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May 17-22 is Bike Week

During Bike Week in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) is creating opportunities for people to explore their neighborhoods and cities by bicycle. Cycling is great exercise for the biker and is a whole lot less expensive than driving a car. Cycling has other social benefits. More
people cycling to work and errands means less air pollution and less congestion on the roads. Off-street recreational trails that accommodate bikes, rollerblades, and pedestrians make a city more attractive and increase property values. During Bike Week, please join in one of the planned activities, or just get out and enjoy our region's bike facilities. All Bike Week events are free, no registration required.


For more information visit here.

Bike to a Bus
All week, TARTA fare is only 25 cents for people using the bike racks.

Tuesday, May 18
Family Fun Ride & Safe Kids Bike Rodeo
Wildwood Metropark, 6-8 p.m.
Meet at the Wildwood parking lot labeled for the University/Parks Trail. The Safe Kids Coalition will have a bike rodeo set up to demonstrate safe cycling for the younger riders. Then we’ll enjoy a family bike ride around Wildwood, out to the University/Parks Trail, to UT, and back to the park. Experienced riders will lead the ride.

Wednesday, May 19
Ride of Silence
University of Toledo, 6:45 – 8 p.m..
Start and end at UT Parking Lot 1 North, at Bancroft St. and North Towerview Blvd.. This community ride, at slow speeds and with a police escort, raises awareness of the need to share the road safely. The ride is in memory of people who were killed or injured while riding bicycles on public roads. A map, poster, and more details are at www.biketoledo.com, or contact Keith Webb (keith@planetwebb.com) 567-703-6378.

Friday, May 21
Bike to Work Day
A bicycle is a realistic commuting vehicle for a lot of people. Try it this week. Riders can gather at Ottawa Park (on Kenwood, near the Police substation), and Walbridge Park (close to the Zoo). Experienced commuters will lead groups downtown, leaving the parks around 7:30 a.m. Organized rides are also scheduled in Bowling Green, Fostoria, Holland, and Oregon.

Friday, May 21
Bike to the Capitol 2010
Join Senator Teresa Fedor on her fourth annual bike trip from Toledo to Columbus. Senator Fedor and friends are leaving Friday, May 21 from Glendale-Feilbach Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. and arriving in Columbus on May 23. The trip will include stops in Findlay, Upper Sandusky, and Marion. Different groups will join in for different sections of the ride. All are welcome to ride. For more information call Senator Fedor’s office at 614-466-5204.

Saturday, May 22
Bike Extravaganza at the Farmer's Market
Bicyclists are invited to take a Saturday morning ride and meet up at the Farmers Market, Superior Street in downtown Toledo, at 10:30 a.m. Do a little grocery shopping and then we’re off to Manhattan’s on Adams Street for lunch.

All Bike Week events are free and open to all. No registration is required.

Delphi Oracle lecture at Toledo Museum of Art on April 16

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Delphi Oracle lecture at Toledo Museum of Art

Free Lecture Slated April 16 at Toledo Museum of Art
The Delphic Oracle: Modern Science Examines an Ancient Mystery

In ancient times, the sacred oracle of Delphi was so influential that famous men from Alexander the Great and Roman emperors consulted the shrine in central Greece before making decisions. On April 16, a modern archaeologist will offer new insights into the mystery surrounding the oracle during a presentation at the Toledo Museum of Art.

John R. Hale, director of liberal studies at the University of Louisville, will discuss recent research confirming ancient descriptions of the sacred oracle of Delphi. His talk, titled The Delphic Oracle: Modern Science Examines an Ancient Mystery, will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, in the Museum’s Little Theater. The free presentation is co-sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America-Toledo Society and the Museum. Hale is the 2009-2010 Norton Lecturer for the National Archaeological Institute.

Ancient Greek and Roman authors describe the sacred site at Delphi as containing unusual geological features and phenomena: a fissure in the rock, emission of sweet-smelling vapor and a sacred spring. The Pythia—the priestess who pronounced the oracles—sat above the fissure where she could inhale the vapor, thus triggering a trance in which she became the medium for the prophecies of the god Apollo.

Most 20th century scholars were skeptical of the ancient traditions. Then, in 1995, an interdisciplinary team began studying not only the archaeology of Delphi, but also related evidence from geology, chemistry and toxicology research. Hale and others on the team were able to validate the ancient sources. The team has gone on to study Greek oracle sites elsewhere in the Aegean and Asia and has found similar geological features.

