ETC: 27th Grub `n Suds set for Sept. 7 in Elmore’s Depot Park

        Elmore Historical Society and A.B.A.T.E. of Ohio Region #7 will present the 27th Grub `n Suds Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Depot Park in Elmore.
        The annual celebration will include
        • Bands, including Powerage, a Detroit-based AC/DC tribute band, and Doors tribute band, starting at 2 p.m.
        • Beer Garden.
        • Shopping with a wide selection of vendors.
        • A.B.A.T.E. Bike Show featuring various classes including custom, historical, cruisers, sport, touring and rat. Registration runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; judging will be held from 2-4 p.m.
         • Various food items presented by the Elmore Historical Society, including burgers, hot dogs and Coney dogs, sausage, fries, pie and more.
        • A.B.A.T.E. Legendary Headless Motorcycle Rider Poker Run. Registration begins at 10 a.m.; first bikes out at 11 a.m.; last bike in by 2 p.m. Entry is $20 for riders and $15 for passengers. The first 100 riders get a free mug.
        For more information, call John Stolar at 419-341-4683 and leave a message.
 
Silent Movie Night
        The 2024-25 Live! In the House Concert Series sponsored by the Pemberville Freedom Area Historical Society kicks off at the Pemberville Opera House Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. with a Silent Movie Night featuring Douglas Fairbanks in “The Black Pirate.” The opera house is located at 115 Main St.
        Lynne Long will accompany the film on the piano.
        Tickets are $15 and are available in advance at Beeker’s General Store, 226 E. Front St., Pemberville or by calling Carol at 419-287-4848. Tickets are also available at the door.
        For the complete Live! In the House schedule or more information about Silent Movie Night, visit pembervilleoperahouse.org.
 
Toledo Lighthouse Festival
        The 20th Annual Toledo Lighthouse Festival will be held Sept. 14 and 15 at Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon.
        Once again, the festival will feature arts and crafts, entertainment, a silent auction, boat rides, children’s activities, assorted food offerings and more.
        The hour-long boat rides depart from the park’s marina and takes riders close to the Toledo Lighthouse where they can look for the Sarah – the phantom of the lighthouse – in the third-story window. They’ll also be able to see ongoing restoration efforts on the historic structure. The cost is $45 per person. Reservations recommended and may be made by texting 419-367-1691.
        The festival attracts many artists and crafters from throughout the region who will be offering nautical-themed pottery and art, beach glass, soaps and more.
        Saturday’s entertainment lineup includes the Genoa American Legion Band from 11-12:30 p.m.; Johnny Rodriguez from 1-2:30 p.m. and Bob Wurst from 3-5 p.m.
        On Sunday, the Genoa Legion Band will perform from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and the Toledo School for the Arts Steel Drums will perform from 3-5 p.m.
        The Silent auction, which will close Sunday at 4 p.m., will feature a number of nautical and other items including gift cards, event and experience tickets and more.
        The Friends of Maumee Bay State Park will present a variety of kids’ games near the Toledo Lighthouse Tent.
        For more information, visit toledolighthousefestival.com.
 
Toledo Zoo offering Senior Discovery Days
        The Toledo Zoo invites area seniors to enjoy Senior Discover Days with free admission and activities every Wednesday in September and October.
        The celebration of seniors also includes special events and animal demonstrations, including:
        • 10:15 a.m.: Polar bear enrichment, Arctic Encounter.
        • 10:30 a.m.: Rhinoceros hornbill Keeper talk, Aviary.
        • 11 a.m.:  Otter enrichment, Tembo Trail.
        • 11:30 a.m.: Elephant enrichment, Tembo Trail.
        • Noon: Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History.
        • 12:30 p.m.: Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History.
        • 1:30 p.m.: Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History.
        • 2 p.m.: Primate enrichment, Primate Forest.               
        • 2:30 p.m.: Hippo feed, Tembo Trail.
        Wheelchairs & motorized scooters available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Caregivers who are directly responsible for assisting seniors during Senior Discovery Days are eligible for free Zoo admission. (This applies only to professional caregivers; regular admission rates will apply for volunteers and relatives of visiting seniors).
        In addition, Mondays-Fridays in September and October, seniors 60 and better enjoy:
• Free parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail & Broadway parking lots.
• Free small coffee and mini-muffin at the Timberline Bakery (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
• A 15% discount on merchandise in zoo gift shops.
• A 20% discount on memberships when purchased at the Membership Sales window.
• $1 off either individual or family baskets at the Giraffe Feed Deck.
        For more information, visit toledozoo.org/events/senior-discovery-days.
 
African Safari celebrating seniors with special offer
        African Safari Wildlife Park is inviting seniors ages 62 and up to “go a little wild” with $12 admission every Tuesday in September and October.
        This discounted rate, which is only available in person at the park and cannot be purchased online, includes admission to the Drive-Thru Safari, featuring giraffes, zebras, bison, elk, alpacas, camels and more. Access to the Walk-Thru Safari, home to kangaroos, lemurs, porcupines and macaws, is also included before it closes for the season on Sunday, Sept. 29.
        Seniors can also save 25% on the park's Giraffe Encounter, Capybara Encounter and Sloth Encounter with coupon code SENC25. These experiences can be booked online in advance at  africansafariwildlifepark.com/safari/animal-encounters.
        African Safari is located at 267 S. Lightner Rd., Port Clinton. Visit africansafariwildlifepark.com for more details.
 
Free Community Concert
        Sunshine Communities will host a free public concert featuring Girl Named Tom on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Uptown Maumee.
        This event, celebrating the organization’s 75th anniversary, is a way to thank the community for its support of people with developmental disabilities.
        Girl Named Tom, an American folk sibling trio from Pettisville, Ohio, made history as the first musical group to win “The Voice” in 2021. Sunshine Communities was drawn to the band because of their local connection and strong faith, which align with the values of the Mennonite congregations that supported Sunshine since 1960 to present.
        “This concert is more than just a celebration; it reflects our commitment to enriching the lives of those we support,” said Sunshine Communities’ CEO Jason Abodeely. “We approached Girl Named Tom due to their strong ties to the Mennonite faith, from which we built our core values in the 1960s. Mennonite congregations supported Sunshine Children's Home, now Sunshine Communities, through quilt-making and other philanthropic efforts. Those relationships, and our mission, have stood the test of time, as we continue to create community through Anabaptist values. It’s come full circle, and we’re incredibly proud to remain deeply connected to our roots in Northwest Ohio 75 years later.”
        The organization, with its main campus in Maumee and several supported living homes across Northwest Ohio, has hosted many community-focused events to foster connections with individuals who live or work at Sunshine.
        Abodeely says, “For our 75th anniversary, we wanted to bridge our past with the present. We host summer concerts each year on our campus, and bringing Girl Named Tom to Uptown Maumee alongside our friends, neighbors, and retail locations marks a new chapter in this tradition. We’re thrilled to celebrate with the community.”
 
Fall camping discounts
        Fall is a wonderful  time of year for camping.
        Camp Sabroske in Oak Harbor, a 501(c)3 nonprofit Christian campground, is running fall discount pricing through Oct. 31. Discounts of at least 30% off regular prices are available for all campsites, cabins and for both Simple Sleep Dorms.
        The camp offers a number of amenities including a pond, catch-and-release fishing, hiking trails, birdwatching spots and more.
        Call 419-898-6741 to make reservations. Nightly, weekly and monthly rates are available.