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Foodbank

Foodbank Shutting Down Wed Drive-Thru Program

June 12, 2024 By Dayton937

Effective August 1st The Foodbank‘s Wednesday Drive-Thru will be closing. The Foodbank is NOT closing, they have been in service to our community for 48 years and will continue to serve our network of 115+ nonprofit food pantry partners and operate our other direct service programs for the foreseeable future.
They do not take the decision to close our Wednesday Drive-Thru lightly. As a foodbank their job is to supply food directly to other nonprofits who feed our community across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties of Ohio. Last year they distributed over 16-million pounds of food to 115+ agency partners at no cost.
The Drive-Thru served a critical need when responding to the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes and also during Covid when no-contact emergency food service was necessary. Future plans for our Drive-Thru include pop up bonus distributions which will be announced publicly well in advance.
Please know that they are committed to serving you, our community, and will continue to do so for the next 48+ years! Their food pantry partners are the backbone of their work and they are eager to better serve the agencies who operate to serve neighbors directly.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Foodbank

Can You Believe It?

October 15, 2023 By Dayton937

On Wednesday, October 11th local companies constructed their CANstruction projects at The DaytonMall.  Nine local businesses representing various industries will gather to build structures depicting a variety of scenes and objects. All nine sculptures will remain in the Dayton Mall until October 18, at which time they will be de-constructed and used to serve community members experiencing food insecurity. The event will result in 26,000 canned goods being donated to the The Foodbank, Inc.

CAN-venience Station (portable restroom)
2,710 cans
MT Studio/Level MB Construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breaking Ground to Stop Hunger (bulldozer)
5,408 cans
Ferguson Construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

AmeriCAN flag
1,245 cans
Wilcon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flying Saucer and Alien
7,616 cans
CESO
Winner of Most Cans Award

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giant Mock Campbell’s Soup Can, Safety Flavor
1,116 cans
Complete Mechanical Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8-Bit Mario
1,797 cans
Garber Electric

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erasing Hunger
2,428 cans
Danis

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can Made of 1000 Cans – End Hunger
1,000 cans
Messer Construction

You can vote for your favorite picture on the Canstruction Facebook page.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: canstruction, Foodbank

Be A Part of The Foodbank’s Food Fight!

September 12, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

The week of September 12-18 a few of Dayton’s best restaurants are coming together in a competition to fight hunger through a FOOD FIGHT.

The public is encouraged visit any of the participating restaurants and partake in the special deal they’re offering to raise meals for The Foodbank. Participating restaurants include Corner Kitchen, Meadowlark Restaurant, and Wheat Penny. More restaurants are being added before the start of the Food Fight.

The restaurant raising the most money will win bragging rights and a trophy.

Michelle L. Riley, CEO of The Foodbank, says, “We thank everyone participating in the Food Fight. It takes an entire community to work together to fight hunger in Dayton and with money raised through this event, we will be able to further support and serve our neighbors in need.”

September is Hunger Action Month, which is the Feeding America network’s nationwide awareness campaign designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger. The feeling of running on empty is a reality for over 127,000 people in the Miami Valley. We need to make sure that no child, adult or senior in America ever runs on empty, so this September, we’re asking everyone to come together to help end hunger. FOOD FIGHT is a great way to become involved in the fight against hunger.

For more information, visit the Food Fight  Facebook Event Page  or call The Foodbank at (937)461-0265 x13.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Corner Kitchen, Foodbank, Meadowlark Restaurant, wheat penny

Jane’s Best Bets (12/1 – 12/5)

December 1, 2010 By Dayton937 2 Comments

Photo Credit: Alli Shillito

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Just think…in less than four weeks, Santa Claus is coming to town.  You better watch out for the many fun things going on this week!

On Wednesday, head over to the University of Dayton for their Narrative Enchantment: Nativity Stories in Gold and Blue, which is a visual display created by an award-winning illustrator.  You better not cry when you see Scrooge in A Christmas Carolat the Victoria Theatre.  At the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, bring in canned goods to create an artistic display, which will then be donated to the Foodbank as part of the Show of HeART: The Foodbank Installation.  At the Oakwood Dorothy Lane Market, attend the Season’s Greetings Beer Tasting. And in the evening, make your way over to UD Arena to watch the Flyers play East Tennessee State!

