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Stivers Showcase of Student Films

May 8, 2014 By Megan Cooper Leave a Comment

On Tuesday, the 20^th of May, at 7:30 pm, at The Neon Movie Theater on 5^th Street,
Stivers School for the Arts, Film/Video and Animation Studio
will Present THE SHOWCASE

This eclectic compilation of short films includes absurdly comedic work, as well as hard hitting documentaries.

Some of these films have already won national and regional awards. Following the show, there will be a Q & A with the student filmmakers.

Tickets will be $5.00 during the pre-sale and $7.00 at the door. Tickets are available at the Neon box office and at Stivers in room 1206, the Film/Video and Animation Studio.

The Showcase has been going on for over 7 years and is the culmination of students work for the 2013-2014 calendar year.

These students are in either the Film/Video or Animation class. They range from 7^th graders to graduating seniors. Most of these students are visual artists taking this class as an elective.

All proceeds go towards updating and replacing equipment in the video and animation studio. We have a huge turnover of students and have to deal with broken equipment.

Additionally with the constant changes in the industry we also have equipment that just requires updating. Donations of equipment or money are always accepted.

Alvoro Leite and Alex Mangen are the studio directors. Both are graduates of the Wright State University Motion Pictures Production Program and have over 20 years of teaching and actual production experience between them.

Local Teen Gets A Lifetime Opportunity With A ‘Can’ Do Attitude

January 20, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Madeline Mobarry is your typical teenage girl. She is in her junior year at Northmont. She is currently looking at colleges for when she is done with high school. Madeline hasn’t decided on a school just yet. She is in the process of trying to tie down on where she wants to go. In the meantime, she has started doing some college courses through a program that is available for her at school. This past weekend she was part of the production of “Seussical!” from the Muse Machine, playing her double bass. She also plays in the Northmont Orchestra, and Northmont Jazz Band.

Madeline, like everyone, has big dreams and big goals that she wants to achieve.

Her determination and drive has led her to reach some goals at an early age. During the summer between her 7^th and 8^th grade, she needed to find a way to fund her trip to the class trip to Washington, D.C. The two fundraisers Madeline could have partaken in were not really helpful so she had to go a different direction.

She devised a plan that was different from what most would do to make money-she started collecting aluminum cans.

Aluminum cans were all around Madeline. At her home, her school, her families homes, the park, etc. She received cans from her neighbors, the indoor soccer complex in her hometown in Englewood. Other businesses helped Madeline with her collecting of the cans. In the end, she made enough money to go on the trip.

Mobarry has been playing since her 5^th grade year when she had to decide on either playing an instrument or singing. She also picked up on the double bass because her father plays bass. After a while, she wanted to go and try out for the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings group. The gathering of cans gave her the ability to pay for the double bass that she plays with and she got in.

Over the past few years, she has attended the Mozart Festival in Athens, Ohio, which she spent a week at Ohio University and has also attended the Miami Valley Jazz camp. With the experiences she has obtained, she decided to go one of her biggest goals to date.

In June, Madeline has been chosen to participate and be a member of the International Youth Symphony Orchestra (a part of the Blue Lake International Exchange Program). The IYSO – an extension of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp program – encourages creativity and the motivation of young people to achieve in the arts, while also creating international understanding through the arts. Madeline is the only person in the Dayton group that has been invited. Rehearsals will be at Blue Lake, which is located in Michigan, and they will be visiting France, Germany and Luxembourg.

In order for her to pay for the trip, Madeline once again hit the pavement looking to see if anyone would be willing to help her. She has contacted a 100-plus businesses, hoping that they give her the chance to maybe have a shot on making this dream a possibility. The amount she needs in order to go is $4750. One organization received her email, and immediately jumped on board was Involvement Advocacy.

“I received e-mail from Madeline and then I received a call from her shortly after”, explained Peter Benkendorf, who is founder and president of Involvement Advocacy in Dayton. The group recently held the event Drum Dayton in downtown back in the beginning of November. “I do not know many teens with the drive and the confidence to do that.” Benkendorf soon met up with Madeline, and decided that we would help her on the journey towards making enough to go on her trip. Benkendorf has set up a special scholarship account at Involvement Advocacy allowing folks to make a tax-deductible donation. Madeline has already raised $1250 and the Involvement Advocacy wants to reach the goal balance of $3500.

In the meantime, Madeline is keeping focused on her goal. She keeps churning out time on her double bass and collecting cans from various establishments and anyone who wants to help. When you sit down with her, you hear a teenage girl who is well beyond her years. With this huge goal on her shoulders, you would think that trying to achieve this vision would become overwhelming. Especially when you have the schedule like she does.

Yet it doesn’t even appear to get to her.

It’s easy to do be that way when you have big dreams that you want to make happen.

Here is how you can help Madeline reach her goal and help her live out a dream:

For credit card donations, click on: https://npo.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=36-3826422.

If you want to send a check, send to:

INVOLVEMENT ADVOCACY

P.O. Box 10506

Dayton, Ohio 45402

Note: Include “Madeline Mobarry IYS” on check memo or credit card dedication.

The Show Must Go On- The Rubi Girls- One Night Only!

November 26, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby 2 Comments

Thanksgiving- the kind of holiday where you slave in the kitchen, spend time with the family, eat turkey for dinner, express thanks for the great people in your life, eat turkey sandwiches, shop, eat more turkey, watch football and start to really wonder how you are related to those people!

So lets face it, by Saturday night you’re going to need to get out! May we suggest you make plans to head downtown and catch The Rubi Girls as they make their traditional Thanksgiving appearance with The Show Must Go On. For those of you who haven’t seen one of their shows (gasp) we should warn you- they are a little risque (and sometimes as the night goes on they can get just downright nasty (but in a good way)!

Grown men dressed as women, dancing, singing and performing in a way that will have you laughing and screaming! Together over 25 years The Rubi Girls perform only to raise funds for AIDS related causes. Having to helped raised over $1,000,000 with their shows and calendars, The Rubi Girls have a cult following in Ohio.

Rumor has it that this may be the largest cast for a Rubi Girl Show ever! With over 14 Rubi Girls, who range from their 20’s to their 50’s, the “ladies” will perform to holiday classics as well as some of the latest pop hits. The costumes alone are works of art. and you always have to wonder what the newest version of The Rubi Dance will be…

VIP seating, which is the front 5 rows is already sold out, but you can reserve your general admission tickets online for just $10, they’ll be $15 at the door- if still available.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

UE-CWA Union Hall- doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8pm
313 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHBenefitting AIDS Resource Center Ohio

Together We Are Greater…Dayton

November 11, 2013 By Megan Cooper Leave a Comment

“Morrison elementary students bring hundreds of cards to Dayton Children’s Hospital as part of Shoes4theShoeless “Kindness Matters” campaign!”

Together, individuals and communities across the region create Greater Dayton. And through working together, we are a greater Dayton. It’s simple. It’s true. And now, that spirit of volunteerism – those people who make Dayton greater – get a moment in the limelight. The Dayton Foundation invites individuals and groups to connect right now through their newest social media campaign.

Last month, The Dayton Foundation launched the “Together we are Greater…Dayton” social media campaign on the Foundation’s Facebook and Twitter accounts to increase engagement and dialogue with fans about the philanthropic and leadership efforts happening in the Dayton Region.

“I truly believe in the mission of the College Promise program in helping to give students from lower income families the same opportunities as other kids. My College Promise mentee is such a beautiful and kind young lady. I’m so proud to be helping to lead her to her dreams of an education and a bright and promising future. #Togetherwearegreater…Dayton”

The campaign encourages Dayton-area residents to show how they are making Dayton greater. Fans on the Foundation’s social media pages were asked to share photos and short stories about how their volunteer activities or charitable support is helping to make a difference in the community. Photos get uploaded to the Foundation’s “Together we are Greater…Dayton” Tumblr account.

The Dayton Region has a long history of individuals helping others in times of need. It is this passion and commitment of everyone working and participating together that helps make Greater Dayton great. This was celebrated at The Dayton Foundation’s annual meeting November 6 with highlights demonstrating the camaraderie of donors, not-for-profits, volunteer and the community.

GET INVOLVED: The campaign concludes this Thursday on November 14, 2013. So, hurry up and snap an action shot or submit a photo and tell The Dayton Foundation (and the wider community) what’s happening to make Dayton GREATER.

To see more “Together we are Greater…Dayton” photos and upload your own, visit http://togetherwearegreaterdayton.tumblr.com/.

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School students and faculty participated in Join Hands Miami Valley, our area’s celebration of National Make A Difference Day, organized by the United Way of Greater Dayton. More than 150 members of the CJ community spent Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26 volunteering at 13 different service sites in greater Dayton. In this photo, a student volunteer is harvesting seeds on the prairie at the Marianist Environmental Education Center at Mt. St. John (Bergamo) in Beavercreek.

A CJ student volunteer is harvesting seeds on the prairie at the Marianist Environmental Education Center at Mt. St. John (Bergamo) in Beavercreek.

“Our World Ventures team is making a difference in the community by making what we like to call “Blessing Bags” and passing them out to people on the street and people in need. It’s amazing to be a blessing to someone in Dayton, the city that we love. #Togetherwearegreater…Dayton “

Food for Thought: Charitable Food Adventures

November 8, 2013 By Dayton937 1 Comment

As the holidays approach, many charity functions are in full swing. Food Adventures is honored to participate in and support over 40 local charities, all of them are close to our hearts. Three of these special events are coming up in November, and we would like to share them, because they need your help and support. So please if you can, take some time to attend these functions for people in need.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8th – RENT FOUNDATION’s “NITE AT THE RACES” at the IUE HALL at 1675 WOODMAN DR.

—What is this charity? Helping families in crisis since 1995, the GDAA Rent Foundation pays rent for needy families who are facing temporary hardships. Whether an illness, death in the family or some other tragedy, this charity helps prevent homelessness by helping real people locally who are living in apartments. This charity is administrated through the Greater Dayton Apartment Association and could use your support.

Event Website click HERE Charity Website click HERE

—What is this event? Event features 10 horse races on the big screen, endless beer, soft drinks and food for $15. Bring extra money to bet cash and win cash on the races, also raffle drawings, pull tabs and more. Dayton Most Metro’s own Big Ragu is the emcee for this event! Lots of good eats and drink for a Food Adventure !

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17th – MIAMI VALLEY ADAPTED SPORTS WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL EXHIBITION at the NUTTER CENTER:

—What is this charity? Miami Valley Adapted Sports provides recreational and competitive sporting opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities. MVAS has programs that promote physical fitness, character building and friendship. One of the goals is equal opportunities for disabled individuals through education, training and networking.

—What is this event? A wheel chair basketball game where the Miami Valley Adapted Sports kids take on the staff of Children’s Medical Center

Event Website click HERE Charity Website click HERE

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22nd – AMBUCS CHILI COOKOFF at the MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS COLESIUM:

—What is this charity? The South Dayton chapter of AMBUCS is a charitable service club, and one of 4 chapters in the Dayton area. They provide free-of-charge, specially built tricycles called AmTrykes to facilitate therapy of disabled children and adults. AMBUCS also provides ramps for families in need of mobility help and pays scholarships for physical therapy students.

—What is this event? Various local restaurants put their chili to the test and you vote for the winner! Price includes all the beer, soft drinks, wine, hot dogs and chili you want! Also try you luck at casino games located around the fairgrounds coliseum. You want a Food Adventure for a good cause? This charity event is just the ticket.

Event Website HERE Charity Website: HERE

AMBUCS chili cookoff includes beer and hot dogs too !

