Press Releases


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



Oct 04

Owens Findlay Presents Free ‘Bullied’ Documentary Screening

FINDLAY, OH – Area residents are invited to explore the significance of bullying and its impact on victims as Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus’ Spectrum Club student organization presents a free screening and discussion of the ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Education



Oct 04

The Alternate Routes Benefit Local Music Programs

MUSIC 4 MORE CONCERT TOUR WITH HEADLINER “THE ALTERNATE ROUTES” TO STOP IN TOLEDO, OH AT FRANKIE’S ON NOV. 1, 2011 Event aims to raise money and collect instruments for under-funded school music programs BALTIMORE - (Sept. 10, ...

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Oct 04

Local Filmmakers summon suspense in 4 minutes for Contest

TOLEDO, OH – Two friends, who claim to be scary movie superfans, have entered their first horror film entitled “‘T’ is for the Third” in a search to find the 26th director for an upcoming film compilation known as ...

Posted By: Scott Biddle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 03

PRIZM Sponsors Printmaking Workshop

Join PRIZM Creative Community on Saturday Oct 15, 1:00-4:00 p.m. as they sponsor a Monoprint & Drypoint Printmaking workshop taught by Mania Dajnak at Studio M Printmakers 3rd floor studio, 320 North Michigan Ave, Toledo. The workshop is ...

Posted By: Annette Jensen | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 03

Open Forum for RNs offered Oct. 18

The University of Toledo College of Nursing, in cooperation with Bowling Green State University Firelands College, will host an Open Forum for Registered Nurses 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Cedar Point Center conference room 1004 at BGSU Firelands ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Health



Oct 03

Target ® Presents . . . SPEAK!

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce a traveling exhibit of more than 30 original illustrations of dogs by internationally recognized book artists. Target ® presents SPEAK!, an exhibit which kicks off this Saturday, ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 03

PNC Mobile Learning Adventurevatop Main Library’s Rooftop

(Released October 3, 2011) - The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), is helping preschoolers in Lucas County explore their career dreams while highlighting the importance of ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 03

Lourdes University Music Dept. presents Fall Music Showcase

Lourdes University Music Department presents a Fall Music Showcase Sunday, October 9, 3-6 pm, Franciscan Center of Lourdes University 3:00 pm -- Opening Concert: Lourdes Students, Faculty & Friends: Lourdes music faculty, students and guests in ...

Posted By: Karen Biscay | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 03

Kalvin Hughes Jazz Trio Presents: Live at the Blue Note

On Sunday, October 30, 2011 @ 5:00 PM at the Historical Maumee Indoor Theater, the Kalvin Hughes Jazz Trio, featuring Kalvin Hughes, James Trout, Joel Hazard and Arthur Bishop, will be in concert along with Special Guest Artists: Nate Gurley, Vicky ...

Posted By: Kalvin Hughes | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 03

Don’t Become Just Another Smoking Statistic! Quit While You

Got a habit stuck in your throat that you just keep trying to cough out -- but no matter how hard or how often you hack up your guts, it just doesn’t seem to budge? That’s how it can feel when you’re trying to quit smoking. You ...

Posted By: matthew789 | Category: Health



Sep 30

Fat Fish Blue Funny Bone to Host Matinee Magic Shows

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fat Fish Blue Funny Bone to Host Matinee Magic Show Toledo/ Perrysburg Comedy Club to host family friendly comedy magic show on October 8 Toledo/ Perrysburg September 30, 2011- Comedy magician Rory Rennick will perform his ...

Posted By: Rory Rennick | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

Owens Accepting Applications for Spring Police Academy

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Students considering a career in law enforcement can pursue such an opportunity by enrolling in the Basic Peace Officer Academy Training Program at the Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Education



Sep 30

Companies to participate in UT Job Fair Today

As they build their futures in a recovering economy, 82 national companies will participate in a job fair for students and alumni of The University of Toledo College of Business and Innovation this Friday, Sept. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Education



Sep 30

Two More To Roar About: Zoo Welcomes Tiger Cubs

Toledo, OH— The Toledo Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of two Amur tiger cubs on Monday, September 26 to father Strannik and first-time mother Marta. The cubs’ gender(s) have not yet been determined, and they are not scheduled to ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

Zoo’s Senior Discovery Days Continue through October

Toledo, Ohio—No matter what age you are, you’re sure to have fond memories of the Toledo Zoo. Folks 60 and over can reconnect with those memories all through October, continuing the popular Senior Discovery Days which started last month. ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

Halloween-Related Activities at the Toledo Museum of Art

The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb Through Jan. 8, 2012, Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum More than 150 objects spanning 3,000 years of history are on display, including objects from the Museum’s antiquities collection and from ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

ECHL Announces On-Ice Officials Training Camp

PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL announced on Wednesday its annual On-Ice Officials Training Camp will be held Thursday through Saturday in Toledo, Ohio at the Huntington Center and Park Inn Hotel. The preseason camp will include returning members of the ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Sep 30

Arlington Midwest at BGSU to Honor Lives Lost in Mideast War

Arlington Midwest at BGSU to honor lives lost in Mideast war BOWLING GREEN, O.—Bowling Green State University will have a chance to pause and consider “The Human Cost of 10 Years of War 2001-2011” during Arlington Midwest at BGSU ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Community Interest



Sep 30

Owens Findlay-area Campus Presents ‘Diners’ Art Exhibit

FINDLAY, OH – An array of photographs, paintings, fiber art and poetry that rekindles memories of a bygone era when diners were one of America’s favorite eateries will serve as the focus to the new Owens Community College Findlay-area ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

October is Family History Month – Celebrate @ the Library!

(Released September 27, 2011) – October is Family History Month and we’re celebrating at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library! Join us in our Local History and Genealogy Department at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., for two Open House ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment