Press Releases


Feb 23

Democracy Day is Here

And we want your participation! Last year nearly 64% of Toledo’s citizens voted YES on ISSUE 1 in support of a constitutional amendment to abolish corporate constitutional rights and money as speech. As a result of this vote, Toledo is ...

Posted By: Mike Ferner | Category: Community Interest



Feb 21

Spring Art Exhibition and Sr. Jane Mary Lecture announced

The Lourdes University Department of Art is pleased to announce its 2017 Spring Exhibition and Lecture Schedule. Mark your calendar for these exciting displays of art in various mediums. All events are free and open to the public. Bachelor of Arts ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 21

Climate Change addressed at S.A.V.E. Lecture

Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment, Inc. (S.A.V.E.) presents the Honorable George Heartwell, former Mayor of Grand Rapids, MI, on Tuesday, March 14, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Feb 21

Sylvania Community Orchestra Concert

Come out and support the Sylvania Community Orchestra on Sunday, March 5 as they will hold a Concert at 4 p.m at the Franciscan Center located on the Lourdes University campus. The Orchestra is a volunteer group of musicians that provides quality ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Events



Feb 21

Visual Literacy: The Art of Seeing

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program presents the lecture “Visual Literacy: The Art of Seeing” featuring Mike Deetsch, Director of Education and Engagement at the Toledo Museum of Art. The lecture is at 10 a.m. with ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Feb 21

Christian Communities in the Holy Land

This month's Lifelong Learning Hot Topic presented by Lourdes University is “Christian Communities in the Holy Land” featuring author and speaker Jeff Abood. The Hot Topic is at 11:15 a.m. and includes a lunch of soup, sandwiches and ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Feb 21

W.A.V.E. Festival

Please join us on Saturday, March 18 in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lourdes University reaches a milestone with the 10th annual W.A.V.E. (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Woman of all ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Events



Feb 21

The Premiere of "The Sultan and the Saint"

The Sylvania Franciscan Village, the United Muslim Association of Toledo and the Franciscan Action Network are sponsoring the Toledo premiere of the documentary "The Sultan and the Saint" at 4:30 p.m on Sunday, March 19. A reception follows. The ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Feb 21

Sigma Beta Delta Induction Ceremony

Looking for something fun to do on a week day? Well here is your chance to be entertained! On Tuesday, March 21 Lourdes University presents the Sigma Beta Delta Induction Ceremony from 7 to 8:30 p.m at our state-of-the-art Franciscan Center. The ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 21

500 Years Back... 50 Years Forward

On Sunday, March 26 the Lourdes University Department of Theological Studies is will be presenting “500 Years Back … 50 Years Forward” at 3 p.m at the Franciscan Center. The event is free and open to the public. Featured speaker ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 20

Ohio Skate Maumee/SeaGate Food Bank Project PJ Skating Party

Ohio Skate Maumee will be sponsoring a community skating party in collaboration with the SeaGate Food Bank Project PJ. Thursday, February 23, 2017 6:30-8:30 pm Admission free with donated item from list $1 for skates (if needed) SeaGate Food Bank is ...

Posted By: Natalie Mitchell | Category: Community Interest



Feb 20

Spring 2017 route updates effective March 19

On Sunday, March 19, 2017, the TARTA spring route schedule will begin. As some routes will be affected by routing and time changes, new timetables and maps are available at TARTA.com/Spring2017 • 2C Sylvania-Centennial/Franklin Park - ...

Posted By: Steve Atkinson | Category: Community Interest



Feb 20

Lourdes Announces Black History Month Celebrations

Wednesday, February 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Soul Food Dinner $8.00 per person includes buffet style cafeteria, live music, and interactive games. Thursday, February 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Black History Month Celebration: Bridging the Gap Come join us ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: Events



Feb 20

Clay and Pottery Classes for Adults and Children

Pottery classes for adults and clay classes for children begin the week of March 20th at the Toledo Potters' Guild. Adult and children’s classes are 10 weeks in length, meeting once a week for 2.5 hours (2 hrs for children), with sessions ...

Posted By: Stephen Johnston | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 20

Trivia Night

Do you think you know it all? Prove it! Join us for our second TRIVIA NIGHT on Wednesday, April 5 at the Park Inn Toledo! Doors open at 7 p.m. and trivia starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is a donation of $5 per person at the door, or $3 with a ...

Posted By: Kayla Lewandowski | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 20

Aaron Bivins Solo Show

Aaron Bivins will have a Solo Show in the American Frame Showroom Gallery from Monday March 6 - Friday March 31. There will also be an artist talk and reception on Tuesday March 7 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Stop in and check out his amazing work!Press ...

