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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

A West Chester Township girl scout troop is asking the community’s help to fill and collect shoe boxes full of small gifts for children.

Troop 48672 from St. John the Evangelist Church in West Chester Township is leading the effort – a project through Operation Christmas Child.

Standard sized shoe boxes should be filled with gifts for a boy or girl in one of three age groups: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Items can include small toys such as cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yo’s, jump ropes, small Etch-a-Sketch, and toys that make noise or light up.

Also include hygiene items, hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights and extra batteries for anything requiring them.

Don’t include used items, war-related toys such as guns, knives, or military figures, food, breakable items or aerosol cans.

Shoe boxes can be dropped off at the church through Sunday, Nov. 18, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road. Drop off boxes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., through Friday; or from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Last year more than 4,000 shoe boxes were collected for Operation Christmas Child, operated by Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief operation that delivers the boxes to impoverished children around the world.

For more information, call 513-777-6433.

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Sue Kiesewetter reports

Boy Scout Troop 940 is hosting an Earth Day recycling fundraiser Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church in West Chester Township.

From 8 a.m. to noon residents may bring electronic equipment, aluminum cans, books, clothing and plastic bottles to the church, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, for recycling.

Acceptable electronics include computers and accessories, copiers, memory cards, gaming devices, fax machines, laptops, light fixtures, medical equipment, microwave ovens, telephones, televisions, printers and surveillance equipment.

There will be a $10 cash fee charged for each CRT television, monitory and LCD recycled. A $20 cash fee will be charged for each console and rear projection television.

There is no charge for aluminum cans, book, clothing or plastic bottles brought in. Green Works Recycling is a service of City Gospel Mission, and will collect materials.

A portion of all fees will go to the scouts that are chartered at St. John the Evangelist.

For a complete list of recyclables and more information, go to www.2trg.com.

For more information, call 513-761-5333 ext. 108

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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in West Chester will host a recycling event for unwanted household electronic equipment, aluminum cans, books, clothing and plastic bottles Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Recyclable electronic equipment includes keyboards, cables, speakers, laptops, CD-ROM drives, telephones and other items. A complete list of acceptable electronic equipment is available at www.2trg.com.

Most equipment will be accepted for free. CRTs and monitors will be accepted for $10, and TV consoles for $20. Appliances, ballasts, batteries and light bulbs will not be accepted.

Aluminum cans, books, clothing and plastic bottles will be collected by, and benefit, Green Works Recycling with City Missions.

This recycling event is being held to commemorate Earth Day and is sponsored by the justice and peace commission of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 940.

St. John Church is located at 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road.

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The West Chester Fire Department will host this Friday’s fish fry at St. John the Evangelist Church, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

The menu features a fish sandwich dinner for $6, a crab cake dinner for $6, a big fish dinner for $7.50, a baked fish dinner for $7.50, a shrimp dinner for $7.50 and a sampler dinner for $7.50. All dinners come with coleslaw or applesauce and a choice of one more side.

Other menu options include, a fish sandwich for $3.50, pizza by the slice for $2 (or whole pizza for $10), crab cakes for $2 each and side items for $1.50 each.

Soft drinks, water, milk and ice tea are .75 cents, while 16 oz. bottles of beer are $2. Coffee is free.

Meanwhile, there will also be a first fry this Friday at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5720 Hamilton-Mason Road, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Both churches will have dine-in and carryout available.

• Cincinnati.com’s interactive fish fry map
• Share your favorite West Chester or Liberty Township fish fry with the Buzz

The menu at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church features four adult dinner options for $7 including beer battered & fried cod, beer battered & fried shrimp, baked cod and grilled salmon. The seafood combo (crab cake, shrimp and fried cod) is $8. All dinners include two hush puppies and two sides (baked potato, fresh-cut fries, macaroni and cheese, green beans, apple sauce, homemade coleslaw).

Other options include a fish sandwich and fries meal for $4, a cup of clam chowder for $3, a slice of cheese pizza for $2, a kid’s meal (pizza or fish strip with one side and one juice or milk) for $3.50 or side items for $1.

Soft drinks and beer will also be available for purchase, as well as weekly bake sale items. Fish fry goers can also receive a free soft drink when they bring in a non-perishable item for Reach Out Lakota.

Both churches, which began hosting fish fry events in late February, will have one more fish fry after this week – on March 30.

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There will be plenty to do in the West Chester area this weekend, including the Shamrock Shuffle, a farmers’ market, a high school musical and, of course, fish fries. The weather is expected to be pleasant for Saturday’s outdoor events with mostly sunny skies and a high in the mid 50s, according to the National Weather Service.

FRIDAY

The weekly West Chester Farmers’ Market returns to the Square at Union Centre next Saturday, May 12. During the winter months, West Chester hosts a farmers’ market about once a month. Photo provided.

Fish Fry: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Liberty Township and St. John the Evangelist Church in West Chester Township will both host fish fries every Friday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. through March 30. To track down other fish fries in Cincinnati, visit Cincinnati.com’s fish fry map.

Armchair Program: Residents of West Chester Township are invited to experience Tanzania without ever leaving their hometown. The topic of this week’s Armchair session will be held at Township Hall, 9113, Cincinnati-Dayton Road, at 7 p.m.

