Press Releases


Oct 23

Jeff Greenfield next scheduled Authors! Authors! series

The Authors! Authors! 2013-2014 series, as presented by The Blade and arranged by the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, is pleased to welcome five-time Emmy winner and acclaimed political commentator Jeff Greenfield to the McMaster Center of Main ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 23

Lourdes to host undergraduate and graduate school open house

Those interested in learning more about Lourdes undergraduate and graduate programs are invited to attend informational open houses being held this November: Wednesday, November 6 – Graduate School Open House Franciscan Center, 6 to 8 p.m. ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Oct 23

Conductor Bob Bernhardt to visit BGSU as artist-in-residence

Each year the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts welcomes a special musical artist as a part of the Hansen Musical Arts series, a residency created and supported by BGSU alumni Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen. From Oct. 28-Nov. ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 23

Ladd to explain Learning to Look method in art

Vivian Ladd, museum educator at the Dartmouth College Hood Museum of Art, will give an hourlong talk on Oct. 28 to teach Bowling Green State University students how to analyze art, using the “Learning to Look” methodology. Her talk, at ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 23

Winter Wheat Writing Festival welcomes writers

Writers of all types of fiction, nonfiction and poetry are invited to find creative nourishment at the annual Winter Wheat Festival of Writing at Bowling Green State University Nov. 14-16. Sponsored by the Mid-American Review, the festival is now in ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 23

This is why I scuba dive and travel

This is why scuba dive and travel. Classes are on sale for $99 right now. Call Aqua Hut at 419-531-4655.Press Release Contact Name: Jeff Davis Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press Release Contact Phone: 419-531-4655 Organization ...

Posted By: Jeff Davis | Category: Community Interest



Oct 23

Thee Toledo Reign Tryouts

If you missed the October dates for the Toledo Reign tryouts, you're in luck. We've added one more date, November 9, 2013 to our tryout list. If you're a woman at least 18 years old, please join us at 915 E. Bigelow, Findlay, OH 45840 at Noon on ...

Posted By: Candice Fournier | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 21

"Ghosthunting Ohio" with John Kachuba at Way Library 10/29

Way Library welcomes author John Kachuba on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:00 pm. Mr. Kachuba will describe his experiences visiting more than 30 haunted places in the Buckeye State as detailed in his newest book Ghosthunting Ohio: On the Road Again. ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 21

See "The Fall of the House of Usher" at Way Library 10/31

Adults, here's your chance for a "dress rehearsal" for your Halloween costume! Costumes are encouraged (but optional) for this showing of the campy thriller "The Fall of the House of Usher" at Way Library at 2:00 on Halloween afternoon. Enjoy free ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 21

Free workshop for iPad users at Way Library October 24

On Thursday, October 24 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in a workshop designed for iPad users, Way Library’s technology staff will teach basic skills such as creating folders, force closing apps, removing apps, and installing apps, plus training in how to ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 21

Toledo Rep to present 'Arsenic and Old Lace' Nov. 8-10,14-17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toledo Rep to present ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ November 8-10, 14-17 The Toledo Repertoire Theatre presents Arsenic and Old Lace November 8-10, 14-17 on the 10th Street stage. A comedy, written by Joseph Kesselring and ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 18

The Mud Dog Challenge – a New Sports Venue in Northwest Ohio

On November 2, 2013 E3 Events will open a new permanent sports venue in Northwest Ohio and hold its first obstacle course race known as The Mud Dog Challenge to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project. Obstacle course races like this are part of a ...

Posted By: Julie | Category: Events



Oct 18

The Hunger Games vs. The Hobbit

Register early for an exciting Toledo-Lucas County Public Library program titled The Hunger Games vs. The Hobbitscheduled from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 at the Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. Register online at toledolibrary.org ...

Posted By: rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

Ghosts in the Maumee Library?

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents an exciting program titled Ghosts in the Maumee Library? scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23 at Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee, OH. Fringe Paranormal researchers will ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

Little Wak's Halloween Funny Fest

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents Little Wak’s Halloween Funny Fest featuring Magician Extraordinaire Eli Portala from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 in the Huntington Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Portala portrays ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

Tent City to Rise—Including 1Mile Matters Walk for Veterans

Tent City again rises at Civic Center Mall on October 25 - 27, and will again bring together churches, businesses, government, and the media to put the spotlight on the needs of those who have lost domestic autonomy in our community. With its ...

