Press Releases - Community Interest


Mar 31

Relay for Life of Sylvania

Relay for Life of Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School April 30-May 1 1:00pm-7:00am www.RelayforLife.org/Sylvania Press Release Contact Name: SHERRI BECKLEY Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Organization Name: AMERICAN ...

Posted By: SHERRI BECKLEY | Category: Community Interest



Mar 29

Ali's Daughter to Speak at Parkinson's Event

Muhammad Ali's daughter Rasheda Ali to speak at 14th Annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium. Rasheda Ali is the author of "I'll Hold Your Hand So You Won’t Fall: A Child’s Guide to Parkinson’s Disease” and speaks ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



Mar 27

Owens Students Host Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents are invited to put their taste buds to the test as Owens Community College’s Raising Awareness Club hosts its first-ever Chili Cook-Off cancer awareness fundraising event on Thursday, March 31. ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Mar 22

Levis Common's Vivian Kate Grand Reopening March 25

PERRYSBURG, Ohio (March 21, 2011) ¬– Enjoy light snacks, beverages, door prizes and special savings Friday, March 25, as fashion retailer Vivian Kate celebrates its grand re-opening and expansion. Vivian Kate, an upscale women’s ...

Posted By: Casey Pogan | Category: Community Interest



Mar 22

Going Back to School? program at Way Public Library on 3/28

Thinking about going back to school for career training, a college degree, or an advanced degree? Meet the experts who can answer your questions and help you navigate the process of returning to school. Going Back to School? Help for Adult Learners ...

Posted By: Karen Rothman | Category: Community Interest



Mar 17

8th Annual Yell & Tell: Stop Child Abuse Now Rally

The 8th annual YELL & TELL: STOP CHILD ABUSE NOW rally will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Walbridge Park Shelter House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join YELL & TELL, speakers Toledo Mayor Michael Bell, Representative Teresa Fedor and ...

Posted By: Pamela Crabtree | Category: Community Interest



Mar 15

Claddagh Irish Pub Welcomes New General Manager From Ireland

Céad Mile Fáilte! “One hundred thousand welcomes!” Claddagh Irish Pub is proud to welcome our new general manager, Mark Kelly, all the way from Ireland just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! We invite you to join us for ...

Posted By: Mark Kelly | Category: Community Interest



Mar 11

Teens Sign Sobriety Contracts

Lucas County Teens Sign “Sober Contracts” During Event at Westfield Franklin Park Mall on March 5. Unison Behavioral Health Group joined forces with students from Cardinal Stritch High School to offer “sober contracts” for ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



Mar 09

Auditor Anita Lopez Speaks to Citizens About the Revaluation

For Immediate Release Contact Cynthia Savage (419) 349-4668 Lucas County Auditor, Anita Lopez in conjunction with the Point Place Business Association, invites Point Place residents and business owners to join her Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 6:30 ...

Posted By: Mely Arribas | Category: Community Interest



Mar 07

Downtown Fremont Farmer's Markets & Coordinator

Downtown Fremont, Inc. is planning the 6th annual Ralph’s Joy of Living Fremont Farmer’s Markets on the third Saturday of each month beginning in June and running through October, 2011. In addition to the third Saturdays, two additional ...

Posted By: Carol Baker | Category: Community Interest



Mar 07

ProMedica Total Wellness Days @ Westfield FP Mall

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Join ProMedica and the Lucas County Colorectal Cancer Coalitiion to learn about risk factors and prevention on March 18th and 19th from 8am - 4 pm. Cancer experts will be on hand to answer questions. ...

Posted By: Tedra White | Category: Community Interest



Mar 05

The New Toledo Workforce: Preparing for Toledo's Future

The Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (GTAC-ASTD) Invites You to Our Bi-Monthly Program The New Toledo Workforce: Preparing for Toledo's Future When: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Where: Brandywine Country ...

Posted By: John Klocinksi | Category: Community Interest



Mar 02

YWCA of Greater Toledo - Milestones: A Tribute to Women

16th Annual Milestones: A Tribute to Women WHAT: Over the past 16 years, the YWCA of Greater Toledo’s annual awards luncheon - Milestones: A Tribute to Women has become one of Northwest Ohio’s largest and most prestigious events. Our ...

Posted By: Torri Blanchard | Category: Community Interest



Feb 28

Prevention Campaign Targets Teens During Prom & Graduation

HELP PROM GOERS AND GRADS MAKE 2011 A SEASON OF CELEBRATION AND SMART CHOICES Unison Behavioral Health Group and the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County partner on prevention campaign targeting teens during prom and ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



Feb 28

Toledo Auto Care Collects Food for The Salvation Army

Toledo, Ohio. Gary Pontious, Sr., owner of Toledo Auto Care (TAC), announces its third annual collection of food that will go to The Salvation Army local food bank. During the month of March, TAC will give new brake pads or brake shoes to ...

Posted By: Gary Pontious | Category: Community Interest



Feb 24

Live Stream - WGTE Town Hall: Leading in Literacy

Thursday, February 24 at 8:00 p.m. Bill Harris hosts this live program that examines one of the most pressing issues facing our community - the problem of low literacy rates among preschool aged children. Children entering school with high ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Community Interest



Feb 22

Lady C Participating in Cheap & Chic

LADY C PARTICIPATING IN CHEAP & CHIC Lady C will be among the vendors at this year's Cheap & Chic, held in downtown Toledo on 10th Street between Monroe and Jefferson, in the Davis Building, on Saturday, February 26th from 10-4. Cheap & ...

Posted By: Candy Sturtz | Category: Community Interest



Feb 21

Variety Show, Dinner, and Silent Auction

Garden Park Christian Church will host a Variety Show/Silent Auction/Dinner for the High School youth group to benefit their trip to Christ in Youth this summer. This event will feature a dinner, various individuals and groups performing and an ...

Posted By: Alisha Jasper | Category: Community Interest



Feb 18

Zoo Offers Free Weekend for Lucas County Residents

Toledo, Ohio— The Toledo Zoo is extremely grateful to the voters of Lucas County for their continuing support! To celebrate this special partnership, the Zoo is offering FREE admission to all Lucas County residents from Saturday, February 19 ...

Posted By: Cynthia Condit | Category: Community Interest



Feb 16

Quilters! Quilters! Quilters! Join Us February 19, 2011!

Party with Patrick! is a brand 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! ...

Posted By: Mary Jo Blohm | Category: Community Interest



Feb 16

Last Call for 2011 Showcase Sylvania Business Expo

Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Last Call “2011 SHOWCASE SYLVANIA” EXPO Sylvania, Ohio…The Sylvania Chamber of Commerce’s annual FREE “Showcase Sylvania” Business Expo is on March 26, 2011 from 9:00 ...

Posted By: Pat Nowak | Category: Community Interest



Feb 16

Dick Cavett appearing in Toledo – 2011 Authors! Authors!

(Released February 16, 2011) – Emmy award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett is scheduled to appear in Toledo at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 in the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., as The Blade and the Toledo-Lucas County Public ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Feb 15

Confucianism Expert to Lecture on Eastern Religious Thought

An internationally recognized expert on Confucianism will deliver the Annual Lecture on Eastern ReligiousThought on Wednesday at The University of Toledo. Dr. Tu Weiming, professor of philosophy and director of the Institute for Advanced Studies at ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



Feb 15

Owens' Terrace View Cafe Announces Spring Semester Menu

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents are invited to explore the diverse world of international cuisine and regional food discoveries during a unique dining experience at Owens Community College as the hospitality management and culinary ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Feb 14

Inkster (MI) High School Concert Choir

INKSTER (MI) HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT CHOIR Damon Debose, Director Sunday, March 13, 2011 11 a.m. - Worship Service historic THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH 402 Pinewood Avenut Toledo, OH 43604Press Release Contact Name: Laneta Goings Press Release Contact Email: ...

Posted By: Laneta Goings | Category: Community Interest



Feb 14

Detroit (MI) Memorial Choir in Concert

Father William T. Cunningham Memorial Choir of Detroit (MI), William S. Harrison, Director Sunday, February 20, 2011 4 p.m. historic Third Baptist Church 402 Pinewood Avenue Free Will OfferingPress Release Contact Name: Laneta Goings Press Release ...

Posted By: Laneta Goings | Category: Community Interest



Feb 08

ACGT seeking YAAW Instructors and Assistants?

Opportunity: The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT) invites applications for?Art Instructors and Assistants to teach in a six-week youth summer employment program (June 27 - August 5, 2011). The holders of these positions will be expected to ...

Posted By: Michelle Carlson | Category: Community Interest



Feb 07

Black History Concert, Underground Railroad Tale at Lourdes

In honor of the 2011 Black History Month theme “African Americans and the Civil War,” Lourdes is bringing back its unique live-action planetarium show The Conductor. Additionally, the institution will present its annual Celebration of ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Feb 07

Live Stream: Governor John Kasich at the Toledo Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Toledo and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce are proud to be hosting Governor John Kasich on Monday, February 7, 2011, beginning at 12:00 p.m. The Governor will discuss “Restoring Ohio’s Competiveness”. ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Community Interest



Feb 01

Library Celebrates Black History Month

(Released January 31, 2011) – To celebrate Black History Month during the month of February, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents to the community, The Journey Toward Freedom scheduled from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 26 at Main ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest