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Community Calendar - Little Miami/Kings 5/22/08
Thursday, May 22, 2008
For Fun
"Sleeping Beauty," 2 and 8 p.m. May 24 at Cincinnati Country Day School's Keeler Theater, 6905 Given Road. Ballet Tech Ohio performs with guest artists from the Cincinnati Ballet and the Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance to present this charming fairy tale set to magical music and movement. Tickets, $15 adult, $10 students at the door. www.ballettechohio.org.
Extras
Shopping
Middletown Farmer's Market, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, May 30 through Oct. 31 at B & G Farmer's Market, Governor's Square, Central Ave. at Broad St. Varieties of fruits, vegetables and baked goods. Vendor spots open. (513) 465-5506.
Reunions
Lakota Class of 1978, 30-year reunion Sept. 13 at The Brazenhead Pub in Mason. If you are a member of the class of 1978 or know someone who is, e-mail Diane (Ross) Spaeth at lakota1978@cinci.rr.com with home and e-mail addresses.
Lakota Class of 1988, 20-year reunion 7:30 p.m. July 12 at The Savannah Center, 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd. West Chester Twp. Cost is $42 per person/$80 per couple by April 30; $52 per person/$100 per couple from May 1 through June 30; and $72 per person/$140 per couple after June 30. Includes dinner, two drink tickets, music and venue fees. Cash bar, photographer available. Dress is corporate casual. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Cincinnati North. Remit registration to Lakota Class of 1988 Reunion, c/o Marivi Tordil Magan, 7873 Devonwood Court, Dublin, OH 43017 or via PayPal to LakotaHS_88@yahoo.com. Companies interested in sponsoring the event may contact Melissa Crawford at lissa_crawford@hotmail.com or (513) 967-6847. Join the group "Lakota High School Class of 1988" at www.facebook.com.
Lakota High School Classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 joint reunion July 26 at The Wingate Inn in West Chester Twp. Buffet dinner, cash bar and DJ/dancing. $60 each. Baker Photography will be available for photos. A block of rooms is reserved at a discount of $89 per room. Call (513) 777-1101 to book room at discounted rate. Invitations have been mailed. If you have not received an invitation, contact (1967) Kathy (Collins) Tyson at (513) 777-7706 or jim.tyson@earthlink.net; or (1968) Karen (Lafferty) Siegmann at 777- 5447 or Siegmannkl@fuse.net ; or (1969) Juanita (Collins) Wilson at 779-0256 or jmkatie2@aol.com. All reservations, payable to Lakota Class of '68 Treasurer, should be mailed by May 2 to Karen Siegmann, 7320 Princeton Road, Liberty Twp., OH 45044. For more information, visit www.lakotaonline.com/alumni.cfm.
Lebanon High School Class of 1988 20-year reunion,
June 21 banquet at Great Wolf Lodge. $50 per person, adults only. June 22 is family picnic. For more information, call Jim Byers at (513) 897-3740, e-mail Art Harper at artharper2@aol.com, or e-mail Sarah (Cranmer) Waulk at osp1014@embarqmail.com.
Mason High School Class of 1978 30-year reunion, 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Golf Center at Kings Island with dinner and DJ/dancing. E-mail contact information to Masonclassof1978@yahoo.com. Invitation extended to classmates from the graduating years of 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1979.
Greenhills Class of 1983, 25 Year Reunion, Aug. 16 evening social at Windows on the Green, GE Park. Moved or know someone who has? Email updated address info via the website or confirm yours is correct. For reservations, visit www.greenhills1983.myevent.com.
Support groups
Angelman and other Rare Syndromes Playgroup, 10 a.m. to noon monthly at ABC Pediatric Therapy in West Chester Twp. Open and free of charge to children, siblings and parents with Angelman or other rare syndromes. Call Julie Janszen Millette at (513) 708-0349 or e-mail julie.janszen@fmr.com for more information.
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program of recovery from compulsive eating, meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Lebanon United Methodist Church, 122 E. Silver St., Lebanon. (513) 234-9207 or www.oa.org.
The Third Option meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Couples or individuals may join the group any week. (513) 489-0892, ext. 234.
Domestic Violence Support Group facilitated by the Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the shelter location. Child care provided. (513) 695-1107.
4C for Children, a child care and resource referral service. (513) 695-2276.
H.E.A.R.T., a post-abortion Bible study and support group, meets at Hope Church, 4934 Western Row Road. For meeting times, call (513) 469-6565.
Healthy Relationships facilitated by the Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County explores sexual assault issues and self-protection at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at shelter location. Child care provided. (513) 695-2435.
