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Coney Island opens Saturday for 127th season

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 3:32pm

Coney Island opens Saturday for 127th season

CALIFORNIA, OH (FOX19) - Local iconic amusement park Coney Island is set to begin its 127th season of summer fun.

The park will open on Saturday, May 25 and families will ince again get to enjoy 24 classic rides, famous Sunlite Pool, challenging waterslides, live stage shows, miniature golf, trampoline bungee jumping, games, picnicking, a pint-size western town, Moonlite Gardens and more.

There is also a new ride on Lake Como called " Como Cruisers" that allows visitors to pilot their own boats in a beautiful lakeside setting. Plus, in a salute to U.S. troops, special military appreciation days are all Memorial weekend long, during which Military personnel just need to show their military ID to receive a free Pool & Rides Combo ticket.

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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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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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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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Gateway April 30 Expo Connects Parents with Employers

Submitted by Gateway Community and Technical College

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 10:11am

Gateway April 30 Expo Connects Parents with Employers

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) — Students and parents attending the Advanced Manufacturing Expo at Gateway Community and Technical College April 30 can learn firsthand from local manufacturers about the bright job outlook for manufacturing careers.

Six local employers are scheduled to attend the education expo at Gateway’s Boone Campus in Florence April 30. They include DHL, Mubea, Mazak, Ellison Group, the Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics, and Virtual Manufacturing Services.

The expo is open to the public and begins at 5 p.m. Participants can tour Gateway’s high-tech Integrated Manufacturing Center, Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Lab, and Welding Lab between 5 and 6 p.m., and meet with local employers between 6 and 7 p.m. Gateway will conduct an information session on college credit that can be earned in high school from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Apprenticeship information will be shared from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

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Author of 'It's OK Not To Share' comes to Blue Ash Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Thursday, April 25th, 9:15 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Author Heather Shumaker will be at the Blue Ash Branch Library at 7 p.m. Monday, April 29. She will talk about her book, “It’s OK Not To Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids."

In "It’s OK Not to Share," Shumaker teaches adults to "take off their adult lenses" and address issues of morality with more child-friendly methods. Her Renegade Rules include:

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