Loveland Magazine

Loveland Arts Council Student Scholarship deadline April 22

LOVELAND, OHIO – An award of $500 will be given to one graduating senior for college study in the visual arts from the Loveland Arts Council. This scholarship may be renewed (up to 4 years), by submitting a GPA of at least a 2.75, a report on activities and accomplishments for the previous year, examples of your artwork and an outline of goals for the upcoming year. Renewal reminders will be sent to each scholarship winner in the spring of each year of eligibility.

Selection will be made on the strength of information requested, portfolio examples and the essay. The scholarship is open to any senior within the geographical Loveland City School District. Private school and home-schooled students are invited to apply. 

The application is on the Loveland Arts Council Website: www.all4art.info.The application form, the handwritten essay, letters of recommendation and other written materials may be sent to the Loveland Art Studios, 529 Main Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140, OR you may deliver your forms in person to the above address.

If you are a Loveland High School student you may deliver your application materials to the high school guidance office by 3 PM on April 22. Please include with the forms at least 10 (slides, pictures or digital) images of your work. If you prefer, the arts council will also accept portfolio originals. If you are a student at Loveland High School and will have work displayed in the April 26 art show there, please indicate that and the selection committee can see your portfolio there.

Job Search focus group meets in Miami Township

A new weekly meeting group -- Job Search Focus Group -- for individuals searching for new careers or looking for employment will begin meeting in Miami Township on March 3 at the Milford Christian Church, 844 State Route 131. The group will meet every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and there is no fee to attend, although donations will be taken to offset the costs of drinks and snacks. Read on...

Mammogram screenings offered at no cost

March 13 event at Miami Township Civic Center sponsored by Township, hospitals

Miami Township is partnering with the St. Elizabeth Mobile Mammography Van and Mercy Health Partners-Anderson in the "Mammography Project" to offer no-cost mammogram screenings on March 13 at the Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. Appointments must be made by calling 513-458-3586. Patients will need to provide the name and phone number of their physician at the time of the appointment. Read on...

Grailville Offers Poetry Workshop for Women

 

LOVELAND, OHIO - Grailville Retreat and Program Center will offer The Practice of Poetry: A Writing Workshop for women interested in writing as a Spiritual and Creative Practice. Bi-weekly workshops will be held Tuesday evenings, March 10 – May 5 from 7 - 9 PM. Optional craft workshops are also available on alternate Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM. This series will provide opportunities for using creative writing as a tool to “listen deeply to your own heart’s wisdom.” Bi-weekly sessions provide opportunities for writing and sharing with other women as well as guidance in the art and craft of poetry. The optional Poetry Craft Sessions are opportunities to give and receive constructive feedback on poems.

Led by Grailville co-director and poet Pauletta Hansel, the author of two collections of poetry, Divining (WovenWord Press) and First Person (Dos Madres Press).

The Writing Workshop are at Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland OH. Tuition is $110 for the five-session series. The optional craft workshops begin March 17. Tuition for the series plus four craft sessions is $170. Limited scholarships may be available. For information or to register contact 513-683-2340

Fronk takes over Miami Township Administrator job

David Duckworth, hired in 1989, resigns to take Administrator job In Union Township.

Larry Fronk named acting Township Administrator Read on...

Granny's Garden News

LOVELAND, OHIO - Let Granny's Garden School turn your cast offs into garden treasures.  Granny's is seeking donations of baskets, Mason jars, tea pots (w/wo lids) tea cups, sugar bowls and creamers, and tea cups and small plastic/metal cars, animals, figurines and game pieces.

Children will transform your donated goods into miniature container gardens when they stop by Granny's Garden School exhibit at this year's Cincinnati Flower Show during Small Wonders Weekend April 24th - 26th.  They are also seeking volunteers that weekend.  Earn free show admission with a five hour volunteer stint.

Are you Google Savvy or Know Your Way Around PayPal and Web Pages?

They are seeking a volunteer or two adapt at creating Google online forms.  They will be used for volunteers register and schedule volunteers for our special events.

