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  • Downtown Loveland is now the home of a BREW Tour!

    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

  • Chamber’s Road to Health Expo is Back!

    Chamber’s Road to Health Expo is Back!

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    Loveland, Ohio

    Join us for the 2nd annual Health & Wellness Expo! This event focuses on all aspects of health–physical, mental, financial, senior care and MORE!

    VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

    Come explore a variety of health-related vendor booths, live fitness classes and more. Grab a healthy snack while you’re in downtown Loveland from one of our healthy food vendors!

    Free mammograms, assessments, samples giveaways, and more!

    This event is great for all ages.

    **Vendors are encouraged to have some giveaways at their table

    Vendor Registration!

     

    Saturday, Jul 29, 2023
    9:00 AM – Noon

    Nisbet Park

    Free for the public to attend! Vendor booths starting at $175 for chamber members ($225 for non-members)

  • Loveland’s “Do It For Jack” Fentanyl Awareness Weekend

    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, OhioDo 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/.

  • Paxton’s Grill has temporary patio fix

    Paxton’s Grill has temporary patio fix

    Loveland, Ohio – Paxton’s Grill in Historic Downtown Loveland has re-opened their outdoor seating with a temporary fix. A truck plowed through their awning on May 5th.

    Read the background and watch the video interview…

    [Video Interview] Hit and run driver takes out Paxton’s Grill patio

  • The highlight reel from Loveland’s 2022 Oktoberfest

    The highlight reel from Loveland’s 2022 Oktoberfest

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – From all accounts and thousands of smiles, Loveland’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest was a successful community event.

    Watch this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video chocked full of images of your family, friends, and neighbors enjoying themselves in Historic Downtown last Friday and Sunday.

  • Congestion alert for Loveland: Amazing Charity Race on Saturday

    Congestion alert for Loveland: Amazing Charity Race on Saturday

    Loveland, Ohio – Although racers are instructed to obey all traffic laws, thousands of participants will gather in downtown Loveland on Saturday for the Amazing Charity Race.

    The Amazing Charity Race started in 2005 as Loveland’s Amazing Race and has grown into one of the biggest races in the whole Cincinnati tri-state area! With a little bit of this and a little bit of that – we make you walk, run, ride, think and do – all for the fun of it!

    ​WHAT IS IT??: It is a full day of good natured competition, music and food and laughs. The race committee is laughing itself silly coming up with fun challenges. It is not a triathlon or a 5K race. It is not limited to runners or highly athletic individuals. It is a race in that it has a start and finish line but along the way it challenges the contestants in many ways. It is a fun, quirky, adventure that challenges the contestants agility, balance, coordination, strength, intelligence, problem solving skills, fine motor skills, and most importantly, their sense of humor.

  • Call to action for attending Rally and Planning & Zoning meeting about Grailville rezoning

    Call to action for attending Rally and Planning & Zoning meeting about Grailville rezoning

    SHOW OPPOSITION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF GRAILVILLE

    (Reprinted with permission from a social media post of Jamie Smith)

    by Jamie Smith

    There will be a planning and zoning meeting at Loveland City Hall Wednesday, May 4th at 7 PM, with a demonstration beforehand at 6 PM to rally against the petition Drees is submitting for an (SPD) proposal.

    Jamie’s family is often on the Grailville Farm. “My dogs have their absolute biggest smiles here, as do my kids and I.”

    The granting of an SPD would allow them to build over 200 homes on the land that was annexed originally for “low-density housing.” This neighborhood of about 206 homes would sit on the south side of the old Grailville property, between Saint Columban Church and the north side of Grailville (their current offices).

    The building of yet another non-distinct neighborhood in Loveland would destroy several historically rich and architecturally beautiful buildings that hold much significance in the hearts of many Loveland residents. Even a stranger passing by, with no knowledge of the importance of the work that was done there, is struck at the beauty of the place.

    The women (and men) who started the mission here at Grailville were so dedicated to the righteousness of its cause that many of its early devotees are buried on-site, in the loveliest little cemetery on the north side of O’Bannonville Road.

    Some of the reasons I feel very strongly against the actions aimed at adding yet another subdivision to our previously rolling river valley and forested areas are as follows:

    1. It is my favorite place in Loveland, exactly as it is, in its natural state. My dogs have their absolute biggest smiles here, as do my kids and I.

    2. I and my children have gained much peace and happiness from our exposure to the blessings of the land, water, and sky at Grailville. We have shared this joy with others. This land has kept us healthy physically and mentally. I can feel instant decompression upon starting my explorations there.

    3. The place has a beautiful historical significance. You can explore the beginnings of the good that has been done on this land starting with this LINK. The historical films created, however, don’t even begin to touch on the good work that was done up until current times.

    4. Not only have many historic buildings of Loveland been destroyed that are tragically gone FOREVER, but the greenspace in Loveland is rapidly disappearing, to the point that Grailville is the “last of the Mohicans.” Losing the large stretch of greenspace that connects fields to the “wilderness” on the north side would have a hugely detrimental impact on local wildlife, as well as on the human beings that regularly seek solace in the fields and woods of its paths.

    5. TRAFFIC IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND

    “I and my children have gained much peace and happiness from our exposure to the blessings of the land, water, and sky at Grailville.”

    6. GREED over NATURE

    7. Absolutely zero benefits to Loveland residents, only more destruction, construction, and overcrowding of our streets….adding to issues of congestion instead of working on solutions.

    8. Once this land is developed, the sanctity and purity of the place will be lost forever. We are Loveland, and beginning to look like Liberty Township, a “run-on sentence of subdivisions.” We are a town rich in farming and RR history. Let’s not erase YET ANOTHER part of our heritage. There is enough history at Grailville to erect a small museum to the humanitarian work and personal development that was achieved there and carried throughout other communities in the hearts of members of the Grail.

    9. The land is certified organic, which is no small feat.

    10. About 10 million reasons this ties into the bigger picture of the environmental crisis: urban sprawl (in turn, increasing urban blight), loss of greenspaces for migratory species, the immediate destruction of the habitat for countless plant and animal species, loss of biodiversity, etc., etc., etc.

    11. The thought of losing this place and the PEACE IT HAS BROUGHT MY FAMILY, and having to deal with the congestion of another subdivision literally breaks my heart….and I am not alone.

    Come show your solidarity. Let’s not let an out-of-state developer take what’s left of who we are! These historic places, YES EVEN OPEN PLACES, FARMS….this is what Loveland was, and part of it always should be! We need to retain a connection to what draws people to love this land.

  • Loveland’s Frogman Race Registration is OPEN!

    Loveland’s Frogman Race Registration is OPEN!

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    Loveland, Ohio – Join us this September for our annual mini-triathlon–early Bird Pricing is available NOW!

    The Frogman Race is comprised of: 5 Mile Canoe/Kayak8 Mile Bike, and a 5K Run.

    Downtown Loveland – All transitions are located at Loveland Canoe & Kayak (174 Karl Brown Way)

    Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. Participants are to provide their own bicycle. Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the water. Bike helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike.

    Bikes can be rented locally at Loveland Bike Rental.

    https://www.trisignup.com/…/Loveland/LovelandFrogmanRace

  • City Council set for emergency vote on purchase of Mobil Gas Station in Historic Downtown

    City Council set for emergency vote on purchase of Mobil Gas Station in Historic Downtown

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – At Tuesday’s meeting, Council will hear the first reading of an ordinance to purchase the Mobil Gas Station at the corner of West Loveland and State Route 48.

    The ordinance will authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for the property located at 106 West Loveland Avenue for the construction of a turn lane and other traffic improvements on State Route 48 – “and declaring an emergency”.

    The ordinance says the final purchase is not to exceed $440,000.00.

  • Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend Kicks-Off This Friday!

    Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend Kicks-Off This Friday!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – The month of love has finally arrived meaning Loveland is finalizing details for its first-ever Hearts Afire Weekend! As the word gets out across the city as to what’s in store for the heart-filled weekend, more local businesses and vendors are getting involved in the festivities. Luckily we have collected all the latest details for Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend so you can be prepared for what’s predicted to be one of the best events Loveland has ever seen!

    Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend will take place February 11th-13th with the majority of the “lovely” activities occurring on Saturday, February 12th. Most of the businesses in Downtown Loveland and on the outskirts of the city will be participating in the Valentine’s Day Weekend festivities!

    Hearts Afire Weekend is set to have a plethora of heart-filled activities including pristine ice sculptures, outdoor Valentine’s Day decorations, live entertainment, a charity date auction, food trucks, speed dating, pet adoptions, love spell workshops, psychics, fire performers, and much more! Here are the latest details on what you can expect from Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend:

    Friday, February 11th

    • Loveland General Store & Eads FenceValentine Photo Contest: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • “Take your most creative valentine photo and check in on Facebook with your photo! The most liked photo will win a 1-night stay at Loveland Farm Airbnb & Event Venue!”
    • Oasis Golf & Conference Center – Annual Valentine Breakfast: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
      • “The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance will honor the 2022 Valentine Lady and announce winners of the annual poetry and art contests.”
      • ?️ Purchase Tickets
    • Hometown Café – Kids Valentine Craft Party: 5-7 p.m.
      • “Create and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cute craft. This is perfect for kids ages 6-12, and siblings are $5 off. The ticket includes all your supplies, step-by-step instructions, and a snack from Hometown Café.”
      • ?️ Purchase Tickets
    • Downtown Loveland – Galentine Night: 5-8 p.m.
      • “Visit downtown’s shops for chocolate treats, a gift basket giveaway, and shopping specials. The Old School Pix vintage truck will be parked outside Trailside Provisions and decorated for Valentine’s Day pictures!”
      • The following shops will be participating in this event: Alley Boutique, Blume, Busy Bee Boutique, Haven Grey, Lemons & Limes, Loveland Sweet Shoppe, Trailside Provisions, and Welling & Co. Jewelers.
    • Art House II – Art Open House Sale + Raffle: 5-8 p.m.
      • Art House II is hosting an Open House through the weekend, featuring a sale and raffle. Galleries of original Loveland art will be 15% off. Every visitor will be entered in a raffle to win a Giclee Print on stretched canvas depicting the Tano block on W. Loveland Ave. before the fire. The drawing will be Sunday at 4 p.m. (do not need to be present to win).”
    • Art House II – Thru the Eyes of Your Beloved: 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
      • “This workshop is an artistic celebration of couples, love, and fun. Start with an optional sip of wine; then sit across from each other at your own easel. Everyone has their own acrylic paints, sets of brushes, and an 11×14 stretched canvas. Paint your beloved as you see them. Neither sees the other’s painting until the end of the work time (35-45 minutes). This is NOT a class, although an Art House II resident will be near if needed. Painters can go for reality or can capture the “spirit” of their beloved. Anything goes! Paintings can be taken with you, picked up later, or picked up the next day so that painters can move on to other activities around the city.) Art House II can accommodate up to four couples per session. Come with friends for even more fun! Allow an hour for a glass of wine, basic use of materials, painting, unveiling of the masterworks, and clean up. Click here to download flier. Inclusive cost is $40 per couple.”
      • “Please call (513) 313-2450 to reserve your spot.”
    • Cappy’s Wine and Spirits – Cappy’s Charity Date Auction: 6-10 p.m.
      • “Cappy’s will kick off the night with live music on the patio. Eligible dates (store employees, beer/wine reps, and some familiar faces) will walk the red carpet, while those in attendance place their highest bids at the Band’s set break for a night out in Loveland!”
      • The minimum bid will be $50. All proceeds will go towards Furgotten Dog Rescue. Bid on a date on Sat., Feb. 12th or Sun., Feb. 13th.”
      • The date will feature a champagne toast at Cappy’s, chocolate-covered strawberries from Cocoa Bites, a mini-shopping spree at Lemons & Limes, and a small plate from Rodi.”
      • “Fireworks will be set off on Saturday night.”
    • “The Building,” a flexible multi-use space along the Loveland Bike Trail – Couples Painting Class: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
      • “Bring your sweetheart to create a lasting memory together! Two canvases match together to form one cute picture together.”
      • “The design will be Dolphin Love.”
      • ?️ Purchase Tickets
    • Hometown Café – Pick Your Project/DIY Craft Night: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
      • Pick from several different sign-making options, or learn how to etch your own set of glasses.
      • ?️ Purchase Tickets

    Saturday, February 12th

    • Loveland General Store & Eads FenceValentine Photo Contest: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Take your most creative valentine’s photo at Eads Fence Showroom and check in on Facebook with your photo! The most liked photo will win a 1-night stay at Loveland Farm Airbnb & Event Venue!”
    • Hometown Café – Story Time with the Valentine Ladies: 10 a.m.
      • “Loveland’s Valentine Ladies will read a special children’s story.”
    • Downtown Loveland – Food Trucks: Starting at 10 a.m.
      • Mile 42 Coffee – Dolph’s Dogs – 3-6 p.m.
      • The parking lot of Loveland Regional Animal Hospital (300 W. Loveland Ave.) – The Chili Hut – 4-8 p.m.
      • The parking lot of Loveland Regional Animal Hospital (300 W. Loveland Ave.) – SEA Cuisine – 4-10 p.m.
    • Loveland Branch Library – Valentine Scavenger Hunt: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Fraternal Order of Eagles – Cupid’s Kisses: 11 a.m.
      • “The Eagles will open to the public for drink specials including fireball shots.”
    • Loveland Branch Library – Make Your Own Valentine: 11 a.m. – Noon
    • Loveland Art Studios on Main – Artists’ Love Stories: The Power of Creative Partnerships: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 
      • “Select studio residents will hold an Open House to celebrate ‘Artists’ Love Stories: The Power of Creative Partnerships.’ Community painting participation will be offered. Guests can help create large-scale pieces in artists’ styles, such as the iconic couple Jackson Pollock and Lee Kranz. We’ll have large trash bags to protect your clothing and disposable gloves available for free! We’ll also offer canvases and supplies for creating individual masterpieces for a fee as long as supplies last.”
    • Eads’ Fencing Outdoor Area – Puppy Love” Pet Adoptions: 12-5 p.m.
      • “Meet a new furry friend from Furgotten Dog Rescue. Furgotten Dog Rescue’s mission is to rescue, educate, and advocate for the ‘unlovable’ shelter dogs that are left behind because of their breed, age, appearance, and special needs.”
    • Loveland Station Apartments “Community Room” (110 S. Second St) – Love and Attraction Spell Workshop: 1-4:30 p.m.
      • “Francine Haydon will host 2 45-minute “Love and Attraction Spell” workshops at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.”
      • “In this 45-minute workshop, will learn the do’s and don’ts of spell work and will make your own magickal essential oil for LOVE to take home.”
      • “Workshops will cost $20 per person.”
      • “Tarot Card Readings will cost $20 per person.”
      • “Will accept Cash, Venmo, or Credit Card at the door.”
      • Sign up for the workshops here!
    • Loveland Branch Library – Valentine Button Making: 1-2 p.m.
    • “The Building,” a flexible multi-use space along the Loveland Bike TrailMommy & Me/Daddy & Me Painting Class: 1-3 p.m.
      • Paint a sweet llama portrait together with a parent! Perfect for kids ages 6-10. This class will be taught by Elizabeth Mason of Painting with the Psalms. There will be two llama designs to choose from.
      • ?️ Purchase Tickets
    • Whistle Stop Clay Works – Heart Painting: 1-4 p.m.
      • February 12th is the International Day of Clay! Celebrate with free hearts to paint. (Pick-up will be two weeks later.)
    • The lobby of Loveland Stage Company – Kitty Kissing Booth: 1-5 p.m.
    • Loveland Station Apartments “Community Room” – Tarot Card Readings: 2-4 p.m.
      • “Sit down with professional tarot and palm reader Francine Haydon for a 10-minute mini ‘Love and Life’ intuitive card reading. Walk-in — first come, first served. The cost is $20 per person, payable at the door by cash, credit, or Venmo. Readings will be held in the Community Room of Loveland Station Apartments (110 S. Second St.).”
      • “Francine Haydon is a professional tarot and palm reader; energy worker; Free Soul counselor and instructor; and ordained minister who has been practicing and teaching metaphysical and spiritual subjects for more than 20 years.  She works out of her home in Union Township and Enchanted Moments in Milford.”
    • Loveland Branch Library – Makerspace & Take: Valentine Wine Bags: 2:30-4 p.m.
    • Graeter’s Ice Cream – Caricature Artist: 3-6 p.m.
      • “Have your portrait drawn! Caricature artist Sarah Stevens will visit Graeter’s from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday. (There will be a small fee, payable to the artist.)” 
    • Art House II – Art Open House Sale + Raffle: 3-8 p.m.
      • Art House II is hosting an Open House through the weekend, featuring a sale and raffle. Galleries of original Loveland art will be 15% off. Every visitor will be entered in a raffle to win a Giclee Print on stretched canvas depicting the Tano block on W. Loveland Ave. before the fire. The drawing will be Sunday at 4 p.m. (do not need to be present to win).”
    • Fountain Greene (In front of Fleet Feet/JackRabbit) – L.O.V.E. Dance Party: 4 p.m.
    • Art House II – Thru the Eyes of Your Beloved: 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., or 7 p.m.
      • “This workshop is an artistic celebration of couples, love, and fun. Start with an optional sip of wine; then sit across from each other at your own easel. Everyone has their own acrylic paints, sets of brushes, and an 11×14 stretched canvas. Paint your beloved as you see them. Neither sees the other’s painting until the end of the work time (35-45 minutes). This is NOT a class, although an Art House II resident will be near if needed. Painters can go for reality or can capture the “spirit” of their beloved. Anything goes! Paintings can be taken with you, picked up later, or picked up the next day so that painters can move on to other activities around the city.) Art House II can accommodate up to four couples per session. Come with friends for even more fun! Allow an hour for a glass of wine, basic use of materials, painting, unveiling of the masterworks, and clean up. Click here to download flier. Inclusive cost is $40 per couple.”
      • “Please call (513) 313-2450 to reserve your spot.”
    • Hometown Café – Warm Up Your Heart Hot Chocolate Bar:: 4-8 p.m.
      • “Hometown will have a hot chocolate bar and loaded sweet potato chips (pulled pork bbq and other toppings) on the patio!”
      • “The cafe will be open serving up coffee, espresso, and snacks!”
    • Loveland City Hall – Heartland Market: 4-9 p.m.
    • Whistle Stop Clay Works – Oda Mae Brown Community Bonfire: 5-8 p.m.
      • Visit for a community bonfire. (Will not occur if raining)
    • Whistle Stop Clay Works – Ghost Photo Op: 5-8 p.m.
      • “Reenact the iconic scene from the movie Ghost with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.”
    • Lemons and Limes Boutique – Psychic Readings: 5-10 p.m.
      • “Stop by Lemons and Limes to see what your future holds!”
      • “Two psychics will be available for walk-in readings.”
    • Mile 42 Coffee – Cupid’s Couple Challenge: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
      • “How well do you know your significant other? In Loveland’s spin on The Newlywed Game, couples will answer questions to reveal how well they know each other.”
    • Downtown Loveland – Ice Sculpture Walking Tour: 6 p.m.
      • Enjoy a self-guided walking tour exploring unique ice sculptures! There will be more than 20 sculptures on display throughout the downtown area. Take a ‘sculpture selfie’ and share it on social media using the official event hashtag #LovelandHeartsAfire. View the map!”
      • Explore the city – find Mickey Mouse, Cincinnati Bengals, Olaf from Frozen, and other unique single-block sculptures:
    Presented BySculpture Location
    Bishop’s Quarter212 W. Loveland Ave.
    Bond Furniture and Design113 Karl Brown Way
    Cappy’s Wine and Spirits (2 at this location)309 W. Loveland Ave.
    Cindy’s Friendly Tavern125 Karl Brown Way
    City Hall120 W. Loveland Ave.
    Hometown Cafe111 Railroad Ave.
    Lemons and Limes Boutique301 W Loveland Ave.
    Loveland Pediatric DentistrySweetheart Lane: Along Bike Trail near Trailside Provisions
    Loveland-Symmes Community Firefighters AssociationBrown’s Crossing: Front of the building near Haven Grey and Blume
    Loveland Sweet Shoppe124 W. Loveland Ave.
    Mile 42 Coffee133 Broadway St.
    Paxton’s Grill126 W. Loveland Ave.
    Premier Tumbling & DanceSweetheart Lane: Along Bike Trail near Trailside Provisions
    Railway Barber Shop106 Railroad Ave.
    Ramsey’s Trailside200 W. Loveland Ave.
    RP Diamond Printing & EmbroideryClock Tower: Along Bike Trail near Ramsey’s Trailside
    Tano Bistro204 W. Loveland Ave.
    The Landing Event Center119 Karl Brown Way
    The Loveland Lofts119 Karl Brown Way (Placed at The Landing Event Center)
    The Works Pizza20 Grear Millitzer Place
    Trailside Provisions120 Karl Brown Way (Sweetheart Lane along Bike Trail)
    Upper Cut Hair Design600 W. Loveland Ave.
    • Loveland City Hall Lawn & Loveland Symmes Fire Station 63 – Ice Carving Demonstration: 6-9 p.m.
      • “See professional ice sculptors carve art right before your eyes! The night will feature two demonstrations. The first will consist of four blocks of ice, stacked to make one large sculpture standing approximately 6 ft. tall. The second demonstration ­will be a fire and ice tower with real flames illuminating from the ice!”
    • Fountain Greene (In front of JackRabbit/Fleet Feet) – “Eskimo Kisses Village”: 6 p.m.
      • “Play a round of skeeball on ice! There will be photo opportunities in this area too.”
      • “The Shamrocker will be featured as music entertainment!
    • Loveland City Hall Lawn and around Downtown Loveland – Fire Performers: 6-9 p.m.
      • “These fire twirlers will warm up the night. You won’t want to miss their tricks!”
    • “The Building,” a flexible multi-use space along the Loveland Bike TrailCouples Painting Class: 6-8 p.m.
      • “Bring your sweetheart to create a lasting memory together! No prior art experience is necessary. Two 16″x 20″ canvases create one cute picture together.” 
      • “The design will be Winter Birch Trees.”
      • ?️ Purchase Tickets
    • “Mask”erade Ball & After PartyBall: The Landing Event Center
      After Party: Bishop’s Quarter
      : 6:30-11 p.m.
      • “Dinner, open bar, valet parking, live music by the Nasty Nati Brass Band! This event benefits the Candice M. Cook Scholarship Foundation for Excellence in Paramedic & Firefighter Education. The band will lead the 2nd Line Parade to Bishop’s Quarter.”
      • “Read all about the ‘Mask’erade Ball here!”
      • ?️ Purchase Tickets
    • Historic Downtown Loveland – (Truck) Loads of Love: 7-9 p.m.
      • “Have your photo taken (for free) in Old School Pix’s vintage truck. The truck will be decked out for Valentine’s Day.”
    • The Works Pizza – “Single in the City” Speed Dating: 7-9 p.m.
      • “The Works historical train care will host Speed Dating for those that are 21 and over!”
      • “Sessions will be at 7, 7:30, 8, and 8:30 p.m.”
      • “Online registration will be required in advance via Sign Up Genius. Sign up here!”
    • The 1859 Historic Loveland Chapel – Vow Renewals – I Do, I Do, Take Two: 7-9 p.m.
      • Enjoy an interactive vow renewal group ceremony with your loved one!
      • Ceremonies will take place every 30 minutes on the chapel stairs beginning at 7 p.m..
      • Vow renewal ceremonies are not intended to be second weddings. There is no fee.
        • There is no need to pre-register.
        • Couples will not receive any certificate and/or ‘proof’ of renewal.
    • Cappy’s Wine and Spirits – Vow Renewals – Burning Love: 10 p.m.
      • Enjoy an interactive vow renewal group ceremony at the “Little White Cappy Chapel” performed by Elvis A.K.A. Mayor Kathy Bailey!”
      • Vow renewal ceremonies are not intended to be second weddings. There is no fee.
        • There is no need to pre-register.
        • Couples will not receive any certificate and/or ‘proof’ of renewal.
    • Ignite the Night Fireworks Show: 10:30 p.m.

    Sunday, February 13th

    • Loveland Bike Trail – Chasing Cupid 5K: 9 a.m.
      • “Fleet Feet (formerly JackRabbit) will host the first Chasing Cupid 5K! This will be a fun run/walk taking place along the trail.”
      • “Meet at Fleet Feet; then the group will begin the course. There is no registration fee or advanced registration required.”
    •  Loveland Art Studios on Main – Artists’ Love Stories The Power of Creative Partnerships: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • “The finished pieces of artwork will be exhibited and raffles will take place! Proceeds will support the new Art League of Loveland. Membership opportunities will be available.”
    • Art House II – Art Open House + Raffle: 12:30-5 p.m.
      • Art House II is hosting an Open House through the weekend, featuring a sale and raffle. Galleries of original Loveland art will be 15% off. Every visitor will be entered in a raffle to win a Giclee Print on stretched canvas depicting the Tano block on W. Loveland Ave. before the fire. The drawing will be Sunday at 4 p.m. (do not need to be present to win).”
    • Art House II – Thru the Eyes of Your Beloved: 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
      • “This workshop is an artistic celebration of couples, love, and fun. Start with an optional sip of wine; then sit across from each other at your own easel. Everyone has their own acrylic paints, sets of brushes, and an 11×14 stretched canvas. Paint your beloved as you see them. Neither sees the other’s painting until the end of the work time (35-45 minutes). This is NOT a class, although an Art House II resident will be near if needed. Painters can go for reality or can capture the “spirit” of their beloved. Anything goes! Paintings can be taken with you, picked up later, or picked up the next day so that painters can move on to other activities around the city.) Art House II can accommodate up to four couples per session. Come with friends for even more fun! Allow an hour for a glass of wine, basic use of materials, painting, unveiling of the masterworks, and clean up. Click here to download flier. Inclusive cost is $40 per couple.”
      • “Please call (513) 313-2450 to reserve your spot.”

    The following local business will be hosting specials and activities ALL WEEKEND long for Loveland’s Hearts Afire:

    • Alley Boutique – Will be having chocolate samples and a “Full Heart” Sale.
    • Busy Bee Boutique: Heartstrings Game – Customers will pull a heartstring to reveal great discounts and prizes!
    • Brown’s Crossing: Diaper Drop – Collecting diapers for charity. Any size, any brand.
    • Brittney Frietch RE/MAX Preferred Group: What do you love about Loveland? Visit an interactive outdoor display, where you can leave your message.
    • Cappy’s Wine and Spirits: $1 off every pint (Friday and Saturday). Cappy’s is donating $1 per pint and glass of wine sold on Friday and Saturday to the Furgotten Dog Rescue.
    • Haven Grey: Giveaway with purchase.
    • Hometown Café: Selling cookie decorating kits by Lovebug Cookies. Customers may pre-order kits in advance.
    • Loveland Sweet Shoppe: Stop by and enter the raffle for your chance to win romantic prizes including a wine and chocolate tasting, dinner for two at Tano Bistro, and private dance lessons!
    • Mile 42 Coffee: Valentine drinks all weekend!
    • Plaid Room Records: Anniversary sale.
    • Railway Barber Shop: Weekend specials.
    • Ramsey’s Trailside: Enjoy valentine specials and a package deal featuring 2 entrees, dessert & wine!
    • Loveland TAHONA Kitchen+Bar: Love on the rocks (or frozen)…enjoy the featured cocktail, a Strawberry Margarita, for the weekend.
    • Trailside Provisions: Craft a sweet vale­ntine card for residents at Loveland Healthcare. Also enjoy samples, including bloody mary’s, through the weekend!
    • The Works Pizza: Serving Valen-tinis (martinis) for Valentine’s weekend.

    Parking
    There are several free public parking lots in Historic Downtown Loveland. Click here to view the public parking map.

    Some downtown businesses also operate private, paid lots.

    ShuttleSaturday, Feb. 12th
    Parking shuttles will be transporting eventgoers continuously to the downtown area beginning at 5 p.m. The city has arranged a park-and-ride location located at Shopper’s Haven (597 Loveland-Madeira Road). The drop-off location will be at Schutte Dry Cleaning (401 W. Loveland Ave.). Please note eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off location. 

    We are so excited about this historical moment for the city of Loveland! We hope to see all of you love birds at Loveland’s Hearts Afire Weekend!

    For the latest 411 on local events stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!