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Bethel Journal
July 14, 2011
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 1 4
ART EXHIBITS
Bikes in Bloom, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., City of Milford, Forty-six bicycles, tricycles, Big Wheels anything non-motorized with wheels and pedals are decorated with plants and flowers for display throughout the Milford, Miami Township and Terrace Park areas. Locations at website. Programs with locations, People’s Choice ballot and information are available at local businesses listed on website. Presented by Greater Milford Events & Arts Council. 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.
CIVIC
Miami Township Tea Party Meeting, 7-8 p.m., Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive, Group of citizens concerned with direction of government at all levels. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Miami Township Tea Party. 300-4253; podioso@yahoo.com. Miami Township.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Summer Reading, 9 a.m., Clermont County Public Library Administration, 326 Broadway St., Incentive-based summer reading program for children of all ages. Theme: One World, Many Stories. Win prizes by reading books and completing activities. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-2736; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Civic Pops!, 7-9 p.m., Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road, Cincinnati Civic Orchestra. Folk melodies Inspire the Pops. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Civic Orchestra. 231-4172; www.wguc.org/cco. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Blue Chip Jazz Band, 6:30 p.m., Front Street Cafe, 120 Front St., 553-4800. New Richmond. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 1 5
BUSINESS SEMINARS
Job Search Learning Labs, 1-3:30 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Technically-oriented learning opportunities for those in job transition. Free. Presented by Job Search Learning Labs. Through Dec. 16. 474-3100; www.jobsearchlearninglabs.wikidot.com. Anderson Township.
DINING EVENTS
Friday Night Grillouts, 5-8 p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Outdoor covered patio or air-conditioned dining area. Music by Kevin Fox, acoustic rock. Includes specialty, a la carte and children’s dinners. Music, fishing demonstrations and naturalist’s wildlife programs. $3.95-$9.25; parking permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or sixpiece shrimp dinner. Includes cole slaw and French fries. Carryout available. $6 and up. Presented by Ladies Auxiliary Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Milford. TGI Friday Night Grill-Outs, 6-11 p.m., American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Food, music and entertainment. Grilled burgers, brats, metts and hot dogs. Cash bar and split-the-pot. Benefits American Legion Post 450. Price varies. 831-9876; www.post450.com. Milford.
FESTIVALS
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Rides, games for all ages, bid ‘n buy booth, food and drink booths, air-conditioned children’s area and prizes. Gambling tent and Texas Hold ‘em Tournament. Alcohol with ID and wristband. 388-4466; www.ihom.org. Anderson Township.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Summer Reading, 9 a.m., Clermont County Public Library Administration, Free. 7322736; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.
MUSEUMS
Vintage Purses and Ladies’ Accessories Exhibit, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Promont House Museum, 906 Main St., Exhibit from 18901940 includes 30 purses made of shells, beads, lace, rhinestones, mesh and leather. Shoes include dainty lace boots to ornate evening slippers. Miscellaneous accessories include fans, compacts, gloves, hankies and scarves. Benefits Greater Milford Area Historical Society and Promont House. $5, $1 ages 12 and under. Presented by Greater Milford Area Historical Society. 248-0324; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford.
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FESTIVALS
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 388-4466; www.ihom.org. Anderson Township.
MUSEUMS
Vintage Purses and Ladies’ Accessories Exhibit, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Promont House Museum, $5, $1 ages 12 and under. 2480324; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
The Roasters, 9 p.m., Putters Three-Putt Tavern, 5723 Signal Hill Court, 831-5777. Milford.
NATURE
Mother Nature’s Child Film Screening, 710 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Special viewing of inspirational new film, which discusses and demonstrates critical importance of nature in children’s lives. Featuring Richard Louv, Jon Young, David Sobel and more. Followed by discussion. Adults only. $8, free for members. Registration required. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
RECREATION
Friday Night Racing, 7 p.m., Moler Raceway Park, 2059 Harker Waits Road, Kids Night. Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Chevettes. Bike races on the front stretch. Quarter-mile dirt oval racing. Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Chevettes and Street Stocks. Gates open 4:30 p.m. Family friendly. $13, $5 ages 7-15, free ages 6 and under. 937-444-6215. Williamsburg. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 1 6
ART EXHIBITS
Bikes in Bloom, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., City of Milford, 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.