Hale has been involved in archaeological fieldwork for more than three decades. In addition to studies of ancient oracle sites in Greece and Turkey, he has looked under the sea for lost fleets from the time of the Persian Wars in Greek waters. He has a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a doctorate from the University of Cambridge in England. His writings have been published in the journal Antiquity, The Classical Bulletin, the Journal of Roman Archaeology and Scientific American.

After the lecture, copies of the new trade paperback edition of Hale’s book Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy will be available for purchase and autograph.

Library celebrates 100 years of Toledo's Jazz Great Tatum

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to present a celebration to honor 100 years of Toledo’s own jazz great Art Tatum, scheduled from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, October 10 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St.

The event will feature noted pianist/vocalist Johnny O’Neal. O’Neal portrayed Art Tatum in the Hollywood film Ray, starring actor Jamie Foxx. In the movie, Foxx’s Ray Charles character goes to a nightclub to see the legendary Tatum played by O’Neal. During filming, O’Neal’s tune Yesterdays made it to the silver screen.

The Library’s Art Tatum celebration will also feature special entertainment guests Charles McDaniel, and Keith Bernhard & More Jazz Messengers.

So . . . put on your jazzy attire and join Your Library for this very special celebration featuring live music, refreshments, dancing, fun activities and more! Proceeds benefit the Art Tatum African American Resource Center at Kent Branch Library.

Ticket information:
Tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple
VIP Tickets with Johnny O’Neal are $45 per person/$65 per couple (7-7:30 p.m. in the Main Library McMaster Lobby)
Tickets available at all Library locations beginning on Monday, September 14

Toledo Catholic Diocese: Call For Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS: TOLEDO CATHOLIC DIOCESE CELEBRATES THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS WITH TRAVELING ART SHOW

September 10, 2009—TOLEDO—The Toledo Catholic Diocese is looking for artists of all ages and mediums to submit Catholic themed artwork celebrating the Year for Priests as declared by Pope Benedict XVI. Art will be entered into a traveling art show that will tour the dioceses’ 19 county area. The show begins in late March during Holy Week and will conclude during the diocesan Priest Convocation in late June.

Pope Benedict XVI has declared the Year for Priests from June 19, 2009 to June 19, 2010. The Holy Father has asked that this year be a time for recognizing the priest’s commitments to the church though prayer and acts of acknowledgment of their loyalty to God. The Toledo Catholic Diocese is asking the community to join in the celebration by calling on all area artists to share their talents to help honor priests.

All submissions will be reviewed by the diocesan Year for Priests art committee for acceptance into the show. Entries are limited to three per artist, and must first be submitted through digital photo on a CD-ROM disk or photograph to the diocesan office of communications or by E-mail to communications@toledodiocese.org no later than

January 15, 2010 at 5 p.m. Each piece of artwork must be original and professionally finished. Multi-media and performance art is not eligible. Art submissions will be divided into two categories, K-12 and Adult.

For more information please contact Sara Newell at 419-244-6711 x149 or Sally Oberski at 419-244-6711 x148.

The Diocese of Toledo, established April 15, 1910 encompasses 8222 square miles in a mixture of urban and rural areas that spans 19 counties across Northwest Ohio, serving 301,134 Catholics. The diocese includes Allen, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot counties.

Toledo Symphony September Events

The Toledo Symphony concert season beings this weekend. The season starts with the annual concert at Put-in-Bay on Saturday, and the first Chamber Series concert on Sunday at the Toledo Club followed by the Classics opener at the end of the month.

This free concert at Put-in-Bay is an annual favorite. Chelsea Tipton II conducts well known pieces concert under the Perry Monument. Favorites to look forward to are Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and Mendelssohn’s Nocturne from Midsummer Night’s Dream. The concert is this Saturday, September 12th at 6:30pm.

The Toledo Blade Chamber Series begins on Sunday, September 13th at 7pm with music from Mozart, Wilder, and Beethoven. The Centennial Room at the Toledo Club is an intimate atmosphere, putting you just feet away from the musicians.

The Classic Series opens up on Friday and Saturday, September 25th and 26th with Mahler’s Third Symphony. Principal conductor Stefan Sanderling leads the Symphony along with the Bowling Green State University Women’s Chorus, the Junior Choral Society of Northwest Ohio, and mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman. Both nights are performed at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle at 8pm.

