Press Releases


Apr 20

Political Discourse Today: Is Truth Dead?

Join us on Thursday, May 18 at the state-of-the-art Franciscan Center located on the Lourdes University campus, as Father Jim Bacik explores the destructive effects of our current political debate which suffers from polarized rhetoric, alternative ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Apr 20

Trump's American Fiscal Policy: A Theological Critique

As apart of Father Jim Bacik's Easter Lecture Series, Lourdes University invites you to come be part of an evaluation, on Thursday, April 27, of Trump's approach to domestic and foreign policies from the perspective of Catholic social teaching on ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Events



Apr 20

Run With Joe: POSE Method Running Clinic, Sun. April 23

Spring is Here - Get Running! Always wanted to run, but not sure how to get started? Want to run a 5k, 10k, or marathon and have your first race not be your last? Want to best your PR - Increase your efficiency and speed, while avoiding injury. ...

Posted By: Joe Sparks | Category: Sports



Apr 10

SAVE Lectures asks, “What’s the Big Deal?”

Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment, Inc. (S.A.V.E.) presents Bethany Deakins, Coordinator of Live Well Greater Toledo, on Tuesday, April 25, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Education



Apr 10

Grand Opening of Toledo's 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza

***Grand Opening & Free Pizza Day for 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria of Toledo, Ohio, Thursday, April 13th 2017**: Please join us in celebrating the Toledo, Ohio 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Style Pizzeria (located at 5380 Monroe St, Toledo, Ohio, ...

Posted By: Jamie Orians | Category: Community Interest



Apr 10

Damaged Goods Comedy Improve Troupe at 20 North Gallery

Professional Improv Comedy Troupe, Damaged Goods Is Coming To Toledo For One Weekend Only Improv troupe to perform at 20 North Gallery April 21st & 22nd Dam Good Tour Starring Damaged Goods Improv Live at 20 North Gallery 18 N St Clair St ...

Posted By: Eric L. Hillenbrand | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 10

Women of Toledo Intergenerational High Tea

You are cordially invited to join Women of Toledo as we host an Intergenerational High Tea in celebration of women and generations! On Sunday, April 30th, we hope you’ll join us to enjoy the beautifully scenic surroundings of the Brandywine ...

Posted By: Danielle Reddick | Category: Community Interest



Apr 10

Women of Toledo: Toledo Macaron Day

What is Macaron Day? Inspired by the annual Jour du Macaron in Paris, in which free macarons are given out and proceeds are given to charity. The patrons of So Sweet will receive one free macaron in exchange for making a donation to Women of Toledo, ...

Posted By: Danielle Reddick | Category: Community Interest



Apr 07

Stop Gerrymandering: A Community Forum on Drawing Fair District

The topic of gerrymandering is one that has been garnering attention in the recent months since the 2016 election. The practice of gerrymandering has had an enormous impact on how our legislature, and consequently, our Nation’s laws have been ...

Posted By: Natalie Morgan | Category: Events



Apr 07

National Museum of the Great Lakes makes significant donation to BGSU University Libraries

(Toledo, OH) April 6, 2017 - The University Libraries at Bowling Green State University has greatly expanded its collection of Great Lakes research materials thanks to a significant donation from the National Museum of the Great Lakes, which is ...

Posted By: Anna M. Kolin | Category: General News



Apr 07

Maumee Valley Country Day School Announces Performances of Footloose

Maumee Valley’s Drama department will present four performances of Footloose, at their Millennium Theater, Thursday, April 27, Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 pm. The closing performance is Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 pm. Tickets ...

Posted By: Melissa E. Kuhl | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 07

It’s a Girl!

TOLEDO, Ohio — No tall tales here. The Toledo Zoo has some big news to share… Please join us in welcoming to the world a new female Masai giraffe, born in the evening hours of Monday, April 3. The new female, namedKipenzi which means ...

Posted By: Shayla Moriarty | Category: Community Interest



Apr 07

NAOMI 7th Annual Health Awareness Symposium

NAOMI Inc., a non-profit treatment facility will host a Domestic Violence Event as part of its 7th Annual Health Awareness Symposium on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11AM at Friendship Baptist Church, 5301 Nebraska Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43615. The goal ...

Posted By: Sandra Rivers Gill | Category: Community Interest



Apr 07

Powerbomb Championship Wrestling Returns to Toledo

Get ready as Powerbomb Championship Wrestling returns to Toledo for a NBC 24 TV taping!!! PCW Heavyweight Title Match: (c) "Big Bear" Benjamin Boone vs. Tim Horner PCW Tag-Team Title Match: (c) William Stud/Acolyte vs. Andy Chene/"Big" Chuck Wagon ...

Posted By: Norm Wamer | Category: Events



Apr 04

20 North Gallery Opens “Luminosity” and New Venue Lounge

Exhibition of new and existing artwork by “shining lights” of the arts in Toledo opens with debut of new Venue lounge Toledo, OH—April 1, 2017. On Friday, April 7, 20 North Gallery will open “Luminosity,” an exhibition ...

Posted By: Eric L. Hillenbrand | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 04

Garden Smiles Spring Fling - April 8

Our downtown Waterville store Garden Smiles is having a Spring Fling Saturday, April 8th from 9am until 5pm offering great deals, contests, snacks, and fun for everyone! Mark your calendar for this weekend - we hope to see you there!Press Release ...

Posted By: Garden Smiles | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 03

Jazz Showcase at The Summit w/ Jerome Clark, Jazz Guitarist

Jazz Showcase at The Summit w/ Jerome Clark, Jazz Guitarist Thursday, April 20 6-11pm 23 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH 43604 Cash Bar Happy Hour Drink Special 6-9pm Appetizers 50/50 Raffle Silent Auction Cover: $10.00 (online & at the door) - ...

Posted By: Hugh Ross | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 03

Jazzy R&B Party at The Summit with The Katch Band

Great Lakes Arts & Jazz Festival Fundraiser Jazzy R&B Party @ The Summit w/ The Katch Band Thursday, April 27 6-11pm 23 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH 43604 Cash Bar Happy Hour Drink Special 6-9pm Appetizers 50/50 Raffle Silent AuctionCover: ...

Posted By: Hugh Ross | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 03

Thursday Fundraiser Kick-off Party w/the H-Factor

Great Lakes Arts & Jazz Festival Thursday Fundraiser Kick-off at the Summit Party w/ the H-Factor Thursday, April 13, 2017 23 N. Summit St. | Downtown Toledo | 6-11pm April 13th is the start of our weekly “jazzy” parties leading up ...

Posted By: Hugh Ross | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 03

March for Science

The March for Science Toledo is pleased to announce our schedule for April 22, 2017. The rally will start at 10am at International Park. The march will begin at 11am. We will be marching to Imagination Station where there will be a series of ...

Posted By: Sarah Kurfis | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 03

"An Iliad" at the Valentine Theatre Studio A - April 7, 8, 9th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matt Lentz 419/214-4809 What: An Iliad- A modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic epic. A lone storyteller is destined to conjure-up the frightfully relevant tale of war once ...

Posted By: Paul Causman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 03

Spring Marketplace - Hosted by WHFD Auxiliary

The Whitehouse Fireman’s Auxiliary is hosting a Spring Marketplace on April 8th, at Hope United Methodist Church. Vendors include: Pampered Chef LuLaRoe Tastefully Simple Rodan and Fields Pink Zebra Scentsy Damsel in Defense As well as many ...

Posted By: Lyndsey Francis | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 03

Open Board Game Night

Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm here at Checkmate Games and Hobbies, we open up our in-store play space for the board game fans of Toledo. We provide a wide selection of different ready to play entry level through advanced play level board games ...

Posted By: Kenneth Solo | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Apr 03

Bowling For Blessings Slated for 6/3/2017

Blessings in Disguise Inc.'s fundraiser is slated for June 3, 2017 at Southwyck Bowling Lanes in Toledo. It's called Bowling for Blessings and Silent Auction. We already have more than ½ of the 250 bowlers committed. Our event will consist of ...

Posted By: John Sayre | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 28

Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra Concert

The Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra will present a Side-by-Side Concert, in conjunction with the Perrysburg Jr. High Orchestra, on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Perrysburg Junior High School, at 7:30pm. Patrick Barrett, director of the Jr High ...

Posted By: Connie Alleshouse | Category: Events



Mar 28

Museum Announces Spring Shipwreck Archaeology Workshop

Toledo: On April 29-30, 2017, the National Museum of the Great Lakes and the Maritime Archaeology Survey Team will hold its annual training workshop at the museum in Toledo. Carrie Sowden, Archaeological Director for the museum stated “the ...

Posted By: Carrie Sowden | Category: Education



Mar 28

"It's Spring!" Perrysburg Symphony Fundrasier

"It's Spring!" promises to be an evening of fun an music. On Friday, April 7, a Fund-raiser which will directly benefit the Perrysburg Symphony and its musicians, will be held at the Carranor Hunt and Polo Club, 502 E. Second St., Perrysburg, ...

Posted By: Connie Alleshouse | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 28

Walleye Festival Offers Activities for Entire Family

Avid walleye anglers are invited to enjoy great fishing while competing for money and prizes at the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Rossford Walleye Roundup and Festival, the newest tournament to hit the Maumee River and Lake Erie. The two-day tournament ...

Posted By: Catharine Harned | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Mar 28

Grace Before the Race

Saturday, April 22, 5 pm Epworth Church will host a special Saturday night worship event. We will offer a blessing to anyone in our community running, volunteering or attending the Glass City Marathon. You are also welcome to support a friend or ...

Posted By: Tami Norris | Category: Other



Mar 28

Health and Wellness Fair

Join iLEAD Spring Meadows School for its first annual Health and Wellness Fair. The event will take place on the beautiful campus of iLEAD Spring Meadows school. This community event has something for everyone and is free and open to the ...

Posted By: Tinola Guerrero | Category: Education