For the second year in a row our family is supporting the YMCA by hosting a Foodie Fundraiser. Last year this event raised a few thousand dollars towards the Association’s campaign and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better. First, the event will be hosted by The Little Nashville, a new music venue […]
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Mama on a Budget: Fort Thomas Holiday Walk/Hop
Ah, holiday happenings in Fort Thomas. You know, the perfect time of year for hot chocolate, snuggling up by a crackling fire place, and taking a mile long walk outdoors with children in tow (one of these things is not like the other… one of these things just doesn’t belong). That’s right, it is time […]
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Mama on a Budget: Fall Youth Sports
First off, sorry for the complete “radio silence” for the last few weeks. I was on “holiday”; I was “summering”. I was traveling the globe, so to speak . (OK, I was in Lake Mary, Florida visiting my mom but hey, a world-traveler can dream, right?). I came back and read the last few posts […]
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Fort Thomas News – Late February Update
1. As we mentioned in a previous post – the Fort Thomas Education Foundation has their annual dance coming up. If there is anything better than a good party is overnight childcare offered by the YMCA for those interested in partying deep into the night. You can find the details and the registration form by […]
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Fort Thomas News – Holiday Edition
1. Fox 19 had a very cool story about a former St Catherine’s teacher that had helped with plays in past years but has become too ill this year. As a result students and faculty took Christmas to him and sang Christmas carols in his front lawn. Very cool story to start your Christmas. 2. […]
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YMCA Volunteers of the Year from Fort Thomas
Ft. Thomas resident Denise Fenik was recently honored by the Campbell County YMCA as 2010 Volunteer of the Year for her passion toward the YMCA’s cause of strengthening the community. Over the past few years, Fenik has been volunteering her time as a Hip Hop dance instructor at the Campbell County YMCA, providing members with high tempo […]
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Bike Race to Benefit Campbell County YMCA
For the second consecutive year the “World Famous Mountain Bike Race” to benefit the YMCA will be held in Tower Park. That’s right – the “world famous” race – even though I am sure many even in Fort Thomas know little about it. Nevertheless, it is a great idea and I am not sure why […]
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Why the YMCA Matters to Fort Thomas
Before I launch into my sales pitch for the YMCA I have to provide a short disclaimer. I spent 4 years working for the YMCA during college in Lexington and it was truly a great experience. Since I moved to Fort Thomas in 2004 I have also been a member of the Campbell County YMCA […]