Good morning, Toledo.

BRB Run Club was started in early 2025 by local runners in Toledo and meets at The Docks on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., where members stretch, hydrate, and run at their own pace while building a supportive community + boosting local fitness.

The Ottawa River Yacht Club in Point Place will host its annual regatta on July 11 and 12 to promote safe boating and raise funds for the club.

The event gives boaters of all ages a chance to improve their skills and connect with Toledo residents — officials note that friendly competition is a key part of the experience.

Neighborhood Health Association and Jones Leadership Academy of Business with other community partners are hosting their fourth annual hygiene product donation drive through August 8 to stock the academy’s hygiene pantry and teach lasting hygiene habits—donations include toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, mouthwash, deodorant, bar soap, menstrual products, underwear, body lotion, face wash, and hair care items dropped off at several local sites.

Toledo Police officers shot an armed suspect after responding to a domestic assault call at an apartment on the 2300 block of Eastgate just after midnight Tuesday, and the suspect suffered a non-life threatening hand injury before being taken to the hospital.

Three teenagers were charged with aggravated murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, felonious assault, discharging a firearm, and tampering with evidence after a 4th of July incident that killed 17-year-old Jaycieon Bennett when the teens, already on probation, allegedly tried to sell a gun and then robbed the victims—the two older suspects may soon be certified as adults.

UToledo opened a new footbridge over Douglas Road to improve safety for students after concerns were raised about crossing the busy street—promising a safer route across campus.

The bridge enhances connectivity and meets an important need for pedestrian safety.

Toledo School for the Arts will launch a $25,000 fundraiser on July 10 to rebuild a stolen sculpture titled My Happy Place and expand outdoor security cameras after most parts were sold for scrap plus school officials said they are partnering with QSI Fabrication, Inc. and the artist to restore the work.

Toledo Day Nursery made childcare more affordable by waiving tuition fees during November and December for parents on maternity or medical leave — a program supported by the Bainum Family Foundation — as part of its effort to gather data for potential national policy changes.

The Toledo Area Sanitary District is adding a tick tracking program to its mosquito control services in Lucas County to monitor tick populations and guide future treatments—residents can drop off ticks at designated park boxes or deliver them to headquarters for testing.

This program will help gather data on ticks that carry diseases and inform safer outdoor practices.

2025 Women's Leadership Summit

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Glass City Center — Ticket info available — Empowering women and fostering mentorship in the local community.

Party in the Park with Arctic Clam

6-9 p.m. — Promenade Park — Free entry — Enjoy a lively summer concert featuring Arctic Clam and opener Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder.

Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Cherry Noir

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Heights — Ticket required — Unleash your inner artist while sipping and creating a stunning martini glass painting.

Rob Storm & Dave Athanas Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Buffalo Rock Brewing Company - Bayside — Enjoy an evening of live music from local talents Rob Storm and Dave Athanas.

Girls Hub - Meet Toledo's 2025 Fearless Builders

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and empowerment with Toledo's Fearless Builders at the 'A Seat at the Table' exhibition.

Memphis Redbirds vs. Toledo Mud Hens

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Fifth Third Field — Game ticket includes post-game concert — Enjoy a night of baseball with fireworks and a concert under the stars.

Perrysburg Boat Club Homecoming Regatta with The Crashers

1-10 p.m. — Perrysburg Boat Club — Enjoy live music — Rock out by the Maumee River with Toledo's favorite party cover band.

Towpath Trail 10K and Half Marathon

8:15 a.m. — Providence Metropark — Registration required — Experience the exhilaration of running alongside the scenic towpath trail at this popular local race.

NWO Business Mentoring Program Spring 2025 Cohort Celebration

4-5:30 p.m. — Fred H. McDonald Room, Main Library — Free entry — Celebrate the accomplishments of local entrepreneurs and the power of mentorship in the business community.

Russ Baum & Lopaka Roots Concert

7-11:50 p.m. — The Golden Road — $ — Enjoy live music from Lopaka Rootz & Russ Baum on the Gopher Broke Summer Tour.