TOLEDO, Ohio, August, 2021- ProMedica will offer the following free community events in August:
Safe Kids of Greater Toledo, West Toledo YMCA to host Safe Kids Day
The Safe Kids of Greater Toledo team has partnered with the West Toledo YMCA to host Safe Kids Day. Parents will have the opportunity to educate themselves and their children on various safety information, participate in activities and giveaways and receive a free bike helmet. Children must be present at the event to receive the free bike helmet to be properly fitted.
Wednesday, August 4
4 – 6:30 p.m.
West Toledo YMCA
2110 Tremainsville Road, Toledo, Ohio 43613
ProMedica Summer Concert Series
The ProMedica Summer Concert Series Presented by Coors Light has returned for weekly concerts after a summer without music. There will be weekly concerts through September featuring a variety of musicians, local and national, and musical genres, including alternative, country, pop, rock, R&B, soul, bluegrass and hip-hop. General admission and VIP seating options are available, prices may vary. Tickets are available at https://promenadeconcerts.com
Friday, August 6 – Josh Turner with Lauren Alaina
Friday, August 13 – Vanilla Ice with Young MC, All-4-One & CNC Music Factory
Thursday, August 26 – Third Eye Blind
Friday, August 27 – Old Crow Medicine Show with Molly Tuttle & Oliver Hazard
Gates open at 5 p.m.
Promenade Park
400 Water Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604
Stroke Support Group
ProMedica Stroke Network hosts monthly support groups that discuss timely topics of importance to those affected by a stroke. This month’s support group will be an in-person meeting at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Kim High, a certified forest guide, will lead a discussion on the use of plants in the healing process and lead a holistic nature walk. Reservations for this month’s support group are required. For more information or to sign up for the event, please contact Melinda Hendricks-Jones, Melinda.Hendricks-Jones@ProMedica.org, or Mary Britton, Mary.Britton@ProMedica.org.
Tuesday, August 10
5 – 6 p.m.
Toledo Botanical Gardens
5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43615
Throwback Movie Night
New this year are the ProMedica Throwback Movie Nights, presented by ProMedica Federal Credit Union. While Family Nights cater to the youngsters, Throwback Movie Nights are great for young adults and the young at heart. These movie nights will have pre-movie entertainment with a DJ, food trucks and beverage trucks. The Garden at Focaccia’s will also offer pre-party exclusive packages at https://orderonlinemenu.com/focacciasdeli. Entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. with music by Book That DJ, food trucks, beverage garden and more! The event will be first-come, first-serve as in previous years.
Thursday, August 12 – Men in Black
5:30 – 7 p.m. – Entertainment
7 p.m. – Movie Starts
Promenade Park
400 Water Street, Toledo Ohio 43604
Outdoor Family Movie Nights
ProMedica’s Family Movie Nights, presented by Paramount Advantage, continues this summer! Pre-event features will start at 5 p.m. and will include food trucks, music in the park and photo meet and greet by Laurel’s Princess Parties, LLC. Family Movie Nights will also allow moviegoers to receive their dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Designated social distancing spaces will be available throughout the park for attendees to enjoy the movie from. The spaces will be first come, first serve. Event staff and volunteers will be available to assist guests in the social distancing spaces throughout the park.
Saturday, August 14 – Aladdin
Saturday, July 31 – Cars
5 – 6:30 p.m. – Entertainment
6:30 p.m. – Movie Starts
Promenade Park
400 Water Street, Toledo Ohio 43604
KISS Car Seat Distribution and Inspection
The Kids in Safe Seats (KISS) Program at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital offers car seats and education for Toledo and surrounding area families. Car seats are at little to no cost depending on need. At the appointment, technicians will demonstrate how to properly adjust, harness, and install a car seat. Each appointment requires 30 minutes. Technicians will ensure that the parent/caregiver will be confident in installing and using a car seat before leaving the appointment. To schedule, call the KISS Car Seat Program at 419-291-7945. *While grant funding is available.
Please call to set up an appointment time
ProMedica Toledo Hospital
2142 N. Cove Blvd., Toledo, OH, 43606