AUCTIONS
Dessert Auction, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Columban Church, 894 Oakland Road, Homemade desserts auctioned. Preview at 11 a.m. with auction starting at noon. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Sound Chorus. 554-2648; www.cincinnatisound.org. Loveland.
EDUCATION
Ohio Driver Intervention Program, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clermont Recovery Center, 1088 Wasserman Way, State-approved Adult Remedial Driving Program for two-point credit against drivers license. $85. Registration required. 735-8100; www.recoveryctr.org. Batavia. Getting Started in Genealogy, 10-11:30 a.m., Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St., Topic: Library Resources. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society. 732-2128; www.rootsweb.com/~ohclecgs. Batavia.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Jazzercise, 7:45-8:45 a.m. and 9-10 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $37 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford.
MUSIC - BIG BAND
Thirty-Piece Ohio Military Band Concert, 2-4 p.m., Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive, In conjunction with Sesquicentennial of the Civil War exhibit. Light refreshments provided. Free. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.
FILE PHOTO
The Williamsburg Garden Club Home Garden Tour is at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16. It is a self-guided tour of eight private gardens and is rain or shine. Cost is $8, $7 advance. Tickets will be available the day of the tour for $8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Windy’s World, 127 W. Main St. Call 724-3001 or 625-2602 or visit www.williamsburg-garden-club.org. Pictured is a landscaped pond area from a past garden tour. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 7
ART EXHIBITS
NATURE
Saturday Stream Exploration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Splash, play and explore within boundaries of Stream Access B and descend to stream, where naturalist will be stationed with collecting equipment, ID sheets and other info. Parents must be present at all times. Family friendly. $8, $6 seniors and active military, $3 children, free ages 2 and under and members. Registration required. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Introduction to Family Nature Scrapbooking, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Start a scrapbook to record, share, remember and celebrate your time spent outdoors. Trail guides leads children on nature hike . $30, $25 members for adult/child pair. Registration required by July 5. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
RECREATION
Sporting Women Outdoor Recreation Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eastern Hills Rod and Gun Club, 5595 Anstaett Road, Outdoor sporting and recreational workshop, over 20 classes offered, lunch and drinks provided. $40. Registration required. 4845403; www.sportingwomen.org. Owensville. 5K for the Levy, 7:30-11 a.m., Thomas A. Wildey Center, 2040 Ohio 50, Registration begins 7:30 a.m. Run/Walk on 3.1-mile scenic course, starting and ending at the Wildey Center. Awards given to the top male and female runners and walkers. Awards for top runners and walkers in each age division. Post race: awards, refreshments and music. Free Kids Fun Run follows awards. Benefits Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. $15. Registration required. 6586225; www.clermontdd.org. Owensville.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Garden Volunteers Needed, 6:30-11:30 a.m., Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Working in vegetable/flower gardens, on nature trail and in orchard. Reservations required. 3242873; www.grannyusgardenschool.com. Loveland.
Bikes in Bloom, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., City of Milford, 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.
FESTIVALS
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 3-11 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Chicken dinner available. 3884466; www.ihom.org. Anderson Township.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Summer Reading, 9 a.m., Clermont County Public Library Administration, Free. 7322736; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.
MUSEUMS
Vintage Purses and Ladies’ Accessories Exhibit, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Promont House Museum, $5, $1 ages 12 and under. 2480324; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford. Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, 1-4 p.m., Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, Free. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 1 8
MUSIC - RELIGIOUS
The Handbell Choir of Germany, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road, Choir of 15 young adults of the Augustine Lutheran Church in Gotha, Germany, ring five octaves of Malmark handbells. Family friendly. Free, offering accepted. 474-4938; www.lcresurrection.org. Anderson Township.
