Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz |
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I hope everyone is as excited about Solheim Cup as I am. Toledo has prepared for this event and we are ready to safely host thousands of visitors here to watch the best women golfers in the world compete, but also to enjoy the many amazing amenities our city has to offer. This is the the largest event we have hosted in many years, and I know those who visit Toledo will realize what we have known all along: this is a great place to live, work, and play!
The public-private community collaboration to make this happen has been amazing. Great thanks to 13ABC WTVG, Shumaker, Republic Services, and Midland Title for sponsoring streetlight pole banners on Summit, St. Clair, Huron, Dorr, and Reynolds. That is just a small part of the welcome Toledo is delivering to our many guests for Solheim.
I also want to highlight Women Fore Solheim, and thank the women who made it possible for their inclusive efforts that will extend beyond the one week of Solheim.
You will find a myriad of important information on Solheim and Fan Fest below. If you have any questions, Engage Toledo is always open, 24 hours a day, at 419-936-2020.
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Solheim Cup Schedule of Events |
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Find the Solheim Cup schedule of events here
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The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., will serve as general parking for Solheim Cup 2021. Shuttles between Inverness and the Stranahan will run at least every 15 minutes.
There will be an ADA shuttle running from the Stranahan to the tournament course.
The Stranahan is also the designated drop-off and pick-up location for TARTA buses.
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Fan Fest Parking
Park N' Ride lots at the Great Eastern Shopping Plaza and Hollywood Casino Toledo will open at 1:30 p.m. on September 3. Shuttles will begin running from the lot to the event at 1:30 p.m. and will run approximately every 15 mins throughout the day.
The last shuttle to leave from the event site in Downtown Toledo to the lots is at midnight. Park N' Ride Tickets will be available upon purchasing your event tickets, or by using the link below. For alternate transportation, event organizers are recommending booking rides online with Black & White taxis or paratransit vehicles. Handicap accessible carts will be available at the Summit-Monroe Fan Fest gate.
Fan Fest will be entirely cashless. The tickets will be digital and only credit/debit cards will be accepted at all food, beverage, and retail locations.
Fan Fest Clear Bag Policy
Attendees are encouraged not to bring any type of bags. However, there will be a CLEAR BAG POLICY. The less you bring, the easier it will be to pass the security checkpoint.
Guests are permitted to carry the following:
- Bags that are clear: plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small clutch bags: approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap. Small clutch bags can be taken into the event with one of the clear plastic bag options.
An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
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Park N' Ride for Fan Fest |
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Solheim Cup Traffic Update |
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Dorr Street will be closed from August 31 through September 6 between Penn and St. Andrews roads, with traffic detoured at Byrne and Reynolds roads and directed to Hill Avenue. |
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Help the City of Toledo prepare for 2021 Solheim Cup as we clean up our community. There are two more opportunities. Signup here.
Saturday, August 28
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
United Way, 424 Jackson St.
Sunday, August 29
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Reynolds Corner Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St.
As we prepare for a large number of guests, let’s fashionably welcome them! Decorate storefronts with flags, flowers, welcome signs, and more.
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Free Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event |
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The next Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28 at Bowsher High School, 2200 Arlington Ave.
Acceptable items include electronic waste; televisions and CRT monitors; up to 10 tires, on or off the rim, but no commercial tires; documents; clothing; toys; bulky items, and refuse. Latex paint will be accepted for $1 per gallon. Major appliances will not be accepted.
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Water Affordability Public Meeting |
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The City of Toledo is preparing a water affordability plan to ensure water and sewer service is available, and that all Toledo residents have access without feeling the need to make trade-offs between paying for water service and paying for other basic household necessities. |
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Toledo Recovery Plan Meeting |
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The final public meeting to solicit input from Toledoans on how to direct the city’s $180.9 million American Rescue Plan Act funding will be 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 31 at Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood Blvd.
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Join us for another virtual Wednesdays With Wade at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1.
It will be simulcast live from a Zoom meeting. You may post your questions for the mayor or city staff in the Facebook comments once it starts.
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Toledo-Lucas County Rental Assistance Program |
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The deadline to apply for the Toledo-Lucas County Rental Assistance Program is Sept. 1.
Toledo and Lucas County were allocated $11,507,996 in federal funding for direct rental assistance to benefit income-eligible tenants. More than $2.2 million has already been disbursed toward rent and utility payments. There are more than 1,900 completed applications in various stages of review, and more than 4,000 additional submitted applications in progress.
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Residents who wish to apply must do so by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1.
The joint city-county program was launched to assist renters impacted by COVID-19. The program details can be found at toledo.oh.gov/renters. Applications will only be accepted online via the Neighborly TLCERAP Software portal, which is also posted at toledo.oh.gov/renters.
The program is collaborating with Toledo Municipal Court by reviewing daily eviction filings of applicants who are in court facing eviction to expedite their applications for assistance.
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As the virus spreads, remember that the best way to prevent severe illness is to get vaccinated. The vaccines are safe, effective, free, and available to all Ohioans 12 and older.
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By The Numbers
(year-to-date)
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55,249 potholes filled
256 water main breaks repaired
1,187,922 feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
14,049 feet of storm sewers cleaned
3,439,511 pounds of debris cleaned from streets with street sweepers
2,688,040 pounds of debris removed from alleys
2,270,643 pounds of debris removed by the Clean Toledo blight team
3,329 tires collected by the Clean Toledo blight team
1,425 trees trimmed
1,029 illegal signs removed
6,815 building inspections completed
1,464 contractor licenses issued
36,047 EMS runs
4,361 fire runs
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