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If the postseason was today, both Lakota West and Lakota East would be in due to their top eight ranking in the OHSAA computer polls. Both teams will try to improve upon their ranking with games this Friday night. Photo taken Aug. 31, 2012 by Barb Trimble of TrimPhotoAndVideo.com in a game between Winton Woods and Lakota East. For more photos of this game, visit http://proofs.trimphotoandvideo.com/g/083112ww_east

Sure, downtown Cincinnati will be a happening place this weekend with Oktoberfest taking place and with the Cincinnati Reds attempting to clinch the National League Central Division, but there will also be things to do in West Chester and Liberty Township. Such as high school football on Friday, where both Lakota teams are in the top eight in the region in the OHSAA weekly computer rankings, or learning activities that teach participants how to fish or more about the night sky.

Friday

Friday night lights – Both Lakota East and Lakota West enter this week’s contest ranked in the top eight in the Region 4 computer rankings (top eight qualify for postseason) and in the top ten of The Cincinnati Enquirer Division I coaches’ poll. Lakota West (4-0 overall, 1-0 in GMC) will be playing at nearby Fairfield (2-2 overall, 0-1 in GMC), while Lakota East (3-1 overall, 1-0 in GMC) will host Middletown (2-2 overall, 1-0 in GMC). Both games kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

• Enquirer: This weekend’s best best in Cincinnati
• Photos: Oktoberfest A-Z

Saturday

Halloween attraction opens at EnterTRAINment – EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester will open its newest holiday attraction, “Jack-O-Lantern Junction,” Saturday. The attraction, which is family friendly, will be available for the next six weeks to celebrate Halloween. The attraction features a walk-through trick-or-treat maze with ghosts, skeletons and cobwebs. It also features an indoor pumpkin patch, multiple treat stations and a talking pumpkin.

Art market returns with farmers’ market – For the second time in September, the art market will be at the West Chester farmers’ market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Square at Union Centre Saturday. The farmers’ market, which takes place at the same time every Saturday, features all local vendors with produce and meats grown and raised locally and products made by hand.

Children can learn how to fish – Liberty Township children can spend a morning learning how to fish during the Passport to Fish event this Saturday. The session runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Reserves Park, 5119 Grandin Ridge Dr., in the Reserves of Liberty subdivision. Hands on instruction on fishing will be presented to participants who are ages 10-15.

Gaze at the stars at Keehner Park – West Chester Township will be offering its final Star Gazing program of 2012 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday at Keener Park. The program is free to the public and will take place near the tennis courts at the park. The Cincinnati Astronomers Society will be providing their telescopes so that the public can view the stars and planets up close.

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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

Liberty Township children can spend a morning learning how to fish during the Passport to Fish event this Saturday.

The session runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Reserves Park, 5119 Grandin Ridge Dr., in the Reserves of Liberty subdivision.

Hands on instruction on fishing will be presented to participants who are ages 10-15. Each will move through five stations to learn about casting, baiting their hook, Ohio’s fishing rules and identifying fish common to the region.

Following the program, children will be tested on their skills as they fish. Poles and bait will be furnished.

A hot dog lunch ends the morning.

The program is limited to 50 children. There is no cost, but reservations are required.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 513-759-7500 or email vdaniel@liberty-township.com.

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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

Liberty Township children can spend a morning learning how to fish during the Passport to Fish event on Sept. 22.

The session runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Reserves Park, 5119 Grandin Ridge Dr., in the Reserves of Liberty subdivision.

Hands on instruction on fishing will be presented to participants who are ages 10-15. Each will move through five stations to learn about casting, baiting their hook, Ohio’s fishing rules and identifying fish common to the region.

Following the program, children will be tested on their skills as they fish. Poles and bait will be furnished.

A hot dog lunch ends the morning.

The program is limited to 50 children. There is no cost, but reservations are required.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 513-759-7500 or email vdaniel@liberty-township.com.

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The West Chester Police Department and MetroParks of Butler County are offering its “Hooked on Fishing” program this Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Voice of America Park.

The free event allows parents to enjoy fishing with their children while encouraging a discussion about the danger of drugs. The program is geared for parents and for their children between the ages of 6 to 16.

Lunch will be provided at the event by the police department.

The program will be offered again on Thursday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration is required to attend the event. To register, call 513-759-7312 or email lgroff@westchesteroh.org and leave your name, home phone number, the number of children who will attend and if participants need a fishing pole.

The drug prevention program was previously called “Passport to Fishing.”

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The West Chester Township Police Department, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and MetroParks of Butler County held its annual “Passport to Fishing” event Tuesday. The event gives children and adults an opportunity to talk with West Chester’s crime prevention officers about the dangers of drugs.

>>>PHOTOS OF PASSPORT TO FISHING IN WEST CHESTER<<<

The event was held at the lake at Voice of America Park in West Chester.

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The West Chester Township Police Department, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and MetroParks of Butler County will have its annual “Passport to Fishing” event Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is geared for children six through 16 and their parents.

At the event, children and adults will have an opportunity to talk with West Chester’s crime prevention officers about the dangers of drugs.

Fishing poles and lunch will be provided.

Participants are expected to meet at the gazebo at the Ronald Reagan Lodge at Voice of America Park at 8:30 a.m.

Registration is required and can be done so by calling 513-759-7312 or by e-mailing lgroff@westchesteroh.org. If interested in attending, leave your name, home phone number, address, names and ages of children attending and if you will need a pole.

Due to space limitations, the event is limited to 50 participants.

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West Chester Township will offer its “WOLF” program, which is designed for children ages five to 14, again this summer. The program will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Deer Shelter at Keehner Park.

This week’s program will take place Wednesday, June 22. Future dates include June 29 and July 6, 13.

According to WestChesterOH.org, the WOLF (world of land, forest and friends) Program is offered to focus attention on specific topics related to nature and the environment.

Participants who attend five out of the six sessions will earn a prize. The “Passport to Fishing” program can be used as a make-up session. In case of inclement weather, programs will be moved to the Keehner Park Amphitheatre.

To register for either program, call 513-759-7312 or email lgroff@westchesteroh.org. If interested in attending, leave your name, home phone number, address, names and day/time attending.

(Photo of previous year’s “WOLF” program at Keehner Park)

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West Chester Township will offer its “WOLF” program, which is designed for children ages five to 14, again this summer. The program will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Deer Shelter at Keehner Park.

This week’s program will take place Wednesday, June 15. Future dates include June 22, 29 and July 6, 13.

According to WestChesterOH.org, the WOLF (world of land, forest and friends) Program is offered to focus attention on specific topics related to nature and the environment.

Participants who attend five out of the six sessions will earn a prize. The “Passport to Fishing” program can be used as a make-up session. In case of inclement weather, programs will be moved to the Keehner Park Amphitheatre.

To register for either program, call 513-759-7312 or email lgroff@westchesteroh.org. If interested in attending, leave your name, home phone number, address, names and day/time attending.

(Photo of previous year’s “WOLF” program at Keehner Park)

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West Chester Township will offer its “WOLF” program, which is designed for children ages five to 14, again this summer. The program will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Deer Shelter at Keehner Park.

The first program will take place Wednesday, June 8. Other dates include June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13.

According to WestChesterOH.org, the WOLF (world of land, forest and friends) Program is offered to focus attention on specific topics related to nature and the environment.

Participants who attend five out of the six sessions will earn a prize. The “Passport to Fishing” program can be used as a make-up session. In case of inclement weather, programs will be moved to the Keehner Park Amphitheatre.

To register for either program, call 513-759-7312 or email lgroff@westchesteroh.org. If interested in attending, leave your name, home phone number, address, names and day/time attending.

(Photo of previous year’s “WOLF” program at Keehner Park)

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MetroParks of Butler County recently announced that it will have late-night fishing available once a month and a special event that will allow parents and children to enjoy a morning of fishing while learning about the dangers of drugs. The fishing events will take place at Voice of America Park.

Late-night fishing at VOA Park will be available on the first Friday of every month this summer. On those dates, which include June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2, park goers can fish until 1 a.m.

Meanwhile, The West Chester Township Police Department, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and MetroParks of Butler County will have its annual “Passport to Fishing” event on July 28 or Aug. 2.

At the event, children and adults will have an opportunity to talk with West Chester’s crime prevention officers about the dangers of drugs.

Fishing poles and lunch will be provided.

Participants are expected to meet at the gazebo at the Ronald Reagan Lodge at Voice of America Park at 8:15 a.m.

Registration is required and can be done so by calling 513-759-7312 or by e-mailing lgroff@westchesteroh.org. If interested in attending, leave your name, home phone number, address, names and ages of children attending and if you will need a pole.

For more information about late-night fishing, call 513-755-4402.

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