Mason & Deerfield, OH May 2023

Team - Jackie Quigley, Radona Scott, Nancy Sones, and Cara Bangs

Cheers to Five Years!

This month’s issue marks the 5th anniversary of Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle!

When I started this publication in 2018, the goal was to connect our communities through intriguing stories of local residents, nonprofits, and businesses. Five years later, I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to meet and work with so many amazing people and organizations that make Mason and Deerfield Township the best region for families and businesses to live and prosper.

As we began to plan this issue there was a clear theme of growth, from where the people and organizations were, to where they are now. There are so many great people and stories we wrote about over the past five years. We really wish we could highlight them all.

For this anniversary issue, we’re taking a look back as well as sharing updates from the local restaurant and brewery scene, schools, parks & recreation, and local nonprofits. We also take a look into the future, with two of the most anticipated developments.

You’ve heard this from me many times, but we would not be able to do what we do without our advertising partners. They enable the magazine to arrive in your mailbox every month. While we love all of our advertisers, I would like to take this opportunity to offer a special thanks to partners that have been with us since 2018: Tiffany Allen-Zeuch with Sibcy Cline, Closets by Design, Creative Contracting, ORCA Coworking, Wagner Law, Lindner Center of HOPE, Lyons & Lyons Law, Manor House, Mason Dance Center, Mason Elite Dentistry, Cincinnati EntryPoint, and Clyborne’s.

There’s so much that goes into the creation of every issue. The team at our corporate office helps with the production and distribution as well as our website CityLifestyle.com. Locally we have an amazing editorial team including our Editor Amanda Stout who has been with us since April 2019, and our photographers, writers and social media coordinator. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing our issues to life!

Taking a risk and starting a business is never easy. But having the love and support from my parents, family and friends has helped me along this journey more than they’ll ever know. I love you all!

We have been overwhelmed with the positive response from the community and we take great pride in celebrating our 5th Anniversary issue with you!

May 2023

PUBLISHER

Mark Andrea | mark.andrea@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Amanda Stout | amanda.stout@citylifestyle.com

COPY EDITOR

Karen Andrea

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Amanda Stout, Karen Andrea, Jonathan Stout, Abby Allen

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Cathy Lyons–Lyons Photography, Mark Lyons–Lyons Photography, April Sova–Remember When Portraits, Jenna Beers–Photography by Jenna

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

AD DESIGNER Hunter Richie

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kelsi Southard

MARK ANDREA, PUBLISHER

@MASONANDDEERFIELDLIFESTYLE

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Thank you to our amazing Community & Advertising Partners for their continued support over the years!

Community Partners

Mason Deerfield Chamber

Deerfield Township City of Mason

Mason City Schools

Mason Schools Foundation

Advertising Partners

AFC Urgent Care - West Chester VOA

Bella Chic Salon | Bu alo Black Boutique

Brent Thomas Renovations

Cincinnati EntryPoint**

Closets by Design - Cincinnati**

Craig Capital Wealth ManagementRaymond James Financial Services

Creative Contracting***

Creech's Lawn & Landscape Garden Center

Dianna Knudsen - Edward Jones Financial Advisor*

Everybody's Health*

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Jumpstart Marketing

Kemba Credit Union

Lichtenberg Landscaping**

Lindner Center of HOPE***

Lyons & Lyons Law Firm***

Manor House**

Mason Dance Center**

Mason Elite Dentistry**

Mason Eye Center**

Moss & Ivy

New Horizons Recovery Center

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Mason

ORCA Coworking***

PetSuites Mason

Pop Revolution***

RE/MAX TIME

RIX Automotive

S. W. Clyborne Provision & Spirits**

Senour Flaherty Insurance

Solutions Plus Pest Control

The Glass Guru*

The Goddard School of Mason*

The Heirloom Chef

The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health

The Quigley Team - eXp Realty*

Ti any Allen-Zeuch - Sibcy Cline***

Wagner Law***

Wessel Periodontics

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1: Building Blocks for Kids (BB4K) held their 21st Annual Benefit, Boots, Bourbon & Bling at Manor House. 2: BB4K kid, Gus, helped the emcee flip a coin in a game of heads or tails. 3: They provide support, medical scholarship grants and hope to families of children with physical, emotional and developmental challenges. 4: The event raised more than $100,000. 5: Approximately 200 people enjoyed an evening full of dancing, bourbon tasting, auctions, blackjack and more. 6: Seven couples purchased the chance to win the popular African Safari Adventure auction item. 7: To be a part of stories filled with hope and possibilities dance over to BB4K.org

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8: The Countryside YMCA Gala & Auction drew 400 business owners, community leaders and YMCA volunteers. 9: Proceeds from this event benefit the Countryside YMCA Annual Campaign, providing outreach in Warren County. 10: Two attendees enjoy beverages together at the event held at Manor House in Mason. 11: It was a night filled with food, fun and funky music. 12: Silent auction items are perused by attendees. 13: Attendees posed for photos while dressed in 70s attire. 14: A gala attendee strikes a pose on the stage.

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A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

The Mason Deerfield Chamber Annual Lunch

The Mason Deerfield Chamber Annual Lunch provides members with an afternoon of connection and learning about the impacts being made across the region. The 2023 event will be held on May 23 at Manor House. The event will serve as an anniversary celebration of the Chamber’s rebranding as well as an annual meeting for the Chamber and MADECDC. Purchase tickets at MADEChamber.org/Signature-Events

Royalmont Academy Holds Annual Fundraising Gala

Royalmont Academy held its annual fundraising gala, “Step into the Roaring ‘20s'' at Manor House on March 11. Over 250 guests gathered to support Royalmont and play games, bid on silent auction items, and participate in a live auction of prime donated packages. New to the gala was the Blue Water Kings band who had guests dancing throughout the evening. Find out more at RoyalmontAcademy.org

Lindner Center of HOPE Names New Chief Nursing Officer

Lindner Center of HOPE has named Jan Marhefka, MSN, RN, to the position of Chief Nursing Officer. Jan initially served in the Manager of Quality and Compliance role after joining the Center in 2015. She accepted the Manager of Inpatient Units role in 2018 and was promoted to Director of Nursing in 2019. She served as Associate Chief Nursing Officer since November 2021. LindnerCenterofHOPE.org

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Community Spotlight

CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS WITH A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE COMMUNITY SUCCESS STORIES.

ARTICLE BY AMANDA STOUT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHY LYONS, MARK LYONS, APRIL SOVA, JENNA BEERS, PROVIDED

Photo By: Cathy Lyons

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Over the past five years, we’ve had the honor of helping people throughout Mason and Deerfield tell the stories of their accomplishments and everyday lives. From the lively art scene and world-class parks and recreation to the ambitious, close-knit school community, we have watched the area continue to thrive and grow.

In 2022 we featured an article about the Mason Historical Society, which is a great place to learn how Mason grew from a humble village to the city it is today. In addition to maintaining the Alverta Green Museum, which houses many treasured Mason artifacts and documents, they’ve been busy keeping history alive for the community.

Some of their efforts include the annual Cemetery Walk at Rose Hill Cemetery where Mason Community Players act as people from Mason’s history, their annual Ice Cream Social & Baked Goods auction with Auctioneer Gene Steiner, and their monthly newsletter developed by Gina Arens and Sally Sherman Caudill, sharing interesting stories from Mason’s history.

They also present special talks like the Fatal Flight program, about the military plane that crashed near Mason in the 1950s. They will feature a new program next April. “We will have a program on the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Mason tornado. This will include firsthand accounts of the tornado hitting neighborhoods and businesses,” shares Jay Miebers, Mason Historical Society president.

Alverta Green Museum,

Photo By: Mark Lyons

THE ARTS

We’ve highlighted many vibrant stories from the arts community in Mason and Deerfield. Everything from public art like the Wings of Mason and Angel Alley murals to performances by Acting Up, Mason Dance Center, the ROYAL Theatre Company and the Mason Symphony Orchestra. We learned about the formation of the Mason Arts Council and exciting plans for a Regional Arts Center. Arts programs, classes, and work by local artisans have also found a place to shine within our pages.

One of the busiest supporters of the arts is the Arts Alliance, led by Meredith Raffel. Meredith explains, “Thanks to the Arts Alliance’s relationship with Deerfield Township trustees and administration, the partnership and the programming have grown significantly in the past five years.”

Some of the engaging programs that the Arts Alliance has provided to the community include the return of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra which brought 4,000 guests to Cottell Park, Deerfield Handmade Markets which welcome makers to sell their wares three times a year and unique classes and camps for children.

Free Sounds of Deerfield concerts, held at Cottell Park over the summer, have also grown from three concerts to seven in the past two years. This year will see the addition of Little Sounds of Deerfield at Kingswood Park, geared toward kids of all ages, featuring music and art making. “The best part of the past five years has been the continued support of the community participating in and enjoying our programming,” shares Meredith.

Angel Alley,

Photo By: Mark Lyons

Deerfield Trustees, Julie Sietz, Lelle Hedding; Cincinnati Pops Conductor, John Morris Russell; Arts Alliance Executive Director, Meredith Raffel

Common Ground Playground,

Photo By: Mark Lyons

PARKS & RECREATION

Living in the Mason and Deerfield communities offers amazing access to some of the best parks and recreation in the region. One such gem is Mason’s Makino Park, home to the inclusive Common Ground Playground. We spoke with Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation President, Rachel Kopfler in August 2018 and again in 2020 when the park was about to open. Rachel shepherded the project, but it was a true community effort with support from the city, corporations and individuals.

Mason City manager Eric Hansen told us at the time of the opening, “I always come back to the name, Common Ground, folks with different needs and abilities come together and make each other stronger. It’s a great message for the community.”

Also soon to be a part of Makino Park are two adaptive ball fields that will make it possible for players of all abilities to play baseball without barriers. We’ve been following the project with the Mason Challenger League which celebrated its 10th season in 2022. They are working closely with the City of Mason and the Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation on the capital campaign to raise $2.1 million. Board member and Public Relations Director Jennifer Christmas says, “These fields will allow us to expand our league even

more and allow our athletes to improve their baseball skills without any impediments.”

The addition of the 50-meter indoor pool at the Mason Aquatic Center also supports local athletes, the Mason Manta Rays. Kelly Anchrum, an A Matter of 50 Meters committee member, shares, “My favorite memory is the preview we hosted in December 2021 for community members who supported A Matter of 50 Meters. The awe and joy on the faces of swim parents, alumni swimmers, active swimmers and other community residents were well worth the fundraising.”

Deerfield Township has continued to invest in Kingswood Park. This includes a new pavilion which is home to the Deerfield Farmers’ Market, as well as the re-development of the former maintenance building into an Activity Center and the creation of a new playground with a unique Ninja Course. As we highlighted in our July 2021 issue, Deerfield Township also partnered with the Cincinnati Nature Center to increase plant diversity and improve the natural habitat for wildlife in Kingswood Park.

Trustee President Lelle Hedding explains, “It is a pleasure to see Kingswood Park get the attention it deserves.” She adds, “Our residents had a vision, and the Board of Trustees made it a reality.”

Kingswood Park native prairie,

Photo By: April Sova

MASON CITY SCHOOLS & MASON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Covering the many talented administrators, teachers and students at Mason City Schools (MCS) has always been an inspiring experience. In fact, our first August issue in 2018 included an article about the Mason Schools Foundation (MSF) and  Dr. Jonathan Cooper, who at the time was just starting as MCS superintendent and CEO.

We learned about students excelling in their activities, like Mason High School (MHS) Chess Master Jason Wang, student scientist and researcher, Laalitya Acharya, and the national champs of the MHS Science Olympiad. We followed star athletes such as basketball players, Sammie Puisis and Megan Wagner, and swimmer and Mason Marching Band member Steven Habra. During this time, the MHS Girls’ Tennis team (including two-time state champ Shyla Aggarwal) also became Ohio Division I champs six times.

We loved talking to Mason students about their efforts to make a difference. Groups like The Giving Girls started by Maddie Evers and Elise Tong, Environment Plus founded by Claire and Katherine Hu, and Mason Girl Scout Troop 44405, keepers of the Comet Cupboard. We admired individuals like Jiahao Guo who founded the Coronavirus Relief Project and Ahan Prasad, who donated proceeds from his custom cake business to MSF.

We were impressed with the district’s commitment to supporting the mental health of their community, which we learned about from MCS Mental Wellness Supervisor, Nicole Pfirman and the MHS student-led HOPE Squad.

MCS Public Information Officer, Tracey Carson says, “Over the past five years, the district has invested heavily into mental health resources for all learners –including therapy dogs in each building.”

Many of the MCS projects and people we spotlighted in Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle have ties to the Mason Schools Foundation, whose innovative programs we’ve also showcased. MSF Board Member Danita Enouen, shares, “We loved highlighting ‘Donations in Action’ in the magazine last year where every month we shared a photo of an MSF grant project at each of the five buildings in the district.”

The past six months MCS has engaged students, staff, families and the community in crafting a vision for what learning will look like in Mason in 2030. We look forward to continuing to share all of the fascinating ideas the entire Mason and Deerfield Township communities will dream up over the next five years and beyond!

