Loveland, OH November 2018

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Emily Barlow | emily.barlow@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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A Love Letter

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Alicia + Will Photography, Mandy Geyman, Justin Sheldon Photography

HELLO! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the premiere issue of Loveland Lifestyle.

What’s not to love about this town? It lives up to its name. The city’s landscape is changing; new businesses are sprouting up everywhere. It’s a small town on the rise. Where people still stop to say hello and aren’t shy about lending a hand to a neighbor in need.

This magazine is proud to be part of that renaissance. We look forward to sharing stories each month about the people and places that inspire us. We hope you will be inspired by them, too.

At Loveland Lifestyle, we want our readers to get excited about a new restaurant or shop but also rediscover a Symmes or Loveland staple. Whether it’s a stickysweet holiday treat from Cocoa Bites or a comforting cup of seafood chowder from Seafood Station, this issue has both your sweet and savory covered. We also spread the editorial love to neighboring towns. Pickles & Bones BBQ in Milford might have started off in a tiny trailer, but they have never shied away from bold flavor.

We take you inside one of Loveland’s iconic homes, and we sit down and chat with CeeCee Collins, president and CEO of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, about Loveland’s past, present and future.

The Loveland Lifestyle team hopes you enjoy this issue and many more to follow.

We are excited to join you every month with insider tips, local happenings and all things community. Cheers to finding your next new favorite place or just falling in

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2018

FEATURES 12 Sugar Rush Cocoa Bites Nails Crave-worthy Cakes and Pitch-Perfect Pies

14 'Cue File Pickles & Bones Barbecue Smokes Out the Competition

18 Saddle Up A Hidden Equestrian-inspired Gem, Deep in the Heart of the Suburbs, Eagerly Awaits Its New Owner

28 Passion, Poise & Purpose Catching Up with CeeCee Collins,

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the Heart and Soul Behind Our Area’s Chamber

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Locally Owned

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Hot Spot

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Open House

24 Culinary Creations 28 Local Limelight 31

Realty Report

32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

“Loveland Strong” Street Fest Downtown Loveland was alive with music and anticipation as crowds gathered for the “Loveland Strong” Street Fest. The three-day event commemorated the rebuild of downtown after a fire devastated several historic buildings in 2017. A brass band led the way as Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey congratulated downtown business owners. Festivities also included a reception for first responders and fireworks. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICIA + WILL PHOTOGRAPHY

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STEAK OUT Fine dining veteran Tony Ricci isn’t one to rest on his laurels. The beloved steakhouse restaurateur just opened his third location in Indianapolis. His Lexington outpost opened in 2015, and he’s currently planning renovations to the bar and patio of his original 2010 location here in Loveland. When Tony and his team aren’t serving up the best steaks in town, they’re giving back to the community.

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BISTRO SET Tano 2.0 has returned to the local dining scene. Gina and Gaetano Williams came back from the Loveland fire better, faster and stronger. In September, they reopened their downtown bistro and have plans to open a third location (Take Home Tano being their second) in Hamilton in early 2019. The Williamses purchased the building for Tano Bistro Loveland and have added a second-floor banquet facility as well as a thirdfloor rooftop terrace, both handicapped accessible via a brand-new elevator. Stop in soon and check out the new menu.

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LOCALLY OWNED

sugar rush

COCOA BITES NAILS CRAVE-WORTHY CAKES AND PITCH-PERFECT PIES ARTICLE JOANNE DRILLING PHOTOGRAPHY ALICIA + WILL PHOTOGRAPHY

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WHEN DAYTON TRANSPLANT GLENDA JONES WHIPPED UP A FEW TREATS FOR TASTE OF LOVELAND BACK IN 2012, SHE DIDN’T ANTICIPATE THE BUZZ HER DECADENT DESSERTS WOULD GENERATE, LET ALONE THE LOVELY LITTLE BAKERY THAT WOULD BECOME A MAINSTAY IN THE LOVELAND CULINARY COMMUNITY. “I really did Cocoa Bites on a whim. I’ve always done creative work—from flower arrangements to design, mostly home design— and that led to baking and designing desserts,” Glenda says. “After Taste of Loveland, everyone kept urging me to open up a store. I waited for months and months, looking for the right location. Then our corner spot became available, but it was super scary. It had been used for storage, so I ended up gutting the entire place.”

