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Cincy Magazine hosted the third annual Best of the West Aug. 22 at the Nathanael Greene Lodge in Green Township. More than 40 businesses gave out samples of their best dishes, coupons, gift bags and more to the guests who attended the event. The event was sponsored by Sunrise Treatment Center and Nathanael Greene Lodge. The nonprofit partner was Healthy Moms & Babes. 1 Sally Rosiello, Mary Sue O’Donnell, Mike O’Donnell, Tony Rosiello and Bill Ferguson 2 Michael Stecz and Sara Ritchie 3 Todneesha DeBruce, Stephanie Satterwhite and Queen Smith 4 Cathy and Tim McComas 5 Jerry Kyles, Sarah Simonson and Troy Simonson
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Belterra Park’s Dog Days of Summer: Weiner Dog Nationals Belterra Park Cincinnati hosted the sixth annual Dog Days of Summer: Wiener Dog Nationals. Hundreds of guests stayed at the track after the conclusion of live thoroughbred racing on Aug. 31 to witness the running of the wieners. Dachshunds from all over the region broke from the starting gate and raced down the track to the finish line vying for the giant trophy with the wiener dog on top.
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1 The dog owners kept the racers back until the race started. 2 The wiener races happened on the horse track. 3 All racers, even if they didn’t complete the race, received plenty of pats and treats afterward. 4 This year’s trophy was awarded to Bucky. 5 Dachshunds raced at Belterra Park.
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RiverBlast More than 230 people joined Gateway Community & Technical College at the 10th annual RiverBlast celebration at Great American Ballpark on Sunday, Sept. 1. Attendees enjoyed a luxurious evening in the Fox Sports Club meeting Mr. Red, a behind the scenes tour of the stadium, a buffet dinner and a private viewing for the Western & Southern/WEBN fireworks. 1 Big Dave of B105, emcee for RiverBlast, and his family with Mr. Red 2 Chuck Session, secretary of the Gateway Board of Directors, with wife and guests taking a photo with Mr. Red 3 The C-Forward table at RiverBlast 4 Brent Cooper, president and CEO of the NKY Chamber of Commerce, with Mr. Red
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Scene CPS Back to School Address, Launch of District Strategic Plan The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Laura Mitchell publicly announced the district’s three-year strategic plan at a community event Aug. 9 at the Cintas Center. The district’s strategic plan focuses on five key areas of focus: student-centered decision making, health and safety, community engagement, better systems, and growth.
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1 The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education 2 CPS Superintendent Laura Mitchell announced the district’s new strategic plan. 3 Board member Eve Bolton spoke at the event. 4 The community was invited to attend the event.
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Middletown’s Hops in the Hangar Hops in the Hangar, a fundraiser for Downtown Middletown Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to the ongoing revitalization and preservation efforts in the downtown district, returned for another year Aug. 10 at the Middletown Regional Airport. Over 90 different types of craft beer were featured from over 30 breweries, including many local favorites. Over 1,000 attendees were entertained with aerobatic airshows, skydivers, historic planes and other aircraft onsite. New attractions this year included airplane rides during the event and a grand finale at the close of the event featuring a pyrotechnic show presented by Team Fastrax and Start Skydiving. 1 A perfect way to end the night was a sparkler salute to all of the hard working skydivers, pilots and organizers. 2 Over 90 different types of beer were offered and served as a perfect opportunity to make your own flight. 3 Attendees got to sip and stroll, seeing historic planes, helicopters, hot air balloons and more up close.
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44TH ANNUAL
St. Rita School for the Deaf
DREAM MAKERS SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT
November 23, 2019 • 6:30pm–10:30pm Evendale Recreation Center • 10500 Reading Rd. HONORING
Dan and Connie Vonderhaar
and celebrating the successes of our students 1720 Glendale Milford Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45215 513.771.7600 • www.srsdeaf.org
For more information visit www.srsdeaf.org/ScholarshipBeneit.aspx
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Scene Rockin’ at Riverfest Rock in’ at Riverfest, The Children’s Home’s largest annual fundraiser, was held alongside the annual Labor Day f ireworks on the Ohio River Sept. 1. The event consisted of a gala, live and silent auction, premier fireworks viewing and live entertainment. More than 600 attended including over 200 at the Carousel Deck Party, which is geared to accommodate individuals who want to attend the party but cannot purchase whole sponsorships. 1 Those who attend the Carousel Deck Party were invited to enjoy the carousel. Cris Collinsworth was also in attendance. 2 The event has increased in popularity every year and has consistently sold out sponsorships from community partners and business organizations t hat support children and families. 3 The event raised nearly $577,000 this year. 4 More than 200 people attend the event party held on the deck of Carol Ann’s Carousel. 5 The event supports the nonprofit’s presence in 176 locations in the Greater Cincinnati region. 6 The Children’s Home continues to explore ways to meet the challenges of mental health, poverty and access to quality health services. 7 The event fuels the 30 programs provided by the organization that served 14,273 children and families just last year.
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Scene Blue Ash YMCA 50 Years Celebration The Blue Ash YMCA celebrated 50 years of providing recreational opportunities to the community with a free pool party and open house Aug. 9. Attendees were able to enjoy the YMCA’s pool, a performance by Grammy-nominated children’s recording artist Zak Morgan, a carnival, pool games and group exercise demos. Food trucks were also on hand for those craving a bite. 1 The party featured plenty of pool games. 2 The YMCA also provided balloon animals to those who attended. 3 Families were invited to enjoy the free event. 4 Children’s recording artist Zak Morgan 5 Guests were also invited to tour the YMCA. 6 The party featured activities both in and out of the pool.
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Beacon Orthopaedics High School Walk-in Event Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine spent the summer preparing high school athletes for a safe and healthy 2019-2020 school year. With walk-in weekend events at four Beacon locations and evening clinics at several local high schools, Beacon staff performed over 1,600 sports physical exams for local students in the Tristate. Many of these events were fundraisers for the high school athletic departments, raising over $12,000 to purchase medical supplies and training equipment. Beacon serves as the official medical provider for more than 30 high schools, club, college and pro teams and has partnered with The Christ Hospital Health Network, Drayer Physical Therapy, Rohlf’s Chiropractic Care and TriHealth to offer these specialized, sports physical exams.
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1 Walk-in weekend events were held at four Beacon locations. 2 Student athletes were invited to get a physical before the school year started. 3 Students met with therapists from Beacon Orthopaedics and Drayer Physical Therapy. 4 Students from throughout the Tristate received a physical. 5 A Mt. Notre Dame student stopped by for the event.
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