Family Briefs 8/18/14

The Legion’s decisive victory in the brief battle led to the Treaty of Greenville, and ultimately to Ohio becoming a state.

Highlights of the celebration include:
• 2 to 4 p.m. – Open house at the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Jerome Road, Maumee.

• 3 to 3:45 p.m. – “Circle of Life,” special presentation by Shawnee storyteller Ron Hatten.

• 4 to 5 p.m. – Commemoration and Memorial Ceremony, including a wreath-laying ceremony, historical music and keynote address by State Rep. Michael Sheehy.

• 5 to 6 p.m. – Guided battlefield tours.

Limited parking will be available at the battlefield, however, parking and shuttle buses will be available at the Shops at Fallen Timbers mall.

Metroparks owns the battlefield on Jerome Road on the north side of the Anthony Wayne Trail, and manages Fallen Timbers Battlefield Memorial Park, a historical monument owned by Ohio History Connection on the south side of the highway. The two are connected via a bike/pedestrian bridge. A third site, Fort Miamis on River Road in Maumee, is also a Metroparks property and preserves the site of a British fort used during Fallen Timbers and again in the War of 1812.

A visitor center has been designed for the battlefield, which will also have restroom facilities and parking to service that site and the nearby Wabash Cannonball Trail, a regional bike trail. Construction could begin as early as this fall. The park will be open to the public next spring.

On Aug. 17, Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission will present the documentary, “The Battle of Fallen Timbers,” at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Maumee Indoor Theater.

Dr. G. Michael Pratt will discuss the archaeological dig that revealed the location of the 1794 Battle of Fallen Timbers at 2 p.m. Admission is free, however tickets are required and will be available at the Commission booth at the Maumee Summer Fair Aug. 16. Email evadwest@buckeye-express.com for more information.

Three generations of love
It was an act of selflessness and generosity times three as three generations of the King family donated their hair to Locks of Love.

Young Sydney Mahaney, her mom Rhonda and grandmother Pam King decided three years ago to begin the challenge of growing their hair out.

On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the trio visited A Cut Apart salon in Oak Harbor, where Donna Elliott was given the honors of cutting the 12-inch ponytails from the three donors, who left the salon with a new short hairstyle.

Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada suffering from long-term medical hair loss from illness or other conditions. To learn more about the organization, visit http://www.locksoflove.org.

Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer are returning to the Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmer’s Market in Fremont Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine.

The celebration of dogs and their owners, sponsored by Green Bay Packaging, will include fun, free contests including prizes for the ugliest, cutest and best-dressed dogs. There will also be a dog parade, and pet photos, nail trims and more at the Bark Avenue Pet Boutique.

Visit www.joyofliving/fremont-market for details.

Verandah concert set
The Hayes Presidential Center’s final Verandah Concert of the 2014 season, set for Aug 20 at 7 p.m., will feature the music of USO clubs presented by the North Coast Big Band.

The free performance, sponsored by the Fremont Federal Credit Union, will be preceded by an old-fashioned ice cream social at 6:45 p.m.

Those attending are encouraged to bring their own seats for this outdoor family event. In the event of thunderstorms, the concert will be canceled. For updates call 419-332-2081.

The Hayes Presidential Center is located at the corner of Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont.

Ghosts, goblins wanted
Cedar Point is looking to hire “Screamsters” to work during the park’s 18th annual HalloWeekends event. Each year, the park hires more than 300 Screamsters who are transformed into witches, zombies and various other undead monsters whose “soul” job is to scare guests who dare to venture into the park’s haunted houses and outdoor fright zones.

A wide variety of other jobs are available, including positions in park operations, food services, accommodations, games, merchandise and more.

Interview sessions are being held Saturdays in August from 2-7 p.m. at Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay indoor waterpark, located at 2001 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky. Applications, available online at cedarpoint.com/jobs, must be filled out and brought to the interview session.

Cedar Point will be providing bus transportation to and from Bowling Green State University, Oberlin College, Kent State and the University of Toledo for students who want to work at the park this fall. Free weekend housing is available to those who qualify.

HalloWeekends takes place on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 12 through Nov. 1. For more information, visit cedarpoint.com.

Butterfly & Bug Fest
The Toledo Zoo will present, “Butterfly and Bug Fest” – a day dedicated to creatures that creep, crawl, float and flutter, Saturday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Young visitors are invited to participate in all sorts of buggy games going on in Nature’s Neighborhood, the zoo’s award-winning children’s zoo. In addition to harvesting and tasting honey, spider ball tournaments, live animal shows and storytimes, there will be a visit from Bugman and his insects and activities presented by Imagination Station.

The Butterfly & Bug Fest is free with regular zoo admission. For more information and a schedule of activities, visit toledozoo.org/bugfest.

Toledo Pride Festival
Preparations are currently under way for the 5th Annual Toledo Pride Festival. This year’s main event, which promotes unity, acceptance and awareness of the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, will take place Saturday, Aug. 23 at Promenade park in downtown Toledo. Sunday Funday, featuring kids’ events, family activities and more will run from noon to 3 p.m.

The celebration will also include the Kiss `n` Drag kickoff party and the Toledo Pride Nite Glo 5K and 1-mile Fun Run, Walk or Roll, Friday Aug. 22.

For more information, about admission prices, entertainment schedules, maps and more, visit www.ToledoPride.com.

Family Frenzy fundraiser
The 3rd Annual Family Frenzy event to benefit Joyful Connections will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Catawba Island Township Hall.

Joyful Connections provides a safe, neutral, home-like environment for supervised visitations between children and family members. Located at 8200 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor, the organization serves children in Ottawa and surrounding counties.

The Family Frenzy event, similar to the TV game show “Family Feud,” will feature six local teams going head to head as they vie for the championship. Hosts Ottawa County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Kathleen Giesler and Commissioner Jim Sass will be asking questions designed to amuse and entertain the audience.

Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a dinner of chicken and ribs from Bar-B-Que Traveler, Inc. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available by calling Joyful Connections at 567-262-3181.

Barbershop Sing
The sweet harmonies of barbershop music will fill the air at Sauder Village’s annual Barbershop Sing Saturday, Aug. 23.

The Barbershop Concert in Founder’s Hall will feature The Southern Gateway Chorus, of Cincinnati, which performed for audiences in 24 major cities throughout the United States and Canada.

“Traditional barbershop music is a perfect fit for a special event at Sauder Village,” shared Kim Krieger, PR/media relations specialist. “We look forward to having Southern Gateway Chorus share their talent at Sauder Village and we’re sure our guests will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of great music in Founder’s Hall!”

Sauder Village is located at 22611 St. Rt. 2. Call 800-590-9755 or visit www.saudervillage.org for more information.

Young anglers invited
Anglers 15 and younger can fish on Saturdays in August at the designated Youth Fishing Pond at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

Loaner equipment and bait will be provided, and a Division staff member will be available to assist, all free of charge thanks to the purchases of Ohio fishing licenses and federal contributions from the Sport Fish Restoration Fund.

Only youths age 15 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian are allowed to fish in the pond located around the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center. Young anglers may catch as many fish as they want, but they may keep only six channel catfish per day.

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area is located at 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor.

Zebra naming contest
African Safari Wildlife Park is conducting a contest to help name the new baby zebra born July 4.

The birth was highly anticipated by guests and staff alike as her mother, also born at African Safari, had been visibly pregnant since the beginning of the season in March. The gestation period for zebras last more than a year.

“We are beyond thrilled about this new arrival. Zebra Births are always a surprise, even the most seasoned animal care staff cannot predict the exact day a baby will be born.” said Kelsey Keller, a technical advisor at African Safari. “Although barely a month old, the baby Zebra has quickly become a visitor favorite.”

Visit African Safari’s Facebook page to vote for one of the five names suggested by the park’s staff for the zebra foal. Choices include Liberty, Freedom, Justice, America and Bell.

African Safari, located at 267 S. Lightner Rd. in Port Clinton, is open daily through Nov. 30.