Raising Boys to Be Good Men is Subject of a New Book

February 1, 2016

He’s never had a son of his own, but Father Ronald Olszewski has worried about, prayed for, and helped thousands of young men work through the challenges of adolescence. He recently retired from his job as president at St. Francis de Sales High School, where he worked over 40 years as principal, then president, and always a teacher and mentor.

One of his first tasks in retirement was to compile notes from his annual Mothers’ Club talk “Raising Your Son to be a Knight” into a book. Released in November, “Guiding Boys on the Journey to Knighthood” is his look at understanding young men and using that knowledge to guide them toward adulthood.

“There are all too many voices and images showing boys how to become bad men,” he writes. “More than ever, boys need the adults in their lives to offer understanding and guidance.”

Section One of the 93-page book discusses the physical and emotional development of boys, with examples from the “adventures” of former SFS students. His own views are supplemented with data from studies of adolescence as well as Biblical references about the adolescent Jesus, and even the popular comic strip Zits that features not-so-perfect teenage boys.

In Section Two, Olszewski suggests practical ways to handle (and anticipate) boys’ behavior, insisting that “Adolescent males do not need parents, teachers, coaches, or other significant adults to be their friends. They need parents and adults to be their mentors on their journey to adulthood.” He recommends consistency and refusing to take a boy’s behavior personally, and concludes with advice for parents, “Love him and enjoy his adolescence.”

The book is available for $15 in the Spirit Store at St. Francis de Sales High School,
2323 W. Bancroft, Toledo, or by calling Ms. Maureen Delaney at the school at 419 531-1618

The Toledo Zoo is proudly hosting Snooze at the Zoo

Digital Media

February 1, 2016

Calling all adventurers and explorers! The Toledo Zoo is proudly hosting Snooze at the Zoo, a special overnight event where children have the opportunity to see what happens at the zoo after hours. Participants will take private guided tours through the African safari, trek through Asia and even let their imagination and creativity dive into the deepest parts of the ocean with hands-on games, activities and nature exhibits. Future explorers might also make a few new furry and feathered friends as they get an up close and personal experience with different animals. Snooze at the Zoo runs on special days through November, visit website.

6:30pm on Saturday, February 6th to 10am the following morning
$48/person, next day admission is included, along with a pizza dinner and continental breakfast
Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way
419-385-5721 | toledozoo.org

Date Night

Emily Remaklus

February 1, 2016

Take a little time for yourself this month! With Valentine’s Day, this is a great time to find a babysitter and spend an evening out. Luckily for you, we have created a list of ten awesome local date night ideas for the busy parent.

Belamere Suites

12200 Williams Rd., Perrysburg
419-874-2233 | belameresuites.com

This Perrysburg hotel was voted in 2015 as the 10th most romantic hotel in the United States. Rooms are meant for the ultimate comfort and include a Jacuzzi tub, vaulted ceilings, and a fireplace. For an upgrade, you can reserve a room with a private swimming pool!

Trapped Toledo

2410 Key St.
567-316-7028 | trappedtoledo.com

Get your heart pumping! This date night idea involves working as a team to find hidden clues, solve puzzles, and overcome challenges to escape the room in which you’re trapped. Oh… and you better do it before time runs out!

Wine Tasting at the Toledo Zoo

2 Hippo Way
419-385-4040 | toledozoo.org

Celebrate Valentine’s Day a day early with the Toledo Zoo’s Wine & Dine in the Aquarium. Enjoy a sit down meal with the chef’s choice of wine pairings. The event is scheduled from 6:30-9:30pm on Saturday February 13th. Advanced tickets are required for the event.

Get Artsy

Art Supply Depo,
2 S. St. Clair St.
419-720-6462 | artsupplydepo.com

Wine & Canvas
5221 Monroe St.
419-705-0911 | wineandcanvas.com

Peace Love & Pottery
6750 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
419-517-4414 | peaceloveandpotterystudio.com

Drink and Draw will be offered on February 2nd at the Art Supply Depo. Bring your own drink and drawing tools, and they’ll supply the music and model. Wine & Canvas offers many different themed painting events throughout the entire month at different locations. Peace Love & Pottery is a Sylvania based painting shop where you and your loved one can choose from an assortment of handmade pottery to paint.

