Plein Air artists fill the community with inspiration

Over 100 artists from far and near were in town for the inaugural Plein Air Festival Aug. 1 through Aug. 3, painting Sylvania scenery and its historic buildings. Many artists could be found on Main Street in Sylvania capturing the likeness of downtown business establishments. Continue reading Plein Air artists fill the community with inspiration

Activities abound at Kingston Residence of Sylvania

Susan Ochs chose Kingston of Sylvania for her residence a little less than a year ago. “When I first came here, I isolated myself and was mostly in my room alone. I was a schoolteacher for 41 years, and I just couldn’t sit around and do nothing. One day the activities director talked to me about getting more involved,” she recalled. Continue reading Activities abound at Kingston Residence of Sylvania

Kindness Rocks in Sylvania

Pat Wahl (not pictured) of The Village Candy Shoppe has invited Sylvia and Sylvester Stone to encourage visitors to paint a kindness message on a rock and leave it on her shop’s porch. Owners of Angela’s Angels, Harmony in Life and the Art Supply Depo are also inviting guests to paint and leave kindness rocks in front of their respective businesses. Continue reading Kindness Rocks in Sylvania

French Open doubles champions headline JPO Foundation charity tennis event

The JPO Foundation’s second annual “It’s All About Love” Tennis Charity Event will be held on Saturday, July 22 at TWO’s Athletic Club on Cass Road in Toledo. Internationally known tennis champions, Luke and Murphy Jensen, will be in Toledo to help support the mission of the JPO Foundation. Proceeds from the event, which is in memory of James Patrick O’Connell, focuses on educating, supporting, and promoting healthy relationships, better access to mental health and crisis intervention services. Continue reading French Open doubles champions headline JPO Foundation charity tennis event

Pizza Palooza returns to Centennial Terrace

BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and Centennial Terrace will host the 11th annual Pizza Palooza festival on July 21 and 22 at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. The event, presented by Grogan’s Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Charlie’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and Sofo Foods, will be held from 5-11pm each day.Attendees can vote for their favorite pizza restaurant featuring both people’s and … Continue reading Pizza Palooza returns to Centennial Terrace

Star Spangled celebration planned for Centennial Terrace

Sylvania’s “Star Spangled Celebration” will be held Monday, July 3 from 7 to 11 pm at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd.
There will be live music by 56 Daze along with dancing, clowns, food and drink, and more. The fireworks display, which begins at 10 pm, will be accompanied by music that will be simulcast on 101.5 – WRVF – The River. Continue reading Star Spangled celebration planned for Centennial Terrace