Acoustics for Autism is a free, all-day community concert in Uptown Maumee that raises money for Project iAM, a local nonprofit providing scholarships for therapy, equipment, and services for individuals with autism in Northwest Ohio.

In this episode, I talk with volunteer Scott Hayes about how the event works, what to expect, and why it matters to families — including many from Perrysburg who have supported and/or benefited from the fundraiser over the years.

We discuss the music lineup, sensory-friendly spaces, parking and shuttle options, silent auctions, fundraising efforts, and volunteer opportunities — including the need for cleanup volunteers at the end of the night.

If you've heard about Acoustics for Autism but weren't sure what it's like or how to get involved, this episode will help you plan your visit.

• Acoustics for Autism website https://acousticsforautism.com/
• Acoustics for Autism on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/projectiam (list of bands)
• Project iAM https://aboutprojectiam.com/
• Trident Experiential https://tridentxp.com/
• Clearview Tinting https://clearviewtinting.com/
• Raymond James https://www.raymondjames.com/fosterjonessommers
• Village Idiot (Maumee) https://villageidiotmaumee.com/
• Buster Brown's (Maumee) https://www.facebook.com/BusterBrownsBigDogLounge
• Maumee Elks Lodge https://elks1850.com/
• Maumee Indoor Theater https://www.maumeeindoor.com/
• Shuttle: Old Andersons General Store parking lot 530 Illinois Ave (Maumee, OH)
• Shuttle: Leroy & Margaret's 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd (Toledo, OH)
• Shuttle: Hollywood Casino 777 Hollywood Blvd (Toledo, OH)
• Email the Host - Kim Newlove, kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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With the Winter Olympics underway, curling is back in the spotlight. Perrysburg resident Chris Meyer of the Bowling Green Curling Club joins me to explain how curling works, what to watch for during Olympic matches, how you can try curling at the Black Swamp Curling Center, and more.

Learn to Curl Sign-Up: https://bgcurlingclub.com/index.php/events/learn-to-curls

Black Swamp Curling Center, Home of the Bowling Green Curling Club

Chris Meyer, Treasurer treasurer@bgcc.com

19901 N Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Links for this episode

• BGCC Website https://bgcurlingclub.com
• BGCC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CurlingClubBG
• BGCC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bowlinggreencurlingclub
• BGCC YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BGCurlingClub
• Sign up for our weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/newsletter
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
• Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
• 2026 Guest Application Form (Google Form) https://bit.ly/45c4nzD

Terminology covered in this episode

• Sheet of ice. Each sheet of ice has two ends.
• 1 game, 8 ends, ~2 hours
• US 🇺🇸 and Canada Flags 🇨🇦
• Sponsor signage on walls and in ice
• Stone 🥌 delivered with a stick or using "slide delivery"
• Hammer
• Lead, Second, Vice Skip, and Skip
• Brooms or brushes 🧹
• Footwear: Sliders and Grippers
• Helmet
• Scoreboard
• Trophies
• Learn to Curl https://bgcurlingclub.com/index.php/events/learn-to-curls
• Corporate team building
• Non-profit organization rental
• Private Party

Girl Scouts has been part of many childhoods, including mine! But, what's Girl Scouts like in 2026?

In this episode of The Perrysburg Podcast, I talk with Erika Jackson (a Recruitment Specialist with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio) about what Girl Scouts is like in 2026 and how families in Perrysburg can get involved.

We talk about who Girl Scouts is for (kindergarten through 12th grade), how troops are structured, what meetings look like, and how the girl-led model helps girls build confidence, leadership skills, and strong community connections. We also talk about volunteering, becoming a troop leader, camping opportunities, and how Girl Scouts continues to stay visible and active here in Perrysburg.

And yes! It's cookie season. A surprise guest from a local troop stops by to read this year's cookie lineup, share pricing, and talk about how she'll be selling cookies this season.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, volunteer, or longtime cookie fan, this episode offers a helpful look at Girl Scouts in our community today.

Links from this episode

• Girl Scouts of Western Ohio https://www.gswo.org
• Find Girl Scout Cookies https://www.gswo.org/findcookies
• Girl Scouts Customer Care: 888-350-5090
• Erika Jackson (Recruitment Specialist): erikajackson@gswo.org, 419-887-9457
• Camp Libbey https://camp.gswo.org/properties/camp-libbey/
• Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/newsletter
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
• Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
• 2026 Guest Application Form (Google Form) https://bit.ly/45c4nzD