighboring fathers who put up a wall between their houses to ensure that their children fall in love. After the children do fall in love, they discover their fathers' plot and they each go off and experience things in the world. They return to each other and the love they had, having learned from the world and made an informed decision. Tickets: 419.472.6817 or at the box office; $16 for General Admission and $14 for Seniors (60+) and students.
Fremont Community Theatre Presents: The Wizard of Oz ~ (Fremont) May 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 Fremont Community Theatre, 1551 Dickinson Street. Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. This classic takes us back "Over the Rainbow". Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. FCT welcomes back Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination. Tickets $12, Seniors & Students $10. Info: 419.332.0695 www.fremontcommunitytheatre.org
Saturday, May 8
Heartbeat Walk for Life ~ (Fremont) Registration: 8:30 a.m., Walk begins at 9:00 a.m., Heartbeat of Fremont, 1211 Oak Harbor Road. Come and join us walk for life. Info: 419.334.9079 www.heartfre.com
Fremont Flea Market ~ (Fremont) May 8-9 Sandusky County Fairground, corner Rawson & North. Saturday @ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday @ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Spend the day shopping and looking for that unique find from over 200 vendors. Free admission and Free parking! Concessions are available for your eating pleasure. Info: 419.332.5604 www.sanduskycountyfair.com
EPIC Toledo - One Small Step for Mankind...One EPIC Stride Against Breast Cancer ~ (Perrysburg) 9:30 a.m., Town Center @ Levis Commons. Are your shoes made for walking?! Join TEAM EPIC in walking 3.1 miles in support of the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. This includes a race day t-shirt and the opportunity to raise additional monies through our TEAM EPIC findraising site. We plan to walk together as a team and show our EPIC support for this truly inspiring event. If you have additional questions, contact Julianne Lange at julianne.lange@gmail.com. Also -- Select your t-shirt style and size. Note your selection in the questions box when registering. Style: Long-sleeve or Short-sleeve. Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large. Cost: $20 to register. Register by April 9th. Info: 419.243.8191
Nature's Nursery Walk For Wildlife ~ (Whitehouse, OH) Registration: 9:00 a.m., walk at 10:00 a.m., Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7790 Schadel Road. Participants will walk a one-mile course, stopping along the way for ongoing programs and activities at education stations. Individuals, families and groups or teams are all invited to participate. Walkers are asked to raise at least $20 in pledges. Contributions are tax-deductible. Pledge forms, entry forms and more information about the event are available at the Nature's Nursery website, www.natures-nursery.org or by calling 419.877.0060.
Nate Washington Football Clinic ~ (Maumee) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Maumee Soccer Center, 1620 Market Place Drive. (same complex as Cornerstone Church). A bus will depart from the front of Robinson Junior High at 12:30 p.m. Camp price is $20. Registration forms are available at www.85th.org
International Migratory Bird Day ~ (Toledo) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. Visit the Zoo on International Migratory Bird Day and you will find various activities and learning stations that are dedicated to our fabulous feathered friends! Info: 419.385.4040
Spring on the Farm ~ (Archbold) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2 and SR 66. Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to welcome spring on a farm 100 years ago? Enjoy a day of fun together with your children or grandchildren seeing baby animals, playing old-fashioned games, watching sheep shearing or planting a sunflower the garden. During this hands-on day of fun you can also experience horseradish grating, window washing, rope making, wigwam building and more! Cost: Adults $14.50; Students $7.50; 5 and Under Free. Info: 1.800.590.9755
2010 Spring Plant Sale ~ (Toledo) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive. TBG is delighted to offer a wonderful and varied selection of perennial plants (many of which cannot be found elsewhere locally) all in one place for your shopping convenience. Staff and Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with your selection. Sun or shade, sand or clay, moist or dry, and whatever your level of gardening experience, we will help your garden succeed! Exciting variety of perennials, wide assortment of herbs, Oak Openings Natives Vegetables, Roses Shrubs Hanging baskets. Activities for children Horticulture demonstrations and presentations Silent Auction Expert staff and Master Gardeners on hand to assist you. Info: 419.936.2986
