#LovinLebanon Podcast

Developing life skills and educational achievement of local you, by ensuring that they are connected with a caring and supportive adult who can help them realize their dreams and potential - that's what the Boone County Mentoring Partnership is all about.

The BCMP utilizes: Mentoring, a Graduation Coach, and Youth Assistance to help accomplish its goals to benefit the county's young people.

Boone County Mentoring Partnership Executive Director Matt Wilson joins us for Episode 44 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Matt shares some of the partnership's success stories, its continued needs, and where he feels the organization needs to do to continue to help our young people succeed.  

Boone County Summer Fest, a free to all celebration of music, and Boone County, was set to kick off in 2020. Sadly COVID postponed, then canceled the event. The City of Lebanon, the Boone County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Blonde Entertainment are happy to announce that Summer Fest is back!

Blonde Entertainment Owner, Manager, and Agent Lisa Sauce, and musician and organizer Tim Neuman join us for Episode 43 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. In this episode, Tim shares his excitement as two of his bands, Country Summer and The Copper Stills are set to take the Summer Fest stage. Listen as Lisa and Tim share fun facts about each of the event's acts, in a celebration of music that offers something for everyone.

Saturday Music: 45 RPM, Dave & Rae, Groovesmash, Country Summer

Sunday Music: The Copper Stills, Nauti Yachtys, Stella Luna and the Satellites, The Doo!

Check out the link below for more info:

https://fb.me/e/2n5Pts486

On Saturday, May 1st, from 2pm-6pm, downtown Lebanon will host the 5th Annual Savor Lebanon event. For the first time, this event will be held outdoors. This craft beer, wine, spirits, food, and music event is organized by Indiana On Tap.

Indiana On Tap Managing Partner Justin Knepp joins the podcast to preview this event, share some insights about the booths, as well as pass along a little inside entertainment information for event goers.

Click the link below to learn more about Savor Lebanon 2021, and to get your tickets!

https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/savor-lebanon-2021-2-6-2021

Just US, Roots on Mane, Cups & Cakes, Navy Blue Boutique held their Grand Opening at their 320 East Main Street location on March 6th, and business has been busy ever since. The Boutique, Salon & Spa, and Bakery & Coffee Shop offers something for everyone. The location is designed to be an experience, a "one stop shop" of services. 

The ladies behind Just US join *us* for Episode 41 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Listen to these talented women talk about the growth of this unique business and what they've got planned next!

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Coming in June to 126 North Lebanon Street - Paradise Shaved Ice & Ice Cream Shop!

Ryan Scott grew up in a small town in Illinois, and Lebanon's feel and friendliness reminded him of home. The city(and Potato Oles)  made such an impression, he decided to open up Paradise Shaved Ice & Ice Cream Shop along Lebanon Street, downtown.

In Episode 40, Ryan shares his motivation for opening, his passion for people, and he takes us on a deeper dive within the menu. 

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Episode 39 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast is a full one. Alan Karpick from GoldandBlack.com and Gold & Black Illustrated talks: the NCAA Tournament, an area connection to this year's Purdue team, and Lebanon's own, Rick Mount!

Hoops fans, this is a podcast for you!

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The NCAA Tournament is here, and what better person to provide perspective than someone who recently left collegiate basketball for the professional ranks. She even played college ball at Hinkle Fieldhouse, where some of this year's tourney games will be played!

Kristen Spolyar graduated from Lebanon High School in 2016, racking up 2,882 points and being named an Indiana All-Star. After her LHS career ended, she has gone on to make Lebanon proud in the college and pro ranks. In Episode 38 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, we connect with Kristen in Geneva, Switzerland. Kristen was nice enough to give us an inside look at professional basketball overseas, the goal of playing in the WNBA, what she misses most as she's away from home.

Catch Kristen's games on the Swiss Basketball TV YouTube Channel: 

"Alle" Kristen!!

March Madness is nearly upon us. Unlike any of the years prior, each and every NCAA tournament game will be held in Indiana. Experts say that an increase in teams and their fans could mean more people eating, and staying in Lebanon. One of those experts is Kurt Christian from the Indianapolis Business Journal. Kurt is the North of 96 Reporter for the IBJ. 

Kurt talks about the tournament's impact on Lebanon, but also about the growth and perception of the city. He tells why positive city steps have led to increased media coverage for Lebanon. He also shares why he's especially excited about two upcoming projects; one that's near the city's downtown, and one that's a little more "off the beaten path."

In an announcement on March 4th, the State of Indiana shared the good news that $2,523,430 is headed to the City of Lebanon to add more than $4M in improvements to the Big 4 Trail.

Deputy Planning Director Derek Warren joins us for Episode 36 to provide a recap of what this win means for the city's trail system, and what the future holds as the city continues to take strides as a walkable and bikeable community.  

March 1st will be a significant date on the this year's school calendar within Lebanon Community School Corporation. Beginning on the first of March, students will have the opportunity to return to in-person education, five days a week. Protocols that were put in place as part of combatting the pandemic will stay in place. The move is designed to provide the best level of education possible for the corporation's young people.

In Episode 35 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, School Superintendent Jon Milleman shares his thoughts on the corporation's level of education, from a variety of different angles. Dr. Milleman talks COVID and weather related delays and cancellations, but he also shares the school's response to the State of Indiana's Next Level Teacher Compensation Roadmap. You can read LCSC's entire response here. Dr. Milleman outlines why it's imperative for the public to be informed on this issue, and be ready to share thoughts and questions with school, and elected officials.