Press Releases


Mar 25

Date Night at FUZED, Kilnformed glass studio

It's Date Night at FUZED! Tired of the same ol' dinner and a movie? Try Date Night - glassmaking style. The class is open to 2-3 couples only and includes food and drinks and everything you need to create a glass bowl or platter. $90 per couple. ...

Posted By: Ann Hymel | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 25

Kidz Glass Classes at FUZED, kilnformed glass studio

Every Saturday, 10-11:30, Kidz, ages 6-12 get hands-on art lessons and apply it to glass. You can sign up for one class or for them all. Snack is provided. $25 per session. April 2, My Dog plate and necklace April 9, Easter Egg Window Ornament ...

Posted By: Ann Hymel | Category: Education



Mar 24

Toledo Symphony Plans Third Annual Trip to Chautauqua, NY

Toledo, Ohio. The Toledo Symphony is happy to announce that plans are in place for the third annual TSO-sponsored trip to Chautauqua Institution, in western New Yorkstate. Chautauqua Institution is a community in an historic lakeside village that ...

Posted By: Ellen Critchley | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 24

Creative Economy Focus of New Documentary

BOWLING GREEN, O—A new documentary from WBGU-TV puts a spotlight on the importance of arts industries to northwest Ohio. “Creative Economy of Northwest Ohio” is a 30-minute documentary that showcases the economic and community ...

Posted By: Jen Sobolewski | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 24

Central Catholic Festival of the Lively Arts & Open House

On Thursday, April 7, Central Catholic will present its Festival of the Lively Arts and Spring Open House from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the school at 2550 Cherry Street. Join us for a twilight celebration of the fine arts and humanities showcasing the ...

Posted By: Michele Jurek | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 24

2011 Northern Light Lodge Pancake Breakfast/Silent Auction

Benefit is held annually to raise awareness and donations for the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio. In addition to THE BEST pancakes, eggs, sausage, and hash browns we invite you to try and outbid your friends in out SILENT AUCTION! Also, new ...

Posted By: Jennifer Towslee | Category: Events



Mar 23

Spanish for Travelers. Spring Spanish Classes

Come learn Spanish at the Toledo Language Institute this Spring! Check out our new classes! SPANISH FOR TRAVELERS Planning a vacation or volunteering this summer in a Spanish speaking country? You know how frustrating it can be when you can’t ...

Posted By: Violeta Padron | Category: Education



Mar 23

Reception for Publication of In Search of Our Past, Vol. XI

(Released March 23, 2011) - Please join the Women Alive! Coalition for a celebration of the Silver Anniversary issue of In Search of Our Past: Women of Northwest Ohio, Volume XI. Published by the Women Alive! Coalition, Women’s History ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 23

BGSU Jazz Week 2011 kicks off March 28

BOWLING GREEN, O.— The sounds of piano, trombone and jazz combos will fill the air at Bowling Green State University starting March 28 as Jazz Week 2011 kicks off. Events run from March 28 to April 1 with performances, clinics and appearances ...

Posted By: Jen Sobolewski | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 23

Green Roof and Sustainability Expert to Give Owens Talk

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents interested in gaining insight into the understanding of green roofs and their impact on minimizing the effects on urbanization and the environment are invited to a free lecture featuring ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Lifestyle



Mar 23

Artomatic 419!

Sur Saint Clair Gallery will be participating in the Artomatic 419 on Saturdays April 2, 9 and 16, 2011. The gallery will be open from 3pm to 10pm. We will be featuring art and sculpture by The American Institute of Architects from the local ...

Posted By: Richard Rideout | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 23

6th Annual Toledo Walk for Polycystic Kidney Disease 9/17/11

6th Annual Toledo Walk for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Saturday, September 17th, 2011 Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, Ohio 43560 9am registration and entertainment begins. 9:30am Penny Kids Dash and 10am Walk starts. Register ...

Posted By: Kathryn Varner | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 23

Be Seen Be Heard 2011 in Detroit

Independent artists (all genres), get your music reviewed for feedback by major label executives during the next Be Seen Be Heard event for 2011, which will be held this Saturday, March 26, 2011 at The Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Road ...

