An Evening of Connection, Collaboration and Celebration at AAF Toledo’s Holiday Networking Event

The Dec. 9 mixer with Toledo’s creative community features holiday vendors, a raffle in support of the Cherry Street Mission and a cashless bar

Toledo, Ohio — Toledo’s creative community is invited for an evening of festive networking and connection-building at the Merry Mixer @ TolHouse, presented by the American Advertising Federation–Toledo (AAF Toledo). The event is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 6 – 10 p.m. at TolHouse, a private social club that caters to the vibrant, city-dwelling creative and entrepreneurial class.

“The Merry Mixer @ TolHouse promises to be an unparalleled experience, bringing together those in the marketing, communications, media and creative fields,” said Valerie Thompson, president of AAF Toledo’s board of governors and owner of Leap Graphics.

Featuring networking opportunities with various creative and media representatives, guests can also immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere with unique holiday vendors, featuring Toledo Soap Co., vintage clothier Muddy Rags and artist Duane Ackley, and participate in a raffle that supports the Cherry Street Mission. Holiday beverages will be available for purchase and light appetizers will be provided. Please note that TolHouse accepts debit and credit cards only. The event is cashless.

AAF Toledo has partnered with the following influential organizations on the event: Film Toledo, The Juice 107.3, Toledo Creatives, Press Club of Toledo, The Sojourner’s Truth, The Stalwart Magazine and the Toledo City Paper.

“The Merry Mixer @ TolHouse is more than just a networking event,” Thompson added. “It’s a celebration of the season, a platform for collaboration and an opportunity to support a worthy cause. Join us for an evening of connection, creativity and community spirit.”

Merry Mixer @ TolHouse tickets are $20 and are on sale now at eventbrite.com. For more information, visit aaftoledo.org or @aaftoledo.

Celebrate the Season with Toledo’s Creative Community on Dec. 9

Embrace the magic of the holiday season with the biggest bash of its kind! Open to all, but especially for individuals in the creative, marketing and media community, our Merry Mixer is designed to make new connections and ignite your creative spirit at the vibrant TolHouse social club!

For the first time, several of the most influential creative and media organizations in the city will come together for a night of mingling complete with holiday vendors and raffle prizes. Each organization will have info and representatives so that you can learn more, ask questions, and meet connections that will lead to your next big opportunity!

Admission is $20 and tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com.


Event Details

Merry Mixer @ TolHouse

Saturday, Dec. 9: 6-10 p.m.

1447 N. Summit Street

Admission: $20

Tickets: eventbrite.com


Merry Mixer Partners


The raffle will support the Cherry Street Mission.

Welcome New Board Member, Nicki Gorny!

Nicki Gorny is the features editor at The Blade. She’s been at the daily newspaper since 2017, and previously covered features and religion as a staff writer.

Nicki holds a bachelor’s degree in newspaper and online journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where she double-majored in Spanish language, literature, and culture.

She started her career as an intern and copy editor for the New York Times News Service in Gainesville, Fla., before transitioning to cover crime and criminal justice for daily newspapers in Ocala, Fla., and Sandusky, Ohio.