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November Charity Tap: Fisher-Nightingale Houses, Inc.

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🍻 Raise a glass with us at the Wandering Grififn to support a great cause!
All November long, every purchase of our “Heroes” beer at Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant helps Fisher-Nightingale Houses, Inc. who lend support to the Greater-Dayton area Fisher Houses which provide comfort homes for military and veteran families in times of medical need.❤️

Join us for the grand finale on November 30th, 5-8 PM in Beavercreek, Ohio, for a charity tap takeover event! Let’s come together as a community to serve those that serve us. ✨ #CheersToHeroes

9 Fundraisers to Attend this March!

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Storybook Gala: A Night in the 100 Acre Wood

Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth Street, Dayton, OH

You are cordially invited to the first Storybook Gala benefiting A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio. We are excited to bring the magic and wonder that we infuse into the wishes we grant to you, our friends and supporters.

This year we will transport you into the childhood playground of Christopher Robin as you mingle with your friends in the English meadow and then dine and dance in the 100 acre wood. The adventure begins with cocktails at 6:30pm at the Sinclair conference center. Come dressed in garden party formal to support the amazing kids and families of A Special Wish Foundation.

Mad River School District’s Annual Spaghetti Fest

Stebbins High School 1900 Harshman Rd., Dayton

Hey, Mad River community! Mark your calendars for delicious meal at Stebbins High School Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

We are thrilled to invite you to our much-anticipated Annual Spaghetti Fest from 5 PM to 7 PM in the school’s cafeteria.
Get ready to indulge in a delectable Italian dinner lovingly prepared by none other than our Superintendent Wyen. The menu features spaghetti & meatballs, crisp salad, freshly baked bread, a variety of beverages, delightful desserts, and more!
Special Treat: ALL MAD RIVER STUDENTS EAT FREE! 🎉
For everyone else, tickets are super affordable:
$4 for adults
$3 for children and seniors (60 and over)
Tickets are available at the door or can be pre-purchased at our schools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a fantastic meal and the chance to support our student choirs, orchestra, and bands as they perform live, adding a magical soundtrack to your dining experience. 🎵🎷

Pickleball Tournament

First Baptish Church of New Lebanon 335 South Church Street, New Lebanon

Our Pickleball event is open to teams of any ages who will compete in a single-elimination tourament. Prizes valued over $200 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.

Grab a partner and enjoy a fast-paced day of pickle ball for a good cause. All proceeds go toward camp fees for our 3rd – 12th graders.

First games begin at 11am and Championship game will be played at 4pm, approximately.

Matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with rally scoring.

Food, drinks and tourney t-shirts will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Registration is $30 per team by Thursday, March 7. Registration is available online or in person. Day-of registration is $40 per team. Registration fees are non-refundable but are transferable to any team of your choosing.

Nite at The Races

Miamisburg Moose 2110 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg
An evening of Horse betting and fun! Place cash bets on the horses of your choice.
Races are run by video broadcasts. Raffles & betting
Proceeds benefit the GDAA Rent Foundation; a non-profit, charitable organization that provides rental assistance to GDAA members’ residents who are unable to pay their rent due to illness, family tragedy or unfortunate circumstances, in some cases preventing homelessness.
Only persons 21 and over are permitted to attend.  $25

Pancake Brunch

Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm  1000 Aullwood Road , Dayton

No registration needed, pay at the door – or pay ahead on our web site if you wish. Take a sugarbush walk, savor a great meal & enjoy a leisurely farm visit. Join us for food, fun & family!

$10

2024 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH
Since 1998, YWCA Dayton has set aside one special day to recognize and honor women in our community. We celebrate Dayton’s most influential women, all of whom have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

An Evening of Burlesque: Semi-Annual Fundraiser

Temple of the Rebel Goddess 400 Linden Ave., Suite 245, Dayton
Join us at the Temple of the Rebel Goddess for our semi-annual fundraising event An Evening of Burlesque: Tassels, Tatas & Tips

With all of our fundraisers, we aim to gather financial energy to amplify the work that’s been happening inside the Temple’s walls. The list of things that your abundance could help us to manifest includes things like continuing our goal of divine worship and spiritual pursuits, sexual wellness & education, community offerings, Earth-based practices and reverence, feminine celebrations, and more! This also includes the much less sexy stuff like paying rent, maintenance & admin fees, but more than that – it’s about manifesting this next evolution of the Temple and leaning into pure possibility.

This Sassy Sarah Monroe Production features a host of amazing performers. The evening is sure to delight with the finest Burlesque performances!

We are thrilled to announce our featured performers,

-Aurora Maur -Lily Datura -Jackie O of the Rubi Girls -Roxy Valore -Simone DeLove -Sugar Monroe -Rosie Revolution -Pearls De~Lovely -Diamond Tassel Revue

Our MC for the evening is the hilarious Kara Ragland

This event is a night you won’t want to miss!

Doors open at 7pm, performance starts at 8pm!

There are five tiers of ticket prices to accommodate our modest spectators as well as our favorite ballers. These options allow you to customize your perks for the evening.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and depending on your ticket… you’ll get a bottle of champagne!

$25 – $350

Making Memories Team Presents: A Night of Champions & Advocacy

David H. Ponitz Sinclair Center Dayton, OH

Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, hear about the latest in research news, the 10 warning signs and heartfelt personal connections.

There is an $80.00 domation to attend, guests will be asked to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association to continue offering free programs and services in the Miami Valley area, as well as funding vital research that is giving families hope!

Registration for this event closes on March 17, 2024 or when sold out whichever comes first.

This event is in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter and Sinclair Community College’s Office of Diversity. Thanks to the Dayton Foundation for managing donations made to this event!

 

$80

Dayton Playhouse Cabaret FUNraiser

Dayton Playhouse 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH

“Celebrating 65 Years – A Dayton Playhouse Cabaret” will be Saturday, March 23rd, 2024; 8pm at the Dayton Playhouse There.  Tickets $15

Dangerous Dames of Dayton

Daniel J. Curran Place, University of Dayton 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH
Join fellow League of Women Voters members and supporters in honoring citizens who, like our “dangerous” sister suffragettes of old, have heroically worked to champion the ideals of a democratic society that work for ALL citizens of Greater Dayton.
This year we will be honoring Robyn Lightcap, Executive Director of Preschool Promise; Terra Fox Williams, President and CEO YWCA Dayton; and Mattie White, 1st Vice President Dayton Unit NAACP.

Keynote Speaker: Ayesha Rascoe, Host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

$125 – $175

13 September Fundraisers Worth Supporting

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With over 4000 non-profits in the Miami Valley, our community has proved to have a giving heart and here are 13 fundraisers that could use your support this month:

September 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Artini Dayton 2023   $60 – $80

Dayton Arcade 28 W. Third St., Dayton

Local artists will be teaming up with local bartenders and mixologists to craft cocktails inspired by their own creations! We’ll have a dozen Artini stations featuring spirited and nonalcoholic cocktails, and our guests get to determine who’s creations are the most creative, and who’s cocktails are the best tasting. Attendees will also be treated with tasty hors d’oeuvres, live music, and engaging art experiences. By the end of the evening, we’ll find out who crafted the Most Creative Artini and who served us the Best Tasting Artini!

September 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wine Tasting, Benefiting Dayton Children’s Hospital $85

Polen Farms 5099 Bigger Rd, Kettering

Join the Women’s Board of Dayton Children’s Hospital for an exclusive wine tasting event. We will be enjoying wine graciously provided by Revel OTR and all proceeds will benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Co-owners & winemakers, Amy and John Coleman, will be our guides for the evening providing samplings of their specialized, handcrafted wines along with sharing their passion of winemaking. All Revel wines are made 100% on site in Cincinnati, Ohio with fruit sourced from CA, WA, OH and Chile using a process that originated in Italy.
Their 2023 Cincinnati Wine Festival Gold Medal Winners Sangiovese and Black Sheep Blanc will be available at this tasting! You can find Revel in many bottle shops, breweries, casinos, grocery stores, restaurants, stadiums and now locally at Arrow Wine & Spirits (Kettering & Centerville) as well as Dorothy Lane Market (Oakwood).

September 9 @ 5:00 pm
Stetsons & Sterling $100 – $200

Therapeutic Riding Institute 3960 Middle Run Rd., Spring Valley

This elegant, “western-chic” themed evening will include therapeutic riding & liberty demonstrations with TRI students, live bluegrass music by the legendary Dean Osborne Band, cocktails, wine, & beer, dinner, live auction, and heart-warming stories shared by TRI students. General admission begins at 5:00 pm.

Limited tickets are also available for a unique and intimate VIP experience beginning at 4:00 pm in our beautiful horse barn. This reception will include live acoustic bluegrass music by the Dean Osborne Band, hors d’oeuvres, bourbon tasting, & trick rider and liberty demonstration.

September 14 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
A home for our hero veteran fun-raiser  $43.61

The Brightside Event & Music Venue 905 E. Third Street, Dayton

Join us for a fun-filled evening of music and networking, as we raise funds to provide a new home for our hero veteran!

September 14 @ 5:30 pm
Wegerzyn Garden Party

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton

Celebrate the Golden Garden at the annual Wegerzyn Garden Party! Join us Thursday, September 14 to toast half a century of fostering connections between people and nature at our treasured Gardens.

Enjoy live music, dinner, dancing and a 50/50 raffle as we look back at the last 50 years and ahead at the next half century at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark.

Tickets are required! $100 for Foundation members and $150 for non-members.

50/50 raffle tickets are $25 per ticket or 6 for $100. Winner announced at Garden Party, but need not be present to win! Proceeds from this event benefit the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation.

September 16 @ 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Rubber Duck Regatta

The 2023 URS Rubber Duck Regatta will be LIVE at Riverscape with the Hispanic Heritage Festival

United Rehabilitation Services is excited to bring the URS Rubber Duck Regatta, presented by Synchrony, at RiverScape Metropark, during the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023 for one more year. Prize winners will be identified as the first eight individually assigned Ducks are pulled from the river! Winners will be announced at the Finale Event and will be notified via phone or email.

September 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Diced in Dayton: Chef’s Challenge  $75 – $150

Top of the Market Banquet Center 32 Webster St., Dayton

Sample tastes from your favorite local chefs and support a great cause at the Diced in Dayton Chef’s Challenge. Diced in Dayton is an interactive, food-filled event that showcases and celebrates the creativity of local chefs as they craft unique dishes from a set of mystery ingredients. Participating chefs must meet the challenge that MVM chefs face each day: how to transform unpredictable ingredients into something new and delicious. Guests will delight in the ingenuity and flavor of the dishes while learning about what Miami Valley Meals does to help those who are food insecure in our community. At the end of the night, one chef will be named champion.
Featuring chefs from Corner Kitchen, Kung Fu BBQ, De’Lish Cafe, Blind Dogs, Rich Taste Catering, redBerry, Bella Sorella Pizza Co, Creative Delights Catering, Napales, and more. You won’t want to miss this chance to enjoy great food for a great cause at the one-and-only Diced in Dayton.
Justice on Tap $25-50
The Dayton Beer Company 912 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering

Come raise your glass (and funds) to justice! Justice on Tap, our annual “happy hour” fundraiser, hosted by the Dayton Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, is happening Wednesday, September 20th

All proceeds benefit the Campaign for Equal Justice, supporting the critical civil legal services provided by ABLE, the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project – VLP and LAWO in the Miami Valley region. Purchase tickets at: http://bit.ly/2023JTAP

September 20 @ 7:00 pm
Rock the Hill 4 Heroes

Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton

Benefit concert raising funds for the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial’s permanent memorial construction fund. Join us with the uber talented international group – Leonid & Friends – as they perform at the iconic Dayton Masonic Center for their first performance in Dayton, Ohio.

 

We will be tasting both types. White and red.

DMBA’s 8th Annual Taste of Homeownership!

Cox Arboretum 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton
The Dayton Mortgage Bankers Association is so proud to bring back the annual Taste of Homeownership Wine Tasting for a 8th year! This year will benefit the Rebuilding Together Dayton. Cost to attend is only $30 and 100% of the entry fee will be donated to Rebuilding Together Dayton. Amy Radachi, Executive Director will be on hand to talk about her amazing charity.There will be 11 wines to taste, with great food and raffle prizes too! A few sponsor opportunities are available, email [email protected] if you want to sponsor a table
 

September 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SICSA’s 4th annual Poop Show

Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway 777 Hollywood Blvd, Dayton

How can a pile of poo win you $15,000?

During the event, a 2,000 square foot play yard onsite at the casino will be divided evenly into 1 foot squares. Each person that purchases a chance will be assigned at random to a square (one square per chance purchased). During the live event, a dog will be released into the play yard. Whomever is assigned to the square where the dog poops wins $15,000!

September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grandview Foundation Wiffle Ball Tournament $10

Yankee Park 7500 Yankee Rd., Centerville

Grab your friends and family to form a team of 5 (amateur skill level) and compete against other teams in the wiffle ball tournament. Cost is $50 per team, or $10 per individual.

Not only will you have a blast playing wiffle ball, but you will also be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the event will support future RAGS programs through the Grandview Foundation.

There will be plenty of food and drinks available via food trucks and vendors, so bring your appetite (and your wallet!). Get ready for a day full of laughter and friendly competition. Games will be running all day, round-robin style. Schedule to follow after registration is complete. We can’t wait to see you there!

DATV Bowling Fundraiser $25

Poelking Lanes, 1403 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

Ready to roll for a great cause? 🎳 Join us on September 30th, 12-4 PM, for a Bowling Fundraiser hosted by DATV! 📺 Doors swing open at 12, and the pins start flying at 1. 🎉 Your $25 ticket includes shoe rental, endless fun, and support for community entertainment. 🙌 Grab your friends and family, and let’s make a strike together!
 

This Must Be the Party hits the stage this Friday at The Brightside

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One of the most celebrated music events in Dayton during the last decade is back! This Must Be the Party is a local super group who performs a fantastic tribute to The Talking Heads. Fans love the complete recreation of the classic album and documentary film Stop Making Sense that they perform! Catch them for an exclusive show Friday April 14, 2023 at The Brightside, in downtown Dayton.

Few bands are as well-known in the music industry as the Talking Heads. The band, which was founded in the middle of the 1970s, contributed to the development of a new musical genre that would later come to rule the radio in the 1980s. The Talking Heads were one of the most innovative and forward-thinking bands of their period with their special fusion of rock, groove, and New Wave. It’s no wonder that Dayton audiences love this tribute show!

Due to the Covid shutdown, This Must Be the Party hasn’t performed since 2019, so this is a highly anticipated event! The best part is that part of the proceeds from this show go to benefit The Seedling Foundation, an organization that supports the arts magnet at Stivers School for the Arts. It’s a musical celebration to support music education!

If you’ve had the pleasure of seeing this amazing show already, you know how much fun to expect! (Pro tip: Wear comfortable shoes!) This go around, there is a very special guest joining the show. Sammi Garett, from the national touring acts Turquaz, Cool Cool Cool, & The Bump Assembly, is flying in from Brooklyn to join the crew! She’s an absolutely fabulous singer and performer, and she’s excited to perform in Dayton for the first time.

Local original band, Intergalactic Space Force, is kicking off the show at 8:30pm, shortly after doors open. They were Dayton Battle of the Bands finalists last year, and always love an opportunity to perform at The Brightside.

After the Stop Making Sense headlining show, if you’re still ready to boogie, Freekbass will be making his Brightside debut with a “Solo Grooves” after party.

If you get hungry, the venue has coordinated with Phat & Rich to be on site to serve your needs. The Mexican inspired cuisine is a hit with concert goers, so go hungry and hang on the Brightside’s awesome patio between sets.

If you’re looking for a place to pre-game, organizers recommend going to Tender Mercy for their amazing cocktails. “Not only is Tender Mercy our neighbor, they are one of the primary sponsors of this event!” event organizer, Libby Ballengee told us. “Their sister restaurant Sueño, is an amazing spot for dinner too, but I’d get reservations first!”

This Must Be the Party promises to be one of the most memorable events of the spring!

*The band includes: Khrys Blank, Nathan Lewis, Patrick Himes, Brian Hoeflich, Erich Reith, Aaron Holmes, Matt Byanski, Eric Cassidy, Nathan Peters, Christopher Corn, Brian Spirk, with special guest Sammi Garett.

HOW TO GO?

When: April 14, 2023

Where: The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH

– $30 Advance General admission tickets (highly recommend purchasing advance to guarantee spot)

– $35 Day of show

TICKET LINK: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/69946/orders/new

 

14 Fundraisers That Could Use Your Support This Month!

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With over 4000 nonprofits in the Miami Valley, it’s not surprising how many charity fundraisers are held each month!  Here are some of the events we’d like to highlight this month:

Texas Hold’em Tournament

Kettering VFW 3316 Wilmington Pike,, Kettering, OH

Following the fish fry!    $20

Feed the Hungry: A Community Meal Packing Event Coffman Family YMCA

Coffman YMCA
88 Remick Road, Springboro
 
We’re inviting the entire community to join us at the Coffman Family YMCA in 1 of 4 shifts to pack dehydrated meals that will be shipped to select nations and peoples in Central America. This event is great for everyone–families, students, and even kids as young as 4 years old!
Shift options are at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm. Each shift will last one hour. This partnership between Southwest Church and the Coffman Family YMCA benefits the efforts and ministry of Lifeline Christian Mission.
A small fee of $10 per person (per session) is required to help offset the cost of food we’ll be packing, but you’ll also get an event T-shirt! Payment (cash or checks made payable to Southwest Church) will be accepted at the door on the day of the event.

Sing Out Loud

Victoria Theatre Dayton, OH

Culture Works will be launching this year’s Campaign for the Arts with a special performance at the Victoria Theatre! You’ll hear from the Culture Works team and Dr. Sue Edwards, President of Wright State University and this year’s Campaign Chair, about the importance of supporting our local creative community.

The stars of the program are our friends and neighbors! SING OUT LOUD will feature more than 100 local arts champions coming together as one choir singing familiar songs from the stage and the screen. You’ll be certain to spot a familiar face or two on stage, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.   Tix: $28

Women of Influence

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton

Since 1998, the YWCA Dayton WOI Awards have recognized and honored more than 180 influential women in the Dayton area, visionaries and thought leaders who have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Honorees in the Women of Influence Class of 2023 are:

  • Melodie Bennett – Executive Director, House of Bread
  • Marvene Mitchell Cook – Director of CARES Act and Workforce Development, Montgomery County
  • Joanne “Jo” Granzow – Community Volunteer
  • Michelle Kaye – Vice President and Client and Community Relations Director, PNC Bank
  • Carol Prewitt – President, Prewitt Consulting LLC
  • Carolyn Rice – President, Montgomery County Commission

Cabin Fever Reliever

Baum Opera House 15 S First Street, Miamisburg, OH

Shake off the winter Join us for an evening of live music by Ben & Pete! All while shopping local boutiques in one space. 50/50 Raffle and silent auction. Ticket sales will go towards The Baum Window Restoration Fund!   Tix Run $15

 Dayton Metro Library Book Sale

Dayton Metro Library – Burkhardt Branch 4680 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH

The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library will hold a used book sale on Saturday, March 11 at the Dayton Metro Library Burkhardt Branch, located at 4680 Burkhardt Rd., Dayton. The sale includes used books for children, teens and adults as well as music, movies and audiobooks. Most items have been weeded from the library’s collection. The sale opens for Friends of the Library members from 9:30 a.m. to noon and open to the public from noon-5 p.m

Night at the Races

Miamisburg Moose
2110 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg
An evening of Horse betting and fun! Place cash bets on the horses of your choice. Races are run by video broadcasts. Raffles & betting proceeds benefit the GDAA Rent Foundation; a non-profit, charitable organization that provides rental assistance to GDAA members’ residents who are unable to pay their rent due to illness, family tragedy or unfortunate circumstances, in some cases preventing homelessness.
Only persons 21 and over are permitted to attend.   Tix $20

Miamisburg Band Fish Fry Fundraiser

Miamisburg High School
1860 Belvo Rd, Miamisburg

We will be serving fried fish or chicken tenders, fries, cole slaw & applesauce. Dessert will be available for purchase at our bake sale (everything $1!).  Make sure you stick around for performances by our MMS and High School Jazz Bands. Stop by our basket raffle- Each class is donating items toward a themed basket. Which class will earn the most mone??   Tix $15 – $20

Family & Youth Initiatives (FYI) mission is to empower families and provide hope. Every day families and children are suffering from traumas caused by generational cycles of abuse and poverty. FYI’s solution is to rescue and protect those families and children to prevent future trauma by redirecting their paths through education, training, and support in our multiple programs.

We invite you to join us for their spring fundraising dinner, graciously hosted by the Knights of Columbus #3724. The evening promises to provide a unique insight into the challenges that our families and children are facing everyday. We will share how we are addressing these issues and how you can be part of the solution. The night will begin with a pulled pork dinner (and sides), made from scratch by the Knights. Dessert and drinks are included with the price of admission. Tickets for the event are $15 per adult, $5 per child (16 & under), with a maximum group price of $40 per family.

Euchre Tournament & Fundraiser

The Baum Opera House
15 S. First Street, Miamisburg

An evening with friends while raising money for The Baum!New to The Baum, we will be offering a Euchre tournament once a month. Cash prizes for top 3 winners. Drinks and snacks available to purchase. $20 entry fee. A great opportunity to meet fellow card players and get out of the house! If you have further questions please send us a message about this monthly event! Tix $20

Cakes N Coffee Bake Off Fundraiser

Nimbus Comic Cafe
486 E. Main St, Trotwood, OH
 Enjoy a variety of delicious desserts made by some of the city’s best bakers! Even better, wash it down with Nimbus Comic Cafe’s wonderful Ethiopian coffee! This wonderful event funds The Engele Community Center and many participating foodologists!

Each entry ticket includes one round of each vendor’s specialty dessert as well as a judge’s ticket to cast your vote on the best dessert! The winner will cater Engele’ Community Center’s upcoming event! Tix $22

100% of Sales Benefit URS

Jersey Mike’s Subs 
 
6002 Far Hills Ave, Centerville
2831 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
3510 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek
1512 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Wash Twsp
24 W Central Ave, Springboro
Visit any of their 5 area locations and 100% of all sales will be donated to United Rehabilitation Services (URS).

Dayton March for Science Fundraiser!

bd’s Mongolian Grill
4488 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek
Come out to BD’s Mongolian Grill and help support the March for Science – Dayton! On April 22nd we plan to make our voices heard with others across the nation in support of science in our community here in Dayton and in our legislation nationally. We need your help to get there! Pay one price for soup, salad, stir-fry bowl and fountain drink (tax included) – Tickets $25 for adults, just $7 for children age 2-10.
For tickets or more information, message us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/March4ScienceDayton/ or email [email protected]
We are recognized as an official sister march for the DC March for Science. A portion of the proceeds will go towards paying for insurance for the event and other expenses related to our April 22nd event on Courthouse Square

Euchre Tournament

Kettering Recreation Complex
2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering

Join us for an evening of fun, clean competition as we pair up and play the popular trick-taking card game, Euchre. Participants compete as individuals. Light refreshments will be provided and gift cards will be given to the top winners.   Tournament for ages 18+.  Registration Deadline: March 16 at 5 pm.    $8 – $10

This Must Be the Party returns to The Brightside this April

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The Brightside is excited to announce This Must Be the Party – the fantastic local tribute to the Talking Heads is back in their Ballroom on Friday, April 14, 2023.  It’s a complete recreation of the classic album & film “Stop Making Sense.”

Due to the covid pandemic, it’s been 4 years since the beloved local tribute show has been seen by Dayton audiences. This time around it’s serving as a fundraiser for The Seedling Foundation, which supports Stivers School for the Arts.

What’s even better? We have some very special guest joining the band! Sammi Garrett is flying in from Brooklyn to perform exclusively for this fundraiser. She’s well known for being in the bands Turquaz, Cool Cool Cool, & The Bump Assembly fame).

A “Solo Grooves” After Party with Freekbass is also planned. So if you’re still ready to keep dancing after the Talking Heads set, stick around for a fun after party with surprise guests.

Additionally – here are more performers to be announced! 


HOW TO GO?
When: April 14, 2023
Where: The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH
Tickets / Time: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/69946/orders/new
– $25 Early Bird General Admission tickets (available 2/10 – 2/12 only!)
– $30 Advance General Admission tickets (highly recommend purchasing advance to guarantee spot)
– $35 Day of show (if available)
– $100 VIP TICKETS (very limited quantity available) – includes early entry to event & parking, 1 hour cocktail hour with exclusive entertainment, drink ticket & appetizers. Entry time at 7pm.


This is Venus Child Productions event!

Sonic Springs Benefit Concert features Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, Monograms & more!

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On Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm The Brightside in Dayton, OH will host a benefit concert featuring national recording artists Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, local DJ Fatty Lumpkin, and Brooklyn-based indie rock band Monograms. All proceeds above operating costs will be donated to the independently owned radio station WYSO in Yellow Springs.

Since its inception in 1958, the mission of WYSO has been to serve the Miami Valley and beyond with trusted journalism and artistic inspiration that improves lives and builds community. In 2023 WYSO will be moving from their home on Antioch’s campus to a new studio, including much-needed equipment upgrades and new performance spaces for live-in studio music concerts.

The event will be held under the moniker of “Sonic Springs” and is slated to be an annual concert to bring unique musical performances to the Dayton area. The event is being curated and produced by Eric Mahoney, a filmmaker/producer best known for directing the feature documentary Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero. Eric and his family recently moved to Yellow Springs from Brooklyn, NY.

 

HOW TO GO?

Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm

The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio)

Food truck on-site: Phat & Rich

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonic-springs-a-benefit-concert-for-wyso-tickets-304403126947

10 Nonprofits Events To Support This April

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We know the Miami Valley is generous and can always be counted on to support the various causes of our local community. Here we’ve highlighted some events that will make a difference in our community. We hope you’ll choose to attend at least one of these friendraisers.

 

April 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bourbon & Blues

The Mall at Fairfield Commons
2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek, OH

Tickets $30 – $40 

Here’s what you get with your ticket: 

– A fun night out with proceeds benefiting Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce’s community initiatives 

– A flight of 4 bourbon tastings and a presentation by Indian Creek Distillery (additional tastings available for purchase) 

– Two hours of live music by “Authorized Personnel” 

– A selection of appetizers from local eateries 

– Desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes 

– Raffle opportunities for special bottles of select bourbons 

– Live painting performance by Raise Your Brush (painting to be silent auctioned) 

– Other beverages available for purchase provided by BJ’s Brewhouse

Wear your favorite “blue” attire! 

Proceeds will go to support the Chamber’s initiatives to promote and support the local business community.

 

Saturday, April 9, 2022. 7 pm
Wright State’s ArtsGala
VIP Reception: 6—7 p.m.
Creative Arts Center

Wright State’s ArtsGala is known as one of the premier arts events in Dayton. Each year, our guests are treated to a wealth of top-notch performances by Wright State’s talented students in art, music, theatre, dance, and motion pictures. In 2022, ArtsGala returns with a fresh, new look and will continue to fund the dreams of students in the fine and performing arts as they work diligently to pursue careers as performers, movie directors, musicians, and artists.

As always, the ArtsGala event is black tie optional. Wright State’s current COVID-19 protocols do not require guests to wear masks or be vaccinated, however, any changes to the policy will be communicated in advance of the event.  Purchase tickets here.

 

April 10 @ 11:30 am
Speakeasy X Square One
Speakeasy Yoga 510 E. 3rd St, Dayton, OH
Feel good, look good, do good! Join Square One and Speakeasy Yoga on the morning of April 10th at 11:30 for Yoga and Blowouts, all to help support our furry friends at SICSA.

Start at Speakeasy with a 60-minute vinyasa flow class led by yoga teacher and Speakeasy Yoga Studio owner Tori Reynolds, then head over to Square one for Blowouts and Mini Spa Services. Finally, to top it all off, enjoy a with a meet and greet of some of SICSA’s four-legged finest who are in need of a good home.
Tickets are $50 for both the yoga class and your Square One services. All proceeds from this event will go to SICSA’s Guardian Angel fund that helps rescued pets receive life saving surgeries.
Preregister and purchase your ticket online using this link: https://yoga.speakeasydayton.com/external_form?e=6310442…
*Speakeasy Yoga requires proof of full vaccination for class participation. Please bring your card or a photo and matching ID.

April 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Masquerade Ball: A Night of BLU to Remember…
Meadowbrook at Clayton 6001 Salem Ave, Clayton, OH
Celebrate 15 years of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service with the Nu Phi Sigma Dayton Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma. Each ticket will help education/scholarship efforts and other programming for Nu Phi Sigma Chapter initiatives through Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc..
Tickets $45

April 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Packard Spring Fling
America’s Packard Museum 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH
30th Anniversary Packard Spring Fling Banquet Guest Speaker​ Dancing ​ ​Online Ticket Sales are available by clicking HERE. You can also

30th Anniversary Packard Spring Fling Banquet

Guest Speaker​ & Dancing
​Online $ 85 Ticket Sales are available by clicking HERE.

April 28 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Champions for Children
The Golf Club at Yankee Trace 10000 Yankee St, Centerville, OH
You are invited to join us for our first annual Champions for Children fundraising breakfast. At Hannah’s Treasure Chest, we provide so much more than the distribution of necessities for children in need. We prioritize the health, safety, and dignity of each child we serve and give them the opportunity to feel seen and valued with every item chosen just for them.

HTC is the only organization in Southwest Ohio that freely distributes all the items a child might need to grow and thrive from birth to adulthood. Through our 70 community partners, we meet caregivers where they are and support them during difficult times as they work to secure their families. As the need increases in our community, HTC’s dedicated volunteers and staff remain unwaveringly committed to serving vulnerable children in Southwest Ohio. We invite you to join us and become a Champion for Children.

Register here, tickets $50

April 28 @ 5:30 pm
On Cloud Wine
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH

Join us for some relaxation and escape the April showers preparing to embrace the May flowers. ON CLOUD WINE in the Wintergarden at the Schuster Center will be a night to remember! Tickets include the option to taste more than 30 different bottles of wine, appetizers, a souvenir tasting glass, parking in The Arts Garage, and a retail store to take your favorite bottles home with you!

Tickets are $60, purchase online here.

April 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Annual Art Auction

The Co’s popular Annual Art Auction returns! Sip, snack, admire and bid with friends and artists in the Arcade’s magnificent Rotunda. Over 100 works of original art up for grabs at the most eclectic art party in town. To honor the history of the Dayton Arcade’s architecture and to bring out the vibrancy of the artwork, we request that all wear black and white artsy attire.

Free Parking. Ample hors d’oeuvres. Cash Bars.

Member Price: $75; Non-Member: $90; At the Door: $100

SILENT AUCTION 

  • Early bidding begins online Wednesday, April 27 at 10 am and closes Friday, April 29 at 9.45 pm. (no fee to bid online)
  • Join us at the Annual Art Auction on April 29 to see all of the Silent Art Auction items in person and bid from your phone

LIVE AUCTION

  • The Live Auction will take place in The Co’s gallery at 8 pm on Friday, April 29
  • Bidders must register at the event
  • Proxy bids available

April 30 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Fight for Air Climb
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Boulevard, Dayton, OH
COVID-19. Lung Cancer. Lung disease. Clean Air. That’s why we Climb. We’re taking the Climb outside in 2022. We’re moving onward and upward, safely and responsibly, so that we can make an impact now to ensure a healthier future for all.

Join us outside for a reimagined Climb. Climb 956 steps of the Day Air Ballpark, and get exclusive field access, when you race the bases! All are welcome to share in this adventure, whether you’re new to the event or a veteran Climber. Elite climbers can choose a Triple Climb Challenge and race 2,868 steps!

Below are the route options for this year’s Fight For Air Climb with stair count totals.

Stadium Climbers: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl at Day Air Stadium for a total of 956 stairs and equates to about a half-mile.

Firefighters and First Responders: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl at Day Air Stadium for a total of 956 stairs and equates to about a half-mile.

Power Hour: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl as many times as you can, in one hour! Choose this climb for the Ultimate Challenge! This participation type has a $250 minimum fundraising requirement.

Climb Your Way (VIRTUAL): We recommend shooting for the 956 stairs the Stadium Climbers will be doing which equates to about a half-mile.

April 30 @ 7:00 pm
Beer & Brewing

Get ready for fun at the farm as Father, Son and Friends entertains us all with their toe-tappin’ Irish tunes along with the McGovern Irish Dancers!

Bring your own chairs to relax and take in the show as you spend time with friends and neighbors.

Your ticket includes up to seven (7) tastes from our local craft brewers who will be set up under the Farm Pavilion. Find your favorite brew and purchase full size beers ($7.00) from any of our brewers or the Bonbright Distributors truck. Warped Wing Brewing Company, Hairless Hare Brewery, and Fifth Street Brewpub (plus more) will join us.

This event will be for those 21 and over. Dress code is nice casual; we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes as most of the event area is on grassy lawn areas.

100% of your ticket price will support Aullwood’s environmental education programs for local students. Get your ticket online in advance for $30

 

Local Artist Spreading Love Through Art

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Prolific Local Artist Mike Elsass is working overtime to give back to the local community by launching a new charity project to benefit Dayton-area nonprofits.

Elsass announced the project this week, when he told his followers on social media if they could provide proof of a donation to a local nonprofit, he would reward the contribution with a gift of art. The idea picked up momentum quickly, and Elsass has since implemented a structure to best support the collaborative project.

Patrons can email ​[email protected]​ with proof of a donation to a local charity. Contributions more than $50 in value will receive an email notification to be printed and taken to Elsass’ studio at Front Street, where they can be exchanged for an original piece of art valued at $150-$300.

Elsass said the project was an effort to keep up momentum for local nonprofits in the wake of the global pandemic, which continues to have a devastating effect on small businesses, as well as local charities. The project is designed to keep people enthusiastic about the art community in Dayton and also show the commitment of the arts to continue working collaboratively throughout the community.

The project will continue until March 21. Proof of donations will only be accepted at the Mike Elsass Charity Project email address, and contributors must present the email response, as well as valid ID to pick out their art at Front Street, which they can do from 9 am to 3 pm daily or during First Friday or Third Sunday events.

A Fabulous Casino Night benefits Breast Cancer Funds!

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On Friday November 15, 2019, you can enjoy a fabulous Casino Night while raising funds for Breast Wishes and the Pink Ribbon Girls. Not only do you get to play your favorite casino games with fabulous prizes, you’re served heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and fun!

How does it work? Your $50 ticket includes $50,000 in chips, and $100 VIP ticket get you $75,000 in chips! Those tickets also get you a free drink, or two for VIPs. At the end of the night turn in your remaining chips for raffle tickets for some cool raffle prizes! If Lady Luck isn’t kind, don’t worry, you can buy extra tickets too! There will also be a silent auction and Kim Faris will emcee the event.

Space is limited to this exclusive jeans & jewelry themed event – so secure your spot soon! Tickets are available here. All proceeds to benefit the Pink Ribbon Girls and the Breast Wishes Foundation.

HOW TO GO?

 

23 Fundraisers To Support in October!

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Dayton long ago earned a reputation for being a city that gives back. According to the history of the Dayton Foundation, NCR founder and Chairman John H. Patterson championed innovative projects for the betterment of the community. Joining him in his enthusiasm was his sister-in-law, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell, and nephew, Robert Patterson, son of John Patterson’s brother, Capt. Robert Patterson, all active community leaders in their own right. A leading businesswoman, Julia Patterson Carnell helped establish the Dayton Art Institute by donating works of art, a mansion that served as the museum’s first home and $2 million towards the construction in 1930 of its current facility.

Robert Patterson was a senior executive at NCR and a leader in community affairs. He helped to found the local Boy Scouts and the Dayton Rotary Club and was active with the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce and Miami Valley Hospital.

Today there are over 4000 nonprofits in the region, and to continue the legacy of taking care of our community, there are hundreds of fundraising events to support them. To see our complete list of charitable events for 2019 check our DMM calendar.

Shine Dayton Celebration

The Steam Plant
October 4 @ 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
$50

Shine Dayton is a group of young professionals committed to advocating for the compassionate works of Catholic Social Services through…

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2019 Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Fifth Third Field
October 5 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free

The Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually, this inspiring…

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Tutu Many Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2019

Riverfront Park
October 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
$25

Put on a tutu and join The Premier Group in a 1.8 mile Breast Cancer Awareness fun walk honoring those…

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5k Walk/Run for Literacy

Englewood MetroPark
October 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

7th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Literacy Saturday, October 5th, 2019 Englewood MetroPark 10:00 a.m. 2019 marks the Brunner Literacy Center’s 7th…

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March of Dimes Chefs Auction

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
October 7 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for our 16th annual gathering of the area’s finest culinary talent in support of the March of Dimes.…

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Ribbon of Hope Luncheon & Speaker

Sinclair Community College – Ponitz Center
October 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$75 – $150

2019 Ribbon of Hope Keynote Speaker: Shannon Miller Kettering Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce Ms. Shannon Miller as…

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Sweet Freedom Fundraiser

Top of the Market Banquet Center
October 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free

You are invited to a collaborative fundraiser benefitting Oasis House and Safe Harbor. These two organizations seek to help women…

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Barks & Brews Fundraiser

Crafted & Cured
October 9 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Grab a cold brew and help animals in need, too! Come out to Crafted & Cured on Wednesday, October 9th…

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Voices Against Violence Breakfast

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
October 10 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Free

In July 1977, YWCA Dayton became the second YW in the U.S. to open an emergency shelter for battered women.…

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Come As You Art: Dayton Society of Artists’ Fundraiser

The Brightside Event & Music Venue
October 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$40

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is thrilled to present ‘Come As You Art’, its inaugural fundraiser which will take…

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BEER STRONG FOR LLS

Kingspoint Pub
October 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
$50

Fourth Annual Charity Beer Pong Tournament   Back by popular demand! The 5th Annual Beer Strong for LLS will be…

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Curse of the Magic Council: A Magical Murder Mystery

The Dayton Woman’s Club
October 12 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$35 – $225

Join us for a night of Magic, Murder, Mystery, and FUN! All magical creatures are invited to gather safely away…

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BBQ, Brews & Tunes Benefit

City Barbeque- Beavercreek
October 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$20

We’ve teamed up with Devil Wind Brewing for this fall bbq & beer bash benefitting The Foodbank, Inc. A ticket…

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A Concert For Dayton

Blind Bob’s Bar
October 13 @ 5:00 pm
$10

This is a benefit concert for Dayton at Blind Bob’s. Come together to support the community in a terrible time…

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Dayton 100+ Women Who Care Quarterly Meeting

McGohan Brabender

October 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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One hour meeting to choose and donate to a deserving local charity. All are welcome but only members may vote…

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Breaking the Cycle Fundraising Break

Sinclair Conference Center
October 17 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Artemis Center’s invites you to join us at our 7th annual Breaking The Cycle Fundraising Breakfast! This important fundraiser is…

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2019 Making Strides of Dayton 5k Walk

Fifth Third Field
October 19 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer.…

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A Glimpse Into the Throne Room

Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
October 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
$5

One of the most articulate works of art that displays chapters four and five in the book of Revelation, contained…

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Red Dog RACERS Charity Auction

TJ Chumps Huber Hts
October 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

In its 16th year, this racing themed fund raiser supports SICSA’s Spay/Neuter Programs.  Includes: show cars & race cars, driver autograph…

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URS 63rd Anniversary Gala

Dayton Art Institute
October 19 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$175

Join United Rehabilitation Services as they celebrate their 63rd Anniversary with a Gala at the Dayton Art Institute. Enjoy dinner, live and silent…

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Fashioning Futures Luncheon

Sinclair Conference Center
October 24 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Fashioning Futures Luncheon is an annual celebration held to raise money for Clothes That Work and share the impact…

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Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton 3k/5k Remembrance Walk 2019

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton
October 26 @ 8:30 am
$25

WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2019 TIME: Registration begins at 8:30 am Walk begins at 10 am Come back after you walk to…

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Dayton Region Walk of Fame Luncheon

Sinclair Conference Center at Sinclair Community College
October 31 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Since 1996, over 170 outstanding individuals and groups and their contributions to the Miami Valley have been memorialized at the…

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15 Must Attend Charity Events for August

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August is a crazy busy month, with everyone trying to squeeze as much summer as they can into their days, get ready for back to school time and still support our community in as many ways as they can. We’ve got some highlights here that benefit tornado relief, the disabled, Dayton Metro Library, the Food Bank, ALS, the Dayton Art Institute, The Humane Society and so much more!

To see all the fundraising events this month click here.

Arts & Drafts

We Care Arts
August 3 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$10

We Care Arts, local nonprofit, hosts their 4th annual Arts & Drafts festival event from 2-10 pm at the We…

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Stand-Up Comedy Relief

MJ’s on Jefferson
August 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$10

Come out and help rebuild lives whenMJ’s on Jefferson hosts #DaytonStrong: A Stand-Up Comedy Relief effort to help those affected by the…

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FSB Gives Back: URS Rubber Duck Regatta

Fifth Street Brewpub
August 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us in supporting the URS Rubber Duck Regatta. Lisa Seibert and friends will be behind the bar raising funds…

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A Novel Night

Dayton Metro Library – Southeast
August 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$50.00

The Grand Opening of the new Southeast Branch Library calls for a significant community celebration, so the Dayton Metro Library…

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8 Puppy TailS And TasTy ALes FUNdraiser

Yellow Springs Brewery
August 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s YAPPY hour at the Brewery!! Come have some pints with our pups! You might just meet your new BFF!…

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Pints For ALS

The Barrel House
August 10 @ 11:00 am – 11:59 pm

Join us for an all-day party while we drink dope beer and raise money for the The ALS Association at…

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The Battle to Remember

Christ Church United Methodist
August 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$25

The Alzheimer’s Association is looking to recruit local groups, companies and organizations for our upcoming The Battle to Remember event…

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7th Annual Breath of Life Foundation Motorcycle and Car Rally

Rip Rap Roadhouse
August 10 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$40 – $50

Hello Brothers and Sisters! The Breath of Life Foundation, partners with the HFIAW Central States Conference Locals, raises funds for…

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The Rubi Girls Present: The Show of the Century!

The Dayton Art Institute
August 10 @ 6:30 pm – 10:15 pm
$50 – $100

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Rubi Girls return to the Dayton Art Institute on August 10, with a special benefit performance for…

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Rubi Girls Trivia for a Cause: Dayton Foodbank

Double 18 Lounge
August 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$4

Get your team together (limit 6 people per team) and join the Rubi Girls at Double 18 Lounge for Trivia…

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LORE Mainstage: I Survived (a storytelling event)

Kettering Tower
August 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$25 – $75

LORE will be hosting a Mainstage storytelling event highlighting Dayton survival stories. Whether surviving the tornado, a gun shot, a…

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Fore Paws Golf Classic

The Golf Club at Yankee Trace
August 16 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
$125

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is hosting its 8th annual Fore Paws Golf Classic Golf Scramble at The Golf…

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AleBeast Summer Knockout 2019

Drake’s Downtown Gym
August 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$15

AleBeast Summer Knockout is an exhibition boxing charity event supporting local causes! This year we are fighting for Joseph’s Legacy…

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Drag me to Brunch

Art Central Foundation
August 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
$35

Join us for our first annual drag brunch fundraiser! A fabulous brunch buffet will be provided by Mockingbird’s Cafe &…

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Chaps for Charity 2019 Poker Run

Powder Keg Harley-Davidson
August 24 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$10 – $30

Join us on our 2nd annual “Chaps for Charity” motorcycle ride as we raise money to help the OAPFF reach…

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Rockin’ out to support Ronald McDonald House of Dayton!

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This weekend, April 12-13, 2019, you can rock out to a 2-night music event and fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House. Come for one or both nights of this special event at the new Brightside Music & Event Venue!

Friday night serves as the pre-party for Saturday night’s main event. There you’ll enjoy an extra special Happy Hour, which kicks off at 4:30pm, featuring a tasting from Cutwater Spirits and food available from Godfather’s Pizza. Music starts at 6pm with Last Call Trio, featuring special guest Danny Voris. At 8pm you can witness the 6 year old piano sensation Avett Ray (as seen on CBS News, Good Morning America, People, Inside Edition). At 8:30pm, the Kerry Smith Band rehearses for their big show on Saturday. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 at the door. VIP ticket $30 (includes Saturday night ticket too + reserved seating) More info here.

Saturday night is the main event! Doors open at 6pm. Harvest Mobile Cuisine will be here and have food available for purchase. Avett Ray is back with another performance at 7pm. At 8pm, the Kerry Smith Band takes the stage for this rare reunion show. General admission tickets for Saturday are $15 advance, $20 at the door. VIP ticket $30 (includes Friday night ticket too + reserved seating.) More info here.

This is going to be a fantastic weekend for rock’n’roll fans, and a fabulous way to support Dayton’s Ronald McDonald House!

Sierra Nevada’s Fundraising IPA Hitting Local Breweries

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Brewed for a special cause by brewers all over the country.

The Camp Fire wildfire started on November 8, with a combination of high winds and dry grasses. These two events, combined with the initial difficult to reach location of the fire, turned a small incident into one of the deadliest fires in United States history. It covered 239 square miles, destroyed over 18,000 structures, and caused an estimated $8 billion dollars in damages. Families were displaced, businesses were destroyed, and Paradise, CA has rebuilding to do.

One of the businesses affected by this fire was the Sierra Nevada Brewery. One of the grand old breweries of the craft beer scene, they are located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and fifteen minutes from where it began. Sixty employees, including founder Ken Grossman, were evacuated from the area. Fifty of those employees ended up losing their homes. Their brewery was spared, but Ken Grossman, founder and owner of Sierra Nevada, knew they had to something to help the community that has supported them for decades.

The need went well beyond what this brewery could handle, so Ken went beyond the walls of his brewery for a solution. A brewery they have a good relationship with, Russian River Brewing, worked with other local brewers to raise funds for a fire that hit their community. After a brief conversation with Russian River, Ken contacted friends in the craft beer community and asked them to help. 

And help they did.

After the initial social media and email push, 200 breweries had signed up to brew Resilience Butte County IPA. Through word of mouth and the power of social media, that number currently sits just shy of 1,500 brewers. The planned amount of beer brewed will add up to 4.2 million pints, possibly raising over $15 million dollars. Suppliers donated malt and hops, brewers donated labor and fermenter space, and retailers offered to put it on their shelves. They did it all to help Butte County recover; 100% of the proceeds earned will go to a special fund started by Sierra Nevada. It is an overwhelming effort that was started on Giving Tuesday (November 27) and will culminate over the next few weeks in breweries around the country.

Resilience is based on another of their popular beers you can find this time of year, Celebration. Resilience utilizes the same Chinook, Cascade, and Centennial hops that Celebration does, but without the dry hopping and extra conditioning of its big brother. It was described as “a fresher form of Celebration.” We all know how IPA fans love a fresh hopped IPA, and this one has the added benefit of helping their community rebuild from the Camp Fire blaze.

Local Dayton breweries are donating their time and efforts to help Sierra Nevada in their quest to help the Chico/Paradise area recover. Community-owned Fifth Street Brewpub is one of the brewers lending their fermenters and labor to brew this special IPA. Keep an eye on their website and social media to see when it will be tapped. The other local brewery to put this on their tap is Crooked Handle Brewing Company in Springboro. They have it listed in their fermenter and plan on releasing it sometime during the week of January 7. Don’t want to wait that long? Sierra Nevada is sending out a limited run of cans all over the country. Those twelve packs should be hitting local stores during the week of Christmas.

Sierra Nevada designated December 20 as Resilience Night, when many brewers tapped Resilience IPA in their tap houses. Some breweries added it to their menu as early as December 15, and they tapping will go on through the month of January. You can find all of the places that will be serving it through Sierra Nevada’s website. You can even earn a special badge for trying this beer out through Untappd. With every pint and can you responsibly enjoy, know that you have made a donation by enjoying a West Coast style IPA that is helping a community recovering from a devastating natural event. Cheers!

Horse Around, ***WIN CASH !!! ***

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Win cash and help a charity by doing so… Sound too good to be true?

At Rent Foundation’s NITE AT THE RACES – it all can come true.   The Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charitable arm is the Rent Foundation, and they need your help by attending a spectacular night of fun on November 9th at 1675 Woodman Drive (former IUE CWA Hall).

This is an annual charity event that you just cant miss.   Do you like endless food and beer?  How about betting on horse races on the big screen?  We will also have more liquor baskets than Charlie Sheen.  Pull tabs, door prizes, snacks and oh so much fun.

 

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL FAMILIES AT RISK OF EVICTION:
The best part, is your participation will keep Dayton area families from going homeless.  How? Because theRent Foundation pays rent of families who are going through and unforseen crisis and are unable to pay rent.  By stepping in and helping these local residents, we are able to help them stay on their feet and avoid eviction.  REAL FAMILIES, REAL THREATS OF HOMELESSNESS….

TICKETS –

Pre Pay $15 online by clicking HERE or
pay $20 at the door Friday Nov. 9th 6pm.

Includes – Beer, Bottled Water and Soft Drinks
Includes – Wings, Pizza, Hot Dog Bar, Pasta Salad and Snacks
Includes – 8 horse races on the Big screen, bet cash and win cash !!
Includes – Pull Tabs Available for purchase


Includes – Over 50 Fabulous Door Prizes from electronics, to booze, to baskets, to restaurant gift cards and more

 

WHAT: RENT FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL NITE at THE RACES !
WHEN: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9th, 6pm -11pm
WHERE: 1675 WOODMAN DR, KETTERING, OHIO (formerly the IUE CWA Hall)
2 doors down from the famous Root Beer Stande Drive In.
COST: $15 if you pre pay online by clicking HERE or pay $20 per person at the door
WHY: To help worthy Dayton families in crisis from going homeless by paying their rent due.

*** Bring cash because there will be chances to buy raffle tickets for prizes and pull tabs, as well as horse race betting.
Feel free to dress in your race hats, or Derby attire !

 

What did the winning horse say to the 2nd place horse …. “Why the Long Face?”

Sound Valley Summer Music Festival at Yellow Cab Tavern

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The inaugural Sound Valley Summer Music Festival is being held over Labor Day weekend, at the Yellow Cab Tavern on Saturday, September 1st. This festival has a dual purpose: one, to showcase talented rock bands from across the Miami Valley, and to raise awareness and funds to help combat the heroin epidemic through the local non-profit, Brigid’s Path.

“Dayton has been considered the heroin capital of the United States. We want to shift the national perspective and reclaim our reputation as a place for innovation, creativity and artistic expression through music,” Zac Pitts, co-owner of Sound Valley said.

With a full day of live music, Sound Valley Summer Music Festival will feature local rock, indie, and alternative bands, including: Life In Idle, Knavery, Beesly, Yardboss, Weathervein, NOVAGOLD, Seth Canan And The Carriers, Crosley Court, Isicle, Flee The Valley, Dave Zup, ThunderTaker, and A Voice of Your Own.

“This event is meant to connect those who want to take Dayton’s music scene to the next level.” Pitts said. “There will be two stages, both indoor and outdoor, and some amazing local food trucks throughout the day to keep hungry fans happy!”

In addition to great music, half of Sound Valley Summer Music Festival’s proceeds will benefit the Dayton organization, Brigid’s Path. This local non-profit provides inpatient medical care for drug-exposed newborns, non-judgmental support for mothers and education services to improve family outcomes. “The heroin epidemic has hit our community hard,” Pitts said. “We want to work alongside those that are taking away the stigma and standing with our neighbors who are struggling.”

Life in Idle is one of the bands set to perform at Sound Valley Music Festival at Yellow Cab Tavern on September 1, 2018.

HOW TO GO?

Sound Valley Summer Music Festival

Saturday, September 1 at 4pm

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th Street Dayton, OH

$10 in advance / $13 at doors