Press Releases - Community Interest


Aug 25

Mud Hens Award $30,000 in Community Grants

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens announced today that during the 2011 season, the Helping Hens Charitable Fund was able to award $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, providing youth with sports and recreation services. ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Community Interest



Aug 24

Alpha Celebration Dinner

Come and join us for our Alpha Celebration Dinner: Alpha is a ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for your lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Aug 22

Alzheimer's Association Hosts Walk to End Alzheimer's

Community is Ready to Take a Step to Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Toledo, OH, 8.22.11) – The community is ready to take a step to end Alzheimer’s Disease during the Northwest Ohio Chapter’s “Walk to End ...

Posted By: Julianne Jardine | Category: Community Interest



Aug 19

9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance

9/11 NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE “HEALTH FAIR” Saturday, September 10, 2011 at The Body of Christ Fellowship Church, 5612 W. Bancroft Street, Toledo, Ohio, from the hours of 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. All activities are FREE ...

Posted By: Kari Choate | Category: Community Interest



Aug 11

MADD Poets Society Fundraiser

Thursday, August 25 6-9pm @ the Westfield Franklin Park Mall bd's Mongolian Grill Tickets $ 25.00 Come support the Madd Poets Society (Making a Direct Difference) youth program One of Toledo’s best kept secrets! ? Corn hole toss event ? 50/50 ...

Posted By: David Bush | Category: Community Interest



Aug 11

City, Port Auth., Private Partners Unveil New Solar Field

City, Port Authority and private partners unveil new solar field Alternative energy source to provide power to water treatment plant The City of Toledo and its partners today unveiled a five acre solar field on the grounds of its Collins Park Water ...

Posted By: Jen Sorgenfrei | Category: Community Interest



Aug 09

UT Foundation to Break Ground on Dorr Street Gateway Project

What: With the demolition of the BP station and PNC Bank, and with Taco Bell’s move to a larger, more modern restaurant on the south side of Dorr Street, The University of Toledo Foundation and its partner, Fairmont Properties, will break ...

Posted By: Jon Strunk | Category: Community Interest



Aug 08

Toledo Area Humane Society is in Need of Foster Volunteers

Not all animals that come to the Toledo Area Humane Society are able go up for adoption right away for a variety of reasons. The Toledo Area Humane Society is currently seeking foster homes for several animals that are in need of extra tender loving ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



Aug 08

Hannah's Socks "Socks For the Sole" Event August 18

Support Hannah’s Socks and enjoy a glass of wine at the same time! When: Wednesday, August 18 • 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 new ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Community Interest



Aug 07

Exchange Students from Hyderabad to Be Honored By Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2011 PRIMARY CONTACT Anwer Ali, Chair Toledo-Hyderabad Sister City Committee Phone: 419-908-0440 Email: [email protected] SECONDARY CONTACT Jessica Weinberg, PR Coordinator Phone: 419-708-1129 [email protected] ...

Posted By: Jessica Weinberg | Category: Community Interest



Aug 01

Countdown to UT

Countdown to UT 2011 makes it easy for you to enroll at The University of Toledo. Saturday, August 6, 2011 10 am - 1 pm The University of Toledo’s Rocket Hall (corner of Dorr St. and Secor Rd.) At Countdown to UT you can: * Register for ...

Posted By: Christian Stewart | Category: Community Interest



Aug 01

The Kiddie Salon

Children and their Parents/Guardians will learn how to care for, style and maintain naturally textured/curly hair through informative games, interactive crafts and inspirational stories. When: August 12, 2011 Where: The Mott Branch Library 1085 Dorr ...

Posted By: Megan Davis | Category: Community Interest



Jul 28

TEDx Conference Coming to BGSU

BOWLING GREEN, O.—The regional version of the popular TED conference is coming to Bowling Green State University. TEDxBGSU, an independently produced event operated under license from TED, will be held Sept. 16 at Kobacker Hall. Organized ...

Posted By: Jen Sobolewski | Category: Community Interest



Jul 26

UT to dedicate Emergency Wall of Honor

The work of three heroes of Toledo’s emergency medicine field will be recognized in a ceremony to dedicate the Emergency Medicine Wall of Honor on Health Science Campus. Three northwest Ohio emergency medical practitioners of the past will be ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



Jul 21

Reverse Bikini Car Wash

Toledo is #4 in the nation in terms of child sex trafficking arrests and rescues! We are a top recruitment city for teen girls who are forced into prostitution in the United States. Never heard of a reverse bikini car wash? Come out see what we are ...

Posted By: Sharon McQueary | Category: Community Interest



Jul 19

You’re Invited…To A Kitten Shower!

