CINCINNATI (FOX19)-  Bond Hill-based People Working Cooperatively is asking the Tri-State to vote daily now through August 31 to help win $25,000 from the Home Depot Foundation.

People Working Cooperatively, a local nonprofit that provides critical home repairs, modifications and weatherization services for elderly low-income people, is competing in The Home Depot Foundation Aprons in Action Facebook contest.

PWC is competing against three other nonprofits across the country for $25,000 in gift cards from The Home Depot. More than one week into the voting, PWC is in third place. 

Should PWC win the nonprofit plans to use the funds on critical home repairs and modifications for low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners in the 20 counties it serves. The winner will be determined by the number of votes secured throughout the month of August.

The voting is open to all registered Facebook users through Noon on Wednesday, Aug.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19)  - Tackle Trade Days will be hosted by Lake Isabella on two Saturdays, July 9 and October 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.   A variety of new and used vintage lures, rods, reels and more will be available for the experienced and amateur angler.

Tackle Trade Days will showcase local fishing equipment vendors in a flea-market style setting.  Anglers are sure to find that right fishing pole or lure from the large selection of bargain gear.

Any dealers or individuals who would like to sell their gently used fishing gear are asked to call the Lake Isabella boathouse at (513) 791-1663 to reserve a spot.

Tackle Trade Days is free and open to the public. Lake Isabella is located at 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($10.00 annual; $3.00 daily) is required to enter the parks. 

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CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - CAA's Fourth Annual Big Top Yard Sale and Head Start Enrollment Event  Food and drinks will be available. There will be plenty of kid-friendly activities, including a bouncy house, face painting, and firefighters from Engine No.8 in Pleasant Ridge. Everfresh Juice will also be on-site providing samples.  Families will have the opportunity to enroll 3 and 4 year-olds in CAA's Head Start program for the 2011-2012 school year. Health screenings will also be available for enrollees. Head Start provides preschool education for children from low-income families. 

When: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.