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Forest Hills Journal
September 7, 2011
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, S E P T . 8
COMMUNITY DANCE
Beechmont Squares Square Dancing Club 50th Anniversary, 6:30-10 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Gene Record, caller. Includes food, dancing and music. $5. Presented by Beechmont Squares Dance Club. 871-6010. Anderson Township.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Foot and Ankle Screening, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Grandin Room. Complimentary screening with brief history and exam designed to troubleshoot and modify activities and exercise programs. Ages 18 and up. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Christ Hospital Physical Therapy. 527-4000; www.cincinnatisportsclub.com. Fairfax. Time for a Gut Check, 6-7 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Dr. Robert Krone, board-certified gastroenterologist, discusses some of the more common gastrointestinal conditions, as well as potential health risks such as colon cancer. Free. Presented by Mercy Health Partners. 624-1260; www.e-mercy.com. Anderson Township.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Miss Liz’s Music and Movement, 10:3011:30 a.m., Anderson Township Branch Library, 7450 State Road, Weekly through Sept. 29. Music, singing, dancing and fun. Free. Registration required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6030. Anderson Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave., Presented by Greater Cincinnati Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup. 9211922; www.cincinnatioa.org. Hyde Park. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 3400 Michigan Ave., Free. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup. 921-1922. Hyde Park.
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ON STAGE - THEATER
The Foreigner, 8 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Comedy by Larry Shue, directed by Dan Cohen. Group of devious characters deal with a stranger who they think knows no English. $17. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 9211922; www.cincinnatioa.org. Hyde Park. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 0
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Tri-State Knitting Guild Monthly Meeting, 1-3 p.m., Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave., Bringing knitting individuals together for social, educational and charitable activities. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Tri-State Knitting Guild. 369-6038. Oakley.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township.
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ART EXHIBITS
Off the Wall: Part Two, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.
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.
CIVIC
Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, Free. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Newtown.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Ages 1-4. Free. 396-8960. Norwood.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Anderson Bar and Grill, 8060 Beechmont Ave., $5. 474-2212. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - R&B
Basic Truth, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Hahana Beach, 7605 Wooster Pike, Free. 272-1990. Columbia Township.
MUSIC - ROCK
The Gamut, 7-11 p.m., Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill, 4609 Kellogg Ave., 871-1820. Columbia Tusculum.
The Foreigner, 8 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, $17. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
RECREATION
Run to Remember 5K Walk/Run, 6 p.m., Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road, 5K in memory of loved ones. Free concert at 6 p.m. Benefits Anderson Park District Playground fund. $25, $20 advance. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4513; www.andersonparks.com/runtoremember/index.html. Anderson Township. Keegan’s Spirit Walk, 11 a.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Weston Shelter. Check-in at 10 a.m. Family-friendly walk of about a mile. Purpose is to have fun and raise funds for needed scholarships to students with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and/or have received a heart transplant. Benefits The Keegan Scot Southers Memorial Scholarship Fund. Free, donations accepted. Presented by The Keegan Scot Southers Memorial Scholarship Fund. 859469-0178; keegansouthers.org/KeeganSpiritWalk.aspx. Anderson Township. Power is Teal 5K Run/Walk, 8:30-11 a.m., Lunken Airport Playfield, 4744 Playfield Lane, Competitive run and prizes for best times, most money raised and largest team. Includes silent auction, Kids’ Corner and more. Benefits the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati. $30, $25 advance; $8 ages 12 and under. Presented by The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati. 853-6370; www.cincyteal.kintera.org. Linwood.
SPECIAL EVENTS
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Open Studios, 6-9 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Explore studio spaces, enjoy new artwork from diverse group of professional artists, live demos, drinks and food. Free. 321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com. Oakley.
ON STAGE - THEATER
FARMERS MARKET
Anderson Township Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Road, Locally harvested fruit and vegetables, organic meat, plants, fair trade coffee, baked goods and more. Rain or shine. 688-8400; www.andersonfarmersmarket.org. Anderson Township. Mount Lookout Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cardinal Pacelli School, 927 Ellison Ave., Parking lot. Produce, jams, jellies, salsa, honey, soap, baked goods, meat, flowers, plants and herbs. 617-6405. Mount Lookout.
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. Family friendly. $30 for four sessions; $10 per session. 271-5111; www.lisalarkinmd.com. Madisonville.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
The Script, 8 p.m., PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Irish indie rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Now based in London. With Safetysuit. Gates open 6:30 p.m. $94 for four-pack, $45, $35, $27; plus fees. 800745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - R&B
Basic Truth, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Anderson Bar and Grill, 8060 Beechmont Ave., Ages 21 and up. $5. 474-2212; basictruth.webs.com. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - WORLD
Brock McGuire Band, 7:30-11 p.m., Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati, 3905 Eastern Ave., Tight blend of instruments emphasize Irish music, but include impressive arrangements that feature Old Time American, French-Canadian and other Celtic traditions. $20. 533-0100; www.irishcenterofcincinnati.com. Linwood.
ScopeOut Telescope Fair, Noon-11 p.m., Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Opportunity to look at latest astronomical equipment offered by local and national vendors. Classes, educational materials for teachers, crafts for children, safe viewing of the sun, swap table, meteorites, tours of historic buildings and door prizes. $6, $4 children. 321-5186; www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/scopeout.html. Mount Lookout. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 1 1
CIVIC
Yardwaste Recycling Dropoff Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, Free. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Newtown.
