Press Releases


Feb 24

Toledo Zoo Hosts Naturalization Ceremony

Toledo, Ohio — On Thursday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m., the Toledo Zoo will host a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens. The ceremony represents a partnership between the Zoo and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, the ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 24

Northwest Ohio’s Largest College Preview Night

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – More than 100 public and private colleges and universities from Ohio and the surrounding states will visit the Toledo area as Owens Community College serves as host to Northwest Ohio’s largest College Preview ...

Posted By: Bradley Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Feb 24

Owens Welcomes Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Tribute Band

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Timeless sounds from the legendary musical group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young will fill the air at Owens Community College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts as the tribute band Marrakesh Express takes ...

Posted By: Bradley Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Feb 24

Lourdes Appold Planetarium: Dawn of the Space Age

This spring, Appold Planetarium visitors can experience the excitement of the early days of space exploration in Dawn of the Space Age. Viewers will travel through time, from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik to the state of the ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 24

Heart of a People: Black Women in Society and Culture

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library proudly observes Black History Month in February with a family program titled, Heart of a People: Black Women in Society and Culture, scheduled from 2-4 p.m. this Saturday, February 25 in the McMaster Center at ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Feb 24

Inaugural Toledo SOUP March 4th

Toledo SOUP to hold inaugural meal event Sunday, March 4 What: Toledo SOUP micro-grant meal event When: Sunday, March 4, 5-9 p.m. Where: The Davis Building Lobby, 116 10th Street (between Monroe & Jefferson) Toledo, OH – A new community ...

Posted By: Rachel Richardson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 24

Software Accelerates A/P Month-end Close, Improves Audits

Available today, Oracle E-Business Suite and JD Edwards ERP users get summary information and transactional details – down to the original source documents – all at their fingertips. DENVER, CO and PERRYSBURG, OH—Feb 22, ...

Posted By: Leasa Maxx | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 24

Running with Demons, Motivational Documentary Film Released

Running with Demons, New Motivational Documentary Film Released Worldwide | Sylvania Native Todd Crandell, World Famous Triathlete, Surviver Of Addiction And Licensed Counselor Is Featured To Promote Sobriety Sylvania, Ohio – February 22, ...

Posted By: Todd Crandell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 24

Three New Sponsors Announced for Sole Train Event

PERRYSBURG, OH – February 23, 2012 – Hannah’s Socks is pleased to announce three new sponsors for the inaugural Sole Train event. * Presenting Sponsor: Hollywood Casino Toledo (www.hollywoodcasinotoledo.com) * Media Sponsor ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Community Interest



Feb 24

Easter Bunny Hayride & Breakfast/Lunch

Have a Hearty Breakfast or Lunch with the Easter Bunny(Bunny is available for pictures so be sure to bring your camera!), then you and your family will "Hop" onto the Hayride with the Easter Bunny that takes you out to the Easter Bunny's Egg Patch! ...

Posted By: Melissa Bowlander | Category: Events



Feb 22

A Change of Heart: Finding Renewed Reverence for Earth

Sylvania Franciscan Village to host Spring Environmental Series “A Change of Heart: Finding Renewed Reverence for Earth” The Sylvania Franciscan Village will kick off its Spring Environmental Series with a show in Lourdes ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 22

Teen Tech Week: Teen Digital Photo Collage Contest!

(Released February 22, 2012) – Text your best friends! Hit up your top five on your mobile phones. E-mail your classmates, tag your Close Friends on Facebook, or send a Twitter tweet! Spread the word about the Toledo-Lucas County Public ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Feb 22

Mavericks Opening Night Cooperstown Fundraiser

Friday, March 2, 2012 6:00pm until 11:00pm Moose-Sylvania Loyal Order 6072 Main St, Sylvania, OH 43560 Come enjoy a fun night of food, drinks, music, raffles, and games! Tickets are $25 each, which includes admittance into the party, great music, ...

Posted By: Misty Mulligan | Category: Events



Feb 22

Take The Stairs Tour Coming to Toledo

PURPOSE:?TAKE THE STAIRS TOUR COMING TO TOLEDO! On February 23, 2012, nationally-acclaimed author Rory Vaden will present a FREE, live event to help build character in adults and young people and raise funds for Youth Leadership Toledo. TOLEDO-AREA ...

Posted By: Kristina White | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 21

Maumee Quarter Auction Nite for Charity

Bring a roll or two of quarters to Maumee Eagles River Rd and South Detroit Ave Mar 8 Mar 22 Doors open 6p preview items till 645p Auction starts at 7p . Bidding paddles are 1/$3 2/ $5 3/$7 all proceeds benefit charity. Food Drink available for ...

Posted By: Linda | Category: Events



Feb 21

Stan Lee Appearance to be RESCHEDULED!

(Released February 20, 2012) – Due to a conflict in Stan Lee’s calendar, his April 18, 2012 appearance at the Stranahan Theater will be rescheduled. All tickets purchased for the April 18 event will be honored on the pending date. ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Feb 20

WAVE Festival Calling for Art Submissions

In honor of National Women’s History Month, Lourdes will host the 5th annual W.A.V.E. (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) Festival, a juried exhibition and sale of fine arts and crafts. This year’s event will be held in the ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 20

Lourdes Distinguished Speaker Series in History

Lourdes University is pleased to announce its 2012 Distinguished Speaker Series in American History addressing “The War of 1812 in Northwest Ohio” on Friday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Center in Sylvania. Guest lecturers ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 20

9th annual YELL & TELL: STOP CHILD ABUSE NOW rally

The 9th annual YELL & TELL: STOP CHILD ABUSE NOW rally will be held on April 22, 2012 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Walbridge Park Shelter House on Broadway Avenue across from the Toledo Zoo. The rally is free and open to the public. The University ...

Posted By: Pamela Crabtree | Category: Community Interest



Feb 19

You'd Have To Be A Fool 5k off road, obstacle course race

Please come out a support a great charity who brings comfort to children with cancer at Toledo's Children's Hospital's. It the first ever 5k off road obstacle course in NW Ohio. April 1, 2012 at Maumee Bay State Park. You can go to our website and ...

Posted By: Kele Pallitta | Category: Events



Feb 17

Belly Dance and World Dance Showcase Performance

A Saturday evening performance of “Alf Laila wa Laila: 1001 Nights” will be available to the public, showcasing professional Belly Dance/Middle Eastern Dancers (Leyla, Azziza, Kay Louise, Baraka, Amira Star, Theresa of Jawaahir Dance ...

Posted By: Leyla | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 17

Zoo Offers Admission Discounts throughout March

Toledo, OH — The days are longer, the skies are bluer and the weather is (we hope) warmer. To celebrate the beginning of spring, your Toledo Zoo offers special discounted admission throughout March. Online coupons at the Zoo’s website ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 17

One Day Scuba Course

Have any friends who are limited on time. They might try this for classes. Learn how to dive in one day. This class is for the person who can’t commit 3 to 5 classes or who is going on vacation and needs a referral form. Must be at least 16 ...

Posted By: Jeff Davis | Category: General Interests



Feb 17

Rally By the Rails

Rally by the Rails, Loop Park, Walbridge Ohio Walbridge-Fest, Inc. presents the annual Rally by the Rails Festival in Loop Park, Walbridge Ohio. The festival which runs Friday May 18th, and Saturday May 19th includes carnival rides, games, great ...

Posted By: Ken Smith | Category: Events



Feb 15

Hollywood Casino Toledo is Looking for Stars

The all new H Lounge inside Hollywood Casino will be Toledo’s newest hot-spot for the very best in live entertainment 7 nights a week. Whether you are looking for a place to dance the night away, or to relax with friends with one of our ...

Posted By: Andrea Ritter | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 15

Adopt Your "Fur?Ever Love"

Toledo, OH – Adopt your “fur?ever” love from the Toledo Area Humane Society today and your new pet will never spend Valentine’s Day alone again! Not only will adopting a shelter pet warm your heart, pets are good for your ...

Posted By: Cyndi Condit | Category: Community Interest



Feb 15

Owens Presents Of Ebony Embers Performance

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents will have the opportunity to experience a unique artistic performance developed by Core Ensemble that features a theatrical narrative to chamber music as Owens Community College’s Center for ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 15

Lourdes Lifelong Learning Program

This February, the Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is kicking-off its 2012 program with more options than ever. Lifelong Learning is an educational, engaging and fun way to learn! Membership is $15 per person for this spring, and ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 15

Say Good-bye to Winter at the Toledo Zoo!

Toledo, OH—Will March come in like a lion and out like a lamb? Here’s hoping, but no matter the weather, your Toledo Zoo is your family’s springtime destination. Visit toledozoo.org for more info. March 17 Teddy Bear Care ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 15

Toledo Library Observes Presidents Day

(Released February 15, 2012) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will observe the Presidents’ Day holiday with a special exhibit titled, Press Pass: Photographing Candidates and Presidents visiting Northwest Ohio, a collection of ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest