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Rubicon Square & the Fairgrounds Neighborhood

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Condo developments are popping up in Dayton, I’m sure you’ve noticed the newer Patterson Square and McCormick condos, as well as the Sixth St Lofts, but there is another condo development that you might not know about, in fact, you might not Contemporary home in FNknow this neighborhood even exits, at least as a neighborhood with a name and a development plan. I’m talking about Rubicon Square condos.

Rubicon Square is in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood, which is located just south of Miami Valley Hospital and west of Brown St. Its borders are Wyoming, Main, Stewart, and Brown streets, and it’s a fascinating mix of older and newer, more contemporary homes. A home in Fair Market condition can sell for $117,000- $145,000. It’s tucked in behind the newer Brown St development, so in addition to being a charming neighborhood on its own, you are in a very walkable neighborhood, that is beginning to see quite a bit of renewal.

Rubicon Square broke ground in 2013. This is a Charles Simms Development. If you’ve been in the Patterson Square condos, you will recognize the three-story floor plans, but you might not realize these are the same popular townhouses from the exterior because Rubicon Square condos reflect the quiet, tree-lined residential Fairgrounds Neighborhood. They have siding, gables with trim, and covered front doors. Inside, the townhouses reflect the modern style and floor plans that urban Dayton home owners are looking for- large windows that let in natural light, easy-care surfaces, and multi-use rooms, along with a second floor rear balcony for expanded living space.

This is a Planned Unit Development (PUD) so financing a condo in Rubicon Square is going to be easier than other condo Rubicon Squaredevelopments and are eligible for FHA loans. In addition, employees at Miami Valley Hospital may be eligible for a homestead assistance grant that helps with down payment and closing costs. MVH employees can learn more about a special down payment assistance program offered through the hospital by contacting Coretta Tengesdahl in the Human Resources Dept. HOA fees are $40.00/ month and cover snow removal, building maintenance, and the common landscaping.

As of writing this post, Simms Development told me they have 4 unfinished homes available, 1 “market” home available with about $8000.00 in upgrades, and the model home is still available in Rubicon Square. Financing is done through Union Savings, for details call lender Anne Walters at 937-291-2591.

If you would like to take a look at Rubicon Square condos, or any home for sale in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood, talk to your Realtor, or I would be happy to set up a showing for you- my contact information is below. In addition, the 1 bedroom 20140829_141209Brickstone model at Patterson Square is going to be open to the public during Urban Nights on Sept 12, Sharon Hansford told me that they’ve had zero turnover on the “maintenance free” townhouses in Patterson Square in the 3 years they’ve been built. A testament to how livable and desirable these homes and the downtown location is.

Celebrate The Good In Your Neighborhood With Mayor’s Grant!

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neighborhoodWhat makes your Dayton neighborhood special?  Showcase the reasons for your neighborhood pride by highlighting your good food, great sportsmanship, music, craft or festival event.  You may be awarded a grant of up to $500 form The Dayton Mayor’s Fund of the Dayton Foundation.

 

Grant Guidelines
Purpose: To celebrate the GOOD in your Dayton Neighborhood with a culturally-focused
on-site event that might feature music, dance, food, games, sports, theater, poetry – something that speaks to your neighborhood (and/or partnering neighborhood(s)).

 

Amount: A maximum of $500 per event may be awarded to purchase consumable supplies for the event.
Eligibility: Applicant must be an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, or apply through a fiscal agent with an organization that has such designation; e.g. another Dayton neighborhood with a 501(c)(3) designation, a place of worship with said designation, or a neighborhood agency that is a non-profit organization.
Reporting Requirements: A final report with receipts attached for the grant money expended will be due thirty (30) days after the date of the event.
Application: The grant application may be downloaded at www.dayton.gov/mayorsfund or requested from Keith Klein, Cultural Coordinator, City of Dayton, via e-mail at  [email protected] or by calling (937) 333- 3812.
Deadline: Completed grant application and required tax identification document may be e-mailed, mailed, or hand delivered and must be postmarked or received no later than 4pm. on Friday, December 19, 2014. Applicants will be notified of awards on Monday, February 2, 2015.
Review Committee: Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee of  community volunteers and ranked on criteria.

Grant Application Contact:
Mr. Keith Klein
Cultural Coordinator
101 West Third Street #430
PO Box 22
Dayton, Ohio 45401-0022

AlterFest- A Labor Day Tradition!

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alterfestThe Alter Family Fun Fest,  an Alter Booster sponsored fundraiser for Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering , Ohio kicks off tonight at 7pm and hundreds of volunteers  give endless hours to raise money for the school. Rides and games for Kids, Blackjack and Texas Hold’em, Big 6 and the famous chicken dinner are all part of the fun!

Our Gem City is Known for Generosity

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I have heard over the years that Dayton has the highest giving per capita over any other city in Ohio. Then I found this Dayton Daily News Article from August 2012 that validated what I believed to be true…

Dayton Leads Ohio Metros in Charitable Giving

“Dayton is the most generous major metropolitan area in Ohio, with residents on average donating 4.6 percent of their discretionary incomes to charity, according to a new analysis.

Dayton metropolitan residents overall give less money to charity than people in Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland, but local residents give away a greater share of their discretionary incomes, which is a better measure of generosity, according to an analysis of IRS data released by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.”

“Dayton is the most generous major metropolitan area in Ohio.”

It’s not that Daytonians give more total dollars than any other city in Ohio… it’s that we give a greater percentage of our income, than those who live in any other city.

That’s pretty impressive! And that’s good news for the long list of non-profits, charitable organizations and churches here in the Miami Valley!

For the past five years I have bHope Logoeen overseeing The Hope Foundation of Greater Dayton. Hope is a member agency of The Foodbank, Dayton. Hope operates a mobile food pantry that serves 1,000 households in Greene and Montgomery counties every month.

 

First, let me clear up some confusion about the difference between a food bank and a food pantry.

There is only ONE food bank in Dayton. It serves Montgomery county, Green county and half of Preble County. There are LOTS of food pantries. The Foodbank in Dayton is an amazing resource for those concerned about the growing problem of hunger. (Now labeled as “food insecurity.”) There are currFoodbankently 88 member agencies that acquire food for their pantries from the Foodbank.

The Foodbank in Dayton is part of Feeding America, a network of 200+ food banks across the country. The Foodbank receives food donated by local businesses (Kroger, Aldi, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target and Meijer to name a few) as well as using it’s buying power to acquire large quantities of food at deep discounts from other sources, allowing them to then, in turn, provide its member agencies access to that food at a low agency fee. Over HALF of the 7.5 million pounds of food distributed by the Foodbank in Dayton is FREE to its member agents!

 

Let me put this into perspective for you…

Via the Foodbank, a member agency can acquire a one thousand pound skid of, say, canned corn for $100. At best, I might be able to otherwise purchase one can of corn for $.50. The average retail price per can is in the $1.25 range. By being a member agent of the Foodbank, we can acquire that same can of corn for TEN CENTS!

 

Groceries

Technically, Foodbank member agencies don’t “buy” food from the Foodbank… Member agencies pay a per-pound fee, based upon the pounds of certain foods received. The nominal fee is assessed primarily to help cover food transportation costs.

In other words, I can turn a $20.00 donation into $200 of purchasing power.

I’ve been attending church for most of my life… I love the story in the Bible of when Jesus multiplied a kid’s sack lunch (otherwise known as loaves and fishes) to feed 5,000 people. (And when all was said and done, there were leftovers!)

The downside is Jesus also said, “The poor you will always have with you.” The reality is we could all empty our bank accounts and this problem won’t simply go away.

 

HarleyBut we still fight the good fight… and it takes a lot of dedicated and generous people to do so. I am constantly amazed at how generous people can be! We don’t do a lot of fundraising, but from time to time an opportunity will come our way to help us raise some funds. Recently, someone donated a 1993 Harley-Davidson to The Hope Foundation. It’s a red 883cc sportster with a 1200cc “Screaming Eagle” kit. Only 17,000 miles! We are raffling it off to raise money. (Hoping to raise $20,000.)

 

Also, Hope was recently chosen to be one of the seven charities with the chance to receive a donation from the Dayton River Corridor Classic! The other charities are

A Kid Again

Culture Works

Dayton International Peace Museum

Hannah’s Treasure Chest

Safe Harbor

UpDayton

CLICK HERE for more information and to cast your vote!

I would like to take this opportunity to commend all of you for your generosity. I have been on the receiving end for many years. So, on behalf of all the charitable organizations, non-profits and churches in our region, THANK YOU!

Thank You

If you would like to get more information about how you can help fight hunger in our community, simply click on the links below.

For more information, to volunteer or to donate to the Foodbank, Dayton CLICK HERE.

To purchase raffle tickets for the Harley for Hope raffle, CLICK HERE.

For more information about The Hope Foundation of Greater Dayton CLICK HERE.

For more information about the Dayton River Corridor Classic CLICK HERE.

Wright “B” Flyer Inc. Launches Replacement Project

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Wright B Flyer approaches columbus re-enacting first cargo flightWright “B” Flyer Inc., an all-volunteer organization that flies a lookalike of the Wright brothers’ first production airplane, has launched a project to replace its venerable flying machine.
The not-for-profit organization has been flying Wright “B” Flyer No. 1, also known as the “Brown Bird” or “Iron Bird,” since 1982. The one-of-a-kind airplane resembles a 1911 Wright Model B airplane, but its design meets modern airworthiness standards, and it’s built from modern parts and materials.
The airplane has made flybys of the Rose Bowl and the Statue of Liberty and has been on display in Berlin. Numerous aviation pioneers and dignitaries have flown on the airplane, including the late Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong. It’s a familiar sight in local skies at the Vectren Dayton Air Show and other community events.
The Brown Bird has been flying for a generation, thanks to regular maintenance and periodic upgrades. “We’re thinking ahead to the next generation,” said Jay Jabour, Wright “B” Flyer president and acting chair. “Eventually we will need to replace the Brown Bird with a new airplane. To ensure continuity of our mission in future years, we’re beginning the replacement process now.”
The new airplane project begins as Wright “B” Flyer’s heritage partners, the National Aviation Heritage Alliance, the National Park Service and others are working to restore the original Wright Company factory buildings in Dayton. The factory was the first in America built for the purpose of producing airplanes, and its first product was the Wright Model B.
Wright “B” Flyer is developing a fundraising plan for financial and in-kind donations. The project already has received a substantial donation by an individual. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Wright “B” Flyer Inc.25th anniversary of the Wright "B" Flyer lookallike's first flight.
Wright “B” Flyer Inc. is an all-volunteer, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation that promotes Dayton’s aviation heritage by flying and displaying lookalikes of Wright Model B airplanes. It is based on Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport in Ohio, where its hangar-museum is open to the public at no charge from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please visit www.wright-b-flyer.org for more information.

WYSO Awarded $50,000 Signature Grant from the Dayton Power and Light Foundation

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DP& L LogoPublic Radio station WYSO is pleased to announce that it’s been awarded a second “Signature Grant” for $50,000 from Dayton Power and Light Foundation to continue local economics and business reporting. WYSO used its first grant in 2013 to expand our newsroom capacity, including hiring Lewis Wallace as Economics and Business Reporter. Wallace came to WYSO from WBEZ in Chicago. Since his arrival, he has filed nearly daily stories and created innovative new programs like WYSO Curious? WYSO Curious

“This re-investment from DP&L ensures that we can continue to provide local reporting that digs deeply into issues that affect the local economy,” says WYSO Development Director Luke Dennis. “Of the dozens of Community Grants that DP&L makes every year, there are only a handful of Signature Grants each year. WYSO is honored to be chosen for such a generous investment.”

 

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 the work of local and independent radio producers.

Bike Miami Valley Seeks Branding

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 Since securing the title of “bicycle-friendly city” in 2010, Dayton has been rolling out more cycling infrastructure, amenities and advocacy to support its growing population of bicyclists, which is a cornerstone of the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan. This spring, Dayton Bike Share formally made Dayton only the second city in Ohio to raise the capital funding for a bike share program, announcing that roughly $1 million has been secured to launch the program, which further supports the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan’s calls for enhanced multi-modal transportation. Today, local cycling advocacy group Bike Miami Valley (BMV) and its community partners have two important announcements regarding the future of Dayton’s bicycling scene.

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Philly’s Bike Share branding pictured here

The Downtown Dayton Partnership (DDP), a BMV partner, is accepting proposals to design key brand elements for Dayton Bike Share. This will be a concept-to-completion production. “The community has really responded positively to the bike share program,” said Scott Murphy, Bike Miami Valley board president. “The bid-winner will work with the DDP’s marketing and branding team to create an identifiable logo and brand aesthetic to carry the momentum of this exciting new program for the Dayton community.” Requests for proposals (RFP) are due by 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. Details of the RFP process and submission requirements can be found at bit.ly/DaytonBikeShare.

The formal launch and management of Dayton Bike Share will require a leader who is passionate about cycling. BMV is now accepting applications for an executive director, who will manage the bike share program for Bike Miami Valley and provide leadership in financial development, planning and program implementation. “We seek a highly-motivated, goal-oriented candidate with excellent leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit,” Murphy said. “The successful candidate demonstrates clear and effective communication skills, comfort in outreach efforts, and has the ability to grow Bike Miami Valley into a self-sustaining organization.” Download the complete application information at bikemiamivalley.org.

Dayton Bike Share volunteers and community partners have been hard at work planning the launch of the bike share program. The team includes BMV, along with the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA), plus supporting organizations the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC), City of Dayton, DDP, Five Rivers MetroParks andMontgomery County.  Current plans for Dayton Bike Share include 200 bicycles and 22 stations serving 4 square miles from the heart of downtown Dayton. Opportunities for partnerships via sponsorship of bike share stations and bicycles, as well as corporate membership programs, are still available. Stakeholders estimate the program will be fully functional by spring of 2015.

 

Explore. Exchange. Excite – TEDxDayton Tickets Now On Sale

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tedx2014After an incredibly successful TEDxDayton debut last fall, organizers have  been busy lining up speakers, volunteers and sponsors for the sophomore event scheduled to take place from 9 am to 4 pm Fri, Oct. 17, at the Victoria Theatre  in downtown Dayton. The theme chosen to challenge featured speakers and the audience is “Explore. Exchange. Excite.”

Tickets go on sale today, Wed, Aug 14th. Tickets run $50 per person, and their is an $18 student rate and admission includes lunch at the Schuster Wintergarden and a snack break.   Tickets to the inaugural TEDxDayton event sold out in two weeks last year. Based on interest and feedback from attendees, organizers expect tickets to this year’s event to sell-out quickly again. In addition to the main event, new Hype Events will be held this year to introduce the community to TEDxDayton and provide networking opportunities for those interested in TED’s “ideas worth spreading.”

“We are extremely proud of the line-up of speakers this year, as well as the expansion of the TEDxDayton experience into the community,” said Stephanie Gottschlich, TEDxDayton co-chair. “We are grateful for all of the hard work and thought the committee has put into this and can’t wait to experience TEDxDayton on October 17.”

 

TEDxDayton will have a student ticket, basic ticket and a sponsor ticket; proceeds will cover the costs of the event. Those interested in attending must fill out a brief application. To learn more about ticket prices and applying to attend, visit the TEDxDayton website. Application answers will be incorporated into the event to make it an even more personalized experience.

 

tedxThe line-up of TEDxDayton 2014 speakers and entertainers, as well as dates and locations for this year’s new Hype Events, will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event on the TEDxDayton website and through social media.

“Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and the thought leaders that will be featured, we hope to expand the cultural landscape of Dayton with new stories, insights and discussion,” said Sean Creighton, TEDxDayton co-chair

Those interested in keeping up with news and announcements about TEDxDayton are encouraged to sign up on the website to receive e-alerts featuring upcoming announcements. Visit the TEDxDayton website or follow TEDxDayton on Facebook or Twitter for updates and more information.

 

 

About TEDx, x = independently organized event

 

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)

 

About TED

 

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a conference in California 26 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with many initiatives.

 

At a TED conference, the world’s leading thinkers and doers are asked to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less. TED speakers have included Roger Ebert, Sheryl Sandberg, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert, Benoit Mandelbrot, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Brian Greene, Isabel Allende and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Three major TED events are held each year: The TED Conference takes place every spring in Vancouver, Canada, simultaneous with TEDActive, in Whistler, BC; and the TEDGlobal Conference takes place each summer in Edinburgh, Scotland.

 

On TED.com, talks from TED conferences are shared with the world for free as TED Talks videos. A new TED Talk is posted every weekday. Through the Open Translation Project, TED Talks are subtitled by volunteers worldwide into more than 90 languages. Through our distribution networks, TED Talks are shared on TV, radio, Netflix and many websites.

 

The TEDx initiative grants free licenses to people around the world to organize TED-style events in their communities with TED Talks and live speakers. More than 5,000 TEDx events have been held, and selected talks from these events are also turned into TED Talks videos.

 

The annual TED Prize grants $1 million to an exceptional individual with a wish to change the world. The TED Fellows program helps world-changing innovators from around the globe to become part of the TED

community and, with its help, amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities. TED-Ed creates short video lessons by pairing master teachers with animators, for use in classroom instruction or independent learning.

 

For information about TED’s upcoming conferences, visit http://www.ted.com/registration

Follow TED on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TEDTalks, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TED.

Bands Helping Bands

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3diIt starts with a Holiday…at home

For the last few years Kettering resident Bryan Suddith has enjoyed watching Dakota Center’s Drill, Drum and Dance Innovators (3DI) Drill Team march in the Holiday At Home Parade. The parade is an annual Labor Day weekend event in Kettering and features the award winning Fairmont Marching Band as well as Alter and Centerville High School Marching Bands.

Bryan noticed that the equipment the boys and young men of the award winning 3DI didn’t match the quality of the drums carried by the high school bands. Each year Bryan and his wife Melissa brainstormed ways to help the tiny drum corp from Dayton’s West side.

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The Suddith’s son, Caleb, marches with the Fairmont band and that is where this fundraiser was born. Fairmont High Schools theme this is “Birds of a Feather” and the pink flamingo began appearing around Fairmont shortly before band camp this summer. The concept of this fundraiser is that bands help bands. Birds of a feather flock together. Bryan worked with Brian Petro to create a mashup design which converted the Firebird logo with a pink flamingo. Bryan Suddith calls it the Fire-Amingo on the Teespring website where the shirts are for sale.

The goal is modest, 88 shirts sold in 8 days, to raise $1000.00 for the Dakota Center 3DI, Drum, Drill and Dance, Corp.

Buy your limited edition shirt to support the 3DI Corp at teespring.com/birdsfor3di.

Get Up Close With Bats

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big_brown_bat bodyStep into the exciting and mysterious world of bats with the Organization for Bat Conservation (OBC) at Possum Creek MetroPark Farm Saturday, Aug. 16, from 7:30 to 9pm  during the Live Bat Experience.  The event includes an exploration of the importance of bats, habitat and conservation, as well as of the amazing adaptations bats have made to navigate their nocturnal lifestyle. Attendees will get a chance to meet African fruit bats, a local insect-eating bat and a Jamaican leaf-nosed bat.

 

In addition, attendees will investigate the many amazing features of bats — including echolocation, flight and feeding habits — and explore the unique roles these nocturnal mammals play in our world. Staff from the OBC also will discuss how to help these local mosquito eaters. Afterward, attendees will take a short hike in search of bats in the wild.

“We are excited to sponsor OBC’s rescued bats and bring these misunderstood creatures to Five Rivers MetroParks,” said David Kugler, president of Propestmen of Ohio Inc. “Many nature centers are struggling with the effects of the economy, and we feel that the OBC’s programs bring a necessary component to the community because they inspire children to learn about science. We hope to get a lot of attendance from the public to help support MetroParks.”

Reservations are required and limited for this free program: Visit metroparks.org to register or call 937-275-7275.

 

ABOUT PROPESTMEN CRITTER CATCHERS

Founded in 2005, the Ortonville, Michigan-based Critter Catchers Inc. was formed by David Kugler, an Oakland University graduate holding a bachelor of science in biology and a master’s degree in environmental engineering from Wayne State University. Propestmen of Ohio Inc., a branch of Critter Catchers, provides wildlife control services in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton and surrounding areas and specializes in humane bat removal and other attic pests. Visit the website at www.propestmen.com or call 614-344-4278.

Dayton’s Fly 92.9 Announces Dan Edwards as Host of “The Morning Flight”

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Dan-Edwards-WGTZAlpha Media Dayton, OH announced today the addition of legendary Miami Valley media personality Dan Edwards to “The Morning Flight,” weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. on Fly 92.9. Dan is an Emmy award-winning media veteran with over 30 years of experience as an anchor, DJ, photo-journalist, and educator. Though his travels have taken him all over the globe, he and his wife of 29 years are proud to call Dayton home.

 
“I can’t say how happy I am to be back in the very building I began my radio career on the legendary WING-FM,” Dan stated. “After a satisfying 12 year career in TV as an anchor and reporter at Channel 2, I’m excited to transition back into radio. What’s even more profound is the fact that John King, the current general manger for Fly 92.9, is the same man who gave me my first big break in the business back in 1982!”

 
King commented, “When Alpha Media entered the Dayton market with the goal of creating truly ‘Live and Local’ radio, I was challenged to find a personality that would not only sound great on air, but one that has deep roots in the community; we couldn’t be happier to find exactly that in Dan.”

 
Alpha Media Executive VP of Programming, Scott Mahalick added, “Dan brings a charismatic and professional vibe to the airwaves. He is a top notch talent that will help Fly achieve the next level of success!”
The Fly 92.9 Morning Flight will be a music intensive show delivering everything Dayton needs to wake up and get to work. Featuring artists like Maroon 5, John Mellencamp, U2, and Kelly Clarkson, WGTZ boasts the largest music library in the Dayton radio market. Fly 92.9 streams live at FLY929.com and via apps available in the Apple and Android markets.

 
Fly 92.9 is owned and operated by Alpha Media, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Alpha Media owns and operates 68 radio stations in 12 markets across the United States covering all formats including Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Spanish, Urban, News Talk, Sports, Rock, Country and more. In addition to the radio stations; Alpha Media owns the digital media and marketing company; Xapsis in Peoria, Illinois and intimate performance venues, The Bing Lounge in Portland, Oregon and The Alamo Lounge in San Antonio, Texas.

Free Summer Party Downtown

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Photo PosterThe Dayton Metro Library is inviting the whole community to a Summer Party.  There will be free entertainment, games, contests and hands-on activities for the whole family on Saturday, August 9, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Main Library and in Cooper Park, downtown Dayton.
Chuck Duritsch from the Dayton Metro Library says, “We want to celebrate not only our summer readers who worked hard and met their goals, but also have a fun afternoon for everyone!”

 

What’s in store?

 

Visit the Technology Petting Zoo to see the latest gadgets, then pet puppies from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Make your own cotton candy, then ride a blender bike and make a smoothie. Time the Rubik’s Cube champ, learn break dancing skills from Deja Kru, and meet a young Yo-Yo Master. Book swaps, henna tattoos, physical challenges, chess games, storytimes, oh my! There’s too much to mention. Suffice it to say there are activities throughout Cooper Park and inside the Main Library as well – plenty for adults and children to have a fun, free afternoon. Food vendors will be on hand for the purchase of food and beverages, but all other activities (from the Active Zone to the Zoot Theatre puppets) are FREE.

 

“This is a chance for families to come together for a fun, free event to celebrate the summer,” said Diane Farrell, Director of External Relations for the Library. The Library invites you to come enjoy an afternoon with your friends, family and neighbors at the Dayton Metro Library as we wrap up a super summer and get ready for a fabulous fall!

 

More details from the Library:

 

The event features:
  • Hands-on activities, crafts and experiments
  • The Kids BookMobile
  • The Batmobile with Batman and Robin
  • Curious George, The Cat in the Hat, Heater and Gem from The Dayton Dragons and costumed Star Wars characters
  • The Zoot Theatre Company puppets
  • Music by DJ Dan Edwards
  • An active zone with hula hoops, jump ropes, Frisbees, bubbles and bikes
  • A Book Swap for all ages, plus more!

 

 Partner organizations and guests include:
  • Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission teaching bike safety
  • Humane Society of Greater Dayton showcasing pet adoptions
  • Boonshoft Museum of Discovery meeting animals up close
  • Muse Machine – leading active story and dance
  • Ohio Virtual Academy and Chaminade Julienne High School – getting hands on with STEM labs and slime
  • Rosewood Arts Center – exploring comic book art
  • ThinkTV – PBS Kids Island
  • Time Warner Cable – science behind cotton candy
  • Dayton Mom-Spot Blog – book and swag bag giveaways
  • Welcome Dayton – language activities
  • Prevent Blindness Ohio – coloring and eye health
  • EarthFare – Sun Safety
  • Yo-Yo demonstrations, break dancing and the national Rubik’s Cube champion

 

Admission and all activities are free.  Food trucks will be on hand for the purchase of food and beverages.  Summer Reading Club participants of all ages can bring their completed folders to the Party for special prizes.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s External Relations Department at 937-496-8901.

Hattery Launches A “Show Us Your Brim” Contest

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10505119_527157707411266_2767777652230744014_oCelebrate First Friday and help Brim, the Oregon District’s only hat shop launch their Show Us Your Brim contest! They’ll be taking pictures of you and your hats and accessories from 5:00 to 9:00 and posting them to Facebook and Instagram. In exchange for letting them take your picture, they’ll give you 10% off during First Friday.

If you can’t make it on First Friday, it’s okay. You can still participate. Just post a picture of yourself sporting your favorite BRIM purchase on Facebook with a link to their page in the photo caption or post a picture on Instagram with @brimonfifth and #brimonfifth. Show us the picture between 8/1-8/14 and get 10% off. On 8/15 we’ll reward the taker of our favorite photo with a $50 gift certificate.  

Entrepreneurs- Deadline Extended For Activated Spaces

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1919629_499225913544549_1844309004929902953_nActivated Spaces, an initiative to fill downtown storefronts, is accepting applications for temporary retail, service, and office businesses to open downtown this fall as part of the seventh phase of its Pop-up Project. The project matches business owners and entrepreneurs with downtown property owners who have first-floor storefront space available for occupancy.

Interested retailers or office space seekers should fill out an application, which can be downloaded here:Pop-up-Project-RFP-Fall-2014, and email it to Jen Cadieux at [email protected]. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, August 8. Tenants will be selected the week of August 18.

