B2 • NORTHWEST PRESS • DECEMBER 26, 2012
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, DEC. 27
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Dance Classes Square Dance Lessons, 7:309:30 p.m., Forest Park Activity Center, 651 W. Sharon Road, Low-impact activity to improve your mind, body and spirit. Ages 9 and up. $5. Presented by Happy Time Squares. 232-1303. Forest Park.
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Exercise Classes Zumba Fitness Classes, 7 p.m., Colerain Township Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Greg Insco, instructor. Ages 18 and up. $5. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.
Senior Citizens Exercise to Music, 10-11 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, $1. 385-3780. Green Township. Open Bridge, 12:15-3:15 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Free. 385-3780. Green Township.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 28 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. Cheviot.
Music - Blues Ricky Nye, 6:30-9:30 p.m., VanZandt, 1810 W. Galbraith Road, Free. 407-6418. North College Hill.
Senior Citizens Pinochle, Noon-4 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township. Arthritis Exercise, Noon-12:45 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Workout to videos geared to help lessen arthritis symptoms. For seniors. Free. 385-3780. Green Township. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, 10-11 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Weight loss support and accountability. For seniors. $28 annual fee. 385-3780. Green Township.
SATURDAY, DEC. 29 Exercise Classes Zumba Kids Dance Fitness Class, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Great Commission Bible Church, 10200 Hamilton Ave., Family Life Center. Healthy program featuring explosion of music, dance and energy. Ages 4-12. $4. 851-4946; DebsFitnessParty.com. Mount Healthy.
Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke with Uncle Don, 9:30 p.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., Free. 825-9958. Springfield Township.
SUNDAY, DEC. 30 Shopping
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol” continues through Dec. 30. Remaining show times are 7 p.m. Dec. 26-30 and 2 p.m. Dec. 29 and Dec. 30. Tickets start at $30. For more information, call 421-3888 or visit www.cincyplay.com. Pictured are Avery Clark as the Ghost of Christmas Future and Bruce Cromer as Ebenezer Scrooge. PROVIDED.
Coin Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Post Hugh Watson Post 530 Greenhills, 11100 Winton Road, Free admission. Presented by Jim Huffman. 937-376-2807. Greenhills.
MONDAY, DEC. 31 Holiday - New Year’s New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Lakeridge Hall, 7210 Pippin Road, Hot buffet, beer, soft drinks, snacks, wine fountain, hats, noisemakers and music by DJ Larry Robers. Attendees may also BYOB. $40. Reservations required. 521-1112. Colerain Township. Silvestertanz, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Donauschwaben Haus, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, German New Year’s Eve celebration. Music by the Alpen Echos. Hors d’oeuvres, sandwich buffet and desserts included. Cash bar opens at 8 p.m. $22. Presented by Donauschwaben Society. 385-2098; www.cincydonau.com. Colerain Township.
Music - Blues Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., With Tristate blues artists. Free. 825-9958. Springfield Township.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 Clubs & Organizations Mothers of Preschoolers Monthly Meeting, 9-11:30 a.m., LifeSpring Christian Church, 1373 W. Galbraith Road, Room 161. Mothers with children from newborns to kinder-
gartners welcome. Morning of building relationships with other moms, eating breakfast, listening to speakers on variety of topics, making crafts, playing games, group discussion and more. Free child care provided. Membership: $23.95 per year. Presented by Mothers of Preschoolers - LifeSpring. 271-5775; www.mops.org. North College Hill.
Nature Winter Break Farm Camp, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Registration required online by Dec. 26. Mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Campers should pack a lunch and wear warm clothing. Ages 5-10. $20 per day, $55 for all three. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-3276, ext. 100; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
THURSDAY, JAN. 3 Dance Classes Waltz Classes, 7 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Beginner-level dance class open to all capable ages. Wear smooth-soled shoes. With instructors Betty and Estil Owens. Free. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 671-7219; www.sonksdf.com. Springfield Township. Square Dance Lessons, 7:309:30 p.m., Forest Park Activity Center, $5. 232-1303. Forest Park.
Nature Winter Break Farm Camp, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Parky’s Farm, Registration required online by Dec. 26. $20 per day, $55 for all three. 521-3276, ext. 100; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4 Education Cincinnati Zoo at the Grove, 7 p.m., The Grove Banquet Hall, 9158 Winton Road, Informative program designed for children. Opportunity of seeing leashtrained cats up-close and without bars. Free. Presented by Springfield Township. 522-1410. Finneytown.
Farmers Market Lettuce Eat Well Winter Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Cheviot United Methodist Church, Free. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.
Nature Winter Break Farm Camp, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Parky’s Farm, Registration required online by Dec. 26. $20 per day, $55 for all three. 521-3276, ext. 100; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Wilderness Skills: Backpacking the Appalachian Trail, 7 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Indoor talk about hiking the trail, basic backpacking essentials and a trail story or two. Registration required online by
Jan. 3. $3, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
SATURDAY, JAN. 5 Civic Christmas Tree Recycling Drop Off, Noon-3 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Hamilton County residents can recycle their Christmas trees at no cost with proof of residency. Remove ornaments, tinsel, tree bags, etc. Drop offs also available at Bzak Landscaping and Rumpke Sanitary Landfill. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 946-7766; hamiltoncountyrecycles.org/index.php?page=free-yardwastedrop-off-sites. Green Township. Christmas Tree Recycling Drop Off, Noon-3 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road, Hamilton County residents can recycle their Christmas trees at no cost with proof of residency. Remove ornaments, tinsel, tree bags, etc. Drop offs also available at Bzak Landscaping and Kuliga Park. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. 946-7766. Colerain Township.
Exercise Classes Zumba Kids Dance Fitness Class, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Great Commission Bible Church, $4. 851-4946; DebsFitnessParty.com. Mount Healthy.
Wilderness Skills, Noon (Fire. Learn and practice several fire-starting techniques and tricks. Cost is $6. Registration required online by Jan. 3.) and 2 p.m. (Campfire cooking. Learn cooking skills and safety. Sample a few treats. $6. Registration required online by Jan. 3.), Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
SUNDAY, JAN. 6 Dining Events Sons of the American Legion Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 513, 7947 Hamilton Ave., Made-to-order eggs, omelets, bacon, goetta, ham, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, fruit and muffins. $8, free for children 6 and younger. 729-0061. Mount Healthy.
MONDAY, JAN. 7 Exercise Classes Cardio Dance Party, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center, $10. Registration required. 617-9498; www.cardiodanceparty.com. Springfield Township.
TUESDAY, JAN. 8 Dance Classes New Beginner Western Square Dancing Class, 7:309:30 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, No experience necessary. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 860-4746; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
Support Groups Grief 101: New to Loss, 6:30-8 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Learn what to expect and gain some insight and perspective on how to manage the emotional roller coaster a death creates. Find support and caring from those who have been on a similar journey. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s annual PNC Festival of Lights continues through Jan. 1. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Zoo admission is $15, $10 children 2-12. For more information, call 281-4700 or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. AMANDA DAVIDSON/THE COMMUNITY PRESS