PEACH WEEKENDER
Plan It: 3-06
3/6/2014Except where indicated, all area codes are 419.
DANCE
Performance
Toledo School for the Arts: Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St.; 242-2787 / 246-8732, ext. 226; Alison Reny’s Limitless Dance Company featuring the Limitless Company: today, 7.
Ballroom, Big Band, Polka,
Country, Latin, and Salsa
Alfredo’s Studio of Dance: 5224 Renwyck Dr.; 536-3243; Fri.; beginner group class 8; open dance 8:30-10:30.
Paulette’s Studio of Dance: 4853 Monroe St.; 654-3262; Thu.: Latin, 7:30; Fri.: ballroom, 7.
Spring Fling Dance: Toledo Club, 235 14th St.; 243-2200; Sat.: MAS FiNA, 8-10:30; Kentucky Chrome, 10:30-1 a.m.
Square and Contra Dance: Rossford United Methodist Church, 270 Dixie Hwy.; 691-5389; Golden Griffon Stringtet: Sat., lesson, 7; dance, 7:30-10:30.
VFW Post 606: 3005 W. Laskey Rd.; 567-225-4817; Bailey and the Boys: Sat. 7-10; 836-3308; Crimson Lights: Sun., 2:30-6.
Seniors
Happy Feet Dancers: Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, 1315 Hillcrest Ave.; 255-0792; Wed., 1-3:30.
American Legion Post 384: 6910 Providence St., Whitehouse; 877-5171; the Pickers’ Open Jam: Tue., 7-10.
ETC.
Events
Toledo Craftsman’s Guild Spring Festival of Crafts: Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., 11 a.m.-4.
Greater Toledo Train and Toy Show: Owens Community College’s Student Health and Activities Center, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg; toymasters.org; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 for general public; 9 a.m.-3 for early birds.
Buckeye Chapter Beer Collectibles Show: UAW Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd.; BCCA.com / 367-9713; Signs, Steins, Cans, Bottles, Antique Brewery Advertising and Collectibles: Sat., 9 a.m.-2.
Cheap and Chic: Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Discounted treasures from various boutiques: Sat., 10 a.m.-3. Benefits Chicks for Charity.
Fit For Life Wellness Day: St. John’s United Church of God, 1213 Washington St., Genoa; Guest speaker William Hablitzel, health resource tables, health screenings, and more: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. Free event. Donations accepted to help with health ministry program.
Toledo Record Show: St. Clement Hall, 2990 Tremainsville Rd.; 833-5040; CDs, tapes, records, videos: Sun., 9 a.m.-4.
Learning
Travel Circle Series: Oak Openings Preserve Metropark Lodge, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton; 407-9701; “Backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park,” by Larry Lindsay: Sat., hike/ski 1; talk 2:15.
Lecture Series to Highlight Local History: Pearson Metropark’s Macomber Lodge, 4999 Navarre Ave., Oregon; “Farming Pioneers: Early Settlers On The East Side,” by Joanne Crandall, Joehlin, and Floyd Hagedorn: Sun., 2.
Archaeological Institute of America-Toledo Society: Toledo Museum of Art’s Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St.; 530-2193 or james.harrell@utoledo.edu; Li: “Singers, Chantresses and Ladies of the House: Examining the Roles and Status of Elite Women in Late Period Egypt” presented by Jean Fri., 7:30.
Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg; 874-3135; Author Lou Hebert: "Day by Day in Toledo: An Almanac of the Interesting, Important, and Unusual Stories of Toledo's Past": Sun., 2.
Stargazing and Planetarium Programs
Ritter Planetarium: University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St.: 530-2650; : The Birth of the Solar SystemFri., 7:30; Zula Patrol: Under the Weather; Sat., 1.
Exhibit Museum Planetarium: University of Michigan, 1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-764-0478; Shows: Star Talk: The Sky Tonight: Sat., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30; Sun., 1:30 and 3:30 ; Cosmic Colors: Sat., 12:30; the Cowboy Astronomer: Sat., Sun., 2:30.
Dining
Sunday Breakfast Buffet Fundraisers: River View Yacht Club, 5981 Edgewater Dr., Point Place; 729-9251; Sun., 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
All-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet: First Christian Church of Sylvania, 5271 W. Alexis Rd., Sylvania; 882-3313; Sat., 8:30-10 a.m.
Lunch or Dinner: Eagle Cafe, 2301 Detroit Ave., Maumee; 893-3952; Mon.-Fri.: lunch, 11 a.m.-2; dinner, 5-8.
Fish, Steaks, Shrimp, Chicken Dinners: Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd., Northwood; 666-7762; Fri., 5-7:45.
Dinners: VFW Post 2510, 617 Second St.; 697-4503; Fri., 4-7.
Pierogi Dinner: Echoes of Poland Folk Song and Dance Ensemble at Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Hall, 5255 N. Detroit Ave.; Fri., 4-8.
“Souper” Supper: Resurrection Polish National Catholic Church, 1835 W. Temperance Rd., Temperance; 734-847-5052; today, 5-7.
Baked Steak and Pork Loin Dinner: Delta American Legion Post 373, 5939 State Rt. 109, Delta, O.; 822-3615; Fri., 5-7.
Fish Fries: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 798 S. Coy Rd., Oregon; 691-9400; Fri., 4-7; St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1842 Airport Hwy.; 535-7077; Fri., 5-7; Epiphany of The Lord Parish-St. Thomas Aquinas, 729 White St.; 698-1519; Fri., 5-7; Knights of Columbus Post 3122, 4256 Secor Rd.; 475-6698; Fri., 5-7; St. Pius X Church, 3011 Carskaddon Ave.; Fri., 4:30-6:30; Commodore Perry VFW Post 3338, 2231 South Ave.; 381-0153; Fri., 5-8; St. Catherine of Siena, 4555 N. Haven Ave.; 478-9558; Fri., 5-7; VFW Post 606, 3005 W. Laskey Rd.; 473-9557; Fri., 5-8; Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2240 Castlewood Dr.; 472-2288; Fri., 4-7:30; New Hope Christian Church, 2457 Holloway Rd., Holland; 867-1535; Fri., 4:30-7. Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 587, 2020 W. Alexis Rd.; 417-0587; Fri., 5-7.
FUN PLACES
Northwest Ohio
Toledo Farmers’ Market: 525 Market St.; 255-6765; Market hours: Sat., 9 a.m.-1. Poultry House: Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4; Sat., 6 a.m. to 4; Sun., 10 a.m.-2.
African Safari Wildlife Park: 267 S. Lightner Rd., Port Clinton; 800-521-2660 or 732-3606; Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-5 (last car admitted at 4).
American Civil War Museum of Ohio: 217 S. Washington, Tiffin; 455-9551; Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-4.
Fort Meigs Museum and Visitor Center: 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg; 874-4121 / fortmeigs.org; Hours: Wed.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.
Frogtown Froggy Museum: Fort Industry Square, Suite 1-A, Summit St.; 913-7461; Hours: Sat., 10 a.m.-3; Sun., 1-5.
Glass Heritage Gallery: 109 N. Main St., Fostoria; 435-5077; Fostoria glass: on permanent view. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4.
Hancock Historical Museum: 422 W. Sandusky St., Findlay; 423-4433; Hours: Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4; Sun., 1-4.
Imagination Station: 1 Discovery Way (Adams and Summit streets); 244-2674; Little Scientists Week: Tue. through March 16; Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.
Maritime Museum of Sandusky: 125 Meigs St., Sandusky; 624-0274. Hours: Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-4; Sun., noon-4.
Mazza Museum of International Art from Children’s Picture Books: University of Findlay’s Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, Findlay; 434-5521. Hours: Wed.-Fri., noon-5; Sun., 1-4.
Merry-Go-Round Museum: 301 Jackson St., Sandusky; 626-6111; Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.
Milan Historical Museum: 10 Edison Dr., Milan, O.; 499-2968. Hours: Fri.-Sun., 1-5.
Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society’s Brandville School and Museum Complex: 1133 Grasser St., Oregon; 472-1331; Hours: Thu., 10 a.m.-2.
Ottawa County Historical Museum: 126 W. Third St., Port Clinton; 732-2237; Hours: Wed., noon-3.
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center: Spiegel Grove, Fremont; 332-2081; Rutherford B. Hayes: Buckeye President exhibit; through April 13; Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.
