Press Releases


Feb 09

Great Lakes Business Intelligence (BI) & Big Data Summit

WIT invites you to attend the 4th annual Great Lakes Business Intelligence & Big Data Summit on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Somerset Inn Hotel in Troy, MI. Join hundreds of professionals for a day consisting of leading-edge case studies, ...

Posted By: Amanda Mansour | Category: Business



Feb 09

Planned Pethood's Bridal Gown Sale

Planned Pethood will sell 200 new wedding gowns at deeply discounted prices to benefit the animals in its care, and is setting appointments for the event. Each donated gown will be sold for $100, with sizes ranging from size 4 to 26, with the ...

Posted By: Nikki Morey | Category: Events



Feb 09

Fourth Annual Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit

The Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit is recognized as the greater Toledo region’s foremost event dedicated to realizing business as a noble profession. The Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit was established in memory of the ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Business



Feb 05

Metroparks Director Named Professional Of The Year

Steve Madewell, executive director of Metroparks of the Toledo Area, was honored Tuesday night with the professional of the year award from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association. The award was presented at a banquet during OPRA’s annual ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Feb 05

UT Welcomes Grammy-winning Jazz pianist, Bill Cunliffe to Perform on Art Tatum Scholarship Concert, February 15

Grammy Award-winning Jazz pianist, composer and arranger, Bill Cunliffe, is the guest artist for the 2016 Art Tatum Memorial Jazz Scholarship Concert, Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. in the UT Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall. Cunliffe, who is ...

Posted By: Gunnar Mossblad | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 05

Camp and Travel RV Show, February 12-14

The 51st annual Camp and Travel Regional RV Show will be held February 12-14 at the Seagate Convention Centre in downtown Toledo. The show is the original, the largest and most complete RV show in the region offering RV enthusiasts an opportunity ...

Posted By: Dave Brown | Category: General Interests



Feb 05

The Toledo Area Humane Society to hold Super Bowl Donation Drive

The Toledo Area Humane Society is hosting a Super Bowl Donation Drive at the new shelter. Drop off a donation in honor of your pick for the Super Bowl 50 Champions! TAHS is always in need of items like canned cat and dog food, non-clumping kitty ...

Posted By: Jessica LaValley | Category: Community Interest



Feb 05

National Association of Women in Construction February Meeting

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Owens Community Training & Operations Center 30150 Tracy Road Walbridge, OH 43465 *near Center for Emergency Preparedness (CEP) Speaker: Robert Kraus, Director of Skilled Trades & Business Development at ...

Posted By: Cathy Krueger | Category: Business



Feb 01

Oral Surgeon Joins Novi MI Dental Practice

Dr. Fadia Abdouni, one of just 10 female oral surgeons in the state of Michigan, has joined the Goldstein Dental Group, with offices in Novi and Dearborn. Dr. Raphael Goldstein, DDS, said, “All of us at Goldstein Dental Group are very excited ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Community Interest



Feb 01

Celebrate Vanimal-tine’s Day at the Toledo Zoo

Spread love and love will spread. On Saturday, February 13, bring your sweetheart to Vanimal-tine’s Day at the Toledo Zoo from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and help spread the love as many of your favorite Zoo animals receive species-appropriate, ...

Posted By: | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 01

White House Drug Policy Director to Hold Opioids Community Forum at University of Toledo

On Monday, February 1, White House National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli will travel to Toledo, Ohio, to host a community forum on evidence-based programs to prevent and treat prescription drug abuse and heroin use. This is one of ...

Posted By: | Category: Community Interest



Feb 01

Sheila Odesky Appointed to Second Term as Library Board President

Sheila Odesky of Sylvania, a retiree and community volunteer, was sworn in this morning as President of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Board of Trustees. It is Mrs. Odesky’s second term as president. Mrs. Odesky has formerly ...

Posted By: Susan Gibney | Category: Community Interest



Feb 01

Children Receive Free Dental Services During Annual Give Kids a Smile Day at Owens

Owens’ Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages six months to 18 years with limited or no access to care. The event will take place Friday, Feb. ...

Posted By: Jared C. Meade | Category: Community Interest



Jan 31

Red Cross Club Blood Drive

The Red Cross Club of Lourdes University will host a blood drive in the Franciscan Center gymnasium from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lourdes’ Red Cross Club was established in 2014 by social work student and softball student-athlete Megan ...

