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Taco Bell Eliminating Nine Menu Items

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Taco Bell has decided to give it’s menu a fall makeover.  Adding new combo’s and removing nine items from their menu.  Gregg Rapp, a menu engineering consultant say “when it comes to deciding what items to remove, menu engineers start by getting rid of the menu items that are unpopular and less profitable.”

Even though removed items are usually not bestsellers, Rapp said that there will always be someone who complains about the changed menu. But there’s a simple trick to waylay angry customers.

“What we typically do is keep it in the kitchen for 60 days or so, so we’ll have it available, but then the next time the person comes in, they’ll have forgotten about it,” he said.

 

The new menu boards are designed to make it quicker and easier for guests to order.  They’ve  updated the craveable assortments that includes best-sellers and updated combo options, so be sure and check the # before you order.

 

The items that will be going away include:

  • Beefy Mini Quesadilla
  • Chips & Salsa
  • Chipotle Chicken Loaded Griller
  • Double Decker® Taco
  • Cool Ranch & Fiery Doritos® Locos Tacos
  • Double Tostada
  • Power Menu Burrito
  • XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito

Miami Valley Bluegrass & Artisan Festival

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Join us as we celebrate the rich Bluegrass Heritage of the Miami Valley.

Featuring Grammy Award winning, legendary bluegrass icons, and exceptional regional string bands

  • True artisan and craft vendors
  • Free kids’ activities from noon-8 p.m.
  • Old time craft demonstrations
  • Cold brews and great food trucks
  • Beer sales available to persons over 21 with valid ID
  • No pets, pop up tents, coolers, large umbrellas, or outside spirits or carry ins permitted.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

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Whether you come out to the festival to share your Hispanic cultural heritage, to learn about other countries, to support a good cause or simply to enjoy some good food, good music, and good times, a variety of entertainment awaits you!  Activities include:

– Live Music with Great Entertainment
– Expanded Children’s Area including races and face painting
– Domino Demonstration; Learn the history and rules of the game
– Raffles, including 50/50 Raffle
– More Beer Booths
– Educational Cultural Displays

Shelly Hulce Signs Off As Dayton Story Slam Begins 4th Season

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Shelly Hulce, photo by Jennifer Taylor

Over 13 years ago Shelly Hulce started a story telling event here in Dayton and called it Story Slamm. From it’s humble beginnings in a coffee shop on 5th in the Oregon District, to Ghostlight on Wayne, then a run at Black Box Improv Theatre, Shelly’s Story Slamm carried the torch for local storytellers.

From the very beginning she was working toward one goal: Grabbing the attention of New York City’s storytelling organization known as The Moth.

It was in 2016 that the Story Slamm was re-ignited by Bryan Suddith after his appearance on a Moth Story stage in Louisville Kentucky. Both he and Shelly with support from Lisa Grigsby and Brian Petro grew Dayton’s Story Slam into the monthly event it is now.

Story Slamm as Shelly envisioned it 13 years ago was an opportunity for people from all parts of Dayton to gather and share stories around a common theme. Story Slamm has done that. More than 100 open mic shows featuring literally hundreds of storytellers and their stories have been shared since Shelly put things into motion on 5th Street over a decade ago.

As Story Slam Dayton enters it’s 4th Season at Wiley’s Comedy Club this Tuesday, Shelly won’t be taking the stage. After 13 seasons, and after The Moth wowed crowds at Victoria Theater with their Mainstage show in April, Shelly is retiring. She is leaving Story Slam Dayton in the hands of co-producer Bryan Suddith and the support of Grigsby and Most Metro. Brian Petro remains on the team as well supporting the event with marketing and graphic design.

Those that love stories, or have experienced an open mic event here in Dayton owe Shelly a debt of gratitude for plugging away at that dream of hers for so long.

Shelly will not be a stranger to Story Slam and you can hear her each Tuesday from 8-11pm as she hosts the Wax Carnival on Oldies 97.3 fm. The Wax Carnival is a specialty show featuring deep cut album rock. This is the music you “didn’t” buy the record for. Digging out the jewels in the grooves a little closer the the center of the record, GladGirl covers psychedelic, progressive (prog rock), blues, jazz, punk, new wave, alt country and some far out silliness of the “counter culture”.

Season 4 of Story Slam Dayton kicks Off Tuesday the 17th of September at Wiley’s in the Oregon District. Just a block away from where Shelly started this ride so long ago.  You can tell a story or just settle in and listen to others tell their story.  Each month tellers are given a topic around which to form their story. The theme for the first show of this 4th season is Kickoff – Stories of great starts and getting started.
More details about Story Slam can be found at Facebook.com/StorySlamDayton.

Dayton Police Officers Honored with Medal of Valor

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President Trump presented the nation’s award highest award for public safety to six Dayton police officers who responded to last month’s mass shooting in the Oregon District that left nine people dead and more than two dozen injured.

President Donald Trump Presents Medal Of Valor And Heroic CommendationsAppearing alongside Attorney General William Barr, the president presented the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to the officers who first responded to the Aug. 4 mass shooting in the Oregon District. The officers confronted the shooter within 30 seconds, a swift response credited with preventing more deaths

Honored were Sgt. William Chad Knight and officers Brian Rolfes, Jeremy Campbell, Vincent Carter, Ryan Nabel and David Denlinger. The president led a long round of applause for them and hung the medal on each man.

“Who can even understand how many lives would have been taken if they didn’t act so quickly?” Trump said in his remarks in the East Room.

“Millions of Americans saw the video footage of these officers calmly charging forward in the midst of chaos and constant fire. Without a thought for their own safety they stood square to the target, executed their mission and brought down the murderer with precision gunfire

“To each of you, we are in awe of your quick response, sterling professionalism and rock-solid nerves of steel. On behalf of our entire nation, we thank you for your remarkable and heroic actions in the line of duty.”

“There are few people who could have done, and would have done, what these police officers did,” Trump said from the White House’s East Room. “To each of you, we are in awe of your swift response, sterling professionalism, and rock-solid nerves of steel.”

 

 

The City of Dayton released this statement on today’s events:

“We are incredibly proud and honored to share in the recognition of Sergeant William C. Knight, Officer Brian Rolfes, Officer Jeremy Campbell, Officer Vincent Carter, Officer David Denlinger, and Officer Ryan Nabel in receiving the Medal of Valor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Justice and awarded by the President of the United States Donald Trump. We are deeply grateful for all of the love, support and recognition we have received from members of our community, our country, and from around the world in response to these officers’ heroic and selfless service on August 4, 2019.”

Troy Porchfest Is Saturday

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So what is PorchFest? Imagine about 36 bands in a hodgepodge of styles and genres playing throughout the Southwest Historic district on porches, in side-yards, lots and patios. Pick up a walk-able map of the event and choose your favorite bands. Tour one concert after the other! There will be food trucks and artisan tents on the Hayner lawn.  At the Brukner park Gazebo, visit the Trojan City Music recital stage and the Troy Miami County Public Library Open Mic Stage.
–> ​Be sure to bring some bills to put in your favorite band’s tip jars!

Try Mountain Biking For Free

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Want to try mountain biking but don’t have a bike? If so, come out to MoMBA and borrow one of our bikes. Bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toddler to adult sizes available.

Riders younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Helmets are required and are provided with the bike.

Miami County Locavore Dinner

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The Miami County Local Food Council along with the Locavore Dinner Committee would like to invite you to be apart of our 6th Annual Locavore Dinner at Miami County Park District’s Stillwater Prairie.
The Locavore Dinner continues to be a creative and personal conduit for farmers, chefs, local businesses, and community members to meet together over a wonderful meal in a beautiful setting. Last year’s dinner brought together twenty plus local farmers and food artisans local chefs to feed two hundred people a meal wholly prepared with local foods.  With monies earned from the dinner the Miami County Local Food Council works to develop, support, and promote local food farmers and producers, and to improve public health and the economy by connecting citizens with healthy local foods. Past years events were well covered in print media, television and social media.
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Be Your Own Boss! Micro-Enterprise Training

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This 10-week business development series is being offered in Montgomery County and gives prospective business owners all of the tools needed to grow their business successfully. Students will learn to identify and plan for many of the pitfalls that can lead to business failure and will complete a business plan.

The content of the course focuses on the considerations that go into growing a small business, the managerial skills needed and a dive into marketing concepts and the components of a business plan. Specific objectives are stated at the beginning of each class. Students will be responsible for reading all handouts, homework assignments given by instructor and assignments towards the completion of an action plan. Guest speakers will include accounting, legal, and marketing professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss business banking and financial considerations with regional small business bankers.

To complete the course and receive a certificate, students must attend all classes, submit completed assignments from the instructor, as well as submit a completed business plan.

Class is free but Pre-registration is Required. Classes are every Thursday, beginning promptly at 6:00pm and will end no later than 9:00pm.

The course will run from Thursday, September 12, 2019 until Thursday, November 14, 2019.

For more information or to register, please contact: Caroline Christian 937-341-5000 x172

Ohio Playwrighters Circle Ask “What’s Your Story?”

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A great story needs to be told. Tell yours with the guidance of the Ohio Playwrighters Circle. Level I classes begin September 14 for writers of all skill levels. This class is designed to take the mystery out of playwrighting and provide an introduction to new playwrights. The methods of building a play are explored through a variety of exercises. Our focus will be on understanding the tools of basic dramatic structure. The process involves a lot of scene writing, a lot of thinking, a lot of laughing and a lot of learning. Each playwright will have an opportunity to create a 10-minute scene/play that will be presented in a public reading.

A Sense of Taste at Benhams’s Grove

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Plan to join us at Benham’s Grove on Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 5-8 pm, for A Sense of Taste. Enjoy delicious food provided by local restaurants, live music by Edde Osborne, and a cash bar. A few local artists will be on hand as well. Support Centerville-Washington History and have a fun evening with family and friends.

Participating restaurants include: The Melting Pot, Frickers, King’s Pizza, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Bill’s Donuts, Old Bag of Nails, Raising Cane’s, Philly Pretzel Factory, Bethany Village, Angel’s Food, Busy Bee Personal Chef, Popcorn Phil, and Station House Restaurant.

+LIVE+ AND BUSH At The Rose

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Seminal rock bands +LIVE+ and BUSH are joining forces for The ALT-IMATE Tour, a high-powered co-headline summer run that will see these two iconic acts celebrating the 25th anniversary of their respective landmark albums Throwing Copper and Sixteen Stone.

Springboro Oktoberfest 5k Run/Walk

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Springboro’s United Church of Christ will be hosting its 3rdAnnual family friendly 5k Run/Walk. Join us in raising funds to help a few great local organizations:

  1. The Franklin Food Pantry
  2. The Hope House Mission
  3. Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for Children
  4. The Springboro Community Assistance Center (SCAC)
  5. The Military Order of the Purple Heart

On Golden Pond

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On Golden Pond is a classic American comedy/drama that’s every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted on Broadway in 1979. The Academy Award-winning 1981 film adaptation starred Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda.

Retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer spend every summer at their home on Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter visits, bringing along her fiancé’s teenage son. The turbulent relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap between young and old, and the difficulties facing a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage, make for a moving play that gives us unique insight into the modern American family.

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