Press Releases - Community Interest


Apr 13

Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir Host Great Lakes Regional

The Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir is hosting this year's Great Lakes Regional Session of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses, Inc. It will be this weekend, April 10-11, 2015. The "Come As You Are" Musical is April 10 @ 7 p.m. ...

Posted By: Amber Hawkins | Category: Community Interest



Apr 13

Comexx and Debt Tech Financial Solutions Complete Merger

Toledo, Ohio – Comexx Smart Money and Debt Tech Financial Solutions today announce the completion of a merger between the two companies. The result of the merger is Smart Money Management, LLC (SMM). With the close of the merger, and services ...

Posted By: Zahra Aprili | Category: Community Interest



Apr 06

Toledo Symphony Plans Sixth Trip to Chautauqua

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is happy to announce that plans are in place for the sixth TSO-sponsored trip to Chautauqua Institution, in Western New York – only 250 miles from Toledo. Friends of TSO appreciate that Chautauqua is a ...

Posted By: Ellen Critchley Pittman | Category: Community Interest



Apr 06

Mom 2 Mom Sale

FREE admission! Come out and find some great deals on baby and kids items! The Toledo Seagate Food Bank will be on hand for a food drive and will be raising money to help feed our community. Their beloved characters, The Banks Family will be making ...

Posted By: Angi | Category: Community Interest



Apr 06

45th Anniversary of Earth Day at Way Library

Keep Perrysburg Beautiful and Way Library invite you to observe the 45th anniversary of Earth Day during a month-long celebration in April. Discover how the “Power of One” person can make a difference by doing just one more thing to ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Community Interest



Mar 30

Presentation on "Black Swamp Conservancy" at Way

On Tuesday, April 14th at 7 pm, Way Library, in cooperation with the League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area (LWVPA), welcomes Sarah Brokamp for a presentation on the Black Swamp Conservancy. The Black Swamp Conservancy takes direct action to ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Community Interest



Mar 25

Bowling Green Firefighters Receive PETA Award for Dog Rescue

For Immediate Release: March 24, 2015 Contact: Moira Colley 518-466-6815; [email protected] BOWLING GREEN FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVE PETA AWARD FOR DRAMATIC RESCUE OF DOG First Responders Save Drowning Dog's Life With Only Moments to Spare Bowling Green, ...

Posted By: Moira Colley | Category: Community Interest



Mar 17

Mother's Day Fundraiser at Bittersweet Farms

Bittersweet Farms and Carruth Studio Collaborate for Mother’s Day Fundraiser Bittersweet Farms and Carruth Studio in Waterville will be introducing a Mother’s Day Fundraiser to help raise money to build a women’s home at ...

Posted By: Shannon Solt | Category: Community Interest



Mar 16

Sea Turtle Arrives at Toledo Zoo

An injured green sea turtle has found its forever home at the Toledo Zoo, arriving from the Florida Keys based Turtle Hospital just in time for the grand opening of the new Aquarium on Friday, March 27. Weighing about 35 pounds, the turtle is a ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Mar 11

The Most Important Conversation You'll Ever Have!

Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the Advance Care Planning Coalition of Greater Toledo are hosting an evening with respected physician and author Angelo Volandes, MD on April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Premier Catering, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. The ...

Posted By: Barb | Category: Community Interest



Mar 06

Toastmasters International District 28/Division A Contest

toastmasters International district 28/Division A will be holding its 2015 International Speech and Evaluation Contest at Lourdes University Saturday, April 11th, 2015 from 8:30 am until 12. It will be held at the Rosary Care Center . The contest ...

Posted By: Christopher Watson | Category: Community Interest



Mar 04

3rd Annual Women Of The World Symposium

W.O.W. is a collaborative effort of multiple women-owned businesses, women-focused organizations and individuals that share a common goal and interest: the well-being and empowerment of women and teen girls. These Powerful Women came together with ...

Posted By: CeCe Norwood | Category: Community Interest



Mar 04

Spring Attic Treasures Rummage Sale

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake Mich. 49267 will be having its annual Attic Treasures Rummage Sale on April 10 and 11, 2015 between 9:00am and 3:00pm each day. For more information call 419-699-2500.Press Release Contact ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Feb 26

Zion Lutheran Church Easter Service Celebration

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Highway (Old US 223) Ottawa Lake, Michigan is having our Easter celebration service April 5th at 9:30 am. Come and worship with us. You do not have to be a member to take communion.Press Release Contact Name: ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Feb 17

Community- Police Relations event in Toledo next week

Governor Kasich's Ohio Task Force on Community-Police Relations will hold its third public forum on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at the University of Toledo’s Scott Park Auditorium from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. We are seeking your help in ...

