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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tom Pappas built Dirty Paws Agape Haven in Ottawa Lake to care for senior dogs that other shelters often overlook—volunteers support the haven daily and donations help provide ongoing care. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ The Toledo Mud Hens proposed a project to connect North Saint Clair Street with Fifth Third Field, Fleetwood's Tap Room, and Hensville Park to create a festival street that boosts fan experience and visitor safety. City council will vote on the $3 million-plus plan on April 8 (the first phase is already underway with a new gateway and vehicle security gates). WTOL
- ➤ The University of Toledo will host its 88th Songfest event on April 5 at 5 p.m. at John F. Savage Arena to raise money for Mom’s House— a childcare center that helps low-income single moms continue their education. WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Several new businesses are set to open soon in Toledo and nearby areas—Bistro on Lewis, El Centroamericano Mexican Restaurant, Rita’s Italian Ice, Sabira Restaurant, The Host Concept balloon store, Wick-ed Pallette Studio, and In Season by Gardenview—while Miller Diversified will transform the Bob Miller Interiors building and the Wayman D. Palmer YMCA has opened at 200 E. Bancroft St. Meanwhile, several outlets have closed as BD’s Mongolian Grill, Sip and Brew, Small Music Box, the Solace Health and Wellness physical location, and YMCA Downtown have shut their doors, and Randomosity will air its final episode on April 12. Toledo City Paper
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Toledo’s Department of Theatre and Film will present A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Jukebox Musical with an inclusive cast of community members, students and workshop participants from Detroit—beginning with a free preview on April 10 at 7:30 p.m. and opening night on April 11. The performance will offer ASL interpretation and open captioning—ensuring everyone can enjoy Shakespeare on April 13 at 2 p.m. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Artist Chilly Rodriguez will open his new exhibit 'The Journey So Far' at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Community Gallery on April 16 and it will run until July 6. His work, which shows his life journey from a tough childhood to overcoming the loss of his left hand in an accident in 2018, will be celebrated at an opening reception on April 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.— Toledo City Paper
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UToledo celebrated its Carnegie R1 Classification on Wednesday at Savage Arena as faculty and students showcased research through poster presentations and interactive displays. Interim President Matt Schroeder praised the team's work on projects such as controlling invasive species in Lake Erie — efforts that promise to benefit the region. The University of Toledo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amy Wamsley, a business consultant training to swim the English Channel, will speak at the Partners for Clean Streams meeting on April 19 at the Indianola Shelter at Farnsworth Metropark and take a dip in the Maumee River to show how swimming can help health. She hopes her swim will call attention to clean water and women’s empowerment—linking health to safe water—while inviting local volunteers to join future efforts. Toledo Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eight-year-old Gus Beard raised the Donate Life flag outside UTMC on April 2 in honor of National Donate Life Month with help from his father Mike Beard and assistant manager Jeff Russell. The event, held with Life Connection of Ohio, promoted organ, eye and tissue donation and honored those who have helped save lives. The University of Toledo
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Toledo Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Case of the Spooky Seance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Spaghetti Warehouse — Three-course dinner included — Dive into an interactive comic mystery with a delicious meal.
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Craft and Drafts
10 AM – 3 PM — Maumee Bay Brewing Company — Space available for vendors — Enjoy a day of unique crafts and refreshing craft beers.
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Northwood Paint and Sip Party – Velveteen
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pub 51 — Pricing per person — Create a charming Velveteen-inspired bunny painting while sipping on drinks and enjoying a cozy atmosphere.
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Lenten Soup Supper - Week 5
6-7:30 p.m. — Gesu's Charles E Sullivan Center — Free entry — Enjoy soup and hear from speaker Nicole Susdorf on youth leadership in Toledo.
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Holy Toledo Polka Days
April 10-13 — Holiday Inn & Suites Toledo Southwest — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Polish American culture through lively polka music and dance.
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The Ben Maloney Trio Performance
7:15-10:30 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic sounds of jazz from pianist and composer Benjamin Maloney.
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4th Annual Jane Austen Regency Ball
6:00 – 11:59 PM — Toledo Club — Check event page for pricing — Dance like Lizzie and Mr. Darcy at this enchanting Regency era ball featuring music, food, and historical costumes.
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Open House in Old Orchard
4-6 p.m. — 519 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH — Free entry — Explore this beautifully updated classic charmer in a coveted neighborhood.
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Bob Dylan Live Concert
8:00 PM — Stranahan Theater & Great Hall — Tickets starting at $121 — Experience the musical magic of Bob Dylan as he captivates the audience with his timeless classics.
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David Sedaris Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Valentine Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of humor and storytelling with America’s best-selling humorist, featuring new unpublished stories.
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