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Firm seeks tips for Toledo ‘Monopoly’

A company working with creators of the popular board game Monopoly is seeking suggestions for businesses and nonprofit organizations to be included in a forthcoming Toledo edition.

Top Trumps is hoping to release Monopoly: Toledo Edition in late November, according to a news release.

The game’s famous Atlantic City squares, from Boardwalk to Park Place, will be replaced with Toledo businesses, nonprofits, and landmarks, officials said.

The Toledo version will also include a customized Community Chest, Chance playing cards, and Monopoly Money, with each detail paying homage to the Toledo community.

“Toledo is a unique community with a rich history and strong local pride,” said Katie Bradshaw, a Top Trumps representative. “We aim to ensure that Monopoly: Toledo Edition is an accurate portrayal of what Toledo locals and visitors value most. From cultural landmarks to longtime community staples, we invite the public to share recommendations of organizations and places that make Toledo special.”

Public submissions and business inquiries can be sent to Toledo@top trumps.com.

Event covers legal changes for LGBTQ

Equality Toledo’s parent group will host a presentation focused on the latest legal changes that affect LGBTQ students and their families.

The two-hour Know Your Rights session will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Equality Toledo’s offices at 1301 Jefferson Ave., Toledo.

The program will explore recent changes in the law affecting LGBTQ youth, how parents and supporters can help keep students safe in school, advocacy strategies for LGBTQ students, how to request accommodations for students with mental health needs or disabilities, and what legal services are available through Advocates for Basic Legal Equality’s education law team.

Jennifer Martinez, the supervising attorney for ABLE’s education practice group, will lead the presentation. The Toledo nonprofit law firm provides legal representation and legislative advocacy for families and students.

The session will be an opportunity for parents and supporters to share concerns, ask questions, and connect with an experienced advocate who understands the challenges families are facing in today’s changing legal landscape.

For details, visit face book.com/​equalitytoledo.

Maumee seeks people for parks commission

The city of Maumee is accepting applications for its new Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

This commission will play a key role in shaping the future of the city’s parks, recreation programs, and community spaces, city officials said.

They are seeking “enthusiastic and community-minded residents” to serve.

The seven-member commission will develop comprehensive, integrated recreation policies to guide the city’s efforts in acquiring, developing, promoting, maintaining, and operating parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and programs, officials said.

It will meet at least six times per year, advise on park conditions and improvement needs, support volunteer initiatives, review small grant opportunities, and provide input on programming and community recreation priorities.

Interested residents should submit a letter of interest to clerk@mau mee.org by Jan. 30.