MasonMetu - Upcoming Events Nov. 5 - 12

[kjgoecke]

Hello everyone, I finally completed my H1N1 quest and was able to get
my youngest daughter the injectible vaccine this past Saturday. Kudos
to Miami University Middletown for allowing us to come inside their
beautiful new student union. They had plenty of chairs, televisions
with cartoons on as well as plenty of friendly Miami U. staff on hand
to give you a warm greeting. The Middletown Health Department should
also be commended for their efforts in getting people vaccinated
quickly. It was such a startling contrast to our Hamilton County
Fairgrounds H1N1 adventure that I didn't mind having to get up/down a
few times due to some slight miscommunication. If you want to read
about that quest it's called, "H1N1 or Bust" and it's located on the
main blog page at the bottom of http://www.MasonMetu.com. Of course, I
had to drive past my old house on Gage Dr. and lots of highschool
memories came flooding back. Go Middies!

Veteran's Day is coming up and there are some local events honoring
our veterans as well as supporting our troops currently overseas. One
event that is MasonMetu's top pick for the month is the Dedication
Ceremony on Nov. 8 for Deerfield Honors Veterans Park. It's at 2pm at
Cottell Park in Mason. Representatives from all branches of the
military will be there to unveil the bell cast by the Verdin Company
as well as host Cammy Dierking from WKRC Local Channel 12. There will
be music by Madison Kilgore. Deerfield Township has worked so hard to
make Cottell park an outstanding park for our community and I hope you
will be able to see all the hard work it has taken to get to this
point (over "7 years of volunteer planning, fundraising and develpment
work" - per Deerfield Twp.). If you'd like to make a donation for the
Yellow Ribbon Support Center, you can do that as well. Items needed
are sunflower seeds, beef jerky, snack cakes, granola bars, nuts,
deodorant, Chap Stick, razors, baby wipes and hand sanitizer.

November is packed full of great events. If your family visits the
Beach Waterpark's Holiday Fest, then make sure you log onto
http://www.masonmetu.com/amusement-and-water-parks.php and scroll to
the The Beach post. They are offering some amazing online deals if
you order tickets by Nov. 16.

QDoba still has a kids' eat free deal going on throughout Nov. so log
onto http://www.masonmetu.com/kids-eat-free.php for more details and
if you want some tasty milkshakes and slushies, visit Sonic or Steak-n-
Shake during their happy hours.

Remember that I continually add things to the monthly top picks
calendar page, so check back regularly for more details on the events
listed below as well as new additons. See http://www.masonmetu.com/monthly-top-pics.php.


Nov. 5 - Holiday Shop 'til you Drop - 6-9pm - 26 local vendors will be
on site to help you find that perfect holiday gift. Ashford Homes
Model Home - Liberty Twp.

Nov. 5 - Dec. 31 - "Christmas Spectacular" - LaComedia Dinner Theatre

Nov. 5 - Cincinnati Cyclones take on the Johnstown Chiefs - 7:30pm

Nov. 5 - Raising Charitable Children - FREE - www.impact100.org - See
Carol Weisman's presentation from 6-7pm at the Cintas Center, Xavier
University.

Nov. 5 - Walk-In Hip Hop Dance Class - Clifton Performance Theatre -
4pm

Nov. 6 - Cancer Family Care 30th Anniversary - Wine Tasting & Auction -
Get more info at www.cancerfamilycare.org.

Nov. 6 - Cincinnati Cyclones take on the Toledo Walleye - 7:30pm

Nov. 6-7, 13-14, 19-21 - Miss Saigon performed by the Loveland Stage
Theater Company - Call 513-697-6769 for information.

Nov. 6-8 - Royal Hanneford Circus - The Bank of Kentucky Center -
Northern Kentucky University

Nov. 7 - Holiday Shopping Event - 10am-1pm - FREE admission - Get your
holiday shopping done early at the Mason United Methodist Church -
Helps the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program.

Nov. 7 - The Education & Enrichment Fair - 10am-3pm - Presented by
Cincinnati Family & Northern Kentucky Family Magazine - preschools,
day cares, enrichment programs such as music, dance, and art will be
featured. Sycamore Plaza, Kenwood.

Nov. 7 - ProKids - The Perfect Party - Nov. 7 - 7pm-11pm. . Join in on
the fun at this great party that benefits ProKids. Enjoy dinner with
Funky's Catering and live and silent auctions.

Nov. 7 - Mason High School Marching Band Invitational - Come see 20
bands perform at Dwire Field at the Atrium Stadium Complex in Mason.

Nov. 7- Family First Saturday - Cincinnati Art Museum - Art in Bloom -
FREE - 1-4pm. Scavenger hunts, art activities, demos and more.

Nov. 7 - Kinderklaus Market - 9:30am-3pm - Crafts, holiday
decorations, baked goods. $5 admission and free admission for seniors
ages 65 and up and kids 12 and under. Benefits Children's Hospital
Medical Center. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center, Loveland.

Nov. 7 - Linton's Peanut Butter & Jam Session - www.lintonmusic.org -
Dancing Day with Bach, Vivaldi 7 Irish Jigs. 10am & 11:30am - Enjoy
chamber music with your preschooler.

Nov. 7 - Cincinnati Sports Club - Open House - www.cincinnatisportsclub.com
- FREE - 10am-4pm
The Christ Hospital will also be on hand having a health fair with
most events free. See many local health and wellness groups. Indoor
Fall Festival - FREE - inflatables, games, program demos, mascot
appearances and more.

Nov. 7 - Angels on the Run 5K - 8am registration and 9:30am race -
Miami Whitewater ParkBenefits Foreclosure Angel Foundation to help
families in Greater Cincinnati going through foreclosure. Call
513-659-2560 or visit www.angelsontherun5k.org.

Nov. 7 - Loveland High Arts & Crafts Expo - 10am-4pm - Over 200
crafters with handmade items. Loveland High

Nov. 7 - Fighting Hunger Run/Walk - 8:30am - www.hunger5k.com - Help
fight local hunger. Matthew 25: Ministries - 11060 Kenwood Rd. Pre-
register for students/$15 and adults/$20.

Nov. 7 - Families Create - FREE - Paper Party - 10am-Noon - Taft
Museum of Art - 513-684-4528. Reservations required. $12/nonmember
adult/child & $8/member adult child.

Nov. 7 - The Chinese Acrobats of Hebel - 7pm - Miami University
Middletown - Dave Finkelman Auditorioum. Order tickets by phone
513-727-3383 or visit www.tickets.muhoio.edu. $35/adults, $15/students
& youth, $25/MU Faculty & Staff & Seniors.

Nov. 7 - Walk In Dance/Drama Class - Fairy Tale Forest - 11am - $12
walk in fee. Clifton Performance Theatre.

Nov. 7 - Children's Concert - Thadeus Rex - Read Like a Rock Star! -
www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com - 11am - Tickets are $7/adults
and $5/children - Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

Nov. 7-Dec. 31 - Sanders Family Christmas, More Smoke on the Mountain
- Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park - 513-421-3888.

Nov. 8 - Amazing Race Family Challenge - 1-3pm - FREE - Head to Ault
Park for this great family event where you will be on a nature quest
with your kids (best for ages 5-12). Please RSVP in advance to
513-761-4313.

Nov. 8 - Dedication Ceremony - Deerfield Honors Veterans Park - 2pm -
Cottell Park

Nov. 8 - Bengals Game - The Bengals are away in Baltimore to play the
Ravens but you can still see them play on the big screen at Fountain
Square - 1pm.

Nov. 9 - Walk In Dance Class - Ballet Basics for ages 5-12 years - 4pm
- walk in fee. Clifton Performance Theatre.

Nov. 11 - Story Time with Miss Gail - FREE - Blue Manatee Children's
Bookstore. 10:30am - 3065 Madison Rd., 513-761-2665.

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Ceremony at Countryside YMCA - 11:30am - Go to
the main gym and see guest speaker, Col. Bradford Spacy, commander of
Wright Pat Air Force Base. United States Air Force Band will perform
and Warren County Sherrif's Office will perform a 21-gun salute.
513-932-1424.

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Ceremony at Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans
Memorial Park - 10:30am - See the Ohio Military Band and listen to
guest speaker, Paul Brondhaver. Lunch is provided after the ceremony
for $4. Call 513-745-8510 for more information.

Thank you for viewing MasonMetu and for your support!

Kristin :)