Laying out by the water, listening to cool tunes and maybe indulging in some evening music under the stars thats Centennial Terrace. Owned by the City of Sylvania, the concert venue and quarry plays host to popular summer events such as the Pizzapalooza, an annual Disco Party, and a slew of varied musical acts. Its the destination for fun in Sylvania when school is out while the sun is shining, or after it sets.

James Chinni, event manager at Centennial Terrace, comes from a background as tour manager for rock bands over the last 20 years. Working with the likes of Stone Sour, Anthrax, Poison (where he was also Bret Michaels manager), and as a tour carpenter for The Rolling Stones, hes the perfect person to ensure that the summer music scene in Toledo stays hot.

When you come off a tour, its hard to get a job doing what you do on the road. Its a special skill set, managing a venue. Usually the people who have these positions keep them. When this position became available, I took it, Chinni says of his decision to get involved with Centennial Terrace.

Recent Centennial Terrace concerts include the 80s Explosion Costume and Dance Party, Tesla and Rob Zombie. The Make America Rock Again festival, featuring Scott Stapp and others, hits Centennial Terrace on Thursday, August 24.

The new Centennial, with this stage, has been here around seven years. But its been around, historically, for a while, the Toledo native says with a shrug. A venue since 1939, opening as a Dance Under the Stars venue where big band leaders, and their charges, would entertain, the 10,000 sq ft. terrazzo-look, checkerboard dance floor is a holdover from that time. In the recent past, the venue has featured major acts including Rob Zombie, Kenny Loggins, Weird Al, The Doobie Brothers, Sheryl Crow and Alice Cooper.

With capacity for a crowd of 3,000 for concert performances, but able to accommodate up to 4,500 for specialty events (such as the annual 4th of July fireworks party), the look of the venue, which also hosts weddings in its ornate gazebos, is an important facet. I did a show here with Bret Michaels four years before I started working here. So Ive played here with bands. And when we got here, you could just see from the stage, it looks nice. As for the future, Chinni says, We want to keep newer bands that are upcoming, coming to the venue so we can reach out to the younger crowd, too.

Floating equipment, diving platforms and a giant twisting waterslide are just a few of the reasons Centennial Quarry should be your ultimate summer hub.

Centennial Quarry has no problem attracting the younger crowd. A destination spot for teens and younger children, the water-filled quarry, adjacent to the concert venue, boasts a massive twisting slide and several inflatable trampolines, bouncers and floating platforms. A popular recreation spot since 1934, the quarry also has basketball and volleyball courts as well as barbecue areas and rows of beach chairs for tanning. Lifeguards require water-goers to pass a test to swim in the quarry, with an average depth of 22 feet.

There are usually six [lifeguards] here on a daily basis, Brittany Meronk, special events coordinator, assures, so the kids will be well looked after. Open 3-7pm Monday through Friday and Noon-7pm on Saturdays and Sundays, the quarry costs $6 for day use, but you can buy an annual use pass for $90 or a family membership for $165.

Upcoming events at Centennial Terrace include Make America Rock Again, a hard rock concert featuring Scott Stapp, Drowning Pool, Trapt and others, on Thursday, August 24. Centennial Terrace is located at 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

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The first phase of the reforestation plan at Rollins Park in Concord is set to begin this fall with stump removal, regrading and the construction of walking paths.

Itll continue in the spring, using the remainder of the $160,000 set aside in the current budget to plant a diverse stock of young trees, Parks and Recreation Director David Gill said.

The view of the South End park from Bow Street looks vastly different ever since heavy machinery swept through and removed hundreds of mature trees this winter. The pines there were infested with invasive bugs and had to be removed last winter before they died and became dangerous.

When the weather warmed up, Gill and the citys planning department returned to the park to hold neighborhood meetings and determine what the next step should be for that space. Overwhelmingly, he said, the response was to replant trees and build some walking paths, a natural play area and an educational area.

Another phase of the project about $90,000 is planned in the citys capital improvement program for the following year, Gill said, which could be used to realize another recommendation: gazebos.

If thats approved in next years budget, we will look at installing the gazebos, but first and foremost is to get the area planted, get it presentable, he said.

After the city council approved the first phase this week, Gill said hell send out later this month a request for proposal to do the work.

Depending on pricing, the vision is to remove the stumps this fall, regrade this fall, install the walkways this fall, and next spring we will begin to replant the area, he said.

Hes expecting to have enough money left over to plant 40 to 50 trees roughly 2 to 3 inches in diameter and 6 to 8 feet tall and a mix of species so that theyre more resistant to infections such as the red pine scale that doomed the previous plantation.

