B2 • LOVELAND HERALD • JANUARY 4, 2012
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, JAN. 5 On Stage - Comedy Tyrone Hawkins, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, College and military night. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 with college or military ID. Through Jan. 8. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
FRIDAY, JAN. 6 On Stage - Comedy Tyrone Hawkins, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, Ages 18 and up. $12. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
SATURDAY, JAN. 7 Dance Classes Ballroom Dance: Dare to Dance, 5:30-6:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Weekly through Feb. 25. Cardiovascular workout while exploring new dance steps. Learn the waltz, cha cha, tango, hustle and many more. Taught by professional dancers from Dare to Dance studio. Family friendly. $175-$190 couples, $100-$120 single. Reservations required. 985-6742. Montgomery.
Health / Wellness Diabetes Conversation Maps Sessions, 10 a.m.-noon, Lisa Larkin, M.D. & Associates, 4460 Red Bank Road, Suite 100, Small group discussions of Type 2 diabetes led by Jan Kellogg, certified diabetes educator. $30 for four sessions; $10 per session. 271-5111. Madisonville.
Music - Rock The Gamut, 7:30-11 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, 247-2380; www.deshas.com. Montgomery.
On Stage - Comedy Tyrone Hawkins, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, Ages 21 and up. $12. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
SUNDAY, JAN. 8 Schools Israel Travel and Jewish Overnight Camping Fair, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Adath Israel Congregation, 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Choose from more than 15 Israel trip providers and regional overnight camps, apply for Israel travel and camping grants, experience a taste of Israeli food, music and culture. Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati offers Israel travel grants to Jewish students ages 16-26 in Cincinnati. Free. Presented by Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. 9851500; jewishcincinnati.org/travel. Amberley Village.
MONDAY, JAN. 9 Clubs & Organizations
The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will kick off its first used book sale this year with the 15th annual Winter Warehouse Used Book Sale Jan. 11-15 at 8456 Vine St., Hartwell. For more information, call 369-6035, e-mail friendsofplch1@fuse.net, or visit friends.cincinnatilibrary.org. THANKS TO RICK HELMES Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Community United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road, Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. Through June 25. 351-5005; cincinnati.toastmastersclubs.org. Madeira.
Health / Wellness Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Shops at Harper’s Point, 11340 Montgomery Road, Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300; www.jewishhospitalcincinnati.com. Symmes Township.
TUESDAY, JAN. 10 Literary - Libraries Introduction to eBooks Workshop, 10-11 a.m., Loveland Branch Library, 649 LovelandMadeira Road, Learn how to use your home computer to search, borrow and download free eBooks from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s website. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4476; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Loveland.
Parenting Classes More Signing, Less Whining, 6:45 p.m., Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road, Includes pre-verbal communication, earlier speech development, enhanced intellectual development, pictorial dictionary and Signing Safari CD. $45 per couple. Registration required. Presented by Signing Safari, LLC. 475-4500; www.signingsafari.com. Montgomery.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 On Stage - Comedy Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Aspiring comics, amateurs and professionals take the stage. Ages 18 and up. $5. Through Jan. 18. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
THURSDAY, JAN. 12 Civic Republican Candidates Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road, Meet Hamilton County Republican candidates for 2012. Light refreshments served. Free. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Women’s Republican Club. 965-0230. Sycamore Township.
Health / Wellness Baby’s Amazing Journey, 6:45 p.m., Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road, First of 10-week series. Workshop helps parents navigate the waters of infancy by offering strategies for dealing with typical eating, sleeping and fussiness issues, as well as tips to guide you through developmental milestones. $200 per birthing team for 10-week package. Registration required. 475-4500; www.trihealth.com. Montgomery.
Lectures What’s Holding You Back?, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Seminar for women returning to work after raising children. Learn to identify specific fears that stop you in your tracks and six things you can do right now to weaken their hold on you. $15. Registration required. Presented by Act Three. 351-1800; www.actthree.com. Amberley Village.
On Stage - Comedy Chad Daniels, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college students and military. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288. Montgomery.
FRIDAY, JAN. 13 On Stage - Comedy The Winton Woods Riding Center is taking registrations for the 2012 winter session, which runs Jan. 9 through Feb. 26. Both Western- and English-style lessons are available. The cost for one-hour group lessons is $175. Registration is available online at www.greatparks.org or at 931-3057 until the session begins. Space will be limited so that all riders can be accommodated in the indoor riding arena during inclement weather. PROVIDED
Chad Daniels, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288. Montgomery.
On Stage - Theater You Can’t Take it With You, 8 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Play by George S. Kaufman and Moss
ABOUT CALENDAR To submit calendar items, go to www.cincinnati.com and click on “Share!” Send digital photos to life@communitypress.com along with event information. Items are printed on a spaceavailable basis with local events taking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to www.cincinnati.com and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page. Hart and directed by Tom Storey. Classic comedy takes us back to the delightful madness of the Sycamore family. Mix basement fireworks, an aspiring playwright, a xylophone, a tipsy actress, subversive leaflets, an income tax man, ballet lessons and a Russian Countess, then stir in a budding office romance. $17. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. Through Jan. 29. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
Schools Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, 7131 Plainfield Road, Learn about newest Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Tour facility and meet teachers. See how children get exposure to wide range of materials and activities in science, geography, math, language, art, music and practical life. Free. Reservations required. Through Feb. 17. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.
SATURDAY, JAN. 14 Art & Craft Classes Caffeine and Crafts, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Caffeine Dreams, 123 Railroad Ave., Bring your current project and work on it while drinking coffee and socializing. Free. 289-9713. Loveland.
Art Exhibits Wildlife Artist John A. Ruthven and Maritime Artist John Stobart, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Free. 7917717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.
Health / Wellness Diabetes Conversation Maps Sessions, 10 a.m.-noon, Lisa Larkin, M.D. & Associates, $30 for four sessions; $10 per session. 271-5111. Madisonville.
Music - R&B Basic Truth, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., McLevy’s Pub, 8512 Market Place Lane, Ages 21 and up. $3. 7931980; basictruth.webs.com. Montgomery.
On Stage - Comedy Chad Daniels, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 21 and up. 984-9288. Montgomery.
On Stage - Theater You Can’t Take it With You, 8 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, $17. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
SUNDAY, JAN. 15
wards, PhD, BCN - Optimal Mind, 9380 Main St., Suite 4, Meditation instruction and ongoing practice support provided by Dr. Lawrence Edwards. Benefits Anam Cara Foundation. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Anam Cara Foundation. 439-9668; www.anamcarafoundation.org. Montgomery.
Literary - Libraries
MONDAY, JAN. 16
Introduction to eBooks Workshop, 6-7 p.m., Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave., Learn how to use your home computer to search, borrow and download free eBooks from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s website. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6026; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Mariemont.
On Stage - Comedy Chad Daniels, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8, $4 college students and military. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288. Montgomery.
On Stage - Theater You Can’t Take it With You, 7 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, $17. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
Health / Wellness
Religious - Community
Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Jewish Hospital Medical Office Building, 4750 E. Galbraith Road, Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Kenwood.
After the Boxes are Unpacked, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road, Seven-week class for women who are new to Cincinnati area or looking to connect with their community. Ages 21 and up. Free. 489-0892; www.facebook.com/aftertheboxes. Montgomery.
Literary - Libraries
Schools
Happy Birthday Martin, 3-4 p.m., Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Road, Find out about Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrate his birthday with songs, story and birthday cake. Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6001; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Symmes Township.
Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.
Music - Classical Encore! Linton Chamber Music Series, 7:30-10 p.m., Congregation Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Madeira Road, Celebration of 35-year anniversary of Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Piano Trio. With Michael Tree, violist; Harold Robinson, bassist. World premier quintet by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. $30, $10 students. Presented by Linton Music. 381-6868; www.lintonmusic.org. Loveland.
TUESDAY, JAN. 17 Health / Wellness LifeSteps Weight Management Program, 6:30-8 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Weekly through April 3. Incorporates current medical research with physical activity and group support. With registered dietitian. $350, $295 members. Registration required. Through Jan. 19. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Meditation for Everyone, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Ed-
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 Health / Wellness Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Walgreens Loveland, 6385 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300; www.jewishhospitalcincinnati.com. Loveland. A Matter of Balance, 1-3 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road, Weekly through March 7. Awardwinning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels for ages 50 and up. Emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. $48. 2471330; www.lec.org/twinLakes/ lifestyle/livingIsLearning.htm. Montgomery.
On Stage - Comedy Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $5. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Schools Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.