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Greetings!
Well, it turns out April showers bring ....
May showers! None the less we hope to see you
at one of the many activities happening in
our neighborhood in the coming weeks.
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May Community Council Meeting |
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The Community Council meets tonight at the
Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church at
7:30.
The agenda will include Foster Care and
Foster Care Parents in Hamilton County.
In addition to Foster Care officials, a KH
family, John and Tracy Williams, will talk
about their experience as foster parents.
This will be the last regular meeting before
a Summer recess, so come out and learn all
about the many activities and events
happening in Kennedy Heights.
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KH Arts Center Update |
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The Kennedy Heights Arts Center will be
celebrating Memorial Day on Thursday, May 29,
at 6pm with a Free Community Picnic and
Concert Featuring the Sycamore Community Band
and free dinner on the lawn
At the concert, they will honor local
veterans and families who have served or are
serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. If you know
of someone who has served in the current war,
please contact the Arts center at 631-4278 or
info@kennedyarts.org.
In the Spirit of the celebration of our men
and women in uniform, KHAC's newest exhibit,
Shattered Myths - Twenty-one Visions
Contemplating the Actual Cost of War will
open on Saturday, May 24.
Join them for a free opening night reception
from from 6-9 pm for the new exhibit in the
galleries. If you can't make it Saturday
night, visit any Tuesday or Thursday 3-7 pm
or Saturday 10 am - 4 pm through June 14
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Soapbox Derby Time |
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KHCC and the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby are
looking for 15 neighborhood boys and girls to
participate in a Soap Box Derby car-building
event. Kennedy Heights kids between the ages
of 8 and 13 are eligible to participate.
The event will take place on one day or
evening the week of May 26 and all
participants will get a chance to drive the
car durng a practice session on June 1 in
aAult Park.
One lucky kid will be chosen to drive the car
and represent Kennedy Heights in the
Cincinnati Soap Box Derby on June 21. KH will
be competing in the Cincinnati Cup
competition where the winning neighborhood
receives a $5000 prize
To sign up and be involved in this program or
to receive more information, contact Doug
Newberry at 322-5135 or email,
doug@eventfund.com.
This program is limited
to 15 kids who meet the criteria.
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Landscape Awards |
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It's time again to nominate a neighbor for a
2008 Kennedy Heights Landscape Award.
This
program rewards Kennedy Heights residents who
go "above and beyond" in keeping their part
of the community beautiful.
Last year, the Landscape Awards Committee
received 24 landscape nominations through the
mail, our website, and at Council meetings.
Nominations were received from neighborhoods
north and south of Montgomery Road. The
criteria for judging the landscape nominees
is based on the color/texture, design and
maintenance. Help us celebrate those who make
our neighborhood a bit more
beautiful.
Find out more at kennedyheights.org
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Kennedy Heights Night Out |
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With the weather warming up, The Kennedy
Heights CPOP (Community Problem-Oriented
Policing) Team, in collaboration with our
community's Churches, Community Council, and
residents, are once again presenting the
Kennedy Heights Night Out.
At these
events
you'll find good food, good company, and lots
of fun for young and old alike.
The first of these events take place Saturday
June 21st at Woodford Park, located at the
Corner of Woodford and Kennedy from 6 to
8PM
Find the entire Summer Schedule
for these events and more at the Kennedy
Heights website.
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Neighborhood Notes |
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Last Call For School Planning Team
The new Woodford Community Learning Center is
entering the final stages of planning, and
there is still time to become involved in one
of the comittees. Contact Ernie
Barbeau (ernie@kennedyheights.org) for
more
information
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City
Action Hotline
Neighbor Greg Fittro
passes along the following:
Neighbors can
help themselves in getting potholes repaired,
storm sewer drains unclogged, and other city
and county repairs they are responsible for
by calling 591-6000. This hotline
takes care
of many of these daily nuisances, like
potholes, by taking 3 minutes to call. The
caller needs to provide the street address of
the pothole and in a couple days it will be
fixed.
Don't complain about potholes and rough rail
road tracks if people can't be part of the
solution. You may want to also include the
other services the hotline will provide.
Schedule pick-up of yard waste, furniture,
aplliances,
etc.
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KHCC
Needs YOU!
KHCC needs need a CO-CHAIR
for its Beautification committee. This will
divide up the tasks of coordinating
volunteers to tend the various community
gardens and come up with creative innovations
to improve the neighborhood's appearance. The
City supports Beautification with material,
flowers, plants, trees, and clean-up
funds.
It's time for you to step up and continue our
great tradition started by citizens like Mimi
Gingold, Joyce Drake, & Joanie
Widener.
If you are interested or would like to
suggest someone, please contact Ernie
Barbeau
or Clyde
Otis or leave a message on the KHCC
Phone (531-4041).
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Upcoming meetings |
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The Next scheduled meeting of
the Kennedy
Heights Community Council will take place TONIGHT
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
next
meeting of the Board will
be held on Tuesday, June 10th,
7:00-9:00p.m., Council's
Office
NOTE: The Community Council
goes into Summer Break during the months of
June and July. Unless there is an emergency,
there will be no meetings until Tuesday,
August 12th. The Executive board will
continue to meet throughout the
summer.
Contact the
Kennedy Heights Community Council:
6463
Kennedy Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
513.531-4041
kennedyheights.org
khcc@kennedyheights.org
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