We love calling Dayton our hometown and we are grateful to be a part of these worthy charities. The people involved and the organizations are first class. Remember, life is an adventure (sometimes a Food Adventure), so please give back to the community and support these noble causes.

For our foodie friends who were expecting a typical Food Adventure article with succulent pics this week, we are throwing you a bone below with a photo of our waiter Julio bringing us a “Thurman Burger from the Thurman’ Cafe in Columbus.” Make sure you check out the gallery below for various photos from the 3 charity events featured in this article.

Want more from Dayton Dining’s serious eaters? Then “like”Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE

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Bring Your Pet to Dinner! Yes, really!

November 5, 2013 By Lauren Smith Leave a Comment

Grab your pet and prepare to set sail with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton! On November 9, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton will host its annual Pet Afflaire, a fun, formal, pet-friendly event held at the Presidential Banquet Center, 4548 Presidential Way in Dayton.

This year’s theme is sure to please both pets and diners – the room will be transformed into a cruise ship experience for dinner, cocktails and plenty of pet appetizers for your four-legged friends. In keeping with the theme, the Humane Society, along with Holland America Line and Huffman Travel, will raffle off a 7-day cruise for two to either Mexico or the Caribbean. In addition, attendees can participate in the live and silent auctions.

Reservations can still be made by contacting the Humane Society at (937) 262-5920, and patrons even have the option of buying an entire table for “table patron” status. Can’t make it to the event but still want to help out? Donations can be made through the Humane Society’s web site. So, let’s do a recap. Why should you set sail with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and the S.S. Pet Afflaire on November 9?

– A fun, pet-friendly event that boasts hundreds of guests and their four-legged friends
– A chance to win a 7-day cruise for two, amongst several other awesome prizes
– Dinner, cocktails and plenty of entertainment provided for patrons and pets
– Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and help find loving homes for animals in the community

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Humane Society of Greater Dayton web site at www.hsdayton.org.

Greater Dayton Apartment Assoc. to Host 5th Annual “NITE AT THE RACES” this Friday

November 4, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

“Nite at The Races” Scheduled for Friday November 8th

Endless beer, soft drinks and food for 15 bucks? And it benefits charity? Who wouldn’t sign up for that? Oh yeah, and there is gambling too !

This Friday night at the IUE / CWA Hall at 1675 Woodman Dr. the Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charitable arm, The Rent Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser where you can bet cash and win cash prizes.

All proceeds benefit the RENT FOUNDATION, a Dayton charity that pays rent for families who are in crisis in the Dayton area.

WHEN: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 2013 from 6:30pm – 11:00pm

WHAT: NITE AT THE RACES for the RENT FOUNDATION charity – 10 horse races will be shown on the big screen, you can bet cash and win cash !! TONS of Raffle Prizes !

WHAT ELSE: BEER ! FRICKERS WINGS ! JOHNNY’S SLICE OF NY PIZZA ! SOFT DRINKS! CHILI! MEATBALLS! and MORE ! ALL YOU WANT OF EVERYTHING !

PRICE: $15 in advance, $18 at the door.

Beer and Food included in ticket price !!!

WHERE: 1675 WOODMAN DR. in KETTERING AT THE IUE HALL next to the Root Beer Stande.

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Call the Greater Dayton Apartment Association before Friday at call the GDAA for tickets. 937-293-1170, or show up and buy tickets at the door !!

FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE !!

SUPPORT A GREAT DAYTON CHARITY, and maybe walk away with some cash !!

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S.W.O.R.D. To Hold Charity Fencing Tournament

November 1, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

A fencing and epee tournament benefitting Saint Jude’s will be held on November 9, 2013 at S.W.O.R.D. at 813 Leo Street in Dayton, Ohio. The event will start at 10 AM with a 9 AM registration time for participants.

S.W.O.R.D. is the South Western Ohio Recreation and Defense School started in 2012 in order to serve the Dayton community of martial artists and has expanded over the year to serve the Dayton dance community as well as providing a venue for banquets, film festivals and film classes.

