B2 • NORTHWEST PRESS • MARCH 7, 2012
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, MARCH 8
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Winter Wave, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 7000 Hamilton Ave., Willoughby Art Gallery. The exhibit features a variety of artwork from 19 artists who are blind or visually impaired, all of whom are enrolled in ceramics classes at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Free. 522-3860; www.clovernook.org. North College Hill.
vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township.
Senior Citizens Movement Class for Seniors, 11 a.m.-noon, Guenther Physical Therapy, 5557 Cheviot Road, $6, first class free. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights. Exercise to Music, 10-11 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, $1. 385-3780. Green Township.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Art Exhibits Winter Wave, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Free. 522-3860; www.clovernook.org. North College Hill.
Dining Events Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church, 11565 Pippin Road, Includes fish or chicken nuggets’ dinner with two sides, cupcake and beverage. Carryout available. Benefits Church Women’s Association and Boy Scout Troop 640. Dinner $8, $4 per child; carryout $7.50, $3.50 per child. Through March 23. 851-1065; www.pleasantrunpc.org. Colerain Township. Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church-Colerain Township, 5361 Dry Ridge Road, Undercroft. Includes fried and baked fish, shrimp and pizza. Drive-through carryout available. Call 923-2900 during fish fry hours for carryout. Benefits Help-a-Student Education Fund. 385-8010; www.stjohns-dr.org. Colerain Township. St. Vivian Church Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton Road, Dinner choices include: fried shrimp, baked cod and baked salmon along with the more traditional fried fish sandwich. Dinners are combined with fries and coleslaw or red potatoes and green beans. Other offerings include macaroni and cheese, cheese pizza and soup. Desserts available. Carryout available. Benefits St. Vivian Athletic Boosters. Cost varies with food choices. 378-5482; www.stvivian.org. Finneytown. Fish Fry, 4:30-7 p.m., VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane, Cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken, platters come with choice of two sides. Carryout available. Family friendly. $7.50 platter, $4.50 sandwich. Presented by VFW Post 7340 Ladies Auxiliary. 521-7340; http://gaileypost.webs.com. Colerain Township. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 1683, 3144 Blue Rock Road, Featuring popular fish sandwich on salted rye bread. Dinners including sandwich and two sides for $7.25. Sides include regular or spicy fries, coleslaw, salad, green beans or baked potato. Soup and pizza also offered. Family friendly. 7417700. White Oak. Salvation Army-Center Hill Corps and Community Center Fish Fry, 4:30-7 p.m., Salvation Army-Center Hill Corps and Community Center, 6381 Center Hill Ave., Includes Alaskan Haddock fish, fries or onion rings, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and green beans for carry-out orders. Those dining in also get dessert and beverage. Family friendly. Benefits Programs and services the the Center Hill Community Center. $7. Presented by Salvation Army-Center Hill Corp. 242-9100. College Hill. Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., West Side Masonic Center, $8, $3 children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. 922-3234. Green Township.
Farmers Market Lettuce Eat Well Winter Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Cheviot United Methodist Church, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd., Locally produced food items. Free. Presented by Lettuce Eat Well. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org.
MONDAY, MARCH 12 Art Exhibits Winter Wave, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Free. 522-3860; www.clovernook.org. North College Hill.
The national touring exhibition "A Day in Pompeii" is now open at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Steven Ellis, an assistant professor of classics at the University of Cincinnati, and his team are the only Americans currently permitted to dig in Pompeii. The exhibition features more than 250 Pompeiian artifacts, photos, videos and information about the excavations and research conducted by Ellis and his team of graduate students. Pictured is a view of the neighborhood under excavation by Ellis and his team. Tickets for the exhibition, which runs through Aug. 12, are $19.50, $17.50 for seniors and $12.50 for children 13 and younger. Tickets for members are $12.50, $8.50 for children 13 and younger. For more information, call 287-7000 or visit www.cincymuseum.org. THANKS TO STEVEN ELLIS.
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Music - Blues Ricky Nye, 6:30-9:30 p.m., VanZandt, 1810 W. Galbraith Road, Free. 407-6418. North College Hill.
Health / Wellness
John Mark McMillian, 7:30 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Christian singersongwriter. With the Embers. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $15, $12 advance. 825-8200; www.theug.com. Forest Park.
Religious - Community
Senior Citizens Pinochle, Noon-4 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township.
Support Groups Diabetic Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Health care professionals share the newest and latest information, as well as answer your specific questions. Family friendly. Free. 931-5777. Finneytown.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Benefits Bill Harrington Cancer Benefit, 8 p.m.-midnight, Kolping Center, 10235 Mill Road, Kolping Grove Banquet Center. Harrington has served as a part-time fire fighter/inspector for area communities for over 25 years. He has recently been diagnosed with cancer that has affected several parts of his body. Proceed help pay health care costs. $20. Presented by Colerain Township Department of Fire and EMS. 910-1201. Springfield Township.
Craft Shows Ohio Valley Woodturners Demonstration and Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Ellenwood Nature Barn. Guild members demonstrate how wood is carved on a spinning lathe and how special tools are used. Many of the artists’ finished pieces on display. Free; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township.
Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke with Uncle Don, 9:30 p.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., Free. 825-9958. Springfield Township.
Literary - Crafts
The Evening Bliss Fitness Boot Camp, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Instructed by Gary Terry, West Point Graduate, Army Master Fitness Trainer and Certified Personal Trainer. Focusing on helping individuals improve their strength, stamina, flexibility and weight loss. Bring mat, 3or 5-pound dumbbells and water. Ages 18 and up. $8. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township. Chair Yoga, 9-10 a.m., Guenther Physical Therapy, 5557 Cheviot Road, Gentle yoga designed to improve flexibility, circulation, balance, and overall strength and flexibility. Class combines basic yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. $6, first class free. 9231700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights.
Music - Concerts
Tibetan Buddhist Course: Foundation for Happiness, 7-8 p.m., Gaden Samdrup Ling Buddhist Monastery and Cultural Center, 3046 Pavlova Drive, The Eight Verses for Mind Training, taught from an 800year old text, designed to invoke inner reflection to develop a more peaceful, calm mind, which is the foundation for happiness. Course participants have assigned readings, participate in discussions, have an opportunity to ask questions and hear commentary on meditation practice. $10. 385-7116; www.gslmonastery.org. Colerain Township.
Exercise Classes
Home & Garden Gardening Seminar: Make Your Own Garden, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road, How to add personal touches that show your individualized style. With White Oak Garden Center. Free. Presented by White Oak Garden Center. 385-3313; www.whiteoakgardencenter.com. Monfort Heights.
Literary - Book Clubs The Ohio Valley Woodturners will be at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 10. Guild members will demonstrate how wood is carved on a spinning lathe and how special tools are used. Many of the artists’ finished pieces will be on display. For more information, call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org. Pictured is member John Lannom. FILE PHOTO
Celebrate Dr. Seuss!, 11 a.m.noon, North Central Branch Library, 11109 Hamilton Ave., Enjoy rhymes and stories and make a Dr. Seuss craft. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6068. Colerain Township. Crafty Teens, 2-3 p.m., Mount Healthy Branch Library, 7608 Hamilton Ave., Make a St. Paddy’s Day necklace. Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library. Ages 12-18. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4469. Mount Healthy.
Music - Rock Hear Me Out, 7:30 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave. With Addicere, Poncho, Formally Lethargic and Some Form of Hope. Doors open 7 p.m. $8. 825-8200; www.theug.com. Forest Park.
Nature Wilderness Skills: Orienteering, 1 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Learn how to use a compass. Beginners welcome. Cost is $6. Registration required online by March 8. Vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Wilderness Skills: Orienteering II, 2:30 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Try the orienteering course where you will follow a bearing, learn to travel around large obstacles and get back on the right track. $6. Registration required online by March 8. Vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
On the Same Page Cincinnati!, 6:30 p.m., Forest Park Branch Library, 655 Waycross Road, Read and discuss this year’s On the Same Page title, "The Submission" by Amy Waldman. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4478. Forest Park.
