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The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) has named Rick Bailey as its new chief customer experience and mobility officer. Mr.

Friendship Park Community Center weekly activities schedule

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The following is a list of activities for all at Friendship Park Community Center: •Monday, May 8, computer help, 9 a.m.; shuffleboard, 10 to 11 a.m.; lunch, 11:45 a.m.; bingocize, noon to 12:30 p.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. •Tuesday, May 9, cardio drumming, 10 to 11 a.m.; lunch, 11:45 a.m.; euchre, 12:30 p.m.; seniors dine out at Angelo’s.

AARP meeting set for Thursday, May 11

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An AARP meeting will be held Thursday, May 11, at 12:30 p.m., at Friendship Park Community Center, 2930 131st Street, Toledo. This is a free meeting and all are welcome. Registration is not necessary and refreshments will be served.

Annual 5K benefiting Family House, May 20

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There’s No Place Like Home 5K, a timed run and walk fund-raiser for the Family House homeless shelter, is set for Saturday, May 20. All ages and ability levels are welcome, and will receive a medal and complementary snacks after the event.

LWV to meet May 15

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The League of Women Voters of Toledo-Lucas County invites the public to hear Kristin Romaine-Blochowski speak on “Reform/Defund the Police?” The meeting is set for Monday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reynolds Corners branch of the Toledo Public Library, 4833 Dorr Street, Toledo.

Next seniors dine out set for May 9

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On April 11, 19 seniors from Friendship Park Community Center dined at Gander’s Restaurant in Luna Pier, Michigan. The next senior dine out will be Tuesday, May 9, at Angelo’s Northwood Villa, 6630 South Dixie Highway, Erie, Michigan.

Oak Openings Blue Week honors connection of people and nature

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From May 13 to 21, the Nature Conservancy and Green Ribbon Initiative partners will host Oak Openings Blue Week. The annual nature festival features more than 30 engaging activities for everyone throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan to celebrate the arrival of spring and the region’s natural heritage.

Toledo shares opening day for 2023 Litter League

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Mayor Kapszukiewicz was joined by Tina Wozniak, Lucas County commissioner, Adam Cassi, executive director of Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Council member Nick Komives and Kid Mayor Gabrielle Mukiira to announce the opening day for the 2023 Toledo Litter League “season” at Fifth Third Field.