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Dayton Urban League advances empowerment agenda

November 29, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 1 Comment

DUL-redlogo-anim-125The Dayton Urban League Young Professionals is looking to train the next generation of leaders.

The Dayton Urban League auxillary group, founded in 2001, will host a networking event for young professionals on December 16 at Therapy Cafe at 5:30 p.m. Wrap up the year and prepare for 2010 by coming out to “meet and greet” with community leaders and other professionals in the Dayton area. The DULYP will unveil its “I am empowered to…” campaign as well as outline plans for the upcoming year.

The Dayton Urban League Young Professionals employs a five-point agenda:

  • Education and Youth Empowerment: Ensuring that all of our children are well educated and prepared for economic self-reliance in the 21st century. DULYP works with DUL’s youth programs and Parity to provide role models and mentors for youth in the community.
  • Economic Empowerment: Empowering all people in attaining economic self-sufficiency through job training, good jobs, homeownership, entrepreneurship and wealth accumulation.
  • Health and Quality of Life Empowerment: Working to build healthy and safe communities to eliminate health disparities through prevention, healthy eating, fitness, as well as ensuring complete access to affordable healthcare for all people.
  • Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment: Empowering all people to take an active role in determining the direction, quality of life, public policy and leadership in their communities by full participation as citizens and voters, as well as through active community service and leadership development.
  • Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment: Promoting and ensuring our civil rights by actively working to eradicate all barriers to equal participation in all aspects of American society, whether political, economic, social, educational or cultural.

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For more information, or to RSVP to the event, please contact:

Dayton Urban League Young Professionals. 907 West Fifth Street,Dayton, Ohio 45402. 937-220-6665

Filed Under: Networking, Clubs & Associations Tagged With: dayton urban league, Getting Involved - Young Professionals

Think Like an Onion! Enjoy the Great Outdoors This Winter

November 25, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 1 Comment

Truly Experience Winter in the Miami Valley

As the first weather reports of snow appear in the holiday forecast our routines shift from a fall to winter mind set.  One of my favorite attributes of the Miami Valley is the ability to truly experience all four seasons, and winter is surely one of them.  When the temperature drops below freezing, Miami Valley residents have a tendency to lock themselves in their homes, crank up the heat and pull out the snuggies.  Why stay inside all winter when this region has numerous opportunities to enjoy the serenity, spirit, and color of the winter season.

Before you begin to scan local calendars, festivals, maps, and resorts, it is vital to understand how to properly dress during the winter in the great outdoors.  The easiest way to state it is to, “Think Like an Onion.”  Yes, an onion, not the onion that makes your eyes water or gives you bad breath but the onion that is layered.  Layering is the key to regulating your body temperature in the winter.

Understanding how your body loses heat is the key to choosing the right layers.  There are four ways you body looses heat, each with a scientific label that I will leave out as not to bore you.  Body heat is lost by heat escaping due to lack of insulation, wind drawWV Snow Sports Pics 095ing heat off exposed skin, direct contact with cold surfaces, and evaporation from sweating.

Numerous dangers, which include hypothermia and frost-bite are possible, even in mild temperatures, when the body is not properly protected.  In order to protect yourself from cold ailments and dangers you need to be properly insulated for the activity you will be participating in.

Sedentary: like fishing or hunting require thick insulation around your core area and where your body might come in contact with cold surfaces

Active: such as cross country skiing and snowshoeing require not as much insulation around your core and should focus on protecting your extremities with fabrics that wick sweat and breathe well.

Mixed: Alpine Skiing is an example of a mixed activity where you may experience a balance between heart-pounding effort and rest.  Layering and venting become more important to easily transition between bundling up and cooling down.

Thinking like an Onion is the principle concept in protecting your body during outdoor activities in the winter.  The layering process consists of 3 main layers.

Base Layer: consists of a thermal layer, sometimes referred to as long underwear. Base Layer fabrics should consist of non-cotton material such as silk, polyester, and poly blends that are excellent in wicking moisture off your skin.

Mid Layer: the functionality of the mid layer is to provide some insulation and style when the outer garments are removed.  Wool and Fleece make a great insulating mid layer. If possible, stay away from cotton at all costs.

Outer Layer: provides protection from the elements, such as wind and rain, or snow.  Outer layers can also have additional insulating capabilities.  Effective outer layer materials include breathable, waterproof fabrics.  Many companies have different names for outer layer fabrics which may include Gore-Tex, Conduit, etc.

Experiencing the outdoors during the Miami Valley winter is a great way to beat the cabin fever and get out of the house.  To ensure a safe and enjoyable winter outing, be sure to have little skin exposed to the outside, adequate insulation, regulate your body temperature through layering to avoid sweating, and have a great time.

A few key outdoor retailers in the area are experts in winter recreation and outdoor endeavors.  Visit these two locally owned shops for more expert tips on effective layering and to purchase some of the best gear available.  Great Miami Outfitters, www.greatmiamioutfitters.com and Valleywood Ski Shop, www.valleywoodskishop.goodbarry.com

Filed Under: Community

Traveling Light & Corpus Christi

November 22, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 1 Comment

I started Katrina Kittle’s first novel, Traveling  Light on Friday and stayed up travelinglightto finish it on Saturday evening.  Katrina Kittle is a Dayton native who continues to live in the region, working on her fourth novel and recently acting in several local theatre productions.  I ran across her books while surfing Amazon for a good read, not even realizing she is a local author.  I went to the library with the intention of borrowing Two Truths and a Lie but it was not on the shelf and thus I picked up Traveling Light.  It felt as though I was supposed to be reading that book this weekend.

On Saturday night we went to the Dayton Playhouse to see Terrence McNally’s Corpus Christi, a controversial passion play that depicts Jesus and the apostles as gay men.  There were several parallels between the two works and it was an amazing opportunity to experience them intertwined.  Both the book and the play are significantly about the prejudices that exist against homosexuals and the concept that love can be pure in any form.    Both works explore issues of acceptance and have heroes that teach of unconditional love.  There are even parallel scenes in the book and play where passages from the bible are used to both condemn and defend homosexuality, highlighting the propensity to pick and choose bible verses to support a point of view.

As we walked toward the theatre on Saturday evening, we were greeted warmly by two members of the Dayton Playhouse.  Just behind the greeters stood several protestors… who really were not protesting as much as holding signs that quoted the bible.  It was actually very peaceful and the chair of the Dayton Playhouse summed it up well by saying that the protestors had as much right to be there as they did in putting on the play.  It made me very proud of my city that the cast and crew had the courage to put on such a controversial play… and that the protestors were not hateful or cruel in their demonstrations.

Tolerance is generally the first step of the journey that leads to acceptance and respect.  In Kittle’s novel, that theme is told through several characters.  One young character is full of hate but has a life changing experience that teaches him tolerance.  The matriarchal figure loved her gay grandson but barely tolerated his lifestyle and partner; in the end she came to respect and accept them as a couple, recognizing the persecution of gays as being as tragic as the persecution of Jews during WWII.  Last night at the show, there was tolerance between the protestors and the theatre.  The play itself was a testament depicting the journey of persecution, tolerance, love and acceptance.

The parallels that could be made between the main characters of the play and the hero in the novel are amazing.  Joshua (Jesus) in the play is teaching unconditional love, while Todd and Jacob epitomize unconditional love in the book.  Both Joshua and Todd see the beauty in their persecutors and suffer immensely at death, while never losing their faith in humanity.   Todd is revered by his family as virtually without fault, as is Joshua by the disciples.

Some of the novel’s critics saw Todd’s character as a caricature and attributed the sparse character development to the fact that is was Kittle’s first novel.  I wonder if perhaps Todd and Jacob are intended to represent characters we all know well within our culture and that is why further development wasn’t necessary.   I am also curious if Kittle was at all influenced by Terrance McNally’s script or if the similarities are merely a result of my interpretation.  Regardless, I look forward to reading more work from this very compelling author, and possibly seeking her out at the Word’s Worth Writing Center where she is currently teaching seminars.

Filed Under: On Stage Dayton Tagged With: Corpus Christi, Dayton, Katrina Kittle, Traveling Light, Wordsworth

GIVEAWAY: Jucifer/Mouth of the Architect/Beneath Oblivion @ Southgate House 11.21.09

November 22, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

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…hey kids! You like yr rock n’ roll at maximum volume? Well have we got a treat for you! We’ve got 2 pairs of tickets to giveaway tomorrow night for a show down at The Historic Southgate House in Newport, Kentucky. With a bill certain to cave in yr chest cavity, you’ve got sludge duo, Jucifer, longtime Dayton faves of doom Mouth of the Architect, and Beneath Oblivion. The show is 18 & up and doors are at 8 pm…

…if you’d like to get yr paws on a pair of tickets, email us at meltones@gmail.com with “SGHTIX” in the subject line. Obviously, supplies are limited, so first come first serve. Go…

MP3:Mouth of the Architect “Hate And Heartache”
Download audio file (Hate_And_Heartache.mp3)

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Things To Do In Dayton (11/20 – 11/22)

November 20, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Dayton Featured EventsTime for this week’s installment of Things To Do In Dayton from our DMM Event Calendar…

On Friday 11/20 there are some great events happening – the closing reception for HORIZON at Space 11 (Excelsior building in the OD) and 3rd Friday Fling in the Springs in Downtown Yellow Springs are a couple of good bets.  Corpus Christi is showing at the Dayton Playhouse, and it has gotten RAVE reviews (as well as it share of protesters!).  And yes, even though Thanksgiving isn’t until next week, that doesn’t stop those crazy folks down in Springboro from starting the Christmas season early – check out the weekend kickoff of the Springboro Christmas Festival!

Next up on Saturday 11/21 – more art in YS at the The 2009 28th Annual Nature Arts and Crafts Show at Glen Helen.  Or you can go be a mall walker for a good cause at the Dayton Mall for the Give Thanks. Walk. which helps out St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.  And for you Bob & Tom fans – they’ll be in Downtown Dayton for the Bob & Tom Comedy All Stars show at the Victoria Theater.

Finally on Sunday 11/22 check out Dayton’s new hockey team – Dayton Gems Hockey vs Flint at Hara Arena.  And then some jazz action, with Jason Ricci & New Blood at Gilly’s and Jazz Jam w/Kenny Baccus On Organ at Jazz Central.  Or just head back down south of town and get more of your Springboro Christmas Festival!

These are just some featured events from the DMM Calendar – go over there for even more things happening this week and beyond. And if you have an event you’d like to promote or just want to help us become the number one event calendar in the Dayton Region then be sure to submit your events.

Cheers!

Filed Under: The Featured Articles

Looking for Local Music on Dayton Radio

November 18, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 36 Comments

daytonlocalradioAs a young twenty-something living in Chicagoland in the early 90’s, I was connected vicariously to the Chicago music scene through my friends and roommates whose bands played shows in just about every bar in the city.  Many of us supported our friends by trekking into the city on most weekends, especially when they played the bigger and/or more popular venues like the Aragon Ballroom, Double Door and Metro.  And I can remember the two radio stations that supported local music – Q101 and WXRT.  Q101 even put out a compilation cd that featured my friends’ band, and to this day I listen to WXRT online.  A bit older now with a family and now living in Dayton, I’m not at all connected to the music scene here and don’t get out much (though I’m proud to say I know Drexel Dave).  But I’m aware that there is a local music scene here and I would like more of an opportunity to hear it.

Living in Dayton since 2001, I have long since figured out that the radio scene here is as generic as they come.  The ultimate in generic radio would be Fly92.9 – a Jack FM format that is completely automated with no DJ’s (though I am told they have one).  And absolutely no commercial radio station plays or promotes local music – not a single one.  Anybody that listens to local commercial radio in Dayton would probably have no clue as to just how many original bands call Dayton home.

I make the commercial distinction because we do in fact have one station that does promote local talent – that would be WYSO 91.3, the public radio station out of Yellow Springs.  DMM’s own Juliet Fromholt hosts the weekly Kaleidoscope on Wednesday evenings, which showcases local bands and features live performances.  Rev Cool’s Around The Fringe show on Friday nights is an eclectic mix that includes promotion of the local scene.  And Niki Dakota’s Excursions offers listeners music across the music spectrum every weekday.  In a different genre, WDPR 88.1 (another public radio station and DMM media partner) plays classical music and promotes the local scene when it comes to the Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Ballet, etc.

While WYSO is the one station I listen to on a regular basis, their music offerings are limited to certain days and/or hours of the day.  What do you think about local radio?  Is Dayton doomed to a future with no original commercial radio play or local music promotion?  Do you think that a local Internet radio station that focused on the local scene could have legs?  What say you?

(for a complete listing of Dayton radio stations, check out our Dayton Media page)

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Local Music, Radio

The Sadness Will Last Forever

November 13, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

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…after an interminable wait and several band member changes, Dayton’s lovable psych/folk troubadours Sleepybird are releasing their third album, The Sadness Will Last Forever, on Saturday night at South Park Tavern. While the band recently parted ways with founding member keyboardist Jaime Legato and his wife, viola player Lisa Earl, the remaining sextet carry on the good work of the album, which is certain to perk up ears near and far. Fueled by the songwriting of Nick Tertel, the band’s arrangements are incredibly focused and inspired. Within the span of its eight tracks running just over 45 minutes, the disc traces an unpredictable route through country drawls, symphonic flourishes, and droning synths. At the core, however, are incredibly emotive songs upon which every textural element hinges. On the track “Signal Surpassed”, Sleepybird ascend to some of their most ambitious heights and hit the mark with an anthemic flair. The band captures its characteristic melancholy on “Drunk Dialer”, “Weightless”, and the title track…

…For anyone that has witnessed the band’s live performances, Saturday evening is certain to be an epic event….

MP3: Sleepybird “Signals Surpassed” Download audio file (Signal_Surpassed.mp3)

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Race to Dayton’s Amazing Aviation Places

November 13, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Wilbear2Dayton, meet Wilbear Wright. No, not Wilbur – Wilbear Wright, an indirect descendant of the Wright brothers (at least that’s what he told us.)

Wilbear invites you to an embark on an exciting tour of Dayton’s aviation heritage locations. The Race to Dayton’s Aviation Places is your opportunity to truly experience aviation history.

Have you walked onto Huffman Prairie, the site of the Wright School of Aviation and the Wright Exhibition Team? Have you visited the old neighborhood that the brothers lived and worked in? Have you seen the Presidential Gallery, a collection of massive presidential airplanes at the USAF Museum?

No, you say?

Wilbear frowns upon your apathy. He humbly invites you to get out and enjoy these amazing aviation places. And the best part? You get to take him home with you!

Visit a minimum of 6 of these 9 aviation sites listed to receive a “Wilbear Wright” aviator teddy bear.

  • BigWrightDunbarWright-Dunbar Interpretive Center & Wright Cycle Company*
  • Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial
  • Huffman Prairie Flying Field interpretive Center*
  • Wright Bros. Aviation Center, Carillon Historical Park*
  • National Museum of the United States Air Force*
  • National Aviation Hall of Fame
  • Hawthorn Hill
  • Woodland Cemetery
  • The Wright B Flyer

Before “take-off”, you must pick up a passport (free) at any of the four locations denoted with an asterisk. Obtain a stamp from the one required site (Wright-Dunbar) and five others. Mail in the completed passport and receive Wilbear FREE!

Completed passports should be mailed to:

“Wilbear Wright”

c/o Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

PO Box 9280, Wright Brothers Station

Dayton, Ohio 45409

For additional information, call the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center at 937-225-7705. It’s the (W)right thing to do!

Author’s note: Wilbear made me add that last part, I swear!

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: aviation, wilbear wright, wright-dunbar

Waitin’ for a Sign

November 12, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

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…throughout the month of Novmeber, we’ll be sharing some great new tracks from one of our favorite d8n bands, The Northwest Ordinance. Their sophomore album, Valley of Ashes, drops in December, but we’ve got exclusive tracks for you NOW. Grab these little gems, let them soak in, then meet us all at Oregon Express tonight for the second week of The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO November Residency with The Northwest Ordinance tonight. We’ve also got very special guests, The Revelators. Music starts at 10 pm and, as always, is presented completely FREE! See you there….

MP3: The Northwest Ordinance “Empty Home” Download audio file (Empty_Home.mp3)

MP3: The Northwest Ordinance “Waitin’ for a Sign” Download audio file (Waitin_for_a_Sign.mp3)

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Interview with Dr. Steven L. Johnson – Sinclair Community College President

November 12, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 4 Comments

Plaza and Bells“Find the need, and endeavor to meet it.” – David Sinclair.

The above quote isn’t just Sinclair Community College’s motto –  it’s their foundation.

David A. Sinclair, a Scottish immigrant and YMCA Secretary, founded the school in 1887 after discovering a need for affordable, skills-based training in Dayton.

Nestled inside the old YMCA building located on the intersection of 4th & Main, the small training academy had a very modest beginning. The fledgling school offered only two basic courses, mechanical drawing and bookkeeping. Fifty-five students – all men – assembled in the evenings and occupied only two small rooms of the Dayton YMCA.

Things have changed a little since then. Nineteen buildings comprise the main campus of downtown Dayton, with four satellite locations serving the communities of Huber Heights, Englewood, Warren County and Preble County.

Sinclair Community College is an award-winning, nationally recognized institution that now serves as a model for other two-year colleges. The school is one of the most important institutions in the Miami Valley region, educational or otherwise.

A member of the League for Innovation in the Community College since 1989, the college boasts some impressive statistics :*

  • 25,500 students, fall enrollment  (highest on record)
  • 176 degrees and certificate programs offered
  • $52 million, annual federal money flowing through Sinclair into Dayton
  • $62 million, annual state money flowing through Sinclair into Dayton
  • 5,985 online students, fall enrollment
  • Sinclair tuition is 43% lower than the average of Ohio’s community colleges
  • 40,000 students will take courses this year at the school
*Statistics provided by Sinclair Community College.

Dr. Johnson-Building 12 2nd floor-1Dr. Steven Johnson, the college’s fifth president, has been at the helm of the college since 2003.  The Wisconsin native was kind enough to grant Dayton Most Metro an interview in which he discussed the school’s philosophy and its sterling national reputation. Mr. Johnson speaks with a substantial amount of pride and passion as he details the college’s role in the local economy and offers a glimpse into the future of this “world-class” institution.

DMM: Can you tell me a little  about your professional background?

SJ: I spent my entire career in higher education, I began as a student worker back in 1980, and I’ve been employed continuously by some college or university ever since. I’ve worked at universities, I’ve worked at a private liberal arts college in Arkansas, a huge, 75,000 student community college system of Dallas, a community college campus in Clearwater, Florida before coming here to Sinclair to serve as chief operating officer and provost. I’m in my tenth year here at Sinclair. It’s a great college!

DMM: What did you know about Dayton before moving here?

SJ: Nothing!  There were no perceptions of Dayton, at all. I knew of Sinclair. You know, in the entire United States, there are about 4,500 colleges and universities. And,out of that number, there are only about 1,200 or so, community colleges. So actually, it’s quite a small world. And in that small world of colleges and universities, Sinclair is easily in the top 20 or so, community colleges that you just know after you’ve been in the business a while. So, I knew of Sinclair from that. That’s why I applied for the job…I knew Sinclair was a very good college.

I very much like living in Dayton. My wife is from here, we met shortly after I moved here.

DMM: Specifically, what were you hearing about the college that made it appealing to you?

SJ: Sinclair has long been known as being an innovator. It was really known for its work in technology. At least for 20 or 30 years, it’s had a reputation for being excellent in technology. Sinclair has also been known for its work in classroom assessment of learning. In fact, it’s one of the leaders.

Sinclair has also been known for developmental education. In the ’80’s and ’90’s, it really gained a reputation at that time that carries forward to this day. Additionally, the school is known for community connectiveness. If you are a student of higher education who wants to study community connectedness, community partnership, this is one of the best colleges in the nation to do that. The interaction and connection with the leaders, businesses, community groups, civic organizations, the students, the residents…this is just a model college for that kinda thing. It’s really, really good.

DMM: As you said, the college had a great reputation and a proven track record of success. When you assumed the role of president, what were some of your goals for the institution?

SJ: There were several issues, actually. Moving forward on teaching and learning, keeping abreast of technology…keeping Sinclair as a part of the elite League for Innovation.

Also, keeping Sinclair union-free – not fighting to keep unions out – but, having the kind of environment where the employees feel that a union doesn’t add anything. They don’t have to hire someone to fight with [the college.] Sinclair is a great place to work.

There are several others. You know, we passed the levy. That was on the list. We’ve pretty much hit all of it…We even hit the front page of The New York Times! [Laughs] We’ve had our share of good luck. Some of it’s lucky, and some of it is being ready to be lucky…we’ve had a little bit of both.

dr_johnson-003DMM: How important is Sinclair to the Dayton community? What makes this college such valuable asset to the Miami Valley area?

SJ: Well, right off the top of my head, I would say that there is well over 100 million dollars a year that flows into Dayton, Ohio through Sinclair from Washington D.C., and from Columbus. That’s over 100 million dollars, that flows into this community because we exist.

That money comes in the form of student financial aid, grant programs, state funding for our operations…it’s a tremendous amount. And that goes right into the local economy and gets multiplied many times over.

We can also look at our impact like this: A citizen with less than a high school diploma, gets so much money a year, on average. And then with a high school diploma, it bumps up a little bit. Then with a two-year degree, it bumps up a lot. We’re talking about, over a lifetime, you can make about $700,000 dollars more with a two-year degree…and, that degree is a pathway to a four-year degree, and beyond. At that level, the number is well over one million dollars more, in your career, than if you just had a high school diploma.

Over the last 10 years, there have been about 125,000 people who studied here at Sinclair. All [those people] are getting themselves above that threshold of a high school diploma only, and getting to a two-year degree, or beyond if they transfer to another college or university. What we’re helping families do here, is increase their wealth…increase their ability to provide for themselves and their families. So, that’s another benefit.

Also, we’re one of the cultural centers. There are several cultural centers here [in Dayton]: Wright State, UD, Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, Dayton Art Institute, even the Air Force Museum. There are a lot of cultural amenities here, and we’re one of them. We’re a cultural center, we’re a center for technology, we’re a center for manufacturing, we’re a center for arts and sciences, we’re a center for health care…things are happening here. People have access to the best of all of that.

DMM: In your opinion, why has Sinclair been so successful? What are you doing right that other colleges can, and do, emulate?

SJ: There’s a spirit of mission here. A mission of helping students be successful in college. The faculty and the staff have it. It’s been here for a long time. It’s “find a way, or make a way” to help our students be successful. Go the extra mile.

Another aspect of why Sinclair is successful is that we are very, very closely tied to the city of Dayton, in fact, all of the cities around here…not just Montgomery County, but Warren, Greene and Miami, as well. We’re very close to them…the businesses within the counties, the school districts. We have a very substantial relationship with almost 60 high schools within the region.

What happens is that, all of these different people – all these different organizations, and the people in those organizations shape Sinclair. And they are  shaping Sinclair constantly, to meet the needs of the community. If they weren’t, we wouldn’t be in the position where we’re at where we have 1 out of every 2 adults living in the Montgomery County having  attended Sinclair at one time. We wouldn’t have 25,000 students, the largest in our history…what we have is a college that struggles to remain aligned to the needs of the community. We work through it together.

We’ve had tremendous levy support. There are 23 community colleges in Ohio. Sinclair is one of 6 that has a local levy-the others don’t. Those 6 have a tremendous amount of local support that the others don’t have.

IMG_9684cDMM: Like many colleges around the nation, Sinclair has experienced a surge of enrollment over the past few years. What steps did the college take in anticipation for such a massive influx of students?

SJ: Remember what I said about being lucky and being ready to be lucky? [Laughs] A little bit of both happened, again. I can say that we were ready for the surge. We didn’t sit down and say, “You know, there’s a surge coming.” We were actually looking at data that indicated that there was an opportunity to move our region into the top 10 in the nation in educational attainment. In order to do that, we would have to take on more students. We were at about 22,000 students when we looked at this and said, “Let’s do what we can to get to about 29,000 students within a 10-yr period.” We knew we needed to increase our capacity.

Between the period of 2002 and 2007, we added about 40 classrooms. We renovated the library. We renovated the cafeteria, also. We added a building [Building 19.] Then distance learning – we were sitting right at about 2,500 students. I brought in some national consultants and said, “Tell us what we need to do to grow to 5,000 students.” They told us, and we did a lot of those things. So we were able to accommodate the natural demand for more online classes.

Then we also added learning centers – Huber Heights and Englewood. You know, Sinclair came from the YMCA, years ago. Well, now we’re back. We have this partnership with the YMCA in these areas and Preble County. All of these locations are doing very, well…

DMM: You expanded into Warren County as well. Why did you take that step?

SJ: Warren County was growing. At the time of the 2000 census, the leaders in Warren County looked at their census data and said, “Whoa, we have no college here!” They came to us in 2001 and now we have a branch there.

We can actually handle several more students because of these things. We could probably get a couple of thousand more, maybe.

DMM: Finally, what should we expect from Sinclair in the next 3 to 5 years?

SJ: Well, we are working to remain aligned with the community. As Dayton realigns, due to a changing economy, you can count on Sinclair changing its programs and services to be aligned with the region.

What are some of those changes? Well, there’s a lot of new stuff going on around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base – unmanned aerial vehicles, sensor technology, composites and materials, advanced IT…those types of things. We’re working to align ourselves for the hundreds, if not thousands of new jobs that will be coming in the next years.

You can always count on us to be on the cutting-edge in technology. Additionally, I think you’re going to see bigger and better things in distance and online learning from us. I would count on us keeping the Dayton campus very strong. Physically, as far as the number of buildings and classrooms, Sinclair has one of the largest campuses in America. It’s an impressive hub. And, from this hub, we can do lots of stuff.

Dayton Business Journal recently recognized Dr. Steven Johnson as one of the Top 25  Most influential People of the Decade in the Dayton Region.

Filed Under: Schools/Education Tagged With: Dr. Steven Johnson, sinclair community college

Upcoming Events at Dayton Metro Library

November 11, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

bs00554_On Nov. 3, Montgomery County residents illustrated their commitment to aid the financially distressed Dayton Metro Library system by voting in favor of the 1.75 mil replacement levy.

Issue 40 passed by a huge margin. (71%) Obviously, folk were sweet on the idea of a strong library system being a vital asset to the community.

Now that the dust has settled, the canvassing has ceased, and Issue 40 signs have been plucked out of neighborhood lawns, (well, maybe not that last part) we can all chill. There’s nothing better than plugging up the Nintendo Wii and playing Mario Kart until your elbows are sore, right?

Wrong!!!

Get out and enjoy your library this holiday season. Hey, you bought it – so use it! Here’s a list of upcoming events at your Dayton Metro Library. Surely, you can find something you like:

  • Famous and Not-So-Famous Inventors of Dayton, Nov. 12, 7:00 p.m. (Vandalia)
  • Scrapbooking Workshop with Pam Morin, Nov. 14, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Wilmington-Stroop)
  • Annie Oakley and My Dad, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. (Northmont)
  • The Watervliet Ohio Shakers, 1806 – 1900, Nov. 16, 2:00 p.m. (East)
  • Orientation to the Grants Information Center, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & Dec. 10, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Main Library)
  • Dayton’s Rich Gypsy History, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. (New Lebanon)
  • Adult Craft Evening, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m. (Belmont)
  • Take A Second Look: Sculptures on Downtown Dayton Street Corners in 2007, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m. (Main Library)
  • An Excursion on the Miami and Erie Canal in 1898, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. (Wilmington-Stroop)
  • Dayton’s Historic Arcade: A Glorious Past and a Promising Future, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. & Dec. 7, 2:00 p.m. (Miamisburg, Kettering & Moraine)
  • Armchair Tour: Oregon Historic District, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. (Northmont)

This is just a partial list and doesn’t include the dozens of computer classes offered weekly at the Main Library. Do yourself a favor. Go to the library’s website, or stop in and pick a copy of their newsletter. Find something you like and go!

Oh, and if you do just want to play Mario Kart on the Wii, they do that too.

Told you there was something for everyone!

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: dayton metro library

The Northwest Ordinance Starts November Residency for The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO-Tonight @ Oregon Express

November 5, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

…admittedly, things have been a little slow around the offices of The Buddha Den lately, but rest assured, we are still very much here. With that, we are very excited to kick off another month of The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO tonight at the Oregon Express with one of our very favorite Dayton bands, The Northwest Ordinance. The lads have recently completed work on their sophomore album, Valley of Ashes, and will be featuring the new material throughout the month. Tonight NWO will be joined by fellow travelers, Mountain Screamer. Should be a fun night of rock n’ roll goodness…

….as always, The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO will be kick off at 10 pm sharp and is FREE for 21 & up. See you there…

MP3:The Northwest Ordinance “Red”
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MP3:The Northwest Ordinance “Tellin’ Lies”
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Dayton Has A New Mayor – Gary Leitzell

November 4, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 17 Comments

garySomething happened yesterday that many did not think was possible.  Despite being heavily outspent and going up against the Montgomery County Democratic Party that has dominated politics in this city for a long time, political newcomer and independent Gary Leitzell beat the incumbent Rhine McLin.  The city is suffering from what might be the worst economy to ever hit this place (which is saying a lot), and just like how the majority of the country felt last November – there are many people in this city that simply wanted a change.  Gary Leitzell represents that change.

Rhine McLin’s leadership capabilities have been hotly debated by many throughout the region.  Her supporters saw her compassion and grassroots-level commitment to neighborhoods.  Key supporters understand that she is politically astute behind the scenes and value her strong political connections.  Many apathetic Dayton residents weren’t crazy about her but didn’t believe she could be beat, and thus simply went along for the ride.  However, McLin’s detractors blamed her for not being in touch with the citizens OR businesses, and were turned off by her lack of presence and less-than-inspiring speaking abilities.   Added to the city’s economic woes, the anti-McLin sentiments proved to be too much for her to overcome in the end.

While Gary Leitzell had some strong support among those that he has worked with as Chair of the Southeast Priority Board and President of the Walnut Hills Neighborhood Association, he just barely beat McLin (14,923 to 14,045) and faces his share of challenges.  There are many who are unhappy with some things he has said on this very website, and others that voted for change versus a candidate.  Leitzell most definitely has his work cut out for him.

And the Democratic Party still has a stronghold on the commission as a whole.  Incumbents Nan Whaley and Joey Williams won re-election over challenger David Esrati, and the other two seats are held by the party that Leitzell went up against.  Gary Leitzell will now have to demonstrate leadership within the team in order to fulfill his promise of change as he needs at least two of their votes to pass anything over the next four years – including the most important decision right out of the gate: recruiting a new city manager.  With limited power to push major changes through and a city budget in shambles, Leitzell may soon be on the receiving end of the same criticism that McLin has faced over the years.  However, Leitzell’s outsider perspective may prove to be an asset and allow him to push for bold new ideas that this city needs.

The City of Dayton has turned the page on a long chapter, one filled with many ups and downs.  And as the new chapter begins with a new mayor and soon new city manager, we have important opportunities ahead of us.  We have an opportunity to improve how City Hall responds to the needs of the citizens and businesses in this community.  We have the opportunity to try brand new approaches in an effort to make our city more attractive to citizens and businesses alike.  We also have the opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the rest of the region so that we can move the regionalism conversation forward.  A stronger core city is important to the region now more than ever, and only as a strong unified region can we thrive in a global economy.

I congratulate Gary Leitzell, Nan Whaley and Joey Williams on their wins as I admire all of the candidates including Rhine McLin and David Esrati for their commitment, passion and courage.  As for advice to our new mayor, I’ll leave that up to all of you – what advice would you give Gary Leitzell as he embarks on this difficult mission?  What kinds of things do you think he and his fellow commissioners should focus on moving forward?

Filed Under: Downtown Dayton Tagged With: Dayton, Gary, Leitzell, Mayor

5-0 WSU Raiders still “Undefeated since 1967”

November 3, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 17 Comments

2009 Wright State Club Football Team (Photo by Chris Mallets)

2009 Wright State Club Football Team (Photo by Chris Mallets)

Autumn is the favorite time of year for many people, bringing out some of the best in American traditions and folklore.  It’s the time of year when the holidays slowly creep into our thoughts; when pumpkin pie and apple cider is plentiful; turkey, squash and all manner of food is enjoyed seemingly only for a few months until the following year; when ghost stories and old legends start cropping up again, and family comes together as the wind gets colder.  But for many, it’s considered the best time of year for one simple reason; football.

Indeed die hard fans from all over the country will warm up their newly purchased hi-def television, bought specifically to watch the game on, and sit glued to a chair until the end of January while cursing at the guy in their fantasy football league who has kept hold of Tom Brady for the last five years.  Others will find time to make it to the field at 8AM on a Saturday morning to tailgate with friends and family before watching their Alma Mater lose to their oldest rival for the seventh consecutive time.  Tradition is the name of the game, whether college or professional, but nowhere in Dayton has that particular tradition been missing more, than at Wright State University.

For years there have been a number of rumors and reasons given as to why one was never established.  Whatever that reason may be however, action was finally taken with a help of a student government initiative that was headed by former student government president Mohammad “Moody” Kassem.  As a result, an established club football team is playing its first season for Wright State.

Vice President for the team, Steve Jones discussed how the team was established; explaining that there had been previous attempts to create a club team before, most notably back in the 80s.  “It was really just a lot of talk back then, as far as I know, but there wasn’t any real action taken.  Moody and Eric Corbitt were the ones who did all the initial work and started creating the program this time around.”  The word was spread and as try outs started, more than 100 young men showed up to try and make the team.  “We had a spring game,” says Jones, “and we did lose it, but at the time we were having some initial difficulties internally.  For a number of reasons our head coach left, and it seemed that we might not have anyone to lead the team.  A number of schools on our schedule dropped us for fear that we would disband before the season started, and it left us with only 5 scheduled games.  We also didn’t have a permanent place to play home games.  We had asked to play at Alumni Field, but Campus officials were concerned that the field would be ripped up too much.  That might change in the future however; we’re still in talks with them.”

QB Nick Worley completed 17 of 30 passing attempts for 301, yards no interceptions, and one touchdown pass to Jovan Tolbert last Saturday against Miami University (photo by Chris Mallets)

QB Nick Worley completed 17 of 30 passing attempts for 301, yards no interceptions, and one touchdown pass to Jovan Tolbert (photo by Chris Mallets)

The difficulties subsided and a new head coach, Paul Grimes, took the reigns.  Two more games were also added to the season at the last second, rounding out to a reasonable seven, and they opted to play at some local high school venues for their home games.  The Raiders play in the Midwestern Club Football Conference, North Division with Marquette University and Ohio State University.  The South Division includes Miami University, Xavier, The University of New Orleans and Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville.  Wright State is enjoying a 5-0 start, and is the only undefeated team in the conference to date.

“This is an amazing group of guys,” says Jones, “There is chemistry between them that has led to this 5-0 start, and that includes the work of Coach Grimes.  They are extremely dedicated, and they have to be.  Nothing is given to them here because we don’t have the funds to provide it.  Each player is expected to pay for their entire uniform, including helmets and pads, and that comes to about $425.00 a guy.  We were very thankful that the Ohio National Guard has agreed to sponsor us, and most of that cost was taken care of, but there is no guarantee that that will happen again, and they know that.  Honestly all the work I do for the team is because these guys are so great, so dedicated, and they deserve to be able to play.  It’s amazing what they’ve been able to do so far.”  When asked about how he hopes the team might evolve next year, he said, “Well, we have learned so much this year, we are going to be a lot better prepared when next season comes around.  We’re still in talks to find a permanent home on campus, but also are working on increasing exposure and support.  We’ve talked with the cheerleaders and dance teams to see if they would want to come out and perform at games, as well as the pep band, and just try to get some of the pageantry and help create a better atmosphere for both the fans and players.”

He also mentioned he’s already been approached by high school students wanting to learn more about the program.  “Some of these guys are being scouted by some D-2 and D-3 schools, but they are coming to us and asking us if they can play here because just like those schools, we can’t offer scholarships to them, but it’s far cheaper to come to Wright State and play football than it is some of those other schools.  It’s pretty exciting to know there is already that interest even though we haven’t finished a full season yet.”

The fledgling team has a long way to go, and though the first year has been shaky at times, there is no doubting the commitment and love for the game by all those involved. They have started an amazing season, and their victory this week has propelled them to the top of the conference.

Running Back Stanley Frazier ran for 168 yards on 31 carries and scored 2 touchdowns last Saturday against Miami University (Photo by Chris Mallets)

Running Back Stanley Frazier ran for 168 yards on 31 carries and scored 2 touchdowns last Saturday against Miami University (Photo by Chris Mallets)

The Raiders won at home last Saturday 31-14 versus the Miami Redhawks.  Wright State Quarterback Nick Woley completed 17 of 30 passing attempts for 301 yards no interceptions, and one touchdown pass to Jovan Tolbert.  Running back Stanley Frazier had a stellar day with 168 rushing yards on 31 carries and two touchdowns.  Ryan Johnson also returned an onside kick for a touchdown in the last quarter.  The Raiders totaled 458 yards of offense while the defense limited the Redhawks to only 228 yards, and caused two fumbles and one interception for the night.

The Raiders will finish their season at home on November 15th against the Ohio State Buckeyes.  The game will be held at Bellbrook High School at 1pm, tickets are on sale for $5.00.

We will fight right and be true, So let’s go, fight, win. Let the action begin, We’re from W-S-U!

Filed Under: Spectator Sports Tagged With: Football, sports, Wright State

Discover your family history

November 1, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 2 Comments

family treeHow deep are the roots to your family tree? Have you ever wanted to trace your lineage or ancestory but didn’t know where or how to begin?

John Armstrong, Archivist at Wright State University, and expert in local history and genealogy, will provide instruction on conducting genealogy research in Ohio. The program, sponsored by Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, will highlight available resources and instruct participants on how to conduct genealogy research through the use of census, birth, death, marriage, military, church, naturalization, real estate, funeral home and cemetary records.

Come out and learn how to recover and discover your family’s history, dreams and aspirations through research.

This free presentation will be held at Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, 16 S. Williams St, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

For additional information, please contact Mark Dues at 937-425-008.

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Interview with Tim Kambitsch – Dayton Metro Library Director

October 30, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 2 Comments

40Dayton Metro Library Director Tim Kambitsch has been a busy man these past few months.

He’s been speaking with civic and community leaders, meeting with local organizations and canvassing area neighborhoods diligently to drum up support for Issue 40, the proposed 1.75 mil replacement property tax levy designed to financially assist a library system nearly decimated by a reduction of state funding.

Here’s a few facts concerning your Dayton Metro Library:

  • The library serves over 470,000 area residents in 23 communities, at no charge.
  • In 2008, patrons checked out a record 7.6 million books, magazines, audio visual recordings and additional materials.
  • Dayton Metro Library utilizes strategic partnerships with local organizations like the Dayton Job Center and Sinclair Community College to offer training, seminars and programs for job-seekers.
  • Patrons without Internet access conducted over 750,000 hours of job searches using library computers last year.

I recently conducted an interview with Mr. Kambitsch regarding the state of the library and the upcoming election. We discussed the massive state cuts instituted by Gov. Strickland, Dayton Metro Library’s current economic status and his take on the importance of the library system to the Dayton community.

timDMM: What was your initial reaction when you received news of the huge reduction of state funding, earlier this year?

TK: Well, Laura Bischoff accurately quoted me as saying I think I’m gonna puke; She’s actually how I found out about it. That’s was my gut reaction. It was really shocking for everyone here.

But, if there’s a silver lining to it, it’s that it helped create a lot of awareness. There was a pretty substantial grass roots response…We heard stories that the email and voicemail systems at the governor’s office went down because of the number of people calling and writing.

One legislator said that the week that they announced all of these cuts, the librarians and their followers were probably ten times more than any other group combined. It was pretty substantial. That helped set the stage for the levy campaign.

DMM: What’s your response to the naysayers who may believe that the library is not as relevant as it once was in this age of Google and Wikipedia?

TK: I believe that type of person is in the minority. Two out of three people in our service area have a library card; an active library card, not one they had as a kid. I look at those numbers with great pride.

There are people out there that will believe that the Internet can provide what we provide. But, the types of people that we see coming in using the library are using us, particularly in this economy, for their own survival. People who have been laid off.

For example, they may have been a General Motors worker who had a job that entailed working a machine and probably didn’t need a computer at work and may not have had a computer at home. Now, they’re being thrust out into the job market…a lot of people just don’t have the skills to be able to interact in this new job market. We’ve done a number of things to assist these people.

volunteers1DMM: In what ways do you help these displaced workers or even some older adults who may be re-entering the work force?

TK: We installed the same software the Job Center has for doing fill-in-the blank resumes. We started doing hands on classes on a number of skills.

There are a number of people who have never had an email address. They’re coming in and we teach them how to set up a Google account or a Yahoo email account. We give them some of those basic skills for surviving in a digital world.

DMM: But a strong library system also benefits children, as well as older adults.

TK: Absolutely! We’ve always been very strong in schools. And make sure kids have access to word and picture books that we all grew up with. We get into every school district in our service area. We sign up every first-grader for a library card.

Additionally, we’ve really been working harder with daycare providers…so many kids are growing up with parents working or out of the home. So daycare providers actually have a bigger impact on their readiness for school than some parents. We have early literacy programs and are working with other organizations like Ready, Set, Soar to make sure that we’re not just helping the kids, but we’re also helping those daycare providers be better at helping these kids get ready for kindergarten.

volunteers2DMM: Is there a correlation between having a strong library system and small business or entrepreneurial efforts in a community?

TK: Certainly. We have facilities throughout the Montgomery County that small businesses can use in a wide variety of ways. We obviously don’t want them running their business out of the library! [Laughs] But there are people that spend a great deal of time facilitating their business off library computers. I’ve gotten emails from people who have told us that they owe the success of their business to the library.

We subscribe to premium content that is not readily available on the Internet…databases that contain valuable market data. So, libraries have content that very much are beneficial to small businesses. We’ve partnered with SCORE, and Aileron in lots of different ways to help them get at people they want to serve.

We also have our Grant Information Center that people can use to help identify federal and state grants, private foundation grants…and we also do programming so that we can help people and non-profit groups secure grants to help them flourish. All of this helps our community.

DMM: I know you don’t want to dwell too much on this, but what happens to the library if the levy fails?

TK: Well, we would have to make some immediate cuts to start stemming the expenditures that we have. But for the long term, we would want to have a community dialogue to find out what our priorities should be. I’ve rattled off a lot of things that the library does that we think are admirable and add value to the community, but we can’t do all of those things [if the levy fails].

So we would want to ask the community, which of those things are most important. Do we scale back on certain things, or do we eliminate them all together?

volunteers3But, when you just look at the raw numbers…we are talking about 2010, operating with less than half of what we had last year. We are making do with a lot less this year, but we’re doing that, partly because we’re spending out of our cash reserves. So, in any situation, we’re going to have less money next year than before. But if the levy fails, the cash that we were receiving from the previous levy just stops. You add that together with the 5 million dollar cut from the state, that’s almost 15 million dollars in lost revenues.

If that levy fails, we would have to  lay off more than half our employees. We have about 600 employees – it means closing more than half of our locations, too.

…It would be pretty dismal. I have a hard time imagining what the library would look like…It would be something that we would be feeling four or five years from now.

DMM: A few have suggested that the library should have membership fees for patrons in order to absorb some of the costs. Is that something the library has considered?

TK: When charges come into effect, they really have a negative impact. It deters people from borrowing…We know that charging for services here in Dayton would have such a detrimental impact on people who need us the most.

I have a hard time moving in that direction. We wouldn’t be a very successful profit center. If we wanted to be a profit center, we would close the city branches and open big box suburban stores that only carried best sellers. It would be something that the public wouldn’t want…I think it would be a disaster for something like that.

volunteers4DMM: What changes have you made and will be making in the future to reduce your operating costs?

We’ve already installed self-service checkout. We’ve streamlined some operations. It used to be that you would return a book to any of our branches and they would return it to the branch you checked it out of. Now, when you return materials to a location other than where you checked it out of, it becomes a part of that branch’s collection. That’s not a bad thing–people get to see a stream of new materials. And it does help us reduce our shipping costs.

Patrons also used to be able to request materials from other library branches and have them shipped to a particular location. It’s a great service, but it’s really expensive…That’s one of the things, unfortunately, that we’re going to have to curtail.

we’re going to have to be a smaller organization. We may have to curtail our hours, even if we pass this levy. We’re already stretched thin with what we can do. When I talked about having that community dialogue if the levy fails, we want to have that even if the levy passes.

DMM: Any final thoughts?

TK: I want to say that the help that we’ve gotten from our union on this levy campaign has been extraordinary. That’s been gratifying. I want the voters to know that we are more relevant in this day and age than ever before.

We’ve had such large cuts in our funding, that we have to ask voters for additional funding through this levy. Our current levy expires at the end of this year…and we have to pass this new one or the cuts will be disastrous. I can’t imagine a vibrant community without a strong library.

Tim Kambitsch has been the Director of the Dayton Metro Library since Jan. 1, 2001.

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Greenville Farm Power of the Past

July 10 @ 8:00 am - July 13 @ 9:00 pm

Greenville Farm Power of the Past

Antique tractor and gas engine show with flea market at the historic Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville, OH. Daily admission...

$5.00
July 7 - July 12

Montgomery County Fair

July 10 @ 8:00 am - July 13 @ 9:00 pm

Greenville Farm Power of the Past

July 7 - July 12

Montgomery County Fair

July 10 @ 8:00 am - July 13 @ 9:00 pm

Greenville Farm Power of the Past

July 10 @ 8:00 am - July 13 @ 9:00 pm

Greenville Farm Power of the Past

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Color Our World – The Art of Stories

July 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Color Our World – The Art of Stories

Each session of this freeform art class will focus on a different children's book illustrators' works and provide children an...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Rolling Easy

July 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Rolling Easy

Mobile food trailer w/ freshly made street food: crispy wonton rolls filled with fresh ingredients, prime rib sliders, grilled cheese...

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

July 7 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

From 5-10pm you can choose from the following: for $3 - it's a plain burger on a bun, $4 -...

$3
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bourbon and Cigar Night

July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bourbon and Cigar Night

Choose 1 cigar Get a flight of Jefferson’s (three 1 oz pours) Sign up on Eventbrite space is limited to...

$35
7:15 pm

Auditions for THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical

July 7 @ 7:15 pm

Auditions for THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical

 Performances:Weekends, September 5–21 Join us for this spooky, kooky musical comedy! We’re looking for kind, hardworking people who want to...

Free
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

July 7 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each...

$10.00
8:00 pm Recurring

Monday Night Laughs!

July 7 @ 8:00 pm Recurring

Monday Night Laughs!

  Join us every Monday at Oregon Express for Comedy Open Mic hosted by the hilarious G-Money! Sign-ups at 8:00PM...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

July 8 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

July 8 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

July 8 @ 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

$6.50
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and...

Free
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

 Herb Garden Make & Take Workshop

July 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

 Herb Garden Make & Take Workshop

 Herb Garden Make & Take Workshop Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 6:30–8:00 PMHosted at Mystic Life | $20 per person Join...

$20
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

July 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

Come test your brain, enjoy great food and drinks, and have some fun!

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Recurring

Progressive Euchre Tournament

July 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Recurring

Progressive Euchre Tournament

Are you ready for a fun, social evening with fellow Euchre enthusiasts? Look no further! Our progressive Euchre tournament is...

7:15 pm Recurring

Auditions for THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical

July 8 @ 7:15 pm Recurring

Auditions for THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical

 Performances:Weekends, September 5–21 Join us for this spooky, kooky musical comedy! We’re looking for kind, hardworking people who want to...

Free
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10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

July 9 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

The Fairborn Farmers Market was established with the intent to provide the Fairborn community access to fresh and wholesome products...

Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Adult Stretch

July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Adult Stretch

Adults ages 16 and up are invited to an afternoon session of stretching and more! Donna Gambino is owner of...

Free
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

July 9 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

A celebration of locally sourced foods and products from small businesses in Trotwood and the surrounding communities! Stop by and...

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

July 9 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

Miamisburg Farmers MarketAt Miamisburg Christian Church parking lot.1146 E. Central Ave in Miamisburg.Fresh Produce, sweet treats, food trucks and more..

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

July 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

Single Single smash patty on a brioche bun $9.00 Single with Bacon Single smash patty and bacon on a brioche...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bourbon vs Barrel: The Ultimate Pairing Experience

July 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bourbon vs Barrel: The Ultimate Pairing Experience

Join ModeX Tequila Bistro and Wright Dunbar Cigars for a night of fire-grilled meats, aged bourbon, and hand-selected premium cigars....

$95
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night at Alematic

July 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night at Alematic

Grab some friends and join us every Wednesday night at the brewery for a pint of your favorite ALEMATIC brew...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Live Trivia

July 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Live Trivia

Think You’re the Trivia Champ at Star City? Prove it.Join our Star City Trivia Facebook Group — where the smartest...

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Country Concert 2025

July 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Country Concert 2025

30 SUPERSTARS - GREAT CAMPING The Midwest's Premier Country Music Festival started more than 40 years ago and is still...

$155 – $436
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

July 10 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

Art Start Pre-School Storytime 2nd Thursday of the month 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Rosewood Arts Center 2655 Olson Dr....

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

July 10 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

Join us in The Hub for open co-working from 12pm to 5pm. Ever wonder how The Hub could work for...

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

July 10 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

Meet the people you need to move your business forward This monthly LaunchPad event series brings you opportunities to expand...

Free
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ermal’s Hefeweizen Launch

July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ermal’s Hefeweizen Launch

Ermal's Hefeweizen Returns Thursday, July 10th!  Back on tap & in 6pks - this classic wheat beer is brewed true...

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

National Shark Week Movie: Jaws

July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

National Shark Week Movie: Jaws

Drop in for a special "Shark Week" movie to help promote education and interest in shark and oceanic research. Join...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 4 pm to 7 pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October.  We are located in...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

July 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

Join us every Thursday to Taste Wine at your own pace. Each Thursday we will have one of our highly...

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9:00 am

Birdies and Bogeys for Breast Wishes

July 11 @ 9:00 am

Birdies and Bogeys for Breast Wishes

Join us for the Breast Wishes Foundation Golf Outing and tee up FORE a day of fun, giving back, and...

$125
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

July 11 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

Cruise In at the Roadhouse is taking place at Rip Rap Roadhouse, which is located at 6024 Rip Rap Rd. in Huber Heights....

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally- 50 Trucks

July 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally- 50 Trucks

We are excited to announce the biggest food truck rally Downtown Dayton has ever seen over a two day period!...

6:00 pm Recurring

Matilda: The Musical

July 11 @ 6:00 pm Recurring

Matilda: The Musical

Winner of 47 International Awards! Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and special powers. She's unloved by...

$39 – $79
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wire-Wrapped Succulents: a Two-Part Workshop with Jenn & Shanon Queen

July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wire-Wrapped Succulents: a Two-Part Workshop with Jenn & Shanon Queen

Join us for a creative two-day workshop where you’ll learn the art of wire wrapping while crafting a charming wire-wrapped...

$65
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar!...

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Foam Frenzy

July 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Foam Frenzy

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of bubbly fun! Foam Frenzy is coming to Wilson Park this summer—and you’re invited...

Free
7:00 pm Recurring

Candlelight Reading Night

July 11 @ 7:00 pm Recurring

Candlelight Reading Night

Candlelight Reading Nights is a cozy, intentional space for BIPOC & Queer community to gather and read together. Bring your...

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8:00 am - 11:00 am

Dragons 5K

July 12 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Dragons 5K

The 2025 Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates hits the heart of Water Street District on Saturday, July 12, 2025....

$20 – $40
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

July 12 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2025 Dragons 5K

July 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2025 Dragons 5K

Registration will open March 3, 2025, but if you participated in last year's race, check out your photos and learn...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2nd Annual Lebanon Pride Festiva

July 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2nd Annual Lebanon Pride Festiva

Join us for the second ever PRIDE Celebration happening in Downtown Lebanon, Ohio! Come have a fabulous day of vendors,...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

July 12 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 13, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Oakwood Farmers Market

July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Oakwood Farmers Market

The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm. The...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

July 12 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

The outdoor Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek runs Saturdays, 9-1 even during the winter months. Check out...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

July 12 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh...

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Christmas in July Half Marathon & 5K Dayton

July 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Christmas in July Half Marathon & 5K Dayton

Ho Ho Ho, Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade) and Earn Some Chillin’ Hawaiian Summer...

$39.99 – $79.99
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Locking Up Otis

July 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Locking Up Otis

Ready for some Wright Station live music? Here we go!  The Classic rock of Locking Up Otis kicks off our...

Free
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

July 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

Downtown Troy Farmers' Market will run Saturday mornings 9:00 am to 12:00 pm from June 22nd, 2013 through September 21st,...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dayton Summer Wedding Expo

July 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dayton Summer Wedding Expo

FREE ADMISSION, Reservations Required. Show only vendor discounts and specials Every couple receives a gift card for Free wedding rings....

Free
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

DAYTON MAC N’ CHEESE FEST 2025

July 13 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

DAYTON MAC N’ CHEESE FEST 2025

Join us for a ton of incredible mac n' cheese and more all from some amazing food trucks at The...

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Porsche and Packards

July 13 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Porsche and Packards

Two great collector car icons meet! America's Packard Museum, for the very first time, is hosting Porsche and Packards sponsored...

Free
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Pencils and Prompts: Drawing Basics

July 13 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Pencils and Prompts: Drawing Basics

Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics Sharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into...

$30
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Tomato Workshop

July 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Tomato Workshop

Watering, pruning, staking, pinching and fertilizing are all part of getting the perfect tomato crop. We'll discuss these and more...

$20
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