Press Releases


Jul 09

Ohio Natural Hair, Health & Beauty EXPO Returns This Fall

TOLEDO, OHIO- July 9, 2014 The Ohio Natural Hair, Health and Beauty Expo is now in its 4th year in Northwest Ohio. With hundreds of attendees, the Expo offers the local community an opportunity to learn about the unique care methods, beauty ...

Posted By: Megan Davis | Category: Community Interest



Jul 09

Rossford Riverfest - Saturday, August 23

A family friendly community celebration sponsored by the Rossford Business Association and the Rossford Recreation Department. Riverfest includes a Kids’ Zone, co-ed softball tournament, a dunking tank, numerous food vendors, a beer garden, ...

Posted By: Brenda Schwind | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 09

Waterville Roche de Boeuf Festival

The Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking various participants for the 41st Annual Roche de Boeuf Festival on Saturday, September 27 in downtown Waterville. Booth space is available for food vendors, crafters, non-profit organizations and ...

Posted By: Corina Pfleghaar | Category: Community Interest



Jul 07

Woodward Summer Dance at Centennial Terrace

Woodward Summer Dance "Under the Stars" Saturday August 9, 2014. Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Road. Sylvania Ohio. Car Show 4:00-6:00 PM. Car Show info Bob Mackey 567-455-6472. Gates to dance open at 5:00 PM. Music 6:00 PM-Midnight. Dance to ...

Posted By: Linda | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 07

Branding In the Inbound Marketing Age Webinar

Inbound Marketing Consultant and branding expert, Patrick Giammarco, will host a free Webinar titled Branding in the Inbound Age on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 10-11 am EST. All registrants receive a 34-page eBook titled The Essential ABC’s ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Business



Jul 07

Lutheran Home at Toledo to Host Civil War Era Baseball Game

Lutheran Home at Toledo, a Lutheran Homes Society (LHS) campus located at the corner of Seaman and Wheeling streets in Toledo, will be hosting a Civil War Era baseball game from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2014, on the front lawn. The baseball game ...

Posted By: Kari Bucher | Category: Community Interest



Jul 03

Judy Pfaffenberger brings video tour to Way Library

At Way Library on July 22 we may not “climb every mountain,” but we will see and do some of Judy Pfaffenberger’s “favorite things.” Join Judy at 2:00 pm as she takes us on her “Sound of Music” tour through ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

Way Library presents talk on the video streaming revolution

With services such as Netflix, Roku, Amazon Prime, Hulu, AppleTV, and more, access to hundreds of thousands of movies is available without buying discs. On Wednesday, July 9 at 6:00 p.m., Way Library’s technology staff will present a free ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Technology



Jul 03

Toledo Zoo Offers New Experiences, Money-saving Deals

Fun takes flight this summer at the Toledo Zoo, with new visitor experiences and money-saving deals. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the Zoo, you’ll love this year’s Behind-the-Scenes tours, now through ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Jul 03

1960s British Invasion Cover Band The Nu-Tones

The Nu-Tones, the popular Toledo-based band described as "The Best in British Invasion Rock-n-Roll" will play Saturday, July 12 at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, Ohio, to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles first U.S. appearance. ...

Posted By: Paul Juhasz | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

John Sessions Memorial Award presented

The Local History & Genealogy Department of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library was recognized as the 2014 recipient of the John Sessions Memorial Award by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

Holy Celebration Batman!

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is celebrating Batman turning 75 this year with a host of FREE, fun activities: I. Batman @ 75! Movie Marathon – It’s true – the Caped Crusader hits 75 this year! Though ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jul 03

Imagination Station Celebrates 4th Of July

Imagination Station will be open on the 4th of July from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will explore the science behind the holiday. Make your own colorful masterpiece all day while learning about the physics of centrifugal force. Experience chemistry with a ...

Posted By: Paul Morin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

Sylvania Community Arts Commission Summer Drama Workshop

Attention all singers, dancers, and most importantly actors, ages 10-18. Ever dreamed of participating in a summer production workshop? Well now’s your chance. For the eighth year in a row, the Sylvania Arts Commission Theatre Department is ...

Posted By: Jennifer Zaurov | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

UT Summer Choir Sings Gershwin and Rodgers & Hammerstein

Thursday, July 10th, 8 pm Admission is FREE Recital Hall of the UT Center for Performing Arts (main campus, use Secor Road entrance). The University of Toledo Department of Music is serving up a free, delightful summer time treat. The UT Summer ...