On Thursday, learn how social media can help grow your business by registering for Social Media Boot Camp at Sinclair.  If you’re a young professional interested in marketing and new media and would like to give back (after all, Santa knows if you’ve been bad or good), you will definitely want to learn about a new and wonderful group in town called CultureMASH at their launch event at Wright State.  And if you’re a young professional in the defense industry, definitely check out the Young AFCEAn End of Year Social at the Pub at the Greene.  For a good laugh, head over to the Victoria Theatre to see the stand-up comic Lisa Lampanelli.  Santa knows who is naughty and nice, and according to what I’ve heard, Lisa’s stand-up routine is more of the former, as she has been hailed the “Queen of Mean”…however, she is well-liked by many!  If you’ve been making a list of all the songs of the 70s you know and love, then you’ll be able to listen to them as part of 8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s at The Loft Theatre.  And if you would like to hear another style of music, watch the University of Dayton Orchestra, as they put on a FREE show!

On Friday, head over to the PNC 2nd Street Market to make Azra’s Favorite Christmas Cookies.  Watch the Miami Valley Dance Company’s Performance of the Nutcrackerat Bellbrook High School.  Attend the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s First Friday, which is an amazing art hop downtown.  Don’t worry, if you’re not an art fanatic, there are plenty of other things to do while you’re downtown!  Ice skate at RiverScape (that sounds like the beginning of a tongue twister) to some music like the professionals do as part of their DJ Skate: Holiday and Top 40, or take a Horse-drawn Carriage Ride. At the Schuster Center, check out the Dayton Philharmonic’s performance, ‘Twas the Night: Holiday at Home’. At The Loft Theatre, be entertained by 8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s.  And finally downtown, I am so pleased to announce that Bryan Adams will be performing at Victoria Theatre!  Yeah, I’m pretty sure that “Bryan Adams” is a common name, but I checked and it is THE Bryan Adams…you know, the singer!  Please forgive me for the fact that my words come straight from the heart…I’m just that excited about it!  At Triangle Park, take the kids and attend the City Of Dayton Winter Wonderland to experience a fun, outdoor light display…just tell them to be good for goodness sake.  And if you are in the suburbs, consider seeing A Christmas Carolat the Beavercreek Community Theatre, the Washington Township Woodland Lights, or Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smellsat Town Hall Theatre in Centerville.  I don’t think little Junie is aware of the fact that Santa knows if she’s been good or bad!

On Saturday, you better be making a list of the things you would like to do, as there are so many awesome events from which to choose!  Santa Claus will REALLY be coming to town and you can have breakfast with him at Rusty Bucket at the Dayton Mall or at Polen Farms.  Also at Polen Farms, you can attend their Holiday Boutique to find unique holiday gifts.  Not sure how unique they are, as there will also be the Christkindlmarkt German Christmas Bazaar at Dayton Liederkranz Turner and the Omega Holiday Bazaar at Omega Baptist Church, which both offer one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.  Kind of reminds me of the quote, “You’re unique, just like everybody else.”  I guess it’s the same way with Christmas gifts.  Sorry, I digress.  I’m thinking Santa must have a pretty busy day, as he will also be at Uno’s Chicago Grill and at the PNC 2nd Street Market for Pet Pictures with Santa.  While at the PNC 2nd Street Market, you can also participate in the Christmas Walk, which is my kind of walk as it is a “noncompetitive walk for the health of it”.  Although my kind of walk is probably more like the We Care Arts Cookie Walk going on at We Care Arts in Kettering, which is a wonderful organization that seeks to change disabilities into possibilities through art.  If you’re in downtown Lebanon, check out the Historic Christmas Festival and Horse Drawn Carriage Parade.

Continuing with Saturday…At the Victoria Theatre, check out Mooseltoe:  The Moosical…gotta love puns!  Also for more theater action, check out Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells at Town Hall Theatre, the Miami Valley Dance Company’s Nutcracker at Bellbrook High School, or A Christmas Carol at the Beavercreek Community Theatre.  If you enjoy music, consider listening to The Dayton Philharmonic ‘Twas the Night: Holiday at Home’at the Schuster Center, the UD Ebony Heritage Singers at the University of Dayton, or 8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s at The Loft Theatre.  Eat and dance the night away with The Soul Express Band at the Dayton Neighborhood Ballat the Dayton Masonic Center.  Give those vocal chords a workout (although you may need to see one of my colleagues for voice therapy afterwards!) by cheering on the Flyers as they take on Miami at UD Arena.  At the University of Dayton’s campus, you will be able to see Holiday Happenings – DCDC2’s Family Holiday Performance, in which there will be fun-filled dance performances to traditional and non-traditional holiday music.  And finally on Saturday evening, I am excited to be  celebrating with Generation Dayton at their Annual Holiday Party at the Old Courthouse downtown!

