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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Brings Back Spicy Bourbon Dippers

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Spicy Bourbon Dippers are back on the menu at Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken for a limited time.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is bringing back its Famous Fan favorite Spicy Bourbon Dippers at 45 of the brand’s locations. The popular menu offering was introduced for the first time last year as an innovation of one of Lee’s longtime franchisees.

“We appreciate our creative thinking operators who can take proven menu items and develop new and different flavor pairings,” says Lee’s CEO Ryan Weaver. “Who better than local franchisees to know what established products appeal to their customers? While this product was initially ideated in the Dayton market, we saw last year that it had much broader market appeal. Tossing our already delicious Spicy Jumbo Dippers, which are big bites of our famous boneless chicken, in this Kickin’ Bourbon Sauce with a side of cool ranch for dipping is the perfect fall pairing no matter where you live and enjoy your Lee’s.”

Spicy Bourbon Dippers take Lee’s signature menu item of Spicy Jumbo Dippers and toss them in a spicy bourbon barbeque sauce with a side of ranch for dipping. Lee’s dippers are always freshly marinated in a special blend of seasonings, then hand breaded twice.

All Lee’s Dippers are made with big bites of boneless chicken that are freshly marinated in a special blend of seasonings, then hand breaded twice before hitting the fryer.

You can find Spicy Bourbon Dippers at 45 participating Lee’s locations through November 14, 2021.

Join the Skyline Chili National Chili Month Sweepstakes

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October is National Chili Month and Skyline Chili is celebrating all month long with a National Chili Month Sweepstakes!
The Grand Prize awarded to one lucky winner will be a $500 Skyline Gift Card. Second Place (25 winners) will be a $100 Skyline Gift Cards and one (1) hard-shell Koozie . Third Place (100 winners) will be a $25 Skyline Gift Card. Contest ends Sunday, October 22nd. There will also be new Skyline Gear available in the Skyline Store as well as Skyline branded GIFs that can be used for text messaging, direct messages, Facebook posts, Tweets and more!
On Friday, October 8th, Skyline’s 72nd birthday, there will be giveaways all day long from 9am to 8pm on the following social platforms:
Facebook – @SkylineChili – WEBSITE
Instagram – @OfficialSkylineChili – WEBSITE
Twitter – @Skyline_Chili – WEBSITE

Diamond Rio Live in Springfield

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With hits like How Your Love Makes Me Feel, One More Day, Beautiful Mess, Unbelievable, In A Week or Two and more, Diamond Rio is going strong celebrating their 30th Anniversary.  See all the original band members — Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals)

Local Podcast Focuses on the Healing Journey

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A local podcast is gaining traction with their fully funded Kickstarter campaign and their first season nearing 1000 downloads. Tears, Tides, and Transformation: A Podcast About Healing is hosted by KeAnna Daniels and Bridget Flaherty, women brought together by friendship and a shared passion for real conversations and personal growth. Focusing on the healing journey with tools, tips, and triumph, Ke and Bridget are spreading hope through vulnerability.

Their diverse backgrounds and mutual respect has created a safe place for dialogue about the elephant in the room. Tears, Tides, and Transformation has already distinguished itself as a safe place for women to talk about and listen to stories about overcoming abuse, generational trauma, addiction, mental illness, and life challenges.

Bridget and KeAnna

KeAnna and Bridget interview women who are willing to vulnerably share their experiences with healing and mental health. The hosts then reflect on what they learned from the interview. Each episode provides tips and best practices for tackling the real challenges that are a part of all of our lives.

Here is what people are saying:

“I listened and I cried happy tears because I have a beautiful soul sister who has given me space to be my true self, and continues to love me in spite of my short-comings and flaws. I also recognized my growth and its beautiful to look back and see where I’ve come from” – NaAsiaha Simon, podcast guest

“Just listened to the latest episode of your podcast and I literally felt like I could just sit in Vicki’s lap and cry for an hour. I felt so seen and understood. Thank you for doing this work. I pray its reach is expansive and that it will touch many more lives.” – Nicole McKoy, podcast guest and listener

The podcast is just the beginning. KeAnna and Bridget have a vision of a thriving community of women supporting women on the healing journey including community events, online forum conversations, videos, and written publications.  Their first season can be heard on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Audible.

For more information about hosts, to join the online community, or to sponsor the podcast, head to their website: www.tearstidesandtransformation.com

Phatty Wagon/Devil’s Wind Oktoberfest Dinner

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This month’s dinner will include:
Pretzel fries w/beer cheese
Charcuterie w/house-made sausages, mustards, and pickles
Curried carrot & apple soup
Harvest salad
Pork chop porterhouse w/twice baked potatoes & balsamic vegetables
Tickets are $30 and will include five 5-ounce beers served throughout the meal. Tickets can be purchased by following the link below:
https://devilwindbrewing.myncrsilver.com/…/e8d1

WYSO Hires New Full-Time Digital Editor

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With the addition of Desmond Winton-Finklea to its news team, WYSO 91.3 FM has its first full-time staffer focused solely on building the station’s online presence.

Winton-Finklea will be the daily editorial manager and producer of WYSO’s digital communications platforms, including its websites, apps, streams, emails and social media accounts. He also will support the music department and the Center for Community Voices, track and analyze digital metrics, and work with department directors to create and execute the organization’s digital strategy.

This position is a key element in the growth of WYSO’s newsroom, which is on track to triple in size in under two years, says Jason Saul, WYSO’s director of news and programming. “Bringing in another full-time editor will allow us to innovate and offer even more news on different platforms. As media channels and platforms keep changing, we’re also continuously changing to meet people where they are.”

Winton-Finklea has been a journalist and a multimedia production professional for nearly 10 years. With a bachelor’s degree in communication from Central State University and an associate’s degree in recording audio engineering and video production, he has worked for Dayton-area television stations as a breaking news reporter and a producer of video, audio and digital content.

“Desmond is a great local news talent,” Saul says. “We are excited to introduce him to the world of public radio. With all of his experience, abilities and amazing energy, he will help us bring even more breaking and in-depth news to our digital channels and give us the capacity to launch additional news products soon, too.”

ABOUT WYSO

Yellow Springs, Ohio-based WYSO 91.3 FM is the NPR member station for the Miami Valley. With 80,000 listeners, it reaches much of southwest Ohio and is rapidly growing its membership base. It plays a dynamic mix of music (over 40 hours a week) and delivers robust daily news and project reporting, through its flagship network news programs and locally produced content. Our Eichelberger Center for Community Voices trains the next generation to tell their own stories, and WYSO’s news department delivers the latest breaking news along with in-depth features, special projects and podcasts.

18th annual Chocolate Festival

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Visit professional chocolatiers, food trucks, local craft and food vendors, a free Kids Zone with games and prizes, free entertainment on the festival stage throughout the day, and plenty of free seating.

Special musical guest: Nancy Honeytree

4 Course Wine Dinner at Sueño

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Sommelier Lauren Gay

On Sunday, October 3rd, join Sueño for a 4 course dinner expertly paired by Sommelier Lauren Gay with 5 wines from Mi Terruño. Traveling over 5,000 miles from Argentina to Ohio, Mi Terruño’s owner Gabriel Baigorria will be leading the event.

The Baigorria family has been involved in Mendoza’s wine industry since 1960; first with the purchase of their own vineyards and later, in 2004, with their own winery. Located in the picturesque town of San Roque, Maipu, the winery was retrofitted from an old glass tile factory – combining new technology with traditional wine making techniques. Mi Terruño, meaning “my terroir”, is managed by the brother-sister duo of Gabriel Baigorria and winemaker, Maria Eugenia Baigorria. Under Maria Eugenia’s guidance the Mi Terruño wines are driven by the unique expression of their own terroir and embodies their most important treasure, the grapes.

The Baigorria family

Chef Jorge Guzman and Chef Rico Thompson are excited to offer the following meal, inspired by and specially crafted to pair with Gabriel’s wines: 

Welcome and amuse bouche: 
‘Expresión’ Brut sparkling served with tamale (masa panisse, caviar, cilantro)

First: 
‘Uvas’ unoaked Chardonnay with crudo (hamachi, epazote crema, tangerine, cashew)

Second: 
‘Expresión’ Cabernet Franc and Mayacaba Malbec with borrego (herb roasted lamb shoulder, frijoles blancos, hoja santa chimichurri)

Dessert: 
Lunfa Vermú with arroz con leche (rice pudding, cherries in vermouth, pistachio, toasted coconut)

Welcome is from 4pm to 4:30. Chef Rico and Gabriel will speak from 4:30 to 5:00. Dinner will last from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Tickets are $119 per person and can be reserved online.  Bottles will be available for purchase after the event. Limited seats available.

Sueno

607 E 3rd St,
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 453-0008

Hours:  Wed- Sat 5-10pm

The Spy Who Could Not Die- Mystery Dinner Theater

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The mystery is all around you.  Somehwere in the room is the “Spy Who Could Not Die”.  They may be at the table right next to you.  You will be asked to play a part in finding the spy and finding out why he can’t die.

Meanwhile enjoy a delicious dinner from Spaghetti Warehouse including salad 🥗, sourdough bread 🍞 , a select entree 🍝 , beverage, dessert and lots of fun! 🙌 Only $39.95 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Downtown’s New Lunchtime Sushi Spot

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Downtown cocktail lounge and Lunchtime sushi Bar ZEN LOUNGE will have it’s grand opening on Friday, Oct 1st.  Located on Ludlow in the Talbott Tower building, the space that was most recently Hannah’s, which closed in 2019.

According to their Facebook page their Sushi Chefs are on site Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Dinner sushi can be special ordered prior to 3:30 pm and served with your evening cocktails. The lounge features indoor seating as well as a front patio.

Here’s a small sample of their lunch menu:

 

 

ZEN LOUNGE & Sushi Bar

12 North Ludlow Street
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 949-7139

Sun – Thurs 11am – midnight
Fri & Sat 11am – 2:30am

WIBN Announces the Women of Impact Class of 2022

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The Better Business Bureau’s Women in Business Networking (WiBN) program is thrilled to announce the 2022 Women of Impact honorees, as well as Jeanne Porter Career Achievement Award recipient.

Women of Impact honorees are dynamic professional women who have been recognized for inspiring and encouraging those around them to actively challenge the status quo, working to improve their communities, develop their employees and advocate for women in general. Rather than being content with others just watching them work, these women involve those around them in their endeavors thereby increasing their collective impact. They understand we are “BETTER TOGETHER.”

Ann Riegle-Crichton, WiBN executive director, shares, “This year’s honorees are the picture of passion and persistence in changing the world around them for the better. They are supervisors and leaders, but also mentors and supporters who are making an impact on their employees, their customers, their families and their community. They inspire us to join in their endeavors so that we can make an impact too.”

2022 Women of Impact include:

Cassie Barlow

  • Sheri Aldridge, New Beginnings for You
  • Molly Bardine, Chaminade Julienne
  • Cassie Barlow, Col. USAF Ret. & SOCHE
  • Judy Budi, Graceworks Lutheran Services
  • Janet Carpenter, Sophie‘s companions for Veterans/Sophie Kerrigan  For the love of Animals Foundation
  • Joyce Carter, Montgomery County
  • Pamela Cone, Aviatra Dayton & Curated Conversations
  • Lissa Cupp, Big Rocks of Life & Style Encore

    Lisa Cupp

  • Angela Dugger, National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • Lois Elrich, Real Change Business Coaching
  • Denise Henton, Single Parents Rock
  • Karlee Mason, Picnk, LLC
  • Anita Moore, A. Moore Consulting
  • Dr. Shanee Pacley, Wright Patterson Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Robyn R. Razor, Mount Carmel East
  • Dr. Rhonda Smith, Divine Core Transformation & Renewed Health Care Practice
  • Yvonne Turner, BSN, CHPN, CNS, Ohio’s Hospice

    Anita Moore

  • Lisa Wagner, Levitt Pavilion Dayton
  • Natalie Walters, WKEF/WRGT
  • Erika Ward, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton

 

Melissa Cutcher

Melissa Cutcher, Technology First, will be the recipient of the 2022 Jeanne Porter Career Achievement Award. This honor is presented annually to a woman who continues to inspire, influence and impact the business community and the world around them well beyond their initial recognition as a WiBN Top 25 Woman. This award is meant to recognize an impactful professional legacy, like that of Jeanne Porter, founder of WiBN.

 

A celebration for all of these honorees is planned for October 2022.

Downtown Tipp City Harvest Beer Crawl

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Bring your friends and come decked out in your best costume. Stroll around sampling beers in shops, restaurants, and other establishments downtown. The stops will all be within walking distance from each other.

$30 ticket includes 10 tastings of exclusive and unique beers. Designated drivers do not need to purchase a ticket to attend the event.