Party on the Plaza Releases 2013 Schedule

Submitted by Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:29pm

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Party on the Plaza is back for its fifth season of entertaining the Anderson area community! There will be six awesome shows throughout the summer, all of them taking place on Thursday night. The event is produced by the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Anderson to provide a fun, family friendly, relaxing night of live music and great food.

The summer concert season opens up May, 30th with one of the best country/rock bands in the city, The Danny Frazier Band. Danny Frazier, a veteran country musician, brought in Nick Netherton, a very talented multi-instrument musician that is seasoned beyond his years. The remainder of the schedule includes some of the hottest bands to play the eastside.

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Main Library display part of Cincinnati Parks’ Carousel Project

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Friday, May 17th, 9:30 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - From nature preserves and parkways, to regional and neighborhood parks, Cincinnati has a long and proud history of enhancing the quality of life through outdoor recreation. In keeping with this tradition, Cincinnati Parks, in partnership with ArtWorks and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, is gathering community input on the design of a new carousel to be built at Smale Riverfront Park.

Through May 30, the Main Library is displaying selections from its historic postcard collection in A Place of Beauty, Health and Play: A History of Cincinnati Parks. This display features more than 60 images of 17 parks, including Ault, Eden, Lincoln, Mount Echo and Washington parks. Images from the display can be viewed at http://cinlib.org/YIsCAq.

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Anderson Towne Center Kroger named Business of the Year

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 3:24pm

Anderson Towne Center Kroger named Business of the Year

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The Anderson Towne Center Kroger was recently named the 2013 Business of the Year by the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce.

The store was chosen based on its outstanding contributions to the Anderson community including raising funds for Juvenile Diabetes, American Cancer Society, and Multiple Sclerosis. The store also runs a food donation program which benefits community assistance banks including the Freestore/Foodbank, Saint Vincent de Paul, and SIMM Food Pantry.

“It is a great honor for us to be chosen for this prestigious award,” said store manager Dave Wall. “I’m so proud of my team for the commitment they have to our customers and the community we serve

Mr. Wall accepted the award at a dinner held at the Holiday Inn Eastgate. Thom Brennaman emceed the event.

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Power up for Summer Reading with a free coney from Gold Star

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Thursday, May 16th, 9:15 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library and Gold Star Chili want to reward you for participating in Summer Reading! Stop by a participating library branch location to visit the Gold Star Chilimobile, register for Summer Reading, and get a free cheese coney!
All ages are invited to sign up at one of the Chilimobile events or go to www.cincinnatilibrary.org/summerread.
Gold Star Chilimobile appearances

12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Delhi Township Branch, 5095 Foley Road, 513-369-6019.

12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at the Corryville Branch, 2802 Vine Street, 513-369-6034.

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Clean Kitchen Award winners on the Eastside of Hamilton County

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 3:03pm

Clean Kitchen Award winners on the Eastside of Hamilton County

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The latest winners of the Clean Kitchen Awards have been announced by the Hamilton County Public Health office.

Winners on the Eastside of Hamilton County include:

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Elmo visits Anderson Branch Library May 17

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Wednesday, May 15th, 10:32 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Elmo will be making an appearance at the Anderson Branch Library at 2 p.m. Friday,
May 17, prior to the performances of Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Super Heroes" at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Come read a Sesame Street story with us!

The Anderson Branch Library is at 7450 State Road. Call 513-369-6030.

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Walk Now for Autism Speaks being held at Coney Island

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:16am

Walk Now for Autism Speaks being held at Coney Island

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - A family event bening held on Saturday, May 18 will help bring awareness to the battle against Autism.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a 1 mile walk around the park that will begin at 8am with registration. Opening ceremonies kick off at 9am and the walk begins at 10am.

Each registered walker who raises a minimum of $150 will receive a 2013 Walk Now for Autism Speaks t-shirt

Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S.

Questions or Comments? Contact cincinnati@autismspeaks.org or (614) 716-8570

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