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New Looks All Around FOR MOST OF THE YEAR, PEOPLE HAVE JOKED ABOUT THEIR “QUARANTINE WARDROBE.” This may consist of pajamas, sweats or their most comfortable loungewear, worn for multiple days. It may be time to get out of those sweats and out of the house!
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Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Jonathan Stout, Natalie Shawver, Amanda Stout CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lyons Photography, Photography by Jenna, Cin Day Photo
We teamed up with local entrepreneurs and artists for this year’s Style Issue to help you break out of the 2020 rut and inspire new looks for your wardrobe and home. Local business owners, Sarah Fister-Brewer of Too Qute Boutique and Pooja Soni of Indus Vastra, share styles and trends from around the world in their online and at-home shops. They may just inspire you to make a few wardrobe updates! If you’re ready to give your living spaces a refresh, look no further than Interiors Plus and CincyArtwork.com. Learn how custom floral arrangements and specialty artwork can add that much needed pop to any room.
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
Being the Belle of the Ball is a dream for many girls growing up. In high school,
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
there’s no bigger ball than prom. Read how Cinderella’s Closet, for more than a
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
decade, has been making dreams come true for local high schoolers.
AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams
We’re even getting a new look here at Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle. Starting with
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our next issue, our cover will receive a fresh and modern treatment. What is not changing is our commitment to sharing the good news from our community each and every issue and encouraging our readers to support our business partners. Relax, get comfortable, and enjoy this month’s issue!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020
FEATURES 14 Art on Display Mason-founded CincyArtwork.com makes local artists’ work accessible in many formats.
19 Style at Home Mason boutiques, Too Qute and Indus Vastra, offer stylish designs for all occasions.
26 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Local pop-up prom boutique provides a unique shopping experience for high school girls in need.
34 A Fresh Look at Faux Florals Interiors Plus in Mason has beautiful faux florals and experienced
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designers to help create the arrangement of your dreams.
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Artist’s Palette
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Trend Setter
26 Giving Back 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice
GOOD TIMES
Deerfield Township Parks and Recreation Hosts Self-Guided Park Pop-ups Deerfield Township Parks and Recreation created park pop-ups as a way to encourage the community to get outside and get active with self-directed activities through the beginning of August. There were seven activities that rotated to each of the seven parks around the township. Activities included a cipher trail, Where's Waldo, scavenger hunts, teen and adult fitness and more. DeerfieldRec.com
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AROUND TOWN
MASON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TO HOST VIRTUAL ANNUAL GALA The Mason Schools Foundation (MSF) is hosting their annual gala virtually this year! MSF raises funds that annually support best-in-class academics, arts and athletics and helps build an endowment to support this vision over time. Each of the last six years, MSF has invested over $100,000 in grants across the district. The virtual gala will be held on Sept. 26, 2020. They have a lot of fun planned for the evening, including auctions, raffles, contests, take out from Manor House and virtual presentations. The Mason Schools Foundation appreciates everyone’s support to help take all Mason students Above & Beyond. Look for more information coming soon on their website and social media channels. MasonSchoolsFoundation.org
MASON EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER TO HOLD VIRTUAL EVENT IN SEPTEMBER The Mason Empty Bowls 2020 fundraiser will be held online from August 30 through September 30. Mason Community Grange No. 1680, postponed the April 4 benefit luncheon out of concern for the safety of attendees and volunteers during the coronavirus pandemic. The event will take place through the Mason Empty Bowls website, with virtual tables full of 700 bowls donated by area artists. In exchange for a $20 donation, virtual attendees can select the bowl of their choosing. There will also be a “Buy It Now” shop and an online silent auction featuring donations from area businesses and artists. The virtual event begins with a Silent Auction preview August 30 through September 5. Bidding will be held 8 a.m. Sunday, September 6, through 10 p.m. Monday, September 14. The virtual tables and online shop will be open September 6 through September 30. All items can be picked up at the Mason Grange Hall during scheduled drive-through times. The primary beneficiaries are the two largest food pantries in Warren County: the Lebanon Food Pantry and The Pantry at Franklin Area Community Services (FACS). There are six secondary beneficiaries, including Kings Local Food Pantry and Mason Food Pantry. For more information, please visit their website or Facebook page. MasonEmptyBowls.org CONTINUED >
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Jackie Quigley has been a realtor since 2013 and has
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Radona Scott started her real estate career in 2018
had success from the beginning. She has been in the Circle
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and has found early success. She has been awarded the
of Excellence every year of her career and the Ohio Realtor
is recognized as one of the best in the industry. She is active in the
Ohio Realtors Presidents Sales Club Award and the Butler-
Association has recognized her with the highest level of
Mason community, particularly with arts organizations such as
Warren Association of Realtors Sales Masters Award.
