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Yankee Trace Friday Fish Frys Return

October 16, 2015 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

$14.95 All You Can Eat Fish Frys Through Nov. 20th

The Golf Club at Yankee Trace has brought back their fish frys for a limited time this fall, and the Food Adventures Crew has the scoop. The “All U Can Eat” events will happen each Friday night from 5pm-9pm at the restaurant inside the clubhouse. The tradition continues through November 20th, and will return during Lenten season as it has for many years. the hand breaded haddock is some of the best in town, and the fact that it is endless, means you wont walk away hungry. Each dinner comes with endless deep fried haddock, cole slaw and french fries. Here is the down low on one of the best kept secrets in Centerville.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— WHAT: Friday Evening Fish Fry Dinners

— WHERE: The Golf Club at Yankee Trace’s Restaurant, 10000 Yankee St., Centerville Ohio 45458

— WHEN: Every Friday night 5pm-9pm from now through November 20th

— COST: $14.95 per person

** Important: Reservations are required (937) 438-3585

Swim up to Yankee Trace and dive in to this deal. An all you can eat Food Adventure awaits!

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Now until Nov 20th, Fish Fry Fridays !

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‘The Wiz’ – Sinclair Community College – Ease On Into the Groove

October 15, 2015 By Russell Florence, Jr.

Sinclair Community College delivers an incredibly appealing production of composer Charlie Smalls and librettist William P. Brown’s Tony Award-winning 1975 musical “The Wiz.”

Sinclair Community College’s production of “The Wiz” features Vanae Pate as Dorothy along with (left to right) Brennan Paulin as the Tin Man, David Brandt as the Lion, and Naman Clark as the Scarecrow. (Contributed photo by Patti Celek)

A delightfully soulful retelling of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz” presents a refreshing African-American spin on the universal tale of friendship, self-discovery and inner strength. Thankfully, director Chris Harmon doesn’t shy away from embracing the plentiful R&B vibes permeating nearly every inch of the peppy, marvelously tuneful material performed by an over 40-member cast. In fact, he astutely brings the music to the forefront by consistently placing the actors beyond the proscenium to perform at the edge of the stage and also having them occasionally venture into the aisles for greater immediacy. Harmon also enjoyably spoofs the show’s ‘70s sensibilities. When the smooth grooves of “A Rested Body is a Rested Mind” particularly arises late in Act 2, a group of male dancers (dressed in hip period attire by costumer Kathleen Hotmer) channels “Saturday Night Fever” and recalls the satiric savvy of the hilarious Broadway musical “Xanadu.” By and large, this “Wiz” doesn’t take itself too seriously which certainly keeps spirits high and the laughter contagious.

As the innocent, impressionable Dorothy, the lovely Vanae Pate brings an introspective sweetness to her fine solos (the stirring “Be a Lion” is beautifully motivating) and an engaging sense of wonder overall. Even so, she also understands the importance of not having Dorothy be a pushover as she comprehends and navigates her new surroundings. Naman Clark (Scarecrow), Brennan Paulin (Tin Man) and David E. Brandt (Lion) shine individually and collectively. Brandt particularly offers a breakthrough performance geared toward the Lion’s idiosyncrasies and insecurities with a slick New Jersey salesman persona thrown in for good measure. Sha-Lemar Davis is a bundle of energy and sass as the kooky Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North. The feisty, vocally strong Samantha Wright-Norman, clad in fiery red, wonderfully dominates as the larger-than-life Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West. As Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, Anna Masla charms with beguiling delicacy and vocal passion while rendering the gorgeous ballad “Believe in Yourself.” Malcolm Walker, mesmerizing in the rousing, gospel-driven “Y’all Got It!,” exuberantly embodies the eccentric, intimidating titular role accented by clever shades of Bob Fosse and James Brown. The cast also features Shaun Diggs as the Gatekeeper, Erin Waldon as Aunt Em, Nabachwa Ssensalo as the Kalidah Queen, Maegan Lopez as Lord High Underling, and the cutely cohesive Yellow Brick Road comprised of André Tomlinson, Bryana Bentley, Greyson Calvert, and Rebecca Henry.

In addition, choreographer Rodney Veal expertly creates flavorfully retro routines with contemporary flourishes. The uplifting, liberating “Everybody Rejoice” is a lively, toe-tapping standout, but the terrific inclusions of Stivers School for the Arts dancers as the Tornado, Poppies and Winged Monkeys and the South Dayton Dance Theatre troupe as the Emerald City Dancers are added benefits. Music director David McKibben, scenic designer Terry Stump’s scaffolding set, Gina Neuerer’s vibrant lighting design, and Dr. Kenneth Kohlenberg’s excellent 17-piece orchestra are also noteworthy elements of this truly entertaining showcase. From now until Saturday consider Sinclair your prime ticket to Funkytown.

“The Wiz” continues through Oct. 17 in Blair Hall Theatre of Sinclair Community College, Building 2, 444 W. Third St., Dayton. Performances are Thursday at 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Act One: 80 minutes; Act Two: 55 minutes. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors with the exception of the special Throwback Thursday performance (which will be American Sign Language interpreted) when all seats cost $10. For tickets or more information, call Sinclair Box Office at (937) 512-2808 or visit www.sinclair.edu/tickets.

Big Lens Fest Festival Debuts New Cinema

October 15, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Wright State University’s award-winning film program is hosting the Big Lens Film Festival at the Dayton Art Institute, on Friday October 16th at 7pm.

Films from the Wright State program have been nominated for Student Academy Awards, Student Emmy’s and have premiered at top film festivals, including Sundance.

Motel Beds LP Release Party

October 15, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Friday night, October 16. Mark it down. The Motel Beds’ new album, Mind Glitter will be unleashed upon the world! Motel Beds is one of Dayton’s most beloved local bands, and this album has been highly anticipated. Don’t miss out on this celebration party!
To make the evening even awesomer, special guests Brat Curse, from Columbus, will be opening the festivities, and then Moira will be releasing THEIR new album as well! The Beds will close out the night in a blaze of glory and spilled drinks. You really kind of have to be there, right?

How to go? Blind Bob’s – Friday Oct 16th – 9pm – $5 cover. Get there early! This is going to be a packed show!

Dayton Philharmonic’s Weekend Performance 50% Off!

October 15, 2015 By LIbby Ballengee

This weekend’s Dayton Philharmonic “Folk Rock of the 70’s” SuperPops series is being offered at a special 50% discount rate! This is a great opportunity to see one of Dayton’s finest performance arts groups, featuring songs many of you know and love.

Prepare to be transported by the talents of AJ and Jayne when they join the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of folk rock favorites made famous by Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Jim Croce, James Taylor, The Eagles, Carole King and more.

Guest artists AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli are singer/guitarists steeped in the sounds of all-American rock, country and folk. Gifted artist Jayne Kelli started singing as a teenager and is a natural talent. Her partner AJ Swearingen provides a perfect complement with his approachable and nuanced delivery. You may remember him from his Dayton appearance here at the Schuster with Jonathan Beedle and the DPO in a superb show paying tribute to the music of Simon and Garfunkel.

Backed by the full, rich sound of the Orchestra, this talented duo bring a deep playlist including “Take It Easy,” “Father and Son,” “Wild World,” “Both Sides Now,” “Heart of Gold,” “Landslide,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Dreams,” “Sundown,” “The Boxer,” “Time in a Bottle,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “Fire and Rain,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” and more. 1970s folk rock is even better this time around!

SCHUSTER CENTER
SuperPops Series
Fire and Rain: Iconic Folk Rock of the 70s
8:00 pm Friday, October 16, 2015
8:00 pm Saturday, October 17, 2015

Single Tickets On Sale Now
P $78 | A $63 | B $54 | C $38 | D $27

BOX OFFICE (888) 228-3630 or click here for online purchase.

FOR 50% OFF TICKETS: use promo code “sweetbabyjames”

Corner Kitchen Hosts Wine Dinner

October 14, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

The Oregon District’s newest eatery, Corner Kitchen, is hosting a five course wine dinner this Monday night, Oct 19th at 6pm. Each course will be paired with wines from Cannonball Wine Company and Astrolabe Wines. Chef Jack Skilliter will present a menu that includes a seafood terrine, lobster bisque french toast, quatre epice duck breast, braised short ribs and Riyaza’s chocolate cake for dessert.

Corner Kitchen, is a mid-priced Oregon District neighborhood restaurant offering seasonal American cuisine. Classic and familiar dishes are infused with creative and unexpected twists, served fresh from the farm to the table. Chef’s wine Natalie runs the front of the house and her attention to detail and personal style as well as the couples passion for flavor and commitment to excellence are making them a much talked about destination in the local dining scene.

