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OCTOBER 2019

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Mark Andrea | mark.andrea@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Amanda Stout | amanda.stout@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Something for Everyone

Amanda Stout, Jonathan Stout, Laura Leavitt, Elizabeth A. Lowry

SPICY OR MILD. BEER OR WINE. INDULGENCE OR FOR A GOOD CAUSE. When it comes to food and drink, there are so many ways to enjoy and experience them. In our

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Remember When Portraits, Elizabeth A. Lowry

October issue, we’ve included something for everyone.

There’s no better place to start than at the dinner table. Our partners at Watson’s share the latest dining-in trends, including creating customized tables and chairs that will have your family gathering around for quality time. If you need some help keeping the kids at the table, try a delicious recipe from local restaurant Chilango.

The craft brewery boom has come to Mason with three breweries calling our area home. We grabbed a pint with Mark and Amy Lortz, owners of The Common Beer Company, who shared their journey as they approach Common’s first anniversary.

Fall is primetime for galas and fundraising events. We profile three fun charity events that are supporting great local causes and organizations. And looking ahead to next month, we’re giving you a sneak peek at a special wine tasting event that will be hosted

by Basil's On Market. Be sure to check out these events and get your tickets!

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

We also have some exciting news to share about the magazine! Our Readers’ Choice

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

Awards are back, and we are now accepting nominations through Oct. 20. You can find

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

the nominations link at MasonAndDeerfieldLifestyle.com or on our Facebook page.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Lastly, we would like to congratulate all the nominees for the Mason Deerfield (MADE) Chamber Gems of Excellence Awards, especially our incredible partners! Frutta Bowls and Shannon Wullenweber from Manor House are up for the Hospitality Hero Award, while Basil's On Market and Creative Contracting are nom-

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

inated for the MADE Business of the Year!

We hope this month’s issue of Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle will satisfy your appetite for everything our community has to offer!

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ON THE COVER The Common Beer Company in downtown Mason offers up a brew for everyone and celebrates their one-year anniversary.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2019

FEATURES 18 From Mexico With Love Chilango Brings Fresh, Authentic Mexican Food to the Suburbs

22 A Brew for Everyone The Common Beer Company Offers a Community Gathering Place

26 Gather ‘Round Explore Beautiful, Customized Dining Table Options

30 A Taste of Fall Enjoy an Exclusive Taste

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of the Perfect Wines for All of Your Holiday Gatherings

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Culinary Creations

22 Locally Owned 26 Open House 30 Hops & Vine 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Performance Automotive Network’s 15th Annual Golf Invitational The weather was gloomy for The Performance Automotive 15th Annual Golf Invitational on Aug. 27, but the golf and fundraising were great. As a sponsor for the event benefiting the Dragonfly Foundation, Tony’s treated all to prime rib sliders with caramelized onions and horseradish cream. The day culminated with a silent auction—raising money for one amazing cause. Dragonfly.org

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AROUND TOWN

LOCAL REALTOR WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

young Polish woman whose family was swept into the chaos of the Holocaust. Part memoir,

Tiffany Allen-Zeuch of Sibcy Cline Realtors has

part historical fiction, it is a tale of resilience, of

once again been awarded the President's Sales

rebuilding a life and of rediscovering love. What

Club from the Ohio Association of Realtors. She

She Lost is an inspiring book that will move

has been a recipient every year since 2004. This

younger and older readers alike. It brings real life,

award is only given to a little more than 10% of

emotion and insight into a time and place that

Ohio realtors. Tiffany received the highest level,

changed the course of humanity and that has

Pinnacle of Performance, which is even more

much to teach us all about the strength of the

selective. The award recognizes outstanding

human spirit. Melissa was also recently accepted

sales achievement. Tiffany thanks her clients for

as one of the authors at the Cincinnati regional

referrals and for trusting her with their business

book festival Books by the Banks sponsored by

over the years. TAZHomes.com

Joseph-Beth Booksellers. She will also be speak-

MADE CHAMBER AWARDED AT THE ACCE ANNUAL CONVENTION The Mason Deerfield (MADE) Chamber was recognized at the Association of Chamber of

ing at the Holocaust and Humanities Center at the Union Terminal. MelissaWHunter.com

LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

Commerce Executives (ACCE) Annual Convention

Lindner Center of HOPE is pleased to announce

in Long Beach, California. ACCE represents more

the promotions of the following individuals who

than 8,000 chambers of commerce profession-

are poised to continue to lead the organization

als and 1,300 chambers of commerce around the

into the future. Paul Crosby, M.D., has accepted

world. The MADE Chamber was named a “Grand

the position of chief operating officer and will

Award” and “Award of Excellence” winner in the

also take on the new role of chief clinical officer.

Communications

program

Dr. Crosby originally joined the Lindner Center

presented by ACCE. In addition to those awards,

of HOPE as a staff psychiatrist when the Center

Sherry Taylor, president and CEO of the MADE

opened in 2008. Danielle Johnson, M.D., FAPA, has

Chamber, was awarded ACCE’s inaugural 2019

accepted the position of chief medical officer. Dr.

40 Under 40 award at the Annual Convention.

Johnson has been on the medical staff at Lindner

MADEChamber.org

Center of HOPE since 2008. Mikaela Delyons,

Excellence

awards

MIAMI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENT OFFERING FALL CLASSES

DNP, MSN, RN, has accepted the position of director, Residential Services, maintaining oversight of residential admissions. Marie Rueve, M.D., has agreed to serve as chief of Adult Psychiatry.

Miami University's Institute for Learning in

Margot Brandi, M.D., will serve as medical direc-

Retirement, a member-supported, nonprofit pro-

tor of Sibcy House. Laura Yard, M.D., has agreed

gram administered through Miami University, has

to serve as medical director of Addiction Services

opened registration for its fall term. The Institute

at HOPE Center North. Lindner Center of HOPE in

promotes learning opportunities for individuals

Mason is a comprehensive mental health center

50 and older—with no tests, no grades and no

providing patient-centered, scientifically advanced

homework. Non-credit classes will be held at sites

care for individuals suffering from mental illness.

in Oxford, Fairfield, Hamilton, Monroe and West

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Chester beginning Oct. 7. Get registered and get Engaged, Enriched and Enlightened! Learn more at MiamiOH.edu/ILR or call 513.529.8500.

LOCAL AUTHOR TO RELEASE NOVEL IN OCTOBER

HOME EXPO AT CARRIAGE HILL The third annual Home Expo at Carriage Hill is set for Oct. 19 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This free community event is presented by West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle and Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle.

Local author and blogger Melissa W. Hunter

The Home Expo begins in the Terry Gatehouse

is releasing her first novel, What She Lost on

at 5116 Carriage House Blvd., near the main

Oct. 8. It tells the story of her grandmother, a

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OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS SOON The Open Enrollment Period for Under 65 Health Insurance starts Nov. 1 and ends Dec. 15. Making a selection during this time period can be confusing or may leave you asking questions. If you want local, experienced agents to help assist you with your insurance needs, Licensed Insurance Agents at HealthMarkets Josh and Alex can help customize health insurance plans that fit your needs and budget. They are knowledgeable and experienced in health insurance, Medicare and supplemental insurance, and they have a broad portfolio of

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CEDAR VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY TO HOST FLIGHTLESS HONOR FLIGHT On Sunday, Nov. 17, Cedar Village Senior Living Community will host the “Flightless Honor Flight” veteran program. Honor Flight Tri-State wants to recognize all veterans for their service, and they realize that a long trip to Washington, D.C. may not be for everyone. The program has been designed to simulate an actual flight day and helps honor those who are not able to go to D.C. Veterans will experience the Welcome Ceremony, Color Guard, Bagpipers, Mail Call and the welcome home they never got. For more information or to apply to attend the program, please contact Carole Quackenbush, coordinator, at 513.518.0377 or Dee Daniels on the hotline at 513.277.9626. HonorFlightTriState.org

We are always accepting submissions for announcements you’d like to see included in our Around Town section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at MasonandDeerfieldLifestyle.com.

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GIVING BACK

Women Walking West

Infinite Chance

PARTY for a cause CancerFree KIDS

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HAVE FUN, CELEBRATE A JOB WELL DONE AND SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE WITH ONE (OR ALL!) OF THESE DESERVING FUNDRAISING GALAS HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER IN MASON. ARTICLE AMANDA STOUT | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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CancerFree KIDS Celebration of Champions Annual Dinner

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Women Walking West Second Annual Gala

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Infinite Chance MasquerAID

CancerFree KIDS was founded by

Women Walking West (W3), a nonprofit

While teaching in Guatemala, Infinite

Ellen and Sam Flannery in 2005 after

501(c)(3) organization, gives foreign-born

Chance founder Daniela Weaver discov-

their daughter was diagnosed with can-

women access to the tools and opportu-

ered Hogar Miguel Magone, a home to

cer at 5 months of age. Today, thanks to

nities needed to succeed in their educa-

about 100 abandoned or neglected chil-

cancer research, she is a recent college

tional dreams and in life. “Ultimately, we

dren. In Guatemala, the government does

graduate. Since its inception, CancerFree

are changing the world by helping women,

not provide funding for these homes,

KIDS has funded 148 research projects

no matter where they were born. We are

and the barriers to education are high.

totaling nearly $5.3 million.

making an impact on the prosperity of our

For Daniela, the ticket out of poverty is

societies,” says Dr. George Sehi, chair of

education. “We’re trying to create oppor-

the board and founder of W3.

tunities for these kids so they can lift up

At the Celebration of Champions 2019 dinner, hosted by Local 12’s Bob Herzog and John Gumm, guests will enjoy food,

The W3 Second Annual Gala is a

beer and wine, silent and live auctions,

black-tie optional event with an auction,

Infinite Chance became a 501(c)(3)

raffles, fund-a-grant and a tribute fea-

fun raffles, dinner and amazing speakers.

organization in January 2019, and the

turing young champions. The 2018 event

The Master of Ceremonies is Mrs. Norma

MasquerAID Gala is its first official large-

raised $400,000 to fund research that has

Rashid with Keynote Speaker Dr. Lakshmi

scale fundraising event. The goal is to

the promise of gentler treatments and

Sammarco, Hamilton County Coroner.

provide the means for each child to attend

cures for children with cancer.

Guests will hear from Dr. George Sehi,

school every year and to kick-off building

other board members and a mentor and

a trade school for Hogar Miguel Magone

mentee from the W3 program.

and surrounding villages to create long-

their communities,” she says.

term opportunities for the children.

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Date: Thursday, Nov. 14

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7

Time: 6–10 p.m.

Time: 6–9 p.m.

Time: 6–9 p.m.

Location: Manor House, Mason

Location: Manor House, Mason

Location: Manor House, Mason

Tickets: $125.

Tickets: $75.

Tickets: $100.

Visit CFK2019.Givesmart.com

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZABETH A. LOWRY

WITH LOVE

CHILANGO BRINGS FRESH, AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD TO THE SUBURBS

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CHILANGO, THE NAME OF A FRESH-CASUAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN LOVELAND, COMES FROM SPANISH SLANG FOR A NATIVE OF MEXICO CITY. Owner Mark Bennett refers to himself as the literal Chilango, having been born and raised in Mexico City by British parents.

All nicknames aside, Chilango Fresh Mexican has elevated the notion of suburban Mexican food. The restaurant serves delicious and authentic tacos, empanadas, flautas, enchiladas, quesadillas and more, all made with fresh ingredients prepared daily.

“We focus on very clean food. We don’t have a freezer, we don’t have a microwave, we’re shipped food every day. We make everything fresh, so it’s all truly scratch-made,” Mark says.

Growing up in Mexico City with a chef mother certainly influenced his desire to one day run his own Mexican restaurant.

“I learned from her,” Mark says. “My mother would always prepare fresh, authentic Mexican food when I was growing up, and when we decided to do this, that’s what we decided to go with.”

To that end, Mark and his wife pride themselves on standing out from the crowd and making sure all their dishes have a distinct flavor profile, so the menu items remain consistent.

“You can eat the tacos with your eyes closed and immediately know which ones you were eating if you’d had them before,” Mark says. “A lot of places you go, if you separate it all out and you taste the proteins themselves, they kind of start to blend together—there’s no real differentiator, nothing that makes them distinct.”

“A lot of our recipes are very simple, made with fresh ingredients and executed well,” Mark says with a smile.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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LOCALLY OWNED

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EVERYONE THE COMMON BEER COMPANY OFFERS A COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE ARTICLE JONATHAN STOUT | PHOTOGRAPHY REMEMBER WHEN PORTRAITS

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HE COMMON BEER COMPANY

wanted to own a brick-and-mortar. Mark’s

SITS HUMBLY AMONG COMETS

really good at brewing beer and coming up

PIZZA AND VERA NOVA DANCE

with recipes, so the whole thing just grew

AND THEATRE BOUTIQUE ON EAST

DID YOU KNOW?

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legs and took off,” Amy says.

MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN MASON.

In addition to their distinctly flavored

Its no-frills appearance is no accident.

beers, Common also partners with their

Founders Mark and Amy Lortz wanted to cre-

next-door neighbor, Comets Pizza, to offer

ate an atmosphere that would bring together

food. Customers can order sliders, hand-

community members from all walks of life.

made pizza rolls, quesadillas and more.

“We want people to come in with friends

House-made soft pretzels are also available,

and meet somebody new, or come in alone

served with beer cheese made with My First

and walk away with a new friend,” Mark says. Creamy Blonde ale. A variety of food trucks The Common Beer Company began

come to their location every Sunday.

The Burdicks

simply, when Mark received the Father’s

Brown Ale is brewed

Day gift of a home brewing kit. Many brew

week, including Tuesday night trivia,

with General Mills’

recipes later, a hobby became a passion and

Wednesday night open mic and live music

Cocoa Puff cereal.

then finally a business.

on Saturdays. Common also works with

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Special

events

take

place

every

“It really took on a life of its own. I do

Brewhaus Dog Bones, who takes their

small business consulting and have always

spent grains and helps special needs

THE COMMON BEER COMPANY 126 E. Main St., Mason 513.204.0023, CommonBeerCompany.com

students bake them into dog biscuits.

running gags with friends and bar patrons.

barrel stout for the event. In addition, they

These biscuits are then sold by Common,

Although Common features a generous

will soon be releasing their first lager and an

who donates all of the earnings to the

selection of flavors, traditionalism is a core

annual Oktoberfest brew.

Stray Animal Adoption Program.

value of their fundamentals. Their selec-

taps, featuring five of their signature brews

tions offer something for the varied palate of every beer drinker.

and two rotating seasonal or experimental

The Common Beer Company celebrates

flavors. The creative titles for their beers

its one-year anniversary on Oct. 5 and will

are inspired by friendly discussions and

be releasing two varietals of a bourbon

THE LORTZ

SMASHLY MADISON

ANGRY NAKED

HUK CHU

PRAYER IPA

SMASH PALE ALE

GOSE SOUR

MILK STOUT

India Pale Ale

A light-bodied,

A tart herbal ale

A creamy dark

with juicy citrus

single-hop smash

with acidic and

ale with sweet

and bold hops.

malt ale.

salty notes.

cocoa notes.

SIGNATURE BREWS

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OPEN HOUSE

gather

'round EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL, CUSTOMIZED DINING TABLE OPTIONS

ARTICLE LAURA LEAVITT PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

AUTUMN BRINGS US TOGETHER, WITH CRISP WEATHER DRAWING US INSIDE TO

tion of customizable choices,” Lin says.

SHARE MEALS AND GREAT CONVERSA-

The cornerstone of the collections is a custom-

TION. Fall is a great time to refresh a dining

izable dining room table and chairs experience

room with perfect furniture pieces.

called the Design Your Own. With many options

“It’s

where

families

gather,”

says

Lin

to choose from, shoppers pick everything from

Bertoncini, senior buyer for Dining, Media &

the wood and finish to the size and shape to

Accessories at Watson’s. “Sharing a meal is one

create a dining set that perfectly fits their needs.

of the biggest social events that families have, and you do that around a dining room table.”

As Watson’s has expanded, creating a 40,000-square-foot indoor furniture section

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“Cincinnati deserves the nation’s best selec-

“You’ll end up with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces made in the U.S. or Canada to your exact specifications,” Lin says. “No one else will have anything else that looks exactly like it.”

of their new 100,000-square-foot showroom

Also available is the stately selection from Ohio’s

in Evendale, Lin and the indoor buying team

Amish Country and the new Trisha Yearwood

spent months searching for the best artisan

Collection, which offers a rustic-chic farmhouse

vendors to offer quality in dining.

table that comes with extension leaves.

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“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 sideboards, servers and buffet tables as well.

“After things are passed around, most people want to set it down out of the way, and not everything you’re serving can fit in the center of the table,” Lin says. “So a sideboard, 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 you’ll be excited to gather together this season.

WATSON’S 2721 E. Sharon Road, Cincinnati 513.326.1100, Watsons.com

TOP LEFT: Trisha Yearwood Collection BOTTOM LEFT: Design Your Own table, chairs and buffet BOTTOM RIGHT: Trisha Yearwood Collection

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YOUR KIDS ARE GROWING UP. WE’RE IN THIS WITH YOU.

YOU TAKE THE PICTURES... ...WE’LL TAKE THE PHOTOS.

As a dentist, Halloween has always posed a dilemma.

Do we do the “dentist” thing and hand out tooth brushes on Halloween, or do I risk judgment as the dentist who promotes tooth decay through the dispensing of Halloween candy?

Not only do we pass out candy, but we pass out big full-size bars! First and foremost, life needs and deserves reasons for neighbors to come together in an enthusiastic, joyous fashion. And secondly, there are dentally safe ways to enjoy candy!

Here’s the key. When it comes to dental health and sugar consumption frequency is far more important than quantity!

Let’s say you and I each have four identical pieces of Halloween candy. You lack restraint and eat all four of your pieces at one time. I however, eat one piece at breakfast, another with lunch, a piece at dinner and one at bedtime. In the end, my four pieces pose far more threat to my dental health than your four pieces! The bottom line is that when we feed ourselves, we also feed the bacteria that are living in our mouth. When we feed the bacteria sugar, they rapidly convert the sugar into an acidic by-product that has the potential to decalcify our teeth. If you eat the Halloween candy all at one time the teeth are subjected to just one episode of acid exposure. If any decalcification occurs there is time for reparative recalcification to take place throughout the rest of the day. If however, you spread the same quantity of candy throughout your day, you increase the frequency of sugar/acid exposure and place the teeth at far more risk!

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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 get excited and prepared for the holidays at the same time? Even better! Consider attending 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 small bites during the event and then continue the night upstairs with a meal for 25% off. There will be a limited number of tickets available, so those interested should pre-purchase on Basil’s website.

“We hope this event can become an annual gathering, one which we might even repeat in the spring,”

EVENT DETAILS

says Jeff Finkelstein, restaurateur at Basil’s.

LOCATION: Basil’s on Market,

On a daily basis, Basil’s wine menu is selected to

5650 Tylersville Road, Mason

accommodate a wide range of wine drinkers. The price points on the list are meant to show guests that

DATE: Saturday, Nov. 16

even really good wine can be affordable. Basil’s also sells its own California house wine by the glass and

TIME: 5–7 p.m.

the bottle. For added convenience on those nights when you don’t feel like cooking, you can pick up a

TICKETS: $50 for one or two for $75. Must

to-go order and a bottle of house wine for half off.

pre-purchase tickets on Basil’s website, BasilsOnMarket.com INCLUDES: More than 70 bottles of wine to taste, small bites provided, plus discounted bottles to take with you and 25% off of your meal upstairs.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR homes at Carriage Hill. Stay for

a space to play that is accessible

prize drawings and the MidPointe

ART BAR HAUNTED ANCESTOR TRAY

to all kids. Runners of all abilities

Library

can participate in the 5K, 10K or

donation of $5 per person for EDGE

Cottell Park

kids' race. The course begins at

Teen Center.

Start with a silver tray to create a spooky

Crossroads in Mason and contin-

story around a photo from the past (use

ues on the streets of Mason. Food,

ones provided, or bring your own).

coffee and vendors will be available

Experiment with mixed media at this

afterward. RacePenguin.com

OCTOBER

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of the Common Ground playground,

7–9 p.m. You are free to bring your own snacks and adult beverages. Cost is $30.

The-Arts-Alliance.org

Suggested

24 GEMS OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS NIGHT

fun event presented by the Arts Alliance at Snyder House in Cottell Park from

bookmobile.

5, 12, 19, 26

Manor House

Join the Mason Deerfield (MADE)

DEERFIELD FARMERS MARKET

Chamber for an evening celebrat-

Kingswood Park

ing the many accomplishments of

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Enjoy the best of the fall harvest

2019 and setting the standard for

at the Deerfield Farmers Market

a successful 2020 for all members.

DECISION MADE: 2019 CANDIDATES FORUM

before hours become more lim-

The event is themed around mem-

ited for the winter. More than 15

bers as the gems of the business

local vendors will be selling fresh

community: valuable, admired for

Mason Middle School

produce and homemade wares at

excellence and prized for perfection.

Join the Mason Deerfield (MADE)

Kingswood Park every Saturday

Visit GemsOfExcellence.com for

Chamber on Oct. 3 for a forum featur-

in October from 9 a.m. to noon.

more info about awards, nominees

ing candidates running for Deerfield

DeerfieldFarmersMarket.com

and sponsorships.

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AUTUMN HARVEST CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW

HALLOWEEN TREAT STREET

Township Fiscal Officer, Deerfield Township Trustee, Kings Local School Board, Mason City Council and Mason City School Board. The event will be held at Mason Middle School from 6–9 p.m. MADEChamber.org

Deerfield Towne Center

Deerfield Township and Deerfield

King Of Kings Lutheran Church

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The

ABERLIN SPRINGS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

10 a.m.–4 p.m. and benefits the

whole family! From 6–8 p.m., families

early childhood education min-

with children 12 and under are wel-

Autumn

Harvest

Craft

&

Towne Center have cooked up a

Vendor show takes place from

spell-binding evening of fun for the

istries at King of Kings Lutheran

come to attend this free event in their

Aberlin Springs

Church in Mason. Enjoy handmade

favorite costumes. Trick-or-treat from

Visit Aberlin Springs for the Third Annual

crafts, homemade goodies at the

store to store, enjoy a petting zoo,

Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 5 from

bake sale table and a variety of

Skidaddles booth with games and

noon to 5 p.m. There will be farm fun

silent auction items for bidding.

more. DeerfieldRec.com

for the whole family, including animals,

Facebook.com/events

hayrides, farm-to-table food, pumpkin decorating, face painting, yoga and much more. The event is free and open to the public. AberlinSprings.com

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HOME EXPO AT CARRIAGE HILL

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Mason and Deerfield

Carriage Hill

Neighborhood

The third annual free Home Expo

Halloween will happen on Oct.

at Carriage Hill is Oct. 19 from 10

31 from 6–8 p.m. in the City of Mason

a.m.–4 p.m. Visit vendors in the

and in Deerfield Township. Have a

Crossroads Mason

home services industry, medical

fun and safe Halloween with your

Come together with the Mason

teams, financial experts, pet ser-

family and friends!

community to support the building

vices and more, then tour model

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