Press Releases


Jun 01

Wolfe Family Makes Lead Gift

TOLEDO, OHIO – The Toledo Museum of Art’s Interim Director Rod Bigelow announced today (May 20) that the Museum has received a $2 million lead gift to renovate its former glass gallery into a signature gallery for the Museum’s ...

Posted By: Toledo Museum of Art | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 01

Free Vascular Screenings at Bay Park Community Hospital

Free carotid, aortic and peripheral arterial disease testing will be available at Bay Park Community Hospital in the diagnostics department Mon., June 14, from 1 – 4 p.m. To qualify for free screenings, you must be over the age of 65, or over ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Health



Jun 01

Two New Offerings at Cedar Point

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Beginning next weekend, there will be even more to do at Cedar Point. Musically inclined guests have a chance to become a rock star while early risers will be able to have breakfast with their favorite PEANUTS characters. On ...

Posted By: Robin Innes | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jun 01

Free Wellness Screenings at Bay Park Community Hospital

Bay Park Community Hospital will offer free blood pressure, bone density, glucose, and sleep apnea screenings in the Bay Cafe on the Garden Level of Bay Park Community Hospital Fri., May 28, from noon – 1 p.m. Bay Park Community Hospital is ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Health



Jun 01

Free Bone Health Lunch and Learn Event

Join orthopaedic surgeon Joseph Assenmacher, MD, for a complimentary luncheon to learn more about bone health. Information on osteoporosis prevention and free bone density heel screenings will also be offered. Bay Park Community Hospital will host ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Health



Jun 01

Bay Park Community Hospital Offers Free Cancer Program

Bay Park Community Hospital will host Look Good…Feel Better, a complimentary cancer program, Mon., June 14, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Huron Room. Look Good…Feel Better is a free American Cancer Society program that teaches beauty ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Health



Jun 01

Bay Park Community Hospital Hosts Diabetes Education Course

Bay Park Community Hospital will offer a diabetes education course in the Great Lakes Conference Center located on the Garden Level Tues., June 29, from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for persons with diabetes to ask questions, ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Health



Jun 01

Salon Show Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2010 Salon des Refusés Art Exhibition sponsored by PRIZM Creative Community. This year’s show will be held July 9th through Aug. 20th in the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s Parkwood Gallery ...

Posted By: | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 28

UpTown Muddy Shuttle starts June 1

TARTA and the UpTown Association have joined together to make one of Toledo’s hotspots another great place to catch a ride to the game! Starting Tuesday, June 1, 2010, Toledo’s UpTown neighborhood on Adams Street will have Muddy Shuttle ...

Posted By: Steve Atkinson | Category: Community Interest



May 28

Death by Chocolate Fundraiser

Toledo School for the Arts Hosts Death by Chocolate For the seventh year in a row Toledo School for the Arts is hosting the premier chocolate event in Toledo, Death by Chocolate. Indulge yourself in a sweet evening of chocolate, sculpture, visual ...

Posted By: S Watkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 28

“An Evening at Garden Smiles” to Benefit The Victory Center

The June 10th fundraising event, “An Evening at Garden Smiles”, is part of the ongoing Chicks for Charity fundraising campaign for The Victory Center. 05.28.2010 – Waterville, Ohio—Deb Carruth, owner of Carruth Studio, and ...

Posted By: Lorena | Category: Community Interest



May 28

Toledo Museum of Art Becomes Blue Star Museum

The Toledo Museum of Art is among more than 600 museums nationwide participating in a National Endowment for the Arts program that is giving free admission this summer to active duty military personnel and their families. Because TMA already offers ...

Posted By: Kelly Fritz Garrow | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 28

Caregiver Seminar

Monthly Seminar for Personal Caregivers Open Forum - Bring Your Issues & Questions Tuesday, June 8th, 7 - 8:30 pm Eleanor Kahle Senior Center 1315 Hillcrest Ave (off Willys Parkway) Call 419 206-5979 to registerPress Release Contact Name: Chris ...

Posted By: Chris Cremean | Category: Services



May 28

Independent Recording Artist Jay Rush From Toledo, OH on BTR

For what's known as DIVAS" NIGHT on Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC's Internet radio talk show--the Ms. Computer Lady Show--comes something special for the Toledo, OH area. The show is proud and honored to welcome fellow 419er up & coming ...

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



May 28

CSCChorus presents A Broadway / Jazz Spectacular

For Your pleasure, The Clarence Smith Community Chorus will present "A Broadway / Jazz Spectacular". Showtime will be on Sunday, June 13th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. This sensational review will take place at the Maumee Indoor Theatre located at 601 Conant ...

Posted By: Harriett L. Grier | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 26

Wildlife Conflict Workshop

Contact: Barbara Northrup 419-578-6783 419-364-9841 (Cell) OSU Extension Lucas County will be offering a Wildlife Conflicts Workshop on Wednesday, June 2nd from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the ...

Posted By: Barbara Northrup | Category: Education



May 26

The Original Toy Story The Live Dolls Children’s Book Series

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce its latest historic exhibition, The Original Toy Story: The Live Dolls Children’s Book Series, on view now through the end of August, 2010. The display details the fascinating book ...

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



May 26

Bluesfest International, July 16-18, 2010

Summer Blues Festivals By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com Guide See More About: otis taylor robert cray tommy castro blues festivals With the economy in shambles and money tighter than ever, blues fans can take solace in the fact that the good, ...

Posted By: Sheryl Davies | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 26

Waiting for Godot presented by Glacity Theatre Collective

We are all born mad. Some remain so. WAITING FOR GODOT by Samuel Beckett June 11 – 13, 18 – 20 & 25-26 Vladimir: That passed the time. Estragon: It would have passed in any case. Vladimir: Yes, but not so rapidly. Glacity Theatre ...

Posted By: Holly Monsos | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 26

Roller Derby Mini-tournament in Downtown Toledo June 5

Glass City Rollers Host Midwest Derby Girl Summit, a roller derby mini-tournament, in Downtown Toledo, Ohio Saturday, June 5, 2010 Doors open at 5:00 P.M., Tournament begins at 6:00 P.M. Location: SeaGate Convention Centre 401 Jefferson Avenue ...

Posted By: | Category: General Interests



May 26

VICTOR/ VICTORIA opens June 4th at 8:00 pm

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s regional premier of VICTOR/ VICTORIA, directed by James M. Norman, opens June 4th at 8:00 pm. Carroll Todd (David James), the resident performer at Henri Labisse’s (Tim Keogh) Chez Lui meets a penniless ...

Posted By: Toledo Repertoire Theater | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 25

Live Stream: Toledo Public Schools Board Meeting, May 25

May 25 at 5:30, Toledo Public Schools Board will hold a scheduled board meeting. WGTE Public Media will stream the public meeting live on the Knowledge Stream Website (http://www.knowledgestream.org.) Citizens may attend the meeting virtually and ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: General News



May 24

Live Stream: Larry Reed at Toledo Rotary Club May 24, 2010

On Monday, May 24, 2010 at 12:00 p.m., Larry Reed, President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, will speak to the Rotary Club of Toledo. This meeting will be streamed live by WGTE Public Media on the Knowledge Stream Website ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: General Interests



May 23

Dwight Lenox to Perform in Lakeside Memorial Day Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lakeside, Ohio - Hoover Auditorium, one of the cultural hot spots on Lake Erie, hosts a variety of musicians, comedians, illusionists, dancers and bands nightly. This year, the historic auditorium will host acts such as The ...

Posted By: Alexandrea Kontos | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 23

Discussion Circles for Women Incest & Sexual Assault

Support and sisterly love for women incest, child sexual abuse, and rape survivors Discussion Circles will assist survivors journey through their abuse experience as they develop a new look at their lives which includes deserved happiness. Come talk ...

Posted By: CeCe Norwood | Category: Community Interest



May 23

50+ Sports Classic Scheduled for June 12th

The Area Office on Aging invites you to the 50+ Sports Classic on Saturday June 12, focusing on the importance of physical fitness later in life with a full range of track and field events, swimming, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, horseshoes, ...

Posted By: Justin Moor | Category: Community Interest



May 21

Summer Scuba Events

Aqua Hut is keeping local divers busy with the following events. May 29, 2010 - Fun Dive With Cookout From 10-2 RSVP June 12, 2010 - Fun Dive With Free T-Shirt From 10-2 RSVP June 26, 2010 - Fun Dive With Cookout From 10-2 RSVP July 10, 2010 - ...

Posted By: Jeff Davis | Category: Events



May 20

Gem Beach Rocks

Gem Beach Rocks September 18, 2010 12-8 pm www.gembeachrocks.com Contact United Way in Ottawa County 419-734-6645 A festive event on a beautiful Lake Erie beach where guests can enjoy all-day live entertainment, beverages, great food and fun all to ...

Posted By: Chris Galvin | Category: Events



May 20

Ohio Department of Insurance Press Release

The Ohio Department of Insurance has asked the members of the Ohio Bail Agents Association to help distribute this press release. This press release is an attempt to inform the public on illegal bail bond practices and how to ensure the consumer is ...

Posted By: Jonathan Smith | Category: Other



May 20

Toledo Rep Presents Barnum

July 8-11, 2010 The musical story of America’s greatest showman – inventor of the sideshow, founder of the circus, and author of the phrase “There’s a sucker born every minute” – comes to the Rep’s Tenth ...

Posted By: Toledo Repertoire Theater | Category: Arts and Entertainment