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Welcome to Nextdoor Finneytown, the private website for Finneytown residents. Great neighborhoods are built through the support of residents like you! 

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Message from Gracepoint Church

Dear View Place Neighbors,


Just stopping by to say an official 'Happy New Year' to everyone.  As some of you may know, my wife our two boys and I came to Finneytown & the view place community several months ago this year to assume the new pastoral role at Grace Point Church here in the view place community.  in the short time that we have been here we have so enjoyed meeting so many of you as we are getting adjusted.  I want to thank Joe Gorman and the other members of the civic association for be-friending me.  

We were so excited to be a small part of helping families in our community during this holiday season, and now that things are a bit more in order, we are preparing to launch some great community programs in 2014!

We pray the best for all in this New Year

David Bryan

Pastor, Grace Point Church, 

7630 View Place Dr.

Cincinnati, Ohio 45224

513.761.4748

Time to Renew your FCA Membership

FINNEYTOWN CIVIC

ASSOCIATION

www.fcaontheweb.org

PO 317696 Cincinnati, OH 45231

December 16, 2013

Dear FCA members,

It is time to renew your membership in the Finneytown Civic Association for 2014. Your continued support is crucial to the success of the FCA. We have worked hard to bring issues forward, such as property maintenance, housing values, schools, safety, roads, support of businesses through our Cash Mob project, and, working with the Springfield Township government. We do this through public meetings, our web site (fcaontheweb.org), and, our long-running Meet-the-Candidate’s Night.

 

The more members we have, the stronger the impact we have on our community. The FCA encourages you to get involved on a committee or as a trustee. Your input is important to the future of Finneytown.

 

The membership dues ($10/person) have not changed for many years. Please consider an annual family membership for only $20.

 

Your support enables the Association to carry out our mission of “Working to Keep Finneytown a Great Place to Live”.

 

Also, consider supporting to the Steve Elliott Community Service Scholarship, which annually recognizes the community service of two graduating seniors from Finneytown High School.

 

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:

·         Nancy McGuire (Membership Chairperson) at 521-2145

·         Rhoda and Dick Meyer (Treasurer) at 522-0547

 

Membership Form:

Name(s):__________________________________________________________­­­­­­_­­­­

Address:____________________________________________________________

Phone:_________________ E-mail:______________________________________

We will be sending the newsletter via email unless instructed otherwise.

 

Dues:  $10/Person   $20/family per calendar year                                $_________

Contribution: Steve Elliott Student Community Service Award         $_________

Total:       (Please make checks to the Finneytown Civic Association)  $_________

 

Mail to: FCA Membership, P.O. Box 317696, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

 

Consider joining a Committee or serving as a Board Member:

Land Use and Zoning____           Membership____            Township Liaison____

Newsletter____                           Business Liaison____       Technology____

Officer or Trustee____                Schools ____                    Social____

 

President Joseph Gorman can be reached at jgorman@fuse.net or (513) 325-5202.

Joseph T. Gorman, Community Organizer,
Camp Washington Community Board, Inc.

(513) 542-1637; (513) 325-5202 cell
www.camp-washington.org 

Neighborhood News

Beverly Dean, daughter of Jeff and Lyn Dean on View Place Dr., graduated from Alaska Pacific University on December 14th, 2013. She earned a bachelors in education. Jeff and Lyn just returned from Anchorage where they attended the graduation and had all kinds of other fun!


Jake Garrett, son of Katie and Aaron Garrett, is our new Hilltop News Carrier.  Hilltop News is an invaluable means to stay connected to the community. Following in the footsteps of previous neighborhood carriers, he would appreciate your support and  call Hilltop to subscribe to the newspaper. As you know, it's challenging doing the collection around the neighborhood.  Some kids in other neighborhoods have shorter walks, sidewalks, and densely populated routes.  So when our View Place kids take on this responsibility to collect, show your support by saying hello and being patient.

Volunteers Needed for Flower Boxes with Decorations

Dear Neighbors,

The flower boxes around the neighborhood have been maintained by a handful of neighbors.  During the holiday season, I am requesting that a volunteer step up to maintain a flower box near their intersection and do the following during the holidays.  Currently, we need 10 volunteers to maintain the boxes for the holidays.

1) Carefully remove and roll up the ribbon neatly to recycle for next year.  The ribbons are expensive to replace, but they are durable and will last if care is used in storing.     

2)  Remove the "greenery" and decorative bulbs and put in a container until after Thanksgiving. 

3) The weekend following Thanksgiving, take the contents out of your container to decorate the boxes. 

4)  If you have any questions, contact Viewplacenews@yahoo.com or 821-5714. 

I-75 Lane Closures...

Interstate 75 lane closures scheduled

Hamilton County (Monday, Dec. 9, 2013) – Bridge work will require the following lane closures on southbound Interstate 75, just north of Galbraith Road, the week of Dec. 16.

Monday, Dec. 16: Left lane closed at 8 p.m. with a second lane closure at 11 p.m.; both lanes open to traffic by 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, Dec. 17:  Right lane closed at 8 p.m. with a second lane closure at 11 p.m.; both lanes open to traffic by 5 a.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday, Dec. 18:  Right lane closed at 8 p.m. with a second lane closure at 11 p.m.; both lanes open to traffic by 5 a.m. Thursday.

Thursday, Dec. 19:  Right lane closed at 8 p.m. with a second lane closure at 11 p.m.; both lanes open to traffic by 5 a.m. Friday.

Arrow boards and/or signs will be in place to alert motorists of the upcoming lane closure.

To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

Ohio’s highways are essential to keeping and creating new jobs.  With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.  Guided by ethical principles and accountability, ODOT works to improve safety, enhance travel and advance economic development.  As a $2.8 billion enterprise, the department wisely invests in its core services of snow and ice removal, annual construction program and highway maintenance operations.

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For more information contact:
Sharon Smigielski, Public Information Officer, at (513) 933-6511

Liz Lyons, Public Information Specialist, at (513) 933-6534

or email D08.PIO@dot.state.oh.us

Snow Removal?

Contact Donna  at 821-5714

For View Place Senior Citizens Only ...

If you are a senior citizen and homebound and need to get out to the grocery or doctor and you don't want to call a cab or drive your car, contact Donna on Deanview Drive at (513) 821 -5714 between 9 am and 2 pm Monday through Friday!

Membership Information

FINNEYTOWN CIVIC

ASSOCIATION

www.fcaontheweb.org

PO 317696 Cincinnati, OH 45231

October 29, 2013

Dear FCA members,

It is time to renew your membership in the Finneytown Civic Association for 2014. Your continued support is crucial to the success of the FCA. We have worked hard to bring issues forward, such as property maintenance, housing values, schools, safety, roads, support of businesses through our Cash Mob project, and, working with the Springfield Township government. We do this through public meetings, our web site (fcaontheweb.org), and, our long-running Meet-the-Candidate’s Night.

The more members we have, the stronger the impact we have on our community. The FCA encourages you to get involved on a committee or as a trustee. Your input is important to the future of Finneytown.

The membership dues ($10/person) have not changed for many years. Please consider an annual family membership for only $20.

Your support enables the Association to carry out our mission of “Working to Keep Finneytown a Great Place to Live”.

Also, consider supporting to the Steve Elliott Community Service Scholarship, which annually recognizes the community service of two graduating seniors from Finneytown High School.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:

·         Nancy McGuire (Membership Chairperson) at 521-2145

·         Rhoda and Dick Meyer (Treasurer) at 522-0547

Membership Form:

Name(s):__________________________________________________________­­­­­­_­­­­

Address:____________________________________________________________

Phone:_________________ E-mail:______________________________________

We will be sending the newsletter via email unless instructed otherwise.

Dues:  $10/Person   $20/family per calendar year                                $_________

Contribution: Steve Elliott Student Community Service Award         $_________

Total:       (Please make checks to the Finneytown Civic Association)  $_________

Mail to: FCA Membership, P.O. Box 317696, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

Consider joining a Committee or serving as a Board Member:

Land Use and Zoning____           Membership____            Township Liaison____

Newsletter____                           Business Liaison____       Technology____

Officer or Trustee____                Schools ____                    Social____

President Joseph Gorman can be reached at jgorman@fuse.net or (513) 325-5202.

Please join our EMAIL distribution list for updates and reminders...

Write Donna on Deanview at Viewplacenews@yahoo.com to join the email distribution list.  

We don't like spam, either, so identify yourself in the "subject box" by your first name and street address.  Emails will not be opened if your name and street address is not in the "subject box."

Springfield Township Announces New Electric Aggregation Program Rate

More information from Springfield Township about saving money on your energy bill here.

Sad News about our dear neighbor, Bob Dean...

Very sad news about a very sweet neighbor who passed away. Robert "Bob" Dean passed away quietly surrounded by his loving family who all grew up here in View Place. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Jeff, Lynette, Travis and Bev.

Here's what Jeff wrote:

My Dad passed away yesterday.  Visitation is at St. Paul United Church of Christ in North College Hill on Friday at 10:00 am. Please tell Fred and Donna and Stu and his family.  Also feel free to share it on the BlogSpot. Please acknowledge you got this email. Thanks.

Jeff

Finneytown Civic Association Meets Monday, September 23 at 7 pm at Senior Center Room A

Finneytown Civic Association Meets Monday, Sept. 23 to Discuss Schools and Township

Joseph Gorman • President

The Finneytown Civic Association holds its regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Township Senior Center, Room A, at 9158 Winton Road, 45231.
Finneytown Schools Superintendent, Tyrone Olverson, will address the association for about 20 minutes expressing his vision and goals for the district. There will be 10 minutes allotted for QA.
Springfield Township Trustee President Joe Honerlaw will share an update on the Township, including local and State budgets.

The FCA encourages you to come to the meeting and share your concerns or suggestions. It is a very good opportunity for you to get updates from local government and school staff.

We will also be reporting on housing issues, land use and zoning, membership, and new Township developments.

Please call Joe at 325-5202 to learn more about the FCA or visit our website at: www.fcaontheweb.org.

Joseph T. Gorman, President
FCA
(513) 325-5202 cell
www.fcaontheweb.org

FOUND DOG IN PARKVIEW AREA

CONTACT CHRISTINA SIMPSON  HERNANDEZ ON FACEBOOK OR EMAIL VIEWPLACENEWS@YAHOO.COM

 

Special Invitation to Picnic!

Position Openings for Springfield Twp.

Springfield Township Police Department

Positioned To Hire Top Cops In The Region

Now Hiring Part and Full-Time Officers

 

(June 3, 2013 Springfield Township, Hamilton County, OH) The Springfield Township Board of Trustees and staff have long placed a high priority on the need and value for quality long-range planning efforts involving all aspects of Township operations and endeavors. This, combined with making difficult decisions, adopting fiscally responsible budgets and developing a number of innovative programs and solutions have allowed the Township to remain sustainable during the recent economic and housing crisis and have positioned the community well to address the continual future challenges it will face.

Organizational, policy and operational modifications in the Township's Police Department are representative of actions that are taking place in all Township departments in order to meet the Board's goal of delivering the highest level of service to residents and business in the most effective and efficient manner.  

The Police Department is now positioned to hire part and full-time officers as a result of a number of recent retirements in the Department. Recruiting is now underway in a search for top talent.

Police Chief Dave Heimpold hopes to acquire a long list of highly qualified candidates to interview for various vacant positions. At full-staff, the department operates with 46 officers, which makes it the third largest law enforcement agency in Hamilton County. "We serve the community with the highest level of service and have been successful in finding innovative ways to secure long-term stability of the department. We have incurred a number of retirements over the past few months which now places openings for experienced officers " explains Heimpold.

As one of the leading police departments in the state, Springfield Township operates a full-serviceforce. The department employs, promotes and trains top detectives, traffic patrol, drug enforcement, school resource and K-9 officers. Unlike smaller cities and most townships, Springfield Township does not contract with the county for service. Chief Heimpold explains, "We offer mutual aid services to surrounding communities whenever assistance is requested and/or an officer with a specialized area of expertise is requested."  

Township officials instill a dedication to training in the Department. Trustee Tom Bryan reflects, "We want the best, so we train them to be the best." This philosophy is shared among the entire department. Interim Assistant Chief Rick Bley is the fourth in the department to be recently accepted into the elite FBI National Academy. The ten-week program, held in Quantico, Virginia,is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the executive and administrative skills in police departments. Participation is by invitation only, through a nomination process. In 1983 Springfield Township Police Chief David Heimpold graduated from this nationally acclaimed program, followed by Lt. David Schaefer in 2000 and Assistant Chief Robert Browder in 2006.

The agency underwent its sixth accreditation review by Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in March, 2013. Upon an extensive review process, the Police Chief was notified that the department was recommended for full reaccreditation and has also been recommended to receive an Award of Excellence, the highest award, awarded by CALEA. The reaccreditation and Award of Excellence will be determined by the Commission and awarded following a hearing before the Commission during the CALEA Conference and Awards Banquet on August 3, 2013.

Applications are currently being accepted at the Springfield Township Police Department thru 5:00p.m. on June 14th. Experienced officers are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and 21 years of age or older by the time of appointment; be a High School Graduate or GED equivalent, possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by Springfield Township's Insurance Company. Springfield Township will create and consider two separate candidate classes for the positions; (Class 1) Candidates with OPOTA certification with full-time police service experience with a department or (Class 2), part-time officer candidates with O.P.O.T.A. certification by the time of appointment, who have no full time police service. Any candidate in Class 1 will not be required to take a written entrance exam. All Class 2 candidates will be required to take a written entrance examination on June 27th at 6:00 p.m. Candidates will undergo a physical fitness assessment and oral /medical /psychological and polygraph (CVSA) examinations. There is a $20.00 administrative fee for processing applications and test fees for part-time applicants. Detailed information will be provided to applicants after the applications are submitted. MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Springfield Township is an equal opportunity employer.  

Applications and detailed information can be found at www.springfieldtwp.org/jobs.cfm.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP!

Your help is greatly needed for Springfield Township's twelfth annual community cleanup on Saturday, May 11th. Consider gathering a group of friends, co-workers or scouts together and make an impact on this one day, community-wide initiative.  This year a major effort will be placed on cleaning one of our most heavily traveled roads, Hamilton Avenue and on replacing trees that were lost to the Emerald Ash Borer insects. Over 300 saplings will be planted in Brentwood Park and we need your help. We will also focus our attention to cleaning many of the creek waterways in our parks. Other projects include picking up litter, planting flowers and making this community an even more beautiful place to live and work! A current list of projects that will be completed on May 11th can be found online atwww.springfieldtwp.org/greatamericancleanup.cfm. Additional projects may be added to this list.  Register as a volunteer today online! The online registration will allow you to easily register yourself or a group of volunteers. (Names not needed - only the total number of volunteers are required.) There are two check-in locations for volunteering, the main Springfield Township Fire Station at 9150 Winton Road and the Pleasant Run Farms neighborhood swim club.  If you are interested in volunteering for any of the Pleasant Run Farms projects, check-in is at the pool at 8:30 a.m. All other volunteers should check in at the fire station located at 9150 Winton Road anytime between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Both locations will include a light breakfast and a free Great American Cleanup t-shirts (while supplies last). Volunteers will work from 9:00 a.m. until noon.  To make the greatest impact, our goal to have 150 volunteers out in the community for three hours. With your help, this goal will be achievable and YOU can make the difference!  Supplies provided at check-in will include trash bags, directions and plastic gloves. Please bring your own work gloves. Litter sticks, shovels and rakes would be helpful. *We will work in light rain. If there is heavy rain, we ask that volunteers check in at regular time, pick up supplies and select a project. In this case, volunteers can complete their project within the week and report their results to the Township by Monday, May 20th .

Register To Volunteer Now!

PICK UP YOUR DOGGY POOP!

AT THE END OF VIEW PLACE,  A VERY NICE NEIGHBORS IS REMINDING  DOGGY WALKERS TO PICK UP YOUR DOGGY POOP.  THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF DOGGY POOP IN YARDS WHERE THERE IS NO DOGGY.  

Finneytown Civic Association News & Meeting April 22

Finneytown Civic Association
Volume 30, Issue 2
April 2013
www.fcaontheweb.org
Up Front
E-News of the Finneytown Civic Association
Development Note: Dollar General is building a new
store next to the UDF on North Bend Road.

