Outdoor RecExpoplannedat JusticeCenter the Fire Department’s smokehouse, demonstrations andexhibitswillinclude campers willbeondisplay. Safety motorhomes, ATVs, motorcycles and Department, avarietyofboats, addition totoursofthePolice open from noonto6p.m.eachday. In July 15-16.Boothsanddisplays willbe new JusticeCenterontheweekendof ning anOutdoorRecreation Expoatthe The FairfieldPoliceDepartmentisplan- designed witharaisedceiling,jurybox building, themaincourtroom is On theMunicipalCourtsideof growing numberofofficers. processing, andspacefortheCity’s a specialarea forunloadingprisoners communications equipment,acrimelab, operation, includingstate-of-the-art space foragrowing lawenforcement The newfacilityprovides adequate during theopenhouseofeachdivision. informative serviceshavebeenplanned varietyofexhibitsand new facility. A provided tonon-restricted areas ofthe opening ceremony, guidedtourswillbe Sunday, May27-28. After abrief from 10a.m.to5p.m.onSaturday and publicopenhousehasbeen scheduled A hold itsfirstproceedings onMay10. the newbuilding.TheCourtexpectsto 8 asitsofficial firstdayofoperationsin The PoliceDepartmenthastargeted May restaurant. nearly twodecadesinaconverted where theyhaveservedresidents for respective quartersonStateRoute4, after bothdivisionsoutgrew their addresses theneedforlarger facilities new 50,000square footstructure completed FairfieldJusticeCenter. The of movingoperationsintotherecently Municipal Courthavebeguntheprocess The PoliceDepartmentandthe Justice CenteropenhousescheduledMay27-28 May 2006 www.fairfield-city.org PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BYTHECITYOFFAIRFIELD, OHIO entire family. Admission isfree. The expofeatures something forthe West ChesterCyclery. Davidson andtheFairfield locationof Yamaha-Suzuki, Tri-County Harley- Marine, HondaofFairfield, Shipps Marine, HernMarine,Dixie Lodder’s Participating intheshowwillbe canine demonstrations,andmore. separate entrances,theyeachalsohave Not onlydoeseachdivisionhave restricts visitorstothelobbyarea. building. Thelawenforcement side checked forweaponsastheyenterthe judicial sideisdesignedforvisitorstobe separate entrances.Theentryforthe Court andPoliceDepartmenteachhas from anyapproach. TheMunicipal designed sothatitisvisuallyappealing The JusticeCenterwasspecifically when needed. available forsimultaneousproceedings, courtroom, asmallercourtroom willbe proceedings. Inadditiontothemain and adequatespaceforvisitorstoview Court isshownonthefarleft.AccesstoPoliceDepartmentincenterofpicture. The enhancedphotographaboveshowsthewestsideofnewJusticeCenter. Theentranceforthe expanded iffuture needsdictate. Associates, thebuildingcanbe Designed byMichaelSchusterand massive undertakinginjust13months. services of19contractorstocompletethe construction manager, coordinating the Construction Companyservedas colder months.TheMesser progress, even duringtraditionally enabled crews tomakesignificant year, however, exceptionalweather projected forcompletionaslatemid- Originally, theJusticeCenterwas Avenue. Department islocatedat5230Pleasant is 675NillesRoad.ThePolice separate addresses. TheCourt’saddress new buildingatwww.fairfield-city.org/courtpoliceservice.cfm See photosoftheconstructionandtakeapeakinside reLtey&Cnet..32 Contest Tree& Lottery 29 - . .5 News Recreation ..2 help? you Can ..2 traffic ease to Projects 2 . Parade Day Memorial Inside ThisIssue

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ENHANCED PHOTO BY DEAN LANGEVIN, AVI, INC. Leadership Fairfield seeks candidates for new class The City of Fairfield and the Fairfield Class participants are exposed to a bridge between business and Chamber of Commerce will once again broad cross-section of the community individuals committed to work sponsor Leadership Fairfield, beginning and made aware not only of current collaboratively in the future. Finally, the this fall. This dynamic, engaging issues, but also of future demands and course opens and maintains course is designed to improve the qual- the available resources to deal with constructive dialogue among all parties ity, and effectiveness of leadership in those issues locally and regionally. As concerned with making Fairfield a the Fairfield community and region. current and future leaders in the better place to live and work. The deadline for application is June 30. Fairfield area, participants help build a Participants learn, develop, and apply leadership skills as the class meets one day monthly over nine months. Each Improvements to ease traffic month the course will provide a different focus, thus allowing participants to develop their capacity flow at four busy intersections as future leaders. The course begins with orientation on September 13 & 14. Four busy intersections will be the intersection will receive traffic signals Students will attend a graduation focus of upgrades planned during the and a southbound right turn lane from luncheon on May 17, 2007. summer by the Public Works John Gray to Winton. Installation is Department: expected to begin in late summer, after The cost for the course is $600 per cooperative funding is finalized person. Both scholarships and financial SR4/Magie Avenue/Hicks Boulevard: New between Fairfield and Hamilton aid are available to help defray costs. traffic signals have been installed at the County. For more information, call the Fairfield intersections of State Route 4 with S. Gilmore Road/Mack Road: Significant Chamber of Commerce at 881-5500. Hicks Boulevard and with Magie improvements have been planned for Avenue. The lights are mounted on this busy intersection, regarded as one mastarms employing the ultra bright of the fastest growing corridors in the LED signals that make them easier to City. Improvements include a double Can you lend a see even in bright sunlight. Each southbound left-turn lane, a new intersection will use video detection westbound right-turn lane, a new systems to adjust to traffic flow. The eastbound right-turn lane, longer hand a few new camera-like device replaces the westbound left-turn lanes, a new traffic old-style magnetic wires which used to signal and a northbound left-turn lane be cut into the pavement. The for cars turning onto Flaig Drive. hours a week? intersections will also be marked with Eighty percent of the funding for the internally illuminated street signs. If you are interested in volunteer work, improvements are being provided by the City of Fairfield has several needs for State Issue Two funds. Winton Road/John Gray Road: With helping hands. People volunteer for a increased traffic over the years, this Get updates throughout the construction season at variety of reasons. Some volunteer to www.fairfield-city.org/pubworks/pwprojects.cfm. gain job experience, some to learn new skills, some to be with other people, and some to feel useful and needed. If any of these apply to you, below is a list of opportunities you can get involved in:

■ Ushering for theater programs in the Remembering... Community Arts Center ■ Delivering interdepartmental mail for Fairfield will once again honor veterans — past and present the City — with a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29. This year’s parade theme is “Stars and Stripes Forever.” ■ Working with a Children’s program, such as summer Children’s theater, The parade will begin from the Medco Health Solutions SMART club (art program), Little parking area , 4865 Dixie Highway, at 10 a.m, turn south onto Naturalists, Friday Field Trips Hicks Boulevard, then west on Nilles Road. The procession ■ Getting involved with seasonal events will then turn south on Bibury and west on Wessel to for our Parks and Recreation Veterans Memorial Park, where a brief ceremony will be Department (such as the Easter Egg presented. Hunt, Pumpkin Patch, Holly Days) From scout troops to floats, if you have a group or ■ Working with Senior Citizens by organization that would like to be included in the parade, volunteering in the Senior Lounge call Dena Morsch at 867-5383 or download an application at www.fairfield-city.org/parade. Call the Volunteer Office at 896-8411 if you are interested in these opportunities.

2 BUSINESS SIGNAGE SURVEY PLEASE SUBMIT BY MAY 15, 2006 INTRODUCTION The City of Fairfield regulates business signage through a chapter of the zoning code. City Council is currently reviewing the sign code, which was last updated in 1992, for possible revisions. Below is a brief survey seeking your thoughts on business signage and the impact it has on our community. Your input is requested so that all opinions can be carefully considered before any changes are consid- ered.

Should you choose to complete the survey, the City will pay for the return postage. The survey can also be completed online at the City’s website, www.fairfield-city.org/signs. Written comments are also being accepted. Comments can be mailed to the Development Services Department, 5350 Pleasant Avenue, Fairfield, Ohio 45014. To have comments considered, please submit them no later than May 15.

YOUR THOUGHTS Business signage is a marketing strategy employed by most businesses. Do you feel that the signage has any impact upon the image of the community? ❏ No impact upon the image. ❏ Positive impact upon the image. ❏ Negative impact upon the image.

If you answered “POSITIVE” what is the reason? ❏ Signage is how I find various business and services. What do ❏ Signage is an illustration of a flourishing community. ❏ Signage is interesting. you think? ❏ Other:______

If you answered “NEGATIVE” what is the reason? ❏ The overall effect of the signage is confusing. ❏ The signage in Fairfield is often cluttered. ❏ The quality of the signage leaves a negative impression of the business. ❏ Other______

With regard to business signage, do you think the City should: ❏ Continue current level of signage regulation. ❏ Regulate signage more closely. ❏ Allow businesses more latitude toward signage. ❏ Don’t know.

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Special Events ...... 6 Theater ...... 7 Preschool Programs...... 8 Youth Programs ...... 9 Programs for Teens & Adults .. 14 Senior Programs ...... 18 Village Green ...... 22 Fairfield Aquatic Center ...... 24 Fairfield Greens ...... 26 Marsh Park...... 27 Registration...... 29 FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

donation on the Blood Drive web site at www.fairfield-city.org/ blooddrive.cfm, or call the Parks office at 867-5348. SPECIAL/SEASONAL EVENTS Date Day Time June 6 Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm August 25 Friday 10 am - 4 pm Alexander McCall Smith Location: Community Arts Center The Fairfield Community Arts Center, in cooperation with The Lane Libraries, is proud to announce the upcoming appearance of Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie Family Stories and a Movie mysteries, the Professor Dr. von Igelfeld entertainments, and the Scotland (ALL AGES) Street novels. Smith will speak in the Community Arts Center Theater as part A progressive program beginning with stories at the Fairfield Lane Library at of The Lane Libraries’ ongoing effort to bring well-known authors and poets 10:00 a.m. and ending with the movie at the Community Arts Center at 10:45 to our community. a.m. Born in Zimbabwe, Smith is currently Professor of Medical Law at the Date Day Show @ 10:45 am R/NR University of Edinburgh, Scotland. His books include not only the series of June 22 Thursday Chicken Little Free novels for which we know him best, but also works on medical law, criminal July 20 Thursday Balto Free law and philosophy, numerous books for children, and short story collections. A meet and greet with the author will follow his talk. August 10 Thursday Bambi Free Date Day Time Fee May 2 Tuesday 7 pm FREE Psycho Skate Park Series 2006 Kiwanis Kids Rule Safety Fair The City of Fairfield, City of Hamilton and Psycho Cycles will sponsor a On Saturday, May 13, the Fairfield Kiwanis will be holding it’s 7th annual Skate Park Series at the Hamilton/Fairfield Skate Park. The event will be held “Kiwanis Kids Rule - Safety Fair” at the Fairfield Fire Headquarters on Nilles on Saturday May 6th, Saturday July 8th, and Sunday September 23rd and the Road from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission to the fair is FREE! The event cost is $15.00 and includes a Series 2006 T-shirt. For more information, call will be held rain or shine, and will feature demonstrations by the Fairfield Fire Psycho Cycles at 892-4514. department including their “smokehouse”, the American Red Cross with “Choking Charlie” and the “Sesame Street Fire Prevention Puppet Show”. Division Time Event Other participants include “Coastie”, a talking robot from the U.S. Coast Guard, Fairfield police department will be doing fingerprinting and the YMCA All 10 am Registration opens will be doing safe swim presentations. Many other participants will be pres- First timers 11:30 am Practice ent, and as always, child safety seat inspections, bike helmets, clowns and First timers 12 pm Competition begins concessions will be available. Parking will be available next door at the Combs Building and at Sacred Heart Church. For more information contact First timers 1:30 pm Finals Patty Tierney at 771-2729. First Timers 2 pm Awards for first timers Date Day Time Fee Advanced 2 pm Practice & Awards for first timers May 13 Saturday 11 am - 3 pm Free Advanced 2:30 pm Advanced competition begins Advanced 4 pm Advanced finals Wine Tastings Novice 4:30 pm Practice & Awards for advanced Join representatives from Jungle Jim’s International Market to taste a variety SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Novice 5 pm Novice competition begins of wines. Hors d’oeuvres will be available throughout the evening. The tast- ing is limited to those at least 21 years of age. Please call 867-5348 for more Novice 6:30 pm Novice finals information or to make your reservations. Previous wine tasting events have Novice 7 pm Awards for novices proven to be quite popular, so make your reservations early. Date Day Time Fee Psycho Skate Park Series Rules & Regulations May 12* Friday 7 - 9 pm $20 ■ Under 18 years old; must have parent or legal guardian present to sign June 9 Friday 7 - 9 pm $20 release form to skate in event! July 14 Friday 7 - 9 pm $20 ■ Helmets required (knee & elbow pads optional). August 11 Friday 7 - 9 pm $20 ■ Practice session prior to starting *Kids’ Night Out available ■ Riders will be given two (2), sixty (60) second runs. ■ Location: Community Arts Center Top skaters will advance to finals. Finals will consist of two (2) sixty (60) second runs. ■ Best run scores count. 3 Judges . Judges scores will be averaged together. Community Blood Drive ■ Scoring based on subjective overall impression. To ensure that adequate blood supplies are readily on hand for any emergency, ■ the Community Blood Center, the City of Fairfield, and the Parks and Top three (3) will receive prizes in each class. Recreation Department are sponsoring a community blood drive at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a car from the Community Blood Center (con- test runs through August 31, 2006). Panera Bread has donated bagels for those who donate along with cookies and juice. Schedule a time for your 6 FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS 7 , on which he (On Sale May 22) (On Sale May 22) (Now Available) Ryan’s Hope Ryan’s in which he played an investment-con- , in the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling , in the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s Major League from 1986 until the show’s end in 1994. The best of his end in 1994. from 1986 until the show’s LA Law . LA Law Misery most recent films is scious ball player. appeared for three years in the mid-80s. He was one of the few actors to remain on August 25August 26August 26 FAugust 27 SaAugust 31 Sa 7:30 pm *September 1 Su 2 pmSeptember 2 Th 7:30 pm F $30 Orch, $25 Stadium September 2 7:30 pm SaSeptember 3 7:30 pm Sa $30 Orch, $25 Stadium $30 Orch, $25 Stadium *Babysitting Available 7:30 pm * Su $30 Orch, $25 Stadium 2 pm $30 Orch, $25 Stadium 7:30 pm $30 Orch, $25 Stadium 7:30 pm Stadium $30 Orch, $25 $30 Orch, $25 Stadium $30 Orch, $25 Stadium DATEJune 16June 17June 17 Day F* Call the Box Office at 867-5348 for prices. Sa SaMisery (Starring Corbin Bernsen) TimePRESENTED BY CELEBRITY THEATRE 7 pmArnie Theatre presents Corbin Bernsen, best known for his role of Celebrity 2 pm TV’s Becker of novel, 7:30 pm Tickets adapted for by the “king of horror” in 1987, the book was successfully Written The stage ver- * Actress Oscar. the screen in 1990, winning Kathy Bates a Best * on the London stage in sion, by British playwright Simon Moore, premiered * This is the story screenplay. 1992 and is far more faithful to the novel than the the schizophrenic nurse Wilkes, Annie of romance writer Paul Sheldon and car- and his Number One Fan, who literally takes his life in her hands. Paul’s ride into the darkness and tor- wreck is only the beginning of his roller-coaster ment of total obsession. Corbin Bernsen began his career on the soap opera, DateAugust 24 Th Day 7:30 pm Time $30 Orch, $25 Stadium Tickets Summer Spectacular Summer ASSOCIATION PERFORMING ARTS BY BALLET TECH OHIO PRESENTED in the company recognized from dance event of the summer, Don't miss the Formed in 1997, for two years in a row! “Best in Dance” Cincinnati Enquirer's Dance as a com- Art of Association uses the Arts Ohio Performing Tech Ballet of unity and interaction between people of all walks mon language to promote greater Cincinnati area with major the company presents the life. Each year, The sum- professional and pre-professional dancers. dance programs featuring Join a wide variety of artists, dance styles, and music. mer program showcases a fresh and unique dance experience to the us as we continue to bring Cincinnati area. DATEJune 10 867-5348 for prices. * Call the Box Office at Day SaAlmost Saved PRESENTED BY GOD’S CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT group dedicated to Champion Entertainment is a talented professional God’s GCE strongly feels that inspiring, motivating, and entertaining through theater. Timewill create positive family and impacting communities with positive messages 7 pm produce stimulating origi- primary focus is to create and moral values. GCE’s imagination of its audience. nal, innovative drama that captures the hearts and Tickets * SPECIAL/SEASONAL EVENTS • PERFORMING ARTS/GALLERY PERFORMING • EVENTS SPECIAL/SEASONAL . She is not only an (Now Available) , looks at the reconciliation , is a patriotic piece revealing Staff Sergeant Bill Staff Sergeant (Now Available) M*A*S*H Ushering WITTMER AT 896-8411. WITTMER AT THE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER THE COMMUNITY ARTS . A. smash hit with both the London and THEATER IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR LOOKING IS ALWAYS THEATER AN USHER, PLEASE CONTACT KAREN AN USHER, PLEASE CONTACT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING USHERS FOR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTIONS. Grandmother’s Cedar Chest Grandmother’s Shirley Valentine

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*Babysitting Available May 14 Su 2 pmAdults, $8 Students / Seniors $9 May 12May 13 F Sa 8 pm* 8 pm Adults, $8 Students / Seniors $9 Adults, $8 Students / Seniors $9 May 11 Th 8 pmAdults, $8 Students / Seniors $9 Date Day Time Tickets Memorial Day and Mother’s Day. The first act, Day. Memorial Day and Mother’s DIRECTED BY JOHN BERMAN MILLER of one-acts just in time for J.B. Miller Encore Productions presents an evening PRESENTED BY J.B. MILLER ENCORE PRODUCTIONS, L.L.C PRESENTED BY J.B. MILLER ENCORE PRODUCTIONS, The second act, dent. An Evening of One-Acts Sackenheim: Parachuting into the Jaws of Death WWII combat through the eyes of a lifelong Hamilton resi- the hardships of of a mother and daughter as they share memories of a beloved family member.

May 6 *Babysitting Available Sa pm 7:30 $30 Orch, $25 Stadium May 6 Sa 2 pm $30 Orch, $25 Stadium May 4May 5 Th F 7:30 pm 7:30 pm * $30 Orch, $25 Stadium $30 Orch, $25 Stadium May 3 W 7:30 pm $30 Orch, $25 Stadium Date Day Time Tickets M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit, best known as Major Margaret Houlihan of TV’s Houlihan of known as Major Margaret actress Loretta Swit, best Celebrity Theatre is pleased to present the dynamic, versatile, award-winning Theatre is pleased Celebrity PRESENTED BY CELEBRITY THEATRE PRESENTED Shirley Valentine (Starring Loretta Swit) (Starring Valentine Shirley THEATER nominations, and three nominations for the Peoples’Award. Choice television, Ms. Swit received ten Emmy nominations, four Golden Globe television, Ms. Swit received ten Emmy nominations, accomplished actress, but also a talented singer and dancer. For her work on and dancer. accomplished actress, but also a talented singer the character she portrayed in the hit series, Loretta Swit’s acclaimed career has been as rich and varied as the changes in acclaimed career has been as rich and Loretta Swit’s again. Would you like to join me for a drink?” Would again. used to be the mother. I used to be your wife. But now, I’m Shirley Valentine I’m Shirley to be your wife. But now, I used used to be the mother. she dreams of sitting at her table by the sea and saying to husband: “Hello. I her table by the sea and saying to husband: “Hello. she dreams of sitting at “adventure” with a Greek fisherman, and decides to stay in Greece. In the end, fisherman, and decides to stay in Greece. In the “adventure” with a Greek ture. After her husband shuns her cooking, Shirley takes that holiday, has an her cooking, Shirley takes that holiday, After her husband shuns ture. from a girlfriend to go on holiday to Greece in search of romance and adven- from a girlfriend to go on her husband, her children, her past, and an attractive offer she has received her past, and an attractive offer her husband, her children, Shirley Valentine, a typical housewife, talks to herself about such subjects as a typical housewife, talks to herself about such Valentine, Shirley English housewife disenchanted with her life. English housewife disenchanted Broadway audiences, Willy Russell’s one-woman comedy is about an ordinary one-woman Russell’s Willy Broadway audiences, FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

GALLERY Open Preschool Art Time EXHIBITS AT THE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories presented by the Lane Public Library just outside of the Community Arts Center. After story time, children will then make their way into the children’s room to get their creative juices flowing Heading for Home: Fairfield’s Favorite Red using different art materials each week. Parents are required to stay. Space is limited so pre-registration is necessary. THROUGH JUNE 2 An outstanding display of Cincinnati Reds memorabilia gathered by the Ol’ Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Lefthander himself, Joe Nuxhall, and avid local collector Charlie Shelton. The Summer Jun 2 - Jul 29 F 10 - 11 am $1 exhibit draws from Joe’s private collection, including signed baseballs, bats, pictures, and other Reds memorabilia. Fellow Fairfield resident and active sen- Location: Veranda of CAC and Children’s Room ior, Charlie Shelton, lends a fan’s perspective with his extensive collection of Instructor: Sarah Goldschmidt player rosters, team statistics, and extensive information sure to delight not only the true Reds aficionado but also any fan of our national pastime. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Cold Glass, Color, and Spirit PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 1 - 6) OPENING JUNE 9 THROUGH AUGUST 11 The Gallery’s first fine arts exhibit highlights the talents of three area artists in one spectacular display of color and light designed to lift the spirit. Bonita Reading Rascals Williams Goldberg’s organic abstracts of bold and smooth shapes celebrate the PRESENTED BY THE LANE PUBLIC LIBRARY powerful elements of life, joy, and happiness. Shannon Deye’s work in large, This class is packed full with entertaining activities for children ages 4 to 6 to retro-color designs on fabric creates energetic and colorful expressions. work on their pre Ðreading skills. We focus on teaching lessons that involve Stephen Meyer’s stained glass sculptures truly amaze with his “living glass” rhyming words, blending and separating words, sounds of letters, and begin- art that he builds one tiny piece at a time, guided only by his artistic vision. ning book concepts. By working on these skills you are increasing their chances for being a better reader. No Class week of July 4th. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Summer Jun 12 - Jul 26 M/W 2:30 - 3:15 pm $37/$42 AGES 1 - 6 Location: Children’s Room Instructor: TBA ARTS AND CRAFTS Discovering the Animal Kingdom PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 1 - 6) PRESENTED BY THE LANE PUBLIC LIBRARY This class takes children ages 3-5 exploring through the exciting animal king- dom. It involves a lesson about a different animal each class, and is full of Little Naturalists whimsical and playful activities to enhance children’s fine and gross motor skills. If your 3-5 year old child loves the outdoors, then this is the program for them. The class lets your child enjoy outdoor games, crafts and nature walks. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Environmental awareness and appreciation are introduced in a fun way. Summer Jun 15 - Jul 27 Th 10 - 11 am $32/$37 Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Location: Children’s Room Summer Jun 12 - Jul 24 M 10 - 11:30 am $40/$45 SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Instructor: Missy Burns Summer Jun 13 - Jul 25 Tu 10 - 11:30 am $40/$45 Summer Jun 14 - Jul 26 W 10 - 11:30 am $40/$45 No classes July 4th week Location: Harbin Park THEATER Instructors: Missy Burns (M) and Lori Haven (T,W) PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 1 - 6) Painting for Kids Babes on Broadway Theater Camp This class will focus on the discovery of color primarily through painting. (AGES 4-5) Children ages 4 to 6 will learn about the colors through fun and exciting proj- This class is for the 4-5 year old entertainer in your life! Babes on Broadway ects. Everyone loves to paint so be ready for some wonderful art but be pre- will meet for 2 weeks and will focus on the basic skills of theatre with singing, pared for a messy kid! creating and pretending. Children will get to experience a new world and use Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee their imaginations to create characters, costumes, and sets for a final short pro- duction. Children will get to improve social skills while exploring their own Summer Jun 13 - Jul 25 Tu 2 - 3 pm $32/$37 creativity. No classes July 4th week Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Location: Children’s Room Summer Aug 7 - 18 M - Th 11 am - noon $55/$60 Instructor: TBA Location: Theater/Children’s Room Instructor: April Osborne 8 FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS 9 Jean Meyers and Andrea Parks Jean Meyers and April Osborne Jean Meyers Harbin Park Green Room/Theater More Programs for Youth (Ages 6-12) on next page More Programs for Youth (AGES 6 - 12) (AGES 6 YOUTH PROGRAMS YOUTH Nuts about Nature Camp This nature camp is conducted at Harbin Park for ages 6 to 10. It encourages natural inquisitiveness with nature studies, hiking, arts and crafts, children’s Thursday with Friday games and outdoor cooking. Camp session is Monday - as a make up day. Session DateSummerAug 3 Jul 31 - Location: Th M - Instructors: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Day $40/$45 Time R/NR Fee 6-86-8 Jun 19 - 30Break-A-Leg Camp Jul 10 - 21Ages M - F9-13 M - F Dates am - noon 9 9-13Location: Jun 19 - 30 9 am - noon $120/130 Instructor: Jul 10 - 21 M - F $120/130 Day M - FFairfield Starz Dance Camp - 4 pm 1 “WE’RE THE KIDS IN AMERICA” Time 1 - 4 pmJoin us in a weeklong celebration of the USA in song and dance. Dancers will be divided into groups according to age, and we will learn dance routines that will help us travel through the USA. $120/130 will learn the latest dance We moves along with crafts and lunch time. This dance camp is designed for dancers ages 5 and up. $120/130 that will showcase On Friday we will put on a show our songs from around the country. R/NR Dance and travel with us! Bring a sack lunch. Each dancer will receive a dance camp tee shirt. SessionSummer DateInstructor: Jun 19 - 23 M - F Day 10 am - 2 pm Time $80/$85 R/NR Fee YOUTH CAMPS (AGES 6-12) and Break-a-Leg Creative Drama Camps Summer Theatre two weeks of half-a-day fun These camps will meet for exciting world of theatre. Each camp exploring the creative and such as blocking, projection, and character will cover the basics of theatre, will get to experience the entire production process development. Campers performance. Each camp will end with a short from the audition to the Arts Center Community production of scenes and monologues in the beautiful and exciting summer! Come and join us for a fun filled, creative, Theater. Creative Drama Camp Ages Dates Day Time R/NR PRESCHOOL 6-12) (AGES PROGRAMS • YOUTH 1-6) (AGES PROGRAMS $10 per .

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p.m. or immediately following the show. p.m. or immediately following the show. for two children in the same family be dropped off after 6 p.m. and picked up by 10 child ($12 non-residents) $16 ($20 Non-Resident) loads of fun in the Children’s Room. Children may loads of fun in the Children’s September 1, your 3 to 10-year-old could be having September 1, your 3 to 10-year-old night show on May 5, May 12, August 25 or While you go out on the town or attend a Friday Need a Babysitter?

Instructor: * $16/$20 for 2 children in same family * $16/$20 for 2 children Location: Summer Aug 11 Friday 6 - 10 pm $10/$12* SummerSummer Jun 9 Jul 14 Friday Friday 6 - 10 pm 6 - 10 pm $10/$12* $10/$12* games, arts and crafts and movie. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee old are having fun in our Children’s Room. Kids will enjoy dinner, playing enjoy dinner, Room. Kids will old are having fun in our Children’s Kids Night Out their children ages 3 - 10 years Parents can enjoy a relaxing evening out while Location: Instructor: SessionSummer Date Aug 25 Day Fridaypm 10 am - 2 Time $10/$12 R/NR Fee olds. Children will enjoy books, activities and crafts that relate to summer. olds. Children will enjoy books, activities and crafts The End of Summer Fun Class a full day of seasonal activities for 3 to 5 year This one day class will offer Location: SummerInstructor: Jul 21 Friday 1 - 2:30 pm $7/$8 story to life with clay. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee After reading a story, children ages 4-6 will use their imagination to bring the children ages After reading a story, Storytime/Pottery Instructor: Location: Summer Jun 16 Friday 1 - 2:30 pm $7/$8 ble art masterpieces. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Storytime/Edible Art Storytime/Edible edi- ages 4-6 incorporates story time with creating This workshop for children

PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 1 - 6) PRESCHOOLERS WORKSHOPS/SEASONAL CLASSES WORKSHOPS/SEASONAL FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

Jr. Boot Camp SUMMER DAY CAMPS I don’t know what you’ve been told, Jr. Boot Camp kids are hard to hold. (AGES 6 - 15) Sound Off! Have your child start the school year off on the right track with fitness and health! This camp will provide a fun approach to fitness and healthy lifestyle choices in a fun and inspirational manner. Your child will par- Summer Fun Camp ticipate in relay fitness, games; learn the proper way to work with light The Parks and Recreation Department offers an exciting summer of Day Camp weights, stability balls, and resistance tubes and all around fitness fun. They for children 6 to 11 years old. Summer Fun Camp is Monday through Friday, 9 will also participate in a hands-on approach to making and eating nutritionally a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended camp hours available. sound snacks and proper portion control! Our staff includes certified school teachers and college students. A staff-to- This fun week of fitness will wrap with a graduation ceremony, boot camp child ratio of approximately 1 to 10 will be maintained. Planned activities will style, and a field trip to a local fast food restaurant so your child can see consist of challenging and fun crafts, cooperative games and contests, healthy options can prevail even when eating on the run. swimming at the Fairfield Aquatic Center, hiking and nature activities. Field trips are an integral part of the camp program, with trips such as the Cincinnati Spots are limited! Sign up early for this fun filled week of fitness and healthy Zoo, museums, roller skating and Reds games. Camps are held, rain or shine, lifestyle choices for children ages 6-12. with rain-day activities planned. One, Two, Three, Four, Jr. Boot Camp kids, with health and fitness you will Campers are dropped off at the Parks and Recreation Community Arts Center score! located at 411 Wessel Drive and picked up at the Fairfield Aquatic Center on Dates Days Times R/NR Fee Augusta Blvd. Each child will receive a Summer Day Camp shirt. Children Aug 14 - 18 M - F 9 am - 12 pm $75/$80 should bring a sack lunch and drink. A light snack will be supplied in the afternoon. Location: Community Arts Center Early Bird and Twilight Camp are offered before and after Summer Day Instructors: Parks and Recreation Fitness Staff Camp. Early Bird Campers can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Twilight Camp provides care 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Info- 867-5301(414) Junior Golf Camp Date Day Time R/NR AGES 9 - 12 Weekly (June 12 - Aug 18)* M - F 9 am - 4 pm† $90/$100 Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Nuxhalls driv- No camp on July 4th ing range announce the annual golf camp for boys and girls ages 9 - 12. Camp is geared to the newer player to golf and includes instruction in full * Extended hours are available starting at 7:30 am and until 6 p.m. for an swing, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette as well as miniature golf tourna- additional cost of $20/week ($25/week for noon residents). ments, a nine hole round at Fairfield Greens North Trace and an afternoon of † Part-time rates are also available at $30/day ($35 non-residents) swimming at the Fairfield Aquatic Center. The camp runs from June 12-15 (from 9 - 11 a.m., Monday thru Wednesday, and starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday). Pre-registration is required at the North Trace. Class size is limit- Summer Adventure Camp ed, so sign up early. Call Keith at 939-3741 for more details. Info-Fairfield 867-5301(372) Date Day Time Fee The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department will again have “Adventure June 12 - 14 M - W 9 - 11 am $65 Camp” for kids between the ages of 12 and 15. Programs will be offered Monday through Thursday from June 12 to August 17. The program will offer June 15 Th 11 am (included) exciting trips and park/community projects. The types of trips that we will take will be Cincinnati Reds game, Sun Lite Pool, Omnimax, Caesar Creek, canoeing, and many other adventures will be part of the fun. Campers are dropped off at the Grange facility on Forest Lake Lane and picked up at the SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS City of Fairfield Fairfield Aquatic Center on Augusta Blvd. All Sessions are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended camp available in the Parks and Recreation Board morning from 7:30-9 a.m. and 5 -6 p.m. Date Day Time R/NR Bob Breen Weekly (June 12 - Aug 17)* M - Th 9 am - 5 pm $70/$80 No camp on July 4th Don Hassler * Extended hours are available starting at 7:30 am and until 6 p.m. for an additional cost of $20/week ($25/week for non-residents). Preston Johnson Doug Meece Timothy Meyers Bob Myron Carol Oler

10 FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS 11 Kevin & Maggie Carpenter Kevin & Maggie Carpenter Kevin & Maggie Carpenter Paul Bohart YOUTH PROGRAMS (AGES 6-12) (AGES PROGRAMS YOUTH Community Arts Center Classroom Community Community Arts Center Art Studio Community Arts Center Art Studio Community Arts Art Center Studio More Programs for Youth (Ages 6-12) on next page More Programs for Youth SessionASummer Location: Date Jun 14 - 28Instructor: W Day - 8 pm 6 Time $30/$35 R/NR Fee Summer ASummer Summer B Jun 14 - 28Summer C Jul 12 - 26 WLocation: Aug 2 - 16 WInstructors: 3:30 - 5:30 pm W 3:30 - 5:30 pm $40/$45 Mom & Me Pottery 3:30 - 5:30 pm $40/$45 (GRADES 1 - 6) well-equipped pottery studio, elementary Arts Center’s Using the Community $40/$45 will learn all the basics of through middle school students and their moms at their own pace with individualized attention Working working with clay. finished and glazed proj- from instructors, kids and moms will create several ects to take home. SessionASummer Summer B Date Jun 15 - 29Summer C Jul 13 - 27 ThLocation: Aug 3 - 17 ThInstructors: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Day Th 3:30 - 5:30 pm $40/$45 Time Game Design Video 3:30 - 5:30 pm $40/$45 (AGES 10 AND UP) $40/$45 Think you have what it takes to make up your own video game? Come and research the history of video games, and what it takes to start creating your There This class will feature character design and level mapping. own game. will also be a special guest speaker who is trained in video game modeling. R/NR Fee Children’s Pottery Children’s - 6) (GRADES 1 pottery studio, elementary well-equipped Arts Center’s Using the Community with clay. all the basics of working school students learn through middle from instructors, kids individualized attention at their own pace with Working and glazed projects to take home. will create several finished SessionASummer Summer B Date 15 - 29 Jun Summer C Jul 13 - 27 ThLocation: Aug 3 - 17 ThInstructors: - 8:30 pm 6:30 Day Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm $40/$45 Time Pottery Children’s - 8:30 pm 6:30 $40/$45 (GRADES 5 - 8) $40/$45 well-equipped pottery studio, elementary Arts Center’s Using the Community of working with clay. through middle school students learn all the basics at their own pace with individualized attention from instructors, kids Working to take home. will create several finished and glazed projects R/NR Fee Session Date Day Time Fee R/NR Priced by project Linda Fisher Lori Haven Community Arts Center Art Studio Community Arts Center Classroom Community Community Arts Center Veranda

under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. project. We have a nice selection of ceramic items to purchase. Children We project. DateWeekly Day M Time 6:30 - 8:30 pm R/NR Fee questions. All painting supplies, over-glaze, and a tile to paint are included in All painting supplies, over-glaze, questions. to keep. No experience is necessary we have staff on hand to assist and answer to keep. No experience is necessary we have staff Location: is also a great way to spend time with your children creating a special treasure Pottery Painting This opening the pottery studio for those who enjoy painting ceramics. We’re Location: Instructor: Summer C Jul 31-Aug 14 M 6 - 8 pm $35/$40 Summer B Jul 10 - Jul 24 M 6 - 8 pm $35/$40 reveal a picture. supplies. Please bring $2 to the first class for your ASummer Jun 12 - Jun 26 M - 8 pm 6 $35/$40 ink covered surface, and in their own special way, “scratch” off the ink to “scratch” off ink covered surface, and in their own special way, Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Create your masterpiece in this different and fun process.Create your masterpiece in this different Artists will use an Scratch Art ARTS AND CRAFTS ARTS identification card. Children will get a guided tour by Officer Valentini and a fingerprint Valentini Children will get a guided tour by Officer July 27/28: NEW Justice Center July 20/21: No Class Tour the kitchen and experience the food. Tour July: 13/14: Applebee’s (no lunch required) July: 13/14: Applebee’s Experience the different flavors of Ice cream. Experience the different July 6/7: Flub’s on Village Green July 6/7: Flub’s Take a water safety class and a dip in the pool. Take June29/30: Fairfield YMCA Green. Get a behind the scenes peek at our newest banking office in Village in banking office Get a behind the scenes peek at our newest June 22/23: PNC Bank Work with Senior Citizen to create a fun craft project. with Senior Citizen to create Work Location: Instructor: June 15/16: The Waterford class the week of July 17. Summer - Jul 28 Jun 16 F1 pm am - 11 $50/$55 return by 1 pm. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch (unless noted). No to bring a sack lunch Participants will need return by 1 pm. SessionSummer Date - Jul 27 Jun 15 Th am - 1 pm 11 Day $50/$55 Time Fee R/NR program meets at the Community Arts Center every Friday at 11 am and 11 Center every Friday at Arts at the Community program meets taking short walking trips to nearby places for behind the scenes peek. This peek. places for behind the scenes walking trips to nearby taking short Children ages 6 to 12 will see the city of Fairfield from a new perspective, of Fairfield from a new 6 to 12 will see the city Children ages Fun Field Trips Fun Field FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