Stranahan Arboretum: 4131 Tantara Dr.; 841-1007; Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1.
Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Center Museum: 5717 N. Main St., Sylvania; 882-4865; Museum hours: Wed., 3-7; Sat., Sun., 1-4.
Tiffin Glass Museum: 25 S. Washington, Tiffin; 448-0200. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 1-5.
Toledo Botanical Garden: 5403 Elmer Dr.; 536-5566; Open daylight hours; Visitors Center: daily, 10 a.m.-5.
Toledo Firefighters Museum: 918 Sylvania Ave.; 478-3473. Hours: Sat., noon-4.
Toledo History Museum: 2001 Collingwood Blvd.; 215-2437; Hours: Sat., Sun., 11 a.m.-5.
Toledo Museum of Art: 2445 Monroe St.; 255-8000; Hours: Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m.-4; Thu.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9; Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.
Toledo Police Museum: 2201 Kenwood Blvd.; 720-2485; Hours: Thu.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4.
Toledo Zoo: 2 Hippo Way; 385-4040; Indoor Theatre: Science of Flight Show: Sat., Sun., 2; Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-5 (last admission at 4).
Michigan
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum: 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor; 734-995-5439; Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Tue., 9 a.m.-5; Thu., 10 a.m.-8; Sun., noon-5.
Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-1805; The Detroit Public Library: 150 Years of Serving Detroit and Beyond; through April 13; Hours: Tue.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-4; Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.-5.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Dr., Belle Isle, Detroit; 313-833-5538; Hours: Sat., Sun., 11 a.m.-4.
Exhibit Museum of Natural History: University of Michigan, 1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-764-0478; The Hall of Evolution: ongoing; Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.
Henry Ford Museum: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 800-835-5237; Hours: daily, 9:30 a.m.-5.
Hidden Lake Gardens: 6214 Monroe Rd. (M-50), Tipton, Mich.; 517-431-2060; Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-4.
Lenawee County Historical Museum: 110 E. Church St., Adrian; 517-265-6071; Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2; Sat., 10 a.m.-4.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens: 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor; 734-647-7600; gardens open daily: 8 a.m. to dusk. Conservatory hours: daily, 10 a.m.-4:30; Wed., 10 a.m.-8.
Monroe County Historical Museum: 126 S. Monroe St., Monroe, Mich.; 734-240-7780; Hours: Tue.-Sun., noon-5.
Old Mill Museum: 242 Toledo St., Dundee; 734-529-8596 / museum@dundeeoldmill.com; Hours: Fri.-Mon., noon-4.
Train Rides
Old Road Dinner Train Blissfield Railroad: U.S. 223, Blissfield, Mich.; 888-467-2451; Murder Mystery Dinner: Sat., boarding 6 departure 7.
Water Parks
Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay Water Park Resort: 2001 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky; 627-2106; today, noon-10; Fri., Sat., 9 a.m.-10; Sun.-Wed., 9 a.m.-9.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Resort: U.S. 250, Sandusky; 888-779-2327; registered guests only.
Holiday Inn Splash Bay Water Park: 1705 Tollgate Dr., Maumee; 482-7777; Hours: Fri., 4-9; Sat., 10 a.m.-9; Sun., 10 a.m.-3. For registered guests and the public.
Kalahari Indoor Water Park Resort: U.S. 250, Sandusky; 877-525-2427; open daily for registered guests and for the public.
SPORTS
Basketball
Men’s
University of Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan: Toledo; Sat., 2.
Ohio State vs. Michigan State: Columbus; Wed., 4:30.
University of Michigan vs. Indiana: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor; Sat., 6.
Running/Walking
Dave’s Running Group: The Shops at Fallen Timbers, Maumee; 3-mile lighted course starts behind Red Robin; 873-6300 / davesrunning.com; Wed., 6:30.
Second Sole’s Group Run: 4130 Levis Commons Blvd.; Perrysburg; run through Levis Commons (approximately 3 miles); 931- 8484; Thu., 6:30.
Hockey
Bowling Green State University vs. Bemidji State University: Bowling Green; Fri., Sat., 7.
Motor Sports
Monster Jam: Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson St.; 725-9255; Fri., 7:30; Sat., Sun., 2 and 7:30.