It is not the mission of College Hill eNewsletter to cover national news but the devastation that Katrina brought onto the Gulf states has surely affected us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who have lost loved ones and for the many thousands who need our support.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is staffing a Vision Health Fair at Twin Towers Retirement Community. The event features a variety of services provided by CABVI, including Low Vision Service, Computer Access Service, Rehabilitation Teaching Service, Orientation and Mobility Service, and the Radio Reading Services (broadcast radio WRRS, Personalized Talking Print and One on One volunteer service). Equipment, aids and services will be demonstrated.

The Vision Health Fair will be at Gulden Community Center in Twin Towers Senior Living Community on September 9 starting at 9 am. It is open to the public as well as the residents of Twin Towers Retirement Community. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

Summer Bridge, a transition program for new 9th graders, took place during the week of August 15 - 19. Students participated in a scavenger hunt to learn their way around the building, developed combination lock skills during a relay race, built rockets and ski jumps with GE engineers and Ohio State students, studied hair analysis during Crime Scene Investigation, and learned about forensic anthropology during a lecture and tour of the University of Cincinnati. The students gave rave reviews of the program and were totally prepared to begin school on August 23!

The new uniform policy at Aiken is going well. The young men and women in Aiken's Traditional, Service Learning and University schools have never looked better and are to be congratulated for displaying Falcon Pride - SWOOP!

Aiken faculty and staff will soon be joining the ever increasing membership of College Hill eNewsletter. Welcome, folks.

The 2005 Fall ReLeaf program from Cincinnati Park Board will be happening soon. The deadline to apply for trees is September 23rd. There are 7 types of trees to choose from, ranging from small to large size trees.

To qualify for trees the following guidelines must be met.

1. Property must be within the City of Cincinnati.
2. Trees must be planted within 30 ft. of the right- of-
3. Plant the right tree in the right place. Please

Forestry staff will inspect each planting location before trees are approved. A high priority is given to planting trees on private property along streets the Park Board cannot plant, due to narrow right-of-ways.

If you have any questions or would like to apply for trees, please contact Aimee Griffin or Randy Elmore with Parks at 861-9070 ext. 21.

College Hill Presbyterian Church (5742 Hamilton Ave.) will again offer its Choir School program to the children of the church and the community. Choir School is an opportunity for children to learn music theory and proper singing technique, as well as new and traditional children’s Christian music all in a fun, positive environment. Choirs are available for children ages 4 through high school, and meet Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. beginning September 13th. For registration information, please contact Phyllis at 541-5676, ext. 152.

The Cincinnati Police Academy is offering a free personal safety training class for area women. The 2- night course will be held on October 12 and 19. The training consists of crime prevention strategies, deterring personal assaults, mental preparation to avoid being a victim and hands-on defensive tactics. For more information or to register, call Monica Ervin at 513-357-7554.

There are two exciting events coming soon to College Hill: 5K Rhythm Race, September 16, and the Pumpkin Patch, October 8.

The 5K Rhythm Race, sponsored by many of the businesses depicted to the left of this article, is a major fund raiser for College Hill - plus it's fun. It's not too late to register to walk or run or just join in on the party after the race. Additional details can be seen at Rhythm Race

PUMPKIN PATCH FALL FESTIVAL once again this year on Saturday, October 8 from 10-4 at Town Hall Park on Larch Avenue in College Hill. The Festival will include a pumpkin patch for children with games & activities, pony rides, a petting zoo, farmers market, food & drinks for the family, as well as entertainment for everyone?s enjoyment! For more information visit the Pumpkin Patch

Pre-registration for fall classes has begun at Contemporary Dance Theater at at the College Hill Town Hall at 1805 Larch Avenue. Please call 513/591- 1222 for more information.

Sample some of our more popular classes on the following dates and times:

Saturday, September 10th

• 1:00-4:00pm - Open Registration for Fall Classes
• 1:00-2:00pm - FREE 1/2 hour dance classes
• 10:15-1:30pm - Saturday Dance Classes at the
• 1:00-1:30 Hip Hop with Matt Woodring
• 1:00-1:30 Yoga with Rebecca Parker
• 1:30-2:00 Modern Dance with Rachel James
• 1:30-2:00 Jazz with Whitney Jacobs
• 2:30-3:30pm - FREE UDF Ice Cream from the

Saturday, September 17th

• 11:00-2:00pm - Open Registration for Fall Classes
• 1:00-2:00pm - FREE UDF Ice Cream from the

There are over 700 events throughout the area over Labor Day weekend. With increasing prices at the pump, why drive long distances when great family entertainment is in you own back yard. Support your neighborhood and your city and celebrate the day of the American worker - you!