Reservation are required and seating is limited. Contact Corner Cafe at 937-719-0999 or stop by to get your reservations. They are located on the Northwest corner of Fifth and Wayne Streets.

DATV Named Best in Midwest!

October 14, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

DATV has been named the winner of the Philo T. Farnsworth Video Award for Overall Excellence in Public Access Programming, presented by the Central States Region of the Alliance For Community Media.

“Winning a Philo Award is a great accomplishment for both the organization and community producers. Congratulations to all the winners,” said Steve Ross, DATV Executive Director.

The award recognizes the quality and variety of programming seen on DATV during the past year. Through the efforts of DATV members and staff there were over 1,400 new programs produced.

The award will be presented at a ceremony on October 23rd in Richmond, Indiana. The Central States Region is made up of access centers in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky.

“The Funk Chronicles” produced by DATV member David Webb and directed by DATV Executive Director Steve Ross was also honored in the category of Best Series Program. The show is hosted by former Dayton radio personality Dr. John “Turk” Logan with production assistance and audio operator George Gee.

The program highlights funk music in Dayton and around the nation as is a catalyst for the effort to establish a Funk Music Hall of Fame in Dayton.

DATV also received a Philo Award for its website www.datv.org created by DATV Marketing Director Dan Suffoletto and for a station ID also created by Dan.

Dog’s Breath Tavern Hosts “Buckets & Trucks”

October 14, 2015 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

“Buckets and Trucks” every Thursday in October

Each Thursday, for the rest of October, The Dogs Breath Tavern in Kettering will be featuring an event called “Buckets & Trucks.” On these nights, a couple of featured food trucks will invade the parking lot on 1912 E. Whipp Rd., and the bar will host domestic buckets of beer for 11 bucks.

October 15th, the featured Food Trucks will be Hunger Paynes and Dayton Urban BBQ. It promises to be a good night for a Food Adventure. Trucks will be ready to serve by 5pm and will be there until about 9pm.

Hunger Paynes is known for their “croquette” style menu and the BBQ from Dayton Urban is terrific, especially the pulled pork sandwich.

Here are our TOP 5 MUST EATS for the night:

— PULLED PORK SANDWICH from DAYTON URBAN BBQ:
Good, and a little sloppy when that cole slaw is added. You won’t care, it is worth every bite.

— SALMON CROQUETTES from HUNGER PAYNES:
Crunchy on the outside, soft and tasty on the inside. A Food Adventure favorite.

Dayton Urban BBQ Food Truck will be at Dog’s Breath on Thursday 5pm

— DOUBLE BUTTER BURGER from DOG’S BREATH TAVERN:
A Mountainous burger, slapped with cheese in between. A Big burger that will fill you up, and make you smile.

— MAC n CHEESE CROQUETTES from HUNGER PAYNES:
Gooey, and hot. Love it served on a handful of homemade Saratoga chips.

— HOMEMADE “DOG BONES” from DOG’S BREATH TAVERN:
Flavors from Philly cheesesteak, to pulled pork and ham n cheese, these hand rolled egg rolls are stuffed with various favorite fillings on site.

Come out to Dog’s Breath Tavern for a chance to visit two great food trucks, and get some drink specials. Please note that menus are subject to change and that new creations may be better than anything we have tasted yet! We hope we gave you a tip on what to look for for a great Food Adventure this Thursday evening.

So take advantage of “Buckets and Trucks” every Thursday in October at Dog’s Breath Tavern.

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Hunger Paynes Food Truck

Fried Mac N Cheese Croquettes from Hunger Paynes

Pulled pork from Dayton Urban BBQ

Ham n Cheese “dog bone” from Dog’s Breath Tavern

Dog Breath’s Double Butter Burger

Inside Dog’s Breath Tavern

For A Ghouling Goodtime Bring the Family to PhilharMonster

October 14, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

The DPO kicks off the 2015–2016 Family Series by presenting its legendary PhilharMonster Halloween Concert, setting the spooky stage for Halloween! The PhilharMonster program celebrates the change of seasons by extending the celebration of Halloween and reveling in the wonders of autumn.