Posted By: Angela Riddel | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 30

Brides and Grooms of Toledo Win A Free Wedding Video

Blue Cow Production is a local video production company. Lucas Hubbard, the owner and operator, specializes in wedding and real estate video. He is excited to announce a new contest in which a lucky bride and groom of Monroe, Lucas, Lenawee, or ...

Posted By: Lucas Hubbard | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 30

Zion Lutheran Church Annual Ice Cream Social

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. (Old US 223) Ottawa Lake Michigan Is having our annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday JULY 27, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Ice Cream with toppings will be served and ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Jun 30

Meerkat Pups Born at Zoo

Four meerkat pups were born on May 23 at the Toledo Zoo. Their genders are currently unknown, as the Zoo’s animal care staff allows newborn animals to bond fully with their mother before humans handle them. Like all meerkat pups, when born ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Jun 25

Toledo city pools open - Summer swimming season begins!

Regular hours and admission for the 2014 pool season is on the City of Toledo website (toledo.oh.gov) and will be as follows: Willys Complex Pool – Will be Open 1375 Hillcrest Tuesday – Sunday Noon till 6 p.m. Admission $1 for 12 years ...

Posted By: Lisa Ward | Category: Community Interest



Jun 25

The Wizards of Pop with Matthew Reinhart

In observance of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s 10th Anniversary of The Robert L. and Posy Huebner Collection, celebrated children’s book author, illustrator and paper engineer Matthew Reinhart is scheduled to make a Toledo ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jun 25

Taste of Piedmont Dinner/Wine Tasting

Please join us for an intimate six-course Chef's Dinner on July 3, 2014! We're going to take a tour of the northern Italian region of Piedmont, tasting fine wines and food along the way. Six Courses with Accompanying Drinks / $60 Call the restaurant ...

Posted By: Sarah | Category: Events



Jun 25

Free Community Job Fair

Stautzenberger College invites the community to attend a Job Fair at Stautzenberger College, 1796 Indian Wood Circle Maumee, Ohio 43537, on July 11, 2014 from 11 am to 3 pm. This will give you the opportunity to build your professional network, ...

Posted By: Troy Flowers | Category: Events



Jun 25

The Animal Behavior Center opens it's doors to the public!

SYLVANIA, Ohio -- The Animal Behavior Center is slated to host a 2-day Animal, Behavior, Training and Health Seminar, July 12-13. The event features local and national speakers and vendors from the animal care industry. The second day features a ...

Posted By: Lara Joseph | Category: Community Interest



Jun 25

Ohio Connections Academy hosts info session in Rossford

Representatives from Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), a leading e-school serving students in grades K-12 from across Ohio, will host an information session for interested parents and students on Thursday, June 30th in Rossford. OCA delivers a ...

Posted By: Mark Rickel | Category: Education



Jun 25

Eagle Tours at Ottawa NWR

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will be offering a back roads bus tour to enjoy our national icon. Seating is limited and you must make a reservation by calling the Visitor Center at (419) 898-0014. Busses will leave from the Ottawa National ...

Posted By: Rebecca Hinkle | Category: Community Interest



Jun 23

Way Library offers class on buying the right computer

On Monday, June 23 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Way Library’s technology staff will conduct a workshop on how to purchase the right tablet or computer for your needs. The cost of buying a new computer has been plummeting, and many people are ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Technology



Jun 23

Local Community Choir Celebrates Silver Anniversary

The Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir will be celebrating its Silver Anniversary on Sunday, June 29, 2014. The 25th Annual Celebration will take place at 5:25 p.m. at Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, located at 640 Indiana Avenue in Toledo, OH. ...

Posted By: Amber S. Hawkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 23

June 2014 Computer Training Specials End Soon

It's the middle of June. How are the end-of-the-year projects coming along? Are you finding yourself stuck? It's not too late to take advantage of the June 2014 Specials. Receive your ROI when you check out the offers listed at ...

Posted By: Amber S. Hawkins | Category: Business



Jun 23

Way Library forms new Apple Device User Group

A monthly tech discussion group is starting at Way Library for those who use Apple technologies. Beginning on Wednesday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m., the group will meet monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Apple device users are ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Technology



Jun 23

The Rock Church Toledo Announces New Location

Beginning July 6, 2014 at 10:45 am, THE ROCK CHURCH TOLEDO will worship in our NEW LOCATION. We will be located at 4112 Airport Highway in the 4040 plaza. We invite you to join us as we give God praise for what he has done. All are welcome! Richard ...

Posted By: Teresa J. Watkins | Category: General News