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Free Trauma Relief & Healing Workshop on Sunday August 11th

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Many Daytonians are feeling extremely traumatized from the recent mass shooting and the Memorial Day tornadoes. We are all in need of healing.

To fill that need, The Ayurveda Natural Health Center is partnering with a collection of Dayton healers to present a FREE Trauma Relief Day of Healing on Sunday August 11th from 1:30pm-5:30pm at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St). Donations will be accepted and donated to the victim’s families and Moms Demand Action.

Classroom sessions:

  • 1:30 – 2:30 Somatic Trauma Resolution with Anjali Brannon from Ayurveda Natural Health Center
  • 2:30 – 3.30 Guided Relaxation and Meditation with Julie Bowen from Heartfulness Dayton
  • 3:30 – 4:30 Yoga with BeTrice Casada
  • 4:30 – 5:30 Pranic Healing with Felisha Beverly

*Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel if participating in yoga session.

Mini sessions will be offered throughout the event, including Thai Yoga & Swedish Massage, Pranic Healing, Somatic Trauma Resolution, Meditation, Reflexology, Reiki & Bemer from the above mentioned practitioners along with Janae Christopher, Lori Slone, Kathryn Stomps, Colleen Curran, Susan Nunn and more to be announced.

VeganDayton’s Shelly Gompers is providing snacks and information.

Arts & Drafts is the summer festival you never knew you needed!

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Can you believe it’s August already? I know, me either. Back to school time is around the corner. This is the point in the year when you have to ask yourself if you’ve really made the most of these fleeting summer months. If you’re in need of a rockin’ outdoor party with sweet bands, hot BBQ, root beer floats, tasty brews, with a kid zone  – without going far from home – you’re in for a treat this Saturday. The cynic might say “Well that sounds like any other festival…” Actually, no – on top of all that – there is a tattoo convention indoors too! Whoa!
The We Care Arts annual Arts & Drafts Festival is a true entertainment extravaganza! Join the party from 2-10pm on August 3rd at the We Care Arts Berkeley Studio at 3035 Wilmington Pk in Kettering. All ages welcome! $10 at the door or pre-sale. Check out all the fun and special treats in store for festival goers below. Plus! All proceeds directly go back to We Care Art’s mission to turn disabilities into possibilities!

A variety of regional acts are performing at We Care Art’s Arts & Drafts Festival on August 3, 2019.

For Music Fan’s listening pleasure:

* 2pm – Doug Hart – longtime staple in the Dayton Blues community
* 2:40pm – Woodsii – a California girl who will steal your heart!
* 3:30pm – Christopher Heider  – a Dayton guitarist and Arts & Drafts enthisiast
* 4:30pm – Nasty Bingo – a special set from this outstanding folkadelic four piece
* 5:35pm – Founding Fathers – an innovative alternative band from Cincinnati
* 6:45pm – isicle – our “in between sets” DJ performs a live looping set to get ya movin’
* 7:30-9:45pm – Wolf Moon Revival – takin’ it home with blues rock for your soul
Plus we have Zac Pitts from Sound Valley as our emcee and Brad Denson rockin’ sound!
Thinking about getting a tattoo? Get one on site! Yes really!
* Dustin Clark, Artie Perkins, and Jenny Reeves from Truth & Triumph
* Blake Moran and Natasha Woolley from Unfiltered Ink
* Cody Torres from Blue Byrd Tattoo
For the Thirsty & Hungry, we are thrilled to serve Dayton’s best:
*Craft Beers & non-alcoholic beers from Warped Wing Brewery
*Cocktails using Dayton made Buckeye Vodka – with an *exclusive* Arts & Drafts drink: The Dayton Mule – featuring Warped Wing ginger beer with Buckeye Vodka!
*Food from Bricky Barrels Smoked BBQ – featuring a memu of smoked bbq ribs, pulled pork, chicken, hot dogs, smoked cheddar Mac and cheese, coleslaw and baked beans and more!
*We Care Arts will also be selling Philly Pretzel Factory and homemade root beer floats featuring Warped Wing root beer and Fox & Hound ice cream!

Wild Hearts African Zoo is bringing an animal or two for kids to check out at the Arts & Drafts Festival on August 3, 2019.

For the Kiddos:
*Wild Heart African Farm will be stopping by with a special animal! Adorable!
*Prime Time Party Rental has generously donated a load of games to play.
*Our new Programming Director Caitlin Cartwright will be face painting too!
HOW TO GO:
  • The We Care Arts annual Arts & Drafts Festival  from 2-10pm on August 3rd
    • Address: 3035 Wilmington Pk in Kettering.
  • Parking is available in nearby lots or residential streets.
    • Going to drink? We encourage you to get a ride, Lyft or Uber on your way!
  • All ages welcome!
  • $10 at the door or for pre-sale click here.

Run, Stroll & Roll to support We Care Arts on August 3rd!

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Whether you are an active runner, a walker, or in a wheelchair – you are very welcome to join on this year’s Run, Stroll & Roll 5k on August 3, 2019. This special 5k event benefits We Care Arts, a local nonprofit that  believes in the healing power of creating and producing art that transforms physical, developmental and mental challenges into a future rich with possibilities!

This 5k is fully accessible and intended for all levels of physical ability. All participants will receive a hand-crafted, one of a kind medal, created by one of the client artists, and an exceptional “swag bag” filled with goodies by event sponsors. Each 5k participant bag also includes a voucher for one free admission to the Arts & Drafts Festival event held later that same day. Top male and female in the 5K receive a hand-painted mug!

The 5k starts at 8am, with participant registration beginning at 7am. Race Day sign up will be available at the registration tent on the Kettering Rec Center parking lot side of Indian Riffle Park, 2900 Glengarry Drive in Kettering. Sign up for the race here:

How To Go?

August 3, 2019. Check-in at 7am, RUN, STROLL and ROLL begins at 8:00 am! Registration and parking on the Kettering Recreation Complex side, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio

Registration fees
June 1 through July 26, 2019
$30 (shirt included, save $5 and select no shirt)

July 27 through race day 
$35 (shirt not be guaranteed)

$15 Fun Run, Stroll, and Roll

Sign up or get more info here: https://5kwecarearts.itsyourrace.com

Awards
Each participant will receive a hand-crafted ceramic medal created by the clients at We Care Arts and a free entry to We Care Arts ARTS and DRAFTS celebration that evening. Below are two examples of the unique medals participants will receive.

