Press Releases - Community Interest


Nov 30

Family Winter Festival (benefits Humane Ohio!)

Looking for some family fun this holiday season? The first annual Family Winter Festival will take place at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green from November 20th through the end of the year during mall hours. Tour through the mall on a trackless ...

Posted By: Jill Borkowski | Category: Community Interest



Nov 30

Once Upon A Christmas and Holiday Parade in Downtown Fremont

Join Downtown Fremont for the second annual Once Upon a Christmas Event. This event will run December 2nd through December 5th. This event will feature many exciting activities for all ages including contests for kids and adults, a wine tasting ...

Posted By: Carol Baker | Category: Community Interest



Nov 18

Holiday Begins Nov. 20 at Levis Commons

PERRYSBURG, Ohio ¬ The Town Center at Levis Commons celebrates the 2010 holiday season in great style, beginning with a tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 20 and with daily activities through December. Santa will be the star when the holiday gets ...

Posted By: Julie Pompa | Category: Community Interest



Nov 18

Calling All Quilters! - Saturday November 20, 9am-1pm

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 | Category: Community Interest



Nov 15

Public Meetings: TMACOG Long Range Transportation Plan

TMACOG NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release November 15, 2010 Contact: Mary Pat McCarthy: [email protected] 419.241.9155 ext 106 Public Meetings: TMACOG Long Range Transportation Plan We made a plan, now we’re asking if the plan is still good. ...

Posted By: Mary Pat McCarthy | Category: Community Interest



Nov 11

Independent Advocates announces their 2nd Annual IA Party

On Saturday November 20, 2010 Toledo-based Independent Advocates will host their second annual Independent Action Party at Downtown Toledo’s Historic Secor Building. The party begins at 8 pm and ends at 12 am. Tickets are $25 in advance ...

Posted By: Rachel Richardson | Category: Community Interest



Nov 11

After-school Program Celebrates 7th year in Perrysburg

International afterschool program celebrates seventh year in Perrysburg Festive open house planned Kumon, the world’s largest after-school enrichment program, is celebrating its seventh year in the Perrysburg community with an open house on ...

Posted By: Christine Cady | Category: Community Interest



Nov 09

Zion Lutheran Church Cookie Walk & Christmas Bake Sale

Zion Lutheran Church is having their annual Cookie walk and christmas bake sale on saturday December 4, 2010 between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There will be gift items for holiday giving,pies,candy and more. Select cookies for $4:00 per pound. There ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Oct 26

Live Stream: Toledo City Council | October 26, 2010

October 26 at 4:00, Toledo City Council meeting, being held at Nitschke Auditorium at the University of Toledo, will be streamed live by WGTE Public Media on the Knowledge Stream Website (http://www.knowledgestream.org.) Citizens may attend the ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Community Interest



Oct 25

Sweet Success Gala Set for November 5th

SWEET SUCCESS GALA SET FOR NOVEMBER 5 IN PERRYSBURG TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2010 – The Carranor Hunt & Polo Club, Perrysburg, will be the setting for the 2010 Sweet Success Gala Friday, Nov. 5, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The event is the fifth ...

Posted By: Julie Pompa | Category: Community Interest



Oct 25

Jewish Biblical Studies Lecture to Take Place at UT

The diversity of Jewish biblical interpretation in priestly and scribal communities in the period following the Babylonian exile will be the topic of the 2010 annual Philip Markowicz Lecture. Dr. James Waddell, The University of Toledo visiting ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



Oct 25

UT's Beta Alpha Psi Hosts Susan G. Komen Fundraiser

A University of Toledo organization will host a fundraiser that offers students and the Toledo community a chance to enjoy good food and help support a great cause. On Tuesday, Oct. 26 be sure to order pizza from JoJo’s Pizzeria, 4336 Monroe ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Community Interest



Oct 20

Trees & Tombstones Family Event

Sunday, October 24th from 1 - 5PM Walking tours, camera clinic, bird watching, fall tree crafts and harvest art projects. 1:00 Camera Clinic 1:30 Toledo Notables Tombstone Tour 3:00 Trees of Ohio Tour - bring your camera - learn all the features ...

Posted By: Lara Burkett | Category: Community Interest



Oct 19

Supper & Craft Bazaar

Woodville United Methodist Church 201 W, First St. Woodville,Oh. Tuesday, Nov. 2 Annual Election Day Supper Swiss Steak & Baked Chicken dinners 5 -- 7 pm Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale 9 am to 7 pmPress Release Contact Name: Kathy Press Release ...

