Christ Church Community Forum Thursday, September 9, 2010

Community Issues Forum Kickoff: The Race For Hamilton County Commissioner

The Community Issues Forum kicks off its 2010 – 2011 series on September 9^th. The race for the open seat on the Hamilton County Commission will be featured, and Chris Monzel, the Republican candidate, and Jim Tarbell, the Democratic candidate, will make their cases for election to this position. This luncheon forum takes place at 12:00 noon, Thursday September 9th, Christ Church Cathedral Undercroft, 318 East Fourth Street.

FORUM PARKING You can park at Western & Southern  for $1.00 during the “lunch special” between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  W&S is on Broadway and 3^rd and you can enter on 3^rd or Broadway.

An Update on Homelessness in Cincinnati.

Since the public became aware of growing homelessness in the 1980s, shelters have expanded and services have increased to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families with children. At the next Community Issues Forum, leaders from three different shelter programs will provide their perspectives on homelessness in 2010.  Pat Clifford, Executive Director of the Drop Inn Center, Georgine Getty, Executive Director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network, and Laura Coffey, Executive Director of Bethany House, will present their views on the current state of homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. This luncheon forum takes place at 12:00 noon, Thursday June 3rd, Christ Church Cathedral Undercroft, 318 East Fourth Street.

Health Care Reform: A Status Report

Health care reform legislation appears to be heading for a final vote in Congress this month. At the next Community Issues Forum, Col Owens, co-chair of Ohio Consumers for Health Care Coverage, will provide a status report on the current Bill and its content.

Issues Confronting Cincinnati City Council In 2010: Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls Reflects On The Work Ahead

What are the major long and short term issues confronting Cincinnati City Government in 2010? Faced with a budget deficit, City Council and the Administration must still fund existing services and forge new policies.

Save the date!  Please join Over-the-Rhine Community Housing for an
evening of "Celebrating our Beloved Community" on Thursday, October 14th
from 5:30-8:30 PM in the Music Hall Ballroom.

The evening will feature speaker ibrahim abdul-matin, the author of
"Green Deen:  What Islam Teaches About Protecting the Planet".
A performance from Cincinnati's own Elementz will start off the evening.
A light dinner will be provided.
Mark your calendars...more information will be coming soon!