Press Releases


Jul 11

Summer Matinee Film Series of movie classics!

Who doesn’t like a good post-apocalyptic future, the walking dead, sea creatures, and a superhero in a cape? – especially in the summer! Join the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library as we present our first-ever Summer Matinee Film Series, ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jul 11

Catholic Charities Hosts Adoption Information Meeting

Catholic Charities will host an Adoption Information Meeting from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Diocese of Toledo, 1933 Spielbush Ave., Toledo OH 43604. The evening will include a guest panel of adoptive couples who will share their stories ...

Posted By: Andrea Slivka | Category: Community Interest



Jul 11

Ten Restaurants to vie at "Pizza Palooza"

WHO HAS THE BEST PIZZA IN NORTHWEST OHIO? Northwest Ohio will find out on July 26 and 27. The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District present Pizza Palooza, sponsored by Kistler Ford, at Centennial Terrace, ...

Posted By: Laura Glover | Category: Community Interest



Jul 11

Circle 2445 Plans Social Evening

Come and enjoy art, live music by the funk/rock band GOLD and a cash bar on the Peristyle Terrace when Circle 2445 celebrates summer on July 12 from 6:30–9 p.m. during It’s Friday at the Toledo Museum of Art. The public is invited to ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 11

It's A Kitten Shower!

The Toledo Area Humane Society is bursting at the seams with adorable, adoptable kittens! TAHS still has many furry felines looking for forever homes and over 250 currently in foster homes. It’s still “kitten season” and the ...

Posted By: Cyndi Condit | Category: Community Interest



Jul 09

Paws and Whiskers Summer Wine Tour

Saturday, August 10, 2013 Come travel along the Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail for a Taste of Summer. Join us on our deluxe motor coach as we visit the following 5 wineries, which feature a new release wine pairing with food prepared by a ...

Posted By: Dave | Category: Other



Jul 09

A Night in Paradise

It's a night in paradise with the sounds of the Paradise Island Band on July 12, 7 pm - Midnight at Centennial Terrace. Tickets are $10 available at the gate or online at www.supportsylvaniaathletics.comPress Release Contact Name: Nancy Crandell ...

Posted By: Nancy Crandell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 09

Paws and Whiskers 10th Annual Cool Cat Strut

Come join Paws and Whiskers for its 10th annual Cool Cat Strut at St. Clement’s Hall, 2990 Tremainsville, Toledo, Ohio on Friday October 18th from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. There will be dinner, dancing, a DJ, games and prizes, a 50/50 drawing, a ...

Posted By: Dave Plunkett | Category: Events



Jul 09

The Color Run™ Toledo

The Color Run™ 5k is on its way to Toledo, Ohio! The event will take place on August 17th, 2013 at Promenade Park! The Color Run™, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, ...

Posted By: Morgan Carnation | Category: Events



Jul 08

Unison Behavioral Health Group Welcomes Irma D. Santiago, MD

Unison Behavioral Health Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Irma Santiago has joined Unison’s medical team! She will be providing physical health and behavioral services to adults as well as children at both Unison’s Starr and ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 08

Free "iPads 101" workshop at Way Library on Tuesday, July 9

Way Library presents free “iPads 101” workshop On Tuesday, July 9 at 6:00 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 ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 08

Way Library lightens up with "Best Viral Videos" on July 11

See what's had everyone in stitches and get ready to laugh yourself! On Thursday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m., Way Library will present “The Best Viral Videos of 2012 and 2013.” We hear about “viral videos” all the time, but those ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 08

"I Saw It on Pinterest" free workshop at Way Library July 20

Way Library presents a free “Pinterest” workshop for adults on Saturday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m. Teacher and hobbyist Crystal Weiler will conduct this workshop about how to use Pinterest, the social network that doubles as a tool for ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

Countdown to UT!!

Fall Semester is starting soon, Are you ready? HAVE YOU COMPLETED THESE STEPS YET? IF NOT, AT THIS EVENT, YOU CAN: • Apply and get admitted — bring your official high school/GED transcripts and transcripts from all other ...

Posted By: Emily Nix | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

SoundTrek Set for July 19th

Live Music Event From Friday, July 19, 2013 - 08:30pm- 01:00am SoundTrek is The Arts Commission's latest addition to the Live Work Create Toledo initiative. The program is designed to celebrate Toledo's rich legacy as a live music town. Featuring a ...

Posted By: Ryan Bunch | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

Art Walk Set for July 11th

Thursday, July 11, 2013, 06:00pm - 09:00pm Art Walk is free and open to the public. The Art Walk series is a great opportunity to browse and purchase affordable local art while getting to know the artists, studios, galleries, and businesses that ...

