The United Way is are partnering with the Cincinnati Parks to install the first Born Learning Trail in Cincinnati. We will unveil the trail and have a celebration on Saturday, June 21st. at Drake Park - 5800 Red Bank 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Born Learning Trail consists of ten activity stations that help parents teach their children by using common elements in the environment. There are signs that instruct parents as they walk along the trail. The activities help strengthen the parent-child bond

Numerous other community organizations will be represented at the event.

For more info, please contact Kathy Buckley of the United Way at 513-762-7180

In the Spirit of the celebration of our men and women in uniform, KHAC's exhibit, Shattered Myths - Twenty-one Visions Contemplating the Actual Cost of War concludes this weekend, Saturday June 14 from 10 am - 4 pm.

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

Carolyn Thompson of Dogwood Lane and Jim Zarnowiecki of Beechview Circle are taking on the co-chair responsibilities of Kennedy Heights' Beautification Committee for 2008-2009. The Council Board has asked them to take on two new projects:

• The Mayor has challenged communities to 250 new green bin re-cycling customers for a $1000 city prize.
• Councilman Monzel has an effort underway to supply more of the street side green bins. Locations are being identified for these bins.

In addition, Alle Nurre of Kinoll has already energized the co-chairs to replace gateway plants at Woodford and Kennedy and Aikenside and Kennedy and Randall Ball of Ravenswood has become active to help with the re-cycling bins, the green street side waste cans and to expand the Council discussion to supply locally grown produce and perhaps study the feasibility of a community garden.

The Committee needs more volunteers and interested "Beautifiers" for additional projects. We will be a growing committee organized to make Kennedy Heights stand out and volunteering to tackle all those bright spots in our community that can use flowers, shrubs, trees, spit and polish and a little paint to make coming home each day a real treat.

Here's what you can do:

• Call and leave a message to volunteer to plant, water, weed, etc.------ 531-4041
• Nominate a neighbor for the Landscape Award
• Call KHCC for a new recycling bin. Delivered to your door. Just call - 531-4041
• Call and complain! Where is that favorite spot in Kennedy Heights that you would like to see improved, planted, re-designed, watered? Call us!

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.

Soapbox Derby
Come cheer on Kennedy Heights entry in this classic event. Thanks to our local district 2 officers, we're hoping to bring home a winner! The event takes place Saturday, June 21 on Gilbert Ave. in Walnut Hills.
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Ballet Tech Performance
Enter into the magical world of Rudyard Kipling's famous story, Rikki Tikki Tavi with amazing costumes, colorful sets, and a variety of dance styles including Traditional Indian Dance, Chinese Dance, Ballet, and more.

Last chance to catch this enchanting ballet are Friday and Sat. June 20 & 21 at the Carnegie Center in Covington.
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Everybody's Backyard Picnic
Everybody's Backyard Picnic for Drake Park will held on Thursday, July 10, 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. The picnic will include a Balloon Artist, Face Painter, Magician, Police K-9, nature education activities, free hot dogs while they last, and live entertainment. If you have any thoughts or ideas for the picnic, please contact Johnny Schott who is coordinating the Board's picnics at eight parks: 354-2333, or johnnnyschott@earthlink.net
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Ewer's 100th Anniversary Celebration
A long time Kennedy Heights business will be celebrating their centennial in July... Stay tuned for more details!

The Next scheduled meeting of the Kennedy Heights Community Council will take place Tuesday, June 17th, 2008. Come and find out all of the great things happening in our community before the council goes on a two month summer hiatus

The next meeting of the Board will be held on Tuesday, July 8th, 7:00-9:00p.m., Council's Office

NOTE: The Community Council goes into Summer Break during the months of July and August. Unless there is an emergency, there will be no meetings until Tuesday, Sept. 16th. 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

email: khcc@kennedyheights.org

web: http://www.kennedyheights.org