Press Releases


Jul 28

Salon Des Refuses Exhibition at Parkwood Gallery Evening Hrs

The Salon des Refuses Show is a long standing and well loved Toledo Tradition for exhibiting art not accepted into the TAA Exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art. It is sponsored by PRIZM Creative Community. This year’s show is through August ...

Posted By: William Barry Roberts | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 27

American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball

The American Cancer Society’s Toledo Cattle Baron’s ball will be held in the beautiful Great Hall at the Stranahan Theater on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Festivities begin at 6:00pm with a fun filled evening that includes a silent and ...

Posted By: Amanda Campbell | Category: Community Interest



Jul 27

Relay For Life of The University of Toledo

One day. One night. One community. Your Relay For Life® is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it all right ...

Posted By: Amanda Campbell | Category: Community Interest



Jul 27

Caring for Kirin's Cancer Benefit and Rummage Sale

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Walbridge will be hosting a fundraiser for Kirin Brogan. Kirin is a 22 month old boy who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer. Lighthouse Christian will be having a rummage sale, ...

Posted By: Windy Brogan | Category: Events



Jul 27

Fisher-Price Play Weekend Returns to the Zoo

Both The Toledo Zoo and Fisher-Price have decades of experience in creating great memories for children, so it’s no surprise that they’ve joined forces! Your family won’t want to miss Fisher-Price Play Weekend, Saturday, July 31 ...

Posted By: Toledo Zoo | Category: Community Interest



Jul 27

1st Annual Bark For Life of Sylvania

The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. By supporting Bark For Life, you help the American Cancer Society ...

Posted By: Amanda Campbell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 27

Toledo Metroparks Construction Notices

Sealing Work At Pearson Beginning the week of June 21, asphalt sealing will begin at Pearson. The work will cause periodic closings of all paved surfaces in the park, including the main road and parking lots. The work is expected to last ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Jul 27

AVON - Shop at Home or Start Your Own Business

I have enjoyed being an Independent AVON Representative and Unit Leader for years already, and have no plans to ever stop! (Yep, I'm in for LIFE!) Contact me for a personalized shopping experience from the comfort of your home or office. Many ...

Posted By: Renee Chapa | Category: Services



Jul 24

Carruth Studio Holds Customer Appreciation Week

Carruth Studio’s “Customer Appreciation Week” runs from July 24th -August 1st and promises special pricing on the website and at Garden Smiles. July 23, 2010—Waterville, Ohio—Carruth Studio, manufacturer of hand cast ...

Posted By: Deb Carruth | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 23

20 North's Maralee Hope Accepted Into Sotheby's

20 North Gallery intern accepted for work / study program at world’s most prestigious auction house Toledo, OH—July 23, 2010 20 North Gallery proudly announces that their first-ever university intern, Maralee Hope, has been accepted ...

Posted By: Condessa Croninger | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 23

Hens to host 6th annual Substance Abuse Prevention Program

The Toledo Mud Hens, in conjunction with the Toledo Police Department and the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Substance Abuse Prevention Program for local underprivileged youth before their Noon game on Monday, July 26th. ...

Posted By: jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Jul 23

Avoid the Summer Slide at the Imagination Station

Afraid your kids will suffer from the Summer Slide? Imagination Station offers cure and fun – wrapped into one! The Summer Slide is a phenomenon that occurs when kids are not actively working on academics over their summer vacation. Research ...

Posted By: Anna M. Kolin | Category: Education



Jul 23

Toledo Museum of Art September 2010 Program Highlights

The Psychedelic 60s: Posters from the Rock Era Through Sept. 12, 2010, Canaday Gallery Organized by the Toledo Museum of Art, this exhibition of 150 posters on loan from the Houston Freeburg Collection features 50 posters representing the height of ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Community Interest



Jul 23

Owens Express Soccer to Hold Open Tryouts, July 31

Prospective high school graduates and area residents interested in playing intercollegiate men’s soccer at Owens Community College are invited to open tryouts on Saturday, July 31. The open tryouts begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the ...

Posted By: Bradley Meyer | Category: Sports



Jul 23

Boy Scout Newspaper and Magazine Drive, Aug. 7 - 8, Fremont

St. Ann's Scout Troop 339 will hold a newspaper and magazine drive on Aug. 7th and 8th at St. Ann's Church parking lot, West State St. at Rawson Ave. in Fremont. The scouts will be loading the newspapers and magazines on Saturday from 9:00 am until ...

