Good morning, Toledo.

Lucas County Children Services will host a community conversation on Safe Children, Safe Families at the Lagrange Branch Library on July 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.—community partners including Brothers and Sisters United, The Hill Youth Program, and Building Futures Behavioral Health will present options to help prevent child abuse and neglect.

The 34th annual Pollyball tournament will take place on August 16 at International Park on 2 Main St. with check-in at 8 a.m. and the contest starting at 9 a.m. The event honors Polly Hylant-Tracy’s legacy and raises funds for a breast cancer early detection program — offering free parking, kids activities and food trucks while banning outside alcohol.

The Salvation Army’s Takin’ it to the Streets fundraiser event will take place on Sept.

4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in front of Packo’s at the Park at 7 S. Superior St.—tickets cost $100 each or $750 for a table of 8 and must be purchased by Aug. 25 to support the local food pantry in Lucas County.

A 17-year-old was charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend—police are investigating the incident—and details remain limited.

Four officers fired 73 rounds that killed 39-year-old Terrell Carter Jr. after he reportedly shot at them.

Reginald Mcclellan, whose house on Norwood Avenue has tree branches from a city-owned lot hanging over his roof, asked the city to trim the trees after a branch damaged a nearby shed.

The city will have Forestry inspect the trees soon—following his repeated calls.

UToledo researchers used donated lung cells to test how tiny plastic particles affect breathing and found that the particles confuse lung cells and trigger a mixed immune response—raising concerns about potential health risks when these plastics carry other toxins.

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.

The Greater Toledo Classic

3 AM – 3 AM — Highland Meadows Golf Club — Entry fee varies — Experience top-notch women's golf with the Legends of the LPGA and Epson Tour.

Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show

9 AM – 4 PM — Owens Community College — Entry fee varies — Experience a weekend of pure feline fun with judging and exhibitions of cats and kittens.

Americana Band Concert

3-4 p.m. — River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center — Free admission — Experience a musical journey through American history with ragtime, World War I, and big band favorites.

Shari Lapena Book Signing

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Franciscan Center of Lourdes University — Cost TBD — Experience insights from bestselling thriller author Shari Lapena while she discusses her latest works.

Barenaked Ladies Concert

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Toledo Zoo Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey with Barenaked Ladies on their Last Summer On Earth Tour 2025.

Dueling Decades Dance Party

7:30-11 p.m. — Centennial Terrace — $25 general admission — Dance through the decades in 80s or 90s attire with music, contests, and themed cocktails.