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CO-OP Fest brings Friday night fun, food and music to support Gem City Market!

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On Friday, October 25th, The Yellow Cab Tavern is excited to host CO-OP Dayton for their second annual CO-OP Fest, presented by IUE-CWA. With support from local labor unions and independent, cooperative, and employee-owned businesses, CO-OP Fest is a celebration of Dayton workers and cooperators. It is also a fundraiser for the Gem City Market incubator, Co-op Dayton. The event features some of Dayton’s finest food trucks, bands, poets, worker and cooperative initiatives, raffles, and games!

The musical acts include some seriously funky bands!

6:30pm – Deron Bell Band
8:00pm – Premium Blend Music
9:30pm – Freakquency

There will also be a tap takeover at the Yellow Cab’s bar with Fifth Street Brewpub, Dayton’s own Co-Op Brewery!

Founded in 2015, Co-op Dayton is committed to incubate cooperative businesses to bring sustainable jobs to Dayton and address Dayton’s food crisis through the Gem City Market co-op.

How to Go?

Friday, October 25th, 2019 at The Yellow Cab Tavern 

Cover starts at 5pm with food trucks and meet & greet

6pm the spoken word performances and live music begin.

$15 at the doors / $10 for Gem City Market co-op members.

The Dayton Peace Festival is former NFL Player’s Passion Project

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Join in the first ever Dayton Peace Festival being held October 12th-14th, 2019 at the Dayton Peace Museum, which is located in a gorgeous historic home downtown at 208 W Monument St. The festival offers free yoga, meditation sessions, food trucks, games with celebrity guests, and much more!

This 3-day event is the brain child of Alter High School alumni and former San Francisco 49er Chris Borland. He is currently based in Los Angeles, and was moved to come back to Dayton after the mass shooting in the Oregon District. This festival is his way of helping bring a sense of peace, as well as fun, to his hometown that he cares about so deeply.

See below for the full schedule of events:

Saturday 10/12/19

  • Free yoga 8am-9am
  • Free mindfulness seminar with meditation teacher James Gallagher 10:30am-11:30am
  • Free festival 1pm-5pm. Music, Food, Four-square tournament, Yard games. Join with special celebrity guests!
  • Free book conversation with Wash author Margaret Wrinkle, Dayton Literary Peace Prize Finalist 7-830pm

Sunday 10/13/19

  • Free yoga 8am-9am
  • Free mindfulness seminar with meditation teacher James Gallagher 10:30am-11:30am

The rest of Sunday’s events are not open to the public. They can be watched on the Peace Summit streaming on Facebook at @DaytonInternationalPeaceMuseum. Religious leaders, local and state policy makers, national thought leaders, and activists will be discussing:

Monday 10/14/19

  • Free yoga 8am-9am
  • Free mindfulness seminar with meditation teacher James Gallagher 10:30am-11:30am
  • Free festival Noon-4pm. Music, Food trucks, Four-Square tournament, Yard Games. Join with special celebrity guests!

All events will be held at The Dayton International Peace Museum at 208 W Monument St!

Saturday Karaoke Benefit for Breast Cancer Cure

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877 E. FRANKLIN ST, CENTERVILLE

Soft Rock Cafe in Centerville has a huge night planned Saturday Oct. 12th. For $5 admission at the door they will have a food spread, raffles, 50/50, drink specials and their signature karaoke party all night til close !

Come experience the best known party secret in town.  Dayton’s #1 spot for karaoke.  This is a fundraiser that you will be so glad you visited.  Time to get your groove on, whether you sing, dance, listen, or just support the breast cancer cure.

 

HERE IS THE SKINNY ON THE BENEFIT TO BEAT BREAST CANCER–

TIMELINE OF EVENTS:

Help find a cure

8pm –
Doors Open $5 admission donation
Food table will be out with all night drink specials.
Raffles, 50/50, Silent Auction, Fundraisers

10pm –
Karaoke and dancing starts

2am –
Karaoke ends/ Bar closes

LOCATION– 877 E. Franklin St, Centerville 

Packed house – view from the stage

If you have never been to Soft Rock Cafe, this is a perfect night to experience all the fun, hype and music.  From Country to Rock n Roll, from oldies to current music you will hear it all.

First time singers, good singers, off-key singers and “American idol” finalists are the kinds of performers you will see on stage.  A fun, safe and relaxed crowd.  No pressure, just fun !  There will be spotlights, fog machine, and it is a concert like atmosphere.

Host Curt Delk and Mark Hall are the premiere Karaoke hosts in the Dayton area for 20 years strong.  Managing Bartender Nicole Gordon has been running this annual event for years and with her mom Vicki, they have raised tens of thousands of dollars for the Susan Komen Fund to fight Breast Cancer.

ROCK ON, COME SING, COME DANCE & HELP CURE BREAST CANCER !

The Soft Rock Cafe Staff are ready to rock with you for cure

The morning view into Soft Rock Cafe ….

 

Two Chili Cookoffs Slated for September !

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Archers Chili Cookoff

The Dayton area has 2 exciting chili cookoffs taking place in early September.  You can come eat the chili. or you can enter the contests and go for the win !

Do you love chili? Spicy or mild?  Beans or no beans?  Do you have a chili recipe that will knock out socks off ???

It may be time for you step up and fulfill you destiny as a Dayton chili champ.  Grab your stirring spoon and take plunge.

Food Adventures is here to tell you about 2 of our favorite annual events.

FIRSTLY —

ARCHERS CENTERVILLE hosts their annual chili cookoff


WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPT 7th at 4pm.
WHERE:  9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike,Centerville, Ohio 45458
WHAT: The winner gets $250, and their chili on the Archer’s menu for a year !T

Admission to the Archers restaurant is free, chili samples will be sold as requested.

Archers Co-owner Dan Apolito and 2018 Archers Chili champ David Klass

***IMPORTANT !! Archers is looking for some more entries for this event !***
Email  [email protected] to enter the contest and he will give you all the info you need.
Last year, David Klass won the cookoff when his chili, made with Reigele beer was voted the winner.
Riegele is brewed in Dayton’s sister city in Germany, and Archers is one of the few places you can find this brew in the USA.

This year, the field is wide open and the judges are excited to see what incredible concoctions are boiled up for this fun cookoff !

If you think you make a good chili, here is your chance to win some $$$.

Enter the contest today !!

 

longhorn Steakhouse’s entry at the AMBUCS chili cookoff 2015

SECONDLY,

AMBUCS hosts their 32nd annual chili cookoff and casino night for charity


WHEN: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13th from 6pm-11pm
WHERE: IBEW LOCAL 82 at 6550 Poe Ave, Dayton, 45414
WHAT: 16 Restaurants to battle it our for best chili in Dayton
WHAT ELSE: All the chili, beer, wine, hot dogs and soda you want included.
CASINO GAMES TOO !
WHY: AMBUCS charity for disabled Daytonians gets the proceeds
COST: $20 at the door – all ages welcome (16 and over must pay)

Casino Games at the AMBUCS chili cookoff Sept 13th

This is the grandaddy of all chili cookoffs in Dayton.   Sixteen area restaurants and a few notable cooks, bring their entries in to this contest.

And come on, how about the free hot dogs, beer. wine , soda and Casino games!  Yss this is correct they have allthe hot dogs you want with a toppings bar.  Make your own cheese coney or a loaded hot dog.

A beer truck will be there pouring endless beers for all those over 21 in attendance.  Usually light beers rule the roost.

There are usually mini bottles of wine and of course a full amount of soda pop.

A DJ will be on hand for those who love music and the dance floor will be open !

Want to try your luck?  Hit a dice game, showdown or black jack table.  More Monte Carlo style games will be there as well.  From spinning wheels to ring tosses, it will be a blast.  You may even see some BINGO !

Please make sure you dont’t miss these two events.  If you think you can cook then enter the chili contest at Archers and maybe you could win $250.   If you are a chili lover – these are must eats !!