Lease lengths will range from three to six months. The spaces will have varying lease rates, but will be leased below market value. Activated Spaces volunteers will connect retailers and office businesses with commercial property owners, help make the space move-in ready, and promote the business during such events as First Friday and Urban Nights. Selected businesses will negotiate leasing terms directly with the selected property owner, but flexibility for the tenant is a priority.

Activated Spaces volunteers hope to build on the success of the Pop-Up Project’s first five phases. Ten of the businesses that have opened as part of the Pop-Up Project are still open: Beaute Box, 116 W. Fifth St.;Peace on Fifth, 234 Dutoit St.; American Pi, 41 S. St. Clair St.; Vintage Barbershop, 110 W. Fifth St.; Sew Dayton, 261 Wayne Ave..; Green Baby, 2nd Street Market; Spice Paradise, 16 Brown St.; Hicks’ Barber Shop, 16 Brown St.; Catapult Creative, 133 N. Ludlow St.; Studio Meco, 46 W. 5th St.; and Confetti, 42 W. 5th St. Since the inception of the project in 2011, more than 13,000 square feet of vacant space has been filled and 29 new jobs have been created.

Commercial property owners interested in offering space to Pop-Up Shop owners should contact Jen Cadieux at 937-224-1518. Participating property owners are on the Activated Spaces website. Once a match is made, a limited amount of money is available to be distributed at the discretion of the Activated Spaces team for such purposes as offsetting utility costs, making cosmetic improvements to the space or other necessities for making the space operational.

The Pop-Up Project is driven by volunteers from the young professional organizations Generation Dayton and UpDayton 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.

Those interested in volunteering with Activated Spaces should e-mail [email protected].

IDA & WORDS AND PICTURES Open Friday at THE NEON!

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MCDIDAA EC018Hello Everyone,

If you still need to see LIFE ITSELF, THIRD PERSON or CHEF (which has been here 9 weeks!), you’ll need to hurry. Thursday will be your last chance to catch any of these films at THE NEON. On Friday, we’re clearing the decks for two new films – the critically acclaimed and powerful new film IDA and the romantic drama WORDS AND PICTURES. (For this week’s remaining showtimes, visit our website at www.neonmovies.com)

Synopsis for IDA: At last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, I saw 30+ films. This film was at the top of my list (with films like 12 YEARS A SLAVE and PHILOMENA), but it won’t stick around for too long. I hope you’ll hurry down. “From acclaimed director Pawel Pawlikowski comes IDA, a moving and intimate drama about a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland who, on the verge of taking her vows, discovers a dark family secret dating from the terrible years of the Nazi occupation. 18-year old Anna, a sheltered orphan raised in a convent, is preparing to become a nun when the Mother Superior insists she first visit her sole living relative. Naive, innocent Anna soon finds herself in the presence of her aunt Wanda, a worldly and cynical Communist Party insider, who shocks her with the declaration that her real name is Ida… In this beautifully directed film, Pawlikowski returns to his native Poland for the first time in his career to confront some of the more contentious issues in the history of his birthplace. Powerfully written and eloquently shot, IDA is a masterly evocation of a time, a dilemma, and a defining historical moment; IDA is also personal, intimate, and human. The weight of history is everywhere, but the scale falls within the scope of a young woman learning about the secrets of her own past.” (taken from Music Box Films press notes) Click on this LINK to visit the official website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXhCaVqB0x0

Synopsis for WORDS AND PICTURES: “A witty romantic drama, WORDS AND PICTURES stars the engaging duo of Juliette Binoche and Clive Owen working together on-screen for the first time. Prep school English teacher Jack Marcus laments his students’ obsession with social media and good grades rather than engaging with the power of the written word. A one-time literary star, Jack has not published in years filling his spare time with drink versus the art of language. He meets his match in Dina Delsanto – an abstract painter and new teacher on campus, who was once celebrated for her art. From the start, the two flirt and provoke each other with equal relish.” (taken from Roadside Attractions press notes) Click on this LINK to visit the film’s official website.

On Tuesday, July 29 at 7:30, The Evangelical Immigration Table will host a one-time screening of the documentary THE STRANGER. “This film was produced to motivate evangelical Christians to take a stand for immigration reform. The film tells the story of three families caught in our broken immigration system. The film is a stark reminder that immigration isn’t just a political issue, and it certainly isn’t a liberal or conservative issue. It is an American issue, and it is a spiritual issue. Tickets are $5 (Now Available at THE NEON’s Box Office) and all proceeds will go to local refugees served by New Path Outreach, a ministry of Ginghamsburg Church. Watch the film. Then call your Congressman.” (taken from press notes) A panel discussion will be held after the screening.

