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Nite at the Races : 6th Annual Event to Prevent Homelessness in Dayton

October 22, 2014 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

The GDAA Rent Foundation Charity

Time for all you local Dayton supporters to put your money where your mouth is… the horses mouth, that is …

Want a fun way to support a charity that helps prevent homelessness in Dayton? Then attend the 6th Annual “Nite at the Races” event on Nov 7th at the IUE HALL on 1675 Woodman Dr. in Kettering.

Held each year by the Rent Foundation, which is the charity enterprise of the Greater Dayton Apartment Association, the event promises to be a great time.

Races are shown on a big screen and you can bet and win cash! Some of the food confirmed will be Frickers Wings, Johnny’s Slice of NY Pizza and a Hot Dog Bar !

Did we mention endless beer? Come out and pull some tabs, buy some raffle tickets and jockey your way to the front of the line to make a bet.

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association has been helping needy families since 1993. They have made real results, affecting lives of dozens of Dayton area families.

This event is critical to building charity funds to be able to assist families in 2014 and 2015.

WHAT: BET CASH, WIN CASH on HORSE RACES PLAYED ON THE BIG SCREEN

WHAT ELSE: PULL TABS and RAFFLE PRIZES

COST: $15 includes endless beer, food, and soft drinks !

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

WHERE: 1675 Woodman Drive at the IUE CWA HALL (Parking in the back)

WHY: Raise money for the GDAA Rent Foundation, who pays rent to families through unforeseen crisis or hardships, thereby preventing homelessness.

Bring your friends for a nite at the “track.” There are so many ways to win at this great event!

So saddle up, get out of the gates and head to 1675 Woodman Drive IUE CWA Hall on November 7th at 6:30pm!

Support a charity while just horsin’ around !

Check out our photo gallery below of some of the past year’s RENT FOUNDATION NITE AT THE RACES !

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Dayton’s Best Fish Fry Opens the Fall Season This Friday

September 9, 2014 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Freshly Breaded Icelandic Cod at Our Lady of the Rosary’s Fish Fry

The #1 Fish Fry as ranked by Food Adventures is kicking off their first Fish Fry of the season on Friday Night !!

The place is OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY CHURCH in Dayton who has been hosting these events for over 54 years !

We are the only ones with the scoop on this incredible deal and fun night !!

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— WHERE: Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 22 Notre Dame Ave. in Dayton

— WHAT: Fish Fry – **21 and over only !**

—NEXT: Friday, October 10th & Friday, November 14th

Click to Enlarge these Sausages

— COST: $13 if you pre-pay at the Parish Office, or $15 at the door the day of the event.

— INCLUDED: Freshly fried Icelandic Cod, Fresh Mild Sausage, Hot Polish Sausage, Chicken Strips, French Fries, Baked Beans, Salad, Cole Slaw, Homemade Cakes, Cabbage and Noodles, Ice Cream, Popcorn, Soft Drinks, and Beer.

— WHEN: 5:30pm – 10:30pm

— WHAT ELSE: Gamble on pull tabs and raffle prizes!

MUST EATS:

— THE FRESHLY MADE MILD SAUSAGE: Made locally, with an old recipe that has been used for 50+ years. Some of the best stuff we’ve had !

— THE FRESHLY BREADED COD: Made in large “sticks,” you can have all you want of these !

— HOMEMADE CAKES: Chef Joe makes these himself on site !

Our Lady of the rosary Church – 22 Notre Dame Ave., Dayton, Ohio

What makes this event great is the friendly volunteers. The staff are kind, dedicated and have been doing this for years. The party is all inclusive and you are not “nickel and dimed” for extra beers, etc.. For these reasons, this is the best fish fry in the Miami Valley area, in our humble opinion. There are old folks, young folks and ages in between.

So now you know about this little known secret. Will we see you on Friday? No better place for a Food Adventure !

Browse the photos below of the food and offerings at the event!

Are you a Dayton Foodie? Then “LIKE” Food Adventures on Facebook HERE !

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Greater Dayton Derby Slated for Friday May 9th ! TICKET CONTEST

April 4, 2014 By Dayton937 5 Comments

How can you help support a local charity, have a blast, and even get a chance at winning some cash and prizes? Then get a ticket to the Greater Dayton Derby being held May 9th at 7 pm at the IUE/CWA Hall on Woodman Dr..

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charity The Rent Foundation is hosting this extravaganza. You can tell your friends that you helped house a family. Dont’ miss your chance to help real families in the Miami Valley.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE RENT FOUNDATION.

What is the Rent Foundation ? Founded in 1993, it is a charitable organization that helps families pay their rent during times of crisis. This charity settles apartment debt for families who
through unforeseen tragedies or illness are unable to pay their monthly rent. Won’t you help them prevent homelessness, one family at a time?

WHAT: THE GREATER DAYTON DERBY (Bet Cash/Win Cash on Horse Races on the Big Screen)

WHEN: FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 9th at 7pm

WHERE: IUE/CWA Hall at 1675 WOODMAN DRIVE (2 doors down from the Root Beer Stande)

WHAT ELSE: Pull tabs, and Dozens of Raffle Prizes to be won !

COST: $15 for admission includes endless beer, food and soft drinks – call (937) 293-1170 to buy tickets, or buy them at the door – OVER 21 event !

Our Food Adventure guys, The Big Ragu & the Crew are donating 2 tickets to this event for one lucky winner !

To have a chance at the 2 free tickets, please comment on this story below. One winner will be chosen at random next week. SEE YOU AT THE FINISH LINE !!

Greater Dayton Apartment Assoc. to Host 5th Annual “NITE AT THE RACES” this Friday

November 4, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

“Nite at The Races” Scheduled for Friday November 8th

Endless beer, soft drinks and food for 15 bucks? And it benefits charity? Who wouldn’t sign up for that? Oh yeah, and there is gambling too !

This Friday night at the IUE / CWA Hall at 1675 Woodman Dr. the Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charitable arm, The Rent Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser where you can bet cash and win cash prizes.

All proceeds benefit the RENT FOUNDATION, a Dayton charity that pays rent for families who are in crisis in the Dayton area.

WHEN: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 2013 from 6:30pm – 11:00pm

WHAT: NITE AT THE RACES for the RENT FOUNDATION charity – 10 horse races will be shown on the big screen, you can bet cash and win cash !! TONS of Raffle Prizes !

WHAT ELSE: BEER ! FRICKERS WINGS ! JOHNNY’S SLICE OF NY PIZZA ! SOFT DRINKS! CHILI! MEATBALLS! and MORE ! ALL YOU WANT OF EVERYTHING !

PRICE: $15 in advance, $18 at the door.

Beer and Food included in ticket price !!!

WHERE: 1675 WOODMAN DR. in KETTERING AT THE IUE HALL next to the Root Beer Stande.

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Call the Greater Dayton Apartment Association before Friday at call the GDAA for tickets. 937-293-1170, or show up and buy tickets at the door !!

FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE !!

SUPPORT A GREAT DAYTON CHARITY, and maybe walk away with some cash !!

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