Free Children’s Workshops Schedule:
Sat & Sun: December 2&3, 9&10, 16&17, 1-5pm
Kids can decorate ornaments, have their face painted, play games, and more! Co-hosted by the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and the Main Public Library.
Located at Tower Place Mall, 28 W. Fourth Street
Fountain Square Ice Rink: State-of-the-art rink downtown
November 24 – March 4 Mon – Thur: 11am – 9pm Fri: 11am – 11pm Sat: 10am-11pm Sun: Noon – 6pm $2 to skate, $2 skate rentals
Public Arts Assessment: Sawyer Point
 In November, sculpture conservator Thomas Podnar of McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory conducted a three-day assessment of the condition of five major public artworks at CRC’s Waterfront facility. Art works include Cincinnatus (Karkadoulias), Law and Society (von Sartory), Westward (von Schlegell), Whistle Grove (Janney), and the iconic Cincinnati Gateway (Leicester) with its winged pigs atop steamboat stacks.
Podnar also provided a tour of the artworks that included a discussion of his findings and general recommendations for conservation and ongoing maintenance. Eighteen representatives from City Council, CRC, the CRC Public Art Committee, various City departments, and funder and donor groups participated in the tour. The conservator’s report will include written and photographic documentation of the current condition of each artwork, identification of causes of deterioration, and recommended plans of action.
Project funding is from the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Bicentennial Commons fund overseen by the Board of Visitors, and the Cincinnatus Association. (Pictured above: Tom Podnar (left) points out deterioration to masonry and bronze elements of Cincinnati Gateway as CRC’s Finley Jones looks on.)
Cincinnati Arts Allocation Committee
Members for City Service Recognized
The Cincinnati Arts Allocation Committee (CAAC), a City advisory body appointed by the Mayor and staffed by CRC, makes funding recommendations for the City of Cincinnati’s competitive arts grant programs and advises the City on various arts matters. Committee members pictured above (left to right): Andy Marko (Chairperson, 2005-2007), Bert Goldstein, Lissa Urriquia, Kate Kern, Kristin Dietsche (Vice Chairperson, 2005-2006), and Glenn Ray. Other current committee members: Jeaunita Olowe (Vice Chairperson, 2006-2007), Manuel Susarret, and Adrienne Thompson. Other committee members during 2006: k. Jenny Jones, Hector Moreno, and Dorothy Smith.
Fountain Square Broomball League
Fountain Square will host the first-ever Fountain Square Broomball League this winter. Not your typical co-rec league, Fountain Square Broomball teams will play under the lights on the new ice rink in the heart of downtown. Season starts January 8. Team registration closes December 15, 2006. Visit http://www.myfountainsquare.com/broomball for complete information, team registration forms, basic rules and FAQ, or call (513) 621.4400.
Call for Refs: Fountain Square Management is hiring broomball referees. Games will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, 6 to 9pm, January 8 through February 23, 2007. Must know the game well and be able to keep control. League rules will be similar to those used in Miami University intramural play. Pay is $20 per 35-minute game. Contact Suzanne Schindler at (513) 621.4400 x24 or sschindler@3cdc.org.
Call for Announcers: We're looking for volunteers to be color and play-by-play announcers for Fountain Square Broomball League games. Games will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, January 8 through February 23, 2007. Must know the game well and have an outgoing personality and a good speaking voice. Contact Suzanne Schindler at (513) 621.4400 x24 or sschindler@3cdc.org.
Holiday Programs for the Oakley Recreation Center:
Holiday Postcard Design Contest
This contest geared toward children grades K - 5 gave young students the chance to have their artwork published and sold for the holidays. Twelve of the many entrees were chosen by the Price Hill Will Arts Team to be printed and distributed with all proceeds going to public arts. Click here to view list of winners. The winners received a complementary set of the postcards along with art supplies donated by JR Green School Supply. Teachers of the winners received a $50 gift certificate to JR Green. Click here if you are interested in purchasing a set of the final cards.
Now's your chance to help in the naming of Cincinnati Recreation Commission's monthly E-Newsletter!
Submit as many creative ideas to graphics.coop@cincinnati-oh.gov by December 15th. The person who submits the winning idea will receive a free CRC Community Cookbook. Good Luck!
CRC Employee Council Community Cookbook
 Cooks and the culinary inept alike will undoubtedly fall in love with their CRC Community Cookbooks. This cookbook is a compilation of mouth-watering favorite recipes submitted by the members of our Employee Council. Nearly three hundred pages of secret family recipes are secrets no more for the reasonable price of $7.00 each plus $3.00 for postage and handling. Download, print, and fill out this Cookbook Order Form to get your very own copy and spice up your kitchen Cincinnati style today! (Makes for a great holiday gift!)
Recipe of the Month: Cranberry, Apple, Walnut Pie
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PIE FILLING:
6 apples (diced) (3lbs)
1 (12oz) pkg. fresh cranberries
3/4 C. light brown sugar
2 T. butter
3/4 C. walnuts or pecans
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
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CRUST:
1 C. flour
3 T. sugar
4 T. butter (chopped)
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 large egg
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Cook apples, cranberries, sugar and butter with cinnamon to taste. Apples should be tender.
Crust: Make in a food processor. Cream flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and butter until crumbly. Add egg and process just until a ball forms. Chill for 30 minutes. You may double this recipe. Roll out dough and fit into pie pan. Pour filling into crust. Use crust scraps to put lattice or cut outs on top of the filling. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes or until lightly brown.
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| 12/2/2006 | | Luminaria | | Luminaria is Madisonville's Winter Holiday celebration of Light and Community Unity |
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| | 12/9/2006 | | Breakfast with Santa | | Pancake Breakfast with Santa, arts & crafts, music, storytime, prizes & fun. |
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