MHS HOPE Squad, Photo By: Jenna Beers

MECC Sensory Playground. Built by Adam Weaver and funded by MSF, Photo By: April Sova

Our Giving Community

LUKE

5 ADVENTURES IS ONE OF MASON’S UNIQUE HOMEGROWN ORGANIZATIONS MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

ARTICLE BY KAREN ANDREA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK LYONS, APRIL SOVA AND JENNA BEERS

In December 2019, Luke 5 Adventures ‘hit the trails’ with their first hike making the impossible possible for mobility-challenged people to enjoy the off-roads in nature. Luke 5 Founder and President Kevin Schwieger, who at the time was a pastor at Grace Chapel in Mason, was part of the volunteer group who hiked that day with fellow church member Debi Rosen. Debi, who had lost her ability to walk years earlier, was the inspiration for the ministry of Luke 5 Adventures as well as the ‘Rosie,’ the name given to the innovative onewheeled all-terrain wheelchair used on the hikes.

Kevin relates, “Our world is more accessible, which we applaud, but our focus is introducing the impossible to those with mobility challenges. Luke 5’s ministry takes individuals with disabilities on off-road hikes to experience the 99% of God’s extraordinary creation that is beyond their typical accessibility. Our tagline is ‘hiking with those who can’t hike themselves.’”

Photo By: Mark Lyons

Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle first introduced Luke 5 to the community in July 2020 when they had completed just a few hikes but were beginning a partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. That partnership led to numerous other organizations and churches requesting their unique services and increased the number of hikes from 120 in 2020 to 275 in 2021.

The growth of community partnership events enables Luke 5 to maximize volunteer time and the number of hikers they can serve. They now have exceeded 800 hikes, including about 100 hikes completed in eight new chapters around the country.

Kevin explains, “In the summer of 2021 we saw another opportunity for growth when the Christian Broadcasting Network did a story on Luke 5 that was viewed by millions. Organizations began calling from around the country asking how they could begin a similar program. We grew nationally in 2022-2023 with the launching of eight additional chapters

across the U.S. that operate under the leadership and policies of our local headquarters but raise their own funds and coordinate their own hikes.”

Vice President Whitney Blackston knows the operational side of Luke 5 but also the personal side. Her daughter, 10-yearold Emerson, is a hike participant. Emerson is blind, hearing impaired, nonverbal and mobility challenged, but finds a way to connect while on hikes. Whitney shares, “We explain Biblical truths to her through creation. On hikes, she encounters God, by dipping her hands in streams, feeling the gentle wind or the sturdiness of rocks.”

Whitney adds, “These hikes are life-changing for Emerson and our whole family. We can dream again. Beyond the challenges of family outings, there is often a feeling of isolation. We can go places, but an outing with Luke 5 also adds a loving community and togetherness with the volunteers who come along to help, eliminating that feeling of being alone in the world.”

Photo By: Mark Lyons

The concept of community was also important in naming the ministry. Whitney explains, “People ask about the name Luke 5 Adventures. It emerged from the Biblical account of a group of friends who carried their paralyzed friend across town to Jesus for healing, together overcoming many hindrances along the way.”

The Mason headquarters continues to provide individual hikes and partner events, but the staff also works on launching and assisting other chapters and partnerships and pioneering new opportunities such as their ‘hike of a lifetime’ and hiking internationally.

Luke 5 Adventures offers many ways to be involved. Volunteers (called ‘sherpas’) are needed on the hikes and

off-trail offering hospitality at the base camp. Individual and corporate donations help to provide their services for free, purchase Rosies and other equipment, and allow staff to research and develop new opportunities.

Whitney notes, “Monetary gifts allow us to expand dreams and multiply miracles!”

Reflecting on making the impossible possible, Kevin shares, “While hiking on a trip in Israel, we came to a sign that said ‘End of Wheelchair Accessibility.’ I had to chuckle as I thought, ‘the end of an accessible trail is where the Luke 5 trail begins.’”

To schedule a hike, volunteer or donate please visit Luke5Adventures.org or contact Kevin or Whitney directly.

“Our world is more accessible, which we applaud, but our focus is introducing the impossible to those with mobility challenges. Our tagline is ‘hiking with those who can’t hike themselves."

Bonnie Collins of Live Like Maya and Holly Gibson of Shine like Sable, Photo By: April Sova

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CHECKING IN WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS

Claw Machines for a Cause:

Three machines are placed at Sonder Brewing, Cincy Sammys and Mason Community Center with one coming to Third Eye Brewing Company this summer. Each raises funds for a local charity.

