Press Releases


Sep 30

Project RIZE! Dedication

The purpose of the "Rize!" project is to restore communities through the hands of youth. This call to action will allow teens to utilize their artistic talents and spirit of volunteerism. Over a few summer weekends Madd Poets Society youth ...

Posted By: David Bush | Category: Community Interest



Sep 30

Fall is Fabulous at The Town Center at Levis Commons

PERRYSBURG, Ohio (September 23, 2011) – The Town Center at Levis Commons is revamping its Fall Festival and putting a healthy spin on Halloween. Snickers and Skittles aside, this year is about family, fun, and getting fit. With the Red Ribbon ...

Posted By: Casey Pogan | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

1Matters Announces Exhibit & Gala to Benefit the Unhoused

Toledo, Ohio. Ken Leslie, founder of 1Matters, announces that Harry Sandler will kick off the exhibit of his unique photographic artwork to begin the fundraiser for this local non-profit organization. All proceeds from the Gala and sales of ...

Posted By: Ken Leslie | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

Fall Theater Vision Line-up Includes Puppets, Founding Fathers

ImaginOcean – 10/25 (10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.) Tank, Bubbles and Dorsel are best friends who just happen to be fish, and they're about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery that all starts with a treasure map. As they swim off in ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

Owens Announces Free Computer Classes in Oct. & Nov.

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – 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 ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Technology



Sep 28

Design Your Space Expo Promises Fun and Ideas

The first-ever Design Your Space Expo will feature so many activities, displays and information that it will have to take place inside and outside the Gladieux Home Center, 5120 Navarre Ave., Oregon. The Oct. 1 event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to ...

Posted By: Julie Pompa | Category: Community Interest



Sep 28

Earn Your Teaching License Info Session

Do you have a passion for teaching and have a bachelor's degree? You could qualify for a one-year program to get your teaching license and master's degree at The University of Toledo. $30,000 in scholarships are available from the Woodrow Wilson ...

Posted By: Deanna Woolf | Category: Education



Sep 28

Dance Competiton for Inner City Kids

From the Producer that brought to you "My Black is Beautiful" with host Tasha Smith for B.E.T. networks and "Bridezilla" for Oxygen channel. Brings to you a Praise Dance Competition. Tv show pilot will be filming in Toledo Ohio. Auditions will be ...

Posted By: MeLeah Robinson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 27

FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic hosted by Humane Ohio!

On Saturday, October 1st, Humane Ohio is hosting a FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats that is open to all NW Ohio and SE Michigan pet owners! Clients will be taken on a first come, first serve basis (no appointments) while supplies ...

Posted By: Jill Borkowski | Category: Community Interest



Sep 27

1Mile Matters Walk for Homelessness Solutions

1Matters, a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Toledo, is in the process of building a national organization with the help of several recording artists. For over 20 years, we've brought the community together to provide practical, tangible solutions ...

Posted By: Amanda Moore | Category: Events



Sep 27

iPhone Photography 101 (iPhonography)

A Class for those with an iPhone, iPad, or a love of Photography Saturday, 10/8/11 - 11 am. - 2 pm. 20 North Gallery Class Cost: $40 About the Class Harry Sandler will be bringing Toledo the opportunity to get on the leading edge of a new art, ...

Posted By: ken leslie | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 27

1Walks, 1Rocks, 1Matters on Sunday October 9th

First thank you! Our community's unity at last years 1Mile Matters walk and Tent City is being noticed and supported by: -- John Mellencamp - again wanting to meet the top walk fundraiser at his Grand Rapids show November 1st. -- Crystal Bowersox ...

Posted By: Ken Leslie | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 27

Reverse Raffle to support R House of Toledo

September 30th 7:00pm to Midnight at the Omni 2567 Brancroft Tickets are $20.00 this will include dinner, beverages and an enrty in the Reverse raffle. 1st Place is $750.00 2nd Place is $250.00 Come join us for lots of fun: Reverse raffle Big 6 ...

Posted By: Tammy Meridieth | Category: Events



Sep 27

Celebrate National Feral Cat Day!

Celebrate National Feral Cat Day on Sunday, October 16th by joining Humane Ohio for a Spay Patrol Walk (1 - 3 pm) as we go door-to-door in Toledo's 43609 zip code to hand out flyers, find out where free-roaming cats are living and make spay/neuter ...

Posted By: Jill Borkowski | Category: Events



Sep 26

Awakening Faith

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 729 White St. Toledo, OH. 43605 September 26, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carol Basinger Phone: (419) 698-1519 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church presents AWAKENING FAITH A six part series EXPLORING THE ...

Posted By: Carol Basinger | Category: Community Interest



Sep 26

Taste of Super Suppers

When: Thursday, October 27th at 1:00pm This event is for customers new to Super Suppers. Guests will receive food samples, a braided bread demonstration, and door prizes. Guests will be able to make and take a regular 3 serving size entrée ...

Posted By: Cassie Egli | Category: Events



Sep 23

Silent Witness Project to Honor Victims of Domestic Violence

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Each year, women who lost their lives at the hands of husbands, boyfriends, dating partners or stalkers are remembered during the Silent Witness unveiling ceremony. More than 50 northwest Ohio women became victims during the ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Community Interest



Sep 23

French Cooking Class with Chef Carl Sofo

Join us at Super Suppers on October 18th at 6:30pm for a French Cooking Class with an intimate setting and hands on experience with Chef Carl Sofo. For only $35 per person of $60 for two come enjoy learning how to make these amazing French dishes: ...

Posted By: Cassie Egli | Category: Events



Sep 23

UT and the Library present QUANTUM LEAP

(Released September 23, 2011) – The University of Toledo and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library would like to share the excitement of discovery. Quantum Leap: Science Made Easy is a series of presentations designed to answer your ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Education



Sep 23

Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept 24!

Join the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for its annual National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. To kick off this celebration, at 10:30 a.m. the Library ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Sep 23

Italian Cooking Class with Chef Carl Sofo

Join us at Super Suppers on October 11 at 6:30pm for an Italian cooking class with an intimate setting and hands on experience with Chef Carl Sofo. Only $35 per person or $60 for two! Come enjoy learning how to make the following exquisite Italian ...

Posted By: Cassie Egli | Category: Events



Sep 23

Toledo Area Humane Society “Homecoming” Promotion

The dogs and cats here at the Toledo Area Humane Society have heard that it’s homecoming season. However, the cats and dogs misunderstood the traditional meaning of “homecoming season” and they think it must be the season that ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



Sep 23

NWO to Feature 19 Sites During Annual Green Energy Ohio Tour

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area “green” enthusiasts interested in expanding their knowledge about green energy are invited to participate in Green Energy Ohio’s ninth annual Green Energy Ohio Tour, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 1-2. ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Technology



Sep 23

Breaking News: Kindle Users Join the Library Family!

(Released September 23, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is happy to announce that eBooks, which are compatible with the Amazon Kindle eReader, are now available through its downloadable media page! Most eBooks already in the ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 23

ACGT Announces Toledo Potters' Guild 60th Anniversary

Earth, Wheel, and Fire: the Toledo Potters’ Guild 60th Anniversary Exhibition will take place at the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s Parkwood Gallery. The exhibition, juried by John Leyland of the University of Michigan Ceramics ...

Posted By: Michelle Carlson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 23

Nature's Neighborhood Earns National Honors

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently confirmed what hundreds of thousands of children already knew – Nature’s Neighborhood is a winning place to learn and play! At the AZA’s national ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 23

Kids in the Kitchen - Haunted Halloween!

When: Saturday, October 8th at 12:30pm. Now your kids can get in on the fun and make great kid-friendly entrées for the family with our Kids in the Kitchen days. They'll make friends and food with kids their own age, while learning the ...

Posted By: Cassie Egli | Category: Events



Sep 23

BGSU New Music Festival explores ‘Method in Madness’

BOWLING GREEN, O.—The 2011 Bowling Green New Music Festival – now in its 32nd year — will showcase the work of more than 25 guest composers and performers Oct. 12-15. The international festival includes concerts, lectures and ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 23

Owens Presents Annual Express Four-Person Golf Scramble

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents are invited to enjoy a day of golf to benefit men’s golf student-athletes and the intercollegiate program, as well as the Steven G. Guerrero Memorial Scholarship Fund, as Owens Community College ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Sports



Sep 23

A Night of Jazz For the Charles McDaniel Scholarship Fund

The Professional Musicians of Northwest Ohio, AFM Local 15-286 presents a fundraising event for the Charles W McDaniel Scholarship Fund My Brother’s Place 233 N. Huron, Toledo OH 43604 SEPT. 30TH @ 6PM Silent Auction will begin at 7pm $10 ...

Posted By: Heather Hagans | Category: Arts and Entertainment