First Art Bazaar
MY Artisans will present a “first annual” Art Bazaar at Hellman Creative Center on December 3-4 from noon to 5 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Local artisans and crafters will have handmade items for sale at the first annual Art Bazaar at the Hellmann Creative Center presented by My Artisans.
There will be a diverse range of works including paintings, blown glass, woodwork, jewelry, stained glass, children’s books, mosaics, art dolls, and more. Pieces vary in price to fit all budgets.
Artists include: Peter Moreno, Mike Maydak, Marjorie Graham, Jackie Sloan, Bob Fry, Ursula Roma, Ybette Inojosa, Charla Perry, Chad Turner, Amy Swoboda, Janet Toebler, Pennyroyal, Sandra Kerlin, Merritt Holdcraft, Andy Worley, M&T Yardart, Sharon Chesser and more.
Attendees will be able to purchase Valet Coffee and sweet treats by Chako, a local baker, while they browse the booths.
ORSANCO student poster deadline Dec. 16
The deadline for the annual Ohio River Sweep Poster Contest is December 16, 2016. Students in grades K-12 are invited to design a poster for the annual Ohio River Sweep in 2017.
The Ohio River Sweep is a one-day cleanup project for the Ohio River and its tributaries. The volunteer event creates awareness of water quality problems caused by litter and illegal dumping. The 28th annual Ohio River Sweep will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017.
The annual poster contest is held in conjunction with the Ohio River Sweep. Posters submitted for this contest should encourage volunteer participation. The poster contest is open to students living in or attending schools in counties which border the Ohio River or counties which participate in the Ohio River Sweep.
Fifteen prizes will be awarded: two $500 prizes and 13 $50 prizes.
For further information about the poster contest or the Ohio River Sweep, contact Lisa Cochran at 1-800-359-3977 or visit OhioRiverSweep.org.
Kenton County Rotary Club speaker
The former President and CEO of The Community Press and SCORE Mentor, Tom Noonan, will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Kenton County’s luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2016.
SCORE is volunteer based organization in which business people help small business people solve business problems. Volunteers give freely of their time, energy and knowledge to help others. SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
“Our club members are looking forward to learning about the many facets of the SCORE organization,” said club President Steve Gillespie.
The luncheon will begin at noon at the Colonial Cottage Inn, 3140 Dixie Highway, Erlanger. There will be limited seating by reservation only. To make a reservation, please contact Steve Gillespie at (859) 371-2900. The cost to cover the lunch is $12.00 per person. Please visit the Rotary Club of Kenton County’s website at http://kentonrotary.blogspot.com/.