Press Releases


Oct 24

Learn from Local Holocaust Survivors at Bearing Witness

It's been 70 years since the height of the Holocaust in 1943. For those who survived, the memories are as vivid as if it happened yesterday. As the last Holocaust survivors and veterans of World War II enter their golden years, it is especially ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Community Interest



Oct 24

Learn About Japanese Culture at Toledo Museum of Art

From clothing to architecture, weaponry to furniture, Japan has been a mecca of art and style since European nations fought wars over trade routes leading to the island nation. This fall and winter, several amazing exhibitions showcasing the exotic ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

Author Michael Till to speak at Way Library on Sunday, 10/27

Route 20 was named a federal highway in 1926. As this blacktop zigzags its way through Perrysburg it transforms itself into other names such as Sandusky Street, Indiana Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, and West Front Street. For the first half of the 20th ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

Drink Up at This Year's Wine Gala!

On November 2, 2013, enjoy a fabulous evening of gourmet dining and fine wine while helping a noble cause. Come to the Wine Gala 2013, in aid of Mobile Meals of Toledo. This year's Wine Gala is being held at the Stranahan Great Hall, located at ...

Posted By: Kate Supino | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

Check Out a New Twist on the Classic Addams Family Story

The Valentine Theatre is owned and operated by the Toledo Cultural Arts Center, a non-profit organization that caters to a diverse audience in the performing arts arena. The theatre itself is 116 years old and seats up to 901 audience members. On ...

Posted By: Brian Flax | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

8th Annual DYS Sweet Success Gala is Friday

What: Diabetes Youth Services’ (DYS) Sweet Success Fundraising Gala When: Friday, Oct. 25, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Levis Commons, Perrysburg, Ohio Details: This fundraising gala will feature dinner, a cash bar and ...

Posted By: Katie Hoschak | Category: Events



Oct 24

Devlac Hall Celebrates 20 Years

Behavioral Connections of Wood County is proud to announce the 20 year anniversary of Devlac Hall. Devlac Hall, located at 1033 Devlac Grove, off West Gypsy Lane Road in Bowling Green, opened their doors in 1993 with a grant from the Ohio ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Community Interest



Oct 24

AdClub to Host Creativity & Innovation Summi

Advertising Club of Toledo 7230 Sawmill Run, Holland, OH 43528 419-866-4199 [email protected] www.adclubtoledo.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT KAREN HOPKINSON 419-724-6414 AdClub to Host Creativity & Innovation Summit (TOLEDO) – ...

Posted By: Patty Schoepf | Category: Business



Oct 24

Black Swamp Blues Society 17th Blues Challenge

The Black Swamp Blues Society is hosting their 17th Annual Blues Challenge November 2, Saturday Doors open at 5pm, Music starts at 6:30pm At Elks Club, 137 W. Wayne Street, Maumee Cost $10. Solo/Duo competition in order of appearance Blind Dawg ...

Posted By: Fred Pakulski | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

Educational reformer Alfie Kohn to keynote BGSU conference

Educational reform advocate and author Alfie Kohn will speak at Bowling Green State University Nov. 2 as part of the 2013 Northwest Ohio Symposium on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Teaching. In his keynote address, Kohn will speak ...

Posted By: Joetta Kynard | Category: Education



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