November 1 ndash Harvest Hustle 5K RunWalk - 9AM at St Leon Community Park 29260 St Joe Drive West Harrison Presented by New Horizons Rehabilitation and The Arc $2500 or $1500 for students K-12 on or before October 17 Family friendly costumes are encouraged For information call 812-934-4528 Register online at StuartRoadRacingcom or at New Horizons Rehabilitation at 237 Six Pine Ranch Road Batesville

November 1 ndash Carnegie Hall Annual All-You-Can-Eat Thanksgiving Dinner - 14687 Main Street Moores Hill 1130AM-2PM Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served in a historic former co-ed college building The building is alsolisted on the National Register of Historic Places Free will donations acceptedFor more information 812-744-3493 744-4015 or Linranseidatacom orwwwthecarnegiehallorg

November 1 2 ndash Perfect North Slopes Ski Swap amp Open House - 19074 Perfect Lane Lawrenceburg 10AM-4PM Saturday and Sunday Annual kick-off event for the upcoming ski season Purchase season passes at discount prices Huge selection of ski and snowboard equipment and clothing on sale Swap area for tradingselling used equipment For more information 812-537-3754 wwwperfectnorthcom

November 2 ndash All-You-Can-Eat Turkey Dinner and Christmas Bazaar - 12PM-5PM 25329 Legion Road New Alsace IN New Alsace American Legion Auxiliary Turkey dinner with all the trimmings raffle craft items and bake sale $1000--adults $500--children 4-10years For information 812-576-4186 Mildred Kraus

November 2 ndash Tri-State Winter Market - 9AM-4PM Lawrenceburg Event Center 91 Walnut Street 50 dealers with a variety of antique and vintage items including furnishings textiles jewelry home amp garden deacutecor glassware and pop culture memorabilia Admission-$500 Information 513-353-4135 or cincywamfusenet

November 2 ndash First Friday Wine Walk amp Shop - 530PM-915PM Downtown Lawrenceburg Generally held the first Friday of each month Stroll through the downtown area and do some shopping while enjoying wine and hors drsquooeuvres at each shop Register to be eligible for great prizes from Hollywood Casino and other local businesses For more information call 812-537-4507Lawrenceburg Main Street wwwthinklawrenceburgcom

November 7 8 9 ndash PAWS Fall Rummage Sale - Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds US Route 50 Friday Nov 7th8AM-5PM Saturday Nov 8th8AM-4PM Sunday Nov 9th8AM-1PM Information 812-577-0829 or wwwpawsofdearborncountyorg

November 7-8 ndash Whiskey City Festival - Lawrenceburg Event Center 91 Walnut Street Lawrenceburg Friday Nov 7th7-11PM Saturday Nov 8th4-8PM Select activities on Friday and Saturday (see website for specific datesactivities) including tasting and educational displays from selected distillers and craft brewers ldquomeet and greetrdquo opportunities with master distillers industry experts and local distillerybottling employees bourbon and whiskey tastings cigar tent and live music buffet of upscale food offerings (Friday) and variety of food vendors (Saturday) cocktail contest commemorative glasses and more For more information including admission costs visit wwwwhiskeycityfestivalnet or call 888-274-6797

November 8 ndash Hollywood Casino presents REO Speedwagon - 8PM at the Lawrenceburg Event Center 91 Walnut Street Lawrenceburg Inaugural concert at HollywoodrsquosLawrenceburgrsquos new Event Center Doors open at 7PM REO Speedwagon was formed in 1967 and has been fronted by vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972 Tickets on sale at iTicketscom For more information 888-274-6797Hollywood Casinowwwhollywoodindianacom

November 9 ndash Concert in the Park Pavilion - Dearborn Highlands Arts Council - 200PM Aurora City Park Pavilion Park Avenue Aurora Choral collections performed by local treble choirs Admission Donation of a canned good to benefit the St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Sponsored by the Dearborn Community Foundation and the City of Aurora Information 812-539-4251 wwwdearbornhighlandsartsorg

November 14 ndash Parlor Game Night at Hillforest ndash Hillforest Victorian House Museum 213 Fifth Street Aurora 630PM-930PM Slow down and enjoy an evening of old fashioned fun playing board games in the parlors at Hillforest $1000 admission includes light refreshments For information 812-926-0087 orwwwhillforestorg

November 20 ndash December 30 ndash Hillforestrsquos A Victorian Christmas Exhibit - 213 Fifth Street Aurora Open Tuesday through Sunday 1PM-5PM Closed Mondays Hillforest was the home of industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family between 1855 and 1891 It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places It was designated a National Historic landmark in 1992 For information 812-926-0087wwwhillforestorg

November 21 22 ndash Over the Moon Designers Market - Agner Hall at Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds State Rt 50 Lawrenceburg Free Admission amp Parking Shop 35 vendors for vintage and urban goods including industrial amp architectural salvage shabby chic galvanized amp rusty unique garden items primitives artisan jewelry and re-purposed and reclaimed items For more information call 513-604-7983 or email overthemoonmarketgmailcom

November 23 ndash Oxbow Field Trip - 8AM at the main entrance to the Oxbow off US Route 50 near the 16 exit off I-275 Naturalist and expert birder Joe Bens will lead this late-fall field trip in search of migrating waterfowl and seasonal birds For information 513-353-4229 or joebenslivecom or wwwoxbowincorg

November 29 ndash Return to Devilrsquos Staircase 4 X 4 Road Rally - 9AM registration for 10AM start at Ludlow Hill Park Lawrenceburg State route 48 approximately 35 miles from US route 50 Presented by Scenic Road Rallies LLC Original road course designed for the novice four wheel drive enthusiast Features 5 stream crossings a tunnel a covered bridge and the once notorious road known as ldquoThe Devilrsquos Staircaserdquo Entry fee $4495 after Oct 29th amp $5495 day of the event Information 812-623-5727 or wwwscenicroadralliescom

November 30 ndash Aurorarsquos ldquoMiracle on Mainrdquo - Welcome Santa and delight in the lighting of the townrsquos Christmas tree on Sunday evening November 30th beginning at 6PM Second amp Main Street in downtown Aurora ldquoMiracle on Mainrdquo events continue every weekend from December 6th through Dec 21st View one of the largest Dickens Village displays in the tri-state area along with a toy display both at the Lions Club Building Visits with Santa breakfasts with Santa live reindeer carolers Hillforest Victorian House Museum and much more are on the Christmas calendar in downtown Aurora Information 812-926-1100Main Street Aurora For a complete schedule see Main Street Aurorarsquos website wwwaurorainus

ƒHop Aboard the Aurora ExpressChildren of all ages will enjoy a special ride on the Aurora Express this holiday season as the ldquotrackless trainrdquo returns to downtown Aurora as part of the cityrsquos ldquoMiracle on Mainrdquo celebration Sponsored by the Dearborn Community Foundation the miniature train resembles an authentic railroad locomotive complete with bell horn lights music and more The free train rides will take place on select Sundays in December including Dec 14 amp 21 and will depart and return from the Lions Club on Main Street Select rides will also be paired with a reading of the Polar Express at the Depot on Second Street (sponsored by Aurora Public Library District Foundation amp the Dearborn Community Foundation) To learn more visit wwwaurorainus

PRESORTSTANDARD

US POSTAGEPAID

LAWRENCEBURG INPERMIT NO 21

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Dearborn CountyConvention visitoranD tourism bureau

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Tina Bojack Hollywood CasinoMarilyn Bower DHAC

Charlotte Hastings Charlottersquos Flowers amp AntiquesBill Lansing

Liz Morris County CouncilEllen Perfect Perfect North Slopes

Kelly Will City of Lawrenceburg

STAFF

Debbie Smith Executive DirectorBetsy Armbruster

Vanessa CashConnie Cleary

Debbie Grossman

DCCVampTBMISSION STATEMENT

The Dearborn County Convention Visitor amp Tourism Bureau is that of an aggressive marketing service

and information organization whose primary responsibility is to positively

impact the Dearborn Countyarea economy through

visitor expenditures

November Calendar of Events November Newsletter 2014

Lawrenceburg to HostFirst Annual Whiskey City FestivalThe City of Lawrenceburg ndash traditionally known as ldquoWhiskey Cityrdquo ndash will pay homage to its historical roots this month with a brand-new event designed to showcase the cityrsquos important ties to the distilling industry The Whiskey City Festival scheduled for Nov 7-8 at the Lawrenceburg Event Center will offer a full slate of whiskey-related activities including

bull Tasting and educational displays from selected distillers and craft brewers bull ldquoMeet and Greetrdquo opportunities with master distillers industry experts and local distillerybottling employees on Friday evening bull Bourbon and whiskey tastings bull Cigar tent and live music bull Buffet of upscale food offerings (Friday) and variety of food vendors (Saturday) bull Cocktail contest bull And much more

The Whiskey City event will also include a performance by legendary rockers REO Speedwagon who will take the stage at the Event Center following Saturday eveningrsquos activities at approximately 8pm

For more information on the Whiskey City Festival log on to wwwwhiskeycityfestivalnet To reserve your tickets for either evening visit wwwtixcom

Directorrsquos Line

A round-up of the latest travel news and tourism trendshellip

Did you know that visitors to Dearborn County annually spend more than $126 million in our community In fact tourism has a tremendous impact on the economy in Dearborn County with more than $47 million spent on recreation and entertainment $33 million spent on transportation $23 million spent on food and beverage $12 million spent on retail purchases and $9 million spent on lodging

Sources ldquo2012 Economic Impact of Tourism in Indianardquo Indiana Office of Tourism Development ldquo2010 Dearborn County Tourism amp Economic Impactrdquo Certec Inc

Aurora to CelebrateldquoMiracle on MainrdquoThe holidays will come alive this month and next in downtown Aurora as the city rolls out its annual ldquoMiracle on Mainrdquo celebration that has become a tradition in this small Southeast Indiana town In addition to the cityrsquos traditional Christmas tree lighting on the Sunday after Thanksgiving the event will feature several weekends full of fun including Large Dickens Village and toy display ldquoBells of Christmasrdquo Lighted Christmas Parade and the arrival of Santa Claus Breakfast with Santa Visits with Santa ldquoBooks amp Cookiesrdquo Cookie-Decorating at the Aurora Public Library Live reindeer The ldquoAurora Expressrdquo train rides Holiday pet parade Live entertainment including a performance of ldquoThe Tailor of Gloucesterrdquo And moreAurorarsquos ldquoMiracle on Mainrdquo will kick off on Nov 30 andcontinue on select weekends throughout DecemberFor more information contact Main Street Aurora at812-926-1100 Visitors can also find more information online at wwwaurorainus or on the Main Street Aurora Facebook page

Ring in the New Yearin Southeast Indiana It may seem hard to believe but New Yearrsquos Eve is just around the corner If yoursquore looking for somewhere fun to go yoursquoll find several New Yearrsquos Eve events on the agenda in Southeast Indiana this year including a blow-out bash at Hollywood Casino senior dance sponsored by Main Street Aurora and New Yearrsquos Eve ski party on the slopes at Perfect North For complete details check out the Calendar of Events on our website at wwwvisitsouthestindianacom Regardless of where you go and what you do we hope you have a safe and happy holiday

Winter WonderlandReturns to LawrenceburgWinter fun is on the agenda next month in downtown Lawrenceburg with the arrival of Winter Wonderland the cityrsquos popular all-day holiday celebration Scheduled for Sat Dec 6 the event will feature live entertainment breakfast and visits with Santa and Mrs Claus a Winter Wonderland Art Show prizes a parade tree lighting and more

Throughout the holiday season and beyond the Winter Wonderland ice skating rink will also be open to the public offering ice skating for families of all ages from November 29 through January 25

For a complete schedule of Winter Wonderland activities including rink dates and times contact the LawrenceburgMain Street Association at 812-537-4507 visit them at wwwthinklawrenceburgcom or connect with them on Facebook

This month Irsquom excited to announce a new event that is coming to Dearborn County ndash the Whiskey City Festival This two-day event which will take place at the brand-new Lawrenceburg Event Center is a great way to discover Lawrenceburgrsquos whiskey heritage and enjoy some first-rate live entertainment right here in downtown Lawrenceburg

You may also notice that this monthrsquos newsletter features information on the many holiday activities we have planned for November and December I encourage you and your family to check out the many things to see and do here in Southeast Indiana as the holidays approach

Finally Irsquod like to take a moment to congratulate two of our local historic entities that have recently received some important designations First off Aurorarsquos River View Cemetery recently earned a listing in the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its important status in the historic ldquorural cemeteryrdquo movement Secondly Hillforest Victorian House Museumrsquos Harris Cabin restoration was recently named a Bicentennial Legacy Project by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission Congratulations to both of these organizations

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NewRelocated Business

Please join me in welcoming the following new and relocated tourism businesses to Southeast Indiana

Weekend QuiltsLocated inside Lukersquos Sewing Store at 125 Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg Weekend Quilts is a modern quilt gift and supply store offering classes unique gifts and specialty fabrics and supplies Hours Tues-Fri 930am-6pm Sat 9am-3pm Closed Sundays and Mondays Contact 812-577-3337 weekendquiltsgmailcom or on Facebook

BlacklistThe flagship location of this independent skateboard and apparel store recently moved to a new location and can now be found at 231 Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg Stop by for a unique selection of boards caps shirts shoes and more Hours Mon-Sat 11am-7pm Sun 11am-5pm Contact 812-537-5483 wwwblacklistbrandcom or on Facebook

Celebrate the Season at Historic HillforestLooking to slow down and enjoy the holidays as they were meant to be This year experience the splendor of Christmas past at Hillforest Victorian House Museum where holiday traditions and period deacutecor combine for a stunning display of the season including festive trees seasonal greenery wreaths decorations and more

Scheduled to run from Nov 20 through Dec 30 the mansionrsquos tradi-tional Christmas exhibit is an ideal way to learn about 19th-century holiday customs and discover new ideas for holiday decorating Other fun holiday activities include several three-course Victorian Christmas teas as well as a Holiday Open House featuring costumed docents entertainment and refreshments For more information on celebrating the holidays at Hillforest or to make a reservation for one of the museumrsquos special seasonal events contact Hillforest at 812-926-0087 visit wwwhillforestorg or log on to the museumrsquos Facebook page

Winter WonderlandOpening Day

Saturday November 29 Ice Rink Opens 1200 Noon Todd Creech Park Tree Lighting 530pm Downtown at the Levee at Walnut Street Small Business Saturday 10am - 5pm

Downtown merchants will extend a warm welcome with treats and snacks at this holiday walk and shop event Prizes including passes to Perfect NorthSlopes will be given awaySee wwwthinklawrenceburgcom for more information