Music - Blues Special Events Johann Strauss Ball, 8 p.m.midnight, Donauschwaben Haus, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Grand march begins at 9:05 p.m. Light sandwich buffet, snacks, desserts and full cash bar. Music by Spitzbaum Band from St. Louis. Dance performance by Donauschwaben Strauss Ball dancers. Family friendly. Presented by Donauschwaben Society. 385-2098; www.donauschwaben.com. Colerain Township. Macy’s Arts Sampler, Noon-5 p.m., The Grove Banquet Hall, 9158 Winton Road, Southern Gateway Chorus at noon. Wild Carrot at 1:30 p.m. The Living History Dancers at 3 p.m. Laura Hazelbaker and the BuckeyeRoos at 4 p.m. Includes light hors d’oeuvres. Beer and wine available for purchase. Part of Macy’s Arts Sampler weekends. Free. Presented by ArtsWave. 522-1410; www.theartswave.org/arts/sampler. Finneytown.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Nature Birds of Prey, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Learn about these predators, how they indicate a healthy environment and how to support them. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. A Stinky Hike, 1 p.m., Richardson Forest Preserve, 400 W. Kemper Road, Registration required online by March 8. Naturalist-led walk to sniff around for an interesting plant with unique features. Free,
Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., With Tri-state blues artists. Free. 825-9958. Springfield Township.
Religious - Community Awana Clubs, 6:30-7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mount Healthy, 1210 Compton Road, Fellowship Hall. Join us for Awana Clubs with game time, memory verses, and bible study in personalized small groups and interactive large groups. Registration is completed on first night of attendance. Free. Registration required. 931-0477. Mount Healthy.
Seminars Job Search Seminar, 1:30-3 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Weekly speakers advise job seekers on how to conduct an effective job search. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.
Senior Citizens Chair Volleyball, 10 a.m.-noon, Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township. Indoor Cornhole, 10 a.m.-noon, Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township. Pinochle, Noon-4 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3853780. Green Township.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Art Exhibits Winter Wave, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Free. 522-3860; www.clovernook.org. North College Hill. Judy Dominic Fiber Arts Display & Sale, Noon-4 p.m.,
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Ellenwood Nature Barn. Nationally recognized artist displays natural, recycled and textile fiver art sculptures, including baskets and wall hanging. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through March 25. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township. Literary Latte Book Club, 10 a.m., Greenhills Branch Library, 7 Endicott St., Read and discuss this year’s On the Same Page title, "The Submission," by Amy Waldman. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4441. Greenhills.
Senior Citizens Movement Class for Seniors, 11 a.m.-noon, Guenther Physical Therapy, $6, first class free. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights. Quilting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Make blankets to donate to Project Linus and Children’s Hospital. For seniors. 385-3780. Green Township. Exercise to Music, 10-11 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, $1. 385-3780. Green Township. Ceramics, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township. Stability Ball, 9:30-10 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Bring your own stability ball and work on strengthening your core. For seniors. 385-3780. Green Township. Euchre, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Open game. For seniors. 385-3780. Green Township. Pattern Dancing, 1-2:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Learn line dancing and have fun while exercising. For seniors. Free. 385-3780. Green Township. Billiards, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Free. 385-3780. Green Township.
Support Groups Finding Your Way through Loss, 7-8:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Support and information on adjusting to change in life and grief over loss, cherishing positive memories, giving up unrealistic expectations that may lead to guilt and frustration, developing strong support system, finding sources of self-esteem and reducing stress. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 Art Exhibits Winter Wave, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Free. 522-3860; www.clovernook.org. North College Hill. Judy Dominic Fiber Arts Display & Sale, Noon-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township.
Exercise Classes The Evening Bliss Fitness Boot Camp, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, $8. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.
Health / Wellness Chair Yoga, 9-10 a.m., Guenther Physical Therapy, $6, first class free. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights.
Religious - Community Life in the Spirit, 7-9 p.m., St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Road, Hilvert Hall. Weekly through April 25. $5 for materials. Registration required. Presented by Lighthouse Renewal Center. 471-5483; www.lighthouserenewalcenter.org. Monfort Heights.