HOLIDAY TREASURES ART SHOW
November 15 - December 20, 2008
One-of-a-kind handmade treasures created by local artists are the focus of the Kennedy Guild's annual show at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center. The exhibition includes new work by our juried painters and photographers, as well as jewelry, ceramic works, fiber creations, mosaics and sculpture.

A Giving Tree will display ornaments fashioned just for this occasion by the artists. Proceeds from their sale will benefit the children's arts programs at Kennedy Heights Arts Center.

An opening reception will be on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 6-8 pm and will feature light refreshments, beverages and live music by harpist Linda Greiser. All are invited free of charge. Kennedy Heights Arts Center is located at 6546 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati.

The show runs through December 20, 2008. Gallery hours are Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm and by appointment. For more information, call 513-631-4278.

About the Kennedy Guild
Kennedy Heights Arts Center supports an artist guild of about 50 local established and emerging artists in all artistic disciplines. The Guild operates a small gift shop in the building, open on Saturdays and for special events, which provides an opportunity for member artists to display and sell their work; and for community residents to purchase fine quality art at reasonable prices.

About the Kennedy Heights Arts Center
The Kennedy Heights Arts Center is a non-profit community arts center founded in 2003 by local residents. When developers threatened to demolish the historic Kennedy Mansion, built in 1875 by Kennedy Heights founder Lewis Kennedy, a group of citizens organized to save it. Since that time, hundreds of volunteers have worked to transform the distressed 21-room historic mansion and 2.5 acre grounds into a thriving community arts center. The mission of Kennedy Heights Arts Center is to enhance the life of the surrounding communities through the arts. The Arts Center provides affordable arts programming for children and adults, art exhibitions and events. More information can be found at www.kennedyarts.org.

For more information, contact: Ellen Muse-Lindeman, Executive Director (513-631-7567) or email ellen@kennedyarts.org.

Winterfest 2008 - Friday, December 5
Winterfest is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Friday, December 5 when the communities of Pleasant Ridge, Kennedy Heights and Silverton will be hosting this festive celebration to kick off the holiday season. The fifth annual Winterfest is packed full of free events for the entire family.

The evening will begin with a tree lighting at the Pleasant Ridge Community Center at 6 pm. Afterwards, families can head into the community center to take advantage of fun games, entertainment and craft activities.

Then families can pick up a horse-drawn carriage and head up Montgomery Road to the Kennedy Heights Arts Center for a tree lighting at 8 pm. The Arts Center will be hosting a reception and art activities from 8-11 pm. Families can enjoy free food and drink while they view the Holiday Treasures guild art exhibition, listen to live music under the tent or head to the art studio to make some holiday creations.

Beginning at 8:15 pm, families can join in a joyful "Dance Along" at ballet tech cincinnati just across the street from the Arts Center.

Winterfest would not take place without the generous support of our sponsors sponsors National City bank, Cincinnati Recreation Department, Pleasant Ridge Community Council, Kennedy Heights Community Council, District A, ballet tech cincinnati and Kennedy Heights Arts Center.

Pea Pod Cafe

Farmer's Market

Saturday, November 15 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Patty and Jim Schwartz of Back Acres Farm will be selling their wares in the Community Room at the Pea Pod Café this Saturday, November 15 from 10am until noon. Their animals range freely, so their chickens, eggs, beef, pork and lamb are high quality food that you can enjoy with your family. They will also be selling cheese.

Please come support our local farmers.

Pleasant Ridge Branch Library
369-4488

Saturday, November 15, 2:00 p.m. Close knit circle for needlecrafters of all levels and types. Newcomers always welcome.

Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 a.m. Library babies. For age newborn to 18 months.

Tuesday, November 18, 4:15 p.m. Miss Pam's Book-Based Art Class. Sponsored by the Kennedy Heights Arts Center. Don't miss this last class until January! For ages 5-12.

Wednesday, November 19, 10:30 a.m. Preschool storytime: F is for Food! Ages 3-6.

Monday, November 24, 4:00 p.m. Tales to Tails: read to Regis, a reading therapy dog. For ages 5-12

Metallic Club

The Metallic Club is an organization of retired men, meeting on Friday mornings to hear excellent speakers on interesting subjects. The Membership Fee per meeting is $1.00.

On November 21 at 10:00 am, at The Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, Norman Thomas, Retired Professor of Political Science at UC, will present "Election Results 17 Days Later".

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

Emanu

East African Restaurant

6063 Montgomery Road

351-7689

www.emanu.com

Hours of Operation:

Lunch

Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Dinner

Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Friday - Saturday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Project IMPACT

Project IMPACT (Introducing Montessori to Parents and Children Together) now has work scholarship opening for four children. Two are for the Birth to Three group, which meets at 11 on Wednesdays. Two are for the "First Steppers" (16-26 month) group, which meets on Fridays at 9:15. We are especially interested in welcoming African American families to our groups. For more information, contact Kate Powers at (513) 910-1293 or write her at katepowers@cinci.rr.com. Our website is www.greenhouseconnections.com.

Nativity

Turkey Raffle

Saturday, November 15 (5:30 pm - 10:00 pm)

Turkey Raffle at Nativity with proceeds supporting the Nativity Boosters on Saturday, November 15th from 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Features turkey dinner and raffle items. It is a kid friendly event.

Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 6 (9:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Nativity Parish plans its popular HollyDay Bazaar Saturday, December 6 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. in the school cafeteria. More than 15 individual vendors offer holiday crafts, decorations and gifts, as well as children activities and shopping options.

Connie Ferguson, a local dance organization, will provide entertainment at 9:00 am.

Nativity's HollyDay Bazaar is a wonderful community holiday event for adults and children. The variety of vendors makes it a convenient and fun alternative to mall shopping.

For information on booth space, contact Grace Severyn at 821-4163.

Pleasant Ridge Montessori

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. They make great gifts!!
Extended Deadline: December 31, 2008.

For brick order form, go to
www.supportprm.org/files/BrickOnlineForm_20080131.pdf.

Tutors Needed!
Daytime tutors needed between 8am-2pm in all subject areas, students in grades K-8th. Contact Chris Reece at 363-4450, creece@cincinnatiymca.org.

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

ballet tech

Jazz for Lease All Star Jazz Concert [Saturday 15 November @ 7 PM]: ballet tech cincinnati celebrate its new World Headquarters & Community Theater with the 2nd Annual All Star Jazz Concert, Jazz for Lease, featuring the ballet tech cincinnati Jazz Jam House Band, Hank Stephens Experience & Jazz Greats Alfred Beasley, Eddie Brookshire, LaVieena Campbell, N Michael Goecke, Eugene Goss, Thelma Massey, William Menefield, Benita Price, Willie Smart, Erwin Stuckey, Ben Sweeney, Mike Wade, Ryan Wells & others. Jazz for Lease will be a "fundraising" benefit for ballet tech cincinnati to support its Raising the Barre Capital Campaign. There will be more fun with a Silent Auction, Balloon Pops, cash bar & delicious hors d'oeuvres. Early Bird Tickets are $25; $30 after November 10 and at the door. At ballet tech cincinnati, 6543 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info & tix @ 513.841.2822, info@ballettechcincinnati.org & www.ballettechcincinnati.org.

District A

To the artists, businesses, community services, and the Community Councils of Kennedy Heights and Pleasant Ridge who came together on OCT 11, 2008 to launch District A - we could not have done it without you and more than a hundred volunteers and all those who celebrated with us. You can now enjoy photos from the Street Festival at www.district-a.org

Next, we need to hear back from you. What did you think of the Street Festival? What would you like to see happen next in District A?

Email your impressions and ideas to mcac@district-a.org. Write to 3140 Losantiville Ave, Cincinnati 45213. Phone 513-557-3850.

Your response is essential to community planning in District A! As the Sunday Enquirer reported on 10/12/08, "The goal of District A will be to continue to create opportunities for businesses and artists to take part in community development initiatives along Montgomery Road.

Community Conversation
On Thursday, November 20, from 6 - 7 PM, join your neighbors and local artists for a few minutes or an entire hour at ballet tech, 6543 Montgomery Rd.

Our first "Community Conversation" will solicit your feedback on the 10/11 Street Festival, get your ideas for the future, and give you a chance to learn more about District A.

In addition, some District A artist/photographers including Gordon Baer, Bob Kling and Deron Neblett will share their community photos, cameras, methods and tips. So bring your own new camera and questions, or your old camera to trade or recycle. Above all, bring yourself to our "Community Conversation."

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2) Pleasant Ridge Community Council (PRCC)

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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Please remember to remove signs you hang up in the neighborhood (i.e. yard sales, lost or found animals and shows). There is a City Ordinance which includes a $100/sign fine for such posting,

We are currently looking at options where community members can post their signs.

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Pleasant Ridge Winterfest Luminaria Kits

Friday, December 5

Help Celebrate Winterfest by displaying your holiday spirit with beautiful Luminaria illumniations!

Luminaria kits are available for purchase and pickup at 3140 Losantiville Ave.

Saturday, November 29 (9 am - 11 am)

Tuesday, December 2 ( 6 pm - 7 pm)

The cost per kit is $5.

Pick up one for yourself or a neighbor.

Please spread the word and forward this email to as many people as you can.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kate Powell at vp@pleasantridge.org.
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