Music Director Neal Gittleman will continue his tradition of onstage Halloween hilarity when he shows up as…sorry, we can’t say. It’s a surprise. Neal will lead a costumed Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra through a program that includes metric tonnes of lovely music. And the fun continues when the Orchestra’s musicians stage their own costume contest.

Activities for kids of all ages begin at 2 p.m. in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center. Enjoy crafts, an instrument petting zoo, and the DPO’s annual costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for cutest, scariest, and most creative costumes in age categories of 3 to 5, 6 to 9, and 10 and up. The costume contest is a great opportunity to let your kids test-drive their Halloween costumes early!

Single-Ticket Prices: Adult $22, Senior/Military/Educator $20, Child $12 and can be purchased online.

Hint: Use your Culture Works Passport to the Arts for buy one, get one free tickets.

Stay Well on the Road

October 14, 2015 By Jason Harrison

Traveling for work can be among the most disruptive factors to staying fit because it can introduce variables for which even the most disciplined and organized find it difficult to account. So let’s walk through how to stay well on the road with an eye toward nutrition, fitness, and wellness.

Nutrition

Good — I trained a client in D.C. who traveled often to the middle of Indiana. Her food options were limited mostly to fast food and a Super Walmart twenty minutes away. I coached her to do the best she could with what was available. That meant approximating to the extent possible a mix of protein, healthy fats, and vegetables at every meal—even using McDonald’s in a pinch. (Think Egg McMuffin with a side salad or fruit cup). Her travel wasn’t ideal, but she was able to do just enough to stay healthy.

Better — If you’re traveling in a bigger city, your options for food even if you don’t have access to a grocery are often better. Fast food chains like Sweetgreen (D.C., Boston, L.A., New York, Philly) are thriving precisely because they offer health-conscious people affordable, fast, and convenient ways of eating well.

Best — You’re able to identify a grocery store near where you’re working or staying that has a good selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, and delicatessen. Using a grocery on the road can allow you to mainly stick with a nutrition plan consisting of primarily whole foods and fresh ingredients. Even if your work travel involves command performance dinners, you’ll be able to control your breakfast and lunch by shopping for your food daily.

Stay well even if you have to spend time in the air.

Fitness

Good — If you’re stuck in a hotel that doesn’t have even a modest gym, you can still maintain some mobility and strength on the road. Search YouTube for videos from people like Neghar Fonooni and Jen Sinkler for bodyweight routines. Another great option on the road that would complement your wellness goals would be downloading a good yoga app and doing some sort of practice daily.

Better — One of the things about the fittest people you know is that they think about their fitness when planning trips. So, for example, they’ll identify a favorite hotel by how good the gym is. This might take some trial and error, but you too can figure out which hotels have the best gyms for your fitness needs. Stay at those places when you can, use the gym, and maintain or even enhance your fitness on the road.

Best — Find a local gym convenient to where you’re staying or working. If you belong to a national chain, you often can work out for free when you’re on the road. (I’ve found that even if you’re not a member, many clubs will allow you to work out for free if you just tell them that you’re visiting). You might even treat yourself to a personal training session when you’re traveling. Some folks even have a roster of trainers around the country in the different cities to which they travel.

Wellness

Good — You’re mindful of how you’re feeling and you do your best to get to bed at a reasonable hour. Just as you might have chosen your hotel for the gym accommodations, you might also be aware of which dwelling on the road has the best blackout shades and temperature controls to allow you to sleep in a cool, dark room. You limit caffeine consumption to the morning, and you don’t drink too late into the evening because alcohol can act as a sleep disrupting stimulant.

Better — You make it a point not only to sleep well, but to have some experience outside of work during your travel. Given the tight schedules often associated with being on the road for work, this can be difficult. But you can try things like walking a few extra blocks to your first meeting so the route takes you by an interesting building, popping into a photography exhibit for 15 minutes, or researching an interesting restaurant that we don’t have here in Dayton.

Best — In addition to the above, you develop a wellness friendly routine, or ritual even, that allows you to maximize relaxation and sleep, while also minimizing anxiety and stress. You have a “go bag” ready at all times that you take with you on your business trips. It consists of tea from home, your favorite soaps, and guilty pleasure magazines that you can read to relax before bed. You’ve come to grips with the fact that travel is a part of your professional way of life, so you’ve developed patterns specifically designed to maximize your wellness on the road. Work travel becomes a way of recharging, giving you a welcomed opportunity to do strategic thinking.