Glenda would go on to open the shop officially in July 2013 with just a few signature items. She slowly progressed to offering lunch and eventually became known for her stunning “naked” wedding cakes (naked cakes are a more minimalist style using slightly less frosting while relying on seasonal flowers and fruit for decoration).

These days, visitors to her shop can expect to find three to four cakes available by the slice; up to a dozen flavors of cake truffles, cookies and cookie bars; pies; an array of exquisitely frosted cupcakes; and even a classic high tea service by reservation.

“We’ve been doing lunch for about three years. We do a lot of paninis—peaches and basil with fresh mozzarella, green apples and grilled onions, pesto, chicken and avocado—I try to come up with sandwiches that people aren’t going to find everywhere,” Glenda says.

Glenda, like many chefs, is inspired to cook seasonally. Her lunch menu incorporates produce items at their peak of freshness as do her cakes, cupcakes and pies.

“I really like going to Jungle Jim’s, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods to just see what is beautiful and fresh. Once I do that, I know what to go with,” she says.

With the holidays right around the corner, Glenda and her team are working overtime to stock the shelves with plenty of over-the-top offerings that will make entertaining a piece of cake.

“I’m still narrowing down my Thanksgiving cake menu. We’ll have pumpkin cheesecake for sure and probably our carrot cake. But for pies, we will offer pumpkin, apple, caramel apple, and people will still order coconut cream because we are so known for that pie,” she says.

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HOT SPOT ARTICLE JOANNE DRILLING PHOTOGRAPHY ALICIA + WILL PHOTOGRAPHY

PICKLES & BONES BARBECUE SMOKES OUT THE COMPETITION 14

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“AN OLD TRAILER WAS ALL WE COULD

“We started part-time in August of 2015.

AFFORD AT FIRST. We bought it out by

We were doing Sundays in the trailer across

West Virginia, gutted it, and then it took us

the street, mostly just for fun. Josh and I

about a year and a half to scrape together

wanted to cook something different than the

the time and money to actually get started,”

usual grind, and those Sundays gave us a real

says Nicole House, co-owner of Pickles &

taste for the entrepreneurial life. We eventu-

Bones Barbecue in Milford.

ally got enough positive feedback for Josh to

Nicole sits across from me at an outdoor picnic table adjacent to their flourishing carryout

quit his full-time job [as the executive chef at the Golden Lamb] the following May.”

barbecue business—a cult favorite among local

With a strong culinary resume of her own—

chefs—that she and her husband, Josh, have

Cincinnati’s Maisonette, as well as Lilly’s in

built from scratch over the last few years. Josh

Louisville before becoming the chef de cuisine

has generously brought over an enormous tray

at the Oak Room at the Seelbach Hotel—Nicole

of textbook-perfect beef brisket with a sizable

keenly understands the financial pitfalls associ-

smoke ring, braised green beans and ham,

ated with the restaurant business. She and Josh

fork-tender smoked turkey, their signature sau-

chose to keep overhead costs low by starting

sage (linked by Len Bleh of Avril-Bleh & Sons

with the takeout trailer before progressing to

Meat Market in downtown Cincinnati), butter-

their current carryout model, which opened

milk macaroni salad and delicate hoe cakes

about a year ago on State Route 131, across

drizzled with honey. Nicole radiates a bubbly

the street from the trailer’s original location.

warmth when she talks about their cooking,

The duo favored barbecue for its affordable

but it’s also apparent that she retains a no-non-

ingredients but also its communal spirit.

sense approach to the business as well.

“Barbecue is unique in that it brings everybody together,” Nicole explains. “It’s a cuisine without boundaries. We get customers who roll up in Porsches and people who walk from the neighborhood. Everyone sits together while they wait for their food."

That kind of diverse clientele is also indicative of Milford, to an extent. The Houses are aware of the socioeconomic diversity as they live a few miles down the road with their three daughters.

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“Along the way, we visited other neighborhoods to look for another location, but we decided that it made the most sense to keep reinvesting in this community, where we live and where our kids go to school. It’s important to do what we can right here.”

Pickles & Bones walks the talk with a community give-back plan that allows them to work with local 501(c)(3) organizations such as their daughters’ elementary school and Newtown-based soup kitchen La Soupe.

But the Houses also understand that change starts at home. All three daughters have a

“BARBECUE IS UNIQUE IN THAT IT BRINGS EVERYBODY TOGETHER. IT’S A CUISINE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES.”

hand in helping out at the family business.

“We want to instill a sense of responsibility and work ethic in our girls,” Nicole says. “I’ll bring them over once or twice a week, an hour before we close, and they have work to do. They wipe off the sauce bottles or bring in a few pieces of wood for the smoker.”

When I ask Nicole about plans for the future, she excitedly tells me about a Small Business Administration course she is taking and how she and Josh focus on “purposeful growth” for the tiny business they began with an “old trailer.” But she also remains grounded.

“We want to grow, but we plan to stay casual.

And authentic. That’s really important to us.”

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OPEN HOUSE

Saddle Up A HIDDEN EQUESTRIAN-INSPIRED GEM, DEEP IN THE HEART OF SUBURBIA, EAGERLY AWAITS ITS NEW OWNER

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Five oversized bedrooms

Built-ins abound—a polished

Light, light and more light.

A five-stall horse barn with

Located less than a mile

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butler’s pantry adjoining the

When you’re not enjoying

wash rack and tack room,

from Oasis Golf Course, it’s

pair studio downstairs),

formal dining; floor-to-ceiling

the wealth of outdoor living

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a bathroom en suite.

the bend before the

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master bedroom.

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convertible

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playhouse, man cave or she shed.

drivable in your golf cart.

TUCKED AWAY AMID ONE OF LOVELAND’S SPRAWLING SUB-

Don’t be fooled by its size—at an impressive 9,000-plus square feet,

DIVISIONS LIES AN UNASSUMING TREASURE OF A HOME.

it’s easy to think you’d feel overwhelmed or lost. Yet every space is

From the street, a charming gate opens with dramatic pause, but

functional and open, the floorplan a smart connection of hallways, room

that’s where the theatrics end—this house was made to be lived in.

openings and staircases. It flows naturally, and you’re drawn with it.

“We wanted it to be warm and inviting,” the current owner says. “To use every part of it, feel comfortable in every room. No areas just for show.”

They succeeded.

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into the main great room. There’s also a back staircase to the second floor with its four bedrooms and bonus family room.

The master suite resides on the first floor as well, complete with

But it’s the home’s acreage that’s the most impressive—more than 5 acres, thickly encircled by a veritable forest of mature trees, with all the perks and presence of a tight-knit community.

an enormous bath suite and dedicated reading corner, collectively

“No other property came close to giving us the land we wanted,

offering views of the barn, pastures, pool and grotto—an invitation to

with a neighborhood feel,” the owner says. “The kids could ride

relax that’s hard to ignore.

their bikes around, we had neighborhood parties, a close commu-

Downstairs is a family-fun dream come true: a theater room, an exercise room, a third family room and fireplace, a giant rec room perfect for

nity of families, but we still had land and privacy. You just can’t find that anywhere else.”

a pool table. The most impressive part? The abundance of natural light.

That privacy and peacefulness are tangible outside, whether from

With 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows and walk-out access to the pool

the deck, by the pool, on the covered porch or near the barn—water

patio, the basement is bright and airy in a way that bucks the norm.

features and fountains in harmony with the surrounding nature. And

In fact, the entire home glows with natural light, while the finishing touches really make it shine. Built-in shelves, drawers and cabinets can be found at every turn—in rooms, corners, closets and hallways.

If you’re not sold yet, the missing piece is all outside. A saltwater

yet you’re still just minutes from everything—schools, grocery stores, interstates, entertainment and more.

“I’ve raised my family here for the last 21 years … now it’s time for a new family to make it their home, too.”

pool, surrounded by stone features, fire pit and sitting spaces galore— it’s designed for entertainment and relaxation. And horse-centric

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YOU AREN’T WATCHING FOR ITS BRIGHT BLUE AWNING. Venture inside for ahi tuna or swordfish steaks, but don’t miss the grab-and-go entrees (smoked salmon quiche!) and seasonal soups. We checked in with Chef Jeff, owner of Seafood Station since 1998, for the recipe to one of his most popular soups: seafood chowder. He suggests whipping up a big batch as it freezes well. If there’s any left, that is.

SEAFOOD CHOWDER Yield: 6 servings CHICKEN STOCK

INGREDIENTS + 1 tablespoon butter + 1/2 cup onion, diced + 2 cloves garlic, minced + 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced + 1 celery stalk, diced + 1/2 cup flour

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PASSION, POISE & PURPOSE CATCHING UP WITH CEECEE COLLINS, THE HEART AND SOUL BEHIND OUR AREA’S CHAMBER

FIRST AND FOREMOST, HOW DOES THE LITTLE

BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?

MIAMI RIVER CHAMBER ALLIANCE CONTRIBUTE

Meeting with the business owners. I’m not only excited for

TO OUR AREA?

them, I’m excited about where they’ll fit into our commu-

We needed events, we needed people coming to our town.

nity, especially when it’s something our area doesn’t have

Business owners who’d invested everything needed peo-

or something I can see will be done well. Talking to a new

ple to see where we were—taste our food, go to our shops.

business that needs help or an older business that’s not

People thought there was nothing in Loveland. We needed

doing well, that floats my boat—hearing about their plan,

to move forward while keeping with the rich history that’s

their business model. Helping businesses get to the right

already here. That’s why we do events. The energy we’ve

people to be successful is fantastic.

brought to this area has contributed to its success, along with a lot of support from our city government and board

HOW DOES YOUR FAMILY FEEL ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

of directors. Now we have businesses outside of Loveland

At first, they didn’t really understand my job. We were

who want to be involved, too. They know we’ve got some-

doing a lot of events—events for the community, events

thing going on here and want to be part of it.

in the community. I worked a lot of weekends and evenings. They’d ask, “Do we have to go? Do we have to

AND BEING ITS PRESIDENT AND CEO?

help?” But then I started bringing in events that were

It’s not always easy, but I’m passionate about the services

netting $15,000 to $25,000 for the Chamber, and my

we offer and the way we go about offering them. At the

family quickly started to understand what I was doing

beginning, I didn’t know how I was going to do it. The

and why I was doing it. My parents instilled in me that

Chamber was a nonprofit with no money, and I had a

you have to give back, and I probably do this to a fault.

short window to turn it around. I talked to the city. I talked

I want to help so much; I say yes to everyone. My kids

to business owners, asking them, “What’s missing? What

have learned that, too. Now they say, “Hey, Mom, I want

can I bring to help you be more successful?” I knew how

to pitch in at your event tonight.” It warms my heart to

to try but didn’t know if it would work. The people here

see my children recognize the value in what I’m doing

had to trust me. They did. And it worked. Five and half

and appreciate it. It’s been a family effort for sure.

years later, with massive support from both the board and the community, we’re doing well. I’m proud of that.

ARTICLE STEPHANIE MEINBERG | PHOTOGRAPHY ALICIA + WILL PHOTOGRAPHY

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“MY PARENTS INSTILLED IN ME THAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE BACK … IT WARMS MY HEART TO SEE MY CHILDREN RECOGNIZE THE VALUE IN WHAT I’M DOING AND APPRECIATE IT.”

CONTINUED >

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

(CON TI N U ED)

TELL US ABOUT “LOVELAND STRONG” FOLLOWING

their summer clothes, and this event is the one that really

LAST YEAR’S TRAGIC FIRE.

signals the start of it all. People love it. More importantly,

The “Loveland Strong” movement was unbelievable. People

the Rally was an event we created since I came to the

were ringing us off the hook in the days following the down-

Chamber, not one we inherited.

town fire. What I’m proud of is the different groups that responded—residents, business owners, the fire depart-

CAN YOU SUM UP LOVELAND WITH A WORD OR TWO?

ment, the city itself—everyone had ideas and was asking

Cinderella story. I love that I feel we’re successful. We’re

what they could do. We collected thousands of dollars of

the dream city. Other chambers look at us and see what

immediate relief for people out of work and people who’d

their towns can become, what they can have if they work

lost everything—plus grocery gift cards, toothbrushes, mat-

together. And you can’t deny the natural landscape. We’ve

tresses, rental homes. It was really cool to see the commu-

got something cool going on here—within minutes, you

nity come together. And that’s what the Street Fest was all

can be at a park or find yourself in the middle of the woods

about, to say thank you. To say look how strong we can be.

for a quiet run, a kayak trip or bike ride. That’s incredibly

Look what we did together.

special. I’m passionate about this area, I’m its biggest cheerleader and patron—it’s why I’m good at my job.

FAVORITE EVENT? The Loveland Food Truck Rally. To me, it really kicks off the summer. People are itching to get to the lake or don 30

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LOVELAND

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Jackson Woods

$606,000

$546,675

90%

315

4

3.1

Lanes End

$700,000

$635,000

91%

165

4

4.2

Evergreen

$625,000

$825,000

132%

221

3

2

Hamilotn Twp.

$647,500

$618,000

95%

179

4

3.1

Elliott Farm

$438,384

$415,160

95%

113

2

3

Eagles Pointe at The Oasis

$650,000

$625,000

96%

120

4

4.1

Chatham Woods

$490,000

$430,000

88%

112

4

3.1

Abington

$539,900

$534,600

99%

27

4

3.1

Oasis Pointe

$898,500

$820,000

91%

34

4

4.1

Reserve of Loveland

$689,000

$685,000

99%

66

6

5.1

Miami Trails

$477,500

$461,000

97%

119

4

4.1

Clairborne

$489,900

$450,000

92%

123

4

3.1

Claiborne

$435,000

$425,000

98%

20

4

3.1

Chatham Woods

$519,000

$490,000

94%

20

5

3.1

Stonebridge

$509,000

$477,000

94%

36

4

3.1

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KARRI PERRY PRESENTS: AWARDWINNING PUMPKIN CAKES & MORE

SHIBORI INDIGO DYEING Gorman Heritage Farm

200 limited editions and unique titles will be

Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio

Fold, clamp, bunch, bind, bundle or twist—

available. PlaidRoomRecords.com

Want to win the holidays with a two-

then finish with a deep, distinctive blue dye.

time

best-in-show

pumpkin

independent record stores, some will line up the night before to get first shot at an exclusive run of special record releases. Up to

cake?

Get hands-on with this class using a Jap-

Blue Ribbon Kitchen’s Karri Perry has

anese technique and natural indigo dye to

you covered with her award-winning

transform an ordinary silk scarf into a per-

tastes, tips and techniques. You’ll mix,

sonal masterpiece. Wear old clothes suitable

FULL MOON WALK AT LBF&T

bake, frost, decorate and sample. Your

for an outdoor event. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Space is

Cincinnati Nature Center

reward for this hands-on night: a take-

limited. $30/members, $35/nonmembers.

