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Live Well in Mason is a program series presented by Partners in Wellness, a collaboration between the City of Mason, Group Health Associates and Bethesda. The series includes informative programs, health fairs, screenings and other events to help residents live a healthier life.

Unless noted, all events are held at Mason Community Center at 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road . For more info, call 513-229-8555 or go to www.imaginemason.org.

June 6: Know Your Numbers

Free blood pressure and body composition testing for ages 12 and up.

June 6: Your Health Matters: Sun Protection

Stop by Lou Eves Municipal Pool from noon to 2 p.m. and learn about sun protection. UV-sensitive beads will help demonstrate the effects of the sun.

June 9-10: Relay for Life

Relay for Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Register at www.relayforlife.org to join this event for all ages at Mason Community Center. It begins on Saturday at 2 p.m. and ends on Sunday at 8 a.m.

June 16: Men’s Health Fair and Men’s Grill Out

From 9 to noon, pick up some information on everything from men’s overall health and wellness to outdoor grilling techniques, fishing tips, multi-sport information, lawn care and more. From noon to 2 p.m., dads can grill out while the sons play a pickup football game. The Health Fair is free. The Grill Out is $5 for an individual; $10 for all the men in the family. Please register for the Grill Out using activity number 486001.

June 20: Summer Solstice Search

The entire family can join this free outdoor event at Pine Hill Lakes Park. From 6 to 8 p.m., pick up a list of items that can be found in the parks and at Pine Hill Lodge and see how many you can find. Please park at Pine Hill Lakes Park and walk to Pine Hill Lodge to check in and get your list. Rain or shine. Please register by June 13 for activity 486000.

July 11: Know Your Numbers

Free blood pressure and body composition testing for ages 12 and up.

July 11: ACS Guidelines to Nutrition and Physical Activity

You can control the cancer risk factors of body weight, diet and physical activity. Learn the American Cancer Society’s Guidelines for Nutrition and Physical Activity at this hour-long presentation at noon. A physician will speak on calorie intake and Mason Community Center trainers will present ways to add activity to your day. Free for ages 12 and up. Please register for activity 486111 by July 4.

July 21: Myth-Busters: Weight Loss

Learn the most common myths about weight loss. a.m. to noon. Free for all ages. Register by July 14 for activity 486410.

July 22: Family Field Day

Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with fun-filled outdoor activities that promote teamwork, being active, and good old-fashioned fun. Try the obstacle course, the 3-legged race, and other activities for the entire family from 4 to 6 p.m. Free for all ages. Free outdoor concert featuring the ’70s and ’80s music of Midnight Special at 6 p.m. on the lawn at Mason Municipal Center.

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The Goddard School in Mason will hold a fundraising car wash and bake sale from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday to benefit Relay for Life.

Relay for Life is an all-night walk to raise funds and awareness of cancer research with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

The next Relay for Life event in Mason is set for June 9 at the Mason Municipal Center.

“We are all delighted to help in the fight for finding a cure for cancer ,” said franchise owner Kerra Spaeth.  “The teachers and children are anticipating a lot of fun and a great learning experience.”

The early childhood development center will also celebrate its Family Fun Day that day.  Science to Go will conduct science experiments and every child will receive a free take-home experiment.

The Goddard School is at 754 Reading Road and can be reached at 513-398-2777.  More information is online at www.goddardschool.com.

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Westshore Pizza will hold a fundraiser Thursday benefitting the American Cancer Society.

The Philadelphia-style pizzeria will donate 20 percent of proceeds (with a presented flyer, below) to the Fields of Dreams team.  The local team is set to participate in the Mason Relay for Life event on Saturday, June 9 at the Mason Municipal Building.

Pizzeria owners Mike Shroder and Patty Stump are both breast cancer survivors and regularly hold fundraisers benefitting causes related to cancer awareness and research.

The husband-and-wife team opened the first Greater Cincinnati-area outpost of the Tampa-based chain last summer at 6176 Tylersville Road.

Restaurant hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.  The fundraising offer is valid for dine-in, carry-out and delivery orders.

513-754-8200; www.westshorepizza.com/mason-mason

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Maya Collins

The Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to join its team in the Relay for Life Mason event set for June 11-12.

Relay for Life is an all-night walk to raise funds and awareness of cancer research.  The Mason event kicks off at 2 p.m. June 11 at the Mason Municipal Building, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, and concludes at 8 a.m. June 12.

NECC is looking for volunteer walkers and other supporters to join its NECC Rockstars team.  Members are walking in honor of 7-year-old Maya Collins of Mason, who was recently diagnosed and is undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia.

For more information or to join, call Yvonne Hill at 513-235-2225 or e-mail info@cincinnaticandycreations.com.

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Niro Wimalasena of Mason was recently inducted into the 2011 Greek All Stars by the Interfraternity Congress and Panhellenic Council at Case Western Reserve University.

Wimalasena, a junior chemical engineering major and member of Delta Tau Delta, is among 10 selected for the honorary program. Students are selected on the basis of leadership, academic achievement, community service, athletics and creative arts.

Wimalasena excels in both the classroom and on the soccer field. He is a three-time NSCAA/Adidas Men’s Team Academic Award recipient for holding the highest grade point average and is a two-time All UAA Second Team Honors and Academic Honors.

This year Wimalasena was named to the First Team ESPN Academic All-District IV and team captain.

Wimalasena serves on the executive board of the Case Association of Student Athletes, is an executive committee member for his fraternity and as an Emerging Leaders Program mentor and is a member of the Relay for Life Executive Planning Committee.

Wimalasena is also a “Who’s Who” recipient and a member of Gamma Sigma Alpha.

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The Knock Out Rose will be the centerpiece in a Knock Out Cancer event this weekend.

This rose has become a symbol for two local Relay for Life teams as they race to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s fight to knock out cancer. The team will host Knock Out Cancer at Natorp’s Garden Stores at both the Mason and Florence locations on Saturday and Sunday.

The two teams hope to attract hundreds of men and women to support the cause. The event is open to the public and funds will be raised through food sales, donations and sales of the popular Knock Out Rose.

Natorp’s has agreed to donate $5 for each Knock Out Rose sold during the two-day event.

This is the second annual Knock Out Cancer held at Natorp’s Garden Stores. The concept was created by West Chester resident and a Relay for Life participant, Brandy Reardon.

Reardon became involved with Relay for Life after several family members were diagnosed, including her own mother, Pam Horton, a cancer survivor.

Relay for Life is an all-night walk to raise funds and awareness of cancer research.  This year’s event is set for May 14-15 at the Warren County Fairgrounds.

Natorp’s Mason store is at 5373 Merten Drive.  For more information on the event and the Knock Out Rose, visit www.natorp.com.

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A Mason garden center is helping local volunteers “knock out” cancer.

Brandy Reardon of West Chester approached Natorp’s Garden Center with an idea of using the popular Knock Out rose to help raise funds for her Relay for Life team’s KnockOut Cancer campaign.

Relay for Life is an all-night walk to raise funds and awareness of cancer research.  This year’s event is set for May 14-15 at the Warren County Fairgrounds.

When the Natorp family heard the personal story of Reardon’s mother’s battle with cancer, they enthusiastically joined forces.

“We felt, as a company, that Mrs. Reardon’s idea was one that people would embrace it is a beautiful way to contribute to a great cause”, said President Kyle Natorp.

Local Relay for Life volunteers are distributing coupons for Knock Out roses.  When redeemed at Natorp’s Garden Stores in Mason or Florence, the company will donate $5 to the American Cancer Society on behalf of two local teams.

For more information on the KnockOut Cancer campaign, call 513-398-4769 or go to the team’s website at http://tinyurl.com/3to4u97.

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