 

12 Must Attend Charity Fundraisers for July

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With the tornadoes and the destruction they’ve caused to the Miami Valley, our community has truly shown how generous our residents are.  We have over 4000 nonprofit organizations working to make a difference in the lives of those who call Dayton home.  To see our complete list of charitable events for 2019 check our DMM calendar.

Here are MostMetro’s list of the top July events we think you should be aware of:

 

Wine for a Cure

Heidelberg Distributing          July 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm . $45
Join the Dayton community at Heidelberg on Thursday July 11th from 5:00 – 7:00pm to support JDRF and participate in an ABC’s (Anything But Chardonnay & Cabernet) wine tasting from wine expert, Rob Vonderbrink. The evening will also include time to network and mingle with light hors d’oeuvres and an optional tour of the Heidelberg distribution facility.
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Fashion, Mission, & Mingle: Tornado Relief

Dayton International Peace Museum           July 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm      Donations Requested

While supporting the Tornado Relief efforts of  SoLoved during this event, we are also  providing opportunities for Fashion Professionals to gain additional knowledge about the business and marketing aspects of the industry as well! Fashion, Mission & Mingle will feature presentations and a  panel discussion with industry insiders. Believe us when we say,  you don’t want to miss this celebration.

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Purple Paws: Preble Pets Against Domestic Violence

Eaton Bark Park        July 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm .  $5 – $17
Join YWCA Dayton’s Preble County Office during the “dog days” of summer at this day of family-friendly fun with fur-riends! Bring your pet for this fourth annual signature fundraiser benefiting Preble County’s only domestic violence shelter and 24/7 crisis hotline. Activities include a pet showcase (prizes awarded for best trick, best personality, “twinning” pet-and-owner lookalikes, and best in show), photo booth, vendors, food, music, and more.
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Habitat in Hawaii

Schuster Center      July 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm . $125

Habitat in Hawaii will feature delicious hors d’oeuvres, drinks dinner and desserts. This tropical paradise includes complimentary beer and wine throughout the evening as your bid in our silent auction and dance the night away to live music from The Kim Kelly Orchestra.

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DAYTON STRONG BEER BASH

Carillon Historical Park        July 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm  $5 – $15

The Dayton Brewery Alliance has come together to host a fundraising event in support of local tornado relief efforts in the wake of the devastating storms that destroyed so many homes and businesses in the Miami Valley. Thanks to the generosity of all the breweries, vendors, and musicians, every dollar earned or donated at the event will go to a special fund with The Dayton Foundation.

There will be live music from The American Landscape, Velvet Crush Unplugged, and 9Eight Central. Thirty local and regional breweries will be serving their finest brews and food will be available from Dewberry 1850, Carillon Brewing Co., and Culp’s Cafe

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“Ride for Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton”

Mack’s Tavern         July 13 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2nd Annual “Ride for RMHC Dayton”. One of Dayton’s premier poker run events of the year. Also known to many as the safest and most organized poker run they’ve ever participated in. Last year the money we raised provided almost 60 nights of community, comfort, and hope to families of critically ill children. Please invite all your riding friends and help make this another great year for a great cause!

 

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Benefit Concert for The Greater Dayton Disaster Relief Fund

July 13 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Free

This event is the result of a Community Partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks, SOCHE (Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education), The Dayton Foundation and many caring community partners who want to recognize and honor those in the Miami Valley who were impacted by the tornadoes on May 27th. All proceeds go towards The Greater Dayton Disaster Relief Fund, established by The Dayton Foundation, to help rebuild the community.

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Dayton 100+ Women Who Care Quarterly Meeting

McGohan Brabender       July 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
This meeting will be the $1M celebration of the impact of 100+ Women!!  One hour meeting to choose and donate to a deserving local charity. All are welcome but only members may vote or present a charity for consideration. We always welcome new members to our charitable giving group!  
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Wright-Patt Credit Union 3rd Annual Sunshine Community Fund 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Dominick Lofino Park     July 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Wright-Patt Credit Union (WPCU) will host their 3rd Annual Sunshine Community Fund 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, July 20th at 9 am in Lofino Park. WPCU is inviting people of all fitness levels to run, jog or walk and help support our community through the WPCU Sunshine Community Fund. This year’s WPCU Sunshine Community Champions are Artemis Domestic Violence Center, Homefull and St. Vincent de Paul. Strollers and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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Ohio Mud Volleyball for Epilepsy

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark         July 20 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The 29th Annual Ohio MUD Volleyball for the Epilepsy Foundation Ohio will be July 20, 2019! Join us for a day of muddy fun that you will never forget all while raising money for the fight against epilepsy. Tons of Food! Live music by B-Caged, Sizter Machyne, Bootleg Revival & Ohio Brass & Electric. VIP tent area with breakfast & lunch, DJ, Live music by Chrys Rhodes of Sizter Machyne and more!

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Pat Rupp Memorial Golf Tournament

NCR Country Club       July 22 @ 11:30 am – 7:30 pm   $200

Don’t miss the 14th Annual Pat Rupp Memorial Golf Tournament! Event proceeds help provide Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley’s services that assist children in the Greater Dayton region, including early childhood education, food assistance, pregnancy & parenting support, professional counseling, and supervised visitation.…

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Beerry Christmas in July

Is the summer heat draining your holiday cheer? Refill your spirit(or at least half of it) at our 4th annual Christmas in July beer tasting! Make sure to bring your Santa hat, elf ears, tacky sweater(or cut it into summer sweater) we’ll help you find your holiday cheer!  Your $10 ticket gets you 6 beer tastes.  Bring a Christmas ornament to be donated to Tornado Survivors to earn an additional taste.

The Greene       July 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm   $10
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We Care Arts presents Debut Gallery Show!

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Calling all art lovers! The local nonprofit, We Care Arts, is hosting it’s first ever gallery show White Knight this Friday June 14th from 6-8pm at their Berkeley Center studio location at 3035 Wilmington Pike in Kettering. Kick off the weekend with exclusive art pieces, online bidding, a gallery shop and more! Not only are you getting original and unique art, you are supporting an impactful area nonprofit. All proceeds will empower artists to achieve their goals.

We Care Arts believes in the healing power of creating and producing art that transforms physical, developmental and mental health challenges into a future rich with possibilities. Since 1983, We Care Arts has been providing a caring and safe space for artists to engage in artistic exploration as they work through life’s challenges.

This debut dual exhibition show and reception will feature two Dayton-based artists, Teresa White and Mitchell Knight, from We Care Arts. Teresa White is a sculptor from Dayton, OH.  She enjoys creating whimsical animal shapes, drawing inspiration from colors and forms in nature. She finds happiness in the process of developing each piece and sharing her art with others. Mitchell Knight is a painter from Dayton, OH.  He graduated from Chaminade Julienne High School.  Mitchell enjoys art because it allows him to focus on what he is creating and enjoy that moment.  Mitchell specializes in abstract paintings on canvas, and is inspired by the lines and shapes found in art by Paul Klee. 

Both artists attend programming at We Care Arts where they have developed collections.  Teresa’s unique ceramic pieces have become quite popular at the studio.  Mitchell creates modern acrylic paintings that have been quite popular among buyers. Mitchell also currently has a piece on display in the VSA Ohio’s Accessible Expressions Ohio statewide exhibition for 2019.

Art by Mitchell Knight created at We Care Arts – Berkley Studio

How To Go?

Friday June 14th from 6-8pm

We Care Arts is located at 3035 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, OH just south of Dorothy Lane and across from Eudora Brewery.

Parking is available in the back of the studio. 

This is a free event, open to the public!

Can’t make the gallery?  View/Shop the collection online – https://one.bidpal.net/wecareshow/welcome

If you would like to see more about We Care Arts, please visit them online at wecarearts.org and follow on social media. 

For gallery information, you may contact Rebekah Orr at [email protected] or by phone at 937 252 3937.

    

 

 

 

How You Can Help – Sunday Update!

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Dayton – you have literally brought tears to my eyes! Not from the destruction, but from the sheer outpouring of support for our neighbors in this desperate time of need! Thank you again to all the donors and volunteers! Let’s keep it up!

CLEAN UPS:

VOLUNTEER INFO: It’s advised you bring SPF sun block, hand sanitizer, work gloves & wear sturdy shoes, regardless of the volunteer need below. Take care of yourself! If you are cutting down debris – *MAKE SURE* you check with home owners before you start. Some people are still waiting on insurance adjusters to evaluate damage. Please wear closed toe shoes, good work gloves and a hat. Also bring if you have: lg garbage bags, zip ties, brooms, rakes, pruning shears, Fiskars, work tools, power tools, chain saws (with gas & oil). 

  • 9am – 2pm Northridge High School (2251 Timber Ln) is a meeting point for clean ups.
  • 9am Shaw Elementary School – an organized clean up event. The plan is to head to the Spicer Heights area.
  • 9am-1pm North Dayton Clean Up (please MEET at 9am SHARP) 5215 North Main Street (meet in the Penn Station Parking lot). Clearing & cleaning – bring gloves, tools, sunscreen! https://myclc.org/pennstation
  • 10am Tumbleweed Connection in the Oregon District. A group is meeting from this location to go out into community to clean up!
  • A Montgomery County Volunteer Reception Center is now open at Sinclair Community College Building 20. Volunteers register, and will be matched to organizations with specific volunteer needs. Location: Sinclair Community College, Bldg 20, 220 South Edwin C Moses (enter off 5th St). Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 8 AM- 6 PM. Phone number: 937-512-5700. Please bring a picture ID. All types of assistance are needed. Licensed professionals in skilled trades, medical, veterinary fields as well as individuals and companies that own and operate equipment (everything from chainsaws to heavy equipment) are very much needed and encouraged to volunteer their time.
  • Troy – A registration process has been set up for volunteers. Click this link here and register using the online form. OR Volunteers will be able to register in person at the Concord Township Trustees Building, 1150 Horizon W Ct., Troy on Sunday June 2nd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

LOCATIONS I’VE HEARD NEED HELP CLEARING:

NOTE: These are not official clean up sites – just areas I’ve gathered could use some help!

This FB group has on-going updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2234627386853254/

  • Valley St / Troy St / Stanley Ave area sounds like it’s still in pretty bad shape.
  • Wagner Ford Rd and North Dixie
  • 2323 Riverside needs volunteers to sort through donations
  • Vandalia 7200 Peters Pk – TONS of trees down. Need chainsaws and able bodies
  • Grange Hall Rd in Beavercreek
  • Shiloh neighborhood still needs some cleanup (48 & Shoup Mill).
  • Shiloh Springs Rd, Weddington Dr, and Knollcroft Rd = hard hit 
  • Sunny Acres 3543 Needmore Rd has a lot of seniors that can’t get out. Dropping off good to them might be a good idea.
  • Denlinger Rd and side streets need tree debris removal. If we can get electricians in this area, that would be great. They seem to be all set on donations!
  • Clayton Caring for Our Community 8756 Kimmel Road Clayton Ohio – help going through supplies and donations
  • Parts of Brookville.and Perry Township still need help, you can call (937) 833-2345 x315 to ask where / how you can help

CASH DONATIONS:

SUPPLY DONATIONS:

  • NOTE: If you’re going to donate goods of any sort, please have them as organized as possible! It’s taking a lot of volunteer labor time to sort through things. Put like items together (food / baby items / etc).
  • Lots of people have water – seems were are good in that department overall
  • Food items that have been a big hit: hot food, protein shakes, fresh fruit
    • NOTE: elderly people often cannot eat hard foods like protein bars and nuts. If you are dropping off specifically to elderly folks – please consider giving them softer foods or protein shakes.
  • Items always needed (*have been requested the most):
    • *non- water beverages: Gatorade, Pedialyte, juice boxes
    • ice
    • *trash bags
    • *diapers (size 3-6), baby wipes
    • adult diapers
    • tampons/pads
    • toilet paper, paper towels
    • cleaning supplies (bleach)
    • hygiene supplies
    • *bug spray, sunscreen
    • socks
    • *candles
    • *flashlights
    • *AA and AAA batteries
    • candy
    • ibuprofen, tylenol, and multivitamins

PLACES ACCEPTING DONATIONS (at the time of this article posting)

  • Arena Billiards 4515 Salem Ave
  • Aunt Millie’s 3899 N Dixie Dr
  • Clayton Caring for Our Community 8756 Kimmel Road Clayton Ohio
  • EC Gentleman’s Club 2213 Wagner Ford Rd
  • St. Christopher Parish in Northridge and North Dayton Stanley/Troy. They were so appreciative and still need ICE, bug spray, trash bags, hygiene items, and so much more.
  • Grocery Land at 1451 Troy St – was told they could particularly use baby stuff, wipes, hygiene & cleaning supplies
  • PLUS! Lots of businesses around town are accepting donations, however many are closed or have limited hours on Sunday

Adult Easter Egg Hunt for Charity

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The Oregon District Business Association is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th to benefit Dayton’s Life Enrichment Center. The Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Toxic Brew Company, Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery, Blind Bob’s Bar, and Premium Beverage Supply, is for adults ages 21 and up. The hunt will take place on the Saturday before Easter.

 

The event begins at 11:00 AM with day-of registration and a pre-hunt beer at Lucky’s Taproom. Hunting will begin sharply at noon and participants that wear a costume will get a head start. One-thousand eggs will be stuffed with redeemable prizes like gift cards, apparel, swag, and candy. Over $1,000 in gift card donations were provided by Oregon District and Greater Dayton businesses. After the hunt, participants can redeem their winnings at Blind Bob’s Bar. All proceeds will be donated to the Dayton Life Enrichment Center, a non-profit that provides basic needs services like meals, showers, and life programs to the less fortunate.

 

Participants can preregister now at Toxic Brew Company, Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery, or Blind Bob’s Bar. The $20 registration includes a pre- and post-hunt beer. Participants can also register the morning of in Trolley Plaza. 

 

Prizes Provided By:

Premium Beverage Supply

Heart Mercantile

Toxic Brew Company

Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery

Wheat Penny

Lily’s Bistro

Troll Pub

Tank’s Bar

Canal Street Arcade and Deli

Blind Bob’s Bar

Trolly Stop

Thai 9

Basil’s

Lock 27

Clash Gallery and Boutique

Corner Kitchen

Barrel House

Fresh Thyme

 

Celebration of liFe at Blind Bob’s on Saturday

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One of the things I admire most about the Dayton music community, is its ability to bring everyone together and to lift each other up. This Saturday April 13th is no exception with the Celebration of liFe concert at Blind Bob’s Bar.

Organizers explain: “One year ago, our community lost a beacon of light. In memory of our dear friend Fe Meier, please join us for Celebration of liFe. To honor her smile, kindness and memory, all proceeds will be donated to NAMI Montgomery County Ohio. NAMI is dedicated to providing peer support, education and advocacy to individuals and families affected with mental illness.”

The night’s lineup includes local rock bands Abertooth Lincoln, Kelly Renea Hanus, Weathervein, VICE ON VICTORYandSmall Words. The show is $5 at the door, although additional donations are gladly accepted! This is a 21+ event. Doors 9pm. Music till 2am.

Want to donate but can’t attend? Please visit www.nami-mc.org. Want to help but can’t donate? Call a friend or loved one and tell them five amazing things about themselves. Give someone a hug. Make sure that YOU are taking care of your mental health and reaching out to others when you need to. You are never a burden. You are never too much. YOU ARE LOVED.

Honey Baked Ham For A Cause!

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How many of you celebrate Easter with a Honey Baked Ham?  Did you know that your ham purchase can else make a difference in our community?

You don’t have to spend any extra money, just buy a Honey Baked gift card online and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Junior League of Dayton (JLD). You can then use your gift card to make the purchase you normally would at Honey Baked Hams.  You’ve got until April 30th to buy gift cards that will benefit the JLD.

The Dayton chapter of Junior League held its first meeting on Oct. 31, 1919, at the Dayton Woman’s Club. Officially chartered in February 1920, it was admitted to membership in the Junior Leagues of America (now AJLI ) that same year, making Dayton the second League in Ohio.

From its original 10 founding members. the Junior League of Dayton has grown to 300 members today. Then, as now, their purpose is to foster interest among women in social, economic, educational, civic, and cultural conditions of the community and to make their volunteer service efficient and effective and it open to women 22 years of age or older.

Funds raised will help JLD with promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving their communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

10 Must Attend March Fundraisers

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Every month the Miami Valley plays hosts to multiple fundraisers for local nonprofit groups and programs. We’ve highlighted 10 of the must attend events for the month of March, but there are plenty more you can support. Some require ticket purchases or pre-registration, others are donation at the door, with participation prices as little as the cost of an ice cream cone, up to $150 tickets. For a full list of charitable fundraisers check out the MostMetro.com calendar.

Lion & Leos Club Spaghetti Dinner
Giovanni’s
15 W Main St, Fairborn, Ohio 45324
March 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm   $10

Spaghetti with meat sauce, famous Italian homemade bread, salad, drink and dessert.

Takeout orders are available . 878-1611

 

Acoustapalooza 2019  Juvenile Diabetes Benefit

The Barrel 857 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio 45066
March 10 @ 1:00 pm –  9:00 pm   donation requested at the door
The one-day Show will be held at “The Barrel” located just off of I-75 in Springboro, Ohio on March 10th from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. As of today artists including Cevin West, Jayme, 9 Eight Central, The Jay Clark Band, Two For The Road, Until Rust, Untold Glory, Velvet Crush Unplugged have committed to performing at the event. A host of other talented musicians will fill in the gaps between sets to make this a day of non stop musical talent!

There will be raffles, door prizes and a silent auction to support the fundraising during the entire day! All Proceeds from “Acoustapalooza”will go to local and national Juvenile Diabetes Research and Support. We are honored to bring this event to our music community with some of the regions best talent donating their time to aid in the effort!

Reason To Hope Breakfast Fundraiser
Dayton Marriott
March 12 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

A powerful, one-hour breakfast designed to educate the community about the Alzheimer’s Association while raising funds to support dementia research, programs and services.
This event is free to attend, however all guests will be asked to consider making a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter.
Contact Meg McFarland at 937-610-7007 for more info.

 
Eureka: Playing the Odds
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Pkwy, Dayton, Ohio
March 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm .   $75 – $90

From modern games of chance to ancient superstitions, people have always been fascinated by the good fortune that seems to befall a lucky few! Spend an evening Playing the Odds with us as you explore the Museum at this annual winter fundraiser.

Featuring a dance floor, hors d’oeuvres, a welcome drink, craft beer and wine, this one-of-a-kind adult evening will expand your science knowledge while you mix and mingle at Dayton’s most entertaining cocktail party. 21+

2019 Women of Influence Awards
Dayton Convention Center
22 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, OH 45402
March 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm  $150
Since 1998, YWCA Dayton has set aside one special day to recognize and honor women in our community. Join us in celebrating Dayton’s most influential women, all of whom have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Honorees in the Women of Influence Class of 2019 are:
• Cassie Barlow, COO of SOCHE
• Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Israel
• Kim Duncan, Founder of Elements IV Interiors
• Neenah Ellis, General Manager of WYSO Public Radio
• Chris Saunders, Community Philanthropist and Global Advocate
• Sheri “Sparkle” Williams, Dancer with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
• The Dayton Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (Lifetime Achievement Award)

Harrigan’s 5k
Harrigan’s Tavern
4070 Marshall Rd, Kettering
March 23  9:30am  $25
This race is a great way to celebrate the St Patrick’s Holiday, a few days after the actual St Patrick’s Day. Not only a fun race, but proceeds to good causes as well.

