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Lakota West jazz band. File photo.

Get lunch or dinner from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday at three local Smashburger locations, West Chester, Bridgewater Falls and Blue Ash, and 20 percent of that check will be donated to Lakota West bands.

Smashburger will make the donation if customers present the event’s flier. Band supporters can either print it off or present it electronically.

• Download Smashburger flier in support of Lakota West bands

Smashburger restaurants are located at 7598 Cox Lane in West Chester, in the Bridgewater Falls shopping center in Fairfield Township and at 4752 Cornell Road in Blue Ash.

In other Lakota West band news

During the weekend of Jan. 18-20, OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) District 13 held its annual Honor Band Festival at Mason High School.

District 13 consists of all schools in Butler, Preble, Clinton and Warren counties.

From these schools, students auditioned in December and were selected to participate in three bands: 9th Grade Honor Band, Symphonic Winds (grades 10-12), and Wind Symphony (grades 10-12).

The Honor Bands met one evening in January for a read through of the concert music and then convened again on Friday evening for rehearsal, then again all day on Saturday for rehearsal, and culminating in a concert on Sunday afternoon. A guest conductor, usually from a college or university band program, directs each band.

Lakota West had 31 freshman participate in the 9th Grade Honor Band and 71 High School students participate in the Symphonic Winds and Wind Symphony Honor Bands – more than any other high school in District 13.

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The Bridgewater Falls shopping center recently announced that it added new merchants in Lady Boutique and Gifts and Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar. In the same release, the shopping center also announced that it signed other tenants such as Smashburger and Aspen Dental.

Lady Jane Boutique and Gifts opened June 14 and is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The boutique is described in the press release as “a first-class novelty and accessory boutique offering items from Vera Bradley, Trollbeads, Candleberry Candles, ROOT Candles, Electric Tart Warmers, Lolita Wine Glasses and Pilsners, Magnabilities, seasonal gifts and much more.”

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar is scheduled to open in mid-July.

“Adding a popular sports-themed bar and grill is exactly what we need in The Village at Bridgewater Falls. B-Dubs will have a beautiful new location, plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors and ample parking to make their guests’ experience as good as it can be. We are happy to have them join the Bridgewater Falls’ line-up of great places to eat, relax and have fun with family and friends,” General Manager of Bridgewater Falls P. Ellen Prows said in the release.

Meanwhile, Bridgewater Falls will have its farmers’ market this Thursday, June 30, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The market takes place each Thursday through Sept. 1.

The shopping complex is located at 3385 Princeton Road, at its intersection with Ohio 4 Bypass.

For more information, visit shopbridgewaterfalls.com.

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Smashburger has decided to sell its Sin City Smashburger for a limited time at its other locations outside of Las Vegas. To celebrate this promotion, the burger chain will be giving away a free trip to Las Vegas.

The Sin City Smashburger will only be available at the West Chester location until Feb. 27, 2011. Currently, the West Chester location, which opened Dec. 18, 2010, is the only Cincinnati-area Smashburger.

According to a press release, the Sin City Smashburger (photo) has certified angus beef, which is placed on an egg bun, then topped with a fried egg, applewood smoked bacon, melted American cheese, grilled and haystack onions and signature smash sauce.

“The Sin City Smashburger was such a popular menu item in Las Vegas, that we couldn’t resist bringing this delicious burger to all of our restaurants,” Smashburger Founder Tom Ryan said in the release. “This will be the first time in Smashburger history that we take a regional burger on the road nationwide, and we know that the award-winning Sin City Smashburger will be enjoyed across the country.”

The prize package to Las Vegas includes airfare for two, a two-night stay in a luxury hotel and a limo ride to a Las Vegas Smashburger.

To enter the sweepstakes, Smashburger visitors need to enter a validation code found on the bottom of their receipt at Facebook.com/smashburger.

In addition, during the promotion, one customer will be chosen each week to receive free Smashburgers for a year. The contest runs until March 6, 2011 and the Las Vegas winner will be announced March 7, 2011.

Smashburger already has two locations in the Dayton area and is planning to open a total of 12 restaurants in the Dayton and Cincinnati region in the next few years.

The West Chester Smashburger is located at 7598 Cox Lane.

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The first Cincinnati-area Smashburger will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, Dec. 18, in West Chester. The new burger joint will be located at 7598 Cox Lane, across from the Voice of America Shopping Center.

Today from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the new restaurant will host a sneak preview party. To attend the party, people had to be invited.

To celebrate opening weekend, Smashburger will donate 10 percent of sales Dec. 18 and Dec. 19 to the Thank You Foundation Holiday Support Program. The Holiday Support Program provides assistance during the holiday season for military families that are facing financial hardship due to deployment, injury or loss of employment. To make the donation, customers only need to mention the Thank You Foundation with their order.

Smashburger serves burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and salads. It also features sides such as veggie frites and rosemary and garlic-seasoned French fries. Beverages will include beer, wine, Häagen-Dazs shakes and root-beer floats.

According to its press release, the Smashburger menu will also feature a special Buckeye Smashburger made with Ohio residents in mind. The Buckeye Smashburger starts with a one-third or half-pound 100-percent Certified Angus Beef burger topped with fried pepper rings, haystack onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a toasted egg bun.

Smashburger already has two locations in the Dayton area and is planning to open a total of 12 restaurants in the Dayton and Cincinnati region in the next few years.

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The first Cincinnati-area Smashburger will celebrate its grand opening Dec. 18 in West Chester. The new burger joint will be located at 7598 Cox Lane, across from the Voice of America Shopping Center.

To celebrate opening weekend, Smashburger will donate 10 percent of sales Dec. 18 and Dec. 19 to the Thank You Foundation Holiday Support Program. The Holiday Support Program provides assistance during the holiday season for military families that are facing financial hardship due to deployment, injury or loss of employment. To make the donation, customers only need to mention the Thank You Foundation with their order.

Smashburger serves burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and salads. It also features sides such as veggie frites and rosemary and garlic-seasoned French fries. Beverages will include beer, wine, Häagen-Dazs shakes and root-beer floats.

According to its press release, the Smashburger menu will also feature a special Buckeye Smashburger made with Ohio residents in mind. The Buckeye Smashburger starts with a one-third or half-pound 100-percent Certified Angus Beef burger topped with fried pepper rings, haystack onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a toasted egg bun.

Smashburger already has two locations in the Dayton area and is planning to open a total of 12 restaurants in the Dayton and Cincinnati region in the next few years.

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Smashburger will open its first Cincinnati-area burger joint in West Chester. The restaurant will be located at 7598 Cox Lane, across from the Voice of America Shopping Center, and is expected to open in mid-to-late December.

Smashburger serves burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and salads. It also features sides such as veggie frites and rosemary and garlic-seasoned French fries. Beverages will include beer, wine, Häagen-Dazs shakes and root-beer floats.

According to its press release, the Smashburger menu will also feature a special Buckeye Smashburger made with Ohio residents in mind. The Buckeye Smashburger starts with a one-third or half-pound 100-percent Certified Angus Beef burger topped with fried pepper rings, haystack onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a toasted egg bun.

“Ohio’s burger lovers have already made our first two Dayton locations a hit,” Smashburger Founder Tom Ryan said in the release. “We’re excited to bring our ‘better burgers’ to the Cincinnati area.’”

Smashburger already has two locations in the Dayton area and is planning to open a total of 12 restaurants in the Dayton and Cincinnati region in the next few years.

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