Friday, September 03, 1999
GET TO IT
A guide to help make your day
Going out
• Mini fliers: More than 100 flying enthusiasts converge at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, for the Ohio Giant Scalers Branch of the International Miniature Airplane Association. One-quarter scale radio-controlled aircraft from all eras take to the skies 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday on the runway behind the museum. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Enter through the Springfield Pike gate. Free. (937) 255-4704.
• He writes the songs: Singer Barry Manilow, with band and live orchestra, performs at Riverbend, 8 p.m. today. $12.50-$77.50. 562-4949.
• A bug's life: Today at 3 p.m., Wildlife Viewing Room in Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, Sharonville. Hear discussions about a variety of insects. $1 to park. 521-7275, Ext. 240.
• Drive-in: Indulge your drive-in nostalgia with a visit to the Holiday Auto Theatre in Hanover Township outside Hamilton today, Saturday and Sunday when it marks 51 years in the same location with gifts and prizes. Movies on tap are The Runaway Bride and Bowfinger, plus classic cartoons. Doors open 7 p.m. 929-2999.
• Holiday giving: Donate blood during Hoxworth Blood Center's “End of Summer” blood drive (and help Hoxworth through this traditionally critical, short-supply holiday weekend). It's 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Tri-County Mall, with radio personality appearances. 451-0910.
Staying in
• TV picks: Humorist Will Durst talks to Villa Hills resident Louise Arnett about her Livelyhood as a Federated records manager and her volunteer work at Newport's Kids Cafe, which feeds more than 100 children every week. The national PBS special airs at 11:35 p.m. on Channel 48.
• And TV Critic John Kiesewetter says ABC repeats the final Home Improvement as the first of a three-week telecast (8 p.m., Channels 9, 2).
• Web site of the day: Plunge in and discover the secrets of life's true mystery — how the toilet works, and how to fix it when it doesn't. It's at www.toiletology.com/index.shtml
Harried with children
• Goodbye summer: Celebrate autumn and make apple prints at the Cinergy Children's Museum in Union Terminal 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday. Ages 4 and younger. Admission: $5.50, adults; $3.50, children ages 3-12. 287-7000.
Hot Tix
• Tickets go on sale: 10 a.m. todayfor String Cheese Incident, 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at Bogart's. $12-$14. 562-4949.
Planning ahead
• A day away: Spend a “Day in the Park with Your Pet,” noon-5 p.m. Saturday at Parky's Farm in Winton Woods, Springfield Township. Cutest cat contest, Frisbee demonstration, pony and wagon rides. 521-7275.
• 48 hours out: End summer with a bang at Riverfest '99 and the Toyota/WEBN Fireworks, noon Sunday; fireworks at 9:05 p.m., along the river in Cincinnati, Newport and Covington. Music, food, activities for kids. Check out everything you want and need to know at cincinnati.com/freetime.
621-9326.
• 72 hours 'til Monday: See antique, classic and custom cars at the Shared Harvest Food Bank Car Show. Registration 9 a.m.-noon ($15), with awards at 4 p.m. 5901 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. 625-0349.
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