Performance. Jackie was also honored to be in the 2018 Class of
the Mason Marching Band and as a former board member of the
Radona grew up in New Richmond, Ohio and graduated
the Most Influential Women in Cincinnati. She is very involved in
Children’s Theatre of Mason. Nancy currently serves on the board
from Northern Kentucky University in 1994. She and her
her community, has served on the board of the Mason Schools
of the Welcome Home Collaborative, a Cincinnati based inner-city
husband have called Warren County home for over 23
Foundation and is a member of the Mason Kiwanis.
transitional housing program, and is active in the Mason-Lebanon
years and have three beautiful children.
chapter of the AAUW.
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Shepherd. In addition to sales, Eric has experience in real estate
with all transactions, marketing and social media. She also serves as a
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buying and selling agent for the team. Kelly is a mother of three boys
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he enjoys coaching in the Mason Youth Basketball League and volunteering with the Mason Marching Band.
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It was around this time a year ago that I was putting together the words I wanted to share at my dad’s memorial service. My dad never walked on the moon. He didn’t play for the Reds. He wasn’t elected Senator. He drove 18-wheelers. He was an ordinary man yet, somehow to me, his was an extraordinary story.
Royalmont Academy, a private Catholic school in Mason, welcomed its students back to full time in-person learning on August 20. They are enrolling for the fall with just a few spots remaining in certain grades. Small class sizes, individualized instruction
The day I was working on Dad’s story, I took a break for Lynn and me to enjoy a beverage and lunch at Sonder Brewing in Mason. I had assumed the place was named for the owner, but I learned that day that “Sonder” is a noun.
and opportunities for spiritual formation and charac-
“the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.”
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That lunch provided a priceless reminder that everyone’s story, no matter how humble, matters! Sonder fueled my enthusiasm for telling Dad’s story. In the dental office we are reminded every single day that one’s smile is reflective of her/his story. Yes, we’re in the business of maintaining health, but we’re also in the business of promoting pride and confidence and unbridled smiles. Sonder is alive and well at the dental office. We’ve got room for your story. GREGORY P. DAVIS | D.D.S. BRIANNA M. WEBB | D.M.D. (513) 459 -1377 Gregor yDavisDDS.com 4834 Socialville-Foster Rd, Mason, OH 12
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ter development set them apart. Royalmont is a great choice for families interested in keeping their children together in one co-ed school. Full day kindergarten and full or half day preschool are offered as well as grades one to 12. Learn more at Royalmont.org.
Gather your family and friends together and build a team to join Building Blocks for Kids (BB4K) for their Annual Bubble Blast, this year held as a run, walk, drive, and play 4K your way! All teams with 15 or more members will get their own shirt color featuring a new shirt design for 2020. Start by raising funds for the amazing BB4K kids, who need the fundraising efforts now more than ever. Then, do the walk in your neighborhood with your family and/or team members, and send pictures! The week leading up to September 26th, participate in virtual contests and events to win prizes for yourself and your team. On Saturday September 26, join BB4K for a fun drive through event from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Decorate your car in a bubble theme, load up the family and come to Corwin Nixon Park. There will be prizes for best decorations, plus drive through bubbles, music, princesses, special treats and more. For more information and to register, visit their website. BB4K.org
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MASON-FOUNDED CINCYARTWORK.COM MAKES LOCAL ARTISTS’ WORK ACCESSIBLE IN MANY FORMATS. IN THE SPRING OF 2020, THE OWNER OF POP REVOLUTION GALLERY IN MASON, FRANCIS J. MICHAELS, BEGAN OFFERING PRINTING AND FRAMING SERVICES TO THE DIGITAL MARKET. This led to the creation of CincyArtwork.com, a unique platform that offers art buyers the choice of format, size and more. Buyers are even able to view the art in a room setting. Art can be printed on canvas wraps, metal and wood, archival paper prints and notecards. We spoke with three artists whose work is currently featured on the site.
Britt Schneider
Britt Schneider always knew that she wanted to be an artist, but it didn’t become her calling until after college. Beginning with sketching and journaling, her art grew to include large wall works. Britt typically paints human subjects in an abstract-expressionist style. Although she sometimes works in the digital realm, acrylic paint is her preferred medium. “There is something very fun about using acrylic,” Britt explains. When painting, Britt finds inspiration from a range of emotions. “It all starts with emotion and things that we carry with us. I reach from within to access that,” Britt says. Britt met Pop Revolution founder, Francis in 2018 at an art show in Hyde Park where she had art on display. Francis appreciated Britt’s work and they discussed displaying it at his gallery. “I think there’s something very special about Francis. Since he is also an artist there’s less miscommunication,” Britt explains. Moving forward, Britt plans to increase her web presence and continue to make art for as long as possible. “My dream is to always be an artist,” Britt declares. “Art is what truly speaks to me; the word, the career, everything.” 14
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When viewing Nick Giese’s paintings, it’s easy to assume that he’s been painting for longer than he has. He is better known for his guitar work, with a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies from Central State University, and experience backing big name country musicians like David Allan Coe, Whey Jennings, Billie Gant and more. His rural painting subjects reflect scenes from stops
Nick Giese
on the highway while on tour. Nick didn’t start painting until 2012, when a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes forced him to take a break from the road and reassess his lifestyle. “It was a good activity where I wasn’t doing anything unhealthy,” Nick says. “I got into it pretty heavy and when I wasn’t doodling, painting or drawing, I was learning.” Nick enrolled in classes at the Bob Ross Art Workshop of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. There, he gained experience with oil paints, but was unable to find an oil instructor when he returned to Ohio. So he transitioned to watercolor, under the direction of his former Deer Park high school principal, Gary Brooks. His arrangement with Gary was unique: in return for painting lessons, Nick gave Gary guitar lessons. Because of his shifted focus to painting and healthier living, Nick was able to reverse his Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis and stop taking medication. After his tours as a guitarist were postponed due to the pandemic, he was able to lean on income from sales of his art on CincyArtwork.com. “Francis has done a lot for me and really helped, especially during the lockdown,” Nick explains.
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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED) Peggy Steinberg has been active in the arts throughout her life, but it wasn’t until fifteen years ago that photography became her vocation. “Like many others, I appreciate that photography allows us to capture a moment in time and then, at a later date, reflect and remember the emotions we felt at that time,” Peggy explains. Even though Peggy didn’t realize her passion for photography until later in life, she made quick progress, receiving many accolades; earning medals in the Professional Photographers of America International Photographic Competition and being named a PPA Diamond Photographer of the Year in 2015. Peggy initially graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from the University of Toledo, and went on to earn the professional photography degrees of Master Artist and Master of Photography from the Professional Photographers of America. Peggy has photographed a number of subjects, but takes the most inspiration from nature. “The form, color, and characteristics I find in my floral subjects amaze me,” Peggy elaborates. Peggy discovered Pop Revolution Gallery when they became a sponsor of the Professional Photographers of Southwest Ohio. “When I saw the quality work and fine art options that Francis provided, I became a customer,” Peggy says. As Peggy looks to the future, she hopes to continue learning new methods and techniques. “One of my personal goals has always been to be a lifelong learner,” she adds.
Peggy Steinberg If you’re interested in having your artwork featured, visit the "Contact & Sell With Us" page of CincyArtwork.com.
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TREND SETTER EVEN WITH FEWER PLACES TO GO OR CELEBRATIONS TO
ARTICLE AMANDA STOUT
ATTEND IN RECENT MONTHS, IT CAN STILL BE A GREAT FEEL-
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ING TO TREAT YOURSELF TO SOMETHING NEW TO WEAR. Plus it’s a fantastic way to shop local! Here in Mason-Deerfield, we partnered with two boutique owners who operate businesses from home to feature some of their most popular styles: Too Qute Boutique, run by mother-daughter duo, Sarah Fister-Brewer and Madeline Brewer, and Indus Vastra, run by Pooja Soni.
Madeline Brewer: Bee Kind Buffalo Plaid Fundraiser Raglan Tee: $20 youth sizes. Adult sizes available. 100% of profits go to Greater Project
Indus Vastra offers traditional Indian and Indo-western fusion styles, as well as western gowns perfect for all occasions–including casual, semi-formal, formal, and wedding collections. Typical Indian styles consist of Sarees, Salwar Kameez, Lehengas and Kurtis. Too Qute carries specialty boutique brands that Sarah hand-selects with great care. The focus is on comfortable, trendy and affordable styles for the modern woman. In addition to clothing, they carry home décor items and fashion accessories.
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Nathalie Neuburger: Glen plaid & floral tie sleeve top: $29, KanCan black denim: $59, Druzy Stone beaded necklace: $24, Gold/silver bracelet set: $19,
Jana Surace: Classic plaid shawl: $34, Black knit reversible cami: $15, Green butter knit moto leggings: $17, Gold & green stone speckled bracelet set: $27
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Jessica Orr: Black/gray striped butter knit top with suede elbow patches: $26, Black butter knit moto leggings: $17, Silver padlock toggle necklace set: $27
Sarah’s daughter Madeline was born with a rare chromosomal deletion called 2q23.1 Microdeletion Syndrome. The idea for Too Qute Boutique grew from their shared love for fashion, paired with a need for therapy that truly engaged Madeline.
Sarah Fister-Brewer: Black drawstring jacket: $44, Damask black & white top: $29, KanCan denim: $59, Jasper stone mixed bead wrap toggle bracelet: $29
out her first item for the boutique: a top with a pocket featuring sparkling sequins. “Her life can be limited in scope due to her special needs, but through fashion, she can express herself,” shares Sarah. “When I
“Although Madeline is nonverbal, we connect with each other
started Too Qute, it was my vision for Madeline to help run the bou-
through fashion and she is very clear on her likes and dislikes, which
tique after she ages out of school at 21. Creating new pathways for
makes the business way more fun,” explains Sarah.
her to grow within the business has been a joy!”
Madeline’s favorite aspect of helping with Too Qute is opening up shipments. “She enjoys the surprise when she opens the packages,” says Sarah “When she likes what I’ve ordered, she giggles, but if she’s disappointed, her facial expressions tell me everything!” Madeline also helps package orders and stamps her name on thank you notes for each customer. This season she picked
Giving back to the community is also an important part of their mission. Through their Spread the Love initiative, they donate 100% of the profits to local organizations like Mason Schools Foundation, Challenger League and the Mason Food Pantry. Customers can shop online at TooQuteBoutique.com and on Facebook and Instagram @TooQuteBoutique. CONTINUED >
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Amrita Chehil: Georgette garara with gold sequins work on the top and georgette flared bottom: $125.00
Indus Vastra began in 2012 after Pooja moved from California to Mason. She had three young children at the time, and wanted to start a business that would allow her to be there for her kids while doing something she was passionate about. Pooja had already worked in fashion after completing a design graduate course in India. “With the support of my family and connections in India, I was able to start and expand Indus Vastra–first throughout Mason, then across the US and internationally,” explains Pooja. Indus Vastra has an at-home store carrying a wide variety of cloth-
Nikky Soni: Maroon two layer gown with silk inner layer and velvet top with intricate gold thread embroidery: $145.00
design an outfit from scratch–selecting styles, fabrics, and colors– for any occasion. Both options are available online. The most popular styles for clients are Sarees, Lehenga Cholis and Shararas/Gararas. “Shararas/Gararas are mid-thigh-length tops with divided, flared-bottom pants, ideal for any occasion, and my personal favorite!” shares Pooja. As a business owner, Pooja’s primary goal extends beyond customer satisfaction.
ing for women, men, and kids, which can be altered to fit any size.
“I’m committed to ensuring that every client feels heard and
Their collection is inspired by a blend of popular industry and fashion
valued in the collaborative process of creating or selecting the
trends, and traditional cultural styles.
perfect outfit,” she says.
Clients can also either choose from a broad range of unstitched fabrics and have them custom-stitched in any style and size, or
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Interested customers can shop their at-home store or online, from their Facebook page or IndusVastra.com.
Amrita Chehil: Georgette garara with gold zari and sequins work on top and georgette double layer bottom: $135.00
Nikky Soni: Sharara off-the-shoulder top with intricate gold thread work and embroidery, and gold printed flared bottom: $175.00
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GIVING BACK
BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BOO LOCAL POP-UP PROM BOUTIQUE CINDERELLA’S CLOSET PROVIDES A UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS IN NEED.
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IF A DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES, THEN CINDERELLA’S CLOSET IS THE FAIRY GODMOTHER WHO MAKES THOSE WISHES COME TRUE. Director of Cinderella’s Closet Southwest Ohio, Sara Mosteller, knows firsthand the power of the perfect prom dress and the impact of the organization. In 2009, Sara met founder, Erin Peterson, during a challenging time in her personal life at a volunteer event. Upon agreeing to helping with another future event, Sara was asked to lead the Southwest Ohio location. “Meeting Erin and being introduced to Cinderella’s Closet changed my life,” she says. “It was a reminder that God had things in store for me that I couldn’t see or know. Serving as the Director of Cinderella’s Closet Southwest Ohio is never something I envisioned as a volunteer back in 2009, but now I know I was exactly where I needed to be.” Erin was inspired to open Cinderella’s Closet after an encounter with a young high school student struggling to pay for her prom dress in a Kentucky consignment shop. Feeling compelled to purchase the dress for the girl, Erin knew she could make a bigger impact in her community and make other young girls look “just CONTINUED >
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like Cinderella.” What began as a small desire to help someone in need, has grown into 17 locations across 10 states, staffed completely by volunteers. More than 20,000 princesses have lived out their very own danceparty, dream-dress fairy tale. “Cinderella’s Closet encourages high school girls to recognize their beauty and value by providing a unique prom shopping experience,” Sara says. The pop-up prom boutique serves junior and senior high school girls in the greater Cincinnati area at an annual spring event. The 2020 event was held at Crossroads Church in Mason in March. “When a princess visits Cinderella’s Closet, she is given nothing less than the royal treatment,” Sara says. Each princess is greeted by her very own fairy godmother who helps her shop for a prom dress and accessories (jewelry, shoes and makeup) of her dreams—and every item is complementary and hers to keep. Princesses are also pampered by hairstylists and pose for a prom photo
“While I know many adults are struggling due to the
with a professional photographer. And, in true Cinderella
pandemic, for high school students these events are
fashion, ‘mice’ volunteers offer onsite alterations.
just as big as those weighty adult concerns,” Sara says.
With more than 1,500 unique dresses in sizes 0-32, hundreds of shoes and thousands of pieces of jewelry, Cinderella’s Closet ensures every princess gets her perfect pick.
“When you’re 17 and nearing the end of your high school experience, prom is a BIG deal.” For this reason, Sara is already looking forward to seeing princesses again and encourages getting con-
“When many people envision a secondhand shop-
nected and making donations to the organization now.
ping experience, it feels stale and less than,” Sara says.
New and gently used formal dresses can be dropped off
“With Cinderella’s Closet, our princesses are treated
at Deluxe Cleaners (Cox Lane or Union Centre Pavilion
with the utmost grace and respect because we believe
Drive) where they will be cleaned for free. Formal shoes
that they truly are princesses. As an organization,
and costume jewelry, as well as monetary donations are
Cinderella’s Closet realizes that young girls repeatedly
also accepted by Cinderella’s Closet.
hear the message that they are not enough. At the end
“The physical transformation that happens during
of the experience at Cinderella’s Closet we want each
a princess’s time at Cinderella’s Closet is my favorite,”
princess to know that she is worth it.”
Sara says. “I have seen hundreds of girls enter with their
For most teenagers, attending high school prom is a rite
shoulders down, faces full of dread and uncertainty, and
of passage. Unfortunately, many do not feel worthy of the
doubt in their eyes. As our princesses leave, they are now
experience or believe the financial burden is too great.
holding their shoulders high with pride, smiling nonstop
“At Cinderella’s Closet, the experience shows young
and have joy in their eyes, because in that moment
girls they are more than their circumstances may seem—
they’ve realized what we already know—they are beau-
they are worthy of all the attention and fuss. The dress
tiful and valued just as they are.”
and accessories are a catalyst for creating a memorable experience that will continue to impact each girl’s life, even beyond her prom,” Sara says. With this year’s cancellation of proms across the city
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
DUE TO FREQUENT CHANGES CAUSED BY COVID-19, PLEASE CHECK EVENT ORGANIZER WEBSITES OR CALL FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
AUG 30-SEP 30
the Deerfield Farmers Market Facebook
throughout the community. Register
Page to see which vendors will be at the
at MasonKiwanis.org.
market and for pre-ordering information. DeerfieldFarmersMarket.com
6, 13, 20, 27 HI FI YOGA AT SONDER BREWING
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Sonder Brewing
MASON EMPTY BOWLS VIRTUAL EVENT
The Mason Schools Foundation (MSF)
Join Sonder Brewing and HI FI Yoga
is hosting their annual gala virtually on
Every Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. for an
Sept. 26th! MSF raises funds that annu-
MasonEmptyBowls.org
outdoor yoga experience (weather per-
ally support best-in-class academics,
The Mason Empty Bowls 2020 fund-
mitting) followed by brunch and mimo-
arts and athletics and helps build an
raiser will be held online Aug. 30 to
sas. The cost per person is $10. Social
endowment to support this vision over
Sept. 30. The website will feature vir-
distancing will be in place and masks
time. They have a lot of fun planned for
tual tables full of 700 bowls donated
are recommended before and after
the evening, including auctions, raf-
by area artists. There will also be
yoga. SonderBrewing.com
fles, contests, take out from Manor
a “Buy It Now” shop and an online silent auction. The primary beneficiaries are the two largest food pantries in Warren County. For more information, visit MasonEmptyBowls.org.
1-30 STORYWALK: IN THE TREES, HONEYBEES
House and virtual presentations.
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DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP TOUCH-A-TRUCK Deerfield Towne Center
Deerfield Township and Cincinnati Children's Hospital are teaming up
BB4K BUBBLE BLAST FUNDRAISER AND 4K YOUR WAY Corwin Nixon Park
with the Deerfield Towne Center
Join
for their free, annual Touch-A-Truck
(BB4K) for their Annual Bubble Blast,
Building
Blocks
for
Kids
Carter Park
community event on Sept. 12 from 10
this year held as a run, walk, drive, and
The StoryWalk transforms the pages
a.m. to 2 p.m. Climb in a variety of vehi-
play 4K your way! Participate in virtual
of a children's book into signs that are
cles and inflatables, plus enjoy fun
contests and events, then come enjoy
laid out on a trail. Following the path of
giveaways. Cincinnati Children’s will
a fun drive through event on Sept.
pages is a great way to keep your body
provide injury prevention education
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and brain active and healthy! The Carter
and information. For more informa-
Nixon Park. For more information
Park StoryWalk is free, self-guided,
tion, please visit DeerfieldRec.com.
and to register, visit BB4K.org.
availability. DeerfieldRec.com
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5, 12 , 19, 26
MASON KIWANIS 37TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
DRAGONFLY GOLF CLASSIC
City of Mason Golf Center
DEERFIELD FARMERS MARKET
Join the Dragonfly Foundation for
Join the Kiwanis Club of Mason
a day of amazing golf, incredible food
Kingswood Park
for
Golf
from the Heritage Club and Tony’s of
The Deerfield Farmers Market takes
Classic on Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to
Cincinnati, and wonderful camarade-
place each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12
8 p.m. The golf outing will be held
rie with others who are committed
p.m. at the Kingswood Park Community
at the City of Mason Golf Center.
to helping young patients and their
Pavilion. Customers are encouraged to
This charity fundraising golf tourna-
families find strength, courage and
pre-order and pre-pay to minimize
ment helps provide scholarships for
joy. Scott Sloan, WLW Radio Host,
in-person interactions, and to follow
deserving high school seniors as well
will be emceeing the Golf Classic.
social distancing guidelines. Please visit
as financially assisting many causes
Register for tickets at Dragonfly.org.
and open during park hours. Books are rotated each month based on staff
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their
37th
Annual
Heritage Club
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Container, size, color, and placement are all part of the design consultation process. Rustic and textural arrangements are the most popular.
MODERN
The price of each arrangement depends on the container and what goes into it. The arrangements shown range from $85-$265.
TRADITIONAL
Floral designers, Gloria and Marion, will help create the perfect arrangement for your space. Call 513-777-7717 for an appointment and check out CityLifestyle.com/MasonAndDeerfield for detailed views of all of these arrangements.
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