Got a glove? Give a glove!

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February 11, 2021

Non-profit organization UpLyft Toledo is collecting baseball and softball gloves during the month of February. The glove drive is in preparation for the beginning of a new Toledo Youth Softball League launching this summer, with participation offered to all TPS elementary schools. Anyone who wishes to donate a glove can drop it off at any of the following CIty of Toledo locations:

-The Division of Streets, Bridges and Harbor, 1189 Central Ave.
-Toledo Parks and Recreation, 2201 Ottawa Dr.
-Toledo Transportation Division, 110 N. Westwood Ave.
-Facility and Fleet Operations, 555 N. Expressway Dr.

Gloves can also be donated at Total Sports in Rossford at 10020 S. Compass Dr.

Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash

Do you have a little Picasso? TMA launches Family Art Club

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Jeff McGinnis

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February 10, 2021

The Toledo Museum of Art is giving families an opportunity to create together with their new Family Art Club. Launched in late January, the club is a weekly program where children 10 and under attend sessions with their grownups on Saturdays. They will be provided supplies during the 45-minute session, giving them the chance to create their own work of art inspired by one of TMA’s pieces. Though the Club is free, registration is required to limit capacity and all attendees will complete a health screening prior to the workshop. Register by calling 419-255-8000, ext. 7448, or by visiting tickets.toledomuseum.org

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Michelle Obama brings new kids’ series to Netflix

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February 10, 2021

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be the star and executive producer of a new cooking show aimed at kids. Obama announced the project, entitled Waffles + Mochi, via her Facebook page on February 9. “In many ways, this show is an extension of my work to support children’s health as First Lady,” Obama said. The program will focus on a pair of puppets as they learn about food and work to become chefs. Obama will star as a supermarket owner who helps guide Waffles and Mochi in their adventures. The series will be available for streaming on Netflix beginning on March 16.

Photo courtesy: Michelle Obama’s Facebook page

Celebrate Restaurant Week Toledo with Patron Saints

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Jeff McGinnis

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February 10, 2021

Help kids and drink beer. It’s a win-win in every way! Patron Saints Brewery founders Aaron Grizaniuk and Eric Pfohl are hosting a virtual beer-tasting event to kick off Restaurant Week Toledo on Thursday, February 25. Attendees will get a slew of goodies— not only six full size beer selections to try, but a Restaurant Week Toledo tote bag, beer glass, koozie, sticker and several random gifts to enjoy. A portion of every ticket sold goes toward Leadership Toledo’s youth programs. $35. 6:30-7:30 pm. Visit RestaurantWeekToledo.com to sign up!

Afro-American Museum posts exhibits for view online

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Jeff McGinnis

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February 10, 2021

A pair of exhibits at Wilberforce’s National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center can be viewed online, just in time for Black History Month. “Queens of the Heartland” and “The Art of Soul!” both opened at the Museum last fall, but had to close due to COVID concerns. Now, videos depicting walkthroughs of both exhibits have been posted to YouTube. “Queens of the Heartland” profiles 30 important Black women with ties to Ohio, while “The Art of Soul!” is a juried exhibit featuring 22 artists’ submitted pieces around the theme of “impact.” The Museum also has a full schedule of events and programs in honor of Black History Month. For more information, visit facebook.com/naamcc.