Press Releases


May 16

22nd Annual - Flower Day Weekend

Saturday “Market Day” - May 28, 2011 – 8 to 4 Sunday “Flower Day” - May 29, 2011 – 8 to 4 Monday “Market Day” - May 30, 2011 – 8 to 2 Through the years, this event has grown to what has become ...

Posted By: Dan Madigan | Category: Community Interest



May 16

Library Summer Events Guide Now Available

(Released May 16, 2011) – Summer is just around the corner, school is coming to a close and that means it’s time to grab your copy of Book Your Summer, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s FREE summer events publication. The ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 15

Toledo Pride Launches New Website

May 12, 2011 For Immediate Release Toledo Pride is proud to announce the launch of its new website, www.ToledoPride.com, in preparation for the second annual Toledo Pride event which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 27. Toledo Pride ...

Posted By: Kelly Heuss | Category: Community Interest



May 13

Zoo Receives $100,000 from Eaton for New Elephant Exhibit

Toledo, Ohio—The Eaton Corporation today presented a “Powering Communities Grant” of $100,000 to the Toledo Zoo’s Capital Campaign for the new elephant exhibit. The generous Capital Campaign contribution was presented today ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



May 13

2011 EXCLAIM! Music Festival July 31, 2011

Last July, over 3500 families, youth and couples, from Northwest Ohio and beyond, came to celebrate “more than music” at the first of what would become the annual outdoor music festival, EXCLAIM! Participants enjoyed inflatable games, ...

Posted By: Michael Puppos | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 13

My Music is Major Art Show

The “My Music is Major” Movement was founded by Jelise A. Roberts to help raise awareness about the importance of music and art in education. Today the arts are in danger of being eliminated from our schools, which would leave our ...

Posted By: Jelise Roberts | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 13

1Matters to Announce Fall Schedule and Exhibit

1Matters Press Conference When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, 5/16/2011 Where: 20 North Gallery (Located at 18 N. St. Clair) For What You May Ask? 1) To announce: “1Walks – 1Rocks – 1Matters” set for 10/9/11, and Tent City set for ...

Posted By: Ken Leslie | Category: Community Interest



May 13

Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club Open House this weekend!

The Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club would like to invite you to our Spring OpenHouse at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. You may find us at the Crosby Conference Center on May 14th & 15th from 9am - 5pm. A number of our members will be available to ...

Posted By: Stephen Shimatzki | Category: Education



May 13

Flower Hospital Sponsors Community Blood Drive

Flower Hospital will host a community-wide blood drive on June1 from 10am - 4pm at the Flower Hospital Administrative Boardroom - 5200 Harroun Rd. The blood drive is sponsored by the American Red Cross. All donors will have the chance to win door ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 13

Library and Toledo Museum of Art Collaborate with Program

(May 12, 2011) – As part of the Toledo Museum of Art's (TMA) Pen to Palette program, where the institution collaborates with local libraries and private book clubs to integrate books with the TMA collection, the Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 12

Hot Diggity Dog! Cedar Point Opens for the Summer on May 14!

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Premium made-to-order gourmet hot dogs and chili dogs will add to the fun and excitement of a Cedar Point summer when the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort opens for the season on Saturday, May 14. Beginning Saturday, May ...

Posted By: Robin Innes | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 12

UT to Host Summer Camp for Gifted and Talented Students

The gifted, talented and creative elementary students in the greater Toledo area will have the opportunity to challenge their knowledge and abilities at a summer camp designed for them at The University of Toledo. The camp, which will be held the ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 12

UT Student’s Movie to Screen at Westfield Franklin Park Mall

“And the big question is, you know, how is she going to save herself from being the mother of the Antichrist?” As University of Toledo sophomore film major Conrad Faraj explained the premise of his first feature film, he noticed the ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 12

Owens to Host Express Girls High School Team Shootout

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area high school varsity girls basketball teams interested in competing against some of the best high schools from the Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio regions are invited to participate in a two-day Express ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Sports



May 12

Detroit Mayor Whistle-Blower to Visit Library

(Released May 11, 2011) – New author Walter L. Harris, Jr., a former Detroit Police officer and bodyguard of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, is scheduled to appear in Toledo to discuss his debut book Badge of Honor Blowing the Whistle: ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 12

Toledo Repertoire Theatre 2011-12 Season Announcement

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, the area’s longest-running showcase of local talent, proudly announces its 2011-2012 season of “Mischief, Mayhem, and Mystery.” Season subscriptions are available by calling the box office at (419) ...

Posted By: J Judson Lohman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 11

Toledo Walleye Announce 2011-2012 Home Schedule

(TOLEDO, OH) - The Toledo Walleye are pleased to announce their 72-game schedule for the 2011-2012. At this point in time, only home dates will be announced along with game times. Opponents will be announced in the near future. The Walleye home ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



May 11

Toledo Zoo Dedicates Acres for the Atmosphere with 850 Trees

Toledo, Ohio— Over 850 trees were officially dedicated today as part of Acres for the Atmosphere, a program that inspires people to take action to reduce the amount of CO2 in our environment by planting trees. These trees were recently ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



May 11

BizTech’s 2011 Infor ERP VISUAL Conference a Great Success

VISUAL Rocks....Rocked! Toledo, OH – May 11, 2011: BizTech, an Infor ERP VISUAL Channel Partner and provider of information technology solutions, is excited to report that their inaugural Infor ERP VISUAL User Conference, ‘VISUAL ...

Posted By: Jen Scherer | Category: Technology



May 11

10th Annual Claire’s Day 2011 @ Maumee Branch Library

(Released May 9, 2011) – Claire’s Day returns this year celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Saturday, May 21 at Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd, Maumee, OH. Claire’s Day is a free family book festival held annually to honor the ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 11

Owens Community College to Host GED Graduation Ceremony

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Over 40 area residents will be honored for achieving academic excellence as Owens Community College will serve as host to its second annual GED Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, May 15. Presented by the College’s ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Education



May 11

Owens Welcomes Internationally-Acclaimed Celtic Harpist

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Internationally-acclaimed Celtic harpist Sharlene Wallace will bring her unique musical blend of traditional Celtic and contemporary sound to Northwest Ohio as Owens Community College presents a free concert on ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 11

Live Stream: Sinusitis Seminar | Flower Hospital | 5/11/2011

Sinusitis affects more than 37 million Americans each year. Are you one of them? Learn how to relieve your sinus symptoms at this free seminar, Wednesday, May 11, 6-8 p.m. ProMedica Physicians will discuss sinus problems and answer your questions. ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Health



May 11

2-Scale to Host Event SMB Toledo Event on QR Codes

2-Scale, a 3-Dimensional branding and experiential marketing company, welcomes Social Media Breakfast Toledo to their 25,000 sq. ft. facility in Holland, Ohio on Saturday, May 21. Event runs 8:30-10 a.m. Acapella Media president, John Hondroulis, ...

Posted By: Sharon Skilliter | Category: Business



May 10

National Salvation Army Week

The Salvation Army of Northwest Ohio is celebrating National Salvation Army from May 9-16. We would like to invite you to the following events: Old Time Salvation Army Night, May 11, 6:30 pm for refreshments and tours & 7 pm for an evening ...

Posted By: Tracy Knappins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 09

UT Hosts Ninth Annual Latino Youth Summit

More than 600 students from the greater Toledo area will participate in the ninth annual Latino Youth Summit at The University of Toledo. The summit, which is open to students in grades 7 through 12, with take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



May 09

Toledo Scleroderma and PH support group meeting

Meeting May 19th, We will have open discussion. Time 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Luke's Hospital in room 2 Press Release Contact Name: Jerri Sue DeTray Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press Release Contact Phone: 419-822-9693 ...

Posted By: Jerri Sue DeTray | Category: Health



May 09

Bark in the Park – Walk for the Animals

It’s that time of year again, Bark in the Park – Walk for the Animals on Sunday, May 15. Raise pledges to support homeless animals in our community! Then “fetch” your sneakers, grab your furry friend for a 1.5 mile journey ...

Posted By: Patty Gelb | Category: Community Interest



May 09

UT Student for Miss Ohio

Jessica Nelson - Age:21 Lives in: Toledo, Ohio Crowned: Miss Cuyahoga County Competing for: Miss Ohio Title Attends: University of Toledo Volunteers at: Toledo Humane Society Raising Money for: Children's Miracle Network ...

Posted By: Miss It Works Ohio | Category: Events



May 09

Let Us Give You Something to Smile About

Great Smiles Family Dentistry is giving local soldiers something to smile about. The office of Dr. Khan is hosting a contest for active and retired military personnel. The grand prize winner will receive a complete smile makeover, including any ...

Posted By: Kate McComb | Category: Health