WLWT Community Events Calendar

Pendleton Final Friday with O'Bryonville Animal Rescue 11/28/2008 6-10pm Pendleton Art Center 1310 Pendleton St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Celebrate Cincinnati's art scene while helping cats. Some artists will be donating a portion of their sales this night to OAR.

A holiday concert will be performed by the Cincinnati Brass Band and pianist Michael Chertock of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Monica -St. George Catholic Church in Clifton to benefit the home mission ministry of Glenmary Home Missioners. The 2 p.m. concert featuring holiday music is open to music lovers, young and old. 328 West McMillan.

Victorian Holiday Village FreestoreFoodbank December 5, 6, 11, 12 12/5, 12/11, 12/12: 6-8:30 p.m./ 12/6: 5-8:30 p.m. Ohio National Financial Services -southeast corner of the Pfeiffer Road (Exit 15) and Interstate-71 interchange Lights, child-sized houses decorated with holiday scenes and family-centered holiday fun including complimentary cocoa, cookies, photos with St. Nick and more.

The Living Nativity Loveland United Methodist Church The Living Nativity is a FREE Christmas gift to our community. Saturday, Dec. 6th and Sunday, Dec. 7th 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Loveland United Methodist Church 10975 South Lebanon Rd Loveland, OH 45140

The 7th annual Living Nativity will be presented on Sat. Dec. 6th* & Sun. Dec. 7th from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at Loveland United Methodist Church. Journey with us (outside) on a guided walking tour thru 16 stations featuring a dramatic presentation of the story of Jesus' birth. After your tour - visit with the live animals! Hot cocoa & cookies will be served inside!This event is a Free gift to you! * Sat. evening tours will have a sign interpreter (PSE sign language), if requested.

Ring in the Holidays with Glenmary Home Missioners featuring Cincinnati Brass Band and Michael Chertock Glenmary Home Missioners Sunday, December 7 2 pm - 4 pm

St. Monica St. George 328 West McMillan Cincinnati, OH 45219

A holiday concert will be performed by the Cincinnati Brass Band and pianist Michael Chertock of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Monica -St. George Catholic Church in Clifton to benefit the home mission ministry of Glenmary Home Missioners. The 2 p.m. concert featuring holiday music is open to music lovers, young and old.

Poems from Guantanamo: The Detainees Speak ACLU of Ohio Tuesday December 9, 2008 7:00pm First Unitarian Church 536 Linton St., Cincinnati 45219

Join us for readings from “Poems from Guantanamo: The Detainees Speak,” edited by Marc Falkoff, and hear in their own words-some originally written in toothpaste or scratched into foam cups with pebbles-the poignant experience of the detainees of Guantanamo Bay.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Celebrity Waiters Luncheon. Tuesday, December 9th East Club Lounge--Paul Brown Stadium Noon

More than 40-local sports and media celebrities like News 5 Anchor Sheree Paolello and Meteorologist Valerie Abati will join our 300 + guests for this exclusive luncheon that includes a VIP Reception, Silent and Live Auctions. Celebrity Balloon sales and an After Party.

The Celebrity Waiters luncheon offers something for everyone, including access to big name celebrities, a chance to bid on sports memorabilia to the fun, fast paced balloon sale hosted all by celebrities. This annual event boasts three hours of jammed packed fun. Past celebrities have included Boomer Esiason, Pete Rose, Anthony Munoz, George Foster, Tom Browning, Jim Breech, John Stofa and the local on-air media celebrities are also on hand. Whether you’re looking to promote your business, entertain clients or looking for a unique way to thank your employees, Celebrity Waiters can accommodate all your needs. Showcase your company as a community supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a non-profit organization recognized as one of the most efficient charities in America.

The World's Largest Office Party--to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. Thursday, December 11th Hyatt Regency Ballroom, Downtown. 5PM-1AM Come and have fun and support MDA with Celebrity Guest Bartender's, like Anchor, Sheree Paolello, Meteorologist Valerie Abati, and Reporter Karin Johnson. This event is traditionally attended by 3-thousand plus, Young professionals, most who work in the Downtown area. Tickets $10 the night of the party at the door

The Steadfast Tin Soldier Ballet Theatre Midwest December 12.13. & 14 7:00 PM Fri. 2:00 PM Sat. & Sun.

St. Xavier High School Theatre 600 W North Bend Road Cincinnati, OH

The Steadfast Tin Soldier is a retelling of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker

Covington Kenton Lions and Applebees Crestview Hills Breakfast with Santa Claus Saturday December 13th 8AM to 10 AM Applebees 30 Crestview Hills Mall Road Crestview Hills, KY 41017 Breakfast with Santa

BLUEGRASS BUCKEYE CHARITY CLASSIC

DECEMBER 13-14, 2008

THE BANK OF KENTUCKY ARENA AT NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

PROCEEDS BENEFIT RUTH LYONS CHILDREN’S FUND

TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 1, 2008 AT PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

STUDENTS $6.00

CHILDREN UNDER 6 ARE FREE

ADULTS $10.00

DAY OF GAMES ALL TICKETS WILL BE $12.00

Meet PGA Pro Scott (Tyler) Kangas, owner of Alternate Golf Shot and author of Golf's Silent Partner. The book retails for $16.90 and is available at the signing.

The book signing will take place on Sunday, December 14th from 3-5pm at Alternate Golf Shot at 4680 Cooper Road in Blue Ash. For more information, call 979-4395.

About The Book: Golf's Silent Partner is an illustrated guide to developing a repeatable swing for all ages and abilities. Kangas discusses how to achieve consistency with the 3 elements that must be positioned correctly before the golf swing: the club, the body and the ball. The information presented in this book is a gathering of solutions inspired by witnessing the frustration of others. It is an illustrated guide to developing a repeatable swing for all ages and abilities. The club, the body and science are uniquely combined to create effortless power with consistency. 161 pages.

One Bethlehem Night, a Broadway-style musical theater experience

When: Saturday, December 13 @ 7:30 P.M. Sunday, December 14 @ 6:00 P.M. Friday, December 19 @ 7:30 P.M. Saturday, December 20 @ 7:30 P.M.

Where: Immanuel Baptist Church 1770 Eaton Ave. Hamilton, Ohio 45013

Free admission ~ Everyone welcome!!

Madcap Puppets presents Aesop's Classic Fables at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 1/17, 1/18, 1/24, 1/25, 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. each day. www.madcappuppets.com

Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras to Feed Homeless Children Bethany House Services Mercy Francisccan St. John Brighton Center's Homeward Bound Welcome House in Northern Kentucky

February 24, 2009 6:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Northern Kentucky Convention Center

Emerald Miles 5K run/walk Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati March 14, 2009 9:00 am Newport on the Levee

Epilepsy Foundation presents the 9th Annual Emerald Miles 5K run/walk on March 14, 2009 at 9:00 am at Newport on the Levee. The proceeds of tthe event support the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati services.