Fencing has long standing roots going back thousands of years but was codified in the form that is known now across the world in the late 17^thCentury. The form developed to allow combat exercises with a sword that were not necessarily deadly but still utilized the same sword combat forms. Epee is a modification of the fencing tradition which does away with some of the more esoteric rules found in traditional fencing.

The tournament is open to participants who are class C and below as ranked by the USFA rating system. But you don’t need to be a fencer to attend – the general public is welcome to observe the action.

The price of admission for competitors is $25.00 for one weapon or $40 for two weapons. There is no admission fee for attending to observe the event. Prizes for the competitors include USFA rating standings and trophies. Food and drinks are available for purchase during the daylong event.

For more information on this event and S.W.O.R.D. please contact William DeVan, founder of S.W.O.R.D., at 937-223-5569. More information is also available at S-W-O-R-D.com or on Facebook at SWORDayton.

Carroll HS Tennis Tourney Honors Memory of Woman Missing Since1985

September 20, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro 1 Comment

Jennifer Schmidt, 1984 Carroll Alumni who went missing in 1985

JENNIFER LEE SCHMIDT MEMORIAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT

This Saturday, September 21st from 9am-3pm, the Carroll High School Girls Tennis Team will be hosting a tournament in memory of 1984 Carroll graduate Jennifer Schmidt.

Jennifer disappeared and was feared abducted in August of 1985, while a student at Purdue University. Sadly, she was never found. Her memory lives on through this Saturday’s event which features many of Dayton’s best high school girls tennis players.

Local High School Tennis Teams featured in the tournament:

Carroll High School, Tippecanoe, Brookville, Beavercreek, Kenton Ridge, Catholic Central HS, Valley View and Wayne High School.

The event will be held at Thomas Cloud Park in Huber Heights.

Jennifer’s parents, Donald and Johnni Schmidt, will be there to support the tournament in her honor.

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GRILLING FOR A GOOD CAUSE

There will be a makeshift grill and concession stand that will benefit Carroll HS girl’s tennis, featuring burgers, hot dogs, etc. Breakfast, lunch and dessert will be served.

Also, Dayton Most Metro’s own food guys, Superfry & The Big Ragu will be donating their time as “Guest Grillmasters” and helping raise money for local girls’ tennis teams in Jennifer’s memory. They will cook to order for players and fans alike

Please come out and grab a bite to eat and support Dayton area female athletes this Saturday at Thomas Cloud Park !

**SPECIAL NOTE: There is a chance of rain this Saturday, so in the event of a rain out, the tournament will be held Sunday at the same times 9AM-3PM at Thomas Cloud Park.

2013 Ohio Ride for Autism Run July 27th

July 25, 2013 By Mike Ritchie Leave a Comment

courtesy of Make It Fit Foundation

The fourth annual Ohio Ride for Autism Poker Run will be held Saturday, July 27^th at 10 a.m. at C&A Harley Davidson 7610 Commerce Place, Plain City. Event proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks, Make It Fit Foundation, Ingram Autism Research Center, Recreation Unlimited, the Autism Society of Ohio, and the Lettuce Work Foundation. 500-1000 participants are expected as event organizers hope to raise $30,000 for Autism Research. Proceeds will also help buy IPads for, Cookies for IPads to help kids with autism communicate with the outside world.

Registration begins 9 a.m. with a $10 entry fee at C&A Harley Davidson in Plain City, with the run ending at 4 p.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube on Lyra Drive in Columbus, with stops at The Waldo American Legion Post 605, Waldo Ohio, Recreation Unlimited in Ashley and The Mudflats Bar & Grill in Galena during the day. There will be activities and festivities at the finish line including a live auction, raffles, drawings and more.

This is the events fourth year and the Make It Fit Foundation is honored to have Boyd’s Tire & Service Centers, C&A Harley Davidson, Quaker Steak & Lube, Thunder Roads Magazine, Beckner’s Custom Cycles and Glassburn Body Shop as Official Event Sponsors.

Make It Fit founder Mike Hoover is overjoyed by the attention and support shown by the community. “I’m incredibly humbled by the outpouring of support and effort we receive from our volunteers, participants, sponsors, donors and the media. What makes The Make It Fit Foundation work are the people that give themselves to collectively make a difference and they see it happening around them. We’re moms, dads, friends, strangers and regular people that get together for a common cause and have fun doing it and it helps others.”

“With autism affecting 1 in 88 families the number of people whose lives have been impacted have grown astronomically. We feel that we’re all in this together and together we’ll do all we can to make the most impact possible with every dollar raised.”

The Make It Fit Foundation is 100% run by volunteers and every dime made, other than expenses does directly to areas where we feel we can make the biggest difference.

“It’s truly a humbling and almost spiritual thing to see hundreds upon hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts and bikers spending their precious time and money to do something good and 100% completely unselfish.”

Rubi Girls Event Features Film

July 13, 2013 By Megan Cooper Leave a Comment

Film is a powerful medium for education, advocacy and entertainment. Jonathan McNeal, who many know as the manager of The Neon Movies downtown, is a filmmaker with a story to tell. He created a short that shared some of the stories of the Rubi Girls and their great work in HIV/AIDS awareness and entertainment. McNeal’s film is a centerpiece of a special event planned for August 3 – their Decade of Decadence Party.

The Rubi Girls documentary premiered in San Francisco in 2003 and has garnered awards and played around the world. In celebration of the tenth anniversary, The Rubi Girls invite you to their Decade of Decadence Party and Film Screening. Combining live performance, interview and archival footage, the documentary not only traces the history of the group and their madcap antics, but also attempts to redefine the term family values. The evening will include the film screening, a live Rubi Girls show and a Q&A followed by the kind of after party you’d expect to be thrown for this milestone event. The after party will include a DJ, a few additional Rubi performances, hors d’ouvres catered by Veritas Events, operator of Roost and Leo Bistro at The Dayton Art Institute, cash bars and other terrific Rubi surprises. (More info and tickets)

The Rubi Girls are Dayton’s beloved, comedic drag troupe…who now have helped to raise over 1 Million Dollars for HIV and LGBT-related causes. What started as something just for laughs on Rubicon Street in the late 1980’s has blossomed into a FUNdraising phenomenon. FilmDayton spoke to filmmaker and Rubi Girl Jonathan McNeal to learn more about the evening and his experience with how his film has sparked conversation and advocacy.

Q: How long have you been involved with the Rubi Girls and what has your experience been like?

I’ve been with The Rubi Girls since the late 1990’s. I was a fan first…a groupie even. Once they found out I was a film student, they asked me to start videotaping their shows. Eventually, as I got closer with the group, I started taking the camera backstage, too. (Backstage was just as fun as what was happening on-stage.) After a year or more, I started to really become part of the family dynamic that was happening, and they eventually asked me to start performing with them. Though I never would have asked on my own, it was what I wanted all along.

Q: How did the idea for a documentary come about?

I did research on a different documentary for about a year, and I determined it would be too expensive to pursue. A friend said, “There’s a great story happening right in your own backyard. It might be familiar to you, but it’d be a fresh story for a lot of people.” That’s when I decided to start exploring the idea and asking if The Girls would be game.

Q: Even as a group insider, did you learn anything from the process of creating the film?

I was still relatively fresh to the group when we started filming. Though I had performed for almost two years with the troupe, I had missed out on over a decade of their evolution. Asking questions and digging for answers taught me a lot about the history that I didn’t know. In addition, the process of making the documentary helped me realize why the group was personally so important to me.

Q: Where has the film been shown and what kind of reception have you gotten?

The movie premiered in June of 2003 in San Francisco. Immediately after that first screening, numerous LGBT film fests invited THE RUBI GIRLS to screen at their festivals. That was a really great way to see the country…it played in Seattle, Chicago, Reno, Atlanta, Fire Island and many other cities. Audiences loved the movie and loved the Girls, and a few awards were garnered along the way.