On Sunday, you will once again be able to get some holiday shopping accomplished at the Omega Holiday Bazaar at Omega Baptist Church and the Christkindlmarkt German Christmas Bazaarat Dayton Liederkranz Turner.  If you’re looking for something musical, check out Mooseltoe:  The Moosical at Victoria Theatre, 8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s at The Loft Theatre, Afternoon Musicales: Dayton Music Club at the Dayton Art Institute, Advent Dinner and Choral Program at Westminster Presbyterian Church, or the UD Choral Union/ World Music Choir/ Hands in Harmony at the University of Dayton.  And if you love all the Christmas decorations this time of year, hit up the Washington Township Woodland Lights!

You better not pout because you can’t hit up all these awesome events this week!  I’m confident that whatever you choose to do, you’ll have an awesome time!

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

What do you call Santa when he has no money?
Saint “Nickel”-less!

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!

Filed Under: DMM's Best Bets Tagged With: CultureMash, Dayton Neighborhood Ball, First Friday, Foodbank, generation dayton, Jane's Best Bets, Miami Valley Dance Company, Moosletoe: The Moosical, Omega Holiday Bazaar, PNC 2nd Street Market, Soul Express Band, The Loft Theatre, Town Hall Theatre, UD Choral Union, UD Flyers Basketball, Victoria Theatre, Washington Township Woodland Lights, We Care Arts Cookie Walk, Young AFCEAns

Jane’s Best Bets (11/24 – 11/28)

November 24, 2010 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Alli Shillito

As it is Thanksgiving week, I want to take a minute to say how very thankful I am to all of you for reading Jane’s Best Bets!  And thank you to DaytonMostMetro.com for giving me the opportunity to write on a topic I am so passionate about!  Here’s to another great week in Dayton!

On Wednesday, consider getting a FREE t-shirt by donating blood at the You’re The Ticket To Saving a Life at Community Blood Center! Don’t worry…you’ll be eating plenty of food tomorrow, so I’m guessing your blood supply will be okay.  At PNC 2nd Street Market, do your last minute Thanksgiving shopping as part of their Stock-Up Wednesday event.  And in the evening, be sure to catch the UD Flyers’ next win as they play Florida A&M at the UD Arena.  And if you want to get in the spirit of Thanksgiving and have a good laugh, check out the Thanksgiving Eve Show at Wiley’s.

On Thursday, with it being the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m going to keep it brief.  Consider participating in the The 32nd Annual Turkey Trot in downtown Miamisburg to counteract all the delicious food you’ll be eating later in the day.  And from what I’ve been told, you DON’T have to be a runner…walking is perfectly acceptable!  Over at the Dayton Convention Center, attend Thanksgiving in Dayton ‘A Feast of Giving’, in which several sponsors are helping to continue the Beerman family Thanksgiving dinner tradition.  Regardless of where you go, have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING and eat some turkey for me!  Gobble Gobble!

On Black Friday, set your alarm clock early so you can catch some of those fabulous deals.  Just be sure I don’t see you on the news later because you got into a fight over a super deal on the Emerson 32” LCD HDTV they’re selling at Wal-Mart! If you’re not up for fighting the crazy crowds, there are many other ways to officially kick off the Christmas season on Friday so let me fill you in one little secret…Downtown is THE place to be!  If you want to burn off some of those calories from all that turkey you ate the day before, head to the MetroParks Ice Rink Grand Opening Weekend at Riverscape.  Visit Santa and allow your kids to do a little shopping of their own at The Tike’s Shop, as well as see the Wonderland Windows (the old Rike’s holiday displays) at the Schuster Center.  Check out some amazing gingerbread houses as part of the Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays Contest at the Old Courthouse.  Over at Kettering Tower (which is actually in downtown, not Kettering!), bring the kids to the Holiday Village, which will include festive crafts and games.  Also for the kids, The Junior League of Dayton will be sponsoring their 2010 Holiday Hunt.  In addition to all these great events, there will also be a Street Fair on Third with free carnival rides, a McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour, and a Sounds of the Season concert at Fifth Third Center, where Culture Works brings together several local choirs for a free holiday concert!  And finally while you’re downtown, you won’t want to miss the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights (Dayton Holiday Festival) at Courthouse Square.  Oh…and if your legs are exhausted from doing all that shopping early in the morning, take one of the Horse-drawn Wagon Rides to get from location to location!  Or if you want to kick your feet back and enjoy a show where others are doing all the legwork, head to the Schuster Center to see Cirque Dreams – Holidaze, which is a holiday musical with an international cast of acrobats, aerialists, singers, dancers, and musicians!  Whew, I’m exhausted!  If you don’t remember everything I said about Friday, don’t worry – just remember the word “downtown” and the rest will take care of itself!

On Saturday, head back downtown for one of the many things you may have missed, since after all, how could you possibly fit it all in on one day?!?!  There will be The Tike’s Shop, Wonderland Windows, and Cirque Dreams – Holidaze at the Schuster Center; Carriage Rides and ice skating as part of MetroParks Ice Rink Grand Opening Weekend at Riverscape; the Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display at Kettering Tower; and the McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour.  Also, check out the PNC 2nd Street Market and bring a non-perishable item or two to donate to the Foodbank as part of the Food for Friends event.  At Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, they will have a Holiday Art Fair and Open House.  If you are looking for a Christmas tree, head out to Choose & Cut Christmas Trees at Young’s Jersey Dairy.  Bring your dancing moves to the Dayton Mall and participate in Dance Along Nutcracker…all are welcome!  And finally in the evening, support the AIDS Resource Center by watching The Rubi Girls present ‘The Show Must Go On’ at Club Masque.

On Sunday, to be perfectly honest, I’m probably going to need to rest due to all the hustle and bustle from the previous days!  But if you’re game, there will still be many events going on strong in the wonderful Dayton region!  Have “Some-Fun” at the Schuster Center with crafts, entertainment, and more.  While there, be sure to check out Wonderland Windows and The Tike’s Shop if you didn’t get a chance to see them earlier in the weekend.  Or, check out the Cirque Dreams – Holidaze show.  If you’re no Peggy Fleming, attend Fundamentals of Skating at Riverscape.  And finally, if you’re a beer lover, attend the Tapping Dogfish Head Burton Baton at Chappy’s.

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

Why did the police arrest the turkey?

They suspected it of fowl play.

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!

Filed Under: DMM's Best Bets Tagged With: 2010 Holiday Hunt, Cirque Dreams - Holidaze, Community Blood Center, Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights, Dayton Holiday Festival, Foodbank, Grande Illumination, Holiday Village, MetroParks, PNC 2nd Street Market, The Rubi Girls, The Tike's Shop, Turkey Trot, UD Flyers, Virginia Kettering's Holiday Train Display, Wonderland Windows

Join The Fight Against World Hunger

October 28, 2010 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

How many times have you come home, ravenously hungry, opened the refrigerator door, did a quick once over, saw only a fridge full of food that need to be cooked and declared to yourself, “There is nothing to eat!” Now, imagine that scene again, but this time there is little to no food to be eaten and with hunched shoulders, you sighed, “There is nothing to eat.”

Millions go hungry every day - Photo by Lyric Fields

In a world where there are more than 1,000 billionaires with a net worth of $3.6 trillion, up from $2.4 trillion in 2009, (Forbes, 2010), there is an estimated total of 925 million people undernourished according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. There are number of factors that contribute to food scarcity globally, poverty being the leading cause.

In the Miami Valley many families come home to empty refrigerators every day. Unable to feed their children, they turn to local food pantries and social service agencies for support. Sometimes a teen or youth is left to fend for themselves. When that happens, they go to Daybreak, Dayton’s only homeless shelter for youth.

This week the Dayton Urban League Young Professionals (DULYP) in partnership with the Dayton Urban League Guild, the National Urban League (www.nul.org), and National Urban League partner, YUM! Brands is hosting a National Day of Empowerment to collect various non-perishable items for the youth served at Daybreak. At this event, the DULYP will report on its weeklong efforts to address world hunger by supporting this very worthy local agency. Donations of non-perishable food items (i.e. soup, Ramen noodles, tuna and Poptarts) along with gift cards to WalMart and Krogers will be accepted at this event.

Event: Fight to End Hunger (National Day of Empowerment)

Date: Saturday, October 30

Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Location: Dayton Urban League, 907 W. Fifth Street

For more information email Serida Lowery at serida4u@gmail.com or call 672-0402.

Filed Under: Charity Events, Volunteer Opportunities Tagged With: daybreak, Foodbank, homelessness, hunger, runaway, youth

Sunday of Caring – Paella Party & Tapas Tasting

June 17, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

El Meson believes in supporting the community.  This Sunday, Father’s Day, they will be hosting their 2nd annual Sunday of Caring Brunch from 11am – 2pm.  General Manager Bill Castro created this concept last year watching local nonprofits  struggle to raise operating funds in a touch economy.  “I wanted to do something that would be meaningful and beneficial to some of our great community assets, not just a $1 a meal, but something that could really help these groups raise significant dollars.” The brunch runs $28 and guests will be able to designate $10 to one of the chosen partners:  Dayton Art Institute, The Foodbank and AIDS Resource Center Ohio or split in between them all.

Chef Mark Abbott will be demonstrating the art of paella on the patio, cooking up batches of this classic Spanish dish featuring seafood, chicken, pork,  pimentos and saffron.  The tapas tasting table will feature homemade chicken empanadillas, Pisto Manchego-bread topped with Spanish cheese, garlic and onions, Chilled Gazpacho Soup, Spanish Garbanzo Beans with Chorizo and more!

Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling El Meson at 859-8229.  The restaurant is located at 903 East Dixie Drive in West Carrollton.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: AIDS Resource Center, DAI, El Meson, Foodbank, Sunday of Caring

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Wild Birds Unlimited of Springboro

Wagyu Ramen

11:00 am
Bushido Ramen

2025 Fall Parade of Homes

12:00 pm
all around town

𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮

2:00 pm
Sinclair Black Box

Oakwood Family Fall Festival

2:00 pm
Shafor Park

Meridienfest!

2:00 pm

British Afternoon Tea

3:30 pm
The Last Queen

Trunk or Treat Spectacular

5:00 pm
North Park

Practical Magical Market

5:00 pm
Joui Wine

Sunday Funday Open Mic

5:30 pm
Moe Harrigan's Tavern

Greene County Historical Society Ghost Walk NorthTour

6:00 pm
Greene County Ohio Historical Society
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Week of Events

Mon 6

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Fri 10

Sat 11

Sun 12

October 9

OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST

OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST

October 9

OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST

This is our 20th year of bringing the best in LGBTQIA+ cinema from around the world to the Miami Valley!...

$10
11:00 am - 1:30 pm Recurring

The Barking Burger Company

October 6 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Recurring

The Barking Burger Company

We serve smashburgers, melts, fries, onion rings and more! We pride ourselves on serving our food fresh and tasty!

12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

October 6 @ 12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

Embark on the Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart Below the streets of Dayton, century-old secrets and...

$6.49
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cosplay Festival

October 6 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cosplay Festival

Calling all cosplayers, spooky folks, food fanatics and anime lovers— visit Bushido Ramen on Oct 6 and join your friends...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Free Yoga with Aleasha

October 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Free Yoga with Aleasha

Yoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you're a beginner, she will guide you through...

Free
6:30 pm

Spooktacular 5 Course Beer Dinner

October 6 @ 6:30 pm

Spooktacular 5 Course Beer Dinner

It’s the most flavorful fright night of the year! BJ’s Spooktacular Beer Dinner features a curated lineup of seasonal beers...

$45 – $50
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Trivia with A Twist

October 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Trivia with A Twist

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

Free
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Spettacolo! Art Dinner 2025

October 6 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Spettacolo! Art Dinner 2025

ART DINNER 2025 Monday, October 6, 2025 6:30-10P The most anticipated art-immersive dining experience of the Miami Valley party season–a...

7:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Jam with Nathan Jenkins

October 6 @ 7:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Jam with Nathan Jenkins

Come kick start the week with some great live music and talent, good food and drinks! Are you a band...

+ 1 More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

A New Season: Thriving in Your Later Years Series

October 7 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

A New Season: Thriving in Your Later Years Series

“Age not at all as pathology; age as potential.” — Jane Fonda, Life's third act Join us for a multi-event series...

Free
12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

October 7 @ 12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

Embark on the Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart Below the streets of Dayton, century-old secrets and...

$6.49
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bradford Pumpkin Show

October 7 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bradford Pumpkin Show

The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly five-day festival held in downtown Bradford, Ohio.  You know it's Fall when the streets of...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live Music from Mike Wade Trio at Whisperz Speakeasy

October 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live Music from Mike Wade Trio at Whisperz Speakeasy

Mike Wade Trio kicks off our Tuesday night Trios this October with an exhilarating performance of jazz favorites from 6-9pm...

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Progressive Euchre Tournament

October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Progressive Euchre Tournament

Are you ready for a fun, social evening with fellow Euchre enthusiasts? Look no further! Our progressive Euchre tournament is...

$10
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night

October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night

Live Trivia every Tuesday 7pm to 10pm at TJ Chumps in Fairborn! Situated right off of I-675, TJ Chumps hosts Live Trivia...

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Be Creative With Me – Soul album – Romantic Novel Release Party

October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Be Creative With Me – Soul album – Romantic Novel Release Party

🎶 Sound. Story. Soul. You’re invited to the official release experience of Saukar’s latest multimedia project: 💿 Be Creative With...

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Peach’s Open Mic Night

October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Peach’s Open Mic Night

Get ready for your weekly refill of music during Tuesday Open Mic Night at Peach's Grill with host Kyleen Downes....

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

October 8 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 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...

10:00 am - 3:15 pm Recurring

Illy’s Fire Pizza

October 8 @ 10:00 am - 3:15 pm Recurring

Illy’s 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 Recurring

Wheel Fresh Pizza

October 8 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Wheel Fresh Pizza

12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

October 8 @ 12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

Embark on the Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart Below the streets of Dayton, century-old secrets and...

$6.49
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting and Exclusive Facility Tour at All-In Nutritionals

October 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting and Exclusive Facility Tour at All-In Nutritionals

Celebrate local growth with All-In Nutritionals. This Ribbon Cutting and Open House features an exclusive, never-before-seen tour of our new...

Free
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bradford Pumpkin Show

October 8 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bradford Pumpkin Show

The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly five-day festival held in downtown Bradford, Ohio.  You know it's Fall when the streets of...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Balance & Bliss For Breast Wishes

October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Balance & Bliss For Breast Wishes

 Wine & Yoga for a Cause  Join us for a relaxing and joy-filled evening led by Breast Wishes Founder and...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Live Music from Danny Voris at Whisperz Speakeasy

October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Live Music from Danny Voris at Whisperz Speakeasy

Classical guitarist Danny Voris is back every Wednesday evening from 6-9pm. Danny is a local musician, performer, and educator of...

+ 3 More
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

October 9 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

Art Start Pre-School Storytime 2nd Thursday of the month 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Rosewood Arts Center 2655 Olson Dr....

Free
12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

October 9 @ 12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

Embark on the Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart Below the streets of Dayton, century-old secrets and...

$6.49
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

October 9 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

Join us in The Hub for open co-working from 12pm to 5pm. Ever wonder how The Hub could work for...

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

October 9 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

Meet the people you need to move your business forward This monthly LaunchPad event series brings you opportunities to expand...

Free
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bradford Pumpkin Show

October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bradford Pumpkin Show

The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly five-day festival held in downtown Bradford, Ohio.  You know it's Fall when the streets of...

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Big Ideas for Defending Democracy

October 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Big Ideas for Defending Democracy

Do you want to enhance civic engagement? Do you seek to build trust between community members of all backgrounds? Join...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Culture Kitchen: Taste of Armenia and Turkey 5:00pm – 8:00pm

October 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Culture Kitchen: Taste of Armenia and Turkey 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Join Lucy's Pastry Palace and Gunash's Mediterranean Cuisine and the talk about their native countries of Armenia and Turkey presents...

$36
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bourbon & Bags – Benefit for The Center for Community Based Care

October 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bourbon & Bags – Benefit for The Center for Community Based Care

An evening of fun and prizes supporting the Center for Community Based Care! Join us at Miami Valley Sports Bar...

$50.00
+ 5 More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

A New Season: Thriving in Your Later Years Series

October 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

A New Season: Thriving in Your Later Years Series

“Age not at all as pathology; age as potential.” — Jane Fonda, Life's third act Join us for a multi-event series...