Tickets for any Toledo Symphony concert can be purchased by calling the box office at 419-246-8000, or by ordering on line at www.toledosymphony.com. Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss out on the sure-to-sell out performances of Handel’s Messiah, Jamie Farr narrates the Planets, and Rhapsody in Blue featuring Kirill Gerstein.

Art of the Graphic Novel in LitGraphic

A new wave of critically acclaimed long form comic books, called graphic novels (a mostly grown-up version of the comic book), is the subject of a exhibition opening Oct. 2 at the Toledo Museum of Art.

Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass., LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel examines the history, diversity and tremendous popularity of what is considered by many to be a comics renaissance.

The traveling exhibition features more than 146 artworks by 24 contemporary graphic novelists and historic artists in this ever-evolving art form.

LitGraphic looks at the development of sequential art through its practitioners. Their work continues to suggest new ways of seeing: wordless narratives by 1920s woodcut artist Lynd Ward and modern-day commentator Peter Kuper; revolutionary underground comix by R. Crumb and humorous, personal Girl Stories’ by Lauren Weinstein; works by Mad Magazine co-creator Harvey Kurtzman and Breathtaker co-creator Marc Hempel, and the pioneering art of Will Eisner (Contract with God), Dave Sim (Cerebus) and Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise).

Original book pages and studies, sketchbooks and videotaped interviews with graphic novelists are featured.

“Art and literature have a certain symbiosis that is epitomized in an art form like the graphic novel, which combines a strong narrative with arresting visual images,” said Don Bacigalupi, director of the Toledo Museum of Art. “This exhibition explores the art and history of the graphic novel through the work of a talented new generation of visual storytellers.”

For centuries, sequential imagery has been a direct, efficient means of communicating ideas and information. From the cave paintings of early man to the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt and the ceiling of Rome’s Sistine Chapel, pictures, when linked to convey an overarching narrative, have a unique ability to teach and inspire.

During the 19th century, Swiss artist Rodolphe Töpffer theorized about the creation of sequential picture stories and advised artists to “invent some kind of play, where the parts are arranged by plan and form a satisfactory whole.” His experiments with strip-like works employing character action and the passage of time were revolutionary in his day and set the stage for the development of the modern-day comic strips and books.

The 20th century saw the rise of comics as a popular art form through the graphic albums of Europe, Japanese manga and the adventures of cultural icons such as Superman and Donald Duck.

Although beloved by millions of readers, comics were not without their detractors who regarded the medium as a juvenile form of literature. Underground comix, which originated during the counterculture of the 1960s, and the development of independent comic book publishers in the 1970s and 1980s, challenged this notion. These publications gave voice and depth to a full spectrum of characters, emotions and stories, opening up a new world of possibilities for this visual literary art form.

Some observers believe contemporary graphic novels, with their anti-heroes, visual appeal and edgy story lines are positioned to usurp the role that the novel once played.

Artists in the LitGraphic exhibition include Jessica Abel, Sue Coe, R. Crumb, Howard Cruse, Steve Ditko, Will Eisner, Brian Fies, Gerhard, Milt Gross, Marc Hempel, Niko Henrichon, Mark Kalesniko, Peter Kuper, Harvey Kurtzman, Matt Madden, Frans Masereel, Frank Miller, Terry Moore, Dave Sim, Art Spiegelman, Barron Storey, Lynd Ward, Lauren Weinstein, and Mark Wheatley.

Two related exhibitions, Storybook Stars: Award Winning Illustrations From the Mazza Collection and Word Play, open later in October at the Toledo Museum of Art.

Storybook Stars, Oct. 9, 2009 – Jan. 31, 2010 in the Works on Paper Galleries, will offer 120 enchanting illustrations from artists who have won major awards for their work in children’s books. Word Play, Oct. 16, 2009 – Feb. 7, 2010 in Gallery 18, will examine contemporary artists’ use of both text and graphics as a means of artistic expression.

Walk for the Mind of America event in Toledo

The National Alliance of the Mentally (NAMI) Ill of Greater Toledo is hosting its annual NAMI Walks for the Mind of America event on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Franciscan Center at Lourdes College. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the Walk will commence at 10:00 a.m.

Walk Committee Co-chairs include outstanding community leaders Laura Draheim of the Lucas County Children Services Board and Jim Stengel of Brooks Insurance. Honorary chairs for the Walk are former State Representative Lynn Olman and The River 101.5 radio personality Mary Beth Zolick.

