Press Releases


Jan 24

Lifelong Learning Offers a Variety of Day Trips

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is offering fun and informational events and travel opportunities. The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is offering fun, hassle-free travel opportunities. Travel in comfort without ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 24

Maumee Artist Donates Time and Creative Talents to Illustrate Children’s Books for Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio, Inc.

Maumee artist Greg Justus, recently donated his time and artistic talents to illustrate a series of 3 children’s books written by Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio’s founder, Jean Schoen. The children’s books, written for a ...

Posted By: Jean Schoen | Category: Community Interest



Jan 24

Maumee Valley Country Day School Announces an All-School Open House

Maumee Valley Country Day School welcomes the public to an Open House on Sunday, January 31, 2016, 1:00-3:00pm for Preschool (30 months)-Grade 12. Discover why Maumee Valley is the first choice for families who want an educational experience that ...

Posted By: Melissa E. Kuhl | Category: Education



Jan 24

Maumee Valley Announces New Head of Upper School for 2016-17

Toledo, OH – Maumee Valley Country Day School is pleased to announce our new Head of Upper School, Brian Oliver. Oliver will serve as the new Head of Upper School beginning July 1, 2016.Brian Oliver comes to MVCDS from the Wakefield School in ...

Posted By: Melissa E. Kuhl | Category: Education



Jan 24

TSA Instrumentalists Named to 2016 Carnegie Hall Honors Orchestra

Toledo, Ohio – Toledo School for the Arts (TSA) violinists Pilar Athaide-Victor and Cole Habekost are booked for New York City in February to appear with fellow musicians from around the world as part of the Carnegie High School Honors ...

Posted By: Lindsay Williams | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 24

6th Annual Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Special Olympics

For years, the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio have been supporters of the Ohio Special Olympics. This year, our lodge is continuing the support of the Ohio Special Olympics by hosting our 6th Annual Pancake Breakfast where all proceeds to benefit ...

Posted By: Sean Howell | Category: Community Interest



Jan 24

Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Blood Drive

Friday, February 19th, 8:00am to 1:00pm. Toledo Police Patrolman's Association (TPPA) Hall, 1947 Franklin Ave., Toledo, 43604. Walk-Ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and ...

Posted By: Diane Miscannon | Category: General Interests



Jan 21

February Events at the Toledo Zoo

TOLEDO, Ohio – Go wild to stay warm this month with these exciting events happening at your Toledo Zoo. Through February 29 - Online CouponsNeed an inexpensive yet incredibly entertaining activity to drive away the winter blahs? ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 21

Elvis Live - LanePark Oregon

Please join us Thursday, January 28th for "Elvis Live" starring Greg Jaqua. Doors open at 6:15 for cocktails and hor d'oeuvres with the show starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are $5 to benefit our local military families. Seating is limited, RSVP to ...

Posted By: Angela R. Swolsky | Category: Community Interest



Jan 21

Maumee Valley Country Day School Scholarship Testing

Students can earn up to $9,000 a year in Scholarships at Maumee Valley Country Day School. Call 419-381-1313x105 for information on how to register for the entrance exam. To become a Founders Scholar, you must apply for the 2016-17 school year and ...

Posted By: Melissa Kuhl | Category: Education



Jan 21

New Classes, Events, and Happenings at the Art Supply Depo

New classes abound at the Depo! Please click this link: http://artsupplydepo.com/workshops/ to see what we're offering this Winter and throughout the Spring; there's a little something for everyone. In addition to anatomy drawing, oil painting, ...

Posted By: Kate | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 15

Lifelong Learning Offers Educational and Fun Lectures and Hot Topics

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program has compiled a great lineup of spring lectures and hot topics. The events are held on select Fridays at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. Lectures begin at ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Jan 15

Local Government Efficiency Program

The Local Government Efficiency Program, sponsored by the Ohio Development Services Agency, is designed to help public organizations and agencies innovate, provide better service, and save money. It includes two key components: the OhioLean Boot ...

Posted By: Tami Norris | Category: Business



Jan 15

Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Boy Scout Troop 210 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit Providence Lutheran Church on January 19, 5-6:30pm at the church. The church is located at the corner of Albon Road and Airport Highway in Springfield Township. Cost: $5 ...

Posted By: Tami Norris | Category: Community Interest



Jan 13

Our World Tomorrow: Climate Change & Its Effects

The Maumee Valley Country Day School Global Leadership Program Speaker Series presents “Our World Tomorrow: Climate Change and Its Effects, Threats, and Implications”, a panel discussion featuring local experts. This discussion will be ...

Posted By: Melissa Kuhl | Category: Education



Jan 12

Community Craft-In at Sylvania’s Olander Park, January 24

Community Craft-In at Sylvania’s Olander Park Sunday, January 24—Registration Deadline Extended. WHAT: Community Craft-In WHERE: Nederhouser Community Hall, Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania OH 43560 WHEN: Sunday, January 24, ...

