Hello Toledo! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: School tax proposal, a rappelling fundraiser, and Foam Party Fridays + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Funding plan takes shape: Maumee’s school board on Tuesday moved forward with placing an earned income tax on the November ballot, setting up a pivotal funding question for Toledo-area residents this fall -- track the tax proposal.
Fundraising takes new heights: Organizers are seeking rappellers to descend a 16-story downtown Toledo building on September 4 to fund free cancer support services, with each participant required to raise at least $1,000 -- learn how to sign up.
Library plans move forward: The Toledo Library’s Holland Branch will close in early fall to prepare for a larger rebuild funded by a 2024 bond, with construction starting late 2026 and reopening in 2028 -- see the rebuild timeline.
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03 — On our radar
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Game night, handled: Upgrade your week at Flip the Table - Board Game Bar & Lounge, a cozy spot built for low-key hangs and sneaky competitive streaks. Pick from a massive game wall, grab snacks and a drink, then celebrate every win like that risky move was totally intentional.
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Quiet green reset: When the week feels loud, slip into Toledo Botanical Garden for a slow wander through 60+ acres of curated blooms, shady paths, and tucked-away sculptures. Zero fuss, big mood shift, and the kind of place that turns a casual stroll into accidental inspiration.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐸 "Toad"ally Awesome Abodes: Kids' Class @ Lucas SWCD Office | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Got a kid who thinks every slimy thing is a lizard? This hands-on class sorts reptiles from amphibians, spotlights the backyard regulars, introduces Dottie and Kit, the office turtles, and lets them paint a toad abode to take home, all for $10 per abode.
🫧 Foam Party Fridays @ Spin & Splat Art Studio | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Think the kids have energy to burn? Point them at mountains of bubbles for an hour of music, beach balls, and gloriously safe chaos, every other Friday all summer, $15 a head. Bring goggles, a towel, and water-friendly shoes, dignity optional.
⛴ A Day at the Bay - Put-in-Bay Round Trip @ J&M Cruise Lines | Saturday (6/27) at 9:45 AM – Leave the car, bring the cooler, and let the Glass City Pearl ferry you from Toledo to Put-in-Bay’s patios, history, and golf-cart mischief. It’s adult field-trip energy, efficient even, because the conversation starts on the water and ends with a sunset.
🎭 Toledo Festival of the Arts @ Toledo Botanical Garden | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Back at the Botanical Garden, the Toledo Festival of the Arts brings 175 artists, free admission, and 60 years of Toledo pride. Think Crosby days, grown up under the trees, with a gallery nod to hometown greats, and browsing that lets your wallet breathe.
🎉 HSAS Free Community Fun Day @ Victory Academy of Toledo | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Need to wear the kids out for free? HSAS North on Victory Ave brings inflatables, outdoor games, music, and hot dogs, plus guided school tours and enrollment info that might answer questions. There's a prize drawing, friendly staff, and enough activity to guarantee nap time.
🦟 Lantern Fly Stomp Fest @ The Junction Coalition | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Only in Toledo do we turn pest control into a block party. Learn about invasive spotted lanternflies, then get civic cardio stomping and picking up litter with The Junction Coalition, Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful, food trucks, and the smug joy of a cleaner city.
🎆 JRSC Cook-out / Fireworks @ Jolly Roger Sailing Club | Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 PM – Shoreland fireworks off the JRSC docks, plus a classic cookout, is pretty much summer on a plate. Grab a hotdog or hamburger with beans, coleslaw, and chips, then judge the dessert bake-off like a fair-minded neighbor. Dinner’s $10, bragging rights are free.
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07 — The Toledo report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 67%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 4-bed, 4-bath Corey Woods showpiece spans nearly 3,000 square feet and has been renovated top to bottom with sharp style and smart function. Two main-level primary suites, a gourmet kitchen with pot filler and hand-blown glass fixtures, a built-in 75-inch TV wall, and a 12-foot-deep divers pool make this one stand out.
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