Press Releases - Community Interest
Jan
16
Annual Have A Heart Drive Restocks Local Pantries
On February 4th, Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) will kick-off its 4th annual Have a Heart Restock Drive to supply hygiene items to five local outreach centers: Assumption Outreach Center, Claver House, Helping Hands of St. Louis, Our Lady of ...
Jan
13
Vendor Deadline Extension for 2015 MLK, Jr. Expo & Benefit
The deadline has been extended for opportunities for small businesses and nonprofits to be a vendor for the upcoming Veteran Expo & Lunch Benefit at Forrester’s on the River, 26 Main St., Toledo, OH. The cost will be $25 for nonprofit ...
Jan
12
United States Vets, Inc. Host 2015 MLK, Jr. Benefit & Expo
United States Vets, Inc., a nonprofit organization, will kick off its MLK, Jr. Weekend Benefits & Expo on Saturday, January 17, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place at Forrester’s On the River, located at 26 Main Street in ...
Jan
09
Celebrating Veterans Luncheon & Expo Fundraiser
“Celebrating Veterans” Luncheon & Expo Fundraiser For United States Vets, Inc. at Forrester’s on January 17th Toledo, January 1, 2015: A luncheon and expo “Celebrating Veterans” fundraiser by United States Vets. ...
Jan
09
Public Invited To Make Nominations For 2015 Jefferson Awards
Nominations for the 2015 Jefferson Awards are now being taken, announced Joseph H. Zerbey IV, president and general manager of The Blade. The Jefferson Awards are known as “an American Nobel Prize for public service.” Since its founding ...
Jan
02
Record 206,937 Visitors Attend Lights Before Christmas
A record 206,937 visitors attended the Toledo Zoo’s 2014 Lights Before Christmas, Nov. 14 – Dec. 31. This is the best attendance since the attraction opened in 1986, surpassing the previous 2012 record of 179,267 visitors. One of the ...
Dec
22
FREE Drive-Thru Living Nativity..Telling the Christmas Story
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 & 21, 6-8 PM All Saints Lutheran Church 5445 Heatherdowns Blvd. (just West of Reynolds Rd.) Toledo, OH 43614 *Live Animals, Costumed Participants, Christmas Music* Non-perishable food gifts for area food banks are ...
Dec
16
Community open house seeks to empower Toledo youth.
Partners Empowering Community Safety: Empowering Zone Frederick Douglass Community Association, 1001 Indiana Avenue Monday, December 15, 2014, 6-8 p.m. On Monday, December 15, 2014, a community kick-off event will feature area human services ...
Dec
05
Canned Food & Coat Drive
Habitec has partnered with K100 and a number of other local businesses to collect non-perishable food for the Toledo Seagate Food Bank and coats for the Salvation Army. Drop off your canned goods or coat donations to Habitec Security 1545 Timberwolf ...
Dec
02
Red Cross is Participating in Giving Tuesday
The American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio is proudly participating in Giving Tuesday as a means to raise money to continue to provide assistance down the street, across the country and around the world. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates ...
Dec
01
Zion Lutheran Church Christmas Service
CHRISTMAS SERVICE Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Michigan is having a Candle Light Christmas Service on Wednesday December 24, 2014 at 4:00 pm. All are welcome to come and join us in Praise and Worship as we celebrate the ...
Dec
01
Pictures with Santa at Harley-Davidson!
Free photos with Santa at Harley! Signature Harley-Davidson, 1176 Professional Dr, Perrysburg, OH 43551 from 10am-12pm / Toledo Harley-Davidson, 7960 W Central Ave, Toledo OH 43617 from 2pm-4pmPress Release Contact Name: Jessica Schadel Press ...
Dec
01
Breakfast with Santa
Come have Breakfast with Santa at Calvary United Methodist Church, 3939 Jackman Road, Toledo, Ohio. This free event is being held on Saturday, December 6th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. There will be a pancake breakfast, crafts, stories, music, and of ...
Nov
17
Annual Cookie Walk
Blessed Sacrament Parish will be hosting its 5th Annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2014 in the Kelly Room in the Donnelly Center, 4255 Bellevue Road, Toledo. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Homemade cookies and candies are available.Press ...
