With redecorating and move-in help from College Hill volunteers, St. Theresa Textile Trove is opening its doors for business in College Hill on September 2. The dust may still be settling a little, but you will be able to see the results of their efforts in St. Teresa Textile Trove's colorful new digs at 5846 Hamilton Avenue (the former site of Salt Upholstery).

St. Theresa Textile Trove has relocated to College Hill from Over-the-Rhine. We asked Terry Owen, College Hill resident, teacher and employee, why St. Theresa's chose College Hill. She replied, "Throughout the past year, the businesses and residents of College Hill have demonstrated a strong desire to have us as part of their community. Even before there were plans to close or move, we received emails, cards and phone calls from people wanting us to come to College Hill, not just to enhance the business district, but also to enhance the creative lives of the folks who live and work there. The location is extremely convenient for drivers and users of the Metro bus system."

St. Theresa's is an undeniably unique business. The Trove is a regional landmark for quilters, beaders, fabric artists, interior decorators, seamstresses, designers and others who love the beautiful, unusual and hard-to-find. St Theresa's specializes in imported fabrics, beads and buttons--merchandise unseen in other stores around the region. Visitors get expert advice from a staff that is knowledgeable about the use of the materials, where they came from, and oftentimes, how they were made. St Theresa Textile Trove has a strong national and international following that includes published artists who use the fabric and embellishments available only at the Trove.

Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am to 7:00pm; Saturday from 11:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday (as an experiment) from noon to 4:00pm. Additional hours by appointment. The official Grand Opening Celebration will be the weekend of September 30-October 1-- St Theresa's Feast Day.

You can phone the Trove at 513-333-0399 or 1-800- 236-2450.

It is not every day that LaBoiteaux Woods gets new folding chairs. This presents our budding artists with a rare opportunity to transform the Woods' old chairs into unique works of art for each student to take home and enjoy.

Although this project is unique, artist-teacher Mary Jo's usual attention to careful drawing, design and good craftsmanship will be evident. Art students will spend the first weeks of class designing the nature image that they will paint onto the chairs in later weeks.

For this special project, adult assistance is required to lightly sand the chair surface and then spray paint a base coat of primer in the student's desired color. This preparation can be done at home, or at LaBoiteaux Woods during the first classes.

Class openings are limited; this opportunity will not come along again in a coon's age.

• Classes for ages 6 through 8 are Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3 (five sessions) from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
• Classes for ages 9 through 13 are Thursdays, September 7,14, 21, 28 and October 5 (five sessions) from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

The fee is $30.00 for city residents or $40.00 for non- residents. Each student also supplies spray primer in their choice of color.

For registration information, call 513-542-2909.

Information supplied by Pat Agnew.

Local musicians Tom and Missy Strothers will dedicate their September 30 College Hill Coffee Company performance to David Schnaufer, who died last week.

David Schnaufer revived the use of the dulcimer in country music. The Strothers who, have been playing dulcimer together since 2000, have been significantly influenced by his music, style and teaching.

Last week Roger Bacon High School Junior Adam Meisman returned from England, where he represented the United States in the world championships of his sport. His team competed with Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Spain and France. You didn't see it on ESPN--probably because it's hard to film under water, and with underwater hockey, it's hard to see much from the surface.

No, you didn't read that incorrectly. Meisman and his teammates play underwater hockey, a game that is gaining ground (excuse the pun) all over the world. Just 50 years old, underwater hockey is played at the bottom of a swimming pool by teams of six people who try to hit their three-pound puck into the opposing goal using one-foot sticks and a lot of muscle. They wear snorkels, not air tanks, so they have to do it holding their breath.

Meisman's team is one of five that represented the USA in the World Championships, and the only one made up of players 19 and under. He has been playing for two years, inspired by Roger Bacon players who made a presentation to his eighth grade class at St. Clare School. "I wanted to try something new," he explains. "Football is football. It's not really exciting."

Underwater hockey players consider themselves pioneers in an exciting but demanding sport. Players (men and women play on the same teams) have to be able to swim and dive, and do weight training to help them push against the water. They also need good lungs. Meisman says that, "Depending on how important the shot is, I can stay under water about a minute before coming up for a breath."

Roger Bacon's team is a club team, and so not limited to its students. One current player comes in from Indiana. If you are interested in playing or in being a team sponsor, contact coach Paul "Doc" Wittekind through Roger Bacon High School.

Contributed by Gail D. Finke

On Sunday, September 10, the House of God Community Ministries on Marlowe hosts the first session of a Youth Roundtable from noon to 2:00pm. This event--for the youth, by the youth--features free refreshments and activities for ages 13 through 21.

Tiffani Wharton, education major from Mt. St. Joseph College class of '07, is coordinating the event. She says, "Don't miss out. Bring your questions, ideas and suggestions to fellowship with youth in our community. All youth are invited. God Bless!"

For further information contact Tiffani Wharten (513-317-1297, tiffani_wharton@mail.msj.edu ).

Because of a conflict with the CPOP meeting on September 13, the newly-resurrected College Hill Historical Society will meet Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30pm at Twin Towers.

Says Sarah Mann, "Spread the word! Hope to see you all there." For information, call Sarah at 513-884-6497.

The McAuley High School Athletic Boosters are hosting their annual Monte Carlo and Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, September 23.

The Monte Carlo is from 8:00pm to 1:00am. Admission is $25 per person and includes fine food and open bar. Black jack, horse races, poker, split- the-pot, wheelbarrow of cheer and a jewelry raffle will be available all evening.

The Texas Hold‘em Tournament begins at 7:00pm. and has a payout of $5000 based on 100 players. The entry fee for the Texas Hold‘em Tournament is $100 per person and also includes admission to the Monte Carlo.

To make a reservation for either event, or for further information, please call McAuley at 681-1800, x 1152 or visit www.mcauleyhs.net.

Rick Tallarigo of 3 Root Soup makes his premier appearance at the Coffee Company this Saturday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

Rick plays acoustic-electric guitar and keyboard and performs original roots-influenced folk/rock, country and some light jazz styles. Rick has been writing music and performing solo or in groups since the mid- 60s. His influences are classical, musical theatre, early Dylan, Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and the early folk-rock movement.