Turkeys and Holiday Who-Has! The November To Do List

**cincygreg** · October 20th, 2011, 07:48 PM

Yeah Yeah Yeah! I know I know SHEESH! This Holiday stuff gets earlier and earlier every year. Except, in here where the next month usually starts on the 20th and we like to plan just a little ahead (we do in fact roll like that).
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... Don't get too upset about reading about all this good who-ha-day stuff because it really isn't that far away. But, much of it lasts right through December so dont feel like you have to rush out and do whichever who-has and what-nots (and perhaps some doo-dads) that you decide you want to do.
Besides first we have to have turkey day Nov 24th. (Gob to your obble baby! or not! moving on)
Also, we pay our respects to and honor those who have served our country on Veterans Day Nov 11th.

November is also
Pepper Month
Pecan Month
Pomegranate Month
Fondue Month (both dipping and dunking of course)
Peanut Butter Lovers Month
and Apple Lovers Month
More holidays here
Printable Calendar of Daily Holidays & Observances from Brownielocks.

OK, Look. If you don't want to hear (or read) about the holiday who-ha then stop right here. You wont be able to escape it soon, so this is just your old pal Greg giving you the lowdown on some options for you to check out during the holiday season. As always the you know who rule is in effect. The guy in the red suit shall not be mentioned by name until thanksgiving.
Ok, so here we go......

LIGHT UP THE SQUARE IS NOV 25th Starting at 6:30 (rumor has it that you know who will zip line into the event this year.) Fireworks will be part of the soiree as well. And, it will be televised for those who cant make it down.

The Ice rink on the square actually opens Nov 23rd

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Opens Nov 25th as well with a members only preview Nov 23rd Open 5-9 pm nightly
PNC Festival of Lights - The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden It runs through Jan 1st

Holiday In Lights at Sharon Woods Opens Nov 18th 6-9 Sun-Thurs 6-10 Fri and Sat
The gUy in the red suit land opens nov 25th
COUPON call 769-0393 for more info

The Annual Balluminaria at Eden Parks Mirror Lake Is Nov 19th 4-6 pm

Cincinnati Holiday Market The downtown convention center is Nov 18-20 $8 admission kids 13 and under free call 513-797-7900 for details.

Christkindlemarkt at 3529 W Kemper Rd Is Nov 18-20 $3 admission 14 and under free 513-742-0060

Trains Trestles and Traditions at Krohn Conservatory Nov 11 - Jan 1 10-5 daily 352-6070

This ones a little different. The annual holiday train display at Duke Energy downtown has been moved to the museum center to be part of Holiday Junction
Holiday Junctions Hours are M-th 10-5 Fri 10-8 Sat 10-5 and Sun 11-6
If I'm not mistaken it opens Nov 5th
Coming Soon: Duke Energy Holiday Trains | Cincinnati Museum Center

Tons more to come.
There's no escape so sit back and enjoy the ride.

**cincygreg** · October 24th, 2011, 10:17 AM

Behringer Crawford Museum Holiday Trains Display Opens Nov 11th
Holiday Toy Trains

Winterfair at NKY COnvention Center Nov 25-27
Winterfair

Pumpkin Chuck At Stanbery Park nov 5th in Mt Washington Nov 12-5 233-9111

Light Up The Levee Newport On The Levee Nov 22nd 6-9

Hometown Holidazzle Wilmington Nov 26th 2-10 937-283-9265

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Lyons YMCA Nov 5th 9:30-6 474-1400

More Holidays, WHo-Has, and SPorts are next.

**cincygreg** · October 24th, 2011, 10:23 AM

OK, More Holidays (which may or may not be who-has, what-nots and or doo-dads)
November 1 - National French Fried Clam Day
November 2 - National Deviled Egg Day
November 3 - Sandwich Day
November 4 - National Candy Day
November 5 - National Doughnut Day (MMMMMMMMMMMMMM! DONUTS! D'OH!)
November 6 - National Nachos Day
November 7 - Chocolate with Almonds Day
November 9 - National Scrapple Day
November 10 - National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11 - National Sundae Day
November 12 - National Pizza with the Works Day (whatever the works means to you, it's your 'za)
November 13 - Pudding Day
November 14 - National Guacamole Day (c'mon. even if you dont like guac you like saying guac)
November 15 - Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
November 16 - National Fast Food Day
November 17 - National Baklava Day
November 17 - Homemade Bread Day
November 18 - National Vichyssoise Day
November 19 - Caffeine Day (could be followed by lack of energy day)
November 20 - National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21 - National Stuffing Day
November 22 - National Cranberry Relish Day
November 23 - National Cashew Day
November 23 - National Eat A Cranberry Day
November 24 - National Espresso Day
November 25 - National Parfait Day (everybody likes parfait)
November 26 - National Cake Day
November 27 - National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
November 28 - National French Toast Day
November 29 - National Chocolates Day
November 29 - Throw out your leftovers day
November 30 - National Mousse Day Ah, Yes,! You like a Da Mousse (and probably the moose too)

Sports is next

**cincygreg** · October 26th, 2011, 10:16 AM

Time To Take Care Of The Tots the annual Toys For Tots Campaign
cincinnati-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.asp
More charity sites will be posted soon

SPORTS
THe Annual Breeders Cup Is at Churchill Downs Nov 4&5
Breeders' Cup

FOOTBALL
DA BEARS
7th at Eagles 8:30
13th vs lions 1
20th vs chargers 4:15
27th at raiders 4:15
Official Website - Chicago Bears

BENGALS
6th at titans 4:05
13th vs steelers 1
20th at ravens 1
27th vs browns 1
Cincinnati Bengals

BEARCATS
5th at Pitt 7pm
12th vs West Va
19th at Rutgers
26th at Syracuse

Bearcat sports link for all sports including football and hoops which is next
University of Cincinnati Official Athletic Site

HOOPS
LETS GO BEAR-CATS
1st vs McGill U 7
8th vs NKU 7
13th vs Alabama St 7
15th vs Jacksonville St 7
19th vs Prebyterian TBA
21st vs Northwestern St 7
25th vs Marshall 7
29th vs Miami Oh 7

Xavier
5th vs Belarmine 6
11th vs Morgan St 7
15th vs IPFW 7
18th vs Miami Oh 7
25th vs Georgia 8
25th at Vandy 7
Xavier Musketeers Official Athletic Site

The Annual Thanksgiving Race will be held at paul Brown Stadium Nov 24th at 9am. register here
https://secure.getmeregistered.com/g...?event_id=4911

Boxing
HBO Boxing after dark Nov 26th 730 800-745-3000

HOCKEY
Cincinnati Cyclones - Home

SOCCER
kingsindoor.com

More to come

**cincygreg** · October 26th, 2011, 10:25 AM

OK, we need a flavor of the month. Sorry I'm a little late with this, but I had some thinking to do. Think think think... . Now November is one of those months where there is a flavor that just kinda sticks out. One so tasty the smell of it alone can make your taste buds go crazy. Yeah, I'm talking about cinnamon! Sweet and spicy cinnamon. A flavor that truly takes a back seat to no other flavor. One of the greatest smells and tastes in the world (in my opinion) But, of course, having cinnamon alone be the flavor would be just too easy. And that is just not how we roll. We need to look outside the box (after we figure out why we are in a box to begin with because if you never put yourself in the box you can always think outside the box) Sooooooooooooooooooooooo... what's it gonna be? HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!?!?!???!?! You know, there is a parfait day in november and everyone likes a parfait yet not enough places offer a parfait. I'm sure that if offered a parfait many would say yes please to the offer of a parfait. Or not. Sundae day is in November too but we just did toppings in october. Of course, November brings thanksgiving which means pie! And what's better on pie than a good old scoop of your favorite flavor of ice cream. Yeah, make mine ala mode please. Warm apple pie with a scoop of cinnamon OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BABY! Now that's the stuff. Of course, that takes us back to cinnamon again. Now, I know there are some who don't dig cinnamon so I'm gonna try to appease them too by saying you can mode in any flavor you like (or go unmoded if you so desire) It's your thing do what you wanna do. Which still leaves us at cinnamon or your favorite alternative flavor. And the holiday flavors bring many different tastes too the table. It offers us a chance to broaden our horizons. To try something new. To take our tongue on a new adventure down the flavor highway. To have me explain why this is getting so long and why I still have not gotten to the point (my bad) Never had chips before? Have some chips? Always been a vanilla kind of person? Let a little chocolate in your life! Try a waffle cone instead! Try some frozen yogurt instead of ice cream! Shake the shake habit for a malt or float! Be different! Be Unique! Take a chance, you just might like it! Yes folks, the flavor of the month is diversity! Try something new. Mix in something different. Top it a new way. Open a new flavor door for yourself. Be diverse! As always (and especially this month) all chips, chunks, dips, dunks, swirls, twirls.... (You know the rest) are in as well. Try something different this November and expand your flavor to savour horizons!

More to come

**cincygreg** · October 31st, 2011, 11:03 AM

Feeling like reaching out to help others during the who-ha-day season (or any other time of year)
Here are a few places which would love for you to help...

Neediest Kids Of All
Neediest Kids of All :: Helping children of need in the Cincinnati, northern Kentucky and tristate areas.

Coats Cares
2011 5 Cares Coat Drive Locations :: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Cincinnati, Ohio Chapter

FREE STORE
Freestore Foodbank Website

A KID AGAIN
A Kid Again: Home Page

This is a site where you can find places all around the area in need of your help so they can help others
Cincy Benfits Info Home

For Seniors
Food and Shelter

The Ruth Lyons Childrens Fund
P.O. Box 59
Cincinnati Ohio 45204
513-412-5207

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Shriners
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Locations

ST JUDE
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

And this one may seem like it doesnt belong, but it does.
The Funny Bone is offering free tickets for donations of new unused toys or coats and gloves on select nights through the season. Do something nice and get your giggle on all at the same time.
Levee Funny Bone

More to come