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9 Fundraisers to Attend this March!

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Storybook Gala: A Night in the 100 Acre Wood

Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth Street, Dayton, OH

You are cordially invited to the first Storybook Gala benefiting A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio. We are excited to bring the magic and wonder that we infuse into the wishes we grant to you, our friends and supporters.

This year we will transport you into the childhood playground of Christopher Robin as you mingle with your friends in the English meadow and then dine and dance in the 100 acre wood. The adventure begins with cocktails at 6:30pm at the Sinclair conference center. Come dressed in garden party formal to support the amazing kids and families of A Special Wish Foundation.

Mad River School District’s Annual Spaghetti Fest

Stebbins High School 1900 Harshman Rd., Dayton

Hey, Mad River community! Mark your calendars for delicious meal at Stebbins High School Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

We are thrilled to invite you to our much-anticipated Annual Spaghetti Fest from 5 PM to 7 PM in the school’s cafeteria.
Get ready to indulge in a delectable Italian dinner lovingly prepared by none other than our Superintendent Wyen. The menu features spaghetti & meatballs, crisp salad, freshly baked bread, a variety of beverages, delightful desserts, and more!
Special Treat: ALL MAD RIVER STUDENTS EAT FREE! 🎉
For everyone else, tickets are super affordable:
$4 for adults
$3 for children and seniors (60 and over)
Tickets are available at the door or can be pre-purchased at our schools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a fantastic meal and the chance to support our student choirs, orchestra, and bands as they perform live, adding a magical soundtrack to your dining experience. 🎵🎷

Pickleball Tournament

First Baptish Church of New Lebanon 335 South Church Street, New Lebanon

Our Pickleball event is open to teams of any ages who will compete in a single-elimination tourament. Prizes valued over $200 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.

Grab a partner and enjoy a fast-paced day of pickle ball for a good cause. All proceeds go toward camp fees for our 3rd – 12th graders.

First games begin at 11am and Championship game will be played at 4pm, approximately.

Matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with rally scoring.

Food, drinks and tourney t-shirts will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Registration is $30 per team by Thursday, March 7. Registration is available online or in person. Day-of registration is $40 per team. Registration fees are non-refundable but are transferable to any team of your choosing.

Nite at The Races

Miamisburg Moose 2110 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg
An evening of Horse betting and fun! Place cash bets on the horses of your choice.
Races are run by video broadcasts. Raffles & betting
Proceeds benefit the GDAA Rent Foundation; a non-profit, charitable organization that provides rental assistance to GDAA members’ residents who are unable to pay their rent due to illness, family tragedy or unfortunate circumstances, in some cases preventing homelessness.
Only persons 21 and over are permitted to attend.  $25

Pancake Brunch

Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm  1000 Aullwood Road , Dayton

No registration needed, pay at the door – or pay ahead on our web site if you wish. Take a sugarbush walk, savor a great meal & enjoy a leisurely farm visit. Join us for food, fun & family!

$10

2024 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH
Since 1998, YWCA Dayton has set aside one special day to recognize and honor women in our community. We celebrate Dayton’s most influential women, all of whom have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

An Evening of Burlesque: Semi-Annual Fundraiser

Temple of the Rebel Goddess 400 Linden Ave., Suite 245, Dayton
Join us at the Temple of the Rebel Goddess for our semi-annual fundraising event An Evening of Burlesque: Tassels, Tatas & Tips

With all of our fundraisers, we aim to gather financial energy to amplify the work that’s been happening inside the Temple’s walls. The list of things that your abundance could help us to manifest includes things like continuing our goal of divine worship and spiritual pursuits, sexual wellness & education, community offerings, Earth-based practices and reverence, feminine celebrations, and more! This also includes the much less sexy stuff like paying rent, maintenance & admin fees, but more than that – it’s about manifesting this next evolution of the Temple and leaning into pure possibility.

This Sassy Sarah Monroe Production features a host of amazing performers. The evening is sure to delight with the finest Burlesque performances!

We are thrilled to announce our featured performers,

-Aurora Maur -Lily Datura -Jackie O of the Rubi Girls -Roxy Valore -Simone DeLove -Sugar Monroe -Rosie Revolution -Pearls De~Lovely -Diamond Tassel Revue

Our MC for the evening is the hilarious Kara Ragland

This event is a night you won’t want to miss!

Doors open at 7pm, performance starts at 8pm!

There are five tiers of ticket prices to accommodate our modest spectators as well as our favorite ballers. These options allow you to customize your perks for the evening.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and depending on your ticket… you’ll get a bottle of champagne!

$25 – $350

Making Memories Team Presents: A Night of Champions & Advocacy

David H. Ponitz Sinclair Center Dayton, OH

Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, hear about the latest in research news, the 10 warning signs and heartfelt personal connections.

There is an $80.00 domation to attend, guests will be asked to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association to continue offering free programs and services in the Miami Valley area, as well as funding vital research that is giving families hope!

Registration for this event closes on March 17, 2024 or when sold out whichever comes first.

This event is in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter and Sinclair Community College’s Office of Diversity. Thanks to the Dayton Foundation for managing donations made to this event!

 

$80

Dayton Playhouse Cabaret FUNraiser

Dayton Playhouse 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH

“Celebrating 65 Years – A Dayton Playhouse Cabaret” will be Saturday, March 23rd, 2024; 8pm at the Dayton Playhouse There.  Tickets $15

Dangerous Dames of Dayton

Daniel J. Curran Place, University of Dayton 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH
Join fellow League of Women Voters members and supporters in honoring citizens who, like our “dangerous” sister suffragettes of old, have heroically worked to champion the ideals of a democratic society that work for ALL citizens of Greater Dayton.
This year we will be honoring Robyn Lightcap, Executive Director of Preschool Promise; Terra Fox Williams, President and CEO YWCA Dayton; and Mattie White, 1st Vice President Dayton Unit NAACP.

