Calendar of events: Schedel Arboretum & Gardens to hold Easter celebration

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Press Staff Writer

        Schedel Arboretum & Gardens will present an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, from noon-4 p.m. on the garden grounds, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore.
        Young egg hunters should bring their own baskets. The event is free, however donations of canned goods for the Elmore Food Bank are appreciated.
        The egg hunts will be held at 1:15 and 1:45 p.m., rain or shine. Separate egg-hunting areas will be designed for different age groups between 1 and 12 years old.
        The event will also include:
        • Easter Bunny pics with Brittany P Photography.
        • An Easter egg cookie decorating station.
        • A game station presented by the Harris-Elmore Library.
        • A petting station with chicks, bunnies and ducks.
        • A coloring station.
        • Face painting.
        • Kona Ice shaved ice treats and Poppin’ George Kettle Corn.
        Event sponsors include North Branch Nursery, Inc., GenoaBank and Materion. Visit schedel-gardens.org for more details.
 
Ongoing events
        Through May 1: “Living Legacies: Art of the American South,” Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. An exhibition featuring the museum’s recent acquisitions of major works by African American artists from the southern United States. toledomuseum.org.
        Through May 15: “Stan Douglas: Doppelgänger,” Toledo Museum of Art’s 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 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 March 31, 2023: “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.
        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 through April: TMA Glass Workshop: Pick Your Own Project, TMA Glass Pavilion, Toledo, noon and 3 p.m. Pick from an apple, donut, flower and other options in this hands-on glassblowing workshop. Registration required. tickets.toledomuseum.org.
        Saturdays through April: Indoor Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. toledofarmersmarket.com.
        Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in April and 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.
 
