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$1 Admission at Cincinnati Zoo Wednesday

July 20, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

On Wed, July 22nd The Cincinnati Zoo is offering $1 admission on July 22nd for the Macy’s Kids, Cultures, Critters, & Crafts Festival. For the 10th year this event at the zoo highlights cultural dance and music, with a roving Mariachi band, circus performers, belly dancers, free face painting and more. Families will be treated to a day at the zoo that also benefits Learning Through Art, one of the most recognized literacy and arts programs in the country. Guests will be encouraged to make a voluntary donation to the organization’s “Read To Me!”

If you park in the zoo’s parking lot, you will need to pay the parking fee of $9. However, as an alternative, you can park a street near the zoo for free. Zoo hours are 10am – 6pm, thought members can take advantage of early admission at 9am. There is still a parking charge of $9 if you park in any of the Zoo parking lots, and it is possible to find free street parking withing blocks of the zoo, which is located at 3400 Vine St in Cincinnati, about 45 minutes south of Dayton on I75 at exit 6 for Mitchell Ave toward St Bernard.

Now Taking Nominations for National Philanthropy Day

July 17, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Each year the Association of Fundraising Professionals honors a handful of the people that work to make our community a better place on National Philanthropy Day! This special day in November recognizes and pays tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those people active in the philanthropic community – have made to our lives and our community in the Greater Dayton Region.

We invite you to join the celebration by nominating the outstanding Greater Dayton Region philanthropists whose contributions have made significant impact in the organizations they serve and the Greater Dayton Region as a whole. Award winners will be honored at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center.

Awards will be presented to outstanding candidates in the following categories:

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Outstanding Philanthropist
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Outstanding Foundation
Outstanding Large Corporation
Outstanding Small Corporation
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (ages 5-17)
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (ages 18-23)

Please submit nominations by using this link.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, July 24.

Contact Erin Cole or Lisa Grigsby with questions.

Award Category Descriptions

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Outstanding Philanthropists in 2014, Larry and Marilyn Klaben.

Outstanding Philanthropist Award pays tribute to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who,through direct financial support, demonstrates outsanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages other to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national and/or international level.
• For EACH organization/cause supported by the nominee, describe the (1) gifts provided, (2) additional participation and (3) IMPACT
of the nominee’s gift and work on the organization’s ability to provide programs and services. (0-65 points)
• Description of the innovation/creativity/leadership in the causes the nominee supported, how issues were addressed or solved and/or
how the funds were raised. (0-10 points)
• Description of the nominee’s work in encouraging and motivating others to get involved with and/or take leadership roles in
philanthropy (i.e. challenge gifts, matching gifts, volunteering, etc.). (0-25 points)Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award rewards a special individual or family that demonstrates outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating groups of donors and volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions. The recipient must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of donors and volunteers for major fundraising projects for MORE THAN ONE nonprofit organization. Nominations MUST address the following criteria, and consideration will be based solely on the responses:
• For EACH organization/cause for which the nominee has helped raise funds, provide description of (1) leadership role and responsibilities, (2) ability to organize and manage campaigns and groups (3) funds raised, (4) time, effort and personal financial commitment and (5) IMPACT the nominee and his/her work had on the organization’s ability to provide programs and services. (0-65 points)
• Description of both the nominee’s ability to lead, motivate, manage and inspire others, as well as the ability to work within a team. (0-20 points)
• Description of the nominee’s support of other non-profits where he or she may not have led fundraising efforts, but was active on boards and committees and gave and volunteered to the organizations. (0-15 points)

Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award honors an outstanding individual fundraising professional who works directly for a nonprofit, charitable organization. Consultants or other individuals not working directly for a charity are INELIGIBLE for this award. Nominees must have a MINIMUM of 10 years of experience as a professional fundraiser working directly for a nonprofit organization (years as a consultant will not be considered). They must also be a current AFP member. Nominations MUST address the following criteria, and consideration will be based solely on the responses:
For EACH organization where the nominee has held a significant fundraising position (not necessarily entry-level but that position can be included if important), provide description of (1) position and responsibilities, (2) specific projects and campaigns completed, (3) funds raised and (4) IMPACT of the nominee’s work on the organization’s programs. (0 -25 points)
• Provide description of the nominee’s leadership, such as development of new programs and departments, significant increases in return on fundraising investment, successful management of key programs, creating new organizational cultures and/or introduction of innovative and creative ideas. (0 -20 points)
• Description of nominee’s commitment to AFP, its mission of advancing ethical fundraising and the fundraising profession, including demonstration that the nominee abides by and promotes the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards, the Donor Bill of Rights and similar principles. (0 -20 points)
• Description of individual’s commitment to continuing professional development, including certification (CFRE or ACFRE, or equivalent certification), conference participation, publication and professional education. (0 -15 points)
• Evidence of commitment to fundraising and philanthropy through voluntary service and financial support of nonprofit organizations. (0 -20 points)

The Outstanding Foundation Award honors a foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support, innovation, encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and national, international and/or community involvement. Nominations MUST address the following criteria, and consideration will be based solely on the responses:
• For EACH major program area /cause/initiative, provide description of the nominee’s (1) philanthropic support (including money, time and other resources), (2) innovation or creativity in addressing the issue and (3) the leadership role the nominee played. (0 -45 points)
• For each major program area /cause/initiative, provide description of the IMPACT of the nominee’s philanthropic support, innovation and creativity and leadership. (0 -35 points)
• Description of the nominee’s work in encouraging and motivating others to get involved with and/or take leadership roles in philanthropy. (0 -20 points)

The Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards (2 awards: one for young people ages 5-17 and one for young people ages 18-23) recognizes service by an individual or group of young people who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy. Nominations will be considered based on the responses to the following criteria:
• Description in detail of what the nominee did, including goals, process, budget (if relevant) and people involved in the process (adult leaders or adviser, etc.) and of the time, talent and/or treasure the youth gave for the common good and the results that were achieved. (0 -40 points)
• Description of the impact the nominee had on the community, including numbers of people involved, financial impact, organizations helped, etc. Please include the names and contact information of individuals at the organizations who benefited from the nominee’s work. (0 -30 points)
• Long term (3-5 years) impact of the nominee’s work. Will the project(s) be ongoing and has the nominee considered next steps or is working on other projects? (0 -20 points)
• Evidence that the project(s) can serve as a prototype for others or is easily replicable in other communities. (0 -10 points)

The Outstanding Large Corporation Award honors a corporation or its corporate foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. One award will be given in this category. A large business or corporation is defined as one with 100 or more employees in the greater Dayton region. Nominations MUST address the following criteria, and consideration will be based solely on the responses:
• Description of OVER ALL gif t support by the nominee and general approach and philosophy to philanthropy and charitable support. (0 -15 points)
• For each MAJOR cause, initiative or nonprofit supported by the nominee, include description of (1) philanthropic support (money, time and other resources), (2) innovation and creativity in addressing the issue or cause, and (3) IMPAC T of that support on those causes and nonprofits. (0 -45 points)
• Description of additional gif t support and achievements accomplished through the corporation’s efforts. (0 -25 points)
• Description of the nominee’s work in encouraging and motivating others (e.g., employees, clients, customers, the public) to get involved with and/or take leadership roles in philanthropy. (0 -15 points)

The Outstanding Small Corporation Award honors a corporation or its corporate foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. One award will be given in this category. A small business or corporation is defined as one with up to 100 employees in the greater Dayton region. Nominations MUST address the following criteria, and consideration will be based solely on the responses:
• Description of OVER ALL gif t support by the nominee and general approach and philosophy to philanthropy and charitable support. (0 -15 points)
• For each MAJOR cause, initiative or nonprofit supported by the nominee, include description of (1) philanthropic support (money, time and other resources), (2) innovation and creativity in addressing the issue or cause, and (3) IMPAC T of that support on those causes and nonprofits. (0 -45 points)
• Description of additional gif t support and achievements accomplished through the corporation’s efforts. (0 -25 points)
• Description of the nominee’s work in encouraging and motivating others (e.g., employees, clients, customers, the public) to get involved with and/or take leadership roles in philanthropy. (0 -15 points

Santa PUP Crawl in the Oregon District

July 16, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

It’s Christmas in July!
Bring man’s best friend (on a leash of course) to the Santa PUP Crawl in the Oregon District!