WELCOME NEW PASTOR AT GRACE POINT CHURCH
JOSEPH GORMAN • PRESIDENT

I received a nice note from new pastor David Bryan regarding the lighting issues affecting numerous View Place residents. Pastor Bryan has promised to help work out a resolution with the neighbors over the bright lights recently installed at the church.  It is very welcome news for the community, and good relations with neighbors is something that David aspires to achieve. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with pastor and the church.


Springfield Township's 2013
Great American Cleanup
Where: Springfield Township Fire Station
9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
When: Saturday May 11, 2013 from 8:00 AM to NOON

We are asking FCA members to come out in force to help clean up our community. This year a major effort will be placed on cleaning one of our most heavily traveled roads, Hamilton Avenue and on replacing trees that were lost to the Emerald Ash Borer insects. We will also focus our attention to cleaning many of the creek waterways in our parks. Other projects include edging and weeding flowerbeds, painting picnic tables.
A current list of projects that will be completed on May 11th can be found online at
www.springfieldtwp.org/greatamericancleanup.cfm. Contact FCA rep Robin Hendley at 608-2424 to
register. Let’s go, Finneytown Civic Association!

FCA PRESENTS TWO STEVE ELLIOTT
COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS MAY 15
JOSEPH GORMAN • PRESIDENT
It is always a privilege to present at the Seniors Awards Program our Steve Elliott Community Service
Scholarships to two deserving graduating seniors from Finneytown High School. This continues the many years that the FCA has supported Finneytown schools by offering two $500 scholarships. To win, you must be an exceptional student with a history of community service coordinated through the excellent staff at Finneytown High School.

FCA MEETS MONDAY, APRIL 22 AT 7 P.M.
JOSEPH GORMAN • PRESIDENT
The Finneytown Civic Association holds its regular meeting, Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the
Township Senior Center, Room A. We will feature Deb Semenick, Acting Superintendent of
Finneytown Schools. Also, the folks from Harvest Food Hub will be on hand to talk about the food coop
farm on North Bend Road (at Greenfield Drive).The FCA encourages you to come to the meeting
and share your concerns or suggestions. It is a very good opportunity for you to get updates from local
government and school staff.We will also be reporting on housing issues, land use and zoning, and new developments.

Springfield Township Arts & Enrichment Council is bringing two exciting activities to the Springfield Township Center, including:

1. ArtLocal, Reception May 3 from 7-10 p.m. includes a CCM jazz trio. On May 4, musician Zak
Morgan plays from 11-Noon, and children’s crafts from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Gallery open both days.
2. Dinner Theatre July 12 at Springfield Township Center. Cost is $32 per ticket.


2013 Meeting Dates:
• General FCA Meeting
Monday, April 22, 7 - 9 p.m.
Township Senior Center, Rm. A

• General FCA Meeting
Monday, September 23, 7 - 9 p.m.
Township Senior Center, Rm. A

• Meet The Candidate’s Night
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Township Senior Center, Rm. C

We Need Your Help! Please Volunteer!
FCA Membership
Annual Dues are:
Family $20; individuals $10
Mail to:
Finneytown Civic Association
P.O. Box 317696
Cincinnati, OH 45231

INFO: Nancy McQuire, Membership Chair 253-4036


WANTED: FINNEYTOWN FAMILIES & FRIENDS WHO LOVE SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL
COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, PTA GRANTS FOR TEACHERS, PTA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT TRIPS, CAMPS, AND COLLEGE, PTA SCHOOL APPRECIATION EVENTS FOR TEACHERS, AND A WONDERFUL SEND OFF TO GRADUATING SENIORS!

Enrollment in Kroger Community Rewards is just one click away to register your Kroger Plus Card online so
Finneytown Secondary PTA can continue the mission for our school year 2013-2014. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com. You will need to search on Finneytown to find our PTA. It’s
a safe and an efficient way help us fundraise for our Secondary PTA since so many of our families
and neighbors shop at Kroger.

NOTE: The FCA is seeking two replacement officers to serve on the Board, including a recording secretary.
This is a great opportunity for you to give back to your neighborhood. Plus, it’s a lot of fun!

