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Tornado Relief Update & Volunteer Needs – Friday Update

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VOLUNTEER & SUPPLY DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

LOVE EXPLOSION – UPPER ROOM WORSHIP CENTER

Disaster Relief Work Day

June 15th 8:30am – 1pm

Meet at upper room worship center 648 N. Hyatt Street -Tipp City. Wear work clothes, bring gloves.

CLC – LOVEDAYTON 2.0

PROJECT 1

Friday June 14, from 8am – Noon

Meet at Student Life Center at 8am sharp. We need 5-7 volunteers to assemble painting materials (brushes , stirrers, drop clothes, scrapers, rollers/pans etc.) from the CLC LoveDayton storage barn located off the driveway, load up the CLC vans and deliver paint and supplies to approximately 12 sites around the Dayton. Carpooling may be necessary.

PROJECT 2

MEET AT SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (parking lot closest to Little York Road)

Saturday , June 15, from 9am – 1pm

We need around 75 volunteers to cut trees with chainsaws and remove debris. At least one member of the group needs to have a pickup truck to haul. Supplies will be provided (gloves, saws, rakes , shovels, fuel, water and some snacks ) along with directions to approximately 12 sites. Please carpool! Only experienced people will be allowed to use a chainsaw! MEET AT SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (parking lot closest to Little York Road)

COMPASSION FIRST MINISTRY (storage barn by the Student Life Center)

We need 8-10 people to help us sort items!

Thursday, June 13, from 3pm – 6pm

Friday, June 14, from 1pm – 5pm

Northridge Area Food Bank

Northridge area foodbank is in desperate need of volunteers as those who have been on site daily need a break. Help is needed sorting and distributing food M-F 12pm – 6pm. It is not required to stay all day, work however many hours you can.

Foodbank Location
Timber Lane Learning Center
2131 Timber Lane Dayton, OH 45414

Harrison Township Fire Station 2400 Turner Road

VOLUNTEERS (older kids can help too!)

They need help unloading and sorting donations as well as talking to people as they pull up to pick up donations and assessing their needs then bringing whatever they need to their car and loading it up. call or text Amanda at 309-370-8741 and she will supply you with a specific location that needs your help.

June 14:10-6
June 15: 10-6
Closed Sunday
Starting June 17-22 –  Open 12-6
Closing after 6/22.

FOOD/SUPPLIES:

Canned vegetables, soup, dish soap, laundry soap, peanut butter, jelly, bread, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, conditioner, paper towels, toilet paper, large size body wash, Diapers – size 4, 5, and size 6. Along with cleaning supplies like brooms mops rags, trash bags.

Dayton Inspire NEEDS Toys

A Dayton organization needs toy donations for children affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes. Dayton Inspires, a grass roots community alliance, will deliver toys, popsicles and ice cream on Monday, June 17 to shelters housing families displaced by the violent weather.

Toy donations can be delivered to these locations:

Hopeland Church, 6025 Miller Lane, Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Catapult Creative, in the lobby at 10 N. Ludlow, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Heart Mercantile, 438 E. Fifth St., Monday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Toys can be dropped off in the alley behind the building.

American Legion hall, 27 S. Meadow Drive, Trotwood, 3-5 p.m. June 13. There will be a cookout as well. Toys can be dropped off anytime before then.

Hopeland Church at Stop 8 and Miller Lane is in need of backpacks canned goods cleaning supplies, feminine and hygiene products along with laundry detergent. They are also looking for ongoing help with sorting and distribution of donations.

Pippin’s Market NEW HOURS, collection of donations and distribution continues.

Starting Monday 6/10 our Pippin’s Market location will no longer be open daily. Instead we will be open 3 days a week to offer sustainable support to our Dayton community. We will operate weekly on the following days and times.

Tuesdays 3-7pm

Thursdays 3-7pm

Saturdays 12-4

We will need volunteers to be scheduled in advance for all dates. If you would like to volunteer, please message our page to sign up! We are looking for 10 volunteers for each day.

If you have a donation to make after this Sunday, (6/9) you can deliver it during our open hours. Or you can send a message to our page to schedule delivery. You can also contact Hayley Carson at (937)269-9186 to schedule delivery.

We will continue this as long as we can!

5440 Olive Road

Trotwood, Ohio

12-8pm (6/7-6/9)

CLEAN UP EFFORTS THROUGH JUNE 20th

If you have a GROUP or are with an organization looking to get involved with debris clean up efforts Team Rubicon can help!

(Individuals who want to volunteer see bottom of post)

Bring long pants and good shoes (durable or steel toe boots recommended).

  1. Call 571-723-1311 David Dodds  with your group information and coordinate with him
  2. Go to Team Rubicon HQ —> 4801 Salem Ave

3. Get there around 7:50am – their morning briefing starts at 8:00am

4. Go in front door & sign-in – they will give you a Team Rubicon tee-shirt

5. At the morning briefing they will divide you up with their crews

6. They’ll give you new gloves & hard hats

7. They have all the tools

8. You can ride with them or drive on your own to the job site

9. End the day with a full heart & a tired body

They need more people this week – the need is so great they are deploying more people to Dayton next week!

(Individuals – report to Sinclair’s VRC – address is: 220 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd – they will place you from there)

OTHER CASH / MONETARY DONATIONS

Dayton Rotary

https://www.sagepayments.net/eftcart/forms/donate.asp?M_id=399778383255&fbclid=IwAR1NWe6GuFO8cXvcisfIgmArC8FuXHQzion-sKMOgWe6WgbDjFKyjOFshYE

Safe House Studios / Pippins Market Relief Fund

https://fundly.com/memorial-day-tornado-housing-assistance?ft_src=email_share_mobile&fbclid=IwAR1CQozzZCU3O7V7dkjZLCsON9gFI-6CdglMM29UotNuMeWY0rQKTivzWUQ

Dayton Foundation Relief Fund

https://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/65645_7486533/332663/page1.html?cachebust=1732

Foodbank Dayton

https://thefoodbankdayton.org

United Way Dayton

http://dayton-unitedway.org/give/

Matthew 25 Ministries

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/matthew25ministries

Stay Strong,

Shana

Toxic Brew Co Celebrates Turning 6

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June 15-16, help us party to Toxic Brew’s sixth trip around the sun. We wouldn’t be here without all our lovely, beer swilling customers and buddies, so the weekend’s a celebration of you. We’re concocting the tastiest special versions of your favorite Toxic brews we can think of, Drunken Waffle, Twisted Taco will be cooking up their deliciousness all weekend, DJ Etch will be spinning the funkiest vinyl Saturday night, and our talented, dear artist Tiffany Clark is putting together a special Toxic themed art show for our taproom starting Fri night. Thanks for the six years of memories, Dayton, however beer and whiskey blurred.

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Levitt Pavillion Singer AJ Croce’s Food Adventure at DiSalvos

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AJ Croce on a Food Adventure to Mamma DiSalvos

“Operator, could you help us make this dinner reservation call, it seems the number on the match book is old and faded.”

Wednesday night was an epic night for the Food Adventure Crew. 

As many of you know, tonight, Thursday June 13th, AJ Croce plays a free concert downtown at Levitt Pavilion.  We were lucky enough to spend a couple hours with him and his band at Mamma DiSalvos Ristorante on Stroop Rd the evening before his concert.  The result was great food, great vino and unforgettable conversation.

 

HERE’s THE SKINNY ON AJ CROCE:
A LESSON IN STRENGTH and PERSEVERANCE

Sauteed Broccoli

Eggplant Rollitini

First a little background on this jazzy piano player and guitarist.  AJ has endured more tragedy than one should in a lifetime.  You may know of his father, Jim Croce.  A musician and guitar player from Philadelphia with #1 hits such at “Bad Leroy Brown” and “Operator (That’s Not the Way it Feels).”  Jim was taken from this world in a plane crash in 1973, and our nation mourned his loss for weeks.  AJ was just two years old when his dad passed away.  Raised by his mom, AJ endured a temporary blinding illness as a child. He and his mom, Ingrid worked hard and thrived with 5 restaurants in San Diego.  AJ practiced music, and eventually became a talented piano player, opening up for the likes of BB King.  He got married and had two children.  Sadly, in 2018 AJ’s wife passed away from a rare heart virus and again he was faced with tragedy.  He has persevered, like he always does.  AJ’s career includes 9 studio albums and 18 top 20 singles.   And now he is on tour in 2019 with a stop here in Dayton,and at Kent State University next.  His concert set promises to feature his songs, and songs made famous by his dear old dad.

