• Weekly update from Pleasant Ridge Branch Library
• Weekly update from Pleasant Ridge Montessori
• Metallic Club of Retired Men
• Happy Hour Fundraiser for the Library, canceled

• - Volunteer opportunity

• Need photographers for events / website / newsletter

• Earth Day in the park - April 19, 2008
• Clean up day - April 26, 2008
• Ridge Day - July 12, 2008

Saturday, April 12, 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.

"Myths and Realities About Depression and Depression Treatments" by Bruce Levine, Ph.D. Sponsored by the Assoc. for Rational Thought (ART).. Free and open to the public.

Celebrate Earth Day in Pleasant Ridge!

Join us Saturday, April 19 from noon to 2:30 at the Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center to celebrate our beautiful planet and learn how we can help protect it! 

We'll have fun, educational events and exhibits, run by neighbors and area environmental organizations. Learn about composting and solar cookers, plant seeds and check out rain gardens, and find out how to reduce, reuse and recycle every day! The event is free and held under tents, rain or shine.  Hosted by the Pleasant Ridge Community Council and the Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center.

Earth Day headliner: Crystal Clear Science R's For Life
sNeighbors with solar cookers sNeighbors promoting composting sNeighbors planting with kids sNativity's Share the Warmth project sRecreation Center Outdoor Adventures sInfo table promoting Duke Energy conservation, Mill Creek Watershed Alliance, Cincinnati Park Board, Greater Cincinnati Rain Garden Alliance sPleasant Ridge Elementary sNativity School sTCP World Academy sRumpke Recycling sCrayons to Computers sBuilding Value sMetropolitan Sewer District sKeep Cincinnati Beautiful

Come be part of the fun. Come be part of the answer! 
  

And please support our sponsors:

Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District
http://www.hcdoes.org/sw/swhome.htm

Barrett, Beers and Powell, LLC
http://www.bbandplaw.com/

The following streets need a "captain" representative:

Auten

Bosworth

Burkhardt

Cortelyou Ave

Cortelyou Place

Cypress Way

Delmar

Doerger

East Woodmont

Elbrook

Englewood (east side)

Fairhurst

Girad

Grand Vista (south of Mont)

Kimberly Ave

Kimberly Court

Knight

Lawndale Ave

Lester, west side

Lisbon

Mayflower

Milan

Mont. (orchard to Ridge)

Mont. (Ridge to Robison)

Mont. (Rgdlnd to Lester)

Oakleaf

Orion

Parkman

Parry Lane

Ridge, (Acomb to Mont)

Ridgeland

Silverleaf

South Woodmont

Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. 
Baby massage, with Michelle Emanuel.  For ages newborn through 18 months, with adult.  Registration requested.

Tuesday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. 
Library babies: farm animals!  For ages newborn through 18 months.

Wednesday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. 
Preschool storytime & craft: chickens!  For ages 3-6 years.

Wednesday, April 16, 4:00 p.m. 
After school art class, with Miss Pam, from the KennedyHeights Arts Center. For ages 5-12.  Registration appreciated.

Thursday, April 17, 4:00 p.m. 
Tales to Tails: read to Rufus, a certified reading therapy dog.    For ages 5-12.  Registration appreciated.

Saturday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. 
Toddler Massage, with Michelle Emanuel.  For ages 18-36 months, with adult.  Registration requested.

Saturday, April 19, 2:00 p.m. 
Close knit circle for needlecrafters of all levels and types.  Newcomers always welcome.

Saturday, April  26, 2:00 p.m. 
Rikki Tikki Tavi preview by ballet tech cincinnati.  For all ages.  Refreshments.

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Pleasant Ridge Montessori School
http://pridge.cps-k12.org/
 
Check out the school's calendar of events and programs!!
Clicking on each event will provide more specific details.

EMANU EVENT CANCELLED
(Happy Hour Fundraiser for the Library) 

Due to further delays in construction the emanu restaurant regrets the cancellation of the event scheduled for Friday, April 11th  for the benefit of the PR Library

So the drum beat goes on... we continue to look for ways and means to fund "the campaign for a welcoming and accessible library" 

Next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, May 6 at 7pm

The following residents of Pleasant Ridge have been nominated to serve on the Community Council Executive Board:

Beau McGrath (to serve as vice-president)

Robert Ramsay (to continue as treasurer)

Other nominations will be accepted at the May 6 community council meeting.  The vote will be held at the Tuesday, June 3 meeting.

Volunteer opportunities

Photographers:
Volunteer photographers needed to take digital photos at our Earth Day Party on Saturday April 19 for our website and newsletter.  Contact Josh Krekeler, PRCC Secretary and Informant Editor, at joshxles@fuse.net.

The safety committee meets on the 3^rd Tuesday each month at the Recreation Center. Contact Andy Powell for more info: andrew.powell@ge.com

Pleasant Ridge has one of the best Citizens on Patrol programs in the city. To learn more or sign up to volunteer go to http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/pages/-9496-/

Upcoming events:

• Earth Day in the park - April 19, 2008
• Clean up day - April 26, 2008
•  Ridge Day - July 12, 2008

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Guild Show Opens April 12

http://www.kennedyarts.com/exhibitions.htm

SPRING GUILD SHOW
A burst of creativity from over 50 Guild artists

Kennedy Guild artists in all media open their Spring Show with a party for the public on Saturday, April 12 from 6-8 pm.  It's free!  Enjoy art, refreshments and live harp music by Lin Grieser.  Bring your friends and hang out with art lovers from all around the area. 

Show runs April 12 - May 10.