Calendar of events: 6th Annual Polish Summer Picnic set for June 18-19

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Press Staff Writer

        The Toledo Area Polka Society (TAPS) is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Polish Summer Picnic, sponsored by Genoa Bank, June 18 and 19 at Oak Shade Grove Pavilion, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Hours are 5-11 p.m. Friday and noon-11 p.m. Saturday.
        Setting attendance records each year, this authentic Polish picnic provides an entertaining venue for celebrating Polish heritage and culture.
        The picnic will feature authentic Polish foods from Stanley’s Market, Zavotski Custom Meats and the Echoes of Poland, an expanded bar serving Polish beers and drinks, a pierogi-eating contest, kids’ activities, pottery, apparel, souvenirs and more.
        Friday’s entertainment will include the Polish American Concert Band and Crusade Reunion Band with Eddie Biegaj. Saturday’s performance lineup includes Duane Malinowski Orchestra, Tri-City Drive and Polish Connection.
        Admission is $8, with children under 16 admitted free. Lighted, secure, free parking with shuttle service will be available.
        Polish picnics are a tradition in the villages of Poland. Often spontaneous in their planning, the picnics celebrate the villages’ heritage and community spirit, often lasting all weekend.
        For more details, visit tapspolkas.com or call 419-349-7413.
        About the Toledo Area Polka Society
        The Toledo Area Polka Society (TAPS) was formed in 1983 when a group of polka enthusiasts began to discuss ways to preserve Polish-style polka music. From the beginning, TAPS’ purpose was to promote live Polish-style polka music, a mission which continues to this day. TAPS endeavors not only to preserve local Polish-style polka music, but collaborates with other polka organizations across the country to preserve the music for future generations.
 
Ongoing events
        Through June 13: Frontier Festival, Frontier Town, Cedar Point, Sandusky. Step back in time and enjoy old-fashioned fun and simpler times at the wildest festival in the Midwest. Smell the sunflowers, sample tasty vittles and brews, enjoy music-making, square dancing, kids’ activities and more. cedarpoint.com/events/frontier-festival.
        Through July 25: Rare and Wondrous: Birds in Art and Culture, 1620-1820, Toledo Museum of Art. Exhibition showcases the museum’s recent acquisition of the six-volume “Ornithologie,” written by Mathurin-Jaques Brisson and illustrated by François-Nicolas Martinet, published 1760. It will also feature paintings, prints, and decorative arts from TMA’s collection, as well as select loans of significant prints and illustrated books. toledomuseum.org.
        Sundays in June and July: Mayor’s Concerts in the Park, Birchard Park, Fremont, 7 p.m. Free. fremontohio.org.
        Through Aug. 29: “The Art of Conservation,” Toledo Museum of Art. TMA Conservators will be treating a range of museum objects that have been affected by time, human use and previous repair. toledomuseum.org.
        Through Oct. 31: Continuing special exhibit “Ohio: An Unnatural History,” Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. The exhibit profiles legendary creatures and spooky tales from across Ohio and looks at the role of folklore in our culture. Included with regular admission. Members admitted free. rbhayes.org.
        Saturday and Sunday through November, Toledo Farmers Market, outdoors, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, 525 Market St., Toledo. toledofarmersmarket.com.
        First Friday of the month through October: City of Northwood Food Truck and Farmer’s Market Friday, 4-7 p.m., Central Park (behind the municipal building).
 
