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Volunteer with the Loveland Learning Garden and “Nurture Young Minds and Nature”
David Miller is the Editor and Publisher of Loveland Magazine by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The mission of Loveland Learning Garden is to foster lifelong connections to the wonders of the natural world. Their mission statement says, “We believe in the benefits of immersing kids in the outdoors from a young age and the lasting impact of positive impressions with nature.” To support this, the non-profit creates and manages garden and nature-based programs on school grounds for elementary students. “Our garden and nature trail are used to enhance classroom study while allowing children an opportunity to experience nature, the satisfaction of growing their own food, and contributing harvest to the local food pantry.”
Description
The program in Loveland serves ~1,400 1st through 4th-grade students and has been a local and national role model for outdoor school garden and nature programs. Working in collaboration with school administration and staff, they offer a complete package of services that include:
- Design and year-round maintenance of educational food garden and nature trail on school grounds.
- A customized, age-appropriate curriculum aligned with both school and state requirements
- A schedule of outdoor learning classes is provided for classroom teacher signup
- Nature educators prepared to teach interactive lessons
- A non-profit board overseeing results and building a sustainable operation with strong school and teacher partnership
- Hands-on learning enhancing student understanding of science, math, social studies, health, and the natural world as they interact with their environment.
- After-school enrichment programs and community events
- Donation to the local food pantry and use of all food grown
- Student discovery of plant cycles, garden habitats, food production, and fresh produce
- Student connection and observation of change in nature
The Learning Garden is on the search for Nature Educators to lead lessons in the garden and/or nature trail during the school day or as part of our afterschool program this fall. Here is the link to the Volunteer Match.
Come volunteer with other like-minded people in the beautiful learning garden. No experience is necessary, the new garden manager will be there to guide you all along the way. Tasks may include transplanting, planting seeds, weeding, laying wood chips, compost management, etc. Meet at the garden located in between the Loveland Primary and Elementary schools on Loveland Madeira Road. The garden is in between the buildings when looking from the street side. Look for a garden shed with the Learning Garden logo, Bring your family and friends. Children are welcome, Feel free to leave early or come later as needed.
Upcoming Opportunities
You can help students navigate the nature trail - Come help us make kids smile outdoors! Aug 22 – Oct 28. An outdoor hands-on nature education program. Loveland Learning Garden offers interactive lessons in our schoolyard garden and nature trail to 1st-4th graders during the school day. Classroom teachers signup to bring their students outside to learn and our Nature Educators take over. We offer lessons on weekdays in 40-minute slots between the hours of 9:30-3:30pm.
- Help in garden!! (No experience necessary) Aug 19, 4:00 PM – 07:00 PM. Come volunteer with us in our beautiful learning garden! No experience necessary, our new garden manager will be there to guide you all along the way. Tasks may include transplanting, planting seeds, weeding, laying wood chips, compost management, etc. Meet at the garden located in between the Loveland Primary & Elementary schools on Loveland Madeira Rd. The Garden is in between the buildings.
- Help in garden!! (No experience necessary) Aug 17, 4:30 PM – 07:30 PM. Come volunteer with us in our beautiful learning garden! No experience is necessary, Our new garden manager will be there to guide you all along the way. Tasks may include transplanting, planting seeds, weeding, laying wood chips, compost management, etc. Meet at the garden located in between the Loveland Primary & Elementary schools on Loveland Madeira Rd. The Garden is in between the buildings .
- Help in garden!! (No experience necessary)Aug 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Come volunteer with us in our beautiful learning garden! No experience necessary, our new garden manager will be there to guide you all along the way. Tasks may include transplanting, planting seeds, weeding, laying wood chips, compost management, etc. Meet at the garden located in between the Loveland Primary & Elementary schools on Loveland Madeira Rd. Garden is in between the building whenDate Posted: July 25, 2022
- Help in garden!! (No experience necessary) Aug 27, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Come volunteer with us in our beautiful learning garden! No experience necessary, our new garden manager will be there to guide you all along the way. Tasks may include transplanting, planting seeds, weeding, laying wood chips, compost management, etc. Meet at the garden located in between the Loveland Primary & Elementary schools on Loveland Madeira Rd. Garden is in between the building whenDate Posted: July 25, 2022
- Help in garden!! (No experience necessary) Aug 26, 4:30 PM – 07:30 PM. Come volunteer with us in our beautiful learning garden! No experience necessary, our new garden manager will be there to guide you all along the way. Tasks may include transplanting, planting seeds, weeding, laying wood chips, compost management, etc. Meet at the garden located in between the Loveland Primary & Elementary schools on Loveland Madeira Rd. Garden is in between the building whenDate Posted: July 25, 2022
- Help in garden!! (No experience necessary)Aug 20, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Come volunteer with us in our beautiful learning garden! No experience necessary, our new garden manager will be there to guide you all along the way. Tasks may include transplanting, planting seeds, weeding, laying wood chips, compost management, etc. Meet at the garden located in between the Loveland Primary & Elementary schools on Loveland Madeira Rd. Garden is in between the building.
