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Sign Up Now for MetroParks Make A Difference Day

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Five Rivers MetroParks will host its annual fall service day, Make a Difference Day, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 28. Register online by Friday, Oct. 27, at metroparks.org/make-a-difference.

People of all ages will work at more than 20 projects across 14 sites throughout the Dayton area and assist with many important projects, from invasive species removal to planting trees. Register your family, friends or work group, and get everyone outside to make a difference.

Make a Difference Day projects help beautify the parks and prepare them for the winter season.

“Our volunteers are so integral in supporting MetroParks to protect the region’s natural heritage,” said human resources and volunteer manager Jenny Hymans. “Make a Difference Day is the perfect opportunity to get together with friends, family or coworkers and give back to your favorite MetroPark. In just a few hours on a beautiful fall morning, you can make a difference.”

Registration is required via MetroParks’ volunteer site, Get Connected. Learn more and sign up at www.metroparks.org/volunteer.

Participants should dress for the weather and the activity in which they will participate. Supplies will be provided depending on the project, but individuals may want to bring gloves and a refillable water bottle.

MetroParks hosts two large annual days of service: Adopt-A-Park in April to celebrate Earth Day and Make a Difference Day in October. This fall, MetroParks hopes to register approximately 200 volunteers for Make a Difference Day.

MetroParks volunteers are needed year-round for a variety of tasks. Learn more about becoming a volunteer for other projects and more at metroparks.org/volunteer.

Wings Fly Now open on Patterson

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Wings Fly, a family owned eatery that opened last week, specializes in wings, both traditional and boneless. A family-friendly restaurant offering a menu packed with delicious  appetizers and entrees. Dine in or carryout available.

 

Screenshot this post and show it to the cashier and you will receive 15% off your first order,now through September 30th.

 

 

Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Wings Fly

960 Patterson Rd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 938-1335

Hours
Sun 11am -10pm
Mon – Thurs 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat 11am – midnight

BREAKING: See Fred Armisen perform LIVE in Yellow Springs

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The inaugural Yellow Springs Film Festival (YSFF) is bringing in the celebrities for their weekend-long festivities. Due to popular demand (sell out) of Fred Armisen’s “In Conversation With…” special event, festival organizer’s have added a special event live music performance “Comedy For Musicians, But Everyone Is Welcome” featuring Armisen.

Armisen has been new touring this new show all over the country, so organizers are thrilled to bring this event to the area. and this will be the area’s debut performance.

The festival also features a kick-off party with Raekwon from Wu-Tang Clan, who is debuting a film he executive produced called “Taking the Groove Back.” There is also a special retrospective of Guided by Voices 40 year career, along with lots of other special film events. Tickets and information for all the festival’s  events can be found at YSFilmFest.com.

HOW TO GO?

When: October 6, 2023

Doors open at 4pm

Show starts at 5pm

General Admission $30

Get festival information here: https://www.ysfilmfest.com/

Get tickets for Fred Armisen show here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-armisen-comedy-for-musicians-but-everyone-is-welcome-tickets-72233386904

 

    

 

 

Kettering Community Cupboard

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Kettering Leadership Academy’s Class of 2023 is proud to introduce Kettering’s first Community Cupboard located at Oakview Elementary School at the corner of Stroop Road and Ackerman Boulevard. The cupboard will be accessible 24/7 stocked with non-perishable food items, hygiene and household supplies and information for a variety of community resources.

Two additional locations have also been approved and details will be shared at a later date. Cupboard maintenance will happen collaboratively between the school and other community groups. The philosophy behind the cupboard is for people to take what they need and give what they can.

This initiative would not be possible without the efforts of KLA ’23 and countless partnerships created to make this concept a reality. Many thanks to Day-Air Credit Union, Bogg Ministries, Lowe’s Centerville on Wilmington Pike, Dor Wood Optimists, Good Shepherd Church, Kettering City Schools – Oakview Elementary, Kettering City Schools Forward Foundation and Kettering Rotary Club.

Calling All Pinball Wizards

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DK Effect’s eight week pinball and arcade league will start up on October 2nd.  Each week  you’ll play 3 random pinball machines and 1 arcade game. You’ll earn points based on your ranking on each machine. Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned gamer, it’s all about friendly competition and video game fun! To keep the good times rolling, DK Effect has 40 craft beers on tap and Gionino’s pizza available for purchase. The top flipper flippers and joystick joysters will win prizes at the end!
Entry is just $25 for the whole 8 week league, sign up online. So join them for  some electric entertainment! Drinks, food, and good times at DK Effect. See you on the leaderboards!
1600 East Third
Dayton, OH, 45403
937-416-2750
Mon – Thurs 4-11pm
Fri 11am – midnight
Sat noon – 1am
Sun no0n- 1opm

Cowtherine’s Carousel Coming to Young’s Jersey Dairy

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Get ready for the ride of a lifetime. Young’s Dairy has just announced that they are in the process of creating Cowtherine’s Carousel, a 36′ carousel that will be here in the summer of 2024 and will be located just north of the Dairy Store, where the current Young’s World Headquarters is located. The building will be enclosed and heated for year-round use. The rides on the carousel will be horses, cows, pigs, goats and other farm animals you might see at Young’s.

Today they revealed the first carousel animal- a rooster. Naming rights of the carousel animals are available.

If you want to name one of these horses “Horsey McHorseface” – Youngs is ready to make that happen according to their website. They’ll have 6 cows, a rooster, a pig, a goat + 21 horses all ready for you to ‘Adopt’. For your ‘adoption’, you’ll receive:

• A free engraved brick that will go around Cowtherine’s Carousel
• Two free unlimited passes to ride Cowtherine’s Carousel for the duration of your adoption
• You can be the first to ride your animal on opening night
• A engraved plaque next to your animal with its’ name as well as yours
• A professional photo with you and your animal on opening night
• A sign of recognition in the Cowtherine’s Carousel building with your, and the other inaugural donors

100% of the funds raised for this program will go directly to Rocking Horse Community Health Center.  Sponsorships start at $5000 for 5 years.  There will also be a  chance to buy an engraved bricks for $100 (4×8)  or $200 (8×8  will go around the Cowtherine’s Carousel building when it opens in the summer of 2024. All bricks include the following:

• A free engraved replica of your brick
• One free ride on Cowtherine’s Carousel
• An invitation to our grand opening night

Cowtherine’s Carousel will be included in the family value wristband weekends,  corporate picnics and Club Cowvin, and Young’s  annual membership. So order now and be ready to ride those cows!

TIFF Day #7 – 2023

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Hello Dayton937!

24 hours ago, my schedule for today was slim.  I only had a couple potential screenings scheduled (and they were tentative)…then first thing this morning I mapped out 5 movies.  And a couple of them were fantastic.  It was a very full day!

My first screening of the day was a musical of sorts…all songs/performances are motivated from the radio or a boom box – and characters sing along. CHUCK CHUCK BABY, dir. Janis Pugh (UK). “A film of love, loss, music, and female friendship, set in and around the falling feathers of a chicken processing plant in industrial north Wales.” (TIFF Catalog) This love story is sweet and touching and some of it it is in a rather unlikely setting – a chicken processing plant. Though I found some of the story and motivations a little thin, there’s still a lot to like.

I had only read a little bit about my next film…and nothing had prepared me for it! MOTHER, COUCH, dir. Niclas Larsson (USA). “Three estranged children come together when their mother refuses to move from a couch in a furniture store, in this film boasting all-star talent including Taylor Russell, Ewan McGregor, Ellen Burstyn, F. Murray Abraham, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Rhys Ifans.” (TIFF Catalog) Very shortly after the start, I wondered, “Are we in purgatory?  Is this an existential crisis?  Is this the love-child of Charlie Kaufman and David Lynch?” With an ominous/0ften thriller-like score, this film is a strange one – set in a furniture store selling furniture from the past with current-day prices…but if you stick with with it until the end, it slowly reveals itself and has and you figure it out. I won’t give it away.

Knowing I was going to potentially screen 5 films today, I almost cancelled this one in order to meet up with some friends…but upon reading a bit more about it, I decided to keep on schedule.  The original French title for this film is HLM PUSSY – a codename the young ladies of this film give to themselves – meaning low income housing pussy. I’m so glad I went to see it.  SISTERHOOD, dir. Nora El Hourch (France). “Three teenage girls, inseparable friends, struggle with the aftermath of a pivotal incident that brings to light their differences in race, social class, and cultural privilege, threatening their seemingly invincible bond.” (TIFF Catalog). The performances in this film are incredible…the three young leads are all phenomenal – and I didn’t feel like I was watching performances.  The story of social media and class, and race and privilege are contemporary and so honest.  This is Nora El Hourch’s first feature, and I’m absolutely certain we’ll see more from her – I was shaken and moved and very invested in this great film.

My next film was my third film dealing with WWII…and it’s also based on a real person. IRENA’S VOW, dir. Louise Archambault (Canada, Poland). “In occupied Poland, a former nurse (Sophie Nélisse) risks her own life to shelter a dozen Jewish men and women from the Nazi war machine.” (TIFF Catalog). This is an absolutely fascinating story told with a lot of gloss.  There were some big eye roll moments (like the Jews hidden in the basement preparing food for a dinner party so Irena could keep up with the pace)…that said, there were some good moments of tension, too.  Overall, it wasn’t gritty enough for me to totally get behind it (I also questioned some of its messaging, t00)…but I think it will find an audience – particularly in the Jewish Film Fest circuit.  The historical updates at the end were a treat after seeing the film.

My last film of the day turned out to be a gem….something that really spoke to me. FLIPSIDE, dir. Chris Wilcha (USA). “Chris Wilcha helped adapt This American Life to television. His new documentary embodies the spirit of that show as he tries to save a New Jersey record store, in this comic yet deeply moving reflection on opportunities lost and gained.” (TIFF Catalog). This doc is about so many things…it’s about a filmmaker who has several unfinished projects, it’s about his closets in his parents’ house – full of stuff from his childhood and teenage years, it’s about writing and working, it’s about family, it’s about a dying record store.  In the course of making this film, the filmmaker is able to include segments of many unfinished films (which validates the initial work in some regard), and he went back home to talk with his parents about where he came from and what he’s achieved.  I related so much to this film, and it even had me in tears.  (I have to paraphrase because I can’t read my scrawling handwriting) – at one point in the film, Wilcha talks about being middle-aged and beginning to understand one of life’s great paradoxes…he said you can feel devastating, debilitating heartbreak for not accomplishing certain things you set out to do in life – while also feeling good about where you’re at and the choices you’ve made. This struck a real chord with me, and I hope we can bring this film to town.

 

Thanks for reading!

Jonathan

Little Exchange Bourbon Raffle

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The Little Exchange  is bringing back their bourbon raffle. You could win this  highly sought after 8-bottle full Blanton’s set! Purchase one ticket for $50 or 3 tickets for $100 with 100% of all ticket sales benefiting Dayton Children’s Hospital. Purchase in-store, by phone at 937-299-2561 or on their website at thelittleexchange.org

Winner will be drawn at their Private Bourbon Tasting Event on Thursday, October 5th. That event is by invitation only-for more information please contact us at 937-299-1561 or [email protected]
* Drawing will be held October 5th @ 7PM (via Facebook Live)
* Winner need not be present to win
* Winner must be 21+
*Free delivery within a 50 mile radius of Oakwood, OH 45419
*Bourbon CANNOT be shipped
*Winner living outside of the 50 mile delivery area must make arrangements for pick up

Kerfuffle = Two Deals for Spectrum Cable or Internet Subscribers

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Deal #1:

Last week, 19 Disney-owned channels and seven ABC stations were yanked off Spectrum Cable. The Mouse couldn’t come to terms with Spectrum. Therefore, you currently can’t see stations you paid for, like ESPN, FX, Disney Channel, and National Geographic.

Peacock to the rescue! Spectrum has arrange for Spectrum Cable subscribers to get one year of Peacock Premium for free (unless you only subscribe to Spectrum’s Basic or TV Essentials packages).

If you don’t have Spectrum Cable, but do have Spectrum Internet – you’ll get 90 days of Peacock Premium for free.

Jump in there and get the free Peacock Premium before Spectrum and Disney resolve their kerfuffle. It worked easily for me! Then put a reminder in your calendar to cancel Peacock 12 months from now or you’ll get charged the monthly fee when your free year runs out. Click here to get the deal

Deal #2:

Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Get an extra $15/month off your Spectrum Cable bill. If you subscribe to Spectrum Cable, call them. Because of the Disney pullout, the person I spoke with said the standard refund they have been giving is $15/month. Done and done. When you call Spectrum, and the machine asks why you are calling, just say “cancel service”. Tell the person who picks up that you miss your Disney channels and want to know what discounts Spectrum is giving. They’ll offer you the $15/month off your bill. Easy.

This post originally appeared on Chip’s Money Tips!

Build A Scarecrow and You Could Win $300

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Grandma’s Gardens will be hosting their first ever Great Scarecrow Festival on Sat, Sept 16th on their Waynesville Grounds to kick off fall.  Scarecrow frames are available now at the garden center, but spaces are limited – so sign up today by calling  937.885.2740. There is no cost to enter the contest.
It will be a day of all things festive with a day of spooky, spectacular scarecrows, fall-themed food vendors, and the grand opening of our new, and improved, railroad! Enjoy a coffee and meander through the gardens. Snack on festive treats like gourmet candy apples and kettle corn, or grab something to eat from the five food trucks that will be on hand. Shop vendors, fresh pumpkins and Fall decor.

Enter the Scarecrow Contest to compete for prizes!
• 1st Place – $300
• 2nd Place – $200
• 3rd Place – $100
• People’s Choice Award – $300
(Yes, that does mean your team can win up to $600 if your team claims 1st place and people’s choice!)
All prizes are awarded per team/group

The judging will be on creativity, design and overall impressions.  Judges from Grandma’s staff will pick the winners, and there will be an additional people’s choice award.

Contest Guidelines:

Contestants will take their Scarecrow frames home with them and bring them back the day of the event. All other supplies are up to you. They encourage contestants to do the majority of their assembly offsite. Final touches can be added the day of judging from 9:00am-12:45pm on Saturday, September 16th. ALL SCARECROWS MUST BE ON SITE BY 12:45PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PRIZES. Judging will begin promptly at 1:00pm Saturday, September 16th

On the day of the festival, look for the plaque with your team’s name on it. A PVC pipe that fits your scarecrow’s frame will be provided to keep your scarecrow upright.  The judging will be on creativity, design and overall impressions.  Judges from Grandma’s staff will pick the winners, and there will be an additional people’s choice award.

Grandma’s Gardens

8107 State Route 48
Waynesville, OH, 45068

937-885-2740

SEPTEMBER 16TH

Great Scarecrow Festival

11:00AM–3:00PM | FREE TO ATTEND

13 September Fundraisers Worth Supporting

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With over 4000 non-profits in the Miami Valley, our community has proved to have a giving heart and here are 13 fundraisers that could use your support this month:

September 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Artini Dayton 2023   $60 – $80

Dayton Arcade 28 W. Third St., Dayton

Local artists will be teaming up with local bartenders and mixologists to craft cocktails inspired by their own creations! We’ll have a dozen Artini stations featuring spirited and nonalcoholic cocktails, and our guests get to determine who’s creations are the most creative, and who’s cocktails are the best tasting. Attendees will also be treated with tasty hors d’oeuvres, live music, and engaging art experiences. By the end of the evening, we’ll find out who crafted the Most Creative Artini and who served us the Best Tasting Artini!

September 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wine Tasting, Benefiting Dayton Children’s Hospital $85

Polen Farms 5099 Bigger Rd, Kettering

Join the Women’s Board of Dayton Children’s Hospital for an exclusive wine tasting event. We will be enjoying wine graciously provided by Revel OTR and all proceeds will benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Co-owners & winemakers, Amy and John Coleman, will be our guides for the evening providing samplings of their specialized, handcrafted wines along with sharing their passion of winemaking. All Revel wines are made 100% on site in Cincinnati, Ohio with fruit sourced from CA, WA, OH and Chile using a process that originated in Italy.
Their 2023 Cincinnati Wine Festival Gold Medal Winners Sangiovese and Black Sheep Blanc will be available at this tasting! You can find Revel in many bottle shops, breweries, casinos, grocery stores, restaurants, stadiums and now locally at Arrow Wine & Spirits (Kettering & Centerville) as well as Dorothy Lane Market (Oakwood).

September 9 @ 5:00 pm
Stetsons & Sterling $100 – $200

Therapeutic Riding Institute 3960 Middle Run Rd., Spring Valley

This elegant, “western-chic” themed evening will include therapeutic riding & liberty demonstrations with TRI students, live bluegrass music by the legendary Dean Osborne Band, cocktails, wine, & beer, dinner, live auction, and heart-warming stories shared by TRI students. General admission begins at 5:00 pm.

Limited tickets are also available for a unique and intimate VIP experience beginning at 4:00 pm in our beautiful horse barn. This reception will include live acoustic bluegrass music by the Dean Osborne Band, hors d’oeuvres, bourbon tasting, & trick rider and liberty demonstration.

September 14 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
A home for our hero veteran fun-raiser  $43.61

The Brightside Event & Music Venue 905 E. Third Street, Dayton

Join us for a fun-filled evening of music and networking, as we raise funds to provide a new home for our hero veteran!

September 14 @ 5:30 pm
Wegerzyn Garden Party

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton

Celebrate the Golden Garden at the annual Wegerzyn Garden Party! Join us Thursday, September 14 to toast half a century of fostering connections between people and nature at our treasured Gardens.

Enjoy live music, dinner, dancing and a 50/50 raffle as we look back at the last 50 years and ahead at the next half century at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark.

