#LovinLebanon Podcast

"We create shakes packed full of protein without the protein taste! You will experience the great taste of your favorite dessert without the guilt or calories!" 

They're the two sentences you can find when you stop by Lebanon Nutrition's social media accounts. Two days after opening its doors to the pubic, this shake, tea, and coffee shop is living up to its promise - and staying plenty busy, too!

The #LovinLebanon Podcast goes "on the road" for Episode #54, as we chat with Lebanon Nutrition Owner Beth Raub. Beth shares why she chose Lebanon, and how the response has been so far. With so many menu options, she also shares her "go to" tea and shake. Listen for her tasty choices, and stop by to find your own fav!

Augtoberfest, the City's German-themed beer and food festival is Saturday, August 21st! The Heart of Lebanon Executive Director Missy Krulik stops by for this #LovinLebanon Podcast episode to give us a preview, and to chat about other events and items going on within the organization.

In this episode, we also chat with Heart of Lebanon intern Kennedy Zellers. Kennedy is a senior at Lebanon High School and a member of the LHS Tigerettes Color Guard. Kennedy shares the experience of performing at the Indiana State Fair's Band Day, and finishing in 6th place, the school's highest ranking ever!

Augtoberfest Tickets: https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/augtoberfest-presented-by-state-bank-of-lizton-8-21-2021?fbclid=IwAR1JvTzv9X15zQtp_JaNB8tKPk3T8VQfMQRxvx-iqPSb2qcDh9keXMw_Edw

The countdown is on as the 2021-2022 school year approaches. You can even see a countdown clock on the Lebanon Community School Corporation's website! School Superintendent Dr. Jon Milleman is getting geared up, and he stops by for Episode 52 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast.

Dr. Jon highlights the school's Reopening Plan, potential capital improvements throughout the district, and how good the school's marching band sounds.

Remember, email [email protected] to share your thoughts on the podcast, or to suggest future episodes!

What do the songs "Stayin' Alive," "Baby Shark," and the Lebanon Fire Department all have in common? They're all components of Episode 51 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast! Chief Chuck Batts and Firefighter Sam Dougherty join us for this episode.

Firefighter Dougherty shares why his heart for service led him to LFD, volunteering at Hoosier Burn Camp, and CPR training within the department. Chief Batts takes us inside the hiring process at Lebanon Fire, and shares info on the department's partnership with Whitestown Fire and Zore's towing to install a Flashover Chamber. 

Speaking of CPR training, to find out more information about Lebanon Fire Department's CPR program, send an email to: [email protected] , visit the department's Facebook page, or call LFD, at (765)482-8227

For Episode 50 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, Mayor Matt Gentry stops by to give updates on a variety of citywide topics. Mayor Matt highlights continued growth; downtown, in the business park, and in existing and new neighborhoods.

Mayor Gentry also gets personal. He shares how becoming a father has helped him continue to focus on helping Lebanon be the best it can be. To continue to be a fantastic place to raise a family, just as he and his wife are doing.

As we kick off the month of July, we felt it was a fitting time to chat about service for those who helped our country earn its  Independence. 

Boone County Veterans Service Officer Mike Spidel joins us for this episode of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Mike shares the events that led him to join the military, and why veterans affairs are so important to him today. 

To learn more about the tools available to our military members countywide, click here.

If you didn't know already, Boone County knows how to celebrate the 4th of July. After being canceled due to COVID in 2020, many of the 4th of July events you know and love are BACK in 2021!

Committee members John Messenger and Debbie Ottinger join us for Episode 48 of the podcast. Included in the topics of discussion are the events that are returning this year, along with the ones that the group hopes to bring back soon. 

Be sure to stay up to speed when it comes to the 4th of July festivities, by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BooneCounty4th

It's a busy time of year for the folks at Talent Factory Arts & Dance. Not only is camp season in full swing, but many of TFAD's performers will be soon headed to Orlando for a national competition! 

This episode of the #LovinLebanon Podcast is "on location," at 126 West Washington Street in Lebanon. This time around we sit down with Jim and Paula Kochert, dancers Eli and Natalie, as well as parent supporter Jami Sloan. 

The group shares what makes Talent Factory Arts & Dance so special, and why having this form of artistic expression is so valuable for young people in the Lebanon community. 

Best of luck to TFAD as they head to nationals, and be sure to visit: http://talentfactoryarts.com/ to learn more about the great things going on inside the Talent Factory!

It's a day that Patrick Klooz feared would never come...the opening of his brewery and restaurant. What began with making "brewz" in his garage, will culminate with this Lebanon native opening his own place downtown.

Patrick Klooz and Operations Manager/GM Dave Martin stop by for Episode 46 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast to take us behind the scenes on the finishing touches, as KBZ staff gears up to host soft opens - and then opening day. 

Patrick and Dave share some of the inner workings of the menu, the decor, the staff, and what they hope you experience when you and your family walk through the door.

Get more information at https://kloozbrewz.com/

The Kiwanis Fishing Derby has been a Lebanon staple for many years, providing young people with a fun outdoor summer activity in the city. This year's derby takes place on Saturday, June 12th, beginning at 8am, at The Hot Pond.

Two of this year's organizers, Baili Hart and Nikki Hollingsworth stop by for Episode 45 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast to chat about this year's event. The derby was canceled in 2020 thanks to COVID-19, so as you can image, members of Kiwanis are excited to have the event return this year.

Baili and Nikki share what event goers can expect, what prizes they could win, and a funny story or two from derbies past. Visit the event link below to learn more.

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