Sports & Recreation

Watch RED card play broomball during Cyclones matinee Feb. 18

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Sunday, February 17th, 1:28 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Look for RED, the Library Card, to face off with Twister and his other mascot pals at the annual Mascot Broomball game Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 18, during intermission of the Cyclones vs. Kalamazoo Wings game at U.S. Bank Arena. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the puck drops at 2 p.m.

RED will also be at U.S. Bank Arena Saturday, March 9, for "Library Card Night." Receive discounted tickets to watch the Cyclones take on the Evansville Icemen by showing your Library card at the U.S. Bank Arena Box Office or by ordering tickets online using the password “READ” at www.ticketmaster.com/event/160048EC87EC424D.

Don’t have a Library card? Be sure to sign up for one at CincinnatiLibrary.org and then click on “My Account” or stop by the public service desk.

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Ky. Special Olympics kicks off Winter Games

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, January 28th, 2013, 11:11am

Ky. Special Olympics kicks off Winter Games

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (FOX19) -

The Special Olympics Kentucky State Winter Games kicked off on Sunday.

Nearly 100 athletes will compete in the games through Tuesday at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Ind.

Athletes will compete in alpine skiing and snowshoeing events at several different skill levels throughout the week.

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Vevay to host Switzerland County’s first Hot Air Balloon Rally

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 10:00am

Vevay to host Switzerland County’s first Hot Air Balloon Rally

VEVAY, IN (FOX19) - The Ohio River in Vevay, IN will be the backdrop for Switzerland County’s inaugural Hot Air Balloon Rally. The festivities begin on Friday, June 22 and will continue all through Saturday. Held in Paul Ogle Riverfront Park off of Ferry Street, all events are free and open to the public.

The rally kicks off Friday evening June 22 with children’s activities from 7:30-8 p.m. at the park. Kids up to age 12 can enjoy glow sticks, glow in the dark games, glow stick balloons, glowing bubbles and more before the Balloon Glow. The “glow” features one lighted balloon from 8:30-9:30pm.

“We are excited to debut such a unique event here in Vevay,” said Steve Danglade, executive director of Switzerland County Tourism. “We invite locals and visitors to come out and spend some time along the riverfront to enjoy the vibrant balloons and festivities.”

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Shawnee Lookout offers Golf Pass with major discounts and benefits

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Friday, March 23rd, 2012, 2:27am

Shawnee Lookout offers Golf Pass with major discounts and benefits

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Those looking for a challenging game of golf may want to give Shawnee Lookout a swing. The scenic course in the southwest corner of Ohio on the Indiana border offers an 18-hole, par 70 game with steep hills and deep valleys to test your drive accuracy.

If the course itself isn’t enough to entice golfers, they may want to check out The Golf Pass, which is only offered at Shawnee Lookout. The pass entitles adult players to the following for $299.00:

Unlimited greens fees
Three adult guest passes for the promotional rate
One-hour short game clinics throughout the summer
10% off any in-stock merchandise
Four passes each to Sharon Woods, Miami Whitewater Forest, The Mill Course and The Vineyard at a special rate for 18 holes with cart

The Golf Pass is also available for junior players at $99.00 when joining with an adult and $129.00 for junior only (age 17 and younger).

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Hamilton County Special Olympians hit the slopes at Perfect North

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 10:26pm

Hamilton County Special Olympians hit the slopes at Perfect North

MILLER TOWNSHIP, DEARBORN COUNTY, IN (FOX19) - Hamilton County Special Olympics are holding their annual Ski Training day for athletes on Thursday. This outing is at Perfect North Slopes located in Dearborn County. Like many other Hamilton County Special Olympics events this is a day of training and will provide many athletes with the opportunity to improve their skiing skills and for many to try skiing for the first time.

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Reds start caravan Thursday through central and southeast Indiana

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 12:24am

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Cincinnati Reds are touring Reds Country in parts of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Players, broadcasters, reds executives, and team mascots are split into three groups, with one of the groups touring the western part of the Reds' territory, which means Louisville, Indianapolis, southeast Indiana, and the western edge of Ohio.

Western Tour fan stops (free and open to the public)

Thursday, Jan. 26 - Hamilton, Ohio (Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton) - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27 - Muncie, Ind. (Stoops Automotive) - 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28 - Indianapolis, Ind. (Castleton Square Mall) - 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Bloomington, Ind. (College Mall) - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 29 - Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Slugger Field) - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Western Tour participants:

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Special Olympics Kentucky State Winter Games Returns to Perfect North Slopes

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 10:00am

Special Olympics Kentucky State Winter Games Returns to Perfect North Slopes

DEARBORN COUNTY, IN (FOX19) - More than 100 Special Olympics Kentucky athletes will be in Lawrenceburg, Ind., Jan. 22-24, weather permitting, when the Special Olympics Kentucky State Winter Games hit the snow at Perfect North Slopes.

Athletes from throughout Kentucky will make the trip across the Ohio River to compete in alpine skiing and snowshoeing events at the Games. This will be the 32nd year for the State Winter Games and the 15th consecutive year that Perfect North Slopes has hosted the event.

The 2012 Kentucky State Winter Games kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, with the Opening Ceremonies, which will include the Special Olympics Oath and the lighting of the Special Olympics cauldron.

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