2023 Dinner en Rouge not an unexpected overwhelming success!

by David Miller

Loveland, Ohio – “Loveland Legacy Foundation’s Dinner en Rouge continues to get bigger and better. We appreciate all those who participated and made it such a great event. The money we raised will go a long way to help our neighbors in need. As usual, we experienced outstanding support from the Loveland community. Time and time again it’s proven that Loveland is a special place,” said Sue Peterson the Chair of the 2023 Dinner en Rouge. “We are still putting together final receipts, but we will be somewhere between $20,000 and $21,000. A big jump from last year when we raised $13,600.”

The event was the Loveland Legacy Foundation’s Dinner en Rouge last Saturday at The Landing Event Center in Historic Downtown Loveland. It was, “An evening of fellowship, fundraising, and community!” Guests were invited to wear their best “Loveland red couture”, enjoy a fabulous meal, and dance.

For five years the Loveland Legacy Foundation has provided support to those in crisis, area organizations, and businesses in need with the mission to “Improve the community through an action-based culture, engaging with organizations sharing a common vision, connecting needs to solutions.”

In other words, to “Keep Our Communities STRONG”.

Twenty-four-year-old Loveland resident, Maddie Fedder was given special recognition for her contribution to the Dinner en Rouge and her personal fundraising to provide the complete companion dog training that is so absolutely necessary for Maddie’s health. Read more about Maddie and how you can help her.

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is of the sights, guests, and festivities of the 2023 Dinner en Rouge. The emcee is Brian Garry.

Here is the video shown during the dinner that celebrates all the Loveland Legacy Foundation does for our community produced by Tiger’s INC.

Here is the list of a limited raffle, with only 60 tickets sold for six fabulous prizes worth $600 – $1,200.

1. Beautiful Overnight in Historic Downtown Loveland

This prize includes an Overnight stay at The Loveland Lofts, a couple’s massage at Loveland Massage Center, a bottle of sparkling wine with two crystal flutes, a box of chocolates from Loveland Sweets, $100 gift card for dinner at Tano’s Bistro, and $25 gift card for breakfast at Hometown Café.

2. Steak & Bourbon Barrel

A beautiful oak brown whiskey barrel containing a $250 gift card to Tony’s of Cincinnati plus an assortment of different bourbons including Wellers, Woodford, specialty bottle donated by Bishop’s Quarter, Angels Envy and several others.  The barrel will also have all your bourbon accessories and a beautiful Loveland door hanger for your front door!

3. Dinner by Tano Catering, Executive Chef / Owner Operator of Tano Bistro

Enjoy a 3-Course Dinner for Eight, Prepared in Your Home, by Chef Tano; Wine included

(Date must be mutually agreed upon, 3 weeks in advance; “Blackout dates” the months of December and September 2024)

4. Loveland Restaurants Extravaganza

Enjoy dining at our popular Loveland restaurants with ‘High Value’ Gift Certificates to Rodi Italian, Paxton’s Grill, Ramsey’s Trailside, Bishop’s Quarter, The Works Brick Oven, The Wicked Pickle, Tahona Kitchen, and Tano’s Bistro.

5. French Kande Jewelry Ensemble

This special selection by Alley Boutique includes three lovely 24K Gold and Austrian Crystal pieces, including a Bangle Bracelet with clear crystals, Earrings/Huggies with clear crystals, and adjustable Necklace with Sterling Petite Chain, Marmonde Bezel with Swarovski cabs, and Heart Medallion.

6. Family Meal Prep Session with All the Ingredients at The 1859 Historic Loveland Chapel

Private meal prepping class with Leah Moss, owner of All the Ingredients at The 1859 Historic Loveland Chapel.  Learn about family meal prep and cooking, in this beautiful space.  Each participant will prepare three meals and will learn tips and tricks to shop and cook more efficiently!  Three hour class (Monday – Thursday); Available for six participants; Prepare three meals that serve four people; Expires September, 2024.

Raffle prizes were drawn at the Dinner en Rouge 2023 event.

The Dinner en Rouge Committee

Cee Cee Collins

Becky Giver

Martha Hadley

Jane Lee

Laura Padgett

Dan Peterson

Sue Peterson

Ann Schnure

Debby Walker

And our emcee Brian Garry

The Loveland Legacy Foundation Board of Directors