Posted By: Amber S. Hawkins | Category: Services



Mar 23

Owens Findlay Campus Displays Illustrations Exhibit

FINDLAY, OH – Owens Community College welcomes the return of the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum to the Findlay-area Campus with original illustrations from children’s books featuring Mother Goose and friends as the Library ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 23

UT Created App Allows You to See Inside Your Favorite Fruits

Fruit Expos3D provides real CT imagery of 25 different pieces of fruit with detailed 0.5-millimeter CT scan slices that highlight the density of the objects. The app, created by the UT Center for Creative Instruction in conjunction with the ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Education



Mar 23

Submissions Sought By Student, Amateur Composers

Do you write music? There’s still time to submit entries to the 23rd Annual Contest for Student or Amateur Composers. Sponsored by the UT Department of Music and Craig’s Pianos and Keyboards, the contest is accepting submissions in two ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 23

Local Library Officials to Attend Legislative Day 2011

(Released March 23, 2011) – As an energized contingency of Library directors, employees, trustees, business leaders, supporters and friends representing 251 public libraries throughout the state of Ohio, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 23

Owens Student Group Raises Environmental Awareness

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College will bring environmental awareness to the forefront as the Owens Environmental Club hosts its fifth annual Environmental Fair on Thursday, March 24. The public is encouraged to join the campus ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 22

Kathy Jumper To Be Appointed to Library Board of Trustees

(Released March 22, 2011) - The Lucas County Commissioners took action March 15 to appoint Kathy Jumper to the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Board of Trustees. Ms. Jumper is scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday, March 31 at Main Library, 325 ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Business



Mar 22

Central Catholic Welcomes Author of Remember This Titan

On April 4, Central Catholic High School will welcome Steve Sullivan, author of Remember This Titan, as the featured speaker in the CCHS Reads program. He will speak at a 2:00 p.m. assembly in the CCHS Sullivan Center. The assembly is free and ...

Posted By: Michele Jurek | Category: Education



Mar 22

Levis Common's Vivian Kate Grand Reopening March 25

PERRYSBURG, Ohio (March 21, 2011) ¬– Enjoy light snacks, beverages, door prizes and special savings Friday, March 25, as fashion retailer Vivian Kate celebrates its grand re-opening and expansion. Vivian Kate, an upscale women’s ...

Posted By: Casey Pogan | Category: Community Interest



Mar 22

Going Back to School? program at Way Public Library on 3/28

Thinking about going back to school for career training, a college degree, or an advanced degree? Meet the experts who can answer your questions and help you navigate the process of returning to school. Going Back to School? Help for Adult Learners ...

Posted By: Karen Rothman | Category: Community Interest



Mar 22

Live Stream: Toledo Public Schools Board Meeting | 3/22/2011

March 22 at 5:30 p.m., Toledo Public Schools Board will hold it’s regularly scheduled board meeting. WGTE Public Media will stream the public meeting live on the Knowledge Stream Website (http://www.knowledgestream.org.) Citizens may attend ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 22

The New Toledo Workforce: Preparing for Toledo's Future

The Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (GTAC-ASTD) Invites You to Our Bi-Monthly Program The New Toledo Workforce: Preparing for Toledo's Future When: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Where: Brandywine Country ...

Posted By: John Klocinski | Category: Business



Mar 21

Be Seen Be Heard 2011 In Detroit

Businesses will have an opportunity to advertise their businesses in the next Be Seen Be Heard event for 2011, which will be held this Saturday, March 26, 2011 at The Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Road in Detroit, MI. Panelists for this ...

Posted By: Amber S. Hawkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 18

Co-founder of National Student Program Coming to Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio – On April 6, 2011, the Women’s Initiative of United Way will host Ms. Nínive Calegari – co-founder of 826 Valencia, former CEO of 826 National, educator, author, and filmmaker – at their annual spring ...

Posted By: Kelli Kreps | Category: Events



Mar 18

Pancake Breakfast to benefit Humane Ohio!

The Church of St. Andrew United Methodist Men (3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo 43614 - near Byrne and Heatherdowns) is hosting an ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST to benefit Humane Ohio on Saturday, April 2nd from 8 - 10:30 am. Cost is a donation; ...

Posted By: Jill Borkowski | Category: Events



Mar 17

Maumee Bowling Event to Raise Thousands for Charity

Local businesses sponsor 7th Annual Rotaract Spring Strike-Out Bowling Event at Timbers Bowling Lanes in Maumee For the seventh year in a row, the Rotaract Club of Maumee will raise more than $5,000 for local and international causes at the Spring ...

Posted By: Stefany Forkapa | Category: Events



Mar 17

Victorian Fashion Presentation at Sanger Branch

(Released March 16, 2011) – Victoria might hold her own secrets, but so did Victorian ladies about their under-pinnings. If you enjoy historical fiction or clothing, please join us for a fashion-filled FREE program and live presentation on ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 17

Barrage: The World Famous Contemporary String Ensemble

For Immediate Release Contact: David Saygers March 15, 2011 419-246-8732 x 226 [email protected] Barrage The world famous contemporary string ensemble performs with the students of Toledo School for the Arts and Maumee High ...

Posted By: S Watkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment