Anthem Welcome Center, 132 N. Summit Street, Toledo, OH

Thursdays through August 6, 12-1 p.m. The Anthem Welcome Center is serving as a meal site for children in the Toledo area as part of Connecting Kids to Meals’ Summer Meal Program.
Now through August 6, children and teens ages 18 and under can receive a free hot lunch every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. No registration is required, and meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Meals must be consumed on-site during designated meal service hours. Please contact Anthem_Toledo@anthem.com with any questions.

Local Event: Anthem Kids Cafe

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Anthem Kids Cafe

Thursdays through August 6, 12-1 p.m.  The Anthem Welcome Center is serving as a meal site for children in the Toledo area as...

Anthem Welcome Center, 132 N. Summit Street, Toledo, OH  

Families can access maternal health resources, essential supplies, and supportive services at Anthem&nbsp;Blue Cross and Blue Shield's monthly Nurture &amp; Thrive series.
The event features a monthly diaper distribution serving up to 75 families, with 50 diapers available per family on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to all. Households are eligible once every other month, and a parent or caregiver must pick up diapers in person.
Community partners attending this event include Health Partners of Western Ohio and Mercy Health Early Head Start. Please contact Anthem_Toledo@anthem.com with any questions.

Local Event: Nurture & Thrive: Family Resource Series

Nurture & Thrive: Family Resource Series

Families can access maternal health resources, essential supplies, and supportive services at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue...

 Anthem Welcome Center, 132 N. Summit Street, Toledo, OH

Wayman D. Palmer YMCA

Empowered Wellness Foundation will host the Second Annual Rise &amp; Thrive Back-to-School Community Health Fair presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wayman Palmer YMCA, located at 200 E. Bancroft Street in Toledo.
This family-friendly event is open to the entire community, offering children and families access to essential healthcare services and community resources to help them prepare for a healthy, successful school year – all in one convenient location. 
The following resources will be available to attendees at no cost:
●School and sports physicals offered by University of Toledo Department of Pediatrics residents and faculty with support from Mercy Health, ProMedica physicians, Toledo Area Black Physician Group, and Rocket Nation of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Physicals are offered on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration or health insurance required. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for physicals.
●Backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last).
●Health screenings including weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) checks, blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, and cholesterol tests conducted by Mercy Health nurses; lead testing also offered.
●Dental screenings and sealants for children and teens under age 18 from Liberty Dental and the Neighborhood Health Association. 
●Breast cancer screenings from Mercy Health’s mobile mammography unit. Appointments required by calling (419) 696-7326.*
●ColoFIT colon cancer screening kits for eligible members from Anthem.
●A supply of diapers for the first 75 families from Anthem.
●Community resources and mental health information from local organizations.
●Family-friendly activities such as face painting, haircuts and braids, a rock-climbing wall, and dancing.
●Food vendors including Bridget Be Cooking, Salvation Army, Rita’s Italian Ice, Buckhead Meats, and Pimento Kitchen. 
New this year, the fair will feature MEGA Body™, a giant inflatable walk-through exhibit showcasing the human body’s organs and systems for interactive health education.

The event is hosted by the Empowered Wellness Foundation and presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in collaboration with the Wayman D. Palmer YMCA and the Toledo Area Black Physicians Group. Community sponsors include ProMedica, WesBanco, Sun Federal Credit Union, Mercy Health, The James A. &amp; Mary H. Bell Charitable Foundation, and Dr. Houston Johnson, Jr.

*Mammogram Eligibility Requirements: Individuals must be age 40 or older to receive a mammogram. Participants cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding and should not have current breast issues, such as nipple discharge, lumps, pain, or a breast cancer diagnosis within the past two years. Individuals must be able to walk up and down stairs and stand without the use of aids such as a cane or walker. At least 365 days must have passed since the individual’s last mammogram.

Local Event: Empowered Wellness Foundation to Host Rise & Thrive Back-to-School Community Health Fair August 8

Empowered Wellness Foundation to Host Rise &...

Empowered Wellness Foundation will host the Second Annual Rise & Thrive Back-to-School Community Health Fair presented by...

Empowered Wellness Foundation to Host Rise & Thrive Back-to-School Community Health Fair August 8

The Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise

Experience the 12th Annual Motown Dinner &amp; Dance Cruise featuring live entertainment by Profiles and a full buffet on the Detroit Princess. This elegant evening on the river serves as a fundraiser to benefit The Competition Corvette Club of Ohio. Tickets are $85.00 per person and are available at Jack's Men's Wear.

Local Event: Motown Dinner & Dance Cruise

Motown Dinner & Dance Cruise

Experience the 12th Annual Motown Dinner & Dance Cruise featuring live entertainment by Profiles and a full buffet on the...

The Summit

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Toledo, OH. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at The Summit Toledo under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: The Summit Toledo Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Toledo, OH To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program Coldplay - Clocks Imagine Dragons - Radioactive Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay - Fix You Imagine Dragons - Eyes Closed Imagine Dragons - Thunder Coldplay - The Scientist Coldplay - feelslikeimfallinginlove Imagine Dragons - Follow You Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar Coldplay - Viva la Vida Imagine Dragons - Believer Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars Coldplay - My Universe
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Local Event: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Toledo, OH. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at The Summit Toledo under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: The Summit Toledo Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16hGpq-rR11M2yHKpygyMSqu6z65D9GicACClySq04Ys/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/toledo-oh/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Toledo, OH To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/135880" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Love Story</li><li>Red Medley</li><li>Anti-Hero</li><li>The Fate of Ophelia</li><li>Reputation Medley</li><li>Cruel Summer</li><li>Folklore Medley</li><li>Shake It Off</li><li>You Belong With Me</li><li>1989 Medley</li></ul>
 Performers
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Local Event: Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Toledo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at The Summit Toledo under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: The Summit Toledo Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Toledo To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles Blackbird - The Beatles Help! - The Beatles Come Together - The Beatles Yesterday - The Beatles All You Need Is Love - The Beatles Love of My Life - Queen Another One Bites the Dust - Queen I Want to Break Free - Queen We Are the Champions - Queen We Will Rock You - Queen Radio Ga-Ga - Queen Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen Performers
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