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President
Matt Ackermann
Vice President
Arlene Goliembewski
Secretary
George Frank
Treasurer
Ingrid Likes
Directors At-Large
Jamie Cecil
Beth Fiore
Travis Likes
Kellie Pitroff
CT Business Association
Fran Santangelo
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Next Meeting - Monday, November 21, 7 pm
Columbia Baptist Church, 3718 Eastern Avenue
Agenda Items:
Steering Team Elections
Adopt-A-Class Riverview East Academy
Eastern Corridor Project
Recycle Bank/Mayor program - Christian Huelsman |
| Calendar of Events | | |
Nov 10 Power and Peace Yoga, Leblond Rec Center, 1 pm (every Thu)
Nov 10 Learn Martial Arts, Leblond Rec Center, 6 pm (Tue & Thu)
Nov 12 Holiday Xmas Bazaar/Lunch, Linwood Baptist Church, 10:30 am
Nov 12 Green Tie Affair, Irish Heritage Center, 7 pm
Nov 15 America Recycles Day, Whole Foods Market, 10 am to 3 pm
Nov 16 Ohio River Trail Open House, Leblond Rec Center, 4 to 6:30 pm
Nov 17 CT Community Council Meeting, Columbia Baptist Church, 7 pm
Nov 19 Balluminaria, Eden Park, 4 to 6 pm
Nov 29 Green Tidings, Greener Stock, 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Dec 03 Stop N Shop, Columbia Center, 10 am to 3 pm
Dec 09 Winter in the Woodlands, California Woods, 6 to 8 pm
Dec 16 The Nutcracker, BTM, St. Xavier High School, 7 pm
Dec 17 The Nutcracker, BTM, St. Xavier High School, 2 pm
Dec 18 The Nutcracker, BTM, St. Xavier High School, 2 pm |
| THE CITY OF 7 VALLEYS | | |
According to local lore, Cincinnati - like the ancient Rome of Cincinnatus - is the city founded upon seven hills. In fact, a favorite Cincy trivial pursuit is to disagree on which hills are the "official" seven. If you ever lost one of those discussions, don't fret. Cincinnati is actually a city of valleys...This is nothing to feel "down" about, though. Our valleys tell a story of power through persistence and of great changes brought about through the incredible power of water and time.
About two million years ago, the land here was a fairly level plain. Ancient rivers slowly eroded wide deep valleys that still exist to this day. The ancestral Ohio River joined the East Fork of the Little Miami River at California, and together they flowed northwest across Norwood to join the ancient Licking River in what is now the Mill Creek valley, around Elmwood Place. The combined stream continued flowing north in the Mill Creek Valley, then turned west and joined with the Great Miami River near Hamilton, Ohio. Tributary streams that fed those rivers also cut deep ruts into the land. The flat areas left between the ancient rivers were the ancestors of our hills.
The Ohio River we know and celebrate was formed much later by the Wisconsin Glacier. 50,000 years ago the glacier clogged the old rivers and lakes with outwash and ice and poured large amounts of melt-water over the land. The water sliced through what had been dry land just south of Cincinnati, creating our Ohio River views.
Want some evidence of this that you can see with your own eyes? Just walk or drive to the overlooks in Alms, Eden, Larz Anderson, Mt. Echo, Fairview, French, or Drake parks. From the overlooks, look as far as you can at the ridge and hill tops both near and far. Notice something? They're all on the same level - the same height as the overlook on which you're standing. Two million years ago you could have had a nice flat stroll to over there.
From Alms Park, you can see where the combined East Fork and ancestral Ohio River turned north, to make the Little Miami River valley. From Drake Park, look across that valley to the Mt. Washington water tower barely visible in the distance. At Eden Park, Larz Anderson and Mt. Echo, look across the narrow trench dug by the "new" Ohio River at the Kentucky hills, so close and right at eye-level. From Fairview's scenic drive you can check out the Mill Creek Valley, and confirm that it's much too wide in proportion to the stream that uses it now. From the top of the hill in French Park, look over the wide expanse of that valley to the distant ridge of College Hill, Mt. Airy, and the Mt. Airy water tower.
