The McFlurry you know and love is getting a makeover, with a craveable new size and updated packaging. Because it’s true what they say: good things come in small (and more sustainable!) packages.
Starting Sept. 10, McDonald’s is rolling out the Mini McFlurry – a mini serving of everyone’s favorite sweet treat – to participating restaurants across the U.S. Whether classic OREO® is your go-to, you’re more of an M&M’S® loyalist, or you love to try our limited-time special flavors… this is one more delicious way to enjoy the McFlurry.
Got a friend who always wants “just a bite”? Instead of grabbing an extra spoon, you can grab them a Mini McFlurry of their own. Or maybe you’re looking for a quick afternoon pick-me-up… the Mini McFlurry is perfect for you, too.
McDonald’s is also stepping up their commitment to sustainability by phasing out plastic McFlurry cup lids. Both the Mini and Regular McFlurry will now be served in a more environmentally friendly four-flap cup, which will help reduce waste and advance our goal of sourcing 100% of primary guest packaging from renewable, recycled or certified materials by the end of 2025.¹
“Packaging updates like this matter,” said Michael Gonda, SVP, Chief Impact Officer of North America for McDonald’s. “Not only is this a fun new way for our U.S. fans to enjoy the McFlurry; we’re also moving one step closer to fulfilling our packaging and waste commitments.”
The four-flap cups are currently available in several other international markets like Canada and Indonesia – and this month, it’s finally time for U.S. fans to try them out. So, get ready to head to your local McDonald’s, choose your size and your favorite McFlurry flavor, and know you’re making a more sustainable choice with every bite.
Chef Maria Walusis is ready to launch the “Underground Supper Club by Watermark” – multi-course wine dinners that will be offered several times a year, and hosted in the wonderful homes of some of our favorite friends!
Gearing up for its second year, the Yellow Springs Film Festival (YSFF) is back with an outstanding lineup of independent films, stand-up comedy and live music taking place Oct. 4-6.
YSFF is proud to announce its kickoff party Friday Oct. 4th with a live performance by Comedian and Musician Reggie Watts. Reggie, who most recently starred as the bandleader on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden will bring his formidable voice, looping pedals, and his vast imagination to town, blurring the lines between music and comedy. This will be followed up by Opening Night featuring a screening of the film, The Uninvited (World Premiere SXSW 2024). The film will be followed by a in person conversation with Writer / Director Nadia Conners and will feature a zoom Q&A with star of the film Walton Goggins.
Other Special Events throughout the festival include the new documentary, Eno on musician Brian Eno (known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others). A conversation between Director Gary Hustwit and filmmaker Steven Bognar will follow the screening.
Stand-up comedian Dave Hill will also be performing on Sat Oct 5th. Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, musician, actor and radio host. He has appeared on Inside Amy Schumer, The Jim Gaffigan Show starred in the Joel Levinson film Boy Band, filmed here in Dayton in 2018 and recently been opening for Tenacious D. In addition, a 30th Anniversary screening of Pulp Fiction will take place featuring live music from the soundtrack, a costume contest and audience trivia.
Closing Night of festival will take place Oct 6th and will feature a special 25th Anniversary screening of the film, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai starring Forest Whitaker and music by RZA. The movie will be followed by a in person conversation between Director Jim Jarmusch and YSFF Founder Eric Mahoney with audience Q&A to follow.
In addition, this year YSFF will be giving out the first ever Julia Reichert Award, a $3,000 prize presented by PNC Bank and given to an emerging female documentary filmmaker to help support a current project. Reichert, a long time Yellow Springs resident and Oscar winning Director was a creative force and each year this award will be given in her name. The event will feature the new short documentary, Julia’s Stepping Stones, Directed by Julia’s partner in film and love, Steven Bognar.
All films and events will take place at the historic Little Art Theatre and The Foundry Theater at Antioch College. YSFF is produced by Hotshot Robot Productions operated by Founder / Executive Director / Programmer Eric Mahoney and Creative & Artistic Director Ian Jacobs in conjunction with the Yellow Springs Community Foundation.
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