Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis

09/03/2026

BE PART OF THE FAIR. BE PART OF THE TRADITION. VOLUNTEER!

The Harvest Home Fair is just around the corner, and we need YOU to help make this year’s Fair one to remember!

From welcoming guests at the gates to helping behind the scenes in the kitchen, our volunteers are what keep this Cincinnati tradition going strong. Whether you can give a few hours or a full day, every shift makes a difference.

And yes, there are perks! Volunteers receive:
• Entry into the Fair
• A Harvest Home Fair volunteer shirt
• Potential eligibility for food during your shift

So grab a friend, family member or neighbor and join the team!

VOLUNTEER HERE: https://www.harvesthomefair.com/volunteer

September 10–13, 2026
Harvest Home Fairgrounds

08/17/2026

The Harvest Home Fair will be here before we know it! Get your tickets online now and skip the wait at the gate!

Join us September 10–13 at Harvest Home Park for 166 years of Harvest Home Fair tradition, with great food, live music, rides, games, exhibits, and more!

2026 Harvest Home Fair
📍 Harvest Home Park
🇺🇸 Theme: America 250

Thursday, Sept. 10: 6–10 PM

Friday, Sept. 11: 5–11 PM

Saturday, Sept. 12: 12–11 PM

Sunday, Sept. 13: 12–8 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets now and skip the wait! https://www.simpletix.com/e/harvest-home-fair-admission-tickets-262225

07/31/2026

🐴 Exciting News... The Horses Are Coming Home!

We're thrilled to introduce the inaugural Harvest Home Fair Horse Expo at the 2026 Harvest Home Fair!

Experience horse-and-rider competitions, educational demonstrations, interactive family fun, and more as we kick off an exciting new Harvest Home Fair tradition.

📅 Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2026

Get all the details and see what's in store by visiting our website:
🔗 https://www.harvesthomefair.com/horse-expo

07/29/2026

The Harvest Home Fair is not far off. We are in need of volunteers. You can find volunteer opportunities and sign ups at www.harvesthomefair.com

07/29/2026

AUGUST PROGRAMS
Join us for lunch at LaRosa's on Boudinot.

August 4th - Abby and Jason Langoon- Westwood entrepreneurs who are in the process of developing a new Art Center in Westwood. Apropo Art Society featuring artist studios, workshops and a gallery.

August 11th - Board Meeting

August 18th -Eric and Ally Larsson - Westwood entrepreneurs who started the Westwood Farmers Market and who are developing a grocery concept called CITY VITTLES which will be located on Harrison ave in Westwood.

August 25th - The President and the Director of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission will discuss plans for the Dunham Center and Oskamp recreation centers. An overview of the 100th anniversary of the commission in 2027 will be discussed.

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07/25/2026

DETAILS FOR SUNDAY! 🚘

07/03/2026

Speakers for June, 2026
Come join us for lunch at LaRosa's and a great speaker:
uly 7- Lydia Bailey, PharmD St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy

Did you know you can donate unused medications ?

July 14- Board Meeting

July 21- Cindy Oser, Oser Roth Fest

July 28- Greg Kissel, Westwood Historical Society. "Stories of Westwood and Cincinnati's Western Hills."

Greg will have his book for sale $ 25.00 each

05/10/2026

Cheviot Westwood Kiwanis Speakers for May

May 14th - Harvest Home Board Meeting 6:30pm at Harvest Home Fair Park

May 19th - John Kieswetter - a video presentation called "Let's go Krogering with Marty and Joe"

May 26th - Jill Shiller - Hamilton County Treasurer Just what does a treasurer do? You may be surprised! They do more than just collect your property taxes

All are welcome to join us on Tuesdays for lunch and a speaker at LaRosa's on Boudinot.

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04/02/2026

Future Programs:
April 7th. Lois Jade from the Hearett Animal refuge- if you love animals you have to love Hearett,
A 100% volunteer no-kill animal shelter and adoption center.
April 14th Board Meeting
April 21st – Dawn Webb – Cincinnati Water Works – what’s in your water? Is our water safe?
Learn about Cincinnati’s drinking water safety, why lead eradication is so important and the
Emerging concerns about microplastics in our water.
April 28th – Laura Mitchell – Beech Acres and the Westside. Is the West side the best side?
Beech Acres is the predecessor of the former General Protestants Home.

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03/06/2026

Upcoming Speakers and Programs

March 10th - Board Meeting

March 17th Trivia, Trivia, Trivia by our own Dusty Rhodes, Sports, Radio, Music , Politics, come and try to stump Dusty

March 24th Our own Dave Backer will introduce former Vice Mayor Chris Smitherman

March 31st- Dan Hurley- author of "Crossing Borders/Expanding Boundaries: A white solder's Experience of the WW2 segregated army" Dan is a public history consultant, project manager for Local 12 for 36 years

JOIN US AT La Rosa's on Boudinot at noon, for lunch and a great speaker.

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