One of the mistakes I see often is working professionals pretending that travel is not fundamental to their work life. If you’re on the road every month, then you ought to take some time today to figure out how to stay healthy in hotels, airports, and train stations. Your nutrition, fitness, and wellness options might not be optimal, but with a little planning you can maintain or even enhance your health with travel.

New York Shorts Come To Yellow Springs

October 13, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Local filmmaker and writer Holly Hudson is producing the local screening of the NYC-based traveling short film show – the 34th Asbury Short Film Concert at the Little Art Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 15th. The Speaking Suns will play an acoustic opening set before the screenings begin. Asbury is a non-competitive traveling film show featuring award winning shorts from the past few years with the mission to keep short films alive in the theaters. This screening will also feature shorts by Columbus based, award winning short filmmaker, Mitchell Rose.

Founded in 1980, The Asbury Film Festival originally took place annually in a church basement, near Asbury Avenue in Westbury. Guest hosts included local radio personalities and programs combined metro area college films with a few indie shorts coming in from out of town festivals.

In 1987 The Asbury “Festival” changed the format and entertainment focus changed drastically. The show is now like a trip to the best film festivals in the world where you sample the elite of the short film genre but without competition and added live entertainment!

Academy Award nominated director Jason Reitman (JUNO, Up in the Air, Thank You for Smoking, Young Adult) calls Asbury Shorts: “The best short film show I’ve ever seen.” The fast-paced highly entertaining screening features the best in live action comedy, drama and outstanding animation.

Asbury is celebrating thirty-one years of screening the world’s most popular short films at tour stops across the US and Europe! Some of the film you’ll see include:

The Tailor, Dir. Gordon Grinberg
Death Taxes and Apple Juice
The Quality of Mercy, Dir. Stephen Marro
Globe Trot, Dir. Mitchell Rose
ASAD
Tickets cost $8 and can be purchased online and at the box office the night of the event if not previously sold out online. The Little Art is located at 247 Xenia Avenue in Yellow Springs, Ohio. For any further information please call: 937-767-7671.

Dayton Police Launch “Safe Exchange” Spots

October 12, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

The Dayton Police Department’s East Patrol Operations Division announces the launch of the Safe Exchange program. Safe Exchange is designed to provide a safe location for families to make custodial exchanges and to assist residents with the exchange of products purchased or sold online. This service is part of the Dayton Police Department’s commitment to community safety.

There are now designated areas at East Patrol Operations Division North (417 E. Helena St.) and East Patrol Operations Division South (2721 Wayne Ave.) where online buyers/sellers and parents or guardians can meet to make needed exchanges.

Once both parties have agreed on exchange terms, they may meet at one of the two locations and look for the “Safe Exchange Zone” sign near the main entrance. The building lobby at the either location will be available during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). If the lobby is not accessible, the parking lot is also a safe exchange zone because it is monitored and recorded by video surveillance. In addition, a peace officer may be requested to be present during the exchange by calling 333-COPS.

No firearms are permitted anywhere on Dayton Police Department property. The Department will not be utilized to make transactions of illegal products, dangerous or deadly weapons, or any other dangerous materials.

While the Safe Exchange program has been established to provide a safe area for online buyers and sellers to meet, it is important to remember that the people you meet online are strangers and may not have your best interests in mind.

Here is some additional information to consider when making or planning online purchases or transactions:
Use websites you are familiar with.
Never provide personal information over the Internet.
Never make an online purchase using a credit card on a site that does not have an SSL.
When taking photos, utilize the cut and paste method from a Word document. This will make it difficult to utilize GPS location programs.
Use photos only of the item(s) you are selling. Other items in the background can represent additional targets for a would-be criminal.
Ask a lot of questions.
Don’t go to a transaction alone, and show up early.

Free Shuttle Offers Alternative Option for Oregon District Parking

October 9, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

With downtown Dayton’s Oregon District thriving and first-floor retail occupancy more than 95 percent, community leaders are taking steps to alleviate congested parking lots in the popular entertainment area. The Downtown Dayton Partnership, Oregon District Business Association (ODBA), City of Dayton, ABM Parking Services, and Citywide Development Corp. are teaming up to offer low-cost parking along with complimentary shuttle service.

Oregon District visitors may now park in the Transportation Center Garage, located at the corner of Fifth and Jefferson streets between The Neon movie theater and the Convention Center, at a reduced $3 rate Fridays and Saturdays between 5 pm and 1 am.