NAMI of Greater Toledo:

- Provides support to persons with mental health issues;
- Educates families and consumers;
- Advocates for fair and equitable federal, state, and private sector policies;
- Advocates for improved opportunities for housing, rehab and meaningful jobs;
- Supports research into causes, systems and treatments of mental health issues; and
- Supports public education programs designed to help eliminate the pervasive stigma surrounding mental illness.

Mental illness is a huge issue; the total cost of mental health services in the United States is now estimated to be over $200 billion a year. In Ohio alone the loss in productivity due to mental illness is $3.5 billion. NAMI of Greater Toledo is seeking support to help raise both money and awareness in its efforts to help people who live with mental illness in the Toledo community.

For further information regarding the NAMI Walk contact:

Marci Dvorak
Executive Director
NAMI of Greater Toledo
2753 W. Central Avenue
Toledo, OH 43606
419-243-1119

HBO Def Poet Joaquin Zihuatanejo performs at Lourdes College

“In my classroom, I make my students press their pencils down hard when they write so as to make an impression on things that they were not intending to impress. In my classroom, I make my students ask the biggest question of all: why. And more importantly, I make them answer it.” – Excerpt from a poem by Joaquin Zihuatanejo

On Tuesday, September 22, Lourdes College is hosting a performance by spoken word artist Joaquin Zihuatanejo. Born and raised in a barrio of East Dallas, Joaquin infuses his Latino culture as well as his experience teaching inner city students in much of his poetry.

A National Poetry Slam Finalist, Grand Slam Spoken Word Champion and HBO Def Poet, Joaquin has performed at universities, conferences and poetry slams throughout the United States, Canada Europe and Mexico. As a professional performance poet, Joaquin has shared the stage with well known artists Saul Williams, E. Lynn Harris, Alicia Keys and Maya Angelou.

Prior to committing to spoken word full time, Joaquin was an award-winning English and creative writing Teacher for ninth and eleventh grade students. As a teacher, he inspired his students to produce a collection of poems titled Stand Up and Be Heard. Additionally, he has self-published two collections of written poetry, Barrio Songs and I of the Storm as well as a spoken word CD, Barrio Songs: A Spoken Word Collection.

Joaquin will perform in the Ebeid Student Center of Delp Hall at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the general public or free with a Lourdes College ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Becky Tobias, Program Coordinator of Student Activities and Recreation, at 419-517-8946.

Lourdes College is a private, four-year educational institution of professional studies and arts and sciences providing a values-centered education in a caring and supportive community. More than 2,200 students are enrolled in programs such as Business, Education, Environmental Science, Nursing, Social Work, Criminal Justice and the Arts & Sciences. In addition to undergraduate and pre-professional programs, Lourdes offers Master degrees in Education, Nursing, Organizational Leadership and Theology through its Graduate School. Lourdes’ Community Outreach Programs include The Appold Planetarium, Lifelong Learning Program, The Life Lab and Theater Vision. Discover us online at www.lourdes.edu or by phone at 419-885-3211. Lourdes College is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania.

UT hosts series on the role of light and mass in art

The University of Toledo will host a series of events exploring the role of light and mass in works of art. There will be a series of lectures and a faculty exhibit. The faculty exhibit runs now through October 4, 2009 in the gallery of the UT Center for the Visual Arts (CVA), which is located at 620 Grove Place, adjacent to the Toledo Museum of Art. The lectures will be held in the Haigh Auditorium of the CVA.

UT Faculty Exhibit Features the Work of:
Diana Attie, Professor of Art–Drawing
Dustyn Bork, Lecturer–Foundations & Printmaking
Christopher Burnett, Associate Professor–New Media - Digital
Seder Burns, Visiting Associate Professor
Mania Dajnak, Part-time Instructor—2D Design
Debra Davis, Department Chair, and Professor of Art–New Media - Digital - Photography
Brent Dedas, Visiting Assistant Professor–Foundations - Drawing
Rex Fogt, Professor of Art–Ceramics
Tom Lingeman, Professor of Art–Sculpture
Barbara F. Miner, Director of Foundations, Associate Professor
Deborah Orloff, Director–Photography, Professor of Art–New Media - Photography
Karen Roderick-Lingeman, Lecturer–Ceramics/Art Education
Arturo Rodriguez, Associate Professor of Art–Printmaking

Light & Mass Lecture Series:

September 16, 4 to 5 pm – Lawrence Anderson-Huang, Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Ritter Planetarium
“The ‘Weightiness’ of Light”
Lawrence Anderson-Huang will cover theories of light from ancient times to the present, considering spiritual, particle, and wave concepts leading to understanding the “weightiness” or “volume” of light-filled spaces. These observations will be used to illuminate qualities of light that appear in works of art.

