Press Releases


Oct 13

Pumpkin Path and Little Boo Are Wild and Wonderful

Toledo, Ohio— The Toledo Zoo’s Halloween happenings, Pumpkin Path and Little Boo at the Zoo, are coming your way with all the chilling thrills your family loves! Little Boo at the Zoo runs Thursday and Friday, October 20 - 21, while ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 13

Library Observes THE CIVIL WAR’S Sesquicentennial Oct 15

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library honors the people, places and events that so painfully divided us, yet ultimately brought us back together . . . The Civil War: 150 years ago, over 600,000 men dead; two armies . . . one nation. Join us for ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Education



Oct 13

Owens to Host Free Care Fair for Health, Oct. 19

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents and high school students are invited to learn about ways to make their lives more enjoyable through healthy living as Owens Community College serves as host to a free Care Fair for Health event on ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Health



Oct 13

Library to host Ohio Library Council 2011 Convention & Expo

(Released October 10, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is honored to host the 2011 Ohio Library Council (OLC) Convention and Expo scheduled October 26 through 28 at the SeaGate Convention Centre and Park Inn Hotel Toledo, and ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 13

Toledo Holiday Expo

Get all your holiday shopping done in one convenient location. Kid holiday crafts and coloring contest. Many different business showcasing their products and services. Many businesses have homemade, handcrafted items. Visit with Santa from 12-4 ...

Posted By: Shauna Dyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 12

SPEAK OUT! Kicks Off on Oct. 20th with Soraya Mire

Having challenges happily moving forward in your life? Career stagnant? Relationships troubled? Want to more effectively support a survivor? SPEAKING OUT! may help bring you clarity you desire. Each month’s SPEAK OUT! gives women Survivors and ...

Posted By: CeCe Norwood | Category: Community Interest



Oct 12

BASSEX @ BRETZ - Toledo's Premiere Electronic Music Night!

DUBSTEP / ELECTRO / HOUSE / TRANCE / DRUM AND BASS TOLEDO'S PREMIERE ELECTRONIC MUSIC NIGHT! EVERY WEDNESDAY IT'S BASSEX @BRETZ Gay? Straight? Bi? Come as you are! Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night of awesome ...

Posted By: Casey Clark | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 12

Hale Performance Coatings Selects Infor ERP VISUAL Software

Hale Performance Coatings, a provider of metal finishing services for tools, dies, molds and more, has selected Infor ERP VISUAL manufacturing software to improve their business processes. HPC will implement the ERP Software System in the coming ...

Posted By: Jen Scherer | Category: Technology



Oct 11

Market Place Mania

Get a Jump on your Christmas Shopping and let us be your host to the largest home shopping party you have ever seen! Saturday, November 19th 10 am to 3 pm Little Sisters of the Poor 930 S. Wynn Rd., Oregon, OH 43616 Corner of Navarre and Wynn ...

Posted By: Deanna Dunaway | Category: Events



Oct 11

HalloFest 2011 at The Ale House on Saturday, October 29

On Saturday, October 29, 4.0 Ent and Black Rose Entertainment will transform The Ale House into HalloFest 2011 – combing a rave, a fest and a Halloween party into one spooktacular event! A one-of-a-kind Halloween environment awaits, with ...

Posted By: Kim | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 11

Capitol Steps Returns to the Valentine

Thirty years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day ...

Posted By: Matt Lentz | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 10

Soroya Mire Reading and Book Signing

Soraya Mire reading and book signing at People Called Women- Thursday, October 20th, 7-9pm PCW is honored to welcome author and activist Soraya Miré . She is a recipient of the UN's Humanitarian Award, an award winning documentary ...

Posted By: Gina Mercurio | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 10

Hannah's Socks Featured On Philanthroper.com Monday, Oct. 10

You know those daily deal sites? Well, Philanthroper.com is another one of those. But instead of selling something, they share the story of a new 501(c)3 nonprofit every day. And if you'd like, give them $1 (or up to $10). Their mission? Try to ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Community Interest



Oct 07

Lourdes’ Lifelong Learning Fall Special Events

This fall, Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning program is hosting three special events – open to Lifelong Learning members as well as the public. Events include a pro bono lecture from the renowned Rabbi Sokobin, a Toledo Symphony ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 07

Maumee Quarter Auction support ALS

Come support ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) At the MAUMEE EAGLE BANQUET HALL Oct 13th Thursday night doors open 6p (SIDE DOOR) preview items till 645p from vendor's like... Miche bag,Scentsy Candle,31 Gifts,Willowhouse, Send Out Cards, Pampered ...

Posted By: Linda | Category: Events



Oct 07

ProMedica Cancer Institute Offers Local Support Group

ProMedica Cancer Institute is offering a support group for adult/pediatric patients on home tube feedings of TPN and their caregivers on Nov. 8th from 7 - 8:30 p.m. @ ProMedica Flower Hospital - 5200 Harroun Rd - Hickman Cancer Center Conference ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Health



Oct 05

Celebrate Autumn at the Zoo’s Fall Fur All!

Toledo, Ohio—Don’t miss Fall Fur All on Saturday, October 15. With pumpkin painting, games, entertainment and more, it’s yet another reason why autumn is awesome at the Toledo Zoo! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you’ll be able to ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 05

Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Appearance Canceled

(Released October 5, 2011) – Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University, has canceled his Authors! ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 05

Owens Alumni Association Golf Outing Raises More Than 26K

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – One hundred twenty-four area residents recently enjoyed a day of golf and entertainment in support of alumni scholarship programs as Owens Community College’s Alumni Association held its ninth annual Golf ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Education



Oct 05

Library Awarded $75,000 Grant from PNC Foundation

TOLEDO, Oct. 5, 2011 – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library today announced it received a $75,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to teach area children lessons in spending, sharing and saving and equip parents to reinforce the lessons at ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Education



Oct 05

1,318 Shoes Given New Life through Owens Local Child’s Drive

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College’s Environmental Club is raising environmental awareness by bringing new life to used shoes previously destined for overcrowded landfills. As a result of the student group’s recent ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Oct 05

Cool Cat Strut

On Friday October 21st the coolest cats in the area will be strutting their stuff at our annual costume optional dinner dance. Please visit www.coolcatstrut.com for tickets and more information.Press Release Contact Name: Dave Plunkett Press ...

Posted By: Dave Plunkett | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 05

Young Entrepreneur to Appear in Black Enterprise Magazine

(Released October 4, 2011) – The October 2011 issue of Black Enterprise magazine is scheduled to feature an article on young Toledo entrepreneur Will Lucas for his existing technology companies and soon-to-be launched innovative mobile ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 05

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

(Released October 4, 2011) - Help the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week, October 16-22! ***To officially kick off National Friends of the Library Week, the local FOL Book Center, 1301 N. Reynolds Rd., ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 05

Music Educators Take Their Turn on the Stage for Performance

What: Friday Night Live at The Ritz Sponsor: Tong’s Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, Meyer & Kershner, Ltd. & Reineke Family Dealerships When: Friday, October 7 - 7:30 PM Where: The National Theatre at The Ritz - 30 S. ...

Posted By: Bruce Hannam | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 05

Polka Fest 2011 at Rossford Eagles 2322

Second Annual Polka Fest October 22, 2011 – Public Welcome At the Rossford Eagles 2322 658 Lime City Rd, Rossford, Ohio Dinner 4 pm - 7:30 pm Pierogies, Stuffed Cabbage and Kielbasa, All hand made selections. Music to follow 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm ...

Posted By: Roger B | Category: Events



Oct 05

Something Special Fall Festival

We invite the public to join us for a FREE Fall Festical on Saturday, October 15th from 11 am to 4 pm. The festical will be held on the grounds of Something Special Learning Center at 8251 Waterville-Swanton Rd. in Waterville, OH. Every child will ...

Posted By: Kate Bolger | Category: Events



Oct 05

Hollywood Casino Toledo Now Accepting Press Kits

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



Oct 04

"Many Trails of Tears: The Removal of the Ohio Tribes"

Join Dr. Mary Stockwell, Lourdes University, on Thursday, October 20th as she discusses the removal of Indian tribes from Ohio, starting in the 1820s. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM and is free and open to the public. Dr. Stockwell will share ...

Posted By: Rick Finch | Category: Education



Oct 04

TMA Acquires Masterwork by Dutch Artist Frans Hals

TOLEDO, OHIO—The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has acquired a stunning example of portraiture by Dutch Master Frans Hals with the purchase of Family Portrait in a Landscape. Scholar Gregory Martin referred to the painting as “an ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment