MOUNT LOOKOUT - Evening visitors need not spend precious time hunting parking spaces in this bustling retail area, thanks to a new valet service.

Early this month, the Mount Lookout Business and Professional Association approved the start of valet parking for patrons of businesses and restaurants. For now, said Steve Rohde, association president, valet parking will be available Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. until midnight.

"As we monitor its use, the hours of the valet parking may be expanded with longer hours and/or more days," he said.

The service will be accessible from the parking island in the center of Mount Lookout Square. Cost is $5.

Information: (513) 313-4965.

Have tea, buy the cup at Tower Place shop

DOWNTOWN - It's tea time in Cincinnati.

Churchill's Gift Shop, located at Tower Place, has just opened a tea room. The salon, in space adjacent to the shop, serves tea and scones daily. High tea is by reservation on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Churchill's sells many lines of British merchandise, including Wedgwood, Guinness apparel, Royal Patrician china, Lena Liu and Chelsea Flower Show collector plates, and a range of British edibles. Pre-made or custom gift baskets are available.

Information: (513) 421-1455 or www.BritishGiftsandThings.com.

Home furnishings store joins Montgomery

MONTGOMERY - A new home furnishings and decor store is coming to this historic downtown.

Byron Designs' owners describe their merchandise as "Wild West meets urban industrial." The mix includes furniture, home accents and accessories, art and jewelry. Product lines include Mill Creek sculpture. Work of area artists and crafters will be available, along with a proprietary line of metal furniture and jewelry. Monthly gallery openings will feature the work of visiting artists.

The grand opening of Byron Designs is planned for Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Local glass artist Darryl Berry, will demonstrate his techniques.

The new shop is in the old Winton Savings and Loan building at 9409 Montgomery Road.

Information: (513) 891-1702.

Five Seasons adds 'Sports' to club name

SYMMES TWP. - As it celebrates its third anniversary, a family country club here "sports" a new name.

Five Seasons Country Club has become Five Seasons Sports Country Club. It continues as a recreation complex that includes swimming, tennis and racquet sports, fitness, spa and dining facilities. It is open year-round and offers programs and special events for members.

Banquet facilities can be rented for private and corporate events.

Five Seasons Sports Country Club is at 11790 Snider Road. The name change has also taken effect at the original Five Seasons at 345 Thomas More Parkway in Crestview Hills.

Information: (513) 469-1400 or (859) 341-3687.

E-mail jcallison@zoomtown.com or fax (513) 564-6991 with openings, expansions and other news about neighborhood businesses.