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Beech Acres Has 1/23 Workshop On Strength-Based Parenting

Submitted by Lisa Desatnik, public relations contractor; champion - Good Things Going Around
Friday, January 13th, 2012, 4:20pm
Beech Acres Has 1/23 Workshop On Strength-Based Parenting

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Beech Acres Parenting Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in raising children who thrive, will be hosting its first 2012 ‘For the Love of Kids’ monthly parenting workshops on January 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Attendees will learn about Beech Acres’ powerful approach called intentional strength-based parenting that focuses on strengths rather than deficits, and being fully present in the flow of day-to-day moments that families share. The one hour workshop will teach parents how to shift from being reactive to proactive, to see their own and their child's natural strengths, and to be mindful of leveraging the many teachable moments presented everyday by children.

Cost is $15 and pre-registration is required at www.beechacres.org/classes. It will be held at the Anderson Beech Acres Parenting Center, 6881 Beechmont Ave; 45230.

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Holiday Party paired with public meeting in Mount Lookout

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, December 19th, 2011, 1:37pm
Holiday Party paired with public meeting in Mount Lookout

MOUNT LOOKOUT, OH (FOX19) - The Mt.

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Winter Break Farm Camp at Parky's Farm

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, December 9th, 2011, 2:30pm
Winter Break Farm Camp at Parky's Farm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Winter break for the kids may be a lot colder than summer vacation, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have fun outside! The Winter Break Farm Camp at Parky’s Farm is for children age’s five to 10 years old and offers a variety of activities, games, crafts and interaction with farm animals. Camp is offered December 19 through 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Santa will call your home, if he's asked to

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Saturday, November 26th, 2011, 10:00am
Santa will call your home, if he's asked to

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Cincinnati Bell has announced its “Santa Calls” program is back by popular demand. Users can schedule a free phone call from Santa customized with their child’s name and choose one of four holiday messages.

Since its launch in 2006, more than 400,000 Santa Calls have been placed. Calls from Santa are powered by OneCommand and are free of charge. Users can schedule a call online or from a smartphone to any home or mobile phone number with a 513, 859, 937, or 812 area code. Santa begins his message after the recipient says “Hello” with the chosen holiday message. For recipients who have Caller ID service, the call appears as though it's coming straight from the North Pole.

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"Rita the Boot-Neck Girl" author here Friday afternoon

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 3:24am
"Rita the Boot-Neck Girl" author here Friday afternoon

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - “Rita the Book-Neck Girl" is a heartening tale of tolerance and friendship as crafted from the imaginations of two young sisters, Elena and Gracie Desserich, and captured by their father, Keith Desserich. Generating interest from all ages, there will be a book signing with authors of “Rita the Boot-Neck Girl” on November 25 – Black Friday – at 1:30pm at the Barnes and Noble at Sycamore Plaza at Kenwood.

A portion of author proceeds from each book benefits pediatric brain cancer research through The Cure Starts Now Foundation, which was started by a tri-state family and is based in Sharonville.

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Whoopi Goldberg and Nick Clooney celebrate St. Aloysius' 175th

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, November 17th, 2011, 2:14am
Whoopi Goldberg and Nick Clooney celebrate St. Aloysius' 175th

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - St. Aloysius Orphanage's 175th Anniversary Celebration, Stars of Excellence Dinner, Auction and Awards Gala will consist of a discussion with Whoopi Goldberg hosted by Nick Clooney. 

Catholic Health Partners, Tyrone Davis and Shirley Walker, Dr. Elliott Friedeman will receive awards.  Chairs are Brian Lawlor, Jessica White Hall and Theodore (Chip) Hall III; Honorary Event Chairs are Ted and Peggy Torbeck, John and Theresa Henderson. 

The celebration will be Grand Ballroom in the Duke Energy Convention Center, Downtown Cincinnati, on Saturday, November 19, 2011, with a 6 p.m. Silent Auction & Reception, 7:15 p.m. Dinner, 8 p.m. Program start, and Whoopi Goldberg and Nick Clooney at 8:30 p.m. 

The annual Gala is the largest fundraiser for St. Aloysius.  This year, St.

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Matthew 25 benefit race is Saturday

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, 12:39am
Matthew 25 benefit race is Saturday

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The sixth annual "Fighting Hunger" 5K Run and Walk on November 5th benefits locally based humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization Matthew 25: Ministries. The Race on November 5th also kicks off Matthew 25’s annual "Fighting Hunger" Food Drive which benefits food pantries and shelters in the Greater Cincinnati area. 

The Fighting Hunger 5K is adding several new and exciting features to this year’s event – most spectacularly the appearance of the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 used by James Bond in "Goldfinger," "Tomorrow Never Dies" and "Casino Royale" as the Official Pace Car of the Fighting Hunger 5K. 

Participants can save $5 by registering in advance and all participants receive a long sleeve t-shirt, bag and other gift items. Group discounts are available for groups of six or more.

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