Q: What’s your feeling about bringing this film back to the public 10 years after its creation?

It’s great to bring the film back to the community where it all started, but interestingly, the movie has had continual play since its premiere. Several colleges and organizations have used the film over the years for various reasons – either as an educational tool or part of a festival or celebration.

Q: What’s the goal of the evening for you?

The goal of August 3 is true with the mission of The Rubi Girls. We want to create a space that is vibrant with fun and creativity…that also allows us to spread the word about what’s important to us and our causes. We always bring some component of HIV/AIDS awareness to our shows, and fundraising is a major aspect of what we do. The Rubi Girls have now helped to raise over 1 Million Dollars for HIV and LGBT-related causes…and that’s something we’re very proud of. The money raised during this event will be split between The Dayton Art Institute (to be used for sound upgrades in their auditorium) and RubiBenefits (to assist with a variety of causes that we support).

Q: And anything else you’d like to share/add?

The support of the Dayton community has been incredible. The love from the press, the admiration and generosity from the fans, and the willingness to assist from so many local businesses has been instrumental to our success. This embrace, combined with the success of the documentary, has allowed us to spread our message to numerous cities across the country, and I’m incredibly grateful for that.

Join the Rubis on August 3 to support RubiBenefits and help with sound upgrades for the DAI auditorium.

Ticket Information

Help A Girl Out!

July 12, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Your invited to an Open-House Fundraiser to Help Support the New RubiGirl Clubhouse!
Please join us Friday July 12, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at our new pad. The Clubhouse is located at 1207 Wayne Avenue right next to Ghostlight Cafe! This will be your chance to see the magic behind the curtains, check out the closets and even see the wig wall,

In exchange the Rubi Girls are asking for a ‘Whatever You Can Do To Help’ Donation at the door to help us keep our mission of ending HIV alive and well! Comprised of elementary school teachers, a clinical counselor, a filmmaker and business owners, the group began performing for one another in an attic during college. What started on Rubicon Street has turned into a group with a cult following that have raised over $1,000,000 for HIV and LGBT causes with their annual Show Must Go On and performances and even a film!

Come join the Fun!
Bring your camera as we will be in full face!
‘Help A GIRL OUT!’
and see this magnificent new Home to Dayton’s Fabulous RUBIGIRLS!

Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale

July 6, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Brides Against Breast Cancer contributes to programs for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. They are bringing the “Nationwide Tour of Gowns” to the Hilton Garden Inn in Beavercreek on July 19th & 20th to help ensure that people impacted by cancer have the resources and information they need in their battle with cancer. Funds raised Durning the Tour of Gowns fund programs and services that are FREE to cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Some of the programs include support groups, children’s programs, exercise classes and more. Their goal is to ensure that no one in this country has to face cancer alone.

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There will be a VIP ‘Unveiling of the Gowns’ Reception Friday, July 19th from 6-9pm for a $20 tax deductible donation .
Enjoy coffee, tea, entertainment and giveaways. You will be among the very first in the Dayton area to browse through, try on and purchase your selections from our large inventory of gowns, before general admission begins!

The show Saturday, July 20th opens at 10am and runs through 5pm and admission is a$5 donation. It will provide brides-to-be with an opportunity to find their dream gown – at an incredible savings, while contributing to services that provide education, information and outreach to men, women and children affected by cancer. Show sales include hundreds of new, name brand and designer gowns, as well as lovingly worn gowns in various styles and sizes, and they also offer a convenient layaway plan. More than half the gowns presented during each event are new designer gowns that arrive directly from designers, manufacturers and bridal retailers. Most gown prices range from $99 to $799 with designers gowns valued up to $3,900. Gowns are available in sizes from 2 to 24and they also offer accessories including veils and tiaras.

If you have already said “I Do,” please consider donating your gown to BABC, and your donation is tax deductible. Please download and complete this form to include with your donation. Your donation will help contribute to programs for cancer patients and their families.