Backyard Family Garden Project

Join your neighbors in growing a better life for all.  The goal of this project is to encourage families to develop vegetable and flower gardens in their backyards and share the surplus with their less fortunate neighbors. 

For a registration fee of $25, each family receives vegetable plants, seeds for more than 20 varieties of easy to grow flower and vegetable seeds, 20 - five-gallon buckets of compost and a choice of free and discounted garden workshops so you can learn from the experts.

This is a collaborative effort of Granny's Garden School, Turner Farm, Gorman Heritage Farm and Grailville and is sponsored by Marvin's Organic Gardens, Blooms and Berries Farm Market, Natorp's and Home Depot.  More information and to register.

Fraternal Order of Eagles donate $5,000

In 2008, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3006, in Loveland, donated $5,000 to the garden program.  This helped pay for a trained coordinator to assist teachers to take advantage of the many learning resources the gardens offer.

The Granny office is next door to the elementary school at 20 Miamiview Drive.  Miamiview runs off of Loveland-Madeira Road between McDonald's and the Wings & Rings Restaurant.  There is a front porch so if you are dropping off donations you can come whenever is convenient for you but "please do" email or call 324-2873 before dropping things off.

CINCINNATI FLOWER SHOW MOVES TO SYMMES TOWNSHIP PARK

20th Anniversary Celebration of the Cincinnati Flower Show

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO - The Cincinnati Horticultural Society will move its annual Cincinnati Flower Show  to the 61-acre Symmes Township Park, located on North Lebanon Road in Symmes Township, Ohio. In celebration of its twentieth year, the 2009 Show, one of the nation’s most acclaimed horticultural events, will open Saturday, April 18, and continue through April 26.

“The move signifies an exciting new chapter in the 20-year history of the Cincinnati Flower Show,” says Mary Margaret Rochford, President of the Cincinnati Horticultural Society. “Symmes Township Park is truly a charming setting that will allow us to take the Show in a new direction and fulfill our vision to create an event reminiscent of a horticultural village.”

Board and staff of the Society chose Symmes Township Park because it is convenient for both local and regional visitors, it has interesting topography for exhibits and the park’s path system makes it universally accessible for families and visitors of all abilities.

 “We are extremely pleased the Cincinnati Horticultural Society has chosen the Symmes Township Park to host its main event," says Gerald Beckman, Symmes Township Administrator. “The Park allows for the Flower Show to develop exhibits that will become permanent gardens for the community to enjoy and as the Flower Show is the region's premier juried gardening and horticultural event, it is truly an exciting partnership for us.”

The Cincinnati Flower Show is the flagship event of the Cincinnati Horticultural Society, a 501(c)(3) organization formed in 1998 to benefit organizations that promote the quality of life through horticulture. “The Show’s move is one of many exciting announcements we anticipate making during the next year,” says Rochford. “The Society is also in the initial stages of establishing a premier horticultural center on Symmes Township’s Mead property, which will lead to permanent gardens, year-round lectures, workshops, publications and activities for gardeners of all ages and skill level. Our society members, along with our board, staff, Show participants and thousands of volunteers are very excited about the potential opportunities that lie ahead.”

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Fine Food Show

Afternoon Teas

Distinguished Lecture Series

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Friday, April 17, Opening Night Gala Saturday, April 18 Sunday, April 19 - Saturday, April 25 Sunday, April 26

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Finally!!!

LOVELAND, OHIO - This photo was taken in Loveland, Ohio on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

Tonight At 5 PM: Mom Goes Home After Near-Death Experience

MORROW, Ohio - Under most circumstances, this would be a fairly mundane story about how 38-year-old Lori Smith gave birth to her fourth child on New Year's Day.  Read on...

CTC Exploring First Dial-a-Ride Fare Hike in 12 Years

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) will hold a series of three public hearings to gather citizen input on a proposed fare increase for the door to door (Dial-A-Ride) service; if approved, it would be the first CTC fare hike in 12 years.  The proposal would raise bus fares from $3 to $4 for adults, from $2 to $3 for students, and from $1.50 to $2 for seniors, those with disabilities, and children. 

