A November To Remember, The To Do List

[cincygreg]

It's beginning to look a lot like Thanksgiving, everywhere you go. Yes, here we are in the month where we give thanks. (although we should probably give thanks a lot more often, it's a good place to start) November is full of fun stuff to do, especially the holiday who-has, what-nots and doo-dads. In keeping with the tradition of this list, we will not refer to holidays specificly until after thanksgiving. We will also refer to one of the main representatives of one of these major holidays simply as "the guy in the red suit" until after thanksgiving as well. (I checked, and he's [img]cool.gif[/img] with it) So, you will see many holiday events on this list a bit early, but that's just to help you plan for them if you do in fact plan to attend.

First the Holidays
Nov 4th is election day (vote early, vote often)
Nov 11th is veterans day
Nov 27th is turkey day (unless you're a turkey [img]eek.gif[/img] )
(probably could have done ala mode this month, but we'll work on that later)

Daylight savings time ends Nov 2nd (fall back, but not too far you might hit your head)

More november holidays here...

NOVEMBER HOLIDAYS

OK, more info on some of these later but....
Let the Holiday Who-Has and What-nots begin


Light Up the square is on Fountain Square Nov 28th at 6:30pm

The Festival Of Lights opens Nov 28th and runs through jan 4th 5-9pm members only opening night Nov 26th

The Behringer Crawford Museum on Montaguard in Covington Train Display is Nov 15-Feb 1 tues-sun 10am call 859-949-4003 for more info

Pyramid Hill Holiday In Lights On Ohio 128 in Hamilton runs Nov 21-Jan 1 6pm call 868-8336 for more info

Holiday In Lights at Sharon Woods runs Nov 21-Dec 31 6-9 sun-thurs 6-10 fri & sat
(site is updated, $2.00 off coupon available)
HOLIDAY IN LIGHTS

The Trains at Duke Energy will run Nov 28th-Dec 31 mon-sat 10-6 sun noon-5

Old Fashioned Holiday at Krohn Conservatory is eden park Nov 22-Jan 4th 10am daily call 421-5707 for more info

An Antique Holiday at The Taft Museum on Pike Street is Nov 21-Jan 4th tues-sun 11am call 684-4524 for details

The Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market is at the NKY Convention Center Nov 14-16 at 10am call 281-0022 for more info

Books By The Banks Nov 1 10am at the CIncinnati Convention Center 419-7300 for more info

And what the heck
The Basketball Turkey Shoot at Beech Acres is Nov 15th at 3pm call 388-4513 for more info

More on the holiday stuff and a whole lot more stuff to come
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[cincygreg]

Holiday Junction is at the Museum Center Nov 28-Jan 4th call 287-7000 for more info

Holidayfest at the Beach Waterpark is Nov 28-Jan 11th
HOLIDAY FEST
Tickets cheaper online in advance. Kids 48 inches and under get in FREE!

Time For Toys For Tots
(show some tots some love if you can [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] )

CINCINNATI TOYS FOR TOTS

TOYS FOR TOTS NATIONAL SITE

To Send a donation To The Ruth Lyons Childrens Fund
Send it to
P.O. Box 59
Cincinnati Ohio 45201
Using this form

RUTH LYONS DONATION FORM
You can call instead at 412-5007

The Freestore Foodbank is always taking dontaions

FREESTORE FOODBANK

Have a lightly used winter coat (or even a new one) in your closet not being used? Why not donate it to someone who may need one! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
Make a donation at any of these Cincinnati Are firehouses (and say hi to the firemen and women while you're there)

COAT DONATION SITES

The Hillforest Mansion Victorian Holiday Display on 5th street in Aurora Indiana is Nov 18-Dec 30 1pm tuesday-sun call 812-929-0087 for more info

Pop goes the wiggles Nov 11th at NKU at 6:30 562-4949 for ticket info

And because I'm just such a great guy (no, really! I am, just ask me! [img]wink.gif[/img] )
The Cin weekly Anniversary Bash at Jefferson Hall is Nov 13th at 9pm

Plenty more to come
Sports is next!
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[Beachcomber]

Thanksgiving at the beach. [img]cool.gif[/img]

[cincygreg]

Sounds like a winner!

