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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts has renovated the old Masonic Temple on Heatherdowns into the new Center for Live Arts to bring together local music, dance, and jazz groups. This Memorial Day weekend, TAPA will host a cookout on Saturday, May 24 with Beethoven’s 16 string quartets starting at 9 a.m.—tickets are available for individual shows or a full day pass. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics—at UToledo—said the May 24 concert at Glass Bowl Stadium will benefit the community. The University of Toledo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio’s 5th Year program celebrated its inaugural class on May 7th at the Glass City Center and welcomed 30 new students who will join a nine-month transition experience designed to help recent graduates decide their next steps. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ Today at Sherman Elementary, the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers partnered with the Lucas County Prosecutor's Office—teaching students about gun safety. WTOL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green State University biology professor Kevin McCluney led a three-year study tracking bees in urban gardens in 10 cities — including Toledo — that found many bees are more at risk of dehydration than overheating as temperatures rise. Researchers said the data will guide future efforts to protect pollinators and food production. Toledo Legal News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio State Rep. Michele Grim introduced the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act that will ban hospitals from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus, stop wage garnishment for unpaid bills, and cap interest at 3% (she co-sponsored the bill with Rep. Jean Schmidt). Grim previously cleared local medical debt on Toledo city council, eliminating debt for 112,000 Lucas County residents (which erased $230 million in obligations) before serving her second term in the Ohio House. Toledo Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NAMI Greater Toledo said a Walk for Mental Health will take place this weekend to raise awareness and funds for local mental health services—organizers urge residents to join the effort. WTOL
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Ruysch in the Round: Music Inspired by Art
6-7 p.m. — Toledo Museum of Art — Cost Info TBD — Enjoy a harmonious blend of music and art inspired by the works of Ruysch.
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Comedy Night with Don D.C. Curry
6:30-8 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with Don D.C. Curry at a top-rated venue.
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Ohio Vintage Fest
12-5 p.m. — Glass City Center — $5 entry — Celebrate vintage finds from over 50 vendors showcasing unique clothing, records, and collectibles.
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Spring Fling 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter — Free entry — Celebrate with community activities and services at the Spring Fling hosted by the Area Office on Aging.
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Spring Lecture Series: Flotsam in the Dark Waters
7-8:30 p.m. — National Museum of the Great Lakes — Free (Registration required) — Explore shipwrecks and mysteries from the Great Lakes with an exclusive lecture.
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Bill Heid Group Live Performance
7:15-10:30 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Bill Heid, a jazz legend on the Hammond B-3 organ.
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Beginner Crochet Class Part 1
12-2 p.m. — Wick-ed Palette Studio — $40 per person — Learn crochet basics and create a dishcloth to take home.
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Toledo Farmers Market Flower Days
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Toledo Farmers' Market — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce, artisan goods, and vibrant flowers at this beloved market event.
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Poetry Workshop & Book Discussion
6-8 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Share your original poems and engage in enlightening discussions every Monday in May.
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Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
6:05 PM — Fifth Third Field — Tickets available — Catch an exciting matchup between the Louisville Bats and Toledo Mud Hens.
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