Keep Cincinnati Looking Good
A study on preserving scenic views of Cincinnati is the topic of a public meeting from 4:30-6pm May 30. The study, prepared for the city, was conducted by the Hillside Trust and Human Nature, a local landscape architecture firm. The meeting is in Committee Room B on the third floor of City Hall.
Rescued by Art
The annual S.O.S. Art show opens with a reception from 6 p.m.-midnight May 25 at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. This year the show includes expressions for peace and justice by more than 100 local visual artists as well as poetry, music, movies and debates. The show continues through June 3. Admission is free.
Latinos Organizing
Butler County, whose sheriff has made a mission of targeting undocumented workers, will soon have its own chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens. To join, contact Claudia Aviles at [email protected] or 513-785-7396.
Document Discrimination
A coalition of national and statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender (LGBT) and civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and Equality Ohio, are working together to compile stories of LGBT discrimination.
The goal of sharing stories is to help us convince lawmakers that discrimination is real and that we need to pass laws that protect the rights of LGBT people. To participate, visit http://www.acluohio.org/issues/LGBT/ENDA.htm.
Learn What Cops Learn
The Cincinnati Police Department is offering an eight-week Citizens Police Academy from June 6 through Aug. 1. The class meets from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Cincinnati Police Academy, 800 Evans St. in Lower Price Hill. Topics include laws of arrest, criminal investigation, gangs, the Mental Health Response Team, traffic contacts and use of force. Citizens will also have an opportunity to join Citizens on Patrol. For more information or an application, contact Monica Ervin at 513-357-7554. The application deadline is May 25.
The Mayor Will See You Now
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory meets twice a month with anyone who has an issue or problem to discuss with him. "Mayors Night In" is from 5-7 p.m. in the mayor's office at City Hall. Every citizen who attends has a five-minute individual meeting to talk about anything they wish. Meetings are assigned in the order that individuals sign in, with sign-ins beginning at 4:30 pm. The next sessions are June 5 and 19.
Documentary Series Seeks 'One World'
The Seven Hills School, in conjunction with Cincinnati Earth Institute, presents the final installment in its Spring 2007 community film series, "One World: Building A Sustainable Future." At 7 p.m. May 23 the film is The Next Industrial Revolution. Admission is free. The program is in Founders Hall, 5400 Red Bank Road. For more information, call 271-9027.
