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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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." ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

