2008 Concert Series 

Join us for the outdoor concert series at the Community Park Performance Pavilion at 
5951 Buckwheat Road: 

August 24: Robin Lacy & DeZydeco at 6:30 p.m.-New Orleans R&B, Creole Funk and Blues
Sept 14:  Clermont Philharmonic at 6:00 p.m. Classical, pops & Surprise Favorites

Indoor Water Fun - CoCo Key Water Resort

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CoCo Key Water Resort
Sheraton North, 11320 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246

Looking for something to do when the kids are out of school on Election Day? 
Bring the family to CoCo Key Water Resort.  Come and discover a fantastic family-friendly 
getaway with a 50,000 sq. ft. indoor water resort with thrilling slides. Enjoy the 84° 
environmentally controlled facility that feels like you are in the tropics. 

Kids must be supervised by an adult. Pre-registration is required by going on line at
 https://tickets.cocokeywaterresort.com/signups/affiliates.asp
User Name: MTElectionDay 
A credit card is required and the cost is $12 per person plus a $2 processing fee will be charged 
per transaction. No refunds or prorating allowed. Life guards on duty and towels are provided. 
No transportation provided.

Inline Skating Class 

Monday, September 8 - 29; 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Miami Meadows Park, 1546 St. Rt. 131
$20 Miami Township Resident; $25 non-resident 
Do you want to learn how to start/stop, improve your turns or learn to skate backwards? This class is being lead by Brian Lindsay who has been an avid skater for 30 years. Group lessons are an excellent social and good fun! This class is available to skaters of all levels for women, men, and kids 12+ must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up early because the class maximum is only 15. This class is sponsored by Lindsay's Personal Fitness Training. Students bring your own skates, helmet, wrist, elbow and knee guards.

Harvest Festival & Community Bonfire

Saturday, October 4
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Community Park
FREE
Join us for Miami Townships 4th annual Harvest Festival and Bonfire. From 7:00 -8:30 kids will 
enjoy crafts, scare crow decorating and storytelling. Keep warm by the bonfire while enjoying live 
music by "One Iota" an original, contemporary blue grass band featuring traditional & gospel blue 
grass music heard locally on WOBO, WAIF and WNKU. CPAAA will be offering beverages, 
snacks & water for sale and the proceeds benefit the Miami Township Citizen Police Academy 
Alumni Association.

Beading Jewelry Making Class

Thursday, November 6 and/or Monday, November 10
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Miami Township Civic Center
$30 Miami Township Resident; $40 non-resident
Create your own unique jewelry using a wide variety of sterling silver and glass beads. In one 
evening you will learn basic beading techniques, including how to repair some of your own favorite
 broken jewelry! Use your new skills in class to fashion two pieces of jewelry (necklace, bracelet or
 earrings). No experience necessary. Students may also bring their own beads or old costume 
jewelry to remake into new pieces. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tree Climb

Saturday, October 25; start times 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH   45150
Ages 7+
$20 Miami Township Resident; $25 non-resident

Miami Township Recreation is partnering with Cincinnati Nature Center to experience trees from a new 
perspective….the top!  Join Jason Neumann, Cincinnati Nature Center trained facilitator, who will gear you up with climbing equipment for a close-up look at a big canopy tree.  Pre-registration required.  Please designate on your registration which 
1 ½ hour time slot you are interested in.  Limited to 10 enrollees each session .  Meet in front of the Rowe Visitors Center 
at 4949 Tealtown Road.  This activity will only be rescheduled due to thunder and heavy rains.

10^th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Open House

Saturday, December 6
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.;
Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive
FREE

Enjoy the local talent as they ring in the holiday season.  Children can visit with Santa, decorate cookies, 
have their face painted and make holiday crafts.   The Miami Township Christmas Tree will be lit at 7:15 p.m.

Ski Trip - Perfect North Slopes                       

Friday, January 16 and/or Friday, February 13
9:30 a.m.
age 7+
$45 Miami Township Resident; $55 non-resident; 6 yrs. and under $15

Milford Schools are out on these days.  Bring the whole family out for a day of skiing.  Price includes an 
8-hour lift ticket (purchased at 9:30 am), equipment rental, and 1-hour beginner’s ski lesson.  
Pick up tickets at the Miami Township table in Perfect North’s Main Lodge near the Chow Corral from 9:30-10:00 a.m.  Pre-registration required before Thursday the day prior by 2:00 pm.  
No transportation or supervision provided. 

Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance

Thurday, January 29 or Friday, January 30
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Miami Township Civic Center

$15 Miami Township Resident couple; $20 non-resident couple
plus $5 for each additional daughter

Come and dance to the music of Ed the DJ, make valentine crafts, enjoy a snack and decorate your own cookie.  
Please bring your own camera for that cherished Daddy-Daughter photo.  Escorts may be father or other significant parental figure.  Dressy attire.  Pre-registration required. 

Mom/Son Western Roundup

Friday, February, 27
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Miami Township Civic Center

$15 Miami Township Resident couple; $20 non-resident couple
plus $5 for each additional son

Step back in time and join us for a fun and exciting evening at the Miami Township Dude Ranch!  
Come dressed in your best western attire.  Snack & beverage will be provided for the hungry cowboys.  
Bring your camera for that special photo opportunity.  Dance to the sounds of the Wild West and enjoy 
some crafts and games.  Register now as space is limited at the corral!  

Miami Township Holiday Parade

Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.                                                                                                                           

Bring your lawn chair and join us on Thursday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. from Meijer and proceeds down 
Business 28 to enjoy the sights & sounds of the holiday.  High School marching bands, lighted floats, businesses, 
Miami Township Fire, Police, Service & Recreation Departments, Ohio State Highway Patrol, churches, school groups & civic organizations participate to make this a fun community event.  Call Miami Township Recreation Department at 248-3727 if you are interested in participating. 

Knitting & Crocheting

Karen Ilhardt is an avid crotchetier for over 26 years and a knitter for over 16 years.  Karen teaches Life Skills 
at Goshen High School. age 12+; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; Miami Township Civic Center
$30 Miami Township Resident; $40 non-resident (per session)

Beginning Knit

Monday, January 12 – March 2 (no class 1/19, 2/16);

In this class learn three ways to cast on stitches, knit and purl stitches, increases, decreases, and binding off.  
Students are to bring worsted weight (4 ply) yarn and a pair of straight 8 needles (long or short).

Beginning Crochet

Wednesday, January 14 - February 18;

Students are to bring 4-ply, worsted weight yarn and ‘H’ crochet hook.  You will learn the chain stitch, slip stitch, 
single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, increasing, decreasing, turning, and basic pattern reading skills. 

Water Color Classes
Thursday, October 2 - November 6 and/or January 8 - February 19(no class 1/29)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
age 14+
Miami Township Civic Center
$35 Miami Township Resident; $45 non-resident

Have fun learning the four basic techniques of watercolor as well as exploring other 
techniques in a textural study.  Learn some color theory to apply to a final composition 
with subject matter that is meaningful to you.  This class is taught by Jamie Rubenacker, 
Art teacher for 13+ years with all ages.  She holds a Bachelors in Art Education 
from the University of Cincinnati and a Masters in Classroom Teaching with a 
concentration in Fine Arts from the University of Rio Grande.  Kids must be 
accompanied by an adult.