Join Rapunzel and the Easter Bunny for Easter Crafts at Bock Family Brewing on April 10, 2022 from 2-4 pm! For just $10, your child gets to paint Easter eggs, make a clay succulent planter, scratch art, face painting, have a snack, listen to story time, play games and have interaction and pictures with Rapunzel and the Easter bunny!! The $10 will go on your tab at the bar.
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Easter Sunday Brunches for 2022
Easter Sunday is typically a day to celebrate spring, hunt for eggs and baskets filled with chocolate treats, and enjoy the day with your family. Most businesses are suggesting reservations, and we suggest you make them soon, as many places are filling up very quickly. This round-up is a work in progress, so keep checking back for updates.1elevenflavorhouse
111 West First Street, Dayton
Plated brunch entree options include curry shrimp & grits, smoked salmon, flavor rolls, crispy chicken sandwich, cajun fried fish & shrimp basket, pepper-jack portobello fritata, southern salad and specialty waffeles. You can make reservations of 5 or less on our website or call. Any reservation with a party of more than 5 please call the restaurant at 937-259-8030.
Amber Rose Restaurant SOLD OUT
1400 Valley St, Dayton, OH
entrées
Scrambled Eggs •Biscuits & Gravy • Chicken & Waffles • Honey Ham •French Toast Bake • Omelet Casserole •Salmon•Herb Roasted Pork Loin • Kids Chicken Tenders • Carving Station • Cabbage Rolls
side dishes
Bacon • Sausage • Potatoes O’Brien • Pastries • Potato Pancakes • Mac & Cheese •Smashed Potatoes • Home-style Green Beans • Spinach Salad
desserts
Fresh Fruit Breakfast Breads • Cherry Almond Bread Pudding • Apple Crisp • Pies
Adults $32 • Kids (under 10) $12
Black Rock Bar & Grill 
2745 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek
Easter Brunch this Sunday from 10am until 2pm.
Andouille Sausage Tacos, Black Rock Steak Skillet, Traditional Breakfast, French Toast & Bacon, One Eye Lucy with Fries, Caesar Chicken Wrap with Fries, Salmon with Salad. $3 Bloody Marys & Mimosas! Full regular menu available all day too!
The Blue Berry Cafe
72 Bellbrook Plz, Bellbrook
Seating 7am until 1:00pm!
Southwest Veggie Omelet – Black Bean Burger Crumble, Corn, Onion, Peppers, Cilantro. Topped with White Queso and Avocado Smash!
Bacon Spinach Quiche – Bacon, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Kale, & Mozzarella Cheese. Topped with our Tiger Sauce! 
Roasted Portabella & Smoked Gouda Quiche *LIMITED* Portabella Mushroom, Red Onion, & Smoked Gouda!
Churro French Toast Stix – deep fried French Toast rolled in our house made Cinnamon Sugar. Choice of dipping sauces!
Crunchy Tiger Chicken Wrap – chicken tenders, Tiger Sauce (sriracha, sweet Thai chili sauce, honey, and mayonnaise), romaine, chopped tomato!
Don’t forget about our 30 minute call ahead seating! Call us 30 min prior to your arrival and we will get you started on our waitlist! They take reservations for groups of 6-14 people! Entire group must be present before being seated.
April 17th 10am – 2pm
Coco’s Bistro
250 Warren St., Dayton 937-228-2626
Order off the menu with entrees that include: classic eggs benedict, chicken fried steak, avocado toast, cured salmon, pancakes, sweet potato hash, quiche and a bourbon shrimp salad.
April 17th 10am – 2pm
Dayton Woman’s Club
225 N. Ludlow Street, Dayton
937-228-1124
frest fruit * scrambled eggs * egg casserole * bacon * sausage * roasted potatoes * garden salad * goazed ham carving station * roasted chicken * baked fish * baked mac & cheese * candied yams * southern style green beans * corn * Croissants * coffee * tea * softdrinks
$26.95 per adult, $12.95 for children 8 and under – open to members and the public
bar will be open for mimosas, wine and cocktails
The Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave, Dayton
Easter Buffet Brunch with all your favorites; the omelet bar, carving station, variety of breakfast and lunch entrees, bagels, waffles and more!
Featuring speciality brunch drink cocktails:
Pomegranate Mimosa (champagne, pomegranate juice, orange juice)
Blackberry Pineapple Mimosa (champagne, blackberry purée, pineapple juice)
Extra Hot Nut (Jameson cold brew Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, hot coffee, whipped cream)
Cinnamon Dolce Martini (Espresso vodka, brown sugar simple syrup, cold brew, half & half)
Irish Breakfast Shot (Jameson, butterscotch schnapps, orange juice & bacon back)
Hot Toddy (Jameson, hot honey, lemon lift tea)
Reservations available for parties of 6 or more persons as availability allows.
Please email Amanda@dubpub.com or Tonyg@dubpub.com
Walk-in seating available on a first come, first serve basis.
elé Cake Co. Bistro & Wine Bar
Buffet Menu:
Seasonal salads, classic sausage gravy, ham steak with brown sugar glaze, applewood smoked bacon, shrimp & grits, sausage links, chorizo breakfast enchiladas, made to order omelet station, scrambled eggs, cheesy grits, homestyle potatoes, brioche french toast sticks, assorted sliders, biscuits, hone butter and housemade jam, fresh fruit, sugar waffles, cookies and mini cupcakes.
$25 adults $10 kids (under 10) Reservations highly suggested
Ellie’s at the Mills Park Hotel
321 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 319-0400
Parties of 7 or more require advanced reservations. Please call 937-319-0402 to make reservations. Call-ahead seating is recommended for smaller parties.
El Meson – SOLD OUT
903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton
The buffet includes: Caribbean Rum Glazed Ham, Cuban Beef Picadillo, Seafood Zarzuela with Orecchiette Pasta, Grits and Chorizo, Hueovos Rancheros- Scrambled eggs, rice, refried beans, cheese & salsa, Cuban Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans & Rice), Garbanzos with Spinach, Manchego Scalloped Potatoes Mexican Roasted Street Corn, Mixed Green Salads, Fresh Fruit Salad, Jamaican Jerk Slaw, Assorted Breads and a Belgium Waffle Station
Kids Buffet: Taco Bar – Beef, Chicken, Rice, Tomatoes, Cheese, Salsa, & Tortillas
Dessert: Assorted Desserts
Make your reservation for Easter today at. (937) 859-8229 or at elmeson.net
$38 Adults, $20 for Children 12 and under, Age 6 and under Free.
April 16th & 17th
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
4432 Walnut Street at The Greene, Dayton
Easter weekend 3 course meal available Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17.
All entrées include salad and dessert
The Florentine Restaurant
21 W Market St, Germantown
Entrée:
Baked Ham *Meatloaf *Fried Chicken
Sides:
Mashed Potatoes/gravy * Green Beans * Mac & Cheese *Baked Beans * Corn Pudding* Cole Slaw * Pasta Salad * Rolls & Butter
Assorted Desserts
Dine-in buffet: $28.99 adults – $10.99 children under 8
Curbside Pick-up: $22.99 (reservations required, 1 choice of Entrée , 3 Sides)
Heatherwood Country Club
88 Heatherwoode Blvd, Springboro
Open to the public, enjoy chef-attended carving stations as well as a buffet with a variety of lunch and breakfast choices such as omelet and waffle bars, breads and pastries, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, assorted desserts and more.
Prices are $32 for adults, $16 for children 6 – 12, and kids 5 and under eat free. All prices include tax and gratuity.
Reservations required, call 937-748-3222.
April 17th 10am – 2pm
Jaqua’s at The Greene
81 Magnolia Lane Beavercreek
Easter Prime Rib and Ham Breakfast buffet with all your favorites.
Cost is $29 per person. Reservations are highly recommended.
Mimosa and Bloody Mary drink specials as well.
Lily’s Dayton
329 E 5th St, Dayton
We’ll be running our usual menus, including updated Spring items for brunch and dinner service! Walk ins are always welcome at Lily’s. We do suggest a reservation in the instance that you’d like your wait for a table to be as short as we can make it! Our average table turn time is an hour and a half. Reservations on holiday’s require a $5 per person deposit no matter the party size. Your deposit will be deducted from your bill!
Mz.Jade’s SoulFood
1131 Central Ave Middletown,
One set menu 25$ comes with 2 meat choices, 2 sides and dessert from 1pm to 6pm Easter Sunday
RSVP ONLY -513-571-1150 to book
Rob’s Restaurant & Catering
705 Arlington Rd. Brookville
Open Easter from 7am to 8pm with a Breakfast/Brunch Buffet from 7-11 and a dinner buffet from 11-8. The price is $15.99 all day, patrons can call an hour ahead to get their name added to the waiting list. 937-833-3310 .
Roost Modern Italian 
524 E 5th St Dayton, in the Oregon District (937) 222-3100
You’ve asked us for many years, and this year, we’re saying YES. We’re very excited to be offering a brunch service this Easter. We’ll open up at 10 AM and accept our last reservations at 3 PM. We’re adding the finishing touches to the menu, but the rough draft is already drool worthy.
Sun 10am -2pm
Smith’s BoatHouse
439 N. Elm Street, Troy (937) 335-3837 reservations suggested
Plated Entrees range from $12 – $37 and include steak & eggs, boathouse surf & Turf, chicken and waffles, chicken oscar, Maryland crab cakes, blackened salmon, fried shrimp dinner, walleye, pasta primavera, captains burger and the boathouse salad. Full dessert menu available.
Yankee Trace Golf Club – SOLD OUT
10000 Yankee St, Centerville
Lent Doesn’t Have to Be About Giving Up Things
Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. Priests administer ashes during Mass and all are invited to accept the ashes as a visible symbol of penance. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from the previous year’s palm Sunday Mass. It is not required that a person wear the ashes for the rest of the day, and they may be washed off after Mass. However, many people keep the ashes as a reminder until the evening.
Every year at Lent, the40 days before Easter, my mom gave up chocolate, which of course meant our whole family did this. These 40 days leading up to Easter where supposed to remind us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. All I knew was that as a family of chocaholics, these days made for some cranky folks. But we sure looked forward to Sunday, because for some reason we could cheat on Sunday, so our Lenten after church ritual was to head to the store for a big bag of M&M’s or Chocolate Kisses. 
As I got older I learned that lent is really 46 days and the six Sundays in Lent are not counted because each one is seen as a “mini-Easter” celebrating Jesus’ victory over sin and death.
During Lent, participants often give up a particular food or habit. It’s not uncommon for people to give up smoking during Lent, or to swear off watching television or eating candy or telling lies. It’s six weeks of self-discipline. As I’ve gotten older and moved away from organized religion, I’ve still felt the need to give up something each year at lent. Chocolate has often been that thing, though I’ve also given up caffeine, fried foods and alcohol as well.
Last year I had a change of heart and and decided to go a different way and did 40 days of donating things. I loved that and felt it was more meaningful then spending the first 2 weeks of lent with caffeine withdrawal headaches.
This year I’m seeing more and more folks going towards taking on things, instead of giving up things.
Even the Pope has has blessed this concept as demonstrated in his 2014 Lenten Message: ” Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice, equality, simplicity and sharing.”
This year I’m going find something positive that I can add to my daily routine during Lent. Want to join me? Here are some ideas:
1. Think about what you usually spend your money on. Do you buy too many clothes? Spend too much on dinner out? Pick one type of expenditure that you’ll “fast” from during Lent, and then give the money you would usually spend to a local charity.
2. Take something on — 40 days of letter writing, 40 acts of kindness, 40 phone calls to the important people in your life.
3. Get some friends together and attend a Friday fish fry at a local parish. It’s not the healthiest thing in the world, but a fun Catholic tradition to help you abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent.
4. Unplug from your iPhone or turn off your car radio on your commute. The silence may be jarring at first, but you may find that you are able to concentrate better and will be more observant of your surroundings.
5. Spend at least one weekend or evening volunteering during Lent. Serve a meal at your local soup kitchen. Visit the elderly. Stock shelves at a food pantry.
6. Make a commitment to fast from insensitive, cruel comments about others. So, no gossiping or going down the Twitter rabbit hole.
7. As a part of your Lenten almsgiving, make a point to learn more about a particular social issue (immigration, human trafficking, racism, the environment, public education, child poverty). Give money to an organization related to your chosen issue that supports the dignity of the human person.
8. Get to know your neighbors. Introduce yourself, plan a dinner, or bring food to an older person on your block.
Five Cocktails For Mardi Gras
A Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans from the 1890’s.
