Equitas Health has announced the theme for their annual Masquerage fundraiser for 2023. A Night on Olympus will happen on October 14 as a party that celebrates ancient Greek myths. This massive dance party will take place at the Dayton Arcade this year and guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite gods and goddesses. Attendees must be 21 and over, and while masks are not required, they are encouraged. This theme release video will give you some inspiration for costumes:
Since 2002 Masquerage has helped raise HIV/AIDS awareness and more than $1.5M, becoming one of Dayton’s premier see-and-be-seen events. The money raised at Masquerage supports the prevention and education efforts of Equitas Health. The prevention team at Equitas Health provides HIV/STI testing and prevention, educational programs, support groups, and more to the Dayton community.
Jackie O & Cherry Poppins will return to host the party, Gem City Burlesque will also make a return this year with performances that are sure to titillate. Regional Events Manager for Equitas, Jostin Schimmoeler also shared he has several other cool entertainers lined up, but he can’t reveal them until contracts are signed.
Be sure and bring money for the silent auction which will have restaurant gift cards, gift baskets and experiences available for your bidding pleasure.
There are 2 Ticket options for Masquerage:
General Admission – which gives you access to the event’s main areas, welcome drink at the beginning of the night, a full dance floor and entertainment through the night! $60 in advance.
Red Ribbon Lounge – includes access to both main and VIP areas, welcome drink, a designated VIP Bar with drinks included, a full dance floor and entertainment through the night and a swag bag at the end of the night! Food for the Red Ribbon Lounge will be provided by Sueno. This year the Red Ribbon Lounge will be on two floors, on the main floor and The Tank. $125 in advance.
Want to go but funds are low? Volunteers that donate eight hours or more of their time will earn a complimentary General Admission ticket. For information on volunteering, please reach out to [email protected].
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to celebrate National Aviation Day on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with a hot air balloon glow at sunset! This special event will begin at Huffman Prairie Flying Field starting at 6:30 pm, with the glow happening from dusk until 9:30 pm. Rangers from the National Park will take guests on guided tours to share the story of early flight at the prairie. There will be booths set up with activities and information on park sites and junior ranger programs – fun for the whole family. As dusk approaches, balloonists Al Nels, Andrew Nels, and Mark Frazier will light up the prairie with the glow of their three hot air balloons. Kids of all ages can get up close to the balloons and learn about how they fly and how to become a balloon pilot.
This free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, August 19th from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the prairie located at Gate 16A on State Route 444; entrance is at Twin Base Golf Club. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, snacks or a picnic, and beverages in plastic or aluminum containers. The event is being held at a vibrant and active prairie, so please wear outdoor clothes, and bring sunblock, plenty of water, and insect repellent. Please do not bring alcohol, firearms, weapons of any kind, glass containers, pets, or tents. Forecasts are currently showing favorable weather on 8/19, but this event is weather dependent and could be cancelled if inclement weather occurs.
The Downtown Dayton Partnership has announced that the executive search committee has selected the organization’s next president. Katie Meyer will succeed Sandy Gudorf and lead the DDP as it works to continue the positive momentum downtown.
TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program that makes risk assessments about passengers prior to their arrival at an airport checkpoint. In general, security screenings ahead of most domestic and select international flights for PreCheck members are often streamlined and more convenient. That’s partly because members do not have to remove belts, shoes or lightweight jackets at TSA security screenings. Also, large electronics like laptops and tablets can stay in their cases or carry-on bags.
We saw the sign a while ago, but wondered if it was a joke. But Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore confirmed, the new Buc-ee’s location will sit at the intersection of OH-235 and I-70 in the northeast corner on the Montgomery County/Clark County Line. The Texas based Buc-ee’s has a cult following with locations in Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Colorado and Tennessee. For those of you who don’t know, Buc-ee’s is a most visit super gas station with a cult following. Athe closest Buc-ee’s to the Miami Valley is located off I-75 in Richmond, Kentucky. We can’t wait for Buc-ee’s to open!
Buc-ee’s sells much more than just junk food! If you want fresh fruit or veggies, Buc-ee’s has tons of super convenient options. All their foods are pre-cut and packaged for easy eating so you won’t have to worry about making a mess in your car. Fresh salads are available, too.
A downtown business has just launched a new business unit, Mitosis Productions & Events, dedicated to providing cutting-edge video and film production services, as well as innovative event solutions. Mitosis has been producing award-winning video productions and complex animation and motion graphics for regional, national, and international companies for over eight years. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company and highlights its commitment to meeting the growing demand for exceptional video content, live streaming, and immersive event experiences.
On Saturday, August 5, 2023, beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., 
Sophia Learning Center was founded in 2019 and is a Christ-centered preschool and private kindergarten located in Kettering that works alongside of parents to train up world
How to Go: 5K for Kelli on Saturday, August 19th at 9am at Wegerzyn MetroPark
Kicking off the celebration at 5:15 PM will be a speaking event featuring special guest, Ambassador Tony Hall with Hall Hunger Initiative, raising awareness for the importance of supporting locally sourced food. Five Rivers MetroParks sustainability manager, Tim Pritchard, will also be sharing information about the things everyone can do to help heal our planet. In addition, we’ve invited local farmers to share their thoughts on the importance of sustainable, local food access.
The Miami Conservancy District is asking for help from the public to name their new remote-operated robotic mower. The contest will accept names until August 11.
August 4 | 6:00p | Pink Floyd (The Wall)
