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Harmonics entertained on the rooftop of Bishop’s Quarter

Loveland, Ohio – One of Loveland’s favorite band, the Harmonics entertained on the rooftop of Bishop’s Quarter in Historic Downtown Saturday night for a capacity crowd.

This song is “It’s Too Late” from Carole King’s second studio album, Tapestry.

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Harmonics is a trio of professional, polished musicians whose love of classic and contemporary rock and vocal harmonies breathes life into the works of the Eagles, Stevie Nicks, and others of the genre.

About Pam King, Guitar/Vocals —

Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio to music-loving and music-playing parents it was natural for the then 7-year old Pam King to pick up her parents’ guitars and want to play. After learning her first 3 chords (open A, D, and G) from her mom, she taught herself her first song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, by John Denver. Though she didn’t follow her parents’ path into country music, she did quickly fall in love with rock and roll and played it, as they say, “until her fingers bled” during her all-nighters at home listening to and playing along with her records. Lots of saved lunch money later, she was able to buy her own guitars—an acoustic Alvarez Dove and an electric Ovation UK2. To this day, these instruments still hold a special place in her heart and in her home.

At 17, Pam joined her first band and at 20, she and the drummer formed the all-girl, rock band, Promise. Promise toured the Midwest and East coast and played with the likes of Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who, Pure Prairie League, Robin Trower, Shooting Star, Stryper, and others. It was the era of big hair, bandanas, and spandex-lovin’ bods! As Pam says, ”The 80’s were a blast!”

With the maturity of her musical abilities Pam went on to form three more bands with the purpose of creating their own original music. Plan B, Echo, and Wicked Daisy each produced their own full-length albums. Though she’s proud of them all, it is Wicked Daisy’s “Torn” album that had three songs selected from it for the movie soundtrack of “75”—an award-winning, independent film about the opioid crisis—released in 2017.

Today, Pam has “come full circle” back to her musical roots as part of the trio that is “Harmonics”. It is in this band that her vocals are showcased along with her guitar as she, Joe Russell, and Jim Ruthemeyer cover harmony-rich songs from the 70’s to today.

About Joe Russell, Keyboard/Vocals —

Joe Russell’s immersion in the world of music began at the age of 9 taking 4 years of formal piano lessons before discovering he could play by ear. Songs that formed his style included: Styx’ “Come Sail Away” and “art rock” music including Pink Floyd, Genesis and Rush—”Thanks, big brother for records brought home from college!”

Joe attended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 2 years then graduated from Middle Tennessee State University’s Music Business program. (We’re sure his music-loving parents were proud of the day he switched his major from architecture in pursuit of a degree in music!) His passion paid off and landed him internships and post-graduation professional experience at various studios and publishing houses in Nashville, TN. There, he learned the “business” of music as well as fueled his appreciation for the craft of songwriting.

In 2012, he collaborated with Pam King (also of Harmonics), Bleu Cooper, and Ed Jones in the band, “Wicked Daisy.” They recorded the album “Torn” in 2012 at Group Effort Studios and numerous songs from the project were featured in the award-winning independent film “75”.

Joe’s band resume includes the likes of The Diamond Jim Dews Band, Tree Fort Droogs, and Social Hermit. He has played at many events including TQL Stadium (opening up for The Who), the Taste of Cincinnati, Loveland Monster Crawl, and venues Hard Rock Café in Louisville, KY for album, “75”, release, Southgate House Revival, Silverton Café, and many more.

In 2018, Joe, Jim, and Pam formed Harmonics, a vocal-centric trio covering classic to contemporary tunes. “I look forward to expanding our repertoire and moving on to finish some of those original tunes I’ve had bouncing around for years.”

Interesting fact—Joe worked on a towboat on the Ohio River after returning home to Ohio from Nashville and “landed” in Cincinnati!

About Jim Ruthemeyer, Guitar/Vocals/“Electronics Wizard” —

Jim Ruthemeyer began his love affair with music at the age of 13 when he first picked up a guitar and began playing. His early musical influences were numerous ranging from artists playing in the styles of Folk and Country to Blues and Rock. His deep connection to the joyful qualities of playing music and singing has only strengthened over time.

Jim is an accomplished singer, guitarist, and professional solo performer who has made the rounds in the local area from Cincinnati to Northern KY. Jim was embraced on both the eastside and westside of Cincinnati – he was a regular at The Blind Lemon in Mt. Adams, LaRosa’s Wine Cellar in Westwood, and at the Strasse Haus in Covington! He honed his stage presence and communication with his audiences while performing in venues for over ten years as a solo act.

As an electronics wizard, Jim has worked his magic to create specialized sound equipment for the band—which has been greatly appreciated! And, as a performer used to “filling the stage” on his own, Jim brings a wonderful energy that combines with Pam and Joe to create the sound that is the trio, Harmonics.

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Aug 20, 2024

Downtown Loveland is now the home of a BREW Tour!

Loveland, Ohio – Downtown Loveland is now the home of a BREW Tour! The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance along with several downtown Loveland, Ohio businesses have launched a unique, fun,and complimentary BREW tour to encourage the community to patronize area businesses during the chillier and slower months of business.

Residents and guests can pick up a punch card at any participating downtown Loveland restaurant, bar, or coffee shop to participate in this fun event.

CeeCee Collins, President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, said that “All folks need to do is ask for their punch card and then visit all the establishments for a beverage of their choice. Once they have visited all of the establishments and have a full punch cared, they can pick up their “prize,” at the chamber. They get to choose from either a commemorative pint glass or a coffee mug.”

We’re having a lot of fun with the event and the establishments are excited to be a part of this unique BREW Tour. We encourage beer, wine, coffee, soda drinkers all to be a part of the fun!”

The participating establishments are:

Narrow Path Brewing

Ramsey’s Trailside

RODI Italian

Tano Bistro

Mile 42 Coffee

Hometown Café

Paxton’s Grill

The Works

Bishop’s Quarter

Hops and Berry

Rose Boutique Wine Bar

Cappy’s Wine & Spirits

The event goes from February 19 to April 19 in downtown Loveland, Ohio only.

CONTACT:

CEECEE COLLINS

513-683-1544

CEECEE@LMRCHAMBERALLIANCE.ORG

Mar 9, 2024

[Videos] Jada Klempt & Joey Fulton live at Bishop’s Quarter

Loveland, Ohio – Jada Klempt and Joey Fulton entertained at Bishop’s Quarter in Historic Downtown Loveland on February 9, 2024.

Feb 20, 2024
Loveland’s “Do It For Jack” Fentanyl Awareness Weekend

Do It For Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation announces Fentanyl Awareness Weekend, June 16-17

Jack Quehl

Loveland, Ohio – Do It for Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation Fentanyl Awareness Weekend will take place June 16-17 in downtown Loveland, Ohio.

Foundation President Stephanie Quehl said, “Ignorance about fentanyl is killing our kids. The foundation wants this to be an event for the community, a weekend where we can all come together and raise awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl. Our mission is to educate and speak to as many people as we can so that no one else loses their Jack.”

Loveland-area businesses have come together in support of Do It for Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation, backing the foundation’s mission with specials, proceeds sharing, and by wearing or displaying our logo.

The event kicks off on Wednesday, June 14, with a 5k run sponsored by Fleet Feet.

On Thursday, June 15, Tano Bistro hosts a meet-and-greet with foundation board members, donating a portion of the proceeds to the foundation.

Friday, June 16 features a welcome party at Hops and Berries Taproom.

The main event takes place on June 17 at Cindy’s Friendly Tavern from 3-6 PM with food, drink, raffles and other activities. Raffles include a Loveland basket featuring gift cards from local shops and a custom-made bourbon barrel cabinet.

The day finishes with Do It for Jack specials at Bishop’s Quarter, and selfies taken at Cappy’s selfie station will generate donations when pictures are tagged and posted on social media. There are also opportunities for community yoga classes at Rodi Italian and Simply Power Yoga. All proceeds from the Fentanyl Awareness Weekend will go to supporting the foundation’s mission of education and awareness.

Do It For Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation was established in 2022 in loving memory of John Thomas (“Jack”) Quehl, who tragically lost his life to fentanyl poisoning in 2021. Jack went to Moeller High School where he played football for 4 years. He was a member of the National Honor Society and a National Merit Scholar. Jack finished in the top ten of his highly competitive class, and his classmates chose him to give the closing speech at their graduation ceremony.

The foundation’s mission is to honor Jack’s memory by educating the community about the threat of illicit fentanyl. In the month of May alone, Do It For Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation spoke to more than 400 students and over 100 adults about the danger of fentanyl poisoning.

Event details, full schedule, and tickets are available at https://www.doitforjack.org/events. For more information about the foundation and facts about fentanyl, visit https://www.doitforjack.org/.

Jun 8, 2023
Hey, where is the live local music?

David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

Loveland, Ohio – We post the news about where live music is playing in the Loveland Area. Most all of it is FREE! Dance on…

Bookmark this page when you want or need to get out and get your funk or groove!

To view some of the live recordings we did last week in Historic Downtown Loveland head on over to our FaceBook page and scroll down and get down!

Please let us know of events or venues we are missing. What’s your favorite venue?

See ya around town!

Chuckie’s in Love at Cappy’s

Chuckie’s in Love at Cappy’s

Chuckie’s in Love at Cappy’s

Chuckie’s in Love at Cappy’s

Floyd and the Walkman at Bishop’s Quarter

Floyd and the Walkman at Bishop’s Quarter

Floyd and the Walkman at Bishop’s Quarter – watch the fastest feet in Loveland

May 12, 2023
Emma Steiner, Marcel Mangan, Orhan Ozbudak and Team CoUREage 4.0 have $214,301.00 for Leukemia and Lymphoma cure

by David Miller

Loveland, Ohio – Team CoUREage 4.0 is a Loveland High School fundraising team for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Emma Steiner, Marcel Mangan, and Orhan Ozbudak were the leaders of a team of over 25 members with a goal throughout a 7-week campaign that ran from February 1st to March 25th to raise as much money and awareness as possible for blood cancer research. Their goal was to raise $100,000.

They raised $214,301 to help fund cancer research and to support cancer patients. This is a record for fundraising for an individual team in Ohio.

At the gala Saturday night at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason it was announced that a total of $805,365 was raised by all teams.

Emma Steiner said, “My connection to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society began when a favorite middle school teacher of mine, and now mentor, lost her aunt due to Leukemia.” Steiner is a junior at Loveland High School.

Marcel Mangan, Emma Steiner, and Orhan Ozbudak

Steiner was asked to join Loveland’s Team CoUREage last year. She said, “While fundraising, I got to hear so many touching stories of people affected by blood cancer.” That was more than enough to make her want to accept the nomination to be a candidate for this year’s campaign. “Although I don’t have a direct connection to blood cancer, my grandpa passed away from cancer last year, and I fight so that other families don’t have to experience what my grandpa went through.”

LLS’s Student Visionaries of the Year campaign is a seven-week competition among high schools across the Cincinnati area. Loveland was one of 15 teams raising money for blood cancer research, advocacy, patient support, and ultimately, a cure. However, it is not just a competition among these 15 teams, rather it is a combined effort to help LLS find a cure.

The trio built this year’s campaign using the community as its foundation. Since last August, they have been building partnerships with local businesses securing sponsorships, auction items, and organizing events. So far, they have over 10 events planned to help them raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

They surpassed their goal with secured sponsorships with local businesses, community donations, events, and t-shirt sales. One of the biggest ways that the team fundraised is through donations received by each of their 30 team members.

Team CoUREage 4.0

The goal is to not only raise money for blood cancer but also to raise awareness in our Loveland community about Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Background Info about LLS:

LLS is uniquely able to report on the many advances and accomplishments that have occurred since their founding in 1949. From cutting-edge research and precision medicine innovations to legislative victories that improve access to therapies for cancer patients, LLS plays a leading- and often pioneering- role in the fight against blood cancers. Since 2000, approximately 40 percent of all U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved cancer drugs were for blood cancer, and some are now used to treat other forms of cancer and non-malignant diseases. A “win” for blood cancers, therefore, is a win for the cancer community overall.

Mar 27, 2023

Emma Steiner, Marcel Mangan, Orhan Ozbudak have $100,000 goal with a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma as their target

by David Miller

Loveland, Ohio – Emma Steiner said, “My connection to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society began when a favorite middle school teacher of mine, and now mentor, lost her aunt due to Leukemia.” Steiner is a junior at Loveland High School.

Steiner and Loveland High School juniors, Marcel Mangan, and Orhan Ozbudak are the candidates for Team CoUREage 4.0, a fundraising team raising money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign. The 2023 campaign runs through March 25th. There are 30 team members.

**Marcel Mangan, Emma Steiner, and Orhan Ozbudak**

Steiner was asked to join Loveland’s Team CoUREage last year. She said, “While fundraising, I got to hear so many touching stories of people affected by blood cancer.” That was more than enough to make her want to accept the nomination to be a candidate for this year’s campaign. “Although I don’t have a direct connection to blood cancer, my grandpa passed away from cancer last year, and I fight so that other families don’t have to experience what my grandpa went through.”

LLS’s Student Visionaries of the Year campaign is a seven-week competition among high schools across the Cincinnati area. Loveland is one of 15 teams raising money for blood cancer research, advocacy, patient support, and ultimately, a cure. However, it is not just a competition among these 15 teams, rather it is a combined effort to help LLS find a cure.

The trio has built this year’s campaign using the community as their foundation. Since last August, they have been building partnerships with local businesses securing sponsorships, auction items, and organizing events. So far, they have over 10 events planned to help them raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible. They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.

Members of Team CoUREage 4.0 are all Visionaries that are hard at work fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. LLS was built on the same vision – of a better world – one without blood cancers.

Their Loveland goal is to raise $100,000 over the next 7 weeks. They hope to reach it through secured sponsorships with local businesses, community donations, events, t-shirt sales, and the Grand Finale Celebration. One of the biggest ways that the team will fundraise is through donations received by each of their 30 team members.

Orhan Ozbudak said, “Throughout my life, I hope to be an avid philanthropist. Ever since my youth, I have participated in many philanthropic events and hope to continue these types of activities into the future. One of my dreams is to create businesses that illuminate warmth and help people.” He added that When Marcel and Emma invited him to join them he knew this was an opportunity to positively impact not only people affected by blood cancer but also the world. “Even though I was hesitant to be a candidate at first, I realized that I am very thankful to participate in the Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign as a candidate.”

The goal is to not only raise money for blood cancer but also to raise awareness in our Loveland community about Leukemia and Lymphoma. “Any donation helps, and brings us closer to our goal,” said Steiner.

Marcel Mangan said, “My connection to LLS began last year when the two past candidates, Grace Dressell and Claire Zeigler, had asked me to be a member of their campaign.” He explained that initially, he was hesitant due to not having a direct connection to leukemia or lymphoma, but after researching the stories of those who have had to deal with these blood cancers he felt it necessary to join. “The most touching story that I heard was about a girl named Emily Love who had been diagnosed with leukemia when she was only 1 years old. Luckily she recovered after 3 years and was able to live a normal life, but sadly those years of her childhood can never be given back to her. After hearing her story I joined the 2022 campaign, and I’ve been a part of it ever since. I just hope that my fundraising can help make a positive impact on those suffering from leukemia or lymphoma.”

Background Info about LLS:

LLS is uniquely able to report on the many advances and accomplishments that have occurred since their founding in 1949. From cutting-edge research and precision medicine innovations to legislative victories that improve access to therapies for cancer patients, LLS plays a leading- and often pioneering- role in the fight against blood cancers. Since 2000, approximately 40 percent of all U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved cancer drugs were for blood cancer, and some are now used to treat other forms of cancer and non-malignant diseases. A “win” for blood cancers, therefore, is a win for the cancer community overall.

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Research done by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society especially helps those with blood cancer but it also makes improvements for all kinds of cancer!
There will be a raffle for a parking spot at Loveland High School during school lunches
- Students can also purchase t-shirts during their lunch and buy tickets for raffle baskets

Teacher-mentor, Katie Rose said, “My ‘why’ is my Aunt Tina Eubanks, who died of Acute Myeloid Leukemia only three weeks after being diagnosed at the age of 53.” Rose had been fundraising for LLS through Pennies for Patients with Loveland Middle School Student Council for many years and would always tell people, “You never know when cancer will touch your family”. Another of her aunts is currently battling both lung and liver cancer. Sadly, this cancer diagnosis is her third – lymphoma and rectal cancer being two she defeated. “People often ask why I work so hard to fundraise. The answer is simple. As long as there is breath in my lungs and blood in my veins, I will do whatever it takes to help those who are impacted by cancer.”

Rose who is a Social Studies Teacher at Loveland Middle School said, “Cancer needs to be eradicated and LLS is the organization making the greatest strides in funding research and advancing new drugs to help those in need. I live a life of service, and by teaching my current and former students the importance of giving back and how to raise money for a worthy cause allows me to fulfill my life’s purpose.”

How YOU can support Team CoUREage 4.0

Make a charitable donation using the team’s online fundraising page: https://events.lls.org/soh/svoycincy23/tcoureage4
Purchase a t-shirt: T-Shirt Order Form
Follow on social media:

Instagram: @lovelandteamcoureage4.0

Twitter: @teamcoureage4

Donate an auction basket or item or become a Grand Finale sponsor (contact Emma Steiner 513-630-5610)
Attend events and mention Team CoUREage 4.0 when ordering. Most events will have raffle baskets.

Orhan Ozbudak said, “I am very appreciative of all the progress we have made and can’t wait to see what our team will accomplish throughout this journey. Hopefully, our efforts will also serve to inspire people to carry on this positivity.”

“Thank you to all of the businesses that are sponsoring our campaign, and thank you to all of the people in Loveland who have shown continuous support for our fundraiser,” said Emma Steiner.

Marcel Mangan summed up the campaign by saying, “Although we hope to raise a large amount of money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, we also hope to spread the importance of LLS throughout Loveland, but also the greater Cincinnati area as a whole.”

2/1-2/21	Buffalo Wild Wings at 11363 Montgomery Rd. 10% giveback on dine-in or carry-out all day if you mention “Team L”
EVERY SUNDAY2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 2/19	Bishop’s Quarter at 212 W Loveland Ave. 10% Giveback
2/8	Raising Cane’s at 3901 Montgomery Rd., 2 pm-9 PM
2/13	Cartridge Brewing at 1411 Grandin Rd. 4 pm-10 pm
2/22	Ramsey’s Trailside at 200 W Loveland Ave.
2/23	MPH Brewing at 7880 Remington Rd. 4 pm-10 pm. 10% Giveback on food and drink
2/27	Dewey’s Pizza at 11338 Montgomery Rd. 4 pm-9 pm
3/4	Athlete Instincts Fitness Fundraiser at 774 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. 10:30 am. $10 to sign up, text Jen Steiner 513-289-6393 to sign up
3/10	Cappy’s Wine & Spirits at 309 W Loveland Ave. 5 pm-11 pm. LIVE MUSIC starts at 7:30 pm
3/12	Nisbet Park – Text Jen Steiner 513-289-6393 to sign-up
3/15	The Work’s Brick Pizza Oven at 20 Grear Millitzer Place. ALL DAY

Jan 31, 2023

Ohio Valley Voices Celebrates GivingTuesday to Fund Programs in 2023

Miami Township, Ohio – Ohio Valley Voices’ Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) is hosting an event for GivingTuesday at Bishop’s Quarter in Loveland, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement on November 29^th, 2022.

Ohio Valley Voices (OVV) is an early intervention program that helps children who are deaf and hard of hearing learn how to speak and listen through the use of cochlear implants and hearing aids. The GivingTuesday event will aid organization’s fundraising efforts to support OVV children and programs.

This year, the Emerging Leaders Group is taking on a goal to raise awareness and funds to help children who are deaf and hard of hearing in the Greater Cincinnati area.

You can join Ohio Valley Voices staff and the Emerging Leaders Group members at the Bishop’s Quarter to find out more about their mission and take part in a raffle. The winner will receive a prize that includes two VIP tickets to the OVV Annual Gala with a private experience with award-winning mixologist, Molly Wellmann.

All proceeds from the event will go to support Ohio Valley Voices programs.

Nov 20, 2022
Loveland Firefighters Will be Giving Back and Celebrating the Love Birds of the Community at the Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball!

by Cassie Mattia

Loveland, Ohio – “We are asking our local businesses to support the Valentine’s ‘Mask’erade Ball through sponsorships to cover the cost of the event,” LSFD (Loveland Symmes Fire Department) Chief Otto Huber said, “We want to send as many interested firefighters to medic school as possible. It will be a great time to take your sweetheart out for a romantic evening and support a great charity!”

When the LCFA (Loveland Symmes Community Firefighter’s Association) found out about Loveland planning its first Hearts Afire Weekend, they knew they wanted to be involved. So in true Loveland style, they decided to plan a heart-felt event where they could not only be involved with the Hearts Afire festivities but they could also give back to a great cause at the same time.

After the LSFD’s Chief Financial Officer, Candice Cook, passed in 2018, they wanted to be sure to keep her memory alive because for 25 years she was such an important part of the department. Cook’s family and the LCFA started the Candice M. Cook Scholarship Foundation in hopes that the fund would help and encourage firefighters to attend paramedic school.

For firefighters attending paramedic school, it not only means they advance within their careers but also gives them an opportunity to explore higher education. Because paramedic schooling can be both time-consuming and expensive (over $10,000) the LCFA and Cook’s family wanted the sole mission of their scholarship foundation to be providing funds for the cost of tuition and books for paramedic high education.

The Loveland Firefighters attempted to celebrate Cook and the scholarship foundation with a music festival in September of 2020 but unfortunately, the event had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 spike. Now the Loveland Firefighters are ready more than ever to get the Cook Foundation up and running, which is why they decided to launch their first-ever Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball!

“Valentine’s Day in Loveland is a big deal,” Huber said, “Our city’s theme is ‘Sweetheart of Ohio.’ Every year, people from all over the world send their Valentine’s Day cards to the Loveland Post Office, where the red-clad Loveland Valentine Ladies see to it that each Cupid-themed communication receives the city’s official Valentine’s Day stamp.”

The Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball sponsored by the Candice M. Cook Foundation will be held at the Landing Event Center in downtown Loveland on Saturday, February 12th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Ball will include a beautiful dinner, an open bar, free valet parking, “casino” activities, and local entertainment featuring The Nasty Nati Brass Band. Dancing is of course encouraged and Loveland’s very own Mayor, Kathy Bailey, will be renewing wedding vows for those that are interested in “re-tying the knot!” Tickets are $65 per person or $120 per couple for the Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball. If you cannot attend but would love to donate to the Candice M. Cook Foundation, click here.

The Valentine’s Day fun won’t end at the Landing Event Center! Beginning at 10 p.m. The Nasty Nati Brass Band will lead an impromptu 2nd line parade to the after-party, which will take place on Bishop’s Quarter’s rooftop. Those that attend will be able to enjoy New Orleans-inspired drinks and food in addition to fireworks!

We are so happy to help get the word out about this unbelievably giving event! Be sure to purchase tickets for the Valentine’s “Maskerade” Ball if you can attend and if not you can still donate to the Candice M. Cook Scholarship Foundation by clicking the button above! We hope to see you at the Ball!

For more local event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!

Jan 24, 2022
“Rolling Mondays” Part 2 was a Success too!

by Cassie Mattia

Loveland, Ohio – Eating Out to Help Out has brought the community of Loveland together once again for Coach Darnell Parker, only this time The Works Pizza helped us all Roll on into Monday!

On Monday, April 19th, The Works Pizza located at 20 Grear Millitzer Place in Historic Downtown Loveland, hosted the 2nd round of “Rolling Mondays,” a fundraiser dedicated to Loveland High School’s (LHS) Women’s Basketball Coach Darnell Parker as he battles his way through Colin and Liver Cancer. The Works Pizza’s Owner Scott Gordon not only donated 10 percent of The Work’s sales for the day to Coach Parker’s Cancer bill fund he also helped organize a “Bartender’s Competition,” in which those involved in organizing Rolling Mondays competed for the most tips, which ultimately were donated to Coach Parker as well!

“Coach Parker’s smile lights up any room he is in,” Scott Gordon said, “He brings so much positive energy to the kids on his team. I am happy to do a small part in helping him know he is appreciated, and we are returning as much joy as he gives.”

The Works Bartender’s Competition held from 6 PM-10 PM ended up being quite a hit as each competitor collected more than anyone could have hoped for! I competed first ending with $113, Jill Dressell, the parent of an LHS basketball player, competed next collecting $154, Brad Early, Assistant Varsity Coach for the LHS Women’s Basketball team, and a parent of a player, was the next competitor earning $212, and Jodi Stanton, the parent of a former LHS Women’s Basketball player, competed last adding $177 to the Coach Parker fund. The winner of the Bartender’s Competition was Brad Early earning a total of $212. Early won a $25 gift card to Tahona which was donated by former player Kate Garry’s dad, Brain Garry.

“I was blown away by the support for Darnell from the Loveland Community,” Brad Early said, “I had so much fun guest bartending and winning the competition! Huge shout out to Ashley, the true bartender, and The Works for hosting this event.”

The Split the Pot also continued on Monday night from 6 PM-8 PM. LHS’s Women’s Basketball players did their absolute best to collect funds from those that attended in honor of Coach Parker. It was announced by Jessica Early, one of Rolling Mondays organizers, that after the 2nd Rolling Monday the Split the Pot is now officially at $800!

After hearing about all of the generous donations from the community as well as seeing all the support surrounding him at both Rolliing Mondays, Coach Darnell Parker voiced that he couldn’t say thank you enough to everyone involved!

“The last two Mondays have been an absolute blast! Although I knew people came out to support me, it didn’t feel like a pity party and I appreciated that. These last two Mondays at Bishop’s Quarter and The Works have felt more like a family reunion than a benefit,” Parker said, “And that is what makes Loveland so special! We take care of and support our own, and I’m proud to be a part of this wonderful community!”

Coach Parker’s finance, Samantha McElfresh, also expressed her gratitude for those supporting Darnell.

“The Rolling Mondays have been better than I could have expected. The amount of love and support the Loveland community has shown is amazing,” McElfresh said, “It has made this journey a little easier knowing we have so much support. I never knew I could like Monday’s as much as I do after Rolling Mondays! I cannot wait to see the turnout at the next one.”

The next and final Rolling Monday will be held at Narrow Path Brewing Company located on the Loveland Bike Trail at 106 Karl Brown Way in Historic Downtown Loveland on Monday, April 26th. 30 percent of the sales throughout the day at Narrow Path Brewing will go towards Coach Parker’s Cancer bills. From 6 PM-8 PM, LHS athletes will be once again running the Split the Pot so be sure to come out to get your entry in as the pot is now over $800!

“I’m am very excited about getting together at Narrow Path,” Coach Parker said, “Narrow Path is another great Loveland establishment and it is going to be a great day on Monday. I would like to invite the entire community to come out and have a great time! I think it’s important that we continue to support our great treasures in Downtown Loveland, and Narrow Path is one of the best!”

If you haven’t had the chance to come out to Downtown Loveland for Rolling Mondays to support Coach Parker now is your chance! Head on down to Narrow Path Brewing Company this Monday, April 26th, and join us as we rally around Coach Parker for the 3rd and final round of Rolling Mondays!

Were you not able to make it to round 2 of Rolling Mondays at The Works Pizza in Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio? No worries! We captured all the special moments from the night! Check out the photos below!

Apr 24, 2021

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Do It For Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation announces Fentanyl Awareness Weekend, June 16-17