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Lakota schools get big check from local hospital

Submitted by Rachel Folz on Friday, May 31st, 1:34 pm
Lakota schools get big check from local hospital

West Chester Hospital presents a $10,000 check to the Lakota Local School District.

“On behalf of the students and faculty of the Lakota Local School District, I offer our sincere gratitude for this wonderful gift,” stated Dr. Karen Mantia, superintendent. “We have enjoyed building a beneficial relationship with West Chester Hospital and are most appreciative of the contributions that they have made to enhance both learning and teaching opportunities for our students and staff.”

The proceeds were raised through West Chester Hospital’s second annual fundraiser on April 26. This year it was decided a part of the profits would be given to the Lakota Fund. This will supply funding needed to provide students with experiences, resources, projects, leadership prospects and a variety of workshops.

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Season of After-Hours on the Square summer concerts begin Thursday

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 2:08pm
Season of After-Hours on the Square summer concerts begin Thursday

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The 2013 season of the First Financial Bank After-Hours on The Square concert series kicks off Thursday, May 23.

Naked Karate Girls, Lt. Dan’s New Legs and My Sister Sarah are just a few of the bands headlining this year’s concert series.

The concerts are from 6 to 9 p.m. each Thursday on The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive. The Square is located off I-75, just west of Muhlhauser Road, with nearby parking and  is free and open to the public.

Alcohol cannot be brought into the concert due to restrictions of the liquor permit. Proceeds from beverage sales benefit the event and local non-profit groups.

The 2013 schedule is as follows:
May 23 – DV8
May 30 – Stays in Vegas
June 6 – Lt. Dan’s New Legs
June 13 – Sunburners
June 20 – SWAGG
June 27 – My Sister Sarah
July 11 – Color Blind
July 18 – Naked Karate Girls
July 25 – Parti Gras
August 1 – Lt. Dan’s New Legs

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Weekly Farmer's Market to begin on May 18

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:21pm
Weekly Farmer's Market to begin on May 18

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The weekly market featuring fresh made and locally grown products will begin Saturday, May 18 and continue through October.

The Market will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. near The Square @ Union Centre.

This year the Farmers' Market & More will include the works of local artisans.

For more on special activities and events at the market, visit www.westchestersfarmersmarket.com

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16th annual golf outing to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:12pm
16th annual golf outing to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - West Chester Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 186 will host the 16th annual Golf Outing on Saturday, September 28 at 10:00 am at the Beckett Ridge Country Club. 

Proceeds will once again benefit Make-A-Wish foundation. 

Early registration is available at the cost of $90.00 per golfer until September 1 and will be $125.00 At the door.  Spots are limited to 140 people. 

Golfers will be treated to a Continental Breakfast, lunch and a choice of Steak or BBQ Chicken Dinner.  There will be contests for longest drive, longest putt, and Hole in One. 

Besides golfing there are many ways you or your business can get involved.  Hole sponsors are available starting at $100.00.  Please contact us for other sponsorship options.  All donations are tax deductible.

For more details, to send a donation, or to register for the event contact:

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Local frozen yogurt business strives to spread even more smiles

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:05pm
Local frozen yogurt business strives to spread even more smiles

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is giving back to teh community around them.

In addition to supporting local charities, and organizations, Menchie himself spreads smiles within the community through visits to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, as well as local libraries, school functions, and community events.

"One of the things that enticed me most about starting a Menchie’s franchise was its focus on spreading smiles throughout your community," stated Hach, who is a resident of West Chester. With locations in both West Chester and Fairfield, Hach currently supports local schools, churches, YMCAs, and non-profit organizations such as Reach Out Lakota and Shared Harvest Food Bank, through donations, food drives, and fundraisers.

Since opening his West Chester location in August 2012, Hach has made guest experience and community involvement a fundamental part of his business plan.

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Line up announced for After-Hours on the Square summer concerts

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 2:08pm
Line up announced for After-Hours on the Square summer concerts

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The 2013 season of the First Financial Bank After-Hours on The Square concert series kicks off Thursday, May 23.

The popular after work party that signals an early start to the weekend will once again feature great regional bands, and even more food and beverage choices. Naked Karate Girls, Lt. Dan’s New Legs and My Sister Sarah are just a few of the bands headlining this year’s concert series.

The concerts are from 6 to 9 p.m. each Thursday on The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive. The Square is located off I-75, just west of Muhlhauser Road, with nearby parking and  is free and open to the public.

Alcohol cannot be brought into the concert due to restrictions of the liquor permit. Proceeds from beverage sales benefit the event and local non-profit groups.

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Free recycling event for electronic waste in West Chester

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 11:33am
Free recycling event for electronic waste in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - A free recycling event is being held in West Chester on Saturday, April 20 9am - 1pm.

The event is exclusively for recycled waste and will take place at St. John Church on Cincinnati-Dayton Road.

Acceptable Electronics Include: Cables, CD-ROM drives, cellular phones, circuit boards, computer speakers, CPUs, CRT monitors*, docking stations, DVD players, fax machines, hard drives, keyboards, laptops, LCD monitors*, mainframes, mice, microwaves, modems, PDAs, personal copiers, printers, processor chips, scanners, servers, speakers, tape and disc drives, telephones, televisions*, terminals, UPS battery back-ups, VCR players, and more!
Unacceptable Electronics Include: Appliances, ballasts, batteries, and light bulbs.

A portion of the material proceeds collected will benefit Boy Scouts of America Troop 940. Donantions are welcome.

 

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