You can also volunteer to work the event, with shifts including set up which includes moving racks, setting up displays and more. Or you can experience the joy of assisting a new bride as she chooses her “dream gown” during the shopping event. Groups of friends, co-workers or families are encouraged to sign up together.

Brides Against Breast Cancer will contribute $2 million dollars this year to help people impacted by cancer. Among the numerous free programs supported are children’s programs, support groups, exercise, and nutrition classes. Other programs include Camp No Worries, Cancer Education Series, and Ask the Doctor. 71 cents of every dollar raised from the Tour of Gowns goes to programs and services for those impacted by cancer.

YMCA Hosting Socks & Underwear Drive For Crayons to Classrooms

June 18, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Through Friday, June 28th, a sock and underwear donation drive will be held at the YMCA of Greater Dayton branch locations in collaboration with Crayons to Classrooms.

Crayons to Classrooms is a nonprofit teacher resource center that helps under-funded teachers from low-income schools in the Dayton region obtain free school supplies and basic clothing items at no cost to the teachers, families or schools. Many students and families in our Greater Dayton area are unable to afford basic necessities such as socks and underwear.

A large collection bin will be available at each of the ten area YMCA of Greater Dayton branch locations to gather new socks and underwear for Dayton area boys and girls from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade.

For more information or to make a donation, please contact Jennifer Mueller at 937-223-5201, ext. 1023.

McKenzie’s 8th Annual Lemonade Stand for Cancer

June 7, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Can’t believe this is the 8th year for McKenzie’s lemonade stand. McKenzie has raised almost $20,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. This year we are going back the where it all began at Bill’s Donuts and holding our stand in conjunction with National Lemonade Days, which is when Alex’s parents hold their stand too.
This is the first year that McKenzie will have a committee of her peers and they will do most of the planning! If you have any suggestions or would like to donate a raffle item please let me know.
The story behind it all!

When McKenzie was 4 years old I came home from a business trip in Las Vegas with a colorful butterfly pin. Attached to the pin was a letter from Volvo with the story of Alex and her amazing Lemonade Stands. Alex was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma when she was a year old. When she was just 4 years old she told her parents she wanted to have a lemonade stand and send the money to doctors to help find a cure. Alex passed away in 2004 at the age of 8 after raising over a million dollars by selling lemonade. Her spirit and drive to find a cure are continued on through her foundation, alexslemonade.org.
After hearing Alex’s story, at the age of 4 McKenzie said she wanted to have a lemonade stand too! This is McKenzie’s 8th year holding an Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
With your help she can break the $20,000 mark this year!!!

Comedy For A Cause at Funny Bone

June 3, 2013 By Nikki Nett 2 Comments

We have all seen the destruction caused in Oklahoma by the recent tornadoes. Many have wondered what they can do to help. Well, it looks like you can laugh to help out.

No, we aren’t being mean. The Dayton Funny Bone is donating proceeds from not one, but TWO shows this week.

Thursday, June 6 and Sunday, June 9 the always hilarious, Vince Morris will be headlining these fundraiser shows.

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Dave Glardon will be the feature comic both nights. Chris Alan with be the emcee on Thursday will Adrian Cosby filling that role on Sunday.

The Funny Bone is even allowing 2 guest comedian spots for these shows. One slot is being filled by Tracy Cooper, and the other spot will be filled by a local comedian that is really trying to get the word out via social media. Who might that be? The organizers say they will award that spot who doses the best job promoting this show and they will announce that soon (in the meantime, comics…they’re watching you).

Tickets are $5 each, and all proceeds will go directly to the United Way in Oklahoma. If you can’t make it to one of these shows but would like to make a donation, you can call the Funny Bone at (937) 429-5233 and tell the ticket agent you’d like to “buy” tickets (at $5 each), but will not be able to attend. That way they can take your donation, but leave the seats open for somebody who will be able to attend. The club will also accept donations at the door if you feel inclined to give a little extra.