June events
        June 5: Fremont Speedway, (AFCS 410s, AFCS 305s, Dirt Trucks and Vintage Cars for Hall of Fame Night), 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. (subject to change). 419-332-5604; fremontohspeedway.com.
        June 6: 22nd Annual The British Return to Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the Lake Erie British Car Club, the show draws participants from a three-state region vying for awards in specific categories unique to British vehicles, including MGs, Triumphs, Jaguars, and more. The show will also feature parts and memorabilia vendors, food, and more. Free. clubs.hemmings.com/lebcc.
        June 6: Mayor’s Concert in the Park, Birchard Park, Fremont, 7 p.m. Featuring Stranger than Fiction, sponsored by The Strand Theater and FFCU. In case of rain, concert will be canceled at 4 p.m. Visit fremontohio.org and City of Fremont social media sites for updates.
        June 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Louisville Bats, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 7:05 p.m. milb.com/toledo/tickets/.
        June 13: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Louisville Bats, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 4:05 p.m. milb.com/toledo/tickets/.
        June 9: Sandusky County Historic Jail Tours, 622 Croghan St., Fremont, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. One-hour guided tours include the historic 1892 Sandusky County jail that has ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes, 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 or online at sanduskycounty.org.
        June 9: Verandah Concert – Fostoria Community Band, Hayes Presidential, Fremont. Old-fashioned ice cream social begins at 6:30 p.m.; concert follows at 7 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets for seating. Donations accepted for ice cream. Events will be canceled in the event of thunderstorms. Updates will be available at 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @rbhayespres. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
        June 10: Fused Glass with Jill – Suncatcher, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 5:30-8 p.m. Learn fundamental concepts of cutting glass and creating fused glass objects in the kiln. All experience levels welcome. $36.05 includes all supplies. 419-862-3182, schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
        June 11-13: Mills Trophy Race. The premier sailing race on Lake Erie, running from Toledo Harbor Light to Put-in-Bay, combines a challenging night race with great social activities. https://mi6657.wixsite.com/mills-trophy-race.
        June 12: Painting with Carol – Cardinal, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Led by local artist/teacher Carol Hoffman. Bring an apron or smock and a shirt or gift box in which to take artwork home. All skill levels welcome. $36.05. 419-862-3182, Schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
        June 12: Leaf Cast with Elaine, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Elaine Mylander in creating a concrete leaf cast. $32.10, includes all materials. Old shirt or apron suggested. 419-862-3182, schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
        June 12: Bonnigson & Associates Consignment Sale, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont, 9:37 a.m. For more info, call the Sandusky County Ag Society at 419-547-7777 or visit sanduskycountyfair.com.
        June 12: Second Saturdays R 4 Kids – “Around the World with Col. Webb Hayes,” Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont. Kids can participate in a craft or activity inspired by the adventures of Col. Hayes, son of President Rutherford B. and Lucy Hayes. This month, China is the featured stop. The event is open-house style, so participants can stop by any time between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Geared toward K-3, but all kids are welcome. Free admission. 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
        June 12: Tractors, Tractors, Tractors, Sauder Village, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get an up-close look at the machines that make farming possible. Historic tractors from the 1920s to the 1960s will be on display. saudervillage.org.
        June 12: Music Mayflies and Mayhem, 709 W. Main St., Marblehead, 12-10 p.m. Live music and fun around the Marblehead Peninsula. facebook.com/events/271980817911415.
        June 12: Fremont Speedway, (Ohio All Star Speedweek with The All-Star Circuit of Champions 410s and 305s), 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. (subject to change). fremontohspeedway.com, 419-332-5604.
        June 12-13: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 419-332-5604, sanduskycountyfair.com.
        June 13: Mayor’s Concerts in the Park, featuring Dana Dorsey & the “Blue Notes,” Birchard Park, Fremont, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Grund Drug Co. In case of rain, concert will be canceled at 4 p.m. Find updates at fremontohio.org and City of Fremont social media accounts.
        June 13: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Base Ball Game – annual celebrity all-star game, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 1 p.m. Free. rbhayes.org/events.
        June 16-19: Gibsonburg Homecoming, Williams Park, Gibsonburg. Parade, amusement rides, live entertainment, vendors, fireworks and more. Sign up for the 5K to be held on June 18 at 7 p.m. at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Gibsonburg/GibsonburgHomecoming5K.
