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LIFESTYLE LETTER
OCTOBER 2019 PUBLISHER
Michelle Moody | Michelle.Moody@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR
Laura Leavitt | Laura.Leavitt@LifestylePubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Tera Michelson
A Slice of Comfort ARE YOU HUNGRY? We’re sure you will be when you read—or should we say devour—this issue, the most drool-worthy one of the year: the annual food and wine
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Tera Michelson, Amanda Stout CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Richard Alexander, Len Kaltman—West Chester Corporate Photography, Remember When Portraits
issue. We spent the last few months scouring the streets in search of the most delectable bites West Chester and Liberty Township have to offer. This year our food focus was on everyday comfort foods and delicious desserts. We visited one of the newest restaurants in West Chester—Skally’s. Their menu ranges from gourmet pizzas to Mediterranean treats. Learn more about the history behind this local eatery and enjoy a preview of some of our favorites on their menu. If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll have your choice of stories this month. We sampled over a dozen different donuts from the Donut Trail shops located in West Chester and Liberty Township. It was a tough job, but we narrowed it down to our favorites across three categories. If you want to try a unique do-at-home dessert, check our tips and recipes for creating your own S'mores Bar.
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
Don’t worry wine lovers, we didn’t forget you. Read about the premier fall wine
CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
event at Basil’s on Market. Then turn to page 50 we share gift ideas for what to give
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
the wine lover in your life.
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
While we don’t like to play favorites, the food and wine issue is near and dear to our hearts. After all, food is not only nourishing and delicious, but it also brings people together—whether it’s a special anniversary dinner, a much-needed lunch break with coworkers, a friend’s birthday or even a casual weeknight meal with family. The
EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
dining table is a natural gathering place for our loved ones. Choose the perfect table to set for your friends and family from the variety at Watson’s, featured in this issue. Food is often considered one of life’s great pleasures. So, dig in and enjoy this slice of comfort. ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | FLORIDA | GEORGIA
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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2019
FEATURES 21 Fall Family Getaway Visit The Henry Ford for an educational weekend escape
29 Blazing the Butler County Donut Trail Taste-test West Chester’s fried-dough delights
32 Come Home to Skally’s Age-old recipes and family are the heart of local restaurant
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38 Gather Round Explore beautiful customized dining table options
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Hops & Vine
32 Locally Owned 38 Open House 43 Culinary Creations
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46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Parting Thoughts
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Lakota Local Schools Go Back To School Lakota Schools welcomed back their 16,700 students to Lakota's 23 buildings on August 15. The first two days of school were all about setting the foundation for a great school year by building relationships and having fun. The high schools created exciting aerial photographs portraying their students and their school pride. PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED.
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2019 HOME EXPO The 3rd annual Home Expo at Carriage Hill is set for October 19 from 10 a.m.—4 p.m. This free community event is presented by West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle and Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle. The Home Expo begins in the Terry Gatehouse at 5116 Carriage House Blvd, near the main entrance to Carriage Hill off 747 in Liberty Township. Visit vendors in the home services industry, medical teams, financial experts, pet services and more. After touring the booths, you are invited to take a tour of the stunning model homes at Carriage Hill. Every half hour we’ll be giving away prizes worth a total of over $3,000, so come early for more chances to win. The MidPointe Library bookmobile will be present as well. This is a FREE event, but we do ask that visitors make a suggested donation of
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businesses. We’re looking for your favorite
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Local business professionals are invited to attend the annual UCBMA
What is the UCBMA? The Union Centre Boulevard Merchant Association (UCBMA ) is a group of enthusiastic local merchants promoting the Union Centre community while supporting fellow member businesses and local causes. Our Mission is to promote the Union Centre Boulevard Central Business District as the business and retail center of West Chester by supporting existing businesses and encouraging new commerce within the Union Centre Boulevard corridor.
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ARTICLE AMANDA STOUT | PHOTOGRAPHY REMEMBER WHEN PORTRAITS
A TA S T E
OF FALL FALL IN LOVE WITH WINE As the weather gets colder, it’s time to enjoy some cozy indoor activities with your family and friends. What if you can also prepare for the holidays at the same time? Consider attending the Basil’s On Market fall wine event for a taste of California wines that could be the stars of your holiday table or make the perfect gifts. There will be more than 70 wines from the California region to sample, including Prisoner and Orin Swift labels, to name a few. If you enjoy what you taste, you’ll be able to purchase bottles to take home at an amazing discount. Guests can nibble on
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LOCATION: Basil’s on Market
night upstairs with a meal for 25% off. There will be a limited number of tickets available, so those inter-
DATE: Saturday, November 16
ested should pre-purchase on Basil’s website. “We hope this event can become an annual
TIME: 5–7 p.m.
gathering, one which we might even repeat in the spring,” says Jeff Finkelstein, restaurateur at Basil’s. On a daily basis, Basil’s wine menu is picked to accommodate a wide range of wine drinkers. The
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price points on the list are meant to show guests that even really good wine can be affordable.
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on those nights when you don’t feel like cooking, you can pick up a to-go order and get a bottle of house wine for half off.
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ARTICLE MICHELLE MOODY PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE MOODY, JAMES HAEFNER, & KMS PHOTOGRAPHY
y l i m a F Fall
y a w a t Ge VISIT THE HENRY FORD FOR AN EDUCATIONAL WEEKEND ESCAPE
With summer vacation two months over AND WINTER BREAK CLOSE TO THREE MONTHS AWAY, FAMILIES MAY BE GETTING ANTSY FOR A GETAWAY. With the school year in full swing, leaving town for vacation isn’t always practical. We found the perfect solution—a family-friendly weekend escape to Dearborn, Michigan—less than four hours away. Dearborn is overflowing with American history, and I brought my eleven and fourteen-year-old sons along to make sure our itinerary was kid-tested and approved.
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The most iconic and historic hotel in the area is the Dearborn Inn, built in 1931 by Henry Ford.
The stately hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and abounds with interesting stories. The old-world elegance can be felt throughout the lobby and 23 landscaped outdoor areas. Each distinctive guest room has modern amenities and unique period décor that harkens back to its early history. If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, guests can reserve one of the five colonial homes on the property, each modeled after the home of an historic American figure. The Ten Eyck Tavern is an on-site, family-friendly choice that will please parents with its wide-ranging menu and creative cocktails while still satisfying the kids with its comfortable seating and kid-friendly food choices. For a more formal dining experience, Edison’s offers a grand breakfast buffet and dinners to tempt the taste buds.
The Barbara Fritchie colonial home at the Dearborn Inn
Explore
Henry Ford was a true visionary whose legacy
goes well beyond the automotive empire he created. Greenfield Village was born from his wish to preserve history and create a unique hands-on educational experience at his Edison Institute where students would “learn by doing.” It was never meant to be a tourist attraction, but rather a place to create future innovators. While the school is no longer in operation, Ford’s mission of “inspiring people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future” lives on through the unique interactions and experiences families enjoy at Greenfield Village. Greenfield Village is comprised of seven districts, ranging from an historic Main Street to homes of historical figures. As visitors explore, they are transported back to a time when vintage Model Ts and horse-drawn omnibuses buzz through the streets.
A view of Edison's lab.
Our favorite district was Edison’s Menlo Park complex, where some of his biggest inventions were created. Visitors can view his actual lab and experience a live audio recording on an 1877 phonograph. The “Working Farms” district brings 19th-century farming to life. Workers still run the farm using equipment and methods dating back more than a hundred years. My sons’ favorite building at Greenfield Village was the Davison-Gerson Gallery of Glass. This collection of over 10,000 pieces of glass showcase this unique form of art in vivid display.
