Press Releases - Community Interest

TOLEDO, Ohio – It has been said, home is where love resides, memories are made and new friends are always welcome. That is certainly true for all residents of the Toledo Zoo, especially the newest… three female cougar cubs orphaned by ...

TOLEDO, Ohio – Look out world, a new snow leopard is on the prowl! The Toledo Zoo is excited to announce the birth of two snow leopard cubs on June 8, 2017. The cubs, one male and one female, were born to first time parents, 3 year old ...

The Toledo Police Department is continuing the tradition of welcoming citizens to learn moreabout the department and police work during a ten-week Citizen Police Academy. Participantsmeet over the course of ten consecutive Wednesday evenings, ...

Maumee Valley Country Day School welcomes the public to an Open House on Sunday, November 12, 2017, 1:00-3:00pm for Preschool (30 months)-Grade 12. Discover why Maumee Valley is the first choice for families who want an educational experience that ...

I Love Olander Day Sunday, October 1, 2017 – Noon to 4 pm Olander Park – Sylvania Sylvania-area residents can make summer last a little bit longer on “I Love Olander Day” – a free, fun family event set for Sunday, ...

(SYLVANIA, OH) - Lourdes University is stepping up to assist those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. From Tuesday, September 26 through Sunday, October 1, individuals are encouraged to “Stuff the Lourdes Gray Wolves Bus” with ...

The Sylvania Franciscan Village and Lourdes University are pleased to present an Intergenerational Religious Dialogue on Tuesday, October 3 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the Regina Hall Conference Room, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. A total of 50 ...

TOLEDO, Ohio— The Toledo Zoo is pleased to be collaborating with the city of Perrysburg to microchip chickens currently residing within city limits. Toledo Zoo veterinarians will be available on September 30 and October 2 from 9 a.m. to noon ...

On Thursday, October 12, the Red Cross Club of Lourdes University will host its 4th annual blood drive in honor of alumnus Tim Berta. The blood drive takes place in the Franciscan Center from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lourdes’ Red Cross Club was ...

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 ...

Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment, Inc. (S.A.V.E.) is offering the following free public lectures at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. The lectures are offered from 7:30 to 9 p.m., are free and ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Tuesday, October 24th Lourdes University and the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Political Forum for all Sylvania and Sylvania Township candidates from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Franciscan Center. Candidates are asked to register on the ...

Looking to have fun while raising money to build and repair homes in Wood County, Ohio?! Come join us September 30th to watch 8 teams compete for the title of Tournament Champion! There will be food, kids activities, games, auction items and more! ...

A Message about Charlottesville from the CEO of the YWCA of Northwest Ohio In the wake of the tragic events of Charlottesville, on behalf of the YWCA at Northwest Ohio I send my condolences to the family of Heather Heyer and the other Americans who ...

It's that time of year again! Volunteer for the 9th Annual Apples for Everyone! Apples for Everyone began 9 years ago as Johnston Fruit Farms generously opened up rows of the orchard to be picked and donated to those serviced by SeaGate Food Bank. ...

The Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center will host its first Fall Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10 AM to 5 PM in the parking lot in front of the Center. This family-oriented event features: Children’s games Both children and ...

On Monday, September 11, northwest Ohio’s best will serve their friends, family and colleagues at Lourdes University’s annual Celebrity Wait Night. The fun event begins at 6 p.m. at the Real Seafood Company at the Docks in Toledo, Ohio. ...

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is hosting a community open house event Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. invites the Toledo community to attend an open house to learn more about the company’s planned Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant to be built in East Toledo. ...