Press Releases


Jan 21

Let's PLAY BALL – April 4

Mark your calendars! Tickets to the biggest event of the season -- Opening Day at Fifth Third Field on April 4—go on sale this Saturday, January 25, at 11 a.m. Tickets for Opening Day are $13. Again this year, the Opening Day Bash pregame ...

Posted By: Andi Roman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 21

Brides Saying 'I Do' To Ohio Wedding Sitter For Wedding Fun

Many brides want it all when it comes to their fairy-tale wedding day. What’s a bride to do: have an adults-only wedding reception or say yes to the (little) guests? When brides ask this question, Ohio Wedding Sitter answers by saying ...

Posted By: Julie Moor | Category: Services



Jan 14

Owens Community College to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Owens Community College will host its first Martin Luther King Jr. day of service to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving the community. Students, faculty staff and administrators will spend a half-day of service with Cherry ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Community Interest



Jan 14

Fragonard Masterpieces to be Reunited in Toledo

The original wardrobe malfunction might have originated more than 250 years ago, at the hands of a 20-something Frenchman named Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Fragonard was only beginning to discover his niche as a portrayer of thinly veiled ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Community Interest



Jan 14

The Arts Commission Hosts Volunteer Training

The Arts Commission invites interested community members to participate in a volunteer training orientation on February 19, 6-8pm at The Arts Commission, 1838 Parkwood, Suite 120, Toledo, OH 43604. The training orientation will cover an ...

Posted By: Jennifer Jarrett | Category: Community Interest



Jan 14

Foster Care & Adoption Training Classes Available

Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is asking families to “TAKE THE NEXT STEP” by learning about becoming a foster parent. LCCS currently needs families willing to foster children of all ages, particularly infants and young children. ...

Posted By: Julie Malkin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 13

Toledo Rep to open "Noises Off" this Friday, Jan. 17

“Noises Off” to open January 17 at 10th Street stage “Noises Off,” a comedy written by Michael Frayn and co-directed by Carol Ann Erford and Wes Skinner, will open at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th Street on Friday, ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 13

Aquarium Renovations Reach Milestone

Renovation of the Toledo Zoo’s historic Aquarium reached a milestone with the arrival of custom-designed acrylic panels for 13 of the new exhibits. The panels, which will provide clear visitor viewing into the exhibits, range in size according ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 13

Noises Off to open January 17 at 10th Street stage

“Noises Off,” a comedy written by Michael Frayn and co-directed by Carol Ann Erford and Wes Skinner, will open at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th Street on Friday, January 17 at 8 p.m. Second only to “Arsenic and Old ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Community Interest



Jan 13

Forum Engaging Men

Forum Engaging Men to discuss the problem of domestic violence in our community. Below is an attached flier with detailed information. Press Release Contact Name: Darla McCarty Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Organization Name: ...

Posted By: Darla McCarty | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 13

Prelude to Valentines Day: A Hot Winter’s Night

The Toledo Jazz Orchestra is delighted to present a sizzling Big Band Tribute to Ferguson, Herman and Rich, Saturday February 1, 2014, 8:00 PM, Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St, 419-242-3490! The TJO is warming up to deliver a swinging tribute to ...

Posted By: Nancy Phares | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 10

Zombies In July: Actors Give Mud Run A New Meaning!

As promised, the land was wet, the route muddy and the obstacles were extreme at the 1st Annual Lake Eerie Zombie Mud Run 5k – Obstacle Course. The unique race is returning to Erie Metroparks in Sandusky, Ohio. Halloween is coming early this ...

Posted By: Billy Criscione | Category: Community Interest



Jan 10

Faith Talks explores three heroes of Assisi in World War II

Lourdes University is pleased to present Faith Talks: Three Heroes of Assisi in World War II on Sunday, January 26, at 2 p.m. The free event, which will take place in the Franciscan Center, will feature Fr. André Cirino, OFM, as guest speaker ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 10

Toledo Reign Visits Monroe County Community College

Contact: Candice Fournier Thee Toledo Reign [email protected] P. O. Box 317 Elmore, OH 43416 Thee Toledo Reign Press Release Recruiting at Monroe County Community College Local College hosts Thee Toledo Reign Toledo, OH, January 8, 2014: Thee ...

Posted By: Candice | Category: Events



Jan 10

Lourdes University Choirs calling for new voices to join

Open to community members with rehearsals beginning January 22 The Lourdes University choral program, under the direction of Karen T. Biscay, is celebrating its 30th concert season and is welcoming new members and chorus alumni to join. 2014 ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 10

Art Studio to Host a Red Dress Event

Fine Art Creations for community Causes Art Studio in Oak Harbor, Ohio will be hosting a Valentines Dinner, Dance and Art event to help promote healthy hearts. Wear your red dress or your red tie and come socialize with others, coupled or single. ...

