Press Releases - Community Interest

WHAT: Owens students, staff and faculty will take the stage in an adaptation of Bonnie Jo Campbell’s American Salvage. For the first time, two of the book’s short stories “King Cole’s American Salvage” and “The ...

Owens Community College has earned the coveted Military Friendly Schools® designation for the fourth consecutive year from Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning to civilian life. The 2014 Military Friendly ...

Instead of clawing your way through crowds at the mall on Black Friday, why not spend some time with a black-and-white colobus monkey or an Argentine black-and-white tegu? The Zoo is open throughout Thanksgiving Weekend, starting with Black Friday ...

Thrivent Presentation on Your Social Security Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake Michigan is hosting a presentation by (Thrivent Financial for Lutherans) on December 10, 2013. Cliff & Ken Hunter will give a presentation about ...

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & BAKE SALE Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267 is having their annual Christmas Festival & Bake Sale December 7, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (PLEASE JOIN US) Cookies –are $5.00 per ...

Works by the Blenko Glass Company from the mid-20th century are receiving increased attention as knowledge of its integral role in the history of American Glass expands. Now, with the acquisition of 16 modern Blenko vessels, the Toledo Museum of Art ...

The Toledo Zoo is working with inmates at the Marion Correctional Institute (MCI) and conservation organizations throughout Ohio to help restore populations of the eastern hellbender, a state-endangered species of salamander. The Zoo has transferred ...

Toledo School for the Arts (TSA) is proud to announce their 2013-2014 Artist In Residency Program; a four-week multidisciplinary residency focused on Japanese arts including Taiko drumming and visual arts including calligraphy and the use of space ...

The Diocese of Toledo is accepting donations for the victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines. Over 10,000 people have been killed and thousands have been left without homes, clean water, food, electricity and other necessities. Those ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary release of “Prairie Margins,” Bowling Green State University’s undergraduate literary journal. Well known for contributions by notable authors, the journal will launch the new edition with an ...

WHAT: Owens Community College and Goodwill of Northwest Ohio are “stuffing the truck.” Community members are invited to donate gently used items to Goodwill to support people with obstacles to employment. All donated items are sold in ...

The Toledo Area Humane Society and Planned Pethood are partnering this weekend to help more of their feline friends find forever homes. Both organizations have a large amount of cats and kittens that need homes and we need help spreading the word. ...

The EPIC Toledo Summit is the signature event of EPIC Toledo, the Toledo Region's largest Young Professional program. Each year, the EPIC Toledo Summit brings nearly 200 young professionals, community leaders, and business leaders together for a ...

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre presents Arsenic and Old Lace November 8-10, 14-17 on the 10th Street stage. A comedy, written by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Rosie Best, involves two spinster aunts, a handful of lonely, old men, homemade wine ...

"Back to the Wild" Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be releasing a bald eagle at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday, October 31st at 1:30 pm. This adult female eagle was picked up at Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area approximately 7 weeks ...

What: Maker’s Mart Holiday Indie Craft Fair 2013 Where: The Grand Lobby of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Toledo, OH 43604 When: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Handmade Toledo presents ...

Rep Ed Fall showcase themed ‘Reelin’ and Rockin’’ Saturday, Nov. 2 The Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s Fall Rep Ed camp comes to fruition with the ‘Rockin’ and Reelin’’ showcase Saturday, November 2 ...

It's been 70 years since the height of the Holocaust in 1943. For those who survived, the memories are as vivid as if it happened yesterday. As the last Holocaust survivors and veterans of World War II enter their golden years, it is especially ...

Behavioral Connections of Wood County is proud to announce the 20 year anniversary of Devlac Hall. Devlac Hall, located at 1033 Devlac Grove, off West Gypsy Lane Road in Bowling Green, opened their doors in 1993 with a grant from the Ohio ...

The Authors! Authors! 2013-2014 series, as presented by The Blade and arranged by the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, is pleased to welcome five-time Emmy winner and acclaimed political commentator Jeff Greenfield to the McMaster Center of Main ...

Those interested in learning more about Lourdes undergraduate and graduate programs are invited to attend informational open houses being held this November: Wednesday, November 6 – Graduate School Open House Franciscan Center, 6 to 8 p.m. ...

This is why scuba dive and travel. Classes are on sale for $99 right now. Call Aqua Hut at 419-531-4655.Press Release Contact Name: Jeff Davis Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press Release Contact Phone: 419-531-4655 Organization ...

Register early for an exciting Toledo-Lucas County Public Library program titled The Hunger Games vs. The Hobbitscheduled from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 at the Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. Register online at toledolibrary.org ...

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents an exciting program titled Ghosts in the Maumee Library? scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23 at Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee, OH. Fringe Paranormal researchers will ...

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents Little Wak’s Halloween Funny Fest featuring Magician Extraordinaire Eli Portala from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 in the Huntington Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Portala portrays ...

Tent City again rises at Civic Center Mall on October 25 - 27, and will again bring together churches, businesses, government, and the media to put the spotlight on the needs of those who have lost domestic autonomy in our community. With its ...

Fremont Elmore Cycle & Fitness will host Mountain Biking 102 at Toledo’s Ottawa-Jermain Park off-road bike trail on at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2013. The workshop will focus on traversing logs and bunny hops along with lessons on ...

Visit Main Library now through Wednesday, November 13 and get wild and wise about eyes with an interactive display just for kids to teach them all about eyes and eye safety! The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents its Wild About Eyes kiosk, ...

Who: Johnston Fruit Farms is partnering with the public! What: For Every ½ bushel or full bushel of apples that anyone picks and purchases this weekend, Johnston Fruit Farms will pick and donate the same amount to the Seagate Food Bank. ...

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents Battle on the Inland Sea from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 in the McMaster Center at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. On September 10th, 1813, Oliver Hazard Perry led his squadron into one of the ...