Youre not putting baby trees in, he said. Theyre going to notice something right away.

But even still, planners hoped to plant as many as 100 trees, so Gill said hes considering an adopt-a-tree program that would allow people in the neighborhood to round out the total. He said hes heard from the neighborhood meetings that people were interested in this idea.

Folks could, if theyre interested, buy a tree, he said. Thered be various types and various costs for different types of trees, and thered be a plaque somewhere at the park thanking everybody who would adopt a tree.

Gill said hed likely put together the details of that program this fall.

(Nick Reid can be reached at 369-3325, nreid@cmonitor.com or on Twitter at @NickBReid.)

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For anyone planning on going to see Craig David or Wet Wet Wet at the Rochester Castle Concerts it might be best to know there are certain rules about what you can and can't take on site.

From BBQs to glass bottles, gazebos, chinese lanterns and camera equipment - there are many things you will need to leave at home.

Here's a list of everything else that is banned at the Rochester Castle Concerts:

Read more: All you need to know about Rochester Castle Concerts - line up, road closures and tickets

No dogs or pets are allowed in the castle grounds, except guide dogs.

Organisers have asked those attending to be aware that they may use loud pyrotechnic explosions/displays during the concert.

BBQs, candles, fires, oil filled lamps or garden flares are not permitted in the grounds.

Chinese floating lanterns are also banned.

Read more: Rochester Castle Concerts 2017 - road closures and where to park in Medway

Reasonably sized collapsible chairs will be allowed into the castle gardens.

A limited number of chairs are available on a first come, first served basis.

Tables will not be permitted, with the exception of The Proms on Saturday, but these should be of a reasonable size and collapsible.

Glass is strictly prohibited from the castle grounds, with the exception of Saturday at The Proms.

However, cans and plastics are permitted.

Gazebos, umbrellas or any structure that might disrupt the view of others will not be permitted.

In case of rain during the concerts, organisers have asked people to remember to bring their raincoat/plastic poncho to keep dry - as umbrellas restrict audience members' view of the stage.

For anyone who doesn't have a rain coat, plastic ponchos will be on sale at the Castle Concerts' shop.

However organisers have advised that selfie sticks and flagpoles will be allowed on the grounds.

Read more: The 11 items you are not allowed to take to Rochester Castle Concerts

The use of all photographic, visual and audio recording equipment is prohibited within the venue.

Reasonable quantities of alcohol for personal consumption will be allowed into the venue at the sole discretion of the venue management.

Anything deemed as excessive will not be permitted into the venue.

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A Cornwall charity is helping those affected following a fire in London that is believed to have killed at least 80 people.

It comes after the organisation was approached by a therapy group helping young people and adults traumatised during the event.

Victims of the Grenfell Tower fire are now being offered a range of outdoor activities and counselling sessions to help them recover.

'Kids on the Green', a collective of trained therapists who have set up a calm space for local children, teens and families, are being supported entirely by local businesses and community donations.

All the facilities are provided free, including food and drink, arts and crafts, games and children's entertainment, as well as alternative therapies.

ShelterBox supporter Juliet Emerson asked whether the Cornish charity could help the group with some tents or gazebos, as all their activities are out in the open at Norland Open Space, near the Edward Woods Community Centre and estate.

They also have to set up their activities every morning and pack away every night.

Now ShelterBox has provided all-weather cover for a range of outdoor activities and counselling sessions.

Five all-weather gazebos with side panels were dispatched, as well as a full-size marquee donated by a local business.

Juliet said: "We are working with an amazing team of helpers who are giving up so much time to help make this work a reality for as long as it is needed.

"The organizer Zoe Le Veque is amazing: dynamic and clear headed and with other wonderful people is making Norland open space a place for children and adults to come and play and paint, talk and grieve, eat pizza and spin hula hoops.

"Local shops big and small have generously donated fruit and snacks, drinks, paints and other craft materials, toys and even a marquee. A circus troupe has been offering their time for nothing.

"The little children seem fine on the surface but you only have to look at their pictures to see their distress - they use many colours, but black predominates. Adolescents are more direct but subdued."

Georgia Langley, from Kids on the Green, said after ShelterBox's tents arrived: "These look absolutely fantastic.

"Thank you so very much for such a kind and generous donation. We are almost entirely reliant on donations and volunteers and this will make a real difference to our set up and pack away procedures, as well as the overall running of the project."

ShelterBox Chief Executive Chris Warham didn't hesitate in approving the request from Kids on the Green.