FCA Officers and Board of Trustees
President JOE GORMAN
Vice President JEFF DECILE
Recording Secretary (needs a volunteer)
Treasurer DICK MEYER
Board of Trustees
CHRIS AUFFREY
JIM GOLAN, HOUSING
ROBIN HENDLEY - TOWNSHIP LIAISON
GREGG HOPKINS, CASH MOB
JEFF DEAN, LAND USE & ZONING
NANCY MCGUIRE, MEMBERSHIP
WAYCROSS COMMUNITY MEDIA OFFERS
EXCITING 10-WEEK FILM WORKSHOP

CHIP BERQUIST • WAYCROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Waycross Community Media is offering a ten week summer workshop for middle and high school students
led by Cincinnati filmmaker Bob Leibold. The workshop will introduce students in grades 6 – 12 to the process of film making. The students will create a short film (between 4-7 minutes), complete with
credits and soundtrack, while learning the fundamentals of how films are created. There is a registration fee of $100 for this Workshop, and registration will be limited to 12 students per session. To register online, visit http://www.waycross.tv/summercamp.html. For information, call 825-2429.


FINNEYTOWN BUSINESS NETWORK MEETS
JOSEPH GORMAN • PRESIDENT
The Finneytown Business Network is up and running and are meeting on the last Wednesday of every month. Coordinated by John Dickerson and Kim Flamm, this group represents the Mom and Pop Finneytown businesses. The next meeting will be April 24 at Finneytown Graeter’s at 8 a.m. Between 12 and 20 folks are expected to attend.

FCA BOARD SUPPORTS NEW WELCOME SIGNS
NANCY MCGUIRE • MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON
The Finneytown Civic Association Board of Trustees voted at its March 30 meeting to move forward on replacing two FCA Welcome Signs. For years, folks driving into Finneytown were greeted by the welcome signs. However, two of the wooden signs are completely rotted and have to be replaced. We would prefer that a carpenter or vendor from Finneytown help us craft two new signs.

Please contact me at 253-4036 if you know a good resource. Finneytown Civic Association P.O. Box
317696 Cincinnati, OH 45231 fcaontheweb.org Joe: 325-5202

Weekend Activities in Springfield Township

Weekend Activities In Springfield Township

Friday: Show Only Tickets Available For The Middle Child
Saturday: Street Closure Announcement for Finneytown 5K Run
Sunday: Pitch Hit And Run

  

RESERVE SHOW-ONLY TICKETS HERE

     

(SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Hamilton County, Ohio, April 4, 2013) Springfield Township is full of activity this weekend as the spring season finally arrives! Here are a few activities you can participate in this weekend.


Friday, April 5th: The Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council will host an improv showdown featuring Cincinnati's leading improv entertainment troupe, The Middle Child. Show-only tickets are on sale now and at the door for $19. Local jazz musicians, Jay Valerio, Rick Kennedy & Joe Hickey will play during the dinner/ cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.  RESERVE SHOW-ONLY TICKETS HERE  This is a 21 and over event. For more information on the show, visit http://www.springfieldtwp.org/dinnertheater.cfm,  call 522-1410 or emailartsinfo@springfieldtwp.org. Check payments should be made payable to Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council. 

Saturday, April 6th: Finneytown Athletic Boosters is hosting a 5K race fundraiser. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the high school. Race-day registration is $25 for adults or $15 for kids, 14 and under. All registrations include goodie bags, chip-timing, post-race refreshments and a chance to win door prizes and awards. Step off at 9 a.m.

The following streets are affected by the race route and will be temporarily closed during the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fountainebleau Terr, Mockingbird Ln., Thunerbird Ave., Cottonwood Dr., Hempstead Dr., and Vacationland Dr. 

Sunday, April 7th: Springfield Township, The Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA and the Finneytown Athletic Organization together will host Major League Baseball's official Pitch Hit & Run local level competition at Helwig Park. This is a free skills competition for boys and girls, ages 7-14.  Registration will begin at the park at 2p.m. Players must bring a copy of their birth certificate in order to compete. Once registered, kids will test their hitting, pitching and base running abilities. Registrations will be accepted until 3 p.m. The competition will end when the last person has completed their skills assessment. First, second and third place participants in each age and gender category will receive a certificate. First place and overall winners in each skill will advance to the sectionals. Registration forms and event information can be found athttp://www.springfieldtwp.org/pitchhitrun.cfm