Ink Wash Kids Night Out (AGES 10 AND UP) Parents can enjoy a relaxing evening out while their children ages 3 - 10 years Ink wash is a perfect foundation class for those who are interested in learning old are having fun in our Children’s Room. Kids will enjoy dinner, playing to paint. Learn how to mix your own colors and the basics of brush work. Ink games, arts and crafts and movie. wash allows you to create wonderfully detailed pictures of everything from Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee dinosaurs to still-life. Summer June 9 F 6 - 10 pm $10/$12* Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer July 14 F 6 - 10 pm $10/$12* Summer A Jun 15 - 29 Th 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 Summer August 11 F 6 - 10 pm $10/$12* Location: Community Arts Center Classroom * $16/$20 for 2 children in same family Instructor: Paul Bohart Location: Children’s Room Comic Book Art Instructor: TBA (AGES 10 AND UP) Learn the basics of creating your own comic, whether it be a page from a comic book or a spot on the funny pages. This class will teach you illustration WORKSHOPS techniques, inking, page lay out, story boarding, and character design. (AGES 6-12) Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer B Jul 12 - 26 W 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 American Red Cross Babysitting Class Location: Community Arts Center Classroom Designed to teach youth ages 11-15 about the responsibilities of a babysitter. Instructor: Paul Bohart Students learn accident prevention, diapering, feeding and emergency first aid as well as how to choose appropriate games, toys and how to prepare for a job as a babysitter. When students complete this course they will get a Certified Print Making Babysitter Card, Babysitter’s Handbook and a small first aid kit. Lunch is provided. Call 867-5348 to enroll. (AGES 10 AND UP) Prin tmaking is one of the oldest art forms in the world. It allows you to create Date Day Time R/NR Fee multiple pieces of art from just one block. This class focuses on how print- June 24 Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm $40/$45 making works, creating prints, stamps, and editions. August 12 Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm $40/$45 Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Location: Classroom Summer B Jul 13 - 27 Th 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 Instructor: Sarah Goldschmidt; Certified by the American Red Cross Location: Community Arts Center Classroom Instructor: Paul Bohart Edible Art Does your child enjoy being in the kitchen and eating food? If so, this is a Animation Art workshop for them. Children ages 6-12 will create and decorate edible mas- (AGES 10 AND UP) terpieces. Find out what goes into making your favorite Saturday morning cartoons. This Session Date Day Time Project R/NR Fee class will take you through the animation process from the beginning steps, Summer June 16 F 6- 7:30 pm Fathers Day present $15/$17

SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS including conveying motion, story boards, flip books, light table work, and the creation of your very own animation cell! Location: Children’s Room Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Instructor: Lori Haven Summer C Aug 2 - 16 W 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 Location: Community Arts Center Classroom Kids Working With Wood Instructor: Paul Bohart This workshop allows children to experience woodworking using the appropri- ate tools. Session Date Day Time Project R/NR Fee Collage Summer July 21 Friday 6 - 7:30 pm Sailboat $25/$30 (AGES 10 AND UP) Learn the colorful art of collage! This class will not only show you how to Location: Children’s Room make beautiful mosaic like pictures, but it also show you the different types of Instructor: Chris Schnetzer from the Center of Learning through Wood collage and some creative uses for this art form. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer C Aug 3 - 17 Th 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 Scrapbooking and Stamping This will allow children a chance to organize their summer photos and have Location: Community Arts Center Classroom fun creating an album that will preserve the memories forever. Instructor: Paul Bohart Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer August 18 Friday 6 - 7:30 pm $10/$12 Location: Children’s Room Instructor: Lori Haven 12 FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS 13 Club . (Students Making Art) (Students M - F 9 am - 1 pm* $60/$70 TBA Art Studio YOUTH PROGRAMS (AGES 6-12) (AGES PROGRAMS YOUTH † Looking for something unique? HOME SCHOOL VISITS & FIELD TRIPS POTTERY-MAKING Groups of Arrange a special visit to the Community Arts Center. any age or ability may schedule a hands-on experience in the Arts & Crafts Studio which boasts state of the art pottery Center’s studio. For more information, call the CAC at 867-5348 SCHOOL TOURS The Community Arts Center offers special tours for school groups. and architecture The 45-minute visit focuses on idea community, the arts and takes students through the entire building, including back stage and lighting booth. $25 per group of up the theater’s chaperones required. For more information or to to 25. Two schedule a trip, call the CAC at 867-5348. No class on July 4th additional $10.00/week (Part 2Theater) Aug 7 -11(Fitness) Aug 14 -18(Scrapbooking/Stamping/ Papermaking) available starting at 7:30 am for an *Extended morning hours are - F M † M - F am - 1 pm* 9 Location: Instructor: am - 1 pm* 9 $60/$70 $60/$70 Summer SMArt Summer experience the in grades 1-6 to Club will allow students This new Summer ranging introduce weekly art projects This Club will long. Arts all summer Field trip and edible art. Fun Friday drawing, painting pottery, from theater, accepting registration. on the schedule. Currently will also be Date (Theme)Jun 12 - 16(Pottery) Jun 19 - 23(Summer Fun Crafts) DayJun 26 - 30(Woodworking) M - F TimeJul 3 - 7 M - F(Drawing) am - 1 pm* 9 Jul 10 - 14 M - F am - 1 pm* 9 (Edible Art) $60/$70 Jul 17 - 21 R/NR am - 1 pm* 9 (Mosaics/Painting) $60/$70 Jul 24 - 28(Part 1Theater) M - F $60/$70 Aug 4Jul 31 - M - F 9 am - 1 pm* M - F 9 am - 1 pm* $60/$70 M - F 9 am - 1 pm* $60/$70 9 am - 1 pm* $60/$70 $60/$70 BevySue Hammons Dance/Fitness Studio

SMART Club. Community Arts Center for a packet of information regarding the 06-07 Community (first two weeks) is required to reserve you child’s place. You may stop by the You place. (first two weeks) is required to reserve you child’s Parochial Schools. Registration is now being accepted and a deposit of $70 2006-2007 school year M - F 3 - 6 pm $35/$40 Service is available for residents attending Fairfield South Elementary and Date Day Time R/NR Fee time, Friday field trips, homework and free time are also incorporated. Bus painting, woodworking, edible art, Youthful Yoga, theater and more. Snack Yoga, Youthful painting, woodworking, edible art, from 3:00- 6:00 pm taking on a variety of projects that varies from pottery, grades 1-6 can experience the Arts. The Club runs Monday through Friday Arts. grades 1-6 can experience the SMART CLUB (2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR) SMART an after school art club where children in Arts Center offers The Community NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION After School SMArt Club

SMART CLUB SMART Location: dents in grades 3 - 8). Summer BNo class 7/4 Aug 29 Jul 25 - TuInstructor: 4 - 5 pm $40/$45 nection. Bring an exercise mat and wear comfortable workout wear. (For stu- workout wear. nection. Bring an exercise mat and wear comfortable ASummer Jun 18 6 - Jul Tu 4 - 5 pm $40/$45 breathing techniques and balancing which will create a strong mind body con- breathing techniques and balancing which will create Session Date Day Time Fee R/NR build strength, confidence, and character. Participants will focus on basic Participants build strength, confidence, and character. techniques of Yoga are taught in a fun and relaxed atmosphere where children are taught in a fun and Yoga techniques of daughter will learn a deeper feeling of awareness for his/her body. Age-old for his/her body. daughter will learn a deeper feeling of awareness Youthful Yoga Youthful son or Your fit lifestyle. Get your child started on the path to a healthy and Summer B - Jul 27 Jul 11 Tu/Th10:30 am 9:30 - $35/$40 SessionASummer Date Jun 13 - Jun 29 Tu/Th 9:30 - 10:30 am $35/$40 Day Time Fee R/NR as well as muscular strength, power, and endurance. and power, as well as muscular strength, 11 to 14 year olds mechanics, neuromuscular coordination, aerobic, and anaerobic conditioning mechanics, neuromuscular strength and agility. Major components of the program will involve running Major components strength and agility. Summer Youth Conditioning Youth Summer A speed, an athlete’s designed to optimize conditioning program unique DANCE/FITNESS FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

Square Stitch Workshop This class focuses on learning basics of square stitch in the first class, the sec- TEENS/ADULTS ond class focuses on earrings, and the third class is to make a fun caterpillar AGES 13 & UP bracelet that looks great for any occasion. Supply list provided at registration. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer C Aug 1 - Aug 15 Tu 6 - 8 pm $45/$50 ARTS AND CRAFTS Location: Community Arts Center Classroom (AGES 13 & UP) Instructor: Lauren Buchan Drawing Workshop BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED Exploring with Clay This class focuses on beginning drawing skills, using pencils, charcoal and (ages 13 and up) other drawing media. It will introduce participants to the fundamentals of This class provides an introduction to the many possibilities of working with drawing: line, shading and perspective. Instruction is also available to Junior clay, including different ways of hand-building, wheel throwing and glazing. High and High School art students, or individuals seeking help in building Participants in this class will have time to make several finished objects or portfolios for college. Students will work at their own pace, with individual vessels, including drying, firing and glazing. Absolutely no experience attention from the instructor. Bring projects in progress. Supply list provided. required. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer A Jun 12 - Jun 26 M 10 am -12 pm $35/$40 Summer A Jun 13 - Jun 27 Tu 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45/$50 Summer B Jul 10 - Jul 24 M 10 am -12 pm $35/$40 Summer A Jun 14 - Jun 28 W 1 - 3 pm $45/$50 Summer C Jul 31 - Aug 14 M 10 am -12 pm $35/$40 Summer A Jun 14 - Jun 28 W 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45/$50 Location: Community Arts Center Classroom Summer B Jul 11 - Jul 25 Tu 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45/$50 Instructor: Linda Fisher Summer B Jul 12 - Jul 26 W 1 - 3 pm $45/$50 Summer B Jul 12 - Jul 26 W 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45/$50 Pottery Painting Summer C Aug 1 - Aug 15 Tu 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45/$50 We’re opening the pottery studio for those who enjoy painting ceramics. This Summer C Aug 2 - Aug 16 W 1 - 3 pm $45/$50 is also a great way to spend time with your children creating a special treasure Summer C Aug 2 - Aug 16 W 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45/$50 to keep. No experience is necessary we have staff on hand to assist and answer questions. All painting supplies, over-glaze, and a tile to paint are included in Location: Community Arts Center Art Studio project. We have a nice selection of ceramic items to purchase. Children Instructor: Kevin & Maggie Carpenter under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Date Day Time R/NR Fee Weekly M 6:30 - 8:30 pm ????? Video Game Design (ages 10 and up) Location: Community Arts Center Art Studio Think you have what it takes to make up your own video game? Come and research the history of video games, and what it takes to start creating your own game. This class will feature character design and level mapping. There Jewelry Design Series will also be a special guest speaker who is trained in video game modeling. (TEENS/ADULTS, 13 AND UP) Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Peyote Stitch Workshop Summer A Jul 14 - Jul 28 W 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 This class focuses on flat peyote from A to Z. Included is even and odd count Location: Community Arts Center Classroom peyote, increase and decrease. The first class is a peyote primer, the second is a pair of earrings, and the third class dives into free form. This is a fun and Instructor: Paul Bohart informative session that includes instructions for earrings and a bracelet. Supply list provided at registration. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Ink Wash (ages 10 and up) Summer A Jun 13-Jun 27 Tu 6 - 8 pm $45/$50 Ink wash is a perfect foundation class for those who are interested in learning Location: Community Arts Center Classroom to paint. Learn how to mix your own colors and the basics of brush work. Ink wash allows you to create wonderfully detailed pictures of everything from Instructor: Lauren Buchan dinosaurs to still-life. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Ndebele Stitch (Herringbone) Workshop Summer A Jun 15 - Jun 29 Th 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 The focus is on tubular Ndebele stitch. The first night focuses on the basics, the second on a simple bracelet, and the third is to work on a beautiful whirl- Location: Community Arts Center Classroom wind bracelet. Supply list provided at registration. Instructor: Paul Bohart Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer B Jul 11 - Jul 25 Tu 6 - 8 pm $45/$50 Location: Community Arts Center Classroom Instructor: Lauren Buchan 14 FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS 15 Holly Gerth JoBeth Yambrich TEENS & ADULTS (AGES 13+) (AGES ADULTS & TEENS Dance/Fitness Studio Dance /Fitness Studio Summer Fitness Pass Summer Fitness Enjoy all of your favorite fitness classes without the commitment! Drop in fitness classes without the commitment! 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Pass holders are 2, September possible (the summer pass expires two summer sessions as 2006). $100/$110* for 2 summer sessions Pass for an additional $20. *Add Spinning and Beginner Spin to your Fitness Summer BNo classes 7/3 or 7/6 Aug 31 Jul 24 - Location: M/ThInstructor: pm 6 - 6:45 $35/$40 Pilates Plus primarily aimed at develop- Pilates is a complete mat based series of exercises This class is for the body. ing and helping to strengthen the core muscles of develop their core (back and individuals who wish to increase flexibility and a warm-up, Pilates based mat abdominal) muscles. Each class is comprised of All levels of at the end. and stability ball exercises, and a cool-down stretch exercise mat and wear fitness ability are encouraged to attend. Bring your comfortable, workout attire. 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Instructor: Location: Summer CAug 17 3 - Aug Th 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 collage and some creative uses for this art form. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee make beautiful mosaic like pictures, but it also show you the different types of make beautiful mosaic like pictures, but it also show you the different (ages 10 and up) This class will not only show you how to Learn the colorful art of collage! Collage Location: Instructor: creation of your very own animation cell! Summer CAug 16 2 - Aug W pm - 8 6 $30/$35 including conveying motion, story boards, flip books, light table work, and the including conveying motion, story boards, flip books, Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee class will take you through the animation process from the beginning steps, class will take you through the animation process (ages 10 and up) This morning cartoons. Find out what goes into making your favorite Saturday Animation Art Location: Summer B Jul 13 - Jul 27Instructor: Th 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 making works, creating prints, stamps, and editions. making works, creating Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee multiple pieces of art from just one block. This class focuses on how print- just one block. multiple pieces of art from (ages 10 and up) create oldest art forms in the world. It allows you to Print making is one of the Print Making Location: Instructor: Summer B Jul 12 - Jul 26 W 6 - 8 pm $30/$35 techniques, inking, page lay out, story boarding, and character design. boarding, and character inking, page lay out, story techniques, Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee comic book or a spot on the funny pages. This class will teach you illustration This class will teach or a spot on the funny pages. comic book (ages 10 and up) (ages 10 and a page from a comic, whether it be of creating your own Learn the basics Comic Book Art Comic FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

Spinning® Yogalates SPINNING¨ is a stationary bicycle program primarily aimed at achieving Yogalates is a system of physical and mental exercises that join the body and maximum energy output. Riders are led through a different ride each class by mind together. Along with the benefits of Pilates mat-based exercises, which a coach. By using a variety of music and visualization techniques, riders can are aimed at core conditioning, attention is applied to flexibility, lengthening develop a strong mind-body connection that will build with each ride. Each and strengthening the muscles of the body. These two systems join together to class consists of a warm up period, a moderate to high intensity, low impact provide a combination of postures, breathing and relaxation techniques that cardiovascular work out, and a cool down. Be sure to bring a water bottle or enhance your physical well-being. Be sure to bring your exercise mat and two and a towel (padded shorts are highly recommended). Individuals of all wear comfortable, clothes. Class size will be limited to provide quality one on fitness levels are welcome, however due to a limited number of bikes, one instruction to individuals of all fitness levels. advanced registration is necessary. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer A Jun 5 - Jul 19 W 5:15 - 6:15 pm $35/$40 Summer A Jun 5 - Jul 19 M/W 10:30 - 11:30 am $50/$55 Summer B Jul 26 - Aug 30 W 5:15 - 6:15 pm $35/$40 Summer A Jun 5 - Jul 19 M/W 7 - 8 pm $50/$55 No class 7/5 Summer A Jun 10 - Jul 22 Sa 9 - 10 am $25/$30* Location: Dance/Fitness Studio Summer B Jul 25 - Aug 31 M/W 10:30 - 11:30 am $50/$55 Instructor: JoBeth Yambrich Summer B Jul 25 - Aug 31 M/W 7 - 8 pm $50/$55 Summer B Jul 29 - Sept 2 Sa 9 - 10 am $25/$30* Cardio-Kickboxing *Add Saturday Spinning as your third class per week for an additional $10. A high energy, low impact workout, Cardio-kickboxing uses low-impact aero- No classes between 7/1 & 7/5 bic kickboxing moves that will help you increase your cardiovascular Location: Dance/Fitness Studio endurance. Plus, you get the added benefit of improving body strength, muscle tone, reduce body fat, and stress levels! Get fit without getting hit. This class Instructors: Ben Strickler (M/W 10:30 am), Cathy Chenoweth (M/W 7 pm & Sa) does not require any additional equipment. Bring your workout mat, a water bottle, and wear comfortable workout attire. Get ready for high-energy fun and ® fitness in this class. All fitness levels are welcomed to attend. Beginner SPIN Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Are you wondering what SPINNING¨ is all about? Come try an all-new introductory class offered exclusively for beginners. This beginner class will Summer A Jun 10 - Jul 22 Sa 11:15 am - 12 pm $20/$25 cover the basic movements and postures during a half hour ride each class fol- Summer B Jul 29 - Sept 2 Sa 11:15 am - 12 pm $20/$25 lowed by a cool down and stretch. If you have never tried SPINNING¨ and No class 7/1 you are looking for a great cardio workout, then this is the class for you. Make sure to wear your padded shorts and bring a small water bottle and Location: Dance/Fitness Studio towel. Instructor: TBA Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer A Jun 5 - Jul 19 M/W 11:45 am - 12:30 pm $35/$40 Trim & Tone Summer B Jul 24 - Aug 30 M/W 11:45 am - 12:30 pm $35/$40 This exciting class offers the benefit of a low-impact aerobic workout and also No classes 7/3 & 7/5 utilizes weight resistance to keep your body trim and toned. Start out each class with fun low-impact exercises set to high-energy music. Move on to Location: Dance/Fitness Studio some light resistance weight training. Then it’s time to stretch and flex your Instructor: Ben Strickler body with a relaxing, yet energizing cool down. Double your fun and change your body all at the same time. Bring your exercise mat, a water bottle and get

SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ready for fun fitness. All levels of fitness ability are encouraged to attend. Body Sculpting Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Body Sculpting a great way to achieve the firm, sculpted body that will help Summer A Jun 10 - Jul 22 Sa 10:15 - 11 am $20/$25 you look and feel better. Sculpting your arms, glutes, legs, and attention to Summer B Jul 29 - Sept 2 Sa 10:15 - 11 am $20/$25 your core muscles (back and abdominal), is provided in this twice per week class. Lightweights, resistance bands, and stability balls are used to achieve a No class 7/1 creative combination of muscle toning and stretching. All levels of fitness Location: Dance/Fitness Studio ability are encouraged to attend. Bring your exercise mat and dress in com- Instructor: TBA fortable workout wear. Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer A Jun 5 - Jul 19 M/W 2 - 2:45 pm $35/$40 Salsa Partner Work Summer A Jun 5 - Jul 19 M/W 8:15 - 9 pm $35/$40 Enhance your dancing experience by learning the basic steps. Learn how to be a good leader and how to be a good follower. No partners necessary. Summer B Jul 24 - Aug 30 M/W 2 - 2:45 pm $35/$40 However, this is a great opportunity to meet someone new and fulfill your Summer B Jul 24 - Aug 30 M/W 8:15 - 9 pm $35/$40 dreams as a dancer. All skill levels are welcome to this class. No classes 7/3 or 7/5 Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee Summer A Jun 10 - Jul 22 Sa 12:15 - 1:15 pm $50/$55 Locations: Dance/Fitness Studio (2 pm), Basement Fitness Studio (8:15 pm) Summer B Jul 29 - Sept 2 Sa 12:15 - 1:15 pm $50/$55 No class 7/1 Instructors: JoBeth Yambrich (2 pm), Bob Combes (8:15 pm) Location: Dance/Fitness Studio Instructor: Herman Recalde 16 FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS 17 JoBeth Yambrich Chris Settle Bob Combes Chris Settle TEENS & ADULTS (AGES 13+) (AGES ADULTS & TEENS Fairfield Aquatic Center Basement Fitness Studio Basement Fitness Studio Basement Studio SessionASummer Summer B Date Jun 14 - Jul 12Location: Aug16 Jul 19 - Instructor: W W am - 11 10 Day am11 10 - $35 Time $35 Fee SessionASummer Summer B Date Jun 6 - Jul 20 No classes 7/4 or 7/6 Aug 31 Jul 25 - Tu/ThLocation: Tu/Th 7 - 7:45 pmInstructor: 7 - 7:45 pm $35/$40 Day $35/$40 Basics Personal Training Time to maximize your Learn proper technique, form, and body part combinations balls, and stretch bands. workout, using isometrics, light weights, stability and strength so everyday tasks such Improve your range of motion, flexibility, Please bring an exercise as yard work and cleaning are enjoyable, not painful. mat and water bottle. Fee R/NR SessionASummer Summer B Date Jun 5 - Jul 19No classes 7/3 or 7/5 Aug 30 Jul 24 - Location: M/W M/WInstructor: 7- 8 pm 7 - 8 pm Day Fitness Water $50/$55 $50/$55 Swimmers and Get ready to improve your health and well being in the water. TimeThe buoyancy and support non-swimmers alike will reap the fitness benefits. of the water makes this exercise less stressful on the joints and provides an comfortable Wear exercise option for people with chronic conditions. swimwear attire; bring a towel and water bottle. In the event of inclement Fee R/NR for class schedule. weather conditions, contact the Parks office Double Fun Fitness Double and a friend This program allows you better in twos (or threes). Everything is will con- The exercise regimen together. your fitness goals (or two) to achieve with the training, and flexibility training, cardiovascular sist of resistance with having a support that goes along of the accountability and added twist related fit- to reach whatever health can push each other You workout buddy. will Partners are not required for this class. Chris ness goals you may have. person. team you up with another SessionASummer Summer B Date Jun 6 - Jul 20 No classes 7/4 or 7/6 Aug 31 Jul 25 - Tu/ThLocation: Tu/Th 6 - 6:45 pmInstructor: 6 - 6:45 pm $35/$40 Day $35/$40 Body Workout Total A Timeof strength and endurance exercises performed in a sequence to combination can be specifically technique This extremely efficient ensure optimal results. activities, cardio respiratory tailored for your needs with a variety of strength you get moving you will not activities, and a combination of the two. Once want to stop. R/NR Fee

Chris Settle Joan Scanlon Herman Recalde Community Arts Center Basement Fitness Studio Community Dance/Fitness Studio Dance/Fitness Studio

Location: Instructor: Summer ASummer Jun 13 - Jun 29Summer B Tu/Th - Jul 27 Jul 11 am 10:30 - 11:30 Tu/Th $35/$40 am 10:30 - 11:30 $35/$40 Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee 15 to 21 year olds Summer B - Jul 27 Jul 11 Tu/Th 9:30 - 10:30 am $35/$40 as well as muscular strength, power, and endurance. as well as muscular strength, power, SessionASummer Date Jun 13 - Jun 29 Tu/Th 9:30 - 10:30 am $35/$40 Day Time R/NR Fee mechanics, neuromuscular coordination, aerobic, and anaerobic conditioning mechanics, neuromuscular coordination, aerobic, 11 to 14 year olds strength and agility. Major components of the program will involve running strength and agility. A speed, program designed to optimize an athlete’s unique conditioning Summer Youth Conditioning Summer Youth Instructor: Location: No classes 7/4 Summer BAug 29 Jul 25 - Tu 6 - 7 pm $35/$40 ation. Nia is suitable for all fitness levels and people of all ages. ation. Nia is suitable for all fitness levels and people ASummer Summer B Jun 6 - Jul 18Aug 29 Jul 25 - Tu Tu 6 - 7 pm am 8:30 - 9:30 $35/$40 $35/$40 diovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength, balance, endurance, and relax- diovascular conditioning, flexibility, ASummer Jun 6 - Jul 18 Tu am 8:30 - 9:30 $35/$40 traditions. Nia uses dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts and includes car- traditions. Nia uses dance arts, martial arts, and Session Date Day Time Fee R/NR grates movements, concepts, and philosophies from both Eastern and Western both Eastern and grates movements, concepts, and philosophies from body movement and lifestyle practice, embracing fitness and health. It inte- body movement and lifestyle practice, embracing Nia it. It is an expressive mind- Nia is like chocolate, you have just have to taste Location: Instructor: with a partner. Neither a partner nor experience is required for this class. Neither a partner with a partner. Summer BNo class 7/4 Aug 29 Jul 25 - Tu 7 - 8 pm $50/$55 experience much more enjoyable and create a smooth transition into working experience much more enjoyable ASummer Jun 6 - Jul 18 Tupm 7 - 8 $50/$55 on beat and dancing to music. Starting with the basics will make your dancing with the basics will dancing to music. Starting on beat and Session Date Day Time R/NR Fee This fun and exciting class will cover the essentials of Salsa such as staying the essentials of Salsa exciting class will cover This fun and Salsa is the new, hot dancing sensation to hit the dance floor since Swing. dancing sensation to hit hot new, Salsa is the Learn the basics of Salsa dancing and get a great workout at the same time! get a great workout at of Salsa dancing and Learn the basics Beginner Salsa Workout Salsa Workout Beginner FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

Fairfield’s Senior Program SENIOR ADULTS (AGES 55 AND UP) Senior Lounge The senior lounge is open to adults and seniors 55 years and older. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE SENIOR CITIZENS Senior Adult Parking There are designated parking spaces located outside the Senior Lounge in the west parking lot. Allowing for easier accessibility, Senior Adult Cookouts senior parking is available from 8 a.m. to 5 pm, Monday through Join friends and neighbors for a monthly carry-in at the Community Arts Friday, for all individuals 55 years and older. Center. Check the Senior Adult Newsletter for themes and times of upcoming cookouts. Senior Adult Newsletter Senior Adults at the Community Arts Center publishes a free bi- monthly newsletter entitled "Senior Adult News." Call 867-5348 to Medicare Enrollment Event The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program helps older Ohioans be added to the mailing list. with questions about Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs or private health insurance, including Medicare supplemental insurance. Personal counseling will be avail- Visit the Website able in the Senior Lounge to assist seniors enrolling for coverage. www.fairfield-city.org/seniors Day Date Time Fee For More Information Thursday May 11 1 - 4 pm Free Contact Brad Williams, Senior Adult Programmer Location: Community Arts Center Senior Lounge Phone: 896-8407 Email: [email protected] Minding Your Money Learn about investment tools available to the senior community and how to best put them to use. Topics of discussion include an overview of 8 common investment tools available to investors, and an in-depth discussion of invest- LEISURE ACTIVITIES ment tools of particular interest. These tools include bank Products, Fixed ONGOING PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE SENIOR CITIZENS Income Investments, Insurance, Annuities, Wills and Probates, Taxes, and Something is always happening for Fairfield’s Senior Citizens at the Computer Uses. Community Arts Center. In addition to special programs and events, a variety Day Date Time Fee of regular activities are planned each week. Come and get involved in friendly competition while enjoying the company of great friends. Friday May 12 & 26 3 - 5 pm Free Event Days Time Location: Community Arts Center Senior Lounge 500 Tuesdays 3 pm Bingo Thursdays 3 pm Seniors Taking Action Bocce (Indoor) Tuesdays & Fridays 1 pm Seniors Taking Action is a weekly program that brings local, state, and gov- Bridge Wednesdays & Fridays 1 pm ernment speakers to the Community Arts Center to educate us on a variety of topics each week. A “Pot Luck” lunch starts at 1:30 p.m. with the speaker’s

SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Corn Hole Fridays 3 pm presentation at 2:00 pm. Euchre Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 pm Day Time Hand and Foot Tuesdays & Fridays 10 am Mondays 1:30 - 4 pm Mah Jongg Mondays 1 pm Location: Community Arts Center Classroom Ping Pong Wednesdays & Fridays 11 am Scrabble Tuesdays 3 pm Grief & Support Group Shuffleboard (Indoor) Tuesdays & Fridays 1 pm THANKS IN PART TO HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI Texas Hold ‘Em Wednesdays 1 pm This adult group meets once a week for six weeks and focuses on grief related topics. Just a few benefits from participating in a grief support group are learning about the grief process, having a safe place for talking about your Friday Bridge Tournaments grief, getting ideas for coping with your grief, and connecting with others who share similar experiences. Friday Bridge is now a tournament format starting at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Cost to enter is just 50¢. There will be 5 rounds of 4 hands. Scoring will Day Time Fee identify the top 3 winners splitting the pot and the low scorer getting their Tuesdays 1 - 2 pm Free money back. Volunteers will help coordinate this weekly tournament. Don’t miss out! Location: Community Arts Center Green Room Day Time Fridays 1 - 4 pm Location: Community Arts Center Senior Lounge

18 FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS 19 JoBeth Yambrich JoBeth Yambrich Julie McCarthy Bonnie Fahl Fairfield Aquatic Center Community Arts Center Dance/Fitness Studio Arts Center Dance/Fitness Studio Community Community Arts Center Community Arts Center Dance/Fitness Studio Arts Center Community PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE SENIORS ACTIVE FOR PROGRAMS More Programs for Active & Inquisitive Seniors on next page SessionASummer Summer B DateLocation: Jun 14 - Jul 12Instructor: Aug16 Jul 19 - W W am11 10 - Day am 10 - 11 $35 Time $35 Fee SessionASummer Summer B Date Jun 6 - Jul 20No classes July 4 or July 6 Aug 31 Jul 25 - Tu/ThLocation: Tu/ThInstructor: am 9:30 - 10:30 9:30 - 10:30 am Day $35 $35 Chi for Health Tai that combines fluid move- This class is a gentle yet powerful form of exercise Time circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. Improve ments with energy of fitness ability are encour- All levels muscle tone, balance and reduce stress. This class is especially designed for arthritis sufferers. aged to attend. SessionASummer Fee Summer B Date Jun 5 - Jul 19No classes July 3 and July 5 Aug 30 Jul 29 - MLocation: MInstructor: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Day 5:30 - 6:30 pm Fitness Water $35 FOR ACTIVE SENIORS GREAT Time $35 Swimmers and Get ready to improve your health and well being in the water. The buoyancy and support non-swimmers alike will reap the fitness benefits. of the water makes this exercise less stressful on the joints and provides an comfortable Wear exercise option for people with chronic conditions. swimwear attire; bring a towel and water bottle. In the event of inclement for class schedule. weather conditions, contact the Parks office Fee DANCE AND FITNESS DANCE CITIZENS FOR ACTIVE SENIOR PROGRAMS Flex, and Move Stretch, uses low impact movement, basic this class senior, Geared toward the active body, light resistance training to help strengthen the stretching techniques, and This class uses light hand held levels. energy and increase improve flexibility, to improve muscle tone and maintain muscle weights and resistance bands mass. SessionASummer Summer B Date Jun 5 - Jul 19 5 No classes July 3 or July Aug 30 24 - Jul M/W M/WLocation: Instructor: 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am Day $35 $35 Staying Fit resistance bands, and This class, set to music, uses light hand held weights, Time twice weekly class. own body weight for a gentle toning and energizing one’s All levels of fitness ability are encouraged to attend. Fee OR CALL 529-1508. WWW.MUOHIO.EDU/CE/ILR

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Call Brad at 896-8407 for details and to RSVP next meeting place, or check the Senior Adult Newsletter for location. Adult Newsletter next meeting place, or check the Senior Thursday each monthOne 12 - 1:30 pm Cost of your meal time. Call the Senior Lounge at 896-8422 to RSVP and get the details of the Day Time Fee of the day. welcome at any This is an on-going lunch club, with new members Just Us Ladies Interacting & Eating Together age 55 or older meet for lunch and converse with friends on the topics Women J.U.L.I.E.T.

the next meeting place, or check the Senior Adult Newsletter for location. Adult Newsletter the next meeting place, or check the Senior One Monday each monthCall Brad at 896-8407 for details and to RSVP 12 - 1:30 pm Cost of your meal at any time. Call the Senior Lounge at 896-8407 to RSVPat any time. Call the Senior Lounge at 896-8407 and get the details of Day Time Fee local restaurants. This is an on-going lunch club, with new members welcome local restaurants. Men age 55 or older get an opportunity to meet and enjoy lunch together at Men age 55 or older get an opportunity to meet R.O.M.E.O. Retired Old Men Eating Out

