Press Releases


Sep 14

Celebrating Our ZOOTeen Program

TOLEDO, Ohio – Teenagers these days! This phrase is often uttered with a huff of derision, however, at the Toledo Zoo we roar with pride for our teenage volunteers! Toledo Zoo’s ZOOTeen program launched in 1999 with just 16 volunteers. ...

Posted By: Kim Haddix | Category: Community Interest



Sep 14

Annual Dozynki Dinner

On Sunday, October 29th the Toledo-Poznan Alliance presents its Annual Dozynki Dinner from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Franciscan Center located on Lourdes University campus. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: General News



Sep 14

Discover the Oasis In Space at the Appold Planetarium

Embark on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, Galaxy and Solar System in search of water – a key ingredient for life on Earth. Presented at the Appold Planetarium on the Lourdes University campus, the Oasis In Space offers a ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 14

Lourdes University hosts Catholic-Muslim Dialogue

Lourdes University is pleased to host the Catholic-Muslim Dialogue: Mary ????: Her Role in the Koran and the Gospels on Thursday, September 21 at 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. The event is free and open to the ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Sep 14

Zumba Mondays at 5 pm

Join us for Zumba every Monday at 5:00 pm. The class is free for Salvation Army clients and we ask community members to make a small donation.Press Release Contact Name: Megan Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press ...

Posted By: Megan | Category: Health



Sep 14

Red Kettle Relay and 5K

The Salvation Army of Northwest Ohio is excited to announce their 4th Annual Red Kettle Relay and 5K Run. This year the Salvation Army is adding a relay and working in conjunction with the Toledo Blade with the race running prior to The ...

Posted By: Megan | Category: Sports



Sep 14

Black & White Transportation Bistro Series: Los Gatos

Black & White Transportation is proud to be the title sponsor of the Toledo Jazz Orchestra Bistro Series: It’s Latin to Me featuring Los Gatos, the region’s premier Latin jazz ensemble, on Thursday, September 21 at Registry Bistro. ...

Posted By: Emily Zarecki | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 14

Julie Draeger Solo Show

Julie Draeger will have a solo show at American Frame Showroom and Gallery from September 11 - September 29. There will be a closing reception on Friday September 29 from 5:00 - 7:00pm with an artist talk beginning at 6:00pm. The gallery is open ...

Posted By: Lindsey Harrison | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 14

St. Paul AME Zion Church Toledo Celebrates Centennial

We cordially invite everyone to celebrate with St. Paul AME Zion Church's 100th Anniversary Celebration. It'll be talking place from September 17-24, 2017 at the church. The church is located at 954 Belmont St. in Toledo, OH. Below is the ...

Posted By: St. Paul AME Zion Church | Category: Community Interest



Sep 14

Oct 7 Free Toledo Plant Exchange

The autumnal version of the Toledo Plant Exchange will be the morning of Sat. Oct. 7 in the parking garage of the downtown Toledo library. This beautify-Toledo-fest offers all attendees a few free plants, while those who bring plants and ...

Posted By: Tahree Lane | Category: Community Interest



Sep 14

Pope Francis and his Critics on Liturgical Issues

Join us at the Franciscan Center located on the Lourdes University campus Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for an examination of the defense made by Pope Francis of the reforms mandated by Vatican II in response to the ‘reform the ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Events



Sep 14

Lourdes University Offers 5k Terra Cotta Trot

On Sunday, October 1, the starting gun goes off at 8 a.m. for the inaugural Lourdes University 5K Terra Cotta Trot. The new event is part of the 2017 Homecoming & Family Weekend events. The start/finish line is on the beautiful Sylvania campus ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Sep 14

HSP to Hold ‘1 in 5’ Breakfast Presented by Mercy Health

Tuesday, September 12, 2017; TOLEDO, OHIO - On Monday, November 13, the Homeless Services Partnership (HSP) will host the 1 in 5 Breakfast and Collaboration, presented by Mercy Health. This is the first formal event dedicated to bringing community ...

Posted By: Jessica Napier | Category: Community Interest



Sep 14

7th Annual ‘Carly’s Party’ to be Held September 29

Thursday, September 7, 2017; TOLEDO, OHIO - On Friday, September 29, local nonprofit organization, Carly Cares, will hold the 7th Annual Carly’s Party – for the Cure! to benefit children with rare genetic diseases, including ...

Posted By: Jessica Napier | Category: Events



Sep 14

Kettlebell Workshop

Learn and Refine Kettlebell Ballistic Moves! $40 for Four Saturdays: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28th; 10:30-11:30am Why Kettlebells? It's the Total Package -- When we think of getting stronger, we tend to think 'lifting weights'; When we think of increasing ...

Posted By: Lesa Ricci | Category: Lifestyle



Sep 14

Run With Joe: POSE Running Clinic

Always wanted to try running? Like to run, but got injured doing it? Been thinking about getting back into it after a break? Want to run a 5k or marathon and have your first race not be your last race? Want to best your PR? Want to increase your ...

Posted By: Joe Sparks | Category: Health



Sep 14

Stuff the Shell

The Toledo Rowing Club is partnering with SeaGate Food Bank in an effort to help our community. Please support this cause by bringing deodorant and socks (of all sizes) during the Frogtown Regatta on Sat., Sept. 23rd at International Park from 8am ...

Posted By: Angi LaGreca | Category: Community Interest



Sep 14

Super Suppers Celebrates 10 Years! Free Balloon Pop 9/23!

Celebrate Super Suppers 10 year anniversary. Free to families on Sept 23 from 11-4pm enjoy food samples, cake, and a balloon pop with prizes up to $225. There will be special offers throughout the day and feel free to bring the kids to make some ...

Posted By: Cassie Egli | Category: Events



Sep 05

The Toledo Rep Announces its Schedule of Fall Classes

For ages 7 – 16Broadway: Best of the 70sSeptember 16 – November 24From A Chorus Line to Chicago, Grease to Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie to Godspell, the 9170s produced some of the most groundbreaking shows in musical theatre history. ...

Posted By: | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 05

Mala Making Class

In this class, you will create your own custom mala (string of intention). Students will be able to select their own beads, which are not included, but will be 10% off on the day of the class. We will have mala kits to choose from. Press Release ...

Posted By: Ann Tristan | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 05

Lourdes University 2017 Homecoming & Family Weekend

Lourdes U is bringing in the fall semester with a bang this year as our Homecoming and Family Weekend events will be one's that you don't want to miss. Beginning on Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, there will be fun filled events ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Sep 05

Silent Witness Project

On Monday, October 2nd at the Franciscan center on Lourdes University campus, the Bethany House presents the Silent Witness Project at 7 p.m. A national initiative, the Silent Witness Project honors and memorializes girls and women killed in acts of ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Sep 05

Toledo Area Catholic High School Night

On Tuesday, October 3rd Lourdes University hosts the annual Toledo Area Catholic High School Night from 6:30-8 p.m. at the state-of-the-art Franciscan Center. This event will give access to representatives from some of the top colleges and ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Education



Sep 05

Healthcare and Social Services Career Expo

Join Lourdes University on Wednesday, October 4th at the Franciscan Center where the Healthcare and Social Services Career Expo will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Register at www.lourdes.edu/career-success/. For more information call Career Services at ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Events



Sep 05

7th Annual Zero Waste Lunch

Are you eco-friendly? Maybe you are just aware about what a healthy diet and lifestyle can do, for not only yourself but the environment. Well if this is the case then we welcome you to be apart of the 7th annual Zero Waste Lunch from 11:45 a.m. to ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Health



Sep 05

"The Sultan and the Saint"

The Sylvania Franciscan Village in collaboration with Masjid Saad Foundation offer “The Sultan and the Saint: An Approach to Christian Muslim Dialogue” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Franciscan Center beginning on October 9th. This six-week ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Sep 05

4th Annual Blood Drive in Honor of Tim Berta

The Red Cross Club of Lourdes University hosts its 4th annual blood drive in honor of alumnus Tim Berta from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 12th. The blood drive will be held at the state-of-the-art Franciscan Center located on the ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Health



Sep 05

Hospice Memorial Service

Come out and support ProMedica Flower Hospital on Sunday, October 15th as they offer their Hospice Memorial Service at 4 p.m. at the Franciscan Center. For more information, call 419-824-8840.Press Release Contact Name: Julian Johnson Press Release ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Sep 05

Father Jim Bacik Presents: Catholic Lutheran Dialogue

The Sylvania Franciscan Village presents a Father Jim Bacik lecture on Thursday, October 19th as it will focus on Catholic Lutheran Dialogue from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This lecture will take place at the state-of-the-art Franciscan Center, located on ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Events



Sep 05

The Story of the European Witch and Medieval Women

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program presents The Story of the European Witch and Medieval Women at 10 a.m. with Dr. Christine Neufeld, Professor of Literature at Eastern Michigan University. Learn about the rise of the European ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest