Press Releases


Nov 05

21st Annual Cardiovascular Symposium at UT on Dec. 10

The University of Toledo will hold its 21st Annual Cardiovascular Symposium on the Health Science Campus on Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 8am to 4pm. The Cardiovascular Symposium is an annual educational series that is designed to bring ...

Posted By: Felicia | Category: Education



Nov 05

Toledo Texas Hold'em Championship Nov 7 & 8

Toledo Texas Hold'em Championship benefitting Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter. Knights of Columubus Hall 4256 Secor Rd. Sat 9 am, noon, 3 & 6 pm and Sun 9 am with finals at 1 pm. For more information go to www.pawspoker.com Walk ins ...

Posted By: Dave Plunkett | Category: Events



Nov 04

TAARS November Meeting

The Toledo Area Aboriginal Research Society (TAARS) will meet on November 19, 2009 at the Manor House in Wildwood Metropark, Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be April Beisaw, Ph.D., Heidelberg University, Tiffin, ...

Posted By: Kathi Sund | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 04

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Toledo- Celebrate the lifesaving work of Animal Shelters with Holly Farms Animal Care Center. National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is officially recognized the first full week of November each year. This popular event seeks to recognize the ...

Posted By: Shani Abernathy | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 04

Auditions set for The Melville Boys

Auditions will be held at The Village Players, 2740 Upton Avenue at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 for The Melville Boys. Brothers Owen and Lee Melville, who’ve set aside a weekend of time at ...

Posted By: Kara Ayers | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 03

BusinessVoice Wins 2009 Gold MarCom Award

If you should ever call Walter’s Goodyear in Mission Viejo, California this is the sort of thing you’ll hear while on hold: “We hear tell that other tire dealers in town only sell large ...

Posted By: Scott Greggory | Category: Business



Nov 03

Central Catholic Open House November 22

Central Catholic High School will hold an open house on Sunday, November 22 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the school, 2550 Cherry Street. Grade school students, especially those in seventh and eighth grade, and their families are encouraged to explore ...

Posted By: Michele Jurek | Category: Education



Nov 03

Gesu Church- Flute and Harp Concert

Gesu Catholic Church 2049 Parkside Blvd, Toledo Ohio will be presenting a free concert with Joel Tse, Flute and Nancy Lendrim, Harp, who are members of The Toledo Symphony Orchestra. The concert will include pieces by Bach, Chopin, Elgar as well as ...

Posted By: Jason Rotar | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 03

Free Thanksgiving Meals for Those in Need

The Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission will be providing the following meals in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday. BREAKFAST: Being served Thanksgiving morning (26th) at the 1917 Jefferson Ave. location from 7:30-9:00 AM. Anyone who is hungry is ...

Posted By: Mary Clapsaddle | Category: Services



Nov 03

Falstaff Opens Toledo Opera's 51st Season

Toledo Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s effervescent comic opera Falstaff on November 7, 13, and 15 at the Valentine Theatre. Based on William Shakespeare’s notorious rascal, Falstaff is a mercurial, quicksilver ...

Posted By: Scott Baker | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 03

Women Blessing Women Holiday Purse Auction

Women Blessing Women Purse Auction will be held at the Mansion View Inn (2035 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43620) on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 3 - 5 p.m. Auctioneers will be State Senator Teresa Fedor and Sr. Virginia Welsh, OSF/T Stop in ...

Posted By: Susan Nowak | Category: Events



Nov 02

National TV Show Casting!

Thought it could be fun for an Ohio local to possible be on the show! From the producers of hit shows for Bravo, VH1, TLC, MTV, CMT, etc comes a new show about Celebrity Relatives! Is your third cousin an A-list actor? Is your brother-in-law an ...

Posted By: Pink Sneakers Productions | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 02

Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Town Center at Levis Commons

The Town Center at Levis Commons is celebrating the holiday season with a variety of family-friendly activities, beginning on Saturday, November 28 with the fifth annual Holiday Gala and Tree Lighting ceremony. Included in the ceremony is a special ...

Posted By: Jessica Stern | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 02

ALMA classes @ Integration Yoga Studio continue

A new series of West African Dance begins this week @ Integration Yoga Studio on Tuesday nights, and drum classes on Sundays @ IYS also... hope to see you there! Dance Classes: Intro to West African Dance Tuesday Evenings in October @ Integration ...

Posted By: allison | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 29

Rocket Race Campus 5k / Walk

Rocket Race 5k Run / Walk - May 1, 2010 - supports the UT Rec Center Student Professional Development Fund & half the proceeds will benefit Camp Courageous: A camp that provides recreational activities for people with mental and physical ...

Posted By: elizabeth | Category: Events



Oct 29

Central Catholic 18th Annual Dinner Auction

Central Catholic High School's 18th Annual Dinner Auction to benefit the school's scholarship fund will take place Saturday, November 14 at the Central Catholic Sullivan Center. This year's theme is 'Meet You at 2550 Cherry.' Cocktails and hors ...

Posted By: Michele Jurek | Category: Events



Oct 28

Learning Lunch for Advocates of Passenger Rail

TMACOG NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 28, 2009 Contact: Mary Pat McCarthy: [email protected] 419.241.9155 ext 106 New Passenger Rail in Ohio Learning Lunch The Northwest Ohio Passenger Rail Association (NOPRA), a leading rail ...

Posted By: Mary Pat McCarthy | Category: Community Interest



Oct 28

Monclova Annual Regional Art Show

25 local artists are featured in the annual art show at the Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd. Monclova, OH. (3 miles west of St. Lukes Hosp.) This two day show is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th - 10 AM until 5 PM. Sunday, November ...

Posted By: Darlene Burkert | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 28

Ripened Recipe Recipe contest

Dei Fratelli is hosting the second annual "Ripened Recipe original recipe contest in celebration of National Tomato Month. Consumers are encouraged to submit their recipes using any variety of Dei Fratelli products for a chance to win free Dei ...

Posted By: Jessica Stern | Category: Events



Oct 28

Give a little, Get a lot

The Town Center at Levis Commons is hosting their annual "Give a little, Get a lot" exclusive shopping event. Purchase a ticket for $10 from a northwest Ohio charity and join the retailers at the Town Center for a special after-hours night of ...

Posted By: Jessica Stern | Category: Events



Oct 27

West African Dance Workshop featuring Assane Seck 10/31/09

ALMA Dance Experience is pleased to present another installment of our "Guest Workshop Series", this time featuring a dance workshop with Assane Seck, from Chicago. A native of Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Assane Seck is a Wolof Griot – a ...

Posted By: allison kodeih | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 27

How Buying Local Food Helps Support the Local Economy

CIFT is sponsoring a workshop on how buying local helps support the local economy. It will be Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at the Ward Pavilion at 5100 Central Avenue in Toledo. This all day event starts with registration at 9:30am. The cost is ...

Posted By: Louise Wireman | Category: Community Interest



Oct 26

Ringling Bros. Production Takes Families OVER THE TOP

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents OVER THE TOP, a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular where audiences will experience maniacal mayhem as Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and clown eccentric Tom Dougherty compete for control of a magical top hat ...

Posted By: Al Purdie | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 26

Star Wars: In Concert Comes to Lucas County Arena

Announcing Star Wars: In Concert Worldwide concert tour plays December 1 8 PM at Lucas County Arena in Toledo, Ohio Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster charge by phone 1-800-745-3000, and online at www.ticketmaster.com ...

Posted By: Al Purdie | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 26

Grand Rapids Christmas Open House

Quaint shops, tempting restaurants, an array of street entertainers, roasting chestnuts, horse drawn wagon rides. Come join us, the experience will put you in a holiday spirit. November 21st 10:00 am-8:00 pm November 22nd 11:00am-5:00 pmPress ...

Posted By: KAREN SECORY | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 26

Dr. Tricks & Mr. Treats Stupendous Creep-a-thon!

Dr. Tricks & Mr. Treats Stupendous Creep-a-thon! Coming Friday, October 30th on WGTE Family Channel (DT 30.2/Buckeye Channel 199)... Prepare for an evening of family-friendly mayhem as the studio of WGTE is taken over by Dr. Tricks & Mr. ...

Posted By: Dr. Tricks & Mr. Treats | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 25

The Anticipated Ju-Taun Interview 10/27/09 @ 6 p.m. EST

One of the most anticipated interviews has come to fruition. Get ready as Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC's Internet radio talk show—The Ms. Computer Lady Show--makes a historical milestone. On October 27, 2009 at 6 p.m. EST the show ...

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



Oct 23

20 North Gallery 17th Holiday Show benefits The Toledo Zoo

Toledo, OH—October 22, 2009. On November 6th, 20 North Gallery will present their 17th Annual Holiday Show The Art of Giving. The exhibition will include paintings, photography, glass, ceramics and jewelry—with each work being a perfect ...

Posted By: Condessa Croninger | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 23

Want to meet moms in your area? Check out ToledoAreaMommies

The Mommies Network is pleased to announce a new website opening October 23, 2009. (www.toledoareamommies.com) This FREE Local website is especially for moms in Toledo, OH; Monroe, MI and all cities in between. We welcome ALL moms of all ages, ...

Posted By: Jeanette | Category: Community Interest



Oct 22

Library Launches Bucks-for-Books Campaign

With more than $7 million in budget cuts, your Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is spending less to purchase new books, DVDs and other library materials. By supporting the Library’s new Bucks-for-Books Campaign, you can help us close the gap ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest