B2 • SUBURBAN LIFE • AUGUST 29, 2012
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is performing a free Labor Day Concert from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 3, in the auditorium of Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road. This special 25-year anniversary concert will display the talents of board members Manisha Patel on piano and Dirk Wonnell on flute. The program includes Mozart's Symphony No. 25 in G minor, Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Western (An Overture) by Robert O. Johnson and Shostakovich's Festive Overture. For more information, call 549-2197, or visit www.bamso.org. PROVIDED
THURSDAY, AUG. 30 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., UC Blue Ash College, 9555 Plainfield Road, College campus parking lot. Locally grown produce available to enhance healthy eating and healthy lifestyle. Local growers/producers: Lobenstein Farm, Kartal Honey, The Olde Garden Shack, Breezy Acres and Backyard Orchards. Free admission. 745-5685; www.ucblueash.edu. Blue Ash.
Health / Wellness Taking Back Your Vitality: Toxicity Awareness Seminar, 6-7:30 p.m., Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road, First 10 people to purchase detox program receive complimentary Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis. Includes follow-up consultation. With Dr. David Bradford of Everybody’s Health and Vince Pitstick, special guest speaker. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Everybody’s Health. 469-0016; www.everybodyshealth.net. Sycamore Township.
Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke, 9 p.m., Tap House Grill, 8740 Montgomery Road, 8918277. Sycamore Township.
Music - Blues Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.
On Stage - Theater Mike Lukas, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. Through Sept. 27. 800-0164. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, Noon-1 p.m., Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, 4309 Cooper Road, Book discussion group. Open to everyone who desires healthy loving relationships. Family friendly. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 673-0174. Blue Ash.
FRIDAY, AUG. 31 Dining Events Friday Night Family Grillouts,
5-8 p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Music by Ben Alexander. Freshly grilled meals and music on dock. Meals: $7.75-$9.25. Parking permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.
Health / Wellness Health Screenings, 10 a.m.noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road, Blood pressure screenings, stress screenings and consultation about your wellness needs. Free. 784-0084. Silverton. Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., First American Loans, 6835 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. Silverton.
Music - Acoustic Acoustik Buca, 7:30 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, 247-9933. Montgomery.
On Stage - Theater Mike Lukas, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Senior Citizens Veterans Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Music by the Fresh Spirit Trio. Luncheon to honor veterans of any American war. Box lunches and desserts from Kroger provided. $4. Reservations required. 745-0617; www.sycamoreseniorcenter.org. Blue Ash.
Tours Kool Down Fridays, 2-4 p.m., The Kenwood by Senior Star, 5435 Kenwood Road, Complimentary Graeter’s ice cream bar while touring community and mingling with staff and residents. Free. 561-9300; www.kenwoodbyseniorstar.com. Kenwood.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 Clubs & Organizations Alabama Game Watch Party, 8-10:30 p.m., Firehouse Grill, 4785 Lake Forest Drive, Join other Alabama alumni, fans and parents to cheer on the Tide for 2012 football season. Bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Freestore Foodbank.
ly. Reservations required. 6832340. Loveland.
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. Free. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Chapter of The University of Alabama Alumni Association. 733-3473; www.bamacincinnati.com. Blue Ash.
Cooking Classes Healthy Cooking Classes, Noon-1:30 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road, Peachy Seiden discusses nutrition and health while preparing two delicious, simple and easy meals. Ages 18 and up. $30. Registration required. 315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com. Silverton.
On Stage - Theater Mike Lukas, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Pets Cat Adoptions, 1-3 p.m., Ohio Alleycat Resource, 5619 Orlando Place, Volunteers answer questions about the cats. Presented by Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic. Through Dec. 30. 871-7297; www.ohioalleycat.org. Madisonville.
Reunions Sycamore High School Class of 1982 Reunion, 7-11 p.m., Firehouse Grill, 4785 Lake Forest Drive, Other events: Friday night home football game and Village Tavern, golf outing Sunday. $75 at door, $65 advance. Reservations required. Presented by Sycamore Class of 1982. 6021501; Sycamore1982Reunion.com. Blue Ash.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 2 Holiday - Labor Day Fireworks Dinner Train, 6 p.m., Cincinnati Dinner Train, 4725 Madison Road, Boarding begins 4:30 p.m. Train departs BBQ Revue at 6 p.m. Arrives at Montgomery Inn Boathouse at 8 p.m. Train departs boathouse at 10:25 p.m. after fireworks. Arrive back at restaurant at 11:25 p.m. Luxury private car: $250 per person. Dining cars: $110. Airconditioned long distance coach: $50. Reservations required. 791-7245; www.cincinnatirailway.com. Madisonville.