September 30, 4 to 5 pm, Melissa Kempke and Eric Sobel, Students in the Art History Program (in consultation with Mysoon Rizk, Associate Professor of Art History)

“Projecting Expression: The Art and Times of William Kentridge” (Melissa Kempke)
The talk will discuss innovative South African artist William Kentridge, describe his cinematic techniques for projecting drawings in time, and explore the connections between his art and politics, including the history of South African apartheid.

“Art in the Dark: Shedding New Light on ‘Blackness’” (Eric Sobel)
By manipulating light and mass (or lack thereof), David Hammons recalls the theatrics of Yves Klein, addressing racism in the process, along with museum practices and assumptions about black artists. An exploration of complete darkness and blue light, _Concerto in Black and Blue_ (2002), among other Hammons works, undercuts many African-American stereotypes while exposing the multifaceted nature of “blackness.”

Visit the UT Department of Art at www.utoledo.edu/as/art

Cattle Baron’s Ball

An Ace-High Event for a Powerful Cause

Last year, the American Cancer Society received over $2 million in donations from our community. These monies provide much needed services and educational programs that are vital to cancer patients and their families. The ACS is taking a uniquely country approach to its fight by rounding up ranch hands, cowpokes, slowpokes and everyone else it can to reduce the cancer burden here in northwest Ohio.

The gala event—known as the Cattle Baron’s Ball–will be held on Saturday, October 17th, at the Franciscan Center in Sylvania, OH, from 6:00-10:00 pm. This country-western themed gala will help to reduce the burden of cancer by raising funds for research, education, advocacy and patient service programs.

The headline entertainers will be Rodney Parker and the Liberty Beach Band, a local country and western band that has been drawing sold-out crowds and standing ovations throughout the region. Parker, a native of Delta, OH, is an up and coming star in the crowded Nashville music scene.

The evening will feature music, entertainment, casino gambling and great food.

People interested in attending or sponsoring can visit www.toledocattlebaronsball.org or call 1.888.227.6446 ext. 5211.

“Through dedicated community partners and our network of steadfast volunteers, we are making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families,” said Robert Thompson, the Board Chair for Lucas County for the American Cancer Society. “The number of cancer cases is actually decreasing for the first time in history. We have much more to work toward, but our accomplishments are great.”

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across America. For more information anytime, call toll free 1.800.ACS.2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

Not singing idols but star scientists sought

We’re not searching for singing idols; instead, we want science stars! Join us for the 2010 Northwest Ohio District 2 Science Day’s “Science Star Search,” scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10 in the McMaster Center of Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Registration is required by September 8. Free underground parking in the garage for all participants. *New teacher-only presentation added this year!

This event is designed for parents, teachers, and students in grades 5 through 12.

Workshop topics include:
For Everyone:
Your Science Fair Experience (Learn, develop skills and have fun!)

For Students and Parents:
· You & Your Science Topic – Finding the right fit
· Take it From Us – Science Club Students share their Science Fair experiences

For Teachers *(New teacher-only presentation added this year! – Attention all teachers!)
· Teacher-to-Teacher Science Fair Tips – Learn from colleagues! ) Veteran teachers share wisdom and success stories from their many years of science fair instruction. You and your students will benefit.)

*Check-in and refreshments are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 10!*

“Science Star Search” is sponsored by Northwest Ohio District 2 Day, and the Toledo-Lucas County

Baby of Mine Series

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library invites new parents to take part in a free and exciting series of Saturday programs at 11:30 a.m. especially designed to have the happiest baby on the block! All programs will be held in the Children’s Library on the second floor at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Registration is required for this exciting program and begins today! Call 419.259.5231.

Every Child Ready to Read – Early Talkers
September 12 - This special presentation will focus on developing literacy skills in children who are just beginning to talk!
Infant Massage

September 19 – Learn gentle infant massage techniques for your baby, ages 3 weeks to pre-crawling. Massage aids in soothing and relieving baby’s discomfort. Parents are asked to bring a blanket and pillow for baby to the class.

Baby & Me Yoga
September 26 – This gentle 45-minute yoga class is designed to incorporate baby into the exercises while building strength and endurance for parents. Parents are asked to bring a yoga mat or beach towel for the class.

Baby Signs
October 3 – Toledo Hearing and Speech will provide engaging activities that will help parents communicate with baby before they can talk using baby sign language.