April events
        April 1-2: 2nd Annual Toledo R/C Swap Meet, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets available at the door. toledorcswapmeet.com.
        April 2: Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel, Huntington Center, downtown Toledo, 7:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
        April 2, 8 and 10: “Our Town & Middletown,” Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St., Toledo. The Toledo Rep and Actors Collaborative Toledo present their first-ever joint repertory productions with “Our Town,” by Thorton Wilder and “Middletown,” by Will Eno. toledorep.org.
        April 3: Sandusky County Hawkeyes: Silhouette Shoot, Izaak Walton League, 2240 CR 170, Fremont, 10 a.m. All shooting is off hand with open sights, keeping alive the skills and traditions of the early American rifleman. 419‐202‐3101.
        April 3: Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Huntington Center, downtown Toledo, 5:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
        April 4: Cannaley Treehouse Tours, Oak Openings Preserve Beach Ridge Area, 3520 Waterville Swanton Rd., Swanton. All four treehouses, three tent platforms and the grounds will be open to tour. Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and provide info. No reservations required. Free. Tours offered the first Monday of the month through August. metroparkstoledo.com.
        April 4‐7: Celebration of the Arts, Terra State Community College, 2830 Napoleon Rd., Fremont. A community showcase highlighting the work of Terra students and local artists and writers. On April 7, at 7 p.m., there will be a literature reading, musical performances, and digital media presentations in Terra’s recital hall, room D‐122. Email ahoss01@terra.edu for info.
        April 5: Toledo Mud Hens Opening Day, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 4 p.m. The Mud Hens will take on the Rochester Red Wings as they kick off the 20th season at Fifth Third Field. milb.com/Toledo.
        April 5: “The Ten Tenors,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Broadway’s greatest hits sung by 10 of Australia’s hottest tenors. valentinetheatre.com.
        April 6 and 7: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Rochester Red Wings, Fifth Third Field, Toledo, 6:35 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        April 7-10: Holy Toledo Polka Days. The festival will feature the some of the top polka bands in the industry. For locations and schedule, visit holytoledopolkadays.com.
        April 8-9: Prohibition and Bootlegger Tour, Toledo Spirits Co., 1301 N. Summit St., Toledo, 7-10 p.m. Hop on the 419 Brew Bus and hear stories of Prohibition and gangsters of Toledo and NW Ohio as you sample various spirits. Stops include Toledo Spirits Co., Six Fifths Distilling and Four Fires Meadery. $55. facebook.com/419brewbus.
        April 9: Second Saturdays R 4 Kids, Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. A drop-in event geared toward kids in K-3rd grade, but all ages are welcome to participate. 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
        April 9: Easter Egg & Candy Hunt, Adolphus Kraemer Park, Church St., Oak Harbor, 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. The event will begin with an egg hunt at the Log Cabin in Adolphus Kraemer Park, followed by a candy hunt downtown. Free. Open to children ages 12 and under. facebook.com/events/1084691132383537.
        April 9: Actress and singer Bernadette Peters performs, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 8 p.m. toledosymphony.com.
        April 9‐10: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 419‐332‐5604, sanduskycountyfair.com.
        April 9, 10 and 16: Easter Bunny Hayride, Egg Hunt & Baby Animal Tour, Country Lane Tree Farm, 3525 N. Bolander Rd., Genoa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit with the Easter Bunny; hold baby ducks, chicks and bunnies; take a pony ride; get a kiss from the kissing llamas and more. Take a hayride to the Easter Bunny’s Egg Patch to collect eggs for candy prizes. All activities included in price. $12 for ages 2-12, $5 for ages 13 and up. countrylanetreefarm.com/easter_weekend.html.
        April 10: Toledo Artists’ Club “Meet the Artist,” Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore, 2-4 p.m. schedel-gardens.org.
        April 10: “Pout Pout Fish,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 2 p.m. Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this new musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. valentinetheatre.com.
        April 10: Toledo Mud Hens host the Rochester Red Wings, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 2 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        April 12: Fallen Timbers Battlefield Walk, Fallen Timbers Battlefield Visitors Center, 4949 Jerome Rd., Maumee, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Reservations required. $5 fee. facebook.com/events/880781196023720.
        April 13: 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 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 if not sold out. sanduskycounty.org.
        April 13: Sandusky County Historic Jail & Dungeon, Flashlight Tours, 622 Croghan St., Fremont, 6:30 p.m. Hear the macabre stories of inmates who once paced the cellblock, some of whom are believed to still haunt them. 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. sanduskycounty.org.
        April 14: Tree Pruning with North Branch Nursery, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore, 6-7:30 p.m. Join Karen Himelhan from North Branch Nursery and learn the art of tree pruning. $12.36. schedel-gardens.org.
        April 14: Authors! Former Saturday Night Live cast member Molly Shannon, Stranahan Theater & Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, 7 p.m. Presented by the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Shannon will discuss her book, “Hello, Molly!” Tickets are $20, which includes a book. toledolibrary.org.
        April 14: Shinedown – The Revolution Tour, Huntington Center, downtown Toledo, 7 p.m. ticketmaster.com.
        April 15: Animal Egg Hunt, Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Come see what enrichment treats the Easter Bunny dropped off for zoo animals. In addition, friends from Kinder Joy will be on the grounds with some fun activities and treats. toledozoo.org/egghunt.
        April 15: Pulse Championship Boxing, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7:45 p.m. ticketmaster.com.
        April 15-16: Breakfast with the Bunny, Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 9-11 a.m. Guests can enjoy an exciting egg hunt, animal encounter and breakfast with the family, buffet style. For pricing and tickets, visit toledozoo.org/bunny.
        April 16: Fremont Pigeon Club Show & Shop, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 8 a.m. Free. Presented by the Fremont Pigeon Club. 419-483-3484 or email larrygardner55@yahoo.com.
        April 16: Easter Shop Hop Saturday! downtown Fremont. See the Easter Bunny at the Bunny House on the corner of Croghan and Front streets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Also, visit local downtown businesses to find unique items to support shopping local. downtownfremontohio.org.
