Greetings!
We would like to thank the residents and voters for their recent support of the Police Levy on May 5, 2009. We sincerely appreciate the overwhelming support shown for the Springfield Township Police Department. As a result of the passage of this levy, we have averted the layoffs of four police officers and are now currently in the process of recruiting four officers to fill vacant positions. See Ad
The Springfield Township Police Department will continue their tradition of providing the highest quality of professional law enforcement services to our residents and businesses, at the lowest cost possible. Our nationally accredited Police Department will continue to look for new techniques to combat any criminal element in Springfield Township, keeping our community a safe place to live, work and play.
Again, we thank you for your support and if you have any issues or comments please feel free to contact us at 513-522-1410 or email at any time.
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Many Opportunities For Children!
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 School is out and summer is here! You have three months to entertain the kids with daytime activities. What exciting things do you have planned? Living in Springfield Township, you have so many wonderful opportunities that are close by. Throughout the Township, many organizations, private and public, are hosting various recreation and sport camps this summer. To help parents, we have compiled a list of summer camps on the Township's website under the menu selection "Living in Springfield Township." Here, you will be able to find a comprehensive list with contact information from the new Skyhawks camp program, the Powel Crowsley YMCA, Winton Woods camps, STAR Soccer Club and other athletic organizations, various churches and even FREE camps presented by your own Fire and Police Departments! View The List Now!*Registration for Mini-Hawks must be made by Wednesday, June 10th.NEW FIRE SAFETY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: For the first time, the Springfield Township Fire Department is offering a one-day program for children in the community with special needs. Children enrolled in this program will be introduced to fire safety and will have hands-on opportunities with the equipment. This program is FREE to residents. Registration Information Here |
Community Garage Sale!
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
9158 WINTON ROAD CINCINNATI, OHIO 45231
THE GROVE BANQUET HALL & PARK
513-522-1410
Springfield Township's BIGGEST Community Garage Sale EVER will be held on Saturday, June 13 at the Grove Banquet Hall and park. With over 50 indoor and outdoor booths, you will surely find some great treasures! The event will open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. (The parking lot will not open until 8:45 a.m. to allow the vendors adequate time for set up. So, no early birds please.)
Notable items include: vintage coats, antique purses, O scale Lionel trains, housewares, baby items, gallery frames, retired Longaberger baskets, glassware, office chairs, toys, jewelry, kids & adult clothes, electric dryer, china, boom boxes, wedding items, furniture, luggage, TV, shoes, Tupperware, an aquarium, chandelier, glass storm door, car bed, weight bench & weights, garden supplies, and much more! Admission is Free. For the all day shoppers, concessions will be available - Coffee and danish in the morning and Skyline Chili for lunch. Proceeds benefit the Springfield Township Senior Center. 522-1410. The Citizens Police Academy will be accepting any used bicycle donations for its repair/ resident donation program.
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Winton Road Construction Updates
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 Hamilton County is now offering Winton Road Construction updates right to your e-mail. Stay ahead of the traffic with advanced notice of lane closures, intersection construction, and utility installations. Simply click on this link to send an email request for updates.
Visit the Township's newest Winton Road web page to view the master plan and look at the phases of development. We know construction is a headache now, but when the project is complete, we will all benefit from the new sense of "place" along the major artery of the Township.
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Fall Sports
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 Registrations are now being accepted for the fall football and soccer season. Visit the Township's website for a comprehensive list of athletic organizations offering programs. Visit The Sports Page Now!
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Great American Cleanup - A Success
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 Saturday, April 25th brought sunshine, warm temperatures and many volunteers to help with this year's Great American Cleanup.
A total of 84 men, women and children joined their neighbors and friends to help make Springfield Township a cleaner, more beautiful place to live.
The following is a list of what the group collected from our roadways, parks, creeks and public areas:
· 109 bags of trash
· 10 bags of recyclable material (bottles and cans)
· 1,000 pounds of un-bagged debris including:
· 1 garden hose
· 1 stroller
· 1 basketball pole
· old carpeting
· various signs
· 2 bicycles
· 10 tires
· 1 TV
· shingles
· assorted bricks, lumber, brush, cinder blocks
Tires, aluminum cans, plastic bottles and other metals were sent for recycling.
We would like to thank all of these outstanding volunteers!
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Residents & Businesses - Making a Difference at the Senior Center
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Submitted by Thom Schneider, Senior Director
Isn't it amazing what a little paint, some flowers and lunch can do to brighten one's day! The Springfield Township Senior/Community Center was the recipient of three random acts of kindness from area businesses and organizations.
 As part of the Great American Cleanup, Dan Deitsch and volunteers from Finneytown Athletic Association K-5 Cheerleading Squad spent their Saturday afternoon removing the dying plantings from two of our flower beds, replacing them with new shrubs, knock-out roses and daylilies. Dan and the cheerleaders not only provided all the design work and labor, they also raised the funds needed for the plantings as well! What a difference these two refreshed planting beds have made for our center.
 The Senior/Community Center was also the recipient of another face lift - this one inside. The leadership team from Sherwin William's floor coating division in Carthage offered a day of labor and all the materials needed to paint two of our activity rooms, brightening up these tired spaces for all of us to enjoy. This generous donation not only makes the daily experience of our seniors a more pleasant one, but it has also made these rooms more desirable for residents and organizations renting space from the Community Center for their activities, creating more revenue to allow the Township to continue operating the Senior/Community Center.
Sunrise Assisted Living in Finneytown also stepped up to the plate, donating a luncheon to our members in the month of May. This lunch allowed us to raise over $150 to put towards our day-to-day Senior Center operations.
The global economic downturn has made individuals, organizations and government agencies alike look inward, finding ways to stretch budgets and cut costs. But even with these challenges that face us all, these three activities show that the generosity of the American public and business community is still alive and well. These partnerships are going to become more important in the years to come as we try to find those creative ways to reduce costs and find alternative sources of funding, even in the face of increased demand for services.
The Springfield Township Senior/Community Center thanks the Finneytown Athletic Association, Sherwin-Williams Company and Sunrise Assisted Living for their time and treasure and for the example they set in the need to be an active participant in the success of and continued vitality of our home - Springfield Township!
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Surveys Coming Soon
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We want to know your thoughts! Learning more about you, your expectations from your local government and understanding what services you value most will be the focus of a new survey coming to residents soon. The surveys will first come to residents by e-mail. We are now accepting names of participants who wish to have their survey sent by mail. (Call 522-1410)
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The Art of Enameling
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NEW CLASS FOR SENIOR ADULTS!
(*Membership to the Senior Center Required)
Jane Austing, a member of the Ohio Valley Enameling Guild, will be offering a weekly class on the Art of Enameling on Fridays from 10 a.m. to Noon beginning June 12th. Enameling on copper is an ancient art form. One of the better known examples is the priceless Faberge eggs made for the Czars of Russia. The process consists of applying colored powders to pretreated copper forms and then baking these in a kiln at about 1500 degrees for a short period of time. This causes the powders to melt and fuse themselves into a glasslike finish on the copper. This class will allow members the opportunity to make enameled jewelry and small art pieces. Space is limited to five participants for each class. Cost is $5 per class plus supplies, which range from 50 cents to $2.50, depending on the size of the piece. *You must be a member of the Springfield Township Senior Center. Membership is open to senior adults 55 years or older. Annual dues for Township residents cost $15 per year. Non-resident membership dues are $20 per year. View other programs offered at the Senior Center Here For more information, check out the Township's website, call 522-1154 or email tschneider@springfieldtwp.org. |
Line Dancing
At the Senior Center!
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Learn the art of line dancing each Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. with Jerry Helt. Line dancing is a fun way to get energized for your upcoming day and meet some new friends. Jerry mixes a variety of music styles into each class, guaranteeing something for everyone's taste. Instruction fee is $4 per class.
To gain access to these or the many other classes and activities offered, you must be a member of the Springfield Township Senior Center.
For more information, call 522-1154 or email tschneider@springfieldtwp.org.
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Ohio Military Band
Free
Community Concert
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Thursday, August 6
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
On the Deck of the
Springfield Township Senior Center
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History of Cincinnati Brewing
At The Senior Center
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The history of beer brewing in Cincinnati will be the topic of discussion on Wednesday, June 24, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Senior/Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, located behind the Springfield Township Administration Complex.
"Foam Sweet Foam" will be presented by Jim Bruckmann, a docent with the Cincinnati Heritage Museum since 1987. Mr. Bruckmann is also a descendent of the Cumminsville-Bruckmann Brewery, which was in business from 1856 to 1949. Following the presentation, participants can enjoy a little "foam" themselves with a root beer float. This program is being sponsored by Stonebridge at Winton Woods Senior Community.
This program is free of charge to members of the Springfield Township Senior Center. Cost for non-members is $10 for Springfield Township residents and $15 for non-residents. Those who wish to purchase a membership to the Senior Center will have the seminar charges waived.
Registrations will be taken up to the day of the program. Register at the Springfield Township Senior and Community Center or by calling 522-1154. Credit card payments will be accepted with a 3% surcharge. Normal operating hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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A Lot Going on in Springfield Township
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Have you looked at the Township's Community Calendar and Newsboard lately? It is filled with all kinds of events, community parades and activities for the summer. Take a look! You will find information on:
St. Vivian's Festival
June 19-21
Fri. 6-11 p.m.
Sat. 4-11 p.m.
Sun. 4-10 p.m.
Fireworks at 10 p.m June 21
Summer Beer Tasting at Winton Woods
June 19
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Mill Race Banquet Center in Winton Woods
Bart's Bards Presents
OKLAHOMA!
June 24 - June 28
St. Bartholomew Church
Panegyri Festival
Holy Trinity- St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
June 26, 27, and 28
Friday: 5:00 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday: 3:00 p.m. - Midnight
Sunday: 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Admission
$2 (children 5 and under free)
Museum Center Free Fridays4:00 - 8:00 p.m. June 26, July 24, August 21 *Submit your events by email here. Provide the name of the event, time, location, cost, web link and phone number. |
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