The walk will be guided by Woodland Tour Guides and is for all sociable dogs and their owners. The walk is 1.1 miles long and includes the history of the famous and infamous people who are buried at Woodland.
Active Living
Dayton Brewvet Midterm Report
We’ve reached the half-way point of the Dayton Brewvet:
Tom Morgan a columnist for Telephone Weekly, introduced tbe Brewvet concept to us a few weeks ago and this column is a follow up that.
We are three weeks into the six weeks of biking and beer that ends on August 8, 2014. I’d like to assume that all of you are out 
there riding your bikes and enjoying local craft beer, but I haven’t seen much activity online (#daytonbrewvet).
Well, besides my own. Maybe you all are going on rides and not posting, or maybe you are waiting until the last minute and planning on cramming all the rides in the last eight days (I’m looking at you, Kevin Gray). You wouldn’t do that, would you? In the off-chance that you are procrastinating, I figured a friendly reminder was in order so that the waning days of summer are filled with bikes, beer, and good times, and not, well, good times that may or may not involve the aforementioned bikes and beer.
If you need some extra motivation, you’re welcome to join me on Wednesday, July 23, when I’ll be headed to the Fifth Street Brewpub Co-op. I’ll be there from 6-8, so feel free to stop by, say hello, and have a beer—I’m hoping Fifth Street’s beer will still be on tap to sample.
There are also undoubtedly some of you who haven’t yet heard of the Dayton Brewvet. For those of you that haven’t, the full description and the rider information card can be found here. And while you only have three weeks left, there is still plenty of time to complete the eight following rides:
1. Local Brew: During your ride, stop at a local brewery and enjoy a beer.
2. Local Bar: Ride to your favorite local bar and enjoy a craft beer.
3. Co-op Brew: Ride to the Fifth Street Brewpub Co-op and enjoy a craft beer. Sorry to be self-serving, but I’m a co-op member, and you should be, too.
4. Patio/Outdoor Beer: Ride to a local bar with a patio, or to an outdoor event, and enjoy a craft beer outdoors.
5. Beer at Home: Take a spin to the store, and bring home a craft beer to drink. 
6. Go Exploring: Ride someplace new, stop in at a new bar or restaurant, and try a new craft beer.
7. Can Beer: Canned craft beer is all the rage, in part because it packs in and out with ease. Find yourself a bike ride that incorporates beer in a can. Remember, though: you’re adults. Don’t get either of us in trouble.
8. Bike Path Brew: Plan a longer ride to explore some of Dayton’s bike paths, and use this as an excuse to visit one of the breweries close to the bike path: Yellow Springs Brewery in Yellow Springs (via the Creekside Trail and the Little Miami Trail), Star City Brewing Company in Miamisburg (via the Great Miami River Recreational Trail), or, for the truly brave of heart, Fifty West in Cincinnati. If you’re willing to ride to Cincinnati, I’m pretty sure you can figure out a route on your own.
Thus far, I’ve completed three rides: Can Ride, Local Bar, and Go Exploring. Yes, I’m a bit of a procrastinator myself. Thus far I’ve racked up 53.1 miles on those three rides, although 52 of that was for just one ride. Yes, it was a doozy. I plan on hitting another one this weekend, so that I’ll be halfway finished by the time Wednesday rolls around. Check out the #daytonbrewevet to see more of my (and soon hopefully others!) Dayton Brewvet shenanigans.
Hope to see you at the Fifth Street Brewpub on Wednesday!
Register Now For Tour De Dayton – It’s Free!
Roll along Dayton’s bike friendly neighborhood streets, experiencing cultural and historical destinations that promote our growing healthy quality of life on the Tour De Dayton! This 4th annual community biking event started with the purpose of helping Dayton become a more active bicycle friendly city while promoting the diverse neighborhoods, culture and proud history of Dayton.
Explorer a new part of our wonderful city with a new route as we do each year and visit new great points of interest along the way discovering why Dayton Loves Cycling! On Saturday August 16th from 9am-3pm, starting & ending at Washington Park, this year riding through Northeast and part of Southeast Dayton neighborhoods of (Wright View, McCook Field, Old North Dayton & Springfield).