Theatre Night

Toledo Repertoire Theatre
16 10th St.
419-243-9277 | toledorep.org

The Maumee Indoor Theatre
601 Conant St. Maumee
419-897-8902 | 3bproductions.org

A variety of shows are going on this month in the area. During Valentine’s Day weekend, sit back and relax while the talent of 3B Productions presents Jesus Christ Superstar at the Maumee Indoor Theatre. Also that weekend is the Valentine’s Day special event and hilarious One Slight Hitch at the Toledo Rep.

Ice Skating

2015 Parkside Dr.
419-245-3388 | ottowapark.org

Ottawa Park offers open skating almost every day during February. A romantic evening skate is a perfect way to spend a date night.

Toledo Metroparks

419-407-9700 | metroparkstoledo.com

Whether you want to explore the park alone with your sweetest, or enjoy one of the many organized events, this is a great way to get outdoors and see the beauty of winter. Visit website for a full schedule of events.

Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Friday!

2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | toledomuseum.org

With extended hours every Friday night, the Toledo Museum of Art is a classy and educational date night idea. The Friday night event offers free tours, activities, live music, glass blowing demonstrations, and wine tastings.

Valentine Theatre’s Silver Screen Classics

410 Adams St.
419-242-2787 | valentinetheatre.com

Take your valentine to the Valentine and enjoy one of the classic movies they screen during the month. This month Spartacus is playing on the 5th, Hello, Dolly! on the 6th, Streetcar Named Desire on the 19th, and American Graffitti on the 20th.

Ski Trip

Mount Brighton
4141 Bauer Rd., Brighton, MI.
810-229-9581 | mtbrighton.com

Alpine Valley
6775 Highland Rd., White Lake, MI
248-887-2180 | skialpinevalley.com

For some downhill fun, you need only travel a little further north to Mount Brighton or Alpine Valley for a fun getaway.

Where do you and your loved one do “date night” in Toledo?

We asked for your romantic hot spots on Facebook and this is what you said!

“Fallen Timbers when the weather is nice. They have a nice area to walk around with many shops and food choices.”Melissa Ickes
–Melissa Ickes

“My husband & I love Jazz in the Garden at Toledo Botanical Gardens in the summer and dinner at Rosie’s. Their hot mama bread is amazing!”
–Tiffany Ritchey Knoll

“We love to go to Hollywood Casino. With various options to eat and tons of different games, we are entertained for hours!”Marci Brossia
–Marci Brossia

“We like to go to Rave Motion Pictures on Tuesdays. With four kids we have to keep things budget friendly.”Amanda Adkins
-Amanda Adkins

Cabin Fever – Beating the Winter Blues

Heidi Borst

February 1, 2016

Wondering where to go and what to do? We’ve got ideas for how to keep kiddos entertained during the winter months. Turn the months of “blah” into months of “fun!”

Get Creative: The Toledo Art Museum’s Family Center

2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | www.toledomuseum.org

Offering free and fun themed activities for children ages 1-10pm, the family center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-3pm, Fridays from 3:30-8pm, and Sundays from noon-5pm. Monthly Toddler Time Tours are also held for toddlers to experience docent-led gallery tours designed just for them (signup is required and a caregiver must attend).

Experience Nature: Windows on Wildlife

Toledo-Area Metroparks
419-407-9701 | www.metroparkstoledo.com

Try to spot your favorite birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat from the comfort of the indoor viewing rooms. The Metropark Windows on Wildlife locations are Wildwood Preserve, Sidecut, Swan Creek Preserve, and Oak Openings Preserve. And while you are there, bundle up and walk the trails!

Speed On Over: Snook’s Dream Cars Museum

13920 County Home Rd., Bowling Green
419-353-8338 | www.snooksdreamcars.com

Kids of all ages are sure to love the recreated 1940s Texaco gas station with a showroom of automobile memorabilia and a working car collection presented within period scenes ranging from the 1930s to 1960s. Open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm and weekends by appointment.

Open Your Mind: Imagination Station

1 Discovery Way
419-244-2674 | www.imaginationstationtoledo.org

Visit the six varied Learning Worlds at Toledo’s Science center, each celebrating a different area of science. Little Kidspace for children five and under has a wet lab with water tables and toys, a tree-house with climbing tunnels, and daily interactive storytelling. Lucas County kids age 12 and younger are free on Saturdays when accompanied by a paying adult. Closed Mondays.

