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Dayton Rotary Foundation Opens Applications for $50,000 Grant

April 10, 2024 By Dayton Most Metro

The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation has just announced a grant opportunity for a nonprofit that focuses on Mental Health of up to $50,000. “Our foundation traditionally gives $3000 grants quarterly. Five years ago we gave a $50,000 signature grant to Gem City Market, and we want to again give a grant that will truly make a difference in our community,” said Foundation Board President Lisa Grigsby.

This Grant may used be for a single program/initiative, collaborative (multi-partner) project, operational support of an organizational project. Rotarians worldwide are currently focused on the issues of mental health.

Examples of proposed plans may include individuals/families impacted by trauma, substance use disorder, preventative care, mental health in special populations (i.e. adolescents, refugees, survivors of domestic violence, Veterans, senior adults), social determinants impacting mental health issues, suicide awareness/prevention

Proposing organizations must be IRS-qualified 501(c)3 entities located in and serving the Dayton metro region

Grant funding may used be for a single program/initiative, collaborative (multi-partner) project, operational support of an organizational project.

Signature Grant Timeline

Grant application deadline: June 13- Application available online

Send completed application to Laura Erbaugh – laura@daytonrotary.com

  1. Semi-finalists selected: July 24 (Rotary Foundation meeting)
    Semi-finalists announced: July 25-28
    Semi-finalist presentations at Rotary Meetings: August 12 & August 19

    Finalist selected by: August 28
    Finalist formal announcement: September 10

About Rotary

Rotary is an international membership organization made up of diverse groups of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the world. Rotary clubs exist in almost every country. Being a member is an opportunity to take action and make a difference.

About Dayton Rotary:

The Rotary Club of Dayton is a fellowship of over 200 diverse business and professional leaders who commit their time and talent to staying informed and serving the club, the community and the world.

The Rotary club of Dayton was organized May 27, 1912 and was chartered as the 47th club of Rotary International on June 2, 1913.

Orville Wright, the inventor of flight, was an early member of the Rotary Club of Dayton. Dayton Rotarians have witnessed both the Wright Flyer’s first flight and moon landings. We have taken the automobile from an open carriage, to efficient battery-operated vehicles. We have witnessed partyline telephones go to hand-held wireless devices carried by everyone. Entertainment went from radio to the television to computers that are small enough to fit in our purse or pocket and carry on planes.

The Rotary Club of Dayton was once a business-only club that mirrored Paul Harris’s thinking of what Rotary should be: Businessmen learning about each other’s business, doing business with each other based on a foundation of trust.

The Rotary Club of Dayton today is a group of current and future leaders who work in government, in the corporate world or in the not-for-profit world while we focus on building productive relationships and serving our community. We are individuals from different genders, different races, different backgrounds, and different religions. And we are resilient! During COVID we continued to meet via zoom and now every Monday over lunch we do a hybrid meeting, in person at Sinclair College as well as over zoom.

 

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dayton Rotary

Dayton Rotary Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant

July 13, 2017 By Dayton Most Metro

The Rotary Club of Dayton has awarded its first Signature Grant in the amount of $50,000 to The Gem City Market project, which is part of the Greater Dayton Union Cooperative Initiative (GDUCI). The check will be presented to Lela Klein, Director of GDUCI and will take place at the Dayton Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon on Monday, July 17, 2017, Noon, at Sinclair College Ponitz Center.

The Signature Grant was the first grant award of this type made by the Club’s Foundation. The Grant’s funding priority is to support a larger project or initiative in the City of Dayton that will make a meaningful and sustainable impact and long-term change in the community.

The goal of the Gem City Market project is to significantly improve food access and related health outcomes for families and individuals living in Northwest Dayton by opening and operating a full-service grocery store that provides access to healthy and fresh foods.

“We are excited about making this first award to such an exciting project and one that will have a significant, positive impact on the residents of Northwest Dayton and many residents in the surrounding area,” said Dona Vella, President of the Dayton Rotary Foundation. The Dayton Rotary Foundation received letters of interest from 60 organizations. The other finalists for the Signature Grant were East End Community Services and Catholic Social Services.