Posted By: Ken Leslie | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

Fremont Elmore Cycle & Fitness

Fremont Elmore Cycle & Fitness will host Mountain Biking 102 at Toledo’s Ottawa-Jermain Park off-road bike trail on at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2013. The workshop will focus on traversing logs and bunny hops along with lessons on ...

Posted By: Jen Sorgenfrei | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

The Library is Wild About Eyes

Visit Main Library now through Wednesday, November 13 and get wild and wise about eyes with an interactive display just for kids to teach them all about eyes and eye safety! The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents its Wild About Eyes kiosk, ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

Halloween Bash

Halloween Bash! The Monclova Historical Foundation and Community Center will be sponsoring a Fall Halloween Bash! The “Frighteningly Good” time will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 3-7 PM. Bring your ghosts, goblins, and ...

Posted By: Kristen Craft | Category: Events



Oct 18

Annual Art Show

Annual Fall Art Show The Monclova Community Center is pleased to announce that it will once again be the site of an exquisite Fall Art Show. The art show will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Bring your family and friends and come purchase ...

Posted By: Kristen Craft | Category: Events



Oct 18

Free Webinar Addresses Employee Loyalty Head On

Karen Shulman, owner of loyalty and change management consulting firm, Hands-On Consulting, Inc., will be presenting a free webinar titled It Takes Two to Tango When It Comes to Employee Loyalty on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 1:30 PM. ...

Posted By: Karen Shulman | Category: Business



Oct 18

Johnston Fruit Farms Does it again!!

Who: Johnston Fruit Farms is partnering with the public! What: For Every ½ bushel or full bushel of apples that anyone picks and purchases this weekend, Johnston Fruit Farms will pick and donate the same amount to the Seagate Food Bank. ...

Posted By: Aggie Alt | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

Saint George Cathedral 68th Annual Lebanese Dinner Oct 27!

68th Annual Lebanese Dinner October 27, 2013 Presented by The Ladies Benevolent Society St, George Antiochian Cathedral 3754 Woodley Road, Toledo, Ohio 43606 Dinner Menu Green Beans with Meat and Rice Sfeeha (Meat Pie) Baked Kibbee Stuffed Grape ...

Posted By: Saint George Cathedral | Category: Events



Oct 18

Homemade Craft Show and Lunch

7th ANNUAL HOMEMADE CRAFT SHOW AND LUNCH – Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9 am to 4 pm. A great selection of homemade crafts and gifts to buy for someone you love (or for yourself)! Delicious homemade lunch choices from 11 am to 2 p.m. ...

Posted By: Carolyn Stilwill | Category: Events



Oct 16

Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors

Maumee Valley Country Day School presents Bearing Witness, documentary film, portraits, and histories of local Toledo Holocaust survivors. Filmmaker: Heather Elliott-Famularo Still Photographer: Dena Eber Screening: Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3:30pm in the ...

Posted By: LouAnn Glover | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 16

Battle of the Inland Sea

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents Battle on the Inland Sea from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 in the McMaster Center at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. On September 10th, 1813, Oliver Hazard Perry led his squadron into one of the ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 16

Maumee Valley to Host Education Panel

The Global Leadership Program at Maumee Valley Country Day School presents Edunation: Analyzing the Education System Globally, Nationally, and Locally. The event is dedicated to discussing and debating the state of education on different levels and ...

Posted By: Brooke Schlageter | Category: Education



Oct 15

For Halloween fun it's Terrortown!!

Terrortown at the Lucas County Fairgrounds is a top 31 haunted attraction in America. All new for 2013, Terrortown is in its 17th year of providing scares to people all over Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The House of Dead, and Big Top ...

Posted By: Thomas Brady | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 15

GOLDEN HARVEST presented by GRRR, Saturday 10/26 ~ Noon-4pm

On 10/26/13 Golden Retriever Rescue Resource, Inc. is hosting our First Annual GOLDEN HARVEST Fundraiser from Noon-4pm at Majestic Oak Winery located at 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids, OH. There will be games and activities for children and dogs of ...

Posted By: Anngelique Boyer | Category: Events



Oct 14

Sustainability Day at Lourdes University

On Wednesday, October 23, Lourdes University will host a series of activities in honor of National Campus Sustainability Day and National Food Day. The activities, which are free and open to the public, will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest