Horton’s Pharmacy: A Hub of Mariemont’s Past
By Carol Sanger
This is a story about drugs... and sports... and betting. With a little boy-meets-girl romance thrown in for good measure. It’s an intricate web, and it all happened here in Mariemont not all that long ago.
It began innocently enough. A boy was looking for a way to earn a few bucks after school let out. His name was Jerry Jones, then
having drawn its clientele from Mariemont and surrounding areas when it first opened in the old town center in the 1940s. In the front part of the store was a Graeter’s ice cream bar, in the rear was the pharmacy where the eponymous Mr. Horton dispensed prescriptions and sold pharmaceuticals from a raised counter that allowed him to survey his entire domain.
Denny Place resident Marie Huenefeld
recalls, “I worked at Horton’s in summer during college and one Christmas holiday break. Such a great place. I had such a great time! Three pharmacists, two pharmacy students, one dental student, three elderly gentlemen who delivered. I should have paid them! Definitely the hub of the Village. We went there in grade school when Graeter’s soda fountain was in there! Yum!”
But it wasn’t just the girls who were
“Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, Horton’s had a glass
Horton’s Pharmacy on Mariemont Square, circa 1940s (Photo courtesy of the Horton Family)
Mariemont Pool Ready for Big 2025 Season Opening
By Mandy Rohal
As we start to move into spring, the pool staff is being finalized and the pool commission shifts their focus to opening procedures. The 2025 pool season is set to be an exciting one with the opening of the new baby pool. All signs point to it being open for Memorial Day Weekend. Take a stroll down to the pool for a sneak peek.
Two daytime swim lesson sessions will be offered this year: June 9-27 and July 7-25, and the swim team season will commence on June 2. The deadline to sign up for swim lessons and swim team will be May 25. Please email
pool@mariemont.org if interested in evening swim lessons.
Mark your calendar for a “School’s Out for Summer Party” on Friday, May 30th at noon. Pizza will be available for purchase and guest entry will be $5.
Visit https://mariemont.org/lifestyle/ swimming/ or scan the following QR code to complete the online pool membership and sign up for swim team and swim lessons.
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aspiring MLB hopefuls, we would take a small glass container from home to Horton’s in the spring of every year and have our containers filled with neatsfoot. We’d take it home and lather our leather baseball gloves with the oil to make them supple for the upcoming baseball season.”
Young Jerry Jones continued working at Horton’s while pursuing a pharmacy degree at the University of Cincinnati, and as his son, Dr. Scott Jones, now an emergency room physician in Dallas, Texas, tells it, this is where the “boy meets girl” enters the picture.
“My dad saw mom when she would come into the store on her lunch hour,” he said. “She worked as a secretary in the Executive Building on the other side of the Square. This would have been around 1960.” Her name was then Carol Lee “Teena” Woodward, but by 1961 it had changed to Teena Jones.
When owner Hubert Horton decided to retire in 1968, Jerry joined with Bill Rebold to take over Horton’s. It was a partnership that lasted more than 30 years.
Graeter’s had moved out and into its current location in 1965-66 as Scott recalls it, and his earliest memories of his dad in the store were from the age of 4 or 5. He watched his father dispensing drugs and developing easy friendships with customers that frequently lasted for years. Following in his father’s footsteps, Scott started working in
Hunter in the late ‘70s that sparked Jerry’s ultimate celebrity. The bet, Scott says, was who could pick the most first round draft choices for the NFL draft that year. It was a bet Jerry won easily. So, the next year the bet was expanded to three rounds, and Jerry came close to acing it.
the store—running the cash register, stocking shelves and making deliveries—when he was a junior at Mariemont High School.
What he saw his father do day in and day out did not inspire him to continue following his dad’s footsteps, at least not all the way. “I liked more variety and something more intellectually challenging,” he said. So he went into medicine, earning his M.D. at the University of Cincinnati, where his dad had gone decades earlier.
But for all of Jerry’s local connections and career in pharmacy, it was a bet made over a steak dinner with Mariemont neighbor Tom
He was, Scott said, a great researcher and spent 5-6 hours a day year-round at the task. It was his hobby, and he was good at it. As a result, Jerry Jones—the “draftnik”—knew the NFL landscape as well as any professional scout. Through a series of connections, his prowess caught the attention of the Bengals’ front office, and from there an NFL legend was born.
In 1978, Jerry Jones, pharmacist and co-owner of Horton’s Drugs in Mariemont, Ohio, started publishing The Drugstore List, a 30-page pamphlet that broke down draft prospects and made selections for every position. “It wasn’t a book, it was sheets stapled together,” former Bengal and “Sports Talk” host Bob Trumpy recalled to a local sports columnist in 2017. “I’m looking at it and ... it was almost perfect.”
From there, it went national. Trumpy recalled seeing copies of The Drugstore List
Horton’s Pharmacy (from front page)
Horton’s Pharmacist Jerry Jones filling a prescription behind the counter, circa 1970s (Photo courtesy of MPF)
Mariemont Police Chief Chris Robisch and Horton's employee Jim Egger, circa 1960s (Photo courtesy of MPF)
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on the desks of NFL general managers around the country when he was covering football for NBC, and Mike Brown, owner of the Bengals, would have Jerry sit in the team’s war room on draft day. “It’s the best prospect list put out by someone not working for an NFL team,” praised Gil Brandt, the Dallas Cowboy’s personnel director. It was a viewpoint shared by many who would listen regularly every Spring to Jerry being interviewed on national radio broadcasts.
Meanwhile, the world outside football was changing, too. Small local drug stores were being overtaken by the likes of CVS, Walgreens and other big-box competitors, and Horton’s Drugs was not exempt.
By the late ‘80s, Jerry and his second wife, pharmacist Judy Lance, “were struggling just to keep it going,” son Scott recalled. “So when Kroger was opening in Plainville in 1991, they reached out and wanted (to purchase) Horton’s client list and dad decided to take the offer.” Horton’s closed its doors for the last time then, although both Jerry and Judy continued working as pharmacists at the new Kroger until they retired in 1993.
Jerry continued publishing The Drugstore List until his death in 2012. It outlasted Horton’s by nearly two decades, selling for $13 a copy.
A Tribute to the Horton Family
The following is a brief story about Horton’s Pharmacy founder Hubert Horton and his family as recounted by his granddaughter Heather Horton Scaringella to Mariemont Town Crier Publisher Suzy Weinland.
Hubert Horton founded Horton’s Pharmacy in Mariemont in 1939, the same year he moved to Mariemont. Hubert resided in Mariemont for almost 45 years and was deeply involved in the community. He married Lillian Horton, and they had one child, my dad, John Horton.
My dad grew up in the pharmacy and in Mariemont, and later married Sally Wren from Hyde Park. Together, they had two children—my sister, Kaye (Horton) Cunningham, and me, Heather (Horton) Scaringella.
Though I never lived in Mariemont myself, I have many fond memories of visiting my grandparents there. We spent a lot of time in the area, and our family is still very connected to the Cincinnati area. My sister, Kaye, has three grown children—two of whom live in Cincinnati, and one who lives in Pittsburgh, where Kaye also resides. I now live in Boston, and my son is a freshman at Duke University, where ironically, he met a fellow student from Cincinnati who is familiar with Mariemont and the pharmacy from years ago. My other son works for PWC in NYC after graduating from Lehigh University.
My grandfather was a deeply compassionate and hardworking man, and his care for others, passion, and work ethic were always a strong influence on our family. He often said, “You can lose your money, your house, and your health, but you can never lose your education.” This message stuck with us all, and he instilled a strong belief in the value of education, which we continue to pass down to the next generations.
Hubert R. Horton (Photo courtesy of the Horton Family)
Watercolor painting of Horton’s Pharmacy and the Square in the 1960s by Hope Kain Fjord, former Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati president (Image courtesy of Lynn Long, The Barn.)
Village Historic Mariemont Memorial Church Floor Undergoes Restoration
By Matthew Ayer
Previous articles have featured the following aspects of our Village’s landmark, nationally significant stone church building on Cherry Lane: its architect and general features of the building; symbolic elements; the original stone roof and its replacement; restoration of the church bell; the building’s masonry; and its metalwork. As the building approaches its 100th year of use dating to 1926, its owner, the Thomas J. Emery Memorial Foundation, recently sponsored restoration of the church’s original limestone floor.
When constructed, the Mariemont Company engaged the region’s finest stone mason, Otto Kadon and Company, and utilized limestone from a hillside quarry at the base of Indian Hill Road. This stone was cut into semi-regular blocks for the church’s main structure. The more complex designs of door, window trim and other features required a stone that could be chiseled onsite in every dimension. Oolitic limestone quarried in the Bedford, Indiana area was brought to Mariemont via rail for this more intricate stonework.
For the main church floor, the local limestone was quarried in slabs, then sawcut to a uniform thickness, but retaining natural randomness in shape, color, and size. Similar to a flagstone patio, the cut pieces
were mortared in place atop a concrete base, as one giant jigsaw puzzle. Then the stone was polished to a more-or-less even surface.
After nearly 100 years of use, the floor remains in structurally excellent condition, but became severely pitted in places, most especially near entrances to the building. As explained by Mariemont resident and Professional Geologist Rick Boone, “Limestone is a sedimentary rock largely composed of calcium carbonate. While limestone can dissolve in slightly acidic rainwater, as the limestone caverns of Kentucky can attest,
this is a rather slow process. However, the application of de-icing salts to melt snow and ice can result in limestone deterioration. As a porous rock, limestone allows melted snow and ice containing the de-icing salts in solution to penetrate the rock pores. When the water evaporates, the salt recrystallizes creating pressure and damaging the limestone (sub florescence). The damage can be seen in the spalling and pitting of the limestone.” Simply put, years of congregants tracking salt on their shoes in winter was the most likely cause of these pits.
Several contractors have looked at the floor over the years with no one interested in developing a suitable repair process until this winter when Browning Chapman offered to complete a test area for Emery Memorial’s approval. The company had experience with slate and travertine but had never restored a polished limestone floor. One of its co-owners, Gordon Chapman, expressed interest in the history of this National Historic Landmark building, its unusual floor, and he personally supervised the early mock-ups and color matches. They developed a process in a test area, then were commissioned to restore the aisleways and foyers throughout the building. On completion in late February, they responded to the following questions:
What was the overall goal of the project?
“As requested by Emery Memorial, we wanted to blend in with the 100-year-old floor, with part of its beauty being the variety and imperfections of the quarried/sawed/ polished limestone.”
What was the biggest challenge?
“Trying to match the varying colors of the floor. We learned a lot performing the trials before proceeding with the full-scale repairs. We completed six to eight mock-ups to perfect the process.”
What was the process, step by step?
“1. Survey the floor to identify which spalls/imperfections would be repaired.
Main aisle after restoration
2. Clean out the cavities and remove any loose or scaled pieces of stone.
3. Clean cavities with an acid cleaner and then neutralize.
4. Apply densifier to the surrounding stone.
5. Fill the larger/deeper cavities with a special epoxy with color added to match the surrounding stone. Epoxy was placed in multiple lifts depending on the depth of the cavity, then was screeded flush. We used 4 to 5 different colors and then we had to blend different colors together to try and match each individual stone because it seemed like no two stones were the same color.
6. Polish the stones and the patches all at once.
7. Apply a densifier and a semi-gloss finish material.”
Did the project meet your and Emery Memorial’s goals?
“The project was challenging, and we had to redo some areas multiple times while we learned the best repair procedures and color formulations. Emery Memorial wanted to maintain the character of the century-old floor but wanted to eliminate any trip hazards and severe defects. We had to survey the floor and repair only the larger spalled areas while leaving most of the small, natural imperfections as they were. Browning Chapman was honored to have the opportunity to be part of this project.”
This contractor successfully restored the floor to its natural variation while seamlessly repairing the spalling/pitting. The final finish provides protection from salt, and the plan is to use a compatible deicer into the future. It was a pleasure working with Browning Chapman from start to finish. They truly went the extra mile to meet the project objectives. When the work was inspected by Lee Carter, Chair of the Emery Memorial Board of Trustees, he expressed his usual standard of performance: “I believe that Mary Emery would approve.”
Matthew Ayer routinely conducts tours of the Memorial Church. Your family or group can contact him at 513-335-0059.
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Community Exemplar Celebrates 42 Years of Deliciousness in Mariemont
By Lisa Hopkins, Manager
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National Exemplar
The neighborhood is invited to join us at The National Exemplar as we celebrate 42 years in the Village of Mariemont, during our annual anniversary celebration, April 8-13.
From April 8-13, the Exemplar will give a $10 Bonus buck for every $50 in gift cards purchased. In addition, enjoy the following with us:
April 8: Great Food for a Great Cause to benefit the Brandon C. Gromada Foundation
April 9-13: Guests will enjoy a throwback menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner
April 13: Mariemont Mayor Bill Brown and Mariemont's Town Crier will visit for a proclamation and a toast to the anniversary at 5:30 p.m.
April 13: Enjoy a complimentary piece of carrot cake for dinner (dine-in only)
Founded in April 1983 by brothers Ken and Paul Pendery, The National Exemplar has been a cornerstone of the Village of Mariemont for 42 years.
Ken and Paul Pendery had the vision to open a restaurant built on consistency, fresh ingredients, great food and great people. They
brought their vision to life on the first floor of the Mariemont Inn, right in the heart of Mariemont. The restaurant started as a place where family, friends, and neighbors could gather, share stories and make memories together. With its cozy fireplaces, comfortable atmosphere and delicious food, the National Exemplar became an instant hit.
Over the years, the restaurant has become ingrained in the community. As Mariemont has grown, so has the restaurant. With five
refreshes since it opened and the latest in 2022, The National Exemplar strives to grow with the neighborhood. Since 1983, The National Exemplar has become a place for families to dine and spend quality time together. Forty-one years later, members of those families continue that tradition by bringing their children and grandchildren to dine with us. Countless memories are made yearly through dining, wedding and anniversary celebrations, birthdays, baby
The National Exemplar building on Wooster Pike
showers, graduations, and more. Through this time, more than 15 “National Exemplar couples” have met while working at the restaurant, and their children now work at the restaurant.
As a neighborhood restaurant, The National Exemplar always serves the community in the best way possible. From supporting local schools, hosting its signature Great Food for a Great Cause program, and supporting other businesses and programs, The National Exemplar is still as important in the neighborhood as it was the day it opened its doors in 1983.
The National Exemplar is open for breakfast lunch and dinner and is located at 6880 Wooster Pike, Mariemont, OH 45227. Reservations are accepted at dinner only. Please visit www.nationalexemplar.com for more information or to make a reservation.
Community Hog Heaven 25 to Showcase Local Artists
By Kym Keunning
The Hog Bristle Painters, an artist group, invites the public to join them at their annual art show and sale on May 9 from 6-8 p.m. at The Barn, 6980 Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont.
Ten local oil painters will present Hog Heaven 25, a collection of original works in landscape, still life, and animals, representing various sizes and genres in style within the confines of a renovated dairy farm in
Mariemont. Guests will enjoy small bites and wine while perusing fine art items.
Artists include: Susan Graham Conway, Charlie Florentino, Ellen Isfort, Kym Kuenning, Alleen Manning, Angie Meehan, Susan Meyer, Joanne Sloneker, Doug Welsh, and Kathleen Wilkins.
The show runs through May 13. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
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Celebrating the 100th Birthday of the Dale Park School
By Beth McDaniel Community Development Director, Cincinnati Waldorf School
The Cincinnati Waldorf School warmly welcomes the Mariemont Community to join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of our beautiful school building!
Friday, May 2, 2025
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Join Our May Day Celebration at Ann Buntin Becker Park
2:30-5 p.m.: Reception at the Cincinnati Waldorf School
The Dale Park School was designed by A. Lincoln Fechheimer and Benjamin L. Ihorst. This architectural team also designed the Theodore Roosevelt School in South Fairmount, Ault Park Pavilion, Linwood School, and the Isaac M. Wise Center (now Zion First Pentecostal Church). Building began in 1924, and The Dale Park School was dedicated on May 16, 1925.
The building has been a school for most of its 100 years, save a 15-year period when it served as a Community Center. After Mariemont completed the new junior high in 2012, the Cincinnati Waldorf School (CWS) purchased the building and has been fortunate to call the Dale Park School home ever since.
Today CWS employs 50+ faculty members and serves over 300 students from parent and child classes through high school. CWS is part of a global movement of Waldorf schools numbering more than 1,200 worldwide. Interestingly, the opening
of the very first Waldorf school in Stuttgart, Germany was relatively contemporaneous with the dedication of the Dale Park School, happening just a few years earlier in 1919.
Students and families at the Cincinnati Waldorf School have made a home in our beautiful building on Chestnut Street and enjoy the adjacent park, creek, walking trails and playgrounds, all of which support a handson, nature-based educational experience.
We are excited to welcome our Mariemont neighbors to join our annual May Day Celebration, which echoes early festivities at the Dale Park School (see adjacent photos)!
Please arrive at Ann Buntin Becker Park by 1:30 p.m. to enjoy student dancing and musical sharing around the May Pole, then join us for a reception at the Dale Park School. Light refreshments will be provided in the CWS Community Room, and tours will be offered.
Please know that our May Day celebration is open to our CWS community as well, so parking is likely to be limited. School dismissal will be happening from 2:45-3:30, so we also ask that our visitors be mindful of blocking car line traffic.
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating a beautiful building that has provided a space for educating our community’s children for 100 years!
May Pole dancing “then” at Dale Park School (circa 1920s) and at what is “now” the Cincinnati Waldorf School, during their May Day celebration in Ann Becker Park (2024).
Arbor Day, District Planting Just Around the Corner
By Margaret Jevic Tree Board Member
Plant a new Truffula. Treat it with care. Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air. ~ Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax”
Join Us to Celebrate Arbor Day
For the past several years, the Mariemont Tree Advisory Board (TAB) has been ringing in Arbor Day with the planting of a special tree somewhere in the Village. We planted a Northern Red Oak on the corner of Wooster Pike and Oak St., and a Burr Oak set up shop down by the Mariemont Pool parking lot just last year. Each year the Mariemont Elementary School children have helped us celebrate this special time by attending our ceremony and helping us mulch in the tree.
This year, we are so pleased to bring our Arbor Day festivities to the very people who have been our biggest Arbor Day fans - the Mariemont Elementary School! On Friday, April 25, 2025, our Arbor Day ceremony and tree planting will take place on school grounds. Details are still being finalized but
Spring Planning, Fall Planting
District 4 is up for planting this fall. If you live on any of the following streets, you can request a tree for the street tree area around your home:
East (Murray-Wooster EB)
Madisonville
Miami (Murray-Square)
Murray (Plainville-Grove)
Nolen
Plainville
Thorndike
West (Murray-Wooster)
Wooster (Plainville-East)
We aim to reserve 25 percent of our budgeted trees for resident requests. Last planting cycle we were able to fulfill all resident requests!
check the Trees of Mariemont Facebook page for official time and further updates and join us as we plant a new tree dedicated to the children of the Mariemont Elementary School, now and forever more. All are welcome!
Please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/ TreeBoardForm which will take you to the form, stamp your entry time, and enter you into the queue. Once you fill it out, you will be emailed a confirmation as well as information about the tree your street will be receiving. The form is always open and available to anyone in any district, but requests for District 4’s fall planting will end May 31. We look forward to continuing to serve our community by growing our urban forest in District 4!
Mark Your Calendars!
The Garden Club of Mariemont Annual Plant Sale May 10, 2025 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On the Village Lawn at the Municipal Building
We’ll have perennials, annuals, hanging baskets and more!
Please come out and support us!
Larry Gray and David Middleton in Fall 2023, standing with the Northern Red Oak that was planted at the corner of Wooster Pike and Oak Street on Arbor Day 2023.
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To Native or Not?
By Liz Flynn Sustainable Mariemont Member
As spring thoughts turn to gardening, why not make this the year you incorporate native plants?
Native plants evolved to grow where planted by developing characteristics that help them survive. In return, wildlife adapted to and are often dependent on natives for their habitats.
Natives matter because habitat loss is the reason for rapidly declining biodiversity, which negatively impacts us all. Native plants provide food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife including native pollinators who live, feed and lay eggs exclusively on native plants. Loss of habitats
supporting pollinators decreases flowering plants, crop yields, and destabilizes food chains, leading to ecological imbalances and compounding the climate crisis.
An example with which you might be familiar is the plight of the monarch butterfly and its declining numbers. Monarch
caterpillars can only eat one thing: milkweed. Milkweed is their “host plant,” meaning the caterpillars depend on it as a food source to survive.
In the words of Doug Tallamy, noted entomologist, ecologist, conservationist, University of Delaware Professor and author: We are at a critical point of losing so many species from local ecosystems that their ability to produce the oxygen, clean water, flood control, pollination, pest control, carbon storage, etc, that is, the ecosystem services that sustain us, will become seriously compromised.
“It is increasingly clear that much of our wildlife will not be able to survive unless food, shelter, and nest sites can be found in suburban habitats (emphasis added). And
Photo Credit: Guille Montoya
because it is we who decide which plants will grow in our gardens, the responsibility for our nation’s biodiversity lies largely with us. Which animals will make it and which will not? We help make this decision every time we plant or remove something from our yards.”
So, how to start? The good news is no first step is too small, every change contributes, and there is no one right way to do this!
First steps could be eliminating chemicals, choosing pine straw over shredded mulch and removing and replacing invasive plants with natives, says Jennifer Smith of Wimberg Landscaping. She also points out that greater plant diversity supports a wider variety of native insects, pollinators and birds. So, if you can see soil there is room to add native plants!
Smith recommends native grasses, which are well suited for sun, shade, wet and dry sites, as an easy way to increase plant diversity while filling in spaces now occupied by mulch. And, a more diverse garden is more resilient to weather events, pests and disease.
Smith also says, while a common misconception is natives are messy and out of place in a front yard garden, it is a matter of the right plant for the right space and there is a selection of natives to fit your gardening style. It is also important to study your space to select the right native for the spot to increase its chance of survival.
Remember the monarch butterfly? Adding native milkweed can aid the butterflies on their annual migrations between Mexico and Canada. You can also replace plants that die
with natives or start with a few flowerpots. For a list of native pollinators from which to choose, see the Cincinnati Nature Center website.
When shopping for your natives, keep in mind the importance of buying native plants free of neonicotinoids (insecticides), which incorporate into plants and cause pollinator decline.
For those interested in a more communal approach, formation of a Garden Club for our very own Barn is currently being explored to support a new pollinator garden at The Barn! Reach out directly to Jennifer Smith at gardenjen70@yahoo.com for more information.
Planting with natives also yields some intangible benefits. In a busy world, the seasonal and annual rhythms of native plants blooming at various times of the year can help us slow down and experience nature in ways with which we may have lost touch. Observing the progress of your native plants as they grow, bloom and nourish birds, bees and butterflies may become a highlight of your day, providing as much benefit to you and your families as you are to them.
Taking the native plant plunge? Let Sustainable Mariemont know at SustainableMariemont@gmail.com
Some resources to help you begin your native plant adventure:
Cincinnati Nature Center: Classes and annual native plant sales (coming up April 26 – May 18).
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens: Native plant sale and the Plant for Pollinators program.
Doug Tallamy: Books, YouTube videos, www.HomegrownNationalPark.org.
National Wildlife Federation: Information about monarch butterfly gardens and backyard habitat certification.
Prairie Moon Nursery and Prairie Nursery: Seeds and plants.
Wimberg Landscaping: Local company providing landscaping consultations including native plants.
All Ages
What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library – April 2025
Spice Tales: Easy Recipes from India — Saturday, April 19 from 3-4 p.m.
Join the Cultural Centre of India as we embark on a flavorful journey at our interactive event. Open to all culinary enthusiasts. Registration required.
Beaks & Talons with Raptor Inc. — Wednesday, April 3 from 4-5 p.m.
Join us for a fun and interactive presentation featuring live avian ambassadors. Registration required.
Youth
Movers & Shakers — Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance, and enjoy music, movement, and fun. Ages 1-4.
Library Babies — Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Ages birth to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime — Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Ages 18–36 months.
KinderBridge Storytime — Thursdays from 2-3 p.m.
Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 4-6 years.
Minecraft Mania: Block Party — Tuesday, April 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Join us for a Block Party, where the world of Minecraft comes to life! Mine for materials and use them to craft awesome objects, build with life-size blocks, and take on fun Minecraft-themed crafts.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover — Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Drop-Off: Friday, April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pick-Up & Breakfast: Saturday, April 5 from 10:30-11 a.m.
Enjoy donuts and watch a slideshow of all the fun your stuffed animals had while you were away. Registration is required for each child and their stuffed animal.
Stem Discovery Day — Wednesday, April 8 and April 22 from 4-5:30 p.m.
We offer a variety of hands-on STEM activities designed to inspire and educate. Drop in any time between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Recommended for grades K-8.
Incredible Arthropods with the Bug Chicks — Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m.
Using preserved specimens and live arthropods, participants will get to hold, pet & touch many animals. Registration required. Ages 6-12.
Legos @ the Library — Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Show us what you can build and connect with other LEGO enthusiasts.
Stars of Harry Potter — Friday, April 18 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Cincinnati Observatory uncovers the celestial connections hidden in Harry Potter! No registration required.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Club — Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, challenge other trainers, trade cards, and make new friends. Bring your own cards or play with one of our decks. Ages 7-14.
Adults
Which Craft: Knitting and Crocheting Group — Saturday, April 5 and April 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Bring the knitting or crocheting project you're working on to the library and work with others.
NEW! Mariemont Non-fiction Book Club — Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us in discussing The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore. Copies available at the branch. Mystery Book Club — Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben. Copies available at the branch.
Book Club — Monday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss North Woods by Daniel Mason. Copies available at the branch.
Mariemont Branch Library | 3810 Pocahontas Ave. | 513-369-4467
Library Hours: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Community
Snappy Tomato: Pizza is Their Passion
By Kim Beach
The new Snappy Tomato Pizza location at the Mariemont Promenade has something for everyone, as Owner and CEO Tim Gayhart proudly shares. “Whether you’re feeding one or many, we have a product that fits your needs. We offer everything from small, singleserve pizzas to our famous Beast pizza that feeds 8-10 people. Plus, we’ve got salads, pasta, wings, and hoagies. Whatever you’re craving, we’ve got it covered.”
One of the things Tim loves most about the pizza business is how it brings people together. “Pizza is typically at the center of family nights or gatherings. A good customer for us is someone who leaves happy because we’ve done our job of making their special pizza order enjoyable. When our customer is happy, we’re happy.”
Growing a Legacy in the Community
The new Mariemont location is a company-owned store, joining a robust network of Snappy Tomato Pizza spots. In addition to Mariemont, the company operates
eight other company-owned stores, 36 franchised locations, and two non-traditional venues at Xavier’s Cintas Center and the Florence Y’alls stadium. Snappy Tomato Pizza has been serving up fresh, delicious pies since the first location opened in 1978, with the Mariemont store launching in September 2024.
When asked why he chose Cincinnati for the business, Tim explained, “I opened my business in this community because I have deep roots here—I’m originally from Cincinnati. I’ve always had a strong connection to this city and truly love everything it has to offer. My goal is not only to contribute to the local economy but also to support the continued development and growth of the Tri-State area. I’m committed to investing in the community, building lasting relationships, and helping to make the region even stronger.”
What Sets Snappy Tomato Apart?
With pizza being one of the most ordered takeout foods in America, how does Snappy Tomato stand out? According to Tim, it’s all about the product. “Simply put, our quality is unmatched. We make our dough fresh from scratch every morning at each location. Our sauce is crafted from California-grown tomatoes, harvested, tested, and packed within six hours for peak freshness. We use 100 percent fresh, never frozen, mozzarella cheese, and our meats are sourced according to our proprietary taste specifications. Even our vegetables are sourced locally. It all adds up to a FRESH product that our customers can taste.”
Building Community Connections
Successful businesses are integral to the fabric of Mariemont, and Tim takes pride in how Snappy Tomato is woven into the local community. “We have the local feel. While we are a franchise with over 40 locations and the
The Snappy Tomato store located at the Mariemont Promenade.
buying power to secure quality products and advertising, we maintain that small, local vibe at each store. We’re passionate about giving back to the community that supports us. From fundraisers to sponsorships to donations, we do it all because we owe it to our community to give back in any way we can.”
One of the most exciting opportunities for the Mariemont location is growing the buffet business. Tim shares, “We recently launched our dinner buffet and are thrilled to see families from the community enjoying meals together at our restaurant. We started with a lunch buffet and delivery/carryout options to ensure top-notch service. Now that our staff is fully trained, we’ve expanded to include the evening buffet.”
To celebrate the new dinner buffet, Snappy Tomato Mariemont is giving away a free dinner buffet for a local family (up to five people)—just scan the QR code below to enter!
Fan Favorites and Job Opportunities
If you’re wondering what to order, you can’t go wrong with their number one seller— the Snapperoni (double pepperoni and extra cheese). Another favorite is their signature Ranch Pizza, featuring a creamy ranch base topped with mozzarella, bacon or chicken (or both), tomatoes, green peppers, and onions.
And if you’re looking for a career with a team that values passion and community, Snappy Tomato is always hiring great people to join the family.
Welcome to the neighborhood, Snappy Tomato Pizza! We wish you continued success at your new Mariemont location! Visit them at 7207 Wooster Pike or call 513-272-2100
Community
NEW Bookstore to Open in Mariemont
Joe and Andrea Kramer, longtime residents of Homewood Road, are pleased to announce the Spring 2025 opening of The Village Bookworm in the Mariemont Square (next to LaRosa's).
The indie bookstore, currently under construction, will feature both new and used books as well as library decor and more. Visit www.Village-Bookworm.com for updates. And stay tuned for a May Town Crier spotlight on Joe and Andrea and this wonderful new addition to our community!
Rosie Polter, MPF’s first Director of Development
trustees are eager to be involved in MPF’s work to preserve, protect and promote Mariemont, and both bring very important work experiences to the board.
Susan Casey serves as the Development Director for Cincinnati Preservation. Before this role, she managed fundraising campaigns and development strategies for a diverse portfolio of non-profit clients in the Cincinnati region with Ignite Philanthropy. Her background also includes managing operations for the Irish National Trust in Dublin and serving as a long-time Senior Producer for NPR’s The Diane Rehm Show Susan holds a Bachelor's degree from Xavier University and a Master's degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia. She has two grown children and resides on Petoskey Avenue with her partner, Dr. Bill Renz.
Julie Hollyday is currently the Fundraising Database Manager for The Freestore Foodbank. Before this position she did database management and was the Marketing Coordinator for the City Gospel Mission. Julie also has also had her own business in graphic design and editorial services. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cincinnati with a major in Journalism. Julie lives on Linden Place with her husband and their two school age sons. As a resident of the Mariemont Historic District one of Julie’s roles in MPF will be to serve on our Historic District committee which focuses on the preservation and protection of this important and unique neighborhood in Mariemont.
Community Sustainability with MariElders
By Erin Rothfuss Executive Director
This month, we celebrate the Earth and all she provides. At MariElders, we practice sustainability year-round, and we encourage you to do the same. We collect greeting cards, old eyeglasses, empty pill bottles, and even pop tabs.
Growing up before the era of disposables, we’ve always believed in reusing mugs, water cups, plates, and silverware. It just makes sense to take care of the planet that takes care of us.
When thinking about how to live more sustainably, consider embracing the gently used and repurposing items you already own. The idea of reducing, reusing, and recycling isn’t just a trend; it’s a way of life. In the land of generosity, we are fortunate to have access to so many resources, and there is so much creativity found in living more sustainably.
This month, let’s show our generosity to the Earth by buying reusable items, reducing waste, and recycling what can’t be reused.
Every small action contributes to a bigger, sustainable impact. Let’s make our mark by protecting the environment for generations to come. Together, we can nurture the planet and honor all she offers.
Diane Sabo, Pat Aue, Wes Iredale, Charlene Metzger, Joyce Shepherd, Paige Adams Strickland, and Ann Doyle ready for a kayak trip down the Little Miami last summer.
Community
Musical Theater and Movie Making Summer Programs at CAPA
By Robin Schwanekamp CAPA Executive Director
Spring has sprung and Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) is planning for sunny summer days ahead. If you are looking for summer opportunities for your children in theater, singing and film making, here’s a complete list of what CAPA is offering for summer 2025!
In its 12th year, CAPA is offering Musical Theater Intensive Camps for students in grades 5-12. Madagascar Jr. runs the weeks of June 2-6 and June 9-14 and is for students in grades 5-8. Chicago: Teen Edition runs the week of June 16-20 and June 23-28 for grades 9-12. Both Madagascar Jr. and Chicago: Teen Edition will be held at The Sue Harder Performing Arts Center on Indian Hill school campus.
Back again for the younger set, CAPA offers Musical Theater Boot Camp, known as MT Boot Camp. This is led by Kevin Bell, who recently directed Mariemont Junior High’s
Something Rotten, Jr., and is a CAPA favorite teaching artist back in Cincinnati just for this camp! Open to rising students in grades 2-4, this is a two-week camp, June 16-27, held at Indian Hill Elementary, and culminates in a performance for family and friends.
In its seventh summer, CAPA’s popular Film Production Camp will be held again at Indian Hill Middle School. This is for students grades 7-12 with an interest in learning all
aspects of film making. From pitching and writing a script to shooting, directing, and editing, resulting in a four-minute short film. Complete hands-on experience for all levels. This two-week camp runs the week of July 28 through August 8.
To register for all CAPA summer programs, or for more information, check out the CAPA website: www.cincinnatiapa.org.
CAPA’s summer programming surplus goes toward their outreach programs. During the school year, CAPA offers an after-school Afro-Caribbean inspired ballet and tap class twice a week at Chase Elementary, a 99 percent free lunch school in the Northside. CAPA also has a summer dance camp that runs every day in June in College Hill. Both programs are free to students. This is an important part of CAPA’s mission, as it addresses the disparities of race and income by offering this free after school program and summer camp to students who would otherwise not be able to afford it.
Think of CAPA for summer fun for your child! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact CAPA’s Executive Director, Robin Schwanekamp at Robin@cincinnatiapa. org.
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Schools MJHS Presents Something Rotten, Jr.
By Kelley Ching
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter and music as Mariemont Junior High School proudly presents Something Rotten, Jr. This highly anticipated production will take the stage on April 11 at 7 p.m. and April 12 at 2 p.m. at Mariemont High School, showcasing the incredible talent of Mariemont’s young performers.
Set in the Renaissance era, Something Rotten, Jr. follows the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two struggling playwrights desperate to compete with the wildly popular William Shakespeare. When a soothsayer predicts that the future of theater lies in musicals, the Bottom brothers set out to create the world’s first song-and-dance extravaganza—only to find themselves tangled in a whirlwind of hilarity, mistaken
The talented cast has been hard at work bringing this show to life with infectious enthusiasm and stellar performances. Under the expert direction of Kevin Bell, students have been fine-tuning their comedic timing, choreography, and musical numbers to deliver an unforgettable show. Audiences can look forward to standout musical numbers such as “A Musical” and “Will Power,” guaranteed to have everyone tapping their feet.
“This production has been an incredible journey for our students,” said Director Kevin Bell. “Their dedication and passion for performing really shine through, and we can’t wait for the community to see the show.”
Don’t miss this spectacular production! Secure your seats today and support Mariemont Junior High School’s amazing performers. Visit https://www. mariemontschools.org/Theater.aspx or scan the QR code to purchase your tickets before they sell out!
The cast of Something Rotten, Jr. rehearse in the MJHS gym.
Children’s Theater Announces ’25-’26 Season and Auditions
By Krista Katona Pille
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is excited to announce its highly anticipated 20252026 season, marking the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences’ historic return to the newly renovated, reimagined, and revived Emery Theater.
Until 1969, The Emery Theater was
latest advancement in stagecraft, projection mapping within the audience is paired with a one-of-a-kind stage lift with a built-in turntable bringing
scenery from under the stage. An
entire stage—combining live theatre with automation, projections, illustrations, and animation and transforming each TCT production into a truly unique and immersive theatrical experience. Here’s a sneak peek: https://tinyurl.com/TCTEMERY
And thanks to a transformative $2 million anonymous gift to its capital campaign, the recent $4 million gap has been reduced to just $2 million needed to meet the project’s total goal. This gift was made
donors, and those already considering support for The Emery, to seize this opportunity and make their commitment now, helping TCT bring the vision for a world-class children’s theatre home to life.
The 2025-26 season will kick off with a spin on a timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, October 10-26. During the holiday season, TCT is bringing back one of the company’s most popular productions in its 105-year history with a show that is sweeter than maple syrup – Elf, the Musical Jr., December 5-21 Then, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical takes the Emery stage February 20-March 8, 2026, followed by the stage adaptation of one of DreamWorks’ most legendary films, How to Train Your Dragon Jr., April 17-May 3, 2026.
Tickets & Subscriptions
Renewals for current TCT Subscribers will take place February 26-March 31. New subscriptions go on sale May 6 at www. thechildrenstheatre.com. Single tickets for all productions will go on sale beginning August 1. Productions are designed for children ages 4+ and their families. ASL interpretation and audio description will be offered during the second Saturday performances at 2 p.m. for all productions. Sensory-friendly performances will be scheduled for select productions.
Auditions
TCT is committed to breaking down barriers, including those that impact its talent. The Company primarily casts ageappropriately—professional adult actors in adult roles and professionally trained young actors (Age 9+) in children's roles. By moving to The Emery there will be significantly reduced workday and school-
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day commitments. Previously, performers missed up to two weeks of work/school for tech and performances; now, those cast will only miss five days, limited to Thursdays and Fridays. All roles are paid.
Audition breakdowns and signups will be posted on TCT’s website two weeks before each audition period. For those interested in auditioning and being considered for the first season at the Emery, mark your calendars!
The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition & Elf, the Musical Jr. – Auditions/Callbacks: May 12-18, 2025
Diary of a Wimpy Kid & How to Train Your Dragon Jr. – Auditions/Callbacks: August 18-24, 2025
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by ArtsWave and the generosity of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council has helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
By Matt Tripepi
Community Swing Into Spring with Mariemont Racquet Club
On Saturday, March 1, a dedicated and very cold group of volunteers helped to prep the Mariemont Racquet Club’s (MRC) courts for this season’s tennis and pickle matches.
With snow coming down at times, we had a great group of smiling faces, including members of the Mariemont Boys Tennis and Baseball teams as well as players and MRC board members.
We have six new benches straight from Germany that were put together with minimal scrapes and soreness, but at least no allen wrenches were involved!
Leaves, garbage and other debris were removed, wind screens unfurled, and nets
were hung with careful precision so no complaining when your serves or strokes hit the tape.
A big thanks again to all that were able to dedicate their time and energy to make it happen!
As mentioned in last month’s article and at various community meetings, plans are still being finalized around this year’s exciting updates to the club, including dedicated pickle courts.
You can become a member and make a tax-deductible donation to pickleball fundraising efforts by visiting www. mariemont.org and selecting “Racquet Club” from the Lifestyle dropdown menu at the top. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please make payable and deliver to: Village of Mariemont, 6907 Wooster Pike, Mariemont, OH 45227.
Some general court rules:
• Use of the courts is restricted to members of MRC and guests, Mariemont School District teams, pros and clients.
• Guests must be accompanied by a member or pro and pay $10/court use (cash/check in slot at shelter, QR code soon).
Looking forward to a great start to the spring season. Hope to see you out on the courts soon!
Here is this year’s rate sheet – still some of the most affordable in the region.
*Born on/after 3/1/2007 **Born before 3/1/1965
Volunteers clean courts and construct new benches
Village
2025 Building and Zoning Department Update
By Rod Holloway Mariemont Zoning Officer
In 2024 we had an uptick in issues related to unqualified contractors doing work in this Village. Here are a few tips and reminders as you start planning your projects for 2025:
Do your research on whom you select. The best advice is to talk to a few past clients (non-family members) of the company. Experienced contractors have lots of satisfied customers to talk to and are very willing to share this information with perspective clients. If you cannot get names, this is likely a signal to try someone else. The Better Business Bureau (https://www.bbb.org/)
or other consumer advocacy organizations maintain records of complaints and are a good resource. You can also do online public record searches within different court systems (https://www.courtclerk.org/recordssearch/name/), searching for companies or their owners, which can provide insight into lawsuits. Lastly, you can ask your local building department, who process 300+ permits a year, to see what history they have within the Village.
Ensure you and your contractor understand the Village codes related to zoning projects. Most contractors do not exclusively work in one municipality, and unlike the building code, zoning codes can
vary quite a bit. Our community has a historic district, small lots, and codes to protect your neighborhood. Not doing the research on what is allowed in our code should not be the reason you haven’t checked with your Village building and zoning officer.
Discuss the permit needs with the contractor — or ask questions prior to signing a contract to begin work. Permits are there to protect you as the homeowner to ensure the work is done in compliance with the Residential Code of Ohio and properly inspected. This will also provide you with a record for home resale purposes, future project documentation, or if there is an insurance claim. DO NOT rely on your contractor to tell you when a permit is needed, and remind them that it is important for this community to file permits as the fees offset the cost to operate our own building and zoning department and not to rely on Hamilton County or other agencies, which often do not provide the same timely service, have much higher fees, and a poor compliance record.
As a general reminder, you need to file a permit for remodeling projects when you make changes to:
• Plumbing systems (supply, vent, or drains)
• Electrical systems (new wiring or circuits)
• Structural elements (framing, walls, roofs, stairs)
• Insulation and/or use (redefining a space as habitable)
• Life safety items (windows, fire systems, CO2, egress)
If you have any questions, please reach out the building department via phone (513-2713315, option #4), drop by the Village offices, or send an email to building@mariemont.org. We are staffed weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Find out more about your Building Dept. staff and services at https://mariemont.org/ departments/building-department/. We also now accept payment via credit cards online.
Municipal Building Renovations Now Complete
Building Official Rod Holloway, Mayor Bill Brown, and administrative staff Joanee Van Pelt and Allison Uhrig have been hard at work overseeing the renovations in the administrative offices since December. Everyone is happy to be back in the office on the second floor! Below are some before and after photos of the offices.
Please Note: The Native American Cultural & Education Center remains closed to the public through April.
Village News for April
Car Thefts & Break-Ins: Please do NOT leave your keys or key fob in your vehicle. Remember to lock your vehicles and do not leave any valuables inside. If you see suspicious activity, call 911.
Road Closures: Information about road closures and traffic studies related to the Mariemont Connector are available on the website at https://mariemont.org/villageongoing-projects/ under the “Mariemont Connector” tab.
Limb Collection: The Village Service Department has a scheduled limb collection route to collect branches and large limbs. Limb collection will occur on the FIRST
Village Village News
Monday and Tuesday of each month and the THIRD Monday and Tuesday of each month depending upon your street name. Branches and limbs should be stacked in manageable bundles not to exceed 8 ft. in length or 50 lbs. Set at the curb, or adjacent to the street where there is no curb (NOT IN THE STREET) after 6 p.m. the day prior to scheduled day; however, items should be placed no later than 7:15 a.m. the scheduled day to guarantee pick up. Limbs and honeysuckle under 2 inches
Council Representatives
Mayor Bill Brown mayor@mariemont.org
Rob Bartlett rbartlett@mariemont.org
Susan Brownknight sbrownknight@mariemont.org
Matthew Ayer mayer@mariemont.org
Marcy Lewis mlewis@mariemont.org
Robert Van Stone rvanstone@mariemont.org
Randy York ryork@mariemont.org
in diameter and smaller than 4 ft. should be placed in brown paper lawn or leaf bags or in a can marked as “yard waste” for Rumpke. Limbs and/or yard debris may not be dumped in parks or wooded areas in the Village.
Taxes: 2024 tax forms are available online at www.mariemont.org or outside the tax office on the first floor of the municipal building. Due April 15.
Website: Our website received a makeover in January. If you are not receiving the Village emails, you might need to register again: https://mariemont.org/resident-signup/
If you are receiving the Village emails, be sure to click on the “update your preferences” link at the bottom of every email to make sure you’re signed up for the distribution lists that you want to receive in your inbox.
Please Note: any links sent out for public records stored on www.mariemont.org prior to 1/1/2025 will not work. You should be able to find the same public records on our current site, under “Governance.” If you have any questions, feel free to contact Allison at info@ mariemont.org
Top: The administrative offices of the Municipal Building before renovation. Bottom: After renovation.
Mayor Bill Brown putting finishing touches on the window in his office.
Community Village Worship Services
Mariemont Church mariemontchurch.org facebook.com/MariemontChurch
The Clocktower Building at 3908 Plainville Rd. 513-271-4376
Jamie Moore, Lead Pastor
Paul Rasmussen, Worship Pastor
Katie Smith, Children's & Youth Director
Renee Brownfield, Preschool Director
Mike Brownfield, Director of Operations
Sunday Morning Services take place at 9 and 11 a.m. Livestream services at our website, www.mariemontchurch.org.
Current Sunday Series: “… First: Seeking the Kingdom, Monday through Saturday.”
Kingdom Kids Sunday School takes place for infants (nursery) through grade 5 during both Sunday morning services at 9 and 11 a.m. Contact Katie at katie@ mariemontchurch.org for more information.
Next Chapter Youth Group for Junior High and High School (Grades 6-12) meets Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. Contact Katie at katie@mariemontchurch.org for more information.
Women’s Ministry: Worship, prayer, connection and community. Grow closer to God and in relationship with other women at Mariemont Church. JOY in the Morning Bible Study meets Tuesdays from 9:15-11:30 a.m. Evening JOY Bible Study meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 7-8:30 p.m.
Weekly Worship, Prayer, and Meditation Opportunities: Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Clocktower Building
Auditorium. Live worship and prayer on Tuesdays; worship and meditation on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All are welcome! Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time.
Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study: Starting at 6:30 a.m. every Friday.
Small Groups are available for adults including 20s-30s and seniors.
Mariemont Church Pre-School is in Session! To learn more, contact Renee Brownfield at preschool@mariemontchurch. org.
For more information about events at Mariemont Church or to learn more, visit www.mariemontchurch.org or email info@ mariemontchurch.org
Village Church of Mariemont villagechurchofmariemont.org facebook.com/VCMChurch Mariemont Memorial Chapel Offices at 3920 Oak Street
Todd Keyes, Pastor Jamie Keyes, Children’s Ministries
If you are currently searching for a church home, we invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the historic Mariemont Memorial Stone Chapel. You can also check out our Sunday services livestreamed at facebook.com/VCMChurch.
We are a small church with a big heart. A place to learn, grow, be involved, and be known. We strive to be a Christcentered caring community, providing Christ-centered teaching and authentic relationships. In today’s fast-paced world, we offer a place to slow down, connect, and build lasting friendships.
Sunday Series in April: “Unashamed – A Study in the Book of Romans.” Many scholars say if you can only study one book of the Bible, choose the book of Romans. Come join us at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday as we study this pivotal book of the New Testament.
Our Kidz Connection program is a fun way for children (Nursery to 5th Grade) to learn about God and the Bible during our Sunday morning worship service from 9:3010:30 a.m.
Easter Events:
April 13 – Palm Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m., Mariemont Memorial Chapel
April 18 – Good Friday Service at Noon, Mariemont Memorial Chapel
April 19 – Easter Scramble (Pancake Breakfast), 3920 Oak Street
April 20 – Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., John Nolen Pavilion (Near the Mariemont Swim Club)
April 20 – Easter Worship Service at 9:30 a.m., Mariemont Memorial Chapel. Fun children’s Easter activities during service.
National Day of Prayer Community Breakfast: Thursday, May 1 at 7:15 a.m. in the Mariemont Elementary School cafeteria. Join us for a free breakfast as we are led in prayer by local leaders for our community, city, and country.
Women’s Bible Study meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7–8:30 p.m. at our Oak Street Building. Check the website for more information.
Men’s Lunch Discussion meets weekly on Fridays at 1 p.m. Contact Pastor Todd if you have interest in this study at toddkeyes@ villagechurchofmariemont.org
For more information about these and other events or to learn more about our church, visit our website at www. villagechurchofmariemont.org or contact Pastor Todd Keyes.