How many million tons of soil and gravel were moved? How much rock was melted away, to make those majestic river valleys? Ponder for a minute the awesome power of the water that drop by drop, aided by lots of time, carried that land away bit by bit. Wonder whether you drank some of those same water drops today (it's possible).
So Cincinnati doesn't really have seven hills. With our time-saturated valleys and gorgeous views - who needs them? |
| OHIO RIVER TRAIL PUBLIC MEETING | | |
The City of Cincinnati Department of Transportation Engineering (DOTE) - in conjunction with the City's engineering consultant, Kleingers & Associates - will host an open house meeting to discuss a segment of the Ohio River Trail facility planned to extend from Collins Avenue to Corbin Street between Riverside Drive (Eastern Avenue) and the Ohio River.
The Ohio River Trail is a six mile hike and bike trail running
generally along the Ohio River from Lunken Airport to the City of
Cincinnati's urban core. Several segments of the Trail have already
been constructed and other segments are in various stages of planning, design, or construction.
The open house will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the LeBlond Recreation Center located at 2335 Riverside Drive in the East End neighborhood of Cincinnati.
This open house meeting is a follow up to the public meeting held in
April of this year. The meeting is an opportunity for the public to
learn about the project process and schedule, and to review the
preliminary alignment and design of the trail facility within the
defined corridor between Riverside Drive and the Ohio River. The Ohio
River Trail project takes into account the proposed bike facility on
Riverside Drive. At the meeting, City DOTE staff and project team
members will be available to answer questions, and comment sheets will
be available. After the meeting, comments can be submitted to Nathan
Moore at Kleingers & Associates, Inc., 6305 Centre Park Drive, West
Chester, Ohio 45069.
This meeting will be held in an open house format, so please feel free
to stop by any time between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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| GREENER STOCK WORKSHOP | | |
GREEN TIDINGS
During this workshop, Flourish Landscape and Interior Design will share with you the best bets for your eco-friendly indoor and outdoor seasonal displays. Geraci Garden Center will bring some of their finest creations, and everyone will get to make their own fragrant pomander. Keep your holidays green; stay local, natural, and creative! Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 to 8 pm, $5 per person |
| 2011 STOP N SHOP | | |
2011 Stop n' Shop - Columbia Tusculum Business Association & Jr League team up for a FABULOUS event to support local business and great charitable causes!
The 3rd annual CTBA Stop n Shop will be hosted by the Jr League this year! Join local vendors at the Columbia Center on Saturday December 3rd from 10am-3pm and finish all of your holiday shopping without having to brave the mall! You can feel good about supporting your local businesses as well as supporting the Jr Leagues charitable missions as each vendor will be making a generous contribution to go towards the Jr Leauge's fundraising goals.
Food for thought...Only 45% of what you spend at a chain store stays in your local community...68% of what you spend at a local business stays local...Talk about a great way to make an impact on our neighborhood this Holiday Season! Hope to see you all there!
A few of our vendors to look forward to...
Roesie Greetings
Kavatee
Wendy Wear Jewelry
Julie May Designs
Usborne Books
Laurie's Gallery
Tammys Clothing
Blair Ritze - Purse Party
BeneFIT Studio, Salon, Spa - AVEDA Gift Sets |
| WINTER IN THE WOODLANDS | |  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 6 to 8 pm
CALIFORNIA WOODS NATURE PRESERVE
Families and adults can follow a beautiful, luminaria-lit trail on a leisurely self-guided walk through the forest. Decorate your own home-baked holiday cookies, make crafts
and enjoy acoustic Celtic music provided by Coel Mhor. Even learn
how to play a dulcimer yourself with the
Strothers family!
Paid reservations required by December 5.
Fee: $5/person. Register online at www.cincinnatiparks.com. Parking is limited, please carpool as much as possible.
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| RENOVATIONS AT ALLYNS | | 
Big Renovations at Allyn's
After 20 years in business Allyn's is doing a big renovation. They are using all green building supplies from Greener Stock, across the street. Can't be more local than that! The exterior of the building got a new coat of paint and some minor interior renovations are under way. They plan on closing after the New Year for about 10 days. Renovations include a new, 10 ft larger front bar and back bar with room for more bar seats, more T.V.'s, and new decor that takes on a New Orleans color palate. Also, Allyn will offer craft draft beer, adding to their extensive bottled beer available.