Long Branch Farm & Trails, located in Gos-

home collection of cupcakes and the

GormanFarm.org

hen and featuring nearly 800 acres of forest

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recipe—de-

and farmland, is usually reserved for CNC

signed to squash the competition. $55,

members only—but for this special hiking

famous

pumpkin

cake

6–8 p.m. OutOfThymeChef.com

3 LOVELAND ATHLETIC BOOSTERS ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

16 CMH TURKEY TROT

night, it’s open to all. Enjoy the Beaver full moon, natural history readings and a nighttime hike, for adults and children 8-plus.

Children’s Meeting House

Tickets required: $5/members, $10/non-

Don’t miss this annual fall fundraiser from

members. 7:30–9 p.m. CincyNature.org

Loveland’s only Montessori school. Now in its fourth year, this schooltime fun run sees

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Loveland High School

students of all levels—preschool through

An annual affair, this year’s event features

sixth grade—trotting their tails off to raise

200-plus talented artists and crafters—

money for critical projects directly benefit-

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

the perfect place to get an early start and

ting the 7-acre school campus. Spectators

Loveland, Symmes Township

beat the rush for holiday shopping. Find

and donations of any amount welcome

& Miami Township

unique and handcrafted gifts including

in support of this local private school.

As an area bursting with small business-

jewelry, woodcrafts, ceramics, photog-

CMHSchool.com/Turkey-Trot-Fundraiser

es, celebrate an entire day dedicated to

raphy and more, plus food trucks, raffle

shopping local. From clothing boutiques,

items and Tiger spirit wear, all in support

record stores and gear outfitters to sweets

of Loveland Athletics. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LovelandAthleticBoosters.com

10 WSCW HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

16 KUHL PINTS: A FUNDRAISER FOR THE LITTLE MIAMI CONSERVANCY Roads Rivers and Trails

shops, juice stops, restaurants and more, there’s a wealth of retail and dining destinations to explore and support—right here in your hometown. Look for the Shop Small icon in your neighborhood.

If you’ve paddled, fished or frolicked on the Little Miami in 2018, then come raise a glass

Whistle Stop Clay Works

and toast to another great year of adventure

Some of the finest pottery around can

and fun on our favorite river. Hosted by RRT

be found at WSCW’s holiday affair, along

and clothing retailer KUHL, this fundraising

with lively conversation, sweets, treats,

event benefits the LMC and features give-

drinks and more. Shop wares crafted

aways, raffles, auctions items and custom

by instructors and students alike, from

pints of local brew. 7–9 p.m. LittleMiami.org

29-30 ALESMITH PARTY: SPEEDWAY STOUT PINT NIGHT Cappy’s

AleSmith Brewing Company may hail from

serving pieces and ornaments to vases,

Cali, but they’re racing east with their Speed-

vessels and trays. A don’t-miss event at

way Stout series for a very special appearance

this Loveland pottery studio and ceramic arts gallery. Free admission, 6–9 p.m.

WhistleStopClayWorks.com

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a.m. on this notable shopping day for select

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23 BLACK FRIDAY RECORD STORE DAY

at Loveland’s taproom and bottle shop—two nights of timed tappings already touted to be “out of control.” Seven variants have made

Plaid Room Records

the list to date, including Jamaican Blue Moun-

If you’re serious about vinyl—and the gift of

tain Coffee and Thai, with other favorites from

great music—get here early. Opening at 8

AleSmith to come. LovelandCappys.com

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1. I am so grateful for my family. They are my everything!

2. Doesn’t matter if it's red or white, nothing beats a good glass of wine and interesting conversation.

3. Fall is my favorite time of year. Yes, I am one of those people who wants pumpkin-flavored everything.

4. I majored in theater in college, and I love to catch a show when I can. I appreciate that Loveland has its own community theater.

5. I’ve always loved to travel and want to do much more of it in the future.

6. If I'm going to indulge in dessert, it's going to be ice cream—and that ice cream has to be Graeter's.

7. A fun Saturday for me is sitting outside Paxton’s enjoying a beer, eating their fajita salad and watching the activity on the bike trail.

8. I love curling up with a good book. Jane Austen is a particular favorite.