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FARMERS MARKET Loveland Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m., Loveland Station, W. Loveland Avenue, E. Broadway and Second Streets, parking lot, corner of E. Broadway and Second streets. Socially and environmentally responsible produce, meat and market items grown or made within 100 miles from Loveland. Presented by Loveland Farmers’ Market. info@lovelandfm.com; www.lovelandfm.com. Loveland.
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ART EXHIBITS
Bikes in Bloom, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., City of Milford, 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Summer Reading, 9 a.m., Clermont County Public Library Administration, Free. 7322736; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Cheeseburger in Paradise, 812 Eastgate North Road, Bring instrument. All genres welcome. Free. 967-0427. Union Township.
SUMMER CAMP - HORSES
Pony Camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Teal Lake Farm, 2301 Whitmer Road, Daily through July 21. Ages 5-13. Pony riding lessons, caring for ponies, crafts, nature hikes, fishing in 10acre lake and games such as apple-bobbing and scavenger hunts. Family friendly. $200. Sibling discount available, $30 off per sibling. Registration required. 532-6299. Batavia.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, New England Club, 8135 Beechmont Ave., For accurate blood sugar reading, do not eat after midnight. Free. Presented by Superior Care Plus. 513 2311060. Anderson Township.
RECREATION
Bingo at St. Veronica, 5 p.m., St. Veronica Parish, 4473 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road, Parish Center. Birthday specials, raffle, Lucky Loser, giveaways and door prizes. Food and drink available. Ages 18 and up. $10, free ages 84 and up. 528-1622; www.stveronica.org. Mount Carmel.
SUMMER CAMP - MISC.
Whistle Stop Clay Works Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Whistle Stop Clay Works, 119 Harrison St., Gardens and Guardians. Daily through July 22. Students receive both group and individual instruction at their own level. Instructors offer patient and personal guidance. Lunch allowed for 30 minutes. Each camp session is one week. Ages 8-13. $295. Registration required. 683-2529; www.whistlestopclayworks.com. Loveland. Laffalot Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Columban Church, 894 Oakland Road, Daily through July 22. Campers enjoy a variety of sports, games and activities. All boy and all girl format. Bring lunch and water bottle. Ages 6-12. $102-$120 depending on location. Registration required. 313-2076; www.laffalotcamps.com. Loveland.
SUMMER CAMP - NATURE Creature Quest, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Long Branch Farm and Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Daily through July 22. Meet fascinating, rarely seen animals up close as you paddle your canoe onto the pond and skim the water for aquatic creatures. Ages 6-12. $220, $170 members. Registration required. Presented by Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 8311711; www.cincynature.org/cincynaturecamp.html. Goshen Township. GARY LANDERS/STAFF
The first Queen City Sausage Festival will be 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 15, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 16, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Newport’s Riverfront Levee, below the Newport Aquarium. The festival celebrates the region’s rich culture and history of local sausage making with local food vendors, local beer and local musicians. Each vendor will offer their own specialty dishes using Queen City sausages (brats, metts, Italian, Andouille, Chorizo, etc.). The festival will also include a beer garden, live music, games, kids’ rides, cornhole tournaments, eating contests, festival T-shirts and hats, and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.queencitysausage.com. The event is hosted and presented by Queen City Sausage and Provisions LLC. Pictured is the company flag and flying pig sculpture on the roof at Queen City Sausage in Camp Washington.
PROVIDED
SUMMER CAMP - YMCA The Cincinnati Museum Center opens the exhibit, “Inspired by Anne,” Saturday, Clermont Family YMCA Pioneer Traditional Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA - Clermont County, 2075 Front Wheel Drive, Daily through July 22. Pioneer weekly-themed activities. Scholarship assistance available. Ages 6-8. $168, $112 members. Registration required. 742-9622. Williamsburg Township.
July 16, in the Cincinnati History Museum. The exhibit celebrates the life and work of Covington resident Anne Wainscott, 94. She was fashion illustrator for Shillito’s Department Store and the Cincinnati Enquirer for nearly five decades. The exhibit includes sketches, artwork, hand-made garments and a replica of her studio. It is through Sept. 4. Admission is free for members and included in an all museums pass: $12.50, adults; $11.50, ages 60 and up; and $8.50, ages 3-12. Visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513-287-7000.