Press Releases
Apr
17
Toledo Lucas County Public Library Awarded for Excellence in Reference Services
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library was selected as the 2018 winner of the Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Services, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, for the Living Better, Spending Smarter page. As a one-stop shop for personal finance, ...
Apr
17
Toledo Museum of Art announces three executive team appointments
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has promoted two staff members and has named a new member to its senior management team. Kristina Crystal has been hired to fill a new position at the Museum – chief revenue officer; Adam ...
Apr
17
Karl Rahner lecture focuses on “Ordinary Grace”
The Sylvania Franciscan Village is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Karl Rahner Lecture in honor of Father Jim Bacik on Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. Guest Lecturer Mary ...
Apr
17
Toledo Area Humane Society Gears up for First Annual TAHS Restaurant Week
Toledo, OH – We are getting revved up here at the Toledo Area Humane Society for our 33rd Annual Bark in the Park! What better way to get the community excited then by combining a love for food and passion for animals together into one GREAT ...
Apr
17
Toledo-Area Police Win Best Dressed in Nation
The next time you see a Perrysburg Township police officer, take notice of the uniform: it's one of the sharpest in the nation according to the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD). The Perrysburg Township PD ...
Apr
17
The Arts Commission seeks applicants for three full-time Americorps positions
The Arts Commission announces three new full-time Americorps positions to lead community engagement work in two downtown-area neighborhoods: Uptown and Englewood. Ideal candidates will have a background in the arts, an interest in community-based ...
Apr
17
The Blade Job and Education Fair Expected to Attract Hundreds
The Blade Job & Education Fair will take place Wednesday, April 18, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg. Jobseekers are urged to bring resumes and be prepared to meet with recruiters. “Last year’s ...
Apr
17
Toledo Zoo Saddened by Death of Masai Giraffe
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Zoo is sad to report that Bahati, a four-year-old female Masai giraffe, was humanely euthanized today due to rapidly declining health. Bahati was born at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on December 13, 2013. She was ...
Apr
17
New Art Exhibit at Fuller Art House features work of Lourdes student
The Lourdes University Department of Art is pleased to announce a new art exhibit - “Fuel to the Fire” – featuring the work of senior art major Kiley Schroyer. The exhibit is featured at the Fuller Art House, 5679 Main Street in ...
Apr
17
Lourdes announces 2018 Summer Science Camp
The Lourdes University Center for Science Education and the Environment (CSEE), the Department of Chemistry & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Education are pleased to announce this year’s Summer Science Camp – “WOW: ...
Apr
17
Carl Jung: A Soul Mate for Our Spiritual Journey
The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is pleased to offer "Carl Jung: 20th Century Psychologist, a Soul Mate for Our Spiritual Journey" with instructor Fr. John R. Blaser on the following Tuesdays; May 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 ...
Apr
17
Fighting Fires…and More!
The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is pleased to offer "Fighting Fires…and More!" with instructor Joe Walter on the following Wednesdays: May 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 12 to 2 p.m., at various classrooms on the Lourdes University ...
Apr
17
Protect & Preserve Our Pollinators-Earth Day Weekend Fun!
All activities are FREE. We will be collecting donations, cash or checks (payable to Metroparks Toledo) to assist in projects across the Oak Openings Region and throughout the Toledo Metroparks area. Thank you in advance for your support! A HUGE ...
Apr
17
Crochet a Necklace
The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program welcomes you to come create your own wearable art! The class will be offered on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with instructor Jing Meyer. Select your colors from the yarn provided and learn ...
Apr
17
Coffee At The Garage
Coffee At The Garage Saturday, May 19th Saturday, June 16th Saturday, July 21st Saturday, August 18th Saturday, September 15th Coffee, Donuts, CARS and Conversation at Toledo Door And Window! Cruise on over and show us your stuff - - Free to the ...
Apr
17
Pet Extravaganza
In this crazy world in which we live it is nice to bring the scale back down to the community. It is time to take a break and reconnect with our animal friends. St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church is once again hosting the Pet Extravaganza Saturday ...
Apr
17
North Point ESC Hiring Event
The North Point Educational Service Center is holding a hiring event for Special Education Aides to work in the Alternative Learning Center & Multiple Disability Program. If you have an interest in working with school-aged children and ...
Apr
17
Sunshine Communities Opens Homes for all Disabilities People
Sunshine Communities has opened two new fully-accessible homes for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These Family Care Homes in Toledo offer opportunities for more independent living and meaningful connections to the ...
Apr
17
Destination Hawaii
April 26, 2018, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at AAA locations in Toledo, Sylvania, Port Clinton, and Defiance Price: FREE Have you ever dreamed about going to Hawaii? Now is your chance to learn more about the culture, the music, the food and the sights of ...
Apr
17
Ready, Set, Spring! Health Event
Join us for our annual Minority Health Month event! This year our theme is 'Ready, Set, Spring!' We will be having an event on April 19, 2018 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Uptown Green Park (1904 Madison Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604). We will be ...
Apr
17
Brightz, Ltd. Introduces New Line of Bike Lights
Although early spring weather has brought more snow and cold than warmth and sunshine, it is never too soon to start thinking about summer parties and activities. To help with the planning for this year’s outdoor summer fun, Brightz, Ltd. has ...
Apr
17
Our Sustainable Future – Ready or Not, Here We Come!
Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment (SAVE) presents Our Sustainable Future – Ready or Not, Here We Come! at 7:30 p.m. on April 24th. The featured guest is John Krochmalny, retired Industrial Technologies Faculty from Northwest State ...
Apr
17
SPC Specialty Products and Frham Safety Products Form Alliance
We are extremely pleased to announce that two Nuclear Power Industry leaders have formed an alliance. SPC Specialty Products of Toledo, Ohio has teamed up with Frham Safety Products, with offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Rock Hill, South ...
Apr
17
Undergraduate Admission Visit Day @LU
Lourdes University offers an Undergraduate Admission Visit Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21st. Prospective students and their families can tour the beautiful campus and apartment-style campus housing, attend informational sessions, ...
Apr
17
Luminations!
On Saturday, April 28th, Lourdes University hosts its annual, premier scholarship fundraising event – Luminations! – at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. Each year, an audience of more than 500 guests gathers to ...
Apr
17
6th Annual Karl Rahner Lecture
The Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) presents the 6th Annual Karl Rahner Lecture in honor of Father Jim Bacik from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 31st. Guest Lecturer Mary Catherine Hilkert, O.P., will address “Ordinary Grace: Human Life As ...
Apr
17
“Westside Story”
St. Francis de Sales High School presents “Westside Story” at 7:30 p.m. beginning on May 3rd and running through Sunday, May 6th at the state-of-the-art Franciscan Center on the Lourdes University campus. Also, there will be a 2 p.m. ...
Apr
17
TED Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
The Sylvania Franciscan Village presents TED Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action with leadership expert Simon Sinek from 12 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th. Mr. Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership – starting ...
Apr
17
Lourdes University Auxiliary Luncheon
The Lourdes University Auxiliary has a Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, May 3rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with guest speaker Kimberly High, Naturalist and Historical Interpreter for Metroparks Toledo. $20 per person. For questions or to RSVP, ...
Apr
17
Milk Money For Kids
Thousands of children in Northwest Ohio depend on school lunches for adequate nutrition during the school year. With the school year nearing an end, many of our local children will have no access to balanced meals or fresh milk at home throughout ...

