Beech Acres hosts 175th anniversary celebration

Beech Acres Parenting Center will celebrate 175 years of helping children and families, by throwing the biggest, brightest birthday bash in town – For the Love of Kids – a festive takeover of Washington Park in downtown Cincinnati from noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, free and open to everyone. Free pizza and cupcakes, inflatables and other fun family activities will circle the park. For the Love of Kids will commemorate Beech Acres’ 175 years of growing loving family connections. Beech Acres parenting experts will be on hand to share strength-based tips for families.“Beech Acres has nurtured love in the community since 1849, and now that we’ve reached an incredible 175 years, a public party is the perfect way to celebrate our generations of work to help children reach their endless potential,” said Laura Mitchell, president and CEO, Beech Acres. “Despite all the changes around us, our north star has always been to strive toward strong families and a strong future for us all.”Laura Mitchell. Photo providedAlso scheduled to appear at For the Love of Kids will be mascots from the Reds and FC Cincinnati, live music from the String Theory Band, an animal encounter from the Cincinnati Zoo, and...