965 Art owned and operated by Kelly Kelley cannot be beat for children's parties! We had my…read moredaughter's ninth birthday party here. We requested a unicorn theme as she is currently obsessed with them. Kelly outdid herself. The girls created artwork with a unicorn as assisted by Kelly, a former art teacher. They then went in the barn to find a live "unicorn" they were able to paint. She even had glittery tinsel for the girls to braid into the mane. What a magical experience! My daughter is still on cloud 9!!!

Love this little gift shop! They have quality handmade souvenirs in all different styles, at…read morevarying price points. I found something for nearly everyone on my list and some goodies for myself too. They even have old school mood rings. The staff are nice and helpful. A+ experience.

Handmade Toledo is an interesting place to stop and peruse items made by local artists. Many things…read morehave Toledo printed, painted or drawn on them. It's a quirky stop to find that perfect gift. They host several Toledo area shows throughout the year. Most things are made by hand but they also carry cards and other notions.

Took lovely donation book box during hours posted on website. Heavy box on a 85 degree day. Door…read moreclosed, oh no! But guy inside opened door, yay! But NO. He would not allow the books inside. Huh??? There was a metal box in a breezeway that said donations. Ok so I placed books underneath so someone with some ambition could sort in the morning. Nope, guy comes out and says I am littering. Took books to Goodwill. Don't know what was up with this apparently lazy man. Won't donate again despite being a generous patron over the years.

My son loves coming here. He like the natural playground, honey bees and feeding the fish in the…read moregeodome. We always bring a dollar so he can pick out a few books too.

My daughter has been involved with CTW for about 5 years now. This summer's production of The…read moreLittle Mermaid will be her twelfth play or musical that she has acted in at CTW. She absolutely loves it. Not only does she get to learn from skilled directors and staff, but she has developed friends outside of her normal circle at school. I like that they not only offer opportunities to perform classics like Grease, but they are challenged with other plays that are less known and they have to develop their characters from the script and not from something they've seen already on the stage or screen. CTW also offers opportunities to learn other aspects of the theater such as building sets, sound and lighting, improv, and even writing their own scripts.

About 10 years ago, I was a graduate student working in the Toledo Schools, and a 5th grader…read moreinvited his teacher and me to come see his performance of Pocahontas. He was so excited about it that I couldn't decline, and I was pleasantly surprised when I watched the play that was cast entirely with children and teens. It surpassed any school play I'd ever seen. Now that I have kids, I have made a point of checking their website and facebook page, so I can take my kids to see the performances. Last year, I took my kids to see Pocahontas, and today, we saw The Poisoned Apple (a version of Snow White) with Cast B. I don't expect flawless memorization of lines, and the occasion missed cue is easily overlooked when taken in context of the exuberance of the confident cast, the magnificent set, and the high-quality costumes and makeup. Everyone really wants to be there doing their part to put on a great show. The tickets were about $5 each, the popcorn and water were about $5, and the awe on my captivated kids faces was priceless. Seeing other kids put on such a great show has to impart a sense of self-efficacy on kids in the audience. The theatre is located in Toledo's Old West End, of which I've always been a bit leery if only because I'm unfamiliar with the area; however, I've always felt safe there. The theatre is located in the Collingwood Arts Center, which has easy access to I-75, and the adults in bright vests patrolling the parking lot made themselves appropriately conspicuous. Hint: It can be a little hard to hear the actors in the middle to back of the auditorium. Arrive about 30 minutes early, and you'll be able to get front row seats before the grandparents take all of them. You can pass the time with the reasonably-priced popcorn and snacks.

First off, I proudly disclose that I was a founder and am a board member of the Autism Academy of…read moreLearning. My son just graduated from the school after 11 wonderful years. It's a world of difference from attending most of the Toledo area traditional public schools, as the school and its services are designed around the individual needs of the students. The school's philosophies and policies put the students first, maintain their dignity, treat them with compassion and respect and provide the services needed to help each child reach his/her potential. Most classrooms have six students to four staff. We offer speech and OT, a Snoezelen Multisensory Room, two gross motor sensory rooms, gymnasium, computer lab with smartboard, life skills room and vocational programming both onsite and in the community at places such as Goodwill Industries and the Holiday Inn French Quarter. In response to the review by a former employee, the overwhelming majority of the school's students have a diagnosis of autism. However, as a public school, the AAL cannot deny admission to students who do not have the diagnosis. The programming and services are specifically designed for those with autism. The school has a very open-door policy and anyone wishing to visit is welcome to call the school for a tour or to answer any questions.

i love this school and what it is about the students are exceptional i made new friends and learned…read moremany new learning strategies! i taught at this school for many years my experiences were excellent we had fun whi,e we learned . i gain much trust fromthe students and learned many educational things. the students have many opportunities to learn and i was a job coach as well i went with students tothe holiday inn and french quarters, i went to the goodwill and many trips to other job facilities i loved working with our kids and seeingthem learn gave me happiness inside. the kids enjoyed working and going out working. i have reffered several kids to this school. i love the board members and founders they are great people and parents as well. keep up the good work and educating the students.

I came to this class expecting to learn what I needed to pass and earn my armed security…read morecertification. Instead, I left inspired to push myself even further. The Commander is not only an outstanding teacher but also a police officer who genuinely cares about teaching. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly and made sure no one was left behind. If something didn't make sense, he would stop and show you hands-on until you got it. His team at the firing range was just as impressive patient, professional, and always willing to help. If you're looking to just buy a certification, this isn't the place. If you're looking to actually learn, build confidence, and earn it the right way, I highly recommend this class.

My wife and I had a great morning and we both gained alot from Josh. His training was focused and…read morethorough. I was shooting better at the end of the session. I would recommend it to anyone.

I paid for my child to take drivers ed and driving time. They were scheduling driving time 3 months…read moreout. Apparently what I paid for was only good for 6 months. She did not get her drive time in before the 6 months. Now she has to retake BOTH and they want me to pay the FULL AMOUNT AGAIN. I paid $500 and got NOTHING in return. they won't even give me the certificate for her completing the online class.

Teachers are amazing, were very good at explaing things while making it fun for students! was a…read moregreat class and kept a smile on my face eveyday!