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The Lakota West High School bands have partnered with the Beckett Ridge McDonald’s for another fundraiser Thursday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Beckett Ridge McDonald’s located at 8251 Princeton-Glendale Road (Intersection of Smith Road and Route 747 across from Beckett Ridge Kroger).

McDonald’s will donate 15 percent of all sales that evening to the Lakota West marching band to help offset some of the costs of the 278 students who will be representing the community as they travel to New York City to march in the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The community is invited to participate in the fundraiser by stopping by McDonald’s and either eating in the dining room or going through the drive-thru during the three-hour fundraiser to support the Lakota West marching band.

Representatives of the Lakota West band program will be on hand to answer questions about the band program and the upcoming trip to participate in the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

There are no flyers required to bring for the band to receive the donation.

Additional fundraisers will be held at the Beckett Ridge McDonald’s throughout the spring and summer.

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Rosie Red and the other Cincinnati Reds mascots will be in West Chester on Sunday for a free event at The Streets of West Chester. File photo.

There is plenty to do in West Chester and Liberty townships this weekend.

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Friday

Reds Futures High School Showcase – Both Lakota East and Lakota West will be involved in a doubleheader on Friday. Lakota West (3-5, 1-4 in the Greater Miami Conference) will play Sycamore (1-5, 0-5) in the first game at 5 p.m. Then Lakota East (6-2, 4-1) will play Mason (8-0, 5-0) in game two. Both games will be played at Prasco Park, 6125 Commerce Court in Mason. Tickets are $5 and include a voucher for a free view level ticket to select 2013 Reds regular season games at Great American Ball Park.

Saturday

EnterTRAINment Junction’s Dollhouse Miniature Show and Sale will take place this Saturday and Sunday. Photo provided.

Dollhouse Miniature Show – The 36th annual Dollhouse Miniature Show & Sale will be taking place this Saturday and Sunday at EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester (off Tylersville exit on I-75). The show is a miniatures’ showcase with artisans and dealers from across the Midwest selling unique items in all scales and sizes. The show will be in the venue’s Expo Center from 12-6 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for ages 4-12.

Album release party – Jillian Ellis, a 2010 graduate of Lakota West High School, will perform songs from her debut album at a CD release party this Saturday at 9 p.m. at 86 Club in Clinton, 2820 Vine Street. Tickets for the CD release party can be purchased in advance for $5 at the 86 Club, 513-341-8686 and by contacting Positive Message Music at 513-874-6836; or at the door for $8.

Sunday

Help Lakota West bands play in parade – Lakota West bands have partnered with the Beckett Ridge McDonald’s for a fundraiser this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beckett Ridge McDonald’s located at 8251 Princeton-Glendale Road (Intersection of Smith Road and Route 747). McDonald’s will donate a percentage of all sales to help offset some of the costs associated with its trip and performance in the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Reds mascots to host ‘Grand Slam Sunday’ – All four of the Cincinnati Reds mascots, Rosie Red, Gapper, Mr. Redlegs and Mr. Red will be in West Chester Sunday encouraging young baseball fans to sign up for their kids club. “Grand Slam Sunday” will take place from noon from 2 p.m. at The Streets of West Chester, which is located off the Union Centre Blvd. exit on I-75. The free event will feature kids activities, photos with Rosie Red and the chance to win tickets to an upcoming Reds game.

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Lakota West bands have partnered with the Beckett Ridge McDonald’s for a fundraiser this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beckett Ridge McDonald’s located at 8251 Princeton-Glendale Road (Intersection of Smith Road and Route 747).

McDonald’s will donate a percentage of all sales to the Lakota West marching band to help offset some of the costs of the 278 students who will be representing the community as they travel to New York City to march in the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Representatives of the Lakota West band program will be on hand to answer questions about the band program and the upcoming trip to New York.

There are no flyers required to bring for the band to receive the donation.

Additional fundraisers will be held at the Beckett Ridge McDonald’s throughout the Spring and Summer.

Posted in: Events, School events, Schools, Student achievements |

Tags: Tags: Lakota West, Lakota West bands, Lakota West marching band, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Lakota West band

The Lakota West Jazz Bands will perform at the school’s annual swing dance event this Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. The dance is for all ages and is open to the community.

Lakota West Jazz Bands perform at last year’s annual swing dance. Photo provided.

The dance will be held at the high school’s cafeteria, 8940 Union Centre Boulevard in West Chester.

Throughout the evening, party goers will enjoy dancing and listening to music from the big band era as well as holiday classics performed by the various Lakota West Jazz Bands.

In addition, guest dance instructors will be on hand to teach swing dancing. There will also be opportunity to compete in the “dance-off” towards the end of the night.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 each for adults and students, $5 each for children 3-10 years old and children under 3 will be admitted free. Refreshments are included in the cost of the ticket.

All proceeds will benefit the Lakota West bands and color guard programs.

The Lakota West Jazz Bands will also be collecting non-perishable canned food and personal items (toothpaste, shampoo, etc.) for Reach Out Lakota at the door. In return for your donated items, you will receive a raffle ticket for every two items you donate.

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