Press Releases - Community Interest


Jun 25

Westfield Franklin Park Launches New Program for Families

Toledo, OH — (June 25, 2009) — Westfield Franklin Park is delighted to announce the launch of WFamily, a new family program offering moms and dads exclusive membership that treats them to special shopping discounts, activities and ...

Posted By: Priscilla Visintine | Category: Community Interest



Jun 16

Dreams from My Father: Father's Day Celebration at Library

Join the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) and The Renaissance Male Project from 2-4:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 20 at Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St., for a public discussion on the topic of what fatherhood means to your father and your ...

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



Jun 10

Discover The Art of Living Age 50 and beyond at Your Library

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) is proud to announce the launch of its new Web page on toledolibrary.org. The section is designed to meet the needs of patrons and visitors age 50 and beyond. www.toledolibrary.org/senior The new page ...

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



Jun 04

Lake Erie Transit New Flower Power Hybrid Wrap Bus Tour

PRESS RELEASE PEACE, LOVE, ECOLOGY AND MORE SMILES PER MILE LET Launches New Flower Power Hybrid Wrap with Community Bus Tour FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MONROE, MI – June 3, 2009 – Just a few short weeks ago, the side of the new, big, ...

Posted By: Paula Adam | Category: Community Interest



Jun 03

The Long View - A Historical Retrospective Exhibit

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library welcomes you to a historic retrospective exhibit featuring works by legendary retired Blade newspaper photographer Herral Long - on view beginning Monday, June 8 through July 29 in the second floor Gallery at ...

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



Jun 03

Walk For Wildlife 2009

Nature’s Nursery will host its first “Walk For Wildlife” on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7790 Schadel Rd., Whitehouse. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk following at 10 a.m. The event will ...

Posted By: Paula Massey | Category: Community Interest



Jun 02

Adult Book Discussions at Art Tatum and Kent Branch

Warm weather is just about here and that means it’s time to read plenty of good books and share your thoughts at the Adult Book Discussions series hosted by the Art Tatum African-American Resource Center at Kent Branch Library, 3101 ...

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



Jun 01

Beach House Family Shelter Fundraiser

Please join us for Din’re Blanche, (Celebrating the Start of Summer in Paris) Benefiting Beach House Family Shelter June 16th, 2009 Treo Restaurant - Sylvania, OH Tickets are $65 per person 6:00 Social Hour with Champagne and Hors ...

Posted By: Katrina Iott | Category: Community Interest



May 29

Time is running out to Win the $150,000!

Toledo, OH (May 29, 2009) – Time is running out for you to purchase your ticket to win $150,000! The drawing for the St. Jude Dream Giveaway will be held on NBC-24 during a live giveaway special on Tuesday June 9, 6pm-8pm. Proceeds from the ...

Posted By: Stacy Ziarko | Category: Community Interest



May 28

Toledo Express Announces New Air Carrier JetAmerica

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 27, 2009 – Toledo Express Airport announced today that JetAmerica will begin non-stop service from Toledo Express (TOL) to Melbourne International Airport in Florida (MLB) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New ...

Posted By: Carla L. Firestone | Category: Community Interest



May 17

Gift of Giving Reusable Cellular Phones

DONATE YOUR REUSABLE CELLULAR PHONES TO HELP SUPPORT THE GIFT OF A HELPING HAND CHARITABLE TRUST IN ITS MISSION TO ASSIST IN LIFTING OUR VOICES AGAINST ILLITERACY AND PUTTING AN END TO POVERTY, HUNGER, AND HOMELESSNESS HELP KEEP REUSABLE CELLULAR ...

Posted By: Cathy P. Russell | Category: Community Interest



May 12

20th Annual - Flower Day Weekend

Through the years, this event has grown to become what is now a weekend event as well as one of Toledo’s finest traditions. On Sat., May 23, and then again on Mon., May 25, our local farmers will be on hand for “Market Days” ...

Posted By: Dan Madigan | Category: Community Interest



May 11

Used Band Instrument Collection to Benefit Local Youth

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 777 TEMPERANCE, MI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gary Lyp, Partner Sheroian Associates, Inc. 734-854-5501 [email protected] USED BAND INSTRUMENT COLLECTION TO BENEFIT LOCAL YOUTH Local Eagle Scout hopeful will collect ...

Posted By: Rhonda Weithman | Category: Community Interest



May 08

The C-SPAN Civics Bus to Stop at Main Library

The C-SPAN Civics Bus is on the road to Toledo! The 45-foot mobile production studio and demonstration center will travel to St. Catherine of Siena School and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library as the bus visits schools and other community ...

