Let’s Build and the Ohio Innocence Project are partnering with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 North Erie Street, and HeART Gallery, for a party in the parking lot on Sunday, July 16, from 4 to 7 p.m.

A career and technical student from the area earned national recognition and a medal at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta on June 21 and 22. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education.

The City of Toledo will offer free, weekly movie nights in parks across the city this summer. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a film under the stars.

Discover a colorful, aromatic adventure in painting using Kool-Aid. This delightful activity not only sparks creativity but also fills the air with a sweet and fruity scent, adding an extra dimension of joy to the artistic process.

Mercy Health, in its acquisition of the McLaren St. Luke’s facilities after their closing earlier this year, has welcomed multiple neurosurgeons to their organization.

On June 14, several tornadoes passed through northwest Ohio—affecting the Point Place area. Republic Services has been working with the city to help clear up damage caused by these storms. Now, Republic Services will be back to regularly scheduled service for the Point Place area—trash will be collected on Wednesdays, and bulk items will return to one pickup request per month, which will occur the day after regularly scheduled service days.

The public will have the opportunity to learn about plans for a habitat restoration project for Audubon Islands State Nature Preserve at an open house, Thursday, July 13 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Road.

The Healing Barn, a nonprofit horse rescue facility at 27731 Bradner Road, Millbury, will host “Be a Horse Hero” fund-raiser on Friday, August 25, at Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

When dressed appropriately and mentally prepared, even the most finicky of adults are usually game to get a little muddy, especially when it is for a great cause. The 12th annual Bump, Set, Splat, Mud Volleyball Tournament will be held from 10 a.m.

The Hudson Gallery, 5645 North Main Street, Sylvania, is opening a new art exhibit in July. Their gallery space will be filled with new ceramic sculptures by Jordy R.