The Toledo Area Humane Society is pleased to announce that several of our Lonely Hearts Club members were adopted over the weekend during the “Name-Your-Own-Price” promotion. In total, 28 dogs, 23 kittens, 9 cats 1 hamster and 1 rabbit ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



Jul 19

Unison's Live to Celebrate Another Day

Allison Langdon, a student at Whitmer High School, decided that she was ready to “Live to Celebrate Another Day.” Allison and her mother, Amy, along with hundreds of other area high school students and their parents, entered ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



Jul 15

Name Your Price For On “Lonely Hearts Club” Adoptions

Summer is the Toledo Area Humane Society’s busiest time for cats and dogs looking for new homes. This Saturday and Sunday only, July 16 and 17, the Toledo Area Humane Society is offering a name-your-own-price on adoptions of our Lonely Hearts ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



Jul 13

Community Outreach Pig Roast - Classic car & motorcycle show

Free Community Pig Roast Great FREE food, games, entertainment, classic car and motorcycle show Saturday, July 30, 4-9PM There will be lighted kite show at 9:00 PM Everyone is welcome to attend! Calvary Bible Chapel 3740 W. Alexis Road, corner of ...

Posted By: Valerie Price | Category: Community Interest



Jul 13

Vacation Bible School

"Nazareth - Where Jesus was a Kid" July 24-28 - 6:00-8:45 PM Calvary Bible Chapel 3740 W. Alexis Road, corner of Harvest LanePress Release Contact Name: Valerie Price Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press Release Contact Phone: ...

Posted By: Valerie Price | Category: Community Interest



Jul 13

Owens' Community Garden Creates New Learning Opportunities

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Carrots, lettuce, tomatoes and apples along with many other fruits and vegetables are sprouting up on the Owens Community College Toledo-area Campus as the academic institution expands its experiential learning ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Jul 08

Ice Cream Social A Cool Summer Break

It wouldn't be summer without the annual Ice Cream Social at Pearson Metropark in Oregon. Families are invited for a free, relaxing evening of games, crafts, face painting, music and ice cream Wednesday, July 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Jul 06

Good Neighbors Wanted

The Blue House “Adoption” Committee will begin accepting applications August 1 and close the submission process in September. The Vistula Historic Foundation, formed by residents in Toledo’s oldest neighborhood, is excited at the ...

Posted By: Richard Cattran | Category: Community Interest



Jul 06

UT Expands Violence Prevention Program

A domestic violence prevention program administered by The University of Toledo has helped 40 parents learn the skills to raise children to become nonviolent adults. The “ACT Against Violence: Primary Prevention of Family Violence” ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



Jul 06

Woodlawn Walkers

Toledo, Ohio, June 30, 2011- Enjoy the gardens and historical features of historic Woodlawn Cemetery and stay in shape with the Woodlawn Walkers program. Two Wednesday sessions will be held each week – at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. – from ...

Posted By: Patty Toneff | Category: Community Interest



Jul 01

Toledo's Natural Hair Family Gather

Toledo's Natural Hair Family will gather together for an afternoon of Fun, Food, Fellowship and Photos! Wear your Haute Hair Styles!!! Please bring a dish to pass, drinks & activities provided Men, Women & Children of all ages welcome! ...

Posted By: Megan Davis | Category: Community Interest



Jun 30

Woodlawn Walkers

Toledo, Ohio, June 30, 2011- Enjoy the gardens and historical features of historic Woodlawn Cemetery and stay in shape with the Woodlawn Walkers program. Two Wednesday sessions will be held each week - at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. - from July 6 ...

Posted By: Patty Toneff | Category: Community Interest



Jun 29

Acoustics for Autism Event Details Announced

ACOUSTICS FOR AUTISM®…PLUGGED IN!! Sunday September 18. 2011 The Mall at Fallen Timbers Music and Doors open at 12pm All Ages Welcome! Tickets: $5 Day of Show with a Project iAm wristband 2 for $8 Tickets available in advance at buy them ...

Posted By: Nicole Khoury | Category: Community Interest



Jun 22

Sock Collection Drive on Sunday, June 26

The Toledo Mud Hens, together with Hannah's Socks, will be hosting a Sock Collection Drive at the Sunday, June 26th game. Fans are asked to bring donations of new socks for the collection bins at the Home Plate & 1st Base Gates. (Please, no used ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Community Interest



Jun 16

Memorial Ride and Fundraiser

Saturday, June 18 · 12:00pm - 8:00pm Location : 7960 W. Central Ave. Toledo Harley-Davidson Created By : Amy Davis Anderson For More Info about the 2011 Luann Marie Memorial Ride, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115188338556291 Come ...

Posted By: Rebecca Thieman | Category: Community Interest