Happy Birthday Triple M! Triple M is actually my Dad but I refer to
him as Mike the Maintenance Man since he has become our personal
handyman since his retirement. Thankfully, I have an awesome Dad who
helps us out with many of our household repairs from painting to
replacing light fixtures and more. You can read about why Triple M
had to replace our ceiling light fixture on my recent
blog...."Deerfield Township Fire Department to the Rescue". There's
never a dull moment at the Goecke house. Saftey Day at Lowe's is
coming Sept. 26 and if you want to register for their FREE Build &
Grow clinic, visit
http://www.masonmetu.com/monthly-top-pics.php for
more information.
Denyce Holley from StrollerFit has an awesome Restore the Core class
starting Oct. 5. If you register by Sept. 25, she's offering a $10
discount. You can read more on
http://www.masonmetu.com/fitness-centers.php.
This is my favorite time of the year. I love all the fall festivals
that will be happening soon. I have some festivals posted on
http://www.masonmetu.com/monthly-top-pics.php and I will keep posting
them as soon as I hear about them so check back often. One upcoming
festival is taking place at Natorp's (Oct. 3-4) and it will benefit
ProKids - a wonderful organization dedicated to helping children in
the foster care system. I'll be featuring their Community Director,
Jennifer McKettrick in our October Women to Watch series. Stay
tuned....
High School Musical is almost here - order your tickets now so you
don't miss out on this musical delight taking place Sept. 25-27. Go
to
http://www.masonmetu.com/culture---the-arts.php for more
information on Acting Up and a link to their website for tickets.
If you want a good laugh, check out the adorable Chicken Dance videos
submitted by area organizations (Madcap Puppets, Cincinnati Zoo,
Newport Aquarium, etc). You can vote on your favorite chicken dance
video and the winner will be announced this weekend at Oktoberfest
Zinzinnati. See
http://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/okt_frm.aspx?menu_id=256&ekfrm=9486.
Here are the upcoming events - don't forget to check out the ongoing
events listed too. More details can be found on
http://www.masonmetu.com/monthly-top-pics.php. I hope you'll make it
to the Mason Arts Festival on Sunday, Sept. 20. My dear friend,
Bonnie Collins, designed the dragonfly posters and brochuers for the
event. Way to go Bonnie!
Now -Oct. 25 (Saturdays & Sundays only) - Ohio Renaissance Festival
Sept. 12-27 - Homearama - Carmelle, Mason, Ohio Admission is $9.
Sept. 14-20 - The Original Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week - 3
course dinners for only $26.09
Sept. 17 - Light the Night Walk - Mason Sports Park - Benefits the
Leukemia & Lymphona Society
Sept. 17 - Interested in Girl Scouts? Attend an informational parent
meeting at your school. Mason Early Childhood Center is tonight and
it's a Princess Party. 7pm.
Sept. 17 - Toddler Story Time - FREE - 11am - Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Rd.
Sept. 17 - FREE Women's Health Series - Care for women at high risk
for breast cancer - 7pm - Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, Ohio
Sept. 17 - Langsford Learning Seminar - FREE - 9:30-11am or 6-7:30pm.
Parents can learn how to help nurture a successful reader. Symmes
Public Library.
Sept. 17 - Lollipop Program - Great program for kids ages 3-5 where
they can enjoy nature through story time, crafts and more. Chrishold
Historic Farmstead
Sept. 17-20 - Disney on Ice - 100 Years of Magic - Hara Arena-
Dayton.
Sept. 18 - Greg Lemmel Memorial Golf Outing - Benefits the Greg Lemmel
Scholarship Fund - The Golf Center at Kings Island.
Sept. 18 - Lollipop Program - Great program for kids ages 3-5 where
they can enjoy nature through story time, crafts and more. Voice of
America Park
Sept. 18 -19 - Middletown Youth Association Fall Family Fest - Games,
rides, music, food, cornhole. 2-10pm at Lefferson Park, 2159 S. Breil
Blvd.
Sept. 19 - Blue Ash 5K Race/Walk - 8am - Supports Honor Flight Tri-
State. Benefits war veterans.
Sept. 19 - Pedal Paddle Picnic - 4pm - Bike 4.5 miles then canoe
back. Stay for the fun and enjoy musical entertainment and food.
Event benefits Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati.
Loveland Bike & Skate Rental.
Sept. 19 - West Chester Mothers of Twins & More Club - Garage Sale -
8am-Noon - Lakota East High School - 6840 Lakota Lane, West Chester,
Ohio. $1/adult (cash only accepted) or you can bring $1 worth of
canned goods that they will donate to 3 area food banks.
Sept. 19 - Art in the Making - Cincinnati Art Museum - 2-4pm - fee
Sept 19 - Musik Kids Class - FREE - Musik Kids Center for the Arts -
322 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Space is limited so call to reserve your
child's spot at
513-771-7675.
Sept. 19-20 - Oktboerfest Zinzinnati - Annual street party with music,
food and lots of beer. FREE admission - Fifth & Vine Streets,
Downtown.
Sept. 19-20 - Fall Harvest Festival - Visit Heritage Village Museum
(located in Sharon Woods) and return to earlier, simpler times. Make
apple butter, dye wool, and dip candles.
Sept. 19-20 - 1800's Weekend - FREE - Step back in time and see how
early settlers lived. 3-7pm on Sat. and 1-5pm on Sun. Shawnee Lookout.
MasonMetu Top Pick:
Sept. 20 - Mason Arts Festival - Mason Municipal Center - 11am-5pm -
Join the Mason Area Arts Council for the 4th annual Mason Arts
Festival with fine arts and crafts.
Sept. 20 - Celebrate United Nations Peace Day with Gratitude in Motion
- FREE - 1-4:30pm at Burnet Woods Bandstand. Enjoy yoga, snacks,
music, a lecture and more.
Sept. 21 - Make a Mess at the Manatee - 10:30am - Enjoy story time and
then an art activity at Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore - small fee.
Sept. 21-25 - MECC Scholastic Book Fair - Sept. 21-25 with family
nights on 9/22 and 9/23 from 5:30-8:30pm.
Sept. 22 - Half Pints Kids Club - 10am - FREE - Make Applesauce -
Whole Foods Market - RSVP please.
Sept. 22 - Music Cafe - FREE - 7pm - hear local musicians perform -
Fitton Center for Creative Arts
Sept. 23 - Safety Fair - Mason Community Center - 6-8pm - Do the
passport to safety and you may win a prize. Make your own first aid
kit, learn about bike safety, bus safety and more.
Sept. 23-27 - Disney on Ice - 100 Years of Magic - US Bank Arena -
Downtown.
Sept. 24 - Story Time - FREE - 11am - Autumn Stories - Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Rd.
Sept. 24 - Moms Night Out - 6-8pm - FREE - Moms get pampered with
goodie bags and samples - Whole Foods Market - RSVP please.
Sept 24 - Nutrition Council sponsors the Working Parents Survival
Guide - FREE - 5:30-6:30pm - seminar on easy, healthy kid meals. The
Gardner School of Blue Ash - 9920 Carver Rd.
Have a great weekend and thanks for viewing MasonMetu and your
support!
Kristin :)