Love Like JJ:

Provided comfort bears to Mason Fire Department to give children during traumatic experiences, donated 100 Easter Baskets the last three years to families in need and offered holiday meal boxes to Mason students’ families to have over winter break.

Live Like Maya:

They have grown to not only serve families at St. Jude and Cincinnati Children's Hospital but also families at hospitals

across the U.S. They now support Ronald McDonald House and awarded their first large grant totaling $50,000 to a pediatric leukemia researcher in Seattle.

Shine Like Sable:

They have given over $100,000 to Joshua’s Place for weekend Shine Packs that feed food-insecure children in the Mason school district and provided two service dogs to support MECC students.

Women Walking West (W3):

W3 has served 145 mentees providing them with assistance to be successful and productive in school and life with the help of more than 100 volunteers. They have 25 mentors and 23 mentees from the Mason area.

Building Blocks for Kids (BB4K):

BB4K implemented four new programs to serve children and families living with disabilities: providing an important piece of equipment to 50-60 families yearly in partnership with a local furniture maker, hosting a free dance for dads and their special needs children, sending 30-32 families to a special weekend camp each year and collaborating on a fall farm event.

Kristen Day of Love Like JJ and Isaac Miller of Claw Machines for a Cause, Photo By: Jenna Beers

Future LOOKING TO THE

Scott Schmidt founded Mason’s Looking Glass Hospitality (LGH) in 2016. His first restaurant was TAHONA Kitchen+Bar located at Summit Park in Blue Ash, a concept created with his wife Erin. He formalized his partnership with LGH Senior Vice President and operating partner, Will Wadsworth to create S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits in 2018, bringing urban-style dining to Mason.

Clyborne's was first featured in the October 2018 issue of Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle and has since been named a five-time Readers’ Choice fine-dining winner. Both Mason residents themselves, Scott and Will chose their home base to open Clyborne’s because they didn’t want to always drive downtown to have a unique dining experience and they believed their neighbors felt the same way.

“This community embraced Clyborne’s from the beginning and we are grateful for, and humbled by their support,” Scott tells us.

Scott and Will also both have children with food allergies and dietary restrictions so it was important to them to develop a menu with gluten-free options and have an educated staff who takes allergies seriously.

“At Clyborne’s, we’ve had people with celiac disease tell us with tears of joy that they never thought they would be able to eat fried chicken again and they can’t believe how tasty ours is,” Will describes.

“It’s music to our ears every time someone with a food allergy or dietary restriction tells us that they feel safe dining with us,” Scott adds.

LGH now has five currently operating restaurant concepts with two additional openings planned for 2023. Their current restaurants include S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits (Mason), Emery (Mariemont), Fretboard Brewing & Public House (Hamilton), TAHONA Kitchen+Bar (Blue Ash and Loveland) and Toast & Berry (Montgomery and Liberty Township).

Growth continues to be the goal of Looking Glass Hospitality. “We plan to continue creating distinctive, chef-driven concepts that are unique to the neighborhoods in which they operate,” says Scott.

“This region has a great restaurant scene with a wide variety of neighborhoods and a lot of opportunity,” Will explains.

A new Toast & Berry, located at Liberty Center in Liberty Township, opens this spring, and they plan to bring the concept to multiple neighborhoods throughout the Tri-State area in the coming years. Their newest concept, Alara, planned to open this fall, is currently under construction in Madisonville at the Madison Square entertainment district.

Among their many accomplishments, they are proudest of their people. “We are fortunate to have a team of people in our restaurants who work hard and do everything they can to take care of our guests and provide them with a memorable dining experience,” shares Will.

Scott adds, “We set out to grow the company and create opportunities for our team members and those looking to join our team. We’re proud to say that many people have found a career with us. We’re looking forward to continuing to grow and offering more career opportunities for those looking to grow with us.”

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Erin and Scott Schmidt, Photo By: April Sova

Photo By: Jenna Beers

BREWERY BOOM

Check in with a few of the local breweries that have opened and expanded since we first covered 16 Lots Brewing in 2018.

SONDER BREWING

Sonder continues to focus on making uniquely crafted and high-quality beers and seltzers. “Sonder is grateful to Mason and Deerfield for its continued support and strives to give back through community partnerships and philanthropy,” Sonder Vice President Jennifer Meissner tells us. They plan to open the Sonder Taphaus on Civic Centre Boulevard in West Chester in 2023.

THE COMMON BEER COMPANY

Common is celebrating a win as the MADE Chamber 2022 Business of the Year and its 5th anniversary in 2023. “Our biggest advancement was in rebuilding our production facility with all new equipment,” founder Mark Lortz shares. Their plans include providing more indoor space, as well as continued collaborations with local breweries to showcase the inclusiveness of the beer community.

16 LOTS BREWING

The original 16 Lots location in Mason boasts a 2,000 sq. ft. tap room and a wide selection of flagship and seasonal beers along with a food menu from Mad Monks Pizza. A recently opened location in Newport, Kentucky includes a robust riverfront patio, cigar speakeasy lounge, indoor stage, ample seating, scratch kitchen and more.

CARTRIDGE BREWING

Cartridge Brewing offers an airy taproom and dining room and a tree-lined outdoor patio. Despite summer road closures, Communications Director Stephanie Meinberg promises lots of new features are on the horizon. “If you stick with us throughout the road closures this summer we’ll have new beers, new events and workshops, live music, trivia, coffee popups and more coming throughout the rest of the year and into 2024,” Stephanie explains.

FRETBOARD BREWING

Fretboard Brewing and Public House, an LGH restaurant in Hamilton, Ohio, offers fresh takes on pub fare with exclusive beer partner Fretboard Brewing’s most award-winning beers.

A new Fretboard Brewing location (not an LGH property), is scheduled to open in June as part of the Gatherall located at Factory 52 in Norwood. It will feature a large outdoor patio and a roomy indoor space.

Photo By: Eric Thomas

Photo By: Jenna Beers

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A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

MAY 6TH

Creative Kids Club: Motherly Love

COTTELL PARK BUNGALOW | 2:00 PM

Join instructor/artist Terri Riddle as she encourages 6-12 year-olds to join her with the Creative Kids Club at Cottell Park. This month, attendees can create a painting on canvas that also makes a perfect gift for moms. Kids will paint on canvases and learn about painting techniques and color. Reservations cost $30 and can be made at Deerfieldoh.myrec.com .

MAY 10TH

40th Annual Mason Kiwanis Golf Classic

THE GRIZZLY GOLF & SOCIAL LODGE | 11:30 AM

The Kiwanis Club of Mason is celebrating their 40th annual Mason Kiwanis Golf Classic on May 10 at The Grizzly Golf & Social Lodge. Community members and local businesses can consider supporting the 40th Golf Classic as a sponsor and/or golfer. For more details and to register go to MasonKiwanis.org/Golf.

MAY 17TH

Community Education Series: An Inside Look at Clinical Research

MANOR HOUSE | 6:00 PM

The Lindner Center will continue their free Community Education Series on May 17 with Nicole Mori, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, Lindner Center of HOPE Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Nicole will discuss clinical trials in improving the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, steps in the clinical trial process and more. You can register for the event at LindnerCenterofHOPE.org .

The Burbs are Booming

A LOOK AHEAD AT NEW DEVELOPMENTS PROGRESSING IN THE CITY OF MASON AND DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP.

ARTICLE BY ABBY ALLEN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

We may be celebrating the past five years, but let's also take a peek at future projects happening in the Mason and Deerfield areas.

The District is a multi-faceted destination for the region, bringing dining, entertainment, retail, and luxury apartments in its second development phase.

“With flagship names like Fifty West Brewing and Pins Mechanical Co., the caliber of the tenant mix is exceptional and sure to attract visitors from all over the region,” says Deerfield Township Economic Development Director, Paul Brehm.

With popular restaurants from Thunderdome Restaurant Group, Bakersfield and The Eagle, The District is bringing together one-of-a-kind businesses to create a great social scene in the northern suburbs. Silverman and Company is the developer on this topnotch project, slotted at $150 million.

Many already love this renowned Dayton-based grocer, but soon local residents will relish having Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) open its fourth store (the first in more than 20 years) on the corner of Western Row and Mason-Mongomery roads.

Marketing Director for DLM, Jessie Kuhn, shares, “One of the many things we’re excited to incorporate into this plan is a DLM Culinary Center, a space that’ll feature a robust lineup of classes and be available for private events.”

Fans of DLM can expect to hear more about opening dates once construction begins on the Mosaic, the $150 million development where it will be located. Until then, Jessie reminds readers that the Springboro store isn’t too far away for a visit while you wait.

Mason and Deerfield Township bringing so many top names and respected industries to the area offers excellent opportunities for the community. It not only provides access to unique experiences and businesses but also creates a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere that will enhance the region's overall appeal.

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