Toledo.com Community Calendar Driven by TARTA

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for the Toledo.com Community Calendar, driven by TARTA — your guide to getting out, exploring the region, and being part of what makes the 419 special.We’re joined by Jessica from Handmade Toledo, who shares the story behind her 10,000-square-foot creative hub on Adams Street. From hosting hundreds of local makers to building community through art classes and events, Jessica gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Love Mart — a Valentine’s-themed mini Maker’s Mart packed with vendors, food trucks, DIY stations, and creative energy.Then things get delightfully chaotic when Trekkie Monster from Avenue Q (yes, that Trekkie Monster) joins us alongside performer Floyd Anderson. We talk puppetry, improv, Stone Productions, and why Avenue Q at the Collingwood Art Center is definitely not Sesame Street for kids.We wrap up with Matt Sussman of BG Curling, who explains how a 7 p.m. college class he didn’t want to attend turned into a lifelong passion — and how curling is growing across the region, especially during Olympic season.Thanks to our sponsors:Whetro Wealth Management, Workspring, Destination Toledo, Toledo Refining Company, and TARTA.Find the show weekdays on WGTE, streaming wherever you get podcasts, and on YouTube. Discover what’s happening — and let TARTA help you get there.