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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.

Stargazing with the Miami Valley Astronomical Society

May 22, 2013 By Tiffany Shaw-Diaz Leave a Comment

It’s natural to be curious about the universe. Whether we casually peer through our living room window to observe the moon, or camp out in a remote area to view the stars, we have a strong impetus to connect with the world above us.

While it can be easy to find a few stars, the study of astronomy and the practice of stargazing can be ever-so complex. Words like azimuth and occultation seem rather strange, yet they are routinely used in describing stars or solar events. In addition, the coordinates used to pinpoint celestial objects seem as though they have been written in ancient Greek instead of Modern-day English.

Thankfully, star hunting newbies do have the chance to learn from astronomy buffs, so they can interpret the sky like the pros. Since 1918, the Miami Valley Astronomical Society, or MVAS for short, has been providing stargazers with the opportunity to learn more about the heavens, along with the requisite tools to view it. The first organization of its kind in the Dayton area, the founders included many notable public figures, such as former NCR president, Colonel Edward Deeds.

The MVAS currently has 130 members and is considered one of the largest astronomy clubs in the Ohio region. Aside from hosting monthly meetings, the MVAS also facilitates star gazes, lectures, and several educational outreach programs for local schools and Scout organizations.

According to Linda Weiss, the events and outreach coordinator for the MVAS, this year in particular they have skyrocketed in membership across all demographics. This has been due to the outpouring of recent astronomical events, such as the meteor that clipped Russia’s sky in February of this year, and the various meteor showers and comets that will traverse our sky soon.

Weiss recommends a pair of Oberwerk binoculars for the budding astronomer, since Oberwerk is a local company that will happily work with their customers to find the best tools for their experience level. “You don’t always need equipment, either,” explains Weiss. “You can see iridium flares, satellites, the International Space Station or a meteor show with the naked eye.”

To view satellites, Weiss says to look up at a pitch black sky and watch “for what appears to be a moving star.” To see the International Space Station, which is surprisingly the third brightest object in the sky (next to the sun and the moon), you can visit NASA’s website to find out when it will cross your area via email and text alerts.

Weiss noted, “The key for stargazing is getting the right equipment for your skill level and not something too advanced. Then, it’s all about having a dark sky, getting to know your objects (Smartphone apps help with that), and learning to stay up late, since many of the objects don’t rise until late at night or early in the morning.”

To garner interest in astronomy throughout the Miami Valley, the MVAS will host their annual Apollo Rendezvous from June 7^th – 8^th, which will be open to the public (although registration is required). The Rendezvous will take place at both the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and the John Bryan State Park Observatory. A long list of lectures from industry professionals, vendors, observings, door prizes, and raffles will be among the activities.

When questioned about common astronomy misconceptions, Weiss was quick with her answer: you can actually look at the sun. “You just need a solar telescope or filters to do so,” she added. “There have been a lot of prominences (bright, gaseous extensions) on the sun’s surface lately, so it’s been really cool to look at them.”

For people who are curious in astronomy, joining a group, like the MVAS, is helpful for a variety of reasons: you can glean valuable insight from other astronomers, learn how to use your equipment properly, gain access to books and equipment, and attend observings with some of the most robust telescopes in the region.

There are so many ways to discover the universe these days. And thanks in part to significant advances in technology, such as apps and live telescope feeds, the universe is literally at your fingertips. However, one of the prime ways to unite with the world around us is as old-fashioned as can be: simply step outside. “Just look up,” mused Weiss. “There is so much going on in the sky, not just at night, but in the daytime, too. You don’t need expensive equipment to see or experience these things; all you need is the desire to do so.”

In addition to the annual Apollo Rendezvous, the MVAS will host “camper star gaze” events at the John Bryan State Park. These events are open to the public, and the MVAS will provide telescopes and binoculars for guests/non-members. The dates for these star gazes are May 25^th, June 1^st, June 22^nd, July 6^th, July 20^th, August 17^th, and August 31^st. All of these events begin at dusk and are weather permitting.

Best Legs Contest Benefits Clothes That Work!

May 8, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Best Legs Contestant Jim Danis

Twenty one men in the Miami Valley are macho enough to sport high heels to make their legs look their best, as they compete for the annual Best Legs contest to benefit Clothes That Work. A local non-profit, celebrating their 15th year, CTW provides professional clothing and image consulting for job seekers in Montgomery County. For $5 a vote you can help select the Best Legs. Voting in the contest continues until May 10th and contestant Jim Danis is really taking the competition seriously, offering to put company logo’s on his legs for a $100 donation. If your company is looking for some additional exposure at an affordable rate for a good cause, my legs are the place for them,” explained Danis. “Truly, this is a fun event and I’m trying to raise as much money as I can to help support Clothes That Work, because Clothes That Work has provided so much support to thousands of people in our community.” He raised $200 at Monday’s Dayton Rotary meeting and shared that if he got to $500 Square One Salon has offered to wax his legs for free!

The winner of the Best Legs Contest will be announced after the 6th annual Hunks in Heel race at The Green on Saturday, May 11th. There’s still time to join the Hunk racers, with over 100 men scheduled to race around The Greene in high heels in support of the important women in their lives. Event festivities being at noon on May 11. For a registration form, please visit:http://www.clothesthatwork.org/events-2/events.html. Fans are invited to join the crowd for this fast paced fun filled afternoon. As in years past, the patio’s of Brio and McCormick and Schmick will be filled with cheering sections for the teams of racers. From past experience I’d like to share that often the shoe selection by the runners is often the most entertaining part of the event! I’ll be calling the race along with event co-chair Todd Crawford and look forward to see what surprises the racers have in store for us. Over the years, teams have come out in themed costumes, in drag, with with matching pedicures, who knows what we’ll see this year.

You can also support CTW by purchasing a raffle ticket online or at the event for $5 for a “Do Dayton” Staycation! One winner will win a Dayton experience package that includes:

$100 Gift Certificate to Thai 9

Dayton Dragons Suite – Sunday July 28th

Hunks in Heels – 2010

One Night Stay at Inn Port B&B in the Oregon District

3 Month Membership to Dayton Racquet Club PLUS $50 Dinner Gift Certificate

4 Tickets to the Warhol Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute

A World Affair passes

$10 Gift Certificate to Deaf Monty’s Wine Shop at Inn Port

4 Tickets to the Vectren Jazz and Beyond series at the Dayton Art Institute

One Hour Massage – Square One

2 Passes to the Neon Movies

$50 Gift Certificate to Brim Hat Shop

$25 Gift Certificate to Oregon Express

2 Free Passes to Practice Yoga

$20 Gift Certificate to Serendipity Bistro

$20 Gift Certificate to Clash

2 Personal Fashion Stylist Consultations at Sew Dayton

Free Haircut at Derailed Hair Salon

One Free Piercing at Glenn Scott Tattoo

2 Passes to Muse Machine 2014 Musical

Salons Compete To Be King Of The Jungle at Cat Walk – Ticket Contest

April 24, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby 1 Comment

This Sunday, April 28th, 9 Dayton area hair salons will strut their stuff in a hair show to benefit cat programs at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Salons will compete on the CatWalk displaying over the top hair designs and costumes designed to interpret the jungle theme of the event. One of the salons will walk away as Ruler of the Jungle , bute the big winner will be the cat programs at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.

Besides the hair styling competition there will also be a fashion show by Clash Consignment, and fashions on sale for your pets as well as a Whiskers N Tails game where the entire audience can participate.

Tickets are just $35 for general admission, $75 for VIP, which includes a drawing for the use of a Jaguar for the weekend, donated by White Allen. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm at the Dayton Marriott Hotel located at 1414 S. Patterson Blvd. Tickets may be purchased online.

Take a peek at Cat Walk 2010, to give you an idea of what to expect:

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Participating Salons Include:

Elite Hair Academy Settler’s Walk Salon and Spa Graffiti Hair & Nail Salon Creative Images South

Creative Images North Miami Jacobs Springboro Karina’s Euro Style Tavernier’s Salon & Spa

Creating Waves Salon

DaytonMostMetro would like to send one of our readers and a guest to Cat Walk 2013. Like this story and fill out the form below to be entered to win. We’ll name a winner Thursday evening.

