The historic Libbey House will host events this spring to support its restoration program. The historic home has a newly-renovated front porch and additional updates inside the interior.

Whether residents volunteer daily, monthly or once a year, they help Metroparks Toledo sustain the mission and make a lasting impact. Volunteers give their time and talent and play a role in the betterment of the community.

The Accelerator Grant program has returned to the Arts Commission for the eighth year. The competitive program offers financial support with a quick turnaround for local artists to elevate their creative projects and careers.

Leadership is one of those qualities that I believe really helps a student go the extra mile and open doors for themselves in the future. Some students are more apt to lead than others, but having opportunities to lead helps a young person grow and builds confidence. In order to have a chance to become a leader, you have to be given opportunities. Students at the high school have done a great job throughout my years here, as I have watched so many different clubs and groups step up leadership opportunities. For example, I just received a request from the AP government students to create birthday boxes to support local families that might need a little extra help to afford a birthday party. The general idea is that students gather the items for a small birthday party, including the cake ingredients, balloons and other fun birthday items, to make it into a neatly packaged box that can be picked up and taken home to turn into a birthday party. How cool. But that’s just a small example of students that had some extra time after their AP test was over to do something showing leadership and community spirit. Thanks to Mrs. Crago, an opportunity was created for leadership and for young people to see the value of giving back. Though I hope to share that story in a few weeks, the focus of this article is more about our BPA/Chick-fil-A Carnival and another leadership opportunity that goes on at the highschool.

After holding Eclipse of the Sun for the solar eclipse, the Springfield Township trustees are looking forward to hosting the traditional Freedom Celebration at Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Road.

The Village of Holland along with the Dwelling Place, Compelled Church and Wonder Ministries will kick off the 2024 summer Picture in the Park series at Strawberry Acres Park on Friday, June 7, with the Disney animated film “Cinderella.” Family activities begin at 7 p.m., with the movie to be shown at dusk. There will be popcorn, hotdogs and beverages served for free. There is a nominal fee for candy and carbonated beverages. The event also will feature a costume contest for best princess and prince.

Nominations for the 29th annual 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition program that salutes young, dynamic leaders under the age of 40 are now being accepted. The program focuses on individuals in the northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan region who have distinguished themselves in their careers and/or as volunteers.

The Ohio Division of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife recently released a field report for northwest Ohio. State Wildlife Officer Matt Smith, assigned to Huron County, received a call from a concerned landowner regarding a young owl that was out of its nest.

Premier Bank has added Carrie Meszaros as a mortgage loan officer serving the Toledo Metro market. Meszaros brings 22 years of lending experience to Premier Bank.