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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

  • Where you can buy the new 2024 Valentine Card and more Valentine 411

    Where you can buy the new 2024 Valentine Card and more Valentine 411

    In the photo above is CeeCee Collins the President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance and Lauren Connolly revealing Lauren’s winning design at a recent event at City Hall. (Photo by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2024)

    Loveland, Ohio – The 2014 Loveland Valentine Card was designed by Loveland artist Lauren Connolly and for the first time represents the world famous Loveland Castle, Chateau Laroche. (Read more about the castle HERE and HERE.)

    The Valentine Program began in 1972 and has grown over the years to include a variety of Valentine community activities, as well as our nationally-known cachet stamping and postmark program.

    Cards are out and about around town at the following locations:

    • Fleurish
    • Lemons and Limes
    • Trailside Provisions
    • Alley Boutique
    • Better Blends
    • Mile 42 Coffee
    • Hometown Cafe
    • Bike Trail Books
    • Whistle Stop Clay Works
    • City Hall
    • Union Savings Bank
    • Graeters
    • Pet Wants
    • and Kroger (soon).
    The pricing is $2 each or 3 for $5. The Valentine Ladies will be stamping the cards with Loveland’s unique cachet at the Loveland Post Office from Feb 1st through February 12th, 10 AM until 4 PM on weekdays and until 2 PM on Saturdays.
    About artist Lauren Connolly

    Wildlife Photography, Painting, & Nature Journaling

    Wildlife education through visual arts

    Creating ways to connect to something wild!

    “My passion is for conservation, and my mission is to create ways to use wildlife in visual arts to spark a desire in people to get outside and connect with the natural world.”

    Maritime Studies Degree & Certified Remote Pilot (JL Aerial Views)

    PADI S.C.U.B.A. Instructor & OH Certified Volunteer Naturalist

    Pet Portrait Watercolor Artist & Explorer (WildDevelopments. Etsy.com)

    Read more about Lauren’s adventurous life…

    For inquiries into my work or my availability, please use the form to contact me. I thank you for your interest, and I will do my best to get back to you soon! 

    Email: Lauren@JLAerialViews.com

    Welcome to Wild Developments, a unique podcast inviting you on a profound journey connecting nature, art, and storytelling. Inspired by transformative experiences and a deep appreciation for the outdoors, our founder shares a personal story that led to a departure from a corporate career and a rekindled passion for visual arts. Amid the challenges of the pandemic, nature became a sanctuary, fostering connections through routine nature journaling, photography, and watercolor paintings. The podcast emerges as a bridge to unite people through the power of narrative, encouraging listeners to share their unique stories. In this collective journey toward healing and connection, Wild Developments inspires individuals to venture outside and embrace the transformative forces of nature.

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    How to send your Valentine for cachet stamping with the Loveland, Ohio postmark

    Valentine Lady Linda Cox stamping Valentine Cards at the Loveland Post office. (Chamber Photo)

    All valentines are hand-stamped with Loveland’s unique cachet, which is modeled after the year’s winning card, and then hand-cancelled with a special Loveland, Ohio postmark.

    Each year, The ladies re-mail thousands of cards to all 50 states and many foreign countries. They also stamp wedding invitations throughout the year.

    MAIL IN YOUR VALENTINE
    In a larger envelope send your prepared cards with the proper postage attached, the addressee, and your return address and they will add the romantic cachet stamp and the Loveland postmark.

    Mail to:

    The Valentine Lady
    Little Miami River Chamber Alliance
    113 Karl Brown Way, Second Floor
    Loveland, OH 45140

    DEADLINE TO MAIL:

    ALL CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 11th to be mailed in time for Valentine’s Day.

    DROP OFF YOUR VALENTINES
    If you’d like to personally drop off your Valentine cards for stamping, take them to the Post Office during the hours above or at the Chamber office at 514 West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District next to Union Savings Bank. The phone number is: (513) 683-1544

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    Valentine Breakfast

    Feb 9
    8:30 AM – 10 AM
    Join the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance along with the Loveland area business community & residents for our 2024 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Event at the Oasis Conference Center!

    Join us as we honor and recognize our 2024:

    -Valentine Lady
    -Valentine Card Designer
    -Poetry Contest Winners
    -Valentino Coloring Contest Winners

    There will be special entertainment and a full, hot breakfast! Come and see why everyone “Loves” Loveland, OH!

    BUY TICKETS

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    [Photo Album] “Ladies” kick off Loveland Valentine’s season

    Interview with Becky Giver the 2024 Loveland Ohio Valentine Lady

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    Valentine’s Season is upon us in the Land of LOVE!
    Parents: Need an activity for the long, cold weekend ahead? Check out our Valentino coloring contest and our poetry contest for all ages!
    Poetry: https://lmrchamberalliance.org/…/valentine-poetry-contest/
    Valentino: https://lmrchamberalliance.org/…/valentino-art-contest/
  • Valentine poetry contest, poetry workshops, and more…

    Valentine poetry contest, poetry workshops, and more…

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – We all would love to receive a personal poem of affection on Valentine’s Day, but you all know that it’s sometimes better to give than receive. Right?

    Well, here is your opportunity as each year the Loveland Valentine Ladies and the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance invites students, teachers, parents, and the community’s poets to compete in their Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest. This gift can be your present to the whole community of LOVEland.

    Poems should be typed or printed, no longer than 16 lines, and reflect love and/or Valentine’s Day. Poetry will be judged on written content only. Contest Deadline: January 21, 2022

    Poetry Contest Categories Include:

    Pre-school and Kindergarten
    1st and 2nd Grades
    3rd and 4th Grades
    5th and 6th Grades
    7th and 8th Grades
    9th – 12th Grades
    Adults

    Contest winners will attend the Chamber Valentine Breakfast at Oasis Conference Center on February 12 to read their poems. Student winners receive an excused absence from school to attend the breakfast.

    Entry forms are available on the chamber website – lmrchamberalliance.org under the “get involved” tab.

    Poetry Workshops

    Valentine Lady, Kathryn Lorenz will be offering two free poetry writing workshops leading up to the submission date.

    The first will be on Saturday, January 8 at Hometown Cafe between 9 and 10:30, AM.

    The second will be on Saturday, January 10 at Mile 42 Coffee from noon until 2 PM.

    Valentine Art and Card Reveal

    Beginning at 11 AM on Saturday, January 8 the 2022 Valentine Art and Card Reveal will take place and it will be a chance to meet the designer, current Valentine Lady, Jeannie Shumaker, and past Ladies. Join the fun at the Valentine Ladies Wall of Fame in Historic Downtown on the Loveland Bike Trail.

    When Lily Gruffydd was in 5th grade she was recogonized at the 2017 annual Valentine Breakfast for this poem.

    WHAT IS LOVE?

    by Lily Gruffydd

    Every one of you should feel loved,

    When you are loved, you might feel light like a dove,

    Or maybe you will draw hearts, 

    Or even throw cupid darts.

    Love is something your family passes, 

    From shaking hands to clinging glasses.

    If you are not loved,

    Find someone to love you back,

    Then your life will be on the right track.

    Love is also being there for others,

    Like your parents, friends, sisters and brothers.

    Love is a hug or snuggling tight, 

    Or to your Grandma you may write.

    That is love and it is right,

    I hope you remember these words tonight.

  • Mile 42 Coffee in Historic Downtown is now accepting applications

    Mile 42 Coffee in Historic Downtown is now accepting applications

    Mile 42 Coffee will be opening soon at the Loveland Hardware General Store in the 130 block of Broadway Street in Historic Downtown Loveland. They are hiring, so this is a fantastic chance to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new addition to the vibrant life of Loveland, Ohio. They are hoping to be open early to mid-December.

    You can stop in to inquire or send an EMAIL to find out more. (mile42coffee@gmail.com)