The North Avondale Neighborhood Association
In a Montessori classroom, the Sensorial area is about so much more than beautiful materials. Through hands-on exploration, children learn to observe closely, compare, classify, problem-solve, and make sense of the world around them—building a foundation for later learning in mathematics, language, science, and beyond. At The New School Montessori, […]
The Mattie Legacy Project invites the community to Before Care Had a System, a free Breast Cancer Awareness Month conversation inspired by longtime North Avondale resident Mattie Bell Kinney and her breast cancer advocacy during the 1960s and 70s. Mattie raised her family at 409 Clinton Springs Avenue while becoming […]
This summer brought a meaningful series of posthumous recognitions for longtime North Avondale residents and husband-and-wife community leaders Sherman Kinney Jr. and Mattie Bell Kinney. In August, Sherman was honored at Cincinnati City Hall, where City Council recognized his military service and decades of civic and community contributions through a […]
Something big is happening in the neighborhood, on Ledgewood Dr. to be exact — and it’s red, round, and apparently unstoppable. Tom Ottke’s raised garden has produced what can only be described as a tremendous tomato harvest. What began as dried heirloom tomato seeds has turned into an overflowing supply […]
Now that the North Avondale Historic District has been approved by the City of Cincinnati, we plan to add signage to major neighborhood gateways. Below are some examples. If you have any recommendations for locations, signage text or images, please submit them to NANA’s Corresponding Secretary, Carolyn <cgillmanwhhs@gmail.com>. As you know, there are […]
Most new vehicles on the market come with keyless entry systems that use a “smart key” that allows them to lock and unlock their doors, trunk or tailgate and start the car from afar. But while these smart keys have made starting, locking and unlocking your car easier than ever, […]
Starting in August, students who need more flexibility and support than what’s typically available in traditional schools have a new way to earn their high school diploma. Cincinnati Acceleration Academies will offer a tuition-free community high school designed for students who have fallen behind on credits or left school before […]
James Hart is offering private piano lessons in his North Avondale Music Studio for August, 2026 and beyond. He offers lessons for beginners to advanced students, usually from age 6 to adults of any age. James has been a professor of music at Xavier University for over 30 years. Please […]
We’re excited to announce that Christina Johnson has agreed to serve as Chair of NANA’s Social Committee! The Social Committee helps build community by organizing events and activities that bring neighbors together. Whether it’s seasonal celebrations, family-friendly gatherings, or new neighborhood traditions, the committee’s goal is to create opportunities for […]