Construction at The Banks, Queen City Square and Central Riverfront Park all making significant progress
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Good times in the 513
On Saturday, June 20 thousands of people converged onto Over-the-Rhine to participate in the GoOTR 5k and enjoy the festivities at the first annual OTR Summer Gateway Celebration afterwards.
I can honestly say that the 5k was exhausting in that heat. I averaged an 11 minute mile which is not much better than a brisk walk, but I raised money for the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce and got to hang out with lots of fun people in OTR all day.
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The Summer Celebration was a great addition this year as in past years people seemed to hang around looking for something to do after the 5k. In addition to the awards ceremony from Rookwood Pottery and drinks from Christian Moerlein, this year had tons of local vendors selling food, crafts and other items.
On the other side of Vine Street some neighborhood children set up a lemonade stand to take advantage of the perfect business opportunity. There was even a stage for music and dance performances that kept the crowd entertained at 12th & Vine all day long.
A couple of drinks, a mett and a wood-fired pizza later I was ready to head south towards Fountain Square to check out the Civil Rights Game Youth Summit festivities that were ongoing.
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There were lots of out-of-towners and lots of people enjoying the interactive areas for the kids (pitching area, batting cage, etc). Earlier some Reds players spoke to the youth baseball players and fans at Fountain Square.
The day was truly special and will hopefully be just as good, if not better next year with the second annual OTR Summer Gateway Celebration and the second consecutive year of the Civil Rights Game being held in Cincinnati.
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This Week In Soapbox 6/30
This Week In Soapbox (TWIS) you can read about the future of the Kahn’s facility in Camp Washington, Nordstrom’s first Cincinnati location, the ripple effects surrounding the transition at Stratford Heights, a facelife for the 175 year-old Mercantile Library and Agenda 360’s rallying cry.
If you’re interested in staying in touch with some of the latest development news in Cincinnati please check out this week’s stories and sign up for the weekly E-Zine sent out by Soapbox Cincinnati.
TWIS 6/30:
- The future of the Kahn’s facility in Camp Washington – full article
- Nordstrom to open 138,000 square foot store in Kenwood this summer – full article
- The ripple effects of Stratford Heights transition – full article
- 175 year-old Mercantile Library to receive major facelift – full article
- The Agenda 360 rallying cry – full article
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Health for Hip Chicks at the McAlpin – 6/27
If you’re looking for something unique to do this weekend look no further than the Health for Hip Chicks event this Saturday, June 27 from at the McAlpin Building downtown.
The health expo portion will run from 1pm to 5pm and will be followed by a fashion show from 7pm to 10pm on the Purple People Bridge (organizers tout a “surprise” ending). Event organizer, Art of the Spa, says that day passes (buy online) which include the conference and fashion show are tax-deductible as a charitable donation. $15 pre-event, $20 same day.
Health for Hip Chicks is part of the Red, Pink & Blue health series which benefits American Heart Association., Pink Ribbon Girls and Spa4Diabetes. Art of the Spa has plans in the works to take the Red Pink & Blue concept national starting in Los Angeles.
Art of the Spa says that they envisioned a “health event in an un-intimidating, cozy atmosphere that would get women excited about being proactive in their health.” The event is also being co-produced with CincyChic‘s involvement in Red, Pink and Blue.
For more information contact Candy Silvasy at (513) 543-0993 or candace@artofthespa.com.
Health for Hip Chicks activities:
- The premier of SpaSpace Silvasy’s spa-based interactive model for healthy living and design. Tour room-by-room as experts demonstrate how to use living spaces to create a rejuvenating sanctuary and live optimally. Observing healthy lifestyle in a real living environment will help guests interpret the tips at home.
- Health professionals assess health status with free screenings and a one on one consultation with a medical expert to evaluate the results. Guests will receive guidance to help them become better advocates for themselves as medical consumers.
- Tanya’s Image & Wellness Salon’s Spa Retreat which will provide complimentary facials, manicures, massages even hair makeovers.
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This Week In Soapbox 6/16
This Week In Soapbox (TWIS) you can read about the team selected to make Cincinnati’s modern streetcar system happen, the transformations that have occurred along Walnut Street downtown, this weekend’s Summer Gateway Celebration, the new generation of city leaders taking a stand on an important issue, an eastern Cincinnati suburb making trails a transportation priority and the Hamilton County Climate Initiative that is encouraging Blue Ash to go green.
If you’re interested in staying in touch with some of the latest development news in Cincinnati please check out this week’s stories and sign up for the weekly E-Zine sent out by Soapbox Cincinnati.
TWIS 6/16:
- Cincinnati takes major step towards building modern streetcar system – full article
- Transformation along Walnut Street downtown nearly complete – full article
- Summer Gateway Celebration takes place this weekend – full article
- Next generation of leaders rallies at historic Verdin Bell Center – full article
- Anderson Township embracing trails throughout suburban community – full article
- Hamilton County Climate Initiative encouraging Blue Ash to go green – full article