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Lakota West fans cheer during a game this season. All of the Lakota West and Lakota East varsity teams will host games this weekend. The boys will host games Friday night, while the girls will be in action on Saturday afternoon. Photo taken by Tony Tribble.

From a restaurant crawl to a winter farmers’ market, there is plenty to do in West Chester this weekend.

For things to do in Greater Cincinnati, visit Cincinnati.com’s new Things to Do page.

Below are some things to do close to home.

Friday

Armchair program – Residents of West Chester Township are invited to experience New Zealand and Australia without ever leaving their hometown. The countries will be discussed at this week’s Armchair session at Township Hall, 9113, Cincinnati-Dayton Road, at 7 p.m. Friday.

Lakota boys’ basketball – Both Lakota West and Lakota East will host conference opponents Friday at 7:30 p.m. Lakota West (6-4 overall, 4-3 in Greater Miami Conference) will host Colerain (4-7 overall, 0-6 in GMC), while Lakota East (11-2 overall, 5-1 in GMC) will host Princeton (6-5 overall, 3-3 in GMC).

Saturday

Union Centre Restaurant Crawl – The fifth annual Union Centre Restaurant Crawl (photo) benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will take place this Saturday. The crawl will begin at 4 p.m. at the UNO Chicago Grill and will move to other participating restaurants that include El Rancho Grande, The Wise Owl Wine Bar, the Dingle House and Jag’s Steak and Seafood.

Winter farmers’ market – The weekly farmers’ market season is over, but the winter farmers’ market will be open this Saturday at the Square at Union Centre. This Saturday’s market will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Like in the summer, the winter farmers’ market also features all local vendors with produce and meats grown and raised locally and products made by hand.

Lakota girls’ basketball – Both Lakota West and Lakota East will host conference opponents Saturday at 2 p.m. Lakota West (10-2 overall, 6-2 in Greater Miami Conference) will host Mason (13-0 overall, 8-0 in GMC), while Lakota East (5-9 overall, 4-4 in GMC) will host Hamilton (3-11 overall, 2-6 in GMC).

Sunday

Community choir rehearsal for MLK program – Residents of Liberty and West Chester townships are invited to Sunday’s community choir rehearsal for the Martin Luther King Day program. The choir will practice beginning at 2 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 7161 Ohio 4 in Fairfield. All residents are invited to sing with the group, which will perform at the Jan. 21 Live the Dream: Our Declaration of Unity program.

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The fifth annual Union Centre Restaurant Crawl benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will take place this Saturday.

The crawl will begin at 4 p.m. at the UNO Chicago Grill and will move to other participating restaurants that include El Rancho Grande, The Wise Owl Wine Bar, the Dingle House and Jag’s Steak and Seafood.

Those interested can pre-register for the crawl by giving a $30 donation in advance. Registration at the door can be done for a $35 donation.

Parking will be available at the old Max and Erma’s building next to UNO, which is located at 9246 Schulze Drive in West Chester. After checking in at UNO, crawl participants will be walking (dress appropriately) to all of the other nearby restaurants.

The first 50 crawl participants to sign up will receive a complimentary t-shirt. All participants will receive appetizers and discounted drink specials at each restaurant. There will also be raffles and games during the crawl.

Taxi service will be available after the event at Jag’s.

Tickets can be purchased at http://unioncentrecrawl5-eac2.eventbrite.com/#.

For more information please email Lindsay Wiseman at lmdwiseman@gmail.com.

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The third annual Union Centre Restaurant Crawl benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will take place this Saturday, Oct. 29. The crawl will begin at 2 p.m. at the UNO Chicago Grill and will move to other participating restaurants that include El Rancho Grande, Asiatique, The Wise Owl Wine Bar, Stone Creek Dining Company, Jag’s Steak and Seafood and the Dingle House.

Those interested can pre-register for the crawl by giving a $30 donation in advance. Registration at the door can be done for a $35 donation.

Parking will be available at the old Max and Erma’s building next to UNO, which is located at 9246 Schulze Drive in West Chester. After checking in at UNO, crawl participants will be walking (dress appropriately) to all of the other nearby restaurants.

Crawl participants will receive a complimentary t-shirt and happy hour specials at each restaurant. There will also be raffles and games during the crawl.

With it being Halloween weekend, there will also be a costume contest. The winner will be announced at the last location (Dingle House) and will be awarded a gift certificate from each restaurant.

Tickets can be purchased at unioncentrecrawl.eventbrite.com.

For more information please email Lindsay Wiseman at lmdwiseman@gmail.com.

(photo taken during the first annual Union Centre Restaurant Crawl – click to enlarge)

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Several West Chester restaurants, including Asiatique, Jag’s Steak and Seafood, The White House Inn and The Wise Owl Wine Bar, will participate in the spring version of The Original Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week March 11-20.

In 2006, the Greater Cincinnati Independent Restaurants started Restaurant Week, which gives diners the opportunity to enjoy a three-course dinner at a fraction of the normal cost.

The three-course menus will be priced at $26.11 and many restaurants will feature wine pairings and course accompaniments for an additional charge. According to the event’s press release, this will be the first time Restaurant Week will last 10 days and cover two weekends.

For more information, reservations and menus, visit the Greater Cincinnati Independent Restaurants website.

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While there will be numerous New Year’s Eve parties throughout Cincinnati, party goers will not have to leave West Chester to celebrate the New Year. Local establishments like the Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Centre, Jag’s Steak and Seafood, the Dingle House, Asiatique Bistro and Lounge, the Wise Owl wine bar and the Back Porch Saloon are featuring specials on the holiday.

Popular celebrations like the ones at the Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Centre and at Jag’s Steak and Seafood have already sold out. Jag’s Steak and Seafood, however, is accepting names to be placed on a waiting list.

There are a couple of options that could be filling fast. Currently, there are tables available at Asiatique Bistro and Lounge and at the Wise Owl wine bar.

Asiatique, which is located at 9228 Centre Pointe Drive, is offering various dinner options including a buffet and drink option for $35, which starts at 9:30 p.m. This option features buffet food and drinks that include well and call cocktails, martinis, select wine labels and draft beers. The newly opened restaurant is also featuring four-course meals for $25 and three-course meals for $22.

Meanwhile, the Wise Owl wine bar, which is located at 6206 Muhlhauser Road, is offering a three-course dinner featuring lobster and scallops, four glasses of wine and a champagne toast. The celebration starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until 1 a.m.

For those who don’t want to commit, the Dingle House, located at 9102 Towne Centre Drive, and the Back Porch Saloon, located at 9626 Princeton-Glendale Road, will accepting walk ins and will not be charging a cover. Both bars will feature a DJ and specials throughout the night.

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Several West Chester restaurants, including Asiatique, Jag’s Steak and Seafood, Soup du jour, White House Inn and The Wise Owl, will participant in Restaurant Week Sept. 13-19.

Throughout the city of Cincinnati, more than 40 members of the Greater Cincinnati Independent Restaurants will be offering three-course menus for either $26.10 or $14.10.

“It is a great chance for local residents to experience the best of Cincinnati Independent Restaurants at a great price,” Jag’s Steak and Seafood General Manager Michael Franklin said.

Below is a taste of what the West Chester restaurants will be offering:

Asiatique: This brand new restaurant will be offering three courses for $26.10 throughout the week. If you like your first visit, come again because there are 30 different entrees to choose from. Asiatique is located at 9228 Centre Pointe Drive and can be reached at 513-889-2272.

Jag’s Steak and Seafood: This upscale restaurant is offering a great deal for newcomers to try its food at a much lower price. Jag’s is offering four options of appetizers, soup or salads and entrees from its regular menu for $26.10. Jag’s is located at 5980 West Chester Road and can be reached at 513-860-5353.

Soup du jour: This West Chester establishment is known for making made-from-scratch soups. The restaurant is offering a three-course meal for two for $26.10; options include five salad choices, nine sandwich choices and nine bowls of soup. Soup du jour is located at 6064 West Chester Road and can be reached at 513-874-7686.

White House Inn: The White House Inn will be offering two appetizer options, two salad options and three entrée options that include mini bison burgers, mahi mahi and prime rib au jus. The White House Inn is located at 4940 Muhlhauser Road and can be reached at 513-860-1110.

The Wise Owl: This wine bar recently celebrated its first-year anniversary and has more than 200 artisan wines, hand-crafted cocktails and tapas. The Wise Owl will be offering a flight of three wines with food pairings. The Wise Owl is located at 6206 Muhlhauser Road and can be reached at 513-889-2500.

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The Wise Owl Wine Bar will be celebrating its one-year anniversary with a party Sept. 11. Enjoy food, drinks and live music on their outdoor patio while helping them toast their first year in business.

“We want to thank all of our patrons who have visited us during our inaugural year,” said J.T. Howard, sommelier and general manager.

“During this time we have strived to go above and beyond guest expectations by providing wine, hand-crafted cocktails and fresh tapas, served with intimate ambience and the best possible service. We hope our regular patrons will encourage their friends to try us, too.”

A self-described “tailor for wine,” Howard helps educate people’s palettes as they visit the Wise Owl.

The Wise Owl is not only a wine bar, but it also serves beer and classic cocktails. Its seasonal menu features tapas made fresh with local produce and the Wise Owl’s own smoked meats.

The Wise Owl features live entertainment from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., either on their intimate patio in summer months, or inside during the cooler weather.

Special theme nights are featured throughout the week, like the chocolate and wine pairings on Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ($15).

The Wise Owl is available for special events and private parties (such as holiday parties and bridal showers), and they offer catering services.

For more information, call 513-889-2500 or visit www.wiseowlwinebar.com.

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