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Join the Green Area Foresters!!
In response to feedback regarding the health of the City’s Green Areas, a volunteer effort to preserve the natural health of these areas is now underway. If you are interested in reforestation efforts in the City’s various Green Areas (i.e. Stearns Woods), please join us for an introductory and kick-off meeting on Tuesday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers (800 Oak Avenue). For more information, please contact Lynn Tetley ltetley@wyoming.oh.us or 842-1382.

The 2012 World Choir Games are coming to the Pendery Center.  The City of Wyoming and the Wyoming School District will host a free Friendship Concert on July 11 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.  Watch for more information.

The Wyoming Booster Board proudly announces the return of the Annual Booster Bash, which will be held in conjunction with the Super Saturday fund drive.  Please mark your social calendar for the evening of Saturday, August 18.  You won’t want to miss the opportunity to catch up with friends after the summer break and kick-off a new chapter in Wyoming sports history!   Festivities will be held at the Wyoming Golf Club.  Look for more details throughout the summer, and if you would like to participate in event-planning, please touch base with Mary Lou Kurtz at mkurtz@cshco.com.  

Consider a golf registration for the 8^th Annual Wyoming Youth Services Gene Pitman Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 24, rain date is October 8^th. 

This annual 18 hole outing is a four person scramble format with handicaps and is played at the nationally ranked Wyoming Golf Club.  The $135.00 registration fee includes complimentary luncheon, drinks, and raffle.  Prizesand on course contests are offered throughout the day. 

The Gene Pitman Charity Golf Outing is a major source of funding for Wyoming Youth Services and allows the organization to continue to provide essential services for our youth, including counseling, crisis intervention, parent education forums, after school and school break programs and service learning opportunities.  Contributions to Wyoming Youth Services are tax deductible – so surprise Dad while supporting a great cause!

Submitted by Kimberly Hauser, WYS

FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER OPENING WEEKEND!

Join us in a 30 minute warm water workout without strain then sit back and enjoy the sun and social time while having lunch by the pool! Bring a dessert to share and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation with your friends. Come see what the Family Aquatic Center is all about. For information call 513.821.5200.

Office and Recreation Center Closing

City offices are closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.  The Recreation Center will be open 7:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Wyoming Historical Society May Program - The Inclines of Cincinnati

Our own David Savage will present this interesting program on the inclines that were such an important part of Cincinnati in the late 1800’s.  The five inclines carried people and freight away from the smoke and noise of the city up to the clean air on top of the hill.  Learn about the beer gardens and entertainment venues that were at the top and bottom of them. 

The program is tomorrow, Thursday, May 24^th, 7:00 pm in the Great Room of the Presbyterian Church.  It is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.

The Wyoming Police Department is accepting applications from citizens interested in participating in the 6th Citizens Police Academy Class which starts on September 13 and ends with a graduation on November 19. Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

The Wyoming Citizens Police Academy program was created in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to learn more about the Police Department, its officers, and what officers do every day to keep our community safe. The Citizens Police Academy is a comprehensive eleven-week program that will introduce participants to all aspects of community law enforcement.  Courses within this program will be taught by local law enforcement officials, local public officials, and other guest speakers.

Topics covered include:

• Legal Issues (Search and Seizure)
• Arrest Procedures, Use of Force
• Ethics
• Laws and Ordinances
• Handcuffing
• Traffic Stops
• Self-defense
• Communications
• Auto Accident Investigation
• Criminal Investigations
• Crime Scene Investigations (C.S.I.)
• SWAT/USR/K-9 Operations
• Firearms and Range
• Community Resources Program                                                                         

Class size is limited so register early! Applications are available on the City’s website or at the Police Department.  If you have additional questions please contact Chief Gary Baldauf at 513.821.0141 or by email at gbaldauf@wyoming.oh.us.

The Wyoming Art Show takes place on Sunday, May 20, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the corner of Worthington Avenue and Springfield Pike (at the Civic Center).  Celebrating 27 years of fine art, great food, free parking, and activities for children!  For more information visit: www.wyomingartshow.org.

Sidewalk Chalk and Freezer Pops!

July 3, 2012 @ 2-4 pm

 Children of All Ages

Stop by and join the fun!  Help decorate The Wyoming Branch Library's sidewalks and enjoy a cool, tasty treat! Sidewalk chalk and Freezer Pops will be provided!

 Sponsored by Friends of the Public Library and Kersten Funds.

For more information please contact:

Wyoming Branch Library

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

500 Springfield Pike

Cincinnati, OH 45215

513-369-6014

• Do your perennials need to be divided and you’re out of space for new plants?

• Are you removing perennials to start a vegetable garden, put in a patio, or make some landscaping changes?

• Do you have too many house plants?

• Did you over buy vegetables, herbs, or flowers for your garden?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, put your plants to work for the schools!  Donate them to the May Fete Plant Sale.  We are accepting any and all healthy plants in nursery pots with soil.  Please label the plant if you know what it is.  Check the chart for details on when and where to donate.  

Questions or to volunteer to help with the sale, contact Penny Shore at penny.shore@gmail.com or 761-2416.
Submitted by Penny Shore

Cupcake Cuties Animal Walk

Girl Scout Brownie Troop #43330 will be running a cupcake walk at May Fete to benefit the SPCA. The "Cupcake Cuties Animal Walk" game will take place in Peeweeville between 11 am and 4 pm.  The game cost 50 cents to play. No May Fete tickets will be accepted. This is part of a service project that the troop has been working on this year. All proceeds will be donated to the local branch of the SPCA.

Submitted by Marianne Strom

Open House for New Senior Room at the Recreation Center
The Wyoming Recreation Center will host an open house for the new Senior Room on Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Come out and see the new “gathering place” for Wyoming Seniors.  Information will also be available on  senior programs, activities and services.  Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

Wyoming Art Show
The Wyoming Art Show takes place on May 20, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the corner of Worthington Avenue and Springfield Pike (at the Civic Center).  Includes fine art, great food, free parking, and activities for children.  For information visit www.wyomingartshow.org.

Nominations for Urban Forestry and Beautify Wyoming Awards

An adventure every day awaits youngsters ages 3-13,
Monday through Friday,
June 11 to August 17
 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm 
at the Wyoming Recreation Center 

The Wyoming Recreation Department Summer Camp program returns for a sixth season of fun! Summer Camp runs for 10 weeks. Each week will feature both indoor and outdoor activities, group games, cooperative games, contests, challenging and fun crafts, hiking and nature activities, and swimming daily at the Family Aquatic Center. Camp is held rain or shine, with rain-day activities. Each child will receive a camp shirt. Bring a sack lunch and drink daily. Light snack supplied in the afternoon.