Peek-a-Boo! I Love You!
October 10 – More than just a curious story, Mother Goose games like peek-a-boo help your baby understand language. This Kindermusik® Village Class is especially designed for infants, newborn to 18-months-old.

Mike Sullivan to perform at Lourdes College

On Thursday, September 10, Lourdes College will host Mike Sullivan in concert. The band performs at 8 p.m. in the Ebeid Student Center in the lower level of Delp Hall. Lourdes students, faculty and staff receive two free tickets with a valid ID and tickets for the public are $10 each.

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Sullivan combines a unique blend of musical styles to compliment his expressive jazz flavored vocals. Sullivan has performed solo and with his band at colleges and festivals throughout the United States and was previously nominated for Independent Male Singer/Songwriter of the Year by the Los Angeles Music Awards.

Of Mike Sullivan’s latest album, Music Connection Magazine notes “Singer/guitarist Sullivan delivers an organic, low-key, oh-so-smooth disc that benefits from musicianship that, while subtle, has an expert touch. Fans of Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson and John Mayer will like Sullivan.”

Listen to samples of the Mike Sullivan Band at www.mikesullivanband.com. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Becky Tobias, Program Coordinator of Student Activities and Recreation, at 419-517-8946.

Lourdes College is a private, four-year educational institution of professional studies and arts and sciences providing a values-centered education in a caring and supportive community. More than 2,200 students are enrolled in programs such as Business, Education, Environmental Science, Nursing, Social Work, Criminal Justice and the Arts & Sciences. In addition to undergraduate and pre-professional programs, Lourdes offers Master degrees in Education, Nursing, Organizational Leadership and Theology through its Graduate School. Lourdes’ Community Outreach Programs include The Appold Planetarium, Lifelong Learning Program, The Life Lab and Theater Vision. Discover us online at www.lourdes.edu or by phone at 419-885-3211. Lourdes College is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania.

Confused by social media?

Then this will interest you:

Live Streaming Event: September 4, 2009 starting at 8:30 am.

Join the Northwest Ohio chapter of PRSA for a live streaming event that will leave you with a better understanding of social media applications for public relations. Scott Monty, who leads the social media effort at Ford Motor Co., will be presenting.

WGTE will live-stream the workshop on WGTE’s Knowledge Stream, where it will also be archived for later viewing.

http://www.knowledgestream.org/kstream/index.asp?item_id=3722

Even before the first game Walleye rank 4th in season ticket sales...

The Toledo Walleye (ECHL) and Bullfrogs (arenafootball2) are pleased to announce that over 2,200 season tickets have already been sold for the 2009-10 season. This ranks the Walleye 4th out of 20 teams in the ECHL currently in season tickets sold.

With the start of the hockey season seven (7) weeks away, the fans have shown strong support for the team that will fill the void of professional hockey in Toledo over the past two years.

2009-10 season ticket plans range from 9-game packages up to full-season tickets for hockey and football (36 Walleye games & 8 Bullfrogs games). All packages of 18 games or more include tickets to Opening Night.

As of September 1, the Toledo Walleye/Bullfrogs ticket department has pre-sold over 110,000 tickets for the 2009-10 season.

Assistant General Manager/Ticket Sales & Operations Erik Ibsen said, “The support of Toledo Walleye hockey has been tremendous. We have talked to so many people over the last several months and the overwhelming response is that Toledo is excited for hockey to make its return to the area and fans are excited to see arena football for the first time. The new Lucas County multi-purpose arena is going to be a great place to watch hockey and football.”

The Walleye will be holding a special school day game on Wednesday, November 4th with a 10:30 am start time. Over 3,500 tickets have already been sold for that game alone.

Individual tickets for the 2009-10 season are also available now by phone (419) 725-WALL or online at www.toledowalleye.com.

Fans can see the new arena first-hand at a FREE Open House on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th from 12-4 pm each day. Concession stands will be open at this event and there will be live music and activities. Additionally, Toledo Walleye Head Coach Nick Vitucci will be holding a team practice on Sunday, October 4th from 1-4 pm.

The Walleye open its inaugural 2009-10 ECHL season on Friday, October 16, 2009 (7:00 p.m.) in the new Lucas County Arena. Season tickets are currently available. Call 419-725-WALL or log onto www.toledowalleye.com.

Toledo School of the Arts fall line ups...

