Press Releases - 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



Jun 29

Public Transit Forum at Mott Branch Library

A listening session hosted by TARTA General Manager Jim Gee. Monday, June 29, 2015 Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr Street 4:30 p.m. Refreshments 5:30 p.m. Discussion The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority is your public bus system and we want to ...

Posted By: Steve Atkinson | Category: Community Interest



Jun 29

Fundraising Garage Sale

The First Apostolic Church of Toledo will be hosting a garage sale fundraiser on June 25-27 to support the Bible Quizzing program. The Beginner and Junior Bible Quiz Teams from the First Apostolic Church, located in Sylvania Township, have qualified ...

Posted By: Cindy | Category: Community Interest



Jun 18

Sylvania Family Bike Ride, Saturday, June 20, 9:30 a.m.

Family Bike Day Centennial Quarry, 5773 Centennial Rd, Sylvania, Ohio. Saturday, June 20, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a morning ride around the Sylvania Community on trails and lanes, with three routes, each suited to ...

Posted By: Steve Atkinson | Category: Community Interest



Jun 11

Aurora Project Celebrates Opening of New Residence

The Aurora Project will celebrate the opening of its Permanent Supportive Housing Residence (New Beginnings) with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday June 15th from 10-11 am. The four apartment facility located on 529 Elm Street will house women who ...

Posted By: Robert Robinson | Category: Community Interest



Jun 05

Rummage Sale Fri-Sat.

***Rummage Sale This Weekend*** Vintage wedding dresses, clothing, keyboards, shoes, copiers, guitars, clothing, stereo systems, cassette players, daycare items, toys, books, linens, and more! THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH AND 6TH FROM 9:00 AM ...

Posted By: Megan Davis | Category: Community Interest



May 22

Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity

Interested In Helping Abused And Neglected Children? If YOU are interested in helping abused and neglected children simply decide to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). CASA Volunteers are appointed by Juvenile Court Judges to be the ...

Posted By: CeCe Norwood | Category: Community Interest



May 20

Keep the Lake Clean and Your Lawn Green

Way Library is pleased to present an informational talk sponsored by the City of Perrysburg Department of Public Utilities on Wednesday May 20th at 7:00 p.m. The topic is methods to help prevent future algal blooms on Lake Erie. Learn how the runoff ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Community Interest



May 18

One Garden At A Time: Renewing Toledo w/Native Wildflowers

Eileen Metress, Emeritus Professor of Public Health and Ecology will show the environmental and economic benefits of planting native wildflowers as she has done in her two-acre yard in west Toledo.Press Release Contact Name: Mike Ferner Press ...

Posted By: Mike Ferner | Category: Community Interest



May 15

Students Win Top Honors at Bible Quiz Tournament

YOUNG STUDENTS WIN TOP HONORS AT NORTHEAST USA REGIONAL JUNIOR BIBLE QUIZZING TOURNAMENT, EARN EARLY ENTRY TO NATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN BRANSON MO. The Junior Team from the First Apostolic Church, located in Sylvania Township, placed first at the ...

Posted By: Cindy | Category: Community Interest



May 12

Golden Retriever Rescue Resource Fundraiser/Twylite Thursday

JUNE 11 GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE RESOURCE FUNDRAISER/TWYLITE THURSDAY Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR) Twylite Thursday to be held June 11th, rain or shine. 5-8 p.m. at The Pinnacle, located at 1772 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee, Ohio. Tickets ...

Posted By: Lisa Adair | Category: Community Interest



May 12

Toledo-Based Debt Relief Firm Launches New Website

Debt relief firm Smart Money Management announces the launch of their redesigned website, www.smartmoneyforlife.com. Smart Money Management is the result of a merger between Comexx Smart Money and Debt Tech Financial Solutions. The site's new look ...

Posted By: Zahra Aprili | Category: Community Interest



Apr 24

Ohio's Energy Future Tour, Toledo Forum

Moderated by Kevin Moyer, Executive Director, Energy Programs, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Co-Sponsored by Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and BetterBuildings Northwest Ohio Welcome Message: U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur WHEN: Monday, ...

Posted By: HMSheehan | Category: Community Interest



Apr 24

Easter Seals Clothing Drive/Band Fundraiser

The St. John's bands will be holding a used clothing drive to benefit Easter Seals and the school's band program. Donate your old clothes, linens, shoes, purses and book bags and help support both organizations. The Easter Seals truck will be ...

Posted By: T Norris | Category: Community Interest



Apr 22

GM Employees To Plant Trees At New Metropark

ARBOR DAY 20 GM Engineers To Plant Trees At New Metropark For Arbor Day Friday, April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Wiregrass Lake Metropark N. Eber Road between Frankfurt and Angola roads Background Twenty employees from the General Motors Toledo ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Apr 22

Presentation on Toledo State Hospital at Way Library

On Wednesday, April 29th at 7 pm, Jane Weber will speak about the history, people, and cemeteries of the Toledo State Hospital. Toledo State Hospital was once home for many people who dealt with behavioral changes caused by a variety of psychiatric, ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Community Interest



Apr 22

Toledo Native Sons and Daughters Spring Campout

Toledo Native Sons and Daughters is holding its Spring Campout May 15-17. This is a fun adventure group, previously known as Indian Guides and Indian Princesses. We camp in heated cabins at a YMCA campground offering all kinds of fun things to do. ...

Posted By: Steve | Category: Community Interest



Apr 17

New Restaurant Opens To The Public At The Toledo Yacht Club

3900 N Summit St. #2 Toledo, OH 43611 [email protected] Call For Info (419) 508-0063 Located inside the beautiful and historic Toledo Yacht Club Topside Restaurant is open to the public Thursday - Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. Come Join US for ...

Posted By: Jason Kelley | Category: Community Interest



Apr 15

Bittersweet Farms Wine Tasting w/Dégagé Jazz Cafe

Bittersweet Farms will be hosting a wine tasting and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Women’s Home on Friday, May 15. Degage Jazz Club will be providing appetizers and wine. Local guitarist, Tim Oehlers, will be providing live entertainment ...

Posted By: Shannon Solt | Category: Community Interest



Apr 13

May is Bike Month - Join A Group Ride

Bike Month 2015 Events: Wednesday, May 6 | Bike to School Day Area schools encourage students to ride and walk to school. Saturday, May 9 | Building a Community Tough as Steel In Delta, Ohio. A charitable bike, walk, run event. A portion of the ...

Posted By: Mary Pat McCarthy | Category: Community Interest



Apr 13

Interested In Helping Abused And Neglected Children?

If YOU ARE INTERESTED in helping abused and neglected children simply decide to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). CASA Volunteers are appointed by Juvenile Court Judges to be the voice for children that come before them. CASAs help ...

Posted By: CeCe Norwood | Category: Community Interest