Keynote Speaker: Ayesha Rascoe, Host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

$125 – $175

13 September Fundraisers Worth Supporting

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With over 4000 non-profits in the Miami Valley, our community has proved to have a giving heart and here are 13 fundraisers that could use your support this month:

September 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Artini Dayton 2023   $60 – $80

Dayton Arcade 28 W. Third St., Dayton

Local artists will be teaming up with local bartenders and mixologists to craft cocktails inspired by their own creations! We’ll have a dozen Artini stations featuring spirited and nonalcoholic cocktails, and our guests get to determine who’s creations are the most creative, and who’s cocktails are the best tasting. Attendees will also be treated with tasty hors d’oeuvres, live music, and engaging art experiences. By the end of the evening, we’ll find out who crafted the Most Creative Artini and who served us the Best Tasting Artini!

September 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wine Tasting, Benefiting Dayton Children’s Hospital $85

Polen Farms 5099 Bigger Rd, Kettering

Join the Women’s Board of Dayton Children’s Hospital for an exclusive wine tasting event. We will be enjoying wine graciously provided by Revel OTR and all proceeds will benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Co-owners & winemakers, Amy and John Coleman, will be our guides for the evening providing samplings of their specialized, handcrafted wines along with sharing their passion of winemaking. All Revel wines are made 100% on site in Cincinnati, Ohio with fruit sourced from CA, WA, OH and Chile using a process that originated in Italy.
Their 2023 Cincinnati Wine Festival Gold Medal Winners Sangiovese and Black Sheep Blanc will be available at this tasting! You can find Revel in many bottle shops, breweries, casinos, grocery stores, restaurants, stadiums and now locally at Arrow Wine & Spirits (Kettering & Centerville) as well as Dorothy Lane Market (Oakwood).

September 9 @ 5:00 pm
Stetsons & Sterling $100 – $200

Therapeutic Riding Institute 3960 Middle Run Rd., Spring Valley

This elegant, “western-chic” themed evening will include therapeutic riding & liberty demonstrations with TRI students, live bluegrass music by the legendary Dean Osborne Band, cocktails, wine, & beer, dinner, live auction, and heart-warming stories shared by TRI students. General admission begins at 5:00 pm.

Limited tickets are also available for a unique and intimate VIP experience beginning at 4:00 pm in our beautiful horse barn. This reception will include live acoustic bluegrass music by the Dean Osborne Band, hors d’oeuvres, bourbon tasting, & trick rider and liberty demonstration.

September 14 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
A home for our hero veteran fun-raiser  $43.61

The Brightside Event & Music Venue 905 E. Third Street, Dayton

Join us for a fun-filled evening of music and networking, as we raise funds to provide a new home for our hero veteran!

September 14 @ 5:30 pm
Wegerzyn Garden Party

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton

Celebrate the Golden Garden at the annual Wegerzyn Garden Party! Join us Thursday, September 14 to toast half a century of fostering connections between people and nature at our treasured Gardens.

Enjoy live music, dinner, dancing and a 50/50 raffle as we look back at the last 50 years and ahead at the next half century at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark.

Tickets are required! $100 for Foundation members and $150 for non-members.

50/50 raffle tickets are $25 per ticket or 6 for $100. Winner announced at Garden Party, but need not be present to win! Proceeds from this event benefit the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation.

September 16 @ 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Rubber Duck Regatta

The 2023 URS Rubber Duck Regatta will be LIVE at Riverscape with the Hispanic Heritage Festival

United Rehabilitation Services is excited to bring the URS Rubber Duck Regatta, presented by Synchrony, at RiverScape Metropark, during the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023 for one more year. Prize winners will be identified as the first eight individually assigned Ducks are pulled from the river! Winners will be announced at the Finale Event and will be notified via phone or email.

September 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Diced in Dayton: Chef’s Challenge  $75 – $150

Top of the Market Banquet Center 32 Webster St., Dayton

Sample tastes from your favorite local chefs and support a great cause at the Diced in Dayton Chef’s Challenge. Diced in Dayton is an interactive, food-filled event that showcases and celebrates the creativity of local chefs as they craft unique dishes from a set of mystery ingredients. Participating chefs must meet the challenge that MVM chefs face each day: how to transform unpredictable ingredients into something new and delicious. Guests will delight in the ingenuity and flavor of the dishes while learning about what Miami Valley Meals does to help those who are food insecure in our community. At the end of the night, one chef will be named champion.
Featuring chefs from Corner Kitchen, Kung Fu BBQ, De’Lish Cafe, Blind Dogs, Rich Taste Catering, redBerry, Bella Sorella Pizza Co, Creative Delights Catering, Napales, and more. You won’t want to miss this chance to enjoy great food for a great cause at the one-and-only Diced in Dayton.
Justice on Tap $25-50
The Dayton Beer Company 912 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering

Come raise your glass (and funds) to justice! Justice on Tap, our annual “happy hour” fundraiser, hosted by the Dayton Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, is happening Wednesday, September 20th

All proceeds benefit the Campaign for Equal Justice, supporting the critical civil legal services provided by ABLE, the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project – VLP and LAWO in the Miami Valley region. Purchase tickets at: http://bit.ly/2023JTAP

September 20 @ 7:00 pm
Rock the Hill 4 Heroes

Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton

Benefit concert raising funds for the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial’s permanent memorial construction fund. Join us with the uber talented international group – Leonid & Friends – as they perform at the iconic Dayton Masonic Center for their first performance in Dayton, Ohio.

 

We will be tasting both types. White and red.

DMBA’s 8th Annual Taste of Homeownership!

Cox Arboretum 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton
The Dayton Mortgage Bankers Association is so proud to bring back the annual Taste of Homeownership Wine Tasting for a 8th year! This year will benefit the Rebuilding Together Dayton. Cost to attend is only $30 and 100% of the entry fee will be donated to Rebuilding Together Dayton. Amy Radachi, Executive Director will be on hand to talk about her amazing charity.There will be 11 wines to taste, with great food and raffle prizes too! A few sponsor opportunities are available, email Drew.Huggins@ThriveMortgage.com if you want to sponsor a table
 

September 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SICSA’s 4th annual Poop Show

Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway 777 Hollywood Blvd, Dayton

How can a pile of poo win you $15,000?

During the event, a 2,000 square foot play yard onsite at the casino will be divided evenly into 1 foot squares. Each person that purchases a chance will be assigned at random to a square (one square per chance purchased). During the live event, a dog will be released into the play yard. Whomever is assigned to the square where the dog poops wins $15,000!

September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grandview Foundation Wiffle Ball Tournament $10

Yankee Park 7500 Yankee Rd., Centerville

Grab your friends and family to form a team of 5 (amateur skill level) and compete against other teams in the wiffle ball tournament. Cost is $50 per team, or $10 per individual.

Not only will you have a blast playing wiffle ball, but you will also be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the event will support future RAGS programs through the Grandview Foundation.

There will be plenty of food and drinks available via food trucks and vendors, so bring your appetite (and your wallet!). Get ready for a day full of laughter and friendly competition. Games will be running all day, round-robin style. Schedule to follow after registration is complete. We can’t wait to see you there!

DATV Bowling Fundraiser $25

Poelking Lanes, 1403 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

Ready to roll for a great cause? 🎳 Join us on September 30th, 12-4 PM, for a Bowling Fundraiser hosted by DATV! 📺 Doors swing open at 12, and the pins start flying at 1. 🎉 Your $25 ticket includes shoe rental, endless fun, and support for community entertainment. 🙌 Grab your friends and family, and let’s make a strike together!
 

14 Fundraisers That Could Use Your Support This Month!

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With over 4000 nonprofits in the Miami Valley, it’s not surprising how many charity fundraisers are held each month!  Here are some of the events we’d like to highlight this month:

Texas Hold’em Tournament

Kettering VFW 3316 Wilmington Pike,, Kettering, OH

Following the fish fry!    $20

Feed the Hungry: A Community Meal Packing Event Coffman Family YMCA

Coffman YMCA
88 Remick Road, Springboro
 
We’re inviting the entire community to join us at the Coffman Family YMCA in 1 of 4 shifts to pack dehydrated meals that will be shipped to select nations and peoples in Central America. This event is great for everyone–families, students, and even kids as young as 4 years old!
Shift options are at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm. Each shift will last one hour. This partnership between Southwest Church and the Coffman Family YMCA benefits the efforts and ministry of Lifeline Christian Mission.
A small fee of $10 per person (per session) is required to help offset the cost of food we’ll be packing, but you’ll also get an event T-shirt! Payment (cash or checks made payable to Southwest Church) will be accepted at the door on the day of the event.

Sing Out Loud

Victoria Theatre Dayton, OH

Culture Works will be launching this year’s Campaign for the Arts with a special performance at the Victoria Theatre! You’ll hear from the Culture Works team and Dr. Sue Edwards, President of Wright State University and this year’s Campaign Chair, about the importance of supporting our local creative community.

The stars of the program are our friends and neighbors! SING OUT LOUD will feature more than 100 local arts champions coming together as one choir singing familiar songs from the stage and the screen. You’ll be certain to spot a familiar face or two on stage, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.   Tix: $28

Women of Influence

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton

Since 1998, the YWCA Dayton WOI Awards have recognized and honored more than 180 influential women in the Dayton area, visionaries and thought leaders who have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Honorees in the Women of Influence Class of 2023 are:

  • Melodie Bennett – Executive Director, House of Bread
  • Marvene Mitchell Cook – Director of CARES Act and Workforce Development, Montgomery County
  • Joanne “Jo” Granzow – Community Volunteer
  • Michelle Kaye – Vice President and Client and Community Relations Director, PNC Bank
  • Carol Prewitt – President, Prewitt Consulting LLC
  • Carolyn Rice – President, Montgomery County Commission

Cabin Fever Reliever

Baum Opera House 15 S First Street, Miamisburg, OH

Shake off the winter Join us for an evening of live music by Ben & Pete! All while shopping local boutiques in one space. 50/50 Raffle and silent auction. Ticket sales will go towards The Baum Window Restoration Fund!   Tix Run $15

 Dayton Metro Library Book Sale

Dayton Metro Library – Burkhardt Branch 4680 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH

The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library will hold a used book sale on Saturday, March 11 at the Dayton Metro Library Burkhardt Branch, located at 4680 Burkhardt Rd., Dayton. The sale includes used books for children, teens and adults as well as music, movies and audiobooks. Most items have been weeded from the library’s collection. The sale opens for Friends of the Library members from 9:30 a.m. to noon and open to the public from noon-5 p.m

Night at the Races

Miamisburg Moose
2110 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg
An evening of Horse betting and fun! Place cash bets on the horses of your choice. Races are run by video broadcasts. Raffles & betting proceeds benefit the GDAA Rent Foundation; a non-profit, charitable organization that provides rental assistance to GDAA members’ residents who are unable to pay their rent due to illness, family tragedy or unfortunate circumstances, in some cases preventing homelessness.
Only persons 21 and over are permitted to attend.   Tix $20

Miamisburg Band Fish Fry Fundraiser

Miamisburg High School
1860 Belvo Rd, Miamisburg

We will be serving fried fish or chicken tenders, fries, cole slaw & applesauce. Dessert will be available for purchase at our bake sale (everything $1!).  Make sure you stick around for performances by our MMS and High School Jazz Bands. Stop by our basket raffle- Each class is donating items toward a themed basket. Which class will earn the most mone??   Tix $15 – $20

Family & Youth Initiatives (FYI) mission is to empower families and provide hope. Every day families and children are suffering from traumas caused by generational cycles of abuse and poverty. FYI’s solution is to rescue and protect those families and children to prevent future trauma by redirecting their paths through education, training, and support in our multiple programs.

We invite you to join us for their spring fundraising dinner, graciously hosted by the Knights of Columbus #3724. The evening promises to provide a unique insight into the challenges that our families and children are facing everyday. We will share how we are addressing these issues and how you can be part of the solution. The night will begin with a pulled pork dinner (and sides), made from scratch by the Knights. Dessert and drinks are included with the price of admission. Tickets for the event are $15 per adult, $5 per child (16 & under), with a maximum group price of $40 per family.

