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Body Talk Trauma-Informed Yoga

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YWCA Dayton’s Center for Survivors of Sexual Violence presents Body Talk, a 12-week trauma-informed yoga course focused on healing and restoration.

Join us for 90 minutes of trauma-sensitive yoga, guided meditation breathing techniques, and a facilitated psycho-educational discussion to release trauma from the body and restore homeostasis. Through Body Talk, we seek to provide an environment built on safety, strength, trust, validation, compassion, relief and release. Come for any or all sessions. 

Tour de Donut!

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The Tour de Donut is a unique bicycle event, where your ability to eat donuts is just as important as your ability to ride your bicycle fast. The event is a mass start timed ride where riders visit donut stops and eat donuts. For each donut the rider eats during the ride (and keeps down) they have 5 minutes deducted from their ride time. There are prizes in several classes including a Tour de Donut championship jersey for the best adjusted “donut time”.

FREE Beginner Tennis Lesson

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KTC/Quail Tennis Club is offering adults and children a FREE Beginner and Advanced Beginner lesson on Sunday August 21 from 12:00-1:30pm! The class will be held at Quail Run Racquet Club @ 4225 Brown Rd. Come learn or relearn the wonderful sport of a lifetime! This class is offered to all children and adults who are not currently enrolled in a program at KTC/Quail.
Visit us at http://ktcquail.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ktc_quail!! If you have any questions please email Darrin Heinz at [email protected].
Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/ggHJoKKh3ZDn3YLe6

10th Annual 5k for Kelli

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Presented by the Breast Wishes Foundation
Join us in remembering the life of Kelli James and honoring all the breast cancer survivors, the fighters and the love ones we’ve lost. 100% of proceeds go to granting wishes for women with breast cancer through the Breast Wishes Foundation. 

The 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends next to Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River. Because Kelli loved fairies, we encourage everyone to dress up in tutus, wings, and flower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! We have everything you need at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to Breast Wishes Foundation. We also offer free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying!
Registration and Merchandise tents will open at 7:30 am.

Event Fees: Registration only $25! (Register by August 7th to guarantee a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)

Online registration ends on August 16th, sign up in person at Georges Thursday and Friday or at the event on race day.

Awards: Be sure to bring a few extra dollars to buy some raffle tickets. Our top prize is $1,000 cash!

We will give medals, pint glasses and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.

Age categories: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over

Event Parking and Registration: The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Pre-Registration packet pick up: At George’s Family Restaurant, 5216 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH 45414

Thursday and Friday August 18th and 19th from 8am to 7pm

We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!

BootyMix at Riverscape

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BootyMix is a high intensity, hip-hop dance fitness class presented by The Ninth Beat that gives you the courage to move your body your way and feel comfortable in your own skin. It’s a sweat drenching, booty poppin’, soul quenching dance party that you never knew you needed. The class and choreography is set similar to a HIIT based workout.

You’ll have opportunities to get that heart rate pumping as well as opportunities to slow down and focus on your breath. Class is always built for all levels, so no matter if you are just starting out or looking for something to push you to your limits, you’ll be able to find what you need.

Free Weekly Fitness Class at Dayton Arcade

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Friends of the Dayton Arcade, The Hub Powered by PNC, and BLC Entertainment are proud to present the Rotunda Summer Fitness Program “Fitness Full Circle”.

 

This free event series held in the Dayton Arcade’s Rotunda at 35 W. Fourth Street will occur every Wednesday in July and August from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. All you need is a mat, water bottle, and yourself! Classes will consist of a variety of yoga, Pilates, barre, HIIT, Swerk, and more.

.Space is limited – register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fitness-full-circle-tickets-374452446347

 

**Attendees must be 18+. Pre-registration is required and each participant will need to sign fitness waivers. Doors open to registered participants 15 minutes prior to the start of each class. Equipment will not be provided. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Get Your Ticket for Canoegrass – First Weekend in August

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Canoegrass is a playing in the water, laughing with friends kind of bluegrass festival and campout.
The 2022 Lineup will feature regional performers and daily open mic sessions.  We are a mix of progressive bluegrass, folk, americana, old-timey with an occasional wild card.
This isn’t your ordinary festival. Get ready to get wet, wild and jam all weekend long. The best seat in the house just may be from a canoe or tube!
Weekend Highlights include:
  • Lake front stage featuring 13 regional acts – included in ticket
  • Camping – included in ticket
  • Playground – included in ticket
  • Swimming – included in ticket
  • Ziplining – additional fees apply
  • Blob Bouncing – additional fees apply
  • Trampoline and SUP Jousting – included in ticket
  • Massive Bonfire – included in ticket
  • Outdoor Showers – included in ticket
  • Open Mic – included in ticket
  • Highside Hammock Hangout – Included in ticket
  • Nightly Happy Hours – included in ticket
  • Sand Volleyball – included in ticket
  • Playground – included in ticket
  • Campfire Jams – included in ticket
  • Yoga – Included in ticket
  • Family photo – included in ticket
  • Pello Bikes Wheelie Fun Zone – included in ticket

