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  • Did you know there is a Community Garden at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church?

    Did you know there is a Community Garden at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church?

    Loveland, Ohio – This is the second year for the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church’s Community Garden at 101 S. Lebanon Road.

    Listen to this story…

     

    There are 35 families sharing 32 spaces, growing vegetables and flowers. Each family pledges a donation of at least ten percent to the LIFE Food Pantry, but some give everything they grow.

    Because they grow in straw bales, there is little to no weeding, and gardeners who have mobility issues have easier access to their vegetables in the raised beds. “Almost half of our gardeners are not members of Prince of Peace,” said church member, Sheryl Melvin. “There is no cost to gardeners except for the seeds or plants they purchase, but their donations allow us to supplement the produce we donate to the pantry with recipe kit bags.”

    Volunteers from both the Church and the food pantry harvest together each Monday and Thursday morning.

    Melvin added, “We offer workshops on how to grow gardens in straw bales each February and March, and have mentored other churches that wanted to start community gardens.”

    Second Sundays in the Community Garden is light potluck supper and informal worship service on every second Sunday evening, June through October at 6 PM, then ending with prayers. Everyone is invited.

    Recipe Kit Bags?

    Sheryl Melvin explains:

    Our thought was that sometimes we run across a vegetable we’ve not eaten before, and it would be helpful to have a good recipe describing how to prepare it. So, we created recipe kits bags. Each one has a recipe for zucchini or tomatoes or cucumbers or something else, and we staple the recipe to the bag and fill the bag with the shelf stable ingredients needed to make that recipe (like cooking oil, white wine vinegar, seasonings, baking mixes, pasta or Parmesan cheese) if they choose that vegetable from the pantry.

    We delivered a set of 20 for zucchini pie Thursday, and I learned they are gone already. I will be taking kits for black and white bean and tomato salad this week.

    We have another set of 20 for vegetable pasta salad after that.

    The church funded the recipe kits project.

    This slide show is photos from Sunday evening, August 12, 2024.
  • [VIDEO] 22nd Annual Pass it On Food Drive

    [VIDEO] 22nd Annual Pass it On Food Drive

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine.

    UPDATE: Loveland Schools reports that students and staff donated more than 6,000 food items.

    Loveland, Ohio – I met Nancy Grant at the corner of Lebanon Road and Durango Drive right across from the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church this morning where she was directing traffic for the 22nd Annual Pass it On Food Drive. Hundreds of Loveland Intermediate School and Loveland Middle School students were carrying food to the church that they donated to the LIFE Food Pantry. The food will be packaged into Thanksgiving baskets for local residents and clients of the pantry.

    The children walked about 3/4 mile to hand deliver the food.

    The food drive was started by Nancy Grant to heal wounds after the terrorist attack on 9/11. The purpose is so that clients of the LIFE Food Pantry and other residents in the community can eat well at Thanksgiving and later in December.

    Grant said twenty-two years ago, “Well, we can’t change the world, but we can change our little corner of it.” She had this idea to line up the kids down the street and pass the food donations one bag and box, hand-to-hand at a time to one another until it reached the church. A pay it forward so children could feel good about themselves. She thought it worked after 9/11 and has ever since. The students didn’t exactly “pass-it-on” to one another like they used to, but each carried their own donations to the church.

    After the donations arrive, adult volunteers will sort, date-check, organize, and assemble a Thanksgiving meal box to go out to area families. The huge effort is to ensure that all our Loveland families and singles will have the items they need so they can sit down together and enjoy a traditional meal for the holiday.

     

     

  • An Evening with OJPC: For residents that lack essential support as they navigate the complexities of criminal legal system

    An Evening with OJPC: For residents that lack essential support as they navigate the complexities of criminal legal system

    Wednesday, October 26

    Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

    101 S Lebanon Road, Loveland OH

    Doors open at 6:45 PM

    Event begins at 7 PM.

    Reception begins at 8 PM

    Loveland, Ohio – Epiphany UMC and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church are sponsoring “An Evening with OJPC” on Wednesday, October 26 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

    The evening is for local residents to “come to learn about and support” the Ohio Justice and Policy Center, a nonprofit law firm that works to create “fair, intelligent, redemptive criminal justice systems”. They provide direct legal assistance to clients, advocate for better policies and laws, and conduct community education.

    David Singleton

    David Singleton, Executive Director, and others will be speaking on the latest services, programs and resources available for people who lack essential support as they navigate the complexities of our criminal legal system.

    Registration is not required, but RSVPs are welcome: office@popluther.org.

    The Ohio Justice & Policy Center is a non-profit law firm, with offices in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, that fights for those lacking support within the criminal legal system. We demand equal justice and fair treatment for all people at every stage of incarceration— because a person deserves dignity after their conviction, and resources for people in Ohio as they navigate the complex and often expensive criminal justice system.

  • Join Prince of Peace for Night at Nisbet!

    Join Prince of Peace for Night at Nisbet!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Downtown Loveland is bringing another event your way hosted by local church Prince of Peace!

    On Thursday, July 29th beginning at 6 PM Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (POP) will be hosting “Night at Nisbet,” an event dedicated to supporting those in the community as they pursue their dreams and reach for their goals. The fun-filled night will take place at Nisbet Park, a park located right off the Loveland Bike Trail at 126 Karl Brown Way. The park also includes an amphitheater in which local bands Watchfrogs and Pocket will be performing. There will also be “Open Mic” slots available for students to show off their talents to the community.

    Pastor Lily Brondyke who is a POP intern that is currently preparing for her final year of Seminary at Wartburg, will be spearheading the “Night at Nisbet” along with help from the ELCA Open Doors Grant. Pastor Lily will be graduating in 2022 with a Master of Divinity Degree.

    Pastor Lily is hoping to make “Night at Nisbet” one of the best POP events yet as she will be completing her internship with POP on August 8th just in time for her final year of Seminary. Pastor Lily will be preaching at both POP services on August 8th. A coffee and cake celebration will be held after each of Pastor Lily’s services so that the community will have the opportunity to wish her well before she leaves. POP will also be presenting Lily with a gift on her last day. If you would like to contribute to the gift you can make a check out to Prince of Peace with “Intern Gift” noted on the memo line or you can donate online.

    If you are interested in celebrating Pastor Lily, the beautiful community we live in, and many local talented musical artists take a trip down to Nisbet Park for a “Night at Nisbet!”

    Read on below to see all the “Night at Nisbet” details provided by Pastor Lily and POP!


    Make a Date To Be Creative

    And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as we see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 24-25

    This past year forced many of us to think about relationships and connections. How do we connect with our communities? How do we form relationships? The COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses, schools, churches, families, and friends to get creative about connection.  Eventually, vaccines made it possible for the pandemic to look a little different. Masks and social distancing became optional when vaccinated. Gatherings became safer.  But there’s no turning back to an old kind of normal. 

    At Prince of Peace, creativity became a driving force for our mission of living and loving like Jesus in the world.  

    We are called to think creatively about how we live and love like Jesus. We are called to consider how we build community and lift up one another. We are called to love and support each other as we pursue our dreams.  

    Night at Nisbet is about all of this — getting out and loving the communities in which we live. Lifting each other up and celebrating what God is doing in each of our lives.   Come together for a night of music, community, and celebration. 
      


    Nisbet Park is iconic to downtown Loveland. Situated on the bike path, within walking distance to great local food, drink, and sno-cones, a night at this park guarantees a good time. Some folks walk or run or bike on by, on their way to another spot. Some use the picnic tables for time with family and friends. There’s a playground, a pavilion, bathrooms—basically everything you could need. It’s a great place to gather people.  

    If you like good music, supporting local musicians, and having a good time with good people, it’s coming here to Loveland. If you are looking for something fun to do with family or friends or are excited about a different, creative ministry in an ever-changing world, pay attention to this event.   Night at Nisbet is dedicated to community and local music.

    Mark July 29th at 6:00  PM on your calendar because you won’t want to miss this night! Local bands, ‘Watchfrog’ and ‘Pocket’ will be performing. And you’ll probably see some familiar faces on the stage. Open mic slots feature student talent right from our own area!  

    Night at Nisbet is sponsored by Prince of Peace through an ELCA Open Doors grant. To learn more about ELCA Open Doors, visit here.
    See you there!
    Pastor Lily
    www.popluther.org
    Prince of Peace Lutheran Church | 513-683-4244 | popluther.org

    For more of the latest Loveland event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With Me, Cassie Mattia!

  • Loveland Community Celebrates LIFE Food Pantry’s new Location!

    Loveland Community Celebrates LIFE Food Pantry’s new Location!

    Cassie Mattia lives in Historic Downtown and is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland’s very own food pantry is now open for business!

    On Thursday, September 10th, LIFE (Loveland InterFaith Effort) Food Pantry showed off their beautiful new space located at 541 Loveland Maderia Road in the Shopper’s Haven Plaza to the Loveland community with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Although invites to the ceremony were limited due to the COVID-19 stipulations many community members, as well as the Mayor of Loveland, Kathy Bailey, and the Little Miami River Chamber of Commerce President, CeeCee Collins, rallied around to get a look at the food pantry’s new location.

    Luckily Loveland Magazine TV got a personalized tour by one of LIFE Food Pantry’s top volunteers after the ribbon was cut and the doors were opened!

    The tour showed the 2,000 square foot space filled with donations from Walmart, Kroger, Fresh Thyme, the 13 congregations that support the pantry, and several different food drives.

    Unlike the food pantry’s previous location at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church clients will now be able to feel as though they are shopping at their local “Corner Store” because of the added space and organization.

    Aisles within the pantry include proteins, pasta, prepared meals, veggies, fruits, baking supplies, soups, and much more! Each aisle is separated by the size of the family in need making it that much easier for clients to look at their choices and shop for themselves. This is what LIFE Food Pantry calls a “Choice Pantry.”

    The pantry’s new space also includes what they refer to as a “Tiger Closet,” which is specifically for Loveland students who are in need of food and other supplies. To see the full Loveland Magazine TV video of the LIFE Food Pantry’s opening day and ribbon-cutting ceremony click below!

    Coincidentally enough LIFE Food Pantry’s opening day happened to be on the same day as World Hunger Day making the day that much more important to everyone involved.

    Since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic LIFE Food Pantry’s clients have increased by 1/3. Currently, LIFE serves 250 families (nearly 500 people a month) and they plan on seeing that number increase now that they have opened a larger location. Anyone who lives in the 45140 zip code can be helped by the food pantry. 

    To learn more about what LIFE Food Pantry offers and the new locations hours click below!

    LIFE Food Pantry Holds New Location Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

    To watch the exclusive full-length Loveland Magazine TV interview with LIFE Food Pantry’s Executive Director, Linda Bergholz, click below!

    LIFE Food Pantry Moves to a Beautiful new Location!

    Stay tuned to get more “Loveland Salad” with Me, Cassie Mattia!

  • LIFE Food Pantry Holds New Location Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

    LIFE Food Pantry Holds New Location Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

    Columnist Cassia Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland. She is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine.

    Loveland, Ohio – The time has finally come for Loveland’s finest food pantry to open their new location!

    The LIFE (Loveland InterFaith Effort) Food Pantry announced Tuesday that they will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new location, 541 Loveland-Madeira Road, on Thursday, September 10th at 4 PM. 

    LIFE moved locations from Prince of Peace to Shopper’s Haven in Loveland because of the growing demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the press release sent out by LIFE it stated:

    “LIFE is increasing capacity in a new space that will allow us to serve even more residents in need. This move is critical for the ever-growing demand during COVID-19. The new location will provide:
    • capacity to store and serve an increased amount of food and supplies
    • a more dignified experience for our clients
    • the capability to extend hours of operation
    • space for our volunteers to stay safe by following social distancing regulations
    • closer proximity to many of our clients
    • an adjacent outdoor area to host food drives”

    Although LIFE’s amazing staff would love everyone in the community to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, invites are limited due to the COVID-19 restrictions. If you would like to attend the ceremony contact Linda
    Bergholz, Executive Director, at lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com. If you would like more information on the ceremony or would like to view the invite click the following link here.

    LIFE is a Freestore Foodbank partner and the primary food assistance provider in the Greater Loveland area. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance visit LIFE Food Pantry on Thursdays from 4:00–6:30 PM and Saturdays from 10: AM until 12:30 PM. If you need to contact LIFE Food Pantry email them at lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com or call at (513) 583-8222.

    Hours after October 1st will be the following: Tuesdays from 10 AM until noon, and 4 until 6:30 PM, Wednesdays from 10 AM until noon., Thursdays from 10 AM until noon, and 4  PM until 6:30 PM, Fridays from 10 AM until noon., and Saturdays from 10 AM until noon.

    Watch the exclusive Loveland Magazine TV full-length interview with LIFE’s Executive Director Linda Bergholz at LIFE food pantry’s new location!

    LIFE Food Pantry Moves to a Beautiful new Location!

     

    Please share LIFE’s message and stay in communication as they plan events and enhanced services to support the Greater Loveland community!

    Facebook – facebook.com/LIFEFoodPantry
    Website – lifefoodpantry.org
    Twitter – twitter.com/LIFEfoodpantry

    Stay tuned for more of the Loveland Salad With Me, Cassie Mattia!

    LIFE will accept your donations during regular business hours.

    THIS WEEK’S PRIMARY NEEDS:

    Canned chicken
    Canned salmon
    Corn
    Green beans
    Coffee
    Potato dishes
    Canned mixed vegetables
Fresh potatoes
    Fresh onions
    Apples or oranges

  • How Bout’ a Summer Salad?!

    How Bout’ a Summer Salad?!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Summer is finally here! As the temperatures start to rise, Loveland’s local businesses are preparing by offering fresh Summer specials, releasing new products, supporting new local causes, hosting fun community events, and creating fitness challenges.

    Here at Loveland Magazine, we thought it would be fun to share with you, our loyal readers, the “Summer Salad!” This segment will include everything you need to know about the community of Loveland and its local businesses so that you can live out your Summer to the fullest! So what are you waiting for Loveland?! Read below to see how you can support Loveland and have fun while doing it this Summer!

    Looking for a job?

    Community of Loveland, Ohio are you looking for a job and you have previous gutter installing experience? All American Gutter Protection is hiring! Visit All American Gutter Protection’s Facebook Page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/EndGutterCleaningForever/

    Want to help a local cause?

    Loveland Interfaith Effort LIFE is asking students to donate both backpacks and school supplies that they will no longer be using! Read below to see how you and your children can get involved now!

    “Now that your kids have finished their school year (albeit most unusual!), you’re likely cleaning out papers, book bags, etc. If you have gently used required reading books that are not likely to be read again, please consider donating them to LIFE for our August Student LIFE Shop event–they’ll be added to the age-appropriate backpacks and supplies. Donations can be dropped at any time to the bins inside the glass doors at the side entrance of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, or to the donation entrance at the Pantry (back of the church by the preschool ramp) during open hours (Th: 3-6:30, Sat. 9-12:30). Thanks for sharing the love of reading with our kids!”