On Stage - Theater Mike Lukas, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Pets Cat Adoptions, Noon-2 p.m., Ohio Alleycat Resource, 8717297; www.ohioalleycat.org. Madisonville.
MONDAY, SEPT. 3
Farmers Market Loveland Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Loveland Station, W. Loveland Avenue, E. Broadway and Second streets, Located at Loveland Station parking area: Route 48 and W. Loveland Ave. Presented by Loveland Farmers’ Market. 683-0491; www.lovelandfm.com. Loveland.
Health / Wellness Health Talk, 6-7 p.m., Baker Chiropractic Madeira, 7907 Euclid Ave., Weekly meetings to answer questions and give information to help make decisions about your health and your life. Free. Registration required. 272-9200; www.bakerchiropractic.org. Madeira.
Karaoke and Open Mic
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5
Acoustic Open Mic, 7-10 p.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road, Hosted by Bob Cushing. 791-2753. Symmes Township.
Cooking Classes
Music - Classical Summer Carillon Concerts, 2 p.m., Mary M. Emery Carillon, Pleasant Street, Listen in park as the carillonneur performs on a keyboard connected to 49 bells inside the tower. Tours of keyboard room and bells may be arranged through the carillonneurs. Free. Presented by Village of Mariemont. 271-8519; www.mariemont.org. Mariemont. Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert, 6-8 p.m., Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road, Auditorium. Special 25-year anniversary concert displaying talents of board members Manisha Patel, piano, and Dirk Wonnell, flute. Program includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 in G minor, Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Western (An Overture) by Robert O. Johnson and Shostakovich’s Festive Overture. Free. Presented by Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. 549-2197; www.bamso.org. Montgomery.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 Education Practice of Poetry: Fall Series, 7-9 p.m., Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, House of Joy. Weekly or bi-weekly through Nov. 13. For women interested in writing as a spiritual and creative practice. $125 bi-weekly; $190 week-
Kid’s Healthy Cooking Classes, 4-6 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road, Peachy Seiden, registered dietitian and nutrition science instructor, teaches children to be more health conscious by encouraging them to make healthy food choices and teaching them how to prepare and cook nutrientdense meals. Ages 11-14. $40. Registration required. 315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com. Silverton.
Health / Wellness Health Talk, 7:15-8 p.m., Baker Chiropractic Cincinnati, 4781 Red Bank Road, Weekly meetings to answer questions and give information to help make decisions about your health and your life. Free. Registration required. 561-2273; www.bakerchiropractic.org. Madisonville.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 6 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., UC Blue Ash College, Free admission. 745-5685; www.ucblueash.edu. Blue Ash.
Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke, 9 p.m., Tap House Grill, 891-8277. Sycamore Township.
Music - Benefits 101 Year Celebration Concert, 7:30 p.m., Greenacres Arts Center, 8400 Blome Road, Performances by the Cincinnati Pops, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet and May Festival Chorus with John Morris Russell conducting. Gates open 6 p.m. Celebrating official grand
opening of indoor arena. Food, entertainment, art display and raffle. Dress code: Boots and blue jeans. Seating on first come, first choice basis. Tickets are non-refundable. Benefits Horsing Around’s Stablemates program. $25. 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill.
Music - Concerts Blue Ash Thursday Afternoon Concerts, Noon-1:30 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Cooper and Hunt roads, Ricky Nye. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.
On Stage - Theater Andy Woodhull, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. $8-$12. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, Free, donations accepted. 800-0164. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, Noon-1 p.m., Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, Donations accepted. 673-0174. Blue Ash.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7 Dining Events Dinner with Salsa Friends, 8-10 p.m., Cactus Pear Southwest Bistro, 9500 Kenwood Road, Private Room. Group dinner held on the first Friday of the month. $10. Presented by MidwestLatino. 791-4424; www.midwestlatino.com. Blue Ash.
Drink Tastings Sips, Shepherds and Seminarians: Taste and Share for the Good of the Athenaeum, 7-9 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Community Room. Social evening of wine and beer tasting. Ages 21 and up. Benefits The Athenaeum of Ohio. $25. Reservations required. Presented by Good Shepherd Catholic Church. 489-8815; www.goodshepherd.org. Montgomery.
Education Journaling Jump-Start, 10 a.m.-noon, Women Writing for a Change, 6906 Plainfield Road, Concludes Sept. 14. Receive help to guide you through beginning or sustaining a transformative journaling practice. Learn techniques that will inspire you to write, help you break through your blocks and ignite your passion for writi $50. 272-1171; Silverton.