In addition there is an option for cyclist to ride to visit the WPAFB Museum in conjunction with their annual “Family Day Celebration” as well as a chance to ride through the scenic Eastwood Park Mad River bike trail on the way using the brand new WPAFB trail tunnel connector that takes you straight to the gate of the museum using the new off street bike traffic path!!
A few other points of interest this year will be a visit to DATV where you can see how tv programs are made, MVCDC (Located in 
Ahiska Turkish owned community center), scenic ride past many of the Old North Dayton historic architectural churches of (Polish, Hungarian, German, Lithuanina, Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostals & church of God origins and ownership), a section of the old canal bed(Rita street), The Kossuth Colony Historic District (Notre Dame, & Baltimore streets), the Life Enrichment Center (safety Village & community outreach Bike repair & safety training), the riverscape bike hub for free tours and two of the best kept secrets in North Dayton a cool historic neighborhood deli (Charlies Deli) & SWORD– Southwest Ohio Recreation & Defense where you can take classes for Belly Dancing, Archery, Fencing, Martial Arts Yoga And other exercises right here in our city all in one place!!!
Volunteers will be along the route at the points of interest to assist bike parking etc, Water refill stops, restrooms stops, as well as giving away a variety of bike related items, free healthy snack stop break while supplies last for participants and its all free.
Online registration will close around August 13 a few days before this years tour to allow time for administration but no worries you can register the same day of the event as well.
New 5K Obstacle Event to Debut In Dayton
Ohio’s newest adventure obstacle venue, located on the campus of Action Sports Center is The Gem City Gauntlet. Conveniently located off Route 4 near Interstate 75 and features 20 event stations along the 5K race path. The 60-acre sports complex boasts 8 fully-lit baseball fields and 20 acres of soccer fields, all of which will be incorporated into the Gauntlet.They’ve been planning the obstacle course design for over a year and have received valuable input from many competitors along the way.
The actual construction of the Gem City Gauntlet is well under way and will be ready to host the inaugural event on August 2, 2014. Transformation of the 
Action Sports campus can be already be seen from Route 4, as Gladiator Mountain rises from the ground. This will be a 30-foot tall, man-made mountain with another 30-foot tall series of phone poles and cargo netting. Once complete, Gladiator Mountain will contain an estimated 35,000 cubic feet of dirt. This makes it the largest man-made structure of its kind in the region as well as the tallest such obstacle structure. Excavation of the Barbarian Lagoon is also underway. The race course borders a 20-acre lake and a heavily-wooded forest that, in parts, will be incorporated into the race course design.
As challenging as the race will be, the post-party atmosphere is designed to amaze. A band will be playing, beer will be flowing, there will be roasting pigs and a fully staffed food court will awaiting all hungry and thirsty Gladiators after their competition.
Visit their website for more information or to sign up for the Gauntlet. The first sign up discount goes away July 14th.
The Gem Cit
Tom Morgan introduces Dayton Brewvet
The summer months are upon us, so it is time to jump on your bike and enjoy the outdoors. Dayton is a great town for cycling; there are more than 250 miles of bike trails in the greater Dayton metro area, which is a fair share more than many lauded bike-friendly cities. With that in mind, I am here today to offer you the Dayton Brewvet. My inspiration is John Roche of DrinkCraftBeer.com, who pioneered the concept of the Brewvet last summer;I would have participated this year, but he started it mad early and it was over almost before I thought to look it up!
So rather than admitting defeat, I decided a local Dayton version was in order. The idea behind the Brewvet is drawn from randonneuring, a long-distance, non-competitive endurance cycling event; the Randonneur USA website notes that “friendly camaraderie, not competition, is the hallmark of randonneuring.” The idea of taking pleasure in the event itself rather than focusing on competition is something I can get behind. As Roche explains further, “since a randonneuring event is called a brevet, it only made sense to call our take on this concept the Brewvet.” While we’re leaving behind the long-distance part of randonneuring—with the exception of ride number eight—combining cycling and local craft beer seems a perfect recipe for summer fun.
The Dayton Brewvet will run from June 27, 2014 to August 8, 2014, so there will be plenty of time to get out and explore Dayton by bike. The eight rides—and they can be completed in any order you would like—are:
1. Local Brew: During your ride, stop at a local brewery and enjoy a beer.
2. Local Bar: Ride to your favorite local bar and enjoy a craft beer.
3. Co-op Brew: Ride to the Fifth Street Brewpub Co-op and enjoy a craft beer. Sorry to be self-serving, but I’m a co-op member, and you should be, too.
4. Patio/Outdoor Beer: Ride to a local bar with a patio, or to an outdoor event, and enjoy a craft beer outdoors.
5. Beer at Home: Take a spin to the store, and bring home a craft beer to drink.
6. Go Exploring: Ride someplace new, stop in at a new bar or restaurant, and try a new craft beer.
7. Can Beer: Canned craft beer is all the rage, in part because it packs in and out with ease. Find yourself a bike ride that incorporates beer in a can. Remember, though: you’re adults. Don’t get either of us in trouble.
8. Bike Path Brew: Plan a longer ride to explore some of Dayton’s bike paths, and use this as an excuse to visit one of the breweries close to the bike path: Yellow Springs Brewery in Yellow Springs (via the Creekside Trail and the Little Miami Trail), Star City Brewing Company in Miamisburg (via the Great Miami River Recreational Trail), or, for the truly brave of heart, Fifty West in Cincinnati. If you’re willing to ride to Cincinnati, I’m pretty sure you can figure out a route on your own.
More on the documentation part in a minute. First, some basic ground rules. Apparently, randonneuring is rule crazy. While I’m less fussy, I’m still going to implement some of the basic guidelines Roche uses for his Brewvet:
1. Limit of one ride per day. Any ride in which you drink more than one beer still only counts as one ride. Be responsible and make adult decisions.
2. Each ride should be to a different location. No doubling up on bars or breweries.
3. Each ride should feature a different beer, with preference towards craft beer. Local beer is even better.
4. The eight rides are to be completed between June 27, 2014 and August 8, 2014.
5. While there is no minimum distance for each ride, aim to cover at least 40 miles over the course of your eight rides. The Bike Path Brew ride is intended to bulk up everyone’s overall numbers. Yes, long rides are hard. But also fun.
6. For each ride, fill out the Dayton Brewvet rider information card (the Dayton Brewvet rider information card can be found here). Please document the following: Destination: from where to where did you ride? Beer: what did you drink? Miles: how long was the round trip? Date: when did you do it? Ride Completed: which of the eight rides was this?
Take plenty of pictures along the way, and use the #daytonbrewvet hashtag when posting them online. As well, Strava, an online app for phones, is helpful for mapping rides and keeping track of miles.
Once you’ve completed your eight rides, submit your Dayton Brewvet control card and eight pictures (you can also submit 
links to pictures posted on your blog or other online sites) to tlmorgan3 at gmail.com. The deadline for Dayton Brewvet submissions is August 22, 2014.
links to pictures posted on your blog or other online sites) to tlmorgan3 at gmail.com. The deadline for Dayton Brewvet submissions is August 22, 2014.
A few final notes: arranging group rides is encouraged. Use the #daytonbrewvet hashtag to let others know what you’ll be doing. I’ll post a couple of my destinations a few days prior to riding if you’re looking for an excuse to be social. And as an added incentive—although, to be honest, isn’t the delightful allure of beer and bike riding already more than enough incentive?—everyone who completes the Dayton Brewvet will get an official certificate of completion, suitable for framing. Suitable for framing. I’ve always wanted to say that. Awesome. Plus, I’ll buy you a beer when this is all over. So get out and start riding with beer as your destination.
Editors Note: This post by Tom Morgan was originally supposed to be published in Telephone Weekly, where he writes a craft beer column, but issues have temporarily sidelined them. Boo! Since letting the idea of a Dayton Brewvet to go to waste this summer seemed criminal, we’re getting it started here with Tom’s permission!
True Heights Equipment And Outfitter Celebrates First Anniversary
We have outfitted countless people like you with the right equipment and we look forward to continuing well into the future to continue to bring the outdoors to more people in the area while still maintaining our community focus.
Drive, Chip & Putt Youth Championship: Registration Deadline-Fri, June 20
The Kittyhawk Golf Center’s qualifying event for Drive, Chip & Putt Championship will take place on Tuesday, June 24, at 8:00 a.m., with a registration deadline of Friday, June 20, at 5:00 p.m. Registration information is available at www.DriveChipandPutt.com.
Three qualifiers in each age and gender group will advance to the sub-regional qualifying event, and the top two qualifiers in each age and gender group advance to the regional qualifying event. There are four age groups for both boys and girls (7-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15) and registration is first come, first served.
Participants in the 2014 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship will again advance through local and regional qualifiers conducted throughout the United States. Regional champions in each of the boys’ and girls’ divisions from the four age categories will advance to the finals, to be held at Augusta National on April 5, 2015 (Sunday before the Masters Tournament).
After an incredibly successful inaugural year of Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association (USGA) and the PGA of America have announced its expansion into all 50 states. Approximately 17,000 youngsters had opportunities to qualify in the first year, which began with local qualifying at courses throughout the country and continued with regional qualifying.
“Kittyhawk Golf Center is thrilled to be hosting a local qualifying event for the 2014 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship,” said Jana Dalton, PGA Head Professional at Kittyhawk Golf Center. “This event is for any youngster, no matter their skill level, who wants to enjoy a unique golf experience. We strongly encourage parents to register their youngsters today and tell their friends that this type of fun golf competition can create lasting memories for all families.”
For more information about the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, including official rules, qualifying sites or to register, please visit www.DriveChipandPutt.com.
Free Fly Fishing Classes For Ladies From Orvis
Announcing the first ever Dayton Area, Ladies Only FREE fly fishing session, brought to you by Orvis of Dayton. If you’re looking for a great way to get outside and discover a “new Zen”, our FF101 class is the perfect event to get started. Fly fishing is a sport that anyone can participate in at any skill level. The catch here, on this event ; this training is for the ladies only! Sorry, no spouses or kids; just the ladies. Take a night and morning off, just for yourself and a friend; to get into “the new yoga” of the outdoor activities.
Orvis will provide everything you’ll need to attend the class. If you have your own gear, bring it along! Class size will be limited to 10 participants in each session. The training is simple and very easy.
First Session FF101: They will cover the basics of fly fishing knots – very easy (in fact, the only two knots you‘ll need to use), fly selection, information about our great local fisheries here in the Miami Valley, equipment used and basic streamside entomology. After the classroom session, we’ll learn how to cast a fly rod!
Second Session FF201: This is when we go fishing! Class will meet at a local pond, no license required. We’ll fish for bass and Bluegill, while experienced fly fishing anglers (yes, female anglers) will help you tweak and adjust your casting skills and teach you how to fly fish!
Session Dates:
*All participants must attend FF101 before FF201 – each session is about two hours long
- FF101 – Ladies Only – Friday, June 20, 2014 @ 6:30pm (location TBD)
- FF201 – Ladies Only – Saturday, June 21, 2014 @ 9:00am (location TBD)
- FF101- Ladies Only – Tuesday, June 24, 2014 @ 6:30pm (location TBD)
- FF201- Ladies Only – Wednesday, June 25, 2014@ 6:30pm (location TBD)
All participants are asked RSVP, to reserve the limited spots!
*All participants will receive exclusive discounts from Orvis of Dayton!
Tell a friend and pick a session date – RSVP to [email protected]
or call Orvis of Dayton at (937) 435-4517 (make sure to tell them this is for the “Ladies Only Session”)
Walking To Win – 2014 Annual African American Wellness Walk
The African American Wellness Walk was established to provide a mechanism whereby African-American men, women and children can actively begin to take charge of their health, destiny and well-being through health awareness and prevention. Please complete the easy online form to register for this year’s African American Wellness Walk.
The Walk is this Sat, June 14th and kicks off with opening ceremonies at 8am at RiverScape MetroPark. On site will be information, education, health screenings, and community linkages to health services to over 3000 African Americans residing within Montgomery County as it related to diabetes and heart disease prevention. It is a fun filled festive event the entire family can enjoy and is a great way to take the first steps to creating healthier lifestyles.
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During the 5k fitness walk, group cohesiveness brings together Montgomery County’s African 
American community and friends to exercise, celebrate and raise awareness about African Americans men risk factors and complications associated with Cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Activities are geared toward preventive and maintenance approaches to chronic disease prevention.
The Heart Fair will involve 75 or more community health agencies displays. They will provide health information, education and serve as our community linkage to needed ser-vices to assist in decreasing health disparities in our community. Free health screenings will be provided in the Heart Fair area
Kid’z Korner (“Smart Kids Make Healthy Choices”) is designed to promote healthy eating habits among chil-dren and it stresses the importance of physical activity to prevent childhood obesity. Hand on foods festive demos will be conducted with the children. The Kis will enjoy fun games, T-shirts, bike helmets, fitness sessions and more. The children will receive recipe booklets and other healthy incentives to promote healthy behavior changes. Kid’z Korner has a huge raffle during the event. Don’t forget to register you child for the raffl
3rd Annual Donut Dash – A 5K run/walk/dining experince
While racing you will visit two “donut stops” along the 3.1 mile course and eat donuts. For each donut the runner eats during race they have 2 minutes deducted from their finish time.
10 ?’s with Kathi Kizirnis of Practice Yoga
Practice Yoga is a vibrant, friendly community of yogis of all shapes, sizes and ages dedicated to health, wellness and transformation through powerful and proven yogic practices.
Located at 504 E. 5th St. in the Oregon District, they just celebrated their 6th birthday! As part of their celebration they are offering a Summer Pass: Two months of unlimited classes for $150 (you save $26) AND a sweet PY tank top! Buy anytime through June8; your pass activates on first visit.
This seemed like a good time to get to know owner Kathi Kizirnis, so we asked her to do a MostMetro.com 10 ? interview! And she did! Meet Kathy:
Growing up, what did you want to do for a living? 
I wanted to be a doctor: brain surgeon, no less! Now I study ‘rewiring’ the brain in much different ways…
How did you get into yoga?
I started with prenatal yoga, hoping to relieve aches and pains. It was a crappy VHS tape with a fairly well-known teacher named Alan Finger. It worked!
For someone who’s never tried yoga- why should they?
Oh, my. How much space do you have? The physical and mental benefits are well-documented: strength, flexibility, balance, improved stress response, immune function, etc. What’s not so obvious is the “hidden” practice … the changes in perspective, in behavior and, if you’re paying enough attention, biomechanics (how you sit, stand and move) that come with self-study. For me it’s about observation: If you find a new sense of wonder in how the body works, how your mind works, how they work together and how you interact with the world, that’s invaluable, whether or not you ever master headstand or the splits. Self-care and self-study are the real rewards.
Six years in, what advice do you wish someone had given you before you started your business?
Worry less and work more. Other than that, nothing, because every business is unique — especially small businesses — and there are few, if any, “magic bullets” that work for all.
What’s the most rewarding part of owning Practice Yoga?Our amazing community. Having a space in which to meet and connect with a wide variety of people in a super-relaxed and casual environment. The “Third Space,” or home away from home. Priceless.
The most frustrating?
The nuts and bolts of running and building business on a small budget. Also, it’s difficult to provide services for those who can’t afford studio classes. Yoga is and should be for everyone, but the reality is that quality continuing education is expensive, and teachers need to be paid what they’re worth. Plus, we’ve gotta keep the lights on. I’m working on expanding our community-outreach programs, though, to provide classes for underserved and in-need populations, including veterans, the mentally challenged and kids with attention disorders/behavioral problems.
What would you tell others about owning a business in downtown?
I wouldn’t do this anywhere else. The ‘burbs might be more lucrative, but the people who live, work and venture downtown bring a special spirit to the studio, and want to support other downtown businesses. There’s a palpable sense of community and optimism, a kind of pioneering spirit. People talk to each other. And we’ve never had safety issues.
What do you do when you play hooky from work? 
Um, yoga 🙂 And housework, and hang out with my husband, kids, cats and rabbit (none of whom practice yoga).
If you weren’t in the Yoga business, what would you be doing for a living?
Writing and editing, or physical therapy.
What 3 places in the Dayton Region should visitors not miss?
Roost Modern Italian in the Oregon District; any of the MetroParks; Second Street Market; Neon Movies (I’m not great with numbers).
Online Registration Closes Sunday For The Cheddar Challenge
A 5k farm trail run, gigantic cheese festival, legendary ice cream, and the Yellow Springs Street Fair. After the race, enjoy the Farmstead Cheese Festival at your leisure. If you plan on going to the Yellow Springs Street Fair, hop on the complimentary shuttle which will take you to and from until 7PM. 
Kicking It with Community: Kickball Tournament Returns June 21
Dayton’s Community Kickball Tournament returns on Saturday, June 21 to the City of Dayton’s Kettering Field Complex at 444 North Bend Blvd. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The tournament, which will feature co-ed youth and adult teams, is presented by the City of Dayton Department of Recreation and Youth Services, with support from the Dayton Police Department. Games will be officiated, with prizes for the first and second place teams.
The registration fee is $75 per team, and teams can register through June 7 at the following locations:
- Greater Dayton Recreation Center 2021 W. Third St., 937-333-4732
- Lohrey Recreation Center 2633 Glenarm Ave., 937-333-3131
- Northwest Recreation Center 1600 Princeton Dr., 937-333-3322
- Recreation and Youth Services Main Office 101 W. Third St., 937-333-8400
(Not available for registration on weekends)
Heater and Gem, mascots of the Dayton Dragons, will take on the first pitch and kick to get the action started. Concessions will be available throughout the day, as will registration for Recreation and Youth Services summer programs.
Originally called “kick baseball,” the game of kickball has been around for nearly 100 years. The game was invented by Nicholas C. Seuss, then Supervisor of Cincinnati Park Playgrounds in 1917. Physical education instructors incorporated kickball into public school classes during the early 1920s, and the game has remained a staple of neighborhood life for decades.
Annual Centerville Optimists Fishing Derby
See The World In a Weekend ** Ticket Contest**
A Dayton tradition for over 40 years, Soin International and the Dayton International Festival, Inc (DIFI) present A World A’Fair May 16-18 at the Dayton Convention Center. It started in the 1970’s and has been celebrating diversity in food, music, dance, ethnic dress, exhibits and cultures from around the world. The International Festival, was the vision and dream of Father Gabriel J. Rus, SM (1910-1979) and Aldona Ryan of Lithuania. With the help of many others, including the then director of the Dayton Council on World Affairs, Mrs. Maxine Stucke, the idea of an ethnic celebration was formed. From 1973 through 1977, the World A’Fair was a committee of the Dayton Council on World Affairs. In 1978 under the supervision of Legal Counsel, Mr. Tom Folino, A World A’Fair was incorporated as a non-profit organization, known as the Dayton International Festival, Inc. It has grown to include the cultures of more than 30 participating groups. Cheryl Castro is the 2014 Honorary Chairperson. She was awarded this honor for over 30 years of support to DIFI, as well as her willingness to serve in a variety of chairperson and officer roles during this time. Beginning with her involvement with A World A’Fair at age five, dancing with the Philippine American Society Folk Arts, Cheryl was also crowned Miss A World A’Fair in 1997, and after graduating from the DIFI Youth Group, she became a delegate to the DIFI Board of Trustees. Cheryl currently serves as the Informal Entertainment Chairperson, a role she has maintained since 1999.
A Celebration of Festivals is this year’s cultural theme. All of the participating countries will feature popular festivals of their region at their cultural booths. Some of the festivals will no doubt be familiar to you, but many may not be. Take time to discover what other cultures think is important enough to celebrate with a festival. 
Friday night even features a special festival within the festival for beer lovers. For just $10 you can get a 2 oz sample of beer from each of the 12 participating countries-Czechoslovakia, Germany, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Scotland and the South Slavs…PROST!. Once you’ve made it ’round the world vote on your favorite and receive a small souvenir token. Only 500 beer Passports will be sold.
“A World A’Fair promotes the rich cultural diversity that exists in our community and embraces the aspects which make us unique”, said Raj Soin, Chairman of Soin International and longtime festival sponsor. “This event provides an opportunity for everyone in the greater Dayton area to appreciate the differences among people of various cultures and experience their own cultures, history and traditions.”
New this year… Performers from Burundi. After nearly two years of interviews and filling out forms, DIFI is finally able to present 37 drummers and dancers from Burundi. This promises to be a special treat for both young and old. You can also see Zabava, a dance group with ethnic roots in the Russian ex-republics, a Flamenco dancing group, Kitka Ensemble, and a Bulgarian group, in addition to our own member organization performers. In addition, the Dayton Chess Club will have chess games, tournaments, demonstrations and information available throughout the three-day festival. These activities will be open to the public to watch and in many cases to play, and include some special activities for children.
Back by popular demand…The Kenyan Safari Acrobats on our formal stage. Also back are the well known passports, which are sponsored by Premier Health Services. Children can have their “passports” stamped as they travel from booth to booth with a chance to win prizes donated by the member organizations of DIFI. Also returning this year will be a Naturalization Ceremony celebrating new citizens, which will take place on Saturday, May 17.
The Health Fair, presented by the Asian American Council of Dayton and CareSource, is back by popular demand with expanded days and hours. Available to all attendees on Saturday, May 17 from 11am-7pm and Sunday, May 18 from 11am-6pm, visitors will be offered free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, ADHD, HIV, depression and anxiety. Educational information and workshops on dental care will also be provided. There will also be an opportunity to register as a bone marrow donor.
The ever popular and expanded Children’s Area, which is sponsored by Dayton Children’s, will once again be available for families to participate in games and engage in crafts.
A World A’Fair is open to the public on the following dates and times:
Friday, May 18 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
There is a fee for attendance with tickets available at the door for the following prices:
Adults $8.00 Senior Citizens $5.00 Youth (6-18) $4.00
Advance sale tickets are available at AAA, La Llama Place, Siebenthaler’s and Krogers and offer discounts for the adult and youth tickets. For more information including the schedule of all performances, visit www.aworldafair.org.
Ticket Contest
DMM will be giving away 2 family four packs of tickets for A World A’Fair. Just like this post and fill out the form below for your chance to win! If you’d like to influence the judges, leave a comment about why you should win![form 55 “DMM Contest Entry – Generic”]
Big Brews And Blues On The Menu For Friday Night **Ticket Giveaway**
Diabetes Dayton will hold its 5th annual Big Brews and Blues fundraiser on Friday, May 16 from 5-9pm at Carillon Park. With the event taking place at the end of American Craft Beer week, it’s only right that it features a unique selection of American beer with a specific emphasis on beer brewed in Ohio. This year there will be 60 beers to chose from, some of which will only be available at this event. One unique offering is a Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald, Boston Stoker coffee-infused cask-conditioned ale. They will have beer represented from breweries such as Thirsty Dog, Samuel Adams and Mt. Carmel, to name a few. And there is a special emphasis on our local microbreweries, with 2 selections each from: Dayton Beer Company, Eudora, Toxic Brew, Yellow Springs Brewery, Star City Brewing, Hairless Hare, and Lock 27.Food will be available for purchase from Boston’s Bistro & Pub, Company 7, Hickory River 
Smokehouse, Taqueria Mixteca and Brock Masterson’s. The music also draws from local talent with Chris Yakopcic starting the evening off, followed by the Eric Jerardi Band, and the final act of the evening will be the Mark May Band with the Soul Satyr Horns.
Smokehouse, Taqueria Mixteca and Brock Masterson’s. The music also draws from local talent with Chris Yakopcic starting the evening off, followed by the Eric Jerardi Band, and the final act of the evening will be the Mark May Band with the Soul Satyr Horns.Big Brews & Blues is the signature fundraiser to help generate revenue so that any child living with diabetes can attend camp, regardless of their ability to pay. Camp for these kids means making friends with other children living with diabetes, becoming more independent, receiving the best medical care 24/7, and enjoying all the fun camp can offer.
Tickets for this 21 and older event are $30 presale or $40 at the door and include 20 2oz tastes with a souvenir sampling glass. General admission for those who’d like to just come out for some great music is $20. Tickets can be purchased at a variety of ticket locations throughout the Dayton area or on-line. The event is all under tents and will be held rain or shine (the forecast is 70 and sunny right now). Information can be found on the event website www.bigbrewsandblues.com and you can also call the Diabetes Dayton office at 937-220-6611.
DMM Ticket Contest
We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets fro Big Brews and Blues. If you ‘d like to throw your name in the drawing, like this post, tell us your favorite brew in the comment below and fill out the form. We’ll announce the winners Wed night![form 55 “DMM Contest Entry – Generic”]