Feel the Heat: Toledo Firefighters Museum

918 W. Sylvania Ave.
419-478-3473 | www.toledofiremuseum.com

Located in the “Old Number 18” firehouse, this museum is sure to be a hit. There are thousands of items on display, including large pieces of vintage equipment, and “Neptune,” Toledo’s first fire pumper. Kids can role play an actual fire/smoke situation and even slide down the fire pole in “Fireman Freddy’s Fire Station.” Open Saturdays from noon-4pm. Free

Take a Dip: Wildwood Athletic Club’s Water Babies and Kids Swim Team

2865 N. Reynolds Rd.
419-539-0235 | www.wildwoodathleticclub.com

Water babies, a course for babies six months- two years, is a perfect introduction to water in a heated indoor pool. Kids swim team meets on Tuesdays for children who can freestyle one length of the pool, emphasizing stroke technique, fitness and leadership skills. Both are available to nonmembers; contact the club for session information.

Relax and Unwind: It’s Yoga Classes for Kids and Toddlers

4324 W. Central Ave.
419-531-0006 | www.itsyogatoledo.com

Weekly toddler classes including introductory poses, creative stories, and interactive games are held Tuesdays at 10:30am (18 months- three years). Kids ages 4-7 can come in on Wednesdays at 4pm to practice their poses and breathing techniques; a Rocket Kids class for ages 8-13 is held at 3:30pm on Fridays.

Get Ready to Tumble: Sunrise Gymnastics Academy

3640 N. Holland Sylvania Rd.
419-841-2902 | www.sunrisegymnastics.com

Nonmembers are able to bring in little ones (one year through Kindergarten) to burn off some steam during open play on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays at noon. Tumble Tots classes are offered for ages 1-3, along with multiple class options for older kids. Classes promote early development, enhance coordination, encourage flexibility and build strength.

Support Local Artisans: Toledo Farmer’s Market

525 Market St.
419-255-6765 | www.toledofarmersmarket.com

Come down to the heated and enclosed location across from the Libbey Glass Outlet every Saturday from 9am-1pm. The whole family will enjoy choosing among a multitude of goods from local farmers, bakers, and artisans. Over forty vendors are present each week, promoting their locally grown produce, eggs, pastries, bread, jewelry, candles, cider, coffee, salsa and more.

Sing and Dance: Musically Me Early Childhood Music Classes

Locations in Holland and Sylvania
419-250-3541 | www.musicallyme.com

Ms. Cheryl makes exploring music so much fun! Developmentally appropriate classes for ages from birth to 7 involve parents and help children explore rhythm and music through singing, dancing, and instrument exploration. Visit the website for class times and locations.

Fifth Polar Bear Cub Born at the Toledo Zoo

Athena Cocoves

January 27, 2016

On December 3, 2015, sixteen-year-old polar bear mother, Crystal, gave birth to a polar bear 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. Crystal has always demonstrated great maternal care. 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.”

Before the cub’s debut, the Zoo’s staff will carefully observe the cub and monitor its growth in the den. Can’t wait to see the cub? As excited as the Zoo is, they are honoring the important bonding period, as mother and cub remain secluded as they would in the wild.

This video shows mother, Crystal, in February 2013 bonding with her two polar bear cubs.

Once this new cub is has matured, the baby bear will make its Zoo debut, with a name and gender identified. Until then, we can see a sneak peek here:

“We hope that this cub will inspire visitors to care about polar bears and also to learn what we as humans can do to reduce our carbon footprint and help polar bears in the wild,” said Dr. Meyerson.

Jeff Sailer, the Zoo’s executive director, said, “The Zoo is very happy to be able to share another polar bear cub with our visitors. This cub is not only important for maintaining a healthy and growing population but also for bringing the plight of the wild polar bear population to the forefront. We are proud to welcome this conservation ambassador to the world and to the Toledo Zoo.”

Employment

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January 24, 2016

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We're looking for an individual to manage our Northwest Ohio sales staff and sell our well respected and established products to print and online advertisers. Forward your cover letter and resume for an opportunity to manage our sales team, and to sell along side them.

Base plus commission, with significant incentive for sales increases. Prior experience and strong background in sales, training and managing rep accountability is desirable. Be involved with our community of readers and advertisers while you earn. Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Toledo Parent News Assignment Editor

This part time position includes duties of assigning stories and planning for art accompaniment; writing and editing content; focusing on cover stories; generating story ideas, processing reader feedback, copyediting and proofreading and representing Toledo Parent in the community.

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We're looking for a designer to help out our production team. How do you know if you're a perfect fit? Well, just ask yourself…Do I have mad Adobe CS skills? Am I available for on-call graphic design work? Do I have print production experience? If you've answered yes to these questions, shoot our art director an e-mail with your resume and a portfolio link.

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