Tickets are required! $100 for Foundation members and $150 for non-members.

50/50 raffle tickets are $25 per ticket or 6 for $100. Winner announced at Garden Party, but need not be present to win! Proceeds from this event benefit the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation.

September 16 @ 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Rubber Duck Regatta

The 2023 URS Rubber Duck Regatta will be LIVE at Riverscape with the Hispanic Heritage Festival

United Rehabilitation Services is excited to bring the URS Rubber Duck Regatta, presented by Synchrony, at RiverScape Metropark, during the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023 for one more year. Prize winners will be identified as the first eight individually assigned Ducks are pulled from the river! Winners will be announced at the Finale Event and will be notified via phone or email.

September 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Diced in Dayton: Chef’s Challenge  $75 – $150

Top of the Market Banquet Center 32 Webster St., Dayton

Sample tastes from your favorite local chefs and support a great cause at the Diced in Dayton Chef’s Challenge. Diced in Dayton is an interactive, food-filled event that showcases and celebrates the creativity of local chefs as they craft unique dishes from a set of mystery ingredients. Participating chefs must meet the challenge that MVM chefs face each day: how to transform unpredictable ingredients into something new and delicious. Guests will delight in the ingenuity and flavor of the dishes while learning about what Miami Valley Meals does to help those who are food insecure in our community. At the end of the night, one chef will be named champion.
Featuring chefs from Corner Kitchen, Kung Fu BBQ, De’Lish Cafe, Blind Dogs, Rich Taste Catering, redBerry, Bella Sorella Pizza Co, Creative Delights Catering, Napales, and more. You won’t want to miss this chance to enjoy great food for a great cause at the one-and-only Diced in Dayton.
Justice on Tap $25-50
The Dayton Beer Company 912 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering

Come raise your glass (and funds) to justice! Justice on Tap, our annual “happy hour” fundraiser, hosted by the Dayton Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, is happening Wednesday, September 20th

All proceeds benefit the Campaign for Equal Justice, supporting the critical civil legal services provided by ABLE, the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project – VLP and LAWO in the Miami Valley region. Purchase tickets at: http://bit.ly/2023JTAP

September 20 @ 7:00 pm
Rock the Hill 4 Heroes

Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton

Benefit concert raising funds for the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial’s permanent memorial construction fund. Join us with the uber talented international group – Leonid & Friends – as they perform at the iconic Dayton Masonic Center for their first performance in Dayton, Ohio.

 

We will be tasting both types. White and red.

DMBA’s 8th Annual Taste of Homeownership!

Cox Arboretum 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton
The Dayton Mortgage Bankers Association is so proud to bring back the annual Taste of Homeownership Wine Tasting for a 8th year! This year will benefit the Rebuilding Together Dayton. Cost to attend is only $30 and 100% of the entry fee will be donated to Rebuilding Together Dayton. Amy Radachi, Executive Director will be on hand to talk about her amazing charity.There will be 11 wines to taste, with great food and raffle prizes too! A few sponsor opportunities are available, email [email protected] if you want to sponsor a table
 

September 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SICSA’s 4th annual Poop Show

Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway 777 Hollywood Blvd, Dayton

How can a pile of poo win you $15,000?

During the event, a 2,000 square foot play yard onsite at the casino will be divided evenly into 1 foot squares. Each person that purchases a chance will be assigned at random to a square (one square per chance purchased). During the live event, a dog will be released into the play yard. Whomever is assigned to the square where the dog poops wins $15,000!

September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grandview Foundation Wiffle Ball Tournament $10

Yankee Park 7500 Yankee Rd., Centerville

Grab your friends and family to form a team of 5 (amateur skill level) and compete against other teams in the wiffle ball tournament. Cost is $50 per team, or $10 per individual.

Not only will you have a blast playing wiffle ball, but you will also be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the event will support future RAGS programs through the Grandview Foundation.

There will be plenty of food and drinks available via food trucks and vendors, so bring your appetite (and your wallet!). Get ready for a day full of laughter and friendly competition. Games will be running all day, round-robin style. Schedule to follow after registration is complete. We can’t wait to see you there!

DATV Bowling Fundraiser $25

Poelking Lanes, 1403 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

Ready to roll for a great cause? 🎳 Join us on September 30th, 12-4 PM, for a Bowling Fundraiser hosted by DATV! 📺 Doors swing open at 12, and the pins start flying at 1. 🎉 Your $25 ticket includes shoe rental, endless fun, and support for community entertainment. 🙌 Grab your friends and family, and let’s make a strike together!
 

