Emilie Ogle and her family are happy to announce the arrival of Nicholas William Shefer, who was born this past Wednesday, July 21 around 10:00 AM – eight pounds, two ounces. Emily and the baby are now home from the hospital and are doing well.

If you would like to bless the family by preparing them a meal  - or in some other way – please contact Becky Novotni at: rebeccabliss@yahoo.com. Meals are specifically needed on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the second half of August and beyond. Thank you so much for your support!

Norwood Police Officer Matt Boettcher sent in the following reminder:

Tuesday August 3, 6-9 pm
National Night Out.  Norwood Community Center, 1810 Courtland
Encouraging any and all children to attend.  The kids will get to meet police/fire personnel, view equipment, food/drinks, games, and activities.

Cincinnati Zoo Presentation (with animals) @ 6pm
Bike Rodeo (to teach kids bike safety — each child will get a free helmet to keep. bring your own bike.)

(Night Out website)

This coming Sunday we’ll be meeting for our monthly gathering. Being the 4th of July, we’re calling it the Festival of Peace and focusing on the ways  the Kingdom of God subverts the kingdoms (and even democracies) of the earth. Join us at St, E’s for worship, teaching and potluck, starting at 10 am. Childcare is provided for ages 8 and under. Please sign up for the potluck with our easy doodle.

VC Block Party: June 22^nd, 1:30 – 3:30pm

You are invited to an afternoon of FREE entertainment and fun activities for the entire family. 500 hotdogs to be given away! FREE popcorn, snow cones, bottled water, and several games with cool prizes. Kids can jump in the MoonBounce and a DJ will be playing great music. Parents can even register to win a FREE microwave.

For more information, please contact Christiane at Cantwait2surf@hotmail.com

Facebook event page Here.

Pray and Play returns for a second round on June 22 at 11:30 am. Following that, we will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (So July 13 and 27) .

Bring a packed lunch and join us for some stories and prayers, appropriate for the 0-5 crowd and their caregivers. We will meet in the St. Elizabeth’s Children’s room (entrance off Lincoln). Questions: Mary Ellen Mitchell.

Babies and Toddlers rejoice!

Just a quick reminder (original post here).  Starts Tomorrow @11:30a.

For the 0-5 crowd, kind of like library story time meets sunday school.

Hurry up and contact Mary Ellen.

Please join us this Sunday, May 2 at 10 am for our monthly VC worship gathering. We’ll sing, hear Scripture and teaching, and fellowship as a body. Once again, childcare will be provided for kids up to age 8, with a potluck immediately afterward.

Don’t forget to Sign Up for the potluck!

Original Post Here.  To get these discounted slots, we had to pay the YMCA for all of them upfront, and we have to resell all of the slots to our members just to break even.  Please consider taking advantage of this discount!

The local Norwood YMCA has been offering discounted memberships to 30 VC members for several years. There are still at least 6 openings left for 2010. The cost is $150 per person for the year. This is only $12.50 per month. (As opposed to the usual $56/ month plus $125 joining fee).
Membership includes:

• Gym with elliptical machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, nautilus and free weights.
• Access to indoor pool, outdoor pool, racquetball courts, basketball court, and sauna.
• Free classes including yoga, aerobics, weight training, spinning, Pilates, water aerobics, group swimming lessons etc),
• Free childcare for children 6 weeks to 8 y/o for 90 minutes at a time.
• Discounted classes like gymnastics, karate & private swim lessons’

Payment can be made in full right away (the sooner the better since it’s already March April) or in two payments of $75.

If you are interested in one or several memberships, please email Beth Reed ASAP.  For other ways to get in touch, email the communications team.

You can also check out the YMCA website.

The Vineyard Central Women’s Retreat is quickly approaching. It will be held April 9-10 at the Convent on Lincoln. Rooms are available overnight for $25 a night. If you are interested in participating please e mail maryellenmitchell@gmail.com by April 5.

See the original post here.

This is a reminder for any families interested in participating in the Easter gathering baptisms and dedications on Sunday, April 4.  Please contact Angie Ferrell ataaferrell@yahoo.com no later than March 8th if you’re interested, and include which family member(s) are being dedicated/baptized.