On September 5th at 10:00 am at The Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, Mel Marmer, a retired Lawyer, will review the subject: "Baseball and Our Presidents"
On September 12th at 10:00 am at The Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church, Craig Nordquist will present "Tales from the Civil War".

For information: contact Joe O'Donnell at odnnj8@aol.com.

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The Pea Pod Cafe

Here is what's happening this week at The Pea Pod Cafe:

NEW HOURS - The Pea Pod Cafe has extended their hours. They will be open Tuesday through Friday 11am-4pm and Saturday 11am-7pm.

MUSIC - There will be music in the Pea Pod community room this Saturday 3-5pm.

Holly Spears is a uniquely talented singer/songwriter who is poised to take her place on the world stage. From a small town in West Virginia she has carried her talents from the due paying days of playing in local bands to touring with international recording act Blessid Union Of Souls. Proving that she is a "Girl On A Mission," Holly wowed industry vets at the Mid Point Music Festival with her voice and stage presence, meanwhile causing a buzz around her name and talents at SXSW in 2005. It's not only Holly's amazing performance skills that are starting to bring her recognition and praise, her talents as a songwriter and recording artist are starting to open doors too, as Holly has recently had her music featured in MTV's Making The Video. With more than 400 shows under her belt and only a guitar on her back Holly has captivated the ears and hearts of everyone who has heard her introspective and poetic lyrics. Through her simply unique arrangements and melodies Holly strips her soul bare with every song she shares with the world and her gift is so powerful that she draws a following both male and female of all ages. Eliot Sloan of Blessid Union states, Holly gives herself totally to the music and one can't help but to feel the emotion of every story she tells. Now is the time for you to experience what only Holly Spears can deliver. http://www.hollyspears.com

ART - Using a Cincinnati Art Academy education as her foundation, Rebecca Weller has spent the last five years studying and working out of her studio. An exploration of the master's styles and techniques has served well the development of her unique and evolving style. A strikingly narrow range of colors and a painterly hand, combined with a deft combination of thin glazing and opaque layers of paint, characterize the Asian-inspired paintings created by Weller. Her exploration of this foreign culture has led to a profound cultural awareness. Rebecca's work will be exhibited throughout the cafe.

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Nativity Alumni Golf Outing

The Nativity Alumni Association is sponsoring the "Good, Bad and Ugly" golf outing at The Mill Course at Winton Woods September 12 at 1:00. The event led by alum Joe Peters '88 includes a raffle and two person best ball, scramble and alternate shot format and benefits the "Give Back the Gift" education fund at Nativity School. Prizes will be awarded for low gross, low net, high gross and least attractive golf attire.

Donation $75 includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, drinks, food and fun! Hole sponsors $250

Join the fun and help a good cause!

To register contact Sister Carren at srcarren@mercycincinnati.org or http://www.nativity-cincinnati.org/school/alumni.php

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Pleasant Ridge Montessori

Macy's Shop for a Cause
Pleasant Ridge School Foundation is offering exclusive Macy's shopping passes that can be used for discounts when shopping during the Shop for a Cause event on Saturday, September 20, 2008.

Your one-day shopping pass is only $5! It includes:

20% off regular, sale and clearance women's, men's and kids' apparel and accessories, fine, bridge, and fashion jewelry, bed & bath items, housewares, frames, luggage, china, crystal & silver, all kitchen & personal care electrics & technology items.
10% off regular, sale & clearance furniture, mattresses & rugs.

So, while you're out enjoying a day of shopping and great discounts, you will also be supporting Pleasant Ridge Montessori.

Order your exclusive discount pass today by calling 703.8303 or email us at prsftres@gmail.com.

Dedication Ceremony
Please join us for the Pleasant Ridge Montessori Dedication Ceremony.

Friday, September 26, 2008
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Pleasant Ridge Montessori
5945 Montgomery Road

Reception and tours of the building immediately following the ceremony.

Pleasant Ridge Montessori was designed and engineered to be the first public elementary school in Ohio to meet the silver standards of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™. The nationally recognized facility was also specially designed for Montessori instruction and is the first public neighborhood Montessori program in Cincinnati serving Pleasant Ridge, Golf Manor, Amberley Village, and parts of Columbia Township, Silverton and Kennedy Heights.

Commemorative Bricks
Personalize a brick and "Set in Stone" your memories for a lifetime. As a member of the community, you have the opportunity to be part of this exciting Pleasant Ridge Montessori landmark by making a contribution and having YOUR name and/or message inscribed on a brick forever.
All orders must be placed by October 31, 2008.
For brick order form, go to www.supportprm.org/files/BrickOnlineForm_20080131.pdf.

Pleasant Ridge School Foundation
Check out our updated website: www.supportprm.org.

School's website: www.pridge.cps-k12.org

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District A - Art Show in the Ridge!

Art Show On Saturday, OCTOBER 11, 2008 12 Noon to 7 P.M.

Applications available at http://district-a.org/images/ArtShow08_Application.pdf

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2) Pleasant Ridge Community Council (PRCC)

Block Party Support from the Community Council - $50 for your party !
If your street is having a block party this year, be among the first 15 to register with the PRCC to get a $50 reimbursement. Call or email Robert Ramsay at 236-9590 or robertjramsay@gmail.com.
--------- Fine Print - Alcohol not reimbursable. You must have a block captain registered with Michelle Boyles to participate. She can be reached at 513-841-8248 or mboyles@providenttravel.com ----------
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Help Pleasant Ridge Recycle!
Help us win another Mayor's Challenge by getting more households using green bins in the neighborhood. If you know someone who needs a bin, help them recycle. Call 242-4401 X 7164 if you know someone who needs a bin.

For more details see:http://www.pleasantridge.org/live.html under "Mayor's Challenge"
For more details on what you can recycle visit http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/pubsrv/pages/-10147-/.

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If you see a neglected yard with high grass, please call litter patrol at 564-1750. Keep Cincinnati Beautiful!

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