Press Releases - 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



May 13

Zoo Receives $100,000 from Eaton for New Elephant Exhibit

Toledo, Ohio—The Eaton Corporation today presented a “Powering Communities Grant” of $100,000 to the Toledo Zoo’s Capital Campaign for the new elephant exhibit. The generous Capital Campaign contribution was presented today ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



May 13

1Matters to Announce Fall Schedule and Exhibit

1Matters Press Conference When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, 5/16/2011 Where: 20 North Gallery (Located at 18 N. St. Clair) For What You May Ask? 1) To announce: “1Walks – 1Rocks – 1Matters” set for 10/9/11, and Tent City set for ...

Posted By: Ken Leslie | Category: Community Interest



May 11

Toledo Zoo Dedicates Acres for the Atmosphere with 850 Trees

Toledo, Ohio— Over 850 trees were officially dedicated today as part of Acres for the Atmosphere, a program that inspires people to take action to reduce the amount of CO2 in our environment by planting trees. These trees were recently ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



May 09

UT Hosts Ninth Annual Latino Youth Summit

More than 600 students from the greater Toledo area will participate in the ninth annual Latino Youth Summit at The University of Toledo. The summit, which is open to students in grades 7 through 12, with take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



May 09

Bark in the Park – Walk for the Animals

It’s that time of year again, Bark in the Park – Walk for the Animals on Sunday, May 15. Raise pledges to support homeless animals in our community! Then “fetch” your sneakers, grab your furry friend for a 1.5 mile journey ...

Posted By: Patty Gelb | Category: Community Interest



May 09

Toledo Civil Rights March for LGBTQ Equality

Sunday, May 08, 2011, Toledo, Ohio, USA – The Toledo Civil Rights March for LGBTQ Equality has been planned for Friday, June 3 at noon and will meet on the premises of One Government Center, 640 Jackson St. The sidewalk route of the march will ...

Posted By: Brenden Colin | Category: Community Interest



May 09

Sylvania Area Chamber to Host Downtown Sylvania Car Show

The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first annual Sylvania Car Show on May 22, 2011, on Main Street in downtown Sylvania. Car registration begins at 8AM and Main Street will be closed from Monroe Street to Erie Street beginning ...

Posted By: Pat Nowak | Category: Community Interest



May 04

Evangelist Darryl Pope Guest On Yes You Do Matter 5/5/11

Come join The Delicious Devastating Divas--Ms. Computer Lady & Platinum Queens West--on their new show "Yes, You Do Matter." The Ladies will be discussing"Whether She's Here or Not, Celebrate and Honor Momma." This broadcast is slotted for ...

Posted By: Amber S. Hawkins | Category: Community Interest



May 02

Making Strides Walk May 7 at Levis Commons

MAKING STRIDES. More than 4,000 will gather Saturday, May 7, for a non-competitive 5K walk to raise funds to support life-saving cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk gets underway ...

Posted By: Julie Pompa, APR | Category: Community Interest



Apr 27

Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive

Megan Coyle Stamos, Vice President of Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services announced today that her firm has been selected to become an exclusive, Certified Veterans & Family Memorial Care Provider. VFMC Providers are family owned & operated. They ...

Posted By: Megan Coyle Stamos | Category: Community Interest