Glass City Jungle

This in via e-mail from the office of Mayor Mike Bell as an FYI for readers of the Jungle:
Bell Joins Presentation Of Donation To Hospice Of Northwest Ohio
Ride For Dignity Provides Needed Funds to Support Hospice Services
Toledo Mayor Michael P. Bell will join representatives of Signature Harley Davidson to present a check to the [...]

This in via e-mail from Jodie Tienvieri, Communications Manager Greater Toledo Area Chapter American Red Cross. I’m really excited about being a judge for the second year in a row on Sunday:
Full Slate of Entertainment and Activities Announced for Third Annual Smoke on the Water – Ribs for the Red Cross
The third-annual Columbia [...]

This in via e-mail from Jodie Tienvieri, Communications Manager Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross:
Famous Dave’s Pulled Pork Eating Contest Slated for Smoke on the Water Ribs for the Red Cross
Always hungry?
Asking for thirds while others struggle to finish their entre?
Ever been referred to as a bottomless pit?
The Famous Dave’s Pulled [...]

This in via e-mail from the City of Toledo:
City To Introduce New Bike Trail & Park
Free to ride, free to the city
Mountain bike riders and trail enthusiasts will soon have a local outlet to enjoy off-road biking. Toledo Free Ride is a volunteer organization dedicated to bringing both a quality mountain bike trail [...]

This in via e-mail from the State of Ohio:
Ohio EMS Launches State Fire Awards Program
(COLUMBUS) – The Division of Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS) Office of Fire Services is seeking nominations for the Ohio Fire Awards Program, a newly established state awards program to recognize outstanding achievements in Ohio’s fire community and honor those whose [...]

The following guest post was written by Dr. Edmund B. Lingan to share with readers of the Jungle. I welcome him to the blogosphere and hope you support what he is trying to accomplish:
I would like to introduce my new blog, Midwest Theatre Review midwesttheatre.wordpress.com. I am a professor in [...]

This in via e-mail from Jodie Tienvieri, Communications Manager Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross:
Advance Tickets for Smoke on the Water- Ribs for the Red Cross Available at Meijer Locations
Providing an opportunity to secure tickets in advance as well as a discount, tickets are now on sale at all Northwest Ohio Meijer [...]

Since we’ve followed this story in detail, I thought some of you would be interested in this release I received via e-mail from Anneke M. Kurt, Marketing Director & Owner of Market Ink:
On May 23, 2009, Mike McCloskey – then just 24 years old – was shot by an Ottawa Hills police officer during a [...]

This in via e-mail from Lon Mitchell the Manager of Public Information for Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities:
Special Olympians Depart for Summer Games
What: More than 55 Special Olympians from Lucas County will depart Friday morning, June 25, for the State Summer Games. They will join 2,500 athletes from all across this weekend in [...]

This in via e-mail from the Secor Artists:
The June Thursday Art Walk boasts 16 venues and hundreds of local and regional artists! Come on out, stretch your legs, eyes and mind, and peruse and purchase some of the best art in the city. 6 -9 pm
Don’t forget to sit down and take a break [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Mayor Mike Bell:
City of Toledo Marks Unofficial Start of Summer
Toledoans can beat the heat at city pools beginning Monday
Monday, June 21 will mark the unofficial start of summer when the City of Toledo begins to open six aquatic facilities across the city so residents can beat [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Mayor Mike Bell:
2010 Ohio Police and Fire Games Kick-Off in Toledo
Opening ceremonies for the 2010 Ohio Police and Fire games will be held at 7 p.m., June 14, 2010 at the Lighthouse at 2605 Broadway. The City of Toledo’s Police and Fire Departments along with the [...]

This in via e-mail from Andrew “Z” Zepeda who is the host of Host-Andrew Z in the morning on WVKS/92.5 KISS FM:
NORTHWEST OHIO’S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE RED CROSS AND HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TORNADOES THIS PAST WEEKEND!
Who: Andrew Z in the morning
What: Andrew Z’s Restaurant Relief
When: All Day this Thursday June [...]

Tired of all of the negativity about the Glass City? Whether you’ve lived here your entire life, moved here and fell in love or ventured away then came back home, for those of you who feel there’s only one great place to call home — Toledo — this post is for you.
As [...]

This in via e-mail from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH):
ODH Announces New Heirloom Birth Certificate Styles Proceeds to benefit the Ohio Family and Children First Initiative
COLUMBUS-The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) today announced the availability of three new heirloom birth certificates available for purchase through the ODH office of vital statistics. Heirloom [...]

