No newsletters week of December 22-January 2

Due to the holidays, we will not be sending out newsletters the week of Christmas and the week of New Year's.

Holiday Closures

The City Building will be closed:

Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1

Recreation Center Holiday Hours:

Wednesday, December 24: 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 25: Closed
Wednesday, December 31: 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 1: Closed

Rumpke Holiday Update:

Christmas Day one day delay (Thursday people will be picked up on Friday, December 26th).

New Year's one day delay (Thursday people will be picked up on Friday, January 2nd).

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Christmas Toy Drive presented by the Wyoming Police Department

Date/Time: Friday, December 19, 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Wyoming Police Dept. Lobby, 600 Grove Ave

Please join us in spreading some joy this holiday season!

Toys may be dropped off at the Wyoming Police Department Lobby on Friday, December 19th from Noon- 6pm. Please see the following link for guidelines regarding toy donations. https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/giving/ways-to-give/items/toys

If you are unable to drop off toys during these hours please reach out to Officer Harrigan, dharrigan@wyomingohio.gov or Detective Doss, rdoss@wyomingohio.gov.

Christmas Tree Pickup

Dates: December 29-January 12

Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for recycling by the Public Works Department from December 29 until January 12.

A tree blocked by a vehicle may be missed. Please note, in the event of snow or a water main break, snow removal and water main repair will take priority over Christmas tree removal. The City will resume picking up Christmas trees once emergency repairs and snow removal have been completed.

For questions, contact Rob Nicolls, Public Works Director at 513-821-3505 or rnicolls@wyomingohio.gov.

Wyoming Woman’s Club Luncheon

Date: Monday, January 6, 2026

North to Wyoming - How Cincinnati and Wyoming Grew Up Alongside the Millcreek, because who doesn't love a good coming-of-age story. Join Wyoming Woman's Club for a deliciously entertaining luncheon featuring Gabby's famous lasagna and learn how communities developed over time, including Wyoming, on Jan 6th. Presented by Marcha Hunley-Everslage, a local historian with all the juicy deets. Reservations are due by Dec. 26th by 5 pm, don't be late. Email reservations to WWC100years2@gmail.com or text or call 513-885-0677.

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Looking for Wellness Fair Vendors!

The City of Wyoming will be hosting our 3rd Annual Wellness Fair on Saturday, January 10 and we are looking for vendors that deal with mental/emotional health, physical health, nutrition, and more!

\If you would like to apply to be a vendor: https://seam.ly/12GXfT4y

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Summer Camp Employment Opportunities

We are hiring for our 2026 Summer Camp! The Wyoming Recreation Department is seeking energetic, outgoing individuals for the following positions:

Camp Coordinator
Camp Manager
Camp Program Specialists (Outdoor Education & Art)
Camp Counselor
CIT (Counselor in Training-Volunteer Role)

If you or someone you know is interested, check out the job descriptions and apply today: https://www.wyomingohio.gov/389/Summer-Camp-Employment-Opportunities

$30-for-30 Fall Fund Drive Announces a Matching Grant Challenge To The Community!

The Wyoming Fine Arts Center is thrilled to announce a new matching grant challenge from the Kaiser Family Fund. Every gift to our 30-for-30 Campaign will now be doubled, bringing us closer to our goal of raising $30,000 in honor of the Center’s 30th anniversary. Your support has kept our doors open for three decades, and this match helps propel us into the next one. Every contribution strengthens our ability to expand community arts programming and increase our impact. Donate today at musicartdance.org/donate and double your impact.

Wyoming Branch Public Library Events

NOON Year's Eve Party!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 am

Join us for a fun celebration to ring in 2026 a little bit early! We will have crafts and activities as well as a balloon drop to count down to NOON! *Please note, the Wyoming meeting room is only accessible by stair.

Weekly storytimes
Library Babies (ages birth – 18 months) (The Library is closed 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1)
Thursdays from 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Toddler Storytime (ages 18 months – 36 months) (There will be no storytimes 11/25, 12/23, and 12/30)
Tuesdays from 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

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Here’s the latest Buzz @ be. Neighbs!

Holiday Sides, Soup, and Sweets Ordering available through Thursday, December 18th at Midnight!
Stressed about what to bring to that holiday gathering, neighbs? If you are looking for delicious, clean-ingredient, Gluten, Dairy, and Peanut-Free Friendly, 100% plant-based (except the Bacon & Brussels), 100% delicious options for your gatherings - WE SERIOUSLY GOT YOU with our special Holiday Sides, Soup, and Sweets Meal Prep Menu running through Thursday, December 18th at Midnight for pickup between 9a-5p on Tuesday, December 23rd.

Visit: https://nourishatbe.com/mealprep to place your order and check out our tasty lineup below: Lasagna, but make it Eggplanty! (serves 4) Butternut Squash Soup by Soup of the Week Club (serves 2) Brussels and Bacon (serves 4) Green Bean Casserole (vegan, serves 4) Holiday Caviar (vegan, serves 4 • Contains Tree Nuts) Sweet Potato Mash (vegan, serves 4) Paleo Primal Apple Cobbler Pie (vegan, serves 6-8 • Contains Tree Nuts) Paleo Primal Cherry Almond Cobbler Pie (vegan, serves 6-8 • Contains Tree Nuts)

Shop Local Artisans + 20% off Gift Card Purchases totaling $50 or more!
We are proud to represent over 20 different local businesses in our beautiful building located at the corner of Wyoming Ave & Springfield Pike! If you LOVE shopping local and want to be able to peruse a variety of handmade gifts by local makers, we GOT you with everything from baked goods, to bracelets, to arts and crafts, to candles, to wearables, and more. PLUS, you can get 20% off all be. giftcard purchases totaling $50 or more! It's a great time to shop for the only person you spend your whole life with (aka - you!) and your loved ones.

Holiday Hours at The Market @ be.
Please note: The Market is CLOSED Christmas Eve + Christmas Day, Open 9a-3p on New Year's Eve, and CLOSED New Year's Day. Kindred Flow Yoga + Wellness will have classes happening throughout this time. Please visit www.kindredflowyoga.com for more info! Also, if you need to swing in for a last-minute something special for yourself or a loved one that's been locally made, a gift card, or a Paleo Primal Sweet Cherry or Apple Cobbler, Lindsey will be around on Tuesday, December 23rd for Meal Prep Pickup from 9a-4p, so feel free to pop in.

Santa is coming to be.
Of course, we're on the nice list again this year, which means Santa is making a special visit on Saturday, December 20th from 11a-12p to help spread some holiday cheer, and grab those last-minute holiday wishes! All ages are welcome, photos with Santa are always free and encouraged, just BYO camera (plus, it is also a Pancake SaturYAY, so come hungry, friend - Online ordering for 'cakes starts at 8:45a with in-person dining starting at 9a)!

Waffle Brunch is BACK this Sunday, December 21st from 9a-1p
We're feeling the holiday vibes with this week's lineup, neighbs! Imagine a Hot Chocolate Waffle topped with Coconut Whip and sprinkled with Peppermint. We also have our Berrylicious and Cream Waffle coming back, and of course, our Signature be. Waffle is always a hit. Online ordering starts at 8:45a with in-person dining starting at 9a!

Coming Up:

December 24: City Building Closed
December 25: City Building and Recreation Center Closed
December 29: Christmas Tree Collection Begins
December 31: City Building Closed
January 1: City Building and Recreation Center Closed
January 2: Fitness Class Schedule Begins
January 3: Family Hike
January 10: Wellness Fair
January 12: Last Day of Christmas Tree Pick Up
January 28: Citizen of the Year Ceremony