To help ensure visitors arrive at their destinations quickly and efficiently, a complimentary shuttle will transport visitors from the garage to several stops throughout the Oregon District. The shuttle will run continuously, picking people back up from those stops and returning them to the garage. The hop-on, hop-off shuttle will make several stops throughout the Oregon District, helping patrons reach many businesses in a short amount of time. Shuttle hours on Fridays and Saturdays will be 5 pm to 1 am.

“The Oregon District has never been a more popular destination for shopping, dining, brewpubs and other activities,” said ODBA President Mike Martin. “With our growing number of new businesses and our mainstays expanding, we’re seeing lots of new guests to downtown and the Oregon District, and we want to ensure all our patrons – old and new – can easily find a parking space and quickly get to their favorite Oregon District destinations.”

The garage also is within easy walking distance. For example, from the garage, it’s only a 5-minute walk to Jay’s Seafood Restaurant, a 7-minute walk to Toxic Brewing Co., and 9 minutes to walk to the Dublin Pub. The reduced garage rate and complimentary shuttle will launch Friday, October 16.

“How long do you usually spend driving around looking for a space?” said Robin Sassenberg, owner of The Trolley Stop at 530 E. Fifth St. “With the garage, you arrive downtown, park in the garage, relax in the shuttle or walk a few blocks, and that’s it. You can hop on and hop off the shuttle to get to and from many locations quickly. It’s simple and easy.

“I anticipate the shuttle will become a very popular choice in the coming cold weather,” she said.

More information on the Oregon District Shuttle, including a map of its route and stops can be found online.. Find locations and rates for other garages, public lots, and more parking information online at www.EasyParkDowntown.org.

Celebrate Community!

October 9, 2015 By Melissa Ledinsky

Daytonians the weekend is upon us and it is time to get out and be active during the fall season! There are a lot of different things to do around the community such as hayrides, hikes, corn mazes, pumpkin picking, 5K/10K runs, and numerous festivals. Fall is truly a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors and soak up all of the natural goodness that surrounds our community. This weekend spend your time with two very worthy walking events and a gluten free celebration that reaps fall’s bounty!

Walk to End Alzheimers

Saturday, October 10 marks the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research. The walk is done on behalf of the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and their over 15 million caregivers. The walk is held each year in more than 600 communities nationwide. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Everyone can find a reason to end Alzheimer’s, so sign up for the walk this Saturday, and help put a stop to the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death! Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the 2 mile walk begins at 10:15 a.m. at Fifth Third Field. A worthy cause and a great way to be active Saturday morning!

Also on Saturday, October 10 is the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association’s Howl O Ween Dog Walk. This is going to be one fun event! Also known as the Howl Walk, this is the 10th annual fundraiser for certified therapy pets.

mvPTa Howl o Ween Dog Walk

There will be everything from the world’s smallest pet therapy horse to freestyle dancing dogs, yes you read that correctly, freestyle dancing dogs! The 2 mile Howl Walk takes place at the beautiful Indian Riffle Park. This is a fabulous opportunity to exercise and socialize your four legged friend. If you like, dress your dog in his or her favorite costume. Blend with the crowd or compete for various prizes for dog and/or owner costumes. There will also be raffle baskets of valuable goodies, door prizes, a special drawing for early registrants, food vendors, merchandise, and dog rescue adoption organizations. The cost for this event is $35 and once again supports a very noble cause. The agenda for the morning festivities is registration begins at 9:00 a.m., a blessing of the animals at 10:00 a.m., the Howl Walk takes off at 10:05 a.m., and the costume parade and prizes starts at 11:00 a.m. Come on out and bring your furry friend for a very memorable experience!

After an active morning head over to Dorothy Lane Market Washington Square for The Celebrate Gluten Free Event from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Extra bonus is that it is free, hooray! Celebrate Gluten Free brings together more than 20 vendors who provide everything from gluten-free baked goods, snacks, condiments, and beverages to supplements and skin care items. There will also be two free seminars at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Lane Market Culinary Center the day of the event.This is a wonderful opportunity to become more educated about gluten free living and how it has the potential to impact your health (and active life) in a positive manner. Yours truly will be there, so come find me and introduce yourself! The best part of all is that you can have your cake (gluten free, of course), and eat it, too after your morning walks!