Dancing at the AMBUCS event

The best part is the AMBUCS charity benefits from this night.  AMBUCS helps disabled children and adults by building them transportation bike to make their like easier and more mobile.  This helps them go places and enjoy more social outings.  Whether born with a challenge or suffering a crippling injury, AMBUCS helps adults and children in the Dayton area.  This is a worthwhile, and noble cause.

These two Food Adventures are some of the highlights of the year.

All the meat, beans and spices means it will be a GAS!

Judges at the 2018 Archers Chili Cookoff

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Feel free to browse the gallery below from two chili cookoffs.

 

AMBUCS SHOWDOWN ABLE !

Archers Chili contestant 2018

The chef at Christophers talking chili

Archers Chili contestant 2018

AMBUCS CROWD

Mr Eatons Chili

The votes are in !

AMBUCS chili contestant

 

 

Get Soulfully Funkalicious with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company!

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Dayton is birthplace of amazing artistic as well as engineering feats. That spirit of innovation blossomed during the late 1960s-1980s in a couple of unique ways: the invention of funk music and the birth of modern dance.  In 1968, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company became the first modern dance company established in Ohio. Shortly after, Dayton become the proud capital of Funk music in the 1970s and 1980s.

On Saturday August, 24, 2019 both of those innovative art forms are celebrated together at DCDC’s Soulfully Funkalicious All-White Party! Enjoy delicious soul food while watching DCDC’s dance artists take to the floor in grand funk style with live music from the Dayton Funk All-Stars! Make sure to bring an appetite and your dancin’ shoes for this truly fun and fabulous way to support one of Dayton’s world-class artistic institutions!

How To Go?

What: Soulfully Funkalicious All-White Party

When: August, 24, 2019 from 6-11pm

Where: Dayton Convention Center (22 E 5th St, Dayton)

Tickets: $80 General Seating / $120 VIP Seating / $800 General Table (seats 10) / $1200 VIP Table (seats 10)

For this event only, please purchase tickets at Eventbrite or contact DCDC at 937-228-3232. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Please note: All white attire requested.

 

Dayton Porchfest offers free music in a beautiful neighborhood!

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Dayton Porchfest is an annual event occurring the final Saturday of August in St Anne’s Hill. PHOTO BY LIBBY BALLENGEE

Dayton Porchfest is back for a third year! It’s a day where music fills the streets and porches of St Anne’s Hill, one of Dayton’s most charming historic neighborhoods. It’s a free, family friendly event that runs from 1:30-7pm on Saturday August 24, 2019.

​Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene, which continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that in its selection of musical artists, from funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country, to bluegrass and old timey that has deep Appalachian traditions here. The event also celebrates the ethnic diversity of the region, a reflection of our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

​Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of The Collaboratory, a civic innovation lab that moves ideas to action. The Collaboratory provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region. All proceeds from Dayton Porchfest go to support the work of The Collaboratory.

How to Go?

When: Saturday August 24, 2019. 1:30pm kickoff. 2-7pm music. Link to full . schedule – click here or see below

Where: Throughout St Anne’s Historic Neighborhood (E 5th St, just east of Keowee). Link to map – click here or see below

Who: All ages welcome!

Cost: Free (tips for musicians accepted!)

 

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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Tornado Relief Update Monday June 17th –

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TORNADO RELIEF UPDATE MONDAY 6.17 – VOLUNTEER / DONATION NEEDS

MONETARY DONATIONS

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Tornado Relief
https://www.paypal.com/donate/…

Dayton Rotary
https://www.sagepayments.net/eftcart/forms/donate.asp…

Safe House Studios / Pippins Market Relief Fund
https://fundly.com/memorial-day-tornado-housing-assistance…

Dayton Foundation Relief Fund
https://forms.logiforms.com/…/65645_7486…/332663/page1.html…

Foodbank Dayton
https://thefoodbankdayton.org

United Way Dayton
http://dayton-unitedway.org/give/

Matthew 25 Ministries
https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/matthew25ministries

VOLUNTEER & SUPPLY DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

Northridge Area Food Bank

Northridge area Food Bank is in need of volunteers as those who have been on site daily need a break. Help is needed sorting and distributing food on Fri-Sat 12pm – 4pm only now. It is not required to stay all day, work however many hours you can.

