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From a wolf walk for dogs to Harry Potter-inspired Quidditch matches, there’s lots of fun and free things to do around Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

Friday: Altered States, 6-8 p.m., Miller Gallery, 2715 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. Works by Rob Jefferson and Jonathan Queen. Exhibit continues through Nov. 23. 513-871-4420; www.millergallery.com.

Friday: Cincinnati-Style Shabbat, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Plum Street Temple, 720 Plum St., Downtown. Mix and mingle with Jewish YPs, 21-35 and their non-Jewish significant others while enjoying a Cincinnati-themed Shabbat dinner with Montgomery Inn, Graeters Ice Cream, Busken and more. Vegetarian and Kosher options available upon request. Ages 21 and up. Free. Registration required. 513-373-0300; www.jypaccess.org.

Friday: Dodgeball, 3:30 p.m., Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market St., Petersburg. Defend and dive in raucous rounds to see who be the last one standing. Snacks and prizes. Free. Registration required. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org.

Friday: Cooking the Books, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington. Adults fix dinner inspired by or found in a book. Followed by dinner and discussion of book. Family friendly. Free. 859-586-6101; www.ca.uky.edu/boone.

Friday: Live @ the Library: 113th Army Band Brass Quintet, 7 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Union. Variety of music, from classical to jazz, marches to rock. Free. 859-342-2665.

Saturday: Cincinnati and Soup, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Gourmet Galleria, Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Meet author Cheri Brinkman and get autographed copies of books. Chat about Ruth Lyons, Paul Dixon and Bob Braun. Free. 513-674-6000; www.junglejims.com.

Saturday: Kids and Family Expo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road. More than 40 booths with children’s programs and after school enrichment programs. Guided tours of the center. Free. 513-229-8555; www.masonoh.org.

Saturday: Missy Griffin,11:30 a.m.-noon, Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, Oakley. Author discusses and signs “Gigi’s Window.” Free. 513-731-2665.

Saturday: Quidditch, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Heritage Oak Park, 5001 U.S. 42, Mason. Full contact, co-ed sport played in communities around the world. Founded in 2005 and inspired by the sport of the same name created by author J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter” series. Presented by International Quidditch Association. Dress for weather. Midwest RegionalsTournament. Qualifying rounds. Free. Through Nov. 11. 513-204-7046; www.ohioslargestplayground.com.

Saturday: Wolf Walk for Dogs, 2 p.m., Harbor, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Walk around lake with canine companion. Test their knowledge of the canine world. Dogs must be on leash under six feet in length. Some bags for waste removal will be available. Free, vehicle permit required. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.

Sunday: Bengals Shuttle Bus, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Keystone Bar & Grill, 313 Greenup St., Covington. Catch free ride to and from home games. Southbank Shuttle stops outside Keystone and runs every 15 minutes so fans can go to game and leave game whenever. Free. 859-261-6777.

Sunday: The New Horizons Piano Competition Winners’ Recital, 3 p.m., Cincinnati Christian University, 2700 Glenway Ave., East Price Hill. Winners from the competition will present two pieces of varied genres. Free parking on campus. Free. 513-244-8165; www.ccuniversity.edu.

Sunday: Sensory Sunday: Stories, Songs and Fun for You and Your Little One, 2-3 p.m., Gymboree, 6209 Snider Road, Mason. Playgroups feature popular Miss Meliss, who keeps babies and parents engaged and entertained with unique brand of fun. Includes snack. Free. Registration required. 513-703-3343; www.myshalomfamily.org.

Monday: Miami University Lecture Series, 8 p.m., Hall Auditorium, Miami University, Oxford. Rick Steves, public television host and author of more than 50 guidebooks including the travel skills handbook, “Europe through the Back Door,” will share lessons he’s learned from a lifetime of travel. Free, tickets required. 513-529-7592; www.units.muohio.edu/lecture/index.php.

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Check out the top 20 events going on in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Monday

Safetysuit, 8 p.m., 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. With Taylor Berett. $19.64. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Tuesday

Picturesque Cincinnati: Then and Now, 6-8 p.m., Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati Race Street Gallery, 811 Race St., Downtown. Pictures by the Kraemer Art Company and David La Spina. Part of FotoFocus. Exhibit continues through Oct. 31. Free. 513-421-4469; www.architecturecincy.org.

Renee Fleming, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Three-time Grammy-winning soprano. Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor. $45 and up. Reservations required. 513-381-3300; www.cincinnatisymphony.org.

Wednesday

Fall Fringe Festival, 7:30-9 p.m., Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Ages 18 and up. $12. Four-show Fall Fringe passes: $40. Through Sept. 22. 513-300-5669; www.knowtheatre.com.

Thursday

B-105’s Show for the USO: Uncle Kracker, 7:30 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. With Jana Kramer and Dustin Lynch. $30, $25 advance; $20 with military ID at theater box office. 859-491-2444; www.b105.com.

Bacchanalian Society Fall Gathering, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown. Varietal wine: Sauvignon Blanc. Benefits Junior League of Cincinnati. $20, $15 advance. 513-763-8036; www.bacchanaliansociety.com.

Books By the Banks Poster Debut, 6:30 p.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. Posters available for sale $15; $10 previous years. Free. 513-396-8960; www.booksbythebanks.org.

Destination Imagination, 8-10 p.m., Parrish Auditorium, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton. Ohio Metropolitan Pops Orchestra. Award-winning 60-piece orchestra, 80-voice chorale and soloist. $12 advance. 513-755-2338; www.ohiomet.org.

NEEDTOBREATHE, 7:30 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. With Drew Holcomb. $30, $27.50 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Friday

Cincinnati Comic Expo, 5-8 p.m., Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Hall C. $65 VIP, $25 weekend, $15 one-day pass, free ages 12 and under. Through Sept. 23. 513-290-6583; www.cincinnaticomicexpo.com.

Joshua Bell: Superstar, 8-10 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. $10 and up. Also Saturday. Registration required. 513-381-3300; www.cincinnatisymphony.org.

Moerlein Lager House Oktoberfest, 4-11 p.m., Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Free. Through Sept. 23. 513-421-2337; bit.ly/N93Y2l.

Slash, 8 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. With Foxy Shazam. $47.36. 800-745-3000; www.livenation.com.

Warhol and Green Acres Opening Celebration, 8-11 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Featuring DJ sets by VHS or BETA. Exhibits continue through Jan. 20. $10, free for members. 513-354-8400; www.contemporaryartscenter.org.

Saturday

Bluegrass for Babies, 4-9:30 p.m., Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way, Downtown. P&G Pavilion. Benefits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. $20, $15 advance; free for children. Registration required. 513-352-4000; www.bluegrassforbabies.com.

Fire Up the Night, 5 p.m., Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. International fireworks competition begins at 9 p.m. Includes waterless pool party, craft beer festival and more. $15-$20 per carload; includes parking. $5 for walk-ups. 513-232-8230; www.coneyislandpark.com.

Merchants and Music Festival, 3-10 p.m., Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. Jo Dee Messina, Danny Frazier Band and Tupelo Honey. Food and shopping available. Free. 859-572-1278; www.merchantsandmusic.com.

NASCAR Nationwide Series: Kentucky 300, 4-7 p.m., Kentucky Speedway, 1 Speedway Drive, Sparta. $45-$75. 859-578-2300; www.kentuckyspeedway.com.

Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati USA, 11-midnight, Downtown Cincinnati, on six blocks of Fifth Street from Race to Broadway. Free. Through Sept. 23. 513-579-3111; www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.

Sunday

Panerathon 5K to Fight Hunger, 9 a.m., Panera Bread, 5095 Deerfield Blvd., Mason. Celebration at finish line with fresh bagels, pastries, sandwiches and activities. Free Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under at 10 a.m. $30, $25 advance; $25, $20 advance for children, seniors and military. 614-794-2008; www.panerathon.com/index-cincinnati.html.

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From bridal shows and swap meets to the Vinoklet Art Festival and Wine Tasting and Yoga Aid World Challenge Cincinnati, there’s lots of fun and free events happening across the Greater Cincinnati region this weekend. 

Saturday

Alabama Game Watch Party, 3:30-6 p.m., Firehouse Grill, 4785 Lake Forest Drive, Blue Ash. Join other Alabama alumni, fans and parents to cheer on the Tide for 2012 football season. Bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Freestore Foodbank. Free. 513-733-3473; www.bamacincinnati.com.

Bird Walks, 8 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Union Township. Look for resident birds. Dress for weather and meet leader in Rowe Woods parking lot. Nonmembers pay daily admission, free for members. 513-831-1711; www.cincynature.org.

Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival, 7 a.m., A.J. Jolly Park, 100 Lakeview Drive, Alexandria. Races begin 8:15 a.m. “Paddling for the Pink.” Boat-racing event. Top teams and individual fundraisers will receive great prizes. Food vendors available. Live music throughout event. Benefits breast centers of St. Elizabeth and the Kentucky Thorough-breasts. $5400 per team; free spectators. 859-391-7020; www.p4ca.org.

Open House Week: Free Dance Classes, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Third Floor Studios, Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati, 3905 Eastern Ave., Linwood. With Ballet Theatre Midwest. Prospective students try trial classes and learn about unique programs. Free. 513-520-2334; www.ballettheatremidwest.com.

Step Up Cincinnati, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Park, 1225 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Region’s largest student-planned, student-run day of service. Organized by UGIVE, non-profit organization on mission to catalyze, excite and empower next generation of volunteers. Free. Registration required. 513-791-0306, ext. 8023; www.stepupcincinnati.org.

Vinoklet Art Festival and Wine Tasting, noon-10 p.m. (1-7 p.m. Sunday), Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant, 11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township. Juried fine art and fine crafts for purchase, music, food, beer and award-winning wines. Tours available. Rain or shine. Grape-stomping contests Saturday. No coolers, food, drinks or tables. Ages 21 and up. Free. Through Sept. 9. 513-385-9309; www.vinokletwines.com.

Who Dey Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Meijer Hyde Park, 4825 Marburg Ave., Hyde Park. Tailgate party and entertainment. With Ben-Gal Cheerleaders and Who Dey!, Cincinnati Bengals mascot. Enter drawing to win tickets to a game. Free. 513-458-2400.

Sunday

Anderson Center Bridal Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. More than 30 wedding vendors to help plan your day. Register to win four-hour reception at center including dance floor and table linens. Free. 513-688-8400; www.andersoncenterevents.org.

Artworld, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Experience energy of creative, family-friendly space. Connects to Art Museum’s collections and special exhibitions through touchable objects, books, interactive displays and hands-on art making activities. Free. Through Aug. 31. 513-721-2787.

Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Cincinnati’s Black Brigade, 5:30 p.m., Schmidlapp Event Lawn, Smale Riverfront Park, Mehring Way and Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Information booths. 5th Independent Battery of Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery fires cannon during ceremony and concert. Costumed interpreters portray prominent leaders in Cincinnati and country during Civil War. Food concessions available for purchase. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and food basket. Concert by Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Free. 513-357-2604.

Cruise In/Car Show, 1-4 p.m., Atrium Family YMCA, 5750 Innovation Drive, Franklin. All antique, customs, street rods, vintage, classic and special interest vehicles regardless of year. Free registration, free food. Trophies awarded based on people’s choice. Includes music. Bring canned good for donation for local food pantry. Benefits LifeBridge Christian Church. Free. 513-505-2155.

GM Car Show and Swap Meet, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Open to Buicks, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, GMCs, Oldsmobiles and Pontiacs: 30 classes with 70 awards. Rain or shine. Registration 9 a.m.-noon. $15 registration, $3 park entry; swap spaces: $10. 513-231-2797; www.eastgateclassicchevyclub.com.

Loveland Art Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Nisbet Park, 210 Railroad Ave., Loveland. More than 75 artists competing for awards totaling $2,000. Free. 513-683-1696; www.lovelandartscouncil.org.

Yoga Aid World Challenge Cincinnati, 2-3 p.m., Ault Park, 3600 Observatory Ave., Mount Lookout. Worldwide yoga relay. Some 20,000 people in 20 countries united to raise funds. Benefits Yoga Aid. Free, pledges encouraged. Registration required to participate. 513-807-0658; www.yogaaid.com/usa/registernow.

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Harry Jackson, 3, gets help making a spiral sandwich from his mom Sandra during the Half Pint kids club at Whole Foods market in Deerfield Township on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. The kids made the sandwiches using wraps, cream cheese, basil, and tomatoes. The Enquirer/Leigh Taylor

Looking for things to do close to home this weekend?  From football to fiestas, here’s what’s happening in Mason this weekend.

Half Pints Kids Club
10 a.m., Saturday, May 5
Whole Foods Market Mason, 5805 Deerfield Blvd., Deerfield Township

Interactive class introduces children to new foods through crafts and games.  Free.  513-398-9358; www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/mason.

