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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

