Welcome Toledo's newest Polar Bear

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March 1, 2016

On December 3, 2015, the Toledo Zoo’s sixteen-year-old female polar bear, Crystal, gave birth to a cub. “This is the fifth time polar bear cubs have been born at the Toledo Zoo, for a total of seven cubs since 2006,” said Dr. Randi Meyerson, assistant director of animal programs. “We are very excited about the successful birth and rearing of this cub. The cub still has a lot of important milestones [to achieve], but we are cautiously optimistic that both mom and cub will continue to thrive.” Can’t wait to see the cub? As excited as the Zoo is, they are honoring this important bonding period, as mother and cub remain secluded as they would in the wild.

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You dance? iDance.

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March 1, 2016

The iDance Adaptive Performing Arts Center has big news for the new year! Karen Medina, iDance Director, was recently awarded the 2015 Maumee Valley Civitan Award for community involvement. Ms. Medina is proud to be a part of the non-profit 501c3 performing arts program and encourages her students to share their talents and passion with the community, performing at over 75 local events in the past 3 years.

iDance is thrilled to share that it has launched two new and successful programs this year. The first, iSing is an adult vocal performance group that meets on Mondays at 6:00pm and is free to join. Ms. Medina hopes to inspire wheelchair-bound individuals to participate in iSing and share their passion for the performing arts. Drum Fit is a second cardio program, launched recently, which features low impact, upper body conditioning. The class meets Sundays at 4:00pm with a $2.00 drop-in fee. Medina stated “The participants are seeing and feeling the benefits of being connected to fitness while having a lot of fun. The class is full of laughter and energy when families and friends share the experience.”

The iFit Community Gym is already in the works! Medina says, “This will give our families more opportunities to strengthen healthy habits which benefit individuals in the special needs population.” With the generous help of Kohl’s in Action Associates, the project is expected to be completed in the next few months.

For more information regarding making a donation or learning more about the

iDance Adaptive Performing Arts Center and it’s programs,

visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/iDanceAdaptivePerformingArtsCenter/

MVCDS Gold Key Winner

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March 1, 2016

Maumee Valley Country Day School Junior Juliana DeSouza’s short story, “Hanah,” was recently named the winner of a prestigious Gold Key award in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, the longest running award for students grades 7-12. Her short story will now be entered into the national Scholastic Art and Writing Competition in mid-March. Here’s Juliana’s description of her story:

“Hannah” is about this house, the House of Hannah, that sits on town’s highest hill. Everyone is scared of it, but nobody knows exactly why. Maybe it’s because of its dark windows, maybe it’s because of that doorbell covered in dust. To most, it’s just the town’s ghost story, but to one boy, Scott, it’s a challenge. He breaks into the house… only to find out something – or someone – who has been lurking inside.”

Toledo Lucas County Public Library hosts Teen Job Fair

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Sierra Hudnall

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March 1, 2016

Ensure a bright job future for your teen by giving them the steps they need to get a job they’ll love. The Toledo Lucas County Public Library will be holding workshops to prepare students for a Teen Job Fair in late April for ages 16 through 21 held at the SeaGate Convention by the City of Toledo Youth Commission. The March workshops will cover resume writing (03/01), interview tips (03/05), and keeping a job (03/15), with additional April workshops as well. Several library branches across the city will host these events, giving your student an opportunity to get ready.

Registration is ut preferred as seating will be limited.

The Job Fair will be held from 10am-1pm on Saturday, April 23.

SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. Toledo.

419-255-3300 | toledo-seagate.com | Free

TSA at Carnegie Hall

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Abigail Dewire

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March 1, 2016

The old joke goes: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” “Practice.” Three Toledo School for the Arts students found their own when after applying to play in the great hall. Members from Carnegie selected students from hundreds of applicants to perform on February 3 in NYC as part of the Carnegie Hall High School Honors Orchestra and Band, with students from around the world. Violinists, Pilar Athaide-Victor and Cole Habekost, and oboist Isabel Weningm trained daily under instructors Jay Welenc and Diana Anderson in preparation for Carnegie.

Zonta Scholarships

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Abigail Dewire

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March 1, 2016

The Zonta Club of Toledo is an organization that works for the advancement of women. Each year, Zonta gives out two awards to 16-19 year old women. Eligibility requirements for the YWPA award include, active commitment to volunteering, experience with local or student government, leadership achievements, knowledge of and support for Zonta. Deadlines for the awards applications are April 1st. Overall requirements for both awards include being in a business program at an accredited institute, at least second year undergraduates, having documented proof of current enrollment, an outstanding academic record, and demonstrating initiative.

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