That’s the weekend wrap up of some different events that all support excellent causes and an active, healthy lifestyle. Two unique walks that are guaranteed to be a good time while helping people and pets in our community, and a celebration of nutrition and wellness, this is going to be one spectacular weekend! Let’s get out, get moving, and take care of each other Dayton!

Boys Night Out with Mom!

October 9, 2015 By LIbby Ballengee

The 1st Annual “Boys Night Out with Mom” is a new event, sponsored by the Red Shoe Society of Dayton and the Jr. Red Shoe Society. This event is open to area mothers, grandmothers, and friends with their sons, to share a an evening of dancing and games, in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Dayton.

Ticket price includes dinner and dancing! There will be raffles, a photo station, a ‘smores bar and laser tag! Too cool! Plus, the memories you’ll make are priceless!

All proceeds from this event benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Dayton and its mission to provide a home-away-from-home to families of critically ill or injured, hospitalized babies and children. Space is limited, so register now!

How to go?

Sunday, October 11th, 5pm—8pm

NCR Country Club, 4435 Dogwood Trail, Kettering OH 45429

$38 per guest. Registration is required! Click here for tickets.

For ticket and RSVP information please visit: www.rmhcdayton.org

Top 5 Must Eats at this Weekend’s Sauerkraut Festival

October 9, 2015 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Get the German Sundae and it supports the American Legion Hall

More than seven tons of sauerkraut is expected to be served at this weekend’s Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville. But, this isn’t some locally named gig. They call it the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, so listen up from Cleveland to Chillicothe and from Pisgah to Perrysburg. These hungry people are coming to celebrate the German food and heritage, and of course, the almighty Sauerkraut. That’s right, they are all on a Food Adventure. Who knows better about food than Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House?

Let’s get down to it and discover what all the fuss is about the Sauerkraut Festival. Let’s head on down, close to where State Route 48 meets State Route 42.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— More than 350,000 people are expected to attend with over 400 vendors of all sorts from more than 30 states.

WHEN: Always the 2nd weekend in October, this year’s dates are:
— Saturday, October 10th 9:00am – 8:00pm
— Sunday, October 11th 9:00am – 6:00pm

#1 Must Eat – Sauerkraut Donuts

WHERE: Downtown Waynesville, North Main Street area. LOTS of WALKING as the festival stretches the entire length of Downtown

What the heck is Sauerkraut? Answer : Fermented cabbage. Some complain about the smell or the taste. But we cut right through the whiners and found the best eats… even the crankiest festival goer will enjoy these top 5 mouthwatering suggestions…

Drum roll please, strike up the Oompa band as Food Adventures delivers our patented Top 5 MUST EATS for The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival.

MUST EATS:

— SAUERKRAUT DONUTS: #1 by a landslide… not even close. Warm, soft, sugary and sweet. They are amazing and we aren’t sure where the sauerkraut is, but the donuts are tremendous. Get these damn donuts if you do nothing else all day. But we warn you, get there early as the line get long. Kids love them, and adults love them more…

— PUMPKIN FUDGE: Find the fudge trolley. Run, don’t walk. They have various fudges, but here is the unique opportunity to get some pumpkin fudge. When else in a Food Adventure do you get that chance? Very rich and delicious, the fudge will have you craving something to drink, but you wont be sure what you want to drink.

Pumpkin Fudge – oh yeah, take some home too

— GERMAN SUNDAE: This is a bowl of chopped Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Bacon Bits and an olive. It looks like a sundae, but the bowl is a hearty, savory and salty favorite. Can’t lose with this winner. Great for sharing on the go.. a walking treat.

— HAWG DAWG: A Giant hot dog with sauerkraut and mustard. One of the biggest dogs we have even seen and stop with the jokes. Take a bite outta this wienee and support Waynesville Athletic Charities.

— PULLED PORK & KRAUT POTATO SKINS: The dark horse out of nowhere, is the potato skins. They have some pulled pork and sauerkraut on them, and the result is a tasty twist on your typical potato skins. Worth a try, they are one-of-a-kind.

There are so many more food choices, but these are our TOP 5 MUST EATS for the fest. Please note, some area spots like Stone House Tavern may have a limited or adjusted menu during the festival. Our advice… GET THERE EARLY.. you won’t beat the crowd, but the crowd will be slightly less.

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