Press Releases - Community Interest


Feb 01

Ninth Congressional District Invitational Art Exhibition

The Arts Commission Announces 29th Annual Ninth Congressional District Invitational Art Exhibition What: Ninth Congressional District Invitational Art Exhibition Presented by The Arts Commission and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, in conjunction with ...

Posted By: Michelle Carlson | Category: Community Interest



Feb 01

Library Offers Whence You Came Genealogy Program

(Released January 31, 2012) – In observance of the Sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, The Art Tatum African American Resource Center presents WHENCE YOU CAME, an African American Genealogy program scheduled from 1-3 p.m. on ...

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



Jan 31

The Price is Right Fundraiser

Feb. 3 Calvary Assembly of God Event to Benefit Whole Hearts Foundation TOLEDO, Ohio (Jan. 31, 2012) – Fans of the television program The Price Is Right can have the chance to play the game and win prizes of their own when they “come on ...

Posted By: Beth Errington | Category: Community Interest



Jan 31

Local Businessman Joins March of Dimes to Lead the Charge

Richard Hylant joins national team of business leaders to launch the 2012 March for Babies fundraising campaign Toledo, Ohio - More than 1,000 Toledo area babies will be born premature this year, and local business leader, Richard Hylant, is working ...

Posted By: Suzanne Weller | Category: Community Interest



Jan 30

Raise Awareness for Mental Illness with the Zepf Center

THE ZEPF CENTER IS SERVING UP AN ACE TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS The Zepf Center will host its 5th Annual “Serve Up an Ace” tennis fundraiser and silent auction on Friday, March 16, 2012. The event will take place from 7pm to ...

Posted By: Christina Baskey | Category: Community Interest



Jan 30

Change Is Possible In 2012!

As we journey into the New Year, many of us continue to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Why is change so difficult for some yet easy for others? What are telltale signs that a client ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



Jan 30

Library Observes BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Heart of a People: Black Women in American History and Culture (Released January 27, 2012) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library proudly observes Black History Month in February with a family program titled, Heart of a People: Black Women ...

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



Jan 30

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 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 February 22, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The following Lenten Services will be on Wednesday February 29th, March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Jan 30

Living Well on Less Series

(Released on January 30, 2012) – In observance of America Saves Week (February 19-26) and Money Smart Week (April 21-28), the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is pleased to offer Living Well on Less: New and Old Ways to Make EXTRA Money, a ...

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



Jan 25

Winter Weekends with the Toledo Zoo

Toledo, Ohio—Every season at the Toledo Zoo offers something exciting, and winter is no exception. This winter, the Zoo celebrates the season with Winter Weekends, which continue through February. These weekends feature sizzling activities at ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Jan 20

How To Love a Shelter Program

How To Love a Shelter Program Returning to the Toledo Area Humane Society If you have a child age 7 to 10 that loves animals and wants to learn what life is like inside an animal shelter, consider signing them up for this special education class at ...

Posted By: Cyndi Condit | Category: Community Interest



Jan 20

CLIMATE CHANGE: What it means for you & the world we live in

The University of Toledo and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library present Climate Change: What it means for you and the world we live in, a presentation which is part of a joint Quantum Leap series. Quantum Leap, an effort by UT and the Library to ...

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



Jan 12

Community Volunteer Action Fair at OCC

Area residents are invited to learn about and explore the many available opportunities to give back to their local communities throughout Northwest Ohio as Owens Community College serves as host to a Community Volunteer Action Fair on Thursday, Jan. ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Jan 11

AdClub to Feature Larry Burns at January Luncheon

The Advertising Club of Toledo and The Blade present Larry Burns, VP of the University of Toledo’s Office of External Affairs, at their monthly luncheon series. Mr. Burns will speak on "Integrated Marketing...connecting all the pieces." ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Community Interest



Jan 11

Share Your Story With The Library Facebook Contest

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library wants you to SHARE YOUR STORY! We’ve heard how our system has helped you find a new job after being laid off. You have also taken us on sentimental journeys sharing your childhood memories of the library, ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jan 11

National Vocation Awareness Week

MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release 1933 Spielbusch Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43604 Sally Oberski, Director of Communications 419.244.6711 x 148 Kelly O’Loughlin, Communications Coordinator 419.244.6711 x 149 TODAY’S DATE: Tuesday, ...