Nov
12
Panel Presentation on Lake Erie Algae Crisis
On Tuesday, November 18th at 7 pm, Way Library, in cooperation with the League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area (LWVPA), will host a panel presentation on the science behind the Toledo water predicament and the current research projects ...
Nov
10
Families Helping Families
Contribute to our Families Helping Families Food Drive benefiting Seagate Food Bank. Drop off non-perishable food items in the collection box in the Food Court. Press Release Contact Name: Angi Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] ...
Nov
07
TMA Receives $400,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation
In an effort to support diversity and workforce development in Northwest Ohio, the KeyBank Foundation announces a $400,000 grant to the Toledo Museum of Art for the establishment of an endowment fund. The KeyBank Fellowship Endowment Fund will ...
Nov
05
The REAL Christmas story!
Please announce our event for us! Thank you! 10th Annual SANTA & More BREAKFAST December 6, 2014 9 AM-Noon St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 5240 Talmadge Rd. Toledo, Ohio For Reservations Call 419-473-1187 or 419-376-2551 Hear the REAL ...
Nov
04
Community Event Santa and More Breakfast
Please announce our event for us! Thank you! 10th Annual SANTA & More BREAKFAST December 6, 2014 9 AM-Noon St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 5240 Talmadge Rd. Toledo, Ohio For Reservations Call 419-473-1187 or 419-376-2551 Hear the REAL ...
Nov
03
The Flying Joe Launches Coffee Truck Kickstarter Campaign
The Flying Joe, an independent, artisan coffee house located in Perrysburg, Ohio, launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to purchase a coffee truck. Every dollar raised will go towards the purchase of the truck, equipment and build-out. ...
Oct
31
Volunteer Services Manager
Gentiva Hospice has an urgent need for volunteers, both administrative and patient support. Patient support volunteers provide emotional and practical support to meet the non-medical needs of patients and their families. Administrative volunteers ...
Oct
28
12th Annual Stuff the Truck
Come join us for our 12th Annual Stuff the Truck event sponsored by 93.5 FM at the Churchill's Market in Maumee and Perrysburg. Help us pay it forward to our neighbors in need by dropping off turkey, stuffing, and even cranberries. We will have the ...
Oct
28
Sophia Lustig Launches New Website With Beneficial Features
Sophia Lustig Shops creation of a user friendly website has the store and customers alike excited and inspired. With this high caliber of shopping right at your fingertips, patrons shopping experiences can continue to not only be special and ...
Oct
27
Way Library's Last Book Sale of the Year on Nov. 8
The Way Public Library Foundation & Friends (WPLFF) will host its last used book sale of the year on Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thousands of books will be for sale, including a newly added large collection of ...
Oct
27
Veterans Photo Exhibit at Way Library during November
In honor of Veterans Day, which will be celebrated on November 11, 2014, Way Library will be displaying its collection of area military veteran photographs. The 300-piece collection will be on display in the Local History Room beginning November 1 ...
Oct
23
Christmas Festival and Bake Sale
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & BAKE SALE Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267 is having their annual Christmas Festival & Bake Sale December 6, 2014 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) (PLEASE JOIN US) Cookies –are $5.00 ...
Oct
21
MDA's Toledo Muscle Walk Nov 2 at Savage Arena
MDA's Toledo Muscle Walk will be held November 2, 2014 at Savage Arena. Registration begins at 9 AM and walk begins at 10AM. Come join us for a great cause and some wonderful entertainment and fun! Register today at ...
Oct
20
Library observes National Friends of Libraries Week
This is National Friends of Libraries Week! The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will spend this week honoring its dedicated Friends of the Library (FOL) organization. The local FOL, established in 1970, has more than 1,000 community members. ...
Oct
16
NW Ohio NORML Monthly Meeting
OPEN TO PUBLIC We really would love to see some new faces at our meeting. Please come and check us out, ask questions, educate yourselves. Is it really Halloween already? Where has this year gone? It's not over yet. We have some fun things coming up ...
Oct
16
Free Climate Change Symposium at Toledo Zoo
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., the Toledo Zoo is offering a free climate change symposium in the Indoor Theatre of its historic Museum of Science. Presenters include scientists, researchers and professors from Polar Bears ...

