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Parade route and road closures for Memorial Day in Blue Ash

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 12:09pm
Parade route and road closures for Memorial Day in Blue Ash

BLUE ASH, OH (FOX19) - A parade route and road closure have been planned for the 61st annual Memorial Day celebrations in the city of Blue Ash.

The parade will begin on Reed Hartman Highway and Cooper Road at 10:15am on Monday, May 27.

The route will proceed east on Cooper to Kenwood, south on Kenwood to Hunt, east on Hunt and end at the Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park on Blue Ash Towne Square.

Military organizations, non-profit organizations, and various businesses will participate in the parade.

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Stepping Stones 50th anniversary reunion

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:10pm
Stepping Stones 50th anniversary reunion

INDIAN HILL, OH (FOX19) - Stepping Stones is celebrating its 50th birthday with a party on Saturday, May 18.

The United Way agency was Greater Cincinnati’s first summer day camp for children with disabilities and has grown to a $3.5 million agency serving children and adults with disabilities with recreational and educational programs at program sites in Indian Hill and Batavia.

 The party is a reunion picnic at the Indian Hill site for anyone who has ever been touched by the agency. That includes tens of thousands of volunteers, participants, staff, board members and supporters.

“We’re inviting people to come back, re-connect with old friends and see why we’re so proud of our past and so excited about our future,” said Theresa Ciampone, special events coordinator who planned the reunion.

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Coldwell Banker teams up with Reds Community Fund for fourth year in a row

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:03pm
Coldwell Banker teams up with Reds Community Fund for fourth year in a row

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - For the fourth consecutive year, local Coldwell Banker West Shell offices contiunue their support for the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund.

The company sponsors a variety of events throughout the year including the Redlegs Run 5K and The Match Program.

“We are extremely proud of the program’s growth that now includes sixteen organizations all of which benefit from the Community Fund,” says Joe King president of Coldwell Banker West Shell.  “Our group of agents and managers are incredibly committed to making a difference in the community and take pride in our contributions.  They have willingly volunteered their time to ensure that Coldwell Banker West Shell representatives are at each and every game to provide food, prizes and fun games for the kids to play. “

The Redlegs Run 5K is scheduled for Saturday, June 1. This is the first year that Coldwell Banker West Shell has sponsored and entered the race.

 

 

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Fresh Market serving up cupcakes for a cause

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:39am
Fresh Market serving up cupcakes for a cause

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Fresh Market stores in the Tri State and nationwide will host a cupcake decorating contest on Saturday, May 18.

Customers will be able to purchase and decorate a delicious cupcake from The Fresh Market’s in-store bakeries for a donation of $3.

Fresh Market locations in the Cincinnati area include 3088 Madison Rd in Oakley and 7888 Montgomery Rd. across from Kenwood Towne Centre.

The Fresh Market will donate 100 percent of the money raised to No Kid Hungry to support its efforts to end childhood hunger in America by connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals.

 

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Two local students honored for outstanding community service

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 3:32pm
Two local students honored for outstanding community service

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Two local students are being recognized for their volunteer services in  the community.

Jessica Seibold of Madeira and Brian Collette of Indian Hill were winners in the 48th annual Simon Lazarus Human Relations Awards. Jessica and Brian are both students at The Seven Hilll School in Madisonville.

Brian's achievement's include founding two other social enterprises: one to raise funds for programs to prevent teen suicide and depression and another to help match hard-to-place people with jobs.

Jessica Seibold’s service efforts include volunteering at a soup kitchen and a homeless shelter, she received the Youth Leadership Award from the United Way of Greater Cincinnati in a ceremony honoring community leaders on April 30.

Jessica also organizes a group of students who spend their lunchtime every Wednesday tutoring fifth and eighth graders at John P. Parker School in math and reading.

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Madisonville Education and Assistance Center wins Walmart contest

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 2:45pm
Madisonville Education and Assistance Center wins Walmart contest

MADISONVILLE, OH (FOX19) - Some local food banks won big in Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together initiative in April.

From April 1 to April 30, more than 443,000 votes were cast for the more than 300 eligible Feeding America food banks and partner agencies as part of a campaign to fight hunger in local communities.

The Brighton Center in Newport, Madisonville Education and Assistance Center and Inter Parish Ministry in Cincinnati each won $20,000 to help them fight hunger in our community.

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Blue Ash residents encouraged to submit to the 2013 Beautification contest

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:44am
Blue Ash residents encouraged to submit to the 2013 Beautification contest

BLUE ASH, OH (FOX19)  - The City of Blue Ash is now accepting submissions for the 2013 Beautification Contest, the annual neighborhood landscaping competition. Property owners have just over a month to prepare their lawns and gardens for Blue Ash Beautification Week, which runs Monday, June 3rd through Friday, June 14th.

The winning 4 residential properties will be judged according to the type of plantings used, including garden variety and color, lawn area and tree maintenance, and overall appearance. One business award will also be determined by the Park’s Department.

Yard signs will be distributed to the winners shortly after the judging takes place. Residents who have won in the past three years will not be eligible for 2013. Winners will be honored by Council at a September Council Meeting.

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