The Therapeutic Riding Institute‘s mission is “to enhance the quality of life for children and adults that have a variety of challenges by providing accredited therapeutic equine experiences in a safe, fun and compassionate environment.” The riding therapy program contains six learning components: mounting, warm up, lesson, exercise, games and dismounting. Riders learn basic skills by learning to ride a horse. Students benefit from physical activity, mental stimulation, extended communication opportunities and new peer relationships. The experiences carry over into the students’ every day activities by giving them confidence to try new challenging experiences.
To help further their mission and inspire some friendly competition among local businesses, asking them to “adopt” a horse for The Great TRI Horse Race and fundraise for their keep. You’ve got til May 21st, 2021 at 11:59pm to help these horses cross the finish line.
Here’s the line up for the race with current standings:
Visit one of the participating business, like Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery in Springboro and you’ll see this horseshoe on the bar. Scan the QR code to “bet” on their horse Chance and contribute to TRI. Donors who contribute will receive a TRI pint glass koozie.
For $25 each box will include>
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Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 9, 2021
Due to the pandemic President Biden has opened a special enrollment period for the Healthcare Marketplace through Aug. 15 to help people take advantage of insurance provided through the Affordable Care Act. Normally enrollment takes place in November, but this extended period was enacted to help those that lost their jobs and thus their insurance due to Covid 19. Don’t have insurance? You can be enrolled by the beginning of next month. If you are currently getting your insurance through the Marketplace- take the time to submit a new application. Current enrollees will be able to change to any available plan in their area without restriction to the same level of coverage as their current plan.
Speaking with HRS ERASE navigator Ron Irvine, ” the new COVID-19 stimulus plan signed into law last month has added provisions that can save you money. He estimates the average person he has helped saves $50-$100 per month under the new regulations.
“About a year or so before I came up with 
Access to one of the most storied private estates in the city: Pinecroft at Crosley Estate, home of celebrated Cincinnatian Powel Crosley, Jr.
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There’s a new breakfast joint in Miamisburg. Rye Toast opened quietly last week at 1015 S. Main Street, in the building that formerly housed Star City BBQ. Chef Tom Tiner and his wife Connie bought the building and after years of working in corporate kitchens, they finally have their own place. He said he’d driven by it many times and when the BBQ joint closed in September of 2018 he had called the owner and chatted with him. As the pandemic changed things, he kept thinking about it, and finally made the decision to become his own boss.
In explaining the logo, Chef Tiner shared that it pays homage to his late father, highlighting his initials R and T. His dad was a marine then served as a sheriff in Waco, Texas who loved to paint. The green behind Rye Toast represents a roller brush, while the circle around the initials is done with a brush. The 1820 was his father’s call tag used over the radio for police business.
Rye Toast
Patterson Pub, a neighborhood tavern in Dayton is launching a Bourbon Club. Members will have access to special bourbons/whiskeys not available to the general public at Patterson Pub as well as advance access to barrel picks, trips and special events.
The first event for the newly formed club will be this Wed, April 7th at 6pm:
Founded in 2004, the 
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Asha Parson received her cosmetology license in 2012. “As the oldest of five, I developed a passion for doing hair when I started helping my mother with my sibling’s hair” explained Parson.
Beyond expanding their team, Puff Apothecary has also added Youth services specifically designed for families seeking help supporting their child’s natural hair. These services give children an opportunity to be in a safe space where they can grow their confidence about their natural hair and gain independence on learning to do their own hair into adolescence.
Puff Apothecary
Everyone knows that when going to see a baseball game, the food plays an important part in the outing. Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds, has all the usual favorites like hot dogs, french fries, LaRosa’s pizza, peanuts, popcorn, ice cream and beer. They’ve even made note of gluten free options including fruit salad, hummus, pulled pork, mets, nachos, and gluten free hot dog buns at various concession stands.
These stands offer unlimited sodas, popcorn, peanuts, chips, and five (5) hot dogs as low as $20 per person. The stands are located on the first-base concourse of the View Level behind section 428, and on the right field concourse of the Terrace Level behind Section 144.. Bring your special All
Easter Sunday is typically a day to celebrate spring, hunt for eggs and baskets, and enjoy the day with your family. Last year, it was all take out dining from our local restaurants, this year given that the pandemic is not quite over we’re seeing a mix of dine in and carry out options for Sunday, April 4th. Most businesses are suggesting reservations. This round-up is a work in progress ,so keep checking back for updates.