Posted By: Kelly O'Loughlin | Category: Community Interest



Jan 11

Showcase Sylvania Expo Planned For March 24

The 2012 FREE “Showcase Sylvania” Business Expo will be held on March 24, 2012 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio featuring representation from ...

Posted By: Pat Nowak | Category: Community Interest



Jan 11

Library Director Margaret Danziger Honored

At a news conference held this morning, YWCA Northwest Ohio CEO Lisa McDuffie announced the 2012 honorees for the YWCA Milestones: A Tribute to Women annual award. Officials of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library are proud to announce that ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Jan 04

Maumee Quarter Auction for Progeria Charity Jan 12 2012

come bring a roll or two of quarters to bid on products at the Maumee Eagles Banquet hall January 12 2012 Thursday night Doors open at 6p preview items from over a dozen local and homebased business. Auction starts at 7p till 830p. Bidding paddles ...

Posted By: Linda | Category: Community Interest



Dec 30

Restaurant Week Toledo

Don't miss out! Restaurant Week Toledo is an exciting undertaking organized by Leadership Toledo, a local nonprofit dedicated to leadership development for adults and youth. Our goal is to position the Toledo region as an exciting dining destination ...

Posted By: Kara Guyton | Category: Community Interest



Dec 28

Library Acquires Rare Historical Book

Library officials of The Blade Rare Book Room of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library have acquired by purchase William Smith’s An Historical Account of Bouquet’s Expedition against the Ohio Indians, in the Year MDCCLXIV . Under the ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Dec 26

Wild Game Dinner- January 27, 2012

Join the Northwest Ohio Shriners January 27, 2012 for the Wild Game Dinner. This is one of four fundraising events, which will fund Friendship Nights to help attract new members. If you are interested in becoming a Shriner please visit ...

Posted By: Gary Brown | Category: Community Interest



Dec 22

"Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving" Campaign Underway

You can help save a life during the holidays just by texting. Text “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving” to your family and friends--and ask them to do the same, but NOT while you are driving. Unison Behavioral Health Group, in partnership ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



Dec 21

Helping Hands of St. Louis to serve holiday meals

Helping Hands of St. Louis soup kitchen, in east Toledo, (http://helpinghandstoledo.org/contact.html) will host two evening meals for the holiday season. On Wednesday, the Carty Finkbeiner family will financially sponsor and serve dinner to ...

Posted By: Kelu O\'Loughlin | Category: Community Interest



Dec 16

Local Store to Benefit The Toledo Area Humane Society

Woofers’s Delight, a locally owned natural pet food and treat shop, is holding a special promotion this week in hopes of raising extra money to donate to the Toledo Area Humane Society. From Friday, December 16 through Sunday, December 18, ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



Dec 08

Ohio's Largest Sustainable Food & Farm Conference

Registration is now open for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association’s (OEFFA) 33rd annual conference, Sowing the Seeds of Our Food Sovereignty, February 18-19, 2012 in Granville, Ohio (Licking County). The state’s largest ...

Posted By: Lauren Ketcham | Category: Community Interest



Dec 08

Take Them Ho-Ho-Home for the Holidays

The dogs and cats at the Toledo Area Humane Society have been very good this year and they’ve all mailed their letters to Santa asking for the one thing they want the most – a forever home. They’ve even helped Santa by getting ...

Posted By: Cyndi Condit | Category: Community Interest



Dec 07

Do a Good Deed/Win an IPad?

Every year, several talented U of Toledo theatre students get nominated to go to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in January. Every year, they have brought back prestigious awards...except LAST YEAR--due to budget cuts they ...

Posted By: Irene Alby | Category: Community Interest



Dec 06

FREE DRIVE-THRU LIVING NATIVITY..Telling the Christmas Story

December 17 & 18, 6-8 pm. Our guests drive-thru our church parking lot, gazing at the scenes before them, listening to Christmas Carols and hearing the biblical story as presented in seven engaging scenes. Live animals and costumed ...

Posted By: Carole Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Dec 05

Northwest Ohio Brand Council Launches Website

The Toledo Region Branding Initiative reached a milestone in its effort to promote the area with the launch of a new comprehensive website, www.toledoregion.com. With the launch of www.toledoregion.com, the area is primed to attract new economic ...

Posted By: Andi Roman Tye | Category: Community Interest