CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Cincinnati Recreation Commission still needs 35 lifeguards to staff the pools for the summer.  CRC is hiring a total of 225 lifeguards for the season.

Lifeguards need to be age 15 or older and earn $8.16 per hour.  Previous lifeguard experience counts toward higher pay rates. Complete training is provided through CRC’s American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes.

The next training class begins Friday, April 27 at 5:45 p.m. at Cincinnati Boys and Girls Club LeBlond indoor pool, 1621 Logan Street, 45202.  The Aquatics & Pools section of CRC’s home page has more details on upcoming Lifeguard Training Classes.

CRC lifeguards must meet a variety of swimming requirements. To help prepare for these swim requirements, Swim Stroke Clinics are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. at the Cincinnati Boys and Girls Club LeBlond indoor pool (which is not CRC’s pool).

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – A 5K run in Spring Grove Village on Sunday will include cell phone and tennis shoe recycling, ‘green; information booths, and support the nonprofit that created the first LEED-certified houses in Cincinnati, plants trees, distributes rain barrels, and does more for our environment and the city.

Presented by the nonprofit organization the Cincinnati Northside Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CNCURC), runners, walkers, and the entire family are invited! At the event, the Cincinnati Zoo will be collecting old cell phones to recycle and CAIN (Churches Active in Northside) and Soles for Souls will be collecting gently worn shoes to distribute to families in need.  Worn out shoes will also be collected and recycled for their base materials to be used in other products.

The 5K will be an official timed USTAF (US Track & Field) race. However, walkers and the entire family are also encouraged to participate.

SHARONVILLE, OH (FOX19) –The Hamilton County Park District is presenting the 2012 Photography Travel Series on Friday, March 16, 23, April 13, 20 and 27 at Sharon Woods Sharon Centre.  These programs offer a unique look around the world with commentary by local photographers. 

March 16
7:30 p.m.: KENTUCKY, LAND OF THE ARCHES
Robert Ruchhoft takes a tour of Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge, which includes archaeological, prehistoric and historical backgrounds of the area, as well as geological and botanical features.

March 23
7:30 p.m.: TRIP TO CUBA TODAY
Neal Jefferies visits the beautiful island of Cuba, enjoying the friendly people and the wonderful music. He will also talk about a dark side, where people are coping with the loss of personal freedoms.