Around Anderson

Having one child at a time is challenging.  Two or more at the same time seems almost unmanageable to me, but there are families all around Anderson living that life and loving it.
You can meet some of them and find some great bargains this weekend at the semi-annual Babies and Children’s Fall Clothing and Equipment [...]

You can’t miss the signs as you drive along State Road between 5 Mile and Clough Pike.  El Coyote wants your business back!  They’re advertising 45 dinners for under $16, and giving an extra 20% on top of all gift card purchases.  El Coyote’s parking lot is still packed on most Friday and Saturday nights, [...]

This year, I swear I’m going to rake the leaves in the fall instead of cleaning up a colossal mess in the spring.  Unfortunately, yard waste pickup is one of the services cut by Hamilton County in the great budget reduction of 2009.  It’s up to you to haul the stuff away, but the township [...]

One of the great promises of the $21 million Anderson Government Center was to create a revenue stream via special events.  The Anderson Center regularly hosts the Beechmont Players, The Forest-Aires, and nearly two dozen weddings and receptions so far.  Just last week the center hosted a music teachers convention.
Now the township is kicking events [...]

Sure, you can now buy 2010 season passes to Coney Island for $69.95 (ages 5 and up) and $29.95 (ages two through four).  And yes, it’s true that the deal expires on October 11th, after which prices will go up.  That might be cheaper than last year, and it’s definitely a good deal for a [...]

It started with a trip to Kmart to replace the slip-and-slide that broke after two uses.  My kids and I were so excited when we saw the Banzai Alligator Pool on sale!  For thirty bucks it’s huge!  Five children are playing on it!  Look at the teenager lounging poolside like it’s spring break in Cancun! [...]

That’s right folks!  The mother of these pups has already been euthanized, and these little guys might have been next if it wasn’t for the good work of the Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary.
The story begins, as most good stories do, at The Peppermint Pig. That’s the Thrift and Gift Shop at 8255 Beechmont Avenue. [...]

Cookies and confections are elevated to an art form at Inspiring Kind, a bakery on Five Mile Road in Anderson Township.  The store has a bright, fun and lively style that reflects the mission of the owners: “we aspire to inspire.”  These are no ordinary cookies.  Here’s co-owner Mary Richmond to tell you all about [...]

Five bucks for a footlong sub is a great deal for lunch. There’s nothing wrong with Subway. I know it and love it. But if you want to maximize your foot-long enjoyment, there is a better choice around Anderson.
I noticed that Beacon Food Mart on Clough Pike is advertising five dollar footlongs [...]

As part of the 5th annual Cow Appreciation Day, Chick-Fil-A at 8598 Beechmont is hosting a blood drive on Friday July 10th.  Give blood, get a coupon good for a free chicken sandwich.  The Hoxworth mobile donor truck will be there from 10:30am until 4:30pm.  You can sign up online at http://www.hoxworth.org/groups/chickfila.
That’s just the beginning [...]