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Rockin with RUDE (Burlesque Dance Class)

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One last groove with RUDE until the new year. This sensual class is designed with all dance levels in mind. Whether you want to perform at home or for a crowd, enhance your confidence through Burlesque.

We’re celebrating the end of the year through dance, featuring drinks and treats! This class is open to all dance levels. Heels are welcomed but not required. Feel free to come as you are. Feel free to wear comfortable clothing or spice things up with something RUDE Burlesque style. RUDE can’t wait to ROCK with You!

Winter Solstice Hike

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Follow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow…

Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Hot chocolate and holiday treats will be available for those participating in the hike. This is a self-guided hike along a luminary-lit trail.

Well-mannered dogs on leash always welcome.  For more information call (937) 562-6440.

The Ugly Sweater Oh What Fun Run

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December 20 is National Ugly Sweater Day! Join us for a fun run inspired by one of the most “fashionable” parts of the holiday season! Wear your ugliest sweater (or make one yourself!) and be ready to learn about some of the ugly “sweaters” we can find in the natural world. Vote on the “ugliest sweater” in nature to enter a raffle!

The 100-meter dash will begin promptly at 10:30 am. This is a Tools to Trek program.

This event is sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital.

FIRST-TIME REGISTRANTS: If you are a Centerville/Washington Township resident, please enter Dayton as your city when creating an account. The system WILL NOT recognize you as a resident if you enter Centerville or Washington Township as your city.

TheatreLab’s Popular ‘Merry QUIZMas’ Trivia and SingAlong returns!!

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HO, HO, HO!

How many reindeer paws landed on the roof if all the deer showed up at your house? What is Cindy Who’s middle name? What is the longitude and latitude of the North Pole? Phew!!! You know them all??? Prizes await at the return of TheatreLab Dayton’s ‘Merry Quizmas 2.0!’ The popular sing-along and trivia night is set and ready to go, Tuesday Evening, Dec 17,  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM!!

The night promises to be a fun one, as music fills the air, cookies fill your bellies and a trivia fills your brain! ‘We had such a positive response last year, we knew we had to bring this back.  Similar to last time, we will have our little spread of food, hot chocolate and cookies, and of course, the space will be decorated in a fun and fanciful theme! If you like libations, yep, they will be there as well!’ says David Moyer, who can’t wait for the evening. ‘People love to sing holiday songs and get into the spirit!’

The event features Philip Drennen, TheatreLab’s Executive Director and Josh Stucky, Dayton’s Trivia Queen at the microphones. It is never a dull moment! Brennan Paulin tickles the ivories to keep music in the air! Some of the TheatreLab Company will perform as well!! ‘What makes the night so special is we all gather together and just enjoy an evening of fun! It’s a great kick-off for the holidays and, for trivia buffs, it’s a great way to show your smarts! Prizes are always a fun incentive!’ says Stucky. ‘Last year, one of winners said she planned to give her prize as a gift….so I guess it can be a shopping experience as well???’ he chuckles.

Although most of the trivia revolves around the season, there are Broadway Questions, Dayton trivia and more. The event takes places at the TheatreLab Dayton Studio, 116 North Jefferson St. 45402. Proceeds benefit TheatreLab’s ongoing goal of bringing amazing productions to the area. ALSO OF NOTE…THEATRELAB WILL ANNOUNCE THEIR SEASON AT THE EVENT!!! UH-OH!!

The space is limited, and tickets are moving…so click below and join the holiday fun!!

Tickets:

https://www.simpletix.com/e/merry-quizmas-2-0-holiday-trivia-tickets-196032

Experience a Magical Luminary Walk at Wilson Park!

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Stroll through a beautifully lit pathway while enjoying holiday music, roasting marshmallows, and making s’mores over an open fire. Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, courtesy of the WC Lions Club (while supplies last), and share a cozy evening with family and friends. This event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly, ensuring everyone can join in the fun!
Date: Friday, Dec 13th
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Wilson Park, 350 Wilson Park Dr
Cost: Free

The Arctic Dash 6K Obstacle Course Race

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Join us for the 2024 Arctic Dash at YMCA Camp Kern! (35 minutes from Dayton, 30 minutes from Cincinnati, 80 minutes from Columbus)

Saturday, December 7th • 10am
Family Wave at 12pm open to ages 7+

With 25+ challenges including military themed challenges, mud crawls, cable crossings, and more! This a great race for fun runners, beginners, and elite athletes alike, with multiple age categories for male and female runners. There are plenty of chances to win awesome prizes!

100% of proceeds go towards sending kids in need to camp in 2024!

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
• Parking
• Beverages & Snacks
• Warm water shower & rinse off area
• Arctic Dash T-Shirt and Medal*
*Guaranteed only if you register by November 17th

Fees range from $20-80.
Register today at bit.ly/arcticdash24

MetroParks Ice Rink Opens For The Season Nov 29th

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Offering a safe, family-friendly experience for skaters of all ages, theMetroParks Ice Rink will officially open on Friday, Nov. 29, at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. The MetroParks Ice Rink – located under the RiverScape Pavilion – is the region’s largest outdoor ice rink, offering beautiful views of the Great Miami River.

Opening weekend hours for the MetroParks Ice Rink are:

  • Friday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 to 5 p.m.

New for 2024, special skating events in December allow visitors to get into the festive spirit with themes and music inspired by holiday features. Themed skates are each Friday through Feb. 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. December’s themes are:

In addition to themed skates, the MetroParks Ice Rink will have special holiday skating hours on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The rink will be closed on Christmas Day. Daily hours change throughout the season and can be found at metroparks.org/icerink.

Admission is $7 daily, and visitors can rent ice skates for $3. Children younger than 3 are free with a paying adult. There is no charge for those who are not skating.

Reduced admission and skate rentals are available for those who utilize SNAP/EBT benefits. Customers just need to present their SNAP/EBT card to receive a 50% discount, which is $3.50 admission and $1.50 skate rental. Reduced admission is available thanks to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation’s Access to Nature financial assistance program.

Season passes to the MetroParks Ice Rink are available:

  • $120 family passes include season-long admission and skate rentals for up to five people, and $40 individual passes cover the same costs for one person.
  • Season pass holders receive 15% off products at the RiverScape Café.
  • Those who purchase a season pass online before opening day (Nov. 1 – Nov. 28) will receive a 20% discount.
  • Those who purchase a season pass during opening weekend (Nov. 29 – Dec. 1) will receive a 15% discount.
  • Gift certificates also are available for purchase at the rink.

Additional offerings and amenities

Visitors can stay warm under the MSD Warming Zone. There is also a comfort tent available adjacent to the rink that provides skaters with a warm place to take a break from the winter weather.

Food and beverages will be available at the RiverScape Café. Alcoholic beverages – including a variety cozy cocktails, beer, and wine – also will be available at the RiverScape Café for customers 21 and older.

Because RiverScape MetroPark is included in the Downtown Dayton Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) footprint, people walking in the downtown area are welcome to visit the park with their beverages within the DORA boundary. Learn more about DORA and participating businesses – including RiverScape MetroPark – at www.downtowndayton.org/dora.

Skating lessons for children, teens and adults are held at the rink throughout the season and cover basic skills that provide the confidence skaters need to feel comfortable on the ice. The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation’s Access to Nature financial assistance program also is available to cover a portion of the cost of skating lessons for qualifying families in Montgomery County. Learn more and apply atmetroparks.org/access.

The ice rink will also host select 2nd Street Market vendors for special shopping days during the holiday season. Holiday Mini Markets will be held on Saturdays Dec. 7, 14 and 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit the comfort tent to shop artisan wares before or after a skating session.  Visit metroparks.org/programs for a complete schedule.

MetroParks Money

MetroParks Money is an e-gift card program offered by Five Rivers MetroParks that gives you the flexibility to explore MetroParks’ outdoor experiences, including the MetroParks Ice Rink.

MetroParks Money allows you to support Five Rivers MetroParks and your favorite small businesses at the 2nd Street Market that provide jobs, tax dollars, contributions to our schools and non-profits, as well as the character that makes Dayton unique. Purchase MetroParks Money at metroparks.org/money.

 

For ice rink hours of operation and more information, visit metroparks.org/icerink.

 

Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5K November 27 @ 5:30 pm

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The Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5k starts and finishes at the Eaton High School Wellness Center and takes runners through the 1-million light display at Fort St Clair State Park.

 

FEES (non –refundable):
$25 if registered by September 30.

$30 if registered October 1 through October 26.

$35 if registered after October 26.

Shirts are Guaranteed with all entries received through October 26.  There is an option to Save $10 by selecting the No Shirt option.

 

Packet Pickup:

Early Packet Pickup – Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – Eaton High School Wellness Center- 6:00-8:00 p.m.

 

OR

Race Day – Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Eaton High School Wellness Center – starting at 4:15 p.m.

 

Ohio weather is unpredictable. Race will continue in rain, sleet, snow. All fees are non-refundable. Please dress accordingly and run/walk at own risk.

Belly Dancing with Josh

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Have you ever been curious about belly dancing but were afraid to try it? Now is your chance to find out how healthy your body can be as you move along with Josh. Join us in an inclusive environment that welcomes all, from first timer to expert. This class is beginner friendly, designed for all genders and is free.

Fall Bird Walk

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We’ll finish our bird walks for the year looking for year-round residents, and winter birds like White-throated Sparrow and Brown Creeper. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. The walk is slow-paced, and mostly stays on the road surface, but sometimes does venture “off-trail” into the grass. All ages welcome. The tour will meet at the Eichelberger Plaza at the main gates of the cemetery.

Your nature guide will be Amanda Lawson, an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist.

All tours require a reservation and there is a suggested $5 donation. All donations support the Woodland Arboretum Foundation which focuses on the restoration, preservation, horticultural and educational projects needed to keep Woodland a cultural resource for Dayton and Ohio.

Donation Based Warehouse Yoga

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Come join us for a relaxing yoga session in a warehouse setting where you can donate whatever you can afford – no pressure, just good vibes!

Welcome to Donation Based Warehouse Yoga at MarYSoul Studios! Join us for an energizing and sensory aware yoga session in a unique warehouse setting surrounded by art. This in-person event offers a chance to practice yoga in an intimate and inspiring environment. Come as you are and bring your own mat.

Let’s flow, breathe, and find some zen together. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to practice yoga in a cool warehouse space. See you on the mat!

Free Yoga at 2nd Street Market

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The Community Fitness program hosted by RiverScape this summer will continue on indoors at the 2nd Street Market on Fridays through the fall, and into the winter/early spring months of the new year.
With a focus on wellness while spending time in the Market, you can enjoy an instructor lead Yoga, or Tai Chi & Qigong session in the Market’s pavilion from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This is a FREE program.
Afterwards, meet friends for lunch and shopping with any one of the Market’s unique prepared foods vendors, local growers, specialty foods, and artisan vendors !

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

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This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series.
It is not required to be a club member to run with us.
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
To join go to https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.

1M Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5893020202
The course is an out-and-back.

5K, 10K, & 15K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5553169708
This course is an out-and-back.
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
15K does the course three times.

Half Marathon Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5527496245
This course is an out-and-back.
Half Marathon does the course four times.

Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals
All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

2nd Annual Spotted Turtle Trail Pancake Hike

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The 2nd Annual Spotted Turtle Trail Pancake Hike Sponsored By Dayton Hikers
Discover the beautiful Beaver Creek Wetlands with a hike on the Spotted Turtle Trail. Explore the Dayton area’s newest hiking trail that winds through prairies, savannahs, and woodlands along the scenic Beaver Creek. Rise above the wetlands on a mile-long, newly built, boardwalk.
Hike at your own pace on one of the three, self-guided, marked, hiking routes from two to six miles. Or pick your own route. Fill up on pancakes before or after your hike. Warm up with some hot chocolate, coffee, and tea.
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For all ages. Family friendly. Ample parking. Free pancakes and hot drinks while supplies last.
New For 2024:
* Live birds on display from the Glen Helen Raptor Center
* Exhibit on Ohio’s fossils and ancient marine life
* Exhibit on the native dragonflies found in the wetlands
* Collect four different nature stickers
Pets on a leash are welcome but, please, no pets under the picnic shelter. Begin and end your hike when you wish but route unmarking begins at 11:30 am.
Download/print this hiking trail map: https://daytonhikers.com/Spotted-Turtle-Trail-Pancake…
Location Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/45RRmDB5TUXjM7U69
What to Bring: Water bottle
https://beavercreekwetlands.org/pancakehike/

Ghost ‘n Goblin 5k!

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In line with the mission of the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the Dayton Ghost ‘n Goblin 5k will benefit local school running programs. When you register, select which school district you want to receive a donation – see the Youth Running Challenge section below for more details on how winners will be selected!
Please Stay for Pizza, Snacks, and Awards

Please be Courteous & Kind to Others

Registration Pricing – Adults / 10 and under
Packet Pickup

Sinclair Community College – Centerville

Parking

Please arrive no later than 6pm to secure a parking spot and entry to the event.  Traffic will likely be heavy during this time.

Lots of parking at Sinclair!  Please reserve the parking spaces closest to the building for those with limited mobility.  Overflow available in the St. Francis church lot to the east of Sinclair.  Carpool to make it even more fun!!

Cat Yoga To Benefit SICSA

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Join SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center for Halloween Cat Yoga on Sunday, October 20th from 12PM-1PM! Costumes are encouraged!
The class is open to yogis of all abilities! Throughout the class, some of SICSA’s adoptable cats will roam about the room, adding some extra fun and cuteness to the class.