On the same evening as Night at the Movies in the city'scommunity park, two local nonprofit organizations will sponsor a food drive.On June 18, nonperishable human and pet foods will be collected by both the Monroe Area Community Foundation and Catnip & Carrots Animal Bunch.Donated items will then be delivered to the Monroe Church of God pantry.
To find out more about the two nonprofit groups, go to monroefoundation.com or catnipandcarrots.org. Call Gina Miltenberger at 513-623-0874 for information about the food drive
Each year, the Monroe Area Community Foundation presents several scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors at Monroe Local Schools. The MACF does so by utilizing trusts, memorial gifts and designated contributions to build individual funds to make the monies available. This year, the foundation awarded scholarships to the following recipients:
DR. JAMES AND BERTHA ANDERSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a senior planning to major in a medical field. Recipient: Benjamin Leahy plans to attend Centre College. Presenter: Jane Majors, Scholarship Chairperson Award: $1,000 paid to the college
DR. JAMES A. MACREADY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a senior planning to major in a medical field.
Mommy and Me Make Music will begin it's summer session in June. Classes are offered for children ages 4 months to 4 years old. All classes have a theme that is age-appropriate and educational. Parents and children interact while playing a variety of instruments, doing finger play songs and circle dances. Props, such as scarves, parachute, and beanbags, are also used. All activities are designed to encourage the development of social, cognitive, physical, and language skills. This is a great opportunity to interact with your child in a loving and educational environment. Sessions average $9 per class and will be held on Monday mornings at Monroe Presbyterian Church.
Mommy and Me Make Music will begin it's summer session in June. Classes are offered for children ages 4 months to 4 years old. All classes have a theme that is age-appropriate and educational. Parents and children interact while playing a variety of instruments, doing finger play songs and circle dances. Props, such as scarves, parachute, and beanbags, are also used. All activities are designed to encourage the development of social, cognitive, physical, and language skills. This is a great opportunity to interact with your child in a loving and educational environment. Sessions average $9 per class and will be held on Monday mornings at Monroe Presbyterian Church.
MOMS Club of Monroe and Middletown is a support group for stay-at-home mothers. Every month we schedule Kids Day Outs, Moms Night Outs, Mom and Tot Lunches, and playgroups. Come to our open house on July 16th at Monroe Community Park at 11:00 am for lunch, games and refreshments.
On Saturday June 5th, from 11:30am-8pm, Smith Park in Middletown will be the host to the 3rd Annual Middletown Freedomfest. The even is an all day Christian music festival that will feature many great bands, soloists and comedians from all over the tri-state area. The event is completely free to the public. There will be free food and drinks, as well as many different activities for kids, including Smith Park's splash pad. Appearing at this year's fest include: NewsDay, Frantic 180, Lest We Boast, Live Past Life, James Potts Band, Erica Keene, Eden's Tree, Roman's Highway, Dana Honerlaw, Tim Consley, Rick Allen, comedian Rob Stamper, and comedian Eric Johnson. Mark the calendar and be sure to bring the family and lawn chairs to enjoy this free event. For additional information, email us at info@mvfreedomfest.org or donwilhoit@sbcglobal.net.
Monroe Mechanical is a three-generation family business owned by the Housh family of Monroe, Ohio. Monroe Mechanical owns and operates GreenSource Cincinnati, the Midwest's resource for green building products. Top row, from left are: Cole Reynolds; William "Ez" Housh, company president; and Will Housh, chief operating officer. Bottom row is: Mary Housh; Elizabeth Housh Reynolds, GreenSource business development manager; Lynne Housh; Jackie Housh; and Katie Zayner. (Collideascope Studios).
Mount Pleasant Retirement Village welcomed Mayor Robert Routson, Vice Mayor Anna Hale, City Manager William Brock, Director of Middletown Arts Center, Pat Belisle, Chamber President, Bill Trick and others to the grand opening of the Village's first Art Studio. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on January 27 as Executive Director for Mount Pleasant, Stan Kappers welcomed everyone.
Mommy and Me Make Music will begin it's summer session in June. Classes are offered for children ages 4 months to 4 years old. All classes have a theme that is age-appropriate and educational. Parents and children interact while playing a variety of instruments, doing finger play songs and circle dances. Props, such as scarves, parachute, and beanbags, are also used. All activities are designed to encourage the development of social, cognitive, physical, and language skills. This is a great opportunity to interact with your child in a loving and educational environment. Sessions average $9 per class and will be held on Monday mornings at Monroe Presbyterian Church.
Mount Pleasant Retirement Village welcomed Mayor Robert Routson, Vice Mayor Anna Hale, City Manager William Brock, Director of Middletown Arts Center, Pat Belisle, Chamber President, Bill Trick and others to the grand opening of the Village's first Art Studio. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on January 27 as Executive Director for Mount Pleasant, Stan Kappers welcomed everyone.