On Wednesday, Christians will begin the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fasting and reflection, complete with a trip to church and marking of the forehead with palm ashes. It occurs forty days (forty-six, if you are really counting) before Easter, indicating the time that Jesus spent in the desert fasting and meditating. Before that day is Shrove Tuesday, which is just exactly the opposite of Ash Wednesday. It is a day of all out partying, which changes from country to country. In some countries, it is a day of eating pancakes. Yes, pancakes. Or other pastries. They are made to use up the milk, eggs, and other perishables that would otherwise have gone bad after being untouched for over a month. In the United States, it is not that.
Our way of celebrating, much like Brazil, is to go on a bender for a day. There are parades, parties, and a day of getting in all the sinning we can before we work on getting rid of other sins for forty days. Parties will happen all over the country, but none will be bigger than the one in New Orleans. The city has always been ready for a good party. And Mardi Gras is their party of the year. Since the 1900’s, the city has been inviting the United States to come down and let it all go for one of their biggest days of the year.
It is also one of the biggest cocktail cities in the country. New Orleans is home to Tales of the Cocktail, one of the bartending industries top events, and the Museum of the American Cocktail. Many, many, MANY popular cocktails have been developed there, and Bourbon Street is very well known for its bar scene, among other things. If you did not make it down south for the party of parties, there is nothing stopping you from drinking like you are down there. Here are five cocktails that were invented in the Crescent City.
The Grand Daddy
The sazerac is a delicious, slow sipper to start the party.
For most people, the Hurricane is the cocktail of New Orleans. Historically, the Sazerac is older with more pedigree. It is arguably considered the oldest American cocktail. What can’t be debated is that it is named after the cognac it was originally made with. After American tastes bent towards whiskey, it became the primary spirit of the drink.
Sazerac (Adapted from The Sazerac Company)
1 sugar cube
1.5 oz. rye whiskey (or cognac if you want to be old school)
.25 oz. absinthe
3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Glass: Old Fashioned
Ice: None
Garnish: Lemon Peel
In a chilled mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube and the bitters together. Then add the whiskey, add ice, and stir. In a chilled Old Fashioned glass, pour in the absinthe. Swirl the liquid around the glass, then discard the excess liquid. Strain the cocktail into the glass, twist the lemon peel over the drink, then serve.
Milk is a Good Idea
When New Orleans comes out to celebrate, someone brings the milk punch. A cocktail that goes back to colonial times, this is a staple in the southern drinking scene. If you happen to head to Brennan’s when you are in NOLA, order one. They are very well known for their spin on this classic.
Milk Punch
1.5 oz. brandy (or bourbon, if you choose)
.25 oz. dark rum
2 oz. whole milk
.5 oz. maple syrup
1 dash vanilla extract
Glass: Mug or goblet
Ice: None
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing tin over ice. Shake well for 20-30 seconds, and strain into the prepared mug. Grate some nutmeg over the top of it and serve.
Shaken…and shaken…and shaken…
Look at the foam on that Ramos Gin Fizz!
James Bond, a fan of shaken drinks, would love this one. The original preparation of this cocktail called for it to be shaken for twelve minutes. Henry Ramos, the creator of this cocktail, would hire up to thirty people for Mardi Gras just to shake the drinks. They were in high demand. Not many places will shake it for that long anymore, but some bars will employ a machine to do the shaking for them.
Ramos Gin Fizz
1.25 oz. gin
1 tbsp. simple syrup
.25 oz. fresh lemon juice
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
1 fresh egg white
1 oz. heavy cream
3 drops orange flower water
1 oz. club soda
Glass: Highball
Ice: None
Garnish: None
Pour all but the club soda into a mixing tin with ice and shake hard for 1 – 2 minutes. Strain the mixture into the top of the tin and discard the ice. Shake for another minute, then strain into the highball glass. Pour the club soda gently into the mixture, until the foam reaches near the top of the class. Stir gently, then serve.
The above technique, shaking the egg with ice, then without, is called a reverse dry shake. It fluffs up the eggs a little more, and you can just pour the cocktail into the glass when you are finished.