Family Bird Festival to Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day ~ (Oak Harbor, OH) 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 West State Route 2.9 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is celebrating the Biggest Week in America Birding (www.biggestweekinamericabirding.com) with daily events May 6 through May 16. To focus on families the Refuge and volunteers are holding a day of special activities on May 8th. Families are invited to visit the Bird Café, join in a bird scavenger hunt, go on guided bird walks, and join in songs, reading and crafts about birds. You may even meet a special guest, Puddles the Blue Goose! Many more activities are being offered that day including badge activities for Scouts and Family and Guided Beginning Bird Walk in Spanish. Visit www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa/ for a complete list. Free and open to the public! 419.898.0014
Walking With Dinosaurs ~ (Toledo) 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., Lucas County Arena, 500 Jefferson Avenue. Dinosaurs return to the earth in Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular! The show is based on the award-winning BBC Television Series and brought to life by Immersion Edutainment. www.dinosaurlive.com Seventeen roaring, snarling "live" dinosaurs mesmerize the audience and are as awe-inspiring as when they first walked the earth. The stars of the show include Tyrannosaurus Rex, Utahraptor, Stegosaurus, and the largest of them, the Brachiosaurus, which is 36 feet tall and 56 feet long from nose to tail. The show depicts the dinosaurs' evolution spanning their entire 200 million year reign. The history of the world is played out with almost cinematic realism, including scenes of the daily interactions between dinosaurs. You will see how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators. With a $20-million dollar budget, Walking With Dinosaurs is a dazzling arena spectacle of unprecedented size and quality. Don't miss this exciting show that is sure to entertain and captivate the entire family! Info: 419.321.5007 TicketMaster: 1.800.745.3000
3rd Annual YELL & TELL: STOP CHILD ABUSE NOW Bowling Tournament Fundraiser ~ 12:00 p.m., Interstate Lanes, off the Buck Road. exit off I-75. Awards will be given to the top scorer in the men's, women's and children's categories. There will be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. A special treat will be a bowling competition between Ohio Senator Teresa Fedor and Toledo Mayor Michael Bell. Cost: $12/person for this family fun-filled event. Register at Interstate Lanes, thru yelltell@accesstoledo.com or by calling 419.764.9302.
Bead Stampede on Mother's Day Weekend ~ (Toledo) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe Street. The Toledo Museum of Art's community art project, The Bead Goes On, is in full swing with hundreds of handmade beads collected to date. Thanks to the creative expression of artists, enthusiasts and community members of all ages, the beads are being assembled into a bead curtain. Join in the fun by taking part in the Museum's Bead Stampede to create your own works of bead art on Mother's Day weekend. Participants will learn to make or decorate beads in a variety of materials. The creations will go toward meeting the goal of collecting 10,000 beads to produce one stunning work of community art. Those who catch the "bead fever" also can make some beads for themselves by signing up for an Art Hour to make flameworked glass beads to take home. In addition to making beads, free music performances, tours and special presentations, art demonstrations, Family Center activities and more will be offered at various times throughout the weekend. For additional information on the project, visit www.toledomuseum.org/events/community. Info: 419.255.8000
World Fair Trade Day ~ (Maumee) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Georgette's Grounds & Gifts, 311 Conant Street. Help us celebrate World Fair Trade Day! Bring your own cup and show your support for artisans and farmers around the world by joining us for a free cup of fair trade coffee. M-F 6:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Open late the 1st Friday of every month till 9:00 p.m. Info: 419.891.8886, www.georgettes.org
4th Annual Amazing Race for Literacy ~ (Sylvania) 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe Street. Don't miss the funnest race in town! Test your detective skills during the CITY WIDE Scavenger Hunt. Challenge your co-workers, friends, and family! Participation Fee: $100 per vehicle. Funds raised will support Read For Literacy, Inc. Info: 419.242.7323
Art for Haiti ~ (Toledo) 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., (art drop-off/booth set up begins at 3:00 p.m.) Oliver House Complex, 27 Broadway Street. Are you ready to take part in the coolest event of the spring? Do you want to be part of a project which will help the people of Haiti? Are you willing to create a new piece of art for the event? Do you want to make a little money for yourself, while helping out a Haitian Hospital? The Location has changed!!!! Cover for guest is only $5. Artists needed who are willing to do the following: Contribute pieces (of all sorts) to the Silent Auction (min bids of $20 to start) (sales split 50/50 with artists and fundraiser). Create new Haitian - Relief - Recovery, Culture Themed pieces for the Live Auction (begins at 9:00 p.m.) (sales split 50/50 with artists and fundraiser). Book a Booth - we want artists who will not only display their art, but bring things to work on 'live' at the event. (No 'booth fee' but we encourage artists to contribute 50/50 with fundraiser). If you KNOW you want to be a part of the event contact Scott Lightfoot at 419.297.4994 or Everett Woodard at 567.277.7126 to get on the list.
