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Registration Opens For Mud Volleyball April 1st!

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It’s the largest mud volleyball tournament in the country. Mud Volleyball for Epilepsy is a muddy good time, featuring volleyball, beer, raffles, food, music and more.  In the past over 250 teams  have join forces to play in the mud for charity. Scott Barnett serves at the chair, Joe Erickson is co-chair, they’ve been doing it for while.

Teams have the choice to select the category they’d like to play in:

  • Competitive: for the go-getters out there, this tournament bracket seeds automatically from morning round-robin play into afternoon. Want a chance to be crowned Champions of MUD? Look no further.

  • Non-Competitive: in it to sorta/maybe win it? We’ve got just the spot for you. Morning round-robin play will end and you will have an opportunity to elect to continue your day for a more relaxed tournament bracket. All of the fun, less of the pressure.

Your team needs a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 10 (including you). At least two of the players must be female. All players must be 16 years of age by the tournament date. You will need their email addresses and t-shirt sizes to register them to your team. Payment must be made when you register.  Register in April or May and your team fee is $375, in June it goes up to $400 and in July you’ll pay $450. One of the advantages of early registration is you’ll have first pick of the time you get to play.

This year’s theme: the WHITE OUT. Bring your white tux, your favorite white pair of shoes, and a bright white hat. Of course we can promise you they won’t be white when you leave!

If you raise enough money your team can call the Taj Mahal headquarters. You’ll have a tent and chairs set up for you. The best part about that is you won’t have to haul mud caked chairs home!

Funding raised goes to the research and programs, of the Epilepsy Foundation and all funds raised here will go to the Ohio budget to help  the more than 126,000 people with epilepsy in Ohio, says Executive Director Crystal Hagans.

If you don’t to play you can always volunteer and you’ll get a cool t-shirt for your time. From selling beer tickets to running through the mud, there’s a job for everyone.

Take a look at when we need your brain and brawn:

  • Thursday, July 14 – Setup

  • Friday, July 15 – Setup

  • Saturday, July 16 – Event Day

  • Sunday, July 17 – Tear-down (We need help here!!)

Once your shift is over we’ll invite you to grab some grub and an ice cold Bud Light (21+ only).

Online sign ups begin April 1st

For over 20 years mud volleyball has been the Dayton area’s most popular and anticipated summertime event.
Featuring 35+ volleyball courts filled with mud, live music and cold refreshments, the event attracts over 4,000 people each year. Teams battle for the coveted Budweiser trophies and bragging rights.
The event takes place at Jay Lake (behind Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark).

1301 E Siebenthaler Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45414

 

Jane’s Best Bets (3/9 – 3/13)

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Daylight Savings Time is this coming weekend.  As we spring forward, we’ll all have one less hour to have fun, so that just means you’ll have to be more efficient in packing as much fun as you can into the week!  To help save some time, I’ve done some of the planning for you!

On Wednesday, find out what Skype is by heading to Welcome to the World of Skype at The Learning Center at Miami Valley Research Park.  This is a perfect way to connect with a friend or loved one who lives far away.  Speaking of connections, if you work or volunteer for a non-profit, you will want to attend 19 Ways to Use Social Media to Connect With Your Donors at the Dayton Metro Library’s main branch.  Sick of cooking the same old meatloaf?  Attend the Cooking Class: Small Plates From Around the World at the Greene County Career Center to “spice” things up!  Or, learn the basics at UD’s ArtStreet for Basic Cooking Skills with Jim Owens.  It’s only $10 for community members!  At the Trolley Stop, be sure to not drink too liberally for the Drinking Liberally – Dayton event, in which you will be able to discuss politics with others who are interested in the topic.  If drinking makes you drowsy, then get some caffeine and make your way to the Victoria Theatre to see The Drowsy Chaperone.

On Thursday, head to the PNC 2nd Street Market for the Fresh Summer Wrap Demo.  Afterwards, you will be able to fix your own for lunch.  Make reservations to attend the Mardi Gras Creole Wine Dinner over at the delicious McCormick & Schmick’s.  At A Taste of Wine, attend their 2 Cheeses & A Chocolate Fondue Wine Tasting.  Join other young professionals in the Dayton region at the Generation Dayton Thirsty Thursday at Harrigan’s in Kettering.  And if you would like to see some very talented young dancers, head to Wright State for their Dance Concert 2011.

Carroll Fish Fry

On Friday, eat some of the amazing pizza at Oregon Express as part of their Half-Price Pizzas.  Attend the first fish fry that is officially in Lent – the Carroll High School 26th Annual Alumni Irish Fish Fry.  Looking for a historically accurate, multi-course dinner from the 19th century?  Attend the Tavern Dinners: End of Winter Feast at Carillon Historical Park…I’m hoping that “historically accurate” does not mean that the food itself is well over a hundred years old.  If you find that you’re tickled pink, head to Pinkalicious-The Musical at Town Hall Theatre.  Other theater options include the Xenia Area Community Theatre’s Old Time Radio Show II at the Kettering Health Network Theatre, Beyond Therapy at the Dayton Playhouse, Little Women at Wright State University, Mid-Life, The Crisis Musical at Beavercreek Community Theatre, and The Drowsy Chaperone at Victoria Theatre.  All you Celtic music lovers should make plans to see the band Solas as they perform at Kuss Auditorium.  And if you love the Dayton Philharmonic, be sure to get tickets to see Russian Giants at the Schuster Center.

On Saturday, there will be great things going on at the PNC 2nd Street Market.  Take the kids so they can enjoy the Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss celebration.  Also, while there, join in the festivities as it is also St. Patrick’s Day at the Market!  There will be live Irish music as well as Irish dance demonstrations.  While you’re downtown, be sure to head to Fifth Third Field for the Dragons Box Office Opening so that you can get the best tickets for the season!  For all those who would like to learn how to sew, register for the Workshop: Do-It-Yourself Sewing at the Dayton Art Institute.  I definitely would benefit as I can’t sew worth a darn!  All you artist wannabes will want to attend the Saturday Art Classes at K12 Gallery for Young People.  If you know a teenager, encourage him/her to attend the Boonshoft’s shamROCK 2011, for an evening of live music, dancing, laser tag, prizes, and much more!  There are a wide variety of theater options, including The Drowsy Chaperone (Victoria Theatre), Pinkalicious, The Musical at Town Hall Theatre, Old Time Radio Show II at the Kettering Health Network Theater, Beyond Therapy at Dayton Playhouse, Little Women at Wright State University, and Mid-Life, The Crisis Musical at Beavercreek Community Theatre.  If you love black tie events, you will want to attend the Opera Guild of Dayton’s 2011 Opera Ball, whose theme this year Come Fly with Me.  The event will take place at the Wright Brothers Airport.  Have a wonderful time at Cars & Cabernet, a fundraiser to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio.  It will be an evening of fine wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and exquisite automobiles!  If you’d prefer a more low-key evening that will support a “God” cause, attend the Holy Trinity Fish Fry.  Some musical options for Saturday include The Bluegrass Blowout featuring The Special Consensus at Centerville Schools Performing Arts Center and the Dayton Philharmonic’s Russian Giants at the Schuster Center.  And if you love dance, be sure to attend the Dance Concert 2011 at the Schuster Center.

On Sunday, make time to catch one of the shows you didn’t have an opportunity to see earlier in the weekend:  Beyond The Drowsy Chaperone - Victoria Theatre Associaiton / Human Race Theatre Co. - March 8-20, 2011Therapy (Dayton Playhouse), Little Women (Wright State), The Drowsy Chaperone (Victoria Theatre), Mid-Life, The Crisis Musical (Beavercreek Community Theatre), Old Time Radio Show (Xenia Area Community Theatre at Kettering Health Network Theater), or Pinkalicious, The Musical (Town Hall Theatre).  Want to get out in the great outdoors?  Learn the Fundamentals of Skating at RiverScape.  If you’re a write and prefer to stay indoors, attend Books & Co.’s Second Sunday Free Writers’ Workshop–How To Break Into Publishing.  And finally, watch some amazing dance performances at Wright State’s Dance Concert 2011.

And now it’s time for the Dumb Joke of the Week. Drum roll please…

A seamstress went to the doctor.  The doctor asked her, “How are you feeling?”  She replied, “Ah, so so.”

These are just a few best bets from the DMM Calendar.  There are plenty more events listed there, so if you haven’t, I encourage you to check it out today!  Also, if you have an event to share or promote, please submit it– it’s great marketing and better yet, it’s FREE!  And finally, if you have a dumb joke to share, I’m all ears!

Have a great week Dayton!

Are You Willing to Get Dirty for Charity?

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Take a pile of dirt, mix it with liquid, and what do you get? The 20th annual “Muddy Gras” Mud Volleyball Tournament to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio. “Get down and dirty” for a great cause!  Mud Volleyball is the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio’s signature fundraising event. The tournament provides almost 50% of the agency’s budget. With only 1 FT and 3 PT staff members, they rely heavily on  dedicated volunteers to make this event a success!

Teams compete against a field of ABOUT 200 teams for a chance at one of six division  championship titles. There are many different opportunities to get involved with this year’s mud volleyball tournament.  They are currently looking for players, committee members, volunteers, referees, and corporate sponsors

There are three days where your help is needed most.

SET UP- Friday, July 9th – we’ll be on the fields all day starting at 9am until done (after dark usually)

DAY OF EVENT – Saturday, July 10th – starting at 6:30 am
All day we’ll have shifts of volunteers pitching in; all for a good cause! For a specific list of volunteer opportunities click here.

TEAR DOWN – Sunday, July 11th – 9am until mid afternoon
It’s a dirty job but somebody’s got to do it! It goes quickly with extra hands!

Call if you can help.  937-233-2500.

Put Your Dirty Thoughts To Good Use

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EF_WOhio_weblogoThe Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio is hosting the 20th annual Mud Volleyball for Epilepsy tournament on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Dayton, Ohio.

You can help name this year’s tournament!  Generally, they switch themes every two years. Past themes inlcude MUDSTOCK, MUDARITAVILLE, MUD WHITE & BLUES etc.

You can see they like the word “Mud” to be used in the name.  If your name is chosen, they will thank you with special Mud Volleyball perks!  Even though they’re playing in the MUD, please keep it CLEAN! Submit your suggestions by clicking here.

Thanks, and LET THE MUD START FLYING!!!