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One of the most surprisingly interesting stops was the weaving shop, where we learned how the Jacquard loom was the first use of binary code and served as a precursor to modern computing science. If your little ones are feeling weary, make sure to visit the home of Noel Webster. Not only will you learn just how much he contributed to our current education system, but there is also an informative eight-minute movie recorded by sixth graders. Sitting down to watch it will give your tired feet a rest. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation takes you on a tour of many of America’s greatest inventions. Broken into ten different sections, families can explore the history of flight, trains, automobiles and more. Our favorite area was “Driving America,” a chronological display of how automobiles have evolved since the early 1900s. Each vehicle is presented with great detail, including showing how long a family would have had to work to afford it. If your little ones aren’t much for reading historical facts, computer screens with interactive games are dispersed throughout this section. Our favorite game guided us to make improvements to the Ford Model A car to create the Model B, then Model N and then, eventually, the Model T. The museum also has an impressive array of important historical artifacts, including the bus where Rosa Parks took her stand, presidential vehicles and even Abraham Lincoln’s rocking chair.
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Dearborn, Michigan
The “Your Place in Time” section was another favorite, displaying everyday technology from the twentieth century. I was able to show my kids some of the toys and games I cherished as a child, and we created our own MTV music video with a green screen. Our last stop was the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The factory stretches over a mile and a half long and three-quarters of a mile wide. The factory tour has five sections which includes two movies, an overlook of their living roof and a self-guided tour of the actual assembly plant. Visitors get to watch from an elevated walkway as workers assemble the vehicles. Our trip to Dearborn had something to please everyone in the family. My kids loved the hands-on experiences and seeing the vehicles, while I loved the history. This trip is perfect for families with kids in sixth grade and older, as it will bring the history lessons they’re learning in school to life. To tackle this trip in a weekend, here is our suggested, two-day itinerary.
T he Itinerary STOP 1
GREENFIELD VILLAGE Start the drive to Dearborn around 8 a.m. and head straight to Greenfield Village, where you’ll have about five hours to explore before they close. Wear your walking shoes and pick a nice fall day—the 80-acre property requires a lot of outdoor walking. As a unique add-on, get the unlimited ride pass so you can ride through the streets in a vintage Model T, hop on a horsedrawn omnibus, take a steam locomotive and
The beautiful Davison-Gerson Gallery of Glass.
ride the carousel. For a family-friendly dining spot, we recommend Taste of History. Their cafeteria-style service allows guests to choose
STOP 3
from historic American dishes in portions that
FORD ROUGE FACTORY TOUR
can be easily shared between family members.
Buses leave every twenty minutes to
THE HENRY FORD
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Blazing the
TASTE-TEST WEST CHESTER'S FRIED-DOUGH DELIGHTS ARTICLE LAURA LEAVITT | PHOTOGRAPHY RICHARD ALEXANDER THE BUTLER COUNTY DONUT TRAIL HAS
Every year, the trail continues to develop, grow-
DELIGHTED VISITORS AND LOCALS ALIKE
ing through new stops, new participation, and
WITH A SCAVENGER HUNT OF SUGARY
even a new donut trail t-shirt each year for the
GOODNESS FOR FOUR YEARS. Nearly 75% of
lucky winners who visit every stop.
the 21,000 people who have completed the trail are
If you haven’t yet participated, the Donut Trail offers
from outside Butler County, making it just as good
the opportunity to visit the many local donut stores
for the area’s tourism economy as it is for the locals
in Butler County, finding out “secret” words along
who snack on the tasty donuts.
the way that, when all assembled on your Donut Trail
“Culinary travel is a big trend right now. People
Passport, earn you a free Donut Trail t-shirt.
love to travel for food,” says Tracy Kocher, director of
As devoted donut fans and West Chester/Liberty
marketing for Butler County Visitors Bureau. “We’ve
locals, we opted to sample the three shops inside our
had people from as far away as Australia. We’ve had
townships: Holtman’s Union Centre location, Stan the
people from 21 countries all over the world.”