Music Man: Lakota West Threatre will feature performances of the musical Music Man this Friday-Sunday at the high school. Showtimes will be at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets to the show are $15 at the door.

SATURDAY

Shamrock Shuffle: This Saturday’s Shamrock Shuffle in West Chester Township is expected to attract more than 4,000 participants and could raise more than $10,000 for approximately 50 local charities or causes. The event’s 5K and 10K races will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at The Square at Union Centre with a “kegs and eggs” breakfast and block party.

Mini model exhibit at EnterTRAINment: There will be a special free two-day mini model engineering show at EnterTRAINment Junction this Saturday and Sunday. According to the show’s release, the exhibit will have dozens and dozens of hand-built mini models on display. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Farmer’s Market: The farmers’ market season in West Chester Township is on its way back. There are only three winter farmers’ markets remaining before the weekly West Chester Farmers’ and Art Market will open for the 2012 season May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Saturday there will be a winter farmers’ market at The Square at Union Centre from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Liberty Township and St. John the Evangelist Church in West Chester Township will both host fish fries every Friday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. through March 30.

At St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5720 Hamilton-Mason Road, there are four adult dinner options for $7 on the menu including beer battered & fried cod, beer battered & fried shrimp, baked cod and grilled salmon. The seafood combo (crab cake, shrimp and fried cod) is $8. All dinners include two hush puppies and two sides (baked potato, fresh-cut fries, macaroni and cheese, green beans, apple sauce, homemade coleslaw).

• Cincinnati.com’s interactive fish fry map
• Share your favorite West Chester or Liberty Township fish fry with the Buzz

Other options include a fish sandwich and fries meal for $4, a cup of clam chowder for $3, a slice of cheese pizza for $2, a kid’s meal (pizza or fish strip with one side and one juice or milk) for $3.50 or side items for $1.

Soft drinks and beer will also be available for purchase, as well as weekly bake sale items. Fish fry goers can also receive a free soft drink when they bring in a non-perishable item for Reach Out Lakota.

Meanwhile, the menu St. John the Evangelist Church, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, features a fish sandwich dinner for $6, a crab cake dinner for $6, a big fish dinner for $7.50, a baked fish dinner for $7.50, a shrimp dinner for $7.50 and a sampler dinner for $7.50. All dinners come with coleslaw or applesauce and a choice of one more side.

Other menu options include, a fish sandwich for $3.50, pizza by the slice for $2 (or whole pizza for $10), crab cakes for $2 each and side items for $1.50 each.

Soft drinks, water, milk and ice tea is .75 cents, while 16 oz. bottles of beer are $2. Coffee is free.

Dine-in and carryout is available at both churches.

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St. John the Evangelist Church in West Chester will have its annual St. John Family Festival this weekend, Aug. 5-7.

The festival will feature a basket raffle, silent auction, rides, games, lots of food and beverages (adult and other). The major award raffle is for a 2011 Hyundai Elantra or $10,000 cash.

It will also feature a band each night of the festival. Currently scheduled is the Dix-Z-Highway Band, The Remains Band and DV8.

>>>PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR’S ST. JOHN’S FEST<<<

The food will have a Cincinnati favor and include pulled-pork sandwiches, potato pancakes and Saratoga Chips. Other food options include brats, burgers, hot dogs, baked potatoes, walking tacos and more.

The family festival will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 5 from 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 6 and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9.

Parking and admission are both free.

St. John the Evangelist Church is located at 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road.

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St. John the Evangelist Church in West Chester Township will hold a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday.

Each Friday through April 15, a different nonprofit group hosts the dinners.  This week’s dinner is sponsored by the Parent Boosters of the church’s Girl Scouts troop.

Each fish fry runs 4:30-8 p.m. in the Parish Center, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road.

Menu includes a fried fish, crab cake, baked fish, shrimp or sampler dinner with prices ranging from $6-$7.50 for adults. A la cart menus including fish sandwiches, crab cake and pizza, and beer and non-alcoholic beverages are also available.

Both dine-in and carry-out are available. For those who dine in, there will be a kids room provided with adult supervision.  For more information, call 513-777-6433.

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St. John the Evangelist Church had its annual St. John Family Festival this weekend, Aug. 6-8.

The festival drew large crowds and backed up traffic on Cincinnati-Dayton Road.

The St. John Family Festival will be taking place for the last day, today, Aug. 8. The festivities will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 10 p.m.

Parking and admission are both free.

St. John the Evangelist Church is located at 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road.

Check out WestChesterBuzz.com’s photo gallery from the festival below or visit the site’s Flickr page. To see other photo galleries of events in West Chester, visit our photos’ page.

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Spent most of the afternoon, Aug. 6, traveling around the area, looking for the perfect photo.

I started off at football practice at Lakota East High School.

After practice, I stopped by Lakota West High School before going to Beckett Park to see if I could find out how construction was going.

At the park, someone came up to me and asked where Beckett Ridge Golf Club was. I told him to follow me.

Then I went to The Square at Union Centre, found a piano and a cool place for a brew.

Look below to see photos of the day that was in West Chester.

Also, be on the lookout for another photo gallery on WestChesterBuzz.com of this weekend’s St. John Family Festival.

Other West Chester photo galleries can be found on our photos’ page and on our flickr photostream.

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