Meet adoptable furbabies looking for a ‘Furever Home’ on each venue’s patio! Feel free to bring your own four legged friends – on a leash of course (and please keep in mind that if you bring your furry friend, you will be restricted to the patio at each venue – except at Toxic Brewery because they are awesome and always allow animals in their establishment!)

Dayton Together – Initiative To Merge City & County Government

July 9, 2015 By Lisa Grigsby

Dayton Together, a non-profit corporation, has launched an initiative to propose meaningful changes to the structure of our local government. Dayton Together believes Montgomery County’s recent economic successes, including Fuyao, General Electric’s Research Center and Procter & Gamble, afford an exciting opportunity to ask the question, “What can local governments in Montgomery County do the enhance and accelerate prosperity in the region?”

Using Louisville, Kentucky’s metro government as a model, the group will work to create a Montgomery County Charter and propose a ballot initiative to combine the City of Dayton and Montgomery County into a single metro government.

“The ultimate decision-making power rests with the people,” said Montgomery County Commissioner Dan Foley, also a member of Dayton Together’s steering committee. “There will be no change unless the majority of voters approve it.”

“This initiative responds to the growing realization that our County has been in continual economic decline for the past several decades with the major loss of jobs with livable wages,” said Bro. Raymond Fitz, S.M., former president of the University of Dayton and member of the Dayton Together steering committee. “This lack of good jobs has been a major roadblock to our families and young people.”

“The current county structure, comprised of 28 separate local governmental entities, is too fragmented to address and respond to our challenges and opportunities,” said Commissioner Foley. “It’s time to harness our talent for innovation and reinvent how we deliver local governmental services.”

Dayton Together studied broader use of shared services agreements, formation of a Council of Governments, and tax sharing agreements but concluded a unified governmental structure was needed to fully achieve needed improvements. “These types of agreements are valuable and are being used in our region already,” said the Honorable Walter H. Rice, U.S. District Court Judge and member of Dayton Together’s steering committee. “But we believe that they are not sufficiently comprehensive to solve our challenges. More dynamic change is necessary.”

Dayton Together has begun work through two committees to develop a proposed charter for the Dayton-Montgomery County Metro Government. The charter will allow for additional communities to participate in the future. A Charter Development Committee comprised of a diverse group of 15-20 people will lead the drafting effort with the support of a larger Charter Advisory Committee offering feedback and advice. Meetings excepting work sessions will be open to the public, and input will be sought.

The Charter Development Committee is co-chaired by Paul Leonard, former Dayton Mayor and Lieutenant Governor, and Commissioner Dan Foley. Brother Ray will chair the Charter Advisory Committee.

“The proposed reforms reflected in the new County charter will improve our county-wide performance in attracting, retaining and growing jobs, responding to community-wide challenges, and capitalizing on opportunities,” said Phil Parker, President and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, and a Dayton Together steering committee member. “The reforms will free up and align resources for more effective investment in infrastructure and development initiatives, as well as increase our community’s visibility, voice and clout as we work to attract and retain both people and jobs.”

“As we look to the future of our communities, we know there is support for this type of bold, innovative measure,” said Judge Rice. We must reverse the declining trends in our county. We may not create a perfect government, but we can make improvements that will set the stage for success.”

For more information: www.daytontogether.com

You Can Own A Piece Of Library History

July 8, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

As the Main Library prepares to shift to temporary quarters in its new Operations Center, and branch libraries undergo major renovation during the Libraries for a Smarter Future project, the Dayton Metro Library Foundation is auctioning pieces of the Library’s past to enhance its future. Furniture, file cabinets, card catalogs, tables, chairs and many other items are up for bid. All proceeds benefit the Dayton Metro Library Foundation, which in turn supports the Dayton Metro Library.

Bidding begins on Wednesday, July 8. All items are on display on the first floor of the Main Library, 215 E. Third Street in Dayton. Items up for auction include:
·         Oak library tables and chairs
·         Wooden file cabinets
·         Wooden card catalogs
·         Jadeite saucers and plates
·         Lounge chairs
·         Desks
·         Coffee tables

Bids must be made in person (bids on a limited number of Featured Collectibles will be accepted online until the morning the auction closes). Bidding on General Interest Items closes at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. Bidding on Featured Collectibles closes at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30. Payment must be cash or check only.

“Most items are early 1960s mid-century modern, but some pieces were from the original Library and appear to be early 20th century,” said Jayne Klose, Manager of Community Engagement. “Items that are especially unique or collectible are auctioned separately.” Manufacturers and designers represented include Gunlocke, Herman Miller, Jens Risom and Knoll.

Go to www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/foundation/auction for a listing of all items and an FAQ with auction details. For more information, call (937) 463-BOOK.

Pop-Up Program Expands To Offer Office Space

June 30, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Activated Spaces, an initiative to fill downtown storefronts, is launching a new phase of the program called Pop-Up Office. Applications are being accepted for office businesses to open downtown this summmer. The project is mirrored after the successful Pop-Up Project, which traditionally has focused on matching retail and restaurant focused business owners with downtown property owners who have first floor space available for occupancy.

The Activated Spaces team is launching this new initiative to attract start-ups and other small businesses that will add energy and vibrancy to downtown office buildings. The project launched Catapult Creative as a pilot office tenant in 2014 to test out the viability of a pop-up office space. After seeing the success of this business, the team is excited to expand into a selection round strictly geared towards office space seekers.

“This is something we’ve been looking at for a couple years,” said Pop-Up Project leader, Elise Huelskamp. “As the project continued to be a success, we wanted to see what we could tackle next in order to grow and develop the program, and we felt we could apply it to the concept of short-term office space leasing.”

Attracted to competitive lease rates and the combination of authenticity, walkability, connectivity, and community only available in the center city, more and more entrepreneurs and small business owners are choosing a downtown address. Since 2010, more than 90 start-ups have launched in the downtown core and the number of small businesses is steadily growing. The Pop-up Office Project seeks to build on this momentum.

Unique to this phase of the program, the spaces will not be located on the first floor but rather an upper floor of a downtown building. The spaces will be clustered near each other, giving the business owners an opportunity to collaborate. Lease lengths will range from three to six months. The spaces may have varying lease rates, but will be leased below market value. The Downtown Dayton Partnership will connect businesses with commercial property owners. The Activated Spaces volunteers help make the space move-in ready and help promote the business. Selected businesses will negotiate leasing terms directly with the selected property owner, but flexibility for the tenant is a priority.

Interested office space seekers should fill out an application, which can be downloaded at www.activatedspaces.org, and email it to Jen Cadieux. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, July 17. Tenants will be selected the week of July 31, and must be able to operate in their space no later than the end of August.

The project will also continue a retail program, and plans to launch another call for retail applicants in the coming months for a fall opening. Activated Spaces volunteers hope to build on the success of the Pop-Up Project, which has launched shops such as Sew Dayton, Confetti, and most recently Twist Cupcakery. Since it was started, the project has launched 18 shops (13 of which are still open), filled over 16,000 square feet of previously vacant space and created 31 jobs.

The Pop-Up Project is driven by volunteers from the young professional organizations UpDayton and Generation Dayton with support from the Downtown Dayton Partnership, the City of Dayton, the City of Dayton Neighborhood Mini-Grant program, and community volunteers. Activated Spaces is part of the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, a strategic blueprint for the future of downtown.

WYSO Wins National Reporting Awards

June 30, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Managing Editor and Economics Reporter Lewis Wallace

Public radio station WYSO 91.3FM has won three national reporting awards from PRNDI, the Public Radio News Directors organization.

WYSO took first place in the “Series – Small Newsroom” category for Rediscovered Radio by Jocelyn Robinson, WYSO’s Archives Fellow. Robinson came to WYSO through the station’s Community Voices training program and went on to develop a documentary series based on the station’s rich Civil Rights and social justice archives. Robinson’s series was edited by freelance editor Katie Davis of Washington, DC, who’s been working with WYSO since early 2014. The award comes as WYSO opens its newly digitized archives to the public for the first time.

Two awards went to pieces produced by Managing Editor and Economics Reporter Lewis Wallace—first place in the “Best Use of Sound – Small Newsroom” category for Why Did Dayton Produce So Many Inventors And Inventions? WYSO Curious Pops Open An Answer” and second place in the “Best Writing – Small Newsroom” category for Why is that lake next to Route 4 in Dayton so blue? WYSO Curious takes a trip to Dayton’s Florida”. Both stories are part of the station’s series “WYSO Curious”, which is based entirely on questions submitted by Miami Valley residents.

