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$1 Sliders at Arby’s

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Arby’s is running a new promotion where they’re offering $1 Sliders through March 10, 2024.

To snag the deal, simply order on the Arby’s App or online at Arbys.com for in-store pickup.

Sliders available as part of the deal:

  • Buffalo Chicken Slider
  • Chicken Slider
  • Jalapeño Roast Beef Slider
  • Roast Beef Slider

Just be aware that the offer is limited to five sliders at the discounted price per order/per person.

You can enjoy $1 Sliders at participating Arby’s locations nationwide for a limited time – while supplies last – through March 10, 2024.

Cat Yoga at SICSA

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Join SICSA for Cat Yoga on Saturday, February 24th! The class will take place from 11:00AM to 12:00PM and is open to yogis of all abilities! Throughout the class, some of SICSA’s adoptable cats will roam about the room, adding some extra fun and cuteness to the class. It’s a purrr-fect way to start your Saturday! 

This class will be led by Maureen Warren. Maureen is a RYT 200 Yoga Teacher and has been practicing for over 20 years. She teaches weekly classes at Exhale Yoga Spa in Kettering, and at Sukha Inspired Yoga in Englewood. Maureen focuses on creating a calm and supportive atmosphere for students of all levels and is excited to combine her love of yoga with her love of SICSA! 

The cost to attend is $20. Class will take place onsite in SICSA’s Humane Education Center with an entrance around the left side of the building. Attendees should plan to bring their own mat or blanket to the class. There will be no physical tickets issued for this event. All attendees will be added to the guest list after submitting their payment. Guests should plan to check-in upon arrival.

Dunkin Churo Donuts, Breakfast Empanada Debut Today

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Dunkin’ is doubling down on spring with a collection of new seasonal offerings, including never-before-seen menu items, from cinnamon-forward sips and Churro Donuts to Dunkin’s first-ever Breakfast Empanada and Banana Chocolate Chip Bread.

 

 

These new items debut today, February 21st at you local Dunkin:

  • Churro Signature Latte: Available iced or hot, combines smooth espresso with a sweet churro flavor, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
  • Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee: A blend of Dunkin’s original coffee and cream, studded with notes of churro and vanilla flavors, enjoyed iced or hot.
  • Churro Donut: Rolled in cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crunchy exterior, this deep-fried cake donut offers a soft, pillowy interior to contrast the rich, cinnamon sweetness on the outside.
  • Breakfast Empanada: Served hot, Dunkin’s Breakfast Empanada features scrambled eggs, sausage and melty cheddar cheese inside a flaky, butter-rich crust.
  • Banana Chocolate Chip Bread: Launching just in time for National Banana Bread Day on February 23, Dunkin’ is unveiling its own take on a classic bakery treat with a Banana Chocolate Chip Bread, made with chocolate chips. This rich banana bread is served prepackaged to ensure a tender, moist crumb. Dunkin’ Rewards members can celebrate National Banana Bread Day by trying the new Banana Chocolate Chip Bread and earning an additional 250 bonus points.

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont

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Join the theatrical quest of deep seas and high comedy! The adventurous Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival and celebrity that left 19th-century England spellbound. Dare to be whisked away in a story of the high seas and all corners of the globe, populated by flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus. Shipwrecked examines how far we’re willing to blur the line between fact and fiction to leave our mark on the world.

Recommended if you liked Around the World in 80 Days, The 39 Steps, Peter & the Starcatcher

The show runs Feb 22- March 10th in the Loft Theater. Tickets range from $10-$53 and can be purchased online at Daytonlive.org. Show runtime is 100 minutes.

 

Special Performances

Inside Track: February 22, 7:15 pm.  Join Engagement and Learning Coordinator Tiffany Countryman for a preshow discussion with members of the creative team.

While We’re On the Subject (Post show Talkback):  March 3, 2pm with the cast of Shipwrecked! An Entertainment.

Parent’s Day Out Performance: March 9, 2pm  Drop off is at 1:30pm; allow a few minutes to fill out authorization forms. Purchase your tickets through Dayton Live, and register your children during the checkout process.

Roundup of Leap Day Freebies and Deals

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Some of your favorite restaurants are  celebrating Leap Day this year with freebies and special offers on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The extra day brings a slew of deals you won’t want to miss out on.

 

Leap Day Freebies And Deals Roundup For February 29, 2024

Here’s a look at some of the offers you can expect to find on Leap Day, February 29, 2024:

  • BJ’s: On February 29 only, BJ’s is offering fans $2.29 Pizookies with a $10 minimum purchase for those dining in-restaurant.
  • Chipotle: Marks Leap Day 2024 With Free Guacamole Offer
  • Duck Donuts: Get a cinnamon sugar donut and medium hot coffee or cold brew combo for $2.29
  • Dunkin’: Rewards members who use the free membership can get a medium Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee for $2 via the app. And, members will receive 4x points on app purchases all day long.
  • Great Wolf Lodge is offering a “Leap Year At The Lodge” sale with rates starting at $29 per person.Use the code LEAP on Feb. 29 only to book a room starting at $29 per person. Stay dates range from 02/29/2024 to 06/13/2024 with the discount varying by date
  • Hooters: HootClub Rewards loyalty members with the app downloaded and a Hooters of America restaurant location favorited will receive an automatic reward to redeem for one select appetizer for $2.29 per loyalty account. The appetizers offered through the Leap Day deal include cheese sticks, fried pickles, chips & queso, lots-a-tots, cheese & pretzels, or twelve buffalo shrimp.
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs: You can get a free sub later if you buy a sub in the Jersey Mike’s app. The offer is valid for MyMike’s members (one time only) through Thursday.

  • Jubie’s Creamery: offering $2.29 single scoop cups & regular cones

  • Insomnia Cookies: Insomniacs will receive 1 free Classic cookie with any 6 or 12-pack purchases all-weeklong through Sunday, March 3, 2024.
  • Long John Silver’s: Get a free piece of Fish or Chicken when you use promo code LEAPDAY at checkout, now through February 29, 2024 as part of the brand’s “Add a Day” deal.
  • Marco’s Pizza: Fans can enjoy 29% off all menu-price pizzas using promo code LEAP29 through March 3, 2024. Offer available for online and app orders only.
  • Noodles & Company: Noodles Rewards Members will receive extra uncommon goodness on Leap Day with 29% off on orders of $29 or more on February 29, 2024.
  • Panda Express: Panda Express rewards members can get an order of Firecracker Shrimp for free when you purchase a two-item plate.
  • Potbelly: All Perks members, including those who sign up during the event, receive a free cookie with an entree purchase (any size sandwich, whole salad, bowl of soup, mac or chili) on February 29, 2024, on Potbelly web, app or in-shop with scan.
  • Smoothie King: On Leap Day, February 29, Smoothie King customers can receive 29% off the purchase of 20-oz smoothies or larger at all Smoothie King locations, when they spend $15 or more. This offer is only valid through the new Smoothie King Healthy Reward app.
  • Taco Bell: Offering Rewards Members a Crunchwrap for $2.29 in the app on February 29.
  • Young’s Jersey Dairy: Double Double Chocolate Hot Fudge Brownie Brownie Sundae for only $5.
  • Wendy’s: Offering A Free Cinnabon Pull-Apart On February 29, 2024
  • Wings and Rings: On Leap Day (2/29), buy 10 wings and get 5 bonus wings free. Limit 2 per customer. Available for takeout and in-store orders at participating locations only.

Ohio State Fair Announces First Round of Concets

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The Ohio State Fair takes place in Columbus from July 24th – August 4th.  They’ve just released the first acts for their concert series, which takes place at the WCOL Celeste Center, an indoor, air-conditioned venue with more than 9,000 seats! Concert tickets purchased before arriving at the Fair include Fair admission.

Wed, July 24 6:30pm  Kidz Bop Live
Tix $32

Thurs, July 25 7pm Alabama with special guest Jade Eagleson
Tix $65-75

Fri, Aug 2 7:30pm The Ohio Players and Midnight Star
Tix $23 -33

Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair starting Friday, Feb. 23, 2024!

Additional concerts in the 2024 Ohio State Fair Concert & Event Series will be announced on the following dates

    • Tuesday, March 5
    • Tuesday, March 19
    • Tuesday, April 2
    • Tuesday April 16

Other Fair Info:

Ride Prices

  • $32 Ride-All-Day Wristband, Advance-sale
  • $35 Ride-All-Day Wristband, At the Fair
  • $1 credits — Fairgoers can buy individual ride credits for $1 each. All rides require 3 or more credits.
Where to Buy Ride Tickets and Wristbands
  • Advance-sale wristbands will be available for online purchase pre-fair.
  • At the fair, RFID-enabled wristbands and RFID cards can be purchased at magic money kiosks with cash or credit card.

Parking

General parking is free to fairgoers in the main lots north of the Cardinal Gate. Reserved parking is not available to the general public for purchase.

Fair Hours

  • Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., except Sunday, Aug. 4, when admission gates close at 6 p.m. Most buildings and activities close at 6 p.m. All Fair activities are concluded by 9 p.m.

Day of Caring Pancake Brunch All Over Town This Sunday

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Established in 1991 by Jan Venkayya, Day of Caring is a grass roots organization based in Beavercreek, made up of volunteers committed to increasing personal awareness and involvement toward confronting the ever-increasing national plight of hunger and homelessness. This years event will take place on Sunday, Feb 25th  all over town.  All proceeds from these Brunches benefit the local community’s Hunger and Housing Coalitions.

From the first pancake brunch with 12 locations this event has grown  to  locations in over 7 counties. As in the past, churches, community organizations, and public foundations host, prepare, and serve the annual pancake brunch.  “Each year, 500 volunteers get together to serve over 7,000 meals,” Day of Caring 365 Trustee Steve Pax said in a news release. “Those who are homeless or hungry find a generous support from our community during Thanksgiving and Christmas, however The Day of Caring Pancake Brunch takes the last Sunday in February to remind the needy that we don’t forget about them. We show that we care 365 days a year.” In 2012 the Simply Essential Hygiene Pantry was created and it currently serve 19 partner agencies in Greene, Miami, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio.

Brunches run on average $7 for adults and $5 for seniors (over 60) and children (under 12). Most brunches include pancakes and sausages, coffee and juice,  but each location put their own spin on additional offerings.

 

Montgomery County

American Legion Post 598. 1oam – noon
5700 Kentshire Dr., Kettering OH, 45440 | (937) 433-9327

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church  11:30AM
500 Belmonte Park North , Dayton, OH 45405 | (937) 224-0601 

Honey Puffs in lieu of Pancakes

Community United Methodist 9am – 1pm
339 Meyer Ave, Riverside, OH 45431 |(937) 253-5169

Epiphany Lutheran Church 9am – 12:30pm
6430 Far Hills Ave , Centerville, OH 45459  |(937) 433-1449 

Grace United Methodist Church 10:30am – 1pm
1001 Harvard Blvd, Dayton, OH 45406 | (937) 278-4731

North Riverdale Lutheran Church  11:30am – 1pm
45 Kurtz Ave, Dayton, OH 45405   | (937) 275-5750   

Polk Grove United Church of Christ 9am – 2pm
9190 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414 |(937) 890-1821

Shiloh United Church of Christ 9:30am – 12:30pm
5300 Philadelphia Dr., Dayton, OH 45415 | (937) 277- 8953

Salem Church of the Brethren. 11am – 2pm
6037 Phillipsburg Rd., Englewood, OH 45322 |(937) 836-6145

Zion Lutheran Church 9am – 1pm
5550 Munger Road, Dayton, OH 45459 | (937) 434-9422

GREENE COUNTY

Abiding Christ Lutheran Church 9:30am – 1pm
326 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324  | (937) 878-2888

Lofino Center (Senior Center) 9am – 1pm
3868 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432   | (937) 426-6166

Xenia Adult Recreation Center 9am – 1pm
338 South Progress Drive, Xenia, OH 45385 | (937) 376-4353

Mosaic Church 10am – 1pm
350 N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45430 | (937) 426-6491

CLARK COUNTY

Central Christian Church   9am
1504 Villa Road, Springfield, OH 45503   | (937) 390-2424

An-Nur Islamic Community Center 11am – 2pm
743 W. Liberty Street, Springfield, OH 45506

WARREN COUNTY

St Augustine Catholic Church 11:45am – 12:45pm
5715 Lytle Road, Waynesville, OH 45068

 

A World A’Fair 50/50 Raffle

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Dayton International Festival exists to plan and present an annual festival that is called  A World A’Fair. The festival is a celebration of diversity that showcases the food, dancing, music, costumes, and cultural exhibits representing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley. The festival is Ohio’s largest and oldest ethnic festival.

As a 501(C)(3) non profit organization, they rely on external funding to make our festival possible and keep the price of admission as low as possible. Typically, they ask for corporate sponsorships. To supplement that, they are hosting their first ever 50/50 raffle. This is your chance to contribute to a worthy cause, and win some money for yourself. Buy your tickets online.

Half of the net proceeds could be yours for the taking, if you win. The drawing will be held live on their Facebook page March 3, 2024 at 6PM.

Long John Silvers $6 Shrimp Baskets

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Long John Silver’s welcomes the 2024 Lenten Season with deals on two fan-favorite menu items – $6 Shrimp Baskets and $10 Shrimp Sea-Shares.

$6 Shrimp Baskets can be enjoyed in three options:

  • Six-Piece Grilled Shrimp: Seasoned, grilled, and served on a bed of savory rice with one side.
  • Six-Piece Batter-Dipped Shrimp: Hand-battered and served with your choice of one side and two hushpuppies.
  • Crispy Breaded Popcorn Shrimp: Golden popcorn shrimp served with your choice of one side and two hushpuppies.

$10 Shrimp Sea-Shares:

  • 15-Piece Grilled Shrimp
  • 15-Piece Batter-Dipped Shrimp
  • Shareable serving of Crispy Breaded Popcorn Shrimp

Long John Silver’s recommends getting more bang for your batter by upgrading toJumbo Shrimp, a batter-dipped option available for a limited time only at participating locations.

 

38 SPECIAL Brings Southern Rock To Hobart Arena

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After more than four decades together, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring a signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. And at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance.

Story Slam Dayton “Takes The Leap”

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Inspired by  NPR’s “The Moth”, an inclusive performance event that builds community!
This open mic event hosts some of Dayton’s best tellers.
February  theme is “Taking a Leap”
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Stories start at 7:00 PM.
Storytellers are encouraged to prepare a 5-minute story relating to the theme and place their names in the hat. Tellers are drawn at random.
Bring a story and bring a friend. The best story of the night wins $50, 4 free tix for a future slam and a guaranteed spot at the next month’s show.
$5.00 in advance. Tickets will be $10 at the door if available, and there is a 2-

Blue Berry Cafe To Open Wed, Feb 21st

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The official opening of The Blue Berry Cafe Kettering at 2932 S. Dixie Drive will be Wednesday, February 21st at 7am.
You can do 30 minute call ahead seating, or place a reservation for groups of 7 to 12 people at 37-723-7917
They also have a dedicated line for Take Out Orders
937-723-7919
They are still waiting on equipment to offer more lunch offerings (expected early March) so until then, they will be focusing on breakfast for now.

Ludacris Coming To Fraze

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On Thurs July 18th Ludacris, famous for  singles “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad” will appear in Kettering.  Tickets will go on sale on Sat, Feb 24th at 10am and range from $45.50-70.

The career of the multi-talented CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges’ far-reaching imagination, and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.

With an unrivaled match of lyrical acumen, wit, and imagery, Ludacris has solidified himself as one of music’s premier entertainers. His versatility and artistic complexity also enabled him to make a seamless transition to acting, including the fan favorite role of “Tej” in Universal Pictures’ box office phenomenon Fast & Furious franchise where he was introduced for the first time in 2003 in 2 Fast 2 Furious. He reprised his role of “Tej” for the seventh time in Fast X, released May 2023.

His other notable feature film credits include Garry Marshall’s ensemble comedy New Year’s Eve, Ivan Reitman’s romantic comedy, No Strings Attached, Paul Higgin’s Crash which received an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006 and Hustle & Flow which earned Bridges a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

As a father of four girls, his latest ventures fittingly include launching his educational platform devoted to the enrichment of children called “KidNation.” In addition, Bridges created the animated series KARMA’S WORLD which launched in the Top 10 in 42 countries on Netflix, received two NAACP Award nominations and is already on its fourth season. The series for children ages 6-9 is a coming-of-age story about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change her world — originally inspired by Chris’s oldest daughter Karma and based on the interactive educational website of the same name created by Karma’s World Entertainment in 2009.

A consummate businessman, Ludacris is enjoying success outside of entertainment. One of his most successful ventures includes opening his long-anticipated restaurant “Chicken-n-Beer” at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport with a new location at LAX.

Bridge’s philanthropic efforts rival his entertainment accomplishments. He started The Ludacris Foundation in 2001 which focuses on helping the youth in his hometown of Atlanta and has partnered with No Kid Hungry and Feeding America.

The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma Exhibit Opens Feb 17th

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The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) kicks off its 2024 Special Exhibition season by showcasing the work of Aka Pereyma, an American artist of Ukrainian heritage who lived most of her life in Troy, Ohio. The Artistic Life ofAka Pereyma is on view from February 17–May 12, 2024.

“We are thrilled to present the works of an artist who has such a strong connection to the local community,” said DAI Director & President Michael R. Roediger. “Though Pereyma had a larger following internationally, she is truly a cherished name in the region, making this an exciting show for all. Whether you are familiar with her work or discovering it for the first time, this exhibition will be one you are glad you attended.”

Aka Pereyma’s unconventional and visionary art demonstrates a highly personal means of expression, conveying strong ties to her Ukrainian heritage. Pereyma would say, “I think it is my duty to introduce the world to my Ukrainian culture.” Pereyma’s art does precisely that, weaving folk-art traditions with Modern artistic styles.

Recurring themes include Ukrainian folk songs, depictions of birds to represent her love of nature and Adam and Eve (along with leaves and eggs) to symbolize men and women. The works tell stories, often through surreal, densely filled ornamentation.

Pereyma graduated from the School of the Dayton Art Institute with a degree in sculpture and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Not tied to a single medium, she made paintings, drawings, wood and metal sculptures, needlework, woodblock prints, ceramics and exquisitely intricate designs on pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian eggs. The exhibition brings together works from throughout her career, from the early 1960s to the 21st century.

Celebrating a local artistic legend, this exhibition will highlight Pereyma’s love of color and bold design. “More is more” was a favorite saying of the artist. Guests can expect to find a wide selection of the artist’s work, each with an incredible amount of detail and symbolism, giving a look into the artist’s inspirations and passions

“Aka Pereyma was someone who was always creating,” said DAI Head Curator & Curatorial Affairs Director Jerry N. Smith. “She was known to have multiple workstations in her home, so she could simultaneously work on a painting at one station, and ceramics, welding or woodcarving at another. In this exhibition, you really get the chance to see what interested and fascinated her. Hers was a full and rich life, filled with family, love of heritage and art. It is why the exhibition is titled The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma.”

 

Several related programs and educational resources will be offered in conjunction with The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma exhibition. These include:

  • Community Guided Tour: Select Saturdays, March 9, April 20 and May 4, from 1:30–2:30 p.m. and Select Thursdays, February 29, March 28 and April 25, from 6–7 p.m.
  • Curatorial Conversation: March 30, from 1:30–2:30 p.m.
  • Exhibition Speaker Series: Iryna Voloshyna: Saturday, March 16, from 2–3 p.m. and Saturday, January 6, from 1:30–3 p.m.
  • Exhibition Speaker Series: Christina Pereyma O’Neal: Saturday, April 13, from 2–3 p.m.
  • Experience the Exhibition: Ukrainian Egg Painting: Saturday, March 23, from 1:30–3 p.m. Cost: $35 for members and $45 for non-members.
  • Experience the Exhibition: Family Story Telling: Saturday, April 27, from 1:30–3 p.m. Cost: $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

Admission to The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma exhibition is included in the museum’s general admission, which includes access to all Special and Focus Exhibitions currently on view, as well as the museum collection galleries. General admission is $15 adults; $10 seniors (60+), active military and groups (10 or more); $5 students (18+ w/ID) and youth (ages 7–17); and free for children (ages 6 & younger). Admission is free for museum members. Membership information can be found online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/membership.

 

Other current and upcoming Special and Focus Exhibitions at the museum include Telling Stories: World Literature in Art (on view through May 26, 2024), James Pate, Techno-Cubism: The Art of Line Painting (on view from February 3–April 28, 2024), Hand-Colored Photographs(on view from March 23–September 22, 2024) and Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection (on view from April 13–September 29, 2024).

 

For more information about planning a visit, including current museum hours and updates, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit or call 937-223-4ART (4278). Connect with the Dayton Art Institute on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest for additional information, behind-the-scenes photos and videos and exclusive offers.

 

ABOUT DAYTON ART INSTITUTE

MISSION: Through art, we create transformative and diverse experiences, strengthen community connections and inspire imagination.

 

VISION: Through art, we are dedicated to collection stewardship, creative engagement and inspirational experiences. With intentional momentum, we nurture inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

 

An Evening with “Safe Money II” at the OE

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We’re incredibly excited to announce Safe Money will be performing their sophomore follow up album “Safe Money II” live on The Oregon Express Stage on Saturday, Feb 17th with special guests for a whole evening of entertainment!
Cover starts at 8:00pm on Feb 17th with performance starting around 9:00pm!
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
Tickets are available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Feb 16th
Oregon Express will be serving their full menu.

$5 Meal Deal Is Back At Rally’s

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The $5 Meal Deal includes a  Rallyburger loaded with fresh toppings, plus eight white meat Chicken Bites, a small order of its Famous Seasoned Fries and 16-oz drink for five bucks.

You can also take your $5 Meal Deal to the next level by adding an order of Fry-Seasoned Monsterella Stix – four pieces for $3.59 or six pieces for $4.39 – or sweet Apple Pie for $1.

You can find the $5 Meal Deal at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.