(Happenings are compiled from press releases and placed in order of occurring dates)
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HAPPENINGS
Women of Toledo presents 2025 Women’s History Month
TOLEDO – Women’s History Month is an annual observance that highlights women’s
contributions to history and celebrates their social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.
“Women are the real architects of society,” said author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Women of Toledo seeks to honor the lives and legacies of all women, past and present, and their contributions to the making of history.
This year’s Women’s History Month experiences include:
- March 19 – HeforShe Connectors highlighting woman-owned business, Quench & Tempered
- March 20 – HerHub Networking Luncheon, Toledo Botanical Garden
- March 7 to 20 – Women’s History Month Glass Ceilings: Breaking Barriers, Building
Future, A Seat at the Table Exhibition Chair Auction, TSA Porter Gallery
- March 20 – Glass Ceilings Chairs Auction, TSA Porter Gallery
- March 23 – Brunch So Hard, TolHouse
To learn more about the Women’s History Month, visit Women of Toledo.
TMA celebrates National Women’s History Month
Call for artists for Fourth Annual Disabled Women Make History (and Art) Show: This year’s art show will be held on May 17 at the TMA Glass Pavilion. Accepting submissions of art until March 17.
Admission and parking to TMA are always free, welcoming everyone to explore its galleries.
The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and select holidays. TMA is located at 2445 Monroe St.
For more information, call 419-255-8000 or visit toledomuseum.org.
TMA Date Night
Enjoy an evening of art, music and great company at TMA Date Night. Stroll the galleries, connect with fellow art lovers and unwind with live music in Libbey Court. Docents will be on hand to share insights into the collection.
Tickets include two drink tickets; non-alcoholic cocktails will be made available.
Live music will be provided by Chick Flick. This dynamic acoustic duo brings fresh energy to favorites from the ‘80s and ‘90s, and today with rich harmonies and an unforgettable sound.
Register here.
Saturday, March 22 from 6–8 p.m. in the Libbey Court at the Toledo Museum of Art
Jupmode’s Here for Good program returns for 6th year
TOLEDO – Jūpmode, a locally owned screen-printing, embroidery and retail business, is proud to bring back its Here for Good Program for the sixth consecutive year, continuing its mission to uplift local businesses, artists and nonprofits through custom apparel sales.
This year’s program includes 350+ participants, spanning a diverse range of local businesses and organizations, from coffee shops and gyms to independent artists and nonprofits. Notable participants include Bittersweet Farms, Nature’s Nursery, Black Swamp Conservancy, Good Grief of NWO, Toledo Humane Society, Schmucker’s Restaurant and many more.
The online-only sale runs until March 23 at midnight EST. Shoppers can browse and purchase designs HERE. Partial profits go the organization selected.
Creativity comes alive at TPS Fine Arts Festivals
Enjoy the creativity of Toledo Public Schools, as students put their artistic and musical talents on display during the upcoming Fine Arts Festival series.
The TPS Fine Arts Festival events are free and open to the public:
- Wednesday, March 19 from 5-7 p.m. Jones Leadership Academy of Business
- Wednesday, March 19 from 6-8 p.m. Start High School
- Thursday, March 20 from 5-8 p.m. Woodward High School
- Friday, March 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Rogers High School
Residents urged to to sign up for severe weather alerts
TOLEDO – Lucas County commissioners and the Lucas County’s Emergency Management Agency are encouraging the public to make preparations for spring weather and to sign up for the Lucas County Alert system ahead of Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Severe Weather Awareness Week runs from March 16-22 throughout the state of Ohio, and a statewide tornado drill will occur on March 19 at 9:50 a.m. Lucas County will go live with a new alert system through provider Everbridge. This new system will send timely, geotargeted alerts and can be personalized to fit your individual needs, including allowing users to register up to five phone numbers, five email addresses, and five physical locations.
Alerts will be sent based on your registered locations, ensuring you receive only the most relevant information, whether it’s about severe weather, local emergencies, or community updates.
During Severe Weather Awareness Week, Lucas County residents are encouraged to prepare their homes, businesses and organizations for the upcoming months of potential severe weather and associated conditions such as flooding, wind events, hail, tornadoes, lightning and power outages.
Text alerts will come from 89361 or 89362, and email alerts will come from noreply@everbridge.net. Lucas County officials encourage everyone to save that information in their contacts under Lucas County Alerts.
WAKT 106.1 FM presents the Toledo Music Jam
TOLEDO – WAKT 106.1 FM, your local community radio station, is presenting
the Toledo Music Jam at the Collingwood Arts Center. The show will showcase local talent while supporting WAKT’s mission to amplify diverse voices and connect community.
Carmen Miller, Jennifer Westwood, Streetlight Curfew, Stone Productions and Open Door Policy will deliver an unforgettable day of music.
WAKT is owned and operated by the nonprofit Toledo Integrated Media Education
(TIME), which recently helped bring back the Toledo Free Press. In addition to music,
WAKT broadcasts locally produced talk shows, is an affiliate of the Pacifica Network,
and serves as the Toledo home of “Democracy Now!”
“We want WAKT to be known for its support of the local music scene in Toledo,” said
Nathan Staples, WAKT development director. “The Toledo Music Jam is just the
beginning. We hope to sponsor more live, local performances that support local artists,
the station, and the community.”
March 16: Hours are from 2-6 p.m. For tickets and information, visit Toledo Radio.
Owens Healthcare Education Center grand opening
The Owens Community College Healthcare Education Center is an 86,500 square foot space for students to pursue healthcare careers. It houses the College’s School of Nursing and Health Professions students, featuring expansive lab space and modern equipment. This grand opening celebrates the completion of the $31.3 million renovation and expansion that began in November 2023.
