Good morning, Toledo.

A block party celebrating the rebrand of The Loft 419 + ShareViral's downtown expansion will be held Sept.

23 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on North Superior Street. Organizers say local leaders and over 100 guests will join the event's ribbon-cutting and festivities.

Registration for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Glass Bowl Stadium begins at 8 a.m. on Sept.

11, as UToledo Athletic Department and Army ROTC honor first responders; the climb kicks off at 9:15 a.m. with parking and breakfast provided — if weather is poor, the event will move indoors.

Yesterday, Perrysburg Junior High students crafted custom awards for a community car show + UToledo Federal Credit Union held a ribbon cutting for its new branch.

The YWCA is inviting nominations for its 32nd Annual Milestones awards until Oct.

5 to honor women leaders across arts, business, education, government, sciences, social services, and volunteerism in Northwest Ohio. The ceremony will take place on March 25, 2027 at the Glass City Center Ballroom in Toledo.

Toledo Metroparks launches a new pop-up nature walk program this month and seeks volunteer hike leaders to guide flexible hikes in its 19 Metroparks.

Free training is offered for volunteers, and walks will be scheduled based on weather and trail conditions.

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library presents author Ann Aguirre today at Main Library (325 N.

Michigan St.) and Jacqueline Friedland on Sept. 10, while Sylvania hosts an open mic on Sept. 4 and Toledo Zoo offers a book club tour on Sept. 5.

UToledo associate professor Dr. Kennedy Doro is selected for the American Geophysical Union College of Fellows Distinguished Lecture Series (2026 to 2027) to share his research on near-surface geophysics that reveals how water, carbon and nutrients move beneath soils, with free virtual and in-person lectures hosted by educational institutions.

At Centennial Mall on Wednesday, the semiannual Campus Involvement Fair offered hundreds of Rockets a chance to join student organizations and connect with campus offices.

The Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Portal launched by the Ohio State Fire Marshal makes it easier to connect potential volunteers with fire departments amid rising emergency calls.

More than 500 applicants have applied so far (volunteers are also urged to help in non-firefighting roles) to support stations facing resource challenges.

City Council members and neighbors pressed officials (including fire and environmental experts) on Wednesday for answers about the health issues and unclear warnings after the Aug.

18 Brent Industries explosions on South Avenue. The city will continue daily air quality monitoring and work to improve its communication with residents.