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Wildlife Stop and Shop seeking local art vendors

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The Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge will host local artists and craftsmen during the Wildlife Stop and Shop at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, May 11 and 12, on the Visitor Center grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop will be held during the Biggest Week in American Birding on World Migratory Bird Day weekend. Vendors who sell unique, nature-themed products and crafts, artwork and upcycled/recycled items following the theme of birds, wildlife and nature are invited to apply for a spot. Vendors may apply online at friendsofottawa nwr.org/vendor-opportunities.html.

Sorosiak lecture at Lourdes Sun., April 7

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Lourdes University will present the 2024 Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak lecture, titled “Acquisition Anecdotes of a TMA Curator of European Paintings” featuring Lawrence Nichols, the first curator emeritus of the Toledo Museum of Art.

Statewide tornado drill set for March 20

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The onset of warmer temperatures in March marks the beginning of the spring severe weather season. Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, proclaimed by Governor Mike DeWine for the week of March 17 to 23, encourages residents to prepare for weather incidents that typically occur during spring and summer months, but could strike at any time.

Metroparks volunteer orientation is April 29

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Those new to volunteering with Metroparks Toledo or who want to know more about various programs and opportunities can attend a volunteer orientation Monday, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Glass City Metropark, Glass City Pavilion.

Side Cut Friends host nature photo program

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Friends of Side Cut Metropark will present Nature Photography; Basics, Hints and Tips at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 11 at Side Cut Metropark Lamb Center, 1025 West River Road, Maumee. The program will be presented by Mary and Carroll Cannon, chairs for the Topics Camera Club.

Sylvania Twp. Police

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March 6 Petty theft, attempt to commit an offense and complicity, 5100 block Monroe Street, Toledo. March 8 Breaking and entering to commit theft or felony trespass of unoccupied structure by force and aggravated grand theft, 3400 block Silica Road, Sylvania; theft, 2900 block North Reynolds Road, Toledo; theft by deception, 9500 block Sweetwater Lane, Sylvania..

Metroparks accepting bin donations

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Metroparks Toledo programming and volunteer services are looking for bucket and cat litter bin donations. Programming uses them for trash, compost and recycling during summer camps.