Preserving the Harvest: Berry Canning Class
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5
Whole Foods Market Mason, 5805 Deerfield Blvd., Deerfield Township

Lindsey, with CrunchySavings.com, teaches how to make berry jams and jellies from your harvest at home.  Cost: $5.  Reservations required.  513-398-9358; www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/mason.

Cincinnati Gridiron Kids Open House
Noon Saturday, May 5
Wall2Wall Soccer, 846 Reading Road, Mason

Learn more about the organization’s educational football program for children ages 3-7 and take a free class.  Free.  513-340-3335;  www.cincinnatigridironkids.com.

Back2Back Cinco de Mayo Family Reunion
4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 5
Grace Chapel, 406 4th Ave., Mason

This free festive celebration features an afternoon of games, food, music and children’s activities.  Guest speakers and Back2Back directors Todd and Beth Guckenberger will share ministry updates from Back2Back sites. A cookout-style dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m.  Free.  513-754-0333; www.grace-chapel.com.

Cincinnati Civic Orchestra Spring Concert
3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 6
Christ’s Church at Mason, 5165 Western Row Road, Mason

Joel Payne, trumpet soloist, performs Concerto in C Minor by B. Marcello. Selections: Variations on America by Charles Ives, Kismet Overture by A. Borodin, Symphony No. 7, the Great by Franz Schubert.  Free.  513-861-9978.

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Looking for fun and free things to do this weekend the entire family will enjoy?  Here’s a round up of free events in the Cincinnati area.

Saturday

Asian Culture Fest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday), Cincinnati Museum Center, Queensgate. History, arts and traditions of Asian countries. Includes music, dancing, performances, face painting, health screenings and more. Asian Market and Cultural Place. Part of Passport to the World Series. Free. 513-287-7000; www.cincymuseum.org.

Bead-a-thon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Oakley. Beads of Courage Bead Challenge and Beads in Space Tour stop. Bead Challenge Raffle, bead sponsorship and bracelet making. Replica Beads in Space shuttle bead and poster available. Benefits Beads of Courage, local program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Free. 513-321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com.

Coyote Lecture and Night Hike, 7-10 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Fernald Preserve, 7400 Willey Road, Crosby Township. Talk with author Carol Cartaino about coyotes in our lives today and her book, “Myths and Truths about Coyotes – What You Need to Know about America’s Most Misunderstood Predator.” Followed by hike to listen for coyotes and search for tracks and traces. Free. 513-648-4026; www.lm.doe.gov/fernald.

A Gathering: Installations by Migiwa Orimo, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights. Gathering of selected components of the artist’s installations from 2006-2011. Installations involve combination of painting, drawing, sculpture, text, sound and video, making exhibition a mixture of materials and elements. Exhibit continues through May 26. Free. 513-631-4278; www.kennedyarts.org.

InDepth: Impressions of Venice, 2-3 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Attendees meet in front lobby. From its sparkling canals to shadowy alleyways, Venice has long inspired American artists. Join Julie Aronson, Curator of American Painting and Sculpture, for a discussion of works by the Frank Duveneck circle made in this magical city. Free. Reservations required. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Kite Fest, noon-5 p.m. (noon-5 p.m. Sunday), Voice of America Park, Cox Road at VOA Park Drive, West Chester Township. Kite flying event. Chicago Fire choreographed kite team, open fly areas, kite-making, animals from the Cincinnati Zoo and food. Children can make their own kite for a fee. Shuttle provided for parking at West Chester Hospital across from the park. Free. 513-867-5835; www.airwaveskitefest.com.

Madeira Hunger Games: Hapkido, 2 p.m., Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. Brush up on your skills as Master Mark Stacey of Ahn’s Tae Kwon Do Institute demonstrates the weapons and self-defense techniques of the dynamic, Korean martial art of Hapkido. Ages 12-18. Free. 513-369-6028; www.cincinnatilibrary.org.

Monet in Giverny: Landscapes of Reflection, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Monet’s late works depicting iconic motifs from his garden in Giverny, such as the Japanese footbridge, water lilies and wisterias are among the most innovative of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Free. Through May 13. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Mount Adams Art Walk, noon-6 p.m., Mount Adams, Mount Adams, Mount Adams. More than 100 of area’s top artists. Music, food, beer, wine, cocktails and cigars. Rain or shine. Free. Through June 9.

Random Acts of Poetry, 2 p.m., Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown. Special programs in TeenSpot on writing and performing poetry. Elementz Hip-Hop Youth Arts Center is presenter. Ages 12-18. Free. 513-369-6900.

School of Rock Grand Opening Celebration, noon-4 p.m., School of Rock, 755 Reading Road, Mason.  Live entertainment, prizes, tours and open house.  Free.  513-770-1257; http://mason.schoolofrock.com.

Wildflowers of Winton, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Hike along the Great Oaks Trail to look for wildflowers. Free, vehicle permit required. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.

Sunday

Gold Star Chilimobile, 1 p.m., Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown. Register for Summer Reading Program and receive free coney. Free. 513-369-6900.

Laura Hoevener and Terri Weeks, 2-3 p.m., Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, Oakley. Local moms/authors sign best-selling book, “Adventures Around Cincinnati.” Free. 513-731-2665.

Mixed Messages Book Launch, 1-3 p.m., Zen and Now Coffee House, 4453 Bridgetown Road, Cheviot. Patricia Gligor selling and signing copies of her debut novel, mystery that takes place on the west side of Cincinnati. Book available for $15. Free. 513-598-8999.

Super Sundays Family Programming: Nature Abound Celebration of Earth, 1-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. Learn what can we do to save the earth and our quality of life. Explore exhibits from Boone County Arboretum, Kenton County Extension Office, Sanitation District No. 1 and CSI. Children take home glove garden. Free. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.

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Whether you’re looking for an Easter egg hunt or sunrise service or brunch, MasonBuzz has all your Mason area Easter events right here. All events are free unless noted otherwise.

Does your church or organization have an Easter event not listed here? Send it to MasonBuzz!

Saturday, April 7

Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
When: Two hunts at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Where: Cottel Park, 5847 Irwin-Simpson Road, Mason
What: Easter egg hunts for children up to 12 years of age. Visits with the Easter bunny and give-aways.
Contact: Sponsored by Deerfield Township. 513-701-6958; www.deerfieldtwp.com

Easter Egg Hunt
When:  1 p.m.
Where: WC Armco Park, 1223 North S.R. 741, Lebanon
What: Easter egg hunt for children, rain or shine
Contact: Sponsored by Warren County Parks District. 513-695-3980; www.co.warren.oh.us/parks

Easter Bunny Express
When:  10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Where: Lebanon, Mason & Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic St., Lebanon
What: Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for Easter eggs and take a train ride on the Easter Bunny Express.
Cost: $18.50 adults; $15.50 seniors and children ages 5-16; $8.50 toddlers ages 2-4; free for children under 2
Contact: LM&M Railroad. 513-9338022; www.lebanonrr.com

St. Susannah Catholic Church Easter vigil Mass
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: 616 Reading Road, Mason
Contact: 513-398-3821; www.stsusanna.org

Holy Saturday Labyrinth Walk & Prayer Vigil
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Tylersville Road Christian Church, 6771 Tylersville Road, Mason
Contact: 513-754-0777; www.trcchurch.org

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Easter Sunday, April 8

St. Susannah Catholic Church
When: Mass at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 4 p.m.
Where: 616 Reading Road, Mason
Contact: 513-398-3821; www.stsusanna.org

Tylersville Road Christian Church
When: Fellowship brunch at 9 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. and a Easter Egg Hunt at noon.
Where: 6771 Tylersville Road, Mason
Contact: 513-754-0777; www.trcchurch.org

Christ’s Church at Mason
When: Worship services at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Where: 5165 Western Road Road, Mason
Contact: 513-229-3214; www.ccmason.org

Hope Church
When: Worship services at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30
Where: 4934 Western Row Road, Mason
Contact: 513-459-0800; www.hope-church.org

Mason United Methodist Church
When: Worship services at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Where: 6315 South Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason
Contact: 513-398-4741; www.masonumc.org

Rivers Crossing Community Church
When: 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Where: 5937 Kings Island Drive (former Rave Cinema), Mason
Contact: Tickets recommended, reserve online at www.riverscrossing.cc

Heritage Presbyterian Church
When: Sunrise service at 7 a.m., breakfast at 7:45 a.m., worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., followed by the Youth Worship Band at 12:15 p.m.
Where: 6546 South Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason
Contact: 513-398-7671; www.hpcmason.org

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