Paleo Lab Now Open at Boonshoft Museum

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It’s been four years in the making, Ray Vodden- the Boonshoft’s Palentologist tells us, but now the Paleo Lab is now open.  Located inside the Eco Eatery, the lab includes fossil specimens, a dig pit, large foam dino puzzles, and the opportunity to see our paleontology crew work on articulating and constructing our hadrosaur skeleton!
Ray leads a team of volunteers that are working on restoring a hadrosaur, lovingly called TC, after Tim Clelland, the property owner where the skeleton was found in Butte County South Dakota. It was excavated in 2001, purchased at auction by Dayton resident Peter Thaler for  $100,000, then donated to the Dayton Society of Natural History.
Ray says they have 209 bones of the 275 the “duck-billed” dinosaur had. They use a Sandblasters to help clean the bone and remove the rocks formed around them. Many of the smaller bones disappeared in the blow out of the levies where the skeleton was found.  His team is working using foam and car bondo to recreate the missing bones. He is currently working on an upper leg bone that he thinks will take him about 3 weeks to finish. Ray estimates it will take about 4 years to recreate the bones and attach to a support system that will eventually move TC into an interactive display.
In the cases there are Mosasaur heads, an extinct, large marine reptile who breathed air, were powerful swimmers, and were well-adapted to living in the warm, shallow inland seas prevalent during the Late Cretaceous period, over 66 million years ago and casts of footprints from other dinosaurs of that period.
Kids will love the hands on dig pit where they can search for bone recreations and also build foam dinosaurs from the many “bones” they’ll find.
2600 DeWeese Pkwy,
Dayton OH 45414

937-275-7431

Hours:
Monday – Sat 9am – 5pm
Sunday noon – 5pm
Admission:
Adults $14.50
Seniors 60+ $12.50
Children 3-17 $11.50
Annual Family Membership $135

WiBN’s Leadership Conference Earlybird Pricing Ends Sept 1st

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WiBN’s Leadership Conference is one of the most talked-about annual events of the year for women in business. This year, they expect 300+ women to gather at this in-person event, which will help attendees “Grow, Stretch, Thrive” – the theme for this year. The event is designed by women for women and will bring solid and unique insights to change how your business gets done.

Tuesday, November 14th  8 am – 4:30 pm
Sinclair Community College Bldg. 12, Great Hall

Register on line or by calling  (937) 610-2277

Now is the time to register before the early bird discount expires on September 1. Early bird registration fee for BBB Accredited Businesses & Charities & WiBN Members is only $129 per person. The rate for others to attend is $149 during early bird registration. Rates go up $20 for attendees beginning September 2. There is also a special rate of $89 for students.

This one-day event features first-class speakers, networking opportunities and a vendor marketplace to connect with others personally and professionally. This conference is perfect for women who are, were or about to be in the workforce. Business owners, entrepreneurs, career professionals, re-entering caregivers and college students will be represented. Connect with women who can help you take the next step in your career and whom you can help through quality connections. It’s an opportunity to invest in yourself and take your professional development to the next level.

Ryan Owens

Speakers include powerhouses, such as:

  • Daria Dillard Stone, Sharing Ministries, LLC – You Are A S.T.A.R Baby – It All STARts With You
  • Myla Cardona-Jones, Brunner Literacy Center – Unleashing The Power Of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Empowering Women In The Workplace
  • Ryan Owens, Synchrony – Manifestation: Creating The Life You Want To Live

In addition, there will be some dynamic breakout sessions featuring:

  • Sarah Chapman, CareSource – Social Media And…Or
  • Lissa Cupp, University of Dayton – Personal Branding & Building Awareness For Your Business
  • Lois Elrich, Real Change Business Coaching – Crucial Conversations – Communication Key Where The Stakes & Emotions Run High
  • Beth Gully, Beth Gully, LLC – Turn Fear Into Joy By Changing Your Perspective
  • Tara McCafferty, SoFo Solution Focused HR, & Deanna Nesbit, Deanna Nesbit & Associates – Where Are All The Workers? Why Recruiting & Retention Aren’t Just For HR Anymore
  • Lindsay Pitstick, Moxie by Nature – Addressing Divides When Generations Collide In The Workplace

The event also includes two informative panel discussions. The morning panel will discuss Productivity. It will be facilitated by Carlina Figueroa, Northwestern Mutual, and feature Elizabeth Galperin, Peak Productivity; Janet Jackson, Organization Solutions, LLC; and Sonya Moore, Moore Planning & Consulting, LLC. The afternoon panel will focus on a Positive Mindset. Kate McEwen, The Foodbank, Inc., will facilitate the discussion with Carol Prewitt, Prewitt Consulting, LLC; Marilyn Caporini, Kangen Water; Tennille Love-Frost, WithLove Coaching & Consulting, LLC.