EDUCATION
Anderson Township History Room, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Lower level. Learn about the history of Anderson Township. Free. 688-8400. Anderson Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Hyde Park Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hyde Park Square, 2643 Erie Ave., Local produce and farm goods, gourmet foods and more. 561-3151; www.hydeparkfarmersmarket.com. Hyde Park.
ON STAGE - THEATER
The Foreigner, 7 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, $17. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., United Church of Christ in Oakley, 4100 Taylor Ave., Twelve-step group. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. Through Sept. 28. 231-0733; www.coda.org. Oakley.
THANKS TO ALLISON COTTRILL.
The Anderson Township Park District is having the Eighth Annual Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Beech Acres Park, 6915 Beechmont Ave. Registration is 4 p.m., Honoree Ceremony is 5:30 p.m. and Run/Walk is at 6 p.m. Cost for online registration is $25. A family rate is available online for $20 for the first registration and $17 for each additional registration. A free concert by “Big Whiskey” is at 6 p.m. Visit www.andersonparks.com/runtoremember for information and registration. Pictured, participants walk their way to the first mile on Salem Road at last year’s race. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 1 2
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Anderson Senior Center Genealogy Group, 2:30 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Rodney Grubb, Civil War reenactor and living historian, presents program on what to look for when trying to identify Civil War pictures, artifacts and items from history. Anyone interested in genealogy welcome. Free, donations accepted. 4743100. Anderson Township. Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road, Take Off Pounds Sensibly weekly support meeting. Presented by TOPS. 528-5959. Anderson Township.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Balance and Fall Prevention Screening, 10 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Brief history and exam designed to troubleshoot and modify activities and exercise programs. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Christ Hospital Physical Therapy. 527-4000. Fairfax.
LITERARY - CRAFTS Make a Mess at the Manatee, 1010:30 a.m., Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, Read picture book and create art project based on book. With Miss Kelli. Ages 2-4. $5. Reservations required. 731-2665; www.bluemanateebooks.com. Oakley. LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Free. 396-8960. Norwood.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 9211922; www.cincinnatioa.org. Hyde Park. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 1 3
ART EXHIBITS
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Party on the Plaza, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Outdoor veranda. Music by Model Behavior. Concert series combines local businesses and Anderson area community. All concessions priced $3 or less. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce. 4744802. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Collection of Sidemen, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Local group of six musicians. 871-6789; www.theredmoor.com. Mount Lookout.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 9211922; www.cincinnatioa.org. Hyde Park. W E D N E S D A Y, S E P T . 1 4
ART EXHIBITS Off the Wall: Part Two, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax. CIVIC
Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, Free. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Newtown.
EDUCATION
Anderson Township History Room, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 688-8400. Anderson Township.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township. Yoga Essentials, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Fitness For Function, 8298 Clough Pike, Suite 8, Safe and effective approach to relieve muscle tension, increase flexibility and build strength. With Lisa Rizzo. $10. 233-3484; www.fitnessforfunctioncincy.com. Anderson Township.
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.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, Ms. Gail leads story time on LaPage Stage. Free. 731-2665; www.bluemanateebooks.com. Oakley. Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Free. 396-8960. Norwood.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Codependents Anonymous, 7:30-8:30 p.m., United Church of Christ in Oakley, Donations accepted. 231-0733; www.coda.org. Oakley. Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 8101 Beechmont Ave., Free. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup. 9211922. Anderson Township. Job Loss Support Group, 7:30-9 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Unload burdens, get support, ask questions and understand grief. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. Presented by Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio. 241-7745. Anderson Township.
YOUTH SPORTS
Lil’ All-Stars Class, 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Weekly through Oct. 15. Children introduced to basic fundamentals of soccer, basketball and field hockey. Ages 4-5. Family friendly. $58, $48 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4514. Anderson Township.
Off the Wall: Part Two, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Networking at Noon, Noon-1 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Free. Presented by Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce. Through Nov. 8. 474-4802; www.andersonareachamber.org. Anderson Township.
CIVIC
Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, Free. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Newtown.
EDUCATION
Anderson Township History Room, 6-9 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 688-8400. Anderson Township.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Open Mic with LoopManDan, 8-11:30 p.m., Allyn’s, 3538 Columbia Pkwy., All musicians welcome, bring your instrument. Free. 8715779. Columbia Tusculum.
MUSIC - BLUEGRASS PHOTO BY PETER MUELLER
The Cincinnati Ballet’s season-opening production, the Kaplan New Works Series, brings three world premieres and a regional premiere of new artistic movement to the stage. Performances are Sept. 8 to Sept. 18, at the Cincinnati Ballet’s studio stage, in the Mickey Jarson Kaplan Performance Studio. For tickets, visit www.cballet.org.
Rumpke Mountain Boys, 10 p.m., Stanley’s Pub, 323 Stanley Ave., $3. 871-6249. Columbia Tusculum.
PROVIDED
The Ohio Renaissance Festival is open and heralding in yesteryear weekends through Oct. 16. See jousting, Renaissance musicians, jugglers, sword-fighters, storytellers and costumed performers for all ages. There are also artisans displaying their wares, a gaming area, and unique food, such as giant turkey legs. Tickets are $19.99; $9.99, ages 5-12; under 5, free. Visit www.renfestival.com or call 513-897-7000 ext. 242. Location is Renaissance Park, State Route 73, Harveysburg, Ohio.