Donut Man and the Donut Hole by Milton’s Donuts. CONTINUED >
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THE BUTLER COUNTY DONUT TRAIL
(CON TI N UED)
THE PEANUT BUTTER CUP DONUT
THE PINEAPPLE FRITTER
THE S’MORES DONUT
the HOLE TRUTH We awarded three accolades in our pursuit of local donut excellence. First,
in
the
category
of
STAN THE DONUT MAN
of pastry and delicate glaze on top.
7967 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester
Most
Finally, for the Most Unique Donut, we
Decadent, we selected the peanut but-
couldn’t get over the Holtman’s S’mores
ter cup donut from the newly-opened
donut, which is covered in graham
HOLTMAN’S DONUTS
Donut Hole by Milton’s Donuts. From
cracker and chocolate. The centerpiece
9558 Civic Centre Blvd, West Chester
crushed peanut butter cup on top to a
was a marshmallow, made in-house and
513.755.1261
filling of creamy peanut butter frosting, it
tinged with caramelized color.
was ooey-gooey love at first bite. For the category of Best Filled
513.759.0016
THE DONUT HOLE BY MILTON’S DONUTS
Donut, we chose the pineapple fritter
8268 Princeton Glendale Road,
from Stan the Donut Man. The fruit
West Chester
filling in this treat transported us to a
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tropical paradise. You’ll enjoy the folds
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BLAZING the TRAIL Every year, there are small changes
actually mixed into the brew. The
to the list of donut trail participants.
results were so scrumptious that stores
This year, The Donut Hole by Milton’s
couldn’t keep the cans on the shelves.
Donuts is the newest shop to be added
“The Sprinkale sold out in 3 days,
to the trail. Other stops have added new
so we are working with them next year
donuts throughout the years.
on a different donut-themed beer,”
“I always say that it is a canvas for
explains Tracy.
creativity; some of our donut mak-
Tracy sees a bright future for the
ers get very creative with what they
trail because of the positive feedback
offer,” says Tracy.
people have shared.
This past summer, a collaboration
“The donuts are the hook, but it’s not
with Rivertown Brewery produced a
really about the donuts. It’s about the
unique Sprinkale, a beer with donuts
connection between people,” she says.
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LOCALLY OWNED
c o m e
h o m e
t o
SKALLY’S AGE-OLD RECIPES AND FAMILY ARE THE HEART OF LOCAL RESTAURANT
ARTICLE TERA MICHELSON | PHOTOGRAPHY LEN KALTMAN—WEST CHESTER CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY
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T
HERE’S NOTHING LIKE THE FRESH-BAKED
BREAD
AT
SKALLY’S TO MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME. When friends and family gather around a table in the West Chester dining room, they are treated to the same tried-andtrue recipes the founding family has been enjoying for genera-
tions. Love and care are stirred into each dish at the restaurant, now run by the Skally children, Ephraim Skally, Drew Skally and Cheryl Deleon. Last month, Skally’s celebrated its one-year anniversary in our community and 42 years of baking in Cincinnati. ALL IN THE FAMILY When Ephraim and Odette Skally brought their young family to Cincinnati, they yearned for the foods they had eaten as they courted and lived in New York. Ephraim had worked in a Rhode Island bakery as a child, discovering a passion for baking. As their family grew in Cincinnati, Ephraim often did the cooking and especially enjoyed making pizza. The Skallys opened Old World Bakery in North College Hill in 1977 and began selling their traditional pita bread and later added bagels. Soon following, in 1982, they opened Skally’s restaurant, featuring their own baked goods and Ephraim’s favorite, pizza. “We always loved making pizza at home,” Drew says. “We were from New York and ate a lot of pizza when we were young. This was back when LaRosa’s had one store,” he laughs. “So, Dad would make the dough at home.” “We used to bring bagels and pita back from New York when we would go visit relatives,” Drew adds. “You couldn’t find that
NEW LOCATION, OLD WORLD RECIPES Skally’s made a move to the entertainment complex on Civic Centre Boulevard in 2018. The dining
kind of bread around here.”
room design and décor reveals the rich family history in which it is rooted. Arched doorways invite diners to pull up a chair and stay awhile. Black-and-white family photographs and
TIME LINE
hand-painted art by beloved nieces and nephews adorn the walls. The outdoor, covered
1961
patio with a brick fireplace is one of the best in the area, a relaxing spot to unwind and refuel. “My mom and dad always wanted to branch out,” explains Drew. “So, now they’re gone, but when I came across this spot, I knew it was for us.” “You’ll see photos of Mom and Dad’s engagement party and my mom’s family when she was a girl,” Drew says. “We had a painting party out on the patio for the cousins,” Ephraim Jr. adds. “We let them go wild and hung it all up.”
1977
CONTINUED >
1982
1982
Ephraim and Odette
The Skallys founded Old
After much
Skally’s restaurant
Skally moved to
World Bakery in Cincinnati,
success, Old
was born, featuring
Cincinnati from
introducing pita bread to
World Bakery
pita pocket sand-
New York City.
the area.
expanded.
wiches and pizzas. October 2019 | West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle
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LOCALLY OWNED
(CON TI N U ED)
DID YOU KNOW?
Skally’s has the feel of a family reunion, where favorite dishes are served in generous portions, as if straight from Grandma’s wooden spoon. The family-friendly menu spotlights Mediterranean treats like gyros, hum-
+ The Skally family opened their restaurant to show
mus, pocket sandwiches served in their very own pita
Cincinnatians how to use the pita breads they
bread and out-of-this-world pizzas, but extends to mod-
baked in their Old World Bakery.
ern bistro-style burgers and heaping plates of appetizers like cheese fries and potato skins. Don’t miss their
+ Ephraim had to rework the bagel recipe to match
homemade salad dressings and sauces, tasty toppers to
the Cincinnati palate. New York style bagels were
fresh plates of greens and meats. Be sure to save room
considered too chewy by most midwesterners.
for melt-in-your-mouth baklava, brownies and cookies. “Anyone can make food,” Ephraim Jr. says, “but we like
+ The street address pictured on the Old World Bakery mural in the West Chester dining room is a nod to Odette Skally’s birth year—1933.
to make it the best. You can taste the difference in the depth of quality of our products.” “We make everything. Everything is made with fresh ingredients and in-house,” he adds.
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Owners Drew Skally, left, and Ephraim Skally Jr., right
The next generation of Skallys are car-
Bread is their business—quality and
rying on the family tradition. They divide
efficiency are the Skally legacy. They enjoy
the tasks according to their personal inter-
welcoming folks to their new location
ests and skills, a team united by the desire
to share the family’s love for gathering
to carry out their parents’ dreams and
around the table.
serve delicious food.
“We’ve been doing this a long time—42
“It’s a good team. Everyone has their
years,” Drew says, smiling.
specialty and does what they’re good at,” Ephraim Jr. says.
Come home to Skally’s. There’s always
9558 Civic Centre Boulevard, Suite D, West Chester. 513.342.5004, SkallysRestaurant.com
room for one more.
1986
2018
2019
Old World Bakery
Skally’s opened in West
Skally’s celebrated a
added bagels to its
Chester, achieving
one-year anniversary
production line.
Odette’s dream for a
with a ribbon-cutting
second location.
ceremony.
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“Cincinnati deserves the nation’s best selection of customizable choices,” Lin says. The cornerstone of the collection is a
“It’s where families gather,” says Lin
customizable dining room table and chairs
Bertoncini, senior buyer for dining, media,
experience called the Design Your Own. With
& accessories at Watson’s. “Sharing a meal
many options to choose from, shoppers pick
is one of the biggest social events that
everything from the wood and finish to the
families have, and you do that around a
size and shape, to create a dining set that
dining room table.”
perfectly fits their needs.
As Watson’s has expanded, creating a
“You’ll end up with handcrafted, one-of-a-
40,000 square foot indoor furniture section
kind pieces made in the U.S. or Canada to your
of their new 100,000 square foot showroom
exact specifications,” explains Lin. “No one else
in Evendale, Lin and the indoor buying team
will have anything that looks exactly like it.”
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Also available is the stately selection from Ohio’s Amish Country, and the new Trisha Yearwood collection, which offers a rustic-chic farmhouse table that comes with extension leaves. “Our customers want to customize their room to fit exactly how many people they’re entertaining,” Lin says. “Family of four around the table? Hosting a party for 12? No problem.” The collection contains well-matched side boards, servers and buffet tables as well. “After things are passed around, most people want to set them down out of the way, and not everything you’re serving can fit in the center of the table,” Lin says. “So a side board, server or buffet is the perfect place to set your wine, your glasses or extra food offerings.” No matter what your dining room needs, the ability to customize your choices with artisan, unique touches means that you’ll be excited to gather together this season.
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CULINARY CREATIONS
PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLETTE MARTIN + DANA RUDOLPH
S'MORE
GIMME PUMP UP YOUR S’MORES WITH THESE TRIED + TRUE TWISTS ON THE CLASSIC
CONTINUED >
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CULINARY CREATIONS
(CON TI N U ED)
S’MORE
PB+J
GRAHAM CRACKERS + CHOCOLATE + PEANUT BUT TER + MARSHMALLOWS
PB+B
GRAHAM CRACKERS + BANANAS + PEANUT BUT TER + MARSHMALLOWS
GRASSHOPPER
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TO LOVE
CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKERS + MINT CHOCOLATE + MARSHMALLOWS
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WHAT
YOU NEED + Graham crackers + Chocolate bars + Peanut butter cups + Sprinkles + Sea salt + Chocolate syrup + Caramel syrup + Raspberries + Coconut flakes + Marshmallows + Marshmallow fluff (vegetarian)
WHAT
YOU DO SPRINKLED: Begin with two graham cracker squares. Place one on a microwave-safe plate and top with chocolate bars and a scoop of marshmallow fluff. Set aside. Take the other graham cracker square and spread marshmallow fluff on half (top + bottom), then coat with sprinkles and set aside. Microwave the half with chocolate + marshmallow for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow fluff is melty. Remove and top with sprinkled graham cracker. PB + CHOCO DELIGHT: Begin with two graham cracker squares. Place one on a microwave-safe plate and top with peanut butter cups and a scoop of marshmallow fluff. Microwave for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow fluff is melty. Remove and top with chocolate syrup and second graham cracker square. RASPBERRY COCONUT: Begin with two graham cracker squares. Place one on a microwave-safe plate and top with chocolate bars and a marshmallow. Microwave for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow puffs up. Remove and top with raspberries, coconut flakes and second graham cracker square.
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Primrose School costume contest
new location in Loveland during the
(ages 0-12). Guests can also enjoy a
DEMYSTIFYING MEDICARE SEMINAR
week of October 8 through 12.
Not-So-Scary Haunted Trail, petting
This celebration of their new shop
zoo and much more, all at no cost.
OCTOBER
3
community to visit and shop at their
features their wide variety of fine
Food and drink will be available for
Emery Federal Credit Union,
jewelry - come see what they have
purchase. WestChesterOH.org
Blue Ash Branch
available! Receive a gift bag featur-
Emery Federal Credit Union invites
ing a Kendra Scott item (quantity
you to attend an educational seminar,
limited). WellingAndCo.com
Demystifying Medicare, on October 3 from 6-7 p.m. Learn how to work through all the options and select the best plan for your personal situation. This educational, no-obligation seminar is open to the public and free.
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STORYTIME IN THE PARK
STEAK & BURGER FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
October 14 and 28, Liberty Township
Dudley Memorial Park
From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on both and the MidPointe Library system
Savannah Center
are partnering once again to bring
Join the Boys & Girls Club of West
a Storytime at the Park. Enjoy a
Chester/Liberty for the 6th Annual
20-minute storytime and play in the
5
Steak and Burger, where the key-
park. MidpointeLibrary.org
LAKOTA WEST ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Lakota West Alum, Nick Hagglund.
Register in advance 513.530.9351. EmeryFCU.org
note speaker will be FC Cincinnati Defender,
Xavier
University
and
Attend this evening of celebration on
Lakota West High School Upper Gym
October 10 at the Savannah Center.
Get a jump start on holiday shop-
Reception is at 5:30 p.m., dinner at
ping while supporting your local
6:30 p.m. BGCWCL.org
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit the upper gym at Lakota West on October 5 to shop for handmade items. LakotaWestCraftShow.com
17 UCBMA NEW MEMBER EVENT Muhlhauser Barn
Union Centre Boulevard Merchant Association (UCBMA) is having
school at this arts and crafts show.
11-13
their annual new member event
WOMEN'S WELLNESS WEEKEND
an evening of food, fun and net-
October 17 at 5 p.m. in Muhlhauser Barn. All are invited to come for
YMCA Camp Campbell Gard
working.
6
Join other local women for a weekend
and enjoy appetizers and bever-
away of fun, relaxation, exercise and
ages. Please RSVP to Becky at
BETHANY SCHOOL PROSPECTIVE FAMILY OPEN HOUSE
great food. The Women's Wellness
bwilber@ctirest.com. UCBMA.com
Weekend at YMCA Camp Campbell Gard begins with Friday, October 11
Bethany School
check-in between 6 and 8 p.m., and
Visit and get to know Bethany School
concludes on Sunday, October 13
at their Fall Open House for prospec-
at 2 p.m. Call 513-867-0600 Ext# 10
tive families on October 6 from 2
to reserve a place, with costs being
p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet staff, explore the
$125 per person. GMVYMCA.org
may have. BethanySchool.org
8-12
Learn about
UCBMA
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Voice of America MetroPark
A Trick-or-Treat trail designed for both dogs and children, The Howl
school and ask any questions you
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14, 28
12
runs in VOA MetroPark from 12 p.m.
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST
parade. Pre-registration is avail-
to 3 p.m on October 19 and features a Doggy Dash fun run and a dog
Keehner Park
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION OF WELLING AND CO. NEW LOCATION
able online, and children get in free
This free, family-friendly fall festival
with a paid canine entrance fee.
on October 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
YourMetroParks.net
Welling and Co., Loveland
features
Welling and Co. are inviting the
including a puppet show and the
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and
entertainment, CONTINUED >
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OCTOBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
19
23
Emery Federal Credit Union will host
HOME EXPO
EXPLORE MTCES FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT
Enjoy games and prizes from 8 a.m.—
Carriage Hill Clubhouse
The second annual Home Expo
an open house as well as a “shred event” to shred documents onsite. 11 a.m. on October 26. EmeryFCU.org
Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School
From 7-8 p.m. in the Sister Anne
West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle is
Schulz Student Center, learn more
Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to
about
4 p.m. Visit vendor booths, tour model
Elementary School’s curriculum, faith
homes, enjoy giveaways and more.