Euchre Tournament & Fundraiser

The Baum Opera House
15 S. First Street, Miamisburg

An evening with friends while raising money for The Baum!New to The Baum, we will be offering a Euchre tournament once a month. Cash prizes for top 3 winners. Drinks and snacks available to purchase. $20 entry fee. A great opportunity to meet fellow card players and get out of the house! If you have further questions please send us a message about this monthly event! Tix $20

Cakes N Coffee Bake Off Fundraiser

Nimbus Comic Cafe
486 E. Main St, Trotwood, OH
 Enjoy a variety of delicious desserts made by some of the city’s best bakers! Even better, wash it down with Nimbus Comic Cafe’s wonderful Ethiopian coffee! This wonderful event funds The Engele Community Center and many participating foodologists!

Each entry ticket includes one round of each vendor’s specialty dessert as well as a judge’s ticket to cast your vote on the best dessert! The winner will cater Engele’ Community Center’s upcoming event! Tix $22

100% of Sales Benefit URS

Jersey Mike’s Subs 
 
6002 Far Hills Ave, Centerville
2831 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
3510 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek
1512 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Wash Twsp
24 W Central Ave, Springboro
Visit any of their 5 area locations and 100% of all sales will be donated to United Rehabilitation Services (URS).

Dayton March for Science Fundraiser!

bd’s Mongolian Grill
4488 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek
Come out to BD’s Mongolian Grill and help support the March for Science – Dayton! On April 22nd we plan to make our voices heard with others across the nation in support of science in our community here in Dayton and in our legislation nationally. We need your help to get there! Pay one price for soup, salad, stir-fry bowl and fountain drink (tax included) – Tickets $25 for adults, just $7 for children age 2-10.
For tickets or more information, message us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/March4ScienceDayton/ or email MforSDayton@gmail.com
We are recognized as an official sister march for the DC March for Science. A portion of the proceeds will go towards paying for insurance for the event and other expenses related to our April 22nd event on Courthouse Square

Euchre Tournament

Kettering Recreation Complex
2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering

Join us for an evening of fun, clean competition as we pair up and play the popular trick-taking card game, Euchre. Participants compete as individuals. Light refreshments will be provided and gift cards will be given to the top winners.   Tournament for ages 18+.  Registration Deadline: March 16 at 5 pm.    $8 – $10

12 Must Attend Fundraisers For February

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Every month the Miami Valley plays hosts to multiple fundraisers for local nonprofit groups and programs. We’ve highlighted a dozen of the must attend events for the month of February, but there are plenty more you can support.

Some require ticket purchases or pre-registration, others are donation at the door, with participation prices as little as the cost of an ice cream cone, up to $150 tickets. For a full list of charitable fundraisers check out the MostMetro.com calendar.  You can also add your event to our calendar using this link.

Savor Your Sunday Brunches to Benefit Stivers

Coco’s Bistro
February 2, 9, 16 and 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm $30
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MVPC’s Puppy Love

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
February 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Want to snuggle some puppies? ?? Want to find out information about fostering? ??‍♂️ How about have some great food…

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FSB Gives Back: Film Dayton

Fifth Street Brewpub
February 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as FilmDayton steps behind the bar to raise money for their non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to building the…

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Baum Boutique Blowout Sale

Baum Opera House
February 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm    $15 – $20

Join us for a fun night highlighting the most well-known and loved boutiques in the Dayton area. Featuring discounted merchandise…

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Wine & Dine For Your Heart

Salar
February 6 @ 6:30 pm   $75
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2020 Valentines Dance – Dayton Dancing with the Stars

Wright State Nutter Center
February 7 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm    $150

A Special Wish Foundation – Dayton has been making special wishes come true for local children for over 30 years. These wishes…

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Galentine’s Day

Crooked Handle Brewing Co.
February 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm   $10

Us beer gal’s gotta stick together! Bring your “berry” best girlfriends to celebrate Galentine’s Day at the brewery! This strawberry…

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Beavercreek High School
February 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm     $5

In partnership with the Beavercreek High School Music Program, the Beavercreek Rotary Club presents the 2020 Community Pancake Breakfast from…

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North Dayton Barstool Open

10 Bars in North Dayton
February 22 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm     $180/team

Put together a team of four and join us for a 9-hole, 10-bar miniature golf outing to raise money for…

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Empty Bowls 10th annual

Marriott at the University of Dayton
February 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for the annual and much awaited Empty Bowls. Select from two seatings, then sample soups made by several…

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Black & White Gala

Presidential Banquet Center
February 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm     $75

Join us for an evening benefitting We Care Arts in Kettering, Ohio. The Black & White Gala will be held…

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2020 Bowling for Pride Fun-draiser

Poelking Lanes Wilmington
February 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us the our Annual Bowling for PRIDE fundraiser at Polking Lanes. Bowling is $20 per person which includes your…

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23 Fundraisers To Support in October!

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Dayton long ago earned a reputation for being a city that gives back. According to the history of the Dayton Foundation, NCR founder and Chairman John H. Patterson championed innovative projects for the betterment of the community. Joining him in his enthusiasm was his sister-in-law, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell, and nephew, Robert Patterson, son of John Patterson’s brother, Capt. Robert Patterson, all active community leaders in their own right. A leading businesswoman, Julia Patterson Carnell helped establish the Dayton Art Institute by donating works of art, a mansion that served as the museum’s first home and $2 million towards the construction in 1930 of its current facility.

Robert Patterson was a senior executive at NCR and a leader in community affairs. He helped to found the local Boy Scouts and the Dayton Rotary Club and was active with the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce and Miami Valley Hospital.

Today there are over 4000 nonprofits in the region, and to continue the legacy of taking care of our community, there are hundreds of fundraising events to support them. To see our complete list of charitable events for 2019 check our DMM calendar.

Shine Dayton Celebration

The Steam Plant
October 4 @ 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
$50

Shine Dayton is a group of young professionals committed to advocating for the compassionate works of Catholic Social Services through…

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2019 Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Fifth Third Field
October 5 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free

The Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually, this inspiring…

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Tutu Many Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2019

Riverfront Park
October 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
$25

Put on a tutu and join The Premier Group in a 1.8 mile Breast Cancer Awareness fun walk honoring those…

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5k Walk/Run for Literacy

Englewood MetroPark
October 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

7th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Literacy Saturday, October 5th, 2019 Englewood MetroPark 10:00 a.m. 2019 marks the Brunner Literacy Center’s 7th…

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March of Dimes Chefs Auction

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
October 7 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for our 16th annual gathering of the area’s finest culinary talent in support of the March of Dimes.…

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Ribbon of Hope Luncheon & Speaker

Sinclair Community College – Ponitz Center
October 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$75 – $150

2019 Ribbon of Hope Keynote Speaker: Shannon Miller Kettering Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce Ms. Shannon Miller as…

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Sweet Freedom Fundraiser

Top of the Market Banquet Center
October 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free

You are invited to a collaborative fundraiser benefitting Oasis House and Safe Harbor. These two organizations seek to help women…

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Barks & Brews Fundraiser

Crafted & Cured
October 9 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Grab a cold brew and help animals in need, too! Come out to Crafted & Cured on Wednesday, October 9th…

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Voices Against Violence Breakfast

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
October 10 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Free

In July 1977, YWCA Dayton became the second YW in the U.S. to open an emergency shelter for battered women.…

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Come As You Art: Dayton Society of Artists’ Fundraiser

The Brightside Event & Music Venue
October 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$40

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is thrilled to present ‘Come As You Art’, its inaugural fundraiser which will take…

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BEER STRONG FOR LLS

Kingspoint Pub
October 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
$50

Fourth Annual Charity Beer Pong Tournament   Back by popular demand! The 5th Annual Beer Strong for LLS will be…

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Curse of the Magic Council: A Magical Murder Mystery

The Dayton Woman’s Club
October 12 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$35 – $225

Join us for a night of Magic, Murder, Mystery, and FUN! All magical creatures are invited to gather safely away…

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BBQ, Brews & Tunes Benefit

City Barbeque- Beavercreek
October 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$20

We’ve teamed up with Devil Wind Brewing for this fall bbq & beer bash benefitting The Foodbank, Inc. A ticket…

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A Concert For Dayton

Blind Bob’s Bar
October 13 @ 5:00 pm
$10

This is a benefit concert for Dayton at Blind Bob’s. Come together to support the community in a terrible time…

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Dayton 100+ Women Who Care Quarterly Meeting

McGohan Brabender

October 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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One hour meeting to choose and donate to a deserving local charity. All are welcome but only members may vote…

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Breaking the Cycle Fundraising Break

Sinclair Conference Center
October 17 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Artemis Center’s invites you to join us at our 7th annual Breaking The Cycle Fundraising Breakfast! This important fundraiser is…

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2019 Making Strides of Dayton 5k Walk

Fifth Third Field
October 19 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer.…

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A Glimpse Into the Throne Room

Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
October 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
$5

One of the most articulate works of art that displays chapters four and five in the book of Revelation, contained…

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Red Dog RACERS Charity Auction

TJ Chumps Huber Hts
October 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

In its 16th year, this racing themed fund raiser supports SICSA’s Spay/Neuter Programs.  Includes: show cars & race cars, driver autograph…

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URS 63rd Anniversary Gala

Dayton Art Institute
October 19 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$175

Join United Rehabilitation Services as they celebrate their 63rd Anniversary with a Gala at the Dayton Art Institute. Enjoy dinner, live and silent…

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Fashioning Futures Luncheon

Sinclair Conference Center
October 24 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Fashioning Futures Luncheon is an annual celebration held to raise money for Clothes That Work and share the impact…

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Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton 3k/5k Remembrance Walk 2019

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton
October 26 @ 8:30 am
$25

WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2019 TIME: Registration begins at 8:30 am Walk begins at 10 am Come back after you walk to…

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Dayton Region Walk of Fame Luncheon

Sinclair Conference Center at Sinclair Community College
October 31 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Since 1996, over 170 outstanding individuals and groups and their contributions to the Miami Valley have been memorialized at the…

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Dayton Fundraisers to Benefit the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund

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A gunman opened fire in Dayton’s Oregon District early on August 4th, killing nine people and wounding at least 3o others.  A horrific event in our beloved entertainment district.  And Dayton reacted how we always do, as a community, joining together to try to help.  I continue to be amazed by the generosity of our town and our ability to open our hearts and wallets to those in need.

Over the last 8 days, dozens of restaurants donated % of sales to the newly created Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund, created by The Dayton Foundation. The Bengals, the Browns and NFL Foundation combined donated $100,000, Macy’s pitched in with $20,000, a one day sale by Esther Price raised over $85,000, the Connor Group donated $100,000 and Lady Gaga funded Donor’s Choice requests for teacher’s here in Dayton as well as El Paso.

Local businesses continue to plan fundraisers and here’s a list of ays you can help:

Clash Dayton

521 E 5th St
Dayton, Ohio 45402

Will be donating the proceeds from our “gem city” merchandise designed by Matt Freeman from the entire month of August. This includes t-shirts and stickers.

 

Thursday, Aug 22nd 5-9pm
Love Wins!
Trolley Stop 5pm
530 E 5th St, Dayton, Ohio 45402

Trolley Stop is teaming up with SweetWater Brewing Company and Toxic Brew Company to raise funds for The Dayton Foundation‘s Oregon District Victims’ Relief Fund. Brews from Sweetwater and Toxic will be on tap, Sweetwater will match dollars on pints of brews and raffling off lots of goodies. Oh, and we will have delicious snacks for ya too. Join us for an evening of love and hugs and give back to those in need. We love this city and we love you. #daytonstrong

Thursday, Aug 22nd,  7-10pm
Bingo & Beer!
Lucky’s Taproom & Eatery

We are teaming up with 6 breweries for a night of bingo and beer to help raise funds for the Dayton Foundation. We will have 6 rounds of bingo, each round called by a brewery rep with some awesome prizes! In addition there will be raffle baskets galore and $2 of every pint of beer sold will be donated. Bingo cards will be $1 buy in each (no limit on how many you buy) and raffle tickets will be 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.

Breweries participating: MadTree, Fat Head’s, Bell’s, Hi-Wire, Fifty West, Rhinegiest

After all is said in done we will be matching ALL donations raised from the evening.

Friday, Aug 23rd,  7pm – 2:3oam
Flanagan’s Toxic Brew Beer Release Fundraiser
1o1 Stewart street

Flanagan’s Pub & Toxic Brew Company have been planning a beer team up and release party for awhile. In light of the senseless violence that erupted in our town in the early morning hours of Aug 4, we want to turn it into an opportunity to get some of your hard earned beer budget to the people who really need it. Flanagan’s will donate $1 for every pint of the new collab beer sold during the launch party, and Toxic will match it, and the money will go to The Dayton Foundation‘s Oregon District Victims Fund.

Tuesday, Aug 27th,  5– 10pm
Oregon District Spend-a-Thon

Dayton’s Oregon District is comprised almost entirely of small, local, independent businesses that rarely have the funds to fall back on when forced to close for multiple days. Your patronage directly supports your neighbors most affected by August 4’s tragedy.

Come get dinner, drinks, a hat, an album – there’s so much to do, all thanks to our wonderful small businesses and the owners and workers that operate them! There will be live music playing at many spots throughout the district, donating their time for tips for the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy fund.

Tuesday, Aug 27th, 6– 8pm
Greater Dayton Mugs of Hope
Paintbrush Pottery | Springboro

Decoy Art Center | Beavercreek

Cornell Studio Supply | North Dayton

Front Street | Downtown Dayton

A creative, therapeutic event for Daytonians.

We’re paying it forward with a message of love and hope.

Arrive to the location at 6 pm on Tuesday, August 27th. All supplies are provided along with instruction – but the creativity is up to you! Every mug will be cohesive with a Greater Dayton Mugs of Hope logo that will be pre-screened on each. 500 mugs will be painted during this event.  There is a $5 registration fee to hold your seat that will be donated to a charitable organization selected by the location you are attending.

Afterwards, we will fire them in our kilns. The mugs will be food-safe and ready for daily use. To continue the community atmosphere, we will be going to various locations in the Greater Dayton region to pass out the completed mugs, as well as few “grand prize” items such as gift cards from local businesses. Each Mug of Hope will be handed to a complete stranger, so the painter of the mug will not receive their mug back. This concept is intentional. We want the community to feel connected, not by tragedy, but through hope. Write a message on the bottom of you mug and follow us at #DaytonMugsofHope. You, too, can pick up a mug of your own by another Daytonian!

 

Wednesday, Aug 28th,  6– 11pm
Dayton United: Benefit for The Dayton Foundation

Come join us for a night of healing and unity at Dayton Masonic Live as Dayton United hosts a benefit for The Dayton Foundation with confirmed performances from Anthony Raneri from Bayside, Vinnie Caruana from Official: The Movielife and I Am the Avalanche, Geoff Rickly from Thursday, Chris Conley from Saves The Day, Joe Anderl of The 1984 Draft and possible others.

This is an intimate evening and a chance to join in story and song as we raise money for those affected.  Tickets are $15.  Cover starts at 6pm and music starts at 7:30pm.

Friday, Aug  30th,  3-11pm
Dayton United: Drawing Dayton Together – a Tattoo Pop-Up Parlor
Yellow Cab Tavern

As we as a community process the horrific events of this summer, we invite you to Drawing Dayton Together – a Tattoo Pop-Up Parlor on Friday, August 30. There will be live music all day and tattoo artists from RocArt Tattoo, Blue Byrd Tattoo and Cloak and Dagger Tattoo Studio onsite to help remember and look forward to brighter days ahead. Entry is free and $50 Dayton tattoos will be given with all of the proceeds going to benefit The Dayton Foundation.

Saturday, Aug 31st,  4 – 11:45pm
Sound Valley Summer Music Festival
Yellow Cab Tavern

See some of Dayton’s most talented bands and performers all in one place on August 31. The event features over a dozen acts, 2 stages (indoor and outdoor), food trucks and much more!

EATURING:
The Nightbeast, TINO, The New Old-Fashioned, The 1984 Draft, The Boxcar Suite,
DC King, Grenades!?, McGuff and the Dumpster Fires, Salvadore Ross, Better Anyway
Amber Hargett Music. The Typical Johnsons

Food Trucks:  Billie Gold Bubble Tea,  Cupzilla-Korean BBQ,  Smokinbeebeeq

Sept 15th noon- 11:59pm
For the Love of Dayton

Antioch Shrine Center, 107 E. First Street

Event will feature international tattoo artists, local vendors, live music and performances and food trucks. This event will be family friendly.

If you are aware of other events, please send us an email with details.

15 Must Attend Charity Events for August

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August is a crazy busy month, with everyone trying to squeeze as much summer as they can into their days, get ready for back to school time and still support our community in as many ways as they can. We’ve got some highlights here that benefit tornado relief, the disabled, Dayton Metro Library, the Food Bank, ALS, the Dayton Art Institute, The Humane Society and so much more!

To see all the fundraising events this month click here.

Arts & Drafts

We Care Arts
August 3 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$10

We Care Arts, local nonprofit, hosts their 4th annual Arts & Drafts festival event from 2-10 pm at the We…

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Stand-Up Comedy Relief

MJ’s on Jefferson
August 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$10

Come out and help rebuild lives whenMJ’s on Jefferson hosts #DaytonStrong: A Stand-Up Comedy Relief effort to help those affected by the…

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FSB Gives Back: URS Rubber Duck Regatta

Fifth Street Brewpub
August 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us in supporting the URS Rubber Duck Regatta. Lisa Seibert and friends will be behind the bar raising funds…

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A Novel Night

Dayton Metro Library – Southeast
August 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$50.00

The Grand Opening of the new Southeast Branch Library calls for a significant community celebration, so the Dayton Metro Library…

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8 Puppy TailS And TasTy ALes FUNdraiser

Yellow Springs Brewery
August 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s YAPPY hour at the Brewery!! Come have some pints with our pups! You might just meet your new BFF!…

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Pints For ALS

The Barrel House
August 10 @ 11:00 am – 11:59 pm

Join us for an all-day party while we drink dope beer and raise money for the The ALS Association at…

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The Battle to Remember

Christ Church United Methodist
August 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$25

The Alzheimer’s Association is looking to recruit local groups, companies and organizations for our upcoming The Battle to Remember event…

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7th Annual Breath of Life Foundation Motorcycle and Car Rally

Rip Rap Roadhouse
August 10 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$40 – $50

Hello Brothers and Sisters! The Breath of Life Foundation, partners with the HFIAW Central States Conference Locals, raises funds for…

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The Rubi Girls Present: The Show of the Century!

The Dayton Art Institute
August 10 @ 6:30 pm – 10:15 pm
$50 – $100

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Rubi Girls return to the Dayton Art Institute on August 10, with a special benefit performance for…

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Rubi Girls Trivia for a Cause: Dayton Foodbank

Double 18 Lounge
August 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$4

Get your team together (limit 6 people per team) and join the Rubi Girls at Double 18 Lounge for Trivia…

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LORE Mainstage: I Survived (a storytelling event)

Kettering Tower
August 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$25 – $75

LORE will be hosting a Mainstage storytelling event highlighting Dayton survival stories. Whether surviving the tornado, a gun shot, a…

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Fore Paws Golf Classic

The Golf Club at Yankee Trace
August 16 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
$125

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is hosting its 8th annual Fore Paws Golf Classic Golf Scramble at The Golf…

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AleBeast Summer Knockout 2019

Drake’s Downtown Gym
August 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$15

AleBeast Summer Knockout is an exhibition boxing charity event supporting local causes! This year we are fighting for Joseph’s Legacy…

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Drag me to Brunch

Art Central Foundation
August 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
$35

Join us for our first annual drag brunch fundraiser! A fabulous brunch buffet will be provided by Mockingbird’s Cafe &…

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Chaps for Charity 2019 Poker Run

Powder Keg Harley-Davidson
August 24 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$10 – $30

Join us on our 2nd annual “Chaps for Charity” motorcycle ride as we raise money to help the OAPFF reach…

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10 Must Attend March Fundraisers

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Every month the Miami Valley plays hosts to multiple fundraisers for local nonprofit groups and programs. We’ve highlighted 10 of the must attend events for the month of March, but there are plenty more you can support. Some require ticket purchases or pre-registration, others are donation at the door, with participation prices as little as the cost of an ice cream cone, up to $150 tickets. For a full list of charitable fundraisers check out the MostMetro.com calendar.

Lion & Leos Club Spaghetti Dinner
Giovanni’s
15 W Main St, Fairborn, Ohio 45324
March 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm   $10

Spaghetti with meat sauce, famous Italian homemade bread, salad, drink and dessert.

Takeout orders are available . 878-1611

 

Acoustapalooza 2019  Juvenile Diabetes Benefit

The Barrel 857 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio 45066
March 10 @ 1:00 pm –  9:00 pm   donation requested at the door
The one-day Show will be held at “The Barrel” located just off of I-75 in Springboro, Ohio on March 10th from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. As of today artists including Cevin West, Jayme, 9 Eight Central, The Jay Clark Band, Two For The Road, Until Rust, Untold Glory, Velvet Crush Unplugged have committed to performing at the event. A host of other talented musicians will fill in the gaps between sets to make this a day of non stop musical talent!

There will be raffles, door prizes and a silent auction to support the fundraising during the entire day! All Proceeds from “Acoustapalooza”will go to local and national Juvenile Diabetes Research and Support. We are honored to bring this event to our music community with some of the regions best talent donating their time to aid in the effort!

Reason To Hope Breakfast Fundraiser
Dayton Marriott
March 12 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

A powerful, one-hour breakfast designed to educate the community about the Alzheimer’s Association while raising funds to support dementia research, programs and services.
This event is free to attend, however all guests will be asked to consider making a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter.
Contact Meg McFarland at 937-610-7007 for more info.

 
Eureka: Playing the Odds
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Pkwy, Dayton, Ohio
March 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm .   $75 – $90

From modern games of chance to ancient superstitions, people have always been fascinated by the good fortune that seems to befall a lucky few! Spend an evening Playing the Odds with us as you explore the Museum at this annual winter fundraiser.

Featuring a dance floor, hors d’oeuvres, a welcome drink, craft beer and wine, this one-of-a-kind adult evening will expand your science knowledge while you mix and mingle at Dayton’s most entertaining cocktail party. 21+

2019 Women of Influence Awards
Dayton Convention Center
22 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, OH 45402
March 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm  $150
Since 1998, YWCA Dayton has set aside one special day to recognize and honor women in our community. Join us in celebrating Dayton’s most influential women, all of whom have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Honorees in the Women of Influence Class of 2019 are:
• Cassie Barlow, COO of SOCHE
• Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Israel
• Kim Duncan, Founder of Elements IV Interiors
• Neenah Ellis, General Manager of WYSO Public Radio
• Chris Saunders, Community Philanthropist and Global Advocate
• Sheri “Sparkle” Williams, Dancer with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
• The Dayton Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (Lifetime Achievement Award)

Harrigan’s 5k
Harrigan’s Tavern
4070 Marshall Rd, Kettering
March 23  9:30am  $25
This race is a great way to celebrate the St Patrick’s Holiday, a few days after the actual St Patrick’s Day. Not only a fun race, but proceeds to good causes as well.

Proceeds of this race benefit Alzheimer’s Association, JDRF, United Rehab Services of Greater Dayton and South Community Positive Health Options. ONLINE REGISTRATION open through March 20! Entry fee is $25 if received by March 20. Registrations received at packet pickup or on race day are $30 so please register early to $ave!
Dayton Heart Ball

Sinclair College
March 23 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm  $150 or corporate tables available
Our evening celebrates our work and mission; our donors and volunteers; and — most importantly — the lives saved and improved because of everyone’s effort.

Event Program
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:30 pm Ballroom Opens
8:00 pm Dinner, Open Your Heart Appeal
8:45 pm Live Auction, Dessert, Dancing Immediately Following
The American Heart Association Dayton Heart Ball is a “must attend” social event, where people come to network with peers and socialize with some of the region’s most influential people.  Our Mission: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Our mission drives everything we do at the American Heart Association.

We Care Arts Takeover Night
Old Scratch Pizza
March 26 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Grab some friends and stop by for delicious pizza, drinks, and dessert in support of We Care Arts and its mission!
Tuesday, March 26th from 5pm til closing time, Old Scratch Pizza will donate 10% of all sales to We Care Arts!
All March long is Cones For A Cause at Old Scratch Pizza, so make sure to get a cone after your pizza and 100% of your donation will benefit We Care Arts!

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Day of Giving
Jersey Mike’s Subs
March 27 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
United Rehabilitation Services (URS) has been chosen by the three local Jersey Mike’s Subs locations for their 8th Annual Month of Giving. Customers are invited to visit Jersey Mike’s for a delicious sub meal and they will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales to URS!

Proceeds from the Day of Giving will help subsidize early childhood education programs for children ages 6 weeks – 17 years old, many of whom are medically fragile and require critical care from onsite nurses who provide g-tube feeds, seizure monitoring and acute care, as well as support the Region’s only Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Program and “spider cage”.  URS is committed to providing care for every stage of life, from infancy through the senior years for individuals with disabilities.

Locations include: 3510 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek, 6002 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville, and 1512 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton

Crayons To Classrooms 10th Anniversary Celebration

Sinclair Community College – Ponitz Center
March 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  $110
Join us in March as we celebrate this milestone! Your ticket includes social hour with heavy appetizers, event program, and parking.

Crayons to Classrooms has helped contribute to the growth of our community’s youth for 10 years by distributing over $17M in school supplies to 110 Dayton-area schools and their teachers.

 

5 Fabulous Fundraisers in February

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The fact that Dayton was recognized on the Travelocity list of  25 Most Giving Cities in the U.S. is no surprise to us at MostMetro.com.  Having put together the most comprehensive list of charity events in the region for the last 10 years, we’ve seen how many people are willing to give back and help others in this community.   We’ve got a list of area fish fry’s that make a difference to so many and each week, Fifth Street Brewpub allows different non-profits to guest bartend each Monday to raise funds and Old Scratch Pizza has  Cones for a Cause Program that has raised over $20,000 dollars for area charity’s in the past year and Warped Wing Brewery  and Milano’s are just a couple  of the  local businesses that have established fundraising programs.

It’s hard to choose which events to support each month, but here are suggestions for February Fundraisers:

 

 

A Special Wish Foundation Annual Valentines Dance

Friday, February 9 @ 7 pm – 11:30 pm  $150/person

A Special Wish Foundation – Dayton has been making special wishes come true for local children for over 30 years. These wishes wouldn’t be possible without the continued generosity of the community. I ask you to join ASW and continue to give local wish kids and their families’ memories that will last a lifetime.

The 13th Annual Valentines Dance benefiting The Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation is the area’s only wish-granting organization!  This fun and unique event will be held at the Wright State University Nutter Center on Friday, February 9th, 2018.

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The Legend of GEEK GALA 2018

February 17 @ 9:30 pm   $5  for anyone in costume. $10 for everyone else

Geek Gala is Dayton’s hottest costume dance party for a cause. Last year, you helped raise over $2200 for Extra Life Dayton in support of Dayton Children’s Hospital. This year, we will once again have video game consoles set up for you to play, as well as the regular arcade cabinets and pinball Blind Bob’s always has in the back. Also, VR!

New this year: The Legend of Geek Gala Costume Contest, judged by staff from Through the Ages Fabric, We will have some killer prizes to be announced later.   All costumes welcome! This is a judgement-free party!

Sorry, kiddos; this event is for adults 21+ only.

Do you want to help our cause, but dance parties not really your thing? Consider making a donation here:
https://www.extra-life.org/participant/The-Legend-of-Geek-Gala-2018

If you have a business and would like to donate a prize or gift certificate for our raffle or costume contest, please send an email to JLUMPKIN80@GMAIL.COM.We need all the prize support we can get!     For more information on Extra Life, visit www.extra-life.org

Bud Light Bar Stool Open North

February 24 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm   $180 entry fee per team of four 

 

Put together a team of four and join us for a crazy-fun 9-hole indoor miniature golf outing in 9 bars throughout North Dayton on Saturday, February 24, 2018! Click here for more info!

Proceeds benefit local children and adults with disabilities at United Rehabilitation Services!

All teams are required to bring their owner putter and ball and have a designated driver. The participating bars, in rotation order, are Rip Rap Roadhouse, Little York Tavern, Submarine House, Wings, Shiloh Athletic Club, Bolts Sports Cafe, Oscar’s, Hinders and Tony’s Bada-Bing.  Volunteers are also needed for this event!

 

Bowling For Pride

February 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm    $20

Join the fun at the 11th Annual Bowling for Pride! Last year was the biggest crowd ever , and this year is shaping up to beat that. Gather your team and be sure to get to the registration early! Don’t have a team, no worries, we’ll find one for you!

Check in time is 1pm, Bowling begins at 2pm and the event is generally over by 4pm.

With  got over 140 raffle prizes- buy a ticket for a good chance to win, and you can buy a chance to win the ‘Rainbow Strike Jackpot’. The snack bar will be open so you can buy lunch and adult beverages, too.

Tickets $20 (includes shoe rental)