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Halloween Happenings!

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Daytonians Halloween is just around the corner and there are many active events to help celebrate this holiday! Even though Halloween is next weekend, things are ramping up this Saturday and Sunday to get you ‘in the spirit’. Two adventurous activities this Saturday evening and a costume run on Sunday, not to mention many fall festivals and farms to visit in the Dayton area, you are all set to have a spook-tacular active life!

Halloween Happening at Lost Creek Reserve

The Halloween Happening Event takes place at Lost Creek Reserve in Troy this Saturday, October 24 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Guests of all ages are invited to drop by and experience a crisp, fall night hike around the historic Knoop farm aglow with jack-o’-lanterns, deeming this ‘the jack-o’-lantern hike’. Be sure to stop by the barn at the end of the hike to enjoy some delicious fall treats. The corn maze will also be open from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Remember to bring a flashlight and anything else to help guide you on this festive experience. Extra bonus: the entire evening is free, Happy Halloween!

 

Night Rides: See the Trails by MoonlightAlso on Saturday is a very unique event hosted by The GCP&T Trail Sentinels. Grab your bike and come on out to Xenia Station for a night ride to Beavercreek Community Park. The GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. All riders must be 18 or older and have a helmet. The ride starts at 7:00 p.m. Join the Sentinels for a moonlight ride, and celebrate Halloween by adding lighting to yourself or bicycle to travel the trails! Extra bonus: another free event, hooray!

After all of that evening activity on Saturday, make sure to get a goodnight’s sleep and be ready for the 3rd Annual Club IMPACT Costume 5K/10K and Monster Mile on Sunday, October 25. Help support Miamisburg’s Club IMPACT, a youth enrichment after school program. IMPACT is an acronym for Integrity, Motivation, Perseverance, Attitude, Character and Teamwork. Club IMPACT is a free program that serves both boys and girls in grades 3-8 through the city of Miamisburg. The event takes place at Riverfront Park in Miamisburg at 4:30 p.m.  Micro chipped timing, door prizes and refreshm3rd-annual-club-impact-costume-5k-10k-and-monster-mile-cents will be available; registration begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. The cost for the 5K/10K is $25, and the Monster Mile is $10. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged to compete in all events. Break out that favorite Halloween getup, grab your running shoes and join the race. Prizes will be awarded to Best Individual Costume (male and female; youth and adult), Best Couple and Best Group Costume. Sounds like a fun way to celebrate the season and support a great cause at the same time!

 

There are a variety of events going on this weekend to help get you in that Halloween spirit! Whether it’s hiking, biking, or running/walking by moonlight or by sunlight there’s something for everyone this weekend and it’s all happening in your community. Let’s get out, get moving, and celebrate Halloween Dayton!

 

Pay the Price For Buying Booze With Credit.

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LiquorStoreIt may be time to stock up your liquor cabinet for the holidays now.  Starting November 1st Arrow Wines & Spirits will join with the majority of local liquor stores and add a surcharge to liquor purchased with a credit or debit card.  Mif Frank explains,  We’re one of the last stores to pass on the cost of the credit cards to the consumer.  We didn’t want to do it but with the rising cost of health care and  other operational costs, the 5% commission we make on bottles less the 2-3% credit card charges leaves us only 2% profit and we just can’t run our business on that.  That charge will only be on hard liquor, not beer, wine or low proof bottles.”

In checking with other stores in the area, Miami Valley Wine & Liquor charges 50 cents per bottle, Belmont Party Supply charges 3%, Liquor & Wine Warhouse charges 3% and Air City says it’s 50 cents per order.   So start carrying cash or get used to paying a higher price for your booze.

It’s Boo in the Burg Night!

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0a693a87-8437-4c0c-94db-488fd25885e3Downtown Miamisburg hosts their annual downtown “Pub Crawl” celebration hosted by local restaurants and bars tonight from 6-11pm. Costumes are encouraged so be sure to dress up or you’ll stand out in the crowd. You’re sure to see some unique characters. It’s a fun and festive evening filled with music, food & drink specials, free carriage rides and more for adults 21 and over.
Tickets are $3 and are available at the participating businesses listed below.

Each establishment will have live music
First Drink at each establishment (well drinks & Domestic beer) is 1/2 off with ticket from 6 – 9pm
Free appetizer table at each establishment from 6 – 8pm – though these do get eaten quickly!
Free carriage ride between establishments
Get your ticket stamped at each location for a chance to win $500

Participating businesses include:
– A Taste of Wine
– TJ Chumps
– Bullwinkles Top Hat Bistro
– Good Time Charlies
– American Legion Post 165
– Ron’s Pizza House
-Star City Brewing
– Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2306
-Lucky Star Brewery
-Bennett’s Publical

Cooking Class At The Old Arcana

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11700951_1177372152278419_8375133642947555174_o-1Join The Old Arcana for a winter COOKING CLASS! Classes have been designed to teach students how to prepare familiar flavors with elevated techniques. Each class features recipes that utilize seasonal ingredients as well as elements procured from local farms. Classes include a blend of demonstrations from the Old Arcana kitchen team as well as hands-on lessons that attendees will prepare themselves.

Grab a group of friends and learn from Chef Jeff and the Arcana team!

Their first class for the winter season is :
AUTUMN SQUASH & APPLES  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 at 6PM

This class is a celebration of two Autumn favorites: Squash and apples! We’ll learn how to make a perfectly creamy butternut squash soup, assemble a spectacular stuffed acorn squash, and then everyone will assemble their very own apple tart in puff pastry to take home! We’ll eat what we prepare during the evening.

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– Curried Butternut Apple Soup
– Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash with Maple, Apples, Parmesan and Pine Nuts
– Apple Tart in Puff Pastry

To register for classes, sign up online or call the restaurant at 937-692-0068.  The Old Arcana is located at 109 W. George St. in Arcanum, about a 40 minute drive out northwest of downtown Dayton.

Want Better Relationships? Get Better At Solitude.

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I read a great Jane Porter piece this week about the importance of solitude that I suspect will have a big impact on the way I talk to my clients about their health. You should read the entire article published in Fast Company online right here.

Before diving into the relevancy of Porter’s argument, a quick reminder about the positive health effect of strong social ties. Researcher, writer, and speaker Kelly McGonigal argues persuasively that we can dramatically alter the negative effects of stress in our lives by simply thinking about it differently. Beyond just thinking about stress differently, however, McGonigal sites research which states that strong social ties can act as a sort of steroid for our resilience.

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No music, no radio. Just your thoughts on the open road. No motorcycle? No problem. Just turn off the noise on your next drive.

“…when you reach out to others under stress, either to seek support or to help someone else, you release more of this hormone, your stress response becomes healthier, and you actually recover faster from stress. I find this amazing, that your stress response has a built-in mechanism for stress resilience, and that mechanism is human connection.”

This is profound. And when I first heard this, I immediately began thinking differently about how to make my personal training clients stronger. I talked a lot more about calling friends, writing letters to important people, and taking time to cultivate relationships. And you know what? My success rate at helping people transform their bodies rocketed upward.

Enter Porter’s Fast Company article. Perhaps you’re wondering what a piece about solitude has to do with strong social ties, and thus, our health. Let’s take a look at Porter’s reporting.

She quotes Sherry Turkle, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher, on the link between solitude and human connection.

“How do you get from connection to isolation? You end up isolated if you don’t cultivate the capacity for solitude, the ability to be separate, to gather yourself. Solitude is where you find yourself so that you can reach out to other people and form real attachments. When we don’t have the capacity for solitude, we turn to other people in order to feel less anxious or in order to feel alive. When this happens, we’re not able to appreciate who they are. It’s as though we’re using them as spare parts to support our fragile sense of self.”

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My thinking soundtrack for a recent Seattle trip.

As I rapidly approach the age of forty, I find myself valuing “real attachments” with people who share my values. A younger, more insecure version of me sought out relationships with people who allowed me to feel cooler but didn’t share my values. These proved to be empty, and sometimes painful personal experiences. Now that I take more time to understand who I am and what I value, I find myself forming more real attachments. Not coincidentally, I’m also stronger and healthier than I was at any point in my twenties.

This isn’t hocus pocus. It’s not an episode of Oprah. There’s no prize under your seat. This is the softer side of strength and we ignore it to our own detriment.

If the benefits of solitude are real, then what are some concrete measures we can enact to make the most of it?

  1. If you travel for work, listen or read instead of watch. I traveled to Seattle this week and came home with a notebook full of ideas for my own business. I resisted the urge to kill time with a movie, and instead let my mind wander along with John Coltrane. Planes are ideal for this type of pondering because we don’t often have the chance to just sit with our own thoughts.
  2. Take a walk. Busy people often ignore one of the best exercises they can because they don’t view it as intense. But walking–especially outside–has a whole host of benefits for mind and body.
  3. Don’t be afraid of silence. On your next drive to work, don’t turn on the radio. Don’t plug in your iPhone. Just drive. Pay attention to what you’re doing of course, but be alone with your thoughts.
  4. “Make an artist date.” This is directly from the Porter piece itself (which again, you should read in its entirety). Essentially this is scheduled time for yourself once a week when you are alone at a museum, on a scenic walk, or anywhere you can experience something new or interesting. I’ve recommended a version of this to executives that I coach who often resist because they view it as a waste of time. Those who have made the time for their version of an artist date, however, report having more space in their brains for strategic, deep thinking. This is something all of us could use, from homemaker to C-Suite mover and shaker.

Spirits – The Boonshoft Museum’s New Halloween Party **Ticket Giveaway**

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11935087_1038219279531002_7326166653493677608_nThe Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Dayton is hosting a new Halloween-themed event, Spirits: Halloween at the Boonshoft Museum, on Friday, October 23 from 8:00 – 11:00 pm. Providing adults (21+) an evening out, Spirits gives guests full access to the Museum’s popular exhibitions, in addition to aged-up activities that introduce the science behind some of pop-culture’s spooky favorites. You can count on experiencing a grown-up twist on things you loved as a kid, from an Alien Autopsy and explosive experiments to buzzy beer floats! Be sure to get a Coney Island Root Beer severed up with a dollop of vanilla ice cream at Spirits.

 

Sponsored by Goose Island Beer Co., Heidelberg Distributing, and Copp Integrated Systems, Spirits also offers guests themed-cocktails, test tube shots, “buzzy” root beer floats, and drinks, along with delicious bites from some of Dayton’s most popular eateries, including Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Dayton Racquet Club, Mikesell’s, Milano’s, Bullwinkles, Lucky’s, and many more.

Admission to Spirits: Halloween at the Boonshoft Museum is $40 online and $50 at the door, which includes access to the Museum, one drink ticket, food, Monster Mash, and activities like a hands-on alien autopsy, a close-up peek of the Museum’s oddities from their 1.7 million-piece collection, mummy talks, roaming live-animals, explosive mad scientist shows, and the kitsch movie classic, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, playing in the Museum’s Planetarium.12080014_1060546257298304_676379204257559996_o

The evening will culminate with the master of macabre and local celebrity,  Baron Von Porkchop has seen some amazing Halloween costumes in his day, which is why he will be judging our costume contest! Guests are encouraged to wear a costume if they are so inclined.

 

All proceeds go towards the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s public education programming.

MostMetro.com wants to send a few of our friends to the party!

And our winners are: Mikee Michelle, Debbie O’Brien Pierce, Andrew Adams & Christine Burns!

If you’d like to enter our drawing for a pair of tickets, fill out the form below and leave us a comment below telling us about your favorite Halloween trick or treat. Drawing will be held Thurs night and winners posted here.[form 55 “DMM Contest Entry – Generic”]

Dayton’s Chamber Choir is all about Athena’s Voice

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Facebook_Musica_image10142015Athena’s Voice, is a unique celebration of the female voice in the creation of choral music. The choir will perform diverse and eclectic works ranging from the popular sounds of Carly Simon’s ultimate working woman anthem, “Let the River Run,” to the works of Fanny Mendelssohn (sister of the famous Felix Mendelssohn), who had a successful career as a pianist and composer in her own right. The concert will also feature Gwyneth Walker’s “How Can I Keep From Singing,” Eliza Gilkyson’s “Requiem,” Ysaye Barnwell’s “Wanting Memories,” and Rosaphanye Powell’s “Down by the Riverside”.

 

Abbie Betinis, a Minneapolis-based composer, has written a simple, yet profound work about 9/11 – her personal response to the helplessness and sorrow she felt following the tragedies of that day. “Blessed be the Lord, My Rock” is a profound work that speaks the universal language of contemplative sorrow.

The concerts will be Fairmont Presbyterian Church
3705 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429

Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 7 pm
Sunday, October, 25, 2015 at 3 pm

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. They can be purchased online, or by calling (937) 619-9755.

It’s the Great Pumpkin…Spice!

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No doubt one of the most popular flavors that takes this season by storm is that of Pumpkin Spice. Most people either love it or hate it.  We here on the Food Adventures Crew vote that we LOVE it and our Gem City gives us plenty of options to indulge! So grab your hoodies, yoga pants and Uggs as we indulge in the areas best seasonal coffees and treats!

 

Starbucks, the founder of the "PSL", serves up a great latte hot or iced!

Starbucks, the founder of the “PSL”, serves up a great latte hot or iced!

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The Pumpkin Spice Latte (aka “PSL”) craze started back in 2003 when Starbucks first launched their newest flavor. Up until that time, their recipe remained unchanged.   The result was Starbucks most successful seasonal item.. EVER.  This year they launched their all natural flavorings for their PSL and this method proves to be superior.

— Many chains, including Saxbys, and local coffee spots  have also created their own versions embracing the higher quality of all natural flavorings.  

— Apple and Sriracha are the #2 and #3 most popular fall coffee flavors, respectively.

Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House took on the challenge to test out some of areas beloved javas.  So if we seem a little hyper,  you’ll know why!

 

MUST DRINKS!:

— STARBUCKS: Known as the creator of this seasonal phenomenon, we felt that starting off with them would be most fitting. Starbucks continues to serve up a quality latte proving that their changes to all natural ingredients was a good move! Hot or iced you’ll get your daily caffeine kick with a delightful seasonal twist!

 

— DOROTHY LANE MARKET: Hands down this latte blew us away as one of the best ones in the area! DLM also prides themselves on an all natural version. Made with real pumpkin and spices this is the quintessential version of “Autumn in a Cup”! In addition, we need to give a shout out to another hit seasonal drink of theirs, the DLM Maple Apple Cider made with their own DLM 100% maple syrup! As always, DLM never disappoints!

 

DLM's all natural flavorings make us like this drink a latte!

DLM’s all natural flavorings make us like this drink a latte!

— WINAN’S CHOCOLATES and COFFEES: This local chain has a Fall drink menu that will make you salivate! Their Pumpkin Pie Latte is more subtle in flavors but leaves your feeling warm and toasty. Other seasonal drinks that they offer are an Ultimate Apple Cider, Stuffed Chai Latte, Hot Buttered Toffee Latte, the Autumn Twilight, and a S’mores Latte! Add any of their amazing chocolates and you’ll be experiencing ultimate indulgence!

 

— GHOSTLIGHT COFFEE: Located in Historic South Park at 1202 Wayne Ave in Dayton, Ghostlight Coffee maybe not be a chain, but this java stop would no doubt hold it’s own in a coffee throw down! Their seasonal creation is a Pumpkin Coconut Latte made with their own syrup! And Food Adventures got the latest scoop that Ghostlight is currently creating a Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Latte that will kick off soon!  While you’re there, grab a jar of Hawthorne Homestead’s “Lumberjack Pumpkin Butter”!

 

— THE BOSTON STOKER: One of our most coveted local coffee roasters takes a different spin on fall flavors! While Boston Stoker does not offer a pumpkin spice latte, this season they will whip you up an Orange Honey Latte or Cold Brew Horchata! One of our favorite things to do at Boston Stoker is to ask the barista’s what their favorite drink creation is.  Hungry Jax got to experience a talented barista’s secret iced tea that tasted JUST like an apple pie! So don’t hesitate to go off the menu and trust the creative minds behind that coffee bar!

 

— SAXBYS: Yes yes, it’s another chain. But it’s important to honor the places that are taking pride in delivering a quality product. And Saxbys is doing just that. They too have jumped on the natural flavorings chain and their Pumpkin Spice Latte packs on the seasonal flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg!

 

We would be remiss if we didn’t highlight at least some of the seasonal pumpkin treats that are being served up in the area! So after you’ve grabbed your cup of joe, hit up these places to further your pumpkin spice addiction!   So here are a few of our patented MUST EATS for a pumpkin spiced Food Adventure…

 

Pumpkin Cookie with Caramel Icing is one of the many seasonal treats at DLM!

Pumpkin Cookie with Caramel Icing is one of the many seasonal treats at DLM!

 

MUST EATS:

— DOROTHY LANE MARKET: No one should be surprised that this local powerhouse also dominates in their bakery department.  To compliment your latte, you can choose to indulge in their caramel frosted pumpkin cookie, pumpkin roll or even a pumpkin cupcake! And let’s not forget “Aunt Dorothy’s Pumpkin Pie” all made from scratch and in house!

 

— ASHLEY’S PASTRY SHOP: We’re frequent flyers at Ashley’s! And their seasonal treats just keep calling to us! Located at 21 Park Ave in Oakwood, this bakery has something for everyone! Their seasonal delights include pumpkin iced cookies, muffins, cakes, pies, rolls and even pumpkin cheesecake!

 

— BILL’S DONUTS: This well known Centerville donut shop has also embraced the pumpkin craze! You can choose form a cinnamon sugar pumpkin donut or a glazed pumpkin donut! Or do what we did and don’t choose at all and eat both…

 

Dunkin' Donut's Pumpkin Muffin is a seasonal favorite!

Dunkin’ Donut’s Pumpkin Muffin is a seasonal favorite!

 

— DUNKIN’ DONUTS: While Dunkin’ does offer a pumpkin spice latte, we actually are even bigger fans of their pumpkin muffins! This moist muffin is topped with a cinnamon crumb topping and a drizzle of frosting. With some new locations in the area, we want to give a shout out to the longer established Dunkin’ Donuts location on Rt 741 buy the Dayton Mall! Their service is always top notch!

 

So there you have it fellow pumpkin spice lovers! So many options of seasonal drinks and treats in our area! Be sure to check these out and let us know what others you have grown to love!  Lots of these flavors will go into the fall and some beyond Thanksgiving.

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Be sure to ask the Barista's at Boston Stoker to make you one of their own creations!

Be sure to ask the Barista’s at Boston Stoker to make you one of their own creations!

We like to snack on one of Winan's Opera Creams while sipping on their Pumpkin Pie Latte!

We like to snack on one of Winan’s Opera Creams while sipping on their Pumpkin Pie Latte!

Pumpkin Butter sold at Ghostlight Coffee will make any piece of toast special!

Pumpkin Butter sold at Ghostlight Coffee will make any piece of toast special!

You can't eat just one of Ashley's Pumpkin Cookies!

You can’t eat just one of Ashley’s Pumpkin Cookies!

Winan's has a ton of options for fall flavors!

Winan’s has a ton of options for fall flavors!

Bill's Donuts never disappoint!

Bill’s Donuts never disappoint!

Ghostlight Coffee creates a fun and delicious atmosphere!

Ghostlight Coffee creates a fun and delicious atmosphere!

Buy one pie from Ashley's for yourself, and one to share!

Buy one pie from Ashley’s for yourself, and one to share!

Soup Extravaganza Fills Empty Bowls For House of Bread!

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10003825_10153654004178905_4664525073611073612_oThis Thursday at Cox Arboretum  from 5-7pm hundreds of ceramic bowls will be filled with homemade soups from some of the Miami Valley’s best local chefs.  You will be able to select the bowl of your choice and have it filled and re-filled with whatever soup you desire and the bowl is yours to keep after the event!

The Empty Bowls fundraiser features Lobster Bisque from Chef George Sideras of Nestle, Cream of Mushroom Parmesan from Chef Laura Cotton of the Engineer’s Club, Smoked Chicken Enchilada from James Nunez, Chicken Rice from Christopher’s Restaurant and Catering, Butternut Squash from the Racquet Club, Chicken Pasta from Doubleday’s Grill and Tavern and more.   Ashley’s Pastry Shop of Oakwood will donate sweets for dessert.

Your $25 donation benefits the House of Bread, a community kitchen located in Dayton that serves up a hot, nutritious, lunchtime meal to anyone in need 7 days a week from 11:30am-1pm. Anyone in need is welcome to join the House of Bread for lunch.

You may pre-register  or bring cash, check or credit card to the event. Pre-registrations on the website will be entered into the special gift basket drawing and will have a speedy check-in upon arrival.

 

Cinderella & Prince Charming Party

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Calling all princes and princesses! Join the Dayton Ballet Barre for a pre-show Tea Party before the Dayton Ballet’s Sunday October 25th performance of “Cinderella.”Ballet’s Sunday October 25th performance of “Cinderella.”

The Dayton Ballet Barre‘s Cinderella Tea is next Sunday before the Dayton Ballet Association‘s matinee performance of Cinderella. This is the PERFECT way to make the performance even more special for your little one!

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Cinderella and Prince Charming will be on hand for photos and a dance lesson! We will have story time and of course, yummy snacks and warm drinks, thanks to our sponsor Boston Stoker Coffee Shop & the wonderful members of the Ballet Barre. Boys are welcome too!!

The event runs from 1:30 – 2:30pm, prior to the 3pm performance at Victoria Theatre. The Boston Stoker 2nd Street location is conveniently located within walking distance of the Victoria Theatre.

Tickets are $10, and do not include performance tickets. All tickets can be purchased via Ticket Center Stage.

Proceeds benefit the Dayton Ballet Barre, which is dedicated to ensuring the Dayton Ballet continues it’s 75+ year historical legacy!

 

Wine & Food Pairing Event Benefits Aullwood

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552005_400396976687319_43944406_nThe evening begins at 6:30 pm with a 4-course experience including an appetizer, soup, entrée, and dessert perfectly paired with wine to delight your senses. Come learn and taste these wines with guidance from a true wine expert and get ideas for your own holiday gatherings. Aullwood’s meats will be incorporated into the selections. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased directly from Ray’s. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Aullwood’s educational programs for regional children.

Launch of the Girl Develop It Dayton chapter

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global_439641051-1On October 20th, head to  Proto Build Bar in Downtown Dayton to celebrate the launch of the Girl Develop It Dayton chapter. This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about Girl Develop It and also the chance to win a FREE course with GDI Dayton!  There will be  food, drinks (cash bar) and lots of conversation.

Girl Develop It is a national organization that provides affordable and accessible programs to women who want to learn web and software development. GDI offers mentorship and hands-on instruction in a supportive environment for learning skills such as coding, creating graphics, building apps, and business development.  Their motto, “Don’t be shy. Develop it,” is a window into their philosophy that there’s no such thing as a “silly” question. Armed with your new skills, you will be more marketable!

At the Launch Party, you’ll learn more about what Girl Develop It Dayton has to offer, and how to sign up for upcoming programs. You’ll also have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other women interested in technology and local developers.

Proto has also generously offered all attendees 25% off 3D printing sessions! These are usually $20 per 90 minute print. Be sure to bring your own STL or OBJ file on a USB flash drive or create one on site. Visit thingiverse.com and tinkercad.com to find and modify designs.