Location: television, or read up on current events in the morning newspaper. current events in the morning newspaper. television, or read up on Thursdays2nd & 4th 9 - 10 am Free Come to socialize with friends, surf the internet, watch sports center on the surf the internet, watch sports center on Come to socialize with friends, Day Time Fee Start your day off with a warm cup of coffee and donut in the Senior Lounge. cup of coffee with a warm Start your day off Coffee & Donuts Location: 1st Tuesday1st 12 - 1 pm Free enjoying a bowl of ice cream topped with a variety of your favorite toppings. enjoying a bowl of ice cream Day Time Fee Don’t miss this delicious opportunity to meet with friends and neighbors while miss this delicious opportunity Don’t Ice Cream Social Ice Cream PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE SENIOR CITIZENS FOR ACTIVE SENIOR PROGRAMS SOCIAL EVENTS SOCIAL FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE SENIOR CITIZENS THE SENIOR LOUNGE Introduction to Computers This class is for beginners who are unfamiliar with computers and the Windows operating system. Gain the knowledge with hands on experience as you learn to turn the computer on and off, use the mouse and keyboard, and familiarize yourself with the desktop. Session Date Day Time Fee Summer A Jun 5 - Jun 26 M 9 - 10 am $20 Summer A Jun 5 - Jun 26 M 10 - 11 am $20 Summer B Jul 10 - Jul 31 M 9 - 10 am $20 Summer B Jul 10 - Jul 31 M 10 - 11 am $20 Location: Senior Lounge Instructor: Brad Williams Email & the Internet SENIOR TRAVEL SERIES An introduction to the basic skills needed to access the Internet and Personal WITH YOUR MAN TOURS, INC. Email. Learn to surf the World Wide Web with a couple of search engines and learn to send and receive messages in your very own email account. The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department has joined with Your Man Session Date Day Time Fee Tours, Inc. to offer the following travel packages. For more information about Summer A Jun 6 - Jun 27 Tu 9 - 10 am $20 the trips, call Jim Williams with Your Man Tours, Inc. at 772-4411, or Brad Summer A Jun 6 - Jun 27 Tu 10 - 11 am $20 Williams at 896-8407. Summer B July 11 - Aug 1 Tu 9 - 10 am $20 Summer B July 11 - Aug 1 Tu 10 - 11 am $20 Mexican Riviera Cruise October 12 Location: Senior Lounge Join us aboard Holland America Line’s “MsRyndam” for a 12-day cruise of the Instructor: Brad Williams Mexican Riviera. Ports of call include Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. Included are airfare from Dayton, cruise aboard MsRyndam in category (NN) inside cabin, and a large variety of Digital Photography and Your Computer entertainment aboard ship each day. $1,698 base price per person. This class is for those who have or are thinking about upgrading to the world of digital photography. Learn to how to put the pictures on your computer, Panama Canal Cruise manipulate them, send them to friends and family via email, and to set them as October 23 your desktop background. Bon Voyage aboard Holland America Line’s “MsRyndam” for a 19-day cruise Session Date Day Time Fee of the Panama Canal and Mexican Riviera. Ports of call include Cabo San Summer A Jun 7 - Jun 28 W 9 - 10 am $20 Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Haultulco, Costa Maya, Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Caldera, SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Cartagena, and Cozumel. Included are airfare from Cincinnati, cruise aboard Summer A Jun 7 - Jun 28 W 10 - 11 am $20 MsRyndam in category (NN) inside cabin, and a large variety of entertainment Summer B Jul 12 - Aug 2 W 9 - 10 am $20 aboard ship each day. $2,638 base price per person. Summer B Jul 12 - Aug 2 W 10 - 11 am $20 Location: Senior Lounge INTERNATIONAL Instructor: Brad Williams TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES WITH COLLETTE VACATIONS The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department has joined with Collette Check the Senior Vacations to offer the following international travel packages. For more infor- mation about the trips, call Brad Williams at 896-8407. Adult Newsletter Reflection of Italy November 9, 2006 for upcoming Welcome to Italy, where history, culture, art and romance take on new mean- ing! This grand vacation takes you to the must-sees of Rome, Florence and Venice, and through the vineyards and olive plantations that dot the Tuscan countryside. Your two-night stay in Rome includes visits to the fabulous land- Travel Adventures. marks of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. After a visit to the outlying medieval town of Assisi, you’ll venture through 20 FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS 21 Double $4,699 per person; Single $5,549 per Double $4,699 per person; legendary Little Penguin Parade, where these lovable flightless birds make these lovable flightless Penguin Parade, where legendary Little Cairns and the burrows in the dunes. from the sea to their their daily walk lifestyle Aboriginal introductions to the Reef provide fascinating Great Barrier throw a to the area. Learn to of colorful sea life unique and a world your base on instrument. From play a didgeridoo, a traditional boomerang or ways to enjoy the reef Ð you can scuba, snorkel Green Island, there are many boat ride. Sydney will delight you with its friendly or enjoy a glass bottom which Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge for manner and sites like the Zealand…land of breathtaking terrain and stunning Australia is famous. New to see and do. Check out the strong historical and much natural beauty offers a colonial past in the cities of Queenstown and architectural reminders of national park. most famous Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s Visit Christchurch. tour of the countryside from the rugged including a Highlights are many, a cruise on picture-perfect Milford Sound, Valley, grandeur of the Hollyford and the mountains. Wakatipu overlooking Lake and a gondola ride to dinner and take with you a wonderful memory of New Dine with a “Kiwi” family other. Zealand…a place like no person MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS Arts Center provides an ideal setting for a variety of The Community The Community Room, with its terrace events, big and small. Green Park, is the perfect site for a wedding or Village overlooking party and can be divided into smaller rooms for business meetings and with state of the The Center also rents the theater, intimate gatherings. art audio and visual capabilities, classroom, and ground floor lobby. Discounts are available for Fairfield residents and non-profit For more information call 867-5348. organizations. PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE SENIORS • FACILITY RENTAL FACILITY • SENIORS ACTIVE FOR PROGRAMS This party package includes rental of a room for 1-1/2 hours, cake, ice cream, one topping pizza, This party package includes rental of a room for Pizza Party The Ice Cream Sundae toppings, supplies (table cream, 5 different includes rental of room for 1-1/2 hours, cake, ice and drinks (orange drink, lemonade or fruit clothes, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils), balloons punch) and a special gift for the birthday child. Up to 10 guests, includes 2 adult chaperons: $80 Up to 20 guests, includes 4 adult chaperons: $125 Up to 35 guests, includes 6 adult chaperons: $175 BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS chips and pretzels, drinks (orange drink, lemonade or fruit punch), balloons, supplies (table clothes, chips and pretzels, drinks (orange drink, lemonade plates, cups, napkins, and utensils) and a special gift for the birthday child. Up to 10 guests, includes at least 2 adult chaperons: $100 (3 pizzas) Up to 20 guests, includes at least 4 adult chaperons: $150 (6 pizzas) Up to 35 guests, includes at least 6 adult chaperons: $200 (9 pizzas) art children’s Theater, Arts Center may add Popcorn and a movie in the beautiful Community You for project, pottery making, tile painting or birthday games to your party package. Call 867- 5348 more details.

Melbourne with its trend-setting shops; and a side trip to Phillip Island for the shops; and a side trip to Phillip Island Melbourne with its trend-setting Island all at an enjoyable pace. Your trip includes the lovely Victorian city of Victorian trip includes the lovely Your pace. Island all at an enjoyable Under,” Australia, and the spectacular natural beauty of New Zealand’s South beauty of New Zealand’s Australia, and the spectacular natural Under,” Double $2, 739 per person; Single $3, 239 per person Double $2, 739 per person; sights and unique culture of the land “Down the essential This vacation offers Italian Lake District with a stay in the beautiful resort of Como. District with a stay in the Italian Lake Zealand Australia & New March 15, 2007 walking tour. You’ll conclude your memorable adventure in the picturesque memorable adventure conclude your You’ll walking tour. Wonders: South Pacific tic Venice. Here you will enjoy a glass making demonstration and a leisurely enjoy a glass making demonstration Here you will Venice. tic Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world, while on the way to roman- in the world, while on of the smallest countries Marino, one shop a bit among the city’s legendary shops. You’ll enjoy a visit to San enjoy You’ll shops. legendary the city’s shop a bit among you’ll see Michelangelo’s Statue of David and the Uffizi Museum, and maybe Museum, and the Uffizi Statue of David you’ll see Michelangelo’s the low-lying hills of Tuscany to Siena and San Gimignano. In Florence, and San Gimignano. to Siena Tuscany hills of the low-lying FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

Cruise In on the Green VILLAGE GREEN Enjoy a day of classic cars, hot rods, customs and vehicles from 1980 and ear- lier parked around Village Green Park. The cars will arrive between 2 and 3 FAMILY FUN AT ITS BEST! pm. All entries will receive a customized Cruise In on the Green dash plaque. The event is free to the public, and only $5 to enter your vehicle in the event. Entertainment on the amphitheater stage will include a patriotic salute by the SPECIAL EVENTS Hamilton Fairfield Concert Band from 4 to 6 pm, and the Avalons from 7 to 9 pm. Concessions will also be available for purchase from Fairfield Pizza. Date Day Time Movies in the Park May 27 Saturday 2 - 9 pm Join the Fairfield Fire Department for a different movie each month, along with fun, educational events during the pre-show activities. Bring your blan- Location: Village Green Park ket or lawn chairs and enjoy the evening.

Date Day Time Movie Red, White & KaBOOM! June 2 F 9 pm Peter Pan Village Green is one of three sites for the annual city-wide July 3 Independence Day celebration. The event officially begins at 6 pm. July 7 F 9 pm Pinocchio Dangerous Jim & the Slims will play until 10 p.m., when the fireworks begin August 4 F 9 pm Madagascar atop Harbin Park. In addition, finalists for Fairfield Idol will perform. September 1 F 9 pm Lady and the Tramp Date Day Time October 6 F 9 pm The Great Mouse Detective July 3 Monday 6 pm Location: Village Green Amphitheater Location: Village Green Amphitheater Groovin’ on the Green Thursday Night Concert Series Presented By Duke Energy & AurGroup

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Representatives of sponsors Eileen Meeker (left), Vice Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the fifth edition of the concerts at Village Green President of Business Development for AurGroup Financial Park. Every musical taste will be satisfied in this summer-long series at the park’s amphithe- Credit Union, and Tim Abbott (right), Regional Manager, Duke Energy, stand with Ben Strickler, Recreation ater. Concessions will be available every week from Fairfield Pizza and Flub’s. Programmer for Fairfield Parks & Recreation.

JUNE 1 (6:30 pm) AUGUST 3 (7 pm) Fairfield High School Band JULY 6 (7 pm) Robin Lacy & Dezydeco Presented by McDonald’s of Fairfield Stagger Lee (Country/Rock) (Zydeco/Cajun) JUNE 8 (7 pm) JULY 13 (7 pm) Presented by the Fairfield Community Foundation The Menus (Rock ‘n Roll) The Fabulous Blues Brothers AUGUST 10 (7 pm) Presented by Cincinnati Mills Legendary Tribute Show Paul Otten Band JUNE 15 (7 pm) JULY 20 (7 pm) AUGUST 17 (7 pm) The Jack Carr Band (Big Band) Miami University Ft. Hamilton Jazz Band (Dixieland) JUNE 22 (7 pm) Steel Band (Steel Drum) AUGUST 24 (7 pm) Parrothead Band (Buffett Salute) Presented by PNC Bank, Village Green Branch JULY 27 (7 pm) Klaberheads (German) The Mistics (Motown) AUGUST 31 JUNE 29 (7 pm) Presented by Chaco Credit Union (7 pm) Bentwood Rockers (Classic Rock) Eight Days a Week (Beatles Tribute) 22 VILLAGE GREEN

Arts and Crafts Market, and a “community spotlight” stage, along with Hamilton Fairfield Symphony Orchestra participation from the Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Police Departments. A night filled with toe tapping, handclapping music. This show will feature the Symphony Chorale and Orchestra performing a variety of show tunes Bring the entire family and join your neighbors for a weekend of great and patriotic selections. entertainment, incredible food and activities for all ages. Mark you calendars PROGRAMS & RECREATION PARKS FAIRFIELD Date Day Time now for this wonderful end-of-summer celebration! July 23 Sunday 7 - 9 pm Date Day Time September 8 Friday 6 - 10 pm Location: Village Green Amphitheater September 9 Saturday 2 - 10 pm Fairfield Idol 2006 Location: Village Green Park Come cheer on your favorite singer as they compete to become the next Fairfield Idol. Your vote counts and the contestants need your help if they are to be the big winner. The final two contestants will sing off during the festivities at Red, White & Kaboom on July 3 for the right to be named Fairfield Lane Fairfield Idol. The winner will be announced at Village Green Park just before the world famous Rozzi Fireworks light up the skies above Fairfield! Date Day Time Location Public Library June 13/Quarter Finals Tu 7 pm Community Arts Ctr Theater Summer Programs June 24/Semi Finals Sa TBA Village Green Amphitheater www.lanepl.org • 858-3238 ext. 360

July 3/Finals M TBA Village Green Amphitheater The Fairfield Lane Public Library features free family events in the Village Green Amphitheater. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and Village Green Fine Arts Show enjoy the show. The Fairfield Parks Department has teamed up with Music Café and a select Kinderballet of Cincinnati Presents Peter Pan group of local artists to bring you this special day at Village Green Park. Music Café, sponsored by the Fitton Center, will have a different individual Sunday • June 4 • 2 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy this wonderful children’s or group playing every hour from 12 to 8 pm. Concessions will be available storybook classic Peter Pan as performed by ballet students ranging in from the Fairfield Pizza throughout the day. ages from 4 to 18 from the Tri-State area. The day will culminate with the semi final round of the local talent contest, Madcap Puppets Present “Monkey See Monkey Do” Fairfield Idol, at 8 pm. We want to see everyone in Fairfield come out and support the most talented individuals in the area and help select the finalists. Friday • June 9 • 7 - 3:30 p.m. The monkeys have escaped from the zoo! Luckily the zoo has a team Date Day Time of expert animal trackers searching for them. As each monkey is found, June 24 Saturday 12 - 9 pm the trackers relate amazing and funny animal stories. Location: Village Green Park Joel Caithamer: The Singing Librarian Tuesday • June 20 • 7 p.m. Stories and interactive music with a mixture of shenanigans that will Salsa Jam on the Green inspire creativity and the fun of reading for young children. This event will be a celebration of the Latino culture with a live DJ, free Wildlife Comes to You: Visit with the Cincinnati Zoo dance lessons, food for purchase from local Latino restaurants, and a live band on the amphitheater stage. The band will perform its first of two sets Friday • June 30 • 3:30 p.m. Visit with four animal ambassadors from the Cincinnati Zoo. It might beginning at 6:30, with dance lessons from 7:30 to 8:30. be a reptile, a bird, mammal or an interesting insect that a zookeeper You are encouraged to experience Salsa Dancing first hand by getting out of will introduce and then answer questions about. Take this opportunity your chair and up on stage to learn the basic steps. Come out and enjoy an to learn some amazing facts about animals that live at the Cincinnati evening of high energy dancing, hot music, and amazing food! Thanks to Zoo. CincyLatino for partnering with the City of Fairfield to bring you this FREE event. Banana 500 Annual Banana Car Contest and Activities Date Day Time Tuesday • July 11 • 6:30 p.m. July 28 Friday 6 - 10 pm Come join the fun! Children from 6 to 12 years old can sign register for the Banana 500 Create-a-Car Contest from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Location: Village Green Amphitheater Registration is required for participation. Contest rules provided upon pre-registration. The the contest gets underway at 7 pm. Not only will September Dayz participants enjoy the contest, but they’ll meet a special racecar guest! September Dayz is a fun-filled, family event celebrating the start of fall and Canine Police Unit Fairfield’s great community spirit. In the spotlight will be many Fairfield Tuesday • August 8 • 7-8 p.m. area restaurants, vendors, and cultural treasures. Headlining this year’s Watch this law enforcement unit be put through their training paces. entertainment on the amphitheater stage Saturday night will be country’s refreshing sound of Hot Apple Pie, featuring Fairfield’s own Brady Seals. The Hog Call To End All The Menus kick things off Friday evening at 7 pm, and Leroy Ellington and Tuesday • August 15 • 7 p.m. the E-Funk Band is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Bring your best Hog Call as we celebrate the end of the summer in an animal fun fair. Other great activities include the One Way Farm walk Saturday morning, the 23 FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL THE FAIRFIELD PARKS OFFICE AT 867-5348

FAIRFIELD Swim Lessons Morning Classes AQUATIC CENTER SESSION 1 ...... JUNE 12 - JUNE 22 2605 AUGUSTA BLVD. SESSION 2 ...... JUNE 26 - JULY 7 (No Class on Monday, July 4) Info-Fairfield 867-5301(381) SESSION 3 ...... JULY 10 - JULY 20 SESSION 4 ...... JULY 24 - AUGUST 3 The Fairfield Aquatic Center offers a variety of features: diving boards, SESSION 5 ...... AUGUST 7 - AUGUST 17 wading pool, large slide, sand volleyball court, sand play area, and a Class Date Days Time Cost R/NR Water play structure. We invite you to participate in our specialized swimming programs this summer. Qualified lifeguards and instructors are Guppies All Sessions M-Th 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 on duty at all times. We also offer special birthday and party packages, Turtle All Sessions M-Th 10 -10:45 am $40/$45 please call us for details at the Parks office at 867-5348. Turtle Sessions 2 & 4 M-Th 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 Alligator All Sessions M-Th 9 - 9:45 am $40/$45 Season Opens...... June 7 Season Closes.……. September 4 Alligator Sessions 2 & 5 M-Th 10 - 10:45 am $40/$45 The pool will be closed August 21 - 25 and August 28 - September 1 Alligator Sessions 1 & 3 M-Th 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 Seal All Sessions M-Th 10 - 10:45 am $40/$45 OPEN DAILY NOON TO 8 PM Seal Sessions 2,4 & 5 M-Th 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 No flotation devices are permitted other than U.S. Coast Marlin All Sessions M-Th 9 - 9:45 am $40/$45 Guard-approved devices. Small toys are permitted in the wading pool Dolphin All Sessions M-Th 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 only. Shark All Sessions M-Th 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 2006 GENERAL ADMISSION Advanced Adults $6.00 Swimming All Sessions M-Th 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 & Lifesaving Teen/Student (13-17 years) $5.00 Youth (6 - 12 years) $4.00 Evening Classes Preschool (2 - 5 years) $3.00 Class Date Days Time Cost R/NR Senior Citizen (with Buckeye Card) $4.00 Turtles Jul 10 - 20 M-Th 6 - 6:45 pm $40/$45 Twilight Fee (after 6:00 p.m.) $2.00 Seal Jul 10 - 20 M-Th 7 - 7:45 pm $40/$45 Fitness Swim $2.00 Alligator Jul 24 - Aug 3 M-Th 6 - 6:45 pm $40/$45 Marlin Jul 24 - Aug 3 M-Th 7 - 7:45 pm $40/$45 2006 Season Passes Pre-season Pool passes for the 2006 pool season are on sale at the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department office in the Community Arts Center, 411 Saturday Classes Wessel Drive. Class Date Days Time Cost R/NR

SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Alligator Jun 17 - Aug 5 Sa 10 - 10:45 am $40/$45 Pool Passes* Family Senior/Youth/Teen Adult/Individual Seal Jun 17 - Aug 5 Sa 10 - 10:45 am $40/$45 Resident $275 $100 $130 Turtle Jun 17 - Aug 5 Sa 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 Non-Resident $440 $165 $210 Guppies Jun 17 - Aug 5 Sa 11 - 11:45 am $40/$45 Five-person maximum on a family pass, each additional family member is $20.00. Family pass restricted to immediate family members. *Season passes can be purchased at 2/3 of price after July 1 Skill Levels For Children *Season passes can be purchased at 1/3 of price after August 1 The following are the level of lessons for children. For American Red Cross (ARC) levels 2-6, the child should complete the prior course or equivalent, or complete an exit skills test of the prior course. YOUTH SWIM TEAM Guppy (18 months to 3 years) Info-Fairfield: 867-5301 (415) A parent is required to be with the child in the water. This course is equivalent Area youth, ages 18 and younger, are invited to participate on our summer to American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics Level B. Skills taught swim team at the Fairfield Aquatic Center. All swimmers must be able to include: Water entry and adjustment ¥ Bubble blowing and underwater explo- swim the length of the pool without flotation aides. The team competes in the ration ¥ Front and back floats ¥ Arm and leg action ¥ Front and back glides ¥ Tri-County Swim League with public and private pools. Practice begins 1st Rolling back to front and front to back ¥ Personal safety week in June and concludes with championships in late July. Those interested Turtle: (Preschoolers) can attend an informational meeting on May 16th at 7 p.m. at the Community For 4 and 5 year olds. Basic but important swimming and safety skills are Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive. For further information, please call Swim taught without the parent, including: Front and back floats ¥ Underwater Team Boosters President Kim Braunig at 858-6563 or the Fairfield Parks exploration ¥ Arm and leg action for front and back stroke ¥ Water entry and Department at 867-5348. The cost to participate on the swim team is $75 ($80 exit ¥ Water adjustment ¥ Personal water safety with emphasis on using life- non-residents). jackets 24 AQUATIC CENTER

Alligator: ARC Level 1 Must be at least six years old or be able to pass the skills learned at the Turtle Aqua-Fest level. Skill taught include: Safe entry and exit ¥ Underwater exploration with JULY 14 & 15 objects ¥ Controlled bubble blowing ¥ Front and Back floats with recovery ¥ Children, teens, and families will all enjoy fun-filled days at the pool on July Changing directions ¥ Treading hand and arm movements ¥ Front and back 14 and 15. Activities will include water games and prizes. Our pool staff will PROGRAMS & RECREATION PARKS FAIRFIELD stroke combined arm and leg action ¥ Personal water safety ¥ Helping others lead the fun for all ages. The only fee is pool admission, so plan to make a day in distress of it. Seal: ARC Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills Skills taught include: Jump-in entry ¥ Underwater retrieval ¥ Unsupported front and back glide ¥ Front and back float with recovery ¥ Treading arm and Teen Night at the Pool leg motions ¥ Combined arm and leg action on front and back ¥ Finning and FRIDAY, JUNE 16 • 8 - 11 PM sculling ¥ Swimming on your side ¥ Personal Water safety There will be an after hours pool party on Friday June 16th at the Fairfield Aquatic Center. The fun will begin at 8 pm and last until 11 pm and includes Marlin: ARC Level 3 Stroke Development music and snacks. Teen night is open for those 13 to 18 years old. The admis- Skills taught include: Head first entry ¥ Underwater retrieval ¥ Rotary sion to get in will be $5.00 per person. Season pass holders will be admitted at breathing ¥ Front and back glides ¥ Treading ¥ Front and back crawl ¥ no cost. There will be games and activities planned for the entire night, with Butterfly kick and body motion ¥ General water safety protocol some prizes for the winners. Dolphin: ARC Level 4 Stroke Improvement Skills taught include: Stride and compact dives ¥ Underwater Swimming and Feet first surface dive ¥ Survival float and back float ¥ Streamlined open turns Caribbean Cruise Night at the Pool Treading and Sculling ¥ Backstroke, Breaststroke, Front Crawl, and Butterfly FRIDAY, JULY 21 • 8 - 11 PM ¥ Elementary Backstroke ¥ Scissor Kick ¥ Rescue Assists and dealing with Caribbean night was a great success last year and we are looking for bigger choking and better things this year. This Caribbean style party at the Fairfield Aquatic Center will be held on Friday July 21st from 8 to 11 pm. This will be open to Shark: ARC Level 5 Stroke Refinement the whole family, and 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Skills taught include: Shallow dives and starts ¥ Treading with different kicks The cost for admission will be $20 per family or $7 per person 13 and over; $5 ¥ Flip turns ¥ Backstroke, Breaststroke, Front Crawl, and Butterfly ¥ per person 12 and under; free admission to children 2 and under. All season Elementary Backstroke and Sidestroke ¥ Survival Swimming ¥ Rescue pass holders will be admitted at no cost. There will be games and activities Breathing planned throughout the entire night for everyone to enjoy. There will be Advanced Swimming and Lifesaving: ARC Level 6 refreshments and hors d’oeuvres included in your admission. There will be a This is a new course designed to be challenging and fun for our most band playing Caribbean style music by poolside, for your entertainment. advanced swimmers. Life guarding skills, physical fitness, and personal water safety skills will be taught. It involves some of the same training our own lifeguard’s use. Skills taught include: Endurance training and aquatic fitness Fireworkswim education ¥ Competitive stoke flip and open turns ¥ Surface dives and dives ¥ MONDAY, JULY 3 • 8 - 11 PM Cold water survival ¥ Leg only treading and movement ¥ Lifeguard rescue What better place than relaxing around the pool during the big night of Red, techniques ¥ Rescue breathing and CPR ¥ Survival swimming and self rescue White and Kaboom. Situated on the top of the hill adjacent to Harbin Park, the Aquatic Center makes an excellent venue to enjoy the evening spectacular. Entry is $2 per person (free to season pass holders) SPECIAL EVENTS Customer Appreciation Day MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Fathers Day Special On Monday September 4th the Fairfield Aquatic Center will be having their JUNE 18 customer appreciation day. This day will allow all customers to enjoy our facility free of charge, with the donation of a canned food good that will go All fathers that come to the Fairfield Aquatic Center on Sunday June 18th will towards helping those in need in our community. It’s our way of thanking you get in free if they are accompanied by a paying customer. for a great 2006 season. The pool will close for the season at 8 pm. Nothing kills a program faster… than waiting for the last minute to register. The decision to cancel a class due to low enrollment is usually made the week before the session begins. Registering late may mean the class had already been cancelled. Don’t wait too long to register!

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Ladies League A ladies league is forming that will be friendly to the beginning golfer. Play FAIRFIELD GREENS GOLF every other Thursday starting at 6:00 pm commencing on May 11. Contact NORTH & SOUTH TRACE COURSES Keith at 939-3741 for details. Night Golf Rates for Golf Come join us for after dark fun at North Trace with Night Golf tournament SOUTH TRACE Weekdays Weekends/Holidays Senior/Junior* played with glo-Balls. The Fairfield North Trace will host, one tournament a month for the months of June, July August and September. To sign up your 18 holes $23.00 $25.00 $17.00 foursome please call the North Trace Pro-Shop at 939-3741. Spots are limited 9 holes $14.00 N/A $11.75 for each night. Play will begin around 9 p.m. Cart Rental/per person $14 (18 holes) $7 (9 holes) Plan Now for 2006 Outings NORTH TRACE Weekdays Weekends/Holidays Senior/Junior* Now is the time to make arrangements for your 2006 leagues and outings. Please call now to get early jump on open or work leagues. Those already 9 holes $11.00 $11.00 $8.00 planned for this year are: Cart Rental/per person $7 (9 holes) Date Event * Not valid on holidays or league play. To qualify, Seniors must have a May 17 Chamber of Commerce Outing Golden Buckeye Card; Juniors must be 17 or younger. June 16 Fairfield Champions Outing Junior Golf League July 8/9 City Tournament The staff at the North Trace would like to invite you and your friends to par- ticipate in the summer Junior League for kids 17 and under during the months of June and July this summer. This league will meet on Tuesday and Thursday City Golf Tournaments mornings for nine holes of competition. Tee times start at 8 a.m. thru 10 a.m. Your cost will be $6 per round if you have your 2006 R.E.A.C.H. or $8.00 per round if you are not a R.E.A.C.H. member. We hope to see you often as we Ladies Golf Championship: Wednesday, July 5 are excited to present you the opportunity to play our executive course. See Seniors Golf Championship: Thursday, July 6 you at the course! Men’s Golf Championship: Date Day Time Fee Saturday & Sunday; July 8 & 9 June & July T/Th 8 - 10 am $6/round* $8.00 per round if you are not a R.E.A.C.H. member. R.E.A.C.H. for Golf/JUNIOR GOLF This program for junior golfers from 9-17 will be held in conjunction with a national program called REACH (Rules, Etiquette, Appreciation, Conduct, Junior Golf Camp History). The 2006 R.E.A.C.H. card will be good at both of the city courses AGES 9 - 12 Monday thru Friday except outing and leagues and on Saturday, Sunday and Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Nuxhalls driv- holidays after Noon. For more information, call 858-7750 (South Trace) and ing range announce the annual golf camp for boys and girls ages 9 - 12. 939-3741 (North Trace) Camp is geared to the newer player to golf and includes instruction in full Date Day Time Location R/NR Fee SPRING EVENTS/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS swing, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette as well as miniature golf tourna- May 20 Sa 10 - 11:30 am North Trace $10* ments, a nine hole round at Fairfield Greens North Trace and an afternoon of swimming at the Fairfield Aquatic Center. The camp runs from June 12-15 June 12 M 10 - 11:30 am North Trace $10* (from 9 - 11 a.m., Monday thru Wednesday, and starting at 11 a.m. on June 13 Tu 10 - 11:30 am North Trace $10* Thursday). Pre-registration is required at the North Trace. Class size is limit- ed, so sign up early. Call Keith at 939-3741 for more details. * Anyone who already has a R.E.A.C.H. card may pay this $10.00 fee and get their updated sticker at anytime at the North Trace Pro Shop Date Day Time Fee June 12 - 14 M-W 9 - 11 am $65 Pond Clinic June 15 Th 11 am (included) Join the Butler and Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation Districts for weekly presentations about pond construction, weed control, fish stocking and various pond management concerns. There is no cost to attend. Nothing kills a Date Day Time Cost June 7, 14, 21 & 28 W 6:30 - 8 pm Free program faster… Location: Golf and Community Center than waiting for the last minute to register. The decision to cancel a class due to low enrollment is usually made the week before the session begins. Registering late may mean the class had already been cancelled. Don’t wait too long to register! 26 GOLF • HARBIN PARK • MARSH FISHING LAKE

HARBIN PARK MARSH PARK FISHING LAKE

FAIRFIELD’S FISHING LAKE IS OPEN DAILY, WEATHER PERMITTING. PROGRAMS & RECREATION PARKS FAIRFIELD IF IN DOUBT, CALL THE BAIT HOUSE AT 858-1685. Red, White & KaBOOM! Enjoy Fairfield’s annual fireworks spectacular from atop Harbin Park. Be up close for the show. A live band will perform beginning at 7 p.m. to count Fishing Rates down to show time. Note that parking in the park is limited. Adults Seniors* Youth† Child† Twilight Date Day Time Fee 16+ 60+ 7-15 6 & under After 5 pm July 3 M 7 pm Free Resident $7 $6 $5 Free $3 Non-Res. $10 $9 $5 Free $5 Family Day Pass ($15/Residents Only) Harbin Park Mountain *Must have a Golden Buckeye Card †Must be accompanied by a paying adult Bike Challenge 2006 There is a two-pole limit for adults and a one-pole limit for those under The Fairfield Parks Department will be sponsoring the Harbin Park Mountain 6 years of age. Lake rules are posted at the Bait Shop. Bike Challenge. This is an off road time trial challenge through Harbin Park. This Challenge will test your endurance and mountain bike skills and will be held on Thursday nights from mid-July to mid-August. Registration will begin Special Events around 6:45 p.m. and the first rider will start at 7 pm. The cost to participate On these special days, a new fishing pole will be awarded to the guest of honor in the bike Challenge will be $5 a night per person. To be eligible for prizes catching the day’s largest fish. and awards to be given out on the last night you must attend at least 3 of the 6 Event Date nights. Anyone that participates at least 3 nights will automatically receive a Mothers Day May 14 free t-shirt. If you have any questions about this program, call the Fairfield Parks Department at 867-5348. Fathers Day June 18 Date Day Time Fee Senior Day July 4 July 13 Th 6:45 pm $5 July 20 Th 6:45 pm $5 Customer Appreciation Weekend July 27 Th 6:45 pm $5 OCTOBER 21 & 22 August 3 Th 6:45 pm $5 We will celebrate customer appreciation weekend at Marsh Park. The first 50, August 10 Th 6:45 pm $5 paying fisherman for each day will receive a free gift. August 17 Th 6:45 pm $5 Youth Fishing Tournament JUNE 10, JULY 8, AUG. 12, & SEPT. 9 20th Annual British Car A Youth Fishing Tournament will be held on the second Saturday of the summer months. The price of admission will be the entry fee, which is $5.00 and Motorcycle Show for all kids under 15 years old. Prizes will be awarded for the winners. The Ohio Valley Austin Healey Club, The British Car Club of Greater Cincinnati and the City of Fairfield team up to present this 20th annual show in Harbin Park. The featured cars this year are the A. H. Sprite and the MG All Night Fishing Midget. For further information on the event or to enter your British car, go to FRIDAY, MAY 26 - SUNDAY, MAY 28 www.bccgc.com or http://hometown.aol.com/ovaustinhealey. EACH WEEKEND DURING JUNE, JULY, AUGUST Date Day Time Fee During these weekends, Marsh Lake will remain open for the entire weekend, July 9 Su 9 am - 3:30 pm $5* opening at 6 a.m. on Friday and remaining open until 9:30 pm on Sunday. Regular general admission will be charged every 12 hours at the lake. * children under 12 free Youth Learn to Fish DO YOU HAVE A UNIQUE TALENT? JUNE 11, JULY 9, AUGUST 13 Any Fairfield youth 8 years or older that would like to learn to fish can call WOULD LIKE TO TEACH IT TO OTHERS? THE FAIRFIELD Marsh Lake to set up an appointment with the Fishing Lake Manager. One- hour sessions are offered on the second Sunday of each month between noon to COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR 2:00 p.m. Each child will be responsible for paying admission to get into the FUN AND EXCITING PROGRAMS TO OFFER. STOP BY THE lake. To sign up for an appointment, call Marsh Fishing Lake at 858-1685. RECEPTION DESK TO PICK UP A PROGRAM IDEA FORM Senior Fishing OR FIND IT ONLINE AT WWW.FAIRFIELD-CITY.ORG/ WEDNESDAYS Fairfield resident Seniors can fish for free at Marsh Park. A senior is defined PARKS/PROGRAMIDEAS.CFM. as anyone who qualifies for a Golden Buckeye Card.

