Thankful
Holiday Open House
We’re hosting a Christmas Open House the first three weekends in November at both locations. Enjoy light refreshments while you shop.
Holiday Market in Sharonville
Visit us at the Greater Cincinnati November 8-10.
CO AC H HOUS E
Coach House features a carefully curated collection of unique and affordable wines. Our wine club offers a variety of exclusive benefits, including special pricing on bottles & monthly features, early access to gourmet wine events, and more. If you are a wine enthusiast who enjoys expanding your palate and adding new favorites to your collection, we invite you to join the club.
WINE CLUB MEMBER BENEFITS
Member's Only Monthly Bites & Bottles Event
• Enjoy 5 wine tastings paired with small bites
• Purchase bottles at 50% off
Specialty Pricing On Monthly Featured Wines By The Glass
Priority Reservations for Special Wine Events
Member Bottle Pricing | 20% Off Dine-In Or Carryout Bottles
Coach House Wine Club Tote
$120 PER YEAR Membership Applications Available Online Or At Coach House.
With Thanks
Welcome to our special "Thankful" issue! This month we celebrate the essence of gratitude by sharing stories of appreciation, resilience and hope that play out right here in our community.
From a heartfelt nonprofit to an inspiring veteran’s milestone celebration, we hope these stories fill you with warmth and appreciation for the people, places and experiences that matter most. This month we also help get our readers ready for the holidays by sharing some delicious dip recipes and gorgeous Christmas decor.
November also marks a significant milestone for us—the beginning of our 10th year of publication! As we reflect on the past decade, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support, trust and loyalty of our readers and partners that have helped us reach this incredible achievement.
We want to take this moment to express our deepest thanks to our advertisers. Your partnership is at the heart of what makes our magazine possible. Your belief in our vision has enabled us to continue creating meaningful content and growing our community over the years. Please show your appreciation for the businesses that make our community truly unique and help us bring this magazine to your mailbox each month by visiting and supporting them.
To our amazing editorial team, you continue to amaze me at how talented you are. From your stunning photography, to your inspiring stories—you are what gives heart to this magazine. None of that would be possible without the leadership of my phenomenal editor, Tera. To our readers—thank you for showing us your love and gratitude. You are the reason we continue to strive for excellence, and we are grateful to be part of this shared journey.
As we enter our 10th year, we look forward to working together to bring you more inspiring stories.
With heartfelt appreciation,
November 2024
PUBLISHER
Michelle Moody | Michelle.Moody@CityLifestyle.com
EDITOR
Tera Michelson | Tera.Michelson@CityLifestyle.com
COPY EDITOR A.J. Lape
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Angela Broockerd, A.J. Lape
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Anjali Fong Photography, Cara Jonas Photography, Janie Jones, Laura Hicks Photography
Corporate Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Branden Cooper
LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier
city scene
1: Reach Out Lakota’s annual Play It Forward fundraiser at Topgolf raised critical funds for the community food + clothing pantry. 2: September’s Sneaker Ball raised awareness + resources for mental health + suicide prevention. Save the date for next year—September 13, 2025. 3: The Focus on Youth 3rd Annual Gala & Silent Auction benefits behavioral health services for local youth.
PROVIDED BY REACH OUT LAKOTA
CARA JONAS PHOTOGRAPHY
LAURA HICKS PHOTOGRAPHY
business monthly
ROUNDUP OF NEWS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES
Flight Solutions Now Offering Ownership Shares in Private Aircraft
Weary of the hassles of commercial flights? Discover Flight Solutions, a luxury private travel company, now offering a limited number of ownership shares in three locally-based aircraft. The ultimate in convenience for both business and pleasure travel, Flight Solutions simplifies the process and reduces travel time, managing custom travel from door to door. Learn the details about Flight Solutions’ services and ownership in private aircraft to change the way you travel. 513.200.0698, FlightSolution.com
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Vet Tix Gives Tickets to Active + Retired US Military
Celebrate and support veterans of all branches of the US military and their families through Vet Tix, a nonprofit organization that provides free tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, educational and family activities. Vet Tix aims to improve the mental health and enrich the lives of military service members and veterans with these opportunities to reduce stress, strengthen family bonds and create memories. Donate your tickets, make a contribution or request tickets online. VetTix.org
Butler Tech Breaks Ground on Bioscience Center Expansion Project
Butler Tech announces its Bioscience Center expansion, adding 25,000 square feet to the West Chester campus, 8450 Capstone Boulevard. The project is expected to increase opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare, directly addressing the region’s critical workforce needs. Funded by a $7.2 million state grant from Ohio’s Career Technical Construction Program and an additional $4.9 million commitment from Butler Tech, the extra space is scheduled to open January 2026. ButlerTech.org
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Photography: Rick Crocket, Butler Tech Digital Media Specialist
Gratitude Guide
Express Your Thanks with Notes, Gifts + Reflection During This Season of Gathering
Giving thanks can make you happier and healthier. It’s a scientific fact that feelings of gratitude trigger the release of the happiness hormones dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Thankfulness manifests physically in our bodies, slowing our breath, creating a sensation of warmth and leading to an emotional response, often tears or smiles. Express your thanks for gifts, support, shared special occasions or just being a friend with notes, gifts and reflection during this season of gathering.
ARTICLE BY TERA MICHELSON + MICHELLE MOODY
Thank-You Notes 101
A well-written thank-you note is like a work of art: it’s unique, evocative and inspires connection. But sitting down to a blank page can be overwhelming. Follow our tips for crafting a thank-you note from the heart, impacting both the sender and the receiver.
TIMING IS IMPORTANT
Etiquette calls for a prompt response to a gift. Don’t let too much time pass between the event and your note of thanks— send it as soon as possible. Keep in mind that the only “bad” thank-you note is the one that doesn’t get sent.
GO OLD SCHOOL
Step away from the keyboard and pick up a pen for the best thank-you note experience. Your handwriting, selection of stationery and choice of stamp are personal touches that can make a recipient feel special. Use your neatest penmanship and be sure to add the date, making your note a keepsake that marks a shared moment in time.
WRITE FROM THE HEART
It can be a challenge to craft a thank-you that puts our strong emotions of gratitude into words. Reach beyond just being polite to convey your feelings in your notes. Add personal touches: share specific details about what you like about the gift, how it made you feel and how you’ll treasure it. Stay on point—short and sweet is a fine recipe for a meaningful thank-you. It doesn’t have to be long and formal to communicate your sincere gratitude. Use your own style and voice, especially between dear friends.
Host Gifts
Hosting guests is fun, but it also takes time and money. Bringing a small gift for the host of a dinner party, holiday event or weekend gathering is a nice gesture that is never expected but
always appreciated. Here are our tips and ideas for host gifts to express your gratitude.
HOST GIFT TIPS
• Instead of asking if you can bring something, ask, “What can I bring to help out?” The answer might be, “Nothing,” but the host will appreciate the gesture if you offer help.
• When giving a host gift around Christmas, it could be misconstrued as a holiday gift which could cause the recipient to feel guilty if they do not have something for you in return. To help alleviate any potential awkwardness, be sure to let them know the gift is to thank them for hosting.
• The gift should not be something they are expected to use at that particular event, but something they could use immediately if they choose. It could create awkwardness for both the giver and receiver if an item is given with the intention of being used at the gathering and is not used. It should be something that can be used by the host at a later date if it doesn’t match their menu or plans for that gathering. Resist the urge to take the gift back or have hurt feelings if it isn’t used.
HOST GIFT IDEAS
• A bottle of wine or the preferred spirit of the host is always a great gift. While the host may choose to open it right away, that should not be expected.
• Bring an appetizer or dessert on a nice, new serving platter and let the host know the dish is theirs to keep.
• A floral arrangement or small plant is a universal gift symbolizing friendship.
• Wrap up a quality bag of coffee or canister of tea, depending on the host’s preference.
• Home accents like decorative soap, a seasonal hand towel or candle are elegant host gifts.
• What made you smile today?
Gratitude Journal
Keeping a gratitude journal may help you to reflect and keep your mind focused on positive things, even on difficult days. But sometimes it can be hard to think of what to write. Here’s our list of 30 prompts to help fill November with an attitude of gratitude.
• Who is a family member you’re grateful for and why?
• What was the last book you read that you enjoyed?
• What is one thing you enjoy about your day-to-day routine?
• Think back to the last time you laughed. What made you laugh?
• What’s a song that makes you want to dance?
• The best hour of the day today was _____. Why?
• What’s the best meal you’ve had this week?
• What’s a problem you helped solve today?
• What was the last thank you letter you wrote? Who did you send it to and why?
• What is your favorite season and why?
• What is something that inspired you today?
• What item of clothing, jewelry or shoes makes you feel great?
• What was the last movie or show you watched that you enjoyed?
• Who is a friend you’re grateful for and why?
• What about today would you like to remember in 5 years?
• List three characteristics that you would use to describe a great mentor.
• If you could do anything today, what would you do?
• What is a good choice that you made today?
• List three things you are grateful to have learned.
• When was the last time you danced?
• Where is your “happy place?”
• Which of your five senses are you most thankful for today? Why?
• Share a happy holiday memory.
• Who helped you achieve a goal? What did they do to support you?
• Name three things you love about yourself.
• Describe a rejection that you are grateful to have received.
• Look out the nearest window. What catches your attention?
• Who would you like to get to know better?
• How can you share your time and talents today?
PAUSE
PLAY and
LOCAL NONPROFIT PROVIDES PATHWAY TO HOPE FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS KIDS + FAMILIES
ARTICLE BY A.J. LAPE
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Having a child with special needs often brings unique challenges like isolation, judgment, helplessness and feelings of being misunderstood. But for families facing these struggles, Pause for Parents, Play for Kids (Pause) provides a much-needed lifeline.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, Pause offers a range of services, including “respite care for children with developmental, mental and behavioral challenges,” says Founder and Executive Director Lisa McCoon.
“It also serves children with chronic medical conditions, learning disabilities and trauma, especially those in foster or kinship care,” she adds.
Located in Liberty Township, Pause provides parents with a safe place where their children can socialize, including programs for siblings.
For families like Ryan and Sarah Buckingham’s, Pause has made all the difference—especially for their 10-year-old son, Henry, who lives with autism. Their older son, Gavin, 12, has also benefited from the support Pause provides to siblings.
Thankful for Pause’s model of inclusivity, Sarah shares, “We found Pause when Henry was three. We occasionally attempted to have family outings before that, but Henry was an eloper. He would run down the street when upset and didn’t have the ability to self-regulate. Because he was not able to regulate his emotions, his behavior could manifest into fight or flight.”
Sarah continues, “Henry is now thriving. The very first time I dropped him off at Pause, I was a nervous wreck. Lisa just put him in her lap, later sending me pictures to let me know he’d calmed down.”
Pause is staffed by trained professionals and volunteers who plan activities for each child. McCoon highlights three essential components to these programs: a sensory-based environment that fosters confidence and joy, spaces for children to take breaks on their terms—engaging in STEM, art, science and play—and a
“We exist to bring hope.”
team of more than 500 volunteers who provide fun while being equipped to handle medical needs.
For Ryan, the relief Pause adds is invaluable.
“If you don’t live with it each day, you don’t understand,” he says. “You can be in close proximity to people and still be worlds apart. There were days I wasn’t even sure we were going to make it.”
Beyond the programs, Pause has fostered a strong community of support. Ryan explains that the change in their family wasn’t just about the care Pause provided, but also
Left page: A summertime Pause outing to Kings Island. | This page, left: Pause Gala Table Talk with families. | Right: Pause offers a sensory-friendly environment that fosters confidence + joy in children.
the friendships they built along the way. This sense of community is something McCoon has witnessed time and again, with families forming lasting bonds.
“When a new family joins Pause, they are asked to share a wish for their family,” she explains. “Overwhelmingly, their wish is for their special needs child to make one friend.”
One of her favorite stories is how some boys placed in a small group developed a friendship that led to activities outside of the Pause walls.
“With the help of our volunteer leaders, [the boys] built a strong relationship,” which eventually led to the families getting together for King’s Island trips and pool parties that included siblings.
Pause recently held its annual fundraiser, raising more than $61,000, and is now gearing up for its Holiday Shoppe event. This free celebration invites families to enjoy games, crafts and sensory-friendly activities with a visit from Santa, all supported by 250 volunteers.
Pause emphasizes positive affirmation and building resilience, and McCoon sums up their mission statement in one sentence: “We exist to bring hope.”
Donate to or volunteer with Pause to help bring hope to special needs families.
PAUSE FOR PARENTS, PLAY FOR KIDS
5962 Hamilton Mason Road, Liberty Township 513.885.7786 | PauseForParents.org
Top: Pause events are designed to engage special needs children + their siblings in fun activities. | Bottom: Pause is staffed by trained professionals + volunteers who plan activities for each child.
Holiday Home
boots arrangements serve as a reminder that you better be good, for goodness sake.
Designer Tips to Make Your Home Shine for the Season
ARTICLE BY TERA MICHELSON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANJALI FONG PHOTOGRAPHY
Santa's
It’s time to deck the halls! Are you stuck in a holiday rut? If your style has lost its sparkle, it may be time for a refresh.
Local interior designer and owner of Sacksteder’s Interiors, Karen Sacksteder accepts the annual challenge of sophisticated and affordable holiday makeovers. With thirty-six years in design, she has a well-trained eye and contagious penchant for making things beautiful. Here are her tips for how to make your home shine for the season.
LESS CAN MEAN MORE
Rehome anything that doesn’t bring meaning to your season but keep anything that sparks a happy holiday memory. Let your style morph to match your lifestyle.
“There are different cycles in our lives that call for different styles,” Sacksteder explains. “Pull out what you have, use what you love and add to it a little each year.”
Instead of placing decor in the same spots each year, reimagine how to use what you love.
“One of the services we provide is to come into homes and help make a new plan,” she says.
Black + white is a classic + popular color scheme for the holidays.
RIBBONS RULE
Shed your tired tinsel and trim your tree with wire-edged ribbons in styles that delight you. Tuck and twist them in and out of the tree’s branches for a cascading look.
“Just adding a ribbon can change the whole look of your tree,” Sacksteder says. “We sell ribbon by the bolt—we have an entire room of ribbons to choose from. It’s a simple and affordable way to update colors and fill in space on your tree.”
Sacksteder's Interiors’ Owner Karen Sacksteder trims a tree with traditional glass ornaments, ball garlands + silk ribbon.
SPREAD OUT THE FUN
Extend your holiday decorations beyond the tree and decorate your whole home.
“One of our most popular pieces is a small pine arrangement with ribbon that is very versatile and easy to use,” says Sacksteder. “We call it a ‘layaround.’ You can hang it on a door, lay one on a side table or tuck three of them into a bookcase for a quick and festive makeover.”
“In our store, we show you how to use the decorations, accent the furniture that you have and create a feeling in your home that you love and deserve,” she adds.
Sacksteder’s stays stocked year round with furnishings and home decor, a step ahead of each change of season.
For more holiday inspiration, meet Karen Sacksteder and her team at Sacksteder’s Interiors’ Christmas Open Houses, the first three weekends of November. The Montgomery store is nearby and the spacious original shop in New Trenton is less than 45 minutes away a shopping destination with room after room of ideas, beautifully trimmed trees and handmade silk arrangements in a variety of colors, sizes and price points.
SACKSTEDER’S INTERIORS
9797 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 4101 SR 52, New Trenton, Indiana SackstedersInteriors.com
“We show you how to create a feeling in your home that you love and deserve.”
Sacksteder's "holiday lay-arounds" add a sparkle to side tables + bookcases.
A colorful centerpiece brightens the holiday table.
DANIEL MCILVOY
Regimental Surgeon for the 82nd Airborne/ 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment
D-Day’s Quiet Hero
World War II Veteran Honored in Normandy on 80th Anniversary of D-Day
ARTICLE BY A.J. LAPE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Daniel McIlvoy, Regimental Surgeon for the 82nd Airborne/505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, embodied the Biblical creed of John 15:13–“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” His daughter, Annie Zaya of West Chester, treasures his legacy and is deeply moved by his selfless service.
This past June, on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, McIlvoy was honored in Normandy, represented by Zaya and his other two daughters. Alongside Pathfinder Bob Murphy, Assistant Regimental Surgeon Dr. Robert Franco and 220 of McIlvoy’s medics, he received a posthumous plaque at La Fiere Bridge, recognizing their extraordinary bravery and sacrifice.
“Daddy was an interesting character,” Zaya recalls fondly. “He dropped out of high school and worked in construction to save money for college and medical school. After that, he got a degree from Western Kentucky University and a medical degree from Tulane.”
After a one-year internship in medical school, McIlvoy was called up for active duty during WWII. Before Normandy, he’d served in Sicily, North Africa and Naples, but his D-Day service was particularly notable.
“As soon as Daddy parachuted in,” Zaya recalls, “he set up his aid station, even having been mis-dropped.
At Sainte-Mere-Eglise, he triaged soldiers, deciding if they went to the field hospital, the aid station or back to Walter Reed.”
His impact was significant, with Steve Crockett, a WWII historian and Normandy resident, noting that McIlvoy “saved quite a lot of lives” during the battle at La Fiere, which saw 254 killed and 525 wounded.
McIlvoy’s commitment extended beyond treating and saving lives of soldiers. He, Father Matthew Connelly and Reverend Chappie Wood buried their
fallen comrades at La Fiere. The deceased were later moved to the American Normandy Cemetery.
Zaya describes her father as “patient, kind and never speaking ill of anyone,” qualities evident in his inspirational words to his young medics: “Boys, we’re going to see a lot of terrible things, but God knows we’re doing the best we can.”
After the war, McIlvoy married, moved to North Carolina for residency and settled in Bowling Green, Kentucky as a pediatrician. Zaya fondly recalls his resilience and adventurous spirit.
“Daddy was a real family man. We went on hikes. He loved the beach. We learned to boat, ski and fish. We had a very fun life with him. He never worried too much,” she says.
McIlvoy’s courage and leadership continue to be celebrated, reflecting the enduring gratitude of both the American and French people to all of our veterans.
Left page, top: “The Way We Were: Doc McIlvoy and His Parachuting Medics,” a book about McIlvoy’s experience as a World War II paratrooper.
Bottom: Carol Kersting, Mary Anne (Annie) Zaya + Linda Penn, daughters of Daniel McIlvoy, at a plaque at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy honoring their father. This page, top: McIlvoy’s uniform and gear.
Bottom: McIlvoy's daughters with Normandy local Daniel, whom Dr. McIlvoy helped to deliver in 1944. The healthy baby boy was named after the doctor.
giving dip -
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD I PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
Fall is synonymous with gathering with friends and family and enjoying time together. Whether it is for Thanksgiving, a football watch party or a simple fall gathering, these easy appetizer dips are the perfect shareable snack to share.
fig & honey brie
The perfect cheesy fall dip that is both savory and sweet. The chopped pecans add a subtle crunch that makes this irresistible.
ingredients:
• 8 ounce brie wheel
• 1/3 cup fig spread or jam
• ¼ cup pecans
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
directions: Place brie in a baking dish. Spread the fig spread on top of brie and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh herbs, and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with pita chips or crackers.
garlic herb
feta dip
This savory dip is quick and easy to assemble and is perfect to serve with fresh veggies or crackers of any kind.
ingredients:
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 whole garlic bulb, roasted
• 1 ¼ cup feta cheese
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dill
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
directions:
First, cut the head off of the top of the garlic bulb, and drizzle olive oil on top. Wrap in foil, and place it in an oven heated to 425 degrees. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft. Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl, and set aside. Next, add the yogurt, feta, lemon juice, salt, pepper and water in a blender and lightly blend. Add the roasted garlic and blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!
ingredients:
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 can pumpkin puree
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
directions: Place cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl, and soften for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and blend with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in pumpkin and blend until combined. Mix in heavy whipping cream and mix on high for 2 minutes. Next, stir in pumpkin pie spice. Serve with sliced apples, pretzels, graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
creamy pumpkin cheesecake dip
Nothing screams fall quite like the flavor of pumpkin. This lightly sweet dip takes just a few minutes to make and is perfect for any fall get-together.
NOVEMBER 1ST - 3RD, 8TH - 10TH, 15TH - 17TH
Sacksteder’s Interiors Christmas Open House
Sacksteder’s Interiors, 9797 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati + 4101 SR 52, New Trenton, Indiana | 10:00 AM
Dress up your home for the holidays with the expert help of Sacksteder’s Interiors. Browse their annual Christmas Open Houses for decorations to liven up your holiday table, tree and living spaces. Light refreshments will be served. Shop either location the first three Fridays and Saturdays of November, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and the first three Sundays, 12-5 p.m. SackstedersInteriors.com
NOVEMBER 2ND
Reagan’s Mic Drop
Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield | 5:00 PM
Reagan’s Mic Drop is an entertaining evening including a lip sync battle and presentation of the Purple Monkey Project’s Reagan Vanoss Spirit Awards to thank area first responders, teachers and volunteers. Happy hour starts at 5 p.m.; show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online through the venue. Join their mission to be a force for joy in the lives of children in the name of Reagan Vanoss. PurpleMonkeyProject.org
NOVEMBER 5TH
History Center Open House
West Chester-Union Township Historical Society History Center, 6670 Station Road, West Chester | 1:00 PM
Enjoy this annual Open House, an opportunity to explore items from West Chester’s past in a 1900, two-room school and walk through the Prairie Garden of native flowers and grasses. Free admission, 1-5 p.m. WestChesterHistoricalSociety.org, Facebook.com/groups/ westchesterhistoricalsociety
NOVEMBER 7TH
Morning of Hope Breakfast Fundraiser
Centre Park of West Chester, 5800 Mulhauser Road, West Chester | 8:00 AM
Enjoy a heartfelt morning at Companions on a Journey's Morning of Hope Breakfast, a fundraiser in support of COJ's grief support programs, 8-9:30 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, connect with the community, learn more about COJ's efforts and hear Guest Speaker Behavioral Health Specialist Brent Billingsley of Children's Hospital Medical Center. Details and registration online. CompanionsOnAJourney.org
NOVEMBER 8TH
C3 Veterans Tribute
VOA Learning Center, 7847 VOA Park Drive, West Chester | 11:30 AM
In partnership with Lakota West Choir and University of Miami Regionals, C3 presents a moving tribute for our veterans. Enjoy this free event for the public, which includes a boxed lunch, musical tribute and keynote speaker. C3Ohio.org
NOVEMBER 8TH - 10TH
2024 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville | 9:00 AM
The 2024 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market is an annual holiday tradition at a new venue this year, featuring more than 400 booths, including Sacksteder’s Interiors. Shop Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. with VIP Shopper morning hours from 9 a.m.-Noon; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. with Early Bird Admission from 9-11 a.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ticket information available online. CincinnatiHolidayMarket.com
Locally Owned Business
Dr. Phuoc Tran
Dr. Alexandra Shehata
Dr. Samuel Gersch
NOVEMBER 9TH + 10TH
November Warehouse Sale
Bliss Home Market, 9415 Meridian Way, West Chester | 8:00 AM
Only open the second weekend of each month, Bliss Home Market is the local hot spot to find new, brand-name furniture, rugs, lighting and decor at affordable prices. Open Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Cincy.BlissHomeMarket.com
NOVEMBER 9TH + 10TH
Lakota East Craft Show
Lakota East High School, 6840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Township | 9:00 AM
There’s something for everyone on your list at this unique holiday show, featuring 200+ artisans with their handmade goods and a variety of sweet and savory food trucks. Proceeds support Lakota East staff and students. Open Saturday, 9-11 a.m. for Early Bird Admission and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for General Admission and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for General Admission. LakotaEastCraftShow.com
NOVEMBER 14TH
Topgolf United
Topgolf, 9568 Water Front Drive, West Chester | 6:00 PM
Join United Way for a night of Topgolf, drinks, food, fun and more at their annual fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will support 211 services in Butler County. Registration includes two adult drinks, dinner and a night of Topgolf fun. BC-UnitedWay.org
NOVEMBER 14TH - 16TH
Much Ado About Nothing
Lakota West High School, 8940 Union Centre Boulevard, West Chester | 7:30 PM
A favorite among historic comedies, Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare involves the pairings of two famous couples in a story full of timeless themes of misunderstandings, love and deception. LakotaWestTheatre.com
NOVEMBER 15TH
Family Promise Keeping the Promise 1980s Homecoming
Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Avenue, Hamilton | 6:30 PM
Join Family Promise of Butler County as they celebrate eight years of serving children and families with a special 1980's-style Homecoming event! From 6:30-10 p.m., enjoy food, a cash bar, raffle baskets, special recognitions, dancing and so much more. Have a tubular time raising funds for this totally awesome organization. Learn about sponsorship opportunities and purchase tickets online. FamilyPromiseButlerCountyOH.org
NOVEMBER 20TH
Lindner Center of HOPE Community Education Series
Manor House, 7440 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason | 6:00 PM
Come learn the latest on the science of longevity. Join this conversation on how to age gracefully and improve life quality over life quantity, presented by Anna Guerdjikova, PhD, LISW, CCRC, Director of Administrative Services at the Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program in the Lindner Center of HOPE. Register online for this free community event, 6-7:30 p.m. LindnerCenterofHOPE.org
MidPointe Library System wants to join you in helping your child develop a love of reading and share ways to build an early foundation for lifelong learning. Sign up to receive an early literacy kit for your little one, sent directly to your home.
Enrollment in Starting Pointe is absolutely free and available for parents/guardians and their babies ages six months and younger and living in MidPointe Library System’s service area.
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Spacious patio home in desirable Heritage Pointe in Deerfield Twp. 4 seasons room and deck overlook green space and pond. Finished lower level with large family room, bedroom & full bath. 1st floor study. Kitchen with granite counters and 42” cabinets. Community features pool & tennis. Great locationminutes to VOA, Liberty Center, Deerfield Town Center, Monroe Outlets, and more.
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ALLEN-ZEUCH
“Tiffany was very knowledgeable and understood our needs and what we wanted from her as a Realtor! She was well prepared to get our house on the market and she used all her avenues to showcase our house. It was everywhere in the community and media! She is very passionate about her job and worked hard until our property was sold. She constantly kept us abreast of everything going on. We would recommend her to all our friends as she is the number 1 sales person in our area and it shows!”
~ Amy Boes (Liberty Township)
