Birders flocking to area for Biggest Week in American Birding

             They’re coming…. are you?
        Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) is planning an in-person Biggest Week in American Birding festival for 2022.
        The 10-day festival, set for May 6-15, will be held at various locations in the “Warbler Capital of the World,” including Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, Oregon; Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Magee Marsh Wildlife area Sportsman’s Migratory Bird Center, all in Oak Harbor.
        In addition to some of the best spring birding North America has to offer, the festival includes photography and art workshops, guided birding activities, field trips, keynote speakers, spotlight presentations, evening socials, a Birder's Marketplace, Bird Tattoo Contest, Birder Prom, Bird Trivia Night, and much more. 
        For information, a full schedule, special events, registration and area info, visit biggestweekinamericanbirding.com.
 
Ongoing          
        Ongoing: “Mustering Memory: 160 Years of Saluting the Civil War,” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Special exhibit provides the often-overlooked history of how people have chosen and still choose to remember the Civil War. 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
        Through May 15: “Stan Douglas: Doppelgänger,” Toledo Museum of Art Canaday Gallery. The science fiction-inspired film centers around an astronaut named Alice who embarks on a solitary outer space mission. The work comprises two translucent screens, which can be viewed from either side and display parallel narratives that unfold simultaneously. toledomuseum.org.
        Through June 5, 2022: “Chameleon Effects: Glass (UnDefined), Toledo Museum of Art’s Wolfe Gallery Mezzanine. The exhibit brings together historical and contemporary works from TMA’s collection to explore the spectrum of technical and formal possibilities of glass. toledomuseum.org.
        Through June 19: “Out of the Dark: A Historic Journey,” Toledo Museum of Art. A digital exhibition in recognition of Juneteenth, an observance acknowledging the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. toledomuseum.org.
        Through July 17: “Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands,” Toledo Museum of Art, Levis Gallery. Over 100 works f rom the sixth to the 19th century drawn from the preeminent Persian art collection of Hossein Afshar. toledomuseum.org.
        Fridays and Saturdays: Toledo Museum of Art Glass Workshop, TMA Glass Pavilion, 2444 Monroe St. Fridays 6 or 7 p.m.; Saturdays 12, 1, 3 or 7 p.m. Learn to create a glass shamrock. $30/members and $40/nonmembers. Adults and children 14 and older. Registration required. tickets.toledomuseum.org.
        Sundays May 22-Aug. 21: Sandpiper Sunset Cruise & City Lights, J & M Cruise Lines, 1 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 8 p.m. Cruise up the Maumee to Walbridge Park and enjoy the sunset. Pizza, soft drinks and water provided. $25. jmcruiselines.com/calendar.
        Thursdays, May 19-Sept. 29, Sandpiper Picnic Lunch Cruises, J&M Cruise Lines, 1 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 11:30 a.m. A two-hour tour of the Maumee River. Catered by Los Toros Catering or bring your own lunch. 419-537-1212.
        Saturdays, May 21-Oct. 1, Sandpiper Discover the River Cruise, J & M Cruise Lines, 1 Jefferson Ave, Toledo. A two-hour cruise along the Maumee. jmcruislines.com/calendar.
        Saturdays through November: Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. toledofarmersmarket.com.
        Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in May: Manor House Tours, Wildwood Metropark, 5100 Central Ave., Toledo. Tour the Manor House, a 30,000+ square foot, Georgian Colonial home formerly owned by the Stranahan family. Check metroparkstoledo.com for updates.
        Second Friday through September: Northwood Nights, Central Park, 4-7 p.m. Food trucks, vendors, crafters, handmade items, adult beverage tent, and live entertainment. ci.northwood.oh.us.
 
May
        May 1: Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The zoo’s 21st annual event will feature the talents of local entertainers and fun cultural crafts and activities taking place in the historic Amphitheatre. toledozoo.org/cinco.
        May 1, 7-8, 14-15: Tour Ottawa Wildlife Drive, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor, sunrise-sunset. Enjoy the refuge from the comfort of your vehicle. The seven-mile, one-way gravel route begins from the overflow parking area. Entrance gate closes one hour prior to sunset. 419-898-0014, fws.gov/refuge/Ottawa.
        May 2: Cannaley Treehouse Tours, Oak Openings Preserve, Beach Ridge Area, 3520 Waterville Swanton Rd., Swanton, 1 p.m. All treehouses will be open for tours, including four treehouses, three tent platforms and the grounds. No reservations required. (Future dates include June 6 and Aug. 1.) Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Dogs not permitted. metroparkstoledo.com.
        May 3: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worchester Red Sox, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 6:35 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 4-7: Sauder Village Quilt Show, Sauer Village Founder’s Hall, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hundreds of quilts on display in a kaleidoscope of color. saudervillage.org.
        May 4: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worcester Red Sox, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo 12:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 4, 11, 18, 25: Opera Outdoors Summer Concert Series, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 6 p.m. Toledo Opera’s free pop-up performance series returns. Free; no reservations required. metroparkstoledo.com.
        May 4 and 18: Rollin’ Food & Farmer’s Market, 5401 Starr Ave Ext., soccer fields. Farmers market, food trucks, vendors and more. Free admission. Presented by the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce and the City of Oregon. (Event is held the first and third Wednesday of the month May-October.) facebook.com/rollinfoodandfarm.
        May 5: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worcester Red Sox, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo 11:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 5: Beer and Wine Tasting, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore, 6:30-8 p.m. Join personal chef Jennifer Schuerman for a beer and wine tasting with creative foods. Arrive early and enjoy the gardens prior to the tasting at no additional fee. $36.05. 419-862-3182, schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
        May 5: Lecture, “Flat Glass: Libbey-Owens-Ford, Pilkington, and NSG,” by Kyle Sword, manager of business development, Architectural Glass North America, NSG Group, Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood at Woodruff. Reception starts at 6 p.m.; lecture starts at 7 p.m. $10, includes the wine and cheese reception. libbeyhouse.org.
        May 6: Night Market in the Garden, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 4-9 p.m. Live music from The Ben DeLong Band, vendors offering assorted goods, Artisans in the Village offering a variety of items, food truck vendors and more. toledonightmarket.com.
        May 6-8: “American Son,” Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St., Toledo. The Toledo Rep and Actors Collaborative Toledo join together to present the story of an estranged bi-racial couple who must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened their son. toledorep.org/current-season.
        May 7: Cedar Point Opening Day, Cedar Point, Sandusky, 10 a.m. Get ready for another summer of thrills, entertainment, fantastic foods, special events and the famous Cedar Point Beach as the park opens for the 2022 season. cedarpoint.com.
        May 7: 18th Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sandusky County and Ottawa County Master Gardener volunteers are holding their annual plant sale at the Junior 4H Building. Cash or checks will be accepted for purchases. No pets allowed and no early sales.
        May 7: Fremont’s Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival and Cornhole Tournament, downtown, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. downtownfremontohio.org, frontstreetlivecornhole.com.
        May 7: Fremont Speedway, 410s, 305s and USAC D2 Midgets, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, Gates open at 4 p.m. and races start at 7 p.m. Times and schedules are subject to change. fremontohspeedway.com, 419-332-5604.
        May 7, Maker’s Mart, Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., Toledo, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. A semi-annual, indie art and craft fair presented by Handmade Toledo since 2012. The juried fair features handmade goods and artisanal food made by independent crafters, makers, and artisans creating a unique shopping experience in the heart of Toledo,
Vendors who make their own original handcrafted items, handmade supplies, pre-packaged artisanal food products, and food trucks and carts are encouraged to apply. We are not able to accept vintage resellers or mass-produced items. handmadetoledo.com/makers-mart.
        May 7: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worchester Red Sox, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 5:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 7: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worchester Red Sox, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 2:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 8: Mother’s Day at Schedel Gardens, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore, noon-4 p.m. Free admissions for moms on Mother’s Day, as well as a free gift for the first 100 moms that enter. Mimosas available for purchase as you enjoy the garden blooms. schedel- May 8: Mother’s Day Brunch & Celebration, gardens.org/calendar.html.
        Toledo Zoo, Malawi Event Center. Treat Mom to the Zoo’s popular Mother’s Day Brunch, with seating offered from 9-10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In addition to the buffet, there will be an animal demonstration, live entertainment and a fun craft. Toledozoo.org/mothersday.
        May 11: Toledo Speedway Practice Day, Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., Toledo, 5-8 p.m. (Rain date May 12, same time.) toledospeedway.com.
        May 11: Sandusky County Historic Jail & Dungeon Historical Tours, 622 Croghan St., Fremont, 5:30 p.m. The one-hour guided tour includes the historic 1892 Sandusky County jail, the 1840’s Dungeon located underneath the Sandusky County Courthouse and the Gallows Exhibition Hall featuring the gallows used for the last hanging in Sandusky County. $5. Tickets available at the door if not sold out. Check availability and purchase online at sanduskycounty.org.
        May 11: Sandusky County Historic Jail & Dungeon Flashlight Tours, 622 Croghan St., Fremont, 6:30 p.m. Hear the macabre stories of inmates that once paced the cellblock, in fact, some that are believed to still haunt them today. Each guest will be loaned a flashlight to take on the tour. The tour lasts about one hour and is not recommended for children. $10. Tickets available at the door if not sold out. Check availability and purchase online atsanduskycounty.org.
        May 11: Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen in Concert, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 7 p.m. stranahantheater.com/events/yngwie-malmsteen.
        May 13-14: “Halfway to Halloween,” “Evil”ution at the Hydro, The Haunted Hydro, 1333 Tiffin St., Fremont. Come have some scary fun. Tickets and more information available at hauntedhydro.com or on Facebook at @TheHauntedHydro
        May 13-15, and 20-22: “The Wizard of Oz,” Fremont Community Theatre, 1551 Dickinson St., Fremont. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Directed by Jim Posey. 419-332-0695, fremontcommunitytheatre.org.
        May 14: National Train Day Toledo, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, Amtrak Station Building, 415 Emerald Ave., Toledo, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. A family-friendly celebration of all things rail, which is this year commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Lake Shore Limited. Free admission and parking. facebook.com/NationalTrainDayToledo.
        May 14-15, 2022– Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 419-332-5604, sanduskycountyfair.com.
        May 14: Second Saturdays R 4 Kids, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. The monthly program celebrates President Rutherford B. Hayes’ 200th birthday, which is in October. Free admission. The event, focused on kids in K-third grade but open to all ages, is offered drop-in style, so stop in any time between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.  419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
        May 14: Dart Frog Dash, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, 8:30-10:30 a.m. A competitive 5K race with prizes, and a non-competitive 5K walk and Kids’ Fun Run. Zoo admission and parking are included in registration. toledozoo.org/dartfrog.
        May 14: Fireworks Fund Reverse Raffle, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 SR 163, Oak Harbor, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Oak Harbor Independence Day Celebration fireworks. $50 admission for dinner and a chance to win cash prizes. 419-898-0479, chamber@oakharborohio.net.
        May 14, 2022 – Fremont Speedway, AFCS 410s, 305s and trucks, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m. and races start at 7 p.m. Times and schedules are subject to change. fremontohspeedway.com, 419-332-5604.
        May 15: Toledo Speedway, School Bus Figure 8 Race, Toledo Speedway, 2 p.m. Central Avenue Truck Parts School Bus Figure 8, plus LMSP, FS, Boat Figure 8 race. (Bus, boat race rain date 5-22 at 2 p.m.) toledospeedway.com.
        May 15-16 – Howl @ The Moon Paddle, Ghoul Runnings Kayak Adventures, 1773 S River Rd., Fremont, 8-11 p.m. A full-moon kayaking adventure down the Sandusky River. $40 per person, $25 to bring your own kayak. Paddling experience a plus and bravery is a must because a werewolf sighting might be possible. ghoulrunnings.com.
        May 19: Writer, Actor and Comedian John Mulaney: From Scratch, Stranahan Theater, 6 p.m. etix.com.
        May 19: Mick Adams and The Stones, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. The complete tribute to the Rolling Stones, with special guest SO Petty (Tom Petty tribute). ticketmaster.com.