Proceeds of this race benefit Alzheimer’s Association, JDRF, United Rehab Services of Greater Dayton and South Community Positive Health Options. ONLINE REGISTRATION open through March 20! Entry fee is $25 if received by March 20. Registrations received at packet pickup or on race day are $30 so please register early to $ave!
Dayton Heart Ball

Sinclair College
March 23 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm  $150 or corporate tables available
Our evening celebrates our work and mission; our donors and volunteers; and — most importantly — the lives saved and improved because of everyone’s effort.

Event Program
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:30 pm Ballroom Opens
8:00 pm Dinner, Open Your Heart Appeal
8:45 pm Live Auction, Dessert, Dancing Immediately Following
The American Heart Association Dayton Heart Ball is a “must attend” social event, where people come to network with peers and socialize with some of the region’s most influential people.  Our Mission: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Our mission drives everything we do at the American Heart Association.

We Care Arts Takeover Night
Old Scratch Pizza
March 26 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Grab some friends and stop by for delicious pizza, drinks, and dessert in support of We Care Arts and its mission!
Tuesday, March 26th from 5pm til closing time, Old Scratch Pizza will donate 10% of all sales to We Care Arts!
All March long is Cones For A Cause at Old Scratch Pizza, so make sure to get a cone after your pizza and 100% of your donation will benefit We Care Arts!

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Day of Giving
Jersey Mike’s Subs
March 27 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
United Rehabilitation Services (URS) has been chosen by the three local Jersey Mike’s Subs locations for their 8th Annual Month of Giving. Customers are invited to visit Jersey Mike’s for a delicious sub meal and they will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales to URS!

Proceeds from the Day of Giving will help subsidize early childhood education programs for children ages 6 weeks – 17 years old, many of whom are medically fragile and require critical care from onsite nurses who provide g-tube feeds, seizure monitoring and acute care, as well as support the Region’s only Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Program and “spider cage”.  URS is committed to providing care for every stage of life, from infancy through the senior years for individuals with disabilities.

Locations include: 3510 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek, 6002 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville, and 1512 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton

Crayons To Classrooms 10th Anniversary Celebration

Sinclair Community College – Ponitz Center
March 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  $110
Join us in March as we celebrate this milestone! Your ticket includes social hour with heavy appetizers, event program, and parking.

Crayons to Classrooms has helped contribute to the growth of our community’s youth for 10 years by distributing over $17M in school supplies to 110 Dayton-area schools and their teachers.

 

Hamburger Wagon Owner’s Plea for Help

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Jack Sperry and his daughters

Sometime life throws you curveballs.  For Jack Sperry, owner of the Hamburger Wagon he has thrived on meeting challenges head on and through hard work has typically achieved success.  He is now facing a new challenge, that is out of his control.

The Food Adventures Crew has known Jack since he was a standout football player at Centerville High School in the early eighties.  Jack is a supporter of Centerville and Miamisburg Schools and also helps run the Rock N Green Tomato Festival in Miamisburg, among other charitable events.

Jack is that prideful guy you know, who never asks anyone for help.  As irony would have it , he was was diagnosed 15 years ago with a kidney disease called “Berger’s Syndrome.”  The illness eventually damages kidney function, until the person needs a transplant.  That’s where Jack is at today.  His kidney function has fallen below a critical level, and dialysis and a transplant are eminent.

Jim Bucher left and Jack Sperry joke around the Hamburger Wagon

This is the passing along of a plea for help.  A plea from a lifelong Daytonian, in his time of need. We were going to write this article and explain the situation, but his brother Hank Sperry posted a Facebook message that was a perfect reach out for help.  Here it is:

“My name is Henry Sperry and I’m sending this message out on my brother’s Facebook account. I’ll get right to the point. I am looking for a hero to save my brother’s life. Please don’t turn away now. This won’t take much of your time to read. You may be the key to preserving the life of a man who is very much worth saving.

Jack recently got engaged

My brother is Jack Sperry. He is a beloved brother and the father of two beautiful teen-aged daughters, Alex and Emma Sperry. He is engaged to be married. He is an honorable man, a loyal friend to legions of people who are fortunate to know him. He is the proprietor of the famous Miamisburg, Ohio Hamburger Wagon.

15 years ago, Jack was diagnosed with Berger’s Syndrome (IgA Neuropathy), a kidney disease that occurs when a specific antibody lodges in one’s kidneys. THERE IS NO CURE. The disease slowly progresses over years until eventually, the kidneys cease functioning. When Jack was diagnosed, the hope was that the disease would progress so slowly that medical intervention would not be required in his lifetime.

Sadly this is not the case. His kidney function is below the critical threshold. It is time for serious medical intervention. Last fall, Jack’s local Nephrologist referred Jack to both the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University transplant centers. I am pleased to report that after thorough and comprehensive medical evaluations, Jack has been approved by both centers for organ transplant.

Ron Holp of Ron’s Pizza with pal Jack Sperry of the Hamburger Wagon

Jack has three options, but only one which offers the promise of a normal life expectancy. Option 1 is kidney dialysis. While this option does extend life expectancy, it is burdensome and for someone Jack’s age, the average life expectancy on dialysis is 10 years. Option 2 is a kidney transplant from a deceased donor. But the wait for such a donor can be up to 5 years. The average useful life expectancy of a deceased donor transplant is 10 – 15 years.

By far the most favorable option is the third one, live donor transplant. Live donor transplants can last 20 – 25 years (even longer). Such a transplant would carry Jack into his late 70’s or even his 80’s, allowing him the joy of walking his daughters down the aisle, sharing love and life with his grandchildren, continuing to cherish his friends and family, and giving him the opportunity to pay forward the generosity of the hero who saved him.

Jack in front of the Hamburger Wagon with friend Gary.

I, as well as my other brother, Bob Sperry, would give up a kidney in a minute. Unfortunately, our own health issues have prevented us from being candidates.

That’s why we are turning to you. We realize this is a BIG ASK. But this is literally a chance for you to save the life of at least one – and perhaps two – human beings. That’s because you don’t have to be a direct match to Jack. Both medical centers are part of a national sharing chain whereby a non-matching kidney is donated and then Jack would receive a matching kidney immediately, no waiting.

