Press Releases - Community Interest


Sep 24

Dine Out for the Cure to Benefit Komen Northwest Ohio!

DINE OUT FOR THE CURE! Eat at participating restaurants on Race for the Cure day and Komen Northwest Ohio will benefit WHO Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio WHAT Dine Out for the Cure! Eat at participating restaurants on Findlay Race for the Cure day ...

Posted By: Jill Borkowski | Category: Community Interest



Sep 24

5K Race/Walk to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 20, 2015 Contact: Maggie Billings 419-930-8811 [email protected] (TOLEDO)—Rahab’s Heart is hosting “Rebuilding Dreams in the ’04,” a 5K race and walk to raise awareness of human ...

Posted By: Laurie Bertke | Category: Community Interest



Sep 20

Toledo Fair Housing Center Client Seeks Opportunity, Faces Discrimination

Case Successfully Resolved in Client’s Favor Standing up for a client’s right to safe and equitable housing, Toledo Fair Housing Center successfully resolved a case through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development on ...

Posted By: Sarah Jenkins | Category: Community Interest



Sep 20

2nd Annual Motorcycle Run: End Family Violence

Please Join Us Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at the Zenobia Shriners (8048 Broadstone Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551) for a Motorcycle Run to End Violence in Families. Registration will be held from 12:30 P.M. until 1:45 P.M. Cost is $25.00 which ...

Posted By: Emily | Category: Community Interest



Sep 16

We are a Church Fully Affirmative That God Loves Everyone

We are a church who believes any and everyone has the right to praise and worship Jesus Christ our Lord - no matter who you are or what lifestyle you are living. We also believe everyone has the right to be married and our pastor performs all types ...

Posted By: Pastor Dewey Edwards | Category: Community Interest



Sep 16

Foster Care and Adoption Training Program

Lucas County Children Services (LCCS), in conjunction with the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program, is now offering improved and updated classes to prepare adults in Northwest Ohio to become foster and/or adoptive parents. The program has been ...

Posted By: Julie Malkin | Category: Community Interest



Sep 09

'Perrysburg Village Voices' Book Talk on September 16

On Wednesday, September 16, local author Richard Baranowski will discuss his new book Perrysburg Village Voices: Hometown Stories of the Past. The book, to be released September 12, is a collection of 50 interviews of local residents transposed to ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Community Interest



Sep 09

Toledo Native Sons and Daughters Rally at the Park

Join us at our Rally at the Park- Wildwood Metropark (5100 Central Ave) Sunday 9/13/15- Noon to 3pm. We will play field games, grill up hot dogs provided by Rudy's, and people can learn about this fun activity group! Come check us out, and start ...

Posted By: Steve | Category: Community Interest



Sep 02

Lifelong Learning Offers Fun Lineup of Classes, Lectures and Travel Opportunities

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program has compiled a great lineup of classes, lectures and travel opportunities. Friday Lectures and Hot TopicsOnce a month, Lifelong Learning offers a Friday lecture at 10 a.m. followed by a Hot Topic ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Sep 02

Grizzly Bear Cubs Arrive at Toledo Zoo

The two recently orphaned female grizzly bear cubs from Yellowstone National Park have arrived safely at the Toledo Zoo. To ensure their health and wellness, the cubs will undergo the standard quarantine process of anywhere from 30 to 60 days before ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Aug 28

UTMC PA Students 5k Race

TOLEDO, OH – Health and wellness is about more than just medicine, it’s about building community and supporting those in need. Toledo’s medical student community embodies this belief each year as the University of Toledo Physician ...

Posted By: Kelli Sanow | Category: Community Interest



Aug 28

Apples for Everyone

Johnston Fruit Farms hosts a day for the community to come out and pick apples for the underserved. Come out and enjoy a day filled with fun! This festive fall event will feature children’s games and crafts, a petting zoo, vendors, live music, ...

Posted By: Angi LaGreca | Category: Community Interest



Aug 26

Toledo Zoo Kicks Off Capital Levy Renewal Campaign

Community leaders from around the region gathered at the Toledo Zoo today to kick off the Zoo’s 2015 Capital Levy Renewal Campaign. This 1 mill, ten-year levy is a renewal, not a new tax. This capital levy will support:· ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Aug 26

Zion Lutheran Church Winter Hours

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake Mich. 49267 started our winter hours on Sunday September 13, 2015. Pastor Ron Winslow will lead an Adult Bible Study at 9:00 am. Cindy Young will lead the Children’s Sunday school at ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Aug 24

Veteran Outreach & Compatriot Presentations

Greetings and hello everyone. EXCITING NEWS IS IN THE AIR. We are very excited to announce the launch of the US Vets Inc Compatriot Program. Four Wednesdays during the month of September, we will be holding Veteran Outreach & Compatriot ...

