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Updated: July/01/2009
Golf, fireworks on many calendars
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The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic presented by Kroger is this week at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, so that's where you will find me. It's a great place to watch golf and get some exercise walking the beautiful course.
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Updated: June/29/2009
On the Town: Summer fun blossoms across Toledo region
SUMMER is here, and what a better place to spend time than outdoors in gardens. THE 44th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts at Toledo Botanical Gardens was Saturday and yesterday, but those in the know attended the preview party Friday night to get first dibs on the art for sale.
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Updated: June/24/2009
Rotary celebrates Charter Night '09
Belmont Country Club was the setting for the Perrysburg Rotary Foundation's Charter Night 2009. The Friday event featured a delightful dinner and program where Jeff Normand performed his last official duties as president before turning the gavel over to Ken Robinson.
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Updated: June/15/2009
On the Town: Humans run wild at ZootoDo
Roaring with fun was the 22nd annual ZOOtoDo “White Night” presented by National City Bank, now a part of PNC, Friday night. The theme was based on the three white lion brothers, Wisdom, Legend, and Courage for the Celebrate in Style: A Toledo Formal Attire Affair.
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Updated: June/10/2009
ATT: Retired professor honored at dinner
THE Boule annual Soul Food Dinner sponsored by Church's Chicken was so much fun they might not be able to wait until next year for another one. Members from Toledo and Ann Arbor gathered in the home of Paul Hubbard, Sr., last month and there's still chatter about the event.
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Updated: June/03/2009
Around the Town: Auxiliary's benefit collects food for pets
Getting June off to a great start, salty dogs will be cruising the lake Friday night to Put-in-Bay for the annual Mills Trophy Race. The annual preparty is Thursday night at Toledo Yacht Club. The public is invited to the event, which will include music by the Menus.
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Updated: June/01/2009
On the Town: Accolade avalanche
Maybe it was the blond hair and dimples. But it can’t get much better than to have a wake while you’re still awake to hear friends pay you tribute. It happened to two bigwigs of the community this week.
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Updated: May/18/2009
On the Town: Fashion-ation
Ready for the sizzle of summer are many of the women and men who attended fashion shows over the last few months for raising a little fun and raising funds.
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Updated: May/13/2009
ATT: A fun race for literacy
The third annual Race For Literacy on the streets of downtown Toledo and the East Side was a real hoot for participants and observers Saturday. The road rally had 18 teams scurrying to find 11 clues to the final destination, Tony Packo's on Front Street. Before they left the starting point at Owens Community College, teams decorated their vehicles.
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Updated: May/11/2009
On the Town: Moms step out
Every day should be Mother’s Day, but it isn’t often moms get to step out on the town and raise money for a worthy cause too.
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Updated: May/04/2009
OTT: Off to the races
The 135th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs is a little more than 300 miles away from the Toledo area, but fans didn’t have to be in Lousiville to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. On Saturday, folks in hats sipped mint juleps and indulged in other southern traditions tied to the two-minute horse race. But of course, other events made the local society scene hot to trot.
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Updated: April/27/2009
OTT: Sizzling Saturday
Nothing to do on a Toledo Saturday? Then you’re not looking hard enough, because on this particular Saturday, a whole lot of people were raising the roof on Toledo and its environs.
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Updated: April/22/2009
ATT: This is the week to honor your staff
Lots of bosses and administrative professionals will be out for lunch today in honor of Administrative Professional's Day. If you haven't already recognized your staff , now is the time, and if you miss today you have through Friday because it is a weeklong celebration. Many places, including the Toledo Country Club, are hosting luncheon specials for the occasion.
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Updated: April/20/2009
On the Town: Toledoans are on their toes
From the ballroom to the ballpark, Toledoans were on their toes last week: The Mud Hens stepped up to the plate for the first time this season and in other T-Town hot spots, folks danced away the blues.
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Updated: April/15/2009
ATT: Victory Center benefit set
TREASURES of the Vine to benefit the Victory Center is slated for May 9 at Stone Oak Country Club. It was announced April 1 during the kickoff party in the lovely contemporary home of Hy and Ann Kisin. Those involved in making things happen got a sneak peek of what's in store.
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Updated: April/13/2009
On the Town: It's a spring thing
Spring has sprung! The grass is riz, and people are where all the flowers is, just itching for the first chance to fish, golf, play ball, garden, or just get out and about.
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Updated: April/08/2009
All for a charitable cause
The economy may be questionable right now, but Toledoans still help out in the name of charity.
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Updated: April/06/2009
OTT: Major medical
Members of the medical community gathered to honor their own for their dedication to healing the sick. And while they were at it, they had some fun too.
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Updated: March/16/2009
On the Town: Steppin' up
Local folks put on their best duds and some funky dancing shoes to sip a little fruit of the vine on the way to raising money for their favorite causes.
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Updated: March/09/2009
On the Town: Final flings before spring
Don’t worry, spring will be here soon. But the iffy weather won’t stop people from gathering indoors, depending on fun in lieu of sun.
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Updated: March/02/2009
On the Town: Star power gives off heat
It was all glitz and glamour here in T-Town. The hot spots to be were at star-studded, tinsel town-style events. From takeoffs on Dancing with the Stars to Hollywood’s Oscars night, locals were in the spotlight.
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Updated: February/16/2009
On the Town: Wild at heart
Opera is love on a grand scale, making an opera gala a perfect fit for Valentine’s Day. But some of those who don’t have the heart for arias went wild at a wild game dinner or tasted the love at a local club’s first Valentine’s Day dinner. Still others, earlier this month, showed they cared about heart health at a fund-raising event.
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Updated: February/04/2009
ATT: Toledoan 'was there' at Obama's inauguration
Not too many years from now, when her grandchildren are school age and learning about history, Brunetta O'Neal can say "I was there" - at the inauguration of President Obama. Mrs. O'Neal just returned from Washington a few days ago, and is sharing the experience with her friends.
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Updated: February/02/2009
On the Town: January kickoffs get kicking
January was full of fun things to do indoors and still support various causes. It beats joining the couch potatoes who wait, hoping that today Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow and winter will soon end. Otherwise, there are six more weeks of cold, snow, and ice to look forward to.
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Updated: January/28/2009
ATT: Cancer Connection celebrates its founding
FOOD, drinks, a DJ, and raffles were all part of the fun for the Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio’s Birthday Bash Jan. 16. Founders Joy MacLeod, Jean Schoen, and Julie Robeson celebrated their birthdays while celebrating the organization’s start-up.
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Updated: January/21/2009
ATT: Crowds at Peristyle dazzled by McFerrin
January is anything but dull if you know where to go. Even the gray days of winter didn't stop these folks from having fun, whether it's first-class music or celebrating with friends.
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Updated: January/12/2009
On the Town: We're still great in '08
The new year is just a dozen days old. Plenty of time for fresh starts and new opportunities. Here in Toledo, a community known for its generosity, we have so much to offer: a great water front, sports, arts, the zoo, parks, schools and colleges, health-care facilities, and more.
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Updated: January/07/2009
Around the Town: Savages greet family from far away, nearby
Ahh, the holidays are over. Decorations are put away till next year, and people are getting back to their daily routine. But the memories continue as friends gather and talk about who was home for the holidays.
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