New Hope Parent Support Group, a self-help program for parents troubled by teen behavior, meets at 7 p.m. Mondays in room 204 at Christ's Church, Mason. (513) 398-2333.
Parenting Group that examines the effects of abuse on children's behavior meets
at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Child care available. (513) 695-1436.
Epilepsy Council provides support for those with epilepsy, their caregivers and friends. (513) 721-2905.
Project Rachel, a post-abortion healing ministry. (513) 784-0531.
Third Image, a social group for widowed persons, socializes twice each month at a member's home, usually on the second Friday and at a local restaurant on the last Wednesday. All widowed persons are welcome. Bob Lincoln, (513) 793-5950.
Women Who Resort to Violence, a 12-week group for women charged with domestic violence, meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. (513) 695-1750.
Support group for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Bernice Willet, (513) 934-4564.
Parents of Children and Teens with Bipolar Disorder, meets 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at North Cincinnati Community Church, 6170 Irwin Simpson Road. (513) 339-1233.
Aphasia Support Group, 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the wellness classroom in the Center for Health and Wellness on the Fairfield campus of Mercy Hospital. For people who suffer from aphasia and their loved ones cope with their speaking difficulties and the life changes associated with this disorder. Wes Grimes, (513) 682-1269.
Neuropathy Support Group of Greater Cincinnati, 7 p.m. first Thursday of the month at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road.
Warren County Autism/PDD support group meets at 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month at Production Services Unlimited, 575 Columbus Ave. Certified respite providers available.
Brain Injury Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Drake Center, 151 W. Galbraith Road. (513) 542-2704.
Parents Without Partners, single parents' group that offers an environment of mutual understanding for people to meet others with similar lifestyles. (513) 241-4744.
Religious
Basic Conservative Judaism, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 18, at Northern Hills Synagogue. Free, registration required. (513) 931-6038, www.nhs-cba.org.
Torah Studies, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Jewish Discovery Center, 7587 Central Parke Blvd. (513) 531-3472, www.jdiscovery.com.
Stump the Rabbi Series,
8 p.m. Thursdays at Jewish Discovery Center, 7587 Central Parke Blvd. (513) 531-3472, www.jdiscovery.com.
Health
Community fitness class,
6 to 7 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday with optional Saturday morning classes at Little Miami Junior High. Combines cardio, strength training and mat Pilates. A variety of class formats challenges any fitness level. Outdoor activities also are planned for further enjoyment in cross training. Kimberly Robinson, (513) 677-0018 or (513) 519-9195.
Clubs
American Legion Post 194 in Mason meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the post at 401 Reading Road.
Adoption Informational Meeting, first Monday of each month at A Center for Homestudies and Placement Services, 8227 Pineleigh Court, Mason. Information about adoption services available to families in Ohio and the Homestudy process. Call ahead for registration and times. Free. (513) 410-7276 or www.adoptionohio.org.
Chai Cafe, 7:30 to 9 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Chai Tots Early Childhood Center, 7587 Central Parke Blvd. Visit www.jdiscovery.com for more information.
Warren County Democrats in Action Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month in room 1025 of the Mason Municipal Center. (513) 932-2191 or (937) 272-6675.
Cincinnati Mothers & More meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Children's Outpatient Center in Mason. (513) 588-8319 or www.geocities.com/mothersandmorecinti.
Warren County Conservation Association meets 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the HOB Camp Nature Center, 1815 S. Ohio 123. Visitors are welcome. Kim, (513) 932-1964.
Butler-Warren Chapter of the Entrepreneur's Club of America is a business club tailored to meet the educational and business needs of local entrepreneurs. Monthly luncheon meetings with guest speakers, entrepreneur workshops and a roundtable discussion group. Keith Center, (513) 459-7309.
Boomer Buddies Singles, new group forming for singles ages 45 and older. Meet new friends to enjoy dinner, cards and outings. Jim, (513) 336-6944; Sue, (513) 319-7116.
Northeast Cincinnati Knitters, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Deerfield Twp. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/northeastcinknit.
Boy Scout Troop 186, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Warren County Conservation Center. Dave Josephson, (513) 615-3817.
Civil Air Patrol, the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, meets at
6:30 p.m. every Thursday night at the Warren County Airport. Laurie Beckmann at (513) 899-2642.
Civic Agenda
Warren County Commissioners meet at 5 p.m. Thursdays in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Administration Building, 406 Justice Drive.
Warren County Board of MRDD, 7 p.m. fourth Monday of the month at Production Services Unlimited, 575 Columbus Ave.
