The pictures tell it all; folks had good fun and great entertainment on Big Band Night last Wednesday at the College Hill Block Party.

Eight west-side Cincinnati United Church of Christ churches are sponsoring a free day of Christian music concerts, which will also include a bake sale, a dinner and games. This will be an outdoor concert First UCC's back lawn. Its purpose is to support UCC mission partners, which include Christ's Community in College Hill, CAIN (Churches Active in Northside) and about 20 other organizations serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

At 4 pm it's Gospel with Jim and Sue Colding; at 4:45 hear Contemporary Christian music with St. Paul's; at 5:30 the Ascending Quartet from Groesbeck United Methodist Church sings; at 6:15, hear Christian Rock with Band from the Basement from St. Paul's Old Blue Rock; at 7:30 listen to Christian Rap with K-Drama (which recently signed a national recording deal); at 8:15, enjoy Country with Brothers First (two-time Cincinnati Entertainment Awards winners) and finally, at 9:00, be entertained with Secular Pop Songs with Sacred Messages by the Holy Rock-n-Rollers.

If you want more information, please email Dan Weyand-Geise (danweya ndgeise@cinci.rr.com).

The Aubrey Rose Foundation recently awarded 20 scholarships of $500 each to eighth grade students who were going on to Catholic high schools. Five of those 20 scholarships were awarded to incoming McAuley High School freshmen: Jamie Berling, Tracy Minich, Jessica Morgan, Katie Newsom and Sarah Weyer. They were honored at a dessert reception on June 6 at Receptions in Western Hills.

The Aubrey Rose Foundation was founded by Jerry and Nancy Hollenkamp to honor the memory of their daughter, Aubrey Rose, who lived three short years with a host of medical problems. Aubrey Rose made a positive impact on many people. The Aubrey Rose scholarships are based on essays which show that the recipients have made a difference in the lives of people around them.

Shown from left to right are Nancy Hollenkamp, Tracy Minich, Katie Newsom, Cheryl Sucher (McAuley principal), Jessica Morgan, Jamie Berling, Sarah Weyer and Jerry Hollenkamp.

Did you see choreographer Shane Sparks, a College Hill native, on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance?" The former Aiken High School football player coached dancers in a recent show. A Fox spokesperson says the Los Angeles-based Sparks likely will be seen again before the October 5 finale.

Shane was the winner of a 2004 American Choreography Award for best choreography in a feature film “You Got Served."

How did Debbie Conley come to be one of the farmers represented at the Thursday Farm Market in College Hill? Debbie responds, "As long as I can remember my dad had a garden. He grew his own fruits for jams and jellies. My mom loved flowers."

Carrying on the tradition, Debbie raises corn, tomatoes, green beans and peppers, including cherry balms ("hotter than jalapenos") on 10 acres in Clermont County. She also grows apples, blackberries and peaches and bakes specialty breads.

Look for her stand at the College Hill Farm Market Thursdays from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Article provided by Len Webb.

Congressman Steve Chabot recently visited Llanfair retirement community for an afternoon of cookies and personal conversation.

Congressman Chabot heard about Llanfair's "Cookies and Conversation" event from one of his employees who is a granddaughter of a Llanfair resident. Residents enjoyed the conversation about Mr. Chabot's personal and political life. Mr. Chabot also held a very informative question and answer session geared towards seniors.

College Hill Forum Vice President Marianne Puntenney is half of the duo that will be entertaining this Saturday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the College Hill Coffee Company.

Marianne says, "Mary Kroner and I have been singing together for over 20 years in various configurations: duos, trios, foursomes, growing groups like the Aqapellyx Anonymous and in choirs such as the October Festival choir. Singing has been a lifetime adventure for us allowing us to make music in many locations throughout the U.S. as well as our own backyards."

Marianne and Mary's performances mix skilled, intelligent songwriting with wit, whimsy, thoughtful lyrics, great harmonies and the occasional guffaw.

You can get two Caroline Williams prints of of the College Hill Town Hall from Mary Bodmer at any Forum meeting, or by calling Mary at 513-541-1631.

The cost if $50 for the two prints, one of Town Hall in 1888 and the other of Town Hall in 1988. They are approximately 12" by 12". Proceeds support the Forum.

College Hill resident Major Batton has been a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor on both land & water for the past 12 years. He is the owner of Temple Builders, a fitness company that is different because it works from the inside out. Major says that his program teaches you to respect the temple which is your body.

Says Major, "I would like to offer all of my College Hill neighbors a free subscription to my online Get Fit newsletter. All you have to do is send me your email address and you will receive my newsletter twice a month. It is filled with fitness tips and includes a healthy recipe."

You can take Major up on his offer by sending your e-mail address to templebuilders @fuse.net. For more information, call Major at 513-681-2542.