First Friday
Friday, September 4
Toledo School for the Arts will be celebrating the summer Takin’ Care of Business Program at 8:30 am in the school’s first floor gallery with an Art Sale. This will feature works created by TSA Students who made visual art pieces as part of the summer program.

At 9:00 am is a reception in the Flying Pig Cafe featuring food from Manhattan’s and at 9:30 we will feature performing groups from the program like Glass City Steel, The Urban Jazz Collative, TSA Strings and more…..
First Friday
Toledo School for the Arts
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43620
8:30 am to 10:00 am
Free, space limited
RSVP 419-246-8732 x 217

TSA Faculty Recital: Rob Desmond, Percussion
TSA Attic Theater
Tuesday, September 15
7:00pm
Free

Art Attack
TSA takes it to the streets in a guerrilla art attack. Watch carefully or be taken by surprise!
Wednesday, September 23rd
11:30 am to 1:00 pm in downtown Toledo

TSA Faculty Recital
The talented staff of Toledo School for the Arts displays their varied musical skill and energy.
Thursday, September 24
TSA Attic Theater
7:00 pm
Tickets: Adults, $5, Students and Seniors, $3

For more information on this and other events at Toledo School for the Arts check the school web site www.ts4arts.org or call the school events line at 419-246-8732 x 2

The mission of Toledo School for the Arts is to provide students with creative opportunities to achieve personal and academic success through its arts-based learning. TSA prepares students as life long learners and productive members of society with appreciation for, and competence in, the arts.

77th Reunion to Celebrate Lebanese Traditions, Appreciation for American Dream

TOLEDO, OH–At the turn of the twentieth century, a group of courageous sons and daughters from Kfeir, a small village in Lebanon, left their homeland in pursuit of a new life in the United States.

In 1932, the group gathered to reminisce about their culture and celebrate their newly-found opportunities in America. At that time, they established the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation and pledged to meet each year with their families, ensuring that their descendants would carry on the tradition.

That spirit will carry forth in Toledo, Ohio from September 5-7, 2009 as the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation comes together for its 77th Anniversary Celebration. The Hilton Toledo on Glendale Avenue will be the home base for the three-day event, expected to draw two hundred attendees from the United States, Canada and around the world, including Lebanon.

Sherry Parrish, a resident of Ellicott City, Maryland, serves on the Board of Trustees for the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation. “On behalf of the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation, we are eagerly anticipating our gathering in the City of Toledo, renown for its embrace and support of the Lebanese culture,” stated Parrish.

“The Kfeirian Cultural Reunion is a celebration of diversity and the American dream,” continued Parrish. “Our ancestors took the brave step of pursuing new opportunities half way around the world, and they’ve made the most of them. This will be a special weekend, however, because we continue to embrace the cultural roots that serve as a foundation for our families. We’ve lived up to the promise of our original settlers, and there’s no end in sight!”

Although the descendants of the Kfeirians have spread far and wide, the annual reunion has been held in various cities, from the Ohio/ West Virginia area, where our early immigrants originally settled, to new locations such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Miami and Los Angeles.

The Kfeirian Reunion Foundation also established a scholarship fund for its descendants. The awards are granted based on the scholastic achievement, financial need and leadership of applicants.

For more information on the 77th Kfeirian Cultural Reunion and its programs, please visit Kfeir.com or contact Michael Abraham, KRF President at # 904-476-8368.

Register Now - 16th Annual Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure

Register now for the 16th Annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure® that will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2009, in downtown Toledo. The 5k run/walk ends with a celebration and ceremony at Fifth Third Field. This year the race course that debuted last year begins downtown at Monroe and Summit Streets, travels throughout the central business district, the Warehouse district and a portion of the Old South End by the train station.

Participants are encouraged to sign up early. To register for the Race and to view the new Race course go to www.komennwohio.org.

Funds raised by the Race for the Cure® benefit the Northwest Ohio affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure which awards grants to area organizations offering a variety of community based breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for the medically underserved throughout our 24 county service area. Last year’s race raised over $800,000.

Each year special tribute is paid to two courageous individuals who serve as inspiration to others by recognizing them as the “In Celebration of” honoree and “In Memory of” honoree.