Free
12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

October 10 @ 12:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart

Embark on the Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart Below the streets of Dayton, century-old secrets and...

$6.49
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

2025 Fall Parade of Homes

October 10 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

2025 Fall Parade of Homes

The 2025 Fall Parade of Home is a FREE event that will be showcasing twelve homes by five builders in...

Free
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bradford Pumpkin Show

October 10 @ 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bradford Pumpkin Show

The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly five-day festival held in downtown Bradford, Ohio.  You know it's Fall when the streets of...

5:30 pm Recurring

Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours

October 10 @ 5:30 pm Recurring

Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours

Preservation Dayton Downtown Dayton Tours Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to...

$12.51
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Greene County Historical Society Ghost Walk South Tour

October 10 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Greene County Historical Society Ghost Walk South Tour

Greene County Historical Society Brantley Carriage House 74 W Church St Xenia, OH 45385   Join GCHS Board Member and...

$15.00
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

October 10 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar!...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Lebanon Oktoberfest

October 10 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Lebanon Oktoberfest

Oans, zwoa, g’suffa! The 12th Annual Lebanon Oktoberfest presented by Molson Coors will be held in Downtown Lebanon on October...

Free
+ 9 More
9:00 am Recurring

Saturday Morning Run w/Gem City Stride

October 11 @ 9:00 am Recurring

Saturday Morning Run w/Gem City Stride

Every Saturday at 9am! Meet us by the splash pad! See ya there!

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Bazaar

October 11 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall Bazaar

Join us for over 45 hand crafted vendors, food truck rally, and your favorite mascots from the Cincinnati Reds as...

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Yellow Springs Street Fair – October 2025

October 11 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Yellow Springs Street Fair – October 2025

Get ready to experience the energy and creativity of Yellow Springs  as community members & visitors enjoy a full day of...

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

55th Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

October 11 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

55th Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

The festival will be held the second full weekend of October. 2025 DATES:  October 11th-12th, 2025 Saturday 9am-8pm Sunday 9am-6pm...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

4th Annual Pumpkin Festival

October 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

4th Annual Pumpkin Festival

Get Ready for Our 4th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Southminster!  Fall is just around the corner, and that means it's...

Free
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

26th Annual Iams Pioneer Harvest Fest

October 11 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

26th Annual Iams Pioneer Harvest Fest

Free
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Enon Apple Butter Festival

October 11 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Enon Apple Butter Festival

2025 marks the festival’s 45th year and the 26th year for our downtown site. RAIN, SHINE or SNOW!  Expect: Food –...

10:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bradford Pumpkin Show

October 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bradford Pumpkin Show

The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly five-day festival held in downtown Bradford, Ohio.  You know it's Fall when the streets of...

+ 24 More
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Enon Apple Butter Run Walk

October 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Enon Apple Butter Run Walk

Run, Walk, Support! Join us at the Enon 5K Run/Walk! A fun, community-focused event where proceeds benefit ASW and the...

$35
10:30 am - 7:00 pm Recurring

Ohio Renaissance Festival

October 12 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Recurring

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Prepare thyself for a non-stop, day-long adventure! Queen Elizabeth and over 150 costumed characters invite you to this 30-acre re-created...

$35 – $38
11:00 am

All About Owls

October 12 @ 11:00 am

All About Owls

October is the perfect month to learn more about these hauntingly beautiful creatures of the night. We are excited to...

11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

Wagyu Ramen

October 12 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

Wagyu Ramen

Bushido Ramen on Wilmington Pike will be hosting a special 2 day Wagyu Ramen special event.  Featuring A5-grade Wagyu chashu...

$23.98
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

2025 Fall Parade of Homes

October 12 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

2025 Fall Parade of Homes

The 2025 Fall Parade of Home is a FREE event that will be showcasing twelve homes by five builders in...

Free
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮

October 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮

Sinclair Theatre presents Lauren Gunderson's contemporary thriller, 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮. When Merril creates an AI version of her sister, she finds herself...

$17
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Oakwood Family Fall Festival

October 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Oakwood Family Fall Festival

Enjoy an afternoon of fun games, food, hayrides along Shafor Boulevard to see Scarecrow Row, pumpkin painting and other entertainment...

Free
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Meridienfest!

October 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Meridienfest!

Join us as we sip & savor around the world! Your passport ticket includes; ONE CHEF'S SAVOR paired with THREE...

$65
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