Press Releases - 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



Jun 16

Live Stream: WGTE Town Hall: Alternative Energy

On Thursday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., WGTE TV will host an important Town Hall event to discuss the developing field of alternative energy and its importance and viability as a mainstream energy source. Experts on wind, biomass and solar energy will ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Community Interest



Jun 16

Quilting Club Saturday June 18, 2011 9am - 1pm

Party with Patrick! is our new quilt club that offers fun, easy monthly projects that are great for beginners to advanced quilters. If you have ever wanted to learn to quilt or just hang out with a bunch of quilting ladies, this is your chance! With ...

Posted By: Matthew Boyd | Category: Community Interest



Jun 13

Domestic Violence Courtwatch Report 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY/PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toledo, OH June 13, 2011 Contact: Rebecca Facey or Rachel Richardson Independent Advocates Phone: (567) 202-1741 E-mail: [email protected] Independent Advocates releases The Domestic ...

Posted By: Rachel Richardson | Category: Community Interest



Jun 09

NRC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss Davis-Besse

Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials have scheduled a public meeting for Wednesday, June 15, to discuss the agency’s assessment of safety performance for last year at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant and other NRC oversight activities. ...

Posted By: Viktoria Mitlyng | Category: Community Interest



Jun 09

Owens to Host Community Blood Drive, June 22

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents can help in saving the lives of their neighbors as Owens Community College and the American Red Cross host a community Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 22. The Blood Drive will occur from 10 a.m. – ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Jun 09

Help Reforest Forrest Creason Golf Course

BOWLING GREEN, O.—The ReForest Forrest Creason Golf Course Campaign is under way to replace 167 trees devastated by the emerald ash borer. The green and hungry beetles found their way onto the Bowling Green State University campus, effectively ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Community Interest



Jun 07

Hitting the roads for ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease)

Police escorted motorcycle ride starts at Signature Harley dealership JULY 17TH SUNDAY 10:30am registration 50 mile Ride begins at NOON. $20.00 per rider $5.00 per passenger. Don't want to ride come join us 2pm till 6pm Ralphies on Airport Hwy ...

Posted By: linda sellers | Category: Community Interest



Jun 03

Ride for Rebekah's Haven

Please join us at Signature Harley, 1176 Professional Dr., Perrysburg, OH, on Sunday July 24, 2011 for registration from 10:00AM - NOON. The ride will be approximately 100 miles along the beautiful Maumee River near Defiance and ending at Rebekah's ...

Posted By: Mary | Category: Community Interest



Jun 03

June is “Adopt a Shelter Cat” Month!

June is nationally recognized as “Adopt a Shelter Cat” month! “Adopt a Shelter Cat” month occurs each year at this time when homeless cats and kittens reach peak numbers. The Toledo Area Humane Society takes in litters of ...

Posted By: Patty Gelb | Category: Community Interest



Jun 01

5K Run/Walk To Benefit Metroparks Trails Fund

Happy Trails, Saturday, June 18 at Wildwood Preserve Up to 1,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in this year’s Happy Trails 5K and related events Saturday, June 18, at Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Money raised from the annual ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Jun 01

It’s All About The Dogs At The MetroBarks Festival

MetroBarks – a festival for dogs and their owners – returns to Secor Metropark Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with dog-friendly vendors and dog-related activities throughout the day. Admission is free. The dogs are the stars at ...

Posted By: Scott Carpenter | Category: Community Interest



Jun 01

Parents - You Have the Power, Use It!

Talk to your teen about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. The risks associated with underage drinking are sobering. According to a report from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), underage alcohol use kills more young people than all illegal drugs ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



May 31

Insurance Women of Toledo

Insurance Women of Toledo (IWOT) enables its members to establish relationships with a wide variety of professional contacts on the local, state, regional and national level. The next meeting is Wed., 6/15/11 @ 5:30 PM at Tamaron Country Club, 2162 ...

Posted By: Carol Feller | Category: Community Interest



May 24

Owens Golf Outing Raises Over $5,000 for Honor Flight NWO

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Eighty-four area residents recently enjoyed a day of golf and entertainment in support of Honor Flight Northwest Ohio as Owens Community College’s Leadership Academy group Team Commodores held its inaugural golf ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



May 24

“Pizza Palooza” Dates Announced– July 22/23

The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District are pleased to announce the NW Ohio Pizza Palooza is going to take place at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania, Ohio on July 22 and 22. Times for ...

Posted By: Pat Nowak | Category: Community Interest



May 20

Growers Rally to Support Cancer Research

PHOENIX, Ariz. — April, 2011 — A group of Ohio greenhouse growers hopes a “shock wave” of purple flowers will eventually roll across America in support of scientific research to end pancreatic cancer. Starting May 1, the ...

Posted By: Kelly Kinney | Category: Community Interest



May 19

Owens Announces Plans For Community Garden

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Carrots, lettuce, tomatoes and apples along with many other fruits and vegetables will soon be sprouting up on the Owens Community College Toledo-area Campus as the academic institution announces plans for a new ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



May 19

Quilters UNITE! Saturday May 21, 2011

Party with Patrick! is our new quilt club that offers fun, easy monthly projects that are great for beginners to advanced quilters. If you have ever wanted to learn to quilt or just hang out with a bunch of quilting ladies, this is your chance! With ...

Posted By: Matthew Boyd | Category: Community Interest



May 16

22nd Annual - Flower Day Weekend

Saturday “Market Day” - May 28, 2011 – 8 to 4 Sunday “Flower Day” - May 29, 2011 – 8 to 4 Monday “Market Day” - May 30, 2011 – 8 to 2 Through the years, this event has grown to what has become ...

Posted By: Dan Madigan | Category: Community Interest



May 15

Toledo Pride Launches New Website

May 12, 2011 For Immediate Release Toledo Pride is proud to announce the launch of its new website, www.ToledoPride.com, in preparation for the second annual Toledo Pride event which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 27. Toledo Pride ...

Posted By: Kelly Heuss | Category: Community Interest