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July, 2012
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29- Sunset & City Lights Cruise- Sandpiper Boat. Every Sunday evening from June through September 16th. This is a breathtaking experience! Cruise up the Maumee River and view stately homes, yacht clubs and wildlife. Catch a sunset around Walbridge Park & return to downtown after dark and experience the city lights shimmering on the water. Snacks included. June - August 12, 8:00pm till 10:00pm. August 19 - September 16, 7:00pm till 9:00pm. Admission Fee is $20, and reservations are required. Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson Avenue Dock, Jefferson Avenue and Summit Street., Toledo, Oh 43604. For additional Information, contact Mary Dalby at 419-537-1212, E-Mail sandpiperboat@aol.com , or Click Here to visit Their Web-Site.
July 4- Independence Day, 1813- Fort Meigs State Memorial. July 4, 1813 was celebrated with canon firings, toasts, music, and a day of leisure at Fort Meigs. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will recreate this day through canon firings, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for children. The highlight of the day is the eighteen-gun National Salute accompanied by toasts and fife and drum music starting at 2:00 pm. On July 4, a War of 1812 living history encampment, weapons demonstrations, and more. Hours 12:00pm till 5:00p. Located at Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg, Oh 43551. Phone 800-283-8916, or Click Here to visit their Web-Site.
July 4- Toledo Blade's Red, White & Kaboom Fireworks. This one day celebration features music, food, and activities for all ages, and a $50,000 fireworks show. Activities begin at noon in Promenade Park. 12:00pm till 11:00pm, Promenade and Festival Parks., Water Street, Toledo, Oh 43604.
July 5, 12, 19, 26- Twylite Thursdays at The Pinnacle. Chairitable Causes, Great music! Dates: Every Thursday, May 24th through September 20th. Time: 5pm to 8pm, Open to the Public. Good Music, Good Drinks, Good Cause $10 cover charge includes chef bar dinner, entertainment, and donation. Location- The Pinnacle 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, OH 43537. For more information, call 419-891-7325. Be sure to Click Here to visit the Web-Site for complete schedule.
July 5, 12, 19, 26- Picnic Lunch Cruise- Sandpiper Boat. Every Thursday June 7, through September 27 from 12:00pm till 2:00pm. Some 2 hour cruises view stately homes, yacht clubs and wildlife. Others go downriver to see the new Veterans Glass City Skyway Bridge.Toledo's busy port, the shipyard and the dry docks The cruise includes a casual picnic lunch from Superior Catering. Admission is $22 for adults, $14 for kids. Reservations are required. Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson Street Dock, Jefferson & Summit, Toledo, Oh 43604. For reservations, call Mary Dalby at 419-537-1212, or E-Mail sandpiperboat@aol,com . Click Here to visit their Web-Site.
July 6, 13,20,27- Birds of Woodlawn. Every Friday until Oct 05, 8:30 am till 10:30 am. Join us each week as we document the Birds of Woodlawn. From migrating to nesting birds, we will explore the many natural habitats of Woodlawn. From beginners to experienced birders, all are welcome. Please bring binoculars and bird guides, if you have them.Note that inclement weather may cancel a walk. Meet at the administration office. Historic Woodlawn Cemetary 1502 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, Oh 43615. For more information, call 419-472-2186, or Click Here to visit the Web-Site.
July 6, 13, 20, 27- Friday Night Family Cruise- Sandpiper Boat. Every Friday from June 22- August 17. 6:00pm till 8:00pm. Enjoy a 2 hour cruise to see beautiful homes, wildlife and marinas. Bring your own picnic or order your own Marco's pizza delivered to the boat. Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for kids. Reservations are required. Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson Street Dock, Jefferson & Summit, Toledo, Oh 43604. For reservations, call Mary Dalby at 419-537-1212, or E-Mail sandpiperboat@aol,com . Click Here to visit their Web-Site.
July 7, 8- Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival, Maumee Bay State Park. Saturday 10:00am till 8:00pm, Sunday 10:00am till 5:00pm. Island music, fireworks,sand castles, food, boat rides around the lighthouse, nautical arts and crafts, childrens activities, lighthouse photo contest, silent auction, and more are part of the weekend fun. It's an island experience on the mainland on the beaches of Lake Erie and an inland lake. Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Park Road #2, Shelter #3, Oregon, Oh 43618. For more information, contact Sandy Bihn, 419-691-3788, E-mail migima@aol.com , or Click Here to visit the Web-Site.
July 7, 14, 21, 28- Discover the River Cruise- Sandpiper Boat. Every Saturday fron June 2 through September 29. 10:00 am till 12:00 pm. Some 2 hour cruises view stately homes, yacht clubs and wildlife. Others go downriver to see the new Veterans Glass City Skyway Bridge.Toledo's busy port, the shipyard and the dry docks. Bring a picnic lunch if you wish. Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for kids. Reservations are required. Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson Street Dock, Jefferson & Summit, Toledo, Oh 43604. For reservations, call Mary Dalby at 419-537-1212, or E-Mail sandpiperboat@aol,com . Click Here to visit their Web-Site.
July 9- Toledo Historical & Architectural Cruise- Sandpiper Boat. Time is from 7pm till 9pm. Sponsored by The Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. Join us for a narrated river cruise. Look at the Maumee River in a whole new way- the way the French did...the best way to New Orleans, or The British, The Indians, and more! See close-ups of a gigantic lake freighter, the Toledo Skyline, and more! Cost is $18; or $15 for a member of any historical organization in the Maumee Valley. Reservations required. Please call 419-537-1212., or E-Mail sandpiperboat@aol.com For additional information, Click Here to View or Print the Brochure.