Bring Back Brandy
Someday brandy will come back in a big way. With drinks like the brandy crusta on menus, I am hoping that day will be sooner rather than later. It was first found on a menu in New Orleans before the Civil War. Other variations of crusta have been attempted, but none had the sticking power of the brandy version. But when you have this recipe, what more do you need?
Brandy Crusta
2 oz. cognac
.25 oz. triple sec
.5 oz. fresh lemon juice
.5 oz. simple syrup
1 tsp. Maraschino liqueur
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Glass: Coupe
Ice: None
Garnish: Sugared rim and lemon twist
Rub a slice of lemon around the rim of the coupe. Dip the rim into a plate of sugar, rolling it to make sure the rim is covered. Tap off the excess, then put to the side. Pour the ingredients into a shaking tin over ice, then shake well for 20 – 30 seconds. Strain the mixture into the coupe, twist the lemon over the cocktail, add to the drink, then serve.
Storm’s Brewin’
A Hurricane at Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans. Where else?
This is the popular one. Most people heading to New Orleans are going to head to Pat O’Brien’s for their famous Hurricane. It was created in the 1940’s when Pat was forced to buy an unacceptable amount of rum to get a single case of whiskey. To get rid of the rum, he added passion fruit juice and other juices, poured it into a fancy glass, and gave one away to anyone who would take one. The legend was born, and the cocktail persists.
Hurricane
2 oz. white rum
2 oz. dark rum
1 oz. lime juice
1 oz. orange juice
2 oz. passion fruit juice
.5 oz. simple syrup
.5 oz. grenadine
Glass: Hurricane
Ice: Cubed
Garnish: Orange wheel and a cherry
Pour all of the ingredients into a shaking tin over ice. Shake well for 20 – 30 seconds, then strain into the hurricane glass over fresh ice. Garnish with the cherry and orange slice.
BONUS: Flirting with The Faerie
With the heavy French influence in New Orleans, it is not a surprise that absinthe made its way into the culture. It was banned in this country for decades because of myths and poor science, but it has been making a slow comeback in the new cocktail era. It is an acquired taste; absinthe has a strong anise component. If you avoid the black jelly beans, you can just skip this one.
Absinthe Frappe
1.5 oz. absinthe
.5 oz. simple syrup
2 oz. soda water
6-8 mint leaves
Glass: Frappe
Ice: Cubed
Garnish: Mint sprig
Place the mint and simple syrup into a shaking tin and muddle the mint until you can just smell the aromatics. Add the absinthe, then shake well for 20 – 30 seconds. Strain the mixture into the glass over fresh ice. Top off with the soda water, then garnish with the mint sprig.
Today is the day to let it all hang out, because tomorrow is a day of somber reflection and humility. There are many celebrations happening all around the Miami Valley, where these and many other cocktails will be flowing freely. Break out the king cake (or the pancakes) and party the day away. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
3 Places to “Hop to” on the Adult Easter Weekend Trail
Adrienne’s White Rabbit Lounge in Centerville
Adults need a break too. Kids can’t have all the fun this Easter. Today, Food Adventures suggests 3 Dayton area spots to go rabid.. errr rabbit on this weekend. They each have something in common. Can you guess what?
Let’s hop to it…..
— ADRIENNE’S WHITE RABBIT LOUNGE: This place is sure to be a future feature on “Dive Bar Tuesday” with Brian Petro. Have you ever been to a bar, where the whole place is .. well the bar? This is one of those places. It is a no-nonsense watering hole. It is a drinking person’s bar. The staff is friendly and the regulars are welcoming too. The drink prices are very cheap and some of the canned beer specials are amazing. Adrienne’s White Rabbit is located in a shopping center at 889 S. Main Street in Centerville. It is a perfect place for a happy hour after a long work day. Want a MUST DRINK this Easter weekend? This time of year, they are known for a PEEP SHOT. Yep, your shot may have a couple of the marshmallow bunny peeps hanging on the rim of the glass. How is that for unwinding? We suggest you start out your Friday evening here, this weekend….
Hairless Hare Brewery in Vandalia has some Great Beers
— HAIRLESS HARE BREWERY: Good beer, brewed on site, is the hallmark for this Easter weekend stop at 738 W. National Rd in Vandalia. The MUST DRINKS here are KICK BACK KOLSCH, AMERICAN ALE, BELGIAN HARE, T-DAWG AMBER ALE and SHADY RIVER WHEAT. Owners Matt Harris, Mike Legg and brewmaster Tony Dawes push the flavor envelope every month with new creations. The Hairless Hare also has some MUST EATS, the PIZZA. Homemade dough and premium toppings like salmon, are the reason these pizzas are unforgettable.
Speaking of unforgettable, do we have one for you, featuring Hairless Hare beers…. Chef House, Hungry Jax and the Big Ragu are excited for an upcoming Food Adventure dinner on April 1st at Company 7 BBQ featuring 5 food courses and 4 Hairless Hare Beers. Did you know you get all that and tip included for $25? Tickets are pre sale only and available at this LINK. Get your seat before they sell out !
— BUNNY’S HASTY TASTY PANCAKE HOUSE: Ok, this is The Big Ragu’s entry, so humor him. Bunny’s Hasty Tasty Pancake House at 3509 Linden Ave. is a Dayton icon. For the last 64 years, this place has been a staple in the Miami Valley. From the waitress BETTY who has worked there since 1974, to their comfort food, The Hasty Tasty Pancake House is one of a kind. We suggest you hit this place Saturday morning or Saturday 9pm and get PANCAKES as the MUST EAT, to soak up the weekend alcohol from the other 2 places. Want a different route? Another MUST EAT deal is the Friday night all you can eat fish fry for $8.25.
So there you go, 3 stops on the Adult Bunny Trail, this Easter weekend. Drink up, eat up and don’t overdo or you may oversleep through the Easter egg hunt!
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Ashes to Go – Taking Ash Wednesday to the Streets
For many, finding time during the week to attend church can be quite a challenge. But what if church came to you? On Ash Wednesday, February 10, Ginghamsburg Church will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, at Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton from 11am-1:30pm.
Ginghamsburg Church is part of a nationwide movement that has clergy and lay people visiting transit stops, street corners, coffee shops and college campuses to mark the foreheads of interested passers-by with ashes and invite them to repent of past wrongdoing and seek forgiveness and renewal.
In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Easter. For centuries, Christians have received a cross of ashes from palm leaves on the face at the beginning of the Lenten season as a reminder of mortal failings and an invitation to receive God’s forgiveness. Ashes are applied to the forehead, often with the words “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” “Ashes to Go” provides the opportunity to participate in that tradition for people who have lost their connection to a church, or have never participated before.
Ingrid McIntyre receives ashes from street chaplain, Lindsey Krinks. About 30 people gathered as a community to share in the Ash Wednesday liturgy and to raise awareness of those suffering from homelessness and poverty. McIntyre is a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin, Tenn. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS
“Ashes to Go” is about bringing spirit, belief and belonging out from behind church doors, and into the places where we go every day. “It’s a simple event with deep meaning, drawing on centuries of tradition and worship to provide a contemporary moment of grace,” says Pastor Rosario Picardo, Executive Pastor at Ginghamsburg Church.
“As people get busier and busier, we need the church in new and non-traditional ways. We especially need reminders of forgiveness in the tough places of our working lives. The people who accept ashes on the street are often people longing to make a connection between their faith and the forces of daily life, and “Ashes to Go” helps them feel that connection,” Picardo continues.
In addition to offering ashes and prayers, the church is offering free food from PA’s Pork, which will be on location at Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton from 11am-1:30pm. They will have pork as well as a vegetarian option and a gluten-free option while supplies last.
Contact Pastor Rosario Picardo, Executive Pastor of New Church Development and Senior Pastor at The Point Campus of Ginghamsburg Church, rpicardo@ginghamsburg.org or 937-667-1069 for more information about “Ashes to Go” in downtown Dayton, Ash Wednesday, February 10 from 11am-1:30pm.
For more information about Ginghamsburg Church, visit their website—ginghamsburg.org.
Ginghamsburg Church is committed to changing the world, serving over 60,000 people annually in Miami and Montgomery Counties through its outreach services. Since 2005, the congregation has invested $7 million into sustainable humanitarian projects in the Sudan and South Sudan. A member of the West Ohio Conference of United Methodist Churches, the church has campuses located at Tipp City – 6759 S County Rd 25A, Tipp City, OH 45371; Fort McKinley – 3721 W. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45406 and The Point, 506 E. Main Street, Trotwood, OH 45426.