The contest is over and our winner is: Megan Kelly from Kettering!

36 Local Artists Create Keith Haring Inspired Art To Benefit ARC Ohio

April 12, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Local artist and promoter Matt Freeman is known for his inventive, unusual events. And this time he’s using that creativity to inspire local artists to apply their talents to design a piece of artwork to pay homage to 80’s Pop artist Keith Haring. Throughout his career, Haring devoted much of his time to public works, which often carried social messages. He produced more than 50 public artworks between 1982 and 1989, in dozens of cities around the world, many of which were created for charities, hospitals, children’s day care centers and orphanages. The now famous Crack is Wack mural of 1986 has become a landmark along New York’s FDR Drive.

By expressing universal concepts of birth, death, love, sex and war, using a primacy of line and directness of message, Haring was able to attract a wide audience and assure the accessibility and staying power of his imagery, which has become a universally recognized visual language of the 20th century. Haring was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988. Haring enlisted his imagery during the last years of his life to speak about his own illness and generate activism and awareness about AIDS. He died of AIDS related complications at the age of 31 on February 16, 1990.

When Freeman put the call out to local artists to encourage them to participate in Art Salvo, A 22 Day Silent Art Auction to Benefit ARC Ohio, he originally hoped to get at least 20 participants. Response was overwhelming, and the 30+ pieces of art on display at Clash Consignment Co, located at 521 E. Fifth St. in the Oregon District, show the creativity and talent of many local artists. The exhibit debuts on Fri, April 12th and will continue until Friday, May 3rd, when all of the art will be auctioned off to benefit our local AIDS service organization. Here are just a few highlights of what you’ll see:

Ben Riddlebarger:

DMM: Where did you find inspiration to complete your Keith Haring inspired piece?
Keith was well know because he would take popular iconic ideas or situations and create new ways of looking at them. Well,I have always been a huge comic book dork since before I was born. I remember when I was in gestation and I would combine different particles floating around and mash them together to form different superheroes and make up stories about them, so when the time came to do an inspirational piece inspired by Keith Haring it was only natural for me to do the x-men and their villains. My work usually is painstakingly detailed and it was nice to be able to just create something that was a simpler design and aesthetic, edit myself down to focus on basic shapes and to convey much more detail through just a couple lines and curves.

Kevin Pittman

DMM: How complicated was it to created a piece which combined your unique style with those of Keith Haring’s?
I wouldn’t say anything was complicated in a technical aspect of the work. Haring used a lot of repeated symbolism to express his messages. knowing that its really a matter of employing it… much like communication and how it first began… some people utter some sounds… the other understands it… then repeats it back… All im doin with this is trying to use his symbolism in a way to convey my own thoughts. My personal style doesnt seem work with this project so i abandoned it.

Tracy McElfresh

(Model Leslie Randall, photographed by Shana Ramsey)

DMM: Where did you find inspiration to complete your Keith Haring inspired piece?
Vintage Vogue and Keith Haring inspired fabric and color!

DMM: Do you personally know anyone who has ever been directly affected by HIV / AIDS?
Yes I had a cousin by marriage pass away in “92

How complicated was it to created a piece which combined your unique style with those of Keith Haring’s?
I really enjoyed this project and it came with ease, I’m fortunate.

DMM: How long have you considered yourself an artist?
I have been exploring the art of dress making for 12 years

Liz Dearth

DMM: Where did you find inspiration to complete your Keith Haring inspired piece?
I found a heart graphic he had done and make it and I thought it might be cool as a candle holding piece. The hearts and action lines of all the people let light pass through when a candle is lit within the wall sculpture.

DMM: How complicated was it to created a piece which combined your unique style with those of Keith Haring’s?
I may have failed that part! I make a lot of ceramic lanterns, this was my attempt to make an “interactive” haring piece of art, making “it” into a lantern.

Adam Redding

DMM: How complicated was it to created a piece which combined your unique style with those of Keith Haring’s?
It was somewhat complicated. In the end I felt that using some subtle cues and elements from his work translated well for my piece.

DMM: What Galleries / Venues have you been involved with, or displayed your art?

Rosewood Art Center, Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors.

RökenRõl

DMM: What made RökenRõl want to sponsor this exhibit?
Our mission is to provide the world with creative and authentic lifestyle street wear reflecting our influences, that made us who we are today.
At the heart of RökenRõl comes a recognition of the commonalities within us all, while celebrating our own unique individuality. This is what influenced us to create the RökenRõl brand and share it with those who have these same appreciations.

DMM: Whats next for RokenRol?

The future for RökenRõl looks bright. We are currently in the process of updating our web site and store. RökenRõl is producing limited edition skateboard decks from artists Jeff Richard and Mike Guidone and hand made belt buckles by artists Craig Tirey. We are sponsoring and cross-promoting with bands such as The Gas Light Anthem and Hawthorne Heights, and recently signed an agreement to create back to school products for international markets. Those involved in RökenRõl have a passion for the co-creative process. From conception to the finished product we enjoy seeing our visions take shape.
As you can see here, there are many people that have come together to bring Art Salvo to life. So head out to Clash and bring your wallet to support AIDS Resource Center Ohio. 40% of new HIV infections today are among young people ages 13 – 29. Funds raised will help them continue to offer FREE HIV/AIDS testing and work with our youth about safe sex and getting tested. Visit www.arcohio.org for testing times and locations and encourage a young person to get tested today!

SICSA Junior Volunteer Program Looking for 13-17 years olds

February 16, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

All junior volunteers must have a parent or guardian’s consent to volunteer and have reliable transportation. Junior Volunteers will be responsible for the care of our animals. Their tasks include cleaning kennels, preparing food, refreshing water, and giving one-on-one attention to our animals.

Potential Junior Applicants can download a Junior Volunteer Application or pick up an application at SICSA from January 1^st 2013 to March 25^th, 2013. If you are a returning Junior Volunteer from previous years fill out the Junior Volunteer Application Returnee so that we can better structure the kennel shifts around both the returning and new junior volunteers.

All applications for the 2013 Junior Volunteers, must be received or post marked by March 25^th, 2013 in order to be considered for the 2013 Junior Program. A maximum of 38 new dog volunteers and 24 new cat volunteers will be accepted this year.

Only applicants between 13 (as of June 1, 2013) and 17 years old with completed applications submitted on or prior to March 25^th, 2013 will be considered. Katie Tilly, Volunteer Coordinator, will be contacting the new junior volunteers in the middle of April to let them know about orientation sessions in the month of May. All new Junior Volunteers will need to have completed their orientation and their kennel training by the first week of June.

Special note: Due to the large number applicants, there will be some who will not be accepted into the program. They will be notified by the middle of April.

If you have questions or for more information please contact:

Katie Tilly, Volunteer Coordinator (937)294-6505 ext. 20

email: [email protected]

The Artemis Center – Helping Victims of Domestic Violence

February 15, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE WHO…

“One of these days he’s going to kill me.” The caller seemed resigned to her fate. The Artemis Center advocate who answered the Domestic Violence Hotline assessed the level of immediate risk and made a safety plan with the victim. Calls of this kind are everyday occurrences at Artemis Center.

Just about everyone knows someone who has been a victim of domestic violence. Research shows that one in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. This widespread issue does not discriminate. It cuts across all races, religions, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds. It may be your co-worker, neighbor, friend, or even a family member. Most commonly victims are female, but occasionally a male is victimized. Domestic violence is EVERYONE’S problem.

Photo Credit: APV- Portugese Association for Victim Support

WHY DOESN’T SHE JUST LEAVE?

Regardless of the degree of abuse, it is never easy to leave these relationships. Although abusers may be controlling and verbally abusive early on, most abusers do not become physically abusive until they are certain the victim is emotionally invested in the relationship. Many victims tell Artemis advocates that their partner never hit them until: they got engaged, or the honeymoon, or she was pregnant with their first or second child, or after their child was born.

For various reasons, some victims will never leave their abusers. However, most victims leave eventually. Before she leaves, there are many questions a victim must consider: How can I support my children and keep them safe? Where can we go? Can we stay in the same school district? Can we go to the same house of worship?

Protecting the children is often of paramount concern. Research has shown that in many households where there is domestic violence, there is also child abuse. When the abuser is a threat to the children, the victim has to consider whether the children will be safe if she and the abuser separate and will the abuser get parenting time alone with the children.

Once the abuser learns that the victim is leaving the relationship the violence may escalate. This phenomenon is called “Separation Danger.” The risk to the victim can increase significantly during separation and for a while afterwards. Research has shown that 75% of domestic violence homicides occurred during or shortly after the victims attempted to leave. The victim has to consider: What will happen to the children if something happens to me?

Even after a victim leaves the abuser, she often remains at risk. The typical abuser feels entitled to continue to abuse the victim because he tells himself: “This relationship isn’t over until I say it is over.”

ARTEMIS CENTER CAN HELP

Fortunately, Artemis Center advocates can help domestic violence victims and their children get safe. Artemis advocates can answer the many questions and concerns victims have and suggest options. The Domestic Violence Hotline is operated collaboratively by Artemis Center and the battered women’s shelter. Victims can call the Hotline 24 hours a day seven days a week. Artemis advocates answer the Hotline weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For many victims, calling the Domestic Violence Hotline is their first step to safety. Whether a victim intends to stay with the abuser or leave the relationship, an Artemis advocate will work one-on-one with him or her and serve as a source of support. The advocates help victims understand that they have a right to be safe; that they are not alone; and that they have options to help them get safe and protect their children. Artemis advocates can connect victims to community resources, assist victims with obtaining Protection Orders and accompany victims to court. In addition, Artemis offers weekly support groups so that victims can support and learn from each other. All Artemis Center services are confidential and free of charge.

YOU CAN HELP

If you know someone who is living with abuse, encourage him or her to call the Domestic Violence Hotline to discuss their relationship and get help with safety planning. If you know someone with a child that is acting out as a result of witnessing abuse, encourage the parent to contact the Artemis Child Therapy Program. An Artemis child therapist can answer parents’ questions and help children process the abuse and learn healthy ways to resolve family conflicts.

You can help victims indirectly, as well, by attending the Artemis Gala on February 23^rd or another Artemis fundraiser. Or you can simply make a donation to Artemis Center. Artemis has a food pantry and a small fund to help victims pay for getting their locks changed and other relatively inexpensive safety measures.

Domestic violence is complicated. Most people do not understand why a victim would stay in an abusive situation or the seriousness of the risk. Often, victims cannot leave their abusers without outside support, resources, and the confidence to make a new life. With your help, Artemis Center can help victims by providing support and resources and helping victims build the confidence they need to get safe and keep their children safe.

(Submitted by The Artemis Center)

Mardi Gras Artemis Gala 2013

On Saturday February 23 at 6:30pm, The Artemis Center will be holding their big Mardi Gras Artemis Gala at the Schuster Center Winter Garden with all funds raised at this signature event directly benefit local victims of Domestic Violence and help to ensure that Artemis Center can continue to provide all services free of charge. Tickets are $125 (table of 8 for $1,000) with raffle tickets going for $25. Click here for tickets and more information.

Amber Rose hosts Donation Drive for Ronald McDonald House

December 2, 2012 By Teri Lussier Leave a Comment

Long time Dayton residents know all about the Amber Rose Restaurant in the Old North Dayton neighborhood, just north of the Great Miami River. Specializing in Eastern European cuisine, which matches the immigrants who first settled in this neighborhood, the Amber Rose is a great Old World atmosphere, and delicious food. Dishes like Turtle Soup, Cabbage Rolls, Schnitzel, and more! They describe the restaurant this way:

The Amber Rose Restaurant and Catering specializes in homemade Eastern European Cusine including German, Lithuanian, Polish, Hungarian, Russian and Italian cuisines. Our bar is made of imported Turkish marble, perfect for having an appetizer and spirits with friends. Our beer and wine lists consist of exemplary, hard-to-find European beverages. The building is located in the heart of Old North Dayton. We also specialize in custom catering to fit any of your needs.

Just down the road from the Amber Rose is another place that Daytonians know about- Children’s Medical Center, and of course, the Ronald McDonald House, which gives parents of Children’s patients a place to stay while their kids are being treated at the hospital. What a great service these two provide local parents!