F [img]cool.gif[/img] [img]cool.gif[/img] TBALL

DA BEARS!
2nd vs Lions 1pm
9th vs Titans 1pm
16th at Packers 1pm
23rd at Rams 1pm
30th at Vikings 8:15


BENGALS
2nd vs Jaguars 1pm
9th Bye
16th Vs Eagles 1pm
20th at Steelers 8:15
30th vs Ravens 1pm

Bearcats
8th at West Va TBA
14th at Louisville 8pm ESPN2
22nd vs Pitt TBA
29th vs Syracuse noon

H [img]cool.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] PS

BEARCATS
1st vs Carelton 1pm (exhibition)
11th vs NKU (exhibition)
16th vs South Dakota noon
18th vs Texas Southern 7:30
22nd vs West Illinois TBA
24th vs Coastal Carolina 7:30
28th Vs Florida State 10:30 (las vegas)
29th UNLV or Cal TBA (las Vegas

More Bearcat Sports here
LETS GO BEARCATS

Xavier
7th vs Findlay 7:30
14th vs IPFW 7:30
17th vs Toledo 7:30
20th vs Missouri 1pm (Puerto Rico)
21st Fairlfield or Va Tech (Puerto Rico)
23rd TBA (puerto Rico)
29th vs Miami Oh 4:30

Xavier Sports

Other local teams

NKU


MIAMI OH


CINCINNATI STATE


MOUNT ST JOE


THOMAS MORE


HOCKEY

CINCINNATI CYCLONES

Soccer
The USA Womens national team plays The Korea Republic at Paul brown Stadium Nov 5th at 7:30 call 562-4949 for ticket info

Mixed martial Arts at The NKU Center Nov 1st at 10pm call 562-4949 for tickets

And Dance requires stamina, balance and a great amount of ability (especially when you have to kick and kick and kick) So...
The Rockettes Holiday Spectacular is at the Coliseum Nov 28-Nov 30 call 562-4949 for ticket info

The Moscow ballet Presents the Nutcracker at the Taft Theatre Nov 30th at 3pm call 562-4949 for more info


HEre's more info on the Festival Of Lights

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Though these date arent until Dec, I thought I'd go ahead and hip you to the discount. On Dec 1-3, 8-10 & 15-17 guests get in for half price (check the site for more info)

MORE TO COME!
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[cincygreg]

Ok, we need a flavor for November. Tough call here, since I used ala mode last month. We could just carry that over since the holidays are upon us opening with turkey day at the end of November but that would be waaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy tooooooooo easy. Then again, what's better than a nice warm piece of pie ala mode. Heck, even a brownie ala mode will work. Perhaps the pumpkin pie could be considered ala mode if it's was "moded up" with some whipped cream. (might be a reach, but work with me on this one). Gotta love that hot apple pie with the ice cream (or frozen yogurt) melting down over the top of it or even some pecan pie or cobbler of some sort. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Tasty stuff indeed.
I really need to get off this ala mode thing though, because now I'm thinking about apple pie with cinnamon ice crea....
WAIT, cinnamon!!!!!!! [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img]
Cinnamon deserves a month, it deserves a dozen months.
Cinnamon takes a back seat to no other flavor.

And yet, it works so well as the mode in ala mode so we can still mode with it or any other flavor we like.

So cinnamon it is, but wait there's more!
There is?
Well yes, if you order today ...
(ok, lost my train of thought there for a minute sorry 'bout that)
To be fair to those who arent big fans of cinnamon or those who just aren't in the mood to mode we will simply honor ice cream in it's most portable and easy to eat form... The ice cream sammi!

as always, all chips, chunks, dips, dunks, (you know the rest) are in as well)

Now how about some comedy!

FUNNY BONE


GO BANANAS


Carlos Mencia is at the Taft Theatre Nov 12th at 8pm
also at the Taft, Margaret Cho Nov 15th at 8pm call 562-4949 for ticket info for either show

Kevin Smith will be at Millett Hall at Mimai University Nov 22nd at 7:30 call 529-3200 for ticket info

more to come

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[cincygreg]

The Miami Township Holiday Parade is Nov 20th at 7pm on Meijer Drive in Milford


The Lebanon Mason Monroe Holiday Railroad is open sat & sun Nov 29-Dec 31 on Mechanic St in Lebanon call 933-8022 for more info

the 99th annual Thanksgiving Day Race is Nov 27th at 9am

THANKSGIVING DAY RACE

The Latin American Culture Fest at the Museum Center is Nov 22-23 at noon both days

The Lipizzaner Stallion will be at NKU Nov 29-30 call 562-4949 for ticket info

Feel in the giving mood this holiday season?
Here's another option for ya.
NKOA


Much more to come
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[cincygreg]

The Annual Eden Park Balluminaria is Nov 22nd starting at 4:30 (rain date nov 23rd) call 352-4080 for more info

The Water Wonderland at the Newport Aquarium Opens Nov 28 and runs through Jan 3rd

WATER WONDERLAND

Kinderklaus Markt 2008 at the Reception Conference Center on Loveland Madeira Rd is nov 8th 9:30-3pm
Gala is Nov 7th 6:30=11pm (same place) call 636-7700 for more info

The Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Presents "Love Song" through Nov 21st and "I love you, you're perfect now change" through Dec 31

PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Presents Hamlet through Nov 15th call 3812273 for more info

The Know Theatre Presents Reffer Madness-The Musical Nov 8-14 call 300-5669 for details

The Wizard Of Oz is at the Aronoff Nov 11-23 call 241-7469 for ticket info

More to come
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[cincygreg]

Here are some of the area Veterans Day Events.
(yes, I cheated on this one [img]wink.gif[/img] )


Here are some events in Greater Cincinnati:

Today

Celebration, 10 a.m. to noon, Main Public Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown. Huenefeld Tower Room. "New Sites and Sources for Military Records and Research," with Curt Witcher. Reservations recommended. 513-369-6900.

Salute to Veterans, 2 p.m., Amelia Elementary School, 5 E. Main St., Amelia. Councilman Robert D. Tasch, emcee. Ceremony honoring veterans and current members of the armed forces. Presented by village of Amelia. 513-753-4747.

Celebration of Life, 3-5 p.m., Mueller Parker Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason. Community service honors loved ones who have died. 513-398-9100.


Princeton Jazz Dance Band's Big Band Dance, 8-11 p.m., Sheraton Cincinnati North Hotel, 11320 Chester Road, Sharonville. Cash bar available. Presented by Princeton High School. $10 ($5 for hotel guests); veterans admitted free. 513-552-8283.

Sunday

Veterans Ceremony, noon to 1 p.m., Delhi Township Administration Building, 934 Neeb Road, Delhi Township. Veterans Memorial Park and Wall of Honor Monument. Unveiling of 282 new veteran names to Wall of Honor. Presented by Delhi Veterans Association. 513-471-8693; www.delhiveterans.com.

Civil War Tribute, 1 p.m., Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village. Resting place of more than 5,000 veterans welcomes 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry presentation. 513-681-7526.

Veterans Celebration, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Community event to thank veterans and all who deserve gratitude for their service. 513-661-6846; www.wfpc.org.

Parade Honoring Iraqi War Veterans, 2 p.m., Mount Healthy. Starts at Hastings and Hamilton, south on Hamilton to Kinney, east to Perry, north to McMakin, ends at Veterans Memorial on McMakin with short ceremony. 513-522-0354.

Tuesday

Program, 9 a.m., Butler County Veterans Memorial Park, South B St. at New London Road, Hamilton. Joseph Wright, WWII veteran and Butler County Veteran of the Year. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts available at pavilion, 8:30 a.m. Inclement weather moves program to Michael J. Colligan Lodge. Presented by Butler County Veterans Service Commission. 513-887-3600.

Celebration, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Maddux Elementary School, 943 Rosetree Lane, Anderson Township. With Maddux Elementary students and staff. Veterans welcome. Reservations required. 513-231-0780.

Remembering Pearl Harbor, 10-11 a.m., Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive, Sharonville. Jack Rininger discusses serving on USS Vestal. Free, donations accepted. 513-563-2895.

Program, 10:45 a.m., Main Public Library, 800 Vine St., downtown. Atrium. Keynote speaker and WWII veteran Charles "Don" Fairbanks presents "Carpetbaggers: A Fly By Night Outfit." Lighting of flame of remembrance, presentation of memorial wreaths. Music by Winton Woods High School choir, salute by sheriff's bagpipe & drum corps and playing of taps. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 513-369-6900.

Salute to our Veterans, 11 a.m., Milford Christian Church, 844 Ohio 131, Miami Township. Paul Brondhaver speaks on "Faith, Family and Friends." 513-831-0196.

Ceremony, 11:30 a.m., Hanover Township Memorial Park, Morman and Old Oxford roads, Hanover Township. Includes the Butler County Sheriff's Office pipe and drum corps. Breakfast for veterans and guests, 9-10:30 a.m., community center across from park. Presented by Hanover Township. $4 for breakfast, but $2 for veterans. 513-896-9059.

Kiwanis Program, noon, Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Gulden Center. Army Maj. Wendy Rodriguez and Master Sgt. Abel Rodriguez, featured speakers. Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Northside-College Hill Kiwanis Club. Free, $3 lunch. 513-853-4865.

Salute To Veterans, 7-9 p.m., Princeton High School, 11080 Chester Road, Sharonville. High school graduation ceremony for veterans who served during WWII, Korea or Vietnam. Includes musical tribute. Presented by Princeton High School Performing Arts. 513-552-8283; www.phs.princeton.k12.oh.us.com.

Heroes' Celebration, 7-10 p.m., Savannah Center, 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd., West Chester Township. Appetizers, dancing, casino and cash bar. Music by Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. Benefits Hereos' Fund. Presented by the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty. $100 with raffle ticket purchase, $25. 513-383-2198.

Feel free to add any others.

more to come
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[cincygreg]

Mannheim Steamroller comes to the Aronoff Nov 29th at 8pm call 621-2787 for more info

The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards are Nov 23rd at the Emery Theatre at 7pm call 621-2787 for details

Winterfair at the NKY Convention Center runs Nov 28-30
WINTERFAIR

The Tree Lighting at the Deerfield Towne Center is Nov 29th at 5pm

The Rusty Ball is at the NKY Convention Center Nov 22 from 8-1
Auction, music, bar from 8-10...

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra at The Anderson Center Nov 16th at 7:30 call 723-1182 for more info


CSO


Music and Art Fest at Madison Theatre in Convington Nov 12th 7pm call 859-491-3942 for details

Ring in the holidays with chicks and chucks at The Southgate Community Center Nov 15th 8pm call 859-441-8423

Big Red Machine Reuinon at the Cincinnati Convention Center Nov 14 (5pm) 15&16 (10am) call 419-7300 for more info


Still more to come
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[cincygreg]

Ladies Day Out and Holiday Bazaar at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center is Nov 30th at 10 am call 503-3338 for more info

Tree Lighting at the Municipal Building in Springdale Nov 30th at 7:30

Toys Through Time Exhibit at the Museum Center Nov 28-Jan 4 10am m-sa 11am su
call 287-7000 for more info

Hometown Holidazzle Main Street in Wilmington Nov 29th at 4:30 call 937-382-5988 for details

Holidays In Springboro Main Street Nov 21 (5pm) 22 (10am) 23 (noon) call 937-748-0916 for more info

Tree Lighting at the Butler County Courthouse in Hamilton Nov 21st at 5:30 call 785-7060 for more info

The Polar Express Whitewater Valley Railroad in Connersville Indiana Nov 23&30 & Fri-Sun Dec 5-14 call 765-825-2054 for more info

The Ice Rink On Fountain Square Opens Nov 27th at 2pm! Skate rental $2.50 11am mon-fri 10am sat&sun

Holiday Trains at The Entertrainment Junction on Squire Ct in West Chester Nov 28-Jan 4th 10am mo-sat, noon sun call 898-8000 for more info

More to come
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