I am not ready to write an obituary. There is so much life ahead for Jack, if someone is willing to answer the call. PLEASE consider making this gift. Think about the magnitude of this opportunity! You have the chance to give a decent, loving, honorable man the ability to share and experience a full life! We are looking for a hero and an angel.

Recent photo of Jack and his kids

This quest has obviously raised a number of questions. People ask me how Jack is doing now. Other than very poor kidney function, he is doing fairly well. He is not yet on dialysis but certainly headed there. He still works every day and other than fatigue from time to time, life is fairly normal and routine for him currently. People ask me how kidney donors do post transplant . The surgical/medical teams we’ve spoken with say kidney donors do just fine after transplant. As a rule of thumb, a healthy person with 100% kidney function will see their overall function drop to around 80% post transplant and should continue that level of function for the remainder of their lifetime. Jack’s current kidney function is less than 20% and he currently has no discernible symptoms.

Jack and his fiancee

Finally, people have asked how to go forward if interested in being a potential donor for Jack with either the University of Cincinnati or Ohio State University transplant centers. The process simply begins with a phone call or going on-line. For both Medical Centers you will need Jack’s legal name which is John P. Sperry and his birthdate which is March 4, 1963.

For the Ohio State Program:
Call 1-800-293-8965 Option #3

For the University of Cincinnati Program:
Log into: www.uchealth.com/Transplant or you can call UC Health’s waitlist coordinator, Beth Sanders, at (513) 584-0784.

Father / Daughter event

As mentioned earlier, I know this is a HUGE ASK and understandably perhaps too big of one for many of you. That’s okay. My intention is not to give anyone a guilt trip. My goal is simply to get the word out to as many as people as possible so that a potential hero for my brother can be found. Even if you aren’t interested in being a donor, would you mind sharing this with your contacts in some shape or form so that the word can be spread?

From all of us who love Jack Sperry, God bless you.”

 

From all of us at Food Adventures, we hope someone sees this who can save the day.   With a new fiancee, and 2 daughters, Jack is still very active and community involved.  We are staying positive that things will work out for him and his prayers will be answered.

Jack and his family need a hero, could it be you ?

 

Jack, working at the Hamburger Wagon

 

 

 

 

 

20 Events That Give Back This November

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Dayton long ago earned a reputation for being a city that gives back. According to the history of the Dayton Foundation, NCR founder and Chairman John H. Patterson championed innovative projects for the betterment of the community. Joining him in his enthusiasm was his sister-in-law, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell, and nephew, Robert Patterson, son of John Patterson’s brother, Capt. Robert Patterson, all active community leaders in their own right. A leading businesswoman, Julia Patterson Carnell helped establish the Dayton Art Institute by donating works of art, a mansion that served as the museum’s first home and $2 million towards the construction in 1930 of its current facility.

Today there are over 4000 nonprofits in the region, and to continue the legacy of taking care of our community, there are hundreds of fundraising events to support them.

Here are MostMetro’s list of the top 20 November events we think you should be aware of:

21st annual K99.1FM Cares for Kids Radiothon

Dayton Children’s Hospital

November 7- 9  @ 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tune in November 7-9, 2018 for the 21st annual K99.1FM Cares for Kids Radiothon, hosted by Nancy Wilson and Frye Guy from K99.

The Cares for Kids Radiothon raises money to provide high-quality pediatric health care to infants, children, and teens throughout the region. Nancy Wilson and Frye Guy broadcast live from the Dayton Children’s lobby, talking to patients and families while asking listeners to call in and make a contribution.

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Champions for Youth Fundraising Lunch

Mandalay Banquet Center
November 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Call 937-395-4600 ext. 112 with questions or to reserve your seat. We promise that the hour you spend with us…

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One City: Many People, Many Voices

The Brightside Event & Music Venue
November 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm  $100

Join us for a fundraiser to support critical services for the Dayton area’s immigrant and refugee community members! The One…

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Brains, Brews, & Broadcasting: A 40 Year Flashback with DATV

The Steam Plant
November 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm $55.00

2018 marks DATV’s 40th year of providing public access television to Dayton and giving our community the Freedom to Communicate. Rewind back to 1978 at the 1st annual gala with a trivia contest, a silent auction, and heavy hors d’oeuvres! The Stivers School for the Arts Jazz Combo will lend their musical talents during the night as well!

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48th Annual Dayton Book Fair

Montgomery County Fair & Fairgrounds, Dayton OH
November 9 – 12 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm   $10 Friday, Free entry Sat & Sun, Mon. pay $1 to get in and take all you want

It’s the 48th Annual Dayton Book Fair at Montgomery County Fairgrounds! Ohio’s largest used book sale begins on Friday, November 9th and runs through Monday, November 12th at noon. Hundreds of thousands of books, collectible books, children’s books, paperbacks— sorted into 70 different categories.

Proceeds benefit three Dayton area non-profits. This year it’s Rebuilding Together Dayton, the Victory Project and We Care Arts.

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Holiday Open House – Make and Take

We Care Arts
November 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm  $5

Start your holiday shopping with us!
Shop our clients’ beautiful handmade gift items in our store!

Create your own art at our Make it -Take it!
Art lovers of all ages can drop in to create handmade items. For a $5 donation, create ornaments to keep for yourself or give away as gifts!  You be the artist!  We’ll provide the supplies. We’ll clean up the glitter!

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Oregon District Barstool Open

The Oregon District
November 10 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Put together a team of four and join us for a crazy-fun 9-hole indoor miniature golf outing in the Oregon District.   We have 10 bars participating this year. You will begin playing at the bar you registered at. Complete as many holes as you can by 5:30 pm when the event ends. All teams who wish to be eligible for prizes must complete at least 9 holes by 5:30 pm and turn in their scorecard to a URS volunteer

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Veteran’s Against Violence

South Park American Legion Post 675
November 10 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm   $10

The Ladie’s Auxillary of the American Legion Post #675 and Warriors With Wings is hosting an event to raise money…

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Glo Gala for the Epilepsy Foundation- Greater Dayton Region

The Dayton Art Institute
November 10 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, $150

Light up the night at the GloGala for the Epilepsy Foundation.

Join us for an elegant evening of dining and dancing to celebrate our community, our heroes, and support our mission to lead the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy.

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Pet Afflaire Gala

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
November 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm     $116.00

Join us to celebrate 28 years of Pet Afflaire!

It’s paw-ty time! Grab Fido or your fancy feline because you don’t want to miss our “fur-filled” fundraiser for a chance to dine with your pet for charity.

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89th Annual Waffle Shop

Christ Episcopal Church

November 13- 16  @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Christ Episcopal Church invites you to join us for some good food for a great cause!  Waffles and other lunch items, Elsie’s Attic sale, bake sale . . . and did we mention waffles? Proceeds are used to support community outreach programs throughout the area.  Eat in or order to-go!

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Executive Bourbon Tasting

The Steam Plant
November 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm    $100

The premier bourbon tasting of the year, Joe Head will school you on all things bourbon (and maybe an occasional rum) to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Sinclair Community College
November 15 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm   $40 – $60

Please join AFP Dayton as we celebrate another generous year of philanthropy and congratulate our 2018 National Philanthropy Day Award winners, including Maureen Lynch & Richard Lapedes, Ellen & D. Jeffrey Ireland, Bill’s Donut Shop and more!

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Holiday Gift Gallery Preview Party & Artful Cocktail Mix-off

Dayton Visual Arts Center
November 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
$20 – $25

Shop, sip and cast your vote for most Artful Cocktail mixed by celebrity bartenders from the hottest restaurants around Dayton. The party sells out, so get your tickets today! Tickets include a smorgasbord of fancy cheeseballs and party snacks by Nibbles Catering, cash bar, and 10% off your DVAC Holiday Gift Gallery purchase at the event. Cocktail tastings are $1 each or 6 for $5 — so bring CASH!

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Bags & Brews POP kickoff

Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co
November 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Ladies and Gentleman, please join the Women’s Giving Society for our Power of the Purse kick off event at Mother Stewart’s Brewery on Thursday November 15th!

Bring a gently used or vintage bag/purse to be donated to our 2019 POP auction. Receive a drink ticket in return for your donation (up to two tickets for two donated bags).

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“Living in Tents” documentary and discussion

The Neon
November 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$10.00

In January 2011 Paul Crane (Director) discovered a tent city in downtown St. Louis, along the Mississippi River. He was…

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2018 Jazz Party

Dayton Marriott
November 16 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$125

The Jazz Party is Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley’s biggest fundraiser of the year. If you’re up for a night of live music, great food, fun people and an awesome silent auction, AND you support our mission to strengthen individuals and families through actions of faith, service and charity, you won’t want to miss the 2018 Jazz Party!

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Share a Pint Make a Friend for Hospice of Dayton

Warped Wing Brewing Company
November 18 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

At Warped Wing we believe that our passion for craft beer brings a unique approach to the Dayton. Throughout the year, Warped Wing will partner with local non-profit charities. Every Tuesday we will donate $1 for every pint sold to the selected non-profit organization.

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Heart to Heart with The Beach Boys

Schuster Center
November 19 @ 8:00 pm . $53 – $93

Celebrating 30 years, Kettering Medical Center Foundation’s Heart to Heart Gala has raised more than $7.5 million for advanced medical innovation and technology, patient-centered education and recovery, community cardiac and stroke screening and outreach, and advanced caregiver training.

Special Offer! With every online ticket purchased for THE BEACH BOYS, you’ll receive a digital copy of the Mike Love’s new double album “UNLEASH THE LOVE”. You will receive an email with more details about this offer approximately 7 days after your purchase.

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The Rubi Girls Show Must Go On

The Brightside

November 24 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm,  $30- $150

As long as HIV/AIDS exists, The Show Must Go On! It’s The Rubi Girls annual Thanksgiving weekend extravaganza!
This show is not for the easily offended and all guests must be 21 or over! Brand new venue this year!

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Horse Around, ***WIN CASH !!! ***

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Win cash and help a charity by doing so… Sound too good to be true?

At Rent Foundation’s NITE AT THE RACES – it all can come true.   The Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charitable arm is the Rent Foundation, and they need your help by attending a spectacular night of fun on November 9th at 1675 Woodman Drive (former IUE CWA Hall).

This is an annual charity event that you just cant miss.   Do you like endless food and beer?  How about betting on horse races on the big screen?  We will also have more liquor baskets than Charlie Sheen.  Pull tabs, door prizes, snacks and oh so much fun.

 

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL FAMILIES AT RISK OF EVICTION:
The best part, is your participation will keep Dayton area families from going homeless.  How? Because theRent Foundation pays rent of families who are going through and unforseen crisis and are unable to pay rent.  By stepping in and helping these local residents, we are able to help them stay on their feet and avoid eviction.  REAL FAMILIES, REAL THREATS OF HOMELESSNESS….

TICKETS –

Pre Pay $15 online by clicking HERE or
pay $20 at the door Friday Nov. 9th 6pm.

Includes – Beer, Bottled Water and Soft Drinks
Includes – Wings, Pizza, Hot Dog Bar, Pasta Salad and Snacks
Includes – 8 horse races on the Big screen, bet cash and win cash !!
Includes – Pull Tabs Available for purchase


Includes – Over 50 Fabulous Door Prizes from electronics, to booze, to baskets, to restaurant gift cards and more

 

WHAT: RENT FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL NITE at THE RACES !
WHEN: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9th, 6pm -11pm
WHERE: 1675 WOODMAN DR, KETTERING, OHIO (formerly the IUE CWA Hall)
2 doors down from the famous Root Beer Stande Drive In.
COST: $15 if you pre pay online by clicking HERE or pay $20 per person at the door
WHY: To help worthy Dayton families in crisis from going homeless by paying their rent due.

*** Bring cash because there will be chances to buy raffle tickets for prizes and pull tabs, as well as horse race betting.
Feel free to dress in your race hats, or Derby attire !

 

What did the winning horse say to the 2nd place horse …. “Why the Long Face?”

History & Halloween combine at Huffman’s Spooky Tour

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If you’ve ever driven or taken a stroll down Linden Avenue in the Huffman Historic District, you may have been struck by the beauty of the tunnel of oak and linden trees that create a continuous canopy overhead. Or perhaps you were too distracted by the stately collection of Queen Anne, Italianate, and Eastlake Victorian homes. Especially in the fall, there’s a certain magic in the air in Huffman when jack-o-lanterns grace front porch steps and the leaves of the tree canopy transition to autumn colors.

This October 12th and 13th, that magic will be alive and well when the Huffman Historic Neighborhood Association puts on their biannual, guided home tour, “The Spirit of Huffman.” The Spirit of Huffman home tour’s tagline is, “Where Halloween and History Collide,” and, indeed it’s true, when the outing offers tour goers a visual feast of Halloween decorations and entertainment dispersed among the Victorian homes.

