Press Releases - 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



Jan 31

Wood County Humane Society Annual Meeting Recap

(Bowling Green)—The Wood County Humane Society Board hosted its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2011. Overall, WCHS had a good year. The dedicated staff, volunteers and Board of Directors have worked together to provide many valuable ...

Posted By: Lisa Ingram | Category: Community Interest



Jan 28

Want to appear in our new Oscars commercial?

Enter the Smile Camera Action Contest for a chance to appear in our Oscars commercial. Share your video of a beautiful smile from your child, yourself, your dog…anything goes. Big prizes await. Flip Ultra camcorders and weekly prizes also ...

Posted By: LIsa Climer | Category: Community Interest



Jan 28

Live Stream: State of the City Address

Mayor Michael P. Bell will deliver the 2011 State of the City address at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2011 in Nitschke Auditorium on the campus of the University of Toledo. This public event is free and open to the community. WGTE Public Media ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Community Interest



Jan 20

Annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale begins Friday

TOLEDO, OH—People say it’s just a cookie. What can a cookie do? A Girl Scout Cookie can do many things. It could send a girl to camp. It could help pay to refurbish a room at a homeless shelter. It could cheer up a solider who is far ...

Posted By: Traci Curth | Category: Community Interest



Jan 18

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving Campaign

Ohio State Highway Patrol Public Affairs Unit reports 43 OVI arrests and 17 OVI related crashes but no fatalities during the holiday period from 11/24/10-1/2/11. "Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving” - That’s the message Unison Behavioral ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest



Jan 18

LiveStream: Our Education Crisis:Student/Parent Conversation

January 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Toledo Public Library (McMaster Room). Moderated by journalist and author Rick Sanchez. WGTE Public Media will stream the public event live on the Knowledge Stream Website (http://www.knowledgestream.org.) Citizens may ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Community Interest



Jan 18

Going Wild for Kids Annual Fundraiser @ Levis Commons

Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation will hold its annual event - Going Wild for Kids - to raise funds to support the new autism collaborative and early intervention program at Toledo Children's Hospital. The Autism initiative is a collaborative of ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Dennis | Category: Community Interest



Jan 13

Humane Ohio to Host Rabies Vaccination/Microchipping Clinic!

On Saturday, January 22nd from 10 am - 2 pm, Humane Ohio will hold a rabies and microchipping clinic for dogs and cats. On this special day, Humane Ohio will offer rabies vaccinations for $5 per pet and microchipping for $20 per pet. Cash only. ...

Posted By: Jill Borkowski | Category: Community Interest



Jan 13

Humane Ohio Presents "Beat the Heat!" $20 Female Cat Spays!

Humane Ohio will run their annual "Beat the Heat" promotion and will spay female cats during the month of February for the special rate of $20. This special rate for female cats is even less than the non-profit organization's normal low-cost price ...

Posted By: Jill Borkowski | Category: Community Interest



Jan 11

Quilters and Fans of Patrick Lose UNITE! Sat Jan 15 9:00am

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: Matthew Boyd | Category: Community Interest



Jan 06

Heart & Soul 2011 Caring for Our Community

An event to benefit Harbor, Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital, and the Thomas M. Wernert Center. When: February 5, 2011 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Where: "Suites Level Lounge: on the 2nd Floor of Fifth Third Field, corner of Washington and Huron ...

Posted By: Lisa Matthews | Category: Community Interest



Dec 27

Library Legacy Foundation provides more than $159k in 2010

(Released December 20, 2010) – Through gifts and donations, along with bequests, sponsorships and investment income, the Library Legacy Foundation provided more than $159,000 to the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in 2010. More than ever, ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Dec 27

John Glover Speaks - Interview With Schylar Meadows

John Glover Speaks is an area blog focusing on NW Ohio and the things that have an impact on the area. In an effort to celebrate Toledo I have begun a series of interviews with people who many in the area find interesting. This initial interview is ...

Posted By: John Glover | Category: Community Interest



Dec 23

“Pass It On” Via Text: “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving!”

In an effort to get impaired drivers off the road during this holiday season, Unison Behavioral Health Group is urging NW Ohio and SE Michigan mobile phone users to text the important prevention message, “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” ...

Posted By: Robert Kasprzak | Category: Community Interest



Dec 21

Kumon of Perrysburg Student in Top 1% Nationally for Reading

Toledo, Ohio (December 20, 2010) – Christine Cady, owner/director of Kumon of Perrysburg announces that local sixth grader, Tinu Afolabi, has completed the Kumon reading curriculum. As of September 2010, Tinu is ranked 65 out of 7,100 students ...

Posted By: Christine Cady | Category: Community Interest



Dec 15

Calling All Quilters! Party With Patrick! Saturday 12/18/10

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: Matthew Boyd | Category: Community Interest



Dec 14

170 Million Americans For Public Media

More than half of all Americans use public media every month. 170 million Americans connect through 368 public television stations, 934 public radio stations, hundreds of online services, and in-person events and activities. Does this describe YOU? ...

Posted By: WGTE Public Media | Category: Community Interest



Dec 13

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving Campaign Underway

The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County recently allocated $19,000 in funding to Unison Behavioral Health Group. In an effort to get impaired drivers off the road during this holiday season, Unison is working with the Mental ...

Posted By: Robert Kasprzak | Category: Community Interest



Dec 09

Physical Branding Company 2-Scale Brings Holiday Cheer

Toledo, Ohio (December 9, 2010) – 2-Scale, a 3-Dimensional branding and experiential marketing company, will be closed the morning of December 14, 2010 to volunteer and distribute toys as part of the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve’s Toys for ...

Posted By: Sharon Skilliter | Category: Community Interest



Dec 08

Come Party with Us!

Come do some shopping with us and support your local economy! Learn more about our business opportunities while you're with us! There will be a Girl Scout Bake Sale, Mary Kay, Avon, It Works!, Homemade Dog Treats, Scentsy, Tarts-N-More, Jewelry, ...

Posted By: Renee Chapa | Category: Community Interest