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How to Reduce Your
Property Taxes

Sharonville Library 10980 Thornview Drive
Sharonville, OH  45241
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7:00-8:30 PM
Feeling like your house is not yours?   Attorney Chris Finney tells us what you have to do NOW to lower your Property Taxes.
As many of you have seen on your real estate tax bills that just came out the valuation of your property may not be accurate.   You only have 1 month to do this as all appeals need to be filed by March 31, 2013.  Don't miss out on the chance to have your home properly valued.
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Fracknation

(The Movie)

Connections Church
7421 East Galbraith Rd., Cinti., OH  45243
Tuesday, March 5, 7:00-8:30 PM
A journalist's search for the Fracking Truth.  Fracknation is a documentary that will tell the truth about fracking for natural gas.  "FrackNation" ventures far beyond New York, with part of the narrative in Pennsylvania, where fracking has been taking place for years. The filmmakers even go to Segieda's native Poland, where the sky-high price of gas imported from Russia has locals hoping for a natural gas boom of their own.  Join us for this 77 minute film that explores just how important Fracking might be for our own energy independence.


Event at Capacity!  Sold Out!
Courage-Based
Self Defense Seminar
Frame USA, Inc.
225 Northland Blvd., Springdale,OH 45246
Thursday, March 7, 7:00-9:00 PM

Courage Coaches Debbie and Mike Gardner are motivational speakers/authors who teach LOVE-based crime survival skills, drawing upon their personal mistakes and successes during their law enforcement careers. Their absolutely new approach to the timely subject of self-defense dares to emphasize “LESS is more, when less is RIGHT!”  The Gardner’s instill Courage, Rights and a proven effective “ONE Word Safety Plan” you’ll easily understand.  We are asking for a $10 contribution to this session to defer expenses of the speakers.

Click Here For Information on
"Police Calls" Phone App








Some of our classes are offered as
Virtual Classes.  These virtual classes are available on- line via Instant Presenter.  You can sit in your home and learn.  The code to login to the class will be posted on this web site 6 hours before the class.   The Virtual Class is open to the first 100 people signing on to the class (be early!)

Curing O.C.D.
(Obsessive Cake Disorder)
One Cupcake at a Time!
Just in Time for Easter & St. Patty's Day!
Southland Missionary Baptist Church
2485 Springdale Rd., Cinti, OH 45231 (Northgate-Mt. Healthy)
Monday, March 11, 7:00-8:30 PM
Torie enjoys teaching cake decorating classes as an instructor for Wilson.   She will teach you with a little instruction that anyone, can learn the art of cake decorating!  She strives to share that passion with children and adults alike!  Torie will be teaching a few basic icing techniques, simple flowers and some Holiday themed ideas to incorporate for family gatherings or work events.   Nothing says love like a homemade cupcake!

Bill Seitz and
Louis W. Blessing III
Straight Talk about Tax Reform & Obamacare Implementation in Ohio
The Big Decisions Facing State Legislators
Added:  Pete Witte to give an update on 
Cincinnati Parking Petition Initiative

The Farm
239 Anderson Ferry Rd., Delhi, OH 45238
Monday, March 18
Social Hour 6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner & Refreshments Available

Talk begins at 7:00 PM
What will happen when Obamacare comes to Ohio next year?   Could there be any single larger issue impacting all of Government?   Get an update on what will happen with Health Care and other important items like the Kasich budget and education.   Hear from Ohio Senator Bill Seitz and newcomer to the State Legislature Louis W. Blessing III.

Click Here to Read Bill Seitz Handout on Medicaid in Ohio

Click Here to Read Wall St. Journal Editorial on the Perils of Accepting Federal Medicaid Money



Make Your Mark(eting)
to get your message out
Including Social Media

Beth Israel Synagogue
50 North Sixth Street, Hamilton, OH  45011
Thursday, March 21, 7:00-8:30 PM
You can't afford to miss this opportunity to learn how to better market your organization.   Justin Binik-Thomas of Conservative Media Group and marketer extraordinaire will explain all traditional media, social media, the blogs, radio, tv, press releases and more.   If your skills need a tune up make sure to attend.





What You Don't Know
About Bees!

Blue Ash Library
4911 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Tuesday, March 26, 7:00-8:30 PM
What does a honey bee look like?  What should you do if you get stung?  How do bees organize, who is in charge?  What is the inter-relationship between bees and mammals?  How to become a bee keeper.  Our resident expert Bob Galbraith guarantees you will learn something from this session.







The History of the
2nd Amendment

Joy Community Church
5000 North Bend Rd., Cinti, OH  45211
Thursday, March 28, 7:00-8:30 PM

The 2nd Amendment always seems to prove a flashpoint in America's political discourse.  Did the framers of the Constitution intend for the right to keep and bear arms to apply to fowling pieces only or did they view it as a vital bulwark against tyranny?  Learn the history and origins of Americans' most essential right.  Pat Maloney examines this important subject.


Homeschooling 101
The Lifestyle and Journey

Blue Ash Library
4911 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 7:00-8:30 PM

Thea Shoemake is a native Ohioan whose official homeschool lifestyle began 6 years ago.  Both she and her husband view the journey as one of the greatest adventures in life, from which the entire family learns, relearns, and is transformed by the constant renewing of their minds.   Join us for an open and honest discussion about homeschooling options, regulations and lifestyle.





The Facts About Agenda 21
Erlanger Library
401 Kenton Lands Rd.,Erlanger, KY 41018
Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-8:00 PM
Have you heard about Agenda 21? Most American's haven't. It is essentially a blueprint for a "sustainable world" that was introduced at the UN Conference in 1992. The philosophy behind Agenda 21 is that our environmental problems are the number one problem that we are facing, and that those problems are being caused by human activity. Therefore, according to Agenda 21 human activity needs to be tightly monitored, regulated and controlled for the greater good. Individual liberties and freedoms must be sacrificed for the good of the planet. Learn about the facts.   Is this the next thing that will be jammed down our throats? David Frost a native of Northwest Ohio and a Transportation and Trade expert explores this important subject.


The Facts About Agenda 21
Butler Tech-D. Russel Lee Tech Center
3603 Hamilton Middletown Rd, Hamilton,OH 45011
(Important: Park in Adult Parking Lot)
Thursday, April 4, 7:00-8:30 PM
Have you heard about Agenda 21? Most American's haven't. It is essentially a blueprint for a "sustainable world" that was introduced at the UN Conference in 1992. The philosophy behind Agenda 21 is that our environmental problems are the number one problem that we are facing, and that those problems are being caused by human activity. Therefore, according to Agenda 21 human activity needs to be tightly monitored, regulated and controlled for the greater good. Individual liberties and freedoms must be sacrificed for the good of the planet. Learn about the facts.   Is this the next thing that will be jammed down our throats? David Frost a native of Northwest Ohio and a Transportation and Trade expert explores this important subject.

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The City of Cincinnati
Can We Fix It?

Midway School
3156 Glenmore Ave., Cincinnai, OH 45211
Tuesday, Apr. 9, 7:00-8:30 PM
Pension woes, financial struggles, a structurally unbalanced budget, the Streetcar.   Should we be selling prized assets like the parking system to pay current bills?  What can be done to save the city that we all love?  Former council person Amy Murray and current council person Christopher Smitherman bring us up to date.
This fact based session will help educate you on the many, many issues going on in the City of Cincinnati and the many options we must look at to solve the problems.   Bring a friend to this one.




Constitution for Kids
Hopewell Elementary School
8300 Cox Rd., West Chester, OH 45069
Thursday, Apr. 11, 6:30-8:00 PM

Let's get our youth involved in our Country.  Denise Waterman from American Spirit Education Alliance walks your children  through the basic foundations of our country.   This hands-on session and handout will leave you and your children confident in the foundations of the United States.  (Recommended for kids age 10+ including adults)

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Estate Planning in Light of the Fiscal Cliff
Washington Heights Church
5650 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH  45429
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 7:00-8:30 PM
Attorney Nancy Roberson wants to educate you about the importance of planning for death and disability.  Can anyone keep up with all the governmental changes impacting us?   From her workbook "Solutions" get the information you need now.  Are you Prepared?











CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS
Tools for Talking
When Stakes are High

Green Township Library
6525 Bridgetown Road, Cinti, OH 45248
Wednesday, Apr. 17, 7:00-8:30 PM
DBased on the book "Crucial Conersations--Tools for Talking when Stakes are High" by kerry Patterson, et al.  A crucial conversations in one involving two or more people where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions are strong.   They are conversations about tough issues, the conversations that people normally shy away from.  This interactive course will cover the seven basic principles of successful dialogue.   Join Jane Steimetz the owner of Spendid Work.  She helps the person whose experience of work is not splendid.  Help get to a more satisfying work or personal situation. Get re-energized by thinking differently about your life and difficult situations now.

Power Point Presentation to Download
Information about Splendid Work



 

 Ohio Open Records &
Ohio Open Meetings Act
Virtual Class Only
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 7:00-8:30 PM


Attorney Curt Hartman teaches you how to get the information from governments you need. You must know this important Ohio law to let the sunshine in!   If you need information from your Government(s), this class will tell you how to request the information, what information are they required to give you and when are they required to give you information.  Find out why these two Ohio laws have been called "the Great Equalizer". This is a foundational EmpowerU class--SIGN UP!  (This class is a Virtual Class Only!)

Download Class Files Before Class
File #1 --Presentation
File #2--Sample Letter
File #3-Legal AFile #4 Legal B


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The NOT-SO Affordable
Care Act

Clippard Instrument Laboratory
7390 Colerain Ave., Cinti, OH  45239
Thursday, Apr. 25, 7:00-8:30 PM

The IRS estimates that for a family of four it will cost $20,000 annually to purchase health care.   How can this cost be so large?  Didn't the Affordable Health Care Act provide insurance for all?  How will the IRS know is someone has health insurance or not?   Why are physicians considering leaving their practices?  Why would a business not want to provide health insurance to employees?   Jennifer Clippard-Caunin brings us up to date on the myriad of changes that are about to happen in Health Care-.  Get ahead of the curve and avoid penalties NOW.

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http://www.empoweruohio.org/notsoaffordable.pdf



Handouts from last night's session:
Click Here for Time Magazine Article

Handout #1
Handout #2
Information on Stark Law



Organic Gardening
& Growing Your Own Food

Renck's Landscaping & Garden
11765 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 7:00-8:30 PM
Dennis Renck is a 2nd generational owner of Renck’s landscaping and a localvore, foodie and adventurer.  His passion for organic gardening has come to fruition with the launch of Garden Fare CSA.  (GFCSA) is an alternative food distribution network made up of individuals who pledge support to a gardening operation.  There is a great sense of empowerment from growing your own food from garden to table.  Can you grow your own food?  A how-to class on getting started!



 

Wine 101
Piazza Discepoli
23 Village Square
Historic Glendale, OH  45246
Wednesday, May 8, 6:00-7:30 PM
 Steve Dinnerstein, the wine guru of Cincinnati walks us through how to taste wine.  Sample 4 wines and learn what to look for when you want to drink wine.  Tired of being intimidated when your friends talk about a great wine and you don't know what they mean?   Be an expert and attend EmpowerU's Wine 101.    $10 material charge includes tasting and light appetizers.  EmpowerU year-end awards to be presented at this session.


Become an
Empowered Citizen

Attend 10 classes in the calendar year 2013 (Spring + Fall) and you will received an Empowered Citizen Plaque for your Participation.  Educate*Enjoy*Engage!

 
 
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