Community members will join together at the Bloc Center Saturday evening in Price Hill to share musical talents, engage in fellowship and collect donations for neighbors in need.
A Night With Scott and Friends, the west side’s second annual community Christmas concert featuring Scott Elick — member of both the
Cincinnati Organist Guild and
Starfire Council's Out & About program — enables individuals to celebrate one another during a time of joy and thanksgiving.
Beneficiaries from the night’s donations include
Manna Outreach in Price Hill and
West Fork Christian Faith Fellowship’s Food Pantry.
“Now that I'm retired from full-time work, I really enjoy lending my musical talents to causes that benefit our local communities on the west side,” says Sheryl Pockrose, Covedale resident and folk singer.
For Elick, who has played organ since age 8, it’s one of the highlights of his season.
“Scott can play anything he hears,” says Danyetta Najoli, Starfire’s
community coordinator. “It's truly an amazing gift.”
Elick says it's also important to him to give back to the west side — Price Hill in particular — because of his close ties to the neighborhood. Not only is it the location for the concert, but it’s also where his brother lives, and family is something for which he’s grateful.
“I feel connected to the community,” Elick says. “The people and their culture is something I have always been interested in. I want the people of Price Hill to enjoy the Christmas season, the music, the lights as much as I do.”
Do Good:
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Attend "A Night With Scott & Friends" 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Bloc Center,
931 McPherson Ave. in Price Hill.
• Support your local food pantries.
• Connect with others year-round at events you're passionate or curious about by attending
Local Learning Labs.
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