        June 19: Downtown Fremont Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Vendors, live entertainment and more. downtownfremontohio.org.
        June 19: Toledo Night Market, Toledo Farmers’ Market, downtown Toledo, 6-11 p.m. This open-air market is a fun evening of lights, food, shopping, drinks and live music. toledonightmarket.com.
        June 19: Fremont Federal Credit Union, Downtown Fremont Car Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dash plaques for the first 100 registered. Goodie bags, DJ, 50/50 drawings and door prizes. Free registration. Register by emailing marketing@downtownfremontohio.org or call or text 567-342-4758.
        June 20: Mayor’s Concerts in the Park – Jim Sleek & the House Band, Birchard Park, Fremont, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Buckeye Energy Brokers. In case of rain, concert will be canceled at 4 p.m. Updates available at fremontohio.org or on City of Fremont social media accounts.
        June 22, 23, 24, 25, 26: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Memphis Redbirds, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 7:05 p.m. milb.com/toledo/tickets/.
        June 24-26: Genoa Homecoming 2021, downtown Genoa. This year’s theme is “Roaring `20s.” Entertainment, amusement rides, food vendors, car show, Civil War encampment, Grand Parade, unveiling of an historic marker at Town Hall and Genoa mural, contests, fireworks and more. genoahomecoming.org.
        June 27: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Memphis Redbirds, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 2:05 p.m. milb.com/toledo/tickets/.
        June 22-25: Summer Art Camp for Kids – Middle School, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 1-3 p.m. Camp consists of four different mediums by four local artists. Free. 419-862-3182, schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
        June 23: Verandah Concert – Nostalgia, Hayes Presidential, Fremont. Old-fashioned ice cream social begins at 6:30 p.m.; concert follows at 7 p.m. Free admission. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets for seating. Donations are accepted for ice cream. Concert will be canceled in the event of thunderstorms. Updates available at 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @rbhayespres. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
        June 25-27: Crosby Festival of the Arts, Toledo Botanical Garden. Set amidst the beauty of gardens and nature, the festival is heralded as Ohio’s oldest outdoor juried arts festival. toledogrows.org/events/event-crosby-festival-of-the-arts/.
        June 26: The Open Market, Family Farm & Home, 3700 Williston Rd., Northwood, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring fresh produce, local artisans, vendors and food trucks. Future dates include July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. facebook.com/WalbridgeOhio43465.
        June 26: Woodville Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Trail Marker Park. facebook.com/WoodvilleFarmersMarket43469/.
        June 26: GroveFest at Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential, Fremont, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nature vendors will have booths with crafts and games for kids, including some vendors with animals. facebook.com/events/124235936240067.
        June 26: Presidential History Book Club, Hayes Presidential, Fremont, noon. All are invited to read and discuss books about the American presidency at this free book club. This month’s discussion will be on “One Man Against the World” by Tim Weiner. Participants can bring their lunch. 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
        June 26: Izaak Walton Kids Fishing Derby, Izaak Walton League Pond, CR 29, Fremont, 9 a.m. Free. Bring your own equipment and bait, if possible. Prizes for largest fish and for largest bluegill. Free hot dogs, fish, chips and drinks. For more info, call Lee at 239-691-7120.
        June 26: Fremont Speedway (AFCS 410s, AFCS 305s and Dirt Trucks), 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. (subject to change). fremontohspeedway.com, or 419-332-5604.
        June 26-Aug. 15: Cedar Point’s 150th Anniversary, Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky. Enjoy a collection of anniversary events, attractions, and experiences this year. cedarpoint.com/events/150th-anniversary.
        June 27: Mayor’s Concerts in the Park – Saints & Sinners, Birchard Park, Fremont, 7 p.m. Sponsored by: Elmwood Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing of Fremont. Free. In case of rain, concerts will be canceled at 4 p.m. Updates at fremontohio.org or City of Fremont social media.
        June 29, 30: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Columbus Clippers, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 7:05 p.m. milb.com/toledo/tickets/.
        July events
        July 1-3: Woodville 4th of July Celebration. 5K, entertainment, fireworks and more. woodville4th.com.
        July 3: Independence Day Celebration, Downtown Oak Harbor, 5 p.m. Food, entertainment, giant inflatables, kids' games, duck race on the Portage River, 50/50 drawing, and a beer tent, all followed by a fireworks display start at dusk. 419-898-0479, oakharborohio.net.
        For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoleddo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.
 
 
 
 
 

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