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The Featured Articles

Young’s Annual Ice Cream Pint Sale Extended

March 29, 2023 By Dayton937

It’s time to load the freezer for the summer season with  Young’s Jersey Dairy’s delicious homemade ice cream during their annual pint sale. They’ll start with several thousand pints of more than 25 flavors.  Pints are on sale for $3.29 each through April 2nd. this sale has been extended and will continue to sell them for $3.29 while supplies last.

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Flavors that will be ready for pick-up:
Vanilla French Vanilla
Chocolate Mint Chocolate Chip
Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter
P-Nut Butter Cup Strawberry
Cotton Candy Cookies & Cream
Black Raspberry Butter Pecan
Cow Patty Black Walnut
No Sugar Added Vanilla Sea Salty Double Caramel
Caramel Chocolate Toffee Coffee
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Peaches & Cream S’Mores Cookie Dough Mashup
Lemon Custard Bubble Bubble Gum
No Sugar Added Raspberry Fluffer Nutter Crumble
Triple Berry Sangria Orange Sherbet

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Young's Dairy, Young's Ice Cream, Young's pint sale

“Girls Night Out – The Show” comes to The Brightside

March 29, 2023 By Dayton937

Ladies, this is your chance to enjoy yourselves! This Saturday GIRLS NIGHT OUT THE SHOW makes a stop in Dayton at The Brightside Music & Event Venue on Saturday, April 1st. Girls Night Out is on their “About Last Night” tour, featuring several hot male dancers that are ready to rock your worlds.

Since the Living Room was destroyed in the tornados of 2019, there have not been many options for women seeking a wild night out. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, bachelorette, divorce, birthday, turning thirty, or just your own amazing self, this is a the perfect way to let your hair down with friends. These men are ready to entertain you!

The Brightside is a great place to see this show! It’s a beautiful space conveniently located downtown at the crossroads of 3rd St and Keowee, with off street, free parking available on both sides of building. They have a bar on-site to order drinks (note, there is no food on-site for this event).

Learn more about this specific show on social media @GIRLSNIGHTOUTTHESHOW on Facebook and Instagram, and @GIRLSNIGHTOUTLIVE on TikTok.

How to Go?

The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St., Dayton OH (off street, free parking available on both sides of building)

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Doors open at 7pm

Show 8-10:30pm

Must be 21+

Tickets can be purchased on line here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-night-out-the-show-at-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-oh-tickets-557043942427

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Community, DMM's Best Bets, Downtown Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: girls night out, male review

Fricker’s Celebrates 38th Anniversary with $2.95 Chicken Wings

March 28, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Jim Manley, marketing manager for Fricker’s confirmed that as part of their 38th anniversary celebration Fricker’s in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan will be rolling their wing prices back to 1985.  That means you can get an order of 10 Frickin’ Chicken wings for $2.95 from 11am – midnight on Sunday, April 2nd when you dine in at one of their 24 locations.  Current menu price would be $12.49 so that’s an over 75% savings.

Manley shares that Fricker’s owners want to honor their customers and knows that prices keep going up and they wanted to do help their guests celebrate with an affordable promotion.  But it will be a costly promotion for the business.  Manley says pre-covid they were paying just under $40/case of fresh chicken wings (never frozen) and now with inflation they are paying about $145 for that same case.

This wing promotion is just one of the ways they give back to the community, they also host a couple of golf tournaments each year as well as donate over $100,000 annually to local schools and charities.

They’ll be celebrating their almost 1000 employees by giving them a throw-back t-shirt and even have a social media promotion where one lucky winner will get free wings for a year!

On that Sunday, April 2nd they will not be offering their Frickin’ Parkmoor Chicken, anticipating that the fryers will be filled with chicken wings.  Also, the special wing pricing is limited to one order per person!

To find your nearest Fricker’s location, click here.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Fricker's. chicken wings

Wright State’s ‘On The Town’ Elevates Local Theater!

March 27, 2023 By Joshua Stucky

WSU’s ‘On the Town’ is Old Broadway Elevated!

Dayton Theater has had a great winter. Name a theater company in the area and you will likely find a good review for their most recent endeavor. Most of those shows were based on contemporary, more recent scripts, Titles that are ‘of the now.’ So imagine how refreshing it was to see a good old-fashioned Broadway Show at the Gem of Musical Theater…WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY.

From Sets to Songs, ‘On the Town’ delivers!

I’m not going to lie…when I suggested ‘On The Town‘ to friends and family, there were questions….’You Mean Like The Movie on TMC?’ or  ‘On the Town...the sailor story…wasn’t that Sinatra?’ or ‘Wright State is Doing ‘On the Town?’ That’s an undertaking!’ I assured them, you can trust Joe Deer (Director) and the entire team! This team includes Music Director F. Wade Russo, who leads a 19 piece ‘on-stage’ orchestra! That alone is old-school magic. The show is around 80 years old…yes, 80 years old…but this production is alive and vibrant with choreography by Broadway’s Josh Walden. The dances are at times intricate and mesmerizing, and then, whimsical and bouncy! These kids can DANCE, and Walden obviously trusted their talents! They cover it all. From Ballet to 40’s Swing, the cast captures it.

‘But is it fun?‘ You ask? ‘The Movie was fun!‘ And it is. The sets harken to post war NYC and are a great blend of silly (T-Rex) and sound (the subway scenes.) Joe Deer’s direction allows the actors freedom to be goofy in those tongue-in-cheek moments, and reels in back in when the show returns to romance. It must be said that WSU’s version takes on the entire Leonard Bernstein score…..WOW! WOW! WOW! That’s an undertaking alright! You will recognize many of the songs, and may leave with ‘New York, New York- A Helluva town…the Bronx is up but the Battery’s down…’ repeating in your head.

These kids can dance!

It’s hard to highlight the cast individually as they all take on their role with spirit and enthusiasm. Tanner Gleeson (Gabey) is hard not to watch with his expressive presence and spot-on dancing.  Amy VanDyke (Ivy) pairs well with him as the love interest. Their Coney Island scene garnered applause mid-dance…it was well executed.  The other lead couples Ben Ohnemus (Chip) & Trinity Wolff (Hildy) and John Cuozzo (Ozzie) & Melissa Mataresse (Claire) keep the show moving forward with laughs and lunacy! Kevin Lausche‘s role as Pitkin was an obvious audience favorite as well. Just as enthusiastic are the musicians who handled the extensive score splendidly.

Look, big musicals are not easy to execute. There are so many moving parts, and each domino has to fall just right! And for this cast and crew it worked…beautifully. As I was leaving the theater, a patron said ‘Those students must be exhausted. They never stopped!’ My response…’Let’s hope they never do!’  Whatever magic happened that day, from a script now 8 decades old, with students in their twenties, is what theater should do! Leave you wondering….’How did they do that?’ Bravo WSU….for two and half hours, we were ‘Carried Away!’

Wright State is still the Gem of Musical Theater!

Performances take place April 6 at 7 p.m.; April 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.; April 8 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for senior citizens and $15 for students.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the Creative Arts Center box office weekdays between noon and 4 p.m.

The show takes place in the Festival Playhouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Community, On Stage Dayton, The Featured Articles

A New Baker Coming To Old North Dayton

March 27, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Baker Benji

Benjamin Stuckey, aka Baker Benji, who’s been operating as a home business in Fairborn, has just announced via a live video on his facebook page that he’ll be relocating to the former Evans Bakery in Old North Dayton! Benji says, “It is my hope to continue the legacy Evans began over 50 years ago.”  Opening day has not been set yet, but he says soon.

He’ll continue the donuts, brownies, cream horns using the Evans recipes, and he’ll be bringing his specialty cakes, cupcakes and cookies to the mix. He teases there may even be freshly baked bread in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He also assures us he’ll continue to have a presence at the Ohio Renaissance Festival.


Baker Benji’s Cakes & Desserts

700 Troy Street
Dayton Ohio 45404

Opening Date: TBA

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Baker Benji, Benjamin Stuckey, Evans Bakery

Val’s Home Bakery To Open March 27th

March 27, 2023 By Dayton937

Some things are just meant to be.  When Glo Juice Bar + Cafe announced they were moving in with their sister business, Butter Cafe, it created a space for Val’s Home Bakery to land on Brown Street.
The business, which is inspired by owner Paige Woodie’s amazing grandmother Val, has struggled to find a home. They were given a temporary space in Kettering, by local entrepreneur Katie, who runs Dished. A space in Springboro ended up not working out. But about six weeks ago things worked out and they are quite excited about opening up on Brown Street next week.
They’ve passed their final inspection and have just announded they will be opening on Monday, March 27th at 8am. They will have a case full of Val’s treats, made to order breakfast sandwiches and toasts, hot, iced and blended coffee and matcha, kids options and seating for you to enjoy your goodies on a cute plate and ceramic cup.
They are giving their  team a couple weeks to acclimate and learn the ropes before their Grand Opening on Saturday, April 8th.

Val’s Home Bakery
1120 Brown St,
Dayton, OH, 45409
Mon – Fri 8am to 6pm
Sat 9am to 3pm

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: brown st, Val's Bakery

Jewish Federation Presidents Dinner With Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug

March 26, 2023 By Dayton937

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton is pleased to present the 2023 Presidents Dinner on:
Sunday, May 21, at 6 p.m., at the Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education.
This year’s keynote speaker is Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug. Kerri Strug earned nationwide stardom for her heroic efforts at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. After injuring her ankle on her first vault attempt, Kerri needed to land her second and final vault in order to seal the victory over Russia for the team combined gymnastics gold medal. With millions of people watching, and two torn ligaments in her leg, Kerri got the job done with a solid landing before collapsing to her hands and knees. She was carried to the award ceremony where she received her first gold medal. It was the first time the U.S. Gymnastics Team won gold.
Kerri received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Masters Degree in Social Psychology at Stanford University. She currently works for the United States Juvenile Justice Department and formerly worked at the White House in Student Correspondence. Kerri is the mother of two young children.
Kerri will talk about her career and touch on the role Judaism has played in her life. Kerri was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. She is one of only three gymnasts to receive this honor.
General admission tickets are $100, with a special admission price for young adults aged 35 and under of $50. Tickets include a delicious kosher dinner catered by Bernstein’s Fine Catering and includes an open bar.
CLICK http://ow.ly/TY6450NnTP8 TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles

How To Get Your House A Starring Role In A Movie

March 25, 2023 By Dayton937

 

From swanky mansions to creepy cabins, your house could star in Hollywood’s next big blockbuster.  According to Dayton Film Commissioner Lisa Grigsby, location scouts are always on the lookout for interesting properties. “Generally, they want a house with an open concept. Somewhere where you can put a camera and half the house won’t disappear. You want something that flows and gets good light,” she explained.  It’s not just mansions that make the ideal film location.  Sometimes the production team is looking for something tiny, dilapidated or even “haunted-looking.” Cabins, barns, lofts and farms are all on the list of locations Grigsby has scouted for area films.

As for how long the filming process takes, Grigsby says it depends entirely on the shoot.

“If they’re filming for three weeks, there’s generally  three days of prep and a wrap of three days after. You could be out of the house for an entire month if you’re willing to do that,” she said.  Most shoots in the Miami Valley last two to four days. Financial compensation for locations depends on the kind of house, the kind of scene and the size of the film. The key is to negotiate a rate that makes both parties happy, she said.  It’s not unusual to have a production pay to put you up in a hotel while they use your house.

While some people may be wary of handing over their property to film crews, Grigsby says the industry standard is to return the house exactly as it is found. Professional film companies will draw up a formal contract and provide insurance to cover any damage that could happen in the house, he said. Crews work professionally in the space and often cardboard-up walls and cover floors, she added. “By the end of it, your house should be back to normal in every way,” Grigsby explains.

Registering your house

Registering your property is done through an online registry run by FilmDayton and is free. The first step is creating a digital photo tour of your property, featuring as many wide shots as you can. If you can show multiple rooms in one shot, that’s great because then you can show action in different areas when you’re filming. Special features like pools, stairways, or interesting architectural details should be highlighted.  Here’s an example of what a listing looks like:

FilmDayton is hosting an information session this Monday night at their space on the 2nd floor of the Dayton Mall from 6-7pm.  Grigsby will talk about how the process works and what it means to list in their database. This event will provide property owners the opportunity to have their house, farm, cabin, trailer listed in our FilmDayton location database.  You are welcome to bring digital photo’s of your property and they’ll help you fill out the property information forms required to be in the database.   No contact info is shared with the public.
If there is any interest in your house, the commission will contact you directly to share production contacts with you.

 

Filed Under: Community, On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: FilmDayton, Location database

It’s Opening Weekend at the Drive-In

March 23, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

The Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater is a classic example of Americana that offers current day value with a touch of nostalgia. Located in Dayton, Ohio, “The Dixie” has 2 huge Screens, each with its own State-of-the-Art Digital Projector. We feature “First-Run” movies and play 2 movies per screen, per night, for an unmatched outdoor movie theater experience.

Starting this weekend, the outdoor movie season begins Friday & Saturday nights and expands to 6 nights per week (Closed Mondays) from Memorial Weekend through Mid-August. Toward summer’s end, they’ll go back to a Friday & Saturday schedule until the season ends around end of October.

📽 🍿 Movies start at dark and there’s a full Concession Stand of popcorn, pizza, burgers, chicken fingers, hot dogs, nacho’s, soft pretzels, ice cream, candy, slushies, fountain & bottled drinks, gatorade, hot cocoa, coffee and  even custom Dixie Merch! A short intermission in-between the first and second movie, allows for bathroom breaks and last chance purchases of concessions . Bathrooms are located on the north side of our Concession Stand.

 

Playing this weekend: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4: 8 PM – 10:50 PM | R on both screens

Gates open an hour before the first movie starts. Movies start at dark. Open Rain or Shine.

🎥 Screen 1: (Furthest from Ticket Booth)  107.3 FM
🎥 Screen 2: (Closest to Ticket Booth)  105.3 FM

You can sit in front of or behind your car to prevent taking up more parking spaces. They ask that you do not sit on top of your car. Forgot your lawn chair? You can purchase one at the concession stand!  Sometimes car speakers aren’t loud enough to hear the movies, bring a portable radio if you plan on sitting outside of your car during the movie.

 

Ticket Prices:

🎟 Adults (13 & up): $10

🎟 Children (Ages: 12 – 5): $5

🎟 Children (Ages: 4 & under): Free

Military Discount: $1 (Must show valid ID)

Movies play rain or shine! However, if the weather is bad enough that it’s preventing them from playing the movies, they will issue rain checks to all cars to come back on another night

The grounds of the Dixie Twin are also home to a Sunday morning outdoor shopping experience! Visit The Paris Flea Market Sundays, 6:00am to 12:00 noon (seriously, people are shopping at 6 am with flashlights), starting April through October.


Dixie Twin Drive-In

6201 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414
937-890-5513

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dixie Twin Drive-In

The Cookieologist and Slide Thru Open Wed

March 22, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Kali Muhammad II, owner of Slide Thru and Isiah Davis, owner of The Cookieologist have teamed up to open a spot in Englewood, next door to JD’s Old Fashioned Frozen Custard.  Today is their soft opening day.  They explain the spot as a kitchen pick up spot, you’ll order online and pick up your food at the site.  It’s not a restaurant with table service, but there are some picnic tables outside if you’d like to eat there.  Oh, and if you haven’t ordered ahead, you can order via a QR code on site.

Muhammad explain that while a brick and mortar business was in his plan, he didn’t expect for tht to happen for a few more years.  But when this space became available we just knew it was meant to be.
Of course, you’ll still see his food truck out and about this season, maybe just not quite as often.

Slide Thru soft opening hours today will be  from 2:30 PM-7 PM in Englewood today. Muhammad shared he’s excited to be able to offer many of his classic sliders, something he couldn’t do in the food truck, due to limited space.  He’ll also have  arancini, fries, tator tots, beignet bites, as well as Chicken Head’s lemonade.

The Cookieologist is offering a soft opening launch promo code for $5 off $25. They’ll be open beginning at 4:20pm

This code is now LIVE so you can pre-order and set your pickup time. “We are truly excited to be a part of this community and can’t wait to be your go-to cookie & pizza spot! Featured cookie will be Oreo-Cheesecake.”
We will remain open for orders in our Kettering ghost kitchen as well. (Codes only available at Englewood)

The Cookieologist

322 Union Blvd Unit B
Englewood, OH 45322

Wed – Thurs 4:20 pm to 9pm
Fri & Sat 4:20 pm to 10 pm

Slide Thru
322 Union Blvd Unit B
Englewood, OH 45322
Wed- Fri 11am – 7pm
Sat & Sun 11- 9pm

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Isiah Davis, Kali Muhammad II, Slide Thru, The Cookieologist

Crooked Handle Springboro Expanding!

March 22, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

It’s been in the planning stages for a while, and Crooked Handle co-owner Kristy Moore shared they had hoped the expansion would have been completed before the holiday this year, but it looks like it is finally going to start.

By taking over the space in the plazza to the right, that used to be a travel agency the brewery will be able to add another 50 or so seats and a private room to be booked for special event! The  expansion will also give them additional seating on their patio and if all goes as planned the work will be done by the end of April.


CROOKED HANDLE

760 N. Main Street,
Springboro, OH 45066

(937) 790-3450

Hours:

Tues- Thurs : 4-10pm (Kitchen Closes at 9pm)

Fri & Sat : 1-11pm (Kitchen Closes at 9pm)

Sun: 1-8pm  (Kitchen Closes at 8pm)

Filed Under: Dayton On Tap, The Featured Articles

Cincinnati Zoo Offers Breakfast with the Animals

March 20, 2023 By Dayton937

Enjoy a unique breakfast experience at the Cincinnati Zoo that includes exclusive keeper chats at your favorite animal habitats! Events take place from 7-9am.

Start your morning with a catered breakfast on the Africa Deck overlooking the savannah.

Menu:

  • Glier’s Goetta, Egg & Cheese on Buttermilk Biscuit
  • Biscuits & Glier’s Goetta Gravy
  • Cream Cheese & Chive Scrambled Eggs
  • Applewood Smoked Bacon (GF)
  • Tater Tot Casserole (GF, V)
  • Cinnamon Rolls (V)
  • Assorted Muffins and Bagels
  • Seasonal Fruit Cup (Vegan)
  • Beverages: Coffee, Orange Juice and Water

Breakfast with the Animals Available Dates:

 

Friday, June 9th  Elephant & Giraffe
Thursday, July 20th Gorilla & Manatee

Friday, Aug 18th Red Panda & Ambassador Animal

After breakfast you’ll then split off into your tour group to visit your first animal habitat where you will meet up with a Zookeeper to hear fascinating stories about their personal experiences, learn fun facts about the animals in their care, and watch your favorite animals enjoy enrichment.

After your first keeper chat, your guide will lead you to another animal habitat where you will meet a second Zookeeper and learn about the animals in their care.Early Entry and parking are included which guarantees your reservation for the Zoo that day.

(Reservations are limited to 80 people; Each tour group will have no more than 40 guests.)

Guests will receive tour group assignments via email prior to the event.

Reserve online here.

$125 per person

Children 2 and under are free. This event is rain or shine. Possible rain dates pending inclement weather. Tickets are non-refundable. 

 
3400 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Phone: (513) 281-4700

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: breakfast, zoo

JUST ANNOUNCED: 3 Doors Down Coming To The Rose

March 20, 2023 By Dayton937

This summer, 3 Doors Down celebrates its sophomore album, Away From The Sun, by hitting amphitheaters in major markets across the US for the Away From The Sun Anniversary Tour. The band will be playing all of the songs from the album throughout the performances, plus all of their biggest hits. The multi-platinum rock band will return to Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Friday, July 7.

Away From The Sun features “Here Without You,” which reached No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 6x platinum in the US. The lead single, “When I’m Gone,” peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent seventeen weeks on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, becoming one of the longest-running number-one singles.

Special guest Candlebox will be supporting 3 Doors Down on the Away From The Sun Anniversary Tour for what is slated to be the band’s last US tour to promote the 30th anniversary of the band and their final farewell studio album being released later this year by Round Hill Records.

“Away From The Sun has always been a personal favorite of mine because of how much it resonated with our country’s service members,” shares 3 Doors Down’s Brad Arnold. “We are so blessed to be able to celebrate these significant milestones because we were very young making these albums, and we still have so much more life to give our fans.” Arnold continues, “The show we are planning will be next level this year. It’s going to be incredible to have Candlebox on tour with us. I’ve been  a fan of theirs since I was a teenager..“

3 Doors Down will also star in Season IV of television’s most successful nationally syndicated music-driven series, THE SONG, on March 25. THE SONG takes a quintessential look at the indelible legacies of celebrated recording artists and the music that made them famous. THE SONG airs on major network affiliates in 150 markets across the country. Click HERE for more information.

Formed in 1996, Grammy Award®-nominated multi-platinum Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down consistently captivates audiences worldwide. The quintet’s many accolades include selling more than 20 million albums globally, receiving a Grammy nomination, two American Music Awards, and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including ”Songwriter of the Year.” Their debut, The Better Life, became certified seven times RIAA platinum and was fueled by the success of juggernaut hit ”Kryptonite.” Away From The Sun has been certified five times platinum. In 2023, to celebrate the anniversary of Away From The Sun, the band will play all the songs from the album and all their hits in Amphitheaters across the US.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, March 24 at Ticketmaster.com and RoseMusicCenter.com.

 

Filed Under: Dayton Music, The Featured Articles Tagged With: 3 Doors Down, Candlebox, Rose Music Center

Artist of the Week: Terry Hitt

March 20, 2023 By Bill Franz

Terry is 88, and still paints in his studio two or three days a week. He says he loves working at K12 because “it’s filled with so much good energy and there are artists of all ages to talk to.”

Terry Hitt in His downtown studio at @k12galleryandtejas

 

When I first photographed and wrote about Terry seven years ago I called him a philosopher painter. That was partly because he was a pastor before becoming an art professor at the University of Dayton. It was also because of one of his past art projects, which I learned more about during my visit to Terry’s studio last week.
When he was teaching at UD, Terry and then eventually some of his students did a series of drawings of some of Dayton’s homeless people. The drawings were exhibited under the title “Portraits of Homelessness” and received national attention.
As he was starting this project I learned that Terry got advice from one of the twentieth century’s greatest photographers, Gordon Parks, about how to build a connection with his subjects. As it turned out, those connections continued after Terry’s art project was concluded. Terry told me how he was able to help some of the people he had sketched and also about how the project led him to some interesting adventures. If you want to know more you’ll have to drop by K12 some afternoon when Terry is painting.

Filed Under: The Featured Articles, Visual Arts

Help Celebrate Local Veteran’s 100th Birthday

March 18, 2023 By Guest Contributor

A Dayton veteran who spent his life giving back to others is turning 100 years old next month, and his family and friends are asking for the community’s help with a special birthday surprise.

Master Sergeant Richard Gard will be turning 100 on April 6, and his loved ones are asking the community to send him birthday cards. They are collecting the cards for the big reveal on his birthday.

You can mail a card to: M/Sgt Richard Gard, c/o 70 Pine Street, Franklin, OH 45005

Master Sergeant Richard Gard was born April 6, 1923 in the Ohio half of Union City, and his family settled in the Dayton area.

He met his future wife, Gladys, while roller skating in Dayton. Upon his completion of basic training, Gladys traveled to Louisiana where they were married prior to his deployment overseas. They will celebrate their 79th wedding anniversary in June.

Landing in Normandy on D-Day+3, Master Sergeant Gard participated in the breakout from the beachhead through France to Brest.

During the Battle of the Bulge, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. In addition, he earned two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart, as well as decorations from Bastogne, Belgium and France.

Master Sergeant Gard was recalled to active duty for the Korean War in 1950. After the war, he earned an engineering degree from the University of Dayton.

In addition to the cards, a birthday parade will be held for Master Sergeant Gard on April 6 at 5:30 p.m. starting on Pearhill Drive in West Carrollton.

The parade will feature Centerville VFW Post 9550, West Carrollton Police and Fire, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Harold Schnell Elementary, West Carrolton Marching Band, plus a flyover from a 1943 PT-19A Cornell warplane by the Butler County Warbirds.


This story by: Callie Cassick first appeared on WDTN on 3/15/23

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles

Subway is bringing back its ‘Footlong Pass’

March 18, 2023 By Dayton937

Subway has announced that it’s bringing back its popular Footlong Pass. This $15 sandwich subscription is a sweet deal for anyone who is obsessed with their footlong subs. With the pass, you can get any footlong sub at 50 percent off its usual price. To purchase a Subway® Footlong Pass, you must be a Subway MyWay® Rewards member.

Those who get the pass are allowed to redeem the promotion once per day for the whole month of April, for a value of $150 – making the pass a total steal. This is a good time to check out the Subway Series menu. There’s a lineup of 12 signature sandwiches ordered by name or number, and passholders will have time and opportunity to try them all.

Subway originally introduced this sandwich subscription deal back in August 2022, with only 10,000 available passes and it sold out in just a six hours. However, now it’s back and there are 250,000 passes available. Though, we still think the passes will go pretty fast, so this will be one to jump on.

The Footlong Pass will be exclusively available for MyWay Rewards members beginning March 21, 2023 at 8 a.m. EST at SubwayFootlongPass.com.

From April 1 to April 30, 2023, access your Footlong Pass in Rewards & Deals section of the Subway® App or online to get 50% off 1 Footlong per day.

“Subway’s inaugural Footlong Pass showcases all of the things our fans crave from Subway: our footlong subs, everyday value and, of course, exclusive perks for loyalty members,” says Barb Millette, Senior Director of Loyalty & Gift Cards at Subway, in a press statement. “The first 10,000 passes sold out in a matter of hours, and while we have 250,000 available this time around, we expect them to go very quickly.”

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Footlong Pass, Subway

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