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Annual OTR 5K run and summer celebration being held Saturday

Annual OTR 5K run and summer celebration being held Saturday

OVER-THE-RHINE, OH (FOX19) - The annual OTR 5K race kicks off on Saturday, May 18 at 10am.

Established in 2007, the “OTR 5K Run & Walk” serves to both highlight successes in the community and raise funds for the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce. This year’s race starts and finishes in Washington Park. Race to compete, or make the 2013 OTR 5K Run & Walk a family affair. Dogs and strollers are welcome. This year’s event features a children’s race, with varying age groups, and prizes.

Along with the race, a summer celebration is being held in Washington Park from 10am - 4pm.

The celebration will include, live music, an expanded fine art show, the City Flea, food, adult beverages, vendors, kids’ activities, and entertainment. Live bands lined up include; The Cincy Brass, DAAP Girls, Decker, Baoku & the Image Afro-Beat Band, The Tillers and Mia Carruthers.

Main Library display part of Cincinnati Parks’ Carousel Project

Main Library display part of Cincinnati Parks’ Carousel Project

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - From nature preserves and parkways, to regional and neighborhood parks, Cincinnati has a long and proud history of enhancing the quality of life through outdoor recreation. In keeping with this tradition, Cincinnati Parks, in partnership with ArtWorks and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, is gathering community input on the design of a new carousel to be built at Smale Riverfront Park.

Through May 30, the Main Library is displaying selections from its historic postcard collection in A Place of Beauty, Health and Play: A History of Cincinnati Parks. This display features more than 60 images of 17 parks, including Ault, Eden, Lincoln, Mount Echo and Washington parks.   Images from the display can be viewed at http://cinlib.org/YIsCAq.

Gateway Urban Center Kicks Off Healthy Happy Hour Series

COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College has begun a new Healthy Happy Hour Series of fun, informative family activities at its Urban Center in downtown Covington at 525 Scott Boulevard. The activities are free of charge and open to the public.

“The activities are designed to help Covington become a healthier, happier community,” said Michael Lee, Gateway director of inclusion and cultural initiatives. “They are part of our outreach to bring the community into Gateway where we make success happen.”

The series began May 7 with Zumba classes that continue for another five weeks on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “It’s not too late to come and have fun in these Latin-inspired, dance-fitness classes led by licensed instructor Y’Vonne Burkart,” Lee said.

Power up for Summer Reading with a free coney from Gold Star

Power up for Summer Reading with a free coney from Gold Star

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.

Elmo visits Anderson Branch Library May 17

Elmo visits Anderson Branch Library May 17

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.
 

 

Cincy Chic hosting a free Women's Health Expo

Cincy Chic hosting a free Women's Health Expo

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - As a finalie event to National Women’s Health Week, Cincy Chic is hosting its second annual Women's Health Expo at The Phoenix Saturday May 18 from 10am-3pm.

The free event offers attendees healthy treats, 10-minute massages, and shopping at various pop-up boutiques. In addition, the event will host various health screenings, including the St. Elizabeth Healthcare mammogram van, as well as health-enhancing seminars with local physicians. Every attendee will receive a complimentary swag bag and be entered to win a $500 Paolo Jewelers gift certificate.

More details and registration available at www.cincychic.com/events. The Phoenix is located at 812 Race Street.

Parking is available for $2 in the adjacent Garfield Garage on 9th Street. The St. Elizabeth Healthcare Mobile Mammography Van will be onsite at the expo.

Public Library holds Fine Amnesty Day May 15

Public Library holds Fine Amnesty Day May 15

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - On May 8 the Public Library received a National Medal for Library Service from the Institute for Museum and Library Service. This award is the nation’s highest honor recognizing museums and libraries for their service to the community.

To celebrate this national recognition and thank our community for their support, we're holding a Fine Amnesty Day on Wednesday, May 15. During Fine Amnesty Day, outstanding fines will be removed from library cards. The fines may be the result of items returned prior to or on May 15.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN FINE AMNESTY DAY MAY 15

·         Stop by the Main Library or any of its branches during regular service hours.