There will be a ribbon-cutting and program with remarks from Owens president Dr. Dione D. Somerville, Ohio Department of Higher Education chancellor Mike Duffey, Owens School of Nursing and Health Professions dean Cathy Ford, and others.
March 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Healthcare Education Center located at 7450 Championship Drive West, Perrysburg
Manufacturing Week at Imagination Station
Imagination Station is partnering with Arclin to showcase the impact of manufacturing, and to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.
During Manufacturing Week, visitors will explore this field through various hands-on activities that will strengthen their understanding of the field and allow them the opportunity to engage with creating their own ‘garden in a glove’ through an assembly-line experience.
The highlight of the week takes place on Friday, March 21, when Arclin will host interactive activity stations, giving kids a hands-on look at the exciting world of chemical manufacturing and engineering. Visitors will dive into the fundamentals of chemistry through engaging acid-base experiments—demonstrating the core chemical processes that drive Arclin’s work every day in creating innovative materials.
March 18-21 at the Imagination Station.
Muslim Student Association holds 6th annual Iftar Dinner
The Muslim Student Association at Maumee Valley Country Day School invites the community to its 6th annual Iftar Dinner. Students, faculty, parents and members of the Toledo community are all welcome and encouraged to RSVP via a Google Form at https://bit.ly/3EZ2H27.
The evening promises cultural enrichment and celebration, featuring activities, such as stations to spell your name in Arabic, Henna drawing, and more. A highlight of the event will be a keynote address by Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, director of Content Strategy and assistant director of Research at the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, headquartered in Irving, TX.
March 20 from 7-9 p.m. in the Dining Hall on the Maumee Valley campus.
Cheap and Chic Event to Benefit The Victory Center
Who doesn’t love to shop and now you can shop till you drop at the Cheap and Chic Shoppers Event held at the Lamson’s Building 600 Jefferson Avenue in Toledo.
Local boutiques including Ragazza, Sophia Lustig, Vivian Kate, The Little Being, Meig, Hip to the Groove, Madison Paul, I.M. Jaffe Jeweler and Pura Cashmere will be on hand selling their chic designs for “cheap money” all in support of the Victory Center.
Prepare to see designer looks at bargain prices in this once-a-year extravaganza from local boutiques who urge people to shop local. “Where else can you see the best stores in NW Ohio under one roof” states Pat Nowak.
March 22: Shopping hours are 9 a.m. -3 p.m.. Admittance is $5 and proceeds benefit the Victory Center. Lamson’s Building at 600 Jefferson Ave., Toledo
Order tree seedlings and more through Lucas SWCD sale
LUCAS COUNTY – The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District (Lucas SWCD) is accepting orders for the Annual Tree, Shrub, and Garden Sale now through March 28. There are two ways to place an order: online through our website at Lswcd-tree.square.site (credit card only) or stop by the office during business hours to fill out an order form and make the payment (cash, check or credit card accepted at the office).
This year’s sale offers several hardwood species in 3-gallon pots including Northern Catalpa, Serviceberry, Black Gum, and Eastern Redbud. Also offered are bare root seedling packs of flowering shrubs like Gray Dogwood and Ninebark and three varieties of conifers or evergreens.
If you are interested in getting more than one species in a pack, you can order a Variety Habitat Packet or the Native Prairie Seed Packets, which contain seeds from flowers
and grasses collected locally from the Oak Openings Region. New this year is the Apple Tree Bundle, featuring two fan-favorite varieties to grow your own apples!
ProMedica offers community events in March
The ProMedica Stroke Support Group will be meeting and discussing finding appropriate footwear with Dave’s Running. The support group will take place at the ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center (5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560) beginning at 4:30 p.m. Stroke survivors, caregivers and supporters are all encouraged to attend. No registration is required.
March 27: 4:30 p.m. (Stroke Support Group)
TARTA Adds Lourdes To Muddy Shuttle Lineup for 2025
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority’s Muddy Shuttle will connect baseball
fans with Toledo’s team again in 2025.
TARTA’s Muddy Shuttle will bring Mud Hens fans directly to the game from five area
park-and-ride locations for 17 games this season, including Opening Day against the Columbus Clippers. In addition to the new stop at Lourdes, $3 round-trip rides to and from the game will be available by parking at:
Miracle Mile Shopping Center, 1727 West Laskey Road
Maumee, Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key Street
Waterville, Kroger, 8730 Waterville Swanton Road
Oregon, Starr Elementary School, 3230 Starr Avenue
The Shuttle will run on Opening Day and for every Friday and Saturday home game
after Memorial Day. It will take off from park-and-ride locations one hour before first
pitch and will depart Fifth Third Field 20 minutes after the game or postgame
fireworks.
March 28: Mud Hens Opening Day | Game starts at 4:05 p.m.
Democracy and Public Policy Research Network at BGSU to host first leadership luncheon with former Ohio governors
BOWLING GREEN – The Democracy and Public Policy Research Network in the Department of Political Science at Bowling Green State University will host its first-ever leadership luncheon with former Ohio Governors Richard Celeste and Bob Taft.
Open to the learning and greater community with registration required, the free event will feature a bipartisan conversation with Celeste and Taft, highlighting the important role leadership and civility can play during challenging times and the value of robust, civic dialogue when conflicts arise.
The inaugural luncheon advances the network’s mission of promoting civic literacy through research, discussions and events that foster deeper understanding of the importance of community engagement.
For more information and to register, visit BGSU.edu/DEPOluncheon. Registration closes on March 25.
April 1 at 11 a.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.