Volunteers needed for free summer lunch program at Public Library locations

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Tuesday, June 11th, 10:20 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Cincinnati is ranked third in the country in childhood poverty rates. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is working with Cincinnati Public Schools and Window Arts Enrichment to help meet the basic needs of these children during the summer months by making free lunches available to children when schools are not in session and their free lunch program is suspended.

The Library is offering summer lunch service at 15 locations this summer: The Children’s Learning Center and TeenSpot at the Main Library, Avondale, Bond Hill, College Hill, Covedale, Deer Park, Elmwood Place, Forest Park, Groesbeck, Madisonville, North Central, Northside, Reading, Sharonville and the West End.

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BackBeat to Play at Party on the Plaza Summer Concert Series Thursday

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

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 9:23am

BackBeat to Play at Party on the Plaza Summer Concert Series Thursday

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Party on the Plaza, the Eastside’s premier summer concert series, rocks on with British influenced classic rock band BackBeat, Thursday evening from 5:30pm – 9:30pm at Anderson Center. BackBeat is one of the most talented and versatile bands in the tri-state. They cover artists that most bands don’t even consider, such as: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Hendrix and many more. BackBeat has opened up for Cheap Trick and started their musical careers 20 years ago on the Rosie O’Donnell Show!!

New for 2013 is a Happy Hour at Party on the Plaza, all beers will be sold for $2.00 between 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Get there early and sample the delicious food while taking advantage of the discounted beers.

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Say goodbye to Metro bus tokens

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, June 10th, 2013, 4:02pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Metro bus riders have until June 30 to say their goodbyes to tokens.

Metro is reminding passengers to use or exchange any remaining Metro tokens before the end of June. Metro fareboxes will no longer accept tokens after June 30. Metro sold its last token on Dec. 31, 2012.

Metro silver tokens may be used for a one-way, $1.75 ride within Zone 1 (City of Cincinnati) through June 30.

Sets of ten silver Metro tokens may be exchanged for 10-ride Zone 1 tickets at Metro’s sales office, 120 E. Fourth Street, Mercantile Building arcade downtown, weekdays 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., until Friday, June 28.

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Illustrator Will Hillenbrand creating e-book of local children’s art

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Monday, June 10th, 2:36 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is pleased to be partnering with acclaimed illustrator Will Hillenbrand to create an e-book based on the theme “Everyday Heroes: Local Children and the People Who Inspire Them.”

Children age 12 and under are invited to visit any Library location this summer, draw a picture of their hero, and submit it for possible inclusion in the e-book. Entries are being accepted June 11 through Aug. 31. A committee of judges will select the entries to be included in the e-book.

Local children are invited to submit drawings at any Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County location for an e-book based on the theme “Everyday Heroes: Local Children and the People Who Inspire Them.”

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Summerfair 2013 draws huge crowds, despite weather

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, June 10th, 2013, 12:16pm

Summerfair 2013 draws huge crowds, despite weather

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Summerfair Cincinnati organizers brought the 46th Summerfair to a close on June 2 after seeing large crowds pour into Coney Island, despite dismal forecasts.

Organized by Summerfair Cincinnati, a non-profit arts organization located in Anderson Township, the event attracted approximately 20,000 visitors to see more than 300 exhibitors from across the country and a variety of entertainment acts. The Fair serves as Summerfair Cincinnati’s primary fundraiser of the organization’s year-round support of the arts in Greater Cincinnati.

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Hamilton Co. parks host photography contest

Submitted by Rachel Folz on Wednesday, June 5th, 8:25 am

Great Parks of Hamilton County is hosting its first annual photography contest from June 2013 through May 2014.

The Great Parks Photo Contest encourages all ages and levels of skill to share their park experiences through photography.

Each month during the contest, entries taken in Great Parks of Hamilton County will be accepted. Each month’s winner will receive a Charlie Harper poster and will be featured as that month’s photo in the 2015 Great Parks calendar. All monthly winners will be entered to win the grand prize. The grand prize winner will also be showcased on the cover of the 2015 Great Parks calendar.

For additional information like the rules and an entry form, visit http://www.greatparks.org/events/great-parks-photo-contest

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Lori Krafte Honored With Distinguished Service Award

Submitted by Lisa Desatnik, public relations contractor; champion - Good Things Going Around

Monday, June 3rd, 2013, 11:36am

Lori Krafte Honored With Distinguished Service Award

The American Advertising Federation Cincinnati (“AAF-C”) recently presented Lori Krafte, partner with Wood Herron & Evans, with the professional association’s highest volunteer honor – the Distinguished Service Award. Krafte has served in various capacities on the AAF-C Board including as president; was chair of AAF-C’s 2012 Digital Non Conference and is assisting with this year’s event; and provides legal advice to the organization as needed.

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