Posted By: Denny Setzler | Category: Community Interest



Jul 22

Learning Express Library - Job & Career Accelerator

What is Job & Career Accelerator ™? It’s an online system found on Learning Express Library that combines everything you need for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application. The system can be accessed 24/7 from ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jul 22

Toledo Heights Branch Library celebrates 75th Anniversary

he Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Toledo Heights Branch will celebrate its 75th Anniversary from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4. The branch is located at 423 Shasta Dr. In 1935, this English Tudor style branch library was built with the ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jul 22

Rocket Re-Start at UT- Saturday, July 31st from 10am-noon

UT has more to offer adult students, please join us for an adult open house and restart your education Rocket-style! You will be able to apply, get your next steps, complete your FAFSA, take tours of campus, and gather UT information. Please bring ...

Posted By: Emily Nix | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 21

Frocks Bags and Baubles Art Event - Saturday August 14

“Frocks, Bags, and Baubles: A Wearable, Carryable Art Event” is a one-day show and sale of the work of three Toledo artists: custom garments by Erin Miller, handmade bags and purses by Gretchen Brautigan, and jewelry and accessories by ...

Posted By: Kristin Baldeschwiler | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 21

Join Us For Barry's Boot Camp

The focus of the boot camp is to improve strength and conditioning, agility and balance … as well as overall fitness! BOOT CAMP WORKOUTS ARE: - A great way to burn lots of calories - Efficient- you work your whole body in a short period of ...

Posted By: Christina Comparato | Category: Health



Jul 20

Fourth Thursday Art Walk July 22, 2010

Come join us for the Fourth Thursday Art Walk this Thursday July 22nd from 6-10pm in the Warehouse District. Our featured artists are Mania Dajnak, Robert Garcia, Clayton Peterson, Tom Sohnly, Dustyn Bork, Carly Dahl, Lynn Walker, Derek Hibbs and ...

Posted By: Richard Rideout | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 20

SYLVANIAMANIA...12 schools 1 crazy night!

Join us for an adult evening of live music, featuring THE SPEDS, Canada's premier party band...playing everything from Van Morrison to Van Halen and everything in between. We will have dancing, concession food, drinks, games, raffles & more! ...

Posted By: Jeanette Hrovatich | Category: Events



Jul 20

ENJOY THE PARTY – AND MAKE THE "SMART" CHOICE

ENJOY THE PARTY – AND MAKE THE "SMART" CHOICE Black & White Cab kicks off "no excuses" campaign – offering innovative and easy ways to get home safely They know where you are. They know what you're doing. And now, they can ...

Posted By: Karen Baker | Category: Community Interest



Jul 20

ALMA summer performances, classes, and more!

“Vernacular Form” ~ Exhibit Opening of Print Arts by Ryan McCollough Integration Yoga Studio, 4633 West Bancroft St, Toledo OH 43606 Saturday, July 24th, 2010 – 7:30pm ALMA is pleased to perform at the opening of "Vernacular ...

Posted By: Allison Kodeih | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 19

Unison Behavioral Health Group Opens Third Facility

Unison Behavioral Health Group stepped up in the midst of crisis to meet the needs of Toledo youth when Connecting Point closed in 2009. Concerns raced throughout the community about the future of behavioral health and substance abuse treatment for ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



Jul 19

"Golf For Hope" to benefit the Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission

"Golf For Hope" 4-person Scramble to benefit The Toledo Gospel Rescue and it's affiliated Missions. When: Saturday, September 4th Where: Bedford Hills Golf Club 6400 Jackman Rd. Temperance, ...

Posted By: Rev. Thomas Clapsaddle | Category: Events



Jul 15

BGSU Athletics Night With The Mud Hens

The Bowling Green State University Athletics Department and the Toledo Mud Hens have partnered for the first “BGSU Night At Fifth Third Field” on Friday, Aug. 13 when the Mud Hens host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. The first pitch ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Jul 15

EOPA Urban Greens & Sprouts Community Gardens Tour

Imagine walking out your front door, down a few houses to beautiful neighborhood garden that is overflowing with juicy fruit and vibrant vegetables! You know how good they’ll taste in your homemade “spicy salsa” or that famous ...

Posted By: Terri Parker | Category: Community Interest



Jul 15

Toledo Symphony 2010-2011 Individual Tickets On Sale

The Toledo Symphony (TSO) is pleased to announce that individual tickets for its 67th season go on sale to the general public on August 2nd, with a special online only pre-sale on July 26th. From Ohio’s own Jim Brickman to Beethoven’s ...

Posted By: Kristen Celek | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 15

Car Tunes on Main 2010, Sat., Aug. 21 Findlay Ohio

It's Cars, It's Tunes... It's Car Tunes on Main For more than 30 years, thousands of car lovers have celebrated summertime in downtown Findlay with a showcase of cars. The tradition continues with "Car Tunes on Main," a family event, which ...

Posted By: Tamera Rooney | Category: Events