Posted By: Kathy | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

Live Stream: Candidate Forum – Toledo Chamber of Commerce

Friday, October 15, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Event Description: The 2010 Candidate Forum provides Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and EPIC members a unique opportunity to hear first-hand from candidates on the state and local levels ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: Community Interest



Oct 14

25th Lights Before Christmas Kicks Off November 19!

Toledo, Ohio—For 25 years, The Lights Before Christmas has brought families to The Toledo Zoo, giving them a unique opportunity to come together to enjoy a dazzling displays of lights, holiday treats and festive good cheer. On Friday, November ...

Posted By: Cyndi Condit | Category: Community Interest



Oct 11

Quilters - Party With Patrick Lose!

"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 ...

Posted By: Mary Jo Blohm | Category: Community Interest



Oct 06

Veterans Writing Workshop

Veterans Writing Workshop Creative Writing for US Armed Forces Personnel, Active and Retired Sponsored by the Sylvania Branch Library and Lourdes College (Released October 5, 2010) - Amy Hartman, Adult Services Librarian at the Sylvania Branch ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Oct 04

Creating Healthy Urban Landscapes with Nature in Mind

“A quiet movement is building…across the country as landowners join hands…forming land bridges to (protect/save/restore) native vegetation and the eco-services it provides.” David Dobbs Full title: REDUCING OUR CARBON ...

Posted By: Sue Terrill | Category: Community Interest



Oct 04

10-10-10 Global CO2 Workday Here in Toledo Park

In conjunction with 350.org (www.350.org). citizens will participate in actions around the world to do something about the C02 level currently at 388 parts per million to reduce the level to under 350 ppm...the number scientists say is what is ...

Posted By: Sue Terrill | Category: Community Interest



Sep 28

Library helps spread word for Cyber Safety Week

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is helping to spread the word to educators, parents, grandparents and the entire community on Ohio’s first-ever Cyber Safety Week, observed October 3-9 by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Cyber ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Sep 27

Oktoberfest Celebration

Event: Oktoberfest Presented by: The Blarney and PizzaPapalis Date/Time: Friday October 1st & 2nd from 7 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Location: Huron St. Downtown Toledo (near Fifth Third Field) Cost: $5 Admission after 7 p.m. Contact: Kris Berger-Long ...

Posted By: Dan Gallerno | Category: Community Interest



Sep 27

Project iAm: Michael Glabicki Live

Event: Michael Glabicki (of rusted Root) with Preach Freedom & Colter Harper wsg. Artic Clam Presented by: Project iAm Date/Time: Friday October 8 Show starts at 7:30 Location: The Village Idiot (Maumee) Cost: $10 Admission Contact: Project iAm ...

Posted By: Dan Gallerno | Category: Community Interest



Sep 16

Mellencamp Promotes Tent City/1Mile Matters Set for 10/29-31

Tent City Press Conference/Announcements Friday, September 17, 2010 11:00 AM 1919 W. Madison Ave. Cherry Street Mission Madison Food Service and Community Center (Note: This is not the main Cherry Street Mission Building) Who: Ken Leslie ...

Posted By: Ken Leslie | Category: Community Interest



Sep 15

Calling All Quilters!

The Quilt Bear Online Quilt Shop is proud to sponsor a brand new monthly quilt club, “Party with Patrick!” If you are a quilter/sewer and want to hang out with other quilters in the area this club is for you! Every third Saturday of the ...

Posted By: Mary Jo Blohm | Category: Community Interest



Sep 15

Be Your OWN BOSS in 2010

The Economic Opportunity Planning Association (EOPA) in conjunction with the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents B.Y.O.B. – Be Your Own Boss, a one-day FREE workshop providing expert advice on business and entrepreneurial development ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Sep 15

Toledo Library Offers Irish Genealogy Workshop

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department presents an Irish Genealogy Workshop scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 7 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. This workshop is FREE and open to the ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewel | Category: Community Interest



Sep 15

PHS Band Offers Majorette Clinic

The Perrysburg High School Band and Majorettes invite all elementary and junior high students for a fun clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Perrysburg High School. As a special bonus, all participants will have the opportunity ...

Posted By: Liz Brewer | Category: Community Interest



Sep 13

Fancy Nancy Tea Party at the Main Library

Ooh-la-la!!! The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library cordially invites you to join us for a posh (that’s a fancy way to say fancy) Fancy Nancy Tea Party scheduled at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 18 in the Children’s Library located on ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Sep 08

Fifth Third Bank Volunteers to Implement “Project Chalk”

Fifth Third Bank Volunteers to Implement “Project Chalk” for READ FOR LITERACY Released on September 3, 2010) - On Wednesday, September 8, three employees of Fifth Third Bank will take part in Project Chalk, a “guerilla ...

Posted By: Sara Mattson | Category: Community Interest