Posted By: Brittany Bauer | Category: Health



Jan 31

5th Annual BD's Guest Griller Fundraiser

Come eat delicious food and support students embarking on mission trips to Pensacola, Florida and Guatemala City, Guatemala. What’s included: One Bowl of Stir-fry, Soup, Salad, Soft Drink and Tax (Tip not included) Price: $25 Adults (11 and ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Jan 31

BGSU Graduate Brass Quintet in Concert - February 11th at 8pm

Come join the Bowling Green State University Graduate Brass Quintet in concert Thursday, February 11th at 8:00PM. The concert will be held at Bryan Recital Hall in the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University. The brass quintet is ...

Posted By: Nina Komosinski | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 31

Chamber Partnership Speed Networking

The Chamber Partnership, along with The Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the "Chambers of Collaboration B2B Speed Networking" event! This Speed Networking event will allow for maximum networking opportunities with members of The Anthony ...

Posted By: Tami Norris | Category: Business



Jan 31

Rumblin' Rhythm Cloggers Beginner Lessons

First night is free! 11-week session starting on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Lessons are held at Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., Monclova OH. Please text or call Barb Davenport at 419-559-6333 or email her at [email protected] for ...

Posted By: Barbara Davenport | Category: Other



Jan 28

Red Cross Club at Lourdes University Hosts Blood Drive

On Tuesday, February 9, the Red Cross Club of Lourdes University will host a blood drive in the Franciscan Center gymnasium, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. The blood drive runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lourdes’ Red Cross Club was ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Events



Jan 28

University of Toledo to Present Sartre's NO EXIT

The University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film, will present its production of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialist play, NO EXIT, in February. The play will be directed by UT Theatre student, Andrés Medina. Performances ...

Posted By: Angela Riddel | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 28

2016 Auto Show Rolls into Toledo

Event to feature newest models and latest in automotive technologyTOLEDO, OH (January 14, 2016). The Toledo Automobile Dealers Association brings new vehicles and the latest interactive technologies to consumers and car enthusiasts at the 2016 ...

Posted By: Leslie Fulford | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 28

Library to Host Teen Job Fair Workshops

On April 23, the City of Toledo Youth Commission will host a Teen Job Fair at SeaGate Convention Centre from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. In preparation for the Job Fair, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is hosting a series of workshops designed to ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: General Interests



Jan 28

WAVE Festival Still Accepting Artist Submissions

Deadline to submit applications is February 3. In honor of National Women’s History Month, Lourdes is hosting the 9th annual W.A.V.E. (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) Festival, a juried exhibition and sale of fine arts and crafts. ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 28

UT Piano Series to feature José López

Dr. José López, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Keyboard Studies for Florida International University in Miami, will be giving a master class and a recital, as part of the University of Toledo’s Dorothy MacKenzie Price ...

Posted By: Dr. Michael Boyd | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 28

The Franciscan Center Announces February Events

The Franciscan Center of Lourdes University is pleased to announce its February 2016 slate of events. Tuesday, February 9The Red Cross Club of Lourdes University is hosting a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those wishing to give blood are ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Events



Jan 28

Polar Bear Cub Born at the Toledo Zoo

The Toledo Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a polar bear cub on December 3, 2015. Sixteen-year-old mother, Crystal, is caring for the yet to be named cub off-exhibit. The Zoo’s animal care staff is carefully observing the cub’s ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 28

Green Springs Fourth of July Fireworks Event -July 2, 2016

The Green Springs Fourth of July Fireworks Event will be held on SATURDAY JULY 2, 2016 ALL DAY at the Green Springs Park (120 Catherine Street, Green Springs, OH 44836). This ALL DAY event is FREE to the public and will include the following: ...

Posted By: Amanda Picciuto | Category: Events



Jan 28

Dental X-Ray Certification Class

Registration for dental X-Ray training classes provided by Strategic Practice Solutions is now open. Cost is $295.00 per person with training taking place over two consecutive Fridays, March 11 and 18, 2016. Certificates are awarded upon successful ...

Posted By: Tricia Casasanta | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 26

5th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fest

A chocolate buffet like no other! A unique variety of chocolate delights awaits you at our 5th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fest. Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 for 6 tastings of chocolate. Carryout is available. For more information ...

Posted By: Michele Garcia | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 26

The Toledo International Film Festival (TIFF)

The Second Annual Toledo International Film Festival (TIFF) will take place January 26th, January 30th, and February 6th at the Ohio Theatre and Event Center at 3115 Lagrange St. Two films will screen each night with 'Instructions Not Included' ...

Posted By: Jan Czernik | Category: Arts and Entertainment