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WATER WORKS PARK The mission... of the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Board is to enhance the City's natural Chipping Program environment, enrich the quality of life INFO-FAIRFIELD 867-5301, ext. 375 The City of Fairfield Parks Department will accept limbs and brush on the for the citizens of the community, and Second Saturday of every month throughout the year. The dates for the provide broad based leisure spring/summer months are May 13, June 10, July 8, and August 12. The time that you can drop off your limbs is from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The location programs, facilities and services for site is on Groh lane, just past Waterworks Park. If you have any questions all ages. about the Chipping program please feel free to call the Fairfield Parks Department at 867-5348. POINT PLEASANT PARK Youth Sports Contacts RESOR ROAD (between Winton Road and State Route 127/Pleasant Avenue) Fairfield Optimist Select Soccer (FOSC) www.eteamz.com/fosc Aussie Rules 2006 Steve Wood ...... [email protected] Come and watch the Cincinnati Dockers Australian Rules Football Club take PROGRAM REGISTRATION Fairfield Optimist SAY Soccer on clubs from around the USA. The Dockers are celebrating its 10th anniver- www.fairfieldsoccer.org sary of Aussie rules football in Cincinnati. The Dockers, the first and oldest club in the nation, play all home games at Point Pleasant Park. For more Registration Hotline ...... 684-4183 information please call 251-4158. TOP Soccer (for children with special needs) Date Day Time Visitors www.cincytopsoccer.com May 6 Sa 2 pm Pittsburgh Bob Schindler ...... 588-4980 June 24 Sa 2 pm Milwaukee Fairfield Youth Athletic Associaton (FYAA) July 15 Sa 2 pm Atlanta www.fairfield-city.org/fyaa.cfm August 12 Sa 2 pm St. Louis Steve Sams (Football) ...... 887-8450 Sept 9 Sa 2 pm Louisville Steve Spencer (Cheerleading) ...... 874-3312 www.fyaacheerleading.org Full schedule of all games at www.cincinnatidockers.com Fairfield Youth Baseball Association (FYBA) www.fairfield-city.org/fyba.cfm Hotline ...... 829-7292 ELISHA MORGAN MANSION Brett Lewis ...... 860-0206 GILBERT FARMS PARK, ROSS ROAD (between Mack Rd. & Woodridge Blvd.) Civitan Girls Softball Nancy White ...... 829-5163 THE ELISHA MORGAN MANSION IS A FLEMISH BOND BRICK FARM- HOUSE BUILT ABOUT 1817 WHEN OTHER HOUSES IN THE AREA WERE Butler County Youth Hockey Association STILL MADE OF LOGS. IN 1980, THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD PUR- www.usahockey.com/bcyha CHASED THE HOUSE AND 16 ACRES FROM THE GILBERT FAMILY TO CREATE A PARK. FUNDS WERE RAISED TO RESTORE THE BUILDING, Cincinnati Amateur Hockey Association www.caha-cincy.org THANKS IN LARGE PART TO THE EFFORTS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION GROUP FRIENDS OF ELISHA MORGAN. Lindenwald/Hamilton/Fairfield Youth Basketball Glen Hensley ...... 829-4767 Educational Tours Attention teachers, scouts leaders! The Elisha Morgan Mansion is a wonderful Fairfield YMCA Basketball learning opportunity for your school group, scout group, etc. Schedule a www.gmvymca.org/fairfield.html guided tour of the mansion and learn the history of the restored 1817 mansion. Fairfield YMCA ...... 829-3091 Please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 867-5348 to schedule your tour. Please allow two weeks notice in order to schedule guides for your event. Fairfield Lacrosse Club (Boys and girls grades 1-12) www.fairfieldlax.com Andrea Johnson ...... 829-4002 Fairfield Pirahnas Swim Team Kim Braunig ...... 858-6563 28 WATER WORKS PARK • POINT PLEASANT PARK ELISHA MORGAN MANSION • REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION NOW UNDERWAY! REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS BEGINS WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 (MAY 19 FOR NON-RESIDENTS) FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS & RECREATION PARKS FAIRFIELD Registration is accepted at the Parks and Recreation office Telephone Registration in the Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive. All fees Registration may be made by calling 867-5348 during office must be paid at the time of registration. hours. Payment for telephone registration must be made by Visa or MasterCard Walk-In Registration All registration takes place at the Fairfield Parks and Programs often fill quickly, so please plan to register Recreation Department Office in the Community Arts Center, early. Please note that the Parks and Recreation 411 Wessel Drive. Walk-in registration is available on week- Department reserves the right to cancel any class due days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to to poor registration. 1 p.m.

REFUND & TRANSFER POLICY ■ Exceptions: Participant moves from the Fairfield area before the program begins (proof of move must be Refunds will not be given unless: presented). Participant becomes ill (must present a ■ Full refunds will be issued ONLY if the Fairfield Parks doctor’s statement). Exceptions are still subject to and Recreation Department cancels the program, the $5 Program/Processing Fee. rental, or activity. ■ A charge of $25 will be assessed on all returned ■ Refunds will not be given if requested less than 7 checks. days prior to the day a program or event is scheduled to begin. ■ Summer Fun and Adventure Camps are made up of ■ 10 weekly sessions. THE REFUND AND TRANSFER All refunds will be assessed a $5 Program/Processing POLICY PERTAINS TO EACH WEEKLY SESSION. Fee. ■ Class or session transfers and changes made to ■ Part time registration will ONLY be accepted begin- facility rentals are also subject to a $5 ning the Monday prior to the week you wish to Program/Processing Fee, unless the change is attend. You may not register for part time any earli- initiated by the Parks and Recreation staff. er than one week before this date.

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DOES THE PARTICIPANT NEED ANY SPECIAL ASSISTANCE? ❏ YES ❏ NO MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO CITY OF FAIRFIELD. TOTAL IF YES, WHAT ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED? MAIL OR DROP REGISTRATION, WITH APPROPRIATE FEES, TO: FEES FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION ❏ ❏ CLASS REGISTRATION WILL PARTICIPANT SUPPLY SOMEONE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE? YES NO 411 WESSEL DRIVE AMOUNT FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 WAIVER: IN CONSIDERATION OF YOUR ACCEPTING ME OR MY CHILD’S ENTRY, I HEREBY, FOR MYSELF, MY CHILD, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRA- ENCLOSED TORS AND ASSIGNEES, DO HEREBY RELEASE AND DISCHARGE THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, ALL SPONSORS, YOU MAY FAX REGISTRATION TO 867-6070 COORDINATING GROUPS, VOLUNTEERS, AND ANY INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT/CLASS/TEAM FOR ALL CLAIMS OR DAMAGES, ACTIONS AND WHATSOEVER IN ANY MANNER ARISING OR GROWING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN SAID EVENT/CLASS/TEAM. I DO HEREBY FORM OF GRANT AND GIVE THESE GROUPS THE RIGHT TO USE MY OR MY CHILD’S PHOTOGRAPH OR IMAGE WITH OR WITHOUT MY OR MY CHILD’S ❏ CASH ❏ CHECK ❏ MONEY ORDER ❏ VISA ❏ MASTERCARD NAME, BOTH SINGLE AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PERSONS OR OBJECTS FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED PAYMENT TO, PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, ADVERTISING, PUBLICITY AND PROMOTIONS RELATING THERETO.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION (FOR MINORS): GRANT CONSENT, IN THE EVENT REASONABLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT ME AT CREDIT CARD PAYMENT INFORMATION THE STATE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL, I HEREBY GIVE MY CONSENT FOR 1) THE TRANSFER OF THE CHILD TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL REASONABLY ACCESSIBLE; 2) THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANY TREATMENT DEEMED NECESSARY BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN NAME ON CARD OR DENTIST. THIS AUTHORIZATION DOES NOT COVER MAJOR SURGERY, UNLESS THE MEDICAL OPINIONS OF TWO OTHER LICENSED PHYSICIANS OR DENTISTS, CONCURRING IN THE NECESSITY FOR SUCH SURGERY, ARE OBTAINED PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH SURGERY. CIRCLE CARD TYPE y e EXP. DATE LIST FACTS CONCERNING THE CHILD’S MEDICAL HISTORY INCLUDING ALLERGIES, MEDICATIONS: CARD NUMBER

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT OF PARENT/GUARDIAN 29 Fairfield Community Calendar Upcoming meetings community events, performances and celebrations

14 Aqua-Fest Noon - 8 pm Aquatic Center MAY 14 Wine Tasting 7 - 9 pm Community Arts Center 8 Fairfield City Council Mtg. 7 pm Municipal Building 14 Kids Night Out 6 - 10 pm Community Arts Center 9 Parks and Recreation Board Mtg. 6 pm Community Arts Center 15 Aqua-Fest Noon - 8 pm Aquatic Center 10 Planning Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 15 Fairfield Police Outdoor Recreation Expo Noon - 6 pm Justice Center 11 Civil Service Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 15 Aussie Rules 2006: Dockers vs. Atlanta 2 pm Point Pleasant Park 11 An Evening of One-Acts 8 pm Community Arts Center 16 Outdoor Recreation Expo Noon - 6 pm Justice Center 12 Wine tasting 7 - 9 pm Community Arts Center 19 CPR Class 6:30 pm Fire Headquarters (Nilles Road) 12 Kids Night Out 6 to 10 pm Community Arts Center 20 Design Review Committee mtg. 4 pm Municipal Building 12 An Evening of One-Acts 8 pm Community Arts Center 20 Miami University Steel Band 7 pm Village Green Park 13 An Evening of One-Acts 8 pm Community Arts Center 20 Family Stories and a Movie 10 am Fairfield Lane Library 13 RASKALS volunteer day 8:30 am - 4 pm Citywide 20 Harbin Park Mountain Bike Challenge 2006 6:45 pm Harbin Park 13 Yard Sale for Life 8 am - 3 pm Jazzercise Center (4868 Dixie Hwy) 21 Caribbean Cruise Night at the Pool 8 - 11 pm Aquatic Center 13 Kiwanis Kids Rule Safety Fair 11 am - 3 pm Fire Headquarters (Nilles Road) 23 Hamilton Fairfield Symphony Orchestra 7 - 9 pm Village Green Park 14 Mother’s Day at Marsh Park Fishing Lake Marsh Lake 24 Fairfield City Council Mtg. 7 pm Municipal Building 14 An Evening of One-Acts 2 pm Community Arts Center 26 Planning Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 16 Youth Swim Team informational mtg. 7 pm Community Arts Center 27 The Mistics 7 pm Village Green Park 18 Design Review Committee mtg. 4 pm Municipal Building 27 Harbin Park Mountain Bike Challenge 2006 6:45 pm Harbin Park 18 Origami Boxes 3 pm Fairfield Lane Public Library 28 Salsa Jam on the Green 6 - 10 pm Village Green Park 20 Four Seasons Garden Club Plant Sale 9 am to 1 pm Village Green Park 21 Fire Academy for Kids 9 am - 4 pm Fire Headquarters (Nilles Road) AUGUST 22 Fairfield City Council Mtg. 7 pm Municipal Building 24 Planning Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 2 Fairfield Community Forest Commission Mtg. 6 pm Community Arts Center 24 Justice Center dedication 6 pm Justice Center 2 Board of Zoning Appeals Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 27 Cruise In on the Green 2 pm - 9 pm Village Green Park 3 Robin Lacy & Dezydeco 7 pm Village Green Park 29 Memorial Day/Parade 10 am Leaves from Merck Parking lot 3 Harbin Park Mountain Bike Challenge 2006 6:45 pm Harbin Park 4 Movies in the Park: Madagascar 9 pm Village Green Park 8 Parks and Recreation Board Mtg. 6 pm Community Arts Center JUNE 8 Canine Police Unit 7 to 8 pm Village Green Park 1 Fairfield High School Band 7 pm Village Green Park 9 Planning Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 2 Movies in the Park: Peter Pan 9 pm Village Green Park 10 Civil Service Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 4 Kinderballet of Cincinnati Presents Peter Pan 2 pm Village Green Park 10 The Paul Otten Band 7 pm Village Green Park 6 Blood Drive 10 am-4 pm Community Arts Center 10 Family Stories and a Movie 10 am Fairfield Lane Library 7 Fairfield Community Forest Commission Mtg. 6 pm Community Arts Center 10 Harbin Park Mountain Bike Challenge 2006 6:45 pm Harbin Park 7 Board of Zoning Appeals Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 11 Kids Night Out 6 - 10 pm Community Arts Center 8 Civil Service Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 11 Wine Tasting 7 - 9 pm Community Arts Center 8 The Menus 7 pm Village Green Park 12 Youth Fishing Tournament All day Marsh Lake 9 Wine Tasting 7 - 9 pm Community Arts Center 12 Aussie Rules 2006: Dockers vs. St. Louis 2 pm Point Pleasant Park 9 Exhibit Opening: Cold Glass, Color, and Spirit 8 am Community Arts Center 14 Fairfield City Council Mtg. 7 pm Municipal Building 9 Kids Night Out 6 - 10 pm Community Arts Center 15 The Hog Call To End All 7 pm Village Green Park 9 Madcap Puppets: Monkey See Monkey Do 3:30 pm Village Green Park 17 Design Review Committee mtg. 4 pm Municipal Building 10 Summer Spectacular 7 pm Community Arts Center 17 Ft. Hamilton Jazz Band 7 pm Village Green Park 10 Youth Fishing Tournament All day Marsh Lake 17 Harbin Park Mountain Bike Challenge 2006 6:45 pm Harbin Park 12 Fairfield City Council Mtg. 7 pm Municipal Building 23 Planning Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 13 Parks and Recreation Board Mtg. 6 pm Community Arts Center 24 The Klaberheads 7 pm Village Green Park 14 Planning Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 24 Misery, Starring Corbin Bernsen 7:30 pm Community Arts Center 15 Design Review Committee mtg. 4 pm Municipal Building 25 Blood Drive 10 am - 4 pm Community Arts Center 15 The Jack Carr Band 7 pm Village Green Park 25 Blood Drive 10 am - 4 pm Community Arts Center 16 Almost Saved 7 pm Community Arts Center 25 Misery, Starring Corbin Bernsen 7:30 pm Community Arts Center 16 Teen Night at the Pool 8 - 11 pm Aquatic Center 26 Misery, Starring Corbin Bernsen 2 pm & 7:30 pm Community Arts Center 17 Almost Saved 2 pm and 7:30 pm Community Arts Center 27 Misery, Starring Corbin Bernsen 7:30 pm Community Arts Center 18 Father’s Day at Marsh Park Fishing Lake Marsh Lake 28 Fairfield City Council Mtg. 7 pm Municipal Building 18 Aquatic Center Father’s Day Special Noon - 8 pm Aquatic Center 31 Eight Days a Week 7 pm Village Green Park 20 Joel Caithamer: The Singing Librarian 7 pm Village Green Park 31 Misery, Starring Corbin Bernsen 7:30 pm Community Arts Center 22 Parrothead Band 7 pm Village Green Park 22 Family Stories and a Movie 10 am Fairfield Lane Library 24 Village Green Fine Arts Show Noon - 9 pm Village Green Park This listing included events posted as of late January. 24 Aussie Rules 2006: Dockers vs. Milwaukee 2 pm Point Pleasant Park For more current listings, visit www.fairfield-city.org. 26 Fairfield City Council Mtg. 7 pm Municipal Building 28 Planning Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 29 The Bentwood Rockers 7 pm Village Green Park 30 Wildlife Comes to You: Cincinnati Zoo 3:30 pm Village Green Park Regularly Scheduled Monthly Meetings JULY Held at the Fairfield City Building, 3 Red, White and Kaboom! Fireworks 10 pm Harbin Park Pleasant Ave. & Wessel Dr.: 3 Fireworkswim 8 - 11 pm Aquatic Center City Council 4 Independence Day 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7 p.m. 4 Senior Day at Marsh Park Fishing Lake Marsh Lake 5 Fairfield Community Forest Commission Mtg. 6 pm Community Arts Center Planning Commission 5 Board of Zoning Appeals Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 5 Ladies’ Golf Championship TBA Fairfield Greens 6 Stagger Lee 7 pm Village Green Park Board of Zoning Appeals 6 Seniors’ Golf Championship TBA Fairfield Greens 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. 7 Movies in the Park: Pinocchio 9 pm Village Green Park 8 Men’s Golf Championship TBA Fairfield Greens Civil Service Commission 8 Youth Fishing Tournament All day Marsh Lake 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. 9 Men’s Golf Championship TBA Fairfield Greens Held at the Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Dr.: 9 20th Annual British Car & Motorcycle Show 9 am - 3 pm Harbin Park 10 Fairfield City Council Mtg. 7 pm Municipal Building Parks & Recreation Board 10 Summer Music Games TBA Fairfield Stadium 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. 11 Parks and Recreation Board Mtg. 6 pm Community Arts Center 11 Banana 500 Annual Car Contest & Activities 6:30 pm Village Green Park Community Forest Commission 12 Planning Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. 13 Civil Service Commission Mtg. 6 pm Municipal Building 13 Fabulous Blues Bros Legendary Soul Tribute Show 7 pm Village Green Park Cultural Arts Advisory Commission nd 13 Harbin Park Mountain Bike Challenge 2006 6:45 pm Harbin Park 2 Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

30 Monthly brush/limb pick-ups available with call Now that yardwaste can be intermixed a.m. to noon. For large jobs, residents Visit www.fairfield-city.org or call 867- with regular trash, gardeners have an may also arrange for a “dump box” to 4200 for more details. easier time disposing of most unwanted be left at their residence. When filled, Use the online maps to find out when crews will visit your materials. For larger items such as the City will remove the box and area at www.fairfield-city.org/pubworks/pwbrush.cfm brush and limbs, residents may want to dispose of the contents. take advantage of the City monthly curbside pick-ups, which can be arranged by calling the Public Works Department at 867-4200 or via the Compassion earns two Fairfield Internet by clicking “Request Brush/Limb Pick-up” on the City website at www.fairfield-city.org. employees STAR Award recognition

Requests for service are placed on a Thousands saw the photos and news shift. Officer Todd Adamson had monthly route. Pick-ups are made in video of Fairfield Deputy Bailiff Tom communicated to dispatch the areas west of Pleasant Avenue the first Hall during a recent hearing when a need for a sign language week (starting the first Monday) of the person with mental retardation was interpreter after an arrest of an month. Areas between Pleasant and charged in the murder of his intoxicated deaf individual who Winton Road are served in the second roommate. The had become week. On the third week of the month, young defendant emotional. Kris met pick-ups are made in areas east of became emotional the two and — in Winton Road. The service is available when the judge addition to assisting by request through October. announced he would with communication not be able to go home — also calmed the with his parents. Tom distraught individual on a Brush/Limb Pick-up Guidelines: comforted the personal level, defusing what ■ Under the program, limbs must be at defendant with a could have been a volatile least six feet long, but no more than six compassionate, situation. Officer Adamson, inches in diameter. (All debris is yet firm, embrace in nominating Kris for a processed through a chipper which cannot to maintain STAR Award, also accommodate limbs larger than six control of the commended fellow inches.) defendant. dispatcher Machelle Kibby who covered both dispatch stations during the ordeal. ■ Branches shorter than six feet in length In the face of tragedy for the victim and must be placed in cans, or tied and the defendant, Tom’s actions showed a Fairfield is always interested in knowing bundled with other brush. compassionate side of law enforcement, of employees worthy of STAR status, ■ Bundles must weigh no more than 60 earning him one of two STAR Awards defined as when a staff member exhibits announced recently. the qualities of Service, Teamwork, Above pounds and be tied using a natural fiber, and Beyond performance, and Reliability. biodegradable cord (cotton, linen or Fairfield Police Dispatcher Kris Vitale If you know of such a person deserving of twine). Bundles tied with wire, plastic or special recognition, contact the City nylon cord cannot be picked up. also received a STAR Award for her Manager’s Office at 867-5350 to offer extra effort late one night during her details. ■ Brush deposited into cans cannot contain rocks or other materials since they can cause damage when run through the chipper or cause serious injury to the Eager Beaver spotted at operators. Home Improvement Expo ■ Bundles and limbs must be placed at the edge of the street, but not beyond the If you missed this year’s Home curb or on the pavement. Improvement Expo, you missed a lot! Thousands of area residents turned ■ Pickups are limited to once per month out for the annual event, sponsored at per household. Receptions by Fairfield’s Building and ■ Service must be scheduled at least one Zoning Division. One lucky resident week in advance, since crews prepare even won the grand prize of a new pickup routes by address and do not run central air unit, including free regular routes through neighborhoods. installation! This year’s event was promoted as a call to Eager Beavers everywhere to get their tails into gear Other Options for summer projects. At least one of Residents may also drop brush and the Beavers actually made a personal limbs off near Waterworks Park on the appearance. Rumor has it, that he’ll second Saturday of each month from 8 be back next year.