INFO@LOVELANDLEARNINGGARDEN.ORG Read this story by Cassie Mattia and watch this video LM published in August of last year
How to Get Involved With The Loveland Learning Garden!
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Would you like to make a difference and give back to the community? Local non-profit, The Loveland Learning Garden, provides the opportunity for anyone to volunteer to help teach local students about the environment, or maintain the vegetable garden, the flower garden, and the nature trail!
Check out the video below as Laurie Flanagan explained how you can help the Loveland Learning Garden!
Here are some photos provided by the Learning Garden to show you what a wonderful program you can be involved in.
Follow the Loveland Learning Garden on Instagram and FaceBook.
Email to: INFO@LOVELANDLEARNINGGARDEN.ORG
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![[The Files] Conditional Use Application to Convert Former Car Wash Facility to a Micro-Brewery and TapRoom](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/johnnys-car-wash-staff-report.jpg)
[The Files] Conditional Use Application to Convert Former Car Wash Facility to a Micro-Brewery and TapRoom
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on a conditional use permit for converting Johnny’s Car Wash on Loveland Madeira Road into a micro-brewery and tap room was rescheduled for Monday, August 8, at 7 PM.
Loveland Magazine made a public record request for the “Staff Report” that will tell readers more about the project.
BACKGROUND:
A micro-brewery and tap room are being proposed for property along the Loveland Madeira Road leading out of Loveland. A “conditional use” application was submitted to the Loveland Planning and Zoning Commission on June 21 from DVDREAL, LCC. The existing zoning for the property according to the applicant is for “commercial” use. The applicant is Dana Depenbrock. The proposal is for the location of Johnny’s Car Wash at 1555 Loveland Madeira Road.
The application says, “By granting this conditional use we are ensuring the current old, outdated car wash will be converted into a community establishment where community members can congregate, laugh, and begin their journey into other parts of Loveland.”
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing for the proposal on Monday, August 8 at 7 PM in the council chambers at City Hall at 120 West Loveland Avenue.
Here is the link to Home (dvdbrew.com).
Here is the “Staff Report” to the Commission written by Cory Wright the Assistant City Manager.
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Loveland mom creates “MY FAVE FIVE” mental wellness app
by Olivia Rohling Who are your “FAVE FIVE”?
Loveland, Ohio – On Feb. 13, 2016, Loveland mom Gina Marek lost her son, Jacob to suicide. After his death, she asked her younger son who he would talk to if he was going through something or needed support; he couldn’t name anyone. At that moment, she knew she needed to do something to help her son and other teens learn to reach out for help. Months later, the concept called “MY FAVE FIVE” was created with the goal of helping individuals identify, connect, and build relationships with trusted people already in their life who they can call to talk to about day-to-day challenges or in a time of need.
Over the past six years, MY FAVE FIVE has evolved from a simple worksheet in 2016 to a mobile app for teens in 2019 to today’s app which is for everyone. Marek noted that after seeing the impact COVID had – from loneliness to isolation – she felt she needed to enhance the app and launched the new app in July 2022 for everyone. “Everyone needs their personalized network of support to help them maneuver through life’s challenges,” Marek said.
When you open the app there is a star that has five points. When setting up the app you tap the “+” on one of the points and type the name of someone you trust. You then have the option to email or text them the invite link to become one of your FAVE FIVE. At the bottom of the screen, there is the crisis hotline as well as the crisis text line. Your “Fave” does not need to have the app in order to be one of your “FAVES.”
“Odds are you already have these people in your contacts, but the point is that you know they’re there for you and you know they care. It’s about having that personalized network of support there to help you work through day-to-day issues before you reach that breaking point,” Marek said. “It’s free, it’s easy, it can help,” Marek added.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year, while suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 10-34.
While “MY FAVE FIVE” is not a suicide prevention app, but rather a mental wellness tool, Marek still thinks it can save lives. “My goal is to really help people during their time of struggle—whatever that struggle may be before they reach their breaking point,” Marek said. her goal for this coming fall is to reach out to universities, athletic departments, counseling centers, and veteran groups to promote awareness of this tool.
“MY FAVE FIVE” is available for free on Google Play and the App Store. You can learn more about this app and Marek’s mission by visiting her website: www.myfave5.org. MY FAVE FIVE is also on Facebook and Twitter.
Watch this 1-minute video describing MY FAVE 5 tool. The app is available on the App Store and Google Play. Now, more than ever, our teens need to know they have adults, in addition to their parents, to call in a time of need.
Make a Donation
Please consider a donation to further the advancement of MY FAVE FIVE in our communities. All funds go to support MY FAVE FIVE and are tax deductible. Make a donation HERE.
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Looking to start a new career as a bartender
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Loveland City School Board votes to go to ballot with levy request
Loveland, Ohio – Last night, the Loveland City School District Board of Education voted to place a 4.9 mill operating levy before voters Tuesday, November 8.
According to the District, if approved by voters, it would cost property owners an additional $14 per month per $100,000 in home value.
It was a unanimous vote of the Board to proceed to the November 8 ballot and ask District voters to raise their property taxes.
You can watch the archive of this meeting on YouTube.
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Extra shout-out to help the LIFE Backpack Back to School program
Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry Back to School Program is in full swing but they could still use some supplies. Would you please consider donating?
• NEW backpacks
• Composition books
• Folders with prongs
• Crayola markers
• Dry erase markers
Thanks for helping us supply our kids with the means to start the school year with a positive direction!
Read more and watch this interview about the Backpack program with all the details about how to help:
[Video] The ABC’s of LIFE Food Pantry’s Back to School…
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A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Artist Talk and Exhibit at Grailville
Rev. Dr. Wormack-Keels will lead Seat at the Table discussion
Loveland, Ohio – National non-profit based in Loveland, The Grail in The US, has announced its 2022 showcase for the Art at The Oratory Series in collaboration with Heritage Village Museum and Education Center. A Seat at the Table features Grail member Renee Wormack-Keels, a quilter based in Columbus. Rev. Dr. Wormack-Keels will lead an Artist Talk focusing on the role her art has played in her personal life and the purpose of her art in documenting and activating social transformation.
According to Wormack-Keels, “Historically women’s stories are either ignored or reduced in favor of another to subjugate their value, contributions, and importance. Telling stories has always been a part of the quilting traditions of African American women. In fact, every quilt has a story either in front of it or behind it. Each quilter, in my experience, generally has been inspired to make a quilt with intention.”
While the showcase is a one-day event, Rev. Dr. Wormack-Keels has curated an exhibit of over twenty quilts which will remain available for viewing until October 15th. When asked why it was important to give African-American women a seat at the table by sharing their stories in her art, Wormack-Keels said, “There are many reasons, and I may not be able to share them all, but it is important to know and hear the genesis of these quilts in this exhibition.”
After the Artist Talk, quilters from the Heritage Village Museum Quilters Society will have circles set up where attendees can sit and sew as they experience the historical importance of such circles. The event will take place the afternoon of Saturday August 6th from 1 until 4 PM and is free of charge; donations are always appreciated. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by emailing art@grail-us.org and follow the Grail Facebook and Instagram for more details. RSVPs are not required. For the safety of all, attendees who have not been fully vaccinated are required to wear masks.
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‘Blast Furnace!’ album release party!
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“Get your $10 tickets to see Scone Cash Players on Friday, August 12th for the ‘Blast Furnace!’ album release party! Get the record signed, and catch an intimate performance from one of the best organ players we’ve ever known!”
Scone Cash Players – Album Release Show
Tickets: https://www.plaidroomrecords.com/…/scone-cash-players…
At Plaid Room Records in Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio.
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Loveland, Ohio hiring full-time Police Operations Assistant
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Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Operations Assistant position.
This position includes a wide variety of specialized administrative support for the Chief of Police, including processing and maintaining documents, data entry, customer service duties.
Requires High School diploma or GED, and two years’ experience in an administrative role or related experience. Proficiency in math, typing, 10-key entry and Microsoft Word required.
Position will work 80 hours per biweekly pay period.
Salary range: $43,870.24 – $61,316.39, DOQ.
Position includes a competitive compensation package including Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) pension pick-up.
Send cover letter, resume, application, and e-mail address to:
Police Operations Assistant Position
c/o Clerk of Council
120 W. Loveland Ave
Loveland, OH 45140
Applications must arrive by August 14 , 2022. To print an application or see a detailed job description visit www.lovelandoh.gov/jobs A civil service examination will take place on Monday, August 15 , 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Loveland Safety Center, 126 S. Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH 45140 to create an eligibility list for this position. Submitting an application will also schedule you for the test.
Applicants eligible for the special credits listed below must provide evidence at time of application:
a. 1 year of active service or 2 years of inactive service in the United States military or Coast Guard.
b. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Loveland is an equal opportunity employer. Any candidate with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations to complete the examination must request this no later than August 10 , 2022 and shall provide medical verification.
