Press Releases - Community Interest


Oct 17

Lourdes University offers Domestic Violence Awareness Week

October 17 – 21, 2016 Lourdes University is holding a series of events to raise awareness about domestic violence. The week will kick off with a One-Mile Awareness Walk from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Lourdes University campus, 6832 Convent Blvd. in ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Oct 17

Lourdes University Veterans Day Event Scheduled

Col. Scott E Reed to serve as guest speaker Lourdes University is offering a Veterans Day event on Friday, November 11 at 4 p.m. at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. The featured speaker is Colonel Scott E. Reed, Vice Commander ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Oct 17

Make Giving Your Strong Suit with Robert Half

Until October 21st: Donate Used Professional Attire at Levis CommonsPERRYSBURG, OH – Local job seekers will have the opportunity to receive proper interview attire with the help of Robert Half at Levis Commons. Robert Half, the world’s ...

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Oct 17

Veterans Day Ceremony Launches Annual Flag Retirement

To show their appreciation for those who serve, local US Navy Sea Cadets & Boy Scouts will participate in a solemn Veterans Day ceremony at 6:00 PM on Friday, November 11th, at The Andersons Store on Talmadge and Monroe St. The public is invited ...

Posted By: Jim Nowak | Category: Community Interest



Oct 17

Trunk-or-Treat October 23

Trunk-or-Treat at Epworth is FREE to the entire community! On October 23 from 5-6pm, wear your costumes and Trunk-or-Treat for candy in a safe environment. You’ll even be able to visit the Spooky Truck sponsored by SWAT. Bring your friends! ...

Posted By: Tami Norris | Category: Community Interest



Oct 11

Annunciaiton Radio 2016 Fall Sharathon

Annunciation Radio, Northwest, and North Central Ohio's Catholic Radio Station, will host its Fall Sharathon October 18-21, 2016. Annunciation Radio makes a difference to keep the Good News on the air. Be sure to listen October 18-21, 2016 from ...

Posted By: Michael Learned | Category: Community Interest



Oct 07

Healthy Relationships Conference

Health Relationships ConferenceMayor Paula Hicks-Hudson and partners invite parents and youth to attend the upcoming Healthy Relationships Conference to learn more about fostering positive self esteem, and addressing sensitive topics such as ...

Posted By: Janet Schroeder | Category: Community Interest



Oct 07

Nadia Getit & Beefy Vanderhuge Bowl for Harvey House

Nadia Getit & Beefy Vanderhuge Bowl for Harvey House Glass City Roller Members Return to Capture the Trophy Toledo, Ohio: On October 14th, the Glass City Rollers, Toledo’s premiere women’s flat track roller derby team, sends two of ...

Posted By: Teri Green | Category: Community Interest



Oct 04

Lourdes Offers Free Non-Profit Leadership Training

The Lourdes University Graduate School and Dr. Patrice McClellan, Director of the Lourdes University Master of Organizational Leadership program, are pleased to offer free training designed for non-profit leaders on Thursday, November 3 from 7:30 to ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Sep 30

Food Drive October 2-3

On October 2nd and 3rd, Gathering Volumes, Perrysburg's local, independent bookstore, will be partnering with other locally-owned businesses at the Shoppes at South Boundary to host a food drive for Perrysburg Christians United Food Bank and you are ...

Posted By: Denise Phillips | Category: Community Interest



Sep 30

Diabetes Youth Services Sweet Success Gala

On November 18th, from 6-10pm, join us for a night of fundraising at our annual Sweet Success Gala benefiting Diabetes Youth Services. The evening will feature Jay Berschback as our emcee, Beth Rose as our auctioneer, and DJ Larry Devaughn for our ...

Posted By: Shonda Miller | Category: Community Interest



Sep 20

Tigers and Mud Hens Announce Two-Year Affiliation Agreement

TOLEDO, OH- The Toledo Mud Hens and Detroit Tigers today announced the extension of the player development agreement through the 2018 season, continuing the relationship between these two historic franchises that began 30 years ago. "Toledo and ...

Posted By: Andi Roman | Category: Community Interest



Sep 20

Tales from "Old Sparky"

The Toledo Police Museum announces it's newest exhibit..."Tales from Old Sparky: Convictions that Led to the Electric Chair". This exhibit will be open to the public Friday September 23, 2016 at 10:00 am. this exhibit will display a replica of Old ...

Posted By: diane | Category: Community Interest



Sep 13

Meet the Middlegrounds - New Metropark to Open in Downtown Toledo

Saturday, September 17Noon to 5 p.m. - Family activities and entertainment6 to 9:30 p.m. - Rock the Middlegrounds: Music, beer & wine -- The public will meet the Middlegrounds, the first Metropark in downtown Toledo, starting at noon Saturday, ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Sep 13

Apples For Everyone

Saturday, Sept 24, 201610am-5pm Johnston Fruit Farms hosts a day for the community to come out and pick apples for the underserved. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day! This festive fall event will feature children’s games, a petting zoo, ...