“While we have not raised fares in the past 12 years, our operating costs have been steadily rising,” said CTC Director Ben Capelle.  “A single door to door trip costs CTC $28.69 to provide; it is difficult to operate efficiently with fares at their current levels.”

Citizens are invited to attend any of the following public hearings concerning the proposed fare hikes:

• Monday, March 23, 7 p.m. at the Clermont County Administration Building (third floor session room), located at 101 East Main Street in Batavia.
• Tuesday, March 24, 8 a.m., at the Union Township Administration Building, located at 4350 Aicholtz Rd.
• Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m., at the Miami Township Administration Building, located at 6101 Meijer Drive in Milford.

       

CTC will provide special transportation service to the first meeting on March 23; trips can be scheduled through CTC by calling (513) 732-7433.

State News

High school principal in Ohio bans 'dirty dancing'.

State loan sought to build coal-fired power plant

Strickland defends state use of stimulus money

Miami U. to cut 100 jobs, leave 100 others unfilled

A newly discovered, green-tinted comet will be visible by the naked eye in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Elections loan fund in Ohio budget bill $1 million plan would require use of optical-scan machines

Past rivals ready 5th gambling bid Casino in Columbus is part of latest proposal for Ohio vote, sources say

Strickland's schools formula gets math check Lawmakers and administration focus on calculating teachers' pay

First Ride On Diamondback Up For Auction

Kings Island, in cooperation with A Kid Again, formerly known as Adventures for Wish Kids, is holding an auction for the first rides on the new Diamondback roller coaster that will appeal to philanthropists and coaster-enthusiasts alike. The Park will auction off seats on the first five trains to the highest bidders, who will be the first official riders on Diamondback – the tallest, fastest and meanest roller coaster to ever strike Kings Island. Bids can be placed until April 15 by clicking on the bid link at the bottom of this page or by calling Kings Island at (800) 288-0808. Minimum bids must be higher than the lowest bid above the yellow line on the bid board. NOTE: Please submit bids that are not even dollar amounts in .25, .50 and .75 increments.

One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Diamondback first ride auction will go directly towards supporting A Kid Again, an organization that enriches the lives of over 550 children, throughout the Tri-State region, with life threatening

Photo by Mark Williams

illnesses and their families by providing year round, fun-filled group activities and destination events, fostering joy, laughter, normalcy and supportive networking opportunities. All of the organization’s adventures are geared toward the whole family, including the siblings, so no one is excluded. Please give these brave kids the opportunity to feel like A Kid Again. Thank you for your support.

 Read on... Diamondback | Fast And Full Of Venom | Kings Island.

Schmidt: "Proud of President Obama’s message of hope"

Statement of Congresswoman Jean Schmidt regarding President Obama’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress:

As a Member of Congress sitting on the floor I could not help but feel proud of the history that was made here tonight.

I was particularly proud of President Obama’s message of hope for our economy.  Everyone should realize that the current economic problems are not overwhelming.

Further, I hope that President Obama will abide by his message of fiscal restraint.  Washington has always had a spending problem.  I hope he will join me and my colleagues in calling for zero-growth budgets in the near term.

Our country faces serious challenges but not insurmountable ones.

Tomorrow the House begins consideration of another $410 billion dollar spending bill -- $410 billion that we don’t have.  Since November’s election, Congress has spent some $2 trillion by issuing debt.  President Obama’s budget estimates this week predict that nearly $4.5 trillion in debt will be accumulated during President Obama’s term in office.  Not to mention the crisis we face in Social Security and Medicare.

These are serious problems.  Tonight, President Obama began the process of finding solutions.  I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle were listening and ready to roll up their sleeves.

The President's Address...

Loveland Spring Brush Pickup

• Week of March 2 - Area of the City that has a Monday trash pickup
• Week of March 9 - Area of the City that has a Tuesday trash pickup
• Week of March 16 - Area of the City that has a Wednesday trash pickup
• Week of March 23 - Area of the City that has Thursday trash pickup
• Week of March 30 - Area of the City that has Friday trash pickup

1. Brush must be placed at the curb.
2. Limbs cannot exceed 10" in diameter at the cut section.
3. Limbs should be placed at the curb with the cut section facing the street and all limbs should be facing the same direction.
4. Small twigs and sticks should be bundled with twine in bundles 12" in diameter. Twigs or sticks can also be placed in a container at the curb, but no other yard waste should be in the containers.
5. No loose piles of sticks and debris.
6. Leaves, pine needles or other yard waste will not be collected

Wood chips will be available at the Public Works building at 10980 Loveland Madeira Road. Residents who would like a full load of wood chips should contact City Hall (683-0150, ext. 1439).

Come for the Run, Stay for the Party!

LOVELAND, OHIO - Join the March Madness 5K and Fun Run, March 21, 10:30 AM at Nisbet Park in Historic Downtown Loveland.  This event features a scenic 5K run/walk along the Little Miami Bike trail, followed by a post party at The Works Brick Oven Restaurant to watch the second round games of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.  All proceeds of the 5K will be used to provide support, education and advocacy for the over 44,000 individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the tri-state area, as well as fund Alzheimer research.

For more information, to register or donate visit: http://marchmadness5k.kintera.org/cincinnati,
Or contact Lindsay at 513.721.4284 or lindsay.webb@alz.org.

Trollbeads raffle: money to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

My name is Jan Ranard, and I own Pizazz Studio in downtown Loveland.  We specialize in merchandise that makes people happy, including Trollbeads jewelery.  A few lucky winners are going to be more than happy soon, as Pizazz is holding a Trollbeads raffle to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! 

For just $10 a ticket, you could win one of 6 prizes, including $500 in Trollbeads  merchandise!  The raffle tickets are being sold at Pizazz for a  limited time, so please hurry in!. 

The reason Pizazz is doing this is because one of our favorite customers, Tara Pachmayer, will soon be up for Leukemia Woman of the Year!  You may recognize the name... Tara is a Sports Anchor at Local 12, and she also lives right here in Loveland. 

100% of the proceeds go towards Leukemia research and helping local patients get necessary care.  We'd like to have all the tickets sold by March 1st.  The drawing will be held as soon as all the tickets have been sold. 

Thanks for helping us raise money for a great cause! 

Jan Ranard

Directions to Pizazz

Phone: (513) 683-3333 e-mail

Cancer? Schmancer!

Miami Township: Mammograms offered at no cost

March 13 event at Miami Township Civic Center

Miami Township is partnering with the St. Elizabeth Mobile Mammography Van and Mercy Health Partners-Anderson in the "Mammography Project" to offer no-cost mammogram screenings on March 13 at the Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. Appointments must be made by calling 513-458-3586. Patients will need to provide the name and phone number of their physician at the time of the appointment. Read on... Miami Township | Community Relations.

Syrup Sampling at Pattison Park Event

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The puff of smoke you see over the Sugar Shack at Pattison Park near Owensville is coming from the giant cooker that is turning sap into yummy maple syrup.  The syrup is the featured attraction at the Clermont County Park District’s annual Pancakes in the Park breakfast that will be held, Saturday, March 14. The event runs 8 AM until 11 AM at Pattison Park, located at 2228 US Highway 50.  In addition to a great breakfast and syrup sampling, you’ll have the opportunity to see how trees are tapped and the sweet topping is collected and cooked.

“This year we’re inviting people to sponsor a sap bucket for the event,” said Clermont Parks Chief Naturalist Keith Robinson.  “For a $25 donation, your name will be put on one of the buckets that collect sap at the park, you will receive two tickets to the pancake breakfast, and you’ll receive two spiles to use on your own maple trees.”

Robinson says to tap maple trees, you should make sure they are at least 10 inches in diameter.  “When the weather warms and the sap starts flowing, you can collect up to a gallon of sap from each tree on certain days,” said Robinson, who explains that it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup!

“If you’ve never tasted real maple syrup, you are in for a real treat,” said Robinson.  “It is much sweeter and thinner than the syrup you usually buy at the store.”  For more information about the Pancakes in the Park event, or to purchase tickets for the breakfast, call the Clermont County Park District at (513) 732-2977 or visit them online, .  Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for kids 8-12 years old; kids 7 and under are free.

