Press Releases


Feb 28

Independence Day Celebration at Put-in-Bay

Put-in-Bay will celebrate America’s independence and many years of operations for Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial with various festivities, celebrations and fireworks on July 4. Dusk (10 p.m.) – 4th of July ...

Posted By: Katrina | Category: Events



Feb 28

Miller Boat Line 5k & 1 MIle Family Fun Walk

Runners & walkers of all ages welcome! Attend this annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Saturday, September 16 at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The race begins near The Boathouse Restaurant downtown. A scenic course, much of it winding along the island ...

Posted By: Katrina Reed | Category: Events



Feb 28

Vintage Sports Car Racing

August 27-30, 2017 For the 9th consecutive year, the sounds of the open exhausts of MGs, Porsches, Triumphs, Morgan Trikes, Turners and many other unique sports cars of the past will reverberate off the buildings along Delaware Street and the roads ...

Posted By: Katrina Reed | Category: Events



Feb 28

Island Wine Festival at Put-in-Bay

The annual Put-in-Bay Wine Festival will be October 7, 2017 at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Sample more than 250 imported and domestic wines, including island wines from Put-in-Bay Winery and Heineman’s. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of good food, and ...

Posted By: Katrina Reed | Category: Events



Feb 28

Oktoberfest at Put-in-Bay

October 14-15 The festival is held under tent in DeRivera Park on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Hartford Avenue in Downtown, Put-in-Bay. The festival is open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday. Many island restaurants ...

Posted By: Katrina Reed | Category: Events



Feb 28

Halloween at Put-in-Bay Date Announcement

Mark your calendars for October 28, 2017.Downtown taverns decorate with a theme for Halloween. Hundreds of people in costume flood the streets for Put-in-Bay’s final weekend of the season. Some establishments have costume contests and give ...

Posted By: Katrina Reed | Category: Events



Feb 26

Buddhist Temple of Toledo Opens Seminary

Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Sangha, and Karen Do’on Weik Osho will announce their first-ever class of postulants at Sunday service on March 5. Five postulants will be acknowledged as a part of the Ango Opening Ceremony ...

Posted By: Jay Rinsen Weik | Category: Events



Feb 23

Ash Wednesday, Lenten Services, and Easter Services

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Highway (Old US 223) Ottawa Lake, Michigan is having its Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday March 1st 2017 at 7:00 pm. The following Lenten Services will be on Wednesday March 8th 15th 22nd 29th and April 5th ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Other



Feb 23

Start Small: Grow BIG Ideas, Youth Garden Workshop

Join local agriculture and gardening experts at an interactive event focused on planning, developing and sustaining gardens for youth education. Topics include: • Practical Garden Design, Plant Selection, Soil Health • Garden ...

Posted By: Suzanne Saggese | Category: Education



Feb 23

Fashion for Your Life at Sylvania Women's Connection West

Spring is in the air ladies and it’s time to refresh your wardrobe at Sylvania Women’s Connection West next luncheon “Fashion for Your Life”. You will be treated to a fabulous style show by White House Black Market featuring ...

Posted By: Julie | Category: Community Interest



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