The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Dayton. The Dayton Rotary Foundation also accepts applications for non-profit program grants of $3,000 each quarter of the year.

The Rotary Club of Dayton is a fellowship of diverse business and professional leaders who commit their time and talent to staying informed and serving the club, the community and the world.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dayton Rotary, Gem City Market, Signature Grant

Dayton Rotary Announces $50,000 Grant Opportunity

November 21, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

10712566_950753788283542_5550583639299676646_oThe Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation is taking applications from non-profit organizations in the City of Dayton for a Signature Grant of $50,000, which will be awarded in April 2017. The first step of the process is for local non-profits to complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) which is available on the Dayton Rotary website.

 

The LOI is due by December 31, 2016. Based upon the Dayton Rotary Foundation’s review in January 2017, some applicants will be invited to submit a full grant application, which will be made available to them by the Foundation. The deadline will be March 31, 2017.

 

The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation is taking applications from non-profit organizations for a Signature Grant of $50,000, which will be awarded in April 2017. The first step of the process is completing a Letter of Intent (LOI) which is available on the Dayton Rotary website.

The LOI is due on December 31, 2016. Based upon the Dayton Rotary Foundation’s review in January 2017, some applicants will be invited to submit a full grant application, which will be made available to them by the Foundation. The deadline for submission will be March 31, 2017.

This will be the first Signature Grant of this type made by the Foundation. The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Dayton. The Signature Grant funding priority is to support a larger project or initiative in the City of Dayton, which is comprised of proactive programs and activities and will make a meaningful and sustainable impact and long-term change in the community.

Our three priority areas are:
· Community Enrichment: programs that drive economic development, contribute to a more well-rounded community experience and specialized learning opportunities.
· Education: innovative programming that expands access to, and improves the quality of, well-rounded educational experiences for people of all ages.
· Youth & Families: programs that ensure people of all ages and means have the ability to improve the quality of their lives.

For more information please contact Dona Vella, President, Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation at 937-275-7431 ext. 139.  Please return your LOI to Laura at the Rotary Office laura@daytonrotary.com

**The Foundation will also be considering their traditional $3,000 grants for the December 31st cycle but will not be accepting them for the March 31st deadline.

 

For more information please contact Dona Vella, President, Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation at 937-275-7431 ext. 139.

 

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dayton Rotary, Grant, Rotary Club of Dayton

Dayton Rotary Ride Launches June 20th

June 17, 2015 By LIbby Ballengee

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Biking in Dayton has become all the rage, and for good reason! We have amazing trails and a new Link bike system, that makes biking easier and more enjoyable than ever. Now the Rotary Club of Dayton is taking the love of biking one step further by starting their own charity ride. The inaugural Dayton Rotary Ride will be held this Saturday June 20th, with proceeds benefiting their popular International Exchange Student program.

Phil Parks, one of the organizers of this event explains how the event will work: “The start of the ride has been carefully chosen as family friendly. We acknowledge that some members of the family may not want to ride a 50k or 100k ride. So we offer the family the opportunity to ride the first 3 ½ miles together. Then those wanting to return can turn onto a paved bike path and return to the starting point, Xenia Bike Hub. The more experienced riders can still ride together as a family for the first 14 miles. At the 14 mile mark we offer our first of 4 rest stops where the riders can take their first break. They will find food, water and toilet amenities offered by one of our many sponsors. After that, the 50k and 100k separate for their chosen scenic ride back to Xenia.”

Not only is this a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the great outdoors – this is also a fantastic way to support a great cause! The Rotary Club of Dayton has been sponsoring Dayton Public School students, as an International Exchange Student, for many years. Likewise, members of the Club always host families for an inbound exchange student. During their years of running the exchange program, they have found that both outbound and inbound students always have a trip, or various needs, that require extra funding that their families cannot afford. The Dayton City School Students parents have skin in the game, but most times need some financial support in order to offer their children this wonderful international opportunity. Walt Hibner, Heath MacApline, and Phil Parks, all avid cyclers, hatched the plan for a fundraising event to help support these student’s unexpected needs and costs during their travels.

Phil Parks explains the goal of this event: “Long-term, we hope to see Dayton Public School Students volunteering for various duties along the ride. This collaborative effort is meant to show them how people working together can provide meaningful results. We want to make a BIG SPLASH, with the community and the students. But it all starts with this first little rock being thrown into the pond. Hopefully the little wave it makes will eventually turn into the big splash!”

If you are interested in participating, here are the details:

Website: http://www.daytonrotaryride.info/home.html

When: Saturday June 20th. Registration starts at 7am. Ride ends at 2pm

Where: Xenia Station, Xenia Ohio.  The physical address is 150 N. Miami Ave, Xenia, OH 45385.

Cost: $20 – $35 (depending on the package you choose)

NOTE: Everyone must wear a helmet, no exceptions.

Filed Under: Active Living, Cycling, The Featured Articles Tagged With: charity, Charity Event, Cycle, Dayton, Dayton Rotary, Ride, Rotary

Dayton Rotary Joins MetroParks For Mad River Run Ribbon Cutting

May 5, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

10294434_10152418344043921_2869398236428847500_nThe Dayton Rotary Club joined FiveRivers MetroParks , local elected officials from Dayton, Riverside and Montgomery County as well as members of the local press today for the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Mad  River Run at Eastwood MetroPark today.

Part conservation, part recreation, the Mad River Run includes a kayak and canoe whitewater feature in the Mad River, river access points, and an area for observing paddlers or just enjoying the river. Construction was funded in part by the Siebenthaler Centennial Project of the Rotary Club of Dayton, which ended up being a $100,000 donation.

“The Rotary Club of Dayton is excited to support this new destination for free, active outdoor recreation and place where everyone can connect with the Mad River,” said Greg Birkemeyer, president of the Rotary Club of Dayton. “Enhancing our river assets is critical to making the Miami Valley an even better place to live, work and play.

Rotarian David P. Williams so eloquently shared these words with the group before the actual ribbon cutting:

 This is a story about going back to the future. It is a story about a community of people, and the rivers that continue to define and identify them after almost 220 years.

“The River” sits as the centerpiece of our community, even since its very founding. On April 1, 1796, when George Washington was President and Ohio was not yet a state, a group of 12 settlers known as “The Thompson Party” traveled by flat bottom boat up the Great Miami River from Cincinnati and landed at what is now the end of St. Clair Street.

Ohio became a state in 1803 and the City of Dayton was incorporated in 1805. In 1827, construction began on the Miami and Erie Canal, which would contribute significantly to Dayton’s economic growth during the 1800s. Riverscape sits astride the point where the canal and the river met.

As our community celebrated its first 100 years, railroads and a better highway system were proving to be a more efficient way of moving goods and the canal and the idea of a navigable waterway went into decline.

But nothing had ever been done about controlling the flood waters of the three major rivers and two large creeks that emptied into the basin where the City of Dayton sat.

Not until the catastrophic flood of 1913. When it was over, there were over 600 estimated dead with estimated property losses were over $200,000,000, in 1913 dollars.

The relief effort was staggering. Among those coming to the aid of their fellow citizens was a then small group of business men and community leaders in their very first year of existence, the Rotary Club of Dayton.

First, however, Rotary members had their own personal challenges to face.  Family members in different parts of the City were cut off and unable to communicate with one another, including the Rotary Club’s first President, Scott Pierce, who had been informed that his only daughter, Charlotte, had drowned.  It was several days until Pierce learned that Charlotte had survived the flood in the attic of fellow Rotarian R.L. Miller. In her later years Charlotte would retell the story of her ordeal, and the promises made in the attic, to her niece, Barbara Pierce Bush, First Lady of the United States, who regularly visited her aunt here in Dayton until Charlotte’s death in 1971.

Other Rotarian heroes during the flood included Doctor HH Herman, chief physician at the National Cash Register Company who organized and oversaw a team of 42 doctors and 74 nurses who cared for 1,700 people.  Major Robert Hubler assumed military command of the City, feeding almost 21,000 people daily.  And, of course, future Rotarian John Patterson took the lead in organizing the City’s relief efforts from his NCR headquarters.

Rotary International was itself but an 8 year old fledgling at the time of the flood, and the Dayton club was only number #47 on a list that has since grown to over 32,000 clubs worldwide.  But the Great Dayton Flood marked the first official international act of humanitarian relief by the larger Rotary organization.   By raising $5,000,000 in 1913 dollars, Rotary had found its humanitarian mission.  That September, on behalf of a grateful Club and Community, Scott Pierce addressed the Rotary Convention in Buffalo and thanked those attending for their efforts in helping Dayton.

The flood gave way to flood control and the genius of Arthur Morgan, whose “hydraulic jump” helped pioneer modern day hydraulic engineering. Morgan was a frequent guest speaker at the Rotary Club, and employees of the Miami Conservancy District, including our own Bob Reemelin, have long been Club members.

In 1973, the Club pledged $27,000 to the River Corridor Committee of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce toward construction of the “Riverwalk” project.  Committee Chair Horace “Huff” Huffman Jr. congratulated the Club on being the first service club to step forward to make the project a reality.

Rotarians were actively involved in the 1970s and 80s with management of water recreation along the River Corridor in the form of power boat racing, when  Eastwood Lake became known as the “Hydrobowl”.

In 1983, the Club donated again to the River Walk project, this time to complete the one mile extension.

In the 2000’s, Dayton Rotary staged its Fit Fest festival at Riverscape for a number of years.

And now, we return to the River again, with today’s dedication of the “Legacy Launch”

 So you see, like the settlers, the farmers, the industrialists, the aid and relief workers, the engineers, and the recreationists, we continue to come back to the River.

In the beautiful words of Carly Simon:10268680_10152418376058921_7864435495240405370_n

 

“We are coming to the edge

Running on the water

Coming through the fog

Your sons and daughters”

 

“Let the River Run

Let all the dreamers

Wake the nation

Come, the New Jerusalem”

 Photo’s by FiveRiver MetroParks

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dayton Rotary, FiveRiver MetroParks, Mad RIver Run

Lifetime’s Remarkable Women Series honors Isus Founder

September 10, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

To shine a spotlight on an extraordinary woman, and to inspire and empower
others to make a difference
in their communities and world

Here is the write up featured on Lifetime’s Remarkable Women:

Ann Higdon created Improved Solutions for Urban Systems (ISUS) in 1992 to develop approaches to keep high-school-age youth in school and to reclaim school dropouts. In Dayton, over 60 percent of the urban youth dropped out of high school, and according to an Annie E. Casey Foundation study, an additional 6 to 8 percent drop out in middle school and are, therefore, never counted as high school dropouts. The effects in the city were deteriorating neighborhoods and escalating crime. Montgomery County, where Dayton is the main city, used two-thirds of its budget for criminal justice and indigent-family-related expenditures. Author James Conant, in his book “Slums and Suburbs: A Commentary on Schools in Metropolitan Areas” called these kinds of issues “social dynamite.”

In the early nineties, Ann Higdon talked to anyone who would listen about what she believed could be done, but few people believed that these young people would respond to an idea that required more of them than anyone dared believe they could do before. Few believed that it was an appropriate use of funds to support an idea fostered by a person who had no nonprofit, teaching or housing-development experience. But, as Ann listened to the stories of the young people who left school without completing, their stories resonated. She had been a poor student, had a difficult childhood and was first homeless when she was four. She was afraid of being bullied and got in trouble for fighting back. Ann was able to make a better life for herself because one person had confidence in her, and with that encouragement, she began to work her family out of poverty.

In 1992 she borrowed $100,000 from National City Bank in Dayton to start the first ISUS organization, working with National City to replace food stamps with an electronic benefits system in Ohio. During the early years, Dayton Rotary, a nearby hospital and other benefactors also supported the project. In 1995 they received the first public money through a federal grant, and in 1999 Ohio passed enabling laws for charter schools. That year, ISUS created the first of three charter high schools for returning dropouts; until recently, Dayton had more students in charter schools per capita than any other city.

The ISUS organizations uniquely accomplish their mission by recruiting disengaged youth back into an educational experience that is competency-based and career-oriented, and that engages students as volunteers who practice their newly acquired skills in the context of community service.

Upon entry, ISUS youth are on average 17 years old and function in math and reading at the seventh grade level. Roughly 85 percent are low-income, seven in 10 are known to juvenile court and three in 10 are youth with learning disabilities, which is about twice the percentage in the system. At ISUS, students attend a longer day and year — totaling about 300 additional hours per year. Students alternate between academics, technical coursework and hands-on practice of skills. Technical instructors are hired from business and industry and assisted to obtain teaching certifications at Wright State University.

Since 2001, ISUS has graduated more than 700 returning dropouts with high school diplomas, industry credentials or some college coursework. Recently, ISUS was written into House Bill 562 as a Demonstration Project to collect data and inform the legislature on issues and accountability measures for dropout-recovery schools.

Other measures of success are the competencies students exhibit — for example, the redevelopment of the Fairgrounds neighborhood, where students gutted and rebuilt 12 homes and an eight-unit apartment building. The project was reported by the Dayton Daily News as “The Miracle on Frank Street.” Now there are homes built by developers, and bustling businesses. ISUS students are credited with sparking the resurgence of the neighborhood.

Ann Higdon personifies the entrepreneurial spirit by crafting the pursuits of her organizations to contribute impact and return on investment. She demonstrates commitment and takes risks in the pursuit of better solutions to social problems, and targets a population that researchers agree is the hardest to serve — youth offenders.

Ann and her organization, ISUS, are recipients of numerous honors, including the Purpose Prize, the Dayton Business Journal’s Regional Leadership Award, the Dayton Daily News’ Top Ten Women Award, the YMCA’s Woman of Influence Award, the HUD’s Secretary Award for Excellence, the Points of Light Award and the Dayton Business Journal’s Not for Profit Organization of the Year Award.

Smart Car Raffle Drawing to be held Mon, Sept 13th

On Monday, Sept 13th, ISUS will be hosting a VIP reception in Wright-Dunbar Historic District, where they will be giving tours of their Replica Homes Green Building Project.  As part of the festivities ISUS and the Dayton Rotary are hosting a Smart Car Raffle to raise money to continue to fund future building projects.  Rafle tickets run $100 and are available through Dayton Rotary members, or call the Rotary office to charge by phone at 228-3331.  Three winning tickets will be pulled with the 1st getting a handcrafted dragonfly bench, the 2nd will receive a $250 Home Depot gift card and the 3rd ticket pulled will win the brand new, fully loaded Smart Car!

Filed Under: Dayton Entrepreneurs Tagged With: Ann Higdon, Dayton Rotary, ISUS, Smart Car Raffle

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June 27 @ 9:00 pm - June 29 @ 11:30 pm

Killer Dolls & Zombie Double Feature!

June 27 @ 9:00 pm - June 29 @ 11:30 pm

Killer Dolls & Zombie Double Feature!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Color Our World – The Art of Stories

June 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Color Our World – The Art of Stories

Each session of this freeform art class will focus on a different children's book illustrators' works and provide children an...

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

June 23 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

From 5-10pm you can choose from the following: for $3 - it's a plain burger on a bun, $4 -...

$3
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Mommy and Me Yoga

June 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Mommy and Me Yoga

You asked for it, and here it is- EVENING Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well! https://bit.ly/mommyandmeyogathewell But it's not...

