The Miami University Voice of America Learning Center will host a special holiday shopping event that will feature Santa Claus and plenty of Miami University gifts. The holiday shopping event will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Learning Center’s lobby.
This will be the fourth year that the Miami Bookstore and Alumni Association will be setting up the special holiday shopping event at the Voice of America Learning Center.
Santa will at the event and available for free family pictures from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Voice of America Learning Center is located at 7847 VOA Park Drive, at the corner of VOA Park Drive and Cox Road in West Chester.
For more information call the Learning Center at 513-895-8862, or visit the Center’s web site at www.muohio.edu/voalc.
After the Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Merchants of Olde West Chester, there will be a holiday parade on Cincinnati-Dayton Road and that ends with a tree lighting ceremony at the Township Administration building.
Olde West Chester Christmas Walk schedule
1 to 5 p.m. – visit with Santa at the North Pole Annex
1 p.m. – cookie walk at West Chester Presbyterian Church
4 to 7 p.m. – chili dinner at St. Johns Catholic Church
5 to 7 p.m. – tethered hot air balloon rides, Bella Balloons
7 p.m. – Parade from Union Day School to Township Administration building
7:45 p.m. – lighting of the community Christmas tree at administration building
(At the top of every hour) –children’s story time at the One Stop Christmas Shop
Christmas Walk music schedule in the gazebo
1 to 2 p.m. – Midnight Rose (Celtic trio, harp, violin, flute)
2:15 to 3:15 p.m. – Runnin’ on Empty (singing trio)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Rob and Ross (singers and guitarists)
4:45 to 5:45 p.m. – Mauki McGruder (jazz group)
6 to 7 p.m. – West Chester Jazz Dogz (jazz quintet)
As in years past, all interested participants are invited to join in the parade. The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade will come from each of these categories. A representative from each branch of the military will be honored, as well as community volunteer Ann Frazier.
“It is going to be the first time that a lot of people see us,” said Patterson, who officially opened her flower shop in May. “I want people to see the warmth because I have tried to make it a really warm and cozy place that people would have fun coming to.”
Patterson had worked at the Delhi Garden Center in the Tri-County area for the past 18 years. With the garden center closing its Tri-County location, moving a lot of its merchandise to its Liberty Township location, it was a perfect time for her to start up her own business.
“It was perfect. It is Olde West Chester. I have done business with all the people in this area for a very long time. So everything just fell into place,” Patterson said. “It is sort of the perfect set up. The traffic along Cincinnati-Dayton Road is just unbelievable.”
Since taking over the property, Patterson has re-finished the inside of the store and has hired three designers from Delhi.
“We have been a team for a long time,” said Patterson, who worked with the designers at the garden center.
Her team specializes in custom work and makes appointments to decorate homes for the holidays and other events.
Flowers by Nyla had been in the space, 8880 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, for the past 27 years. It officially closed last New Year’s Eve.
West Chester Township will have its annual Christmas walk, holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony this Saturday.
The parade is held in conjunction with the Olde West Chester Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Merchants of Olde West Chester. The event features entertainment, crafts, activities and shopping for those looking to get their holiday shopping completed early. The Christmas walk begins at 1 p.m.
The parade will begin at Union Day School at 7 p.m. and will work its way down Cincinnati-Dayton Road toward the Township Administration building, where the community tree will be illuminated at 8 p.m.
As in years past, all interested participants are invited to join in the parade. The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade will come from each of these categories. A representative from each branch of the military will be honored, as well as community volunteer Ann Frazier.
West Chester Township will have its annual holiday parade and tree lighting Nov. 19.
The parade is held in conjunction with the Olde West Chester Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Merchants of Olde West Chester. The event features entertainment, crafts, activities and shopping for those looking to get their holiday shopping completed early.
The parade will begin at Union Day School at 7 p.m. and will work its way down Cincinnati-Dayton Road toward the Township Administration building, where the community tree will be illuminated at 8 p.m.
As in years past, all interested participants are invited to join in the parade. The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade will come from each of these categories. A representative from each branch of the military will be honored, as well as community volunteer Ann Frazier.
The big man made appearances in Olde West Chester for the Christmas Walk, at the EnterTrainment Junction to check out the holiday train display, at the Miami University Voice of America Learning Center to meet with alumni, at PetSmart to visit with the community’s pets and at the Ronald Reagan Lodge for a special breakfast.
Pet owners will have the opportunity to have their pet have its picture taken with Santa Claus at a special charity event at the West Chester PetSmart this weekend, Dec. 18-19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A $10 donation will give owners a free photo session with their pet and Santa. Proceeds will benefit Pampered Pets Animal Rescue, which is a nonprofit foster network that rescues and finds homes for dogs, cats and rabbits.
“We are receiving more requests for intake due to people losing their jobs and homes,” said Tracy Heinrichs, president of Pampered Pets Animal Rescue. “Our average monthly vet bill is around $860 and that’s with a discount. Fundraisers like this are crucial in enabling us to rescue animals in need.”
Photos above are of Paxton, an eight-month-old Shih Tzu, and Merlin, a 14-week Siamese mix, who are just some of the animals available for adoption through Pampered Pets Animal Rescue.
Santa Claus will be in West Chester Dec. 12 for a Pioneer Christmas at Keehner Park on Barrett Road. The event will take place at the Cabin in the Clearing and will be open from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Children can visit Santa, view traditional pioneer holiday decorations and sample traditional pioneer foods. Pioneer fare includes buffalo, deer chili, molasses cookies and apple cider.
Pet owners will have the opportunity to have their pet have its picture taken with Santa Claus at a special charity event at the West Chester PetSmart Dec. 18-19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A $10 donation will give owners a free photo session with their pet and Santa. Proceeds will benefit Pampered Pets Animal Rescue, which is a nonprofit foster network that rescues and finds homes for dogs, cats and rabbits.
“We are receiving more requests for intake due to people losing their jobs and homes,” said Tracy Heinrichs, president of Pampered Pets Animal Rescue. “Our average monthly vet bill is around $860 and that’s with a discount. Fundraisers like this are crucial in enabling us to rescue animals in need.”
For more information, call Tracy Heinrichs at 859-512-1008 or e-mail pparorg@yahoo.com.
Photos above are of Paxton, an eight-month-old Shih Tzu, and Merlin, a 14-week Siamese mix, who are just some of the animals available for adoption through Pampered Pets Animal Rescue.
MetroParks of Butler County has extended the registration period to Thursday, Dec. 9, for its Santa’s Nutcracker Breakfast, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Lodge at Voice of America Park in West Chester.
Previously, the deadline to register was Dec. 6. People can still register by calling 513-867-5835 or by registering online at www.metroparksofbutlercounty.org.
The Miami University Voice of America Learning Center will host a special holiday shopping event that will feature Santa Claus and plenty of Miami University gifts. The holiday shopping event will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Learning Center’s lobby.
