4th Annual Union Centre Food Truck Rally, Fri, Aug. 12, 2016

4th Annual Union Centre Food Truck Rally, Fri, Aug. 12, 2016

Over 35 food trucks will converge at the Square @ Union Centre in West Chester with flavors and

foods from around the world. This event continues to grow each year, and is one of Butler County's most popular events. Live music is played throughout the day by local bands and the evening is capped off with a fireworks display. Beer trucks are spread around the square for your enjoyment. Have a seat near the fountain or the West Chester clock tower and take in the activity around the square. Come for lunch, dinner or stay for both! This is a great event to bring the whole family to. There are plenty of dining options for rally attendees. From gelato, Korean BBQ, Empanadas, waffles and burgers the Union Centre Food Truck Rally really has it all. Make sure to arrive hungry, you'll need a hearty appetite!




Event Details
Dates: Fri, Aug. 12, 2016
Hours: 11:00am - 10:30pm
Listing Address: 9285 Centre Pointe Dr.
West Chester, OH 45069
https://www.facebook.com/events/1567995853480441/

West Chester Now: Christmas Walk, Parade and Tree Lighting

November 17, 2012 - November 17, 2012
Location: Olde West Chester
Address: along a stretch of Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester, OH 45069
Times: From: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Contact: Jan Arents
P:513-755-9241
Handicap Accessible: Yes

West Chester Township’s annual holiday parade and tree lighting kick off the holiday season November 16. The parade is held in conjunction with the Olde West Chester Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Merchants of Olde West Chester. The event features live entertainment, crafts, activities and early holiday gift shopping.



The theme of the parade this year, “Fire Up the Christmas Spirit,” is focused on the 50th Anniversary of the West Chester Fire Department and thanking firefighters for their service. A Fire Department Open House will be held at Fire Station 71 from 1 to 3 p.m. as part of the Christmas Walk. Those interested in learning and celebrating the history, development and operations of the West Chester Fire Department will find the stop enjoyable.

The annual holiday parade will begin at Union Day School at 7:00 p.m. and will work its way down Cincinnati-Dayton Road to the Township Administration Building, where the community tree will be illuminated directly following the parade, around 8:00 p.m.

The Grand Marshal of this year’s parade will be Lawrence Cox, one of the founding volunteer firefighters of the West Chester Fire Department As in years past, all interested participants are invited to join in the parade. Line-up begins at 6 p.m. at Union Day School.


http://www.westchesteroh.org/eNews.cfm

Union Centre food truck rally to benefit Boys and Girls Club

Union Centre food truck rally to benefit Boys and Girls Club


By Amanda Seitz
Staff Writer


WEST CHESTER TWP. — The aromas of grilled cheese, Korean barbecue, fresh baked cupcakes and chili will attract hundreds here later this month when the township hosts its first food truck rally.
The Union Centre Food Truck Rally, planned for Aug. 30, will bring 15 food trucks to the township’s community square. Alcoholic beverage sales from the event, which is being organized by the Union Centre Boulevard Merchant’s Association, will benefit the launch of the Boys and Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty Twp.


The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty Twp. plans to launch a Boys and Girls Club thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s office. Community Foundation officials hope to raise enough money, eventually, to build a club complex.
Food trucks have become a popular type of eatery nationwide, said Shellie Leder, the secretary for the merchant’s association. She said the township has a strong business community to support the food truck rally event.


“We’re hoping a lot of businesses in the area bring their offices done for lunch and then come down after work (for the event),” Leder said. “West Chester, it’s a thriving city here. We do have food trucks in West Chester on a regular basis.”
Emily Frank, who operates a food truck called C’est Cheese that serves up gourmet grilled cheese in Cincinnati and greater Cincinnati neighborhoods, is one of the business owners that frequents West Chester Twp. to peddle her food. She will sell several different kinds of grilled cheese at the Union Centre Food Truck Rally.


“I’m primarily in the suburbs,” Frank said. “It’s a big misconception that food trucks are only in downtown (Cincinnati). Food trucks are not a fad, they’re here to stay.”
A variety of food will be served up at the food truck rally. Some of the trucks will serve serve desserts, such as cupcakes or shaved ice, while other will focus on main courses, including pizza, burgers and waffle sandwiches. Variety is part of the appeal of a food truck rally, Leder said.
“I have five in my family and we can’t agree on what to eat. (Food trucks) solve that problem,” she said.
The rally, which runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 30, will feature live music throughout the day. Alcoholic beverages will be available for sale and the proceeds from those sales will benefit Boys and Girls Club of West Chester and Liberty Twp.


HOW TO GO
WHAT: Union Centre Food Truck Rally benefiting The Boys and Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 30
WHERE: The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Twp.


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