Loveland Magazine

How to Open a Christmas Store in 2 Months or Less

Loveland, Ohio - In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO leaders of the Loveland Initiative explain how they organized their 2011 Christmas Toy Store. These interviews were conducted the night the store was assembled in the back rooms of the Northstar Church, one day before holiday shoppers arrived.

More than 250 Loveland area children received a multitude of Christmas presents that their parents purchased for pennies on the dollar at the Toy Store. Proceeds from the store go into the Tracy Johnson Scholarship which is awarded to area youth to further their college education. Area churches, schools, businesses, and community organizations contribute the thousands of toys.

By watching the video, you will also learn ways to help the Loveland Initiative throughout the year by providing needed products to their Resource Center.

You will also learn how to receive help from the services throughout the year from the Loveland Initiative and their Resource Center.

 

Epiphany's Blood Drive on Februuary 23

Miami Township, Ohio - Epiphany United Methodist Church will be holding a blood drive from 2 - 8 PM on February 23. You can reach the Church at: 677-9866 | hello@epiphanyumc.org to reserve a time slot.

Epiphany Choir Concert to Benefit Trip to World Choir Games

Concert on Sat Feb 11 toSupport Epiphany Choir in the World Choir Games this Summer

 

    You are invited to "A Touch of Class", a musical concert featuring

Voices in Praise, Youth Voices in Praise, Joyful Noise, Epiphany

 Children's Choir and Epiphany Children's Handbell Choir. 

 

     Also, performing are various friends from the College-Conservatory of Music. 

     The concert is Saturday Feb 11, 2012 , 7:15 pm, at Epiphany United Methodist Church, 6635 Loveland - Miamiville Road. 

      Invite your friends, and come and enjoy this evening of musical entertainment.

 

     A freewill offering will be taken to support Voices in Praise in the World Choir Games.

Epiphany Will Tour Lindner Center for Hope in Mason

You are invited to join members of Epiphany United Methodist Church in Miami Township when they tour the Lindner Center for Hope in Mason on Saturday, February 4. The tour begins at 10 AM, You can meet the group there, but if you would like to share a ride from Epiphany, you need to be at the church by 9:30 AM.

You also need to contact the Church to let them know you would like to go. Contact Pastor Lisa Kerwin at 677-9866 or E-Mail.

About Lindner Center of HOPE

Lindner Center of HOPE provides patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. See the video, An Introduction to Lindner Center of HOPE, click here.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF:

• Mood Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Addictive Disorders
• Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders

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HOSPITALIZATION

• 48 private rooms for short-term acute hospital stays (A specialized treatment team cares exclusively for adolescents age 12 to 17 at Cincinnati Children’s at Lindner Center of HOPE.)
• Serving patients age 12 years and older
• Accepting all major insurances

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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Sibcy House is a premier 16 room private-pay, residential program that offers the utmost in discretion and scientifically advanced care. Patients benefit from an extensive diagnostic assessment and evidence-based treatment, free from restrictions sometimes imposed by third party payers. Call 513-536-0537 or 1-888-53-SIBCY (7-4229).

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OFFICE-BASED AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES
New patients are welcome for:

• Office based consultations and treatment (New fee-for-service program available)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)           
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)            
• Brain Imaging (3T MRI)
• Adolescent Partial Hospitalization           
• Supported Employment

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RESEARCH
The Research Institute conducts advanced clinical and outcomes research in affiliation with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Areas of focus include: mood disorders, eating disorders, genetics and psychopharmacology.

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SERVING:
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Seniors         

A Step Ahead: The Journey of Blending Families

Epiphany United Methodist Church in Miami Township, will hold a workshop for blended families. Statistics show that more than fifty-percent of US families are remarried or re-coupled and 1,300 new stepfamilies are forming every day.

Meg King, a Certified Stepfamily Coach through the National Stepfamily Foundation (www.stepfamily.org) will facilitate this six week workshop for blended families.