The WiBN Women of Impact class of 2024 will also be announced during lunch at the event.

RenFest Returns

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The Ohio Renaissance Festival is set to open its gates once again on Sept 2nd for a season  that promises  a captivating journey back in time filled with unparalleled entertainment and excitement.Immerse yourself in a world of lively shows, tantalizing food & drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens. Queen Elizabeth I presides over the festivities as dozens of Renaissance musicians, dancers, comedians, jugglers, sword-fighters, storytellers and hundreds of costumed performers entertain patrons of all ages on 17 stages in over 100 shows daily.

The Festival will  open on Labor Day and then every Saturday and Sunday through October 29th from 10:30am – 7:00pm, tickets run  $30 for adults and $10 for children from 5-12 years old with kids under 5 for free when you buy ahead online. Save another $2/adult ticket if you get your ticket before Sept 1st.   Tickets bought on site are a couple of dollars more.

Visitors will see a full day of entertainment including full-armored Jousting the way it was done over 400 years ago by real Knights in shining armor. Queen Elizabeth I presides over the festivities as dozens of Renaissance musicians, dancers, comedians, jugglers, sword-fighters, storytellers and hundreds of costumed performers entertain patrons of all ages on 17 stages in over 100 shows daily.

Step into the Past:

The Ohio Renaissance Festival is a cherished annual event that draws attendees from all walks of life to immerse themselves in the splendor of the 16th century. As visitors enter the festival grounds, they will be greeted by a world adorned with intricately designed period architecture, street performers, and a bustling marketplace reminiscent of a bygone era.

A World of Entertainment:

Prepare to be captivated by an array of performances that will leave you in awe. The Ohio Renaissance Festival proudly presents an unparalleled lineup of entertainment, including:

  • Combatant’s Keep: Witness brave knights engage in heart-pounding jousting matches that showcase their skill, courage, and chivalry. The thundering hooves, clashing lances, and suspenseful atmosphere will transport you to the heart of medieval competition.
  • Music and Minstrels: Let the melodic tunes of wandering minstrels whisk you away to a time of troubadours and courtly love. Enjoy live performances of period music, transporting you to a world of whimsy and romance.
  • Comedy and Improv: Laughter abounds as jesters and comedians take the stage to deliver side-splitting performances. With their witty banter and interactive humor, these entertainers are sure to have audiences of all ages in stitches.
  • Artisan Crafts: Explore the village marketplace, where skilled artisans and craftsmen showcase their wares. From hand-forged weaponry to intricate jewelry and pottery, you’ll find unique treasures that serve as timeless souvenirs of your Renaissance experience.

Delicious Fare:

Indulge in a feast fit for a king or queen as you savor delectable treats that capture the essence of the era. From turkey legs and hearty stews to sweet pastries and refreshing ales, the festival’s menus offer a delightful array of culinary delights.


Check out these special events you can add on to your adventure:

Royal Feast- Enjoy a 5-course meal including starters, multiple course entrée, a dessert PLUS alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and a keepsake tankard. One seating per festival day 3-5pm, $75

The Naught Bawdy Pub Show– An hour of the songs, jokes, and limericks that can’t be heard on the streets hosted by The Singing Sirens and emceed by the “ORIGINAL” drunken sailor, Axel the Sot, for ages 21 and over! Held at 5:30 each festival day, $30

Whiskey Witches of Willy-Nilly Tasting -enjoy 5 premium tastes of spiritous beverages at  the Tipsy Cauldron at 1pm each festival day. $35

Pub Crawl – Be guided on an interactive adventure filled with games, fun, trivia or dare, laughter, and long-lasting memories with friends new and old. 1:30 & 3:30 daily, $30

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Where history and fantasy collide!

10542 E State Route 73
Waynesville, OH 45068

513-897-7000

Group discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Call (937) 805-9320 for details
or visit the group sales page.

 

The Theatre Guild Continues to Move the Needle Forward with ‘Radio Golf.’

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Waldron Directs ‘Radio Golf’ at Theatre Guild.

The Dayton Theatre Guild has long been known for its cutting edge productions, and its expert presentation of tough subject matter. August Wilson’s ‘Radio Golf‘ remains firmly in that path! I was lucky enough to catch up with the show’s director, Robert-Wayne Waldron. He gave us the inside scoop to this latest performance.

