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Love is brewing on this week’s episode of The SHORE Line. First, host Jill Bauer is joined by Shores & Islands Ohio’s Group Accounts Manager, Emma Melter. Emma tells us about the upcoming Heartland Travel Showcase and how we are putting together an after-conference tour of the area for several motorcoach tour operators. Emma then shares her experience with today’s special guest, Christy’s Corner Café. This local Elmore, Ohio café has a big heart and a big mission. Sponsored by the Engaging Opportunities Foundation, the café provides meaningful opportunities for individuals with special needs. Co-founder Kathy Barbee joins Jill and Emma to tell us all about how Christy’s Corner Café, named after Kathy’s late sister, works with differently abled folks, helps with job coaching and life/career skills, and even offers a unique gift shop filled with products created by some of their staff and guests. The café also serves as a community meeting spot. Stop by for a hot cup of coffee and a delicious meal, served with a smile! Find out more about their mission and tasty treats at ChristysCornerCafe.com.

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Shores & Islands Ohio is ready to start thinking spring…specifically Spring Break! Hear how you can get your all-new 2025 Play + Stay Guide to start planning your getaways to the region. Speaking of things to do on Spring Break, it’s a great time for the whole family to check out a brand-new attraction in Sandusky. Adventure Play is Ohio’s largest indoor inflatable adventure park – owner Rob Stein joins us to give us the scoop on all the fun. An entrepreneur at heart, Rob was looking to open a year-round facility where people can play and get exercise together. Adventure Play is filled with inflatable fun, party space, team building activities, and games and play areas for all ages. Opening next month in Sandusky, Adventure Play is poised to be your fun destination! There are attractions for toddlers to adults. Find out what a visit to Adventure Park is like and get more at AdventurePlayOhio.com.

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Ready to kiss winter goodbye? Come out and celebrate with us as we usher out the winter season with a giant snowman effigy on the beach! A popular Shores & Islands Ohio winter festival is just around the corner – the 2025 Burning Snowman Fest in Port Clinton on February 22, 2025. On this episode, host Jill Bauer talks to committee member and event coordinator Chassey Miller about this celebration of winter, music, and charity. We learn how the Burning Snowman Fest began and how it raises tens of thousands of dollars for several local charities annually. Chassey tells us what to expect from this year’s event. It all starts with the free Family Freeze on Friday, February 21st – a kid-friendly version of the fest with fire dancers, ice carving demonstrations, and hot cocoa. Then for Saturday’s 21-and-over event, plan to utilize the free shuttles from many North Shores locations to get down to the festival grounds. Rock out all afternoon with a stellar line-up of live bands and DJ entertainment , plus food and beverage vendors and, of course, the main event. The grand finale is the fire show with the burning of a 30 ft. tall snowman accompanied by fire dancers. You won’t want to miss the winter party at the beach! Plan your visit at BurningSnowmanFest.com.