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Doubleday’s Home Plate Opens Feb 14th

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After several weeks of carryout only, the doors will open Wed at 11am for guests to dine in or order via doordash at this new Doubleday’s location. They explain that this concept “is a  slimmed down offering of Doubleday’s favorites as well as some exciting exclusive items. However, this is not a full service restaurant, but quick service geared to be quick, easy, and take home well. We hope to offer superior food quality and value without having to go through full service experience.”

Here’s a peek at the menu:

 

Click here to order online.

Doubleday’s Home Plate
ddays_homeplate - Copy.png998 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Centerville, OH 45459

Hours:

Daily 11am – 9pm

New Locally Grown Cut Flower CSA Subscriptions Available

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Entrepreneur Carly Short, co-owner of Heart Mercantile and Luna Gifts and Botanicals, is partnering with Oak and Ember Farms to provide a Cut-Flower CSA (community supported agriculture). Those who subscribe can expect to receive their chosen number of fresh hand-cut, locally grown bouquets. CSA packages range from once a week to once a month, from July to October.

Oak and Ember’s approach to flower design begins with venturing into their gardens and flower fields to assess what nature has ready for harvest. Each bouquet is a curated blend of flowers picked fresh right before pickup, offering a fragrant and vibrant ensemble. Join their CSA to experience the joy of receiving nature’s bounty in the form of beautiful, locally-sourced bouquets.

To purchase one of the limited spots, visit oakandemberfarms.myshopify.com. Plans run from $125- 400. Pick-up at Oak & Ember Farms, located at 2645 Olt Road, Dayton Ohio 45417. Future plans may offer alternative pick up options.

Oak and Ember Farms is a 36-acre regenerative farm with a 5-acre lake located in Jefferson Township. Under the direction of founder and managing partner Chris Harrison, employees have spent the last 3 years developing the land to become an operational farm and native plant nursery. They’ve been raising plants and growing organic food for general retail, as well as some of the local restaurants in the area, including Sueno, Tender Mercy, Grist, Joui Wine, Tony and Pete’s and CULTURE.

The farm also owns and operates REGENERATE Garden Co, which focuses on helping homeowners grow beautiful, chemical-free landscape designs that also produce food, sequester carbon, capture rainwater and promote biodiversity with a blend of horticulture, ecology, and urban agriculture. REGENERATE has operated in the Dayton community for over 5 years, and was acquired in a transition where (RGC) founder Jonny Thomas became partner and Director of Plant Life at Oak and Ember Farms.

Ongoing plans for the farm’s future include chef’s dinners, u-pick operations, an event venue to host corporate retreats, weddings, general events and glamping/camping spots.

Through its 501c3 Oak and Ember Foundation they also hold partnerships with the Kettering Alternative Program (K.A.P.), a division of Fairmont High School. This program engages reluctant learners and at-risk students through nature and regenerative farming immersion. Students can also earn an Environmental Science Seal and a Local Community Service Seal, which can be applied towards graduation credits. In just a few short years they have worked with hundreds of students and have helped several graduates through this partnership.

The Farm was previously owned by the Shields family, who owned Shields BBQ, which operated multiple locations around the Dayton region and was once home to bluegrass hall of fame legends The Osbourne Brothers.

Free Wings For All Due to Super Bowl Overtime

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It happened! The Big Game went into Overtime for the first time since 2019, and Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away free wings to America.

For the sixth year in a row, Buffalo Wild Wings’ iconic “overtime button” returned for the most important football game of the season. And since the Super Bowl went into overtime, everyone in the U.S. can redeem 6 free boneless or traditional wings in any of our 26 signature sauces and seasonings at Buffalo Wild Wings on Monday, Feb. 26, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The offer is available for dine-in and in-person takeout only.

Fraze Announces Two More Concerts

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The Happy Together Tour returns to Fraze Pavilion on August 15th. This Fraze Fan Favorite returns this summer with The Turtles, Jay and The Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues, and The Cowsills. Don’t miss this outrageous concert featuring some of the most popular music hits from the 60s and 70s! Get tickets for this show on Saturday, February 17th at 10 AM.

 

Joe Bonamassa brings his “Blues Deluxe Tour” to Fraze Pavilion for one night only on August 20th. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist.” Get tickets for this show on Friday, February 16th at 10 AM.

 

Where to get tickets: Purchase in person at Fraze Fanfare in Town & Country Shopping Center, or purchase online at fraze.com. Etix is the only authorized sales agent for Fraze Pavilion.

JUST ANNOUNCED!
HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2024

An Outrageous Concert of 60s and 70s Music

 

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2024

 

featuring The Turtles, Jay and The Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues, and The Cowsills

 

Thursday, August 15 at 8:00 pm
TICKETS GO ON SALE
Sat. Feb. 17 at 10:00 AM

 

2024 marks the 15th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable Billboard Top 40 smashes. The Tour is once again joined by THE TURTLES, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with THE TURTLES will be JAY AND THE AMERICANS, THE ASSOCIATION, BADFINGER, THE VOGUES, and THE COWSILLS.

 

Tickets $45 to $60
* No ticket fee when purchased in person at Fraze FanFare.
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
JOE BONAMASSA

One Night Only!

 

JOE BONAMASSA

 

Blues Deluxe Tour

 

Tuesday, August 20 at 8:00 pm
TICKETS GO ON SALE
Fri. Feb. 16 at 10:00 AM

 

Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers and this one-time-only “Blues Deluxe” tour is not to be missed! Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Backed by an all-star band of stellar musicians, the set list for this show will feature songs off his best-selling albums “Blues Deluxe” and “Blues Deluxe Vol. 2”. Highlighting fan favorites and songs performed live for the first time, Bonamassa returns to his roots and gives new life to these classic tracks.

 

Tickets $59 to $199
* No ticket fee when purchased in person at Fraze FanFare.
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)

Bacon Sourdough Melts Arrive At Rally’s

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Rally’s introduces the new Bacon Buford Sourdough Melt, Bacon Sourdough Mother Cruncher Melt, and Sourdough Double Melt as the fast-food chain’s latest limited time menu offerings.

 

New Bacon Sourdough Melts Arrive At Checkers & Rally’s

All three Sourdough Melts can be enjoyed a la carte or as part of a combo served with a side of the brand’s Famous Seasoned Fries and a drink.

Here’s a descripton about each of the melts:

The Bacon Buford Sourdough Melt features two large 100 percent beef hand-seasoned patties, Swiss and melted cheddar cheese, seasoned grilled onions, and two strips of freshly cooked bacon, all served between two slices of toasted Sourdough bread

The Bacon Sourdough Mother Cruncher Melt is made with our all white-meat crispy Mother Cruncher chicken filet that’s coated in super crunchy breading, Swiss and melted cheddar cheese, seasoned grilled onions, and two strips of freshly cooked bacon, then topped with mayo and ketchup all served between two slices of toasted Sourdough bread.

The Sourdough Double Melt consists of two juicy hand-seasoned patties, Swiss and melted cheddar cheese and seasoned grilled onions all served between two slices of toasted Sourdough bread.

Culture Works Call For Grant Panelists

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Culture Works, the Dayton Region’s united arts fund and local art agency, seeks community members with knowledge of and passion for the arts to serve on the grant panels and selection committees that will award 2024-2025 funding to local artists and organizations through the following programs:

  • Artist Opportunity Grant: Project support for individual artists in Montgomery County (funded by the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District)
  • Community Arts Grant: Operating support for Dayton Region arts and cultural organizations
  • Leonard P. Roberts Scholarship: Scholarships for Dayton Region college students and graduating high school seniors
  • Special Projects Grant: Project support for Montgomery County nonprofits, schools, colleges/universities, municipalities, and government agencies (funded by the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District)

Most panels are composed of 5-8 panelists. Panelists review and score applications independently over the course of several weeks before coming together as a group to discuss their findings and determine their funding recommendations at a virtual public meeting. Check out the Grant Panelist Fact Sheet to learn more about each funding program and panelists’ responsibilities.

To nominate yourself or someone you know for panel service, please complete a panelist nomination form here.

Panelists are selected based on their knowledge of and involvement in the arts, business and nonprofit management, and the community. Nominations are considered on an ongoing basis as panel positions open. Because of the limited number of panel positions, not all nominees can be selected to serve in a given year, but Culture Works retains all nominations for consideration in future funding cycles.

Being a grant panelist provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the region’s arts community and to become engaged in making important decisions regarding financial support of the arts in the Dayton Region. Prior panelists report that they enjoyed having the opportunity to network with fellow panelists, all of whom share an interest in the arts.