This year the ICO honor goes to Kathryn Ann Thompson. Kathy is a three time breast cancer survivor. She was first diagnosed at the age of 34. She went through treatment and remained in remission until age 42 when the cancer returned. Now at age 53 she learned that once again she must wage the fight against the disease for a third time. She has always been a fighter, and is a great inspiration to the many family and friends that surround her. She has been a strong supporter of the Race for the Cure for many years. She is employed by the Kroger Company where she is a manager. She encourages Kroger employees to participate on their team and has worked the Kroger table at the Race for the last 14 years. She takes great pride in being a part of this cause. She gives a vision of hope and strength and a reason to fight.

This year’s IMO honoree is Leslie Droll of both Findlay and Fostoria, Ohio. Leslie was an extraordinary woman who courageously fought breast cancer for fourteen years until she passed away in July of 2008. From the first day of diagnosis she fought breast cancer with a smile on her face and fire in her heart. She devoted her life to educating people about cancer and proved that a positive attitude and a purpose driven life can help fight cancer as well as any drug. She wrote a book entitled ‘When You Get It’ to reach out to other cancer survivors, sharing her life, her experiences, photographs, and poetry with all and took every opportunity to speak publicly about breast cancer. She started a support group, the Lunch Bunch; she became a mentor and an inspiration to many. She counseled newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and worked hand-in-hand with oncologists to help them understand cancer from a patient’s standpoint. She viewed each day as a gift and lived every day as though it were her last. Her positive spirit and drive to make the world a better place made a mark on everyone she came in contact with.
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982 that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement.
Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, nearly $1 billion has been invested to fulfill the promise of becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

In 1999, the Northwest Ohio Affiliate was officially established and supports the 17 Ohio counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood, and the county of Monroe, Michigan. This year the service area has been expanded to the counties of Crawford, Huron, Logan, Seneca, Shelby, and Wyandot

The national sponsors of The Race include Yoplait, American Airlines, Bank of America, Coldwater Creek, Ford, FUZE, Mott’s, New Balance and ReMax.

For information on the Komen Northwest Ohio affiliate, please visit www.komennwohio.org. or call 419-724-CURE. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-800-I’M AWARE.

Walleye and Corn...

Well..kind of...

The Toledo Walleye and the Butterfly House at 11455 Obee Road in Whitehouse, OH are pleased to announce that there will be a Toledo Walleye themed corn maze for fans to enjoy and explore from Friday, September 12 until Saturday, October 31.

This is the 3rd year that the Butterfly House has created a corn maze and fans interested in learning more about the maze, hours and prices, can visit their website at www.whitehousecornmaze.com.

The Mud Hens will be handing out discount coupons for the corn maze at home games on Thursday and Friday at Fifth Third Field.

The Walleye open its inaugural 2009-10 ECHL season on Friday, October 16, 2009 (7:00 p.m.) in the new Lucas County Arena. Season tickets are currently available. Call 419-725-WALL or log onto www.toledowalleye.com.

Mud Hens Offer Chia Bobblehead Promo

This in via e-mail - there's still time to buy tickets!

The Toledo Mud Hens will be doing a never done before promotion to begin the month of September. Our home stadium, Fifth Third Field, has been recognized as one of the best stadiums in all of professional baseball. We will be honoring the man behind the care of the park’s field in a very special way.

Jake Tyler, the Toledo Mud Hens much-venerated groundskeeper, will be honored in a never-before-seen way at Fifth Third Field on September 3, 2009.

In a special pre-game giveaway, the first 2,500 fans will receive a Jake Tyler “Chia Plant” bobble-head doll. This “chia” bobble has never been done before. Fans can now grow the chia turf with the skill and grace that Mr. Tyler does the playing surface of Fifth Third Field.

Tyler really is a master of his art, earning numerous honors and awards as the caretaker of one of baseball’s most beautiful and well-kept fields. Here is a list of Tyler’s awards since joining the Mud Hens in 2005:

- Governor’s Cup Championship (2005)
- Governor’s Cup Championship (2006)
- International League Sports Turf Manager of the Year (2006)
- Triple-A Sports Turf Manager of the Year (2006)
- International League Sports Turf Manager of the Year (2007)
- Triple-A Sports Turf Manager of the Year (2007)
- International League Sports Turf Manager of the Year (2008)

*Tyler also has two more awards to his credit prior to joining the Mud Hens. While with Binghamton, he was named the Eastern League Sports Turf Manager of the Year (2002, 2004).

This unique giveaway is scheduled for the September 3 division matchup against rival Columbus. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.

Jake is truly deserving of the attention. He takes pride in his work and, we believe, his attention to detail is virtually unmatched. We know the players like playing on the home surface, and repeatedly report that “there is no place like home”.