Posted By: Ryan Bunch | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

Community Job Fair

JOB FAIR SLATED FOR STAUTZENBERGER COLLEGE Maumee, OH. (4Jun13) – A FREE community wide job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 12-4pm at Stautzenberger College located at 1796 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee, Ohio. This community ...

Posted By: Rob Garver | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 03

Kalahari Resort's Summer Splash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beat the Heat this Summer with Kalahari Resorts Summer Splash Celebration! Unique African-inspired activities ensure family fun all season-long Sandusky, OH. – (June 7, 2013) – Summer has arrived in Sandusky and ...

Posted By: Kevin Gawronski | Category: Events



Jul 01

Library presents Remembering the Battle of Gettysburg

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents Remembering the Battle of Gettysburg, a day of programs and presentations at Main Library, 325 Michigan Street, to observe one of the most important and deadliest Civil War battles. On Saturday, July ...

Posted By: Maria Jadwisiak | Category: Community Interest



Jul 01

Musical benefit concert for Lourdes' violin instructor

WHAT: Musical benefit concert for Lourdes’ violin instructor Sue SgroWHEN: Sunday, July 14 ~ 3 p.m.WHERE: Church of St. Andrew United Methodist, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH The musical community of greater Toledo will gather to host a ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Jul 01

Hartman Family Runs to Cure Cancer

Nataleigh Hartman has become the spark that turned her leukemia into an inspirational family affair that has touched the lives of hundreds of people within and outside of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ...

Posted By: Ellen Traylor | Category: General Interests



Jul 01

Arab American Cultural Experiences & Learning Opportunities

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in partnership with the Arab American National Museum (www.arabamericanmuseum.org) is providing an opportunity for our customers to learn more about the Arab American Culture. Three different FREE venues are ...

Posted By: Maria Jadwisiak | Category: Community Interest



Jun 28

Free showing of "Life of Pi" at Way Library Tuesday, July 2

Way Library will show the recent feature film “Life of Pi” on Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. Ang Lee won the Oscar for Best Director for this film in 2013. “Life of Pi” is an adventure story based on the book of the same name ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 28

Willy Wonka: The Musical

JULY 25, 26 & 27 AT 8:00 PM JULY 26 AT 2:00 PM COLLINGWOOD ARTS CENTER LOIS M. NELSON THEATRE 2413 COLLINGWOOD BLVD. TOLEDO, OHIO 43620 TICKET PRICES: $8.00 FOR STUDENTS AND SENIORS AND $12.00 FOR ADULTS Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the ...

Posted By: Sara Skow | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 28

Toledo Museum of Art Purchases Two Works by Frank Stella

The Toledo Museum of Art has expanded its holdings of post-World War II American abstract art by acquiring two works by Frank Stella (born 1936), Conway I and La penna di hu. Toledo Museum of Art Director Brian Kennedy said these significant ...

Posted By: Kelly Fritz Garrow | Category: Community Interest



Jun 28

Exhibition featuring UT Arts faculty opens July 11

Group Exhibition July 11-31, 2013 Opening July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of Art Walk. Secor Gallery, 425 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH Explore and enjoy nearly 30 great Downtown Toledo galleries, studios, businesses, eateries, and more featuring ...

Posted By: Angela Riddel | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 28

Golf Outing Will Raise Funds for Toledo Soup Kitchen

Helping Hands of St. Louis at 443 Sixth St., Toledo, will host its 10th Annual Golf Outing on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Bedford Hills Golf Club in Temperance, Mich. The event will raise money to benefit Helping Hands ministries, which include a soup ...

Posted By: Andrea Slivka | Category: Community Interest



Jun 28

Free Computer Classes in July

Area residents interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills with computers and the Internet are invited to participate in free continuing education computer classes as Owens Community College and the non-profit Connect Ohio organization ...

Posted By: Bradley Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Jun 28

Exhibit featuring UT Arts faculty opens July 11 (ART WALK)

TRANSCENDING TEXT Group Exhibition July 11-31, 2013 Opening July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of Art Walk. Secor Gallery, 425 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH Explore and enjoy nearly 30 great Downtown Toledo galleries, studios, businesses, eateries, and ...

Posted By: Angela Riddel | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 26

Teen Theatre production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Fremont Community Theatre is pleased to present the Teen Theatre production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, a musical with a book by Joseph Fields and Anita Loos, lyrics by Leo Robin, and music by Jule Styne, based on the best-selling novel of the same ...

Posted By: Cyndi Hineline | Category: Arts and Entertainment