$18
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Somatics of Anger Exploratory Hour for Women & Non-Binary Folks

June 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Somatics of Anger Exploratory Hour for Women & Non-Binary Folks

"Anger has a bad rap, but it is actually one of the most hopeful and forward thinking of all our...

Free
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Monday Trivia Night

June 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Monday Trivia Night

Got a case of the Mondays?  Come in and enjoy a night of trivia, good food, drinks, and company. Join...

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Chess Club!

June 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Chess Club!

The club is open to players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players.

Free
7:00 pm

Rick Springfield: I Want My 80s Tour

June 23 @ 7:00 pm

Rick Springfield: I Want My 80s Tour

Grammy award-winning musician, actor and New York Times best-selling author Rick Springfield will hit the road this summer on the 2025 edition...

$53.50 – $107.50
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

LGBT AA group

June 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

LGBT AA group

The All-Inclusive Alcoholics Anonymous Group (AA) meeting was formed to be inclusive for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as...

Free
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer Writing Seminar

June 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer Writing Seminar

Writers of all levels, beginner to published author, are invited to attend an adult writing series with career educator, author,...

Free
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

June 24 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

WiBN June Lunch N Learn: Work/Life Balance

June 24 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

WiBN June Lunch N Learn: Work/Life Balance

Women in Business Networking (WiBN), a program of Better Business Bureau serving Dayton/Miami Valley, is hosting a Lunch N Learn...

$25 – $35
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

June 24 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

June 24 @ 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

$6.50
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Little Boijon Asian Cuisine Food Truck

June 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Little Boijon Asian Cuisine Food Truck

6:00 pm

Cigar Lovers Dinners

June 24 @ 6:00 pm

Cigar Lovers Dinners

This month’s cigar lovers menu has dropped! Join us Tuesday, June 24 at 6pm $90 per person (excluding tax and...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

June 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and...

Free
+ 5 More
5:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

Free Wednesdays in June at the YMCA!

June 25 @ 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

Free Wednesdays in June at the YMCA!

🎉 Free Wednesdays in June at the YMCA! 🎉 No membership? No problem! Every Wednesday in June, you're invited to...

Free
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon food truck

June 25 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon food truck

Cinn-Wagon food truck will join us out front at Miami Valley Sports Bar on June 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19,...

9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

June 25 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

wrappin&rollincafe

June 25 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

wrappin&rollincafe

Club Wrap Marinated Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Ranch, 2 Strips Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes $11.00 Buffalo Wrap Marinated Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Mozzarella...

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Miamisburg Farmers Market

June 25 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Miamisburg Farmers Market

Miamisburg Farmers MarketAt Miamisburg Christian Church parking lot.1146 E. Central Ave in Miamisburg.Fresh Produce, sweet treats, food trucks and more..

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pick Your Own: Flowers, Produce, and Herbs

June 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pick Your Own: Flowers, Produce, and Herbs

Come experience the bounty of the garden! Celebrate the beauty of the season with your own freshly picked greens, fragrant...

$15
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

June 25 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

The Fairborn Farmers Market was established with the intent to provide the Fairborn community access to fresh and wholesome products...

Free
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Freakin Ricans

June 25 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Freakin Ricans

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8:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon food truck

June 26 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon food truck

Cinn-Wagon food truck will join us out front at Miami Valley Sports Bar on June 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19,...

12:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Next Up Taste & Grill

June 26 @ 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Next Up Taste & Grill

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Leave No Trace: Library Scavenger Hunt

June 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Leave No Trace: Library Scavenger Hunt

Did you know that 80,000 tons of solid waste are produced in the national parks annually? Come learn how to...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

June 26 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 4 pm to 7 pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October.  We are located in...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wheel Fresh Pizza

June 26 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wheel Fresh Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza Classic pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone and fresh-made sauce $17.00 Cheese Pizza Mozzarella/Provolone blend, and fresh-made pizza sauce $16.00 Sausage...

4:30 pm

STAGE & SIP 

June 26 @ 4:30 pm

STAGE & SIP 

STAGE & SIP redefines the traditional theatre experience for adults ages 21 and up. On June 26 at 4:30 p.m., join...

$35 – $117
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

Join us every Thursday to Taste Wine at your own pace. Each Thursday we will have one of our highly...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Rolling Easy

June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Rolling Easy

Mobile food trailer w/ freshly made street food: crispy wonton rolls filled with fresh ingredients, prime rib sliders, grilled cheese...

+ 7 More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

June 27 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

Come tour our brand new Ronald McDonald House, hear stories from the heart, and learn how you can get involved...

Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute

June 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute

Woodland Cemetery, members of the Dunbar Alumni Association and Dayton Dunbareans will celebrate another annual graveside tribute to Dayton’s own...

Free
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dayton Convention Center Community Open House

June 27 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dayton Convention Center Community Open House

You're Invited to the Dayton Convention Center Community Open House!   Friday, June 27, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 7:00...

Free
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Wanna Be Tacos

June 27 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Wanna Be Tacos

Classic Taco Seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese and green onion. Choice of soft flour or fried corn shell. $4.00 3...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Gourmet Mac Shak

June 27 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Gourmet Mac Shak

Gourmet Mac & Cheese, Juicy Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, Wicked Wings, Loaded Nachos, Loaded Fries, Chicken Sandwiches

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rally

June 27 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rally

We’re rolling into the weekend with flavor! Bring your appetite, your friends, and the kids — we’ve got dinner covered...

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

June 27 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

Cruise In at the Roadhouse is taking place at Rip Rap Roadhouse, which is located at 6024 Rip Rap Rd. in Huber Heights....

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Evans Family Ranch 4th of July Celebration

June 27 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Evans Family Ranch 4th of July Celebration

Our EPIC Event of the year is near! Follow along and join us FRIDAY June 27th!! FOOD TRUCK LINEUP IS...

+ 15 More
6:00 am - 11:00 am

Dawg Gone Long Run 50K

June 28 @ 6:00 am - 11:00 am

Dawg Gone Long Run 50K

Dawg Gone Long Run features some of the best single-track around Caesar Creek lake south of SR 73. The largest...

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

June 28 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

June 28 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 13, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Oakwood Farmers Market

June 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Oakwood Farmers Market

The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm. The...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

June 28 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

The outdoor Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek runs Saturdays, 9-1 even during the winter months. Check out...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

June 28 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at The Heights

June 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at The Heights

Join us for the Farmers Market at The Heights Saturdays 10a-2pm. All products are either homemade or homegrown or support...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

June 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

The New Carlisle Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday morning on Main Street. Come get lunch. Shop the market.  We'll have...

+ 25 More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

June 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

Downtown Troy Farmers' Market will run Saturday mornings 9:00 am to 12:00 pm from June 22nd, 2013 through September 21st,...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Kid’s Pasta Class

June 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Kid’s Pasta Class

Kid's Pasta Class (For Ages 3-7) Bring your littles in for a fun hands-on pasta making where we'll hand-mix dough...

11:30 am

7-course Wine Brunch

June 29 @ 11:30 am

7-course Wine Brunch

Everyone keeps asking for Meadowlark brunch and for more wine events! We heard you, combined the two, and reservations are...

$85
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Cheese Book Club!

June 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Cheese Book Club!

$30
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

KidzFest 2025

June 29 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

KidzFest 2025

Circus-themed Family Fun, Hands-on Activities & Workshops! KidzFest 2025 is a family friendly festival with circus-themed activities! Enjoy roaming entertainment, magicians,...

Free
1:00 pm Recurring

MJ: The Musical

June 29 @ 1:00 pm Recurring

MJ: The Musical

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton...

$57 – $219
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

June 29 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

The Understudy

June 29 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

The Understudy

Franz Kafka’s undiscovered masterpiece in its Broadway premiere is the hilarious and apropos setting for Theresa Rebeck’s exploration of the...

$18
+ 8 More
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