Press Releases - Education

Dr. Frederick Frese, an accomplished psychologist who battled his own mental illness, will be in Toledo on Thursday, October 15, 2015 to present, “New Directions in Schizophrenia”. The event is slated to be held from 9:00 a.m. – ...

For Immediate Release September 14, 2015 Contact: Vuncia Council, Program Director 513-206-4271 Community Connectors awards afterschool program with grant to administer mentoring program in greater Toledo Gov. John R. Kasich outlined a new ...

The Maumee Valley Historical Society is proud to announce its 2015 history lecture series, “Toledo’s Innovators, Industry, and Immigrants.” Speakers include Donna Christian, MA; Larry Michaels, PhD; Barbara Floyd, MA; Renee Jayne, ...

Pope Francis and his Encyclical on the Environment are focuses of Father Jim Bacik Lecture On Tuesday, August 18, the Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) presents “The Encyclical on the Environment by Pope Francis: Highlights, Responses, and ...

You have never seen science this scary (or fun)! The entire month of October, explore the hair-raising, bone-chilling, spine-tingling myths of Halloween. Learn chemistry, physics and biology with our spooky activities.Press Release Contact Name: ...

December 1 – January 3 The weather outside is frightful, but our science is so delightful. Frostology will explore the slippery science of snow, make engineers out of elves and create masterpieces from paper with our holiday-themed activities ...

Lourdes University’s Graduate School offers Open House The Lourdes University Graduate School is offering an Open House on Wednesday, July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. Individuals interested in ...

American Catholic author Thomas Merton is focus of Father Jim Bacik Lecture On Tuesday, July 21, the Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) presents “Thomas Merton: Dialogue with Eastern Religions” at 5:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of ...

The Lourdes University TRiO Support Services department is once again offering the Upward Bound program this summer to students enrolled at Waite and Woodward High Schools. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the program prepares high school ...

On Monday, June 22nd at 7 pm, Way Library welcomes Dr. Nathan Crook for a presentation on his book A Culinary History of the Great Black Swamp: Buckeye Candy, Bratwurst and Apple Butter. The book explores regional food traditions which have been ...

Children eligible for Kindergarten are invited to an interactive event with Mrs. Wascher on June 16th from 11am to 12:30pm. Registration is FREE! Reserve your spot today. Space is limited 20 children. Zion Lutheran is an Ed Choice school. Call ...

Learn to decorate cakes with expert Bonnie Williams on June 2 at 10:00 am. Registration is now open at the Way Information Desk for this hands-on workshop. There is a $5 fee due at registration, and class size is limited to 12. Instruction ...

ESC We will facilitate children to have fun with us and they will retain their academics this summer with math, science reading and more! * CAMP RUNS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY * July 6 through August 7, 2015 Half Days 9am-12:30pm / $250 Full Days ...

Central City Ministry of Toledo (CCMT) will honor the late Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins at its 24th Annual Urban All-American Celebration on Wednesday, May 27 at the Pinnacle in Maumee. Mayor Collins will be one of the recipients of the CCMT ...

Discover the madness behind the method! Apply the scientific method to uncover the truth behind popular myths. Can you drive a car blindfolded or hang from the edge of a cliff? Based on the real-life operations room of the MythBusters’ iconic ...

May 5-10 It’s time to celebrate that most important and special person in your life – Mom! The entire week leading up to Mother’s Day, harness the science of electricity and make a papertronic card for your mom’s special day. ...

May 12-17 Allow your creativity to flourish at Imagination Station as you innovate and explore the creative, fun side of science. Turn funnels, tubes, clothespins and dowel rods into a creative marble run. Your goal: Build a roller-coaster-like ...

May 2-August 9 Engineer It! is back temporarily inside our flexible gallery. Explore how engineers think up new things, test them and then rebuild them to bring us the products we use every day. Engineer It! will inspire and teach your whole family ...

On Tuesday, May 5th at 7 pm, Way Library welcomes Tom Muir for a presentation on 3D printing. Mr. Muir will discuss how 3D printing works, provide an overview of its applications, and display samples of printed objects. The library will be hosting ...

Keep Perrysburg Beautiful and Way Library continue their month-long observation of the 45th anniversary of Earth Day with an educational presentation about recycling opportunities in the Perrysburg area. Judy Hagen, Program Coordinator for the City ...

Keep Perrysburg Beautiful and Way Library invite preschoolers and students through age 10 to attend one of four special Earth-themed storytimes on Earth Day, April 22 at the library. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. preschoolers (ages 3-5) will hear ...

Toledo, March 31, 2015: With Alzheimer’s disease and dementia diagnoses on the rise, it’s important to grasp an understanding of this cognitive disease. Home Instead Senior Care is offering free educational workshops at local libraries. ...

On Thursday, April 23rd at 10:30 a.m., WGTE and Way Library will present a screener of “American Experience: Last Days of Vietnam”. During the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, as the North Vietnamese Army closed in on Saigon, the ...

Join Vicki Gallagher, 577 Horticulturalist, and Judy Hagen, City of Perrysburg Storm Water Management Educator for an informative program on composting. Vicki and Judy will teach you how to make compost from your table scraps and garden debris. You ...

Lourdes University is offering prospective undergraduate students and their families the opportunity to explore Gray Wolves Country on Saturday, March 21. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University. After a welcome ...

Way Library and Historic Perrysburg are offering a three-part lecture series in April titled “Climbing Your Family Tree.” This workshop is designed for the intermediate-level genealogist who already has some experience in genealogical ...

Lourdes University is pleased to host the 11th annual Research & Scholarship Symposium on Monday, April 27 from 4 to 9 p.m. The event takes place at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University at 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. The event is free and ...

On Tuesday, March 31st at 7 pm, Way Library, in cooperation with the League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area (LWVPA), welcomes Dr. Parama Sarkar for a presentation on gender, advertising, and popular culture. Dr. Sarkar (Ph.D., Michigan State) ...

Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC presents not 1, not 2, but THREE chances to join in the free webinar this Monday, March 9, 2015. The times are 11 a.m. EST, 2 p.m. EST, and 7:30 p.m. EST. The topic? THE COST OF COMPUTER ILLITERACY. Let your ...

Perrysburg Fire CPR Training Center will be holding a Heartsaver CPR and AED class at Way Public Library on Thursday March 12 from 6-9pm. The class will cover Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, how to relieve choking, and AED use. The cost for the class ...