31 Fairfield lottery to award free street trees

In the City of Fairfield’s fourth annual ed, at no cost to the property owner, in sidewalk). With just a little water and Tree Lottery, up to 20 trees will be plant- the easement (between the street and care, a tree can grow up to be a valued part of your property! All single-family residents in Fairfield that own their Fairfield Tree Lottery Entry Form property and have room to plant a tree within the guidelines of the ordinance I want to be in the lottery drawing to win a tree for my Fairfield residence. I understand and meet the following are eligible to YES!that the tree will be provided without cost and will be planted at no charge in the City’s enter. right-of-way. I agree to provide proper care for the tree after it’s planted, providing I am a winner of the drawing. If I win, I also grant permission for my name to be published in the media. ■ Only single-family resident owners within the city limits are eligible to Name: ______participate. ■ Property owners who fail to properly Address: ______Telephone: ______maintain their current street trees or a lottery tree will not be eligible to Alternate Telephone: ______E-Mail:______participate in future lotteries. ■ A property owner cannot win a tree Measure of grass area between curb & sidewalk: ______feet & ______inches in two consecutive years. ■ All trees must be planted within the To be entered in the Tree Lottery, complete this form and mail to: corporation limits in the public right- FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY FOREST COMMISSION • ATTN: BEN STRICKLER of-way in accordance with the city’s 411 WESSEL DRIVE • FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 tree ordinance. Or email the above information to: [email protected] ■ All decisions made by the Forest QUESTIONS? CALL 513-867-5348 Commission are final. Search continues for City’s Biggest Trees

The Fairfield Community Forest Commission is continuing its search for Fairfield’s BIGGEST TREES in 2006. The BIG TREE CHALLENGE is City of Fairfield Big Tree Nomination Form on again this year with the new winners to receive special recognition from the City of Fairfield. Over the past four years, a total of 50 Date:______Tree Species:______(i.e. Red Oak, Silver Maple) winning tree species have been identified with the largest tree being a bur oak that measures Name: ______Telephone: ______251 inches in circumference, 106 feet in height and 96 feet in canopy width. Address: ______The complete list of winners is presented on the Forest Commission website (www.fairfield- Tree Location (attach sketch, if needed): ______city.org/ForestCommission/index.cfm). So, if you know of a bigger tree than what’s on the current Can we publicize your name in community publications and on our website? ❏ Yes ❏No list, or of a big tree of an unlisted species, please tell us about it. Tree Measurements:

ALL ENTRIES WELCOME. Records of the Circumference: ______inches around (measured at 4.5 feet from ground) biggest trees will be maintained for the different Height: ______Feet species with the winning trees verified by the Forest Commission. Trees will be judged based Average Crown Spread: ______feet [Average Crown Spread: _____ feet at widest point + on height, circumference and average canopy area. So, nominate your favorite old tree on the ____ feet at narrowest point = _____ Total feet ÷ 2] form provided or access the form on-line at our website. The website will also have specific To enter your tree into the competition, complete this form and mail to: measuring instructions available for review. BIG TREE CONTEST • FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY FOREST COMMISSION Don’t have website access? Then contact the Community Forest Commission and they will 411 WESSEL DRIVE • FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 • FAX 513-867-6070 gladly assist you. The deadline for entries is QUESTIONS? CALL 513-867-5348 September 15, 2006.

32 www.fairfield-city.org

Issue No. 14 FOCUS ON: Fairfield Hardware Pride in Personal Service Summer 2006 A visit to Fairfield Hardware is a lesson in exceptional customer service. In most cases, customers are greeted at the door and can benefit from the personal service of a knowledgeable clerk ready Did you know... to walk to your specific area of need. As you walk, the associ- If you work at a Fairfield ate is already asking about your business, you qualify for project to be sure you get exactly “resident” rates for what is needed. programs offered at the The immediate personal service Community Center by the is part of Manager Dave Fairfield Parks and Schrader’s philosophy of treating Recreation Department. customers how he’d want to be Manager Dave Schrader (left) and Associate Bob Shepherd take a moment for a When registering, simply treated when in search of some- picture at the counter of Fairfield Hardward, where they greet customers stopping in provide proof of thing that can only be described for helpful advice. employment at a Fairfield as a “thing-a-ma-bob.” business and gain a If you cannot find what you need Selections can be shipped discount, even if you live Fairfield Hardware opened its amid the 13,000 regularly directly to you, or — for free stocked items, within 48 hours, shipping — opt for the special outside the City. doors in 1969 on Pleasant Avenue at the site of what is now Dave’s staff can get delivery on “ship to store” feature. the United Dairy Farmers. more than 70,000 special order During the 70s, the store relocat- items. The only downside of the website ed to its current site at 684 Nilles is that you don’t enjoy the same Road. Nine associates are While the store maintains regular feeling you get when an required to offer the level of hours, residents can shop 24 associate takes you directly to service residents have come to hours a day by visiting the “thing-a-ma-bob” you expect. www.FairfieldHardware.com. needed. The importance of keeping your customers happy Earlier this year, the Fairfield Parks & Here are a few of the questions (answers the problem and how it was sat- Recreation Department, in cooperation follow this story): isfactorily resolved. with the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, presented a daylong T F A typical business hears from T F Of those who quit using your seminar on customer service by well- only about 4% of its dissatisfied business, 51% do so because of known presenter Ruby Newell-Legner. customers. an attitude of indifference by the company or a specific individ- Held at the Fairfield Community Arts T F The other 96% just quietly go ual. Center, the presentation was an eye away and 91% will never come opening experience for attendees who back. Ms. Newell-Legner was accompanied by a film crew who is producing a DVD with learned the value of developing skills to consistently promote and deliver T F 13% of the people who have a her valuable lessons. So, if you didn’t positive service with every encounter... problem tell 10 others. attend the session, you may want to con- sider getting one when it’s available. not just in sales, but in public service as T F It takes 7 positive service inci- well. Learn more about Ruby Newell-Legner by visiting her

dents to make up for one nega- website at www.RubySpeaks.com.

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them about the values of good service. plainer will tell five people about FOCUS ON: THE WEB Available for Find your next location on the city’s website Business needs: The online commercial property Among the other tools available search that launched earlier this at www.fairfield-city.org: month is the latest in a suite of Community Arts tools the City of Fairfield is pro- Interactive maps: See an aerial viding the local business commu- photo of your business, or find Center nity on its Web site. out what a potential business location is zoned. These and This year, imagine your The property search allows busi- more features are available holiday party at a nesses and realtors to list, at no through our Interactive maps. venue like no other. cost, sites and buildings available See them at www.fairfield-city. Overlooking Village for lease or purchase. Prospective org/planning/map.cfm Green Park, the business owners and operators Community Arts then have access to a customiz- Downloadable applications: Center’s Community able, continuously updated listing Many of the city’s forms are Room offers seating for of the various open locations in available online through the up to 240 guests, with the Fairfield market. Development Services Web site. a full catering kitchen Download them when its con- It’s one more way the City is and all the amenities venient for you at reaching out to the local business www.fairfield- and services for a fes- community, says Economic Development Manager city.org/planning/planapps.cfm tive, worry-free event. Greg Kathman. “We’re always being asked to Pay your utility bills online: City water/sewer bills help find space in Fairfield for new businesses. Arrange to use the can be paid online at www.fairfield-city.org/ This free service will help new businesses identify 250-seat theater for finance/utilityaccount.cfm available space in town from the ease of their this year’s award cere- computer and will help property owners market Do you have a question about the Web or an online success story to mony, then return to share? E-mail Amy Whitaker, the City of Fairfield’s Web Analyst, at their space to prospective tenants worldwide.” [email protected]. the party for dancing, cocktails, and whatever your imagination can muster. City energy review offers ideas for consideration Prime weekend and week night dates are The City of Fairfield recently con- machine is operating. The meter water is important, consider still available for ducted an in-depth energy can provide a more accurate installation of point-of-use units groups large and review in an effort to curb costs. reading for scheduled that minimize water small... at reasonable The conclusions may offer some maintenance. usage from a distant, rates! ideas to reduce costs in your centralized unit. business as well: Vehicle GPS Units: The Evaluate Sprinkling For more information, use of a global position- Analyze Utility Bills: Schedules: call 867-5348. Make an ing system for some Be sure effort to understand the charges vehicles might help track lawns are watered when on your bill. Pay particular atten- routes and ensure vehi- truly needed. Consider tion to penalties for high cles are where they a system that senses peak demand or poor should be. ground moisture as a power factor. While a trigger rather than a Numbers to Know utility bill may go to a Alternate Fuel Vehicles: With timer only. central office for pay- gasoline approaching $3 per gallon, increasing mileage can HVAC Review: Is it time to Building/Zoning: 513/867-5318 ment, consider sending copies of the bill to yield major savings, especially if upgrade a heating or cooling Customer Service: 513/867-5351 department heads. the cost of the new vehicle can system to incorporate the latest be a business deduction. technology? New units can mon- Development Energy Audits: itor air quality to regulate the Automatic Thermostats: Services: 513/867-5345 Consider a formal ener- amount of outside air being gy audit to identify Consider a unit that regulates drawn into a building. Older Fire Prevention: 513/867-5379 areas of concern. heating and cooling so that tem- units may draft unnecessary out- peratures can be set at more Economic side air, only to have to heat or Bulk Fuel Purchases: If conservative levels when a build- cool it to the desired tempera- Development: 513/867-5345 possible, consider the ing is not in use. ture. purchase of bulk units City Income Tax: 513/867-5327 of diesel or gasoline. Lighting Controls: Devices can Some of these considerations be installed to turn off lighting Utilities/Billing: 513/867-5370 were placed into effect in the Engine Run Meters: when a room is not occupied. City’s Wastewater Division, General Info: 513/867-5300 Motor run meters record Localized Water Heaters: If hot resulting in an annual savings of the hours a particular up to $100,000. Federal Grant gives Firefighters new turnout gear Throughout the year, Fairfield staff needed to pay only 10 percent of the of the turnout gear was more than 10 members often submit grant requests in cost, with the USFA to pay the other years old. Additional details in the order to maximize local tax dollars. So $162,072. About a month ago, the gear request noted that some of the gear was when Firefighter/Paramedic Tom arrived, including 80 fire helmets, 80 damaged by oils and chemicals in two Wagner prepared a proposal for a U. S. pairs of leather fire boots and 96 sets of large fires. Fire Administration (USFA) “Assistance coats and pants, all fitted to the exact to Firefighters” grant back in April 2005, measurements of the firefighters who The USFA grant is the second award his effort might have been regarded as a will wear the equipment. made to Fairfield. In 2004, a $34,000 bit routine. By summer, the City grant funded the purchase of new received notification that it would get The grant was awarded when the USFA portable radios and thermal imaging $180,080 worth of new turn-out gear for learned from the grant request that some cameras. its front line firefighters! In order to obtain the grant, the City Fire Department receives award At your service... for answering the call to kindness Never hesitate to contact any of the When the going gets tough, you can call bowling and basketball events of the following departments with questions or on the Fairfield Fire Department to local Special Olympics. Firefighters concerns. They're here to help... display the have participated Police or Fire Emergency courage in an annual synonymous basketball with the fundraiser 911 profession. It’s playing against Urgent, but not an emergency? Call 829-8201. also nice to know Fairfield Police Non-Emergency that they display Officers and the Police/Fire Dispatcher ...... 513/829-8201 enormous Special compassion by Olympians. Fire Department ...... 513/867-5379 involving Building Inspection themselves with Fire personnel & Zoning ...... 513/867-5318 citizens with have also helped disabling with the City Council Office...... 513/867-5383 conditions... a Therapeutic City Manager’s Office...... 513/867-5350 level of Recreation dedication that Cathy Howell, Community Resource Coordinator Softball League Finance Department ...... 513/867-5315 earned the Fire with the Board of MR/DD, presents Jim Howell (no and the Friends of Income Tax Office ...... 513/867-5327 Department the relation) and Paul Clear (right) with the Volunteer Citizens with Human Resources...... 513/867-5352 title of 2006 of the Year Award. Disabilities InfoFairfield Citizen Volunteer of the annual Walk, Information System ...... 513/867-5301 Year Award from the Butler County Shop & Roll walk-a-thon to generate Board of Mental Retardation and money for levy campaigns. Municipal Court ...... 513/867-6002 Developmental Disabilities. Parks & Recreation Dept. The next time you see a fire unit racing Administrative Offices ...... 513/867-5348 For at least five years, Fairfield to a call, remember that they not only Community Arts Center...... 513/867-5348 Firefighters have worked as dedicated save lives... they can also make lives Aquatic Center ...... 513/939-2782 volunteers with athletes in track, better. 18-hole Golf Course ...... 513/858-7750 9-hole Golf Course...... 513/939-3741 Development Services...... 513/867-5345 Pathway planned along Forest Lake Lane

Public Works The Cities of Fairfield and Hamilton pedestrians who must walk alongside Department ...... 513/867-4200 have partnered to install a multi-use the roadway, which can be extremely Public Utilities pathway along Forest Lake Lane into busy at times during sporting events. Customer Billing...... 513/867-5370 Joyce Park. The path will start at River Director ...... 513/867-5375 Road, where sidewalks are already in Construction is expected to begin this Wastewater Division...... 513/858-7760 place. The path will parallel Forest summer, opening the pathway for use Water Division...... 513/858-7775 Lake Lane and connect to the existing by joggers, walkers and others using All Other Calls ...... 513/867-5300 bike path which runs through Joyce non-motorized forms of recreational Park along the Great Miami River. transportation. The project is funded by Telecomm. Device a Community Development Block for the Deaf (TDD)...... 513/867-5392 The pathway will improve the safety of Grant.

35 Bits and Pieces

Dangerous Jim & the Slims will play Friday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m., with Plan now to celebrate until 10 p.m. when the fireworks begin. callbacks on Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. America during Fairfield’s If you want to audition for a part, be Aquatic Center: A Fireworkswim is prepared to perform a one-minute song Red, White & KaBOOM planned from 8 to 11 p.m.. selection from the show. Planning is underway for this year’s edition of Red, White & KaBOOM, Keep tabs on City tax refund Fairfield High School Fairfield’s premier fireworks spectacular. This year’s event is Check the status of your Fairfield Band to again host scheduled for Monday night, July 3. income tax refund at www.fairfield-city. The major player in the celebration, org. You’ll need your social security Summer Music Games Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks, will begin its number and the exact amount of the The Fairfield High School Marching show at 10 p.m. high atop Harbin Park, refund shown on your City of Fairfield Band will again host the Summer Music easily visible from most Fairfield tax return. The status of refunds are Games in Cincinnati, a high energy neighborhoods. updated weekly by Tuesday evening. international competition of drum and bugle corps. Held at the Fairfield If you are searching for entertainment Stadium, the competition will begin at 7 outside your own backyard’s festivities, Summer Theater to present p.m., Monday, July 10. Tickets at the there’s plenty to attract your interest: door range from $12 to $20, depending Oliver; seeks performers on the seat location in the stadium. A $2 Harbin Park: As with past events, a discount is provided to those ordering variety of family-oriented entertainment Fairfield Community Summer Theater tickets in advance by calling 858-DRUM and activities is planned within Harbin has selected Oliver as its production, to (3786). Park, where viewing of the firework be performed at Fairfield High School extravaganza is nothing short of Thursday-Sunday, July 27-30. Auditions Those with tickets can watch a full corps spectacular. Part of the pre-show have been planned for early June, with clinic conducted by the Glassmen from entertainment includes a performance children’s tryouts set Friday, June 2 at 6 Toledo at 3:30 p.m. The clinic provides a by a live band starting at 7 p.m. p.m. Children must be 7-12 years old behind the scenes look at how a world (no exceptions, please). Children’s class drum corp prepares for Village Green: Plan to meet friends at callbacks will be on Sunday, June 4, at 2 competition. For more info, log onto Village Green Park starting at 6 p.m. p.m. Teen and adult tryouts will be http://summermusicgamesincincinnati.org.

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Mayor Ronald A. D’Epifanio At-Large Council Members Tim Abbott Timothy M. Meyers Michael Oler 1st Ward Councilmember Michael D. Snyder 2nd Ward Councilmember Martin H. Judd 3rd Ward Councilmember Mitch Rhodus Fairfield Resident or Business Owner 4th Ward Councilmember Fairfield, Ohio 45014 Steven E. Miller Clerk of Council Dena C. Morsch City Manager Arthur E. Pizzano