By Sue Kiesewetter
Enquirer contributor

COLLEGE HILL - The National Heart Association will kick off its "Go Red for Women" campaign at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at McAuley High School, 6000 Oakwood Ave.

Students at the St. Margaret of York School in Loveland perform "That's What Girls Do" during the third annual "Puttin' On The Hits" music show. (Craig Ruttle photo)

University of Cincinnati nurse Linda Baas will give a brief presentation to McAuley students about heart disease before students receive red dress pins - the national symbol of the new program.

The girls will wear the pins Friday, designated "Wear Red Day" in Cincinnati.

Mercy Montessori offers school tour

EAST WALNUT HILLS - A two-hour tour of Mercy Montessori School will begin 9 a.m. Thursday. The school is at 2335 Grandview Ave.

The tour is the first step in enrolling students for the 2004-05 school year. It includes a presentation from Principal Patty Normile, along with classroom observation.

Registration for the adult-only tour is required; call 475-6700. The school offers classes for grades K-8.

Mother Teresa school plans open house

LIBERTY TWP. - Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School is hosting an open house from 2-4 p.m. at the school, 6085 Jackie Drive.

Prospective families can meet staff and board members and tour the school. Registration information for children entering grades kindergarten through six will be available. New student registrations for the 2004-05 school year will be accepted Feb. 8-29.

Information: 779-6585.

Mars Hill Academy to hold visitors event

MASON - Mars Hill Academy will host an open house from 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday at the school, 6170 Irwin-Simpson Road.

Parents interested in learning more about Mars Hill Academy, a K-12 school, may visit classrooms and speak with teachers, staff, parents and school board members. Information: 770-3223 or visit www.marshill.edu.

St. Bernadette school schedules reunion

AMELIA - St. Bernadette School is looking for graduates and former teachers for a reunion planned during the school's Feb. 15 open house, 1453 Locust Lake Road.

Alums are invited to 11 a.m. Mass followed by a reception. The open house will begin immediately after Mass and end about 2 p.m.

Information: 753-4744.

Concordia Lutheran plans open house

CLIFTON - Concordia Lutheran School will host an open house 7 p.m. Friday at the K-8 school, 1133 Clifton Hills Ave.

There will be tours of the current and new facility and an explanation of enrollment procedures. Teachers available to answer questions. Applications for the 2004-2005 school year will be accepted beginning Friday until all slots are filled.

Information: 861-9552 or www.concordia-cincy.org.

Cincinnati Waldorf hosts tours, discussion

WINTON PLACE - The Cincinnati Waldorf School will hold an open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the school, 745 Derby Ave. Events include guided tours, a puppet play for children, displays of student work and discussion with teachers.

The school will offer classes in grades preschool through eight for the 2004-2005 school year. Information: 541-0220 or www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org

Our Lady of Lourdes teacher is certified

WESTWOOD - Anita Brackmann, a fifth-grade teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes School has received National Board Certification. Brackmann holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in teaching biological sciences.

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