Greetings!
The "dog days" of summer are upon us... But
what the heck? It hasn't been that bad!
The paper version of our newsletter will be
coming your way in a few weeks. Until then
here's the latest from Kennedy Heights.
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Kennedy Heights Night Out |
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The Kennedy
Heights CPOP (Community Problem-Oriented
Policing) Team, in collaboration with our
community's Churches, Community Council, and
residents, will once again be presenting the
Kennedy Heights Night Out.
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you'll find good food, good company, and lots
of fun for young and old alike.
The next of these events take place Saturday
August 16th at the Kennedy Heights Tot Lot at
Zinsle and Red Bank Avenues from 6 to
8PM
Please bring a school supply with
you and they will be distributed to Kennedy
Heights' Kids. more info at the Kennedy
Heights website.
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Click! Exhibit Underway |
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Kennedy Heights Arts Center is rolling along
with their latest exhibit, Click 2008, an
exhibition devoted entirely to the medium of
photography. This is our fourth year for
the show featuring a diverse array of black
and white, color, and digital photography.
A special feature of Click 2008 is the
American Society of Media Photographers'
One-and-Only Item show. This imaginative
annual exhibition sponsored by ASMP
originated 14 years ago and travels to
several galleries in Ohio, Kentucky and
Indiana. Kennedy Heights Arts Center is
honored to be one of the selected venues.
Each year, photographers are challenged to
create original artwork that incorporates a
specific ordinary object. The item for this
year's exhibition is clear packaging tape.
Although every photograph must include
packaging tape somehow, the results are quite
varied in style and form. The Best of Show
winner each year gets to pick the item for
the next year's exhibition. This year's show
includes the work of over 40 practicing,
professional ASMP member photographers.
Click runs through September 13, 2008.
Gallery hours are Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm and
by appointment. For more information, please
call 631-4278
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Outstanding Citizen of the Year |
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It's getting late to nominate a neighbor for
Kennedy Heights Outstanding Citizen of the
Year Program. Nominations for 2008 will
close on August 30th, and this year's winner
will be honored at the Kennedy Heights
Progressive Dinner. More details on the Kennedy
Heights Website
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Kennedy Heights Progressive Dinner |
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25th Annual KHCC Progressive Dinner
September 20, 2008
5:30-10:30 PM
Tickets $20 - New residents to Kennedy
Heights buy one, get one free
Call 731-5477 to reserve a ticket
Since this year is the 25th Anniversary, we
want to make it a really extra special event.
If you have never been before, this is THE
event in Kennedy Heights not to miss with
over 125 of your neighbors gathering to spend
a lovely evening together. We begin the
evening together with wonderful appetizers at
The Community Room of The Geier Apartments or
a similar location. When you arrive you will
be greeted with great food, music, and
neighbors and will register for the next stop
which will be dinner at a host family's home.
Each host family will have between 6-12
people at their home for dinner. The small
number allows for great conversation and a
fantastic opportunity to get to know a few
neighbors a little better. Following
dinner, everyone will get back together at
The Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church for
homemade desserts and a silent auction.
Tickets are now on sale, so contact any of
the KHCC board members or visit
Kennedyheights.org. Tickets be available
online soon!
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Launch of DISTRICT A (where arts and community meet) |
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Question: What's DISTRICT A?
Answer: It's a catalyst for local
collaboration and commerce through the
arts.
On Saturday, October 11, come
celebrate the
art of city living in your own neighborhood
at the all-day launch of DISTRICT A. A new
citizens group-the Montgomery Corridor Arts
Collaborative, or MCAC-has been busy
developing DISTRICT A with the Community
Councils of Kennedy Heights and Pleasant
Ridge.
On October 11, as part of Cincinnati's 20/20
celebration, our community doors will be open
to all. Here's what you'll enjoy along
Montgomery Road between Kennedy and
Losantiville Avenues.
That morning, you can walk or run District A
(1 mile), or try out free dance classes at
ballet tech. At noon, see the Art Show, or
listen to the Adagio Trio. Afternoon options
include Frisch's marionettes and music galore
- from the funky sounds of Ryan Adcock,
Souse, and JazzItUp to the rockin' rhythms of
Tracy Walker, Mike Fair & the Adventure
Seekers, and more. That evening, there's an
opening at Kennedy Heights Art Center, a
special sneak peak at this fall's performance
of East Side West Side & Non-Vertical Girl at
ballet tech, Irish fun at Molly Malone's,
Ethiopian fare at Emanu, and Pleasant Ridge
Chili, of course.
You'll be doin' art yourself before you say
goodbye to this new and unique street
festival linking Kennedy Heights and Pleasant
Ridge along Montgomery Road.
The truth is we can't do it without you.
We're hoping you'll lend a hand. Visit us
right now at www.district-a.org.
Check out
specific events and times for October 11,
2008, and volunteer for the job that suits
your talents and interests-you'll find one!
Want to find us in person? Phone Jathan
Fink, Event Director, at 513-274-4550.
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Neighborhood Notes |
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Our neighbors in Pleasant Ridge are proud to
be celebrating the re-opening of a local
favorite: Emanu the east African
restaurant
which is now located on the corner of
Montgomery and Losantiville. The Grand
Opening Party is tonight, Thursday, August
14th from 6:00-10:00 pm at their new
location. Stop by for food, drinks and a peek
at our new space.
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On 9/2/08 you are invited to participate in
an initial meeting to begin to lay out
priorities and options for the Community
Council budget that will be in effect for
calendar year 2009. Almost all of our
$27,200 budget is flexible and would benefit
from your input regarding priorities. The
meeting will be held at the Council offices
on 9/2/08 from 7:00 to 8:00. If you are
unable to attend this meeting but would like
to share your thoughts or discuss this
further, please contact Kevin Holt at 396-6320.
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With some recent events taking place,
Community Police Officer George Engleman
passes along the following Phone numbers for
residents to better stay in touch with the
Police.Dst 2 - 979 4400
Communications - 765-1212
Drug Complaints - 979-4416 , Sgt. Hammer
Neighorhood Liaison Officer Engleman, 979-4465
Remember, 911 isn't always the best or most
effictiant option to contact the authorities.
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Our beautification committee is planning a
big plant swap at Kennedy Park on October
4th. More details to come.
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Upcoming meetings |
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The Next scheduled meeting of
the Kennedy
Heights Community Council will take place
Tuesday, September 16th, 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,
September 9th,
7:00-9:00p.m., Council's
Office Contact the
Kennedy Heights Community Council: 6463
Kennedy Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
513.531-4041 kennedyheights.org
[email protected]
Community Resources |
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