Mariemont Town Crier, April 2023, Volume 47, Issue 7

Celebrating Mariemont’s Centennial: The Inaugural “Ground-Breaking”

By Pete McBride

Seth Rosen’s timely article in the April 2013 edition of the Mariemont Town Crier, “Construction of Mariemont Began Ninety Years Ago this Month,” recalled for readers the Village’s inaugural groundbreaking ceremony on what was then its 90th anniversary. The article concluded with a hopeful and prophetic prompt: “Perhaps it’s time for Village organizations to begin planning a Centennial Celebration in 2023.”

That well-intentioned reminder, while offered a decade ago, has been a challenge not only accepted, but enthusiastically embraced by many of our Village’s leaders, institutions, advocates, and neighbors.

As reported in Rosen’s 2013 article - as well in other reminiscences and histories (see the sources list at the end of this article) - the original groundbreaking event was attended by more than 100 people. Attendees included: Thomas Hogan, Jr., Rev. Frank Nelson, John Schindel, and Bleeker Marquette employees (including members of the engineering department and a small group of workers representing the hundreds who would help build the town), officials of The Mariemont Company, the local press, and Mrs. Emery’s nurse, Helen Baird. Husbands, wives, children, grandchildren, and other Emery family members also proudly attended.

Most significantly, however, the event celebrating the official launch of what was to become the Village of Mariemont was highlighted by the rare in-person attendance of the normally shy and very private Mary Emery herself. Mrs. Emery, using a ceremonial silver spade (now

planner and landscape architect John Nolen, who had been hired by Livingood, were able to attend. Livingood was receiving medical treatment for an ailment he developed during a recent European excursion. Nolen had just returned home from Cincinnati to his Boston office and was busily reviewing construction bids for the Mariemont project.

The historic Ferris House, built in 1802, provided a suitable setting for the historic occasion as it became the location of the Mariemont Company’s field headquarters during Mariemont’s construction phase. A granite marker still indicates the spot of the inaugural groundbreaking. That “monument” or “shaft,” as it has been called, also indicates the precise elevation above sea-level “of the entire town.”

(For trivia fans or perhaps as a conversation-starter, that distance is 584 ft., according to elevation.map.org.com .)

displayed at the Village’s municipal building) and holding a bouquet of roses, turned over a small patch of soil on the grounds of the historic [Eliphalet] Ferris House, still located at 3915 Plainville Road.

Fortunately for all of us, the event was filmed, and that only existing live-action footage of Mary Emery now resides in the archives of the Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF).

It is noteworthy that neither Mrs. Emery’s trusted business manager and adviser Charles Livingood, nor internationally-renowned town

Over the years and across several well-crafted print sources, Mary Emery (whose nickname was “Guppy”) has been acknowledged, heralded, and praised for:

• her remarkably creative vision of a “model town” that would be “a national exemplar” for America and was, in fact, one of the nation’s first planned communities

• philanthropic practices and disposition.

(Being one of the richest women in America, she was praised by one admirer as “Lady Bountiful”).

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Mariemont's namesake, Mary Emery (center), with her nurse, Helen Baird, and numerous leaders and officials at the April 23, 1923 groundbreaking for the Village of Mariemont.

Mariemont TAB Hosts Special Arbor Day Celebration

By Larry Gray, Tree Advisory Board Secretary and Arbor Day Committee Lead

This year, the Village of Mariemont will have a Special Arbor Day Celebration that will commemorate Arbor Day, honor the 100th Anniversary of our Village (1923 to 2023), and recognize the Village’s 100-year commitment to having and maintaining an exemplary urban forest.

All are invited to the celebration! Activities will include: an Arbor Day Proclamation by the Mayor, the planting of the Village of Mariemont’s

100th Anniversary Tree, installing a permanent marker to record the event, and presentations of Arbor Day poems and artwork created by Village school children. The 100th Anniversary Tree will be a Northern Red Oak (Qurecus rubra).

Event: Special Arbor Day Celebration

Date: Friday, April 28, 2023

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Place: The open lawn at the Corner of Wooster Pike and Oak Street

Please join us for this unique event. Great for all ages!

Questions? Contact Larry Gray, Mariemont Tree Advisory Board Arbor Day Committee Lead at ldgray@fuse.net.

Get Your Yard ‘Egged’ by the Girl Scouts

By Ellie Haynes, Troop 40829

The Girl Scouts of Mariemont can’t wait for spring! The 11th grade troop 40829 enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul downtown, where they helped sort through clothes and set up the thrift store.

This is your last chance to sign up for the Egg My Yard fundraiser! Scan the QR code below to have a Girl Scout hide eggs in your yard the night before Easter for a fun surprise for your kids! The girls want to thank the community for your support. Happy Spring!

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Groundbreaking (from front page)

Her generosity included monetary and in-kind donations and support for what ultimately became Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, for the Cincinnati Zoo, for The Cincinnati Art Museum and The Cincinnati Symphony, for The Ohio Mechanics Institute, which taught machine tooling; and also for orphanages specifically for African-American children in an era of widespread racial segregation - to name a very few of many “good works’’

• devotion to support for others (especially less economically-advantaged families)

• futuristic concern for the health, safety, and well-being of less-fortunate people forced to live in overcrowded and pollution-prone urban environments.

Before, during, and after the original 1923 announcements and groundbreaking, tributes to Mrs. Emery’s vision and lasting legacy that has become the Village of Mariemont has been praised by many sources in a number of

ways, including:

• “Mary Emery’s greatest gift to us all”

• “like an experiment torn from a page of history or whimsically recreated from a Norman Rockwell painting”

• “a project that ushered in the successful experiment of providing new housing for various income levels”

• “much-needed alternative to congested city living”

• “a place where all people could reside, whether seeking quality rental property or purchasing single-family homes”

• “[Mrs. Emery’s] ‘dream town’... not to be in the nature of a real estate scheme for profit, nor yet entirely a philanthropy”

• “The crowning achievement in a life of achievement”

• “... the culmination of a long dream”

• “a ‘garden city idea’ as practiced in England”

• “a community with a heart, an ideal place for humans and their friends”

• “an antidote for the growing disadvantages of city living, without the inconvenience of the country”

Mariemont was the “masterpiece” and crowning tribute to John Nolen’s genius and was awarded the coveted “National Historic Landmark (NHL)’’ status in 2007. An extravagantly reported editorial published in the now-defunct Cincinnati Times-Star newspaper following the groundbreaking event, declared the newly planned Village of Mariemont to be: “The cynosure* of all sociological eyes... a great experiment...to be seated according to sound economics as well as philanthropy solicitude... born of a silver spade in its mouth... its future seems assured.” (*attention-getter)

In summary, and as saluted in Millard Rogers’ elegant biography of Mrs. Emery titled Rich in Good Works: “Her generous giving and retiring nature set her apart from many of the very wealthy in America, who gratified themselves primarily. Her compassionate interest in humanity dictated her use of her fortune.... She selflessly embraced humanity.”

Every effort has been made to reflect and preserve the accuracy of the several sources used in creating this article, but updates, corrections, and alterations are welcomed and appreciated.

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Sources: Most are available from or through The Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF), www.mariemontpreservationfoundation.org.

Millard F. Rogers, Jr. Rich in Good Works: Mary M. Emery Art Collector and Philanthropist. The Univ. of Akron Press. c. 2001.

Millard F. Rogers, Jr. John Nolen and Mariemont: Building a New Town in Ohio. The Johns Hopkins University Press. c. 2001.

Warren E. Leavitt, Editor. “Model Town to Be Built by Mrs. Emery,” Cincinnati Enquirer. April 23, 1923.

“The Romance of Mariemont,” The Mariemont Messenger, Volume1, Number 1, March 19, 1926.

Seth Rosen. “Construction of Mariemont Began Ninety Years Ago this Month,” Mariemont Town Crier. April 2013.

Wikipedia. “Mary Emery, 1844-1927”

Cincinnati-Times Star April 24, 1923

Mariemont Councilwoman, LADD CEO Susan Brownknight Accepts Global Award

By Rex Bevis

Susan Brownknight, Mariemont resident, councilwoman, and CEO of the Cinicnnatibased non-profit Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD), recently traveled to Vienna, Austria, to accept an award for LADD’s work in developing “Smart Living.”

LADD was honored by Zero Project, an international organization whose mission is to pursue the goals of Article 32 of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), for its work in developing Smart Living, a software and assessment system and staffing model wherein people with intellectual disabilities can live safely and affordably within any community.

LADD was one of 71 awardees from around the world convening at the United Nations Office in Vienna, Austria, to present their innovative solutions to eliminating barriers to community-based living for people with disabilities. This global, invitation-only Zero Project Conference was broadcast live from Vienna February 22-24, 2023.

There were eight honorees in total from the United States. LADD was in esteemed company, as other honorees included global leaders such as Google and Tencent Technology. The 71 awardees were from 42 different countries and from all six continents and included: Europe (21 awardees), Asia and Pacific (21), North

America (10), Latin America and Caribbean (7), Africa (10), and Australia and Oceania (1).

Prior to traveling to Vienna, Ms. Brownknight said, “It is an extreme honor to represent LADD and the Cincinnati region at the United Nations and to have our work developing Smart Living recognized on an international stage. However, we must also remember, we have this opportunity because people with disabilities across the world do not have equal access to affordable and meaningful solutions to community-based living. LADD wants to be part of the solution. Cincinnati, and the support it has given LADD, is why we have been able to do this groundbreaking work. We are hopeful Smart Living has the power to bring dignity and equal opportunity to people with developmental disabilities here and across the world.”

Susan was accompanied on her trip to Vienna by her husband, Jason, and daughter, Bryce, a sixth grader. Upon her return, Susan shared some thoughts with me. She thoroughly

relished her time spent with global leaders from around the world who fight for inclusion and try to better the world for people with disabilities. Susan also experienced a dinner in the “hallowed halls of the United Nations facility in Vienna; a fabulous experience.” The United States Ambassador to Austria, Victoria Ann Kennedy, joined the eight US Award winners at dinner and acknowledged their achievements. Ms. Kennedy is the widow and second wife of former US Senator Ted Kennedy.

The Mariemont Town Crier congratulates resident Susan Brownknight for recognition by the United Nations for the innovative work being done by Cincinnati-based LADD.

About LADD

Guided by the belief that every person has ability and value, LADD empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect. Founded in 1975, the Cincinnati nonprofit now supports over 700 adults experiencing disabilities through housing, employment, and meaningful community engagement programs. Learn more at laddinc.org.

Mariemont resident Susan Brownknight accepts global award for LADD’s work in developing software to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Exciting Trail Developments!

By Matt Ayer

As this edition of the Town Crier goes to print, the dream of having a shared-use path connecting our Village to our region’s trail network is becoming closer to reality.

Columbia Connector Fully Funded and Scheduled

If you are at Fifty West Brewing, you may notice that a trail spur from the Little Miami Scenic Trail abruptly ends at Walton Creek. A major development occurred in October when Great Parks was awarded a $2.8M federal grant to extend this trail west, going behind Kroger, across US 50 / Wooster Pike, and terminating at Pocahontas Avenue. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is leading the design of the project. Construction is scheduled to commence in the Spring of 2026. This path

Master Corridor Study Completed

Just this past month, Mariemont received the Feasibility Study commissioned by Village Council

A copy of the Feasibility Study can be accessed via the homepage of the Village website: www. mariemont.org

Landscape architect’s rendering of the concept drawing between Pocahontas Ave. and Miami Rd.

Connector (from previous page)

concluded that Mariemont residents (82 percent of respondents) want to connect Murray Path to the Columbia Connector. The preferred route follows the existing utility corridor (and former traction railway route). The engineers presented conceptual plans and cost estimates for significant modifications to improve the two primary street crossings along this route – the Plainville/Murray/Madisonville intersection, and Miami Road near Hiawatha and Rembold. Several changes at each crossing are designed for traffic control and calming, simplified flow, and, most importantly, safety for trail users. While this route for the path is on Village property and requires no right-of-way acquisition, it would pass in front of residential properties, particularly along Murray Road. The engineers were able to address

a number of concerns for most of these residents with design features for aesthetics and less intrusive traffic flow.

ODNR Grants 'Segment' Award

Feasibilty Study Timeline

With the feasibility study commencing and funded via private donations, in April 2022 Mariemont applied for a Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant to extend the trail from the foot of Pocahontas Avenue to Miami Road. Acceptance of this grant, if awarded, would be contingent on the results of the Feasibility Study and adoption of an overall plan by Council. On February 23, ODNR advised our Village Engineer, Chris Ertel, that Mariemont has been awarded a

grant of $230,000 to construct this path segment. This grant requires a 25 percent match, which has already been secured through the private donors (including many Mariemont residents) supporting Tri-State Trails, a regional non-profit dedicated to connecting people with a regional trail network.

What is Next?

The next step is for our Village Council to review the Feasibility Study and to consider adopting its recommendations, and to make a decision concerning moving forward with the ODNR grant. While a conceptual drawing of the Pocahontas-to-Miami pathway was provided in the grant application, a final alignment will be developed with opportunity for public input prior to producing construction drawings and seeking bids for construction. The balance of 2023 will provide ample time to plan for construction of this new segment in Spring 2024. Similar to the Murray Path project, landscaping enhancements to this trail section would likely be funded via private donations and fundraisers.

Meanwhile, local trail advocates are researching grant opportunities that can make the proposed intersection improvements and a final trail segment (from Miami to Plainville) a reality. Imagine, in just a few short years, a safe, off-road trail will connect our village eastward to the Little Miami Scenic Trail, and westward to the Wasson Way and the entire 34-mile loop of the Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network. Judging by the frequent use and enjoyment of the initial Murray Path project, the continuation of a shared use path through Mariemont will be a major enhancement, in keeping with our founders’ desires for outdoor activities and healthful living.

Help Our Students Have a Safe and Unforgettable Prom Night

By Kristin Van Scoy, MHS After Prom Chair

Mariemont High School Prom Night is just around the corner on April 21. With it comes some time-honored Village traditions, including students gathering at the Concourse for pre-dance photos and the Mariemont High School After Prom event.

This year, After Prom will once again take place at Main Event in West Chester, where over 200 attendees will enjoy laser tag, an indoor ropes course, arcade games, bowling, and pool and have a chance to win a wide array of raffle prizes. It is open to all juniors and seniors, regardless of whether they attend Prom.

After Prom was initiated decades ago by the Mariemont High School MADD Chapter for the purpose of providing our high school upper classmen and their dates with a safe, fun, and alcohol-free event immediately following Prom. Nationwide, prom night is considered one of the most dangerous nights of the year for high school students. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one-third of all alcohol-related teen traffic fatalities occur during prom season, from April – June.

Since the Mariemont High School PTO took over management of After Prom from MADD, it has been a cost-neutral event. PTO funds are committed to projects that directly enhance the scholastic experience for our students and teachers, so After Prom is truly a communitywide effort to keep our kids - the kids who mow your lawn, babysit your kids, or make your food at local restaurants - safe on Prom night. Here’s how you can help:

Individual/Family Monetary Donation

Your tax-deductible, monetary donation helps offset the cost of After Prom so we can keep ticket prices low for our students and enable all kids to attend. Donated funds are also used to purchase raffle items, which generate buzz before the event and are a major attendance draw.

In-kind Donation

To meet attendees’ diverse interests, we want

to offer a wide variety of fun and exciting raffle packages. We’re looking for in-kind donations of anything our juniors are seniors would enjoy or use. Here are some specific ideas:

• Event Tickets (sports, concerts and musical festivals, Broadway Series)

• Airline Miles

• TVs, headphones and speakers

• Salon and spa gift cards

• Retail gift cards (i.e. Rally House, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kenwood Towne Center),

• Restaurant gift cards

• Car wash and gas gift cards

Elite Corporate Sponsorship

Your business’s $200 donation will be publicly recognized via social media, communications to the Mariemont School District Community, and communications to high school parents.

To learn more or make a donation, scan the QR code published with this story. If you would like to make a corporate donation, please call Kristin Van Scoy at 513-604-6012. Thank you for participating in this community-wide effort to keep our kids safe on Prom Night!

1N5’s Spring4Life Event Returns In-Person

1N5 is excited to announce the return of its annual event, Spring4Life 2023: A Night Under the Big Top, taking place April 29th at 7 p.m. at Karrikin Spirits Company. The festive evening, hosted by Brandon Saho of The Mental Game podcast, will feature a cocktail hour, light bites, storytelling, and a performance by speed painter Evan Struck, along with numerous opportunities to support evidence-based mental health education programs across Greater Cincinnati. The evening promises to provide a positive and high-energy community supporting 1N5 as we change the state of mental health and wellness with life-saving mental health education.

This is the first time 1N5 has brought the community together in-person for this

event since 2019, and funds raised help enable 1N5 to continue to support mental health

education in over 125 schools and universities across the region. In 2022, 1N5 also expanded its programming to deliver over 250 mental health education presentations across the broader community to over 27,000 individuals.

1N5 was inspired by the statistic that one in five individuals suffer from mental illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 10.2 million people between the ages of 18 and 25 experience a behavioral or emotional health issue, and 26% of young people report having seriously considered suicide in the past twelve months. 1N5 works to prevent suicide by erasing the stigma of mental illness and promoting optimal mental wellness. Partnering with schools and community groups, 1N5 provides tools and evidence-based programming aimed at educating individuals across Cincinnati on the signs and symptoms of mental illness, positive coping skills, ways to respond to a crisis, and when to seek treatment.

To register for Spring4Life, go to www.1N5.org/events. Tickets are priced at $150 per person.

For more details about mental health programs, events, and donating to 1N5, please visit www.1N5.org.

Knuckles Chiropractic: A Lifelong Passion

By Kim Beach

Garrett Knuckles was a football player for Little Miami High School until he was sidelined with a broken jaw when he was 16. This injury led him to the current career that he loves as a chiropractor. Six months after he was injured, he met a chiropractor who took the time to learn about Garrett’s injuries and eventually diagnosed him with a fractured back.

resume normal activities, but his football career was over. But he wasn’t worried because he knew what he wanted to do with his life…he wanted to be a chiropractor and help people the way he had been helped.

After graduating from Ohio University in 2009, Garrett entered Life University, a leading chiropractic school in Marietta, Ga. After graduating, Garrett returned to Cincinnati in 2013 and began working with Baker Chiropractic on Red Bank Road. He worked there for 10 years but always knew he wanted to strike out on his own and open his own practice. He started to look for places in the Mariemont/Montgomery area and

part of his practice, which includes midwives and delivering mothers.

Garrett is married to Angela, an attorney who works with a national insurance company. They already have a special connection to Mariemont because they were married by our Mayor, Bill Brown, on May 7, 2022. Their “real” wedding was taking place on June 2, in France, but because

Knuckles Chiro (from previous page)

basket of flowers to give the newly-married couple as they exited the Village office. They were smitten with Mariemont from that moment on! They currently reside in Pleasant Ridge but are looking for a home closer to Garrett’s office.

In the next year, Garrett would like to get more involved with Mariemont and the surrounding communities. He has attended Mariemont Area Chamber events and is looking for other opportunities to get to know people in the area. He would like to encourage members of the community to stop in and see him and is extending a special offer to residents who bring in his April Town Crier ad. An initial visit, which includes a comprehensive exam, consultation and

will welcome their first baby in July of this year. Welcome to the neighborhood! Find them online at https://knuckleschiropractic.com/.

treatment, is normally $100, but only $50 with the ad. Follow up exams are only $50 for adults and $35 for children or Medicare patients.

Garrett credits his career success to the personal experience he has had with chiropractic. He was in pain but was saved from surgery and life-long issues through the care he received from a chiropractor. He wants people to know that if they are in pain, and it is affecting their life by restricting their activities, he can help. He is a strong believer in Life University’s guiding principle of the Lasting Purpose: To live an innerdirected life, to give, to do, to love, to serve, out of your own abundance.

When he is not working, Garrett enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing. He and Angela enjoy the bike trail and are big fans of The Dilly and the National Exemplar. They have a Golden Retriever, Uso (bear, in Spanish) who is two, and a nine-year-old Malti-poo, Ranger. The Knuckles

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Local artist Kate Albert creates a Mariemont Centennial Painting for auction

Mariemont Celebrates Our Centennial While

“This is the best chance in our lifetimes to do something significant and meaningful for the Village”

Providing outdoor spaces for the health and enjoyment of the residents of Mariemont were always at the forefront of Mary Emery’s vision for her new town. To honor this rich heritage and as a prologue to the next century, the Village of Mariemont is upgrading the parks and green spaces to ensure that the residents of Mariemont and the surrounding community will continue to benefit from her legacy.

Centennial projects will focus on enhancing the health and wellness benefits of our parks and recreational areas. The projects will be designed to be multi-generational and contribute to the tradition as a walking community where residents can age in place. Major projects include:

The Rehabilitation of Dogwood Park

• The construction of a loop trail walking path around the perimeter of the park that would connect to the Whiskey Creek hiking trails

• The repositioning and rebuilding of the three baseball diamonds to provide for a green space and a clear vista to the Carillon Tower

• The installation of an arrival plaza

• The expansion of the parking to better accommodate universal access

• The installation of historical informational plaques on the history, mechanics, and

operation of a carillon

• Planting of a dogwood grove on each end of the park

Update:

The Mariemont Centennial Committee along with the Village of Mariemont has selected The Kleingers Group to finalize the plans and provide construction drawings for the rehabilitation of Dogwood Park. A conceptual design (pictured above) was developed by Human Nature, and Kleingers will finalize the plan and provide construction documents.

The plan will evolve with community input including surveys and public meetings. The development of the plan will also be guided by the key stakeholders in the park, including the Thomas J Emery Memorial, The Preschool Parents Group, The Park Board, and the Mariemont Recreation Commission.

The Preservation of The Family Statuary Group and the Renovation of Dale Park

• Cleaning and repairs to the Family Statuary and supporting structures

• The construction of a shelter over the Family

‘Paying it Forward’ to Future Generations!

Statuary Group to preserve the statuary from further damage

• Updates to the surrounding park and plantings to provide a more open and inviting environment

• The addition of informational plaques describing the vision, philanthropy, socioeconomic inclusion themes of Mary Emery

The Construction of an Amphitheater

• The semi-permanent amphitheater would include a stage and utility spaces.

• Seating to be constructed on the hillside surrounding the park

• We anticipate that the amphitheater would be used by area schools and preforming arts organizations

The Rehabilitation of Hopkins Park

• Hopkins Park is located across the street from the Mariemont Branch of the Cincinnati Public Library

• Provide screened outdoor spaces for storytelling, book walks, and other events.

• Construction of a gazebo

The Rehabilitation of The Village Square

• Repair of fountain pool

• Replacement of park benches

• Update of landscape plan and plantings

• Updated electrical service

Other Centennial projects and events include: updating gateway signage, rehabilitating 114 historic streetlights, commission of a Centennial painting by local artist Kate Albert, sale of a Centennial Flag designed by resident Tom Gilmore, and a variety of business, educational, and community events.

Projects Administered by the 501(c) (3) Mariemont Preservation Foundation. Matching gifts welcome. For additional information on Centennial projects as well as giving opportunities please scan the QR code below, visit ww.mariemontpreservation.org/ centennial, or reach out by email to: centennial@ mariemontpreservation.org

To keep informed of updates related to Centennial activities, please click on the links in the pop-up menu on the Village web site at www. mariemont.org.

Artist's rendering of proposed Ampitheatre after construction

Artist's rendering of Statuary Park after proposed renovations

Experience Mariemont Theater Circa 1923

The Mariemont Theater is planning a variety of events to commemorate Centennial weekend (April 21st and 22nd). The theater is currently working to secure classic “red carpet” film screenings at 1923 pricing and will feature concession specials such as themed cocktails and 1923 snack offerings. Watch the marquee at the Theater or visit MariemontTheatre.com for details of Centennial weekend events. The Mariemont Theater opened on December 25, 1938 with Bing Crosby in “Sing You Sinners.” The

historic theatre was designed in the Tudor Revival Style, like many other structures in the community. At that time it was a 725-seat single screen theatre. This theatre was closed, renovated, and reopened as a 3-screen art house theatre in the late-1990s. In 2013 two

Festivities Planned for Centennial Weekend

Bring your family and join your neighbors for Centennial Weekend as the Village of Mariemont, the Mariemont Chamber of Commerce, and the Mariemont Centennial Committee host a number of events to commemorate the Centennial. For more details, times and locations, view the pop-up menu on the Village website at www.mariemont. org. Questions, comments or suggestions? Contact centennial@mariemont.org

Friday April 21

7-9 p.m. – Centennial benefit auction. Located at Eisele Gallery on Mariemont Square. Auction features original commissioned Mariemont Centennial artwork by Kate Albert, along with signed prints and gift packages/gift cards/special items from area businesses.

• Special dinner and drink features at Mariemont area restaurants

Saturday April 22

• Feature film and events at the Mariemont Theater and the Village Square

• Special dinner and drink features at Mariemont area restaurants

Sunday April 23

2 p.m. - Groundbreaking ceremony at The Ferris House (original groundbreaking site) with Mariemont’s Town Crier, Mayor Bill Brown, and area dignitaries.

All Weekend + April 15-16

Village-wide “Centennial Passport” scavenger hunt. Passport features the discovery and exploration of 20 sites around Mariemont. There will be an information board at each site, with historic facts and photos. Participants will be asked to answer a question from each of the sites to “stamp” their passport. Completed passports can be turned in either at the Bell Tower during the event or at the Village Offices. Individuals or families with the correct answers will be eligible to win gift cards that have been provided by the National Exemplar and The Emery restaurant.

Passport Pickup – There will be a table at the Bell Tower at Dogwood Park from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sat. and Sun. April 15-16, and Sat. and Sun. April 22-23. Passports can also be downloaded and printed from a link found at

the pop-up box on the Village website at www. mariemont.org

REMINDER: Turn in Your Feb. and March Scavenger Hunt Answers for Prizes!

The Mariemont Centennial Committee with the support of the Mariemont Preservation Foundation and Village of Mariemont hope everyone has had an opportunity to enjoy the Feb. and March Scavenger Hunts around the neighborhood! Photos and info were printed in the Feb. and March Town Crier.

If you have not had a chance yet to participate, information and printable forms to fill out are available on the Village of Mariemont website at: https://mariemont.org/lifestyle/ living-here/love/. Once you fill out your form –and include your name and contact info so we can reach out with prizes – please turn it into the Village Administrative Office or email to: info@ mariemont.org. Feb. and March answer forms are now due April 23. Answers to Feb., March and the April Passport activities will be posted at the same link on the Village website, starting on April 30.

additional screens were built at the rear.

Help Repair and Update Historic Streetlights

The sanding and painting of Mariemont’s historic streetlights will be completed this summer as part of the Centennial projects. There are 109 historic streetlights scattered throughout the Village. Most are the traditional upright streetlights, but there also are 10 pendant style streetlights at the end of Miami Bluff and along West Street.

The Centennial Committee launched an “adopt a streetlight” campaign in early 2022. Individuals could adopt and designate a streetlight that would be sanded and repainted. To date 29 streetlights have been adopted and 22 of those streetlights have already been repainted.

Thank you to the following residents who have generously adopted a streetlight: Greg and

Wendy Long, Jordon Gaietto, Jeff and Lori Miller, Erica Noble, Bill and Karen Herkamp, Terry and Sandy Donovan, Cindy Chalfonte, Ed and Karen Berkich, Dave and Heather Rogers , Richard Ford, Judith Kagrise , Carrie and Rocky Ellis, Charlie and Grethen Thomas, Chris Laird and Sarah Innes, David C Waters, Friends Of Fieldhouse, Mia Williams, Ronn and Amanda Ross, Paul and Katie Mace, Jack Brown.

In January, Village Council appropriated permanent improvement funds to complete the painting of the remaining streetlights, but funds are still needed to replace damaged and faded lenses and to convert the lights to LED.

Shout-Out to Our Mariemont Organizations

The Mariemont Town Crier, along with the Village of Mariemont and the Mariemont Centennial Committee would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful community organizations and the amazing volunteers who commit so much time and energy to them. All of you are an integral part of our neighborhood and help make the Village of Mariemont such a special and unique place to live.

Garden Club of Mariemont – mariemont. org/mariemont-garden-club

Kiwanis Club of Mariemont – www. mariemontkiwanis.org

MariElders – www.marielders.com, 271-5588

Mariemont Area Chamber of Commerce – www.mariemontchamber.com

Mariemont Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts – www.mcc149.com and www. girlscoutsofwesternohio.org

Mariemont Farmers Market – mariemont. org/lifestyle/living-here/mariemont-farmersmarket

Mariemont Preschool Parents Group (MPPG) – www.mariemontppg.com

Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF) – www.mariemontpreservation.org, 2721166

Mariemont Recreation Association – www. mariemontsports.org

Mariemont Town Crier –mariemonttowncrier@gmail.com, facebook. com/mariemonttowncrier

Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati (The Barn) – www.artatthebarn.org

Mariemont Centennial Flag Now Available for Purchase

The Mariemont Centennial Flag 19232023 was designed by Mariemont resident Tom Gilmore. It features the carillon, blue skies and green parks, and includes the Mariemont motto “dedicated to youth”. Flags are $60 each and can be purchased at https://mariemontpreservation.org/officialcentennial-flag or directly through the QR code below.

The Centennial Committee along with residents Julie Lockhart, Greg Long, and Bill Decamp are currently looking into alternatives to replace the faded lenses as well as alternative solutions to convert the streetlights to LED. It is estimated that a conversion to LED will save the Village around $4,000 annually in electricity..

For more information on the Centennial and how to adopt a streetlight, please visit www. mariemontpreservation.org/ centennial. You can also reach us at centennial@mariemont.org.

Goal: $2m

Funds raised to date

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signed and numbered limited-edition prints and ten 18” x 24” signed and numbered limited-editioned prints for sale. The kick-off event and online auction will also feature gift packages, gift cards, special items, and more, donated by Mariemont area businesses and organizations.

Auction Details

This is a timed auction. Preview and bidding open Tuesday, April 11. Bidding will close at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Visit www.bid.eiselefineart.com or use the QR code below to register to bid and enter payment info. Bidders may download the free app and bid on the go – a link to the App Store and Google Play is available on the bid.eiselefineart.com site. If anyone needs assistance to register and participate, please contact the gallery at 513.791.7717 or info@ eiselefineart.com.

Eisele Fine Art Gallery is located at 6936 Madisonville Road. Parking is available in Mariemont Square, behind the building, and across the street behind the National Exemplar and The Strand.

About the Artist

A self-taught acrylic painter, Cincinnati native Kate Albert has always had a great love of art and the outdoors. Kate has a real passion for connecting people with their local community and their environment through her work. She has illustrated Mariemiont’s many amazing venues, unique landmarks and surrounding nature using her unique, colorful, whimsical style of painting. Kate’s professional career as an artist began when she completed her first major piece entitled “Cincinnati,” and it was received with tremendous success. Since then, Kate has gained momentum receiving countless awards, commission opportunities, gallery shows and has an ever expanding and diverse clientele.

Children

What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library April 2023

Library Babies — Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Ages birth to 18 months. Registration is required for both babies and adults.

Preschool Storytime — Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Ages 3-6. Registration is required for children and adults

Movers & Shakers —Wednesdays at 11 a.m. You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance, and enjoy music, movement, and fun. Ages 1-4.

Coding Club — Monday, April 17 at 4 p.m. and 5p.m. (please choose only one session)

Learn to code with new games and challenges every month. Laptops are supplied and no prior coding experience is needed. Recommended for Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover — Thursday, April 27 at 11 a.m. Bring along a stuffed animal friend for a special storytime and craft. Stuffed animal friends are invited to stay overnight at the library for a sleepover! Pick your friend up on Friday and see photos of all the fun things they got up to! Recommended ages 2-5. Registration is required.

Teens

MaREADmont Bookclub — Tuesday, April 4 at 6 p.m. Join us while we discuss I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman in a no-pressure atmosphere. (There are no quizzes or participation grade here.) Our mission is to foster a LOVE of reading while creating a safe and welcoming place for ALL! Grades 8-12. Registration recommended.

Dungeons and Dragons – Thursday, April 6 from 4-6 p.m. Join us for a 2-hour intro to Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Make friends and get creative! Ages 11-15. Registration is required.

Adults

Mariemont Mystery Book Club — Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for lively discussions of books across the mystery subgenres. Call or visit the branch for this month’s title. Registration encouraged.

Book Club — Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a lively discussion of a variety of books throughout the year. Stop by the branch to pick up this month’s selection. Registration encouraged.

The Emery Family Legacy — Friday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we explore the legacy of the Emery family on Cincinnati history. Presented by the Cincinnati Museum Center Speakers Bureau.

Library hours are 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. 513-369-4467

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MariElders: Fulfilling the Dream

By Kimberly Flick, MariElders Transportation Coordinator

Imagine if Mary Emery could see us now, 100 years after turning the first spade of soil to commence construction in her Garden Community. She would surely be pleased to see that her beloved Mariemont is a thriving village for the “enjoyment of both young and old.”

In the initial concept of Mrs. Emery’s National Exemplar, there was to be Resthaven Gardens. A part of the Farm Group on the north side of Cambridge Avenue, the Resthaven Project was a 30-acre parcel for the “pensioners of the Emery interests.” The plan included cottages for retirees but was not carried out. Land for the proposed Hospital was set aside and the remainder, divided into small lots for single family dwellings.

On February 22, 1977, the Village established The Mariemont Assembly Program for Older Adults. Initially housed at the Community Church Parish Center, the service area included Mariemont, Fairfax, Madison Place, and Terrace Park. The first tax levy to help support the Mariemont Assembly Program for Older Adults was passed on November 7, 1978. This was the first levy in the state of Ohio to be passed to support a senior center. Over the last 45 years, the residents of Mariemont have never failed to renew the one-mil tax levy to help the Center serve our older adults.

The name officially became The MariElders in 1979 and in 1995 the Center moved into the present location on Madisonville Road near the Mariemont Square. Today, a team of three full- time and one part-time employees plan activities, outings, classes and events, connects members to needed resources, as well as provide

Transportation Assistance Needed

The MariElders provides lots of services. One very special benefit is transportation to a medical appointment for those who no longer drive. We could use a few volunteer drivers. If you are a good driver and have a couple free hours per month to take a MariElder to their healthcare provider, call 513-271-5588.

improves emotional, intellectual, and physical wellness and is key to getting and staying healthy as a person grows older. Engaging in activities can help stave off isolation and loneliness – two issues that contribute to depression and dementia. When various groups of folks get together at the MariElders, the more opportunities there are to forge friendships at a time in life when loss becomes more prevalent. Sharing new ways of seeing things, letting go of stress and finding comfort in companionship is what it’s all about.

transportation to area businesses and medical offices.

Research shows that social interaction

Mrs. Emery would heartily agree with the mission of the MariElders: “a non-profit senior center dedicated to adults 55 years and older by providing activities and services.” Therefore, it is fitting, that we posthumously induct Mary Muhlenberg Hopkins Emery as an honorary member. Because in a very visionary way, Mary Emery was our first MariElder.

Mary Emery, our first MariElder

Happy Anniversary to the National Exemplar

As if the Village of Mariemont’s Centennial wasn’t exciting enough, April 2023 also marks the 40th anniversary of a neighborhood tradition, The National Exemplar Restaurant.

Brothers Ken and Paul Pendery opened the restaurant in April 1983 inside The Mariemont Inn, a Mariemont landmark. The Inn was constructed in the mid-1920s as a small piece of the unique Mariemont community founded by Mary Emery.

The National Exemplar Restaurant, located on the first floor of the hotel, offers American-style cuisine in a spacious main dining room, the north bar and pub area, and in the relaxing outdoor garden patio. Southerby’s Pub, the hotel lobby bar, also offers dining as well as a cozy place to have a drink and relax in

front of a warm fireplace.

The National Exemplar was founded on the concepts of consistency, fresh ingredients, good food, and great people. “We would not be here today without the overwhelming support of our guests, neighbors, vendors, friends, family, and employees past and present,” said Ken Pendery, founder. “At its core, the mission has always remained the same, to create an exemplary dining experience for our guests with a delicious meal and excellent service,” added Pendery.

“The name, Exemplar, defines our challenge of creating an ideal dining experience for our guests. Using only the freshest seafood, naturally aged steaks and fresh locally available ingredients reflects our standards.

At The National Exemplar we do all this to be better…not different,” said Lisa Hopkins, assistant general manager of the restaurant, who has been with them since day one.

Over the years, the restaurant has grown alongside the neighborhood, creating many guest experiences, developing long-lasting friendships, and celebrating many milestones. The Restaurant recently completed its fifth refresh in the spring of 2022 and is looking to continue serving the Mariemont and Cincinnati communities for many more years to come.

Visit The National Exemplar, 6880 Wooster Pike, throughout April, and especially during their anniversary week, April 10-16, for in-restaurant events, promotions and more to celebrate. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted at dinner only.

Please visit www.nationalexemplar.com for more information or to make a reservation.

Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center

Spring at The Barn

Director Position Open

The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center (The Barn) is accepting applications for the position of Foundation Director. Hours include the following: Tuesdays-Fridays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Yearly contract: $35,000.

The qualified candidate will demonstrate professionalism while meeting and cultivating donations. Requirements include strong computers skills and the ability to research and to write grants, as well as to maintain and organize calendar events and classes. Excellent written and verbal skills are a must.

The Director will work collaboratively with the Woman’s Art Club, a separate entity, its volunteers, instructors, the Board President, Board, support staff, Barn neighbors, and clients, which include wedding parties, florists, caterers, event hosts and the business community at large.

This position also oversees the building systems, including locks and security. The successful Director must be willing to offer tours of this 100-year-old structure in Mariemont, which is recognized by the Ohio Cultural Center and, in essence, serve as the face of The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center Foundation. Please submit a cover letter and a resume to Alleen.art@ gmail.com and njreynolds@gmail.com.

The Hog Bristle Painters Partners with Piazza Discepoli

The Hog Bristle Painters, in association with Piazza Discepoli Wine & Food, invite the public to attend Hog Heaven ‘23 offering a twist to its annual art-show reception on May 4 at The Barn in Mariemont.

Piazza Discepoli, a Madeira-based wine shop, will present a complimentary array of fine wines and charcuterie for the guests of the Hog Bristle Painters on its opening night. In addition, the shop, which opened in 2004, will provide a delectable and well-paired charcuterie board for an evening of spirit and original art in oil. One lucky guest will receive a free gift basket valued at $125.

In the spirit of the artistic masters, the Hog Bristle Painters, a collection of Cincinnati artists, meet regularly to paint their visions and to offer their perspectives to one another. Although each artist embraces a unique genre, the group shares an affection for formal and informal strategies as it pertains to a practice that stretches the centuries.

The paintings include genres, such as Representational Impressionism, Abstract, Luminism, Still Life, Portraiture, and Disrupted Realism.

Twenty percent of art sales will support the programs at The Woman’s Art Cultural Center, which is recognized by the Ohio Cultural Center. The building is located at 6980 Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont. The exhibit opens with a reception on May 4 from 5-8 p.m. The show closes May 7 at 4 p.m. Hours: Saturdays-Sundays (2-4 p.m.) and Tuesdays -Fridays (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Artists include Diane Bierman, Susan Graham Conway, Charlie Florentino, Sue Helbling, Ellen Isfort, Rick Koehler, Kym Kuenning, Alleen Manning, Angie Meehan, Susan Meyer, Phil Oblinger, Dana Olsen, Joanne, Sloneker, Tom Stewart, Doug Welsh.

For more information about the Hog Bristle Painters, please visit hogbristlepainters.com.

To learn more about Piazza Discepoli, go to piazzadiscepoli.com

Community is all about our kids…

Thanks to the generosity of The Mariemont Preservation Foundation, The Barns presents live entertainment for children and the adults who love them on two Saturday mornings this spring. Go to artatthebarn.org to register.

April 22: 10 a.m.

Nate the Great, The Musical Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Off the Hill Nate the Great is on the case. When Annie tells Nate that her new painting has gone missing, the world’s greatest boy detective sets out to solve the mystery. He tracks down clues and puts suspects to the test — and then, another mystery unfolds. Nate finds himself facing the biggest challenge of his career. And worse yet, Mom is all out of pancakes. This fun-filled musical reminds us of the importance of friendship and opening our minds to new possibilities.

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The Barn (from previous page)

May 6: 10 a.m.

Shirley Chisholm: The Chisholm Trail

The Children’s Theatre

Grades 4 – 8

ARTflix: Exploring Art and History Through Film

If it’s the second week on Thursday, it must be an ARTflix night. Barn doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. BYOB. Refreshments and soft drinks are complimentary. $5 entrance fee.

April 13

The Painter and the Thief (60 minutes)

Young Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova relocates from Berlin to Oslo to launch her career as a painter. In April of 2015, a thief steals her two most valuable paintings from the Nobel in Oslo’s city center. Desperate for answers about the

theft of her paintings, Barbora reaches out to one of the men involved in the heist - Norwegian career criminal, Karl’Bertil’ Nordland.

Filmmaker Benjamin Ree documents the story after Barbora unbelievably invites her thief to sit for a portrait, capturing the unlikely relationship that ensues as the equally damaged duo

May 11: Museum Town

June 8: Marcel Duchamp: The Art of Possible

July 13: Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World

August 10: Show Me the Picture: The Story of Jim Marshall

Classes

For a list of classes, please visit artatthebarn.org

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Centennial Plans : Mayor Bill Brown and Council members Kelly Rankin and Randy York met with Congressman Greg Landsman in February to present their Centennial capital plans (photo at right.) Congressman Landsman offered his enthusiastic support and agreed to work with the Village on potential funding. He will attend the groundbreaking ceremony on April 23rd. Check the calendar on the Village website for more information about Centennial events.

Tax Reminder : Your Mariemont tax return is due by April 18, 2023.  First quarter 2023 estimated payment is also due on April 18, 2023. Forms to be attached to the Mariemont return must include: copy of all W2s, copy of your entire Federal 1040, and copy of returns to other municipalities if you are claiming credit for that municipality.

2022 tax forms are available outside the Tax Office and online at mariemont.org in the Tax Department section.

Do you work remotely from home? If your answer is yes, does your employer

Council Representatives

Mayor Bill Brown  mayor@mariemont.org

Rob Bartlett  rbartlett@mariemont.org

Susan Brownknight  sbrownknight@mariemont.org

Leah Geldbaugh  lgeldbaugh@mariemont.org

Marcy Lewis   mlewis@mariemont.org

Kelly Rankin  krankin@mariemont.org

Randy York   ryork@mariemont.org

withhold the full 1.25% for Mariemont from your paycheck? If you don’t work from home, does your employer also withhold

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From L-R: Mayor Bill Brown, Congressman Greg Landsman, Councilwoman Kelly Rankin, Councilman Randy York

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the tax for Mariemont from your paycheck? If your employer does not withhold your Mariemont taxes and the amount you would owe is $200 or more, State Law requires you to pay quarterly estimated payments.

If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Barlow in the Tax Department.   https://mariemont.org/ departments/tax-office/

Graduation Parties : As we head into graduation season, we wish our best to the soon-to-be 2023 graduates and their families! As a reminder, Mariemont shelters may be reserved through our website March 1 through October 31 (“Parks and Shelters” under the Lifestyles section). Please note: ALL reservable shelters in the Village have a MAXIMUM capacity of 30 people. No exceptions will be made for graduation parties.

Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in any Village park.

If you reserve a shelter for a private event, please make sure to bag your trash and take it with you.

Shelters may be reserved for TWO HOUR blocks. The online reservation system automatically inserts 30 minutes before/after your reservation to allow time for set-up and clean-up.

MPF Night with Author Steve Early

Please join the Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF) on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Ferris House as we present an evening with Steve Early, author of Amid The Honorable Plenty.

hunting ground by the Miami and Shawnee and neither had any intention of letting it go.

Early’s book is the true story of the bloodshed, creation, and destruction that occurred in this area over 200 years ago as one empire began and another began to disappear. It also covers the earliest days of Cincinnati, Mariemont’s own Beasley’s Station, and the Ferris family, who bought land that would later become Mariemont and Fairfax in 1799.

The event will be held at the Ferris House, 3915 Plainville Rd. (just opposite the Mariemont tennis courts). Built in 1802, it is one of the oldest homes in Hamilton County, and was purchased by MPF last year. It will be a wonderful setting to hear about this area’s colorful past.

His new book is the true story of Covalt’s Station, a fortified pioneer settlement located on the banks of the Little Miami River in present day Terrace Park during the 1790s. It was the farthest inland settlement yet attempted in the Miami Purchase, but the land was already occupied as seasonal

Author Steve Early is a lifelong resident of Terrace Park, a graduate of Mariemont High School and Miami University, and a leading real estate agent with Sibcy Cline. He is the editor of the Terrace Park Village Views, a local historian, and great storyteller. Don’t miss this exciting presentation on our area’s forgotten history. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing by Steve.

Mariemont Pool Prepares for 2023 Season

We are busy making preparations for the upcoming 2023 pool season and we are happy to announce our new pool manager, Mike Lockhart, former Village resident!

Please follow the QR code for details of the upcoming season as well as to sign up for membership, swim team, and swim lessons.

“Over 80 Years of Service”

Village Worship Services

should we then live?’” Hope you can join us for this exciting journey! See our website for more information.

Village Church of Mariemont villagechurchofmariemont.org

Todd Keyes, Pastor Jamie Keyes, Children’s

Ministries

You are invited to join us! We are a small church with a big heart. A place to learn, grow, be involved, and be known. We strive to be a Caring Community, providing Relevant Teaching from the Bible and Authentic Relationships. In today’s fast-paced world, we offer a place to slow down, connect, and build lasting friendships.

The heat in the Memorial Chapel has been restored! Come join us on Palm Sunday (4/2), Good Friday (4/7), and for a wonderful Easter celebration (4/9) in the historic Memorial Chapel (See service times at right). We also livestream all our services at facebook.com/VCMChurch.

Current Sunday Series: “How Should We Then Live? A Study of 1 Peter”

The first New Testament letter from Peter answers the same questions that Francis Schaeffer asked, “In light of current headlines, cultural trends, and perceptions of the Church today, ‘How

Our Kidz Connection program is a fun way for children (Nursery to 6th Grade) to learn about God and the Bible during our Sunday morning worship service.

Palm Sunday and Easter Events

April 2 - Palm Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. Mariemont Memorial Chapel

April 7- Good Friday Service at Noon

Mariemont Memorial Chapel

April 8 – “Rise Up with Jesus” Children’s (Saturday) Easter Event, 10 a.m. – Noon 3920 Oak Street

April 9 – Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. John Nolen Pavilion (near the Mariemont Swim Club)

April 9– Easter Worship Service at 9:30 a.m with fun children’s Easter activities during service.

Mariemont Memorial Chapel

Women’s Bible Study meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in our Oak Street Fellowship Hall – check the website for more information.

Men’s Lunch Discussion meets weekly. Contact Pastor Todd if you have interest in this study at toddkeyes@villagechurchofmariemont. org.

For more information about these events or to learn more about our church, visit our website at www.villagechurchofmariemont.org or contact Pastor Todd Keyes.

at preschool@mariemontchurch.org.

Sunday Morning Services at 9 and 11 a.m.

Kingdom Kids Ministry (Infant through grade 6) meets during both Sunday services.

Next Chapter Youth (Grades 7-12) meets during the 11 a.m. service (see below for weekday gatherings)

Livestream is at 9 a.m. only on Facebook.com/Mariemont Church; our website: mariemontchurch.org; and YouTube: www.youtube.com/ MariemontChurch.

Current Sunday Series: The Book of John and connecting with Jesus.

Weekly Worship Opportunities in the Parish Center Sanctuary. Join us for worship, prayer, and ministry time. All are welcome! Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time.

Tuesday 9-11 a.m.

Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursday 10-11 a.m.

Family Shop Thrift Sale: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Open to the public 10 a.m. - noon. Visit facebook.com/ mariemontcommunitychurch to sign up for a specific time.

Women’s Ministries: Grow closer to God and in relationship with other women at Mariemont Church.

JOY in the Morning: Tuesdays from 9:1511:30 a.m. at the Parish Center.

Evening JOY: 1st/3rd Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. at the Parish Center.

Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study: Starting at 6:30 a.m. every Friday in the Emery room at the Parish Center.

Mariemont Church

mariemontchurch.org

Jamie Moore, Lead Pastor

Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor

Amanda Fletcher, Student Ministry Director

Katie Smith, Kingdom Kids Director Mike Brownfield, Director of Operations

Mariemont Church Pre-School is In Session! To learn more, contact Renee Brownfield

Next Chapter Youth Group (Grades 7-12): Thursday nights at 7 p.m., and we have Next Chapter Hangouts every 4th Friday of the month where there are games, food, and fun! (On holiday months, we do 3rd Fridays.)

For more information about events at Mariemont Church or to learn more about our church, contact Nancy Clausen at nancy@ mariemontchurch.org.