Posted By: Angi | Category: Community Interest



Sep 13

CureSearch Ultimate Tri-CURE-athon

The CureSearch Ultimate Tri-CURE-athon is a Hike, Bike, or Walk event to benefit Ultimate Hike, a program of CureSearch for Children's Cancer. The event will take place on September 24th in Whitehouse Village Park. Participants can choose to do a ...

Posted By: Tricia Pizzifred | Category: Community Interest



Sep 13

11th Autumn Toledo Plant Exchange

Autumn Toledo Plant Exchange Sat. Oct. 1 ** Rain or Shine ** At the Main Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St. (in the parking garage, enter from Adams St.) Information: 419-578-6783 ...

Posted By: Tahree Lane | Category: Community Interest



Sep 08

Enrichment Day at the Toledo Zoo

TOLEDO, Ohio -- One of the ways that the Toledo Zoo provides the highest quality of animal care is through our enrichment program: creating objects and activities that encourage the animals to use their wild and natural instincts to explore their ...

Posted By: Shayla Moriarty | Category: Community Interest



Sep 07

Toledo Area Humane Society Welcomes Celebrity Chef Bill Yosses to Toledo

Toledo, OH – The Toledo Area Humane Society is gearing up for the 4th annual PawVillion event on Friday, September 23rd in Toledo.PawVillion guests will enjoy an amazing four-course meal prepared by former White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses ...

Posted By: Jessica LaValley | Category: Community Interest



Sep 07

Volunteer for the 20th Annual Clean Your Streams Day

Every September since 1997, volunteers join forces for one day to clean the greater Toledo-area’s streams, rivers, and ditches during the annual Clean Your Streams Day. Partners for Clean Streams, and its partnering organizations, is ...

Posted By: Jessica Batanian | Category: Community Interest



Sep 07

German Pork Dinner - Zion Lutheran Church

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Mich. is having a German Pork Dinner on Saturday October 1, 2016 from 4:30 pm -7:00 pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy a delicious meal and some great fellowship. Price is $10.00 for ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Sep 07

Lourdes Students Prepare for 20th 'Clean Your Streams Day'

Dr. Holly Baumgartner, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. James Minesky, Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences, are pleased to announce that Lourdes University will once again participate in the 20th Clean Your Streams Day on ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Sep 07

Recreation Center Dedication

Lourdes University Board of Trustees Chair Sandra Hylant and President Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., proudly announce the dedication ceremony of the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center. The event begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Aug 31

Bank of America Accused of Racial Discrimination in Toledo and 200 Other U.S. Cities

Toledo Fair Housing Center Joins Civil Rights Groups to Announce Filing of Discrimination Complaint Over Neglected Foreclosures in African American and Latino Neighborhoods Today, August 31, 2016, Toledo Fair Housing Center will join the National ...

Posted By: Sarah Jenkins | Category: Community Interest



Aug 31

Toledo Zoo’s 2016 Operating Levy Renewal Campaign Kick-off

TOLEDO, Ohio –Community leaders from across the region will gather today on the Africa! Overlook at the Toledo Zoo to kick-off the Zoo’s 2016 Operating Levy Renewal Campaign. The .75 mill, five-year levy is a renewal and a reduction. ...

Posted By: Shayla Moriarty | Category: Community Interest



Aug 30

Dedication Set for Lourdes University Rec Center

Lourdes University Board of Trustees Chair Sandra Hylant and President Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., proudly announce the dedication ceremony of the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center. The event begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Aug 30

Why WONDER when you can WANDER?

(See press release attachment) Sunday, September 18, 2016, noon to 4pm. Tickets $10 on line at www.toledowarehouse.org or the day of the event at the corner of S. St. Clair St. and Lafayette. Wander the Warehouse District and explore residential ...

Posted By: Diane Keil-Hipp | Category: Community Interest



Aug 30

Razzle Dazzle Style Show Supports The Ability Center

The Auxiliary to The Ability Center welcomes you to their 32nd annual style show, “Razzle Dazzle” on Wednesday, October 5. The event includes a number of fashion vendors, raffles, a silent auction, luncheon and style show. Come view the ...

Posted By: Mallory Tarr | Category: Community Interest



Aug 24

Metroparks Director Steve Madewell Stepping Down

After four and a half years, Steve Madewell announced that he will be stepping down as executive director of Metroparks of the Toledo Area. Madewell’s transition occurs following discussions with the Board of Park Commissioners that began late ...

Posted By: Steve Madewell | Category: Community Interest



Aug 16

Toledo Zoo and Trans-Siberian Orchestra

TOLEDO, Ohio—The holiday season in our area just got even bigger, brighter…and louder! The Toledo Zoo is excited to announce it has been chosen as the charity beneficiary of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s two spectacular concerts on ...

Posted By: Shayla Moriarty | Category: Community Interest