Press Releases


Apr 27

UT to host 4 Summer Music Workshops

UT Offers Summer Music Workshops: Jazz, Flute, Voice, Choral ConductingOptions available for middle school through adults The University of Toledo Department of Music will be hosting several annual summer music workshops for those passionate about ...

Posted By: Angela Riddel | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 27

Keep Our Girls Safe Defense Class

A “Keep Our Girls Safe Self Defense Class” is being offered from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th at the Franciscan Center. The event is sponsored by Justice for Sierra Joughin. For more information, visit the Keeping Our Girls ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Apr 27

Lourdes University Nursing Convocation

The Lourdes University College of Nursing will hold its Nursing Convocation from 7 to 9 p.m. at the state-of-the-art Franciscan Center. A traditional ceremony for nursing students who have completed their respective nursing program at Lourdes ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Apr 27

Lifelong Learning Program Presents:

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program presents two lectures on Friday, May 12th at the Franciscan Center. The first lecture is “Why a Vibrant Downtown Toledo is Important to the Entire Toledo Region” featuring Joseph D. ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Events



Apr 27

Political Discourse Today: Is Truth Dead?

The Sylvania Franciscan Village is pleased to offer the third installment of the Father Jim Bacik Easter Season Lecture – Political Discourse Today: Is Truth Dead? on May 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Center. Tickets are $10 per ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Education



Apr 27

Sylvania Community Orchestra Concert

The Sylvania Community Orchestra presents a Concert at 4pm at the state-of-the-art Franciscan Center on Sunday, May 21st. The Orchestra is a volunteer group of musicians that provides quality music. The orchestra performs community concerts ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 27

5th Annual Toledo Jewish Film Festival

On Monday, May 22nd the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo presents the 5th Annual Toledo Jewish Film Festival at 7 p.m at the Franciscan Center located on the Lourdes University campus. For more information, email [email protected], visit ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 27

Retirement Expert Offers Retirement Income Planning Seminar

Retirement expert, David Macino, announced today he will host a free workshop titled Retirement Income Planning: Taking Control of Your Financial Future on Tuesday, May 9 at Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Join ...

Posted By: David Macino | Category: Events



Apr 27

Honor Awards Ceremony

The Toledo School for the Arts presents its Honors Awards at 8:30 a.m. at the Franciscan Center. A Field Day is also scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Lourdes University campus grounds. For more information, visit ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Education



Apr 27

All Toledo-Area High School Class Reunion

All Toledo Area High School Class Reunion They're back! Eddie & the Edsels, the hardest working "oldies" band in northeastern Ohio is back for the “All Toledo-Area High School’s Class Reunion” on Saturday, August 5, 2017 for ...

Posted By: Ron Thompson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 27

"Big Fish - the Musical"

St. Francis de Sales High School presents “Big Fish – the Musical” at 7:30 pm at the Franciscan Center located on the Lourdes University campus. The musical will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5th. If you are afraid you ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 27

S.A.V.E. Awards Night and Dessert Buffet

Join us at the Franciscan Center located on the Lourdes University campus on Tuesday, May 2nd as the Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment (S.A.V.E.) Inc. presents the 2017 S.A.V.E. Awards Night and Dessert Buffet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP to ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Apr 27

MSN Nursing Capstone Research Projects

Clear your schedule on Tuesday, May 2nd as Lourdes University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students with concentrations in Education and Leadership will present their MSN Nursing Capstone Research Projects from 4 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Apr 24

The Toledo Farmers’ Market is proud to present the Largest Flower and Garden Event in Northwest Ohio

28th Annual - Flower Day WeekendSaturday “Market Day” - May 27, 2017 – 8 to 2Sunday “Flower Day” - May 28, 2017 – 8 to 3Monday “Market Day” - May 29, 2017 – 8 to 2On Saturday, May 27, and then ...

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Apr 24

Shine the Light on Abilities Gala Fundraiser

Shine the Light on Abilities Gala Fundraiser Food, Live Music & Silent Auction $65 per person / $500 per table of 8 Franciscan Center at Lourdes University July 6th, 2017 6:30pm-9:00pm Email for tickets: [email protected] iDance APAC 151 N. ...

Posted By: Vivian Schouten | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 24

Upper School Art Exhibition

The Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley Country Day School is featuring an exhibition of artworks from students in the Upper School visual arts classes and digital arts classes at Maumee Valley Country Day School, The students in AP 2D and Honors Color ...

Posted By: Melissa Kuhl | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 24

Bouquet of Blessings for Rebekah's Haven

Sylvania Women’s Connection West invites all ladies to our next luncheon “Bouquet of Blessings for Rebekah’s Haven” on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania, ...

Posted By: Terri Rood | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

13th Annual Research & Scholarship Symposium scheduled

Lourdes University is pleased to host the 13th annual Research & Scholarship Symposium on Monday, April 24 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. The event is free and open to the public. The annual symposium ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Education



Apr 20

Father Jim Bacik 2017 Easter Lecture Series details

The Sylvania Franciscan Village is pleased to share revised details about the 2017 Father Jim Bacik Easter Season Lecture Series. The lectures are held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

59th Lourdes University Commencement Announced

On Saturday, May 13, Lourdes University President Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., will confer bachelor and master’s degrees during the 59th commencement exercises. Clyde S. Scoles, Director of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will provide the ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

Four Days of Guts, Goop, & Ooze: Camp Scrubs, Mercy College

Mercy College invites aspiring healthcare professionals for four days of guts, goop, and ooze. Camp Scrubs, summer camp for kids entering 6th through 9th grade, gives campers firsthand experiences of what it takes to be a healthcare ...

Posted By: Jen Skeldon | Category: Education



Apr 20

Remembering Det. Keith Dressel

Thursday, May 18, 2017. 11am to 10pm. Hooter's 4782 Monroe St., Toledo, Ohio. Come join Keith's family and friends to honor his memory. All are invited. Buffet includes, salad, mini burgers, wings, fries, fried pickles and choice of iced tea or ...

Posted By: Diane Miscannon | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

Maumee Valley Announces the Bowtie Guys Concert

The Bowtie Boys at Maumee Valley Country Day School invite you to a special performance on Wednesday, May 10th at 7:00pm in the Millennium Theater. The Bowtie Guys, made up of students Evan Heritage ’19, Alex Evans ’18, Daniel Cagle ...

Posted By: Melissa Kuhl | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 20

Free Cookie at Zoup! Maumee with Student ID

We know exam season is approaching, and Zoup! Maumee wants to offer University students and staff members something to make it easier. Please visit our Zoup! location in Maumee and receive a FREE cookie with a purchase of a Bowl of soup, or any ...

Posted By: Mike Haskins | Category: Education



Apr 20

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

To wrap up Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Lourdes University will be hosting the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event that will encourage fellowship and tie exercise in with a good cause. The walk will start on Friday, April 21 at 1 p.m. at the start ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

Yoga Therapy for Adults, Teens & Kids - Classes start May 11

A growing body of research supports the therapeutic benefits of yoga. Yoga Therapy for Adults empowers students by developing their strength and skills to deal with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eating ...

Posted By: Jessi Farley, LPC, E-RYT200 | Category: Events



Apr 20

Free Wood County Plant Exchange

The free Wood County Plant Exchange is the morning of Sat. April 29 in the Wood County Fairgrounds at Haskins and Poe roads on the north side of Bowling Green. It will accept plants and gently-used garden items from 9 to 10 a.m. and will begin the ...

Posted By: Tahree Lane | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

Power of the Promise

Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio® will host breast cancer activist Polly Letofsky at its Power of the Promise fundraising event on April 27, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at The Premier. Polly was the first American woman to walk around the world. It ...

Posted By: Desmond Strooh | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

24th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® in Toledo

The Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure® 5K and Family Fun Walk events will be Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 in Findlay and Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 in Toledo. These Races raise money to fund life-saving breast health services in our ...

Posted By: Desmond Strooh | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

The Federal Budget: A Moral Document

Join us on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30pm as Father Jim Bacik examines the administration’s proposed budget from the viewpoint of social justice.Tickets are $35 for the series, $10 per lecture in advance or $15 per lecture at the door. Register at ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest