Dear Neighbors, Woooooow! Fall has officially begun with the cool temperatures and the start of our lovely fall colors. Halloween will be here soon. Please step outside and take in our beautiful neighborhood with your friends and neighbors. Winter will be following close behind! The September NANA monthly meeting started our schedule […]
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The North Avondale Neighborhood Association (NANA) was founded in 1960. NANA is composed of a group of committed citizens dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life in the neighborhood. Our Mission Actively preserve and enhance the living experience in our neighborhood. Our VisionCincinnati’s Best Address: Beautiful homes, Great […]
Longevity in North Avondale: 1401 Dana Avenue
Can you imagine visiting your grandparents at Casa Blanca, their home (below) at 1401 Dana Avenue and then getting to live in this house yourself once they passed? Well Annamarie Becker Harten (and her 7 siblings) got to do just that! Casa Blanca was built in l927-28 and Annamarie’s grandfather, […]
President’s Message: September 2022
Dear Neighbors, Summer is ending and school has begun. This has been a lovely summer, especially the bright sunshine and comfortable temperatures. These both made for some beautiful days and evenings to enjoy the outdoors with friends and neighbors. The NANA monthly meetings are starting back up and scheduled for […]
Sue Blaney (Burton Woods Lane): September 2022
Please welcome Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati (WACC) President, Sue Blaney (Burton Woods Lane). Signature WACC member Sue Blaney assumed the role of President of the organization on July 1, 2022. “Outgoing President, Margaret Kastner asked me to take on the position. I admired the leadership she provided the organization during COVID,” shares […]
Ursula Ann Dorenkott Hassel, 88, (Dakota): September 2022
Ursula Ann Dorenkott Hassel, 88, (Dakota) of Cincinnati passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022. Services were held on August 1, at 10 a.m. at Bellarmine Chapel, on the campus of Xavier University. Reception followed. Ursula was born in Cleveland, OH, but she considered Cincinnati her home. Ursula loved gardening in […]
Cincinnati-native social media influencer wins James Beard Award: Summer 2022
The @blackfForager has an enthusiastic style of teaching us about the edible gifts from nature. A former North Avondale native and graduate of The New School.
President’s Message: Summer 2022
Dear Neighbors, July is a sunny and beautiful time in North Avondale. Everything is in bloom and our neighbors are outside walking, socializing and enjoying each other. Please let’s all take the time to say hello to a new neighbor. You may make someone’s day brighter. This friendliness is what […]
Longevity in North Avondale: 59 Kessler Place
Mrs. Virginia (“Ginny”) Krebs has called 59 Kessler Place HOME for her entire life – all 87 years of it! In fact, she was born in the bedroom that she currently sleeps in. And the family goes back even further…… Ginny’s grandparents, George and Anna Pfaffenberger had a farm on […]
President’s Message: June 2022
Dear Neighbors, My name is Sarah Koucky and I am the new President of NANA. I have lived most of my life in North Avondale and have been a member of NANA for over twenty years. I am so excited to serve as the President of the North Avondale Neighborhood […]