I am not sure where to put this, but I guess this is the best place.  In the past week I have met 3 single girls 25-35 who just moved to Cincinnati.  One is a re-lo from Cleveland (who will be a tenant) who moved for a job.  The other two just moved here because they heard good things about the city (one from LA and the other from Miami). 

 

My question is what is the best source of information for social activities and things to do in the city?  I don't want to act like the chamber of commerce, but I definitely would like to give a good first impression when possible.  Besides the city sponsored sites, have any transplants (such as Monte) found anything especially helpful in these areas (other than UrbanOhio ;) )?  I am not sure if Cincinnati Sports Leagues is still a good outlet so I appreciate any suggestions.

Urbanohio is actually one of the best resources. Citybeat/Cinweekly will keep you up on what's happening. They're free.

Thanks - I consider those great resources. I was thinking this is a little different because they are moving with no social circle.  Most transplants move with a family or at least a couple of friends.  I was thinking it might be helpful to direct them to some "organized" fun although I am not a huge fan of that.

i know a girl whos 25 who recently moved from nashville for a job.  too bad shes hangin out with ppl who go to 'take 5' EVERY night on cincys west side on harrison avenue.  I hung out with her and could tell she wanted to break out.  she said she lives in mt auburn somewhere and loves the 'quaintness' of it. 

Some good organizations could include:

 

Cincinnati Sports League (www.gocsl.com) for athletics

Give Back Cincinnati for more charity social settings and activities

On YPCincy.com you can sign up for a newsletter that sends out a list of upcomming events

Enjoy The Arts Start gives discounts for young professionals

 

 

I'll post other organizations when if I think of more

 

Well, this is obvious. The most important thing you can do for them is give me their phone numbers. ;-)

"organized" fun sucks.  let us know what they're into and we can point them in the right direction.

Organized fun is for soccer moms and people with too much time on their hands. Why is it that the older people are, the more boring they get? When I'm 38 I still want to go urbanexploring, rock climbing, and going to clubs, bars, concerts, etc...

Do any of you guys remember the "Welcome Wagon" ?

Bobby Mackie's.

Cincinnati Sports League is alive and well.  I would suggest picking up a free weekly and taking a look at the events calendar. Recurring events like One World Wednesday and the Bacchanalian Society are packed with single people 25-35. 

Thanks for the suggestions - I think I will pass the Sports Leagues along as well as City Beat, Cin Weekly, the Cincinnati Arts Association website, museums/attractions, and of course some bars.  Luckily my current tenant is going to show the new girl around the neighborhood and likely introduce her to some people.

 

While I'd like to act as a dating service and I would consider them attractive, I do not think it would be appropriate to steer people I barely know to other people I barely know.  It would have a cheesy-romantic-creepy quality to it though, and my wife would just think it was weird....on second thought....

 

And as someone over 38, although I do not go rock climbing I still enjoy bars, concerts, and playing sports - sadly only as time permits.

 

Seriously - thanks everyone.