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Updated: November/18/2009
ATT: Fall gala benefits area outreach organizations
The ninth annual Fall Gala Gathering for nearly 30 nonprofit organizations was Nov. 14 at Gladieux Meadows. Approximately $70,000 was raised for the groups this year, according to event chairmen Ed and Linda Reiter and Jim and Cheryl Oedy.
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Updated: November/16/2009
On the Town: Parties not all play
Why did Ernest and Joyce Mease host a party Saturday night at the Maumee River Yacht Club? To Save the South Y, that's why.
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Updated: November/09/2009
On the Town: Fore fun, charity
The Indian summer weather reminded me of all of the great golf events we had this summer and fall. Most were for charity, some were just for fun, and many folks were still on the links yesterday enjoying the sun. There is time to play before the snow flies, and even then, die-hard golfers bundle up and play right on through.
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Updated: November/04/2009
Around the Town: Shopping for charity
Shopping in the name of charity was the scene last month during the annual Fall Trunk Show and Luncheon presented by the Academy of Medicine of Toledo and Lucas County Alliance at Sylvania Country Club. Vendors included Sheffield Road, Pampered Chef, the Toledo Zoo Gift Shop, plus assorted jewelry, purses and scarves.
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Updated: November/02/2009
On the Town: Under the spell
Brewing up all kinds of fun were several Halloween parties, and many, no doubt, included on the menu Vampire Merlot and the Velvet Devil Merlot, which were featured wines at The Vineyard. ON Halloween, The Toledo-Lucas County Library downtown hosted a Little Boo Bash for free. The bash included carnival-style games, arts and crafts, and more.
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Updated: October/28/2009
Spooky party helps a charity
The Arthritis Foundation "Bare Bones" party Saturday at Heatherdowns Country Club reaped plenty of fun.
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Updated: October/26/2009
On the Town: Gem of all balls
Center stage at the Crowne Plaza Saturday night was the 49th Annual Sapphire Ball to benefit the Toledo Opera Association. Sponsors were Block Communications Inc., Healthcare REIT, the Ashley Group, and the Gorski family. Ladies were lovely in gowns and gents debonair in tuxedos.
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Updated: October/21/2009
An event from the heart
The American Heart Association Go Red Luncheon, "Our Hearts, Our Choice," presented by Macy's and Merck & Co., was Friday at the Crowne Plaza. The main message was that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.
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Updated: October/19/2009
On the Town: Arena parties ice-breakers
It was history in the making as the new Toledo Walleye hockey team broke the ice Friday night in the new Lucas County Arena. Fireworks exploded as the team was introduced, then it was time to play some hockey. That is, after Ramona Collins sang the national anthem. Even some walleye, the fishy kind, were thrown on the ice before the third period.
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Updated: October/14/2009
ATT: Country Garden Club trunk show continues
The Holiday Trunk Show presented by the Country Garden Club opened Monday night with a preview party, and Tuesday with Gals Night Out. The show, started in 1987, will run through today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carranor Hunt and Polo Club in Perrysburg. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Updated: October/12/2009
On the Town: Toledo and Tatum too
Folks put on their best attire and all that jazz for Toledo's own “Art Tatum: Celebrating 100 Years of Toledo's Jazz Great,” presented by the Toledo-Lucas County Library and the Art Tatum African Resource Center, Saturday night at the downtown main library.
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Updated: October/05/2009
On the Town: Nobody does it better
It was one unforgettable night and the tunes are still dancing in my head from Friday night's 11th Annual Valentine Theatre Gala: From Broadway to Hollywood, starring Marvin Hamlisch.
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Updated: September/30/2009
ATT: Party raises funds for Komen for the Cure
Deborah Barnett celebrated her 60th birthday by honoring her girlfriends and giving back to others. A party with the theme "Celebrating You, Girlfriend" was given by Ms. Barnett Sept. 24 at the American Family Activity Club.
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Updated: September/28/2009
On the Town: EPIC proportions
Lights, camera, action! The weather cleared Saturday for a beautiful moonlit night, just in time for the second annual EPIC Rocks Fashion: Culture and Couture at Levis Commons. And ooo, la la! Beautiful female models strolled the catwalk shared with handsome young male models from northwest Ohio.
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Updated: September/23/2009
Planned Parenthood celebrates 70 years
The 70th anniversary of Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio was celebrated Thursday at Navy Bistro with "The Art of Prevention" art show and fund-raiser. Anastasia Hanson, the center's local advisory council chairman and the evening's mistress of ceremonies, introduced CEO Lisa Perks, who gave an overview of the center's accomplishments.
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Updated: September/21/2009
On the Town: And they're off: Party planners look to autumn
On the last day of summer, we're looking back at reunions and looking ahead to kickoffs for fall fund-raising events. Raceway Park with Chicks for Charity hosted “Harness the Hope” Saturday night at the park. The third annual event for The Victory Center is part of the Mildred Williams International Series Raffles, named in memory of one of the first female harness racing drivers.
