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

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

Activities and lots of BBQ returning to VOA in West Chester

Activities and lots of BBQ returning to VOA in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The second annual VOA BBQ Bash is coming back to West Chester on Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18.

Thirty-six competitive BBQ teams from around the country will line Pit Road vying for $7,000 in prize money in the Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned Buckeye BBQ championships – the official State Championship competition.

The Leroy Ellington Blues Band, Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, Tempted Souls and G Miles & the Hitmen will headline the festival. Bands will perform 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday and 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

A Kid Again, non-profit offering fun activities for children with serious illnesses and their families, will host the Kid Zone again this year with inflatable rides, a petting zoo, storytelling and more.

IKEA West Chester kids fair on Saturday

IKEA West Chester kids fair on Saturday

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - IKEA West Chester will be filled with kid friendly activities on Saturday, May 18.

The 4th  annual Kids Fair will feature both indoor and outdoor activities for children including free Cincinnati Ballet classes from 11am - 2pm; face painting; balloon art and kids under 12 eat for free without the purchase of an adult meal.

Kids Fair lasts from 11am - 4pm.

Upcoming events happening in West Chester

Upcoming events happening in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - Here is a list of upcoming events happening in West Chester:

May 17 and 18 – VOA BBQ Bash – Rotary Club event featuring the state Barbecue Championships. Nearly 40 BBQ team from around the country will compete at this event which also features great Blues music, kids activities and more. Visit www.voabbqbash.com for more information

Saturday, May 18 – West Chester Police Department Bike Rodeo, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MidPointe Library, West Chester. Children should bring along a bike or scooter, a helmet and an adult for some important safety information about riding bikes. Participants will ride through a course designed to promote safety.

Skating fundraiser to benefit Sarh's Dream's Foundation

Skating fundraiser to benefit Sarh's Dream's Foundation

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - A skating party is being held at Skatetown USA in West Chester to benefit Sarah’s Dreams.

This event is special because the idea for this event was presented to us by Sarah herself. Sarah Nelson was a Fairfield Elementary School student who passed away in March from brain cancer.

She wanted this event to be a fun event for kids and we are going to hold to her wishes. There will be music, games, prizes, raffle baskets, and Sarah’s Dreams DIPG awareness items available for donation.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Sarah’s Dreams Foundation and our commitment to fighting for cure for DIPG through awareness and research.

There will also be a special balloon release in Sarah’s honor outside of Skatetown USA at 8:30 pm.

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

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:

Activities and lots of BBQ returning to VOA in West Chester

Activities and lots of BBQ returning to VOA in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The second annual VOA BBQ Bash is coming back to West Chester on Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18.

Thirty-six competitive BBQ teams from around the country will line Pit Road vying for $7,000 in prize money in the Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned Buckeye BBQ championships – the official State Championship competition.

The Leroy Ellington Blues Band, Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, Tempted Souls and G Miles & the Hitmen will headline the festival. Bands will perform 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday and 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

A Kid Again, non-profit offering fun activities for children with serious illnesses and their families, will host the Kid Zone again this year with inflatable rides, a petting zoo, storytelling and more.