Calendar of evens: Momentum Festival to offer virtual, discoverable activities

        The Arts Commission has announced that the 2020 Momentum Festival will feature a robust schedule of virtual and discoverable programming.
        Discoverable activities are self-guided and promote the exploration of Toledo’s Downtown and Uptown areas. They include existing public art infrastructure, along with new projects and activities hosted by The Arts Commission and Toledo Area Cultural Partners.
        Virtual activities are designed to promote artists and provide safe access to artwork. Visual artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work and conduct sales while performing, and literary artists will have the ability to connect with an audience.
        All Momentum Festival Toledo events are free to the public. Some events may require pre-registration. Printed guide books with information, maps, and artist-designed activity and coloring pages will be available free at various locations beginning Sept. 17.
        Additional information is available at momentumtoledo.org.
 
Ongoing
Saturdays through Sept. 26: Welles Sculpture Garden Tour, Toledo Museum of Art, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Get outside and enjoy a walking tour of the 25 pieces of art situated among the natural beauty of the TMA gardens, led by Diane Wright, interim director of curatorial affairs. Tours are free, but pre-registration and face coverings are required. Go to tickets.toledomuseum.org,
Sept. 11-Feb. 28, 2021: Special exhibit “The Press & The Presidency,” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. It is not just a modern occurrence that the press has played a role in American politics. Since George Washington, presidents have had to respond to negative press and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit will investigate how the press and presidency have coexisted throughout American history. Exhibit is included with regular admission. Members are admitted free. 419-332-2081, www.rbhayes.org
Through Oct. 31: Special exhibit, “Ohio: An Unnatural History” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, 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 are admitted free. 419-332-2081, www.rbhayes.org.
Through Dec. 6: “Expanded Views II: Native American Art in Focus,” Toledo Museum of Art, toledomuseum.org.
Through Jan. 3, 2020: “Yayoi Kusama: Fireflies on the Water,” Toledo Museum of Art, Visitors can take part in this site-specific installation that utilizes lights and mirrors to transport viewers to a space that seems endlessly expansive. toledomuseum.org.
Through Jan. 17, 2021: PICTURE ID: Contemporary African American Works on Paper.” Toledo Museum of Art. toledomuseum.org.
September
Sept. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20: Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. www.toledofarmersmarket.com.
Sept. 5: Downtown Fremont Night Market and Block Party, Downtown Fremont, 4-8 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Vendors, entertainment, treats and something fun for all ages. www.downtownfremontohio.org.
Sept. 8: Fleitz Pumpkin Farm Opening Day, 7133 Seaman Rd., Oregon, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Savor the season through Oct. 31. Featuring mini corn maze, kids’ straw maze and climbing tower, hayrides, snacks and, of course, pumpkins, gourds and more. www.fleitzpumpkinfarm.com.
Sept. 10: Virtual Jazz in the Garden featuring Talking Ear, 6:30 p.m. presented by Proud Metroparks Members and the Metroparks Toledo Foundation. metroparkstoledo.com/jazz.
Sept. 10: Fused Glass Wind Chimes, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 6-8:30 p.m. Artist Jill Grove will demonstrate how to create wind chimes out of glass. Create your own design and take it with you after it is fired. No experience required. All materials will be included. $36.05. Participants may purchase a glass of wine or snacks. 419-862-3182, www.schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
Sept. 11: Downtown Fremont Car Show, 5-8 p.m., rain or shine. Free. www.downtownfremontohio.org.
Sept. 11-13: Historic Weekend 2020, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, Put-in-Bay. The annual commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie features reduced events and size due to COVID-19 and the need for social distance. Visit www.facebook.com/events/704871413625397/ for the daily schedules for this event.
Sept. 12: Kids Days at Hayes, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, 10-11:30 a.m. Kids are invited to explore the grounds of Spiegel Grove with a scavenger hunt and complete a craft in the museum auditorium. Cost is $3 for kids and grandkids of Hayes Presidential members at the major level and higher and $5 for non-member kids. No charge for adults who bring kids to this program. RSVPs are required and must be made by 5 p.m. Sept. 10. www.rbhayes.org/events/2020/09/12/events/kids-days-hayes-grounds-of-spie... or contact Joan Eardly at jeardly@rbhayes.org or 419-332-2081.
Sept. 12: History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert, sponsored by Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont. A virtual discussion of the Return of the Great Black Swamp. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sessions will be live online only through GoToMeeting, an online meeting format. A link will be emailed to registered participants. $5 per individual session or $25 for all six sessions in the series. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Contact Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239 or jmayle@rbhayes.org.
Sept. 12: Birds at Home: A Black Swamp Bird Observatory Virtual Learning Series, Oak Harbor, 7 p.m. “Basics of Identifying Fall Warblers,” with Kenn Kaufman. Free for BSBO members and $5 for non-members. Each presentation is scheduled for 30-45 minutes with time for questions afterward. The presentations will take place through Zoom. www.bsbo.org.
Sept. 12: September Hydro Photo Shoot, Haunted Hydro, Fremont, noon-8 p.m. An opportunity for singles, couples and groups age 18 and older to use the historic 1911 building using the Hydro’s creative scenes and sets. 419-307-6985, hauntedhydro@sbcglobal.net.
Sept. 12: Wild about Succulents with Rebecca, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 10:30-12:30 p.m. Rebecca Booth, a local artist and teacher from Genoa, will help attendees create an acrylic painting. $39.14. Arrive early and enjoy the gardens at no additional fee. Beer, wine, and snacks may be purchased. 419-862-3182, www.schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
Sept. 12: Fused Glass Garden Stakes with Jill, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Artist Jill Groves will demonstrate how to create three personalized garden stakes. No experience required. $36.05. Participants may purchase a glass of wine or snacks at the gardens. 419-862-3182, www.schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
Sept. 12-13: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 419-332-5604.
Sept. 12-13: Historic Lyme Village Pioneer Days, Bellevue, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun. Costumed re-enactors, craftsmen, sutlers will engage, inform, and inspire an appreciation and love of history. 419-483-4949, lymevillage.org/event/pioneer-days/.
Sept. 19: Party for the Planet, Toledo Zoo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate Mother Earth and learn all about recycling, reusing and conserving our world through educational displays and fun activities. www.toledozoo.org/planet.
Sept. 19: Fremont Pigeon Club Show and Shop, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont, 8 a.m. 419-483-3484.
Sept. 19: Downtown Fremont Street Play Saturday & Farmers Market, Downtown Fremont, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Vendors, live entertainment, treats and something for all ages. www.downtownfremontohio.org.
Sept. 19: History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert, sponsored by Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, 10-11:30 a.m. A virtual discussion of lost towns of Northwest Ohio. $5 or $25 for all six sessions in the series. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sessions will be live online only through GoToMeeting. A link will be emailed to registered participants. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Contact Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239 or jmayle@rbhayes.org.
Sept. 19: Verandah Concert – Bluegrass, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont. Updates available by calling 419-332-2081 and online at rbhayes.org and on social media.
Sept. 26: Birds at Home: A Black Swamp Bird Observatory Virtual Learning Series, Oak Harbor, 7 p.m. “Peterson Guide to Bird Behavior,” with John Kricher. Free for BSBO members and $5 for non-members. Each presentation is scheduled for 30-45 minutes with time for questions afterward. The presentations will take place through Zoom. www.bsbo.org.
Sept. 25: Downtown Fremont Chocolate Walk. Only 150 tickets will be sold at $25. Each ticket allows a person to visit businesses in downtown Fremont to shop and receive a chocolate item. Funds raised benefit Downtown Fremont, Inc. and Relay for Life of Sandusky County. Open to 21 and older.
Sept. 26: History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert, sponsored by Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. A virtual discussion of the influence of news media on the American Presidency. $5 or $25 for all six sessions in the series. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sessions will be live online only through GoToMeeting, an online meeting format. A link to each session will be emailed to registered participants. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Contact Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239 or jmayle@rbhayes.org.
Sept. 27: 2020 Virtual Toledo Race for the Cure. Register, fundraise and #RaceWhereYouAre. On event day, join online and hear stories from survivors and those living with breast cancer, learn about the impact of Komen's research discoveries, public policy advocacy and direct patient support services. Then, set out on the sidewalks of your own neighborhood to earn your Virtual Finisher Medal by walking 6,000 steps for your commitment to end breast cancer. http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=8413&pg=entry.
        Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, please verity that events are still ongoing. For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoleddo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.