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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

Kindergarten registration for the 2013-14 school year will be held April 4 at the Kings Education Center, 1797 King Ave.

From 4:30-7:30 p.m., parents can register their child for all day kindergarten at Kings Mills, J.F. Burns or South Lebanon elementary schools. A half-day program is also offered at Kings Mills Elementary School.

Children do not have to be present while parents are registering them. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by Sept. 30.

Registration packets are available at each of the elementary schools, at the education center or online at www.kingslocal.net. Completed forms should be brought when registering a child.

Parents should also bring the child’s original birth certificate or passport, social security number or card, completed papers, custody papers if applicable, immunization records, proof of residency and photo identification.

Acceptable proof of residency includes rental or lease agreements along with deeds or settlement papers.

Those who are unable to attend April 4 may register from 8:30 -11 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Kings Education Center. Those can’t make those times may call Tammy Schnetzer, 513-459-2932, to set up a registration appointment.

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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

Kings High School football players are taking orders for two different types of mulch through April 12.

A premium black – fine, dark – mulch, and a shredded, brown hardwood, mulch will sell for $4 per 2.0 cubic foot bag.

Delivery is free for those ordering 10 or more bags. Otherwise, mulch can be picked up at Columbia Elementary School, 8263 Columbia Road, April 20-21. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Mulch can be ordered from any football player in grades 7-11, or by emailing Kings High School head football coach Andy Olds, aolds@kingslocal.net

There will also be a limited amount of mulch available for purchase at Columbia during pick-up hours. All proceeds benefit the district’s football programs.

Information: 513-398-8050×12021

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Mason Early Childhood Center will hold an informational meeting for parents of preschoolers Tuesday, Jan. 29.

The one-hour meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. at the school, will focus on meeting the needs children during the preschool year, as well as helping to transition them into kindergarten.

MECC principal Melissa Bly and early childhood curriculum leader Robyn Thomas will speak in addition to providing district and building highlights.

Babysitting will be provided by members of Mason Middle School’s Builder’s Club and Mason High School’s National Honor Society.

The school is at 4631 Hickory Woods Drive and can be reached at 513-398-3741.

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Lauren Magness as Sophia and Alex Kelsey as Leon in William Mason High School’s upcoming production of Neil Simon’s “Fools.” Photo provided

The Mason High School Theater will present Neil Simon’s “Fools” Feb. 1-2 and 8-9.

The Vaudevillian style comedy set in 19th century Russia features an eager young schoolteacher about to teach in a small village cursed with stupidity.  After falling in love with a student, the teacher finds he must break the curse in one day or suffer the town’s fate.

The cast stars Alex Kelsey and Lauren Magness as the lead characters, with Dillon Drozdz, Sheila Ragavendran and Ryley Arnold.  Joanna Monfreda is the stage manager, with assistant directors Kailey Schneider and Emily Stretch.

Performances are 8 p.m. Feb. 1-2 and 8-9 and 3 p.m. Feb. 2.  Senior citizens can attend the final dress reheard at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at no cost.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 students and seniors.  Purchase tickets online at www.masondrama.com or at the door one hour before showtime.

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Mason Early Childhood Center will hold an informational meeting for parents of preschoolers Wednesday.

The one-hour meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. at the school, will focus on meeting the needs children during the preschool year, as well as helping to transition them into kindergarten.

MECC principal Melissa Bly and early childhood curriculum leader Robyn Thomas will speak in addition to providing district and building highlights.

Babysitting will be provided by members of Mason Middle School’s Builder’s Club and Mason High School’s Key Club.

The school is at 4631 Hickory Woods Drive and can be reached at 513-398-3741.

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The Kings High School Dance Team will offer a chicken dinner prior to the Oct. 5 Homecoming parade.

The dinner runs from 5-7 p.m., in the high school cafeteria, 5500 Columbia Road. It includes half of a grilled chicken from Nelson’s Catering, corn salad, roll, dessert and drink. A hot dog meal that includes, corn, salad, roll, dessert and drink is also available.

Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for the hot dog dinner. Meals can be eaten in the cafeteria or carried out.

Dinners have to be pre-ordered by Sept. 27. Order forms are available at the high school athletic office or online at www.athletics2000.com/kings/

Forms with payment can be returned to the athletic office or mailed to Eileen Powell, 1039 Ascot Dr., Maineville, OH 45039. Checks should be made payable to KABC-Dance.

Information: Eileen_powell@hotmail.com

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Mason Early Childhood Center will hold an informational meeting for parents of preschoolers on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

The one-hour meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. at the school, will focus on meeting the needs children during the preschool year, as well as helping to transition them into kindergarten.

MECC principal Melissa Bly and early childhood curriculum leader Robyn Thomas will speak in addition to providing district and building highlights.

Babysitting will be provided by members of Mason Middle School’s Builder’s Club and Mason High School’s Key Club.

The school is at 4631 Hickory Woods Drive and can be reached at 513-398-3741.

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The story of orphan Anne Shirley will be told in the musical Anne of Green Gables, presented by Mars Hill Academy. The play opens March 23 for six performances that will be held at Mason Middle School, 6370 Mason-Montgomery Road. Shows are 7 p.m., March 23-24 and 29-30; with 2 p.m. matinees on March 24 and 31. pictured: Cast in Mars Hill Academy's production of Anne of Green Gables are: kneeling, from left: Megan Peterson, Cincinnati, cast as Jane Andrews and Jenna Jacques, of West Chester Township, as Ruby Gillis; top row, from left: Kathleen Brinkerhoff, Mason, playing Mrs. Spencer; Taylor Tinnin, Lebanon, as Diana Barry; Maddie DeBra, Loveland, as Anne Shirley; and Lexi Kilgore, Mason, as Marilla Cuthbert. Provided photo

The story of orphan Anne Shirley will be told in the musical Anne of Green Gables, presented by Mars Hill Academy.

The play opens March 23 for six performances that will be held at Mason Middle School, 6370 Mason-Montgomery Road. Shows are 7 p.m., March 23-24 and 29-30; with 2 p.m. matinees on March 24 and 31.

Students from Mars Hill Academy, a classical Christian school in Mason, have been double cast in the musical created by Cincinnati composers and playwrights Janes Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, based on Lucy Maude Montgomery’s book.

The play tells the story of talkative Anne – played by Maddi DeBra and Amanda White – who comes to live with unmarried siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert.

Although they had asked for a boy from the orphanage, Anne is allowed to stay with the Cuthbert’s in the farming community. There she and Matthew – a shy man – become friends.

Marilla – an austere woman who tries to subdue Anne’s imagination – has a hidden soft side brought out by her love of Anne.

Lexi Kilgore and Mary Waldy take on the role of Marilla Cuthbert while Wesley Braden and David Peters share the role of Matthew Cuthbert.

Anne’s friend Diana Barry is portrayed by Esther Cunningham and Taylor Tinnin. Anne’s classmate Gilbert Blythe is played by Luke Ahern and Tyler McQuinn while Talia Colvin and Katie Braden share the role of Rachel Lynde, a neighbor.

Other cast members and their roles are: Betsy Thistleton, Mrs. Barry; Kathleen Brinkerhoff, Mrs. Spencer; Leah Smith, Mrs. Blewitt; Brian Hall and Eric Camerer, Mr. Phillips

Taylor Robinette, doctor; Aedan Colvin and Josiah Kenniv, minister; Adam Camerer, station master; Megan ePterson and Faith Liebing, Jane Andrews; Anna Becker, Josie Pye

Jenna Jacques, Ruby Gillis; Anna Jones, Minnie Mae; Joe Thistleton, Moody Spurgeon; Evan Boone, Charlie Sloane; Evan Reese, Tommy Sloan; Nathan Williams, Ned Wright; Yukari Becker and Mariel Teigen, shop girl; and Lauren Williams and Anna Dudley, young Anne Shirley

Members of the adult ensemble are: Julianne Wonser, Jordan Bryant, Michelle Chu, Rebecca Cotterman, Dinda O’Brien, Abby Liebing, Tristan Admiraal, and Alex Johnson.

The student ensemble members are: Gillian Bryant, Grace Hall, Gracie Tamanko, Emma Grubb, Grace Waldy, Lauren Barnett, Claire Smith, Anna Edwards, Salome Palmer, Hudson Kubasek, John Thistleton and Will Braden.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Mars Hill Academy, 4210 Aero Dr., at the door, or online at www.marshill.edu.

Information: 513-770-3223

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Mason Heights second grader Olivia Curry had some hair-raising fun at the Mad Science exhibit during Math and Science Night last year. Photo provided

Mason Intermediate will hold its annual Math and Science Night from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. this evening.

Last year’s event drew a record number of crowds, with more than 2,400 students in grades 2-5 and their families attending.  Organizers hope for even greater participation this year.

The free event is sponsored by PTO organizations at Mason Heights, Western Row and Mason Intermediate schools.

More than 40 hands-on activities and demonstrations will be offered, including Hover craft rides, liquid nitrogen shows, Mad Science and a Brainetics show. School faculty will perform a Magic of Science finale at 8:10 p.m.

Mason Intermediate is at 6307 Mason-Montgomery Road and can be reached at 513-459-2850.

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Mason Schools will kick off its 2012-2013 kindergarten registration drive with an orientation meeting for parents on Feb. 29 at the Mason Early Childhood Center, 4631 Hickory Woods Drive.

Kindergarten packet sign-out starts at 6 p.m., with a one-hour general meeting following at 6:30 p.m.

Parents who are unable to attend the meeting can receive a registration packet between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. beginning March 1 at the Mason Central Registration Office at 211 North East Street.

(MECC officials say packets are not able to be mailed or offered for download online due to staffing and service projection needs.)

Mason Schools offers half-day kindergarten programming at MECC with morning and afternoon sessions determined by address.  A finalized street listing will be posted online at www.masonohioschools.com by Feb. 1.  Bus pickup and drop-off times will not be made available until mid-August.

Kindergarten registration will be held between 4-7 p.m. March 15 and 20.  Required forms include proof of residency, original birth certificate, parent driver’s license or state-issued identification, immunization record and custody paperwork, if applicable.

“MECC provides a unique opportunity to meet the needs of every child based upon sound, developmentally appropriate practices and a wide variety of instructional programs,” said MECC Principal Melissa Bly.  “We encourage parents to become actively involved in their child’s school experience, and look forward to meeting our new parents on February 29.”

For more information, call MECC at 513-398-3741.

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