The Rhythm Race Committee is taking it to the streets! Of College Hill, that is. Everyone’s invited to join family, friends and neighbors in the second annual College Hill Rhythm Race next Friday, September 16, starting at the intersection of Hamilton and North Bend. Former mayor Roxanne Qualls will join us, as will the two winners of Tuesday's mayoral primary. Plus music, food, fun, kids and community.

It’s easy to sign up to run or walk. You save $5 by pre-registering -- just $15 for race entry and after- race Celebration Party admission. Plus, pre- registration guarantees you a Rhythm Race T-shirt (in the right size). To get a printable registration form, click here. To register on-line, go to the web site of our race coordinator, Steve Prescott. Or you can pick up a registration form at most any of our College Hill places of business.

You can register on Race Day, Friday September 16 at 6:00 PM at Hamilton and North Bend in the old Shullers Wigwam lot. It’ll be $20 and you’re taking a chance on T-shirts still being available in your size, but last-minute participants are always welcome.

Remember: Registration is at 6:00 PM; Race is at 7:00 PM, Kids’ Fun Run and Celebration Party follows. Tickets for the party only are available at the event for $10 adults 17+, $5 kids 3-16, FREE 2 and under.

In this photo taken at the College Hill Coffee Co., Tina Stoeberl, center, of the Rhythm Race Committee, accepts a $5,000 check from David Pendl, PNC Regional Manager, and Rea Waldon, PhD, PNC Community Consultant.

This leadership gift from the community's long-time friends at PNC Bank enabled planning for the 2005 College Hill Rhythm Race to get off to a quick start. With PNC stepping up early on and leading the way, the second annual College Hill Rhythm Race is well on its way to being a record-breaking fund raiser for College Hill's community redevelopment effort.

More good news: Two more gold-level sponsors have signed up. Hodapp's Funeral Home and Kroger have joined this group of leading contributors whose logos are shown in the left-hand column.

More than 60 local sponsors have lent their financial support to this year’s Rhythm Race – now it’s your turn to step up and step out – onto the streets of College Hill.

If you are interested in the future of arts in College Hill, you are invited to participate in an ARCH Leadership Organizational Retreat on Saturday September 24 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Llanfair Retirement Center Community Building.

Meeting participants will determine what they want College Hill's arts programs, activities and events to be. Then they will set priorities and develop a plan to achieve their goals. The meeting will be faciliatated by Jim Edgy. Free Continental Breakfast will be provided.

Tell Dave Hawkins, Chair of the Arts Revival in College Hill (ARCH) if you'll be attending ASAP so that Llanfair can plan for food and beverage. Dave's at dave@davehawkins.com or (513) 623-0575.

A Katrina Donation Drive is being conducted by the 11th grade Safety Class at Aiken Public Service Learning High School. They are taking donations through Friday, September 9th.

Supplies needed are: bottled water, diapers, formula, non-perishable food items, soaps, garbage bags, new toys, coloring books, hygiene supplies, blankets, bandaids, flashlights and clean, useable clothing. They also accept $10.00 checks made out to the American Red Cross or to the Humane Society of the US.

Bring your donations to the Aiken Public Service Learning office, 5641 Belmont Avenue, 1st Building on the right as you come down the hill.

For more information, contact, Paula L. Davis, Aiken Service Learning High School, (513) 363-6760, Davispa@cp sboe.k12.oh.us.

If you're wondering about what that activity at the old Kroger site is all about, Marty Weldishofer, CHCURC's Director of Development, tells us that it's just Habitat for Humanity doing some construction training.

Mark your calendar and remember to vote for Mayor of Cincinnati in the primary election on Tuesday, September 13. This is a non-partisan election; you can vote for any candidate regardless of party registration. The two top vote getters (regardless of party) will be on the November ballot for Mayor. Polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

The McAuley High School Athletic Boosters are sponsoring the annual Monte Carlo and Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, September 24. The no-limit poker tournament begins at 7:00 PM. The Monte Carlo is from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Patrons will enjoy horse races, black jack, hazard, poker, big six and red dog. Hot and cold food and and an open bar will be available all evening.

Monte Carlo reservations are $25 per person. Texas Hold’em reservations are $100 with a limit of 200 players. To make a reservation for either event, please call (513) 681-1800 x 2222.

Haven't been to a high school football game lately? How about volleyball? Your local high school has teams in action several days each week.

You can find all of Aiken's athletic schedules at www.highschoolsports.net. Click on Ohio, then click on Aiken High School, then indicate what what team schedule you would like to view.

For more information, contact Anthony R. Booker, Athletic Director, Aiken High School at bookera@cps- k12.org.