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There is not cost to enter the Rusty Ball Drawing

Enter Granny's drawing for two tickets to The Rusty Ball, plus a night for two at the Millennium Hotel!  To enter the drawing, simply Email Granny with "Rusty Ball" in the subject.  One lucky winner will be announced November 15th on the Granny's Garden School website.Granny's Garden School operates independently of and is financially independent of the school system. We were established as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in March 2006.  We collaborate with the school district to provide environmental education for Loveland's students.

Autumn's House of Joy

This photo was taken of Grailville's House of Joy on the morning of October 25.

Loveland Stage Company Re-opens With Miss Saigon

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Loveland Stage Company premiered the first Ohio production of Miss Saigon by a community theater on November 6. The premier was also the re-opening of the theater that was nearly completely destroyed by fire one year ago. 

Click for ticket info.

Little Miami schools cuts support staff

The Little Miami school board voted Thursday, Nov. 12, to place a 16.95-mill levy on the Feb. 2, 2010, ballot. Read on...

1st Annual Kevin C. Barnhill Basketball Coaches Showcase

Little Miami, Loveland, Reading and Clermont-Northeastern High School varsity teams will be featured

MORROW, OHIO - Rob Blanton, Director of Athletics at Little Miami High School has announced the 1st Annual Kevin C. Barnhill Basketball Coaches Showcase presented by Lebanon Citizens National Bank. 

Little Miami, Loveland, Reading and Clermont-Northeastern High School varsity teams will be featured in an day-long showcase for scholastic and youth basketball on Saturday, November 28, at Little Miami High School starting at 11 AM.  The varsity basketball showcase will begin at 6:30 PM.  Net proceeds will benefit the Ohio Athletic Association Foundation and the Kevin C. Barnhill Memorial Scholarship and Community Outreach Fund.

The Basketball Coaches Showcase is a partnership of the Ohio Athletic Association Foundation Service Week initiative which provides for a basketball event to be a platform to highlight community service activities of participating schools. The Kevin C. Barnhill Community Outreach Fund is the designated service organization. Formed posthumously in 2006 in memory of Kevin C. Barnhill, a Little Miami High School basketball star from 1994-1997, the Kevin C. Barnhill Fund has awarded over $11,000 in scholarships to Little Miami High School student/athletes and constructed the Kevin C. Barnhill Championship Baseball Field dedicated in May 2009 for Hamilton Township.

Advance tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Bill Barnhill, Event Director, at (513) 703-0810.  Event information is available by going to the Event website at www.kevinbarnhill10.org.

Counties Will Pay 75% Cost of Your Pollution Intern

Hamilton and Butler County Businesses Invited to Participate in Pollution Prevention (P2) Internship Program

The Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District (District), the Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District, and TechSolve, Inc., are partnering together to coordinate the 2010 Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention (P2) Internship Program. Starting immediately, project proposals from businesses located in Hamilton and Butler Counties that are interested in hosting a qualified college student intern this summer are being accepted. The deadline to submit applications is January 29, 2010.

Pollution prevention is defined as reducing or eliminating waste at the source by modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, and reusing materials rather than putting them into the waste stream.  Through the internship program, upper-level college students are placed with local industries to implement pollution prevention strategies. The P2 internship program is designed to provide businesses with fresh and innovative perspectives on pollution prevention, save them money, and encourage technically skilled students to stay in Ohio.

Through the internship program, the host business funds 25 percent of the intern’s salary, while the respective county funds the remaining 75 percent. The interns will be employed by Hamilton or Butler County and will work full-time at the business as a contractor for 12 weeks starting in late May or early June 2010. Prior to beginning work at a facility, interns will participate in a week-long pollution prevention training program produced by TechSolve, Inc. TechSolve will also provide technical mentoring for the students during the internship.

For more information about the P2 internship program, please call Catherine Walsh at (513) 946-7732.

The Coming of The Light

Grailville 2009 International Crèche Exhibit, Meals, and Programs

 

In this darkest season of the year we wait in hope for the coming of the Light.  The cold dark days turn our focus inward to the preparation of our heart and hearth. 

On Sunday, December 6, 2008, from 3:30 - 5pm Grailville Retreat and Program center in Loveland Ohio will observe the Advent Season with an afternoon of family and friends, song and prayer.

Please come to view Grailville’s unique collection of over forty Nativity scenes from around the world. Stay for a seasonal program of readings and music, an art project and something hot to drink.  This afternoon event is followed by Grailville’s Winter Sunday Supper at 5:30 PM featuring Grailville grown food and other culinary delights. 

The afternoon festivities are free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested. Prepaid reservations are required for the Sunday Supper; the cost is $15 per person $10 for children 10 and under.
 
The Advent season will continue with our International Crèche Exhibit and Luncheon Series held Tuesday-Friday, December 8, 9, 10, 11 and Monday-Wednesday, December 14, 15, and 16, 2009, from noon to 2 pm. A holiday luncheon will be followed by a short presentation. Members of the Grailville staff will speak on the origin of the Nativity scene and talk about the history and background of many of the Nativity sets in the Grailville International Crèche Collection.

The doors open at 12 noon; the luncheon is served at 12:30 and the program begins at 1:30 PM. Typically the program ends at 2 PM. The cost is $15.00 per person and $10.00 for children 10 and under. Reservations required for both individuals and groups.

The Crèche Exhibit is open to the public at other times by appointment.
 
For more information and reservations call Grailville at 513-683-2340. Sunday Supper reservations may also be made online at www.grailville.org.

The Nutcracker '09 at River Hills Christian Church

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Claudia Rudolf Barrett's ballet tech® of ohio will present The Nutcracker '09 November 21 at 2PM and 8: PM at River Hills Christian Church in Miami Township.

Tickets: $15 adults and $10 Seniors and students

Claudia Rudolf Barrett's ballet tech ohio ohio presents The Nutcracker '09 - an enchanting holiday story that speaks to the child in all of us.  An abbreviated version of the ever popular ballet, The Nutcracker, this version brings to life the magical characters that every young dancer enjoys performing and of which audiences never seem to tire!

Clara, Fritz, their magicial uncle Herr Drosselmeyer, the growing Christmas tree, the battle between the  Nutcracker King, Mouse King, soldiers and mice, the Snow Queen and King in the Land of Snow, Peppermint Candies, Mother Ginger and her Ginger Kids, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier never fail to delight young and old alike.

Set to Tchaikovsky's wonderful and timeless music, it will feature guest artists, performing with the talented, award-winning dancers of Claudia Rudolf Barrett's ballet tech® of ohio.  

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Career Transitioning Ministry Meeting Nov. 17

How to lower your Real Estate Tax

How to avoid Foreclosure

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - The November 17, Career Transitioning Ministry meeting will have two guest speakers: Marsha Byrum on How to lower your Real Estate Tax and How to avoid Foreclosure; and a Holiday Spiritual Presentation by Pastor Tate.

The meeting will be 7 - 8:30 PM at Epiphany United Methodist Church.

The Career Transitioning Ministry (CTM) offers "practical, personal and spiritual support" for individuals who have lost their jobs or are concerned about losing their jobs. It is open to the public, free of charge and requires no pre-registration to attend.

The ministry is offered through the Epiphany United Methodist Church and the River Hills Christian Church in Miami Township.

Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 7 - 8:30 PM. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays,

the meetings are at Epiphany UMC (6635 Loveland Miamiville Rd.) and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at RHCC (6300 Price Rd.).

Upcoming Topics:

11/24 No meeting Thanksgiving week
12/1 Laurie Brinkman, Cincinnati Regional Chamber
12/8 Michael Loban, Beyond LinkedIn
12/15 Christmas Party

Contacts at EUMC:

Arlene Johnston: arlenejohnston@fuse.net
Larry Poole: ltsofc@aol.com
Matt Baker: mbaker.knkrecruiting@gmail.com
Ray Osborn: rayosborn2828@aol.com

Contacts at RHCC:

Barry Haigh: barryhaigh@fuse.net
Pastor Ron Tate: ron@riverhillscc.com
Jesse Thelen: jesse.thelen@gmail.com

Divorce Care on Wed. Evenings at Epiphany United Methodist Church

Epiphany United Methodist Church is offering Divorce Care on Wednesday evenings, 7 PM, beginning Dec 2. 

"If you have, or are going through a divorce, this class, led by Tom Kyle and April Office, offers hope and healing." 

Make your reservation by contacting Pastor Lisa Kerwin , or 677-9866 ext. 202 .

 

Epiphany United Methodist Church Neighborhood Food Drive

The 4th – 6th grade group at Epiphany United Methodist Church will be going around to nearby neighborhoods and asking for nonperishable food items for the Loveland Food Pantry. 

"If they come to your door please consider giving to this great cause.

Look for them this Sunday , November 15th  between 2 and 4 PM.

