Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at Main Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Thursday, May 9th, 9:10 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Join us at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County as we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a guest lecture by Carmi Neiger at the Main Library Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. in the Genealogy & Local History Program Space on the third floor.

Neiger, an assistant professor at Elmhurst College in Illinois, will speak on the topic “Cohens on the Move: Jewish Neighborhood Dynamics in Cincinnati, 1940-1990.” His lecture asks the question: “What constitutes a Jewish neighborhood?”

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Class of 2013: Show us your Cap & Gown Photos

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:00pm

Class of 2013: Show us your Cap & Gown Photos

(FOX19) - Congratulations Class of 2013... you have finally made it to graduation and now show us your Cap & Gown!

We are putting together a photo slideshow of recent high school and college grads in their caps & gowns.

Please send your photo to community@fox19.com along with your name and the name of your school.

You will able to view your photo on FOX19 Community.

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Rascal Flatts concert to use restricted ticket policy

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 4:40pm

Rascal Flatts concert to use restricted ticket policy

ANDERSON TWP, OH (FOX19) - In accordance with Rascal Flatts concert tickets set to go on sale Saturday, May 11, fans should be aware of the restricted ticketing policy in effect for the show.

The concert is scheduled for September 5 at Riverbend Music Center. According to Ticketmaster, restricted paperless tickets will be in use for select seats.

This means, fans will be required to show the original purchaser's credit card and a photo ID at Riverbend to gain admittance.

Officials say fans should review the ticketing policy closely before purchasing tickets to the show

"This summer, we are seeing a significant increase in the number of concerts using restricted ticketing systems," said Fan Freedom Consumer Advocate Elizabeth Owen. "It's safe to assume this is a trend that will continue to grow, and as it does, fans should be sure to read the fine print before purchasing tickets."

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Tri State food donation drive extended by one week

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 3:24pm

Tri State food donation drive extended by one week

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The momentum built during the weeks of a local food drive has led organizers to extend the promotion by one week.

The St. Vincent De Paul and Papa Johns food drive allows customers to earn a free large one-topping pizza by donating ten non-perishable food items at your local Papa John’s Pizza location.

Papa John’s Pizza has offered to give away up to 20,000 free pizzas through the drive to customers who donate ten non-perishable food items at local Papa John’s stores. Donors receive a coupon good for a large one-topping pizza that is redeemable online.

No purchase is necessary, so all are encouraged to stop by the closest Papa John’s and donate through May 12.

For more information, visit www.SVDPcincinnati.org, or for Papa John’s Pizza locations, visit www.papajohns.com.

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Inter Parish Ministry wins Walmart contest

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 2:50pm

Inter Parish Ministry wins Walmart contest

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Some local food banks won big in Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together initiative in April.

From April 1 to April 30, more than 443,000 votes were cast for the more than 300 eligible Feeding America food banks and partner agencies as part of a campaign to fight hunger in local communities.

The Brighton Center in Newport, Madisonville Education and Assistance Center and Inter Parish Ministry in Cincinnati each won $20,000 to help them fight hunger in our community.

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Joseph Beth pops-up at Jungle Jim's

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 2:05pm

EASTGATE, OH (FOX19) - A Joseph-Beth Booksellers pop-up shop has opened inside the Eastgate Jungle Jim's.

“We’re pleased to partner with Jungle Jim’s to benefit local schools,” said David Rippe, Joseph-Beth Vice President of Marketing. “Both organizations are an important part of greater Cincinnati, we’re both high-quality retailers dedicated to customer service, and most importantly, we both strongly believe in giving back to the community.”

The Joseph-Beth Booksellers Express inside Jungle Jim’s Eastgate offers hundreds of great adult and kids book titles, thousands of gift items, toys, games, bargain books and more.

Local area schools can register with Joseph-Beth to earn 20% back on all purchases by their students, parents and teachers who shop at Joseph-Beth Express inside Jungle Jim’s Eastgate. To register your school, please contact Stacey Hoover, shoover@josephbeth.com or 513-412-5700 ext 1140.

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Teen financial literacy focus of summer workshops at Public Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Monday, May 6th, 12:23 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was one of 14 public libraries nationwide chosen through a competitive process to win a grant to fund “Smart investing@your library®” teen workshops at selected branch locations.

The $57,853 grant was awarded from the American Library Association (ALA) in partnership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation. The Library will work with The Ohio State University Extension Office to develop and present the workshops, which were created to improve teen financial literacy.

“It’s an honor to be selected for this generous grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. We’re excited to deliver information that helps teenagers build a brighter financial future,” said Kimber L. Fender, the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Library.

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