A record month, now onto 2010
Predictions that holiday sales would be late in coming certainly applied to us here at Park + Vine. While 2009 turned out to be our best year yet, it was those final weeks in December that gave us our new record month. We appreciate all the love and support people near and far showed us over the past year.
There’s no rest for this little store, though. We’re quickly building our calendar of classes on “easy, actionable stuff like household energy saving, ecosafe cleaning, composting and cloth diapering.” (This is how CityBeat staffers put it when they voted us Best Environmental Classes.) Anyway, here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks.
Learn how to make “real” sauerkraut and pickles Feb. 6
Babywearing Bliss: Jan. 10
Park + Vine hosts Babywearing Bliss, a free workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Megan Seaman-Kossmeyer, co-leader of the Cincinnati chapter of Attachment Parenting International, facilitates this monthly exchange. Experiment and ask questions about the different kinds of carriers (wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais and soft-structured) and browse our selection after the class.
Bicycling Basics: Jan. 16
While the weather outside is a tad frightful, there’s still plenty of reason to get on your bike and enjoy our beautiful city this time of year. Get some practical and encouraging winter riding tips from Katie Vogel of MoBo Bicycle Cooperative 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at Park + Vine. Discussion includes pointers on basic maintenance and safety, dressing for inclement weather, and how to carry groceries. Space is limited to 30 people. While this workshop is free to the community, donations to MoBo are greatly appreciated. RSVP info[at]parkandvine[dot]com or 513-721-7275 before Jan. 15.
The Flu and You: Jan. 17
Learn the truth behind the H1N1 virus, the seasonal flu and what you can do to fight them naturally 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Park + Vine. Presented by Dr. Michael Nichols, BS, DC, FICPA, co-owner of Gateways to Healing. Space is limited to 30 people. Free. RSVP GateToHealing@aol.com or 513-321-3317.
Composting and Bokashi Basics: Jan. 23
Get the basics on converting yard, garden and kitchen waste into soil-building compost 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at Park + Vine. Discover how the Bokashi method utilizes effective micro-organisms to compost kitchen scraps, as well. With Corina Bullock of the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati and Roy Mastromauro. Space is limited to 30 people. $5 suggested donation benefits Civic Garden Center. RSVP info[at]parkandvine[dot]com or 513-721-7275 before Jan. 22.
More Great Cincinnati Families at Home: Nov. 27-Jan. 24
More Great Cincinnati Families at Home will move Friday, Nov. 27 from the Betts House to Park + Vine. Take in a little architectural history while you shop the day after Thanksgiving 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 for Holidays in the Bag. Park + Vine is offering 20 percent off everything you can fit into a Gateway Quarter bag ($3). The exhibit, which runs through Jan. 24, showcases the private residences of the Emery, Longworth-Anderson, Maxwell-Schmidlapp-Graydon, and Werk-Oskamp families, and shares stories about these well-known Cincinnatians. Park + Vine hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 am. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Home Energy Card Game: Jan. 24
Play the Home Energy Card Game and pick up cost-saving ideas to put into practice immediately 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 at Park + Vine. This free gaming workshop is fun and educational for the whole family (ages 12 and up). Prizes and refreshments provided. Presented by University of Cincinnati through Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. RSVP Susan Vonderhaar at saveenergycincy@yahoo.com before Friday, Jan. 22.
Slow Food Cincinnati 2010 Kickoff Meeting: Jan. 27
Join Slow Food Cincinnati for their 2010 Kickoff Meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Park + Vine
Forgotten Cincinnati: Jan. 29-Feb. 21
The exhibition Forgotten Cincinnati opens 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 at Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street. From abandoned churches to derelict industries and other forgotten locales, Sherman Cahal, Zach Fein and Ronny Salerno present photographs of a deserted Queen City. Forgotten Cincinnati runs through Feb. 21.
Rain Barrels 101: Jan. 30
Learn how to harvest rainwater with a simple system 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street. Representatives from Cincy Rain Barrels, Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, and Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities will outline easy ways to reduce storm water runoff, improve water quality and promote water conservation with rain gardens and rain barrels. Space is limited to 25. RSVP info@parkandvine.com or 513-721-7275 before Jan. 29.
GrapeVINE: Feb. 5
Taste wines from a specific region and socialize with friends at GrapeVINE 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 in Over-the-Rhine’s Gateway Quarter
Fabulous Fermentation 101: Feb. 6
Find out why organic and naturally fermented veggies are good for you and how to make “real” sauerkraut and pickles at home from Jordan Aversman and Jennifer De Marco of Fab Ferments 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at Park + Vine. This beginners workshop features a health educational overview, a fabulous fermentation demonstration and a question-and-answer session. Space is limited to 30 people. While this workshop is free to the community, donations are greatly appreciated. UPDATE: This workshop is full. Check back for the next one.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness: Feb. 7
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Our two in-house mamas, Caitlin Porter-Loverin and Elizabeth Whitton, tailor each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts.
Sweet Peace Bakery Valentine’s Day Bake Sale: Feb. 13
Make Valentine’s Day extra sweet with Sweet Peace Bakery 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at Park + Vine. Mary Beth King is bringing many favorites, including Betterfingers, Oatmeal Cream Pies, Blueberry Orange Muffins, cookies, breads and more. Share the love, buy vegan goodies.
Babywearing Bliss: Feb. 14
Park + Vine hosts Babywearing Bliss, a free workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Megan Seaman-Kossmeyer, co-leader of the Cincinnati chapter of Attachment Parenting International, facilitates this monthly exchange. Experiment and ask questions about the different kinds of carriers (wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais and soft-structured) and browse our selection after the class.
Home Gardening 101: April 3
What can be more local than your own backyard or balcony? Learn what foods grow easily here in Cincinnati, and how to do it yourself from Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm 11 a.m. April 3 at Park + Vine. Demonstrations include seed sowing and transplanting. Spring seedlings available for sale. Seating is limited. RSVP Gretchen at greensleevesfarm@gmail.com.
Home Gardening 101: April 10
What can be more local than your own backyard or balcony? Learn what foods grow easily here in Cincinnati, and how to do it yourself from Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm 11 a.m. April 10 at Park + Vine. Demonstrations include seed sowing and transplanting. Spring seedlings available for sale. Seating is limited. RSVP Gretchen at greensleevesfarm@gmail.com.
Canning Basics: July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 11
Figure out what to do with the food you’ve grown, while getting the basics on canning, from Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm 11 a.m. July 17, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 at Park + Vine. Safety issues and more are covered with a water-bath canning demonstration and a discussion on pressure canning. Seating is limited. RSVP Gretchen at greensleevesfarm@gmail.com.