Posted By: China Dodley | Category: Community Interest



Feb 17

The Arts Commission Hosts Volunteer Orientation

The Arts Commission invites interested community members to participate in a Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, February 24, 6-7:30pm at The Arts Commission, 1838 Parkwood, Suite 120, Toledo, OH 43604. The orientation will cover an introduction to ...

Posted By: Natalie Tranelli Jacobs | Category: Community Interest



Feb 16

Public Meeting - Toledo Gateway Public Art Project

On behalf of the City of Toledo’s 1% for Art Program, The Arts Commission is working with The City of Toledo, The Ohio Department of Transportation, URS and a number of other parties on infrastructure enhancement and redesign for the proposed ...

Posted By: Nathan Mattimoe | Category: Community Interest



Feb 16

WPLFF announces Feb. 28 Book Sale at Way Library

The Way Public Library Foundation & Friends (WPLFF) will host its first used book sale of the year on Saturday, February 28 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This is a large sale with many thousands of books available, used and new. Find adult ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Community Interest



Feb 10

Toledo Area Ministries announces 100,000 meals packing event

Toledo Area Ministries (TAM) and the Toledo Lucas County Hunger Task Force have pledged to raise $25,000 to package “100,000 Meals for Northwest Ohio” on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Now they need your help to make it happen! The daylong ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: Community Interest



Feb 10

Northwest District GLADettes Black History & Buffet Program

The Northwest District GLADettes invites everyone to the Annual Black History Extravaganza & Soul Food Buffet. It will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Local 14 U A W Hall, located at 5422 Jackman Road in Toledo, ...

Posted By: Barbara Campbell | Category: Community Interest



Feb 09

Paczki Sale

One Village Council is holding its Annual Paczki Sale on February15-17th at 3101 Lagrange Street. Hours are Sunday February 15th-8am-1pm. Monday February 16th 10 am to 6pm Fat Tuesday February 17th 5 am- 2pm or sold out. 1/2 doz Paczki $7.00 ...

Posted By: Mary Brandeberry | Category: Community Interest



Feb 09

Connecting Communities

Connecting Communities Outreach Event- Bringing People Together Toledo- NeighborWorks® TOLEDO REGION is proud to be hosting a community outreach event to the residents of the Toledo Area and Lucas County. This event will provide information ...

Posted By: Chelsey Nauman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 06

Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Highway (Old US 223) Ottawa Lake, Michigan is having its Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday February 18, 2015 at 6:30 pm. The following Lenten Services will be on Wednesday February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 at ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Jan 30

Career Success Consultant Tiffany Reynolds Featured on 13ABC

Toledo, Ohio – Author, career success consultant and creator of the 7-step Do SUMthing Career Success System, Tiffany Reynolds, will be featured on Rebecca Regnier’s Full Plate airing Saturday, January 31 at 12:30 pm on 13ABC. Tune in to ...

Posted By: Tiffany Reynolds | Category: Community Interest



Jan 27

Owens Offers Children Receive Free Dental Services

Owens’ Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages six months to 18 years with limited or no access to care. The event will take place Friday, Feb. ...

Posted By: Jared C. Meade | Category: Community Interest



Jan 27

Project PJ

We are inviting you to get involved in helping us collect bedtime necessities for families in Northwest Ohio. Join in on the 4th Annual Project PJ event! We are trying to combat some of that need with a little bit of fun. The concept of Project PJ ...

Posted By: Angi | Category: Community Interest



Jan 26

Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Blood Drive

Friday, February 20, 2015, 8 am to 1 pm Please come to the Toledo Patrolman's Police Hall, 1947 Franklin Ave., Toledo, 43604. Keith was a life long blood donor and this keeps his legacy alive. Please visit redcrossblood.org and enter codeword: ...

Posted By: Diane Miscannon | Category: Community Interest



Jan 26

Outstanding Senior Volunteer Awards Call for Nominations

Nominations requested for Outstanding Senior Volunteer Awards January 22, 2015 -- Medical Mutual of Ohio is seeking to recognize the area’s top senior volunteers. Nominations are being accepted through February 18, for the Outstanding Senior ...

Posted By: Mark Tooman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 22

Library names Jason Kucsma new Deputy Director

After an extensive search, officials of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library are pleased to announce the selection of Jason Kucsma as Deputy Director. Mr. Kucsma possesses 17 years of experience in progressive librarianship and leadership, ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jan 20

Traveling Exhibition Tells of Lincoln's Struggle During War

“Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” a traveling exhibition opening at the Owens Community College Toledo-area Terhune Art Gallery on January 29 examines how President Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined ...

Posted By: Jared C. Meade | Category: Community Interest