 

ITALIANS at DINNER :

Mamma DiSalvos was the perfect spot for dinner and foodie talk.  AJ is Italian (Croce means “Cross” in Italian), as are the Food Adventure Crew of Jackie, the Big Ragu and Jessie (who was unable to make this dinner).  It was like a family dinner for us all.  As we sat down, we started to get to know AJ asking about his favorite foods as we always do with our guests.  He loves seafood and vegetables.  He says he really doesn’t eat much, but enjoys good healthy food and loves to cook at home as well.  His home being raised in San Diego, but he has lived in Nashville for about a decade.

 

Rare photo of AJ with 3 desserts near him – cannoli, lemoncella and tiramisu

AJ CROCE’S FAVORITE FOOD TYPES:
—MEXICAN
—INDONESIAN
—JAPANESE
—FRENCH
—SPANISH

 

DINNER at MAMMA DISALVOS:

A cheese pizza from Mamma’s kitchen was waiting for us as we sat down.   It served as a welcoming appetizer for the band who had just flown in from California.  Besides AJ, band members included David Barard, a grammy award winning bass player and pillar in New Orleans’ artist Dr. John’s band for 30 years.  Also eating with us was Gary Mallabar, the drummer from the Steve Miller Band from 1976-1987.  His beats were on many of their hit songs!  Rounding out our group was Garrett Stoner, the Nashville recording artist and guitarist in the band.

As we ordered we all started with Italian wine or an Italian beer.  We had Italian wedding soup, salad and bread.  AJ ordered the linguine

Good Wine, Good Food

and clams dinner, some sauteed vegetables, and a meatball in sauce.  Jackie ordered Eggplant Rollitini, and Big Ragu ordered Eggplant Parm over spaghetti.  The forks were flying, people loving their dishes.   We then went wild …. on dessert.  The whole group indulged in cannoli, tiramisu and lemocella with whipped cream.   Forks and spoons were trying every dish and smiles and laughs ended the night.  Mamma DiSalvos hit this one out of the park.  AJ thought the tiramisu was to die for, but ate the cannoli too and ordered another cannoli to go … successful outing.   We were all full and happy.  Conversation and company was great.  AJ is a virtual encyclopedia of the music industry, and well read citing historical and literary references throughout dinner.  He is a sharp cookie, and you have to keep up with his sometimes obscure references, but what a joy he is to be around.

 

AJ’s TOP 5 FAVORITE RESTAURANTS OF ALL TIME (no particular order):


—BALTHAZAR in New York City:
A French restaurant known for fresh seafood and shellfish, as well as bread and pastries.

— THE RESTAURANTS in LA MAMOUNIA RESORT in Marrakech, Morocco:
A Moroccan, French and Italian restaurant are on site and a featured Sunday Brunch

—LOS PANCHOS in Hillcrest, California (San Diego):
Mexican Grill and Cantina

—LA CAMPANA in Rome, Italy
500 year old restaurant, making it the world’s oldest restaurant

— VEGETARIAN FOOD CARTS on the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal:

Tiramisu


He doesn’t remember the name of the cart, just that the food carts were amazing and served mostly vegetarian foods.

 

******AJ, What other favorites do you recommend?******

In his hometown of Nashville, he likes FIVE POINTS PIZZA the best.

He also suggests a French restaurant in Nashville called MARGOT CAFE and BAR.

Being that his dad is from Philly and he has a lot of family there, we asked his the age old question …
which cheesesteak is better JIM’S , PAT’S , GENO’