Posted By: Lindsey | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 15

Author, Advocate Tam Hodge to Speak at Heartbeat Fundraising Dinners

National Speaker and Author of “And Now I Choose,” Tam Hodge will be the featured speaker at Heartbeat of Toledo’s Annual Fundraising Dinners, “Forever in My Heart.” The dinners will be offered on two nights: Wednesday ...

Posted By: Pat Todak | Category: Events



Feb 15

Ohio Skate Maumee Fundraiser for SeaGate Food Bank

Please join us for a fun evening of roller skating at Ohio Skate in Maumee, Thursday, February 23rd! We are hosting a fundraising event for our friends at SeaGate Food Bank for their 6th Annual Project PJ event. Bring a new or gently used bedtime ...

Posted By: Karen | Category: Events



Feb 14

The Sultan and the Saint documentary showing announced

The Sylvania Franciscan Village, the United Muslim Association of Toledo and the Franciscan Action Network are sponsoring the Toledo premiere of the documentary The Sultan and the Saint on Sunday, March 19 at 4:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 12

Spring Festival of Crafts

Coming Saturday, March 11 (hours 10am-5pm) and Sunday, March 12 (hours 11am-4pm) will be the annual spring craft show sponsored by the juried members of the Toledo Craftsman's Guild at the Stranahan Great Hall 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. in Toledo. See ...

Posted By: Dave Grabarczyk | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 12

Spring Crafters' Showcase

The juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild are pleased to announce its annual spring craft show, the “Spring Crafters’ Showcase” to be held on Saturday, April 22nd with hours from 10 am to 4 pm. The show will be held ...

Posted By: Dave Grabarczyk | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 12

Glass City Record Show

Buy-Sell-Trade all kinds of vinyl records, 45s, CDs, 33s, 78s, posters, T-shirts, movies and more! Sunday, Feb. 26, Knights of Columbus Hall, 4256 Secor Rd., Toledo, Ohio, 10-4 pm. Our 35th year! Admission $1. Information 419-450-6255.Press ...

Posted By: Stephen Gagnon | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 12

Epworth Artist Series: Childrens Choir & Community Chorus

Sunday, March 5, 2017 4:00pm Epworth United Methodist Church (4855 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43615) Across from Wildwood Metropark The Children's Choir of Northwest Ohio Founded in 2007 by Artistic and Executive Director Lisa Alleman, the choir has ...

Posted By: Cecil Baughman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 12

What Women Need to Know About Social Security

Retirement professional, David Macino, announced today he will host a free seminar titled Social Security for Women at Stautzenberger College, 1796 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, OH 43537. Many women have reasons to be concerned about achieving a ...

Posted By: Janet White | Category: Education



Feb 12

Lake High School's South Pacific Production

For this year’s spring production, Lake High School is preparing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, a musical about an island in the South Pacific during World War II. A young woman named Nellie meets and falls in love with a ...

Posted By: Jeffery Lake | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 06

Restaurant Fundraiser Benefits Habitat for Humanity Initiative

On Tuesday, February 21, bd’s Mongolian Grill is the site for the 6th Annual Lourdes University Spring Break Mission Trip fundraiser. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at 5001 Monroe Street at the Franklin Park Mall and is offered through ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 06

Mayor D. Michael Collins Memorial Blood Drive

Thursday, March 23rd, 20179am to 3pmTPPA Hall, 1947 Franklin Avenue Mayor D. Michael Collins died two years ago today, on February 6, 2015. To honor the memory of Mayor Collins, Mayor Hicks-Hudson has scheduled a Blood Drive at the Toledo Police ...

Posted By: Janet Schroeder | Category: Community Interest



Feb 06

Area Business Offers Art Pieces to Raise Heart Disease Aware

Sylvania, Ohio – Suzanne Silva is putting her heart up for auction. A glass heart that she made in recognition of one very important fact. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. That’s why Silva and her coworkers at Interrupt ...

Posted By: Allie Pohjala | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 06

Avant Garde! Fight Back, Do Good. Art, Drag, Music, Film.

Event Details:MUSIC! ART! DRAG! FILM! - An event to benefit the Promise House Project of Toledo.February 10, 6pm-12amCover: $3.00 "Revolution is as unpredictable as an earthquake and as beautiful as spring."-Rebecca SolnitDrag Performances: Tequila ...

Posted By: | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Feb 06

Epworth United Methodist Church Receives Walleye Grant

Attached is a press release about a Walleye Wishing Well grant awarded to Epworth United Methodist Church to support basketball teams at Hawkins Elementary School. For additional information please contact Pat Holmberg by email or telephone ...

Posted By: Pat Holmberg | Category: Other