JS: Rob, so good to see you and to get a minute to chat about ‘Radio Golf.’ And with that, why ‘Radio Golf?’ What stuck out about it that made it seem like the play to do today?

RWW:  I did not choose the show it was chosen by the Dayton Theatre Guild to open its 23-24 season. I was chosen from 3 other directors. I jumped at the chance it’s been a few years since I’ve been at the helm of a show and its August Wilson! Radio Golf is the final play in August Wilson’s Century Cycle of ten plays set in Pittsburgh 1997. It tells the story of Harmond Wilks a real-estate developer  who is running to be the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh. When he confronted with sacrificing the past in order to pursue progress.

JS: The show has such depth and truly looks at gentrification and politics….etc. What do you hope audiences get from this show?

RWW: I hope our audience gain a better understanding of the continuing struggle of the Black community to preserve our history and traditions and embrace progress without sacrificing that past.

JS: Timely for sure. I know the Theatre Guild is known for dynamic ‘straight’ plays (non-musicals). How would you say this show is relevant in our climate today?

RWW: First of all, it’s August Wilson, the poet of theatre’s Black America. This show puts it right out there, the things that are still happening today the destruction of neighborhoods and communities in the name of progress, but for who…. certainly not the people in those communities. That’s because this progress and the improvements are out of the financial reach of the people in these communities.

JS: We literally can look around our area and see the same. Wow! So, for you, what is it in directing that you enjoy?

Cast of ‘Radio Golf.’

RWW: I enjoy the process of get a show to the stage. Expressing my creativity and working with the actors to bring the words of the script to life.

JS: And do you have a personal favorite show you have done in the area?

RWW: I have directed a lot of theatre over the years! If I had to pick one, it would be this one Radio Golf.   It came along at a difficult time in my life, health wise, and it created an outlet for me not to be in my head with my health issue. I’m working with this amazing cast of actors and its been an awesome experience.

JS: Speaking of….who are you cast and crew?

RWW: Director: Robert-Wayne Waldron, Harmond Wilks: S. Francis Livisay, Mame Wilks: Jena Perry, Roosevelt Hicks: Lessley Scott, Sterling Johnson: Andre Tomlinson & Elder Joseph Barlow: Franklin Johnson.

August Wilson’s Radio Golf at DTG.

JS: This sounds like a real success for the Guild….what about ticket info?

RWW: August Wilson’s Radio Golf opens today, August 25th and runs weekends thru Sept 10th At the Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue!

Tickets can be purchased online at Daytontheatreguild.org.
JS: Break a leg, my friend. And thanks for talking with me!
Make sure and look into all the great theater happening in dayton this weekend and every weekend!
Keep up by revisiting us at Dayton937.com.
Josh is always looking to highlight your next performance!
Reach out so he can get the story out about your upcoming production!

 

Winner of SICSA Poop Show Wins $15,000- Tix On Sale Now!

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 Join SICSA on September 22nd from 6-8pm  for the 4th annual Poop Show, which will be held at Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway.

How can a pile of poo win you $15,000?

During the event, a 2,000 square foot play yard onsite at the casino will be divided evenly into 1 foot squares. Each person that purchases a chance will be assigned at random to a square (one square per chance purchased). During the live event, a dog will be released into the play yard. Whomever is assigned to the square where the dog poops wins $15,000!

What’s included in your chance purchase?

  • A chance to win $15,000!
  • $10 of PENN Bonus Play
  • $10 dining certificate for Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
  • A post-show concert presented by New Country K99.1 FM
  • Optional participation in exclusive Poop Show raffles
  • Complimentary soft drinks and coffee

The first 75 people who purchase 4 chances or more will enjoy exclusive access to the VIP High Roller’s Lounge at the event!

In addition to all of the perks that come with a basic chance purchase, VIP guests will be provided heavy hors d’oeuvres, two complimentary drink tokens, and a front row view of the Poop Show! VIP guests may bring one additional guest with them.

Ready to win? Click below to join in the fun!

Purchase your chance to win here.

 

About SICSA:
In 1974, a group of dedicated individuals committed to offering the Miami Valley an alternative to the traditional animal welfare system, came together and created the Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA). For more than 40 years, people in the Miami Valley have supported the SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center in a partnership of caring to build a strong humane community.In 2020, SICSA built a new, state-of-the-art facility located at 8172 Washington Church Road, Dayton, OH 45458. This facility features a spacious Veterinary Clinic, a Temporary Care Wing, numerous Play Yards, and more!