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



May 07

Volunteers Needed for LatinoFest 2009

LatinoFest 2008 was a great success and a wonderful community event designed to create a greater awareness and understanding of the region’s growing and diverse Latino community. It was attended by people who enjoyed live national and regional ...

Posted By: Beth Frisinger | Category: Community Interest



May 06

Downtown Fremont Announces Farmer's Markets

Fremont, Ohio, May 4, 2009 - Downtown Fremont, Inc. is planning the 4th annual Fremont Farmer’s Markets on the third Saturday of each month beginning in June and running through October, 2009. Again this year, Ralph’s Joy of Living ...

Posted By: Carol Baker | Category: Community Interest



May 06

FYP Presents: Toledo Uncorkd - The Sunset Taste Benefit

For all those that attended the last event at the Bartley Lofts - you're fully aware of the growth F.Y.P. has been going through and hopefully is seeing all the great things F.Y.P. can offer. We've promised some great events for this year and am so ...

Posted By: Derek Feniger | Category: Community Interest



May 05

The Life of Frank Gilhooley Documentary at Library

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the third documentary of its exciting new Sight and Sound project, which seeks to interview pioneering local figures during their lifetimes and capture them in documentary form. This recent ...

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



Apr 29

Sound of Music at Maumee HS Center for Performing Arts

Theatre Kidz is alive with "The Sound of Music!" Show Info The dates for "Sound of Music" are: Friday May 1st at 7pm, Saturday May 2nd at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday May 3rd at 2pm Performances will be at the Maumee High School Center for Performing ...

Posted By: Bob Lynn Jr | Category: Community Interest



Apr 28

Library introduces ePUB the mp3 of books!

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Downloadable Media on toledolibrary.org has been updated to offer an exciting new feature – ePUB! What is ePUB? Think of ePub as the book equivalent of mp3! ePUB is an eBook file format for ...

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



Apr 27

Toledoan Chosen Ohio Youth of the Year

Jermey Hampton a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo, was chosen as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Ohio Youth of the Year during an awards ceremony Saturday, April 25th, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg. Jermey has been a ...

Posted By: Tom Waniewski | Category: Community Interest



Apr 17

Toni Morrison Book Fun Extravaganza Donation from FOL

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Friends of the Library (FOL) is scheduled to donate a total of 40 books by acclaimed Nobiel Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison to benefit a select group of students at Stewart Academy ...

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



Apr 16

Lincolns For Literacy Pennies Counted! Announcement on 4/17

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and Toledo Metro Federal Credit Union invite you to join them for a brief news conference at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 17 for the official announcement of the total number of pennies collected at Library branch ...

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



Apr 15

Smoke on the Water- Ribs for the Red Cross

Get your bibs and wet naps ready! The Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will team up with Columbia Gas of Ohio and KeyBank to bring “Smoke on the Water – Ribs for the Red Cross.” The event will be held July ...

Posted By: Jodie Tienvieri | Category: Community Interest



Apr 14

Urban All American Celebrartion Announces Keynote Speaker

Bishop Ricardo Ramirez to address influence of Hispanics in the church, poverty April 14, 2009 – Toledo, OH- Central City Ministry of Toledo (CCMT) is pleased to announce Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Las Cruces, New Mexico as its keynote speaker ...

Posted By: Deborah Marinelli | Category: Community Interest



Apr 14

Adults with Autism-Advancing Awareness

ADULTS WITH AUTISM ~~~ ADVANCING AWARENESS Toledo, Ohio – In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Bittersweet, Inc. is presenting a program on Adults with Autism with David L. Holmes, Ph.D. as the keynote speaker. Dr. Holmes, an expert on autism, ...

Posted By: Melissa Tilkins | Category: Community Interest



Apr 13

Volunteers Needed for LatinoFest 2009

LatinoFest 2008 was a great success and a wonderful community event designed to create a greater awareness and understanding of the region’s growing and diverse Latino community. It was attended by people who enjoyed live national and ...

Posted By: Beth Frisinger | Category: Community Interest



Apr 08

Congresswoman Kaptur set to visit Main Library on April 13th

The Honorable Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D, OH-9th district) is scheduled to experience the other side of the Library Circulation desk on Monday, April 13, when she serves as a ‘Very Special Guest’ at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., in ...

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



Apr 08

Time to Celebrate National Library Week April 12 - 18, 2009!

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance presented by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and ...

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



Apr 06

Aluminum: Ohio History & How this Metal Changed the World

Popular science comes alive at UT's Saturday Morning Science programs! Join a fun, casual crowd for a free breakfast followed by a presentation on "Aluminum: Its Early History in Ohio, and How this Metal Changed the World" with Norman Craig of ...

Posted By: Poe | Category: Community Interest