9th Annual Paw Hoorah! ~ (Toledo) 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Toledo Country Club, 3949 River Road. Fabulous live and Silent Auction items! Gourmet Grazing! A night of fun-raising for Planned Pethood, Inc. Tickets just $60 per person. Hurry to reserve and sponsor your table for ten for $750! Preferred seating foes fast! Sponsor our event! Click the Paw Hoorah logo for more details at www.plannedpethood.net. Visit website to preview auction items - new items added every day! Order your tickets today! Call 419.389.4655 or online. Paw Hoorah! A celebration of saving the dogs & cats of our community!
Northwest Ohio Street Machiners Presents 50s/60s Sock Hop ~ (Toledo) 7:00 p.m. - Midnight, American legion Post 553, 206 S. Byrne Road, between Airport Highway & Hill Avenue. Join us for a blast from the past! Dust off your saddle shoes, dig out your poodle skirt and grease your hair back. Music by Bob Kelly of Oldies 93.5FM WRQN. Enter ther fun contests: the Twist, Bubble Blowing and Hula Hoop!This is a non-smoking event. For ticket information call 419.893.8087.Guys and Gals...See you at the Hop!
Glass City Rollers ~ (Toledo) 7:00 p.m., SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Avenue. Info: 419.255.3300
Indian-Pakistani Tradition of Basant Celebration~ (Toledo) 7:00 p.m., Sommerset Hall, 2458 Tremainsville Road, corner of Laskey and Tremainsville. The Dosti Foundation, the India-Pakistan Friendship Association, and the Toledo-Hyderabad Sister City Committee invite the community to join us as we celebrate the Indian-Pakistani tradition of Basant, welcoming the spring season. Enjoy the ethnic sights, sounds and tastes. Advance tickets: $20, Students $10. At the door $25. Dr. Munir Ahmad, founder of all three sponsoring organizations, was born in Pakistan at the time when Pakistan was still part of India. He believes India and Pakistan should work closely together, and wants to raise awareness of the cultural traits they share. Info: 419.708.1129 or email jessicaw@dosti.org www.dosti.org
Masterworks Chorale's Collage III Concert ~ (Maumee) 8:00 p.m., Maumee High School, Performing Arts Center, 1147 Saco Drive. Tickets: $20 general admission; $25 reserved; $12 student, Info: 419.704.2267 Masterworks Chorale: 419.242.0800
Collage 3 ~ (Maumee) 8:00 p.m., Maumee Performing Arts Center, Maumee High School. The tradition continues opera, dance, theater, and choral, instrumental. Toledo's finest performing artist's awesome music, visual energy, unique staging something for everyone. Info: 419.246.8000 or 1.800.348.1253
Sunday, May 9
Mother's Day Brunch & Celebration ~ (Toledo) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. Moms and kids alike will enjoy this wonderful day at the Zoo. Moms get in free and will certainly enjoy our brunch! Info: 419.385.4040
2010 Spring Plant Sale ~ (Toledo) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive. TBG is delighted to offer a wonderful and varied selection of perennial plants (many of which cannot be found elsewhere locally) all in one place for your shopping convenience. Our staff visits trial gardens, attends conferences and workshops, and previews plant catalogs in order to offer you over 300 perennial varieties including "latest and greatest" selections plus "tried and true" favorites. Staff and Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with your selection. Sun or shade, sand or clay, moist or dry, and whatever your level of gardening experience, we will help your garden succeed! Exciting variety of perennials, Wide assortment of herbs, Oak Openings Natives Vegetables Roses Shrubs Hanging baskets. Activities for children Horticulture demonstrations and presentations Silent Auction Expert staff and Master Gardeners on hand to assist you. Info: 419.936.2986
Honor Mom! ~ (Toledo) 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Imagination Station, One Discovery Way. Enjoy a day together with the whole family, exploring, discovering and having fun! Mom's get in FREE when they bring their kids with them. Visit Science Studio where kids can make a special gift to give to their Mom! Plus, enjoy a Mother's Day lunch special in the Atomic Cafe! Info: 419.244.2674
SCA Mom's Shop Til You Drop ~ (Sylvania) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sylvania Sports World, 5154 Schultaz Drive. Please join us for an afternoon of shopping with Local Vendors including: Avon, Arbonne, Monster Grahics,Mia Bella candles, Tastefully Simple, Spa-Diva's, Lia Sophia, Premiere Design and Many more! Portions of our proceeds come to SCA to help our girls Cheer next season! Info: 419.882.4400
Bead Stampede on Mother's Day Weekend ~ (Toledo) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion and Family Center, 2445 Monroe Street. The Toledo Museum of Art's community art project, The Bead Goes On, is in full swing with hundreds of handmade beads collected to date. Thanks to the creative expression of artists, enthusiasts and community members of all ages, the beads are being assembled into a bead curtain. Join in the fun by taking part in the Museum's Bead Stampede to create your own works of bead art on Mother's Day weekend. Participants will learn to make or decorate beads in a variety of materials. The creations will go toward meeting the goal of collecting 10,000 beads to produce one stunning work of community art. Those who catch the "bead fever" also can make some beads for themselves by signing up for an Art Hour to make flameworked glass beads to take home. In addition to making beads, free music performances, tours and special presentations, art demonstrations, Family Center activities and more will be offered at various times throughout the weekend. For additional information on the project, visit www.toledomuseum.org/events/community. Info: 419.255.8000
Walking With Dinosaurs ~ (Toledo) 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m., Lucas County Arena, 500 Jefferson Avenue. Dinosaurs return to the earth in Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular! The show is based on the award-winning BBC Television Series and brought to life by Immersion Edutainment. www.dinosaurlive.com Seventeen roaring, snarling "live" dinosaurs mesmerize the audience and are as awe-inspiring as when they first walked the earth. The stars of the show include Tyrannosaurus Rex, Utahraptor, Stegosaurus, and the largest of them, the Brachiosaurus, which is 36 feet tall and 56 feet long from nose to tail. The show depicts the dinosaurs' evolution spanning their entire 200 million year reign. The history of the world is played out with almost cinematic realism, including scenes of the daily interactions between dinosaurs. You will see how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators. With a $20-million dollar budget, Walking With Dinosaurs is a dazzling arena spectacle of unprecedented size and quality. Don't miss this exciting show that is sure to entertain and captivate the entire family! Info: 419.321.5007 TicketMaster: 1.800.745.3000
Toledo Opera Presents L'elisir D'Amore ~ (Toledo) 2:00 p.m., Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior Street. Nemorino pines for the haughty Adina, but she has eyes only for the handsome Sgt. Belcore... until Dr. Dulcamara's love potion works its wizardry! It's saucy, it's sweet. It's a stream of laughs and lovely melody! The Elixir of Love, an utterly charming celebration of innocent love,was composed in only six weeks. Info:419.242.2787
Toledo Youth Orchestra ~ (Toledo) 3:00 p.m., Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre, 2445 Monroe Street. Ken Thompson, Wasim Hawary, Conductors. Free concert, no tickets needed. Info: 419.246.8000
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