Plant-based comfort food in Downtown Toledo

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January 1, 2020

Plant-based comfort food in Downtown Toledo

Popular vegan food truck, The Leaf and Seed, has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Downtown Toledo’s The Davis Building, in the former Pam’s Corner space. The Leaf and Seed Café offers a casual dining experience, a full menu of locally-sourced vegan fare, and a charming, friendly atmosphere. From vegan nachos to vegan biscuits and gravy, there’s health-conscious, cruelty-free fare for the whole family.

Open 7am-2pm, Monday-Friday | 8am-2pm on Saturday.
Leaf and Seed Cafe | 116 10th St.
419-407-5333 | theleafandseed.com

Mercy Health Children’s Hospital reverified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center

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January 1, 2020

Mercy Health Children’s Hospital reverified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center

Mercy Health Children’s Hospital has been re-verified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and St. Vincent Medical Center as a Level 1 trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT), which promotes the development of trauma centers.

Mercy.com

ProMedica Physicians Welcomes New Pediatric Ophthalmologist

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January 1, 2020

ProMedica Physicians Welcomes New Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Michelle Ariss, MD, born and raised in Toledo, joins ProMedica Physicians Eye Care as a pediatric ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of childhood ocular disorders for children of all ages, including newborns.

5700 Monroe St., Sylvania
419-776-1004 | promedica.org

Youth Building for Youth: MVCDS students built playhouses for local families

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January 1, 2020

Youth Building for Youth: MVCDS students built playhouses for local families

Maumee Valley Country Day (MVCDS) students learned the basics of construction and service through a unique partnership with Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity. Students built two playhouses for Lucas County families through the non-profit’s Project Playhouse initiative. Student responsibilities included assembling, designing, and decorating the two playhouses.

Mvcds.org

Hotbox mini chef

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January 1, 2020

Kids ages 7-13 can join Chef Keitha Sheares one Sunday each month to prepare their own meals, which they can then take home to their families. For just $20, kids spend 2 hours learning food safety, prepping their meals, and cooking them under the guidance of Chef Sheares. Call or email for Mini Chef details and reservations.

[email protected]
332 N. Erie St., Toledo
419-690-4990 | hotboxbistro.com

Ottawa hills named top STEM school

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January 1, 2020

Newsweek dubbed Ottawa Hills High School (OHHS) the second-best high school in Ohio for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and ranked the Toledo-area school 61st nationally. The full list of 5,000 top STEM high schools is available at Newsweek.com.