He said: "Providing shelter for people who've suffered a disaster is exactly what we do, and it is rare we are called to respond in our own country.

"The Grenfell Tower fire is a tragedy with worldwide repercussions. But our response was mostly in recognition of this admirable community project, and a wish to put smiles back on the faces of local children and their families.

"We know from our work in disaster and conflict zones that families affected by disaster need so much more than simple shelter so it's great to see this group of therapists offering their professional services free."

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New BTW housing complex to open soon, more than 700 applicants for 106 units Columbus Ledger-Enquirer The site also will have two gazebos and an outdoor grilling area. The complex will have 21 one-bedroom, 63 two-bedroom and 22 three-bedroom units. It's urban living, and it's a brand new facility, Campbell said. I mean, who wouldn't want to live in ...

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For those who are looking for something a little bit more functional than the traditional, standalone gazebo, you should consider a conservatory-style gazebo instead.

One very popular model is the Gazalum 12 x 15 1 Door 5 Side Glass Window Gazebo shown here, which is one of several sunroom kits they offer.

Now, as this gazebo is designed to be attached to your house, it has several important advantages.

One of the easiest ways to grow herbs, flowers, fruit (small ones only no melons!) and, of course, lettuce and tomatoes is the AeroGarden.

This is a relatively new invention, and it makes growing things indoors not only easy, but fast too. Can you imagine the sweet flavor of your own home-grown fruit and veggies? Organic, no genetic experiments, no pesticides, no germs from food handlers, and all vine-ripened produce the way it was meant to be from nature.

See it in action here, using time-lapse photography:

They make a wide variety of models some for specific purposes, some to take advantage of available space, and some that are just fun (but which might just encourage your children to develop green fingers at an early age):

So, back to the gazebo / sunroom itself.

This Gazalum gazebo is a five-sided all-weather model, built of maintenance-free aluminium, and has all the features of a Florida room.

The walls are built of 1.75 inch thing extruded aluminium, and you have a choice of colours white, brown or sand.

The patio doors include a screen as well as a keyed lock, so that you can leave your property secure for whenever you have to leave your home unattended.

The super-structure of the roof is made from a high-density polystyrene core and aluminium panels. This means that the entire assembly is self-supporting, with no need for any additional internal walls or posts, and if you should happen to live somewhere that gets a considerable snow fall in winter-time, you can take comfort from knowing that the roof will bear the load without any problems.

Now, these Gazalum sunroom kits are supplied in kit form, and can be installed on either new or existing poured concrete patios or decks provided, of course, that the existing structure is sound.

These units must be securely fastened down simply placing them on the ground or on a patio stone base is forbidden.

All in all, if youre looking for a really great sunroom kit to enhance your home, then we can highly recommend the Gazalum 12 x 15 1 Door 5 Side Glass Window Gazebo.

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Wondering what will make your house an amazing home?

If you have been wondering what will make your house an amazing home, you might have to do more than just look on whats on the inside but also what you put in your backyard. Not many people may think a lot about what they do with their front or backyard and if they do, they would probably get some landscaping.

A Bali Hut or a Gazebo is just what you need to liven up your home and get a better outdoor lifestyle than what youre usually used to. Bali Huts and Gazebos are perfect for making sure that every space outside of your house is put to good use with the purpose of making you comfortable in those times when you feel like going out after being cooped up inside the house all day or when you simply need to get some fresh air.

Since you have somewhere to go to just within a few meters away from your house, it will make for a perfect excuse to stretch out your legs and walk a little bit to get some sunshine. Not only is it practical to have a Bali Hut or a Gazebo in your back or front yard, but it will also be something that will greatly improve the aesthetics of your outdoor lifestyle experience.

Many of our customers have attested to the massive benefits of getting a Bali Hut or Gazebo in their yard and more often than not, they will tell you that it just makes everything look better and more inviting.

When you think about it, what good is a well landscaped front or backyard when you dont even feel like going out to experience them.

While looking at it will certainly give you a feeling of satisfaction and some level of self fulfilment, but there is nothing like experiencing it first hand and if you do have something where you can just sit and chill out or an amazing place that you can entertain friends and family.

All went well and everything fitted, although I have had trouble with the roof corner packing bundles, so although they arent perfect they do the job.

Doing this on my own required hiring scaffolding to be able to get to the height and I ended up leaving a manhole in the thatching so I could attach the thatch corners and then inserted and max bonded pieces into position from underneath to fill it in.

Tremendous product and very happy family.

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