Toledo welcomes more frozen treats
Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard recently opened its first Northwest Ohio location at 3015 N Holland Sylvania Rd. near Central Ave. This chain, based in Pennsylvania, is known for their frozen desserts — Italian ice and frozen custard. The West Toledo location was opened by franchisees Clyde and Stephanie Kynard. Rita’s specialties include Gelati, layers of Italian ice with custard, and the Blendini, blended Italian ice and custard with added toppings. Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard.
3015 N Holland Sylvania Rd Suite 1, Toledo. 419-214-1641.
New drive-through coffee shop donates to local hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital- Toledo received a generous donation from 7 Brew’s grand opening. 7 Brew, a national chain drive-through coffee shop, recently opened at 10359 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg Township. Donations for Nationwide Children’s, collected from customers during a weekend in June, totalled $10,154.98.
7 Brew. 10359 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg Township. 479-358-9274.
New inclusive playground opens
Sylvania’s first Inclusive & Accessible Community Playground opened at Stranahan Elementary School, 3840 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. This new space offers play for all abilities. Building the playground was supported by volunteers, including Johns Manville, F3, Metroparks Toledo, The Ability Center, Sylvania Lions Club, Carpenters Local Union, UT Football and SJS Investment Services.
3840 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. sites.google.com/view/stranahan-pta-inclusive-play/home.
Evaluations, therapy and more offered by new educational group
Kaizen Educational Group is now open at 741 Commerce Dr #300, Perrysburg. They offer evaluations, therapies, advocacy and support for kids and families. A partial listing of their services include occupational therapy, Psycho-Educational Evaluations and academic tutoring.
Kaizen Educational Group. 741 Commerce Dr #300, Perrysburg. 567-205-9785. Kaizeneducationalgroup.com.
Thrive helps children grow through challenges
Kids Thrive recently opened up in Toledo at 1030 Clay Avenue — establishing its fifth Ohio location. Other locations include Columbus, Dayton and two in Cincinnati. This organization supports children ages 3-12 with a mental health diagnosis. Kids Thrive serves clients through a full day of available therapeutic programming.
Kids Thrive. 1030 Clay Ave., Toledo. 513-740-1001. kidsthrivebh.com.
New Toledo practice offers inclusive wellness and fertility services
Solace Health is a new community-rooted medical practice founded by Dr. Erin Marten, a Certified Nurse Midwife and maternal and child public health professional. Services include , IUI and fertility support, menopause and hormone therapy, wellness counseling and virtual visits across Ohio.
Solace Health. 4321 Monroe Street, Suite 1B, Toledo. 419-308-6977. solacehealth419.com.
Toddler playspace opens in Sylvania
Sylvania Playland has opened a new toddler area, “Toddler Town.” This space provides an area for littles to climb, slide and crawl in a safe environment.
Sylvania Playland. 3620 Centennial Rd, Sylvania. sylvaniaplayland.com. 419-517-9094.
