Press Releases


Feb 25

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic of MVCDS 2011 Issue Day

“The Long-Arm of the Law” Crime and Law Enforcement in the 21st Century” Students from around 10 area high schools will come together on Friday, March 4, for Maumee Valley Country Day School’s annual Issue Day. This ...

Posted By: Wesley Flaum | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 25

The Great Cloth Diaper Change

February 16, 2011 – Cloth diapers have come a long way in the past ten years. An event, called the Great Cloth Diaper Change 2011, already creating buzz not only in North America, but all over the world, will take place on Saturday, April 23, ...

Posted By: Heather McNamara | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 24

Live Stream - WGTE Town Hall: Leading in Literacy

Thursday, February 24 at 8:00 p.m. Bill Harris hosts this live program that examines one of the most pressing issues facing our community - the problem of low literacy rates among preschool aged children. Children entering school with high ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Community Interest



Feb 24

Capital A Teams Up Withe Cash For Art

Musician Rosanne Cash Produces Art Poster With Toledo Printmaker Steve Mockensturm bumped into Rosanne Cash via Twitter, the popular social media channel, and didn't waste a lot of time showing off his graphic design skills. Cash was to play Hill ...

Posted By: Steve Mockensturm | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 24

Black Student Union host 40th Annual Fashion Show

The University of Toledo Student Union will turn into a catwalk on Friday, Feb. 25 when the Black Student Union hosts the 40th Annual Fashion Show. The theme this year is "The Elements of Fashion: 7 Deadly Sins," so if you’re looking to find ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 23

2011 Spring Film FOCUS: An Independent Film Festival

(Released February 23, 2011) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the 11th series of its ever-popular Film FOCUS: An Independent Film Festival, scheduled every Monday, beginning March 7 through April 11. Coordinated by the ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 22

Lady C Participating in Cheap & Chic

LADY C PARTICIPATING IN CHEAP & CHIC Lady C will be among the vendors at this year's Cheap & Chic, held in downtown Toledo on 10th Street between Monroe and Jefferson, in the Davis Building, on Saturday, February 26th from 10-4. Cheap & ...

Posted By: Candy Sturtz | Category: Community Interest



Feb 22

2011 Classics Gift Shop Book Sales

Don’t Miss the History & Art Sale scheduled Tomorrow (Feb. 23) and Thursday (Feb. 24)! (Released February 22, 2011) – Classics Gift Shop, located on the Garage Level of Main Library, 325 Michigan St., wants you to check out its 2011 Book ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 22

Educational Open House this Saturday

Toledo and Sylvania families are invited to attend an Educational Open House on Saturday, March 5th from 12 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kumon Math & Reading Center of Sylvania (4024 N. Holland Sylvania, Toledo Oh 43623) Free education activities for ...

Posted By: Maryam | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 22

BGSU Mental Health Conference: Crossing Cultural Bridges

BOWLING GREEN, O.—As mental health and medical professionals know, culture matters. It is important to be familiar with and understand clients and their families in terms of their particular culture in order to perform accurate and helpful ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 22

Library Workshop On Downloadable Media

(#2 Release February 22, 2011) – Want to see a demonstration of some of the popular gadgets compatible with the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's free downloadable media collection? Come to our FREE Downloadable Media GADGET GALLERY of ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Education



Feb 22

Complimentary Review of Collection Language Offered

Toledo, Ohio (February 21, 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



Feb 22

Lourdes College Celebration of Black History Month

The Lourdes College annual Celebration of Black History Month will feature guest speaker Reverend Kevin Bedford, Pastor of the Third Baptist Church and newly elected President of the Toledo Chapter of the NAACP. The event will also feature musical ...

Posted By: Karen T. Biscay | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 21

Adv. Manufacturing Skills Training Starts 3/1/11 in NW Ohio

“To be successful, our nation’s manufacturing base will depend more on brain than brawn,” says Sustainable Resources Institute Principal “Resultant” Loren Frendt. “We are interested in finding and developing ...

Posted By: Loren Frendt | Category: Education



Feb 21

Palliative Expressions Gives a Voice to the Cancer Journey

No longer shying away from the painful topics facing those impacted by cancer, a local life coach and non-profit founder team up to create a unique line of greeting cards... Palliative Expressions Give Cancer Patients and their families, friends and ...

Posted By: Leah Beck | Category: Health



Feb 21

Ann Arbor Boy Choir to Perform at Gesu

The Ann Arbor Boy Choir will be performing at GESU Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd,Toledo OH, 43607 on Sunday, February 27th at 5PM. This concert is free of charge, with free will donations accepted. The Boychoir of Ann Arbor was first formed in 1986 to ...

Posted By: Jason Rotar | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 21

Variety Show, Dinner, and Silent Auction

Garden Park Christian Church will host a Variety Show/Silent Auction/Dinner for the High School youth group to benefit their trip to Christ in Youth this summer. This event will feature a dinner, various individuals and groups performing and an ...

Posted By: Alisha Jasper | Category: Community Interest



Feb 18

American Cancer Society, Toledo Walleye Fight Cancer

– The Toledo Walleye intend to take down more than just Greenville Warriors on February 26. They will help crush a common enemy: cancer. The Walleye are teaming up with the American Cancer Society to recognize cancer survivors and help cancer ...

Posted By: Wendy Simpkins | Category: Lifestyle



Feb 18

The One2 Lounge GRAND OPENING

8:00p FRIDAY FEB. 25, 2011 Treo presents The One2 Lounge Lounge featuring unique atmosphere, live music and late night menu TREO Restaurant and Bar in Downtown Sylvania is proud to present our new music venue: The One2 Lounge. Fridays and Saturdays ...

Posted By: Kaetlyn Obey | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 18

UT to spotlight National Engineers Week

The University of Toledo College of Engineering and several student groups have planned events to celebrate National Engineers Week, Feb. 20-26. "The profession of engineering is about creating value for the society,” said Dr. Nagi Naganathan, ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 18

The Blues come to UT to celebrate Black History Month

The history of northwest Ohio’s blues scene will be explored on Saturday with a viewing of the documentary “I’ll Take You There” about The Hines Farm Blues Club. The film, which features the club that has been located just ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 18

Toledo Public Elementary Childrens Art Show

Several Toledo Public Elementary Schools participate in this charming art exhibit showcasing childrens' art in a variety of media. The exhibit runs from February 28 to March 18, 2011. Reception is Friday, March 4, 6-8pm. Gallery hrs: T-F, 11-5; Sat, ...

Posted By: Ellen Leonard | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 18

BizTech Infor ERP VISUAL User Conference Breakout Sessions

Toledo, OH –February, 18 2011: BizTech, an Infor ERP VISUAL Channel Partner and provider of information technology solutions, is pleased to announce the details and descriptions of the Conference Breakout Sessions for BizTech’s 2011 ...

Posted By: Jayme Weiden | Category: Technology



Feb 18

BASHCon brings hundreds of gamers to UT

Looking to take your gaming skills to the next level? Then BASHCon is where you want to be Feb. 18-20 for the 26th annual gaming conference hosted by the BASH club. Organizers expect more than 900 gaming fans to descend on The University of Toledo ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 18

Zoo Offers Free Weekend for Lucas County Residents

Toledo, Ohio— The Toledo Zoo is extremely grateful to the voters of Lucas County for their continuing support! To celebrate this special partnership, the Zoo is offering FREE admission to all Lucas County residents from Saturday, February 19 ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



Feb 18

Looking for Girl Scout Cookies? There's an app for that

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio announced that the Girl Scout Cookie Sale is going mobile as part of a national pilot program. Cookie lovers in northwest Ohio soon will be able to use their smart phones to find the nearest cookie booths and a list of ...

Posted By: Traci Curth | Category: General News



Feb 18

Crystal Bowersox Announces Monroe Concert

Crystal Bowersox Saturday, April 2 7:30 p.m. La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater Reserved Seating $30 Tickets go on Sale Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 10:00 am There is a $3 service charge for tickets purchased online Humble beginnings and an undeniable passion ...

Posted By: Tom Ryder | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 16

The Knight Academy Hosts Open House March 2.

The Knight Academy, a co-ed school for students in grades 5-8, will host an open house on Wednesday, March 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests will be able to tour the school and meet faculty and staff members. Admissions information also will be ...

Posted By: Mark Tooman | Category: Education



Feb 16

Walleye 'Design a T-Shirt Contest' Winners Announced

2/15/2011 - Thirty schools from Ohio and Michigan participated in the second annual Toledo Walleye “Design a T-Shirt Contest.” Artwork from students was submitted and the Walleye staff narrowed it down to the top three high school ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 16

Top Tier Toledo Network is looking for Leaders!

Did you know that last year members of BNI passed thousands of referrals, which generated over ¼ Billion of dollars worth of business for each other! In NW Ohio alone, 21,631 referrals were passed and $12.7 million was generated in closed ...

Posted By: Leah Beck | Category: Business