Ode: a formal lyric poem that is written in celebration, appreciation, or dedication. I was thinking the other day about all the things I love about Maumee. By far, number one is its location on the Maumee River. The river offers wonderful wildlife and marine life…what about those otters, huh? Out my window, I … More Ode to Jacky’s Depot Mocha Malt
Under construction now is a new four-story apartment complex at Side Cut Crossings. The 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units will feature the open concept that is so popular today and will have in-unit laundry facilities. For everyone’s enjoyment there will be a community room, a fitness center and business center. Rents will be based on … More Trailside Lofts expect to open late spring
I want to thank the many volunteers who spent a recent Saturday placing wreaths on the graves of veterans at the two Maumee cemeteries. My grandfather, who is buried in Riverside Cemetery, is one of the recipients of a wreath. As my family and I visit the gravesite each Christmas, it is heartwarming to know … More Wreaths Across America
The Lucas County Holiday Light Show returns for its second season better than ever! Featuring hundreds of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday themed displays. Visitors travel in their car with a favorite snack or beverage and tune their radio to enjoy the synced light performance as they travel the more than one mile route through the Lucas … More Lucas County Holiday Light Show at the Rec Center in Maumee
One of my favorite Maumee events is the annual Holiday Light parade. This year it will be Saturday, Nov. 27, at 6 pm. I can’t believe this is the 20th anniversary of the parade. I well remember the year the Maumee Garden Club entered a float. We assembled the float in my friends Sara and … More Maumee Light Parade/Holiday 5K Hustle
I know many of you read about the discovery of early Maumee artifacts as workers upgrade our city streets. I recall several items my family found where I grew up on Harrison Street in Maumee. Our home was above the towpath and built in 1839. When my parents would plant a tree or shrubs, they … More Maumee Historic Finds
The city of Maumee has declared the hours for Halloween trick-or-treating to be 6-8 pm. It’s a Monday, so parents will be hustling to get dinner into the kids and then get them dressed and ready for the 6 pm start. Here is my hint to make the evening go a bit smoother. I like … More October 31 Maumee Halloween hours
The Maumee Indoor Theatre will present two events with Breakfast Club star Anthony Michael Hall. On Halloween night from 7-10:30 pm, he will speak about his experience on the set of Halloween Kills. This, the next day, Tuesday, November 1, from 5-8:30 pm, Hall will speak about Sixteen Candles and the film will be shown. … More October 31/November 1 bring Michael Anthony Hall to Maumee
From Friday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 30, the movie She Loves Me plays at the local venue. According to Broadway World, it is the story of two parfumerie clerks, Amalia and Georg and secret love letters. It is based on a 1937 novel and was a Broadway musical before made into a film. In … More She Loves Me, a film at the Maumee Indoor
The Maumee branch library offers children a special time to enjoy listening to a book being read from 3-3:25 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 25. This is just one of many events that the library sponsors. To view more, go to http://www.toledolibrary.org.
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