WYSO’s newsroom also recently also won several honors from the Ohio Associated Press for work produced in 2014, including second place for general excellence and first place for continuing coverage, feature reporting and best reporter (Wallace) in the Radio II division.

“We’re proud of all this work, and especially pleased to continue the tradition of excellence in reporting that is part of WYSO’s history,” says WYSO General Manager Neenah Ellis.

Public radio station WYSO 91.3 is licensed to Antioch College with studios in Yellow Springs. It broadcasts on multiple platforms: 91.3 FM, live streaming at WYSO.org, on HD radio and on the Public Radio Player, a mobile application. WYSO is the Miami Valley’s only NPR News station with programming from NPR, Public Radio International, American Public Media, PRX and the BBC as well as the work of local and independent radio producers.

Mayor Offering Free Weddings

June 26, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Tim Walsh & Kery Gray were married by Mayor Whaley.

Following today’s Supreme Court ruling affirming marriage equality, Mayor Nan Whaley has announced she will officiate wedding ceremonies free of charge for all couples through Thursday, July 2.

Wedding ceremonies will be performed at City Hall, 101. W. Third St., at the following days and times:

Friday, June 26, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 29, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 8:00 a.m. to 10:0 a.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 2, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Couples seeking a City Hall wedding are reminded to acquire a marriage license first, through their local marriage license bureau (including the Montgomery County Marriage License Bureau, 41 N. Perry St., 937-225-4656).

For more information, contact the office of Mayor Nan Whaley at 937-333-3653.

Family Jewelry Store To Relocate To Austin Landing

June 23, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Zachary Karaman with designer Suzy Landa

Karaman Jewelers will relocate their current store from Mason, Ohio to Austin Landing in Early September. The retailer has become the region’s go-to destination for unique and custom designed engagement rings as well as fine jewelry from independent designers such as Adel Chefridi, Zoe Chicco and local favorite Lisa Robin.
The new space will also allow for expanded product offerings including gifts from L:A Bruket, Matt & Natt Bags and Rifle Stationery. The new store will be aptly re-named Karaman Fine Jewelry & Gifts.

“Above all else I love the artistry and inspiration behind well crafted jewelry and I’m very excited to bring our collections to Austin Landing” says owner, Zachary Karaman. “Jewelry is very personal, so it gives me great pride to say there’s a designer and a story behind almost everything we offer.”
In addition to jewelry & fine gifts, Karaman will continue to offer his signature, design, repair and appraisal service for jewelry and watches. The new, Austin Landing location will be located by the beautiful, public park, next to The Spicy Olive, ele’ cake co, and Cold Stone Creamery. The store is expected to open this fall.
“Karaman Jewelers will be an excellent addition to the Austin Landing Retailers. Their pieces are elegant and thoughtfully crafted, and we feel their service and expertise in the business will make them an important part of the community that we are creating at Austin Landing” says Bo Gunlock, President of RG properties.

Party Arty Celebrates Bringing Performing Arts to Life

June 22, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

On Friday, June 26, from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm at The Connor Group Headquarters, 10510 N. Springboro Pike, the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance is proud to present Party Arty: Bringing Performing Arts to Life, a unique evening filled with live music, savory tidbits, and entertainment and serves as a celebration for arts enthusiasts from around the Miami Valley while benefiting schoolchildren across eight counties.

The purpose of Party Arty is to raise funds to support the operating costs of all of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) Education programs for students in grades K–12, while engaging the region’s enthusiasm for the arts and enhancing connections with future audience members.

Featuring live music from Linda Prevo Band and Hey There Morgan, heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beer and wine, a “Partini” bar, and specialty performances by professionals from the Dayton Ballet, Opera, and Philharmonic, as well as promising young performers from DPAA Education Programs.

In addition, there will be a Silent Auction of items donated by local artists, restaurants, businesses and friends of the performing arts. Items include tickets to the Dayton Dragons; a getaway to Vail, CO; tickets to Wiley’s Comedy Club; new bikes; dinner packages at local restaurants; art from local artists; and much more! .

Tickets are $125 per person. All tickets can be ordered by calling (937) 228-3630 or visiting http://www.daytonperformingarts.org/partyarty. For more information on Corporate Giving and Event Sponsorship call Amber Rose, Director of Corporate Giving, at 937-224-3521, ext. 1115.

Dayton Dwell – A Celebration of Home!

June 18, 2015 By Lisa Grigsby

The typical American home is around 2600 square feet, while the typical small or tiny house is around 100-400 square feet. Tiny Houses come in all shapes, sizes and forms but they focus on smaller spaces and simplified living. People are joining this movement for many reasons, but the most popular reasons are because of environmental concerns, financial concerns and seeking more time and freedom.

This weekend, as part of Homearam, the Colorado Springs based Tiny House Jamboree™ will have a few of these little dwellings be on display at the Hook Estate. Four professional Tiny House builders will be opening their homes for tiny tours and speaking throughout the weekend about the ins and outs of living small.

The 1929 Hook Estate’s 12,000 square foot mansion will also be conducting live demonstrations and tours with home preservation seminars and vendors. The entire event is family friendly and will allow attendees to experience, first-hand, Tiny House and historic living. You’ll find the Hook Estate at 1231 Hook Estate Dr in Dayton.

Show Dates & Times:

June 19, 2015: Noon – 9pm
June 20, 2015: Noon – 9pm
June 21, 2015: Noon – 7pm

The event is proudly supported and produced by a dedicated partnership between:

The Home Builders Association of Dayton (producers of Homearama)
The Tiny House Jamboree of Colorado Springs, CO.
Red Oak Productions presenting the Ohio Old House Fair at the historic Hook Estate.
The City of Dayton, Ohio

Please visit their site at www.daytonhomerama.com for more information, and visit the Homerama on Facebook.

Vectren Dayton Air Show Adds Ultralight Display

June 16, 2015 By Lisa Grigsby

Some of the most fascinating flying machines at this weekend’s Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger will also be some of the tiniest.

While massive military jets such as the Air Force C-17 Globemaster III airlifter and KC-135 refueler will dominate the static display area at Dayton International Airport, spectators will also have a chance to discover the world of light-sport and ultralight aircraft—the smallest, simplest machines one can fly.

As many as six light airplanes are scheduled to be on display both days of the weekend air show. While numbers and types are subject to change, the lineup includes examples of Challenger, Phantom, Quicksilver, Rans, Titan and Xenon aircraft. Put on by local enthusiasts, the ultralight display is new to the air show this year.

Instead of streamlined hulls and jet engines, these one- or two-seat machines are made with tubes, wires and fabric. They typically have two-stroke engines that deliver 30 to 60 horsepower. They don’t go fast, but their open-air designs offer spectacular views.

“They give the pilot a bird’s eye view of the world with the wind in his face,” said Paul Lindamood, director of Dayton Ultralights, an informal group of recreational fliers based at Moraine Airpark.

“Ultralight flying is largely about the simplicity, the romance and the glory days of flying—the sheer exhilaration of being a part of the wind, the sky and the elements,” said Lindamood, who plans to display his Quicksilver 2S both days.

Lindamood believes ultralight flying allows one to experience flight as the Wright brothers knew it—but with the benefit of today’s aerospace materials and design knowledge. “Wilbur and Orville would have marveled at what these modern day craft can do,” he said.

Originally organized in 2000 and revived in 2013, Dayton Ultralights holds numerous annual fly-ins, contests and group flying excursions. It counts a local flying membership of 75, with more than 30 pilots and aircraft based in the Dayton region. Its Facebook page includes more than 1,100 pilots from around the world.

“We work to reach out to the flying and non-flying community in communicating the merits of ultralight and open-air flying. We endeavor to adhere to all conventional rules of flight and airport safety operations, and to constantly improve our flying skills and abilities,” Lindamood said.

The Vectren Dayton Air Show is one of America’s top annual aviation events. This year’s headliner act will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Joining them will be the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Army Golden Knights and a U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) demonstration. Making its first appearance in Dayton will be the Breitling Jet Team from Dijon, France, on its first North American Tour. The show will also feature Jack Link’s Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet WACO, Mat Younkin’s Beech 18 aerobatics, the legendary Sean D. Tucker, the Shockwave Jet Truck and the Wright “B” Flyer, a lookalike of the Wright brothers’ first production airplane.

