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Bravo’s Chopped Host Named AIDS Walk Chair

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TedChoppedAIDS Resource Center Ohio announced today that the Honorary Chair of their 2015 AIDS Walk/Run/Ride  will be Ted Allen, host of the hit primetime Food Network series “Chopped.”

“Chopped” is a cooking competition series that pits four chefs against each other for a chance to win $10,000. Mr. Allen was previously a judge on the first four seasons of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Food Network’s “Iron Chef of America,” and was the food and wine specialist on the groundbreaking Emmy® Award winning Bravo series “Queer Eye.”

“I am delighted to be named Honorary Chair of AIDS Walk Ohio and look forward to joining the fight against HIV/AIDS in Ohio,” said Mr. Allen. “We need to continue to strive to ensure that people with HIV have access to treatment and services so they can live long, healthy lives. We also need to remain vigilant in working to prevent new HIV infections here in Ohio and across the U.S.”

Off camera, Mr. Allen is a writer and a frequent contributor to Bon Appétit, Epicurious and the Food Network Magazine. Ted won a 2012 James Beard Award for his work hosting “Chopped” the show itself also received a Beard for best in-studio program. He was also a finalist for a National Magazine Award for an Esquire feature on the little-known phenomenon of male breast cancer.

Mr. Allen was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. To help raise pledges for AIDS Walk Ohio, Mr. Allen will join participants who raise $1,000 or more in the Grand Walker Breakfast in Columbus on Saturday, April 18 and the Grand Walker/Grand Rider Brunch in Dayton on Sunday, April 19. Eligible Toledo participants will be able to participate in the Dayton Brunch.

 

The 2015 AIDS Walk Greater Dayon will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2015 in Dayton. This year’s tri-city walk/run/ride is slated to be the largest HIV/AIDS awareness event in Ohio.  The mission of AIDS Walk Greater Dayton is to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS service organizations through education and promotional activities leading up to the event and through the participation of corporations, walkers, runners, riders civic leaders and community members together in this annual event.  Dayton AIDS Walk coordinator Jen Dean shared, “the goal for this year’s event is 500 participants and $115,000 in funds for HIV/AIDS services.  To register and start fundraising today, please visit www.aidswalkohio.org.

Register Now For Hoopla Four Miler

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The Adventure Speaker Series For February

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logo-speakThe Adventure Speaker Series is a partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University.  There will be thrilling stories of paddling, cycling, climbing, and backpacking that will be sure to inspire your next adventure. Here’s what’s on the schedule for February:

For more information, visit: www.theadventuresummit.com.
In summer 2014, Ian Kallay planned to cycle 3,207 miles across the United States, passing through nine states in 37 days – all while raising money and awareness to combat human trafficking. HeTASS_IanKallay conquered 35 mph headwinds, 110-degree heat and 10,000-foot mountains. Ian’s will was truly tested a mere 87 miles from the finish when an accident fractured his hand. Unable to ride, but with a strong desire to finish, Ian ran the rest of the way.

 

Axus: Across the United States, Cycling for a Cause
Ian Kallaym originally from Painesville, Ohio, Ian received his undergraduate degree in marketing from Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. Currently, he is working toward a master’s degree in engineering innovation and entrepreneurship while working a research assistantship at Wright State’s Research Institute.

Hear Ian share his journey on Tues. Feb. 10, 7-8 PM at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark.

 

TASS_TomHelbig40 Adventures In My 40th Year

For Tom Helbig, turning 40 was a cause for celebration to be remembered with milestone adventures. He challenged himself to complete 40 different adventures of 40 miles or more with 40 different people. His adventures included kayaking, tandem bicycling, stand-up paddleboarding, inline skating, rope swinging, river snorkeling and more. Share in Tom’s stories of inspiration, struggles and laughter along the way.  Tom Helbig is the owner of Tomfoolery Outdoors, an outdoor event production company that encourages people to live an active, outdoor lifestyle. Tom breaks out his inner 5-year-old to play in the outdoors daily and launched his 40×40 for 40 Challenge to encourage people to live active, laugh more and be inspired.

Tom Helbig  will be the guest speaker on  Thurs. Feb. 19, 7-8 PM at Wright State University Student Union

Indoor Tennis Lessons Anyone?

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Learning Beginner Serving Techniques

Interested in learning tennis?  Well now is a perfect chance to join some other beginners to learn the basics of tennis is a cheap, comfortable environment.  Kettering Tennis Center and Quail Run Tennis Center are offering 6 weeks of tennis lessons for a total price of $29.

Attendees can expect introductions to various tennis skills such as Serving, Forehand shots, Backhand shots, Net play and Overhead smashes!

Maybe you or someone you know might be interested in starting tennis as a hobby?  Maybe you are someone that used to play and needs a little nudge to start playing again?

For less than $5 per lesson it is a great time to grab some friends and get off the couch, and onto the court!

These classes are a great way to learn the game we all love or to knock the rust off if you have not played in a while.  The brutal cold weather won’t apply, because the lessons are indoors at state of the art tennis clubs, both located in Kettering.

Tennis balls will be provided.  It is recommended that you bring your own tennis racquet, but if you do not have one, there are some “loaner” racquets available at the club.

 

6 Weeks of Lessons for $29 Total

There are 3 times that you may attend the lessons, which makes it easy for those without a flexible schedule !

Classes are offered at the following times:

  • Tues 1:00-2:00pm at KTC
  • Friday 6:00-7:00pm at Quail Run
  • Saturday 10:30-11:30am at Quail Run

All classes are $29 for a 6 week session that begins the week of Jan 19th.

If you have any questions or to sign up for any of the classes, please contact:

Darrin Heinz – KTC/Quail Tennis Club
email: [email protected]

Phone: 937.434.4082
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Bowling For Babies

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Stacked-logoThe Greene Community Health Foundation is “glowing” with excitement over an upcoming annual event for families looking for a little fun in January. The bowling lanes will come alive with glow-in-the-dark effects, exciting lights and music to support Greene County’s youngest residents!

Families and local businesses are invited to register a team of up to 6 people of all ages. If registering less than 6 bowlers, participants may be placed on a lane with other bowlers. Registration is now open and families and local businesses are encouraged to take advantage of the Early Bird Rate of just $20.00 per person by January 21st, 2015. Kids ages 12 and younger are just $15.00 each (no early bird rate for youth). After January 21st including the day of the event, the cost is $25.00 each for ages 13 and older. Advance registration is preferred so bowling lanes can be reserved. A special group rate is available for teams of 10 or more. This is a great opportunity for businesses to do some team building and staff strengthening exercises.

Hike Your Way Through Every Dayton MetroPark!

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DaytonHikersLogo Join the Dayton Hikers New Year’s resolution challenge for 2015: hike at every park in Five Rivers MetroParks

The goal of the Dayton Hikers is to bring together those people who enjoy hiking and backpacking hiking. The Dayton area has hundreds of miles of hiking trails. With our Five Rivers MetroPark system, State parks and community parks, there are many nearby opportunities for day hikes. A hiker can easily find an enjoyable hike whether it is a shorter, easy hike or a longer, more challenging hike.

Dayton Hikers  welcomes newcomers to join whether you are a beginner or an experienced outdoors person. Their groups meets for both day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. Every Tuesday the Hikers Meetup Group, which has a membership of nearly 2000,  has a hike scheduled and you can find out more by joining the group.

The day hikes are  primarily in the Dayton area and their backpacking trips are to areas within a few hours drive. Most members are from the Dayton, Ohio area but anyone is welcome to join!

ArriveSafe Program – Free Rides For The Holidays

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arrivesafeMontgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. is pleased to announce that with support from Heidelberg Distributing and AAA Miami Valley, ArriveSafe will be offering free cab rides home for Montgomery County residents over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Since Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. started the program in December 2007, ArriveSafe has provided nearly 4,200 free cabs rides for Montgomery County residents. Removing just one impaired driver from the streets may safe a life – maybe even your own!
In 2013, the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested 648 drivers for OVI between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. In Montgomery County this year, there have been 36 fatal traffic crashes, including 17 that were alcohol related. Every one of those crashes was avoidable – if only the driver had not made the CHOICE to drive while impaired. ArriveSafe will be offering free cab rides home for Montgomery County residents from 12pm Wednesday, December 24th and ending at 6am on Friday, December 26thand again from 12pm Wednesday, December 31st and ending at 6am on Friday, January 2nd, 2015.

 

Prosecutor Heck said, “This holiday season, there simply is no excuse for drinking and driving. You decide: do you want to go home in the back of a cab, or handcuffed in the back of a cruiser? Plan ahead and get home safely.” It’s simple to make a responsible choice – have a designated, sober driver or call  ArriveSafe at 449-9999 and request a free ride home. We will pay the cab fare up to $50.

Red Nosed Reindeer 5K and 10K

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bf5a97_60991acffaa04e71952445f948daf1ed.png_srz_p_250_261_75_22_0.50_1.20_0Celebrate the season with friends and family at the areas newest fun 5K or 10K through the streets of Centerville. The event starts and finishes in front of Tavern on Main (in the shopping center on the corner of St Rt 48 and Spring Valley)

Reindeer Ornament Finisher Awards
Long Sleeve Performance Shirt in Male/Female Sizes

MetroParks Ice Rink Opens Friday

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3131418044_8e3192c673_zThe region’s largest outdoor ice skating rink opens Friday, Nov. 28, for season-long, family-friendly fun on the banks of the scenic Great Miami River in downtown Dayton. Admission to the MetroParks Ice Rink at RiverScape MetroPark (237 E. Monument Ave.) is $5 daily, and visitors can rent ice skates for just $2.

 

Work off Thanksgiving indulgences on the ice and treat out-of-town guests during the
grand-opening weekend, part of the Dayton Holiday Festival:

  • Friday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 30, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

MetroParks Ice Rink will be open through Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, including special holiday hours while the kids are out of school. The rink will be open during both the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, as well as during other holidays and special events throughout the season. Visitmetroparks.org/icerink for the complete schedule.

 

Season passes are available for purchase: $75 family passes cover season-long admission and skate rentals for up to five people, and $40 individual passes cover the same costs for one person. Gift certificates are available in any dollar amount. Call 937-274-0126 for more information.

 

Beginning in January, every Friday evening will be devoted to a genre of music or music legend. All events are held from 7 to 10 p.m. Themes include:

  • Jan. 9: Michael Jackson Skate
  • Jan. 16: Sounds from the Cinema Skate
  • Jan. 23: Divas of Pop Skate
  • Jan. 30: Old Soul Skate

 

While at RiverScape MetroPark, visitors can warm up by the fire and grab snacks, hot chocolate and more at the adjacent Silver Fern Café, which will be open during rink hours.
6322535221_a430f68271_zSkating lessons for adults and children are held at the rink throughout the season and cover basic skills that will have participants moving comfortably on the ice. Visit metroparks.org/skating for a list of lessons and other events that will be held at the MetroParks Ice Rink. In addition, registration is now open for the 2015 curling and broomball  leagues.

Private ice rink rentals are available from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and Thursday evenings and are a great activity for families, neighborhoods, clubs and other groups. The $300 rink rental includes 50 pairs of ice skates and 50 cups of hot chocolate. Invite Parker the Penguin, the MetroParks Ice Rink mascot, to your party for an additional $75/hr. Call 937-274-0126 for more information and to schedule.

 

“With its appeal to both young and old, the experience of skating at the MetroParks Ice Rink is fast becoming a holiday tradition for Miami Valley families looking for something fun to do together,” said James Carter, RiverScape MetroPark rental concession supervisor. “With its location along the riverfront, the MetroParks Ice Rink also is a great way to experience the outdoors during cooler weather.”

Ride a Bike, Make a Difference! Gobbler Gives Bike Tour & Food Drive.

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10653330_350921931738201_9094962948137169053_n1-300x238Join Tomfoolery Outdoors and The Foodbank Dayton for a food delivery by bicycle. The Gobbler Gives Bike Tour will celebrate the season of giving with a fun bike ride and food drive. Load up your panniers, baskets, backpacks, trailers with food items and then pedal 17 miles from Adventures on the Great Miami to the Foodbank Dayton.

We will start at noon on November 23.

At the Foodbank Dayton celebrate with fellow riders as we weigh food, enjoy live music, snacks and warehouse tours. Your load will be lighter as we ride 17 miles back to Adventures on the Great Miami.

At the finish line enjoy a sense of pride for giving to those in need and being active! If that isn’t enough, we have live music and organic Turkey leg from Bowman Landes Farm for all riders.

Entry fee is $40 per person that includes t-shirt and celebrations at half way mark and finish line. Food and proceeds benefit The Foodbank Dayton.

Motorcycle riders will have a chance to join the Gobbler Gives Bike Tour with a route that will begin at Adventures on the Great Miami, travel to Buckeye Harley Davidson and other surprise stops before joining the halfway celebration at The Foodbank Dayton. Motorcycle riders are encouraged to bring donated food items to deliver to the Foodbank on their bikes. All riders will enjoy a finish line celebration with the bicyclists at Adventures on the Great Miami to show we can share the road and all have fun on two wheels.

You must register by November 17 at noon to guarantee a tour t-shirt. Online registration closes at noon on November 21.Entry fee is $40 on-line in advance. Ride day registration is available for $50.

Run for a Change To Benefit Homefull

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5k-snap-1024x623Hit the pavement and help the homeless at this 5K run/walk.

Registration at 8 a.m.,
race start at 9 a.m.

Walkers and children welcome!

Proceeds benefit Homefull and the homeless of Dayton and Montgomery County. $30 (includes a t-shirt if registered by Nov. 1, or while supplies last after that). Online registration at http://www.homefull.org/run4achange.

Entry Fees: $30 (Includes t-shirt if registered by November 1st, or while supplies last!)

Awards: Top 3 male and female as well as age division winners; corporate/ organization teams; door prizes and other giveaways, too.

Divisions: Gender and ages as well as a competition for corporate/ organization teams!

Course: Five Rivers Bike Trail from Island Park to Wegerzyn Gardens and back.

Register online: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e9scvhda625f26dd&llr=w9hviyhab

A Special Wish 5k and Fun Run

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fz31e7xqeuyp7d46zctn7x0gi6wswe73A Special Wish Foundation (ASW), the only wish-granting organization located in the Dayton Region, is excited to announce that the Special Wish Run will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 9:30am. New this year is a Fun Run and Stroller Roll for aspiring runners 12 and under sponsored by Primrose Schools. Runners will enjoy the scenic trails of Island MetroPark and will be cheered on by Wish Kids and their families along the course.