Press Releases - Community Interest
Sep
30
Project RIZE! Dedication
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 ...
Sep
28
Design Your Space Expo Promises Fun and Ideas
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 ...
Sep
27
FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic hosted by Humane Ohio!
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 ...
Sep
26
Awakening Faith
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 ...
Sep
23
Silent Witness Project to Honor Victims of Domestic Violence
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 ...
Sep
23
Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept 24!
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 ...
Sep
23
Toledo Area Humane Society “Homecoming” Promotion
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 ...
Sep
21
German Pork Community Dinner
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 ...
Sep
21
Rep. Gardner to Lead BGSU Series on Leadership
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 ...
Sep
21
Owens to Assist Local Residents with Clothing Swap Outreach
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. ...
Sep
19
Get on Board - Passenger Rail Forum Open to the Public
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, ...
Sep
18
ProMedica Bay Park Women's Svcs Hosts Luncheon/Style Show
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. ...
Sep
13
Muslim-Catholic Dialogue Returns to UT
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 ...
Sep
13
UT Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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 ...
Sep
13
Owens to Host Community Volunteer Action Fair, Sept. 20
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 ...
Sep
13
New Quilting Club Forming This Saturday 9/17/2011
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 ...
Sep
09
Toledo Area Humane Society In Need of Canned Cat Food & Dog
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 ...
Sep
09
Library to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
(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 ...
Sep
07
Honor 9/11 Victims by Donating Blood
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 ...
Sep
06
Sylvania Chamber to Host 9/11 Tribute at Arts & Crafts Fest
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 ...
Sep
06
Library presents German Genealogy
(Released September 6, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents German Genealogy, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 1 in the Huntington Meeting Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. For anyone interested in ...
Aug
31
Owens Environmental Club to Host Shoe Collection Drive
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College’s Environmental Club is encouraging area residents to bring their used shoes, previously destined for the overcrowded landfills, to the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses in support of ...
Aug
31
Owens Findlay-area Campus to Host Community Blood Drive
FINDLAY, OH – Area residents are encouraged to help in saving lives as the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus and the American Red Cross host a community Blood Drive on Thursday, Sept. 8. The Blood Drive will occur from 11:30 a.m. ...
Aug
30
Owens Findlay to Host Express Fall 5K Run and Walk Benefit
FINDLAY, OH – Area residents are invited to walk and run for a good cause as the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus serves as host to the first-ever Express Fall 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Sept. 17. Proceeds from the event will ...
Aug
30
Owens Center for Emergency Preparedness to Host 9/11 Event
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents are invited join Owens Community College in paying tribute to those victims and heroes that lost their lives in the Sept. 11 tragedy as the School of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the ...
Aug
29
Firefighters in Cross-Country Trek Make Toledo Stop
The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department will tonight host ten firefighters from southern California trekking across the country to observe the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks on America. Their journey, by bicycle, will also raise ...
Aug
29
Owens Students Observe 9/11 Tragedy With Community Events
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College’s Student Government is inviting their fellow students and employees, as well as area residents, to join them on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses and pay tribute to those victims ...
Aug
29
Spangler Candy Announces Additional Expansion
Bryan, OH – August 2011: Spangler Candy Company has announced plans to increase its candy cane manufacturing capacity in the Bryan Plant. The company was already in the midst of a major expansion of its Dum Dum Pops capacity. President and ...
Aug
29
Adam Wilk Named The 2011 Helping Hen Of The Year!
(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens announced today that pitcher Adam Wilk has been named the Helping Hens 2011 Breitling Player of the Year, presented by Jeffrey Mann Fine Jewelers It is the 4th annual award given to the Mud Hen player that goes ...
Aug
29
Health Prevention and Community Awareness Fair
St. Stephen Luheran Church, 7800 Erie St., Sylvania, is hosting a Health and Community Awareness Fair for the public on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the bombing of the World Trade ...

