Port Of Toledo Vaccines + 18-Year-Old Shot + City Council Crime

Get on up, Toledo! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 67. Expect mostly sunny skies.

Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. It has been over a year since four Toledo City Council members were charged with federal crimes and still no trial has taken place. The four entered not-guilty pleas but remain suspended from their duties. (13 ABC)
2. A Canadian crew was able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 during a stop at the Port of Toledo. The city has been able to share its vaccinations as local numbers slow down. (NBC 24)
3. A Toledo Polish food vendor, Busia's Pierogi Shack, has engaged in some guerilla marketing throughout the city. Residents may find hand painted clay pierogis hidden around town that are good for a free pack of the delicious pocket delights. (13 ABC)
4. Live music is returning to Toledo's Hollywood Casino this summer. On July 24, Van Halen tribute band Atomic Punks will headline, and the Village People ("YMCA") perform on August 31. (WTOL)
5. An 18-year-old man was shot outside of a home in central Toledo at the 2000 block of Elliott Ave. The suspect has not been apprehended but the victim is expected to recover. (WTOL)

Today in Toledo

• Toledo Mud Hens vs. Columbus (7:05 PM)
• Dance Fitness with Cari (9 AM)
• Discover the River Cruise on the Sandpiper (10 AM)
• Tree Climbing: Hammocking at Height, Side Cut Metropark (2 PM)
• Try It! Stand Up Paddleboarding, Wiregrass Metropark (2:30 PM)
• July LifeLine Community Dinner (5:30 PM)
• R&B on the Maumee, the Sandpiper (8 PM)
• Hensville Live: Hard Day's Night Beatles Tribute Show (9:30 PM)

Toledo Patch Notebook

• City of Maumee opens its designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) just in time for 4th of July weekend.
• Humane Ohio: "Puppy Thursday this week! Mom (in the back) and her 6 puff-ball babies from Naked K9 & Small Dog Rescue all came in today!" (Facebook)
• Downtown Toledo: "An avalanche is coming! Just kidding The clouds are really cool today! Take them in at the Mud Hens game tonight!" (Instagram)
• The Toledo Zoo: "The votes are in... Introducing Alexei & Rory! Thank you to everyone who helped us name the tiger cubs!" (Facebook)
• Toledo Public Schools: "Escuela SMART Academy welcomes new principal and TPS veteran administrator Tasha Allen!" (Facebook)
• Sight Center of Northwest Ohio offers ‘Blind Wine Event’ (July 22 @ 5:30 PM)
• Toledo will be home to this year's Solheim Cup Golf Tournament at the Inverness Club, (August 31 - September 6)
• Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art, Toledo Museum of Art (through September 5)
• Legendary rock group KISS will play the Huntington Center August 25
• "ONE" Group Art Exhibition is a bi-monthly series of art exhibitions at The Switchboard through July 31
• Rare and Wondrous: Birds in Art and Culture 1620-1820, Toledo Museum of Art through July 25
• Toledo School for the Arts will perform throughout summer in a free Jazz in the Park series, through August 12
• Toledo brings back Movies in the Park series, June 24 - September 16
• City of Toledo accepting applications for Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board
• Community mental health organization Harbor is facilitating 300 jobs for teens this summer through their Youth Enhancement Services (YES)
• Lunch at Levis returned June 10 and will last through September 16. It features live performances, food vendors, and other activities related to this year's Solheim Cup and Toledo Jeep Fest
• Toledo Night Market has returned and will host live music, food, and shopping plus free parking near the Toledo Farmer's Market, 6-11 PM monthly
• The Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the Toledo Ballet have joined forces at the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts and have announced an exciting 2021/2022 season
• Toledo School for the Arts is offering music lessons focusing on a "drumline" every Wednesday at five city parks. The program is for children of all ages and does not require any experience or reservations. (WTOL)
• UToledo to Host Virtual Filmmakers Workshop for Teens July 19-30

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Events:

• Sail the Seas with Queen Elizabeth I, Her Spies and Privateers (July 6)
• Asian Lantern Festival Night 1 (July 14)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Bradley King

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