For more information, please contact Karen Maner, Culture Works Director of Grantmaking, at kmaner@culturew​orks.org.

2024 Riverway Valentine’s Guide

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Terrarium building, Charcuterie board classes, Galentine’s Day Murder Mystery Brunch — Celebrate your partner or those special friends in your life in the next coming weeks with some of these events and offerings along the Great Miami Riverway.

 

Sidney

Cogs n Gears Game Café Dinner for 2 on February 14, 11am to 9pm

For the tabletop gamers. 

 

Troy

Downtown Troy Sip & Shop – February 8 to February 10

 

 

Tipp City

Chaffee’s Brewhouse – Try their February Drink Specials: Chocolate Strawberry Martini & Pomegranate Prosecco Fizz.

For a romantic drink night.

Chocolate and Bourbon Escape on February 10 from 5pm to 8pm.

Miami County Parks

Date Night Sweethearts Stroll at Charleston Falls Preserve on Friday Feb 16 from 6pm to 730pm.

For the nature lover.

 

 

Dayton

V-Day Special for 2 at the Spaghetti Warehouse. From February 9 to Feb 17.

For the pasta enthusiast. 

Hearts & Heat Whiskey & Wing Pairing Event at W Social Table & Tap. February 14 from 730 to 10PM.

 

Date Night Terrarium Building at Now and Zen DIY Studio on Feb 10 from 6 to 8PM.

 

Valentine’s Under The Stars at the Boonshoft Museum. Feb 14,  630pm & 8pm.

For the outer space aficionado.

Five Rivers MetroParks

Galentine’s Day Skate – February 13, 4 to 6pm
Half-off skate admission and rental, activities and more.

Valentine’s Dine & Skate
February 14, 530pm to 8pm
Skate to love songs and then head to 2nd street market for a special dinner.

 

 

Miamisburg

Historic Plaza Theatre – Valentine Rentals
Rent a movie room! For $125, get 1 shareable popcorn, 2 drinks, 2 small candies. Bring the DVD of your choice.

Galentine’s Day Charcuterie Board Class at the Market Square Building on Tuesday, February 13 from 6 to 8PM.

 

Trenton

Try out a Valentine’s Day Themed Coffee Flight at State Street Coffee.

 

Hamilton

Date Night Board – We Love It Too: Charcuterie Class on Feb 14 from 630 to 8pm

 

Galentines Day Murder Mystery Brunch. On Sunday, February 18 from 2-4pm at Basil 1791.

 

Cooking Class with Chef Mindy: Valentine’s Dinner for 2. On Wednesday, February 21 from 7 to 9PM at Spooky Nook Sports.

Valentine’s Date Night Mug Painting at The Studio. On February 14 from 630 to 8PM.

A New Seafood Concept From The Owners of El Toro

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When El Toro moved across the street to The Greene, they took advantage of their old location to launch a new concept.  They invite guests to dive into Vallarta, your local paradise!

With a seaside decor, neon palm trees and a ceiling of waves, you might actually believe you are in a tropical location.  On a recent lunch visit I was served up a cevche (cooked fish, lime, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro)  served with tostadas and crackers, instead of the usual chips and salsa you’d expect from a Mexican Restaurant.

The menu, inspired by dishes from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is large and broken into appetizers, shareables, soups, seafood specials with some traidtional Mexican classics as well.

I tried the lunch portion of the Pasta Vallarta,  which contained a healthy portion of shrimp and scallops, served with a piece of garlic toast. The creamy Nayarit-style sauce it was tossed in made it pretty tasty dish.

Can’t wait to go back and try some of their other dishes and some cocktails from the bar.

 

 

Vallarta Mexican & Seafood

4448 Indian Ripple Rd
Dayton, OH, 45440
Mon – Fri 11:30am – 10pm
Sat 11:30am  – 10:30pm
Sun 11:30am – 9pm

Favorite Super Bowl Foods

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A new study has revealed America’s favorite Super Bowl foods, with some gameday classics appearing further down the list than you might expect. JeffBet analyzed 75 popular Super Bowl party foods, using more than 4,000 search combinations, such as ‘how to make ___’ and ‘___ recipe’ in order to find which gameday snacks are being searched for the most.

A spokesperson for JeffBet commented on the findings, saying:

“From classic finger foods to hearty snacks, it’s evident that people across the country have a wide array of culinary choices when it comes to enjoying the big game.”

“The findings highlight the dynamic and inclusive nature of Super Bowl food culture, showcasing the various tastes and traditions that contribute to the overall game day

In Ohio, pizza takes the lead as the most searched Super Bowl food, with an impressive monthly search volume of 169,249.

Chili secures the second position with a monthly search volume of 84,011, and Buffalo Chicken Dip claims the third spot with 44,198 monthly searches.

Nationally, in first place – perhaps unsurprisingly – is the humble pizza. It was found to be the most searched for Super Bowl food in all but seven states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia), and is searched nationally on average 6.2 million times per month.

In second place is chili, with 3.04 million monthly searches on average. Almost universally, it was found to be the nation’s second favorite Super Bowl food. Chili was the most searched-for Super Bowl food in three states, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee, and was the second most searched food in the remaining 47 states.

Third place goes to deviled eggs, with 571,168 searches per month on average. Deviled eggs came third in 21 states, with the highest number of searches coming out from California, averaging 52,659 monthly searches.

In fourth place is Buffalo chicken dip, with an average of 511,931 monthly searches.

Fifth place goes to guacamole. The avocado-based dip racks up 393,535 searches a month on average nationwide. The people of New York and Hawaii were the top searchers for guacamole, with the dip ranking as their third favorite Super Bowl food.

Chicken wings rank surprisingly low in seventh place, with 351,064 monthly searches nationwide. Chicken wings were the most popular in Nevada where they ranked as the state’s fourth most searched for food.

Eighth place goes to Sloppy Joes. The sandwich consisting of saucy ground beef and onions was searched on average 322,650 times per month across the nation. Sloppy Joes were the found to be the most popular in Colorado, Minnesota and North Dakota, where the sandwich ranked fourth.

In ninth place is bruschetta. This Italian antipasto sees 300,969 monthly searches nationwide on average.

Rounding out the list in tenth place are quesadillas. This classic Mexican dish is searched 296,268times per month on average nationwide.

Super Bowl LVIII  kicks off at 6:30pm at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas.

 

3rd Chiapas Now Open in Miamisburg

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The third areas Chiapas Mexican Grill opened this past weekend on  Kingsridge Drive in Miami Twp. They took over the space that was once Thai Kitchen, and enlarged it into the space next door.  There are 2 brightly colored dining rooms and this family owned business describes themselves as “a vibrant slice of Mexico right here in Miamisburg.”

The restaurant offers a similar menu to the Moraine and Centerville locations, featuring tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas.  Their lunch menu is served Monday – Saturday until 3:30pm.  The bar serves up 4 different margaritas, beer, wine and daiquiri’s.

 

Chiapas Mexican Grill

8971 Kingsridge Dr,
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 802-5406

Hours:
Mon – Thurs 11am -10pm  Fri & Sat 11- 10:30

Sun 11am – 9:30pm
Delivery available
via DoorDash

 

Fat Tuesday Buffet at Amber Rose

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Cajun food is not what you normally associate with a restaurant that specialaizes in German, Lithuanian, Polish, Hungarian, Russian and Italian dishes, but the key factor behind Amber Rose’s cajun and creole inspired Fat Tuesday menu is Chef T.J. Peterson.  He grew up in New Orleans.

“My grandmother was a master baker and she always tried to get me in the kitchen with her, but I just wanted to lick the bowl,” Peterson said. “I lived in a shot gun house with my mom and my grandparents lived next door. We cooked Cajun, Creole, Italian and so much more and food brought us all together.”

Peterson has been a chef at Amber Rose for 16 years and he looks forward to this one day a year he can serve up his family recipes. “I love giving folks a chance to get a taste of New Orleans,” said Chef T.J. “Even if they can’t travel there, they can go there through the food.”

The buffet will include Gumbo, Seafood Crepes, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya, Dirty Rice, Cajun Seafood Pasta, Shrimp & Cheesy Grits,Big Easy Chicken and Steak Orlean’s.

And you’ll want to save room for desserts, which will include Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Black Bottom Bourbon Pecan Pie.

Tickets are $40 and must be prepaid, which you can do online. The buffet will be served from 5-7pm in the upstairs banquet room on Tues, Feb 13th.  Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no elevator access.

Amber Rose

1400 Valley Street
Dayton, OH 45404

937-228-2511

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Lobsterfest 2024 Arrives at Red Lobster

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Red Lobster welcomes back the chain’s signature Lobsterfest event featuring a slew of crowd-pleasing creations, including new Dueling Southern Tails, new Crispy Lobster & Shrimp Stack and much more for 2024.

 

“For this year’s Lobsterfest, we’ve created a menu that’s perfect for both the already
lob-sessed as well as those looking to expand their love of lobster,” said Patty Trevino, Chief Marketing Officer at Red Lobster. “The multiple ways we are offering lobster this year will satisfy any craving, and you can even add some variety by pairing shrimp or steak with it. Lobster lovers won’t want to miss this year’s event.

 

The Lobsterfest menu includes the following dishes:

New Crispy Lobster & Shrimp Stack (pictured) – Crispy-fried lobster tail meat and crispy-fried shrimp served with hush puppies and fries. Also includes are coleslaw, honey-jalapeño butter, and malt vinegar aioli.

– Lobster’s Lovers Dream – Roasted Caribbean rock and Maine lobster tails paired with lobster-and-shrimp linguini. It comes served with your choice of two sides.

– New Lobster & Shrimp Lover’s Dream – Roasted Caribbean rock and Maine lobster tails paired with shrimp linguini Alfredo. You also get your choice of two sides.

– Lobster Dip – Maine and langostino lobster, spinach, and artichoke in a three-cheese blend, served with tortilla chips and pico de gallo.

– Twin Maine Tails – Two roasted Maine lobster tails served with your choice of two sides.

– New Dueling Southern Tails – A shrimp-topped Maine lobster tail over grits plus a Maine lobster tail over mac & cheese, topped with a bacon bourbon glaze. The plate also comes with your choice of one side.

– New Lobster Lover’s Duo – A roasted Maine tail and a roasted Caribbean rock tail served with your choice of sides.

– Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail & Steak (a choice of a 7-oz sirloin, 6-oz filet mignon, or 12-oz NY strip; prices vary by steak) – Comes with your choice of two sides.

– Lobster Linguini – Maine and langostino lobster meat tossed with tomatoes and linguini in a creamy lobster sauce.

During Lobsterfest®, guests can complement their meal with a fruity and refreshing cocktail like the NEW! Berry Sunset Lobsterita​® or NEW! Passion Fruit Lobsterita​®!

As a limited-time deal, Red Lobster is offering a 10% discount when you spend $40 or more through February 4, 2024. To redeem the deal, tell your server the code “24E010” when dining in or enter the code “Lobster10” when ordering takeout through the Red Lobster website.

Red Lobster Area Locations:

6500 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414

2803 N. Fairfield Road
Beavercreek, OH 45431

8200 N Springboro Pike
Miamisburg, OH 45342

1898 W. First Street
Springfield, OH 45504

It’s Now “Ghostlight Coffee & Bagels” in Midtown

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The midtown Ghostlight was closed for a couple of days so they could make a few changes.  Midtown now offers a bagel shop concept. Whether you need bagels toasted & topped, bagged by the dozen or as a sandwich, you will fall in love with their freshly-baked bagels.
Their handcrafted bagels are made from scratch, hand-rolled and boiled in local beer. The result? Perfectly chewy crust and soft, delightful inside. They toast up to perfection!
photo Credit to Alexis Gallo
Join them this weekend to experience the ✨🥯✨ magic. Explore the refreshed menu with our much-loved classic sandwich creations served on our incredible bagels — or you could treat a crowd by grabbing a bagful & some  unique schmears.

Ghostlight Coffee + Bagels

800 South Patterson
Dayton, OH 45410

Mon – Fri 6:30a-2p
Sat & Sun 8a-2p

Explore Local Trails For A Chance To Win Prizes

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The MetroParks Trails Challenge returns for 2024 with new trails to hike, cycle, mountain bike, paddle and horseback ride. Participants have until Oct. 31 to check off as many of the 28 trails as they can for a chance to win prizes. Included trails offer a variety of outdoor experiences and range in length, terrain and difficulty. Participation is free. Register here.

Participants can keep track of their progress in real time by using the free MetroParks mobile app, powered by OuterSpatial. MetroParks mobile app can be downloaded by visiting metroparks.org/mobile.  Those who wish to keep track by using a Trails Log can download one at metroparks.org/trailschallenge.

 

Five Rivers MetroParks’ locations are home to 160 miles of natural surface trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The greater Dayton region is home to more than 340 miles of paved recreation trails – the nation’s largest paved trail network – and 270 miles of river corridor.

In 2023, hundreds of participants collectively completed 6,163 trails totaling 11,134 miles of human powered travel – longer than the distance from Antarctica to the United States.

“The Trails Challenge is an opportunity for people of all ages and skill levels to explore trails they might not normally visit,” said outdoor recreation coordinator Jordan Hart. “Participants can do this on their own time and at their own pace, making it accessible for anyone who wants to be active and outdoors. Plus, we have several programs offered throughout the challenge for people to try exploring the trails in ways they may not be able to otherwise, like horseback riding, paddling and mountain biking.”

 

How to participate: 

  • Visit metroparks.org/trailschallenge to register, access the 2024 MetroParks Trails Log and learn more about the trails challenge.
  • Hike, bike, ride, paddle or horseback ride the designated trails — in any order and at your own convenience. Use the MetroParks mobile app to learn more about individual challenges. Those who have not yet downloaded the app can do so for free by visiting metroparks.org/mobile.
  • Track your progress on the mobile app. Everyone can participate — including children.
  • Submit your trails log no later than Oct. 31 at metroparks.org/trailschallenge to be eligible to receive prizes.

How to win prizes: 

  • Complete just one trail in the challenge, and you will be entered to win a $100 gift card to a local outdoor gear or bike shop of your choosing. You will receive one entry for each trail you complete. Complete all 28 trails and get 28 chances to win.
  • Youth ages 14 and younger who complete just one trail will be entered to win a Kids Adventure Pack, which includes cool outdoor gear. Youth also will receive one entry for each trail they complete. Note: Youth must complete entries through online form to be eligible.
  • Everyone who completes at least 18 trails will receive a MetroParks Trails Challenge sticker. Also, 100 people completing at least 18 trails will be selected at random to receive a MetroParks Trails Challenge T-Shirt.
  • Winners be notified by e-mail or phone. Prizes will be distributed after Oct. 31.

Fall photoshootExplore local trails for a chance to win prizes

How to plan ahead: 

  • Some of the trails in the challenge are segments of larger trails, so participants may have to hike, bike or shuttle back to their starting point. Other trails included are loops, starting and ending at the same point. These are marked on the trail log.
  • Some of the trails require special gear, such as a mountain bike or kayak, but participants can walk, hike, run or jog 22 of the 28 trails. Check metroparks.org/programs-events-finderthroughout the year to register for programs, such as Try Mountain Biking, that allow you to borrow gear to complete trails.
  • Participants must use necessary safety equipment, including a helmet and life jacket, during their adventures.
  • Check the status of trails at MetroParks’ alerts page (metroparks.org/alerts), the Miami Conservancy District’s Trail Conditions page and the Miami Valley Trails’ alerts page.

 

 

Miami Valley Meals Launches Pierogi Fundraiser

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Miami Valley Meals is launching a fundraiser that is taking the talents of their chefs and dedicated volunteers to craft flavorful pierogies to support their mission.

Miami Valley Meals (MVM) serves those who serve the hungry.  MVM recovers and transforms donated food into meals, and then distributes them through nonprofit partners that feed the hungry. They provide nourishing meals made with love that honor the dignity of people in need.

 

Each order includes 12 frozen pierogies filled with potatoes and cheese for $12 and they are vegetarian friendly.

To prepare your pierogies at home:

  1. Begin by melting butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. While the butter is melting, boil the frozen pierogies in lightly salted water until they float to the top.
  3. Remove the pierogies from the boiling water, drain, and add them to the skillet with the melted butter.
  4. Cook the pierogies over medium heat until lightly golden brown on both sides.
  5. Serve with sour cream and chives and/or more melted butter.

This is a pre-order event. All orders must be placed online using this order form, and all orders must be picked up at one of the dates provided. All customers are prompted to select their preferred date/time at checkout. They  will NOT be processing payments on-site at MVM or over the phone—online pre-order only!!

Plan a Cincinnati Dinner Train Excursion

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Main Course – Dinners

food-prime-rib

Prime Rib

Served with: Potato du Jour Seasonal Vegetable Choice of Water or Iced Tea.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Served with: Potato du Jour Seasonal Vegetable Choice of Water or Iced Tea.

Third Course – Desserts

New York Style Cheese Cake with or without Strawberry Topping

Served with Hot Tea or Coffee.