This in via e-mail:
Elmhurst Elementary New Baseball Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Elmhurst Elementary (TPS School) announces the opening ceremony of our new baseball field. The ceremony is taking place on Friday May 14 at 2:00 PM. The baseball field is a accumulation of the efforts of the Elmhurst students, parents, and PTA. Elmhurst Elementary was [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Senator Mark Wagoner:
Columbus – At Wednesday’s Senate Session, State Senator Mark Wagoner (R-Ottawa Hills) welcomed Coach Doug Merrill of Bowling Green, Ohio to the Ohio Senate to present him with an honorary Senate resolution. Merrill was recognized for his efforts to promote positive mental and physical [...]

This in via e-mail from Amanda Aldrich, Marketing Director for Food For Thought:
Local Mobile Food Pantry Wins Non-Profit Excellence Award
Honored by Senator Fedor and the OANO
TOLEDO, Ohio–May 11, 2010–Food For Thought, a local provider of food to the area’s impoverished, has been granted the Ohio Non-Profit Excellence Award. The honor was given [...]

This in via e-mail from Independent Advocates:
Toledo’s Independent Advocates announces their 2nd Annual Super FUNdraiser Party!
On Thursday, May 27th, 2010 Independent Advocates will host a FUNdraiser at Wesley’s Bar and Grill in Toledo.
Toledo, Ohio. May 12, 2010. – On Thursday, May 27th, Toledo-based Independent Advocates will host [...]

This in via e-mail from Lucas County Children Services:
ACCELERATED FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION CLASSES BEGIN IN JUNE
Lucas County Children Services Seeking Foster and Adoptive Families
(TOLEDO, Ohio-May 10, 2010)-Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is making it easy for adults interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents to attend its upcoming free training classes.
An accelerated training [...]

This in via e-mail from Dr. YT Lee, President, 80-20 NW Ohio Chapter of Asian Americans:
Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), May, 2010
For most citizens, it is easy to know that February is Black History Month, and March isWomen’s History Month. What about May? Very few people know that May is Asian [...]

This in via e-mail from Jodie Tienvieri of the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross:
Legendary Country-Rock Band Kentucky Headhunters to Headline Sunday at Smoke on the Water Ribs for the Red Cross
The legendary Kentucky Headhunters with bring their unique blend of country, honky-tonk and Southern rock to the final afternoon of [...]

This in via e-mail from the Toledo Botanical Garden:
Join us for a festival of gardening… the Spring Plant Sale!
Toledo Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale May 7 -9, 2010
Toledo – The first step to expanding and beautifying your garden this year is a visit to Toledo Botanical Garden’s annual Spring Plant Sale. Gardeners from beginner [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Mayor Mike Bell:
April Showers Bring May Flowers For Toledo Neighborhoods
City Offers Garden Partners Program to Continue Beautification Efforts
The City of Toledo will once again offer the Garden Partners program in an effort to maintain urban beautification projects in neighborhoods throughout the city despite the recent budget [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Mayor Mike Bell:
City Joins Friends of Pickford Park to Celebrate Arbor Day
Community program to include tree planting and educational opportunities
The City of Toledo will join Friends of Pickford Park and students from Beverly Elementary School to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 30th. The event [...]

I saw this referenced on Facebook the other day and meant to check it out further, but didn’t – then I saw it reported on NBC24’s website, (link) so, I stopped by and visited, mygodmadesex.com. I watched the videos – I really recommend watching Sex – You vs Your Parents. As the parent [...]

This in via e-mail from Jodie Tienvieri, Communications Manager Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross:
Big Fun Planed on Friday Night for Smoke on the Water Ribs for the Red Cross with Mini Kiss as Headline Entertainment
The third-annual Columbia Gas Smoke on the Water Ribs for the Red Cross is proud to announce [...]

This release in via e-mail from Toledo Sister Cities regarding the partnership with Qinhuangdao, China and the exchange between Toledo Hospital and Qinhuangdao First Hospital.
One of the successful collaborative projects organized by the Toledo Sister Cities International (TSCI) is a recent development and implementation of the partnership between Qinhuangdao First Hospital, China and the Toledo [...]

This in via e-mail from Food for Thought:
Anonymous Donor Gives SUV to Local Mobile Food Pantry
Organization Can Continue Providing Food to Needy Families
TOLEDO, Ohio–April 6, 2010–Food For Thought, a local nonprofit group that helps feed the area’s less fortunate, received an anonymous donation of a vehicle to tow the organization’s mobile food [...]

Lindsay Tucker is organizing Cupcake Camp Toledo which is scheduled for August 28, 2010. She needs people to volunteer to bake cupcakes, donate other items and to help spread the word about the event between now and then. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and the Toledo Humane Society will be the charities that will [...]