The Amber Rose has just announced that they will be sponsoring a fundraiser through December 22nd for the Dayton Ronald McDonald House Charities! This donation will be given to the families of the critically ill hospitalized children. Every customer that brings in a donated item will receive 5% off of their bill. Each additional item will constitute as an added percentage off- Up to 10%. 1 ITEM=5% OFF, 3 ITEMS=8% off *Only 1 discount per check. Not valid with any other discounts.

They are looking for items like canned vegetables, fruit and soup. Gift cards to Kroger, cereal, granola bars, and paper products, and you can find all the details on the Amber Rose website– what a great way to help a wonderful charity!

Cookies For A Cause

November 29, 2012 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Once a year you have an opportunity to indulge in scrumptious little bites of holiday heaven! And that time is coming up on Sat, Dec 1st from 10am – 2pm for the annual We Care Arts Cookie Walk at the 3035 Wilmington Pike headquarters. Visitors have the opportunity to stock up on holiday cookies while raising much-needed funds for the We Care Arts programs, that help emotionally, mentally and physically disabled adults and youth achieve greater personal independence. Through a variety of art classes and experiences, they promote the artist’s individuality, self esteem, community skills, ability to focus, life skills, responsibility, confidence and job skills.

How does the Cookie Walk work?
Thousands of the most gorgeous, melt-in-your-mouth cookies will be arranged on long tables. At the start of the cookie walk, you will receive a food service glove and a bakery box. Proceeding along the cookie tables, you select as many cookies as you want, in as many varieties as you want. At the end of the walk, your box (or boxes!) of cookies is weighed. The cost? Just $6 per pound. Limited candy is available for $7. Ms. Maples say, “We get such a wonderful array of cookies from high schools, chuches, colleges – they are just wonderful to us, it’s really an amazing event.”

How can you help?
Please consider helping We Care Arts by donating home-baked cookies for our event. The guidelines for donations are as follows:
1. Please contact Pat Maple at 252-3937 or [email protected] to confirm your donation to the Cookie Walk.
2. We’d prefer the cookies to be miniature, bite-sized (approximately 1-1/2”). Buyers feel they can get more variety if the cookies are smaller. If your cookie works better larger, that’s ok, we’ll take them all!
3. Make your cookies extraordinary! This is an event where people can purchase homemade cookies that they normally would not make themselves. Ethnic or unusual ingredients, dipped cookies, or a variation on an old favorite are big sellers. We also welcome diabetic-friendly cookies as well as bite-sized bar cookies.
4. Homemade candies and snacks are also accepted.
5. Please include a 3×5 card with the name of the cookie and listed ingredients to inform persons with food allergies. This card will be set out with the cookies, so please print! Also specify on your 3×5 card if the cookie is diabetic friendly or sugar-free. (If you wish to be contacted for donations for next year, please fill out the form below and return it with your donation.)
6. Cookies must be delivered to We Care Arts, 3035 Wilmington Pike, on Friday, December , between the 2hours of 10 AM and 3 PM. Please see their website for donation form.

We Care Arts is grateful for any participation you can offer. The Cookie Walk will help raise funds and awareness of We Care Arts while providing a fun (and yummy!) event for the community during the holiday season. Please call We Care Arts at 252-3937 if you would like to volunteer to work at the Cookie Walk.

Buy a tree, help the homeless!

November 24, 2012 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Local business Berns Garden Center partners with and hosts the Homefull Holiday Tree Lot with all proceeds from tree sales supporting the programs of Homefull, working to end homelessness in Dayton. Opening 11/23/12 until sell-out, the lot features a great selection of Ohio-grown Fraser and Douglas Firs and Scotch Pines. Homefull staff, volunteers and clients who worked the Homefull Micro-Farm and Community Landscaping Program will be on-site daily to help customers.

The lot will be open Monday – Saturday from 10am -7pm and on Sunday from 10am – 5pm. Click to get your $10 off coupon!

Berns Garden Center

3776 Indian Ripple Rd.

Beavercreek, OH 45440

Could You Spare A Book?

November 9, 2012 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

¿Tienes libros adicionales?

Are there books on your shelf gathering dust?

The Diversity in Action team is holding a book drive to gather materials for their bilingual Take-It and Read libraries in the city. All types of books are accepted. It’s your chance to be philanthropic! Donate your new & used books to this cause. Bilingual, cultural, and life-skills books are of top priority.

All other donated materials will be sold in a book sale December 7th, 8th and 9th to help raise funds for bilingual reading materials.

Please donate all of your used books to one of the following locations:

Huffman Travel, Inc.
2537 Far Hills Ave.
Dayton, OH 45419

UpDayton Office (G&F Media)
10 West Second Street, Suite 310
Dayton, OH 45402
By appointment at 937-269-4230

Habitat for Humanity
3534 Linden Avenue
Dayton, OH 45410‎

Habitat ReStore
1041 South Patterson Boulevard
Dayton, OH 45402

Please donate between now and December 5th. Monetary donations are also accepted. Questions? Please contact Laura Estandia at[email protected] for more information.

Join the Rent Foundation for a “Nite at the Races”

November 6, 2012 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charitable arm, the Rent Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser this Friday. The annualevent called “Nite at the Races,” and for $15 pre-sale, or $18 at the door, all of your beer, food and soft drinks are included! This popular extravaganza is open to anyone 21 years or older and promises to be a blast. Attendees are able to place cash bets and win cash on horse races shown on the video big screen! There will also be raffle tickets for sale with dozens of great prizes such as gift certificates, liquor and more. This fun filled evening will take place at the IUE-CWA Hall at 1675 Woodman Drive in Kettering , November 9th from 6:30pm – 11pm.. A” proceeds from “Nite at the Races” will benefit the Rent Foundation.

What is the Rent Foundation? This charitable group helps prevent homelessness by paying rent for families who are in crisis. These are everyday families who are dealing with an unforeseen circumstance or a

family tragedy, and need some temporary help. By partnering with the Greater Dayton Apartment Association (GDAA), the money raised will help benefit people living in those apartments communities across the Miami Valley. The Rent Foundation also financially supports the Linda Vista organization. this is a shelter for homeless women and their children, where the residents are helped to find better lives.Greater Dayton Apartment Association
What better way to help real people in the Dayton area, then to attend this event for a great cause. What a deal for drinks and dinner for such a low price. It is a no brainer!
Pre-Sale tickets may be bought for $15 by calling 937-293-1170 through Thursday 4pm, after that you must pay $18 at the door..
Come support the Rent Foundation this Friday night and horse around!

Locally Created T-shirt Can Help Restore The Shore!

November 2, 2012 By Lisa Grigsby 5 Comments

Local entrepreneur Shannon Thomas was watching the tv reports on the devastation caused by Super Storm Sandy and it really got to him. He wanted to help. He realized that since his company, Four Ambition, prints
t-shirts, by could use his business to help raise money to help those in dire need. He created the Restore the Shore t-shirt and will be providing all printing and work for free so 100% proceeds from these shirt sales will go straight to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to aid those effected. T-shirts are $15 and are available on grey or white 100% cotton shirt. You can use this link to purchase your shirts: www.sandyaidrelief.bigcartel.com

He told a few of his friends, created the site and posted in on Facebook. It’s been up 20 hours and Shannon says he already gotten over 55 oreders. Orders have come in from California, New Jersey and even someone from Germany has contacted him. The site is going viral and here’s an easy way to help. Order a t-shirt, share this article or just make a straight donation. This is a temporary store to raise some fast money for Red Cross so buy a shirt or just go straight to Red Cross’s website to get them the money faster. Shannon says he’ll keep it up for a few weeks or until the orders stop. He did a similar fundraiser when the tsunami his Japan a while bak .
In talking with Shannon he said his biggest local customers are Cedarville University, Rockquest from Cincinnati and Welcome To College. With the heart this young businessman has for helping others, I’d sure like to ask anyone reading this that needs shirts, to please consider doing business with Four Ambition. Whether you order 12 shirts or 5000, if you need screen printed apparel or posters, embroidery, buttons, or graphic design, please check them out. They are located at 400 Linden Ave, Studio 201 in Dayton and can be reached at (937) 239-4479