Discount general admission tickets are on sale at area Kroger Stores. The Greater Dayton RTA is offering Park & Ride express shuttle service from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Gates are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The feature show takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spass Nacht – An Austrian Festival

June 15, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

In honor of Kettering’s sister city, Steyr, Austria, we celebrate with a Spass Nacht (translation: Fun Night). Spass Nacht is an annual fundraiser for the Kettering Sister Cities Association. Kettering has sister cities in both Steyr, Austria, and Kettering, England. This annual fundraiser will help support youth exchanges to Steyr, Austria.

10 Flag Day Facts

June 13, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Not Your Ordinary Lemonade Stand

June 12, 2015 By Nikki Nett

A little girl with her desire to cure cancer has made a pretty big impact on the Dayton area. Saturday June 13 marks the 10th Anniversary of McKenzie’s “Alex’s Lemonade Stand“.

Erica Monbeck, McKenzie’s mom, summed up the event for us. “Just about 10 years ago little McKenzie had her first lemonade stand. She raised about $400 in our garage & was so cute telling the reporter she just wanted to help raise $ to give to the Doctors to find a cure for cancer. This will be her 10th stand! Almost $30,000 raised with a big goal to get the number to $57,000 doubling what she has done the past nine years

Festivities start Friday night 8-11 with the adult party at the VIP lounge Poelking South! We have some amazing silent auction/raffle items.

Saturday 10-2 is all about the kids and you can find McKenzie’s Alex’s Lemonade Stand at Elizabeth Diamond Company on Far Hills Ave. We have a 24 ft rock wall, slides, bouncies, Dayton Drones, Zombie Dogz, Awesome Yogurt, Local Love a Roaming Boutique, and SICSA Mobile Pet Adoption Center! . One of this year’s highlights is candles with 100% of the proceeds being donated by West End Naturals. In one of the candles, will be a ladybug which can be redeemed at EDC for a fabulous pair of earrings!

This year we are raising funds in memory of Caroline Ann Carter. Caroline battled neuroblastoma for 3 years before becoming an angel.

We hope you will bring out the family and support this great cause and most of all have some fun!!!

If you’re unable to make it, but would still like to contribute, you can do so by following this link: McKenzie’s Lemonade Stand.

Editors Note: We’ve been covering McKenzie for a while, click here to see past events.

Homearama Goes On Tour Ticket Give Away

June 12, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

The 2015 Homearama Touring Edition will feature many beautiful new homes and communities throughout the Miami Valley. The featured HBA of Dayton Builders and Developers are pleased to present these new homes for the first time. Never before seen by the public, these newly built homes will fit any budget. Many are already sold so this will be your only chance to see inside.

This year, June 12th through the 28th, you will have a chance to check out many different communities and 16 beautiful new homes at the 2015 Homearama Touring Edition. As the name says, “Touring Edition” – meaning the homes are scattered throught the Miami Valley from Lewisburg to Waynesville to Springboro to the City of Dayton and many points in between. You will get to visit each of the homes and you can take your time as your ticket will be good during the entire show, June 12-28. So you can go north one weekend and south the next. There will be an easy-to-use mobile app to give you directions and details on each home. And of course, with your ticket you will get the ever popular Homearama Guidebook with renderings and floorplans of each home and a chance to vote for your favorites.

The Details:

Hours:
Homes are open Monday-Thursday from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM and Friday-Sunday from 12:00 PM-9:00 PM.

Tickets:

DaytonMostMetro.com is giving away 10 pairs of tickets to see Homearama (details at bottom). But if you don’t win a pair
tickets are available for purchase for $12 at local Kroger stores, online at:
www.DaytonHomearama.com or by downloading the free Dayton Homearama Touring Edition mobile app with a smartphone. The Dayton Homearama app is available through the iTunes store or Google Play. Walk ups without tickets will be charged $14 at the doors of Homearama homes; all guests over the age of five years must have a ticket to enter.

Guests are able to visit each Homearama house once, then can choose a maximum of two homes to repeat a visit.

Each Homearama ticket will also allow entry to the Dayton Dwell: A Celebration of Home event from June 19-21 at the historic Hook Estate. Dayton Dwell will feature Heritage Ohio’s Old House Fair and the Tiny House Jamboree. Over the course of the three days Dayton Dwell will feature live demonstrations and tours with home preservation seminars, vendors with products or services and the historic home and grounds of the Hook Estate. The Tiny House Jamboree will feature professional Tiny House builders who will camp their homes at the Hook Estate and open their doors for tiny tours.

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