Unfortunately, the extended bar will cut into the staging area for live music, so Allyn's doesn't plan to have live music on a regular basis any longer. The last date for the Bluebirds Big Band, with Allyn from the beginning, will be Sunday night, Nov. 20th. The Faux Frenchman only have a couple of dates left as well.
Allyn Raifstainger is excited about the future of Allyn's and thanks the neighborhood for their continual support. |
| BTM PERFORMS THE NUTCRACKER | | |
Celebrate the Holidays with Ballet Theatre Midwest's The Nutcracker
Marching toy soldiers, waltzing snowflakes, mischievous mice, and the unmistakable score of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker arequintessential hallmarks of the holidays. Families and friends can experience the magic and joy of the season with Ballet Theatre Midwest's The Nutcracker, Dec. 16-18, 2011 at the Walter C. Deye S.J. Performance Center at St. Xavier High School, 600 West North Bend Rd.
This classic production, adapted and choreographed by Ballet Theatre Midwest's Artistic Director Daniel R. Simmons, features principal guest artists Martin Bell and Ellyn McCarthy of the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music dance division, members of BTM's Professional Performance Ensemble (including CCM dance students), and more than 75 students of the Ballet Theatre Midwest Academy. The company will present three public performances and two morning shows for school groups. New this year, a special Nutcracker Tea will be offered before Saturday's matinee performance.
For over a century, The Nutcracker has enchanted generations of audiences and continues to be a centerpiece for holiday festivities worldwide. Simmons' production of The Nutcracker is distinguished by the incorporation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale The Steadfast Tin Soldier, along with the traditional cast of E.T.A. Hoffmann's whimsical Nutcracker world. "The Nutcrackerexudes everything that is the heart of the season. I want to keep that nostalgia, yet make itfresh and entertaining for all audiences to enjoy," said Simmons.
From the moment the lights dim, the audience will be transported to another time and place. The first stop is a bustling Christmas Eve party in a warm Victorian home. At the party, Herr Drosselmeyer, magician and toymaker, gives Clara a toy Nutcracker and Clara's brother Alexander a Toy Tin Soldier. Drosselmeyer summons the Nutcracker and Toy Tin Soldier to life, along with a beautiful Ballerina Doll. Both Nutcracker and Toy Tin Soldier fall desperately in love with her. After a battle between Nutcracker and Soldier, mice and militia, snowflakes sweep the audience to a magical Toy Kingdom, where Soldier and Ballerina are united.
In the Toy Kingdom, dozens of dazzling characters from around the world come to life-Dresden Porcelain Dolls, a 20-foot long Chinese dragon, Magic Flowers of Holland, and Pirates of the Caribbean Sea. New to this year's production is the addition of Mother Ginger and her little Buffoons. The vibrant cast is dressed in original costumes constructed by freelance costumer Teresa Major Greer, BTM Director Nancy Fountain and the professional wardrobe department of the Louisville Ballet. The new Mother Ginger-resplendent in Marie Antoinette wig, feathers, and massive farthingales-will be an exciting addition to the array of characters.
The Nutcracker Public Performances and Tickets
Friday, December 16 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 17 - 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 18 - 2 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. High school and college students with a valid student ID can purchase $12 tickets at the theater box office prior to Friday night's show time only. Group discounts for 10 or more people are available. Tickets can be purchased by calling BTM at (513) 520-2334 or by visiting www.ballettheatremidwest.com.
The Nutcracker Act II School Group Performances and Tickets
Thursday, December 15 - 10:15 a.m.
Friday, December 16 - 10:15 a.m.
A school group performance of The Nutcracker is a special opportunity for schools to provide an educational arts outing for their students. It is a one-hour long performance showcasing Act II only. For a school group performance, tickets are $5 for students and accompanying teachers. Tickets can be purchased by calling BTM at (513) 520-2334.
The Nutcracker Tea
Saturday, December 17 - 12:30 p.m.
Includes ticket and priority reserved seating to the 2 p.m. performance
The Nutcracker Tea is a festive holiday event for children and adults preceding and including tickets to Saturday's 2 p.m. performance. Children's activities and holiday treats will be provided. Those who attend the Nutcracker Tea will receive priority reserved seating for the performance (accommodating the first 100). The price of the event includes admission to the tea and the performance. Tickets are $40 for adults and $35 for children and can be purchased by calling BTM at (513) 520-2334 or by visiting www.ballettheatremidwest.com.
Ballet Theatre Midwest, a non-profit corporation [501 (c) (3)], enriches the community through excellence in educational partnerships, classical dance training and professional level performances.
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What's Your Green Umbrella?
Your "green umbrella"-those things you do to help protect our environment-is vital to sustaining our community. This website is the place to learn about ways to expand that umbrella and to track your green activities. You will be able to see your impact on the community and how that compares to your friends and neighbors. Plus, we'll show you how much money you are saving along the way! Go to www.whatsyourgreenumbrella.org to learn more.
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| JUNEBUG'S BBQ BUILDING REINCARNATES AT ELI'S BBQ | |  DECEMBER 2011 Any long time East Ender or Columbia Tusculum resident will remember the ole *JuneBug's BBQ* at 3313 Riverside Drive. The building has taken a hiatus over the last years, with several foreclosures and failed attempts at a similar successful concept.
However, the location and area have recently attracted the attention of downtown foodie success - *Eli's BBQ* - owned by Elias Leisring.
The location is ideal for his BBQ biz and stands directly in front of
the East End Garden District - home of Joe Corcoran's annual *BBQ
Fest* - I hear talks are in progress between the two on ways to ramp up the 2012 BBQ Fest!
Eli, as his followers nicknamed him, has had an extremely successful
year at both Findley Market and the Fountain Square outdoor food tent.
Without a unique standalone location, he has been scouting the
Cincinnati area - and decided on the East End for his home!
Eli's product is getting rave reviews recently, attracting accolades
from Cincinnati Magazine, City Beat, Facebook and many others. We all
welcome Elias and his growing business to the area and look forward to
enjoying his mouthwatering BBQ soon! article courtesy of Nick Motz, East End Community Council |
| RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY ADOPT-A-CLASS 2011-2012 | | |
The Columbia Tusculum Community Council (CTCC) and the Columbia Tusculum Business Association (CTBA) have partnered with the Adopt-A-Class non-profit organization and adopted the 2nd and a 6th grade class, respectively, from Riverview East Academy School. This means these two groups will be volunteering some time throughout the 2011-2012 school year to host parties, field trips, and tutor/mentor some young kids.
Adopt-A-Class provided some ideas for the events mentioned above and both CTCC and CTBA are looking forward to developing nuturing relationships with these kids. If anyone has any questions, ideas, or would like to volunteer some time, please let us know. We would love your help!
This is going to be a really fun and rewarding experience and we hope everyone will find a way to contribute to these kids in need.
Contact Rachael Seidel (CTBA) rachael.seidel@kw.com or Jamie Cecil (CTCC) jcecil@sibcycline.com for more information.
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| COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE | | |
The first year of the Columbia Tusculum Community Garden has been a success. The garden now has 31 raised beds, a water source, 2 20 ft raised flower beds, a rock raised herb bed, a storage bin, and wheelbarrow. By Thanksgiving, the 3 stairwells will be closed off with concrete and made into HUGE planters. A modification to the grant awarded by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful was required to do this and they were very accomadaiting. These new stairwell planters alow us to really beautify the space, for a small investment. It removes spaces where trash was collecting and the new plantings, of various height, will add a depth to the garden. We look forward to wrapping of the gardening season for 2011 and starting anew in 2012. If you are interested in gardening at this site, please contact the community council. |
| AMERICA RECYCLES - KEEP CINCINNATI BEAUTIFUL | | |
Join us Tuesday, November 15th for America Recycles Day and drop off a variety of hard-to-recycle household items, including old electronics, all at one convenient location! We've partnered with Whole Foods of Cincinnati to host this dynamic recycling event, and you won't want to miss it. We'll be collecting items from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Whole Foods Market in Rookwood Commons. Find out what you can recycle here! |
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Columbia Tusculum Community Council
P.O. Box 26085, Cincinnati, OH 45226
www.columbiatusculum.org
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