Loveland Lacrosse Club Registration Event

Saturday Nov. 14, 10 AM - 2 PM

In front of Rob Roncker's Running Spot In Old Loveland

 Register for the upcoming 2010 Spring Season

• Boys & Girls JV & Varsity
• Boys & Girls MS
• Youth Girls Grades 3-6*
• Youth Boys Grades 3-6*

(Accepting 2nd grader but they will be placed on a 3/4 Grade team)

Enjoy vendors like:

• Laxland
• Personal Trainers World
• MonaVie

Also you will be able to:

• Shop for spirit wear
• Buy chances on personal training sessions gift certificate (valued over $250)
• Buy chances on New lacrosse equipment donated by Laxland
• Used equipment will also be available for sale.

To Register after Nov 14: WWW.LOVELANDLAX.NET

Registration Ends Dec 15

 

Loveland Initiative 12th Annual Christmas Toy Store

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

Loveland Initiative is proud once again to host the 12th Annual Christmas Toy Store. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, especially for children. With our annual Toy Store, we make it just as wonderful for low-income parents.

The Toy Store was created to help families who could not afford toys and gifts. Purchasing toys and gifts at a discount helps parents feel that they are contributing to their child's Christmas while enabling the parents to choose items based on their child's interests and needs.

We are committed to using the money raised by the Toy Store for the betterment of children and families in Loveland. The past 8 years, the money raised has been used for the Tracy Johnson Scholarship Fund which assists a student to further his or her education. We are very proud that twelve college scholarships have been awarded to Loveland graduates. Each year, we award a $1500 scholarship. Any additional money raised will go towards our other educational programs.  We feel that one of the ways to empower people is through education and this is the way to break the cycle of poverty.  Without you, we cannot offer help to these children.

Approximately 200+ children from low-income families in the Loveland area will receive gifts via our Toy Store. Each family will sign up (Pre-register and financially qualify) for a specific shopping slot and they will be able to purchase approximately 3-5 gifts per child. Parents/Grandparents come into a store setting (set up by volunteers) with tables marked by price to purchase items for $0.50 to $5 per gift.

The 12th Annual Christmas Toy Store will be held at the Loveland Fireman’s VFW Hall 227 East Loveland Avenue on Friday, December 18 2009. We will be accepting donations of NEW UNWRAPPED toys and gifts for children, preteens and teens. (See attached suggested gift list).

Please drop off donated toys and gifts at the Loveland Fireman’s Association VFW Hall 227 East Loveland Avenue (½ mile from Loveland Symmes Fire Department) every Friday 2 PM to 4 PM and 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM starting November 6, 13, 20, 27 & December 4, 11.

Last minute items may also be dropped off on these days and dates listed; Wednesday, December 16 from 2 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 17 from 2 – 7:00 PM, and Friday, December 18 from Noon until-9:00 PM.

We can also make arrangements to pick up gifts. In addition to gifts, we always need volunteers for pick-up, wrapping, displays and transportation. We are confident that our community will once again come together to help the children and the families in Loveland. Please feel free to call or e-mail lovelandinitiative@yahoo.com with any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for your help!

Sincerely,
Terri Rogers

Download a printable Shopping List: SUGGESTED GIFT LIST

Continue reading about Tracy Johnson and the scholarship in her name...

Listen to Sounds of Deerfield Honors Veterans Park

by David Miller

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - On Sunday November 8, the Deerfield Honors Veterans Park was dedicated.

A Verdin bell was unveiled, Taps were played, and a new electronic Carillon was played for the first time. Click to hear the sounds recorded during the ceremonies.

Deerfield Memorial Bell

TAPS

Deerfield Carillon

Deerfield Honors Veterans Park Dedicated

Flyover, Bell Unveiling, Military Brass Mark Ceremony

by David Miller

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO — The Deerfield Honors Veterans Park was dedicated on Sunday, November 8.. About 500 people gathered for the ceremony hosted by WKRC personality Cammy Dierking. The dedication paid tribute to all branches of the armed forces, and the Committee unveiled the bell cast by the Verdin Company. The bell rang 56 times for local fallen soldiers and many family members stood in silence to listen to the bell tool for the first time in pubic for their loved ones.

The memorial is in the township's 53-acre Cottell Park at Snider and Irwin-Simpson Road. The park also has a 2-1/2 acre fishing pond, shelters, playground, ball fields, sand volleyball court, and banquet facility at the Snyder House.

The memorial, billed by the Township as a “lasting tribute to past, present and future service men and women” was the culmination of over seven years of volunteer planning, fund raising and development work.

At the entrance is a monument engraved with the words, “Let us never forget our POW/MIA Fallen Heroes and Veterans.” Engraved brick pavers are among the brick sidewalks that leads to a 12 foot bronze statue of a soldier standing atop a pile of stones, and the bell tower that contains the Verdin bell and electronic carillon. The carillon played patriotic music to end the formal ceremonies.

Living Nativity at Loveland United Methodist church

Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th : 4:30-7:30 PM

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Loveland United Methodist Church invites you, along with your friends and family, to join them for the 8th annual production of "The Living Nativity" – "A presentation through drama and song of the account of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, according to the gospels of Luke and Matthew."

When you arrive you will be received by Roman Guards who are at their station making sure all that arrive to Bethlehem do so in an orderly and safe fashion. They will direct you to a warm, welcomed greeting by Townspeople who will introduce you to your tour guide, “Luke” or “Mary”.

As you begin your walking tour, you will witness the following along the way:

• Caeser Augustus Issuing a Decree that a Census Be Taken
• The Roman Guards Stationed at the City Gates
• The Census Taker’s Station
• The Angel’s Promise of the Birth of John the Baptist  to Zechariah in the Temple
• Angel Gabriel’s Promise of the Birth of Jesus to Mary
• An Encounter with the Townspeople at the Baker's Home - Delicious Samples!
• An Angel’s Appearance to Joseph
• Mary’s Visit with Elizabeth
• An Encounter with some of the Townspeople
• The Market Place Bustling with Music and Dancing
• Mary and Joseph's Arrival at The Bethlehem Inn
• Prophecies are Recalled of Jesus' Birth
• An Angel and the Heavenly Host Appear to the Shepherds
• The Living Nativity: Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Angels
• The Live Animals  - There will be time to visit with the animals!
• The 3 Wise Men at Herod's Palace

Following your tour, there will be plenty of hot chocolate and Christmas cookies ready for your enjoyment.

The Living Nativity Walking Tour takes place outside in the lower level parking lot of Loveland United Methodist Church, so you are advised to dress warmly.

On Saturday evening, December 5th, sign language (PSE - Pidgin Sign English) interpretation will be available on the tour, if requested.

Pat Blankenship said, "All this, and there’s no admission fee. This is our Christmas gift to you."

Looking forward to seeing you in “Bethlehem” in 2009!

Loveland United Methodist Church
10975 S. Lebanon Road
683.1738

Clermont Taking Appointments for H1N1 Shots

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO NEWS - The Clermont County General Health District will begin taking appointments on Monday, November 9, 2009 for certain groups of adults who need to obtain the H1N1 vaccinations.  These appointments are available to pregnant women, healthcare workers, adults between the ages of 18 and 64 with chronic medical conditions, and caregivers of children under six months of age.  “This is for adults only,” said Clermont Health Commissioner Marty Lambert.  “The vaccine we will be using for this series of vaccinations is only approved for those 18 and older.”  Call (513) 735-8400 to make an appointment.

Appointments are also being accepted for a flu mist clinic on Saturday, November 14, between 9 a.m. and noon at the General Health District Nursing Division, located at 2499 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 200, in Batavia.  These appointments are available for caregivers of children under the age of six months (must be under the age of 50 without chronic health conditions), those between the ages of 2 and 24 without chronic health conditions, and healthcare workers without chronic health conditions.  Call (513) 735-8400 to make an appointment.

Appointments are available for a Saturday, November 21 H1N1 vaccination clinic, scheduled for 9 a.m. until noon at the General Health District Nursing Division, located at 2499 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 200, in Batavia.  This clinic is for children five years of age and younger.  Because there is a limited supply of the injectable vaccine, if there is not a health condition that prohibits it, children age 2 to 5 are encouraged to take the flu mist.  Call (513) 735-8400 to make an appointment.

For more information about the H1N1 virus, call the Clermont Health District Flu Hotline at (513) 558-5121 or visit the Web site www.ClermontHealthDistrict.org.

Suspect dead after shooting at deputies

DEERFIELD TWP. — An Illinois man who opened fire at Warren County sheriff’s deputies called to investigate a domestic violence report Saturday, Nov. 7, subsequently committed suicide, officials said.  Read on...

Kings Island ride flawed, engineer says

Kings Island’s owners were “negligent” and “put passengers at risk” on the Son of Beast roller coaster, according to a forensic engineer who inspected the ride.  Read on...

Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Featured Book of the Month Blog

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Events at Loveland and Symmes Library

Loveland Branch Library

Interviewing Skills - Adults/Careers & Jobs

November 12, 2009. 6:00-7:00 PM

Learn the "Seven Phases of the Interview Process" designed to enhance interview skills & help you need to get the job you are seeking with SuperJobs Center staff.

Loveland Book Club - Plainsong by Kent Haruf

November 14, 2009. 11:00 AM

Symmes Township Branch Library

2009 Year End Tax Planning Seminar

November 12, 2009. 7:00-9:00 PM

With all the changes over the past year, get assistance with your planning. Find explanations of the rules and get ideas for lowering your personal and business taxes.
Adults