Press Releases


Jun 03

UT Center for Excellence in Autism to Open New Facility

Adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders now have a new place to receive innovative services in northwest Ohio. The University of Toledo will celebrate the grand opening of The UT Center for Excellence in Autism with a ribbon cutting ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 03

Watch it Grow Garden Tour Series

Toledo, Ohio—Stroll through the Toledo Zoo’s beautiful gardens and see how they grow, bloom and change throughout the season. Different aspects of gardening will be highlighted each month along with historical information about the ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 03

Whitehouse Art Show & Sale

The newly formed Whitehouse Arts Advisory Board (WAAB) is pleased to announce they will be holding an Art Exhibit & Sale concurrent with the Whitehouse Cherry Fest on Sat, June 11, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Pythian Castle, 6761 Providence, ...

Posted By: Ellen | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 03

Weekly Specials from Meats & More and The Beer & Wine Cave

New Hours at Meats & More and The Beer & Wine Cave! Meats & More Hours: Mon - Fri 9-6, Sat 8-5 & Sun 10-4 Beer & Wine Cave Hours: Mon - Tues 9-6, Wed - Fri 9-9, Sat 8-5 & Sun 10-4 June 1st & 2nd Blended Wines and Summer ...

Posted By: Matt Snyder | Category: Events



Jun 02

Owens Assists School Children With Summer Supply Drive

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – As another school year comes to an end, many students are once again placing their backpacks in storage or are discarding them entirely in anticipation of buying next fall’s latest fashion trend. Owens Community ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Education



Jun 02

TMA Leader to Attend Getty Leadership Institute Program

TOLEDO, OHIO–Amy Gilman, associate director of the Toledo Museum of Art, has been selected to take part in the Museum Leadership Institute of the Getty Leadership Institute at Claremont Graduate University in California. “We’re ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 02

UT, TMA to Host Int'l Conference on Childhood Art Education

UT, museum to host international conference on early childhood art education Children’s art exhibit on display during conference, June 6-8 Some 65 educators from around the globe will be in town this month for the fourth International Art in ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Education



Jun 02

Summer Youth Golf Clinic to be Offered at Collins Park

Local youth looking to learn the techniques and etiquette of golf will have the opportunity to access professional guidance this summer during “Mornings with Milton.” The series will be offered at Collins Park Golf Course on Wednesday ...

Posted By: Jen Sorgenfrei | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 02

Friday Concerts at Levis Commons in June

As the weather warms, shoppers at The Town Center at Levis Commons like to spend time strolling along the boulevard. In June, strollers will be accompanied by music as the Center presents the Sounds of Summer each Friday evening. “We’re ...

Posted By: Emily Martelli | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 01

5K Run/Walk To Benefit Metroparks Trails Fund

Happy Trails, Saturday, June 18 at Wildwood Preserve Up to 1,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in this year’s Happy Trails 5K and related events Saturday, June 18, at Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Money raised from the annual ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Jun 01

It’s All About The Dogs At The MetroBarks Festival

MetroBarks – a festival for dogs and their owners – returns to Secor Metropark Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with dog-friendly vendors and dog-related activities throughout the day. Admission is free. The dogs are the stars at ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Jun 01

A Literary Bash at Main Library presented by PNC Bank

(Released June 1, 2011) – Main Library is the perfect storybook setting for a mid-summer night of fun and frolic. Join us for A Literary Bash at Main Library presented by PNC Bank, an evening of cool jazz and fabulous food in the Wintergarden ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 01

College of Medicine to Hold Commencement June 3

The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences will celebrate medical and graduate students at its commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, June 3 in the Stranahan Theater. There are 221 students who are candidates for degrees from ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Education



Jun 01

Parents - You Have the Power, Use It!

Talk to your teen about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. The risks associated with underage drinking are sobering. According to a report from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), underage alcohol use kills more young people than all illegal drugs ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



May 31

Toledo Summer Natural Hair Meetup

Thekitchensalon.com is hosting its Summer Natural Hair Meetup on Saturday, June 18, 2011, from 2:00pm-5:00pm at The Sanger Branch Library 3030 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43606 If you are considering Going Natural, Already Have Natural Hair, Wear ...

Posted By: Megan Yasu Davis | Category: Lifestyle



May 31

Party with a Purpose at ZOOtoDO, June 17

Toledo, Ohio—It’s the black-tie fundraiser with the Toledo Zoo twist! Corner Dental ZOOtoDO presented by PNC, an elegant evening of delicious food, exciting live music and good company, takes place on Friday, June 17, and it’s a ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 31

Wedding Photography Workshop at Owens, June 8

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents and photographers interested in learning about technical aspects of producing exceptional wedding photography with available lighting are invited to participate in a hands-on workshop featuring ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 31

Local World Music & Dance Artists Take Stage in "Kanbeng"

ALMA Dance Experience is pleased to announce the upcoming presentation of “Kanbeng ~ A World Drum & Dance Concert”. The event will take place Saturday, June 18, 2011, in the Maumee Indoor Theatre, 301 Conant St, Maumee Ohio. Doors open ...

Posted By: Allison Kodeih | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 31

Limited Tickets for 'Beer & Beisbol' Event!

Join us on Thursday, June 9 for a summertime beer-tasting event with a Latin twist! It's 'Beer & Beisbol', presented by 104.7 WIOT! Sample a variety of Mexican beers and summer-flavored beverages; and enjoy a buffet that includes fajitas and tacos! ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 31

'Vintage Sylvania' Book Release Party June 9

(Released May 27, 2011) – Join Vintage Aerial and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for a publishing party to celebrate the release of the book Vintage Sylvania from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9 at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 31

Complimentary Review of Collection Language Offered

Toledo, Ohio (May 31, 2011) – Scheer, Green and Burke, L.P.A., a 33-year-old, Toledo-based law firm specializing in collecting past due account receivables, offers a complimentary review of business’ collection language and process. ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Business



May 31

Insurance Women of Toledo

Insurance Women of Toledo (IWOT) enables its members to establish relationships with a wide variety of professional contacts on the local, state, regional and national level. The next meeting is Wed., 6/15/11 @ 5:30 PM at Tamaron Country Club, 2162 ...

Posted By: Carol Feller | Category: Community Interest



May 27

Marsha Norman's Pulizter winner

J&J productions presents a staged reading of Marsha Norman's Pulitzer Prize winning play "'night Mother," on Friday, June 17th at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Mansion View Inn 2035 Collingwood Blvd. A wine and hors d'oeuvres reception will begin ...

Posted By: Jeffrey Albright | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 27

Temple Grandin to visit Wood County, Autism Summit

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Dr. Temple Grandin is primarily known for two things—her expertise on animal care and handling and the award-winning HBO movie “Temple Grandin,” which focuses on her autism. Grandin will be in Wood County ...

Posted By: Jen Sobolewski | Category: Education



May 27

UT to Host Second Women’s Leadership Forum

Health challenges faced by women as they strive to succeed in their personal and professional lives will be the focus of The University of Toledo’s second Women’s Leadership Forum. Dr. Holly Atkinson, chief medical officer and senior ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 26

Mud Hens Team Up with ISOH/IMPACT

(Toledo, OH) – With the recent tornadoes affecting the U.S., The Toledo Mud Hens are teaming up with ISOH/IMPACT to be part of the Bucket Brigade! ISOH/IMPACT and the Bucket Brigade are putting together an emergency relief shipment to rush ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 26

10 Days and Counting for Library’s 2011 SUMMER READING CLUB!

(Released May 26, 2011) - Do you and your children or grandchildren want to expand your world through the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s summer reading focus on One World, Many Stories? Then take off on a world tour of reading and ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 26

UT Center for Excellence in Autism Gets New Space, Clients

The University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism has moved into its new location in the Kobacker Center and is accepting clients. The center, which will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, June 10, is located in a ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 25

Mud Hens a Top Seller in Minor League Baseball Merchandise

Toledo Mud Hens Once Again Rank Among Top Sellers In Minor League Baseball Merchandise! (Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Mud Hens are pleased to announce that their merchandise was among the top-selling brands in Minor League Baseball for the 2010 ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



May 25

BGSU Hosts Summer Kids Camp

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Kids ages 5-12 are invited to attend Summer Kids Camp on the campus of Bowling Green State University. Hosted by BGSU’s Department of Recreation and Wellness, the camp offers new friends, unique learning experiences and ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Education