“Christian values and behaviors will be the underlying foundation of this course and will help guide couples through the ups and downs of this unique stepfamily dynamic.

The workshop will meet on Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, beginning February 23.

If you have any questions or would like to register, contact Meg King, kingmeg@cinci.rr.com.

Registration for Tender Years Cooperative Preschool

Loveland, Ohio - Roger Hoyer asks, “Looking for a great preschool for your child or grandchild?” He said that Tender Years Cooperative Preschool has been enriching children and parents for 30 years. It is a “parent cooperative” offering morning and afternoon classes for 3 and 4 year olds. “Tender years offers parents the privilege of participating with their child in the classroom a few times per month, as well as the opportunity to contribute their own valuable ideas and talent to the school.”

Hoyer said that parent participation keeps their costs low and satisfaction high. The program is run from the Loveland Presbyterian Church (LPC) at 360 Robin Avenue.

Early registration for LPC members and their families will begin on Monday, January 16th. Open registration for the public will be held at Tender Years on January 19 at 7 PM. For further information, contact Windy Robinson at 513-588-4975, or visit www.lovelandtenderyears.com.

Mental Illness Seminar at Epiphany Januuary 29

On Sunday, January 29, at 6:30 PM, Epiphany United Methodist Church is offering a seminar entitled “Understanding Mental Illness”.

Dr. Sergio Delgado, Professor at the Department of Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centerand the University of Cincinnati, will be the guest speaker. His expertise is in ADHD, depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders.

Epiphany member, Ann Schnure will open the evening by sharing some of her own family’s experience.

Epiphany is located at 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Road in Miami Township next to the Oasis Golf Club. Call: 677-9866  Directions

Mental Illness Seminar at Epiphany Januuary 29

On Sunday, January 29, at 6:30 PM, Epiphany United Methodist Church is offering a seminar entitled “Understanding Mental Illness”.

Dr. Sergio Delgado, Professor at the Department of Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati, will be the guest speaker. His expertise is in ADHD, depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders.

Epiphany member, Ann Schnure will open the evening by sharing some of her own family’s experience.

Wee Three Kings Preschool Now Registering for 2012-2013 School Year

Wee Three Kings Preschool, a ministry of Epiphany United Methodist Church, located at 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Road, is now registering for the 2012-2013 school year.

Director, Stacy McDowell said, "We would love to have your child join our Preschool family."

You may access registration materials online at: www.weethreekings.org.  You may also pick up forms in the Preschool office, Monday – Thursday from 9 AM. - 3 PM. 

Registration forms are due by February 2nd, by 3 PM.  For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Stacy at 513-683-4256.

Loveland's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Sunday January 15

 

14th Annual

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
101 South Lebanon Road
Loveland Ohio 45140

Sunday January 15

6 – 9 PM

 

 

Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland Initiative is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Executive Director, Terri Rogers said, "Join with the community to celebrate the birthday of America's most important spiritual leader."

Featuring

•  Loveland Presbyterian Church- Pastor Stephen Melton
•  Prince of Peace Lutheran Church-Pastor Jonathan Eilert 
•  New Friendship Baptist Church- Reverend McCraney
•  First Missionary Baptist Church Choir
•  Tentative Guest Performer -New Friendship Baptist Church- Mass Choir
•  New Friendship Baptist Church -The Angels of Faith Youth Dancers
•  New Friendship Baptist Church -Soldiers for Christ Step Team
•  Oxford Gourd and Drum Ensemble and Cincinnati Drum and Tribal Dance                                                     

                                                                  
 The event is Free and Open to the Public.

Potluck Dinner- Bring Food to Share with your Neighbors


For information contact Terri Rogers (513) 677-1057 OR E-MAIL

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is from last year's Dr. King Celebration

 

Local Christmas Tree Recycling

Loveland:  City residents can call Public Works Department for disposal drop off options, or call 683-0150, ext. 1439 for pick-up.  Trees will be collected from December 19 through January 9.

Miami Township:  Residents can bring Christmas trees cleared of all decorations to either Paxton Ramsey Park or Miami Meadows for chipping.  Trees can be dropped off seven days a week during daylight hours from December 26 through January 31.  Call (513) 248-3728 with questions.

Milford:  Christmas tree collection will be held every Wednesday in January, 2011.  Please rid the tree of all lights, tinsel, and decoration, and place it at the curb.  Trees not meeting the above requirements will be left at the curb and not collected.  If you have any questions, please call Michael Haight at (513) 831-7018.

Symmes Township: The Township will offer Christmas tree recycling for its residents this year from December 26, 2011 to January 8, 2012.  During that time residents can drop off their trees at the designated area behind the Township building at 9323 Union Cemetery Road. The trees will be recycled so all ornaments and tinsel need to be removed.

חֲנֻכָּה Festival of Lights

Local Christmas Tree Recycling

Loveland:  City residents can call Public Works Department for disposal drop off options, or call 683-0150, ext. 1439 for pick-up.  Trees will be collected from December 19 through January 9.

Miami Township:  Residents can bring Christmas trees cleared of all decorations to either Paxton Ramsey Park or Miami Meadows for chipping.  Trees can be dropped off seven days a week during daylight hours from December 26 through January 31.  Call (513) 248-3728 with questions.

Milford:  Christmas tree collection will be held every Wednesday in January, 2011.  Please rid the tree of all lights, tinsel, and decoration, and place it at the curb.  Trees not meeting the above requirements will be left at the curb and not collected.  If you have any questions, please call Michael Haight at (513) 831-7018.

Symmes Township: The Township will offer Christmas tree recycling for its residents this year from December 26, 2011 to January 8, 2012.  During that time residents can drop off their trees at the designated area behind the Township building at 9323 Union Cemetery Road. The trees will be recycled so all ornaments and tinsel need to be removed.

St. Margaret Children Bring Cheer to Retirement Homes

Kindergartners from St. Margaret of York visited retirement facilities Active Day in Blue Ash and The Lodge in Loveland to spread holiday cheer on Friday, December 16.  The children sang songs, performed a Nativity Play, brought ornaments and made crafts for the residents to celebrate the holidays.

 

Jamie Morath's Kings Island Christmas

This is a painting by Loveland Artist Jamie Morath. You can view more of her work HERE.

Clermont Adopts Record Number of Seniors for the Holidays

The community came through in a big way this holiday season.  Clermont Senior Services is reporting that the 2011 Adopt-a-Senior holiday program has been its most successful ever.  “We had 460 senior citizens ‘adopted’ for the holidays,” said Clermont Seniors’ Communications Director Linda Eppler.  “Citizens, businesses, churches and Scout troops provided gifts to lower-income seniors across Clermont County.  Many of the seniors are alone with no family nearby and live without the basics that many of us take for granted; the generosity of the community will help make the holidays a little brighter.”  The seniors’ wish lists included items like cleaning supplies and bath towels.

Eppler said one elderly man who received his gifts last week told a Clermont Seniors volunteer, “I am trying to hold off until Christmas to open my gifts. But, I may get excited and have to open them early.”  Thousands of gifts were donated to the Adopt-a-Senior program this year, along with $3,000 in cash and numerous gift cards.

“The many smiles, tears, and words of thanks are so rewarding,” said Eppler.  “Thank you and happy holidays to everyone who had a part in making this program the best one ever.”

Additional information about the Clermont Adopt-a-Senior program is available on the website www.ClermontSeniors.com.

Pictured above:  93-year-old Stella from Batavia, opens a gift from an Adopt-a-Senior donor. She was overwhelmed by the number of gifts she received and how beautifully they were wrapped. She was especially thrilled with her new bed pillow. She said, “They get kind of flat after 30 years!”

St. Margaret of York Christmas Schedule

St. Margaret of York Christmas Schedule
9483 Columbia Road
683-7100

December 24 - Christmas Eve - Children’s Masses at 3:30 pm and 6:00 pm
                        Mass at Night    10pm

December 25 - Christmas Day - Mass at 10am

Loveland Presbyterian Gives to Head Start Children

Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland Presbyterian Church established a tradition to give a Christmas gift to each of the children in the Loveland Head Start program, which resides at LPC. The gift is a children’s reading book and an animal that is featured in their book.

In the photo above is Pastor Stephen Melton, the new Interim Pastor distributing the gifts to the Head Start morning class.

 

Acoustic Christmas EVE EVE at Park United Methodist

Acoustic Christmas EVE EVE at Park United Methodist
Friday, Dec. 23, 6:00 PM
Childcare Available
Followed by Coat Collection at The Shoppes at Grandin,
7 - 8 PM

Band-Led Christmas EVE
Saturday, Dec. 24, 6:00 PM
Childcare Available

Learn More About the Red Coat Collection

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Christmas Eve Services at River Hills Christian Church

 

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES

Friday, December 23, 6 PM
Saturday, December 24, 4:30 PM
Saturday, December 24, 11 PM

 

River Hills is located just a half-mile off I-275 at Exit #54, the Wards Corner exit. MAP

Christmas Eve at Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church

Two services on Christmas Eve, at 7 and 11 PM to celebrate the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ.  Our service closes with the congregation circling the interior of the sanctuary to sing Silent Night by candlelight.

 

 

 

Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church

9602 Murdoch-Goshen Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140
(513) 583-9676

Off of Route 48 between Maineville and Loveland

Christmas Musical at Montgomery Community Church

December 17 & 18: During weekend Services

Celebrate the hope that Jesus brought to illuminate our dark world through music and celebration. During the Saturday and Sunday services, we will experience hope through worship and singing.

Jesus was born to bring hope to the hopeless, healing for the brokenhearted, and to proclaim freedom for all captives. Whatever we are going through, Jesus can illuminate the darkness in your life and you meet you right where you are. Our HOPE is in Jesus.

Our regular children’s programming and infant care will be provided. No ticket or admission needed.

During December 17th & 18th Worship Services

Saturday - 5:30 PM

Sunday - 8:30, 10, & 11:30 AM

Enjoy the music played by our own MCC Worship Band and sing along with special Christmas Choir as we celebrate the hope, joy, love, and peace found in Jesus.

No tickets needed - Directions

Christmas Services at Deerfield United Methodist

2757 W. US 22 & 3 Maineville

Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, December 24th, 6:30 PM – Lessons and Carols (joint service with St. Mary Magdalene)

Christmas Day Service – Sunday, December 25th, 10 AM (joint service with St. Mary Magdalene, no Sunday School)

Christmas Schedule at Prince of Peace Lutheran

 

 

Christmas Mass Schedule at St. Columban

December 24th:

3 PM, 5:30 PM and Midnight (carols at 11:30 PM.)

December 25th:

9:45 AM. and 11:30 AM

 

New Hope Baptist’s Live Nativity

Saturday, December 17th

Historic Downtown Loveland

The 4 PM Nativity Parade will leave 420 W. Loveland Avenuue and walk across the bridge over Little Miami River to the Nativity in Downtown.

4-9 PM Live Nativity
 
4-9 PM Christmas in Loveland Events
 
6:30 PM Children and Adult Choirs Perform

A Child This Day at Loveland United Methodist

Loveland, Ohio - The Chancel Choir of the Loveland Methodist Church will perform the cantata "A Child This Day" by Benjamin Harlen on December 18th during the 9:30 and 11 AM services. The choir will be accompanied by the LUMC Instrumental Ensemble. The LUMC Youth Choir will also join the Chancel Choir for this presentation. Narrators tell the Christmas story while the choir sings carols and lullabies welcoming the baby Jesus.

Please be sure to invite family and friends to these special musical presentations as Pastor Doug Sonnenberg's message takesyou  on the road to Bethlehem, an inspiring Advent sermon series. Let's fill the sanctuary each Sunday with carol singing, meaningful praying and intentional listening to God's word.

Sanna Gast Says Thanks for Overwhelming Community Support

An incredible outpouring of community support from citizens and businesses will enable the Clermont County Children’s Protective Services (CPS) Community Toy Chest to provide a warm coat, clothes, and toys to over 300 children in county care this holiday season.  Last week, a last minute plea for community assistance was issued; sponsors were still needed for 60 children, between the ages of birth to 18.  “I would like to thank each and every individual that responded to our call for assistance,” said Community Toy Chest Coordinator Sanna Gast.  “Because of overwhelming community support, we have received $1,400 in cash donations and enough sponsors to cover all of the children!” 

Gast said the children in county care have been abused and neglected; for many, this is the first holiday they have been away from the only family they have ever known.  “It is a difficult time for the kids,” she said.  “You should see how they light-up when they receive these gifts.  My heart is filled with joy to know that we will be able to provide holiday gifts to all of the children in county care.” 

The Community Toy Chest accepts donations of checks or cash to purchase gifts for children in county as they reach other milestones in their lives, such as high school graduation.  For more information about the Community Toy Chest and how you can get involved, call (513) 732-7264 or email gasts@odjfs.state.oh.us. 

Community Christmas Eve Services At Lakeview United Church of Christ

 

Community Invited: No reservation is required nor is there a charge for Christmas Eve supper

 

Lakeview United Church of Christ is inviting the community to their Christmas Eve supper, musical performances and candelight service.

Saturday, December 24

 Community Supper, 5:45 PM

The community is invited to a supper of homemade soups and breads plus Christmas goodies for dessert at 5:45 PM in the church’s main building in rooms 8/9. No reservation is required nor is there a charge. “We invite all in the community to find a place filled with warmth and love with our wish that no one spends the evening alone,” says planner Dave Maile. The church hopes to provide transportation to those in need.

To arrange for a ride, call the church at 513-683-2073 no later than Dec. 17.

Special Christmas Music, 6:30 PM

A half hour of music prior to the service will feature instrumentals. Also the Lakeview UCC bell choir will perform several popular selections including The Carol of the Bells.

Christmas Eve Service, 7 PM

Following the above events, a candlelight service will be held in the sanctuary where there will be congregational carol singing, favorite vocal solos, and beautiful choral offerings. Pastor Bannerman will give a homily, and a special puppet show will bring a message for all ages celebrating light brightening our sometimes dark days.

For more information contact Pastor Jennifer Bannerman at 513-683-2073 • Email: lakeviewpastor@gmail.com

or Donna Wyatt at dmomm5000@gmail.com

Holiday Wish Tree Benefits Clermont County’s Homeless Animals

The Clermont County Animal Shelter invites you to visit their Holiday Wish Tree, select an ornament, then purchase the attached item that will benefit stray, abandoned, and neglected animals in Clermont County.  The Holiday Wish Tree is in the lobby of the Clermont Animal Shelter, located at 4025 Filager Road in Batavia.  Stop in and select an ornament between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.   “As a token of our appreciation, donors are welcome to keep the ornament they select from the tree,” said Clermont Animal Shelter Director Kim Naegel.

The Holiday Wish Tree includes a wide variety of items needed, including upright canister vacuum cleaners, gift cards for Walmart, Petsmart, Sams’ Club, and Office Max, postage stamps, and cleaning supplies.   “The items on the Holiday Wish Tree are needed to provide the best possible care for the animals that come through the doors at the shelter,” said Naegel.

Items purchased for the Holiday Wish Tree can be dropped off at the shelter during regular business hours, 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.  “We appreciate the generosity of everyone who has donated in the past, and our hope is that this year’s wish tree will be just as successful,” said Naegel.  For more information about the Holiday Wish Tree, or how you can help the Clermont County Animal Shelter by volunteering, call 732-8854.