        May 19: Lecture, “Glass that Can Be Anything: Owens Corning and the Story of Fiberglas,” by Joe Wagner, director of marketing and product, Owens-Corning, Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood at Woodruff. Reception starts at 6 p.m.; lecture starts at 7 p.m. $10, includes the wine and cheese reception. libbeyhouse.org.
        May 20-Sept. 16: Sandpiper Friday Night Family Cruises, J & M Cruise Lines, 6 p.m. Bring the family for a two-hour cruise on the Maumee. jmcruiselines.com/calendar.
        May 20: Toledo Zoo May Wine Tasting, Africa! Overlook, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy a mix of wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, live music and more. Open to ages 21 and older. toledozoo.org/wine.
        May 21-22: Gibsonburg “Old Timey” Event, Living History Weekend, Williams Park, Gibsonburg. Costumed reenactors, craftsmen, historians, veterans, and enthusiasts will engage with the public. Come see artifacts from the earliest days of Gibsonburg’s founding through today. Free. For info, email rogueartist@gmail.com or message facebook.com/GibsonburgLivingHistory.
        May 21, 2022 – Fremont Speedway, AFCS 410s, 305s and trucks), 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. Times and schedules are subject to change. fremontohspeedway.com. 419-332-5604.
        May 21-22: 16th Annual North American Sea Glass Festival, Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, 1750 State Park Rd. #2, Oregon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Open to the public. seaglassassociation.org.
        May 21: Antique Car Gathering, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., A celebration of days gone by with antique cars on display. Car enthusiasts will be coming from Ohio, Michigan and Indiana with vintage automobiles older than 1942. Saudervillage.org.
        May 22: “Charlotte’s Web,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 2 p.m. The loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte comes to life. Enjoy a Barnyard Picnic before the show, for an extra charge. valentinetheatre.com/events.html.
        May 22: Toledo Speedway, Autograph Day, Toledo Speedway, 2 p.m. Midwest Modifieds-50 laps, plus LMSP, FS. Kids to age 12 receive free admission and a free hot dog. toledospeedway.com.
        May 22: Tiffany Lamps: Art, Innovation and Design, Toledo Museum of Art Great Gallery, 2 p.m. An illuminating lecture on the extraordinary lamps created by Tiffany Studios at the turn of the 20th century. toledomuseum.org.
        May 24: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Nashville Sounds, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 6:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 25: Presidential History Book Club, Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, noon-1 p.m. A discussion of “Empire of Mud: The Secret History of Washington, D.C.,” by J.D. Dickey. The event will be held in person and online. For info, contact historian Dustin McLochlin at dmclochlin@rbhayes.org.
        May 25: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Nashville Sounds, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 11:05 a.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 26: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Nashville Sounds, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 6:35 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 26-June 19: Frontier Festival, Cedar Point, Sandusky, 12-8 p.m. A street festival in Frontier Town featuring live bands, character entertainment, activities, games, crafters and more. Sip on craft beers, spiked seltzers and signature cocktails and taste more than 20 specialty food items. Cedarpoint.com/events/frontier-festival.
        May 27: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Nashville Sounds, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 7:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 27: Stars and Stripes Forever: A Tribute to John Philip Sousa, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 8 p.m. Veterans receive 10% off admission. toledosymphony.com.
        May 28: Fremont Speedway, FAST BOSS, 305s and trucks, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. Times and schedules are subject to change. fremontohspeedway.com, 419-332-5604.
        May 28-30: 33rd Annual Flower Day Weekend, Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. More than 80 vendors selling plants, yard art, accessories, crafts and more. toledofarmersmarket.com/flower-day.
        May 28: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Nashville Sounds, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 7:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 28: The Guess Who & Orleans in Concert, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. etix.com.
        May 29: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Nashville Sounds, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 6:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        May 31: Stroll the Street in Rossford, Ford Memorial Park, 146 Dixie Highway (SR 65), Rossford, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Farm market and arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, artistic and musical entertainment, kids’ crafts and more. Held Tuesdays May 31-Aug. 30. visitrossfordohio.com.
        May 31-June 1: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. etix.com.
        For more events, visit presspublications.com, visittoleddo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com for inclusion in calendar of event listings.