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Area Foundation receives the single largest gift from Dayton Biz owner

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The Breast Wishes Foundation, established in 2015, is thrilled to announce the first planned gift in the organization’s history. A generous $100,000 planned gift will significantly enhance our ability to grant more wishes to individuals battling breast cancer throughout the Dayton region.

Jan Hillman

The donor of this transformative gift is  Breast Wishes Board Chair, Jan Hillman.
Jan has faced breast cancer three times, including her current diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Reflecting on her gift, Jan shared, “It brings me joy to bring joy to others with breast cancer, who, like me, are fighting for their lives. The Breast Wishes Foundation’s mission to bring joy to those with breast cancer resonates with me strongly. I can think of no better way to invest funds that will bring hope at a time when it is needed the very most.”

Vice Chair and Co-Founder Elesha Snyder expressed her gratitude, stating, “Thanks to Jan’s leadership, we are one step closer to granting wishes to 500 breast cancer patients by the end of 2025. The Breast Wishes Foundation is blessed to have Jan’s guidance, support, and determination to bring JOY to hundreds of women with breast cancer fighting to survive.”

Wish Recipient Makala Baker

Since its inception, the Breast Wishes Foundation has granted over 300 wishes, raised $700,000 in funds, and positively impacted the lives of countless individuals. Our ongoing goal is to expand our reach to grant even more wishes and provide greater assistance.

Miami Valley Hospital Foundation has recognized Jan Hillman as a 2024 Champion of Hope. This honor highlights her unwavering commitment to the cause.

Upcoming Events:

Join us for our annual 5K for Kelli on Saturday, August 3, 2024, where we will celebrate and honor the life of Kelli James and all the survivors, thrivers, and loved ones we’ve lost. This event is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and a powerful reminder of our mission. Together, we will continue raising funds to bring joy and hope to breast cancer patients. For event details and registration, please click here.

Taco Bell’s Cheesy Street Chalupa and Jalapeno Ranch Nacho Fries Hit The Menu

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Hitting the Mexican fast food chain’s menu Thursday, July 18, is the Cheesy Street Chalupa, made with mozzarella and pepperjack cheese and topped with fresh onions and cilantro and creamy Jalapeño Ranch sauce. You can get two for $5.49 and choose to have them filled with slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak.

“The Chalupa has taken many delicious forms over the years, but with the Cheesy Street Chalupas, we set out to create a new flavor-rich way for fans to enjoy the beloved menu item,” said Luis Restrepo, Taco Bell’s vice president for product innovation, in a press release. “The fresh onions and cilantro atop layers of cheese and premium proteins seasoned to perfection adds a different flavor profile and is our playful nod to the street taco that we all know and love.”

The Chalupa was first introduced in 1999 and has since featured several iterations such as the XXL Chalupa, the Baja Chalupa, and the Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Chalupa. The street-sized cheese-stuffed Chalupa shells were inspired by the Quesalupa shell, one of Chalupa’s spinoffs that was introduced in 2016 for a limited time.

Taco Bell is adding a twist to its fan favorite nacho fries, but it won’t stick around. The new jalapeno ranch Nacho Fries hit menus Thursday, July 18, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, according to the fast-food chain.  For $4.49, customers can get a bed of seasoned fries “topped with a tangy and creamy jalapeño ranch sauce” and pico de gallo, a product description reads. Customers can add their choice of protein. Nacho fries reappeared on menus in April, a spicier iteration that featured a blend of ranch and Serrabanero hot sauce by Secret Aardvark, McClatchy News previously reported. “With the latest edition of Jalapeño Ranch Nacho Fries, this is the longest Nacho Fries run to date for Taco Bell, bringing fans more chances to grab their favorite fries with more flavor innovations to enjoy, while supplies last,” Taco Bell said in a news release.

 

Burger King Fiery Menu

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“We know that our guests crave spice packed full of flavor when they come to BK, but spice looks different for everybody,” said Pat O’Toole, Burger King North America’s chief marketing officer, in a statement.

“We’re excited to offer a range of products that appeal to everyone – from those who want just a little kick to those who can’t get enough heat,” O’Toole said.

The Fiery Menu features a selection of fiery twists on classic BK favorites, alongside a brand new side dish:

  • Fiery Strawberry & Sprite®** (Spice Level 1): Sprite® taken up a notch with a Fiery strawberry puree for a refreshing sip with just enough kick to leave you wanting more.  An exclusive first of its kind at BK.
  • Fiery Mozzarella Fries (Spice Level 2): Available in four, eight and 12 pieces, enjoy the new fry-shaped mozzarella sticks filled with melty mozzarella cheese and peppers that are fried until crispy and kicked up a notch with Fiery Calabrian pepper breading for our ultimate flavor and heat.
  • Fiery Bacon Whopper (Spice Level 3): This flame-grilled whopper features a classic beef patty kicked up a notch with fiery-seasoned bacon, pepper jack cheese, creamy fiery sauce, and fresh toppings.
  • Fiery Chicken Fries (Spice Level 4): Burger King’s famous Chicken Fries get a fiery makeover. These crispy chicken tenders are marinated in a fiery spice blend and coated in a savory garlic and pepper breading.
  • Fiery Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Spice Level 5): This chicken sandwich features a crispy white meat breast filet coated with a Fiery glaze and topped with crispy Fiery-seasoned bacon, pepper jack cheese, juicy tomatoes, crispy lettuce and creamy Fiery sauce – all on a toasted bun.

 

Available nationwide starting July 18th for a limited time.

Dayton CVB Rebrands As Destination Dayton

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Destination Dayton, formerly the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau, revealed its new organization name and logo. The organization is eager to introduce its new look, and reintroduce its purpose to the local community.

“Because we are in the conventions, travel and hospitality business, we felt it was appropriate to have a bit of fun with our community brand launch.  Destination Dayton is running a series of digital billboards in July and August throughout Montgomery County that visually highlight our new name and logo, and encourage area residents to log ontowww.WinDayton.com to enter a contest to win two free airline tickets to fly friends or family members to Dayton to visit,” states  Destination Dayton President & CEO Jacquelyn Y. Powell.

When Daytonians go to the website, they’ll be able to read about Destination Dayton’s role in economic development, learn how they can benefit from Destination Dayton’s free offerings, and how they can interact with the organization to help enhance the economic vitality of the area–all while entering a contest for a chance to win two free airline tickets to fly friends or family to Dayton.

According to Powell, “Our organization has been in existence for over 30 years, and we want to make sure local residents recognize our new name–Destination Dayton–and know who we are and what we do. We are highlighting Dayton as a great place to visit by giving away two airline tickets to fly the contest winner’s two friends or family members to Dayton, to enjoy all we have to offer.”

WHO/WHAT IS DESTINATION DAYTON?

Destination Dayton is Dayton and Montgomery County’s destination marketing organization.  It promotes the community’s assets to consumers/leisure visitors and meeting planners to bring people and their dollars into our community.   When leisure visitors, and convention/meeting/youth and amateur sports tournaments/military reunion/and event attendees, come to our area, their spending increases the community’s economic vitality, reduces locals’ personal tax burden (by $761 per Montgomery County household), supports jobs and local businesses, and highlights Greater Dayton as an excellent place to visit, live, work, go to school, or potentially start a business.

 

HOW CAN YOU INTERACT WITH DESTINATION DAYTON?

  1. Order or download theFree Destination Dayton Visitors Guideto stay informed about all the community has to offer residents, as well as visiting friends and family.
  2. Download the all-newFree Destination Dayton Appfor fingertip access to information on community attractions, hotels, events, dining and much more!
  3. Explore the Destination Dayton websitefor more information on things to do in the area, from calendar of event activities, attractions, arts & culture, and outdoor recreation, to area hotels, meeting venues, shopping, restaurants and much more!
  4. Follow Destination Dayton on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest
  5. Show off your hometown pride and help boost the economic vitality of Dayton and Montgomery County by providing Destination Dayton staff with the name of a civic, social, or professional organization that you belong to that hosts meetings or events.Call 937-226-8211 or email Ron Eifert [email protected]–Destination Dayton’s professional and knowledgeable staff will “take it from there” and work to bring that event to Dayton/Montgomery County! The organization’s services are free!

Everyone is encouraged to log on to www.WinDayton.com and register for a chance to win two free airline tickets to fly friends or family members to Dayton for a visit! The contest is now open and runs through 11:59 p.m. EST on September 29, 2024.  All entries submitted online at www.WinDayton.com during this time frame (one per person, must be 18 to be eligible, cannot be a Destination Dayton staff member or related to one) are eligible for the random (witnessed) drawing, which will take place on September 30, 2024.  One prize will be awarded to the randomly selected winner for two (2) coach class airline tickets to travel from any location in the Continental U.S. to Dayton and back.  The prize is nontransferable and there is no cash alternative. Award winner will be contacted on October 1, 2024.

Fleming’s Adds Lunch Sat & Sun

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You can now enjoy lunch service at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at The Greene on Saturday andSunday starting at at 11AM.  It’s also available for carry out and delivery.

 

Here are the highlights of the lunch menu:

FRESH BURRATA WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

heirloom & campari tomatoes, parmesan crisps finished with vegetable caviar & basil oil 470 cal | 14

MUSHROOM BRIE SOUP

garnished with button mushroom chips & truffle oil 290 cal | 12

FILET TARTARE*

capers, pickled onions, radish slices, passion fruit gel & black garlic aioli served with housemade crostinis 400 cal | 20

CAESAR SALAD

romaine, campari tomatoes, parmesan crisps, balsamic glaze & freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano with our signature housemade Caesar dressing 380 cal | 14

Add protiens:
choice of filet* +15 (180 cal), salmon* +8 (230 cal),
chicken +4 (150 cal), grilled colossal shrimp +6 (110 cal)
or chickpea eggplant vegan cakes +4 (360 cal)

BABY KALE & BEET SALAD**

shaved brussels sprouts, quinoa, roasted red beets, dried cranberries, grapefruit, crumbled goat cheese, sweet & spicy walnuts, julienned radish with apple cider vinaigrette 650 cal | 15

WEDGE SALAD

bacon, campari tomatoes, red onion, danish blue cheese crumbles & blue cheese dressing 550 cal | 14

FARRO POWER BOWL**

mushroom medley, roasted campari tomatoes, carrots, sautéed spinach, pickled red onions, avocado 800 cal | 14

ROASTED VEGETABLE CAVATAPPI

roasted red bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, red onion & maitake mushrooms, sauteed spinach, herb olive oil, pea shoot tendrils 760 cal | 17

Signature Sandwiches

served with parmesan truffle fries (1140 cal) or baby kale & beet salad** (230 cal)

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE BURGER*

signature beef blend, Wisconsin cheddar cheese, red onion confit, heirloom tomato, iceberg lettuce & Fleming’s butter pickles 980 cal | 17

CHICKEN SANDWICH

crispy or grilled, arugula, romesco, pickled red onion & heirloom tomato 670/500 cal | 16

FILET MIGNON SANDWICH*

thinly sliced, caramelized onions, gruyère cheese, fresh arugula & smoked jalapeño aioli on toasted potato baguette 1200 cal | 26

CRISPY KING TRUMPET MUSHROOM POBOY

smoked jalapeño aioli, romaine, fresh burrata, pickled red onions, campari tomatoes on toasted potato baguette 890 cal | 18

Entrees

SALINAS VALLEY CAULIFLOWER STEAK

barbecue glaze & basil oil, served with cracked potatoes in rosemary herb butter, campari tomatoes & roasted asparagus 610 cal | 17

SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON*

wilted baby kale, red onion & king trumpet mushrooms with sriracha white balsamic vinaigrette and basil oil 530 cal | 24

CABERNET FILET*

6oz. hand-cut filet mignon topped with danish blue cheese butter over cabernet demi-glace, sautéed spinach & garlic with campari tomatoes 570 cal | 26

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

The Greene
4432 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH, 45440

937-320-9548
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 4PM–10PM
Sat: 11AM–10PM
Sun: 11AM–9PM

The King and I

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The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra presents THE KING AND I this summer at the Arbogast Perfroming Arts Center. This timeless musical first premiered on Broadway in March 1951 and has since enjoyed several sensational runs over the last 75 years. Associate Conductor, James Johnston, leads an orchestra of 60 musicians performing the original full symphony score. Brian Sharp directs. Shows Fri – Sun, July 19- 21 at Arbogast Performing Arts Center

Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Shall We Dance,” “Something Wonderful,” “Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers” and, “Getting to Know You” The year is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a “barbarian” by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and respect one another in a truly unique love story.

Buffalo Nichols Bring The Blues to Levitt

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On his second album, The Fatalist, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols does things with the blues that might catch you off guard. There’s 808 programming, chopped up Charley Patton samples, washes of synth. There’s a consideration of the fullness of the sonic stage and the atmospherics of the music that can only come with a long engagement with electronic music. But this is no gimmicky hybrid or attempt to turn the blues into 21st century music by simply dressing it with skittering hi-hats. Nichols’ vision for the blues is of a form of music that’s intimately tied to everyday life in 2024, something that’s reflected not only in the choice of instrumentation, but in the complexities of the songwriting and the gray areas his lyrics explore. This is music that comes straight from the present, and as such, it’s a reminder that the same shit that drove the first blues singers to pick up a guitar is still present behind the throbs of deep bass hits today. The Fatalist sounds unlike any blues record you’re likely to hear in 2024.

Pick Your Own Blueberries

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Want to pick your own blueberries?  Visit this quaint Waynesville spot –  Once in a Blue Moon Farm The bushes are loaded with ripe berries and are screaming for you to pick them. Now is the time to fill your freezer before they’re gone. With the heat coming back the berries won’t last much longer. The farm is their home so please Do Not arrive before they open. and don’t block the driveway as their employees need to get in. When you arrive there will be someone to show you where to park. Please drive slowly down the drive and in the parking field.

Picking Hours:
Friday July 12:  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday July 13: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday July 14: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
All hours are subject to change depending on the weather or field conditions (picked out). Please check before coming for any cancellations.
A port-a-john is a available for use. We also have hand wipes and hand sanitizer.  Children are always welcome, but they must remain with parents at all times. For their safety and the safety of other customers, no running around the field or between bushes.
They  accept CASH and check only NO CARDS. Price is $4.50/ pound. A full 8 pound bucket would be $36. Pre picked pints are $6 and available in limited quantities at the booth.They supply the buckets to pick in. Children may bring their own or we have a limited supply of children’s buckets.
Washing your blueberries:

🫐 How to wash your blueberries before eating: mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda for every 2 cups of cold water. Add your blueberries, swish them around and let them sit in the mixture for 10 min. Rinse with plain water. This is the best method to remove any pesticide residue.
🫐 We recommend storing your berries dry in an open container in the refrigerator and washing them just before eating or baking with them.
🫐 We recommend washing your berries and drying them completely before freezing.

Once in a Blue Moon Farm

3984 Social Row
Waynesville OH 45068


Take Social Row Rd east past Clyo Rd & past Wilmington-Dayton.
Go around the bend, 3rd house on left with blue net!
937-586-8749

DAI Hosts Lunch on the Lawn

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On Sunday, July 14, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., the Dayton Art Institute(DAI) will welcome all in the community to the museum grounds for a free outdoor event titled Lunch on the Lawn.

Lunch on the Lawn invites all in the community to share an afternoon of art, outdoor activities, delicious food and great music in the beautiful setting of the DAI grounds. The DAI will provide lawn games and live music for entertainment. Guests are welcome to purchase lunch from the food trucks parked in the museum parking lot. While the museum offers some outdoor seating in the newly renovated Velsey Garden space located outside the museum entrance, guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to ensure seating.

Attending the Lunch on the Lawn outdoor activities is free of charge, including access to the museum’s outdoor sculpture walk. Those wishing to visit the museum will be charged standard admission. Those purchasing admission to the museum will have access to the collection galleries, as well as all Focus and Special Exhibitions, and will receive sidewalk chalk to decorate the museum parking lot and a “Take and Make” art activity to be completed at home (while supplies last).

Food available for purchase will be provided by Kungfu BBQ and the Wild Banana. Music will be provided by the Frank Calzada & Friends band. Guests are permitted to bring their own lawn games to the event. However, no sharp objects allowed, and no lawn games will be permitted in the museum.

The museum will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on July 14. Current and Focus and Special Exhibitions at the museum include Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection (on view from June 22–September 8, 2024), Hand-Colored Photographs (on view from March 23–September 22, 2024), Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection (on view from April 13–September 29, 2024) and The Quiet World of Edward Hopper (on view from June 15­–September 8, 2024).

West Carrollton’s Summer Concert Series: The Fries Band

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The Fries Band

Extra Fun:  Hot Air Balloon Glow! Balloons begin inflation around 8-9 pm and start glowing 9-9:30 pm.

Event Time: 6-9:30 pm
Extra Fun:  Hot Air Balloon Glow! Balloons begin inflation around 8-9 pm and start glowing 9-9:30 pm.

Food Truck Lineup – open at 6 pm

Nocturnal Wildlife Hike

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Enjoy a slow-paced night hike into the forest in search of nocturnal wildlife while learning about their natural history and exploring other nightlife. We’ll be calling for owls, while using thermal imaging to search for flying squirrels. Weather Dependent.
Registration Required

Southern Ohio Brewing 4 Year Anniversary

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We will be celebrating 4 years of serving beer!!! We will have live music Friday 6-9 and Saturday from 1-4 and 6-9. We will also have special beer releases including a Fruited Sour!!! Come in and help us celebrate!!!
Bands
Friday 𝄞The Finnigan-Denson Incident 𝄞 6-9
Saturday 𝄞 The*Acousticats 𝄞 1-4
Saturday 𝄞 Generations band 𝄞 6-9
Beer Releases
Friday 🍺 BA King Sorry 🍺
Saturday 🍺 King Sorry 🍺
Sunday 🍺 Never Say Never – Fruited Sour

Cowtherine’s Carousel Opens Tonight at Young’s Jersey Dairy!

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Get ready to go round and round on Cowtherine’s Carousel at Young’s Jersey Dairy!

Grand Opening: Thursday, July 11, 2024

6:00 p.m. VIP Reception and Press Conference

🎠 Special guests
🎠 Check presentation to Rocking Horse Community Health Center
🎠 First rides for those who supported the brick campaign or sponsored an animal
🎠 Live music from B.A.D. the kid beginning at 5:30!
(Reception will be held in in brick area in front of carousel)

7:30 p.m. Open to the Public!

🎠 Young’s on the Moove Food Truck will be onsite
🎠 Carousel will run until midnight!
Rides on Cowtherine’s Carousel will be $3 each

photo by Abby Glendenning

Cowtherine’s Carousel will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. beginning July 12, 2024 and will operate year-round. The carousel will also be included in Young’s Club Cowvin memberships, Family Value Wristband events and available for corporate picnics and events.
While you’re there celebrate with Cowtherine’s Carousel Celebration Sundae! A dip of Young’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream covered with strawberry topping, whipped cream, sprinkles, frosted animal crackers, and a pocky stick.

6880 Springfield Xenia Rd
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 325-0629

Blues Singer Lauren Anderson at Levitt

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Lauren Anderson honed her blues-ridden, lyric-driven craft in the suburbs of Chicago. With an undergraduate degree in Opera and a Masters in Music Therapy, she now resides in Nashville, TN where she is a full-time musician. Although her talent stands alone with awards, such as Female Vocalist of the year in 2015 by the Midwest Music Awards and Best New Blues Artist in 2022 by the Independent Blues Awards, she has also shared the stage with the likes of Beth Hart, Samantha Fish and Mike Zito to name a few. She has co-written with writers, such as Sean Michael Kelly, previously in the band “Six Pence none the Richer” & Sandy Ramos, who wrote “The Chicks” 1998 hit, “Let ‘Er Rip”. Lauren just released her third, self-produced studio album in September 2022, titled, “Burn It All Down”, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard Blues Charts and she’s looking forward to her next adventure.

The 20th Century Circus

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The 20th Century Circus is one of the last touring tented circuses in the United States today.Set in the era of the 1920s, our show is an inspiring, family-friendly event that will give audiences a night to remember forever.

We bring old-world circus skills from second-generation circus performers & acclaimed acts from the Vegas strip together to create one and a half hours of circus that is intents!

(Ha! Sorry…)

We invite you and to come out to our tent. Dress up with us! Have some popcorn, cotton candy, and a soda. Enjoy the show, and make memories that will last a lifetime at the 20th Century Circus!