2251 Timber Lane. Dayton, Ohio 45414

Contact Jeff at 740 701 3105 prior to confirm need.

2251 Timber Lane. Dayton, Ohio 45414

 

Harrison Township Fire Station #94 (2400 Turner Rd) Tornado relief center 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday – Closed

THIS WILL BE THE LAST WEEK OF OPERATION
If you are looking to make a final donation, we are in need of shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and cleaning supplies. We can not thank our residents and surrounding communities enough for making the tornado relief center possible!!!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please call ahead to ask Amanda for current needs at 309-370-8741

Pippin’s Market NEW HOURS, collection of donations and distribution continues.
Starting Monday 6/10 our Pippin’s Market location will no longer be open daily. Instead we will be open 3 days a week to offer sustainable support to our Dayton community. We will operate weekly on the following days and times.

Tuesdays 3-7pm
Thursdays 3-7pm
Saturdays 12-4

We will need volunteers to be scheduled in advance for all dates. If you would like to volunteer, please message our page to sign up! We are looking for 10 volunteers for each day.
If you have a donation to make after this Sunday, (6/9) you can deliver it during our open hours. Or you can send a message to our page to schedule delivery. You can also contact Hayley Carson at (937)269-9186 to schedule delivery.
We will continue this as long as we can!

5440 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio
12-8pm (6/7-6/9)

CLEAN UP EFFORTS THROUGH JUNE 20th

If you have a GROUP or are with an organization looking to get involved with debris clean up efforts Team Rubicon can help!

(Individuals who want to volunteer see bottom of post)

Bring long pants and good shoes (durable or steel toe boots recommended).

Call 571-723-1311 David Dodds with your group information and coordinate with him
Go to Team Rubicon HQ —> 4801 Salem Ave
3. Get there around 7:50am – their morning briefing starts at 8:00am
4. Go in front door & sign-in – they will give you a Team Rubicon tee-shirt
5. At the morning briefing they will divide you up with their crews
6. They’ll give you new gloves & hard hats
7. They have all the tools
8. You can ride with them or drive on your own to the job site
9. End the day with a full heart & a tired body

They need more people this week – the need is so great they are deploying more people to Dayton next week!

(Individuals – report to Sinclair’s VRC – address is: 220 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd – they will place you from there)

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

Plea For Help, Turns to Dream Come True

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**** UPDATE to OUR PREVIOUS ARTICLE “HAMBURGER WAGON OWNER’S PLEA FOR HELP” ****

In a world of sad news, this story will restore your faith of people, and shows how special people are in the Miami Valley.  As you may recall we had been following the story of HAMBURGER WAGON OWNER JACK SPERRY.  He was fighting a lifelong illness, of all things called “Berger’s” disease.  The progression of this syndrome, leaves the person with a gradual decline in kidney function over a 15 year period, eventually resulting in renal failure.

TIME OF NEED

It was early 2019, Jack had run out of time, he had just turned 56 years old and his kidney function was bordering on 15%.  The doctors told him he was weeks away from dialysis, and he needed a new kidney.

Along with our readers, many news and social outlets reached out to the community.  The response was overwhelming.  There were so many requests for donors, that the University of Cincinnati hospital had to put a pause on processing any more matches for Jack.

Alex and Jack – Pre Operation

WHAT ARE THE ODDS?

As the first batch of tests came through, he had a match.  But they had to do more tests to make sure the match was exact.  It was.  Even more incredible, is that match was his fiancee Alex Frazier.  Against all reasonable odds, it was fate that she would be his hero.  Jacks chances were looking better.

Surgery was scheduled for Monday May 20th at University of Cincinnati.  The plan was to take one of Alex’s regular functioning kidneys and insert it into Jacks abdomen and connect it to his existing 2 kidneys.  Alex would be left with one kidney, which is strong enough that she could function normally with it.

As this past weekend went by, Jack visited with friends and relaxed.  He talked with The Food Adventures Crew and  rubbed it in that he had landed a Rock N Green Tomato Festival sponsor just hours before surgery.  “Im in renal failure and still kicking butt” he joked.

SURGERY DAY

Surgery was performed Monday May 20th, in the morning.   Then, the first word came through Monday afternoon,  a friend wrote on Facebook.  “Alex and Jack are out of surgery, Alex is recovering well and Jack’s new kidney is performing wonderfully.”  This was the first news, and it was tremendous news.

RECOVERY

Today (Tuesday May 21st) we received some joking texts from Jack and an eventual phone call.  Jack is sore as they have reduced his pain meds and he has gotten out of bed for the first time.  Joking about his high school football days at Centerville, he said “I should be back in the locker room in a few days, but I will have some stadium steps to run as punishment for missing practice.”  Asked how he feels, he said he is very sore.  He also said that Alex was in pain yesterday too, understandably.  He should improve every day and after a few weeks he will be cleared to drive again.  “I am hoping to be at the Rock N Green Tomato Fest.” he said.  We told him good, because Elvis, was looking forward to it.

THANK YOU

On behalf of the Sperry family, and Alex Heeter and the Frazier family, thank you for your support.  In a time of need, to see so many generous people willing to take a risk to help save someones life is a lesson in humanity.  We are cautiously optimistic that Jack and Alex will have a speedy recovery and a chance at a long, love filled life.  The MostMetro.com family is grateful to call them friends, and also to have friends like the many of you who signed up to donate for Jack.

Here are 2 links to organ donation

— KIDNEY DONATION:

— GENERAL ORGAN DONATION:

 

 

Call For Nominations: 2019 Wilson A. Charbonneaux Award

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Engineers Club SealThis award, named for Mr. Wilson Charbonneaux, a longtime member of the Engineers Club of Dayton where he reenergized the Club’s Barn Gang and served on many of the Club’s committees. During his career, he established three successful companies and was personally granted 17 patents. He directed a great deal of energy to make science and technology understandable and accessible to the general public.

 

It is given to individual(s)/organization(s) for their innovative approaches to increasing the public’s understanding of science and technology. The quality of their outreach will be assessed. A demonstrated commitment to advancing and defining the role of science and technology in all aspects of society must be shown. Volunteer/not for profit activities will have preference over Government/Industry funded activities.

Past winners have included Dayton aviation writers, Howard R. DuFour, Fred Fisk and Marlin Todd, Melba Hunt and Mary Ann Johnson, a founding member of Aviation Trail, Ralph Dull Homestead, Dr. and Mrs. James Stewart, Mr. Walter Hoy and Mr. Stephen Frey. Organizations that have been honored are The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles Program in the Dayton Area, the Affiliate Societies of Dayton for TechFest, the Wright “B” Flyer organization, Team Ohio Rocket Club, Air Camp, Mound Science and Energy Museum Association and the Dayton Regional STEM Center’s Science Saturday.
Wilson Charbonneaux AwardThe nomination should include the name(s) of the individual(s) or organization, statements addressing the above criteria, and contact information. The award will be presented at the Engineers Club’s Annual Meeting Dinner in June, 2019.

 

Nominations should be sent to the Engineers Club of Dayton, 110 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402 by May 15, 2019
For more information or to submit a nomination via e-mail, please contact Ms. Darbie Kincaid at (937) 228-2148, [email protected] or the following link on the club website at http://www.engineersclub.org. Please include in the subject line of any e-mail “Charbonneaux Award”

The Engineers Club mission is to foster the advancement of business, education, engineering and science, and to promote the professional development of its members. The Engineers Club offers individual memberships, including special memberships for students and non-residents, as well as corporate and group memberships. More information is available at http://www.engineersclub.org/.

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