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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.

For things to do in Greater Cincinnati, visit Cincinnati.com’s new Things to Do page.

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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.

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The Lakota West Marching Firebirds were named Grand Champion at the Forest Hills Instrumental Music Association 35th annual “Band Expo” at Anderson High School last Saturday.

Lakota West Marching Firebird field commanders Meagan Dembicky, Julie Green, Marcus Moore and Tristan McPhail accepting awards, including Grand Champion, at the Forest Hills Instrumental Music Association 35th Annual “Band Expo” at Anderson High School on Oct. 20, 2012. Photo provided.

The Marching Firebirds, 260 members strong, have been named Grand Champion at all four competitions they attended this fall where a Grand Champion title was awarded.

They were also named Grand Champion at the Perkins High School North Coast Festival in Sandusky, the Hamilton High School 36th annual “Band-O-Rama” in Hamilton and at the Troy High School 32nd annual “Trojan Invitational” in Troy.

In addition to being named Grand Champion at the “Band Expo” at Anderson High School, Lakota West also received awards for 1st Place Class AA, Best Auxiliary Class AA, Best Percussion Class AA, Best Marching Overall, Best Music Overall and Best General Effect Overall.

In November of 2013, the Lakota West Marching Firebirds will be marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. The Marching Firebirds were one of 11 bands chosen out of the more than 150 marching bands that applied to march in the parade.

The next opportunity to see the Marching Firebirds perform will be this Friday night, along with the Lakota East Marching Thunderhawks, at halftime of the Lakota East at Lakota West football game (game begins at 7:30 p.m.).

The majority of the operating cost for both of Lakota’s marching bands is funded through the students’ participation fees and money raised by their booster partner, the Upbeat Club, with the district providing a small percentage of the costs.

For more information about the Lakota West Marching Firebirds visit lakotawestbands.org.

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Band members from Lakota East and Lakota West will be going door-to-door seeking donations next Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual Tag Day fundraiser will benefit all bands at both high schools.

Donations will be used to purchase and maintain uniforms for the instrumental groups.

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Band members from Lakota East and Lakota West will be going door-to-door seeking donations next Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual Tag Day fundraiser will benefit all bands at both high schools.

Donations will be used to purchase and maintain uniforms for the instrumental groups.

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Lakota West and Lakota East marching bands both ended their 2011 competitive seasons by earning superior ratings at the Ohio Music Education Association state finals Oct. 29 in Dublin.

For Lakota East, it was the 15th straight year that the band earned the highest possible ranking.

>>>PROVIDED PHOTOS OF LAKOTA BANDS AT STATE FINALS<<<

DVD and T-shirt order forms are available on lakotawestbands.org.

Pictures from the OMEA state finals have been provided by community members. To add your own pictures to the photo gallery, email photos to akiefaber@westchesterbuzz.com or share your photos through the Photos page.

There are also many other great moments captured on our Flickr photostream. And more West Chester and Liberty Township related photo galleries on our Photos page.

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Band members from Lakota East and Lakota West will be going door-to-door seeking donations this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual Tag Day fundraiser will benefit all bands at both high school and freshman campuses.

Donations will be used to purchase and maintain uniforms for the instrumental groups.

“Our marching bands are totally self-funded through student fees and community support,’’ said Jill Cleaves, chairwoman of Lakota East’s Tag Day.

“Both West and East high school bands greatly appreciate all the support provided by the community for this fundraiser and throughout the year.”

Lakota West and Lakota East could still use the help of adult volunteers (21 years and older) to transport students to neighborhoods. To volunteer for Lakota West email tagday@lakotawestbands.org with your name, address, phone number and size of vehicle. To volunteer at Lakota East, email Cleaves at jcleaves@cinci.rr.com.

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Band members from Lakota East and Lakota West will be going door-to-door seeking donations Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual Tag Day fundraiser will benefit all bands at both high school and freshman campuses.

Donations will be used to purchase and maintain uniforms for the instrumental groups.

“Our marching bands are totally self-funded through student fees and community support,’’ said Jill Cleaves, chairwoman of Lakota East’s Tag Day.

“Both West and East high school bands greatly appreciate all the support provided by the community for this fundraiser and throughout the year.”

Lakota West is currently seeking adult volunteers (21 years and older) to transport students to neighborhoods. To volunteer, email tagday@lakotawestbands.org with your name, address, phone number and size of vehicle.

Lakota East also needs drivers. To volunteer to be a driver for Lakota East bands, email Jill Cleaves at jcleaves@cinci.rr.com.

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Dine at Applebee’s this weekend Nov. 13-14 and Monday, Nov. 15, and have 10 percent of your bill donated to the Lakota West Marching Firebirds. Both the Applebee’s located at 6084 Mulhauser Road in West Chester and at 3169 Princeton Road in Hamilton are participating in this promotion.

Both restaurants will be donating to the marching band from 11 a.m. to close.

“Carside To Go” orders will also be included in the promotion.

To donate, customers need to present a flyer that can be found on the Lakota West Bands website.

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Applebee’s gave away free meals to all veterans and active members of the military.

For information about Applebee’s menu and locations, visit www.applebees.com.

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