Posted By: Jackie Bodnar | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 10

"Winter in Wartime" to be shown at Way Library January 17

Way Library continues its Art and Foreign Film Series with “Winter in Wartime,” released in 2008. It’s the Netherlands in January 1945, and the country is still occupied by the Germans. A young Dutch boy, defiant in his hate of the ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 10

Toledo Museum of Art 2014 Major Exhibitions

Varujan Boghosian Dec. 13, 2013–May 25, 2014, Wolfe Gallery Mezzanine Where some see relics of the past, Varujan Boghosian sees material for his next sculpture or collage. The Armenian-American artist’s poetic works use objects such as ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 10

Chocolate Lover's Fest

Christ Community Church and Community Christian Academy present our 3rd Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fest. It will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014, from 1-5 pm at 303 W. 4th Street Genoa, Ohio 43430. Tickets are $10 for 6 tastings of Chocolate. ...

Posted By: Michele Garcia | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 10

Toledo Zoo Kicks Off Wine Tastings 2014

Make your reservations now for the Zoo’s first wine-tasting event of 2014 on Saturday, Jan. 18, 7 – 9 p.m., at the Toledo Zoo’s Arctic Encounter®! Enjoy the finer things in life, including gourmet wines from around the world in ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 10

Reign begins Fundraising

Contact: Candice Fournier Thee Toledo Reign [email protected] P. O. Box 317 Elmore, OH 43416 Thee Toledo Reign Press Release Toledo Reign seeking Local Sponsors Reign Begins Fundraising for 2014 Season Toledo, OH, January 8, 2014: Thee Toledo ...

Posted By: Candice | Category: Sports



Jan 09

Checkmate hosts NWO “Magic: The Gathering” ProTourQualifier

Toledo game store hosts Northwest Ohio’s premier gaming event Toledo, OH — January 3, 2014. On Saturday, January 18th, Checkmate Games & Hobbies will host Northwest Ohio’s first-ever Pro Tour Qualifier event for “Magic: ...

Posted By: Ken Solo | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 09

Kindles 101 workshop at Way Library on January 7

Learn more about Kindle or Kindle Fire at one of two free workshops to be held at Way Library on Tuesday, January 7. Choose the 1:00 pm or the 6:00 p.m. workshop. To get the most from this class, bring your Kindle ID and password. No registration is ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Technology



Jan 09

iPads 101 Workshop at Way Library on January 9

On Thursday, January 9, Way Library’s technology staff will present two iPads workshops. Choose the 1:00 pm or the 6:00 pm class and learn skills such as creating folders, force closing apps, removing apps, and installing apps, plus receive ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Technology



Jan 09

"The World's Fastest Indian" screening at Way Library 1/13

The January installment in Way Library’s popular contemporary film series, Show Me the Movie, is scheduled for Monday, January 13 at 2:00 p.m. Anthony Hopkins stars in “The World’s Fastest Indian” as introverted Burt Munro ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 09

Project PJ

Seagate Food Bank is trying to combat some of the needs in our area with a bit of fun. From January until February we are having a fund raiser called Project PJ. We hope that this will not only bring us pajamas and bedtime items to pass out to needy ...

Posted By: SeagateFoodbank | Category: Community Interest



Jan 09

Toledo Rep Ed winter classes to begin Jan. 11 at 10th Street

Toledo Rep Ed winter classes to begin Jan. 11 The Toledo Repertoire Theatre Rep Ed winter classes begin on January 11 and run through March 1, 2014, with the theme “Space Oddities.” There is still room for more students. Children ages 7 ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 09

Toledo Rep's "Noises Off" to open January 17

“Noises Off” to open January 17 at 10th Street stage “Noises Off,” a comedy written by Michael Frayn and co-directed by Carol Ann Erford and Wes Skinner, will open at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th Street on Friday, ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 09

Intensive Manuscript Writing Class at Way Library

PRIZM Creative Community, in collaboration with Way Public Library, is sponsoring an “Intensive Manuscript Class for Fiction Writers,” led by BGSU Professor Wendell Mayo. The class will take place on February 8th from 1-4 pm at Way ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 09

Way Library announces new "Baker's Way" collection

Thanks to Perrysburg resident Mary Turain, Way Library has begun circulating cake pans. When Mary decided to downsize her substantial collection of cake pans, she generously offered to donate them to the library. The new collection, called ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment