Note in the Announcements section below the opportunity to help organize this summer for Health Care Reform. Our able Lloyd House team met Sat.6/6 and hammered out a plan featuring a Hoxworth blood drive to encourage people to write congresspeople and insist on support for Health Care Reform this summer that includes universal coverage, choice of plan and doctors (including a public option), and reasonable costs. We need a groundswell of citizen support to get this past the opposition of the health insurance lobby. Please help. ellen
David, Judy, Vlasta, Alan, Gerry, Marvin, Carolyn, Gerry, Anna, Stefani, at table; Standing: Ellen, Terri, Paul, Mira, Ginger, Olivier. Not in picture: Dennis, Mr. G, Derek, Sara.
Salon Weekly
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- Events & Opportunities
- Articles, Letters (“opinions expressed are not necessarily mine”...ellen)
- Books, Reviews, Films, Magazines
- Tri-State Treasures: compiled by Jim Kesner
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................................................... Section One: Table Notes ............................................................................ (Note: these notes were taken at the table and have NOT been approved or corrected by the speakers. Reader beware of inevitable misunderstandings and misrepresentations. E.B.)
At the table Wednesday this week: (Thanks to Brooke Audreyal for being our substitute host this week!)
Dennis Kinsley, Vlasta Molak, Alan Jozwiak, Paul Valerius, Terri Maue, Brook Audreyal, Ginger Lee Frank, Mira Rodwan, David Rosenberg, Anna Rosenberg, Stephanie Zimmerman, Ellen Bierhorst, Mr. G., Carolyn Aufderhaar, Gerry Kraus, Marvin Kraus, Derek Lester. Sara Ernst. .
Julia: money to the PUBLIC LIBRARY to be cut in 7 days. Call the Governor’s office. 614 466 3555. This is an emergency message. 50% budget cut ... Closing 20 branch libraries, losing 250 library science jobs. Despite the fact that the library is seeing unheard of usage by people searching for jobs... (ELLEN: CALL RIGHT NOW. 614 466 3555. THEY ARE KEEPING A TALLY OF CALLS.)
Ginger: City council passed the environmental justice ordinance!
5-4. Republicans Berding and Bortz, Ghiz and Monzel voted against.
For the next 4 days the mayor could veto it. Encourage Everyone to write the Mayor < Mark.mallory@cincinnati-oh.gov>
My letter: Dear Mark Mallory,
Speaking for the Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon, we urge you to go ahead and enact the Environmental Justice Ordinance just passed by Council. It’s a wonderful thing... We can be proud to be the first city to have one; it is just; it is needed; it is important for the morale of the city.
And... Hey Mark, come back to see us at the salon. We’d love to talk with you. Every Wednesday, 5:45, for pot luck dinner. You could just show up, or you could let me know a week in advance and we’ll pack the house. Usual attendance about a dozen.
Ellen Bierhorst
Ellen Bierhorst, Ph.D. Holistic Psychologist; Alexander Technique Teacher http://www.lloydhouse.com ~~~513 221 1289~~~ The Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220
David R: recently in W Germany were discovered flutes 40,000 years old; made of mammoth tusks and buzzard wings.
(Ellen: Derek is leaving... Field camp in Montana; back in Sept.)
Brooke: Introducing Olivia Hetzel. We met at Imago; is from France but living in 40 year old intentional community in India Auroville ( http://auroville.org/). Here to talk about alternative currencies.
OLIVIER :
- our present global financial system and how it functions. This is not well known.
- I can then give alternatives.
This is mind blowing information, not usually available.
Conclusion: whatever we try to enhance social justice and equality or save the environment is doomed to fail as long as it is using our present global financial system. “The economy is collapsing, let’s celebrate.” Because it allows our society to move to a different lifestyle. Live differently.
Next few years of transition will be hectic and chaotic.
Last 300 years the global/capitalist/world trade organization/international banking system has been raping our environment, enslaving most of us. We are all victims.
I have lived at Auroville 20 minutes. Have studied alternative currencies and banking systems for 10 years.
THE PRINCIPLES of alternative economy: relates to the 7 chakras. I have written a booklet about it. Send for a PDF at : olivier915@gmail.com
The solution:
The book describes the trouble with our existing system. And then the principles of the alt. system.
- Lower chakra: in New York State, the Berkshare system. Alternative currency. Only works in the local area. Good for projects of collective interest. The community can print “money” out of nothing.
- Heart Chakra: the monastery or ashram or kibbutz economy. Gives the highest social experience of living together that de-links the pay from the contribution. Either the hours or the value of your work. You are taken care of on the basis of your need.
- Throat Chakra: the most important system... The Mutual Credit or Barter system. Members join a community, open an account which starts at zero; allows people to exchange goods and services, plus and minus credits to your account. Typically, one credit = one dollar or one minute of work or... I would lend Ginger 500 credits and owe the community the equivalent of 500 credits. There are many systems that can be downloaded to managed CES Community Exchange System. A free downloadable system from S Africa. http://project.cyclos.org/ is another free system downloadable. Allows also Commercial Barter --helps businesses to join. There are also other GETS and other systems that you must pay for. http://www.zakle.com/ is another system; a world wide system; anybody can log on, create an account, and launch your idea. The down side of that site is that there is no security for the minus credits. ... They offer you 15 credits for each new subscriber you refer. I registered myself yesterday. If you want to register, send me an email and let me recommend you, which would give me some credits. olivier915@gmail.com It is a wonderful site and system. Zakle does not allow commercial businesses to join because of the legalities and tax liabilities possible. However, VIR is a system that works among small and med size enterprises. (Note: I was not able to find VIR on the net. Ellen) No huge corporations. Big in Europe. E.g. A computer company has a request for computers from a paint co, and they in turn need their business to be repainted. They pay taxes to the country they are in. They can lend credits to each other. There are 50,000 enterprises which participate in VIR. Ideally, the VIR and the individual system like Zakle can inter-relate. My prediction is that we’ll see wide number of exchange systems developing; some would be better for one purpose, another system for another. E.g. One for travel, another for buying food, another for services... Like “frequent flyer miles” and consumer loyalty schemes.
The banking system (current) will try to get us to adopt the Amero ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amero) and a new currency. ... It is not the governments who control the countries, but rather the big financial institutions.
Marvin: if I do as you describe, how will my life be different than now.
Olivier: try it and find out. The big difference is between your life in a few years or months and your life if you look at the alternative system. Closing libraries, schools and garbage collection etc. etc. will be happening all over. It will be up to our communities to replace these functions. People will have time but little or no money. The values will be to dedicate yourselves to your community.
I don’t want to be doom and gloom. The future can happen in a number of ways.
Judy: how would this relate to the library closing problem.
Olivier: the alt. system at this time is complimentary to the existing system. It might not be possible to pay for electricity; but you could have credits paying retired people for instance, to work in the library. After a while it might be possible to offer Duke Energy some alternative credits that they could use to pay their people or ...
With our cleverness and creativity we can transition...
David I am assuming the motive for change is that those who have the power to print money ad control interest rates are in control of people.
Olivier: partly. But I realized a number of years ago that the existing system is doomed to fail; it is relying on non-infinite resources.
David there is no reason why we couldn’t use the dollar...
O: yes, we could revamp the existing system to work in another way, but my premise is that none of the leaders will allow it. I believe it has to crash entirely. The operative powers are going to be the local communities. Governments will collapse.
Because the premises of this system are flawed and they create the injustices we have. 90% of our social problems will disappear with the economic system in existence. It creates rat race, people competing with each other like economic “gladiators”.
the system was good 300 years ago for expanding our culture all over the world, but it has put people in role of little slaves...
David: are you creating a different system or merely decentralizing the currency issuing power?
O: you are going to decentralize, yes. Accessing a much larger intelligence. ... The current system may not disappear entirely. Might be good for cell phone. But when it is the only tool you have, it destroys community.
O: third eye chakra; another concept. “the Gift economy.” We all do it... We give things, advice, support... Mother’s work at home... Helping our friends. We offer that from our good heart. May have an expectation of return, but we don’t have an evaluation on that and we don’t demand it. It is powerful... Without it our normal economy would collaps overnight.
Last, the crown chakra concept: spiritual center. A very lofty economy. Things like “The Secret” which teach resonance. We can attract things in our life. By raising our level of resonance. ... Intuitive consciousness; there are “guides” or “angels” that help us... Alignment with our life purpose. When we recognize our guides we get powerful insight into how to realize our purpose. This saves us much time, work, ...
So our economy is collapsing; so let’s celebrate.
Julia: do you know the Anthroposophical Bank, Kiva, Grameen ... Other systems. Micro lending. Soe with zero interest.
O: yes, there are nunbers of these. Living in Auroville allows me to recognize these principles. We are at the first level of experimentation of these systems. Microfinancing is using the existing system but giving it an alternative edge.
Spend your money wisely; the way you spend your money is very powerful.
I advise you keep as little as possible in the banking system; buy real goods, land, ... Keep the minimum in money. Avoid stocks and bonds in the main. There will be some good companies that will be good to invst in.
Julia: will the environmental collapse force the corporations to “do the right things”.
O: not much. The fear of environment collapse is used to scare people and control them. Mother Earth has the power; she will heal in a few years after the machine stops spoiling her.
O: the The Future of Money:
Creating New Wealth, Work, and a Wiser World by Bernard Lietaer ( http://www.transaction.net/money/book/ We are in free fall now; depending on decisions we make now we will have one of 4 possibilities:
- The Corporate, big daddy, big brother 1984 model. Highly secured environments.
- the lawless communitiy with ripping-off, crime... Mafia...
- althernative communities living in high vibration, protecting themselves. Spiritual...
Auroville: ( http://auroville.org/)
Sri Aurobindo principles. 40 years old. Now ten square miles in a rural area. Was desert, now lush. Functions part time; in summer many people leave because of the heat. In the winter it is 70 derees for 5 months after the monsoon. Then an explosion of workshops, art, activities...
2,000 + members; 45 different nationalities; 70 different settlements of different sizes.
It is free. Demands no dogma allegiance. Respect for all. A prospective member must find an activity of value to the community; you have a year to do that; you must find a dwelling place as well. It is good to have a little extra outside income, but it is not a prerequisite.
Mira the gift economy... A lot of hugs, backrubs, poetry, singing and dancing...
O: yes. And many things are offered free ... E.g. Your neighbor might take your kids to daycare; you make a cake and share it... This is the richest economic level at Auroville.
David: in college a prof studied a system of reciprocity. It was practiced by Amerinds... A gift exchange happened; whatever benefit you received would be returned to the giver.
O: that is exactly like the mutual exchange and the gift economies ... You gift people you know. If you don’t know them, you require a reciprocity. With friends you might expect some reciprocity.
Ginger: that is fundamental to the new paradigm; community and interdependence; creates respect and responsibility. Is what’s missing when people say “it’s my money and you don’t matter.”
O: our current system de personalizes the reciprocity. Isolates people; breaks down community.
E: the wealth of trust. (I said that in 2000 I went to Kenya for 3 weeks. They have insufficient trust in each other to have a free public library system...people would just steal all the books. Despite beautiful land and garden of Eden conditions, they are a poor nation now, all due to insufficient cooperation because of lacking trust. I came home and saw how our true wealth lies in our cooperation. Wealth IS the circulation of goods and services...if I sit on my oil well or my diamond mine, I am poor until I start distributing, circulating... Then we all can be wealthy. Circulation rests on trust. So the wealth of our nation, our community is the trust we have in each other that enables us to give and receive freely.)
O: fundamentally, the Kenyans are not essentially mistrustful. If you put them in a safe, abundant environment, they will behave in trusting manners. ...
Conditions in the underdeveloped countries like Nigeria ... Confessions of an economic hit man by John Perkins. He was hired to sell loans, huge; rape of these countries. Make a few extremely rich; the rest extremely poor. Their wealth goes to the western world.
All this is going to change!
Our hope is to keep the trust in one another as we transform.
...
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~ End of Table Notes~
- Hugs to everyone,
Ellen
Section Two: Events & Opportunities
Blood Drive for Health Care Reform
The Lloyd House team to support the president’s drive to get health care reform legislation through the congress this summer (before the summer recess that starts July 31) met and decided our service project would be a blood drive through Hoxworth blood bank. The service will be to promote blood donation in our name (Cincinnati Groundswell for Health Care Reform) and the aim is to increase the numbers of folks calling their representatives in Washington asking to control rising health care costs, guarantee choice of doctor, and assure high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. We also hope to gather more volunteers willing to support this campaign by making phone calls, knocking on doors, writing letters to the media, etc. etc.
We would like to gather 100 blood donors in the next two weeks, and more in the weeks to follow. We’d like this to not only save lives but also to attract public attention for our purpose.
What can YOU do?
- attend our team pot luck on June 27 at the Lloyd House, 3901 Clifton Ave 45220. Park on Lafayette Ave. Bring a dish. 6:00-8:00
- video our event on June 27
- photograph the event.
- CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN WASHINGTON. Find their addresses and phone numbers at https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml and http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm (faxing a hand written letter is an excellent way ... Email is good... Telephone is good. Mailed letters are slowed by security procedures. ) See the sample letter below with contact info for senators and congresspeople.
- Write letters to the editor, e.g. enquirer: http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/EDIT0202/302160003
- Go to http://my.barackobama.com and create an account; (2 minutes) then follow suggestions to volunteer, to attend events, to host an event. They walk you through. It’s easy and fun.
- Tell everyone you know that it is important to stop the hemorrhage of our society through a broken health care system. Yes we can get meaningful progress this summer if we mount a groundswell effort to defeat the “no change” effort of the powerful health insurance industry lobby.
- Give blood! Tell the person at the registration at Hoxworth that you are donating for “cincinnati Groundswell for Health Care Reform”. 513 451 0910 for centers near you and to make an appointment.
Brown, Sherrod - (D - OH) Class IReturn address
100 Main Street
Anywhere, US 10000
June 9, 2009
The Honorable Congressperson
(Room #) (Name) House/Senate Office Building
United States Senate/House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
SEND VIA FAX or email. (snail mail is delayed for security checks.)
Dear Senator/Representative:
As one of your constituents, I urge you to support President Obama’s efforts to reform healthcare. If we don’t enact change, millions of Americans will continue to suffer under a broken system. My story illustrates the urgency of the situation. {INSERT PERSONAL STORY HERE, IF RELEVANT.}
In seeking your support, I understand that no specific bill or legislation is yet under consideration. I realize that this enormous challenge has no easy solution. And I realize that no one has all the answers. I certainly don’t. But there are a few non-negotiable points, I ask you to consider. One, any plan must reduce costs. Many are asked to pay thousands of dollars a month just for basic insurance coverage. Others can’t afford life-saving medication or treatment. Two, any plan must allow patients some reasonable measure of choice in their coverage and their medical provider. Some are satisfied with their present coverage. Why force them to change it? Three, and most importantly, any plan must be available to all Americans. Because of pre-existing conditions, many Americans are uninsurable, yet have incomes that make them ineligible for Medicaid. We must create a plan of public health insurance to operate alongside the private plans.
Healthcare reform is a moral decision. At this moment in history, modern medicine gives us the ability to extend, enrich, and preserve human life like never before. Yet countless of us are denied the fruits of this progress by an inability to pay or a lack of access. At the same time, millions –– perhaps even billions –– of dollars go to waste in our present, inefficient system. We have talked a long time about change. The time for that change is now.
Respectfully,
Your name here
713 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
(202) 224-2315
Web Form: brown.senate.gov/contact/
Voinovich, George V. - (R - OH) Class III
524 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
(202) 224-3353
Web Form: voinovich.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact....
Senator Jim Bunning, Kentucky Senator
District 4 - Ft. Wright (Main State Office)
1717 Dixie Highway, Suite 220
Ft. Wright, KY 41011
Main: 859-341-2602
Fax: 859.331.7445
Toll free: 1-800-283-8983
Senator Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Senator
1885 Dixie Highway
Suite 345
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-0188
Jean Schmidt 2nd Congressional District
8044 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone (513)791-0381
Steve Driehaus First Congressional District
441 Vine St. 3003 Carew Twr., Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-779-5400
John H. Boehner 8th Congressional District
7969 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. B, West Chester, OH 45069
513-779-5400
Geoff Davis, 4th Congressional District Kentucky
Fort Mitchell District Office
300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 314
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 426-0080 phone
(859) 426-0061 fax
Environmental Justice Ordinance did pass. Write Mark.Mallory@cincinnati-oh.gov
And ask him please not to veto this. See below for Arn Bortz’ justification for voting against.
Hi there friends,
Now here’s an opportunity for you. I am now a fully qualified teacher of the Alexander Technique, and eager to give a lot of lessons this summer. All lessons will be free until the end of June, and then really cheap during July ($10), and pretty darn cheap during August ($20?). Starting sometime later I’ll be charging $78 for a 45 minute lesson, but still eager to make it affordable for you. So please call me to schedule a time and by all means tell your friends and family. 513 221 1289.
Don’t know what Alexander Technique is? Check out http://MissyVineyard.com or http://www.alexandertech.com for introductory essays and FAQ.
Thanks for your interest in this wonderful work.
Ellen
Animal Communication and Wellness Class offered
(Cindy and Terri are wonderful animal lovers and animal communicators. They live out beyond Loveland with horses, dogs and cats. I am considering joining in this cool thing.
Hello!
You are receiving this email because you are a client of Animal Communication and Wellness Services - Cindy Huff & Terri Noftsger.
We are offering a Level I class Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The class will be held in our home outside Cincinnati, OH. Fee: $225
Our Level I class leads students through an exploration of what communication is, and the many different ways we experience it. We then develop your communication skills through a series of exercises which gradually build your skills in speaking with many different types of animals - dogs, cats, horses, and iguanas for starters - both in person and at a distance. Students leave our class with a fundamental skill set that will help you improve your relationship with your own pets.
To register, reply to this email with your name, address, and phone number as well as a "SIGN ME UP!" in the subject line no later than June 15th. We require a $50 deposit to hold your space in the class, payable once you register. You can send us a check, or a Pay Pal payment. If we have your email and your deposit by June 15th, we'll deduct $15 from the remaining balance due.
Checks may be mailed to:
Animal Communication & Wellness Services
PO Box 235
Pleasant Plain, OH 45162
We sincerely hope to see you in July!
Note to our students - please pass this email along to interested family and friends.
Thanks.
--
Cindy Huff
Animal Communication & Wellness Services
cindy@acwservices.net
513-310-3997
Support David Pepper’s campaign for State Auditor
David would be perfect in this key position. Give to his election campaign here: https://secure.blueutopia.com/davidpepper/contribute/
Articles and Letters
- Library Crisis...several posts
- Gay Rights issue... Obama first disappointment over justice for LBGT people.
- Bortz against Environmental Justice ordinance
- Howard Konicov’s comment on EJO
The Governor and finance conference committees of the Ohio legislature are debating a 50% reduction in funding for Public Libraries for the next year to help balance the Ohio budget.
If this cut is enacted, these are the consequences in September, 2009 on the Hamilton County library system regardless if the 1 mill levy on the November 3rd ballot is passed.
- 250 additional Library jobs will be lost
- 20 branch libraries will be PERMANENTLY closed
- Main Library hours will be dramatically cut
- Computer access will be reduces by more than 30%
- Fewer new books, CDs, DVDs and other materials will be available
- Diminished quality of service and less qualified staff to help
Contact your legislators NOW to voice your strong opposition to further cutting Library funding. They are making budget decisions by June 30 at the latest.
An email form can be found at http://virtuallibrary.cincinnatilibrary.org:8000/captcha_web/plch/legislators.aspx to give your opinion to the conference committee members.
A list of local state legislators is at www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/features/statelegislators.html <http://www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/features/statelegislators.html> .
You can go to http://governor.ohio.gov/Contact/tabid/153/Default.aspx to contact Governor Ted Strickland.
Sincerely,
Nancy Dawley
HI all. My son has passed this on to me to share as he works at the library.
THis Friday , a bill is going up to propose a 50% budget cut for our library. THis means 20 branches will close, 250 staff be laid off, hours cut and less funds for new materials .. and more.
PLEASE take a moment and send an email to the reps and senators whose emails I have included to prevent this from happening. Even if the local levy passes, this cut would still happen.
district28@ohr.state.oh.us, district29@ohr.state.oh.us, district30@ohr.state.oh.us, district31@ohr.state.oh.us, district32@ohr.state.oh.us, district33@ohr.state.oh.us, district34@ohr.state.oh.us, district35@ohr.state.oh.us, SenatorKearney@maild.sen.state.oh.us.
sd07@mailr.sen.state.oh.us
sd08@mailr.sen.state.oh.us
THanks for your help
Kaya Kotzen
Hi, everyone,
The proposed state budget will cut the public library's budget IN HALF for next year. Here's a link to what you can do. Please send emails to our legislators to help avoid irreparable damage to one of this community's real treasures.
Thanks, Janice Kagermeyer
http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/
Hi Friend,
I'm forwarding an email from a friend who's worked at the Cincinnati library
for over 20 years. If you at all use and value the library, consider taking
a few minutes to make a phone call or write a letter asap. Please forward
this far and wide. (The links below aren't hyperlinks so you'll have to cut
and paste them into your web browser.)
thanks, Karen Arnet
>
> Hi -- I don't know if you've heard that the governor's budget cuts library
> funding by 42% -- if it passes, Cincinnati Public will have to close HALF
> its facilities, and eliminate about HALF the staff, all before the end of
> 2009.
>
> Below is a link with the information, and another with how to contact
> those voting on it. The vote is NEXT WEEK. If you think libraries are
> important during this recession, please CALL or E-MAIL the politicians and
> let them know that these cuts would not be acceptable to you.
>
> Feel free to forward this as well -- I've set this to not show all the
> addresses, since spammers love to use those, but I'm only sending this to
> people I actually know, so any help in getting this info to people YOU
> know would be great!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sheryl Pockrose
>
>
>
> http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2009/callforaction.html
>
> http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/features/statelegislators.html
>
>
This is a very easy letter to send to all the right people. Our local Pleasant Ridge library is not the only one slated to close. The libraries provide programs from preschooler aged children to older adults. They are the resource for our school children to do their research, so they need to be located in each community. They are one of the most cost effective community resources we have.
Yours,
Shirley Reischman
Hello,
I'm helping spread the word about the legislation in place to close some of the Hamilton County Public Libraries in the Hamilton County/Cincinnati area. The Pleasant Ridge Library is slated to close in just 9 days! Can you imagine???? I can't so please click on the link below to voice your concern over the notion that legislation like this has been submitted! The hours for most of the libraries continue to be reduced. Closing even one will prove to be detrimental to the communities it serves! Can you imagine no more public libraries?!!! That's like no more public pools and no more PBS!!! What's next!? Let's take a stand right now!!! Click on that LINK!!! http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ <http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/> More info at: http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2009/callforaction.html
So if you please, click on the link and complete the short fill-in-the-blank form to voice your displeasure!! Be sure to send this to everyone in your address book! This must be done today! It takes more time to read this email than it would to complete the form.
http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ <http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/>
Please do this right now!
Don't wait!!
Public libraries are needed!!
Here's what the website says:
CincinnatiLibrary.org <http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/index0.asp>
Governor Strickland's proposed budget cuts Public Library Funding by 50 percent. This would be devastating to our libraries in Ohio
· For our Library system, this would mean:
o Up to 20 branch libraries closed
o Dramatic cuts in Main Library hours
o Greatly reduced computer access
o Fewer new materials available
o Elimination of services to residents of all ages
o 250 additional jobs lost
o Fewer staff to assist customers
o We need to act now to stop this from happening! 7 days left!
o Send your objections to the Governor and six members of the Conference Committee as well as our legislators ASAP
Thanks,
P.S. PASS THIS ON RIGHT NOW!!!
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Gay Rights... Obama’s Justice Dept. doing wrong thing:
Letter to White House.gov
I am very concerned...I am a staunch supporter, canvased in the election campaign, have hosted 3 events for myobama and am leading a healthcare effort here in Cinti. But I can't give any more money because of the disappointing handling of the gay rights thing. Please repeal "Don't ask don't tell" in the military. Your Justice Dept's support of DOMA's constitutionality was disgusting. Look, the right wing is numerous and powerful, BUT EVERY AMERICAN FAMILY HAS GAY MEMBERS and they are increasingly "out". And, you promised to support the gay community. Don't disappoint me. Ellen Bierhorst
From: "Joe Solmonese, Human Rights Campaign President" <c+hrc@trusted-sender.convio.net>
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 1:41:28 PM
Subject: HRC Weekly Update from Joe Solmonese
Human Rights Campaign
Dear Fran,
This week has been a roller coaster of emotions and events. For the LGBT community and our allies, we've gone from anger, to a glimmer of hope, to a renewed sense of determination. Clearly, if we are to move an equality agenda forward, we cannot leave the work to others.
It all began when the Department of Justice filed a brief last week defending the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). There was an immediate sense of betrayal because this was done under the watch of a president whom we worked to elect and in whom we vested our hopes for a more equal America.
It led me to write a letter <http://hrc.convio.net/site/R?i=fz2cKi3IQ-PNdtA9M2LgSQ..> to President Obama to express what this misguided, offensive and hurtful brief meant to our community. I wanted him to recognize that as Americans, we were growing impatient with the repeated delays in real progress. And while the administration claimed its DOMA position was justified, our outrage was well understood and even embraced. The New York Times editorialized about the brief and quoted HRC's letter <http://hrc.convio.net/site/R?i=XjqWHMiKHEH1OZsWj1JYjA..> .
We then learned that the president would sign a memorandum extending certain benefits to the same-sex partners of federal civilian employees, including Foreign Service Officers. The order would also clarify and strengthen federal civil service laws, making clear that it is illegal in the federal work force to discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression. Unfortunately, because extending health benefits would require congressional action, this memorandum did not include health insurance for same-sex partners, a benefit that over 57 percent of Fortune 500 companies offer.
On Wednesday, I stood in the Oval Office with LGBT civil rights pioneer Frank Kameny and other leaders as the president signed the memorandum and restated his commitment to repealing DOMA and passing the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, which would provide complete benefits for federal civilian employees and their same-sex partners and children. Today, thousands of LGBT federal civilian employees are better off than they were on Tuesday. Real protections — such as the ability to take sick leave to care for your family and to use medical facilities in Foreign Service postings — are what we have demanded, and what we will continue to fight for.
While the president took an important first step for a very specific segment of our community, it in no way alleviates the frustration and anger we have around the inaction on critical issues we continue to advocate for passage into law. We will not be satisfied until DOMA is repealed, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is overturned, an inclusive ENDA and hate crimes are passed into law and our government ensures that LGBT Americans are no longer treated as second-class citizens.
Today, I feel a renewed sense of determination and I take a very important lesson away from this week. No one is going to seize our equality for us. I know someday we will look back on this time and on this administration and know that we made more progress for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans than at any other time in our history. But no president or Congress is going to seize this moment of opportunity for us or without us. We need to be what we have the potential to be — an incredibly powerful and engaged constituency. And one to whom, at long last, they must feel accountable. Our voices can be heard — if we use them.
Warmly,
Joe Solmonese
President, Human Rights Campaign
P.S. I also wish everyone a happy Father's Day. To every father out there, whether you're off to the beach or taking a well-deserved nap on the hammock this weekend, know that at HRC, we will never stop fighting to ensure that your relationship and your family will be treated and honored equally. You deserve nothing less.
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From Bortz re. EJO
Thank you for your email. As you may know, I abstained on this item in committee because I was seeking more information. I firmly believe in the principles of environmental justice. I applaud the efforts and dedication of Vice Mayor Crowley and the Environmental Justice working group but after careful deliberation, I do not believe the proposed environmental justice ordinance is the right approach at this time in our city. There is no debate over the need for us to continue to protect and improve the natural environment in Cincinnati. Air and water quality are among the most basic and essential human needs.
If it must be said, I do not hate the environment, do not hope for disease to befall the citizens of Cincinnati, am not insensitive to or immune to the negative health effects of polluted water and air, and am not convinced that those who oppose the EJO are harboring secret agendas to destroy the natural environment to line their pockets. Statements made to the contrary are ridiculous and serve only to inflame emotions and distract from rational and thoughtful dialogue. Assuming that the rhetoric of the last few days is just political posturing, and ignoring the direct threats made to my staff, I offer some reasons for my opposition to the current version of the EJO.
The Law Department has made it clear that this ordinance conflicts with state law, does not provide equal protection under the law, is vague and unconstitutional, and is an improper delegation of rule making authority. These legal issues alone are enough to make this ordinance ineffective. In addition, while trying to negotiate an ordinance that would be legal as well as effective, I have stressed that I would need to consider the costs of implementing such a complex permitting process in the midst of budgetary challenges. It is hard to imagine a worse time to add hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe more, to the city’s budget. I do not mean to suggest that environmental protection is not essential, but rather am acknowledging that we currently have the support of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the State Environmental Protection Agency, both with local offices, to enforce federal and state environmental regulations. Though those layers of protection may be imperfect, it is not as though we are without governmental environmental controls. Other city services don’t have that level of support. If we were to layoff police officers, the State highway patrol and the FBI will not fill the service gap.
As for the substance of the ordinance, there simply is no compelling evidence that this ordinance will provide anything other than vague, confusing, and expensive bureaucracy. While I recognize that industrial pollutants negatively affect the physical and mental health, well being, and quality of life of our citizens, the reality is that we have experienced a massive reduction in manufacturing activity in Cincinnati for decades. Those manufacturing businesses that remain are more heavily regulated than at any time in our nation’s history and are subject to regular and stringent monitoring by federal and state EP Agencies. Companies that violate the Clean Air Act should be charged and prosecuted. This, in my opinion, should be the number one priority of the City’s Office of Environmental Quality. The Sierra Club, CUFA, and residents of our neighborhoods shouldn’t have to carry the burden when there is paid staff at the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services and OEQ. Nevertheless, EJO is not retroactive and will do nothing to affect remaining industry.
Airborne particulate matter in Cincinnati is mostly attributable to train, bus, and auto exhaust, other nonroad mobile sources, high pollen counts and other natural background particulates and the general movement of air through the Ohio River Valley. We should certainly do all we can to minimize human-generated pollution given the challenges of our local environment, but to do so without larger-scale jurisdictional participation will only exacerbate our competitive disadvantage in attracting residents and businesses and will have little, if any, real impact on our natural environment.
Given the reaction of the Chamber of Commerce, and noting that much of its membership is engaged in their own “greening” efforts, one must conclude that businesses, when confronted with a nationally unprecedented municipal permitting process, will simply look elsewhere to set up shop. The result of EJO is not that we will deter polluting businesses but that we will deter businesses that are environmentally sound. Most recently Graeter’s Ice Cream inked a deal with the City of Cincinnati to develop a $10M ice cream manufacturing facility. Ice cream, not carbon tetrachloride. There was stiff competition from Lawrenceburg to lure Graeter’s away. Had the EJO been in effect, Graeter’s would have been subject to an EJ review because of the refrigeration needed at the facility. The time, cost, and uncertainty associated with the EJ review would likely have been enough to tip the scales in favor of Lawrenceburg and Cincinnati would have lost jobs and a local business icon. Job creation must remain a city priority, and barriers to job creation should be avoided and removed where possible. A person with a job and access to health care is likely to lead a healthier life than one who is unemployed and without prospects.
Finally, why has no other city in America attempted what we are attempting? Are we so certain that we have figured out a better way to protect our environment than cities like San Francisco or Seattle or Chicago? I think it more likely that those communities explored the idea and concluded that the best way to protect their local environments was to rely on state and federal regulations and control land use through zoning.
Let’s continue to improve our environment through investment in mass transit, incentives for electric and hybrid cars and two-wheeled vehicles, incentives for LEED construction and renewable power generation, job creation around green industry as called for in the GO Cincinnati report, removal of lead paint hazards and blight elimination, enhanced recycling efforts, and more stringent and strategic land use plans and zoning regulations.
We can still lead the way in municipal efforts at environmental protection, but let’s do so responsibly and without risking jobs for our citizens.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ellen Bierhorst [mailto:ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com]
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 11:01 AM
To: Berding, Jeff; Monzel, Chris; Bortz, Chris; Ghiz, Leslie; Cole, Laketa
Subject: Please Support the ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORDINANCE
I am so proud of our city for this Environmental Justice Ordinance. ECO supports it, the Archdioscese supports it... The people want it. Please vote for it.
Dear all,
THIS evening The City of Cincinnati made history as the first municipality in the USA to enact a Municipal Environmental Justice Ordinance.
Despite the continued "sky is falling" oppositional rhetoric on almost all things environmental by the Chamber of Commerce, whose opposition was again embodied by Council members Ghizz, Berding, & Monzel and also at the 11'th hour with/by frantic procedural motions by Charterite Chris Bortz..
And as entertaining as this all is/was, and, once again, it could be Vaudeville, it is important to recognize that this effort was led by David Crowley supported by:
- Roxanne Qualls
- Cecil Thomas
- Gregg Harris
- David Crowley, &
- Laketa Cole
On a negative note, Chris Bortz doesn't and he needs to hear from you [352-3255].
This effort was 6 years in the making. Well done!!
Sincerely,
Howard M. Konicov
MSES/MPA IU School of Public & Environmental Affairs;
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Washington University in St. Louis
Former EAC Chairman 2002-2003
Executive Director The Synthesis Foundation
(I am running these links repeatedly because they are so great and I still hav en’t see them all... And this is THE issue this summer. Ellen)
Links to Great Videos on Health Care:
Bill Moyers Journal
Talks About The Healthcare Reform
No One's Talking About: Single-Payer
Washington's abuzz about healthcare, but why isn't a single-payer plan an option on the table? Bill Moyers speaks with California Nurses Association representative Donna Smith about how our broken system is hurting ordinary Americans and features coverage of our National RN Day of Action in DC with RN leaders.
Real News Network
Covers Our D.C. Healthcare Rally
The Real News Network covers our D.C. actions in support of healthcare reform,
and against Sen. Max Baucus’ exclusion of single-payer from the Senate debate.
Here’s the Real News Network again, responding to conservative
attacks on Canadian healthcare by actually asking Canadians what they want.
The Progressive Pulse
Talks Healthcare With Small Business Owner
Lou Meyers, a small business owner in Durham since 1986, speaks out
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Healthcare justice for all!
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Books,Movies, Reviews It’s up to you folks to send me blurbs. I know you are reading. and going to movies. What? Is it good? Ellen.............................................
Janet Evanovich is a trip. Many “dime novels”. Mysteries with Stephanie Plum. Read a silly romance that was way fun. ellen
Tri-State Treasures
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Library Funding Threatened: The Ohio governor's budget cuts library funding by 42%. If it passes, Cincinnati Public Library may have to close ~ half its facilities & eliminate ~ half its staff before the end of 2009. The Ohio Congress will vote on the budget within the week. We have an outstanding library. Consider providing feedback on this budget. More info & site to contact law-makers @ www.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2009/callforaction.html & www.cincinnatilibrary.org/features/statelegislators.html.
Free Jazz TGIF @ Blue Wisp [every Friday @ 4:30-7 PM]: The Blue Wisp presents a new ensemble every Friday evening to create spontaneous jam sessions. No cover charge & no hustling of drinks. A treat for jazz lovers to enjoy an early, after-work Friday event. Outstanding food includes great Bar-B-Q from KT in Reading. At Blue Wisp, 19 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.9801 & www.thebluewisp.com.
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Kathy Wade & Her Dream Band [Thursday 25 June @ 7:30 PM]: Kathy Wade is an award-winning international entertainer whose "rich interpretative skills as a song stylist extraordinaire" capture the imagery of emotion on her recordings. The Dream Band includes none other than Mike Wade on trumpet, Edwin "Eddie" Bayard on tenor sax, Khalid Moss on piano, Brandon Meeks on bass & Melvin Broach on drums. Tickets for this unique show are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, & are available at The Redmoor Box office. Jazz Club Members $5 (one ticket per card) presale only. CCM &, SCPA students $5, presale only. Due to the expected large turnout, reservations cannot be made for this show. Free parking. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31@gmail.com & www.theredmoor.com.
Chakra Clearing Guided Meditation [Thursday 25 June @ 7-9 PM]: Easy, powerful meditation moving energy thru the front & back of the chakras to break up congested or blocked energy & heal the issues associated with each of the chakras. You will do the meditation in class as a group & each person will have a handout to continue working with it at home for profound healing. No experience with meditation or energy needed. $30. Registration required. Facilitated by JoAnn Utley. At Synergy Holistic Health, 7413 Hwy 42, # 3, Florence, KY 41042. More info & register @ 502.777.3865 & jutley5122@bellsouth.net.
Park+Vine Eco Book Club [Thursday 25 June @ 6 PM]: Discuss The Sacred Balance by David Suzuki & Amanda McConnell with others interested in reading books about the fate of our planet. At Park+Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ coffeelaw1@aol.com.
Idlewild [Friday 26 June @ 7 PM]: Set in the southern town of Idlewild during Prohibition, this is the story of 2 musician friends; one plays by the rules, the other lives on the edge. Their world is turned upside down by greed, mayhem & murder in a film that explores love & relationships, a coming-of-age story about trauma & growth & a hip-hop musical featuring Grammy-winning OutKast.Wine & cheese served at 6:30 PM. Discussion follows the film lead by Jan Singerman, MD, child & adolescent psychiatrist, Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute faculty; & Joel Singerman, MD, MFA, pediatrician & published poet for children. Presented by The Association For Psychoanalytic Thought. Free for members; $5 for non-members. At Cincinnati Center For Psychoanalysis, 3001 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219. More info @ 513.531.0415 & AssnPsaThought@aol.com.
Marilyn Monroe Look-Alike Contest [Friday 26 June @ Noon]: Contestants will speak for 30 seconds & do a runway walk. After a final parade of all contestants, judges will choose the winners. A grand prize ($500) for Best Overall winner; $250 goes to winners for Best Appearance & Best Acting. Registration deadline is Wed 24 Jun @ 5 PM. Must be at least 18 years old & sign a liability & publicity release to register. Anyone can be part of the audience. At Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. Sponsored by Hollywood Casino (formerly Argosy). Form, release & info to register @ www.myfountainsquare.com/monroe. More info @ www.myfountainsquare.com/monroe.
The End - installation & performance art [thru Friday 26 June @ 10 AM - 3 PM]: A Senior Exhibition Show examining death ritual, mysticism & resurrection. In a week-long effort, performer Rachel Cook will act as catalyst & accelerant to nature's process of decay & rebirth. Within an installation of organic building material & 'bone,' by employing the tools of both stage illusion & ritual surrounding the afterlife, she seeks to appeal to the supernatural while performing within nature's law. She is questioning - as countless have before - the meaning of death, & strives to conquer it by naming it impermanent; even impossible. At the Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street, 6th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.562.6262.
Different Directions - An Artist's Perspective [thru Friday 26 June]: Every artist has a story to tell or a vision to communicate. Six new solo shows reveal the journey of creative language for artists Anna VanMatre, Paul Pomeranz, Mike Calway-Fagen, Tammy Gambrel & Alton Falcone. A new series of works by Anna VanMatre, "DeNatural Disaster," will be on display in the 2nd floor Duveneck Gallery. At the Carnegie Arts Center, 1028 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.491.2030, vanmatre@cinci.rr.com & www.thecarnegie.com.
Introduction to Buddhism [Fridays thru June @ 7-8 PM]: Buddhism is viewed by some as a philosophy, by others as a spiritual path, but for others it is a religion. The foundation of all of these is the mind & how we perceive & understand the things that occur in everyday life. This course will address the basic concepts of Buddhism in a relaxed & open manner that encourages dialogue & exploration. RSVP requested. Suggested donation: $75 per person. At Gaden Samdrup-Ling Buddhist Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45251. More info & RSVP @ 513.385.7116, gsl@ganden.org & www.ganden.org.
Triage [every Friday in June @ 7-11 PM]: Eugene Goss on vocals & percussion, Billy Larkin on keyboards & vocals. At The Iron Horse Inn, Historic Glendale, 40 Village Square, Historic Glendale, OH 45246. More info @ 513.541.8900, bilarky@fuse.net & www.ironhorseinn.com.
Paddlefest [Friday-Saturday 26-27 June]: Only 3 weeks until Paddlefest. Have you secured your canoe or kayak? More info @ www.OhioRiverWay.org/paddlefest.
studio 313 "New Works" opening reception [Friday-Saturday 26-27 June @ 6-10 PM (Fri) & 11 AM - 3 PM (Sat)]: studio 313 presents "New Works" by resident artist Elizabeth Murray, bringing back the idyllic yesteryears of the freedom & wildness of the frontier in our own backyard. Old-time photographic images of horses & country-life of Greater Cincinnati. Free admission; valet parking $4. At Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.843.2710, www.pendletonstudio313.blogspot.com.
Ohio Alleycat Resource Fundraising Garage Sale [Friday-Sunday 26-28 June @ 7AM-4PM (Fri-Sat) & 9AM-2PM (Sun)]: The OAR Garage Sale is one of their most important fund raising events of the year. This is a huge, multi-donor garage sale with 100s of great items, lots of great bake sale goods, & information booths. Furniture, paintings, CD's, DVD’s, video games, movies, antiques, small appliances, jewelry, toys, assorted knick-knacks, gadgets, sports/fitness equipment, & more. Ask about their many volunteer opportunities. Formerly known as the O’Bryonville Animal Rescue. Free. At 5619 Orlando Place, Madisonville, Cincinnati, OH 45227. More info @ 513.871.PAWS, info@theanimalrescue.com & www.TheAnimalRescue.com.
29th Annual Anderson Township Library Association Used Book Sale [Friday-Sunday 26-28 June @ 10AM-9PM (Fri), 10AM-5PM (Sat) & 12-3PM (Sun)]: Book lovers can take advantage of bargains on audio books, children's books, cookbooks, CDs, tapes, DVDs, videos, fiction titles, gardening books, rare books, while helping ATLA make its 1st $million to support the libraries that the Anderson Township & Mt. Washington communities love. At Nagel Middle School, 1500 Nagel Road, Anderson Township, OH 45255. More info @ www.cincinnatilibrary.org/support/atla.html/.
Peaceful Rally in Solidarity with the Iranian People [Saturday 27 June @ 4-5:30 PM]: A rally to support the brave Iranian protesters and to remember & honor those who lost their lives. Hosted by Human Rights for All. At Fountain Square, Fifth & Vine Streets, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=101198230058&mid=ac8387G42e6934bGa6f83cG7.
Granny's Surplus Perennial Sale [Saturday 27 June @ 8-11 AM & 6-9 PM]: Some perennials will be potted. Most will be dug up as we go. The cost will be a donation of $6 per shovelful, or 4 shovelfuls for $20. If possible, bring pots in which to transport plants home, markers & labels. More info & photos of perennials @ 513.324.2873 & schoolgarden@fuse.net; & photos @ www.grannysgardenschool.com.
"Love Songs" Gourmet Dinner & Concert [Sunday 28 June; dinner @ 6 PM; concert @ 7:30 PM]: Concert by professional vocalists Ross & Laura Hauck singing love songs from stage, screen & pop music, with Rita Hauck accompanying. Gourmet dinner prepared by Steve Bohlke of La Petit France. Benefit for Arts Revival of College Hill (ARCH), provider of quality arts events, & SonLight Power, provider of solar power for 3rd world countries. Dinner reservation is $15; space limited to 150. Free-will offering for concert. At College Hill Presbyterian, 5742 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info & RSVP @ 513.542.2442 & starecvg@aol.com.
The Wrecking Crew - film [Sunday-Monday 28-29 June @ 4 PM (Sun) & 7 PM (Mon)]: The little-known story of the Los Angeles studio musicians involved with hundreds of the most significant recordings of the 1960s & early 70s. Known as The Wrecking Crew, these men & women contributed significantly to the creation of the "California Sound" & worked with virtually all of the major artists who came to LA to record their music, including Beach Boys, 5th Dimension, Cher, Righteous Brothers, Frank & Nancy Sinatra, Mamas & Papas, Crystals, Sam Cooke, Byrds, Herb Alpert, Richie Valens, Monkees, Bobby Vee, Jan & Dean, Turtles, Nat King Cole, & multitudes more. Sunday features a live musical performance by one of the top 1960s Cincinnati groups, The New Lime, & catered reception with cash bar. Monday features a discussion of Cincinnati's pop music recording scene of the '60s led by musician Mickey Foellger (Wheels, The New Lime) & social hour with cash bar before the film. Both screenings will benefit the Michael W. Bany Music Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $20 advance/$25 door (Sunday) & $8 advance/$10 door (Monday). At the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, 1068 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41011. More info 859.781.8151, WorldCinema@fuse.net & www.cincyworldcinema.org.
Course in Miracles Group [2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month @ 6-7:30 PM]: Based on a set of 3 books guiding the student to live the principles of forgiveness & peace of mind. $5 love offering. At the Jade Healing Center, 9122 Montgomery Road #11, Cincinnati, OH 45242. More info @ 513.309.8377, maryclaybon@gmail.com & http://web.me.com/mclaybon/Site/A_Course_in_Miracles.html.
Northside Fourth of July Parade, Festival & Carnival [Friday-Saturday 3-4 July]: Northside celebrates the 4th of July with a Rock-n-Roll Carnival on Friday evening of July 3rd, with a parade at noon on July 4th, & follows up with a festival that lasts til late into the evening. It's a neighborhood event as unique as Northside itself that the community invites the entire city to enjoy. Along Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ www.northside.net.
2nd Annual Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Summer Yard Sale [Sunday 5 July 5 @ 8 AM - 2 PM]: Do you have stuff to sell? Want to join dozens of other sellers making money, having fun & helping local theatre? Then buy a $20 booth the size of 2 parking spaces, set-up your display & sell your stuff. Limited space available. All spaces are outside in the parking lot. All proceeds supplement the cost of their annual summer teen program Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) presenting Godspell Jul 24 - Aug 2. Keep all your proceeds or donate some to the Covedale. At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & reserve booth @ 513.241.6550 & jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com.
Preserving the Harvest at Hyde Park Farmers’ Market [Sundays 5 July, 2 August, 20 September & 11 October]: Throughout the growing season, the Hyde Park Farmers’ Market is featuring Preserving the Harvest, an event highlighting ways to can, freeze & dry bulk produce. Park+Vine is supplying canning jars & other items for sale, while Cincinnati Locavore’s Valerie Taylor demonstrates techniques for putting up berries, tomatoes & vegetables. At Hyde Park Farmers’ Market, 3424 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513-721-7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Musicals of Musicals - The Musical [Wednesdays-Sundays 8-26 July @ 8 PM (Wed-Sat); 2 & 7 PM (Sun*)]: One story becomes 5 delightful musicals, each spoofed in a distinctive theatrical style. The basic plot: June is an ingénue who can't pay the rent & is threatened by her evil landlord. Will the handsome leading man come to the rescue? The Rodgers & Hammerstein version is set in Kansas in August with a dream ballet. The Sondheim version features the landlord as a tortured artistic genius who slashes the throats of his tenants. The Jerry Herman version is a splashy star vehicle. The Andrew Lloyd Webber rock musical version borrows themes from Puccini. And the Kander & Ebb version is set in a Chicago speakeasy. This comic musical valentine was the longest running show in the York Theatre Company's 35-year history before moving to Off-Broadway. $17 for adults, $16 for seniors & students. *No 8PM show on Sun 26 Jul. At Showboat Majestic, Public Landing, 435 E Mehring Way, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550 & www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Hawaiian Huna: Tools for Living in Harmony with Yourself & Your World [Wednesdays 8 & 22 July, 12 & 26 August @ 7-9 PM]: Explore the philosophies & practices of Hawaiian Huna, the way of the adventurer. Over the course of 6 sessions, you’ll discuss the Huna interpretation of the body, mind & spirit & explore ways to understand & interact with each. You’ll investigate the 7 principles of Huna which include awareness, freedom, focus, presence, love, confidence & effectiveness; & you’ll practice techniques for living these principles in everyday life. Sessions will include Hawaiian philosophy, active meditation techniques, working with nature, Hawaiian breathing techniques (piko piko), Polynesian “energy healing” & more. Material for this series is based on the work of the highly acclaimed Huna teacher & author, Serge Kahili King. Learn the gentle, harmonizing ways of Hawaiian Huna. $30 per session. At Moye Spiritual Life Center, 1000 St. Anne Drive, Melbourne, KY 41059. More info @ 859.441.0700 ext 327 & www.practicalwellness.org.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Wednesdays on the Green [every Wednesday in June & July @ 7-8 PM]: Two months of fabulous, free performances on the front lawn of the Clifton School, including the Jump n’ Jive Jazz Band, Voices of Corinthian Gospel Choir, Acapulco Salsa, Cincinnati Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet & many more. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, enjoy the show, & meet new friends. At 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. If it rains, the party will simply move inside to the Grand Lobby. More info @ 513-497-2860 & www.cliftonculturalarts.org.
The Painted Word [thru Saturday 25 July]: Exhibition of work by artists Kirsten Bowen & Hal Shunk. Kirsten paints in words. Hal focuses on the shapes of letters. Both explore elements of our everyday world & have elevated them in their art. Kirsten’s goal is to “interpret a wide range of literary expression through visual art.” Hal's work communicates to the viewer using marks in abstract form. Also exhibiting work are artists Gary Breitenstein, Maureen Holub & Jim Wagner. At Gallery 42 Fine Art, 105 East Main Street, Mason, OH 45040. More info @ 513.234.7874, gallery42fineart@gmail.com & www.gallery42fineart.com.
Ring Mosaics [thru Sunday 26 July]: Jessie Ring displays her mosaic works, incorporating various tesserae, including stained glass, millefiori, ceramics, porcelain, vitreous glass, natural stone, etc. Jessie’s mosaics explore both representational & abstract imagery, in the form of wall art, trays, mirror frames & coasters. Reception includes music by DJMCMLXXIII & refreshments. Free. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577 & http://nvisionshop.com.
bigg’s Family Days on Fountain Square [every Saturday thru 1 August (not July 4th) @ 1:00-2:30 PM]: Featuring Cincinnati-themed activities for kids under 11. Play stations include art making, story time, physical activities & children’s performer on stage to end the day. Providing fun learning opportunities for our kids & increasing their appreciation & knowledge of Cincinnati. Themed weeks include Cincinnati sports, public safety, transportation, landmarks & more. Sponsored by bigg’s. Production partners are Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Happen Inc, Children Inc & Zak Morgan. Free. At Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ www.myfountainsquare.com/family.
Michael Wilson: Photographs From & For... Heads Bowed Eyes Closed, No One Looking Around [thru Friday 7 August @ 8AM-10PM (Mon -Fri) & 11AM-10PM (Sat-Sun)]: An exhibition of never-before exhibited photographs by the celebrated Cincinnati photographer Michael Wilson, made in the early 1980s for his 1st self-published book. These are small, vintage, black & white silver prints, accompanied by excepts of Wilson's poetic writing. The exhibition compliments the artist's mid-career retrospective at the Aronoff Center's Weston Gallery. Curated by William Messer at the inimitable Iris BookCafe in Over-the-Rhine, exhibiting local artists & serving local food, including Myra's soups, Shadeau breads, Coffee Emporium coffee, Essencha teas & Aglamesis ice cream. Plus thousands of books, CDs, vinyl & now films on DVD for rent. At Iris BookCafe, 1331 Main Street, OTR, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.381.BOOKS.
Camera Obscura - opening [thru Saturday 8 August]: Half of Prairie has been converted into a walk-in camera obscura which artists Peiter Griga, Andrea Millette, Laura Fisher, Josh Pfeifer, Aaron Walker, Phil Spangler & Jess Linz have used to make photography, video & installation works. This work along with the camera itself, will be on view at the opening. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.557.3819, info@prairiecincinnati.com, www.prairiecincinnati.com & www.cincinnatikidsview.com.
Saturday Night at the Movies on Fountain Square [Saturdays thru 12 September; previews @ 7PM; movies @ 7:30 & 9:30PM]: It's the drive-in without the cars! Bring your blankets, chairs & pillows to the Square every Saturday night this summer for a free movie or 2 on the giant LED Board. Adult beverages, soft drinks & movie snacks available for purchase. Concessions will include Skyline, Graeter’s & kettle corn. No outside alcohol, glass containers or pets. 2nd screenings begin Sat 30 May. No movie Sat 23 May during “Taste of Cincinnati.” Sponsored by Procter & Gamble & Toyota. At Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. Schedule & more info @ www.myfountainsquare.com/movies.
Grailville New Veggies Garden Volunteer Day [last Saturday of each month thru October @ 9 AM - Noon]: Learn about gardening for your backyard while volunteering in Grailville’s kitchen garden, where produce is grown to serve guests of the Grailville Retreat Center. This 60-year-old kitchen garden has been organically certified since 1992. No experience needed; help for a day or for the season. Volunteers are welcome to come on other days, too. Bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, gardening footwear & mid-morning snack if you wish. They'll provide tools. In case of severe weather, volunteer day will be cancelled. Grailville’s Garden Volunteer Days project is part of Granny's Backyard Family Garden Project (see above). At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info, monthly topics & RSVP @ 513.683.2340, ml.grailville@fuse.net & www.grailville.org.
Architrecks Guided Walking Tours of Cincinnati [thru October]: Enjoy award-winning, pedestrian-friendly tours of interesting Cincinnati neighborhoods & their rich history. Venues include Downtown, Mt Adams, Over the Rhine, Findlay Market/Brewery District, Clifton & Northside/Cumminsville. Tours are led by trained guides. All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Preservation Association. More info & fees @ 513.721.4506, info@cincinnatipreservation.org & www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks.
Laugh at Lunch [Mondays @ 12-12:45 PM]: Free Laughter Yoga Club. Laughter yoga is a fun, new exercise anyone can do. Laughter is the best medicine. Pack a lunch & feed both body & soul. At The Scout House at Harry Whiting Brown Community Center, the corner of Sharon & Willow Roads, Glendale, OH 45246. More info @ 513.771.0333, hwbcenter@yahoo.com & roknrobinwrites@mac.com.
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Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May @ 8-10 PM]: The first & best fabulous film festival in the city of Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films. Blah, blah, blah. Presented by Flicks R Us. Tickets are $8. At The Movie Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info @ 513.111.2222, info@filmfestival.com, & www.filmfestival.com.
The Lloyd House Salon (usually about 12 people) Meets on WEDNESDAYS at 5:45, EVERY Wednesday, 52 WEEKS/YEAR come hell or high water, as my mother used to say. We of the Lloyd House Salon gather in a spirit of respect, sympathy and compassion for one another in order to exchange ideas for our mutual pleasure and enlightenment. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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