Mason & Deerfield, OH December 2018

DECEMBER 2018

Winter Magic

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

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

Maria Eilers | maria.eilers@lifestylepubs.com

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun… AND TIME SURE HAS FLOWN BY THIS YEAR. It is hard to believe we’ve put together the final issue of Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle for 2018! It seems like just yesterday we

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Abbey Bradley, Laura Leavitt, Michelle Moody, Shawna Taylor CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Len Kaltman-West Chester Corporate Photography, Pete Coleman Perfect Exposure Photography, Renae Denbow, ElitePhotography.com

were writing our May letter to all of you—welcoming you to the first issue of the magazine.

As we close out 2018, we still have the wonderful holiday season to enjoy. Decorating, gift giving and outings with family and friends are some of the ways we will make memories and celebrate.

Celebrating local businesses and organizations that make Mason and Deerfield better communities in which to live, work and play was the focus of the Mason Deerfield Chamber’s annual Gems of Excellence Awards event. Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle is proud to be a member of the chamber and excited to recap the annual event and spotlight this year’s award winners. Congratulations to all the winners including three of our partners: Performance Lexus, ORCA Coworking and Manor House.

Decorating is the theme as we prepare for the holiday season with Helen Wright, owner of Interiors Plus. She shares her tips on how to make your mantel look festive this winter.

You’ll be singing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” as you explore the splendor of Kings Island’s WinterFest and discover why you won’t want to miss this exciting winter wonderland.

'Tis the season for shopping and gifts. Our partners at Cincinnati Premium Outlets have chosen several gifts that are sure to help you check off items on your holiday shopping list.

While it is nice to receive gifts, we were always taught it is better to give. We visited with the Mason Food Pantry to find out how we can help those in need in our community through donations and volunteering.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin EDITORIAL Kate Baxendale AD MANAGER Chad Jensen AD COORDINATORS Cyndi Harrington | Alicia Huff | Jessica Soetaert LAYOUT DESIGNERS Cyndi King | Dana Rudolph | Emily Stout Hailey Stepanek | Adella Wrisinger FIELD SUPPORT Carli DiMarco | Victoria Perry PUBLISHER SUPPORT Melanie Carlisle ACCOUNTANT Austin Park APPLICATION ARCHITECT Michael O’Connell WEB DEVELOPERS Tejaswini Jagarlamudi | Harshith Potu

With the holiday season upon us, we hope you make the time to take it all in. Enjoy making memories with family and friends and bask in the magic of the winter season! But first, be sure to enjoy this issue of Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle.

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Mark Andrea, Publisher Mark.Andrea@LifestylePubs.com ON THE COVER Enjoy ice skating along with several other activities for the whole family at Kings Island’s WinterFest.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018 FEATURES 16 Holiday Splendor and Fun at Kings Island WinterFest Returns with More Magic than Ever

18 Fourth Annual Gems of Excellence Awards Mason Deerfield Chamber Celebrates Members and Sets the Standard for 2019

22 Holiday Mantel Makeover Three Ways to Make Your Mantel Merry and Bright

26 Changing the Community One Meal at a Time Mason Food Pantry Seeks

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Local Limelight

22 Renovate & Refine 26 Giving Back 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

The ORCA Market Debut The ORCA Center hosted its first ORCA Market in late October. Attendees got an early start to their holiday shopping from multiple unique local vendors, a tour and walk-through of a tiny home built by Modern Tiny Living, and kids enjoyed the pumpkin decorating station! Visit TheORCACenter.com for a virtual tour or to schedule a tour of the coworking space.

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GOOD TIMES

Manor House Under New Management Manor House Banquet & Conference Center celebrated a grand re-opening on Oct. 2.

Longtime owners Bill and Kathy Kinane recently sold the business to Dave and Janet Nelson who are excited to continue with the long tradition of hospitality and event excellence. The ribbon-cutting ceremony included a presentation by the Mason Deerfield Chamber and guests from the City of Mason.

Sonder Brewing Grand Opening Excitement overflowed at Sonder Brewing’s Grand Opening on Oct. 27 as Mason welcomed its newest brewery. Sonder Brewing crafts high-quality beer with a mix of story and community. The facility includes delicious food options from BrewRiver, a taproom with a spacious bar area, an outdoor patio area and a large family-friendly lawn area.

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AROUND TOWN

KINDERGARTNERS COLLABORATE, CREATE AND CODE Teachers

at

Mason

Early

Childhood

Center secured a grant from the Mason Schools Foundation and partnered with School Outfitters' design team to create MECC's first Launch Pad—a shared pod where kindergarteners can collaborate, create and code. The Launch Pad aligns with Mason City School District's vision to progress students' maker skills throughout all grades.

What were twice-a-month Dream Lab activities are now integrated into daily learning. Students are learning how to utilize materials and building creative thinking that they will pursue more

PHOTOS WITH SANTA FOR A GOOD CAUSE

independently as they progress through school.

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Enjoy a “Family Christmas Party” atmosphere and support an amazing cause! By appointment only, come for Santa Photos on Dec. 1 or 2 in a professional home studio, and stay for cookies, crafts and storytime with Mrs. Claus. Call Renae Denbow at 513.348.6798 to reserve your no-wait time with Santa and for Mason location details. Minimum donation $50; all proceeds go to CarePortal benefiting local families in crisis. CarePortal.org

MASON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE TOP HONORS Twenty-eight Mason High School students have been named 2019 National Merit Semifinalists through the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Competition. They're among approximately 16,000 of the nation's top students, less than 1 percent of

THE NUTCRACKER—ALL JAZZED UP

high school seniors, who will go on to compete for National Merit Scholarships. The students were rec-

The Mason Dance Center will perform its 17th

ognized by the Board of Education in October. Also

annual Nutcracker—All Jazzed Up event Sunday, Dec.

recognized were three MHS students selected as

9 in the Mason High School Theater. Tickets for 1 p.m.

National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars.

and 4 p.m. showtimes will be available online and at

The program recognized roughly 5,000 outstand-

Mason High School the day of the show. All ticket pro-

ing Hispanic/Latino students of 250,000 who

ceeds from this annual benefit performance go to the

take the PSAT nationwide. Congratulations to all!

Mason High School After Prom Program. All Mason

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Dance Center Performance Group and PreProfessional Ballet students perform, as well as some of our younger ballet students as angels and lambs.

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AROUND TOWN

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DO YOU K NOW THE STORY OF THE SEV EN BLIND MICE AND THE E L EPH A N T? The mice discover something new and strange by their pond. One-by-one they go out to explore the new item. The first mouse reports the “something ” is a pillar. The second found a snake. The third perceived a spear. The fourth mouse discovered a great cliff, while the fifth discerned a large waving fan. The sixth returned with stories of a rope. Arguments

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ensued among the mice until the seventh ran out to explore the something from one end to the other, the right side and the left. She returned to report it was as sturdy as a pillar,

Deerfield Towne Center sponsors Glow in the Dark Chanukah, hosted by the Jewish Discovery Center, on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy the Menorah

supple as a snake, wide as a cliff, sharp as a

Lighting, glow-in-the-dark activities, crafts, deli-

spear, breezy as a fan, and string y as a rope.

cious snacks and much more! You can also enjoy

Altogether the “something ” was an elephant!

the annual tree lighting ceremony at Deerfield

My aunt came to me with a dental dilemma

Towne Center on Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Activities

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mice. She had fractured and lost a tiny lateral incisor tooth that had been squeezed between a large central incisor and her cuspid that

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OPEN HOUSE

HOLIDAY SPLENDOR AND FUN AT WINTERFEST ARTICLE LAURA LEAVITT | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

MANY LOCALS REMEMBER THE WONDER AND JOY OF WINTERFEST AT KINGS ISLAND WHEN GROWING UP. Last year, after over a decade without it, WinterFest returned to the park bigger and better than ever. The reception was beyond everyone’s expectations, and WinterFest continues this year with even more additions and excitement.

Opening right after Thanksgiving and concluding with a newly added New Year’s Eve celebration, WinterFest provides families the opportunity to see the park, ride the rides and taste the treats, all under a sparkling blanket of lights.

“So many of the guests who visited WinterFest at Kings Island in 2017 told us it was their new family tradition that has something for everyone in their family,” says Chad Showalter, director of communications at Kings Island.

This year, there will be even more WinterFest fun.

“In 2018, Kings Island will have more of the park open for WinterFest including newly themed areas in Rivertown and Coney Mall.

More rides will be open, and there will even be carriage rides,” Chad says.

Tickets for WinterFest are available online at VisitKingsIsland.com.

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A visit to WinterFest creates a feast for the senses:

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The traveling Holly Jolly Trolley of singers offers visitors of all ages the chance to listen and get into the holiday spirit.

WINTRY FOOD FAVORITES Kings Island’s signature blue ice cream forms the base for one of the many wintry tasty treats: premium Blue Hot Chocolate!

SHOW-STOPPING LIGHT DISPLAYS Guests can stroll through the 10 Winter Wonderlands, each one a separate themed light display with activities, shopping and rides throughout. All told, 5 million lights will glitter around the park.

CHARACTER APPEARANCES Characters like Candy Cane and Jack Frost will be strolling the park, greeting and entertaining guests.

INTERNATIONAL STREET ON ICE The centerpiece of WinterFest is the large ice rink that replaces the pond by the tower, allowing families, couples and friends to enjoy an evening of ice skating in the park.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

ARTICLE MARIA EILERS | PHOTOGRAPHY MADE CHAMBER AND ELITEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

THE MASON DEERFIELD CHAMBER CELEBRATES ITS SHINING MEMBERS AND SETS THE STANDARD FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2019

FOURTH ANNUAL GEMS OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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ners who enhance our quality

» Ambassador of the Year: Brian Kirshman, Edward Jones

of life and make our area a better

place to live, work and play. The

» Rising Star Award: Peeyush Shrivastava, Genetesis

Gems of Excellence Awards event is a way for the chamber to give back to members of the

» Hospitality Hero Award: Manor House Banquet & Conference Center

business community who do so much for the region year-round. The 2018 Awards recog-

» Community Partner of the Year: Performance Lexus

nized all its members as gems in the business community and honored 12 who have made

» Excellence in Education Award: Lauren Gentene, Mason City Schools

significant contributions.

» Innovative Business of the Year: ORCA Coworking » MADE Business of the Year: Festo Corporation » Regional Business of the Year: Flagel Huber Flagel » Pink Diamond Award: Barbara Hogan, Afidence & Timbelo » People’s Choice Award: Kala Coffeehouse » Esprit de Corps: Bill and Kathy Kinane » Honorary Lifetime Member: Don Williams 18

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A. Ambassador of the Year: Brian Kirshman | B. Rising Star Award: Peeyush Shrivastava | C. Hospitality Hero Award: Manor House Banquet & Conference Center | D. Community Partner of the Year: Performance Lexus | E. Innovative Business of the Year: ORCA Coworking | F. Excellence in Education Award: Lauren Gentene | G. MADE Business of the Year: Festo Corporation | H. Regional Business of the Year: Flagel Huber Flagel | I. Pink Diamond Award: Barbara Hogan | J. People’s Choice Award: Kala Coffeehouse | K. Esprit de Corps: Bill and Kathy Kinane | L. Honorary Lifetime Member: Don Williams

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

(CON TI N U ED)

“WE ARE A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT THE AMAZING BUSINESS COMMUNITY WE GET TO SERVE EACH DAY. THIS EVENING IS ONLY A SMALL WAY WE CAN GIVE BACK TO OUR MEMBERS BY HIGHLIGHTING THE VARIOUS WAYS THEY WORK TO SERVE OUR REGION AND ITS PEOPLE.” —Sherry Taylor, Mason Deerfield Chamber President/CEO

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HOLIDAY MANTEL MAKEOVER

ARTICLE MICHELLE MOODY | PHOTOGRAPHY PETE COLEMAN PERFECT EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Woodland Winter IS YOUR MANTEL BEGGING FOR A HOLIDAY MAKEOVER? Design expert Helen Wright, owner of Interiors Plus in Mason, shares three ways to spruce up your mantel for the holidays. Find these items and more at Interiors Plus.

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» Wreath: $195 » Wooden tree: $100 » Family of deer: $725 » Snowshoes: $130 per pair » Birch log bundles: $24 each » Ornaments: $10 – $13 each » Lighted garland: $47 » Bow: $7 • Ribbon: $20 » Pinecones: $9 each » Assorted greenery: $6 – $21 each

Classic Christmas » Merry Christmas sign: $91 » Tin pitchers: $24 small, $35 large » Reindeer: $58 » Silver bells: $19 each » Red lantern: $47 small, $62 large » Flickering flame electric candle: $57 » Jingle bell stems: $15.50 each » Ornaments: $5 – $12 each » Santa: $156 » Wooden sleigh: $135 » Garland on sleigh: $49 » Lighted garland: $47 » Ribbon: $20 » Assorted greenery: $6 – $21 each CONTINUED >

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RENOVATE & REFINE

(CON TI N U ED)

MAKE YOUR MANTEL BRIGHT All the items featured are available at Interiors Plus located at 6203 Snider Road in Mason. InteriorsPlusMasonOhio.com 24

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Sophisticated in Silver » Wreath: $265 » Tall tree: $86 » Mercury glass tree: $45 small, $60 large » White poinsettias: $15 each » Mercury glass candle holders: $46 small, $52 large » Electric candles: $28 each » Sleigh: $219 » Silver reindeer: $91 » Silver present: $11 » Mercury glass icicles: $18 small, $22 large » Mercury glass acorns: $12 each » Lighted garland: $47 » Bow: $7 » Ribbon: $20 » Silver eucalyptus branches: $9 each » Assorted greens: $19 – $21 each

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GIVING BACK

Changing the Community One Meal at a Time MASON FOOD PANTRY SEEKS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE

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ARTICLE SHAWNA TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY RENAE DENBOW

THERE IS A GREAT NEED IN THE MASON AND

high school students through their partnership with

DEERFIELD COMMUNITY, AND THE MASON

Kings Island: students can volunteer their time at Kings

FOOD PANTRY OPERATES WITH A VISION TO

Island and, in return, Kings Island will donate their salary

FULFILL IT. As a pantry alone, they serve an average

to Mason Food Pantry.

of 600 people each month. Director David Vermaak

“People don’t always realize that Mason actually

and Associate Director Charmetra Bailey hope to

needs the pantry. We want to address this. We also want

serve more than a meal.

people to know that by supporting Mason Food Pantry

“We want to lift up the community, and that takes

they are supporting Mason. We are so thankful that the

more than just feeding people,” David says. “Through

community has allowed us to grow, and we’re thankful

close partnerships already in place, the pantry aims to

for our incredible volunteers.”

focus more on the individual person by playing a coordination role for those in the community who need rehabilitation, counseling, job training, job placement and

CURRENT DONATION NEEDS

ongoing mentorship.”

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In doing so, they’ll be serving the community in another way by bringing forth workers who are skilled in much-needed areas of trade. Operating completely on private donations, Mason Food Pantry cannot make any of this can happen without community support.

“Our top three needs are food, volunteers and finances,” David says.

Those who are interested in supporting Mason Food Pantry can visit their website and Facebook page for a list of donation requirements. All volunteers must be 21 or older and can complete the online form through their website. The pantry does offer a unique opportunity for

A donation box is available 24/7 around the corner of the building located at 406 Fourth Ave. in Mason. You can find an updated list of donation needs online at MasonFoodPantry.org.

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30TH ANNUAL LEBANON HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE PARADE & FESTIVAL

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ART BAR: GLASS HOLIDAY ORNAMENT MAKING

HOLLY JOLLY VENDOR FAIR

Join the Arts Alliance at 7 p.m. for

Join us as we kick off the Holiday

Warren County Fair Grounds

glass holiday ornament making with

season

Downtown

Capture the holiday spirit at the

instructor Valerie Sherwood Rask.

Lebanon with the 30th Annual

2018 Holly Jolly Vendor Fair on Dec.

Choose from different designs and

Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage

1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Join us for a

learn to shape, cut glass and solder

Parade & Festival. The parade

day of meeting and shopping with

your very own piece of art! Please

features only horse-drawn car-

local area vendors. There will be

bring a pair of needle-nose pliers. BYO

riages, and the festival is from 10

a raffle, giveaways, music, food,

adult beverage and snacks; water

a.m. until 8 p.m. with food and

a coffee truck, crafters and more.

and a sweet treat provided. Ticket

craft

vendors

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FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST

Sensory Santa provides a senso-

parades are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Liberty Center

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Crossroads Mason

ry-friendly environment for families

Join

Sophomores and juniors: Take a

to visit with Santa! The line opens

Southern Ohio on Dec. 7 at 7:30 pm.

free, proctored ACT test at 11:30

at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 and

for an evening celebrating those

a.m to familiarize yourself with the

Sunday, Dec. 16 for this exclusive

who served, while raising money

format. Results are delivered by

opportunity with Santa at Liberty

(all proceeds will go to the USO of

phone within a week of the test

Center. You can also bring your

Central and Southern Ohio). Grab

by

favorite

Liberty

some friends and your dancing shoes

Baum; full test results are emailed

Center for a photo with Santa on

and listen to some great local music

after the phone call. Ryan is

Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6-9 p.m.

by Cincinnati's Soul Pocket for a

an ACT prep expert and will

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Paint with a Purpose (PWAP) on

Join us for an annual holiday favorite in

Big Tree Plantation

Dec. 3 from 7-9 p.m. This fund-

the city of Mason. The Mason Choirs

It's the perfect Christmas holiday

raising event is open to the public

will host their Elegant Holiday Choral

family outing! After you've enjoyed

for ages 16 and up. Cost is $35

Concerts on Dec. 7 and 8 at William

wagon rides and found the per-

per seat, and 50 percent of the

Mason High School from 7-9 p.m.

fect tree, buy a ticket to Winter

profits from the class are donated

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Wonderland where children will

to Mason Food Pantry! BYO light

be able to see Santa, make a craft,

snacks and drinks including beer

visit animals, decorate a cookie and

or wine (must be 21 to consume

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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Take the Holiday Hayride to the

for the 2019 summer and WinterFest

Christmas Cabin for a visit with Santa,

seasons. Auditions will be held Dec.

then a return hayride to celebrate the

20-22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more

season in the barn. Enjoy cocoa, cookies

information,

Mason Public Library

and crafts. The market will boast holiday

visit VisitKingsIsland.com

Drop in and read to certified therapy dogs

music and delicious seasonal goodies.

at 10 a.m. in the Mason Public Library’s

This is an online registration only event.

Children’s Room. Earn a photo sticker

HiddenValleyOrchards.com

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VOLUNTEER WITH THE BLANKET CREW

FAMILY HOLIDAY BASH

Members of the Blanket Crew will dis-

PAWS FOR READING

from each dog you read to! Reading to one of these sweet pups is a great way to practice reading skills to patient, lovable, good listeners. MasonPL.org

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call

513.754.5740

or

Graydon on Main

Matthew 25: Ministries

tribute blankets, sleeping bags, hats,

Bring the whole family to this fun and

socks and gloves directly to clients on

exciting holiday party at Matthew 25:

Friday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. All

Ministries on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 2-5

ages are welcome, but children must

p.m. The facility will be transformed

be accompanied by an adult. This is a

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern

into a Christmas Wonderland, includ-

great way for families to serve together.

The Rusty Bucket Restaurant &

ing crafts, arcade games, giant board

If interested, email theblanketcrew@

Tavern at Deerfield Towne Center will

games, laser tag, acrobats, superheroes,

gmail.com. TheBlanketCrew.org

host Breakfast with Santa from 8:30-

princesses and pictures with Santa!

10 a.m. Tickets are $5 per person and

m25m.org/Event/HolidayBash

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FOR A CAUSE

include a fresh breakfast, meet and greet with Santa Claus and special holiday prizes. Proceeds will benefit a nonprofit organization (TBD).

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31 NEW YEAR'S EVE AT KINGS ISLAND Kings Island

FREE COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES: INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH

Ring in 2019 with a brand-new way to

Manor House

then celebrate the coming New Year

Attend the last 2018 event of the Free

from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. This fami-

Community Education Series at 6

ly-friendly event includes midnight fire-

p.m. sponsored by Lindner Center of

works, live music, Snoopy’s Rockin’ New

Mason Golf Center

HOPE. December's expert discussion

Year’s Eve party, Charlie Brown’s New

Enjoy a special breakfast with Santa

will cover Integrative Mental Health

Year’s Eve Celebration show and more.

from 9-11 a.m. at the Mason Golf Center.

where participants will understand the

VisitKingsIsland.com

A variety of breakfast foods will be

importance of mind-body approaches

served, and small activities will be avail-

to mental health and review an inte-

able while your family awaits a private

grative approach to diagnosing and

visit and photo opportunity with Santa.

treating mood disorders and anxiety.

Outdoor horse-drawn carriage rides

LindnerCenterOfHOPE.org

Call to make your reservation today!

MyRustyBucket.com

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celebrate New Year’s Eve. Enjoy the final day of WinterFest from 5-10 p.m.,

will also be provided. Please register each adult and child attending (children under 2 do not need to register).

ImagineMason.org

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Hidden Valley Orchards

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Make memories at Hidden Valley Orchards!

wide range of exciting opportunities

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