Posted By: United States Vets, Inc. | Category: Community Interest



Aug 18

45th Annual Lawn Sale

45TH ANNUAL LAWN SALE The Maumee Valley Historical Society will host its 45th Annual Lawn Sale on September 13, 2015 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. MVHS is going back to the beginnings of the lawn sale when it was truly a community event. Don’t miss ...

Posted By: Kevin Rupp | Category: Community Interest



Aug 13

The Citizens Committee for the Zoo Announce Levy Co-Chairs

The Citizens Committee for the Zoo is proud to announce the co-chairs for the Toledo Zoo’s 2015 Capital Levy Campaign. This year’s levy co-chairs are Fran Anderson, Doni Miller and Bruce Baumhower. ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Aug 11

Toledo Fair Housing Center Protects Disability Rights, Successfully Resolves Client’s Case

After diligently pursuing a case for two years, Toledo Fair Housing Center has achieved a successful result on behalf of a client with a disability. Attempting to rent an apartment with a dog that serves as an assistance animal, a mother and her ...

Posted By: Sarah Jenkins | Category: Community Interest



Aug 10

Scott's Commercial Truck 3rd Annual Clothing Drive

Scott’s Commercial Truck is hosting their 3rd Annual Clothing Drive September 25th, 2015 from 11am-4pm at their location on 5930 Benore Road, Toledo. Please bring your new or gently used winter clothing: coats, hats, mittens, gloves, or ...

Posted By: Angi | Category: Community Interest



Aug 08

Orangutan Born at the Toledo Zoo

The Toledo Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a male orangutan. Wakil (Wah-keel), whose name means “spokesman” in Indonesian, was born in the early evening hours of Thursday, July 23. Visitors can see baby and mother indoors at the ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Aug 07

Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter to Celebrate 10,000th Adoption

Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter is looking forward to celebrating its 10,000th cat adoption. Current estimates put the date of the 10,000th adoption at August 14th. With only 12 adoptions left before the big day, this milestone has been a long time ...

Posted By: Jamie Hamilton | Category: Community Interest



Aug 04

“Savour Sylvania” Restaurant Week – August 16-23

The Sylvania Chamber along with local restaurants in the area love community support. Savor Sylvania was developed to remind our area the importance of eating local. The second annual “Savour Sylvania” Restaurant Week will take place ...

Posted By: Laura Glover | Category: Community Interest



Jul 31

UT Department of Music Welcomes New Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Bradley Pierson

UT choral ensemble students will soon see a new face conducting them. The University of Toledo Department of Music today announced the hiring of its next Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Bradley Pierson. He replaces Dr. Stephen Hodge who retired ...

Posted By: Angela Riddel | Category: Community Interest



Jul 30

Groundbreaking Ceremony for King Road Branch Library

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the King Road Branch Library in Sylvania, OH. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11 in the grassy area off King Road near the ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jul 30

Rummage in Jr. Fair Building @ Lucas Co. Fair grounds

Planned Pethood and Humane Ohio (both are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations) have teamed up for a HUGE rummage sale (the Jr. Fair Building at the Lucas County Fairgrounds is FULL). The sale is Friday 7/31 (9am-5pm), Saturday 8/1 (9am-5pm) and Sunday ...

Posted By: Mary Torio | Category: Community Interest



Jul 15

Foster Care & Adoption Training Classes - Register Now!

LUCAS COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES SEEKING NEW FOSTER FAMILIES Help Lucas County Children By Becoming A Licensed Foster/Adoptive Parent. (TOLEDO, Ohio–July 7, 2015)—Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) needs foster families, and is ...

Posted By: Julie Malkin | Category: Community Interest



Jul 10

Franklin Park Mall Girl Scout Lock In

Come join us for a fun-filled event! Shops will stay open for girls to take a late night shopping spree (stay tuned for a list of participating retailers!). Enjoy a late night movie at Rave Cinemas 16 & XD! Badge workshops will be set up for all ...

Posted By: Jodi Kimball | Category: Community Interest



Jul 01

Stautzenberger College Job Fair

JOB FAIR SLATED AT STAUTZENBERGER COLLEGE Maumee, OH. (29JUNE2015) – A FREE community wide job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 11am-3pm at Stautzenberger College located at 1796 Indian Wood Circle , Arrowhead Park, in Maumee, ...

Posted By: Lori Van Liere | Category: Community Interest



Jun 29

Zion Lutheran Church Ice Cream Social

Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. (Old US 223) Ottawa Lake Michigan Is having our annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday JULY 26, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Ice Cream with toppings will be served and also chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and chips. ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Jun 29

The Franciscan Center announces an exciting line up for July

The Franciscan Center announces an exciting line up for July The Franciscan Center of Lourdes University is pleased to announce the following events. Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10 The Lourdes University TRiO Support Services department ...

Posted By: Oriana Rife | Category: Community Interest