Press Releases


Jul 07

2012 Olympic wrestling hopefuls coming to Perrysburg

Chris Spielman, 2012 Olympic wrestling hopefuls coming to Perrysburg August 1 TOLEDO, OHIO – Although the Olympic Games are still a year away, Olympic fever will be on display in Perrysburg on Monday, August 1, and Northwest Ohio residents can ...

Posted By: Rachael Bergman | Category: Sports



Jul 07

Free Beachbody Work Out at Ahava!

What: Free Beachbody Work Out at Ahava in downtown Toledo When: Saturday, July 9th 11:30am-12:30pm Where: Ahava Spa and Wellness Center In the Wellness Center 34 South St. Clair Street Toledo, OH 43604 What do you get: -Free Shakeology samples -Free ...

Posted By: Emily Creamer | Category: Lifestyle



Jul 07

Discover Downtown Toledo with 2011 Walking Tours

Explore downtown Toledo this summer with the 2011 Discover Downtown Toledo Walking Tours, sponsored by the UT Urban Affairs Center and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. The free lunchtime tours are held noon to 1 p.m. each Thursday from July 7 ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

Good Neighbors Wanted

The Blue House “Adoption” Committee will begin accepting applications August 1 and close the submission process in September. The Vistula Historic Foundation, formed by residents in Toledo’s oldest neighborhood, is excited at the ...

Posted By: Richard Cattran | Category: Community Interest



Jul 06

Meet and Greet Your Neighbor

We are having a free gathering to help the Five Points area. Fun, food and games. This area is becoming a great place to live!Press Release Contact Name: Rev. Terri Nealy Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press Release Contact ...

Posted By: Rev. Terri Nealy | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

"The Peep Show"

From the Kama Sutra to Robert Mapplethorpe, from Picasso to Tom of Finland (look it up), erotic art has always had a presence and influence in the visual arts. Curator Jan Thomas challenged area artists to explore their libido and to express ...

Posted By: Jan Thomas | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

America's Next Top Model Casting Call

Toledo 5 Announces Casting Call for America’s Next Top Model Toledo, OH - June 29th, 2011– Toledo 5, Toledo’s CW, is proud to announce a Casting Call for the 18th Cycle of America’s Next Top Model. Toledo 5, Toledo’s ...

Posted By: Cheryl Lightfoot | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

PRIZM Publishing/Illustration Workshop

PRIZM Creative Community a local non-profit for service and education in the arts is sponsoring a Master Class in Visual Narratives and Illustration with Author/Artist Domonic Catalano. Both those interested in authoring books, and manuscripts as ...

Posted By: PRIZM | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

Only a Few Days Remain to See Frank Stella Exhibition

TOLEDO, OHIO—Only a few days remain to see 11 monumental paintings by famed American artist Frank Stella at the Toledo Museum of Art. The Frank Stella: Irregular Polygons exhibition, which for the first time anywhere shows the series of ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

UT Expands Violence Prevention Program

A domestic violence prevention program administered by The University of Toledo has helped 40 parents learn the skills to raise children to become nonviolent adults. The “ACT Against Violence: Primary Prevention of Family Violence” ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



Jul 06

ACGT Announces Christensen, Labuda & Masternak Exhibition

The Christensen, Labuda, Masternak Exhibition will be on display June 27 through August 12, 2011 in the Parkwood Gallery. The public is invited to join us for a reception for the exhibition on Friday, July 8 from 6 to 8 pm. This collection of ...

Posted By: Michelle Carlson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

Ring-tailed Lemurs Leap into Toledo

Toledo, OH – What could be cuter than a ring-tailed lemur? Simple. Two ring-tailed lemurs! The Toledo Zoo welcomes Fanta and Fresca, two female ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta), from the Duke Lemur Center in North Carolina. Fanta and Fresca ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

Owens to Host Detroit Pistons Youth Basketball Training Camp

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College will offer area basketball players the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of the sport as part of the Detroit Pistons 2011 Youth Basketball Training Camp Tour, Friday-Saturday, July ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 06

Woodlawn Walkers

Toledo, Ohio, June 30, 2011- Enjoy the gardens and historical features of historic Woodlawn Cemetery and stay in shape with the Woodlawn Walkers program. Two Wednesday sessions will be held each week – at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. – from ...

Posted By: Patty Toneff | Category: Community Interest



Jul 06

Owens to Host Free Japanese Anime Convention, July 9-10

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents are invited to experience one of the region’s largest Japanese animation and cultural gatherings around as Owens Community College serves as host to the third annual Glass City Con ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 05

Youth Orchestra from Böblingen, Germany Performs July 12

The Albert Einstein Youth Orchestra of Böblingen, Germany will visit Toledo from July 12 - July 16 as part of the Blue Lake International Exchange Program headquartered in Twin Lake, Michigan. Members of the 63 piece symphony orchestra will ...

Posted By: Sophia Schmitz | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 05

Jazz in the Garden

2011 Jazz in the Garden Concert Series Presented by Buckeye CableSystem and Yark BMW It doesn’t get any better than cool jazz on hot summer nights! Toledo Botanical Garden is excited to announce an exciting season of Jazz in the Garden ...

Posted By: | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 05

Hitting the road for Lou Gehrigs disease July 17

Police escorted 50 mile motorcycle ride to help patients and family fighting ALS. Ride leaves Signature Harley in Perrysburg at Noon. Registration starts 10:30. $20.00 per rider $5.00 passenger. Ride ends at Ralphies Airport hwy Spring ...

Posted By: linda | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 05

Socks for the Sole Event for Hannahs Socks – July 20

You're invited to the next Hannah's Socks get-together at Maumee Wines! Enjoy your favorite wine with other Hannah's Socks Solemates and bring a $5.00 donation (or more if you want!) for Hannah's Socks. Hope to see you on July 20. When: Wednesday, ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Events



Jul 01

ALMA's West African Dance Fitness Class for Adults

ALMA's West African Dance Fitness class for Adults will be running every Saturday this summer at Common Space II. (Kid's classes are on hiatus for the summer, but any kids accompanied by adults are WELCOME in the Adult class.) As summer proceeds, ...

Posted By: Allison Kodeih | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 01

Local Art Park at Red White Kaboom

The Toledo Blade invited the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo to have a part in the annual Red White Kaboom event. The 2011 Red White Kaboom event is presented by The Blade with sponsorship from Humana Inc, Taylor Automotive Group, Mercy Medical ...

Posted By: Michelle Carlson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 01

Toledo's Natural Hair Family Gather

Toledo's Natural Hair Family will gather together for an afternoon of Fun, Food, Fellowship and Photos! Wear your Haute Hair Styles!!! Please bring a dish to pass, drinks & activities provided Men, Women & Children of all ages welcome! ...

Posted By: Megan Davis | Category: Community Interest



Jun 30

Owens & Clear Channel Radio Partner to Provide Free College

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College and four Clear Channel radio stations are partnering in a contest to award a free college education to four area residents, with two winners receiving the grand prize of two semesters of free ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Education



Jun 30

Woodlawn Walkers

Toledo, Ohio, June 30, 2011- Enjoy the gardens and historical features of historic Woodlawn Cemetery and stay in shape with the Woodlawn Walkers program. Two Wednesday sessions will be held each week - at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. - from July 6 ...

Posted By: Patty Toneff | Category: Community Interest



Jun 30

Celebrate The Holiday Weekend With the Toledo Mud Hens!!!

(Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Mud Hens are home for the holidays at Fifth Third Field. Saturday, July 2 (Indianapolis, 1st pitch at 7:00 PM – Gates open at 5:30) Come for the delicious food as the Hens present the Liberty Bash Buffet (see ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Jun 30

Mystery Book Discussion – Booked for Murder

(Released June 29, 2011) – Want to join a monthly book discussion this summer? Why not join the yearlong book discussion group titled Booked for Murder over at Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. This FREE mystery book discussion group ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 30

Meet Lucas, The Zoo’s Newly Named Elephant Calf

Toledo, OH – The Toledo Zoo’s African elephant calf, born June 3, is nameless no more! After nearly 8,000 entries in the Zoo’s naming contest, “Lucas” won by more than 3,000 votes. The name, which was the keepers’ ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 30

UT to host international plastination conference July 9-12

The University of Toledo will be at the center of international plastination technology July 9-12. Under the direction of Dr. Carlos Baptista, associate professor in the Department of Neurosciences, UT will host the 10th International Interim ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 30

BGSU Student Leads Study of Area Bats

BOWLING GREEN, O.—On a hot, early June night, a group of volunteers sets out through Toledo’s Wildwood Metropark. Wearing headlamps with red lights, and well sprayed with mosquito repellent, they carry “Anabat” acoustic ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Education



Jun 29

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Celebration

(Released June 29, 2011) – Ride your broomstick or catch the Hogwart’s Express to the Sylvania Branch Library! We are celebrating the upcoming release of the final Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie ( ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment