It’s the latest craze in easy fundraising idea’s that benefits the restaurants, the local nonprofits and makes it easy to give in tough economic times. A charity partners with an area eatery to promote guests to patronize a business on a certain day and in return for using their contact list to drive traffic in, the restaurant will make a donation to the nonprofit.
Here are a few Upcoming Events:
Mon, Sept 28th :
City Barbeque donates 25% to Hannah’s Treasure Chest
Texas Road House – 10% of sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Chili’s will donate 100% of sales to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
Sat, Oct 3rd:
Chef Joe Fish hosts a dinner at his house for David Esrati’s run for City of Dayton Commissioner
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As part of Miami Valley Grown’s first ever Local Food Week, a screening of Fresh will take place on Thurs, October 8th at 8pm at the 2nd Street Market.
Nordstrom has grown from one Seattle shoe store into a nationwide fashion specialty retailer with renowned customer service, generous size ranges and a wide selection of the finest apparel, shoes and accessories for the entire family. Known for its wide aisles, use of back wall displays, tasteful fixturing, seating for shoppers and its trademark live piano players, Nordstrom epitomizes specialty retail department store shopping. We’ll get to see for ourselves when Nordstrom opens a store at
It’s been called “Dayton’s party of all parties” and is one of the most talked about events in all of Ohio. Benefiting AIDS Resource Center Ohio, 
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All of us have at one time or another experienced hunger. We’ve all craved a midnight snack, wanted something salty or needed some chocolate. But there’s a big difference between trying to satisfy a brief craving or stomach growl and wondering where your next meal will come from.
job takes her around the country training, educating and entertaining both consumers and industry people about the nuances of all things whisky. Cheryl says her sincere hope as a Master of Whisky is, “to help others acquire their own understanding and personal appreciation for whisky which will enrich their lives” as it has hers.
Come out and support local media and your first amendment rights as DATV presents the “Media That Matters Short Film Festival” on September 17th at 7:30pm, at the Neon Movies in Downtown Dayton. I went to this event last year and it was a really good time, the short films were very well done and really made you think.. well worth the price of admission to see these amazing short films.
You’ve heard them on the radio, tv and even the newspapers have gotten into the discounted restaurant gift certificate business. You might wonder if these deals are legitimate. They are! In exchange for the promotional value the eateries get from the advertising of these products, you get double your money’s worth in certificates. The most common offer is two $25 certificates for just $25, plus a couple of bucks for shipping and handling. Most are valid for about six months.
Enter the area’s first “Fake-Off” Contest in conjunction with the Little Art Theatre screening of Julie and Julia. The event begins 0n Friday, Sept 4th with “Cocktails with Julia” at 6:30pm at the 
Celebrating Fine Wines, Cool Brews & Tantalizing Tastes in a casual environment to benefit local charities, Corks & Forks will debut Sunday, Sept 20th from 1-4pm. With over 100 wines being poured, a Belgium Beer Cafe, Chef Demonstrations and tastes from local restaurants, this first time festival is shaping up quickly.