Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Hamilton.
Vision Nonprofit will soon start its (Ohio 30) initiative to give free iPad Pro kits to 30 visually impaired kids in West Chester and nearby counties.
The nonprofit, founded by the Hintz family, aims to bridge the digital gap and boost learning with easy tech.
The Jain Center of Cincinnati and Dayton in Liberty Twp. will begin a two-phase expansion by building a new white marble temple in the next 12–18 months.
The current facility will be converted to a youth center as the community grows.
The 513 Relief Bus is hosting Youth Employment Day today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jerriel Missionary Baptist Church on 1018 Wesley Avenue to help teens get summer jobs, work permits and physicals plus access about 1,300 job opportunities in arts, trades and entrepreneurship.
A local educational nonprofit will host its second annual Market in the Woods today at Imago’s Nature Preserve on Enright Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the fundraiser features over 20 vendors and a multi-family yard sale to support its programs.
Miami University has moved up five places in its gaming design program ranking and now ranks No. 5 on the Princeton Review’s Midwest list while also placing 24th internationally.
The Butler County school shows strong growth in game education (a boost for Ohio’s tech talent).
Anderson Township residents report that cracks on Elstun Road have worsened — making travel unsafe as county engineers and Duke Energy review repair plans.
Officials expect a fix costing over $2 million to be completed by the end of the construction season.
Cincinnati Metro will start a two-year, $6.5M project to replace 3,700 signs, add new shelters and benches, and install digital signs that show bus arrival times across Hamilton County.
The work will continue over the next two years.
Game Night at The Lane Libraries
6-8 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Free entry — Engage in epic Dungeons & Dragons adventures and fun board games with snacks and drinks provided.
Be Kind to Lawyers Day CLE 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Champion Mill Conference Center — Registration fee applies — Engage in practical law strategies while supporting local youth programs.
Pericles Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Otto M.Budig Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance of Shakespeare's Pericles by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
How To Train Your Dragon
7 p.m. — Emery Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic journey with Hiccup and Toothless in a story of courage and friendship.
Downtown Hamilton Book Club
11 AM – 12 PM — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Free entry — Enjoy lunch while discussing 'Mosaic' by Laura Gaddis with a special author visit.
Puscifer - The Normal Isn't Tour
7-9 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative sounds of Puscifer during their latest tour.
B2K and Friends Concert
Time TBD — Heritage Bank Center — Ticket prices range from $117 to $406 — Enjoy a night of R&B and hip-hop nostalgia with Bow Wow, Pretty Ricky, and Waka Flocka Flame.
Interactive Tree Experience for Infants and Toddlers
12 PM – 3 PM — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Immerse your little ones in a magical multi-sensory universe filled with music and soft light.
Interactive Tree Experience
3-6 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Not specified — Discover a multi-sensory journey filled with gentle music and whimsical characters as you cozy up in nature's embrace.
The Supertramp Tribute
7 PM — Memorial Hall — Casual admission — Enjoy a nostalgic evening featuring live performances of classic Supertramp hits in a cozy setting.
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