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LIFESTYLE LETTER
Love Local
February 2022 PUBLISHER
Michelle Moody | Michelle.Moody@CityLifestyle.com EDITOR
Tera Michelson | Tera.Michelson@CityLifestyle.com
February is a month all about love—just walk into almost any store and you’ll encounter heart shaped items at every turn. At West Chester + Liberty Lifestyle we are celebrating February by highlighting local products, makers and businesses that we love. This month we have the much-anticipated results of our fifth annual Readers’ Choice awards. Throughout November, more than 3,000 unique votes were cast by readers, and on page 18 we reveal which local businesses you love the most. An impressive TEN organizations are now five-time winners, but we also have dozens of first time favorites. We also shine the spotlight on a local coffee company that shows their love by giving back to charities in our community. If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate this month of love, we have some fabulous inspiration for you in our Valentine's story on page 12. We share creative DIY decorations, easy dinner ideas and a playlist sure to make your sweetheart swoon. So, while you fill your home with chocolates, flowers and valentines this month, don’t forget to shop local and support our local makers right here in our community. With love,
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Party Planning
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Local’s Choice
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Giving Back
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Events
Power of the Purse Announces Its 2021 Grant Winner
12 Valentine's Day In
Channel Your Inner Cupid to Plan an At-Home Valentine’s Day Celebration
18 West Chester + Liberty Lifestyle Readers' Choice 2021 We Celebrate the Local Businesses You Love
33 Doing Good With Every Cup
Rooted Grounds Coffee Company Blends Philanthropy Into Every Bag of Beans
O N T H E C OV E R
Photography: Cathy Lyons—Lyons Photography Rooted Grounds Coffee Company gives back with every cup. Learn how this local corporate coffee supplier makes each cup count for our community in the story on page 33.
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1: The Power of the Purse grant celebration was held in December at Wetherington Country Club. 2: Family Promise of Butler County received the 2021 Power of the Purse grant of $10,000. 3: Brenda Bearden, Dr. Christy Williams, Cathy Borders, Kathy Cook, Linda Smith and Lisa Stapf.
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Channel Your Inner Cupid to Plan an At-Home Valentine’s Day Celebration
Avoid Valentine’s Day hassles of reservations, crowds and babysitters with a memory-making party for the whole family in the comfort of your own living room. Infuse this day of love with fun activities and new traditions that celebrate your valentines without setting foot outside your cozy home. Snuggle in with your sweeties for a Valentine’s Day to remember!
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VALENTINE TREE To create this easy and eye-catching centerpiece, collect fallen branches and paint them white. Assemble the branches in a thrifted, repurposed ceramic jar with stabilizing floral foam at its base and decorative moss at the top. Use this sturdy, homemade tree for any occasion—you can hang just about anything on it.
HEART ORNAMENTS Create photo ornaments to hang on your Valentine Tree. Cut a heart base from construction paper and glue photos on top. Use a hole punch to create a romantic, lace-like edge. Hang them from the branches with twine. These ornaments can be more than a decoration—organize a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt, listing clues on the back of each heart. Instruct children to find their picture on the tree and follow the clues to a hidden treasure somewhere in the house.
SWEET TREAT TABLE Surprise your children with a sweet treat table. Create a decorating station where they can top sugar cookies and cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles. Add fresh flowers and dishes of their favorite heart-shaped chocolates and candies for a centerpiece-worthy dessert display.
ROMANTIC INDOOR PICNIC Dress up the coffee table in the living room as a casual dinner spot. Layer pillows and cozy blankets on the ground for comfortable seating. Add a tablecloth and a simple floral arrangement as the centerpiece. Achieve a full and textured look by adorning a two-layer serving tray with flowers, stems, grapes and berries. For romantic ambiance, add candlesticks, a bottle of wine for the adults and sparkling juice for the kids. If you are out of time and energy to cook, order your favorite takeout and serve it on dinnerware, or consider one of these simple, stay-at-home dinners: • Fondue for the Crew - Take a dip into sweet chocolate or savory cheese for a throwback dinner option. • Nacho Bar - Build-your-own nacho plates from a buffet of favorite toppings. • Brinner - Breakfast for dinner is a hit with all ages. Consider waffles with syrup, berries and whipped cream. • DIY Lunchables - Craft a charcuterie tray of meat, cheese and crackers. Round out the spread with grapes and crunchy veggies and dip.
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Cozy At-Home Date Ideas Tuck in the kids and enjoy one of these at-home dates with your main squeeze: • Spa Spot - Fire up the scented candles and relax with massages. • Game Night - From Uno to Mario Kart, a little friendly competition is good for every relationship. • Dance Challenge - Master a social media dance and post a video. • Stream a Show - View a movie you enjoyed together during your dating days.
Cupid’s Playl ist Roll up the rug for a Valentine’s Day dance party in your living room. This curated playlist includes old classics and new artists, the perfect modern-day mix tape, inspired by love and romance. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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“Be My Baby” by Bea Miller “You and I” by Johnnyswim “How Sweet it Is” by James Taylor “At Last” by Etta James “Crazy in Love” by Rio Bossa Trio “If I Could” by Storyhill “Last Request” by Paolo Nutini “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole “Better Together” by Jack Johnson “All My Love” by George Ezra “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke “Stand By My Girl” by Dan Auerbach “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Kina Grannis “Side by Side” by Jon Foreman + Madison Cunningham “All You Need is Love” by The Beatles
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We Celebrate the Local Businesses You Love
ARTICLE BY TERA MICHELSON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
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The votes are in! More than 3,000 votes were cast and we are pleased to announce the results of our fifth annual Readers’ Choice Awards. On this list, we celebrate ten 5-time repeat winners alongside a host of new businesses. In West Chester and Liberty, we are surrounded and spoiled by successful small businesses and their owners, our neighbors. It’s not unusual to be greeted by name as we enter these favorite places. Their commitment to customers and our community is unequaled. This month, we celebrate the local businesses you love. Read on to see your picks for winners of the 2021 West Chester + Liberty Lifestyle Readers’ Choice Awards.
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BEST FITNESS CENTER
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BUCKEYE PARFAIT AT THE CONE, WEST CHESTER
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THECONE.COM | 513.779.7040
513.354.3700
A trip to The Cone is an iconic summer experience in West Chester. Owner Keith Wren uses wisdom from 50 years in the ice cream business to craft delicious treats, like their Buckeye Parfait. With gourmet buckeyes from Mackinac Island and homemade peanut butter sauce, it’s easy to see why it wins as best dessert. This April, they reopen for their 28th season.
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THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY THECHRISTHOSPITAL.COM 513.564.1600 B E S T O P TO M E T R Y P R AC T I C E
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CASSINELLI, SHANKER & BAKER ORTHODONTICS WESTCHESTERORTHODONTICS.COM 513.777.7060 BEST KIDS ARTS PROGRAM
B E S T P E D I AT R I C I A N
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513.829.2345 With an outstanding faculty and impressive facility, West Chester Academy is the place to go for enrichment in the fields of music, dance, acting and gymnastics. They believe in the strong correlation between arts education and the development of meaningful life skills. Since their inception in 2007, WCA’s passion has been helping students to find their niche and reach their highest potential.
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Beaux Mondes Salon & Spa
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Pen + Nash Co. aims to make the chaos of childhood cute, comfortable and magical, because they know that a child’s favorite outfit can make every day a great one. Pen + Nash Co. aims to be not just your favorite store, but a community where customers feel at home, supported and celebrated. They carry thoughtfully curated brands like: Little Bipsy, Mebie Baby, Quincy Mae, Kyte Baby and many more. Pen + Nash Co. is known for quality boutique styles that are both unique and trendy, as well as affordable.
The philosophy at repeat winner Beaux Mondes Salon & Spa is all about exceeding customer expectations, and that’s just what they do. The guests at this local, woman-owned business rave about the individualized and exceptional service they receive from a skilled and friendly team that keeps them coming back, time and time again. Their beauty professionals offer best-in-class product offerings, mastery in on-trend hair and full-service luxury spa and nail treatments. They are known for their advanced professional training in color technology, cut design and certifications in Great Lengths Extensions®️.
With its full-range of dining options, exciting entertainment venues to suit all styles and overflowing calendar of events, Liberty Center is more than a mall—it’s a local hub where business and pleasure merge in all of the best ways. Designed with a mindful approach as a multi-use center for living, working and playing, Liberty Center is a vibrant destination for both daytime and nightlife. Grab a drink, see a show, or lounge on the lawn—date night gets an upgrade at this favorite local spot and 5-time winner.
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COOPER'S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANT, LIBERTY CENTER CHWINERY.COM 513.463.9463 BEST FOOD TRUCK
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WOODHOUSE SPA LIBERTY TOWNSHIP WOODHOUSECINCINNATI.COM 513.755.4530 Woodhouse Liberty Township is known for massage therapy and nail treatments, but what’s most impressive is the spa’s innovative yet luxurious menu of facial treatments. Not to be missed is the Woodhouse Signature Holistic Minkyti which brings deep hydration, exfoliation, relaxation and a feeling of connection between mind and body that lasts long after you leave the spa. Guests delight in a truly transformative experience with every visit.
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At locally owned Skally’s we’re committed to higher quality delicious food using no preservatives or chemicals. We make all our products – including salad dressings, BBQ sauce, and desserts. Try the best gluten-free pizza in Cincinnati. We are excited for you to taste and experience the difference!
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McSwain Carpets & Floors is a local, family-owned business established in 1968. They specialize in flooring of all kinds: carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, laminate, ceramic, area rugs and hardwood refinishing. Their founding principles are centered on the customer experience and remain unchanged since their beginning: provide the customer with the best possible service, selection, value and quality. This commitment to customers shows in their "You Stain It —We Replace It" guarantee, which comes with all carpet purchases. Don’t miss the exquisite new hardwood showroom at the nearby Mason location.
Family-owned and operated since 1928, Drees Homes builds dream homes with a commitment to excellence that runs four generations deep. A client-focused approach earns Drees rave reviews about quality, personalization and customer experience. They are known for making custom building an easy process. They use the most advanced programs in the industry to build energy efficient and connected, smart homes. Giving back to the community is important to Drees—they support schools, events and nonprofits where they work, enriching lives and building dream communities to match their beautiful homes.
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INTERIORS PLUS INTERIORSPLUSMASONOHIO.COM 513.777.7717 Interiors Plus has the personal touches to make a house a home. Forty years of experience makes them the area’s premier interior design firm, offering furniture, custom draperies, custom florals, rugs, art and accessories to residential and commercial clients throughout Greater Cincinnati. Clients trust the outstanding Interiors Plus design team with dreams and decor as they update the look of their homes. The Interiors Plus showroom is a design destination in Mason, featuring 5,000 square feet of home décor specialty items, including a fashion boutique, unique gifts and more.
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Bone Dry Roofing is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor serving the Cincinnati community and surrounding areas since 2006. They specialize in roofing, repairs, masonry, gutters and insulation. They offer 24/7 emergency tarping services and a premier roofing system warranty, earning them a reputation for integrity. Clients especially appreciate Bone Dry’s free estimates for all services.
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Lyons & Lyons
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Lyons & Lyons Law is a West Chesterbased full-service law firm serving Southwest Ohio and a 5-time Readers' Choice winner. Rob Lyons, founder of Lyons & Lyons, opened his law office in West Chester in 1983, and has remained a staple in the community for more than 35 years. Lyons & Lyons Law attorneys are happy to assist their neighbors with virtually all of their legal needs.
General Electric Credit Union provides financial solutions for every stage of life. As the area’s third largest local financial institution, they’ve been helping families and businesses in our communities since 1954. If you live, work, worship or attend school in the Greater Cincinnati area, you are eligible for membership with this favorite credit union in the area. They are excited to announce that their newest Liberty Way branch will be opening soon. Become a member to experience better banking, right here in our own hometown.
Closets by Design is a full-service designer, manufacturer and installer of custom home organizational systems. They build dream closets along with pantries, home offices, laundry rooms, mudrooms, media centers, hobby rooms and complete garage makeovers. From no obligation in-home consultation, custom tailored designs and the highest quality construction, their products offer the best value in the industry.
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Lindner Center for HOPE
Dr. Kristin K. Titko, D.P.M. - Center for Foot Care
Dr. Elizabeth Muennich Dermatology and Skin Care Associates
BEST MENTAL CARE HEALTH PROVIDER
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Since 2008, Lindner Center of HOPE has served as a lifeline to tens of thousands who’ve struggled with mental illness or addiction. Lindner Center of HOPE is a place entirely dedicated to hope–and finding the path forward. They are distinguished as a psychiatric center of excellence for their breadth of expertise and depth of understanding.
Dermatology and Skin Care Associates offers the highest standard of patient care by board-certified dermatologists, nurse practitioners and aestheticians. They utilize the latest research and newest procedures and offer the most comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatological care. Eleven years ago, Dr. Elizabeth A. Muennich opened the practice and since, the team has expanded to seven medical and cosmetic providers with more than 30,000 patients. DSCA welcomes new and existing patients at their new location in West Chester.
For five years in a row, our local community has voted Dr. Kristin Titko as Best Medical Specialist. Dr. Titko uses innovative treatments to achieve superior results with less recovery time. The Center for Foot Care offers Laser, Platelet and Biologic therapies, dermal fillers and medical nail restoration, targeting all foot and ankle conditions: heel pain, sport injuries, arthritis, tendinitis and more. Up-to-date techniques and individualized treatment plans, along with their caring, patient-centered staff are key to their successful results.
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Patients and their people alike enjoy the staff’s passion for keeping pets healthy.
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WEST CHESTER FAMILY DENTISTRY WCFAMILYDENTISTRY.COM | 513.602.8883 Dr. Phuoc Tran of West Chester Family Dentistry has been practicing in Olde West Chester for 20 years. He and three additional dentists follow the slogan, “Where Technology Meets Perfection,” to offer comprehensive dental care for families in our community. Patient comfort and health is the primary goal in their office. An expansion is in progress, allowing them to grow from 7 to 15 treatment rooms to serve more patients. FEB R UARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WE STC H E STE RA N D L I BE RT Y
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BE GOOD TO YOUR FEET AND THEY WILL LOVE YOU BACK • TIME TO GET THAT INGROWN NAIL TAKEN CARE OF? • READY TO START WORKING OUT BUT YOUR FEET AREN’T? • DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE YOUR FEET ARE SUPPOSED TO HURT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE OVER 50?
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Dr. Kristin Titko BOARD CERTIFIED AND OFFERING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES
6770 Cincinnati-Dayton Road - Suite 201, Liberty Township
5-Time Readers’ Choice Winner
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Dermatology & Skin Care Associates has moved to West Chester.
Medical Dermatology • Cosmetic Dermatology • Medi-Spa New and established patients are welcome! Visit us at DermatologyAndSkincare.com to learn more about our Physicians and Nurse Practitioners. Check for weekly and Holiday promotions !
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Doing Good With Every Cup Rooted Grounds Coffee Company Blends Philanthropy Into Every Bag of Beans ARTICLE BY LAURA LEAVITT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHY LYONS—LYONS PHOTOGRAPHY
The first sip of coffee in the morning means a lot: it’s part of a waking-up routine, but it’s also a way to connect. Locally-headquartered Rooted Grounds Coffee Company began in 2015 with a dream to create fresh, affordable coffee roasts that were rooted in the community. “From the start, we wanted to create coffees that were going to the commercial setting, but tasted like craft coffee-shop coffee,” says Patsy Knopf, co-founder and chief executive officer of Rooted Grounds. Their commitment to giving back began when they partnered with the Bengals and the Marvin Lewis
Community Fund, donating part of their proceeds to support underprivileged students in the Cincinnati area. “Those early experiences formed our foundation. We realized that people like to do business with companies that care,” says Kris Chari, executive vice president at Rooted Grounds. “We’re a for-profit entity, but we believe we can do good in every community we serve.” Continuing their passion for education, Rooted Grounds created the Readers Roast as a partnership with the Columbus-based 2nd and 7 Foundation. This organization focuses on providing “free books and CONTINUED > FEB R UARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WE STC H E STE RA N D L I BE RT Y
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positive role models” to second graders in schools all around the country, fostering a love of reading and offering access to reading materials. They partner with groups of athletes who read with children to promote the importance of literacy. With some clients, like the various hospital networks that serve Rooted Grounds’ brews, they realized that the business itself had a charitable foundation or an area of passion where they could do good. In their six years of operation, Rooted Grounds has been able to partner with more than a dozen philanthropies, from hospital foundations like the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation to direct aid like Oxford Food Bank. They’ve also partnered with the West Chester Hospital Golf Outing, Mason City Schools and even national charities like the American Red Cross. This breadth of local outreach extends the feeling of connection to community to everyone involved in businesses that serve Rooted Grounds blends. “Many of the hospital network foundations always have a gala or a golf outing which every employee might not be able to attend, but everyone can drink a cup of coffee,” says Kris. “It became an employee engagement initiative, not just a giveback. EVS [Environmental Services] workers and third shift x-ray technicians were able to drink the coffee and have an impact on neighbors right there in their community.” In addition to literacy, they see a wider vision of improving communities and supporting them with the proceeds from their lovingly-crafted coffee. They poured their energy into being a diverse workplace with strong representation at all levels as they pursued and received the highly regarded Women’s Business Enterprise National Council certification as a women-owned and operated business. Rooted Grounds holds themselves to high standards in every arena: they want to offer competitive commercial pricing while delivering a craft-level coffee product and still make giving back a cornerstone of their work. They’ve even visited
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“We realized that people like to do business with companies that care. We’re a for-profit entity, but we believe we can do good in every community we serve.”
some of the farms that provide the green coffee beans to them before roasting happens at their facility. “We have gone to three farmers in Costa Rica, and we got to see how they do it, and how the process went. They really take care of their employees, which was good to know. It’s great that these suppliers actually care!” Patsy shares. Rooted Grounds makes the process of purchasing commercial coffee unique and personalized for their clients. “We use our tasting room to help clients make their own blend. They try coffees from different origins and potential blend mixtures to find the perfect one for them,” says Patsy. You can find Rooted Grounds coffee in many places in our community: from the sidelines of local charitable road races, to a cup of Readers Roast at your local UDF. Rooted Grounds is working to grow their impact on local communities while getting excellent cups of coffee into your hands at the same time. RGCoffee.com
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Cocktails, Careers and Conversations
ATC, LIBERTY CEN TER | 4:00 P M Join this group of female business leaders for a networking happy hour from 4-6 p.m. at the office of ATC at Liberty Center. This quarterly event was created to bring female executives together in a social environment. Facebook.com/Cocktails-Careers-and-Conversations
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Lakota East Thunderhawk Theater Presents Clue
LAKOTA EAST MAIN CAMPUS T H E AT E R | 7 :30 P M See your favorite board game come to life in Lakota East’s theatrical production of Clue. This comical play features the iconic characters Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to solve the murder mystery. Showtimes are February 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and February 13 at 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online. SeatYourself.biz/lakotaeasthigh
My Furry Valentine
SHAR ON VILLE CON VEN TION C E NT E R | 1 0 :0 0 A M My Furry Valentine Mega Adoption Event is back once again at the Sharonville Convention Center, February 12-13. Visit with more than 1,000 adoptable animals under one roof. This event offers family fun and heartwarming cuddles. General admission is just $5 per person. MyFurryValentine.com CONTINUED >
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A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city. F E B R UA RY 1 9 T H
Butler Philharmonic Orchestra Classics on Parade
FITTON CEN TER | 7:30 PM Acclaimed conductor Maestro Scott Woodard leads the magnificent Butler Philharmonic Orchestra in a sumptuous classical program that includes the Coriolan Overture by Beethoven, Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp featuring soloists John Ross & Jaclyn Wappel, the overture to Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Haydn‘s Farewell Symphony. FittonCenter.org
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Give Teens the EDGE Event
GRAIN WOR KS BREWIN G COMPA NY | 6 :0 0 P M Celebrate and support EDGE Teen Center with an evening of live, throwback music by A Slice of Orange, drinks and food. This fundraiser includes opportunities for Split the Pot, Silent Auction and Games with, all proceeds going to EDGE. Food is provided by the Butler Tech Culinary Arts program. Tickets are available online. EDGETeenCenter.com
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Lakota Summer Fun Fair
LAKOTA WEST HIGH SCHOOL, LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL | 6:00 PM Lakota hosts its annual Summer Fun Fair, 6-8 p.m. on February 28 at Lakota West, and March 9 at Lakota East. Learn about summer educational and recreational opportunities with local businesses and nonprofit organizations for youth in grades K-12 at this open house style event. Discover programs ranging from summer camps to athletic leagues, art classes to STEM activities. LakotaOnline.com
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Gorgeous, custom home situated on the 14th tee of the Beckett Ridge golf course that backs up to wooded green belt. Hardwood floors throughout 1st floor. Remodeled kitchen 2017. Huge primary suite. 2nd bedroom has private bathroom. 2nd floor laundry. Upgraded bathrooms. Finished lower level. Sunny atrium with new windows 2021. Roof 2013. Water heaters 2017. Heat pumps 2016.
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