Bock Family Brewing 5k-ish, Fun Run

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Join us at Bock Family Brewing for a 5k-ish, fun run event that starts and ends at this awesome taproom in Dayton. Run, walk, jog – whatever goes! Complete the course and celebrate with us and a FREE, local craft brew at the finish line.

What’s included?! All participants receive:

  • A FREE craft brew from Bock Family Brewing
  • Your choice of a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series
  • Your chance to win sweet door prizes, like Brewery Running Series merchandise or a growler to take home
  • Access to event festivities, games, goodies and giveaways
  • And more!

2022 marks our 10 year anniversary season! The Brewery Running Series started with one event in Minneapolis, MN in 2012 – we now organize over 300 events per year, across 20+ states and counting!

Woodland Arboretum Tree Tour

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With over 3000 trees and 165 native species, Woodland Cemetery is accredited as a Level II Arboretum. We have 25 species of Oak trees and have 10 current or former State Champion Trees. Join tour guide Kay Linden as he gives you an enlightening tour of the Arboretum at Woodland Cemetery. Meet at the Eichelberger Plaza at the main gates of the cemetery. Parking is available both inside and outside the gates. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle if needed. Tours will launch rain or shine, except in the event of thunder or lightning. 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 k

Goat Yoga – Hooves, Horns and Pints

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GoatCountry LLC & Bock Family Brewing have partnered up to offer Hooves, Horns and Pints goat yoga. Come and join us at Bock Family Brewing, Sunday July 10th from 1-2 pm of goat loving fun. Each ticket purchased includes a free pint!
Get your tickets here – https://www.goatcountryllc.com/event-details/hooves-horns-and-pints-goat-yoga-2022-07-10-13-00?fbclid=IwAR3Fpmxzjp4lgGf3jWHknwHMcZZ5dsZJU3M7R_JfGWWE92bbq3adZcMtB5w

Major Taylor Cycling Club Signature Ride

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Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton will host their 15th Major Taylor Signature Bike Ride on Saturday, July 9th. There is a 10 mile Family Fun Ride (with children 17 years of age and under)  A parent or guardian is required to accompany all participants 12 years of age and under. At 9:30 am there is also a bike rodeo provided by Mike’s Bike Shop for younger kids to enjoy.

Riders may choose from  17, 40, 63, or 100 mile routes. The 17 mile route is is a mix of road and bike path. The longer routes start together on a mostly flat course to rolling hills. After the 1st rest stop the route becomes more challenging with rolling hills. The 63 mile and century routes will go past the famous zebras and the century course consists of a challenging outer loop. The route takes you through Dayton, Moraine, Jefferson, West Carrollton, Farmersville, Lewisburg, Brookville and back to Dayton.

The first MTCCD Signature ride took place in 2008 with a small group of riders and has grown steadily over the years to become one of the more popular rides in this area. Proceeds from the Signature Ride are donated to local non-profit charity organizations. This year their charity is the Dakota Center, which provides services and programming to youth and seniors in the inner Dayton west community.

For more information or to register, visit their website.

 

 

Rent A Kayak At RiverScape

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Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all Summer Long at RiverScape MetroPark. Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Thursdays, June- September from 4-8pm and launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $10 per person per hour.

Kayak rentals are targeted at beginner and first-time paddlers. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape RiverRun whitewater feature.

Visitors will receive at least one full hour of paddling in the Great Miami River. They can paddle in the river area from RiverScape MetroPark to Deeds Point MetroPark. If they choose, visitors also can paddle under the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, which runs at the top of every hour.

Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instruction prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels.

All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted lifejacket. The life jacket will be included with the rental, along with other safety equipment. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet.

Register Now For Miami Valley Cycling Challenge

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Register. Ride.

Earn the Jersey.

Register for the MVC Challenge and then register to ride in at least 4 of the following rides to be eligible.  MVCC will provide a free 2022 commemorative jersey to cyclists completing at least 150 miles and at least 4 out of the 6 ride events.

Participants must first be a Miami Valley Cycling Challenge registered rider. Riders must also register for and pay for each participating ride event.

The following six rides are part of the challenge:

 This is a well supported ride with several different distance options. Not only is it a great ride, but it supports a great charity. The ride is on July 9, 2022.

The Tour de Donut is a unique bicycle event, where your ability to eat donuts is just as important as your ability to ride your bicycle fast. The event is a mass start timed ride where riders visit donut stops and eat donuts. For each donut the rider eats during the ride (and keeps down) they have 5 minutes deducted from their ride time. There are prizes in several classes including a Tour de Donut championship jersey for the best adjusted “donut time”.

Join the Dayton Cycling Club for our 51st annual Wright Wride! On August 28, 2022, the ride begins and ends at Cedarville Community Park. Enjoy beautiful flat to rolling countryside with routes of 25, 50, 60, and 100 miles. There will be SAG support as well as mechanical support at each rest stop. Please note, to ensure the safety of everyone involved, registration this year will be online only.  No day-of registration!

This is a fun charity bike ride supporting four great local organizations – United Rehabilitation Services, South Community, Inc., The Alzheimer’s Association, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

While planning is still on going for the 2022 tour, we still intend to bring back the highlights of our event that makes this event special. Whether it is the relaxing country side ride, the friends and family we ride with, or the eventful Biergarten that often kicks off afterwards, we from the Twisted Pretzel community would like to thank you. all net proceeds will go to the local food banks and civic organizations within the community.

The Wright Brothers 2022 Cycling Classic is a fundraising cycling event for local Nonprofits to raise money and bring awareness to their important missions. This is a fun, family-friendly way for cyclists of all ages and abilities to have a positive impact in their community and explore the many GEMs the Dayton region has to offer.

To REGISTER for the Miami Valley Cycling Challenge, you need to:
  1. Fill out this form and register as a MVCC rider.
  2. Register for each of the partner ride events for which you plan to participate.

15 mile Great Miami Overnight Kayaking Trip

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A two part, Friday and Saturday day kayaking trip with beer, food, and (optional) camping.
Join us for a 15
mile kayaking trip, from West Carollton to Middletown, with at stop in the ‘Burg for the night.
All participants will meet at Star City Brewing, load up in the shuttle, and leave the brewery. Shuttling will start at 5:00 pm on Friday September 8th. We then return to SCB for the evening, eat, sleep, wake-up, eat, and leave again at 9:00 am on Saturday for the second 10 mile leg of the trip.
Ticket price includes cost of kayak rental from Hometown Kayak, shuttling, two adult beverages at Star City Brewing, a camping weenie roast with smores over the fire-pit on Friday night, and finally “kegs and eggs” for breakfast Saturday morning.
Tents and camping on Star City’s lawn is encouraged.
You can skip the fees and purchase your ticket in the taproom. If you would like to provide your own kayak there are $50 tickets available in the taproom as well.

A 5k run/walk to help support The Humane Society of Greater Dayton

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BRING YOUR DOG! And participate in a 5k run/walk to help support The Humane Society of Greater Dayton.  The race will follow COVID protocols in place at the time of the race.  Don’t miss out on this tail wagging experience!  All participants will receive a Finisher’s Medal.  This year, there are two race distances – a 5k and a 1-mile.  Registrations received by June 4 are guaranteed a T-shirt.

 

For Participant Safety:

Only one dog per runner/walker.  All dogs must be on a leash, no longer than 6 feet. No retractable leaches please. Please pick up after your pet, bags provided. Dogs must be at least 6 months old. Handlers must be at least 13 years old and able to be in control of their dog. Dogs must wear current ID tags and be up to date on all shots. Please do not bring female dogs in season or dogs needing muzzles.

Race Day Check-in: 7:00AM. Chip timing by Speedy Feet. Water stops for dogs.

Great Miami Riverway Hosts “The Great Float”

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The Great Miami Riverway is hosting a Paddling Event on July 14, 2022 from 2-5PM and you’re invited!

It will launch at Miami Bend Park in West Carrollton and land at Case Landing in Miamisburg. Float down the beautiful Great Miami River with your family and friends. Enjoy lush green forested riverbanks and if we are lucky we will see Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Afterwards, join us for a “Taste of Miamisburg” private After Party and then stay to enjoy the Miamisburg DORA.

Rent a kayak, paddle and life jacket for $50 or Bring your own kayak or canoe for $10 – Transportation included.

After Party sponsored by the City of Miamisburg featuring – A Taste of Miamisburg – restaurants including TJ Chumps, Bennett’s Publical, Bullwinkle’s, and Ron’s Pizza.  

Sponsored by the Great Miami Riverway and the cities of West Carrollton and Miamisburg

For More Information and To Register: https://protix.cityspark.com/e/the-great-float/tickets

Deadline for Registration is July 8th