formation, tuition assistance options,
WestChesterandLibertyLifestyle.com
parental involvement, fine arts offer-
Join MidPointe Library in Liberty
ings, foreign language instruction
on October 30 at 5 p.m. for a
and athletics program. You’ll meet
spook-tacular evening of (age-ap-
the administration and babysitting is
propriate) scary stories and eerie
provided. MTCES.org
science experiments. Don’t forget
Carriage
Hill
presented
22 NECK PAIN WORKSHOP Stretch Physical Therapy
Stretch Physical Therapy is hosting a free Neck Pain Workshop October 22 at 6 p.m. at our West Chester clinic. Attendees will learn 3 com-
Mother
Teresa
Catholic
CAMPFIRE TALES
MidPointe Library—Liberty
to wear your costume! This pro-
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gram is appropriate for ages 5 and
ESTATE PLANNING DINNER
NOV 1
Bravo Cucina Italiana, West Chester
up. MidPointeLibrary.org
mon causes of neck pain, how to
Join Edward Jones Financial Advisor
relieve the pain naturally and how
Gage Hemmelgarn, a local attorney,
to keep it away. Space is limited,
and a life insurance specialist on
so call or go online to register.
October 24 at 6 p.m. for a dinner and
StretchPhysicalTherapy.com
discussion of estate planning. Seating
Join other ladies in the most unique
is limited, so contact Lianne at Edward
women’s
Jones at 513.777.5555 to reserve a spot.
opportunity to ever hit Greater
22 LAKOTA SCHOOL BOARD "MEET THE CANDIDATES"
Miami University Voice of America Learning Center
Residents of Liberty Township &
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event
and
networking
Cincinnati on Friday, November 1
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from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ladies Sporting
PLAY IT FORWARD FOR REACH OUT LAKOTA
efiting Junior Achievement. If you
Clays Classic is a women’s sporting clay shoot and wine tasting benhave any questions, please contact
TopGolf
Kari Tucker at Kari.Tucker@ja.org.
West Chester, along with all Lakota
The annual fundraiser for Reach Out
J u n i o rA c h i e ve m e n t . o r g /we b/
teachers, students, parents and
Lakota will happen on October 24
ja-oki-cincinnati
guardians are invited to "Meet the
at 6:30 p.m. Held at Topgolf in West
Candidates" running for the Lakota
Chester, people will get to play fun
Board of Education. Doors open at
golf games, enjoy good food and
6:30 p.m. on October 22 at Miami's
drink and bid on wonderful prizes
VOA Learning Center, and the pro-
all while helping ROL raise money.
gram begins at 7 p.m. The Lakota
ReachOutLakota.org
District Parent Council—DPC hosts this event. LakotaOnline.com/ Community/Volunteer/District_ Parent_Council
LAKOTA EAST AND WEST OPEN HOUSES
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Get to know your local high school
10TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE
school from 10 a.m. to noon to see
during the open houses this fall. On November 2, visit either high
Emery Federal Credit Union,
the campus and meet the staff.
Liberty Branch
LakotaOnline.com
brating 10 years in Liberty Township. West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle | October 2019
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PARTING THOUGHTS
Beyond the Bottle
A NICE BOTTLE OF WINE MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION. However, if you want to think beyond the bottle, explore our picks for what to buy for the wine connoisseur in your life. Visit our Facebook page in October to enter to win some of these items.
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CREATIVE GIFTS FOR WINE CONNOISSEURS ARTICLE MICHELLE MOODY PHOTOGRAPHY LEN KALTMAN— WEST CHESTER CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Vinturi red wine aerator - $21.99, Amazon.com 2. Natural wine glass cork holder - $45, Symmetry Boutique 3. Spiritiles by Houston Llew, glass on copper enabled art - $149, Symmetry Boutique 4. Clay wine tags and magnets $9.50-$12, Symmetry Boutique 5. Double-hinged waiter’s corkscrew - $8, Village Wines of Glendale 6. 2-way wine box and serving tray - $52, Interiors Plus 7. Cheese board and wine cork spreader - $28, Interiors Plus 8. Hand-crafted Buckeye burl wine bottle stopper - $40, Buckeye Pens | *All pricing is as of press time and may change. Wine not included with items. 50
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