July 10-15- Lucas County Fair. Welcome to the 2012 Lucas County Fair! Please be sure to Click Here to visit the Web-Site to receive information on gate times, membership passes, ride information, event information, event participation, and the 2012 Lucas County Fair Premium Book. Located at Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee, Oh 43537. See you at the Fair!!
July 11- Brown Bag Summer Concert Series, Toledo Public Library. The Brown Bag Summer Concert Series is a free seven week music event that runs from 12:15 to 1:15 pm., on Wednesdays from June 6 through July 25 on the North Lawn of the Main Library, 325 Michigan Street in Downtown Toledo. Often, food and refreshment vendors are on hand, or food can be purchased in the Library Cafe (located on the Garage level entry of the Main Library), for those who don't bring a brown lunch bag. For additional information, call the library at 419-259-5200, or Click Here to visit their Web-Site. Today's featured artist is the Jason Quick Trio (Jazz).
July 13-15- Lagrange Street Polish Festival. Toledo's Polish Village celebrates it's heritage and showcases its central business district with the city's largest street festival- attracting over 25,000 visitors last year. The festival features the finest polka bands from across the Midwest, a variety of Polish food, plenty of beer, soft drinks, bottled water, a polka dance contest on Sunday at 5 pm, a pierogi eating contest on Saturday at 6pm, a children's area with rides and games, and arts and craft vendors from across the region. Admission is $4, Golden Buckeye is $3, $3 on Sunday, and children under 8 are free. Directions: I-75 to Toledo, Exit #207 to Lagrange Street- South on Lagrange about one mile. Or set your GPS to 3106 Lagrange Street and you'll end up at the main gate. Friday- 5pm till 11pm, Saturday- Noon - 11pm, Sunday-noon - 7pm. for more information call 419-255-8406. be sure to Click Here to visit the Web-Site, or E-Mail ljaegly@lagrangedevelopment.org.
July 13-15- 8th Annual African American Festival. The Festival begins with gospel, live entertainment, vendors, rides, parades, and commences with a city-wide praise and worship gospel celebration. Saturday- 10 am parade, festival noon till 10 pm. Sunday noon till 7 pm. Admission $6, Children and Seniors $5, Children under 2- free. Location is Scott Park Campus, University of Toledo, Nebraska Avenue at Parkside, Toledo, Oh 43604. For more information, call 419-255-8876, or be sure to Click Here to visit the Web-Site, oe E-Mail syourturn@aol.com.
July 18- Brown Bag Summer Concert Series, Toledo Public Library. The Brown Bag Summer Concert Series is a free seven week music event that runs from 12:15 to 1:15 pm., on Wednesdays from June 6 through July 25 on the North Lawn of the Main Library, 325 Michigan Street in Downtown Toledo. Often, food and refreshment vendors are on hand, or food can be purchased in the Library Cafe (located on the Garage level entry of the Main Library), for those who don't bring a brown lunch bag. For additional information, call the library at 419-259-5200, or Click Here to visit their Web-Site. Today's featured artist is the Dave Carpenter (Acoustic Singer/Songwriter).
July 21- Dragon Boat Festival. Where in Northwest Ohio can you find children's activities, live entertainment, festival food and competitive boat races without paying admission? Look no further than International Park in Downtown Toledo on Saturday, July 21st for the 11th Annual Partners In Education Dragon Boat Festival. Over 40 teams are scheduled to participate in the festival this year. The 40-foot- long Hong Kong-style Dragon Boats complete with dragon head and tail will be racing up and down the Maumee River from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Each team is comprised of twenty crew members, plus a steersman and a drummer. Each team races a 500- meter course in four boat heats. Each team will participate in three races during the day, with first round times determining the second and championship round placement in races. Trophies will be awarded for various categories such as industries ranging from media to banking. Special awards such as most organized, most team spirit, and best tent as also given out. Location will be at International Park, East Bank of the Maumee River (across the river from downtown Toledo), Toledo, Oh 43605. Hours are from 8 am till 5:30 pm. For more Information, call 419-242-2122, or be sure to Click Here to visit the Web-Site, or E-mail info@partnerstoledo.org.
July 25- Brown Bag Summer Concert Series, Toledo Public Library. The Brown Bag Summer Concert Series is a free seven week music event that runs from 12:15 to 1:15 pm., on Wednesdays from June 6 through July 25 on the North Lawn of the Main Library, 325 Michigan Street in Downtown Toledo. Often, food and refreshment vendors are on hand, or food can be purchased in the Library Cafe (located on the Garage level entry of the Main Library), for those who don't bring a brown lunch bag. For additional information, call the library at 419-259-5200, or Click Here to visit their Web-Site. Today's featured artist is the Rodney Parker and Liberty Beach (Country).
July 29- Art on the Mall. Located in Centennial Mall in the center of The University of Toledo's main campus. Featuring the area's best artists, this festival is free to attend.
Art on the Mall, now in its 20th year, has become one of the area’s best-known and most eagerly anticipated annual art events. With regular attendance numbering upwards of 12,000, Art on the Mall draws art lovers, families, music fans and summertime browsers looking for an afternoon that’s enjoyable, affordable and even educational. The scores of artists who exhibit in every medium know that Art on the Mall showcases their creative work in a jewel of a setting — The University of Toledo’s Centennial Mall — and ensures access to an audience primed for an encounter with art. Hours are 10 am till 5 pm. Location: University of Toledo, Centennial Mall, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, Oh 43606. For more information, call 419-530-2586, or Click Here to visit the Web-Site, or E-Mail ansley.abrams@toledo.edu