If you want to be a part of an exciting opportunity to grow and empower the female tech community of Dayton the organizers, Sara Cope and Catherine  Devlin would love to meet you. 

Sponsoring this event is Build Right, a division of Sparkbox, created to inspire and empower a Web built right. Build Right is excited to present a full-day workshop with Ethan Marcotte on November 5, right here in Dayton, Ohio. For more information, visit buildright.io/maker-series.

It’s Sweetest Day!

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images-13Sweetest Day is an original American holiday not based on any group’s religious tradition. It’s simply a reminder that a thoughtful word, deed or small gift enriches the life of the recipient as well as the person giving it.

Sweetest Day, observed on the 3rd Saturday in the month of October has its origin in Cleveland in 1922, during the Great Depression.  Legend has it that Sweetest Day was established by Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio, candy company employee who wanted to bring happiness to the lives of those who often were forgotten. Kingston and others distributed candy and small gifts to orphans, people confined to their homes and others to show them that someone cared.

In the early 1930s, movie stars got into the act. Ann Pennington distributed candy to 2,200 Cleveland newspaper boys, and Theda Bara gave candy to theater-goers and patients in Cleveland hospitals.

In time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer broadened to include everyone from family members to sweethearts and coworkers to acquaintances.

Observance of Sweetest Day is still most prevalent in the Great Lakes region where the holiday originated, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. But today, the once-regional celebration of Sweetest Day has spread throughout the country.

Sweetest Day celebrations are similar to Valentine’s Day in most locations, with the most popular gifts and acknowledgements being cards, flowers, chocolates and candy.  Hallmark first made Sweetest Day cards in the mid-1960s.

Night of the Rocking Dead in Tipp City

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Are you ready for the Night of the Rocking Dead? It’s all part of Harvest Fest in downtown Tipp City! It’s an outdoor Halloween Party, featuring food and drink, costume contests, and live music.

Don’t be scared – come out and join the fun! The 9th Annual Harvest Fest on 2nd and Main in historic Downtown Tipp City will be Saturday, October 17th, 2015 from 6-10 PM, rain or shine. Beer and wine will be served.

You must be 21 w/ proper ID to pick your poison. Come in costume and compete in our costume contests! Prizes will be awarded for fun, unique, and best costumes.

Live music by Dustbunny, Jasper the Colossal, and Bribing Senators.

This event is presented by the Downtown Tipp City Partnership.

How to go?

10/17/2015 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

2nd and Main in historic Downtown Tipp City

 

Make Strides This Weekend!

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Daytonians we are in full fall swing with the cool crisp air and the brilliant colors of mother nature! This weekend is the perfect time to take advantage of fall’s beauty by doing something active outdoors. There is a very special event happening this Saturday and it is going on downtown. You bet it involves being active and being outside!

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

On Saturday, October 17 The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk kicks off at 8:00 a.m. The walk takes place at Fifth Third Field. You can help finish the fight against breast cancer by walking with American Cancer Society Making Strides of Dayton. Join more than one million people each year who are helping to end breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities with a shared determination to finish the fight. By participating in this noncompetitive 5K walk you will help support everyone in every community touched by breast cancer, and this is very powerful! You will help those who are currently dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis, those who may face a diagnosis in the future, those who may avoid a diagnosis altogether thanks to education and prevention, and of course, the incredible survivors of breast cancer.

Making Strides

Every Making Strides event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors as well as raise awareness about the disease. In addition to this, these walks help generate funds through donations to the American Cancer Society. These donations are then used to help save lives from breast cancer by funding groundbreaking breast cancer research, providing free comprehensive information and support, and helping people take steps to reduce their risk of the disease or find it early when it’s most treatable. This disease is one that surely hits home and we all can help contribute to ending it by taking some time to exercise together and help build community support!

Making Strides

Let’s unite together this Saturday morning and make strides for one exceptional cause! The power of each other is unlike any other, let us come together and generate positive energy to do our part in ending breast cancer. Time to get out and get moving Dayton!