Grailville is 65

What:  Grailville’s 65th Birthday Celebration with MUSE Concert, Quilt Show, and Sunday Supper.

When:  Sunday, February 22.  Benefit concert beginning at 3PM, followed by a reception at 4PM, and supper at 5:30PM.

Cost:  The suggested donation is $15-$30 for the Benefit Concert.  The cost of the Midwest Sunday Supper is $15/$1 Children.

Contact:  Grailville at 513-683-2340 or online at www.grailville.org

State News

Dayton drops year-round school.

Strickland crying wolf?

    Amid warnings in stimulus talks, Ohio was in line for more aid

Aid cheers hard-hit Wilmington

The anti-hunger group Feed the Children normally sends food to famine-stricken regions of Africa and the Third World. Yesterday, the Oklahoma City-based organization sent more than $1 million in food to Wilmington, Ohio.

Send a Flock of Flamingos

Help raise funds for the LHS Afterprom

Between February 23 and April 3, flocks of plastic pink flamingos will be soaring into front lawns all over Loveland. For a $10 donation, the Loveland High School Afterprom committee will decorate your Loveland friend, neighbor or a teacher’ s front yard with a Flock of Flamingos that will remain there for 24 hours. Co-Chair of the PTA Flocking Fundraiser Cindy Newbold said, "We hope that your flocked friend will also help Afterprom by donating a $20 'removal fee" Insurance to protect against flocking is also available for $15.00.

After Prom is a drug and alcohol-free evening/overnight provided for Loveland High School juniors and seniors regardless of whether or not they attend the Prom. This year’s Afterprom will be held on May 16, and is meant to provide a safe and fun alternative to other, less desirable after prom activities. In order to provide this event for our high school students each year, we rely on donations and fundraisers like this one.

Newbold said, “I personally help with Afterprom because I believe it is a great way to provide a fun, safe environment for upperclassman to continue their prom experience.”

To send a Flock of Flamingos to any resident in the Loveland school district or to purchase flocking insurance, download and return the Flamingo Flocking form on the Afterprom website.

If you would like to volunteer or would like more information about Afterprom, visit their website or contact the Afterprom Committee Chair, Susan Eschenbch at 651-2229.

It's Loveland vs. Milford on Friday

 With 17 points each, Adam Engel and Bobby Capobianco led the Tigers to defeat Withrow last Tuesday. Loveland is now 8-0 in FAVC play and 15-3 for the season. Brian Wozniak scored 8. Chris Stahl scored 6.

Loveland travels to Milford Friday, February 20 for a 7:30 PM game. Earlier in the season Milford lost in the Loveland gym , 39-51.

The Tigers State Tournament schedule is set. Loveland will play the winner of the Anderson/Winton Woods game that will be played at Mason on the 25th. Loveland will play at U.C.'s Fifth Third Arena at 7:30 on March 3.

Click to view the tournament bracket.

Loveland Women advance to play Colerain on Saturday

HARRISON, OHIO - The Loveland women defeated Withrow in State Tournament play on Wednesday night, 63-44. Withrow made a game of it until coming out of the locker room after the halftime break, when the Loveland defense went into overdrive, allowing just 2 points in the 3rd quarter.

Rachel Voss had a game high 20 points for Loveland, with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Ellie Iaciofano scored 10, had 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocked shots. Abby McIver scored 8, shooting 2-3 from 3-point range. Errin Randall and Alex Phol each had 7 points. Allie Dee came off the bench and scored 6. Non-starter, Emily Holzberger contributed 4.

In the second game of the evening, #18 seed Mercy defeated #4 seed Princeton 39-37.

#15 seed Loveland, will play #5 seed, Colerain (13-2) on Saturday in the Harrison H.S. Gym at 3 PM. The winner will go on to play the winner of the Mercy vs. #28 seed Harrison game, on February 27 at 7:30 PM.

                    1      2        3    4
Loveland    16    19    17    11    63
Withrow     19      9      2    16    44

View Tournament Bracket here.

Late bucket propels Big Red to victory at Earlham - Denison University

Senior Pat Sullivan (Loveland, Ohio/Loveland) scored a late field-goal to lift the Denison men's basketball team to a 72-70 North Coast Athletic Conference win over Earlham College on Wednesday evening in Richmond, Ind. Read on... Men's Basketball: Late bucket propels Big Red to victory at Earlham - Denison University.

Loveland women head into tournament play against Withrow University H.S.

The Loveland women (4-6, 11-9) begin State Tournament play tonight at Harrison H.S., where they will play Withrow University H.S. at 6 PM. Loveland beat Withrow (8-4, 9-11) 76-51 on January 17. The winner will play 13-2, and #5 seed, Colerain on Saturday at 3 PM. Click here for the torunament bracket. Loveland is #15 seed, Withrow #27.

Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Valentine Concert Feb. 22

MONTGOMERY, OHIO – You won't want to miss the next free concert by the Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra which celebrates love.

The 2009 Valentines Concert is on Sunday, February 22, at 7:00 PM.

You can enjoy a romantic evening of music with Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Concerto for Harp and Orchestra by Dittersdorf with Mackenzie Hammel, a first place winner in the 2007 Young Artist Competition.

Another young talent from Cincinnati, 15-year-old Alyssa Breneman, will join the Orchestra to sing a series of Broadway melodies by Stephen Sondheim, Meredith Wilson, and Andrew Lloyd Weber.

The concert will take place at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 10345 Montgomery Road in Montgomery.  Need more details?  Visit www.bamso.org  or call 232-0949 for more information.

Justice Dept. Defends Bush Rule on Guns

The Obama administration is legally defending a last-minute rule enacted by President George W. Bush that allows concealed firearms in national parks, even as it is internally reviewing whether the measure meets environmental muster.Read on... Justice Dept. Defends Bush Rule on Guns - washingtonpost.com.

Warren County United Way falls just short of reaching goal

LEBANON, OHIO – Warren County United Way has announced that as of February 16, 2009, their 2008 Fall Fundraising Campaign has yielded $2,126,039 in pledges, which is 97.75% of their goal of 2,175,000.  To date, they are short $48,961.

The agency was able to continue its funding to all 29 partner agencies.

“A slowing economy and tighter budgets kept some donor and companies from contributing this year”, said Diana Campbell, Campaign Director, “but to our surprise, many other donors increased their pledges and new donors emerged.” Campbell also said, “The Warren County United Way and our partner agencies continue to be grateful to those who consistently pledge and those who pledged for the first time.”

“Our campaign co-chairs, Dawn Partin, SUMCO USA and Christine Breitenbach, Sibcy Cline Realtor, have done an exceptional job of managing this campaign and educating colleagues about the great work accomplished by the Warren County United Way and its 29 partner agencies”, said Sandy Briggs, Communications Director.

United Way accepts donations year-round. If you are interested in contributing to the Warren County United Way, mail your check to Warren County United Way, 645 Oak Street, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.  To learn more about the Warren County United way and its partner agencies, visit them on line at www.warrencountyunitedway.org, where you can also give via credit card.

Scanning the Skies for the Seven Sisters

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - You can join the Clermont County Park District for a fun and informative evening of stargazing on Friday, February 20.  Scan the clear night skies for the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades star cluster, the planet Venus, and the constellation Orion.  “Beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilo Lock #34 Park, the Midwest Astronomers group will be available with their telescopes to help us identify the many stars and constellations that fill the sky,” said Clermont Parks Chief Naturalist Keith Robinson.  “Winter is a great time for stargazing and because the Chilo Park is away from city lights, you’ll have a great opportunity to view the night light show.”

The Seven Sisters star cluster contains hundreds of stars, but only a few can be located without the help of a high powered telescope.  Venus is known as the Earth’s “twin” because the two planets are similar in size; from the Earth, Venus is brighter than any planet or star.  At this time of the year, it generally appears as a crescent.

“After the stargazing, we’ll gather in one of the yurts for hot chocolate,” added Robinson.  For more information about Stargazing or any of the programs offered by the Clermont County Park District, call (513) 876-9013.