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Updated: September/16/2009
Brains and Butter event aids Humane Society
The “creative inferno” of Brains and Butter started off with a bang Saturday night with its premier event, “Patio Paw-Ty” by the pool at Stone Oak Country Club. Created by Derek Feniger, president, Brains and Butter is a full-service media/production company.
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Updated: September/09/2009
Around the Town: United Way donors enjoy an evening of baseball
United Way of Greater Toledo's annual leadership recognition event presented by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick was Sept. 3 during a Mud Hens game at Fifth Third Field. It was for donors of the Greater Toledo area - Lucas, Wood, and Ottawa counties - who give $1,000 or more.
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Updated: September/07/2009
OTT: Making waves
Sunshine, star-kissed nights, the soft sound of the waves, and the feel of the spray upon the skin are what it is all about as far as the boating community is concerned. And it will soon come to a close.
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Updated: August/31/2009
On the Town: Sand, surf, sun make summer fun
What’s summer without squishing sand between your toes, making a splash in the pool, or kicking up a storm playing volleyball? SMASHING at the net were players at the 18th Annual Pollyball Tournament in honor of the late Polly Hylant-Tracy Aug. 22 at International Park.
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Updated: August/26/2009
Over 150 at benefit for animal shelter
There was a full house for the Toledo Animal Shelter Auxiliary's annual picnic Aug. 19 at Belmont Country Club. The more than 150 members and guests included Nancy Ligibel, auxiliary president, and Steve Mason, vice president of the shelter's board.
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Updated: August/19/2009
Reception in honor of Polish diplomat
Peggy Grant, art director at 20 North Gallery and an artist in her own right, hosted a private reception Aug. 12 at the gallery. As curator for the works of her late husband, Adam Grant, she honored Adam Kulach, Polish ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Kulach arranged for an exhibit of Mr.
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Updated: August/17/2009
OTT: Partying on at full roar
You know the the song, “In the summertime, when the weather is high?” But Toledo-area folks adjust the lyrics to “it’s time to party, party, party.” While it doesn’t rhyme, it certainly fits the bill for the local seasonal circuit.
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Updated: August/12/2009
Ex-UT chief, wife in town for a visit
Guess who was back in T-town? Yep, Toledo has that kind of draw. Dan Johnson, former president of the University of Toledo, and his wife, Elaine, were here for a brief visit from their home in Dubai. They have been in the United States for nearly two months, visiting family all over the country, including a trip to Lakeside, Ohio.
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Updated: August/10/2009
On the Town: In the heat of fashion
Summer soirees continue indoors and outdoors, when it’s hot or even when it’s not. Here are just a few of the recent hot events:
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Updated: August/05/2009
Sushi, sake tasting cheers on Toledo
EPIC's Raw Deal: Sushi and Sake Tasting was July 30 at Tea Tree Asian Bistro in Levis Commons. Engaging People, Inspiring Change was started by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and has been popular for young people.
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Updated: August/03/2009
On the Town: Making a racquet during summer
Warm weather fun continues here in T-town, which means enjoying the outdoors whenever possible. TENNIS in Toledo is smashing. The City of Toledo Singles Championship was Saturday afternoon at the Toledo Tennis Club in Ottawa Hills. Champions are Zorana George, who defeated Morgan Delp in the women’s division, and Todd Dominiak, who defeated Kyle Collette in the men’s division.
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Updated: July/29/2009
Upscale BBQ benefits opera
The Toledo Opera's "Le BBQ" Saturday at Toledo Maritime Center in the Maumee River Marina District was an upscale event.
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Updated: July/27/2009
On the Town: Casual summer soirees
Summertime is a great time for outdoor soirees. The balmy weather adds a special touch to charity and business gatherings, calling for a bit more casual and relaxed affairs, giving all a chance for associates to mingle. They are too numerous to include all of them, but here are a few recent gatherings. Look for more; we still have a lot of summer left.
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Updated: July/08/2009
ATT: Oliver House celebrated with strawberry festival
It's the 150th anniversary of the Oliver House near downtown Toledo on Broadway. Part of Toledo's nightlife for more than a century, the pre-Civil War hotel tended to wounded soldiers during the Spanish-American War, said owners Pat and Jim Appold.
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Updated: July/06/2009
On the Town: Farr tourney celebrates its 25th year
What a beautiful week. The 25th annual Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic presented by Kroger was another success with great weather and great golf as volunteers and sponsors joined together to make it all happen again. And the biggest volunteer, tournament host Jamie Farr, was right in the thick of it all, rising early and going to bed late, all in the line of duty.
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Updated: July/01/2009
Golf, fireworks on many calendars
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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