Posted By: Michelle Atkinson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 12

New Business Celebrates Opening in West Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio – Jan. 11, 2016 – A new business in a familiar location has opened in West Toledo, and a January celebration and ribbon cutting is planned to introduce them to the community. Castillo Funeral Home is located at 1757 ...

Posted By: Emily Loss | Category: Community Interest



Jan 12

Sylvania Community Arts Commission Accepting Tree City Film Festival Registrations

Sylvania, OH, January 11, 2016 — The Sylvania Community Arts Commission is happy to announce that registration for participation in the 2016 Tree City Film Festival is now open. We invite you to sign up today for the 50-hour film challenge or ...

Posted By: Jennifer Archer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 12

UT Department of Theatre & Film Unleashes a Torrent of Student Creativity With the 24 Hour Plays, January 30

Students will unleash their own brand of creativity when The University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film hosts the annual 24 Hour Plays, to be presented Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the UT Center for Performing Arts Center ...

Posted By: Angela Riddel | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 11

5th Annual Project PJ

Join in on the Seagate Food Bank’s 5th Annual Project PJ event by helping us collect bedtime necessities for families in Northwest Ohio! The concept of Project PJ is to collect pajamas and bedtime essentials (pj’s, slippers, books, ...

Posted By: Angi | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 11

MLK – Commemoration Worship Service

A diverse group of church leaders from the Maumee and Greater Toledo area are joining together to put their faith into action and honor the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. King had a dream of freedom. In a commemoration worship service, January ...

Posted By: Bill Woodruff | Category: Community Interest



Jan 08

2015 a Record Year at the Toledo Zoo

Toledo, OHIO— The final numbers are in and 2015 was a banner year for the Toledo Zoo! In fact, over 1.3 million people came to the Zoo this past year. That number surpasses by 50,000 visitors the previous record that was set in 1988 when giant ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 08

The University of Toledo Department of Art welcomes two Guest Artists Holly Branstner and Dan McInnis to Center for the Visual Arts

The University of Toledo Department of Art has invited two guest artists to campus to exhibit their work this month. Holly Branstner and Dan McInnis will also visit with art students and speak about their work in two public lectures (TBA). ...

Posted By: Brian Carpenter | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 07

The Ohio Theatre and Event Center and Welcome Toledo-Lucas County Partner to Present the 2nd Annual Toledo International Film Festival

The Ohio Theatre and Event Center, located at 3114 Lagrange, and Welcome Toledo-Lucas County will be hosting the 2nd Annual Toledo International Film Festival (TIFF). Each Saturday from January 23, 2016 to February 6, 2016, we will show specially ...

Posted By: Bridget Adams-Brewer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 07

Deadlines Approaching for Entries to Glass City Film Festival

GCFF runs from May 19- May 21, 2016; Official Trophies and Cash Prizes;Accepting shorts and features; Next Deadline January 21; Final Deadline February 18 TOLEDO – OH – The inaugural Glass City Film Festival (GCFF), presented by the Ohio ...

Posted By: Kim Sanchez | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 07

Birds of Woodlawn

Birds of Woodlawn: Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Join us each week as we document the Birds of Woodlawn. From migrating to nesting birds, we will explore many natural habitats. From beginners to experienced birders, all our welcome. Please ...

Posted By: Patty Toneff | Category: Education



Jan 07

Perrysburg Winterfest 2016

Levis Commons and downtown Perrysburg will come alive with the excitement of winter weather fun during Perrysburg Winterfest February 19 - 21, 2016. Twenty first-class master and professional ice carvers will compete for $15,000 of prize money and ...

Posted By: Christine Best | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 06

Award-Winning Arts Writer and Critic to Jury Regional Exhibition

PERRYSBURG, December 2015-- Owens Center for Fine and Performing Art and River House Arts are pleased to announce that Detroit-based arts writer and critic, Sarah Rose Sharp, will be the juror for “Borders”, ...

Posted By: | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 06

Submissions Period is Open for Borders, a Regional Juried Exhibition

PERRYSBURG, January, 2015— Borders. Where do we find them and how do they shape us? Why do we embrace or reject them? When does a unifying contour become a divisional line? Artists from the Great Lakes region are invited to enter a juried ...

Posted By: Paula Baldoni | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 05

Red Bird Art Walk January 2016

Ringing in the New Year with Live MusicOn January 8th, 2016, the Red Bird District’s Art Walk will ring in the New Year with live music, in addition to the art exhibits, live artists at work, culinary creations and more. The District has ten ...

Posted By: Jennifer Archer | Category: Arts and Entertainment