On Thursday, July 31 at 7:30, 4 Paws For Ability will screen LEGENDS OF THE KNIGHT. This tugg screening has crossed its required threshold, but more tickets are still available…with a portion of the proceeds going to the group that provides service dogs to children in need. “LEGENDS OF THE KNIGHT weaves together the uplifting true stories of individuals who have overcome devastating obstacles, unselfishly given to the community, and embraced their inner superhero because of their love of Batman.” Follow this LINK to find out more about the film, watch a trailer and reserve your ticket.

On Sunday, August 3 at 1:00, SPAN Ohio will hold a one-time screening of THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE. “Single Payer Action Network Ohio (SPAN Ohio) is proud to host THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE on the 49th anniversary of our own Medicare system. THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE is a 65 minute documentary that reveals the intensity of the political struggle that led to Canada’s universal medical care system, and exposes public relations campaigns that have been prevalent in the U.S. since the early 1900’s to dissuade the American public from supporting national health care. Every day people are dying or going bankrupt due to the ills of the United States system. Who are we in the face of this human tragedy? If you agree that people are more important than profits, then you must see this film. Admission is free and open to the public.” (taken from SPAN Ohio press notes)

“On Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 Boston Stoker is proud to present A FILM ABOUT COFFEE to the Dayton Area. The film, which first premiered in Seattle at the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), explores the world’s involvement and fascination with specialty coffee from crop to cup. It captures in-depth views on the current state of specialty coffee with footage from throughout the US, Africa, South America and Japan. Boston Stoker is a specialty coffee roaster and wholesaler that has operated out of Dayton, Ohio since 1973. The company has a long history with direct trade work within the coffee industry, focusing on Heart to Honduras.” (taken from Boston Stoker press notes) This screening will be an Ohio premiere! Click this LINK to find out more about the film. Click this LINK to visit Boston Stoker’s official site.

Save the Date! On Saturday, August 30 at noon, Roosevelt Class of ’67 is planning a fundraiser with a screening of BUCK AND THE PREACHER. More details will be in next week’s newsletter.

I’m delighted to announce that our opening date for BOYHOOD has been moved up! It will now open on August 1, and we can’t wait!

Thanks so much for your continued support!

We hope to see you soon!
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, July 25- Thursday, July 31:

IDA (PG-13) 1 Hr 20 Min
Friday, Saturday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:15, 7:20, 9:20
Sunday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:15, 7:20
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3:00, 5:15, 7:20
Thursday: 3:00, 5:15

WORDS AND PICTURES (PG-13) 1 Hr 51 Min
Friday, Saturday: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45
Sunday: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Monday: 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Tuesday: 2:50, 5:10
Wednesday, Thursday: 2:50, 5:10, 7:30

THE STRANGER (NR) 45 Min + Discussion
Tuesday: 7:30

LEGENDS OF THE KNIGHT (NR) 1 Hr 17 Min
Thursday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
Aug 1 – BOYHOOD
Aug 8 – I ORIGINS
Aug 15 – MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT
Aug 29 – LAND HO
Aug 29 – CALVARY
TBD – TRIP TO ITALY
TBD – LOVE IS STRANGE
TBD – ALIVE INSIDE
TBD – SKELETON TWINS

One Stop Brick Shop- Lego Show Comes TO Caesar Creek Flea Market

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brickLooking to build some family fun this summer? Bring your LEGO loving little ones to enjoy a FREE LEGO Show at Caesar Creek Flea Market the weekend of July 26th and 27th!   Over 400 square feet of LEGO’s and 30 exhibit tables will be on display from regional groups such as the Michigan LEGO Club, Fred’s “One-Stop-Brick-Shop,” and the Ohio Youth Robotics and First LEGO League.

 
You and your family will enjoy the many colorful, creative, architectural displays of LEGO ingenuity!  From the simple to the complex – see how these nationally competitive clubs have taken thousands of  little squares and shapes and combined them to reach a whole new level of play!
For those interested in Robotics, there will be Live Demos and Interactive Displays to watch and experience firsthand!
Caesar Creek Flea Market will also have a Kid’s Interactive Area with a place for kids of all ages to“Build Your Own Creations,” plus “Face Painting by Jen,” and special “Meal Deals” in their concession areas!  It’s all happening Saturday and Sunday, July 26th and 27th from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Caesarcaesar-creek-flea-market Creek Flea Market – located at 7763 St. Rt. 73W. in Wilmington, OH 45177.  Get hip this summer and build some great family memories at the Market!

Admission is FREE for the entire family with $1.00 Paid Parking!
For additional information, call 937-382-1660 or visit www.CaesarCreek.com.