        April 16: Hayes Easter Egg Roll, Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2-3:30 p.m. Kids ages 3-10 are invited to participate in a variety of egg games that replicate the famous White House Easter Egg Roll started by President Rutherford B. Hayes. Prizes are awarded in six age categories, and each child receives a balloon and treats. Kids are asked to bring three hard-boiled colored eggs for use in the egg games. There will also be face painting, corn hole games, crafts and visits with the Easter Bunny. If there is inclement weather, egg games will be canceled, but other egg roll events will take place in the museum. rbhayes.org.
        April 16: No Kids Allowed – Canoeing and Fishing, Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee, 3-5 p.m. Discover local aquatic wildlife through an afternoon of canoeing and fishing at Silver Lake. Dress to get wet and wear synthetic clothing, old tennis shoes, water shoes or sandals. Boats, life jackets and other gear provided. $15. Reservations required. facebook.com/events/314551373891864.
        April 16: Toledo Walleye host Kalamazoo Wings, Huntington Center, downtown Toledo, 7:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
        April 16: Fleetwood Gold – The Fleetwood Mac Experience, Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St. 7:30 p.m. maumeeindoor.com.
        April 16: Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Downtown Fremont, 6-9 p.m. Come hunt more than 4,000 Easter eggs in downtown Fremont. Relay for Life and Downtown Fremont Inc. are sponsoring the event for all adults 21 and over who want to relive their childhood and grab some prizes too. downtownfremontohio.org.
        April 16-17, April 29-30: Tour Ottawa Wildlife Drive, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 W SR 2, Oak Harbor. 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.
        April 19-21: Toledo Mud Hens host St. Paul Saints, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 6:35 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        April 20: Chris Stapleton’s All American Road Show, Huntington Center, 7 p.m. ticketmaster.com.
        April 21: Say YES to FUN! Terra Neeley Center, 2830 Napoleon Rd., Fremont, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 50 and over are welcome to join the Sandusky County Senior Coalition for a day of fun and learning about community resources for seniors. Lunch, fun and games are included in admission. Register by April 8 by calling 419-559-2166 or email learn@terra.edu.
        April 22: Wine by the Glass Pavilion, Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $35 for members and $50 general admission, plus tax. Theme: All Mixed Up: Best of Blends. toledomuseum.org/visit/events.
        April 22: Toledo Mud Hens host St. Paul Saints, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 7:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        April 22: Fort Meigs After Dark Lantern Tour, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 8 p.m. Led by costumed guides, guests will tour the fort by lantern light, witness a nighttime musket demonstration, and experience the historic battlefield as soldiers did during the War of 1812. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for seniors and students. Register by calling 419-874-4121,
        April 22-24: Toledo Opera presents, “La Traviata,” by Giuseppe Verdi, Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo.
        April 23: Party for the Planet, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, 9 a.m. Drop off recyclable goods between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the zoo’s Anthony Wayne Trail parking lot. Learn about environmentally friendly initiatives through conservation talks, animal demonstrations and activities across the zoo. The Wild Toledo Native Plant Nursery will also be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Stop by to browse over 400 species of native plants that will help to support wildlife in your own backyard. toledozoo.org/planet.
        April 23: The New Toledo Toy Show, Total Sports Rossford, 10020 S. Compass Rd., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 225 tables and thousands of collectible toys. Early admission at 7:30 a.m. midmichigansupershows.com.
        April 23: Toledo Mud Hens host St. Paul Saints, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, 5:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        April 23: Fremont Speedway (410’s, 305’s and Dirt Trucks), 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. Times and schedules are subject to change. Ticket prices vary. fremontohspeedway.com, 419-332-5604.
        April 24: Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft St., Toledo, 7 a.m. glasscitymarathon.org.
        April 24: Art Loop Festival, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See the works of over 20 talented local artists on the garden grounds. In lieu of admission, bring canned goods for the Elmore Food Bank. Food, beer, wine and spirits available.
        April 24: Toledo Mud Hens host St. Paul Saints, Fifth Third Field, 2:05 p.m. milb.com/Toledo.
        April 27: Presidential History Book Club, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, noon-1 p.m., in person and online. Free. Discussion of “Destiny and Power: George Herbert Walker Bush,” by John Meachum (a continuation of the March discussion). To join online, visit global.gotomeeting.com/join/128601789. The Access Code is 128-601-789. Email Dustin McLochlin at dmclochlin@rbhayes.org for info. Participants can bring their lunch. 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
        April 28: Hydro-Dipped Bird House Program, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore, 5:30-8 p.m. Join Joni Hasselbach from Pottery Perfection to paint a birdhouse gourd. $41.20 includes paint and materials. Sponsored by North Branch Nursery. schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
        April 28: Science After Dark: Ultimate Field Trip, Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo, 6-10 p.m. Picture this: you're 10 years old and getting ready for school, but this is no ordinary school day – it's field trip day. Grab your friends, don your school colors and enjoy a night jam-packed with activities, drinks and food. Grown-ups only. imaginationstationtoledo.org.
        April 28: Brit Floyd, Huntington Center, downtown Toledo, 8 p.m. ticketmaster.com.
        April 29-30: Tree Tours of Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Center and Museums, Fremont. Tours offered at 3 and 4 p.m. Friday and 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday. Celebrate Arbor Day by taking a tour that points out the unique trees of Spiegel Grove, an arboretum and estate of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes. Tickets $10 for non-member adults, $7 for non-member kids ages 6-18 and free for kids 5 and younger. Members, their kids and grandkids admitted free. 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
        April 29: Wine Tastings at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo Museum Great Hall, 2 Hippo Way, 7-9 p.m. Ages 21 and older. Delight in a delectable mix of wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, live music and more. toledozoo.org/wine.    
        April 30: Fun with Mom, Some Paint and Joni, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 12 p.m. Led by Jodi Hasselbach, from Pottery Perfection. $36.05. schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
        April 30, 2022Fremont Speedway (AFCS 410’s, AFCS 305’s and Dirt Trucks), 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. Times and schedules are subject to change. Ticket prices vary. fremontohspeedway.com, 419-332-5604.
        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.
 
 

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