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Hey Toledo, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Monster Jam trucks, Great Lakes shipwrecks talk, and St. CatTrick’s Day + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Regional bus network expands: GoBus launched its Red Line on March 2, adding a Kenton stop on the route connecting Toledo and Cincinnati. Tickets are available, giving northwest Ohio riders a new intercity option — read the full story.

First expansion beyond Chicago: PURE Medical Spa has opened its first Ohio clinic in Maumee, bringing FDA-approved injectables and aesthetic treatments near The Shops at Fallen Timbers for Toledo and Northwest Ohio residents — see hours and location.

Volunteer-led learning enriches lives: LivelyU Lifelong Learning Academy is underway in Wood County as WCCOA and BGSU’s Optimal Aging Institute offer spring courses March through May, with $20 semester tuition covering all classes — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Monster Jam trucks join FMX mayhem
• Map Great Lakes shipwrecks, culture, and change
• Gather to craft and welcome spring

🫶 We got your back

Your no-fuss lunch: A Toledo staple for decades, Original Sub Shop & Deli serves scratch-made soups, hot-pressed Cuban and muffuletta subs, plus plenty of veg-friendly picks. When indecision hits, this cozy standby keeps lunch simple, fast, and satisfying… no overthinking, just good food.

Your midweek nature reset: When the city brain gets loud, loop through Wildwood Preserve Metropark, where oak savannas, quiet boardwalks, and the Manor House grounds clear the static. Choose mellow trails, sneak a quick FitPark session, or wander the Ottawa River banks and remember how to breathe.

Rediscover your inner kid: Stacked with vintage action figures, LEGO, Pokémon, and retro games, The Sylvania Toy Company is a cozy rabbit hole for collectors and curious kids alike. Expect a serotonin boost and maybe that elusive figure you still suspect Mom donated.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎷 Jazz on Ice @ Ice Restaurant 419 | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 PM – Cool jazz at Ice Restaurant, no rink required. Slide into a cozy seat downtown for smooth standards, a well-made drink, and that smug feeling you get from finding a free night out that actually feels classy, local, and unhurried. Toledo wins.

🕺 Line Dancing Lessons for 55+ @ Margaret Hunt Senior Center | Wednesday (3/11) at 1:00 PM – Trade the treadmill for free weekly line dancing at the Margaret Hunt Senior Center’s new Southland spot, behind Planet Fitness, because irony. For 55+, beginners welcome, you’ll learn one new dance, review a few, then cut loose. No registration, comfy shoes, instant friends.

📚 Art Book Club: Moon of the Crusted Snow @ Toledo Museum of Art | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:30 PM – Think your book club could use fewer cheese cubes and more grit? TMA’s Art Book Club tackles Moon of the Crusted Snow with Dr. David Guip, blending suspense, culture, and community. It’s free, requires registration, and comes with a companion talk on Anishinaabe art.

🏺 AIA Lecture Series: “Ancient Mediterranean Glass: Windows into the Greek and Roman Worlds” @ Toledo Museum of Art – Little Theater | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Swap your stemware brag for the real deal at a free talk on ancient Mediterranean glass in the Green Building Little Theater. Dr. Allison Sterrett-Krause tours Greek and Roman panes, beads, and bling, a smart, satisfying evening that outclasses any wine club chatter.

😺 St. CatTrick’s Day @ Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Grab your glowsticks, lace up if you must, and meet me at Hensville Park by Fifth Third Field for St. CatTrick’s Day. Free admission, live music from CC Catz, a 3-mile Shamrock Shuffle, and the kind of downtown buzz that makes winter finally blink.

🌳 Nature’s School House @ Wildwood Preserve Metropark | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Old-school learning, literally, at Wildwood’s Oak Grove one-room schoolhouse, where spring’s first critters steal the lesson plan. Wander the open house, meet the backyard buddies waking up, all ages welcome, no homework, and yes, it’s free. Bring the kids, the grandkids, or your inner third-grader.

🎻 TSYO Side by Side with TSO @ Toledo Museum Of Art Peristyle | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Peristyle alert: our Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras join the pros for a side by side blowout, 200+ musicians strong, and it sounds as epic as it looks. It’s free, thanks to Joseph and Judith Conda. Bring kids, grandparents, and proud-tear tissues.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Toledo report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 71°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 30%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 98%

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: Rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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This South Toledo charmer spotlights a fully gutted and expanded chef’s kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters, and a ceramic tile backsplash. Four hardwood-floored bedrooms shine. A partially finished basement is ready for game day, and an in-ground pool steals summer. Recent upgrades include updated flooring, half bath, new washer, dryer, dishwasher, plus pool liner and PVC.

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