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The West Chester Police Department will host its annual Bike Rodeo Saturday to remind young cyclists of important safety rules. The Bike Rodeo will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Midpointe Library’s West Chester branch, 9363 Centre Pointe Dr.

The Bike Rodeo was scheduled to take place last Saturday, but was pushed back due to the weather. This Saturday, it is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 66 degrees.

Children will have their bikes inspected and then will go through age-appropriate obstacle courses, complete with cones and street signs. Upon completion, goodie bags and certificates will be given out.

In order to participate, children must be accompanied by an adult, have a bicycle and a helmet. Big Wheels and non-motorized scooters are also welcome.

The Bike Rodeo is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 513-759-7280 or visit www.WestChesterOH.org.

For future library events, visit the West Chester Library events page on WestChesterBuzz.com or visit the library’s online community calendar.

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The West Chester Police Department will host its annual Bike Rodeo Saturday to remind young cyclists of important safety rules. The Bike Rodeo will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Midpointe Library’s West Chester branch, 9363 Centre Pointe Dr.

Children will have their bikes inspected and then will go through age-appropriate obstacle courses, complete with cones and street signs. Upon completion, goodie bags and certificates will be given out.

In order to participate, children must be accompanied by an adult, have a bicycle and a helmet. Big Wheels and non-motorized scooters are also welcome.

The Bike Rodeo is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 513-759-7280 or visit www.WestChesterOH.org.

For future library events, visit the West Chester Library events page on WestChesterBuzz.com or visit the library’s online community calendar.

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West Chester Township’s annual Great Pumpkin Fest will take place this Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Keehner Park. The fall festival includes family-friendly activities for children such as a variety of inflatable rides, crafts, pony rides and a petting zoo from Honey Hill Farm.

The Great Pumpkin Fest will once again also feature a not-so-scary haunted trail and a costume contest.

The Primrose School of West Chester costume contest begins at 3 p.m. on the amphitheatre stage. Registration for the contest begins at 2 p.m., and children will be entered into categories based on age.

West Chester Township police and fire departments will also be on hand with important safety information for families.

Concessions and some trinkets will be on sale at the event, but all activities at Pumpkin Fest are free.

Keehner Park is located at 7211 Barret Road in West Chester.

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West Chester Township’s annual Great Pumpkin Fest will take place this year Oct. 13, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Keehner Park. The fall festival includes family-friendly activities for children such as a variety of inflatable rides, crafts, pony rides and a petting zoo from Honey Hill Farm.

The Great Pumpkin Fest will once again also feature a not-so-scary haunted trail and a costume contest.

The Primrose School of West Chester costume contest begins at 3 p.m. on the amphitheatre stage. Registration for the contest begins at 2 p.m., and children will be entered into categories based on age.

West Chester Township police and fire departments will also be on hand with important safety information for families.

Concessions and some trinkets will be on sale at the event, but all activities at Pumpkin Fest are free.

Keehner Park is located at 7211 Barret Road in West Chester.

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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 Police Department will host its annual Bike Rodeo Saturday to remind young cyclists of important safety rules. The Bike Rodeo will be offered from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the West Chester Library.

The event was originally scheduled for May 5, but was postponed due to rain.

Children will have their bikes inspected and then will go through age-appropriate obstacle courses, complete with cones and street signs. Upon completion, goodie bags and certificates will be given out.

In order to participate, children must be accompanied by an adult, have a bicycle and a helmet. Big Wheels and non-motorized scooters are also welcome.

The Bike Rodeo is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 513-759-7280 or visit www.WestChesterOH.org.

The West Chester Library is located at 9363 Centre Pointe Drive.
For future library events, visit the West Chester Library events page on WestChesterBuzz.com or visit the library’s online community calendar.

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The West Chester Police Department will host its annual Bike Rodeo next Saturday, May 5, to remind young cyclists of important safety rules. The Bike Rodeo will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Chester Library.

Children will have their bikes inspected and then will go through age-appropriate obstacle courses, complete with cones and street signs. Upon completion, goodie bags and certificates will be given out.

In order to participate, children must be accompanied by an adult, have a bicycle and a helmet. Big Wheels and non-motorized scooters are also welcome.

The Bike Rodeo is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 513-759-7280 or visit www.WestChesterOH.org.

The West Chester Library is located at 9363 Centre Pointe Drive.
For future library events, visit the West Chester Library events page on WestChesterBuzz.com or visit the library’s online community calendar.

Posted in: Events, Library events, News, Recreational events |

Tags: Tags: Bike Rodeo, bike safety, West Chester Library, West Chester Police, West Chester Township Police Department

The West Chester Police Department will host its annual Bike Rodeo next Saturday, May 5, to remind young cyclists of important safety rules. The Bike Rodeo will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Chester Library.

Children will have their bikes inspected and then will go through age-appropriate obstacle courses, complete with cones and street signs. Upon completion, goodie bags and certificates will be given out.

In order to participate, children must be accompanied by an adult, have a bicycle and a helmet. Big Wheels and non-motorized scooters are also welcome.

The Bike Rodeo is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 513-759-7280 or visit www.WestChesterOH.org.

The West Chester Library is located at 9363 Centre Pointe Drive.
For future library events, visit the West Chester Library events page on WestChesterBuzz.com or visit the library’s online community calendar.

Posted in: Events, Library events, News, Recreational events |

Tags: Tags: Bike Rodeo, bike safety, West Chester Library, West Chester Police, West Chester Township Police Department

West Chester Township’s annual Great Pumpkin Fest will take place this year this Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Keehner Park. The fall festival includes family-friendly activities for children such as a variety of inflatable rides, crafts, pony rides and a petting zoo from Honey Hill Farm.

The Great Pumpkin Fest also features a not-so-scary haunted trail, which will be presented by the Woodland Mounds Girl Scouts.

The FIRST Team 1038 robotics will be at Pumpkin Fest for the first time demonstrating their work and showing guests how to build their own robots.

The Primrose School of West Chester costume contest begins at 3 p.m. on the amphitheatre stage. In addition to prizes for the contest winners of each age category, the West Chester Historical Society will also present a prize to the child with the best historical costume.

West Chester Township Police and Fire departments will also be on hand with important safety information for families.

Concessions and some trinkets will be on sale at the event, but all activities at Pumpkin Fest are free.

Keehner Park is located at 7211 Barret Road in West Chester.

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West Chester Township’s annual Great Pumpkin Fest will take place this year from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Keehner Park. The fall festival includes family-friendly activities for children such as a variety of inflatable rides, crafts, pony rides and a petting zoo from Honey Hill Farm.

The Great Pumpkin Fest also features a not-so-scary haunted trail, which will be presented by the Woodland Mounds Girl Scouts.

The FIRST Team 1038 robotics will be at Pumpkin Fest for the first time demonstrating their work and showing guests how to build their own robots.

The Primrose School of West Chester costume contest begins at 3 p.m. on the amphitheatre stage. In addition to prizes for the contest winners of each age category, the West Chester Historical Society will also present a prize to the child with the best historical costume.

West Chester Township Police and Fire departments will also be on hand with important safety information for families.

Concessions and some trinkets will be on sale at the event, but all activities at Pumpkin Fest are free.

Keehner Park is located at 7211 Barret Road in West Chester.

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Tags: Tags: costume contest, FIRST Team 1038 robotics, Great Pumpkin Fest, Halloween, Holiday, Keehner Park, Pumpkin Fest, West Chester Fire Department, West Chester Police, West Chester Police Department, West Chester Township Fire Department, West Chester Township Police Department