Press Releases - Community Interest

The Salvation Army has begun to take applications for Christmas assistance. Each day throughout the month of October, The Salvation Army Christmas Outreach team has taken applications at different sites throughout the community. From October 24- 28, ...

(TOLEDO – October 18, 2011) – Eight children will get “forever families,” and dozens of others will commemorate their recent adoptions as Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) holds an “Adoption Celebration” on ...

The Toledo Area Aboriginal Research Society (TAARS) will host it’s monthly meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio in Metroparks Hall at 7:00 p.m. Following a brief business meeting, ...

Support Hannah’s Socks and enjoy a glass of wine at the same time! When: Thursday, October 20 • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: Maumee Wines, 2556 Parkway Plaza in Maumee Stop by and purchase a bottle of wine to share with friends at a ...

(Released October 12, 2011) – Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated (Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter) joins the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in presenting Herstories: An Evening with Patrice McClellan scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, ...

Having challenges happily moving forward in your life? Career stagnant? Relationships troubled? Want to more effectively support a survivor? SPEAKING OUT! may help bring you clarity you desire. Each month’s SPEAK OUT! gives women Survivors and ...

You know those daily deal sites? Well, Philanthroper.com is another one of those. But instead of selling something, they share the story of a new 501(c)3 nonprofit every day. And if you'd like, give them $1 (or up to $10). Their mission? Try to ...

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College’s Environmental Club is raising environmental awareness by bringing new life to used shoes previously destined for overcrowded landfills. As a result of the student group’s recent ...

(Released October 4, 2011) - Help the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week, October 16-22! ***To officially kick off National Friends of the Library Week, the local FOL Book Center, 1301 N. Reynolds Rd., ...

Arlington Midwest at BGSU to honor lives lost in Mideast war BOWLING GREEN, O.—Bowling Green State University will have a chance to pause and consider “The Human Cost of 10 Years of War 2001-2011” during Arlington Midwest at BGSU ...

The purpose of the "Rize!" project is to restore communities through the hands of youth. This call to action will allow teens to utilize their artistic talents and spirit of volunteerism. Over a few summer weekends Madd Poets Society youth ...

The first-ever Design Your Space Expo will feature so many activities, displays and information that it will have to take place inside and outside the Gladieux Home Center, 5120 Navarre Ave., Oregon. The Oct. 1 event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to ...

On Saturday, October 1st, Humane Ohio is hosting a FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats that is open to all NW Ohio and SE Michigan pet owners! Clients will be taken on a first come, first serve basis (no appointments) while supplies ...

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 729 White St. Toledo, OH. 43605 September 26, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carol Basinger Phone: (419) 698-1519 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church presents AWAKENING FAITH A six part series EXPLORING THE ...

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Each year, women who lost their lives at the hands of husbands, boyfriends, dating partners or stalkers are remembered during the Silent Witness unveiling ceremony. More than 50 northwest Ohio women became victims during the ...

Join the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for its annual National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. To kick off this celebration, at 10:30 a.m. the Library ...

The dogs and cats here at the Toledo Area Humane Society have heard that it’s homecoming season. However, the cats and dogs misunderstood the traditional meaning of “homecoming season” and they think it must be the season that ...

Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. (Old US 223) Ottawa Lake Mi. is having our Bi-Annual German Pork Community Dinner on Saturday October 1, 2011 frp, 4:30-7:00 pm. All are welcome to enjoy a great meal and great fellowship. Price is $7.00 for ...

BOWLING GREEN, O.—State Rep. Randy Gardner (R-6th District), a Bowling Green State University alumnus, will host a fall Leadership and Civic Engagement Series at BGSU. The three sessions will be led by Gardner and will take place from 4-5:30 ...

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College students are reaching out to those individuals in the surrounding communities with a limited clothing budget by hosting a clothing swap event titled “Swap-It-Up” on Thursday, Sept. ...

There is growing interest in travel by rail and exciting developments around the Midwest. People interested in new high speed rail travel are invited to attend the Passenger Rail Forum Luncheon Monday, October 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Toledo Club, ...

Along with luncheon and style show there will be health screenings and wellness info on Oct.15 from 11 am - 2:30 pm. @ Catawba Island Club Chart Room - 4235 E. Beachclub Rd. - Port Clinton. Tickets $20 - includes lunch. RSVP by 10/8 419-734-8080. ...

This year marks the return of an annual community event: the Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, which will take place Thursday, Sept. 15. The free, public dialogue — a panel discussion with two speakers to help attendees understand both religions ...

The University of Toledo will observe Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, with several events designed to highlight the culture. “Hispanic Heritage Month 2011 includes an array of programs and activities that will celebrate the ...

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – 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 ...

Welcome to the "Quilt Bear Cafe"! Join us and you will have the opportunity to participate in a monthly "cup" of quilting by attending our club meeting held the 3rd Saturday of each month at LifePointe Church, Waterville, Ohio from 9am-12. Dues will ...

The Toledo Area Humane Society (TAHS) needs your help! TAHS is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in our community and cares for up to 100 cats and kittens a day. They come to the Humane Society through a variety of avenues: owner ...

(Released September 9, 2011) – Join the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for its annual National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. To kick off this ...

On the 10th anniversary of terrorist attack, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has launched 'Muslims for Life' campaign to honor 9/11 victims by collecting 10,000 units of blood nationwide. In Toledo we are partnering with American Red Cross donor center ...

The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce annual Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on September 11, 2011 at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, Ohio. The festival, one of the largest one-day events in the country will be held from 9:30 ...