Race proceeds support the St. Patrick School Alumni & Friends Fund. Managed by the Troy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Check-in
Get your race packet early on Friday, 3/13, 4-6 PM at the stadium! Or same-day check-in begins at 7:30 AM.
Ms. Lauryn Hill at The Taft
Multi-platinum artist Ms. Lauryn Hill rose to prominence with The Fugees and took the world by storm two decades ago as a solo artist with her Certified 8x platinum The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and spent 81 weeks total on the chart and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
Land Purchased for New Northmont Metro Library
Dayton Metro Library has a signed purchase agreement for a six-acre parcel of land in Englewood to be the site of the new Northmont Branch Library. Located on the south side of West National Road (US Route 40), the new Branch will be located adjacent to the Legacy at Cypress Point Health Campus, just north of Centennial Park’s baseball field.
The new Northmont Branch Library will be more than 50% larger than the current facility at the Englewood Government Center. The site is bordered on the north and the east by the bike path, and is conveniently accessible from Clayton, Englewood, and Union.
“The location is highly visible from National Road and centrally located to dense population areas in Englewood and Clayton,” said Tim Kambitsch, Executive Director of Dayton Metro Library. “It is also well positioned to build on our partnerships with the Northmont City Schools, Sinclair Community College, and the YMCA.”
Dayton Metro Library looked at several locations along National Road, and explored co-locating on property owned by Northmont City School District. Site studies determined that the property could not be configured to meet the needs of the Library while maintaining flexible options for potential future use by the school district.
Ruetschle Architects has been selected to design the new building. Construction management services have been awarded to Shook Construction.
Design work will get underway in April. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring, 2021, and take about one year for completion.
The new Library is made possible by a $187 million bond issue passed by Montgomery County voters in 2012.
Local Baker Offers Bread Baking Class
Ever wanted to learn how to bake bread? Well Boosalis Baking is offering you a chance to learn to make French Bread from scratch. Sign up for this 2 1/2 hour class and Chef Matt Boosalis and Mindy will teach you how to make your dough. Once the dough rises, you’ll learn how to shape and score your loaves. Once the bread is in the oven, you’ll be feed a light dinner, soup, salad, sandwiches and of course a delightful dessert from the bakery. You’ll leave with 2 hot loaves, fresh from the oven.
5th Annual Youth TEDx Event is Tomorrow
TEDxYouth@Dayton is BACK for it’s FIFTH YEAR! On Thursday, March 5th at 7pm a dozen young adults will take the stage at the Dayton Masonic Center. They won’t shy away from tough topics that include porn addiction, the LGBTQA+ community, gossip, and period poverty, but there’s a lot more in store than that. While the speakers are all between the ages of 14-19, the talks they give will be relevant, inspiring, and challenging to everyone. It’s not to late to get yours for FREE.
Starting the evening off will be a performance by the Miami Valley School Jazz Band and then the talks begin:
Sydney Harden – The Good in Gossip
Anya Broyles- The Thing About Lawns
Sopia Lewis – Acceptance Can Be The Key
Alivia Hartpence- You’re More Than Your GPA
Nola Timmins- Finding A Light in the Dark
Catherine Embury- Finding Love in a Circuit
Ande Burns – Pornography
Dana Clark & Ryann Mescher- Ending Period Poverty
Caterina Tian-Svobodny – Applying The Past
Savannah Stucky – It Only Takes One
Kayelyn Jurtas- How Change Can Change Your Life
Max Kaplan – Productivity & How Not To Burn Out
Add in music performances, audience activities, and an amazing community and they’ve got a fantastic event planned that you do NOT want to miss. Reserve your FREE seat now at tedxdayton.com!
Dayton Metro Library Branches Host After-School Snack Time
Dayton Metro Library is partnering with the Children’s Hunger Alliance to offer free After-School Snack Time at seven Library locations. Any child age 18 and younger is invited to drop by on weekdays to enjoy a selection of free snacks to combat after-school hunger.
According to 2017 statistics from the Dayton Foodbank, 93,210 people in Montgomery County struggle with food insecurity, with 26,350 of them being children. While many children receive free or reduced-priced meals at school, they often go without healthy food outside of school hours.
“Providing food to kids who are hungry is so important,” said Mandie Burns, Youth Services Director. “We know that kids can’t attend to other things, like homework, when they are hungry. As a public library, we have the partnerships in place to step in and meet some of the needs we see in our community.”
AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK TIME
Monday through Friday at these Dayton Metro Library locations:
Burkhardt 4680 Burkhardt Ave. 45431 | 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Electra C. Doren 701 Troy St. 45404 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Madden Hills 2542 Germantown St. 45417 | 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Main Library 215 E. Third St. 45402 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Northwest 2410 Philadelphia Dr. 45406 | 3:30-4:00 p.m.
West Carrollton 300 E. Central Ave. 45449 | 2:15-2:45 p.m.
Westwood 3207 Hoover Ave. 45407 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
There are plans to expand the program to 10 eligible Branch Libraries this summer, and continue with all 10 locations into the next school year.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call 937-463-2665.
Book Your Adult Sleepover at the Cincinnati Zoo
Ever wondered what the zoo is like after hours? The Cincinnati Zoo overnights put you and your group in the middle of the zoo at night where you will get to take a night hike, participate in fun, educational activities, get a peek at some of the zoo’s behind-the-scenes areas, and meet some of our animal ambassadors up close and personal!
Guests begin the evening with drinks and dinner and then take a zoo tour, including special encounters with some of our African Zoo animals. The adventure continues with special, behind-the-scenes peeks, learning what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy. The night will wind down around the bonfire before settling in for the night in a comfortable cot bunk bed in an African safari tent. Wake up the next morning to a catered breakfast, complete with a waffle bar. Wrap up this unique experience with an up-close encounter with our giraffes. Tents sleep up to 10 and there will be others outside of your group sleeping in the tent.
Join the Zoo’s overnight program, Overnight Adventures, for special evenings designed for parents and children, age 5 and up. During the program, you will hike the Zoo, go behind the scenes, experience live animal encounters, and engage in other exciting activities. Awake to lion and gibbon calls, have breakfast, and then enjoy a special animal experience.
Dates: April 18, May 23, and June 6
Time: 6pm – 9am
Cost: $156/Member, $166/Non-Member
Participants must be 21 years or older.
You will need to bring sleeping gear (sleeping bag and pillow), toiletries (no showers available), water bottle, cash if purchasing additional drinks, and comfortable clothes.
To get more information or to register for an overnight,
please call the Education Department at (513) 559-7767.
Oregon District Restaurant Launches New Happy Hour Menu!
Salar Restaurant & Lounge is dedicated to sharing an upscale yet casual Peruvian and French dining experience with the greater Dayton area. Since reopening in 2018, the Salar team has put an even greater focus in sharing it’s mission with younger foodies living in and around the Oregon District. In addition to a new weekday Happy Hour, Salar is extending weekend hours starting the first week of March.
Salar Restaurant & Lounge has launched a new Happy Hour menu to celebrate the coming of spring that features exclusive cocktails for $8.75 and light bar bites for $7 or less. Happy-Hour exclusive cocktails include a classic Old Fashioned, margarita, moscow mule, vodka raspberry gimlet and strawberry daiquiri. Other drink options include $5 house wine, either red or white, and $1.00 off all beer both bottled or on draft. The Happy Hour food specials offer a unique peek at Salar’s worldly flavor, without the financial commitment of a full dinner. The menu features Spicy Orange Pork with fried pork tenderloins with tangy carrot slaw for $5, Chicken Skewers with green onion, aji amarillo salsa and jasmine rice for $6 and Fish Tacos with Guajillo and apple salsa, roasted garlic aioli, arugula and pickled onions for $7. Happy Hour is served Monday-Friday from 4:00-6:00 exclusively to customers seated at either of Salar’s two full-service bars.
In addition, Salar will now keep it’s main bar open until Midnight every Friday and Saturday. Salar will transition into a late-night speakeasy vibe, using its side door on 5th Street as an entrance to the bar-only service area. Live music will be featured occasionally for special occasions such as holidays or the Oregon District “First Friday” events. Salar’s kitchen closes at 10:30pm on weekends.
Salar Restaurant & Lounge
400 East 5th St in the Oregon District
(937) 203-3999
Bar opens at 4:00pm Monday-Sunday
Kitchen opens at 5:00pm. Kitchen closes at 9:00pm Sun – Thurs,
Kitchen closes at 10:30pm on Fri-Sat
Wendy’s Now Serving Breakfast
“Our crew will be hand-cracking fresh eggs on all our breakfast sandwiches and leaning into quality ingredients that have long set Wendy’s apart from the competition,” Kurt Kane, Wendy’s U.S. president and chief commercial officer, said in a news release.
The full menu consists of nine sandwiches. The Breakfast Baconator, which has egg, sausage and six strips of applewood smoked bacon. Three are on croissants, including two options with eggs (sausage, egg and Swiss cheese or a bacon, egg and Swiss cheese) and a maple bacon chicken croissant. It’s also selling new side dishes, like potato wedges and replacing its coffee blend. There is also a Frosty-ccino, which combines its signature Frosty with iced coffee. Most Wendy’s start serving breakfast at 6:30am until 10:30am.
Human Race Announces 2020 – 2021 Loft Season
The Human Race, Dayton’s premier professional theatre company, is excited to announce the 2020-2021 Season at the Loft Theatre. This, their 34th season of producing in the Miami Valley, emphasizes The Human Race’s mission – to explore the human experience and promote enlightenment, inclusion and understanding through quality entertainment – with their Dayton Premieres.
“Every show this season is a first in Dayton,” states Human Race Artistic Director and Founding Member, Kevin Moore. “This includes a collaborative world premiere, as well as multiple regional and local premieres that will stimulate the conscience of our community and the talents of our artists.”
”We are very excited about our 34th season because it exemplifies the work we are known for” said Executive Director, Kappy Kilburn. “It’s all new, smart, funny, touching, insightful, important and thought provoking.”
The 34th season kicks off early this year, in August, with the mysterious comic-drama, Now And Then by Sean Grennan. Then in October, they’ll rock the Loft Theatre with Airness, a new play by Chelsea Marcantel that follows whacky participants in the Air Guitar World Championship. The winter brings us the thoughtful and timely drama of a family dealing with a transgender child, Everything That’s Beautiful by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder. Spring blooms with laughter as the O’Shea family must confront the Incident At Our Lady Of Perpetual Help by Katie Forgette. And closing the season in June is a new musical, co-written by a WSU grad and Human Race alum, Christian Duhamel, and composer Edward Bell – the title says it all – My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend.
Plus, there are two Human Race “Extras” this season. The first is the eight-organization collaborative performance, The Art Of Us: A Dayton Mosaic on September 12 and 13 at the Schuster Center – which will include the commissioned World Premiere performance of “Miriam.” And in December, the Dr. Seuss lampoon Who’s Holiday will play December 10-27 in the Loft Theatre for a hysterical look at what became of “Cindy Lou Who.”
Subscription renewal packets will be available at all performances of Gloria: A Life. Subscribers will have until May 3rd to renew their subscriptions. Subscribers will also be able to add the “Extras” at a special rate, but these are limited time offers. The Art Of Us: A Dayton Mosaic discount is availble through May 30, 2020; Who’s Holiday discount is available through August 17, 2020.
New subscribers can join anytime and enjoy all the benefits as well as the early discount ticket prices to the two “Extras.” Contact Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Join Dayton’s professional theatre for a season of Dayton Premieres.
Full descriptions of each show is included below.
The Human Race Theatre Company
2020-2021 Loft Theatre Season – Dayton Premieres
NOW AND THEN by Sean Grennan Aug 20 – Sept 6, 2020
Sometimes what happens after last-call just might change your life forever. One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby two thousand dollars to sit and have a drink with him. Who wouldn’t take it? As the trio swaps stories and Jamie considers the decisions he faces about his musical career and his future with Abby, the young couple begins to realize that this older man is unusually invested in their choices…and the reason he gives them is completely unbelievable. But when a very displeased second stranger arrives, the unbelievable begins to look like it just might be true. Now and Then is a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us.
AIRNESS by Chelsea Marcantel Oct 15 – Nov 1, 2020
When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, she thinks winning will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend; it’s about finding yourself in your favorite songs, and performing with raw joy. Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? Following her mission to shred or be shredded, Airness is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to rock is already inside us. A comedy about competition, completion, and finding the airness inside yourself.
EVERYTHING THAT’S BEAUTIFUL by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
Feb 18 – Mar 7, 2021
When Luke and Jess decide to allow their 8-year-old Morgan, who was assigned male at birth, to identify as female, they relocate in order to give the family a clean start. Luke takes a job at the local waterpark, where he meets Gaby, the girl in the mermaid tank. With money tight, Jess starts working at a local coffee shop where she meets Will. These new relationships provide an escape from an already complicated family life. But when an accident threatens to expose the truth about Morgan, tensions run high. Luke finally admits the real reason they moved, a confession that could potentially destroy their family. Faced with losing his child and his family, Luke must decide what’s worth fighting for.
INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP by Katie Forgette Apr 15 – May 2, 2021
A money-strapped family tries to cope in 1973. 19-year-old Linda O’Shea is our narrator and she is attempting to re-enact the most turbulent day of her life, but her family keep interrupting to tell their side of the story. The 70s were a time of old school living; no social media, and public ridicule in a close-knit community was the ultimate nightmare. When her parents ask her to explain to her younger sister about the birds and the bees, somehow the blunt explanation is overheard by the parish priest and he is not amused. When he confronts her parents about the “corruption of their eldest daughter’s very soul,” all “holy Hell” and hysteria breaks loose in this nostalgic comedy.
MY 80-YEAR-OLD BOYFRIEND: A New True Musical Jun 10 – 27, 2021
Book & Lyrics by Christian Duhamel Music & Lyrics by Edward Bell
Originally Conceived & Performed by Charissa Bertels
In this delightful new musical, Charissa, a quirky, twenty-something actress, meets Milton, a quick-witted, eighty-something millionaire who loves Schubert, Shakespeare, and Dallas BBQ. From a chance encounter to the unlikeliest of friendships, Charissa discovers there’s much she can learn from her surprising new companion. Based on the true story of performer Charissa Bertels, My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend reveals the thrill of chasing a dream, the power of living in the now, and all that can happen when we let ourselves say “yes.”
HUMAN RACE EXTRAS
THE ART OF US: A DAYTON MOSAIC Sept 12 and 13, 2020
The 2020–2021 season offers a truly spectacular event showcasing eight of Dayton’s cultural treasures. This collaborative performance highlights the Bach Society of Dayton, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus, Muse Machine and The Human Race Theatre Company. The Art of Us is made possible with generous support from the Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts.
This once-in-a-lifetime event at the Schuster Center will include The Human Race, DCDC and Dayton Ballet performing together in a new work, Dancing Dreams, and a commissioned world premiere that will feature performers from all eight organizations.
A special price of $25 for any seating is available to Human Race subscribers through May 30, 2020.
WHO’S HOLIDAY by Matthew Lombardo Dec 10 -27, 2020
Our special holiday show is a wildly funny and heartfelt adults-only comedy that tells the story of Cindy Lou Who as she recalls that Christmas Eve she first met the Grinch and the twisted turn of events her life has now taken.
You saw her last when she was just two
Celebrate the holidays with Cindy Lou Who
Pull up a seat and fill up your cup
‘Cause your favorite little Who is all grown up
A special price of $30 for any seating is available to Human Race subscribers through August 17, 2020.
(Rated R for adult language and sexual innuendo)
Eight Upcoming 5K Runs
In the world of running, competing in a 5K race, so named because it’s 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) long, is a favorite goal among fledgling runners because the distance is short enough that even beginners can build up enough stamina, strength, and skill to be ready to compete in a few months. Many runners consider a good finishing time for a 5K to be anything under 25 minutes. To manage that would mean running at a pace of around 8 minutes per mile, which would mean finishing in 24 minutes, 51 seconds (24:51). For comparison, a person running at a pace of 10 minutes/mile would finish a 5K in 31:04, while someone moving at a pace of 12 minutes/mile would finish in 37:17. If it took you 17 minutes 27 seconds to go one mile, your predicted 5K finishing time would be 58 minutes and 2 seconds. Whether you’re already a runner or new to the game, training for a 5K is definitely something you can do. Pick a race and get registered, start a training plan, and get yourself ready for race day.
Check out these upcoming races this month, or plan ahead for other upcoming running events.
Just a Half Mile More 5k
Downtown Tipp City’s 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl
Let’s kick off March together with Downtown Tipp City’s 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day themed Beer Crawl around Downtown Tipp City!
Bring your friends and come decked-out wearing your green!
The Indigo Girls at the Victoria
Folk duo whose adroit combination of distinct personalities and songwriting styles provides tension and an interesting balance.
Backpacking Basics: Trip Planning, Safety & Logistics
Learn the basics of planning your trip, staying safe on the trail, and logistics to get you on and off the trail!
Great Miami Outfitters offers this FREE class to help you get started in backpacking or to refresh you on the latest in gear, apparel, backpacks, stoves and more! Our classes are held in our location at Cross Pointe Centre in Centerville.
Call For TEDxDayton 2020 Speakers!
The 8th annual TEDxDayton Signature Event is now accepting applications from community members. The event will take place on Friday, October 16.
“After the difficult events we faced in Dayton last year, we are more impressed than ever with the sense of community and resiliency we have when we work together. Community leaders in Dayton offer true examples of the strength of the city and its people,” said Bridget Shingelton, who is co-chairing this year’s Signature Event Committee along with Ron Rollins. “TEDxDayton is all about passionate people sharing what they know to try to change the world, one idea at a time.”
TEDxDayton’s mission is to bring the spirit of ideas worth spreading to deep conversation and connections within the community. The event will feature TED’s signature format of brief talks, demonstrations and performances meant to inspire learning and curiosity while encouraging meaningful conversation.
In search of this year’s presenters, the Speakers Committee has issued a “Call for Speakers.” Applicants, who do not have to be professional speakers, can apply at tedxdayton.com/signature-event. TEDxDayton is looking for diverse topics from diverse speakers who can deliver a focused, thought-provoking message in about ten minutes.
For this year’s Signature Event, they will focus on the speaker’s topics in their talks rather than centering around one theme as in the past.
“We made the decision to forgo an underlying theme this year because we wanted to encourage applicants of all backgrounds, expertise, and passions. Our leadership group felt that TEDxDayton 2020 is bold enough to stand alone as our theme and we are hopeful this change inspires more Daytonians to complete a speaker application,” said Brenden Wynn, who is co-chairing this year’s Speakers Committee along with Lance Salyers and Julie Servaites.
“We are seeking a diverse group of individuals, with direct ties to Dayton, who have a new or unique perspective on an idea worth spreading,” continued Wynn. “Our hope is that our speakers inspire the audience, challenge perceptions, and deliver a talk that prompts conversation well after the event is over.”
Aspiring speakers should complete an application by March 23. The Speakers Committee will review applications and invite selected candidates to auditions that will take place on May 4, 7, 12, and 16. Those selected to be TEDxDayton 2020 Signature Event speakers will be notified within a few weeks following auditions.
For inquiries regarding the application process, email Brenden Wynn at [email protected].
Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz February 27 @ 6:00 pm
The Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz is an annual educational jazz festival organized and presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association. Its primary objective is to expose the youth and residents of Beavercreek and surrounding communities to a variety of jazz forms and styles,and provide opportunities to learn about careers in music directly from professional jazz musicians.