Participants of the home tour will be guided through the neighborhood, established in the 1860s through the 1890s  by William P. Huffman, stopping to tour nine unique homes: one totally renovated house, a home bought through auction, homes renovated through Rehabarama, one home that housed the neighborhood post office, and two houses that were doctor’s offices. They will encounter an extensive collection of Halloween decorations, marble mantles, one-of-a-kind woodwork, bay windows, original hitching posts for horses, original carriage houses, carpenter’s lace, fretwork, corbels, towers,  and curved-glass windows. Along the way, they’ll take note of Dayton’s first brick school house, two beautiful Victorian churches with active congregations, and an old market that is looking at a second life. They’ll hear about the importance of the community’s connection to the country’s largest manufacturer of bicycles.

Each time The Spirit of Huffman Tour is presented, visitors are entertained. In addition to being a tour of today’s homes, this is an energized evening walk through time.  Expect to meet up with Huffman residents of a century ago who are scheduled to make an historic return engagement this year – just in time to make the past live again.  Visitors are advised: It is likely you will be transported beyond the Victorian architecture you are coming to see. Come prepared for several “Close Encounters of the Huffman Kind” as they pull back the curtain on time, revealing William Huffman’s new dream for a diverse community of bankers, laborers, shopkeepers, and street vendors at a moment when it is all so exciting and new.  When you come, be sure to listen carefully. The winds of change are rustling through the prairie grasses outside the city. It is 1870 and thanks to one man’s vision, Huffman Prairie is about to transform into the vibrant “Inner East” of Dayton.

Tickets are on sale now! To learn more about the Spirit of Huffman Tour please visit their website at www.SpiritofHuffman.com, or contact [email protected]

A special thank you to sponsors DK Effects, LinkDayton, Blackbox Improv, Dayton Most Metro, St. Anne the Tart, Gem City Podcast and our great neighborhood of volunteers helping to keep the Spirit of Huffman alive.

How to Go?

When: October 12 and 13, 2018

Where: Huffman Historic District – 19 Linden Avenue, Dayton, OH 45403

Tickets: $18

buy online here

Note: This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 12.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Once you arrive for the tour signs and guides will help to find parking.

What can I bring into the event?

This event is rain or shine. Please come prepared with umbrellas and/or ponchos in the event of rain. We will have flashlights to share but are limited. Feel free to bring your own.

Sound Valley Summer Music Festival at Yellow Cab Tavern

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The inaugural Sound Valley Summer Music Festival is being held over Labor Day weekend, at the Yellow Cab Tavern on Saturday, September 1st. This festival has a dual purpose: one, to showcase talented rock bands from across the Miami Valley, and to raise awareness and funds to help combat the heroin epidemic through the local non-profit, Brigid’s Path.

“Dayton has been considered the heroin capital of the United States. We want to shift the national perspective and reclaim our reputation as a place for innovation, creativity and artistic expression through music,” Zac Pitts, co-owner of Sound Valley said.

With a full day of live music, Sound Valley Summer Music Festival will feature local rock, indie, and alternative bands, including: Life In Idle, Knavery, Beesly, Yardboss, Weathervein, NOVAGOLD, Seth Canan And The Carriers, Crosley Court, Isicle, Flee The Valley, Dave Zup, ThunderTaker, and A Voice of Your Own.

“This event is meant to connect those who want to take Dayton’s music scene to the next level.” Pitts said. “There will be two stages, both indoor and outdoor, and some amazing local food trucks throughout the day to keep hungry fans happy!”

In addition to great music, half of Sound Valley Summer Music Festival’s proceeds will benefit the Dayton organization, Brigid’s Path. This local non-profit provides inpatient medical care for drug-exposed newborns, non-judgmental support for mothers and education services to improve family outcomes. “The heroin epidemic has hit our community hard,” Pitts said. “We want to work alongside those that are taking away the stigma and standing with our neighbors who are struggling.”

Life in Idle is one of the bands set to perform at Sound Valley Music Festival at Yellow Cab Tavern on September 1, 2018.

HOW TO GO?

Sound Valley Summer Music Festival

Saturday, September 1 at 4pm

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th Street Dayton, OH

$10 in advance / $13 at doors

 

 

 

PorchFest – 40 Mini-Concerts In One Day

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Play Music on The Porch Day started out as an idea…“What if for one day everything stopped…and we all just listened to the music?”

Even though this seems like a simple idea, if it worked, it could produce profound results. So in 2013 the organizers of the first “Play on a Porch Day” decided to share this idea with the world and to their surprise the idea spread even faster than they could have ever imagined.

In 2017 thousands of musicians from at least 40 countries and over 400 cities – including Dayton for the first time – participated and the movement continues to grow every day. Musicians from across the globe, regardless of their differences, are finding common ground through music.

This year Dayton again participates in this growing international music phenomenon as the now annual event known as Dayton Porchfest, a free, family friendly event for all ages. The festivities take place in the historic St. Anne’s Hill neighborhood, just east of downtown. There you will find over 40 live Dayton musical acts performing on home owner’s porches. Not only do you get to listen to music all afternoon, you get to experience one of Dayton’s most charming neighborhoods!

This event celebrates Dayton’s rich and diverse music scene, with musicians and bands covering funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country, to bluegrass and old time muisc that has deep Appalachian roots here. This event also celebrates our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

Dayton Porchfest is organized by The Collaboratory, a non-profit incubator for community enterprises and initiatives, located on Courthouse Square. Proceeds from Porchfest go to benefit The Collaboratory. Tips for the musicians are appreciated!

St Anne’s is home to the Fifth Street Brew Pub, who will be open during the festivities. Four food trucks will also be on site, including: McNasty’s, Courtland’s Mobile Grill, Pa’s Pork, Chi-Dogs, and Gary’s Italian Ice. Be sure to scroll below for map and music schedule.

How to Go?

When: Saturday August 25th from 1:30pm – 7pm aka “International Play on the Porch” Day. See schedule below.

Where: Throughout St. Anne’s Hill Historic District located between 4th and Josie St. Please do not park in the neighborhood. Parking is available at the Liederkranz building, Stivers High School, Becker Electric, RSC Graphics, and Miami Valley Gasket. Signs will be present. See map below.

Cost: Free!

Ages: All ages welcome

Remember to bring: Sunscreen, chair, and umbrella (just in case!)

Take photos? Please use #DaytonPorchfest #MusicOnTheHill #DiscoverDayton