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Spring Flower Arranging

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You know it’s spring when the flowers are in bloom! Come to the Franklin Library and create your own little bouquet of flowers in mini terra cotta planters. Not only can you get creative with your flower arranging, but you can also decorate your little planter. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring anything else you might want to use to get creative with.

  • Wednesday, April 9
  • 5:00-6:30 p.m.
  • Franklin Branch
  • Ages 11-18
  • Free event
  • registration is necessary.

To register for this event, please call 937-748-3200 to sign up.

Highly Popular Classes return to Agnes and Orson!

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In a world of stuff to buy, Agnes and Orson Gifts and Goods will open up their studio again to offer their most popular classes this season. ‘There are so many fantastic boutique stores in Dayton, we are just fortunate to have studio space to create and make your own fun gifts!’ says Canaan Good, one of the three owners of A&O. ‘We decided to add some different kinds of classes, and bring back some tried and true!’

The classes begin on October 22nd and go through December 17th. Most are on Sundays. ‘Everyone loves experiences, and there are plenty to try out this season.’ says Misty Wells, another owner. ‘We think adding more children’s classes will give the kiddos a chance to create for mom and dad, grandma and grandpa! Great for the Holidays!’

Beyond just coming to learn, A&O offers a discount to all participants on the day of the classes. ‘It’s an added bonus, and many people love getting their shopping out of the way while they are here!’ says Wells. Participants also enjoy food and beverages while they attend. ‘Oh yeah…mimosas are always a hit!!’

MostMetro was luck enough to get a jump on the schedule, which will be announced this weekend. Here is a first look at what’s coming to the A&O studio this season:

  
Sunday, October 22  Pet First Aid Class
1o people Max. $75/person
Learn about how to keep your pet safe, and what to do in an emergency situation.

 

Sunday, October 29  Needle Felted Animal Pins
6 people Max. $45*
Needle felting is so much fun! You will learn how to make 3D objects out of felt!

 

Sunday, November 5   Staghorn Fern Hangings.
12 people Max. $30.
ALWAYS A SELL OUT! A&O pride themselves on their fern hangings…come and make your own!

 

Sunday, November 12   Candle Pouring
12 people Max. $30.
Join the owners of the popular Oak Street Candle Company from Columbus, and make your own candles.

 

Sunday, November 19  Kids Gift Workshop DIY 
10 people Max. $35.
Yep. It’s fun for the kids…as A&O presents a do-it-yourself class.

 

Sunday, November 26  Cake Decorating Basics
10 people Max. $45.
Everyone LOVES RachelBakes, the award-winning cake decorator! She is teaching a fun, basics class for everyone.

 

Sunday, December 10  Needle felted Holiday Ornaments
6 people Max. $45. *Needle felting is a blast! You will make incredible ornaments!

 

Sunday, December 17  Terrarium/Holiday mini garden
16 people Max. $45. *Josh is back to help us create a holiday terrarium class. Always a hoot, and special spiked holiday hot chocolate just for the occasion!

**Ongoing, Learn Spanish with Chris Sidner. (As of this publication, dates and times are not finalized.)
Chris Sidner, local Spanish instructor, brings his expertise to an on-going language class at the studio.
Check with A&O for exact days/times.

WOW! This looks a great line-up. If you are interested in signing up for classes, the ‘Studio Hotline’ at 937.640.1500 will open on Tuesday, October 3rd at 11am. To reserve a space, you will need # of participants, payment method and a contact number for a follow-up confirmation call. AS ALWAYS, FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED!

Agnes and Orson is located at 514 East Third Street in the Cannery building. Open 11-7 Tuesdays thru Thursday, Fridays 11-6, and Saturdays 9-4. The store and studio are closed on Sundays and Mondays.  Give them a call at 937.640.1500.

Americana Festival: 5k, FOOD, Fireworks & Fox

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Pork Chops on the Grill

Run, eat and watch fireworks in the street. The Americana Festival is celebrating 41 years strong with this year’s event in downtown Centerville.  This year we have the star spangled scoop on some new Food Adventure attractions and happenings.

The Big Ragu is a lifelong Centerville guy, so this festival is close to our homes and our hearts.  We cant think of a better way to celebrate freedom and the good ole’ USA, than this event.

 

Here is a day in the life of a 4th of July Food Adventurer at the Americana  Festival:

7:30am:  5K RUN at Centerville Stadium.  Why?  So we can eat all day, guilt free, that’s why !

9:30am: Sneak between the chairs lining the streets, dart across State Route 48 and see what food vendors are open early.  Ragu actually had a 9:45am cheesesteak 2 years ago.

10:00am: Watch the AMERICANA FESTIVAL PARADE. We hope to march in he parade someday, carrying flags with cheeseburgers on them, and wearing sequin shorts…

 

Harvest Mobile Food Truck will be at the Festival

11:30am – 4:00pm:  STREET FAIR: We are excited to be checking out these MUST EATS !!

—HARVEST MOBILE:  Who else loves the healthy “Local Wrap?”

— ZOMBIE DOGZ:  The Nibbler Dog ! Heck, any hot dog they have is a true original and something you wont taste anywhere else!

— EL MESON FOOD TRUCK: Empanadas to die for !

— MOM’S HOMEMADE GOODIES: Incredible Soft Pretzels

— SANTORINI’S GREEK KITCHEN:  The Gyros are must eats.  They are grilled fresh by these guys in from Indianapolis.

— TIM HORTON’S:  You may need the coffee for some quick energy

— OLD TYME POPCORN:  Kettle Corn experts !

— LaROSA’S:  You gotta get some pizza slices from this Cincinnati icon

— CINDY LOU’S BBQ:  Any BBQ entree is delicious here !

— KONA ICE:  Cool off with a SnoCone cup with tiger’s blood sauce !

El Meson will be at the Street Fair

— CORK N BOTTLE’S AMERICAN GRILL:  Any one of their sandwiches are delicious, cheap, and a handful !

— BLACKJACK GRILL:  The best grilled porkchops in Dayton

—NELLY’S CHICKEN:  The rotesserie roasted, Bolivian recipe chicken is nothing short of amazing on flavor !

As you can see there are gonna be plenty of options to light your fireworks.  We didnt even mention the carnival type food, or local places within walking distance like SWEENEY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE, JOHNNY’S SLICE OF NY, BILLS DONUTS, MARION’S PIZZA, CITY BBQ, GRAETERS ICE CREAM, ROOT48, and MCDIGGERS PUB.

We will also be hanging out with Fox and Friend’s Brian Kilmeade who will be in town promoting his new book!

10:00PM: FIREWORKS AT CENTERVILLE FOOTBALL STADUM.  We usually cap off the night by attending the fireworks with family, after napping off a food coma.

 

Show your patriotism this Friday.  Whether it is chanting USA, or wearing a US Flag t-shirt, we hope you have the time of your life.  We suggest you do just that in downtown Centerville on the 4th !
Even Uncle Sam will be there, and so will The Food Adventures Crew.

Want be a good American?  Then “like” FOOD ADVENTURES on Facebook HERE.  We are often imitated, never duplicated.

Check out our Americana Food Photos below !

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