Admiral speaks about security

MONTGOMERY - Adm. Michael Mullen, Vice Chief of Naval Operations and the Navy's No. 2 admiral, appears July 20 at the Montgomery Inn, 9440 Montgomery Road, for a noon speech and luncheon. Sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Council of the Navy League, the admiral's speech will focus on how the Navy plans to combat the threats of the 21st century. Topics include new weapons and strategies for fighting the war on terrorism. Cost for the luncheon is $15 for non-members, $12 for Navy League members. Reservations can be made online at www.cincinnatinavyleague.com/eventsignup.cfm. Information: 513-793-8240.

Safety Saturday is for children

WEST END - Up to 1,000 children can get free bike helmets at the fifth annual Super Safety Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Union Terminal. The event, sponsored by Meijer, the Cincinnati chapter of the American Red Cross and the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, uses interactive exhibits to teach lessons about being safe - whether in a pool, on a bike, or in the house. Red Cross officials also will show emergency response vehicles and discuss various services. The event is free. However, admission fees to the museums and parking fees apply. Information: 513-579-3909, or www.cincinnatiredcross.org.

CLOSINGS

Independence Day (observed Monday)

Postal Service: No delivery

Library: Closed

Banks*: Closed

Trash collection

Cincinnati: One-day delay all week

Rumpke: Regular pickup

CSI: Regular pickup

Metro: Holiday schedule and fares

Courts: Closed

Government offices

Federal: Closed

City and county: Closed

State: Closed

Stock markets: Closed

Ohio E-Check: Closed

*Fifth Third Bank Marts inside Kroger stores will be open regular hours today. The Fifth Third banking center in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will be open today and Monday. In-store branches of U.S. Bank will be open Monday.

TRAFFIC WATCH

Parking meters in the city of Cincinnati will be enforced Monday when most businesses and government offices will be observing the Fourth of July holiday.