Press Releases


Oct 14

HAIRSPRAY presented by Toledo School for the Arts

For Immediate Release Contact: David Saygers October 13, 2011 419-246-8732 x222 [email protected] Toledo School for the Arts Presents Hairspray Toledo, Ohio – Toledo School for the Arts (TSA) will visit 1960s ...

Posted By: s Watkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 14

Westfield's Wee Rock Children's Series

Saturday, October 29, 2011 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Westfield Franklin Park Westfield Franklin Park, in partnership with the YMCA/JCC, is hosting a family friendly musical series known as Westfield's Wee Rock. The series takes place every Saturday from ...

Posted By: Molly Luetke Datson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 13

Herstories: An Evening with Patrice McClellan

(Released October 12, 2011) – Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated (Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter) joins the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in presenting Herstories: An Evening with Patrice McClellan scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 13

The Many Faces of CHINA

(Released October 13, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library proudly presents The Many Faces of CHINA, a program scheduled from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, November 3 at Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee, OH. SAVE THE DATE! ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 13

‘Kids First: Transforming the Lives of Children'

BOWLING GREEN, O.—David Kirp will present “Kids First: Transforming the Lives of Children” as part of the Bowling Green State University College of Education and Human Development 2011-12 Lecture Series. He will speak from 1-3 ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 13

BGSU to host ‘No Impact Man’ Colin Beavan

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Programs related to the Bowling Green State University Common Reading Experience are lined up through the end of October, including a visit from the “No Impact Man” himself, Colin Beavan, and a “trash ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Education



Oct 13

Humane Society Receives 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

The Toledo Area Humane Society has once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, an independent nation-wide organization that evaluates the financial health, accountability and transparency of charities throughout the country. The ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 13

To Arms! Civil War Book Discussion Series @ Heatherdowns

(Released October 12, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library continues to honor 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 ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 13

EOPA & Library Present Annual Reverse Job Fair

(Released October 11, 2011) – The Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Greater Toledo, Inc. (E.O.P.A.) in partnership with the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library are scheduled to present an Annual Reverse Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Business



Oct 13

Works by Emerging Artists From Area Colleges Shown at TMA

TOLEDO, OHIO–Students from four area campuses were selected by their institutions to have their work represent the best of their art programs in a new exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art. 4 Art: Student Art from Bowling Green State ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



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