    THIS WEEK’S PRIMARY NEEDS

    Beans of any kind
Mixed vegetables
Jelly
Peanut butter
Oatmeal
Cereal
Rice or rice dishes
Fresh potatoes
Fresh onions
Apples or oranges

    Symmetry Women’s Virtual Event

    The time is almost here for the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance’s Symmetry Women’s Virtual Event! Visit this link: http://business.lovelandchamber.org/events/details/symmetry-2020-women-s-executive-virtual-event-6801 to see how you can join the event and receive your own SWAG BAG!

    The Loveland Museum Center Asks…

    Loveland, Ohio can you guess what this picture is of? Loveland Museum Center will be doing more fun picture challenges for the community throughout the Summer! Check https://www.facebook.com/LovelandHistoricalMuseum/ for the photo challenge results!

    LAST WEEK MANY OF YOU CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED THE JACK FOR AN AUTOMOBILE. HOW MANY OF YOU WILL IDENTIFY THIS WEEK’S “WHAT IS THIS” CORRECTLY?

    Go to the Museum’s FaceBook page to submit you guess.

    The museum will be closed on weekends until further notice. Scheduled events are postponed indefinitely. Check here and Museum Center Web page for updates. The office will remain open part-time and phone messages and emails will be answered in a timely manner.

     

    Loveland, Ohio if you have been following or are a part of Vibe Fitness Loveland’s Fitness Challenge the winners are being announced shortly! Stay tuned to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/vibefitloveland/ for the fitness challenge winners!

     

    Wow, check out these SUMMER flavors at Vibe Nutrition! Grab your favorite flavor today to cool down on the hottest day of the year!

    Vibe Nutrition

    @vibenutritionclub Smoothie & Juice Bar

     

    Steve and Julie Plitt, a local couple with strong ties to Loveland, Ohio are selling Pf5  Liquid Formula Hand Sanitizer in bulk!

    The Plitts offer Bulk, Totes, Cases, Individual Gallons, and Free Delivery to Southwest Ohio to combat viruses, germs, and bacteria!

    Kings Island announces 2020 Season opening dates

    An opening date for Soak City water park is to be determined…
    Kings Island announces 2020 Season opening dates
    Kings Island announces 2020 Season opening dates
    “Kings Island Park will open first to Season Passholders only, and will operate with stringent hygiene protocols, procedures to manage capacity and enable social distancing.”  Read on…

    New tees at RP Diamond

    As stores, restaurants, and boutiques begin to reopen, we want to remind everyone to support local businesses in any way you can! RP DIAMOND is offering “Support Local 45140” shirts online now! Show everyone how you support local business by rocking one of these awesome shirts around town!
    If you enjoyed reading the “Summer Salad” stay tuned for more Loveland local Summer fun updates and information!
  • POP’s jazzy Christmas concert

    POP’s jazzy Christmas concert

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    Prince of Peace welcomes the Phil DeGreg Trio for a Christmas Concert with vocalist Margaret Eilert. Come out on a cold December evening to be warmed by wonderful jazzy Christmas music. A cookie reception will follow. Bring a friend for some midweek joy! Wednesday, December 11 at 7 PM –  Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 101 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland.

  • Phil DeGreg Trio at Prince of Peace Church Wednesday, August 7

    Phil DeGreg Trio at Prince of Peace Church Wednesday, August 7

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    Cincinnati native and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music professor emeritus Phil DeGreg has played all over the world and we are extremely lucky to have him here for this exciting of jazz. They will be performing at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 7pm on Wednesday, August 7 as part of a Summer Music Series. All concerts are free and open to the community.

     

  • Cincinnati Boychoir Ambassadors perform at POP on Thursday May 2

    Cincinnati Boychoir Ambassadors perform at POP on Thursday May 2

    Come hear one of the premiere boychoirs in the United States as the Cincinnati Boychoir Ambassadors perform their Carnegie Hall program here at Prince of Peace for a FREE concert.

    The FREE concert will be at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 101 S. Lebanon Road Loveland, OH 45140.