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The Harbor View Yacht Club Sail Fleet will conduct a joint exercise with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets from the Commodore Perry Division of the Greater Toledo Area Aug. 15.

Thirty-three Sea Cadets and their parents and leadership will set sail from the yacht club at noon for a two and a half hour trip to the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse and back.

The excursion is a result of the Sea Cadets needing a practical platform to practice the techniques of seamanship skills and the Harbor View Sail Fleet's need for youths to imitate their Junion Sail Fleet Program under the direction of Capt. randy Mullinix, the Sail Fleet Commodore.

Members of the U.S. Navy from Perrysburg and members of other naval units will also support the exercise. 

Blood drive set
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Aug. 15 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Andersons at Woodville Mall, 3725 Williston Rd., Northwood.

Dealin’ for Dogs

Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. will host the fourth annual Dealin’ for Dogs Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at Hanson, Inc., located in Arrowhead Park at 1625 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 

More than 400 people are expected to attend this year’s event. Beginning at 7 p.m., guests can enjoy dinner by City Q Barbeque and music by Jeff Stewart. 

After the casino tables open at 7:30 p.m., DJ Don Rawlins will take the stage. Casino games provided by Impact Fun will be open all evening. Local WTOL TV personality, Jerry Anderson, will entice guests to bid on live auction items, such as the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic poster autographed by golfers of the 25th tournament and a trip to Orlando, Fla. Silent auction items, raffle prizes, special games and much more also will be available throughout the evening.

All proceeds will benefit the programs of Assistance Dogs of America, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization funded through individual donations, foundation grants and fundraising events. For more than 20 years, Assistance Dogs has helped children and adults with disabilities achieve greater independence by training and placing service and therapy dogs to assist with the individual’s daily needs.

Tickets, which include dinner and gaming chips, are still available for $40 in advance and $50 at the door. To purchase tickets, contact Kate McComb at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 419-825-3622 ext. 228. 

For more information about Assistance Dogs of America, Inc., visit www.adai.org or call 419-825-3622.

A Giant Miniature Sale
The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts, a 30-year old non-profit organization headquartered at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, is holding its 2nd Annual Giant Minis Garage Sale for miniaturists Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the museum, located at 5715 N. Main St.

Those interested in selling items should contact Jane Elgass at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 734-665-281 to reserve a parking space for $10, payable Aug. 29. Buyers are encouraged to come early for the best bargains.

Pianist Ryan Behan to perform at Toledo Museum of Art

Pianist Ryan Behan is returning to his hometown this month to perform at the Toledo Museum of Art.

A member of The Ohio State University music faculty, Behan will give a free performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 in the Great Gallery at the Museum. The concert will feature warhorses of the Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and 20th Century repertoire by W. A. Mozart, Franz Liszt, Maurice Ravel and Sergei Prokofiev.

Behan grew up in Toledo and studied piano with Jerome Rose, former artist-in-residence at the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts. In addition to holding a bachelor’s degree from BGSU, Behan is a graduate of the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He earned his doctorate at Ohio State. 

Admission is free at the Toledo Museum of Art, which is a nonprofit arts institution funded through individual donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships and investments. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Museum programs through a sustainable grant program that encourages economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

Rock ’n’ Roar at the Zoo—Boogie On!
Three bands plus one DJ will add up to one great night for local party people as Rock ’n’ Roar, the summer’s hottest dance party, returns to The Toledo Zoo Aug. 14, from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Enjoy the ’70s groove of East River Drive, the ’80s sound of Johnny Retro and the Hitmen and classic rockers Suburban Legend. In addition, a DJ from Sounds of Music will keep the tunes spinning on the Africa! overlook.

Tickets are $20 for Zoo members and $25 for non-members. Reserved tables of 10 start at $300. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 419-385-5721, ext. 2091, or by visiting www.toledozoo.org. Guests must be 21 or over to attend.

Rock ’n’ Roar features several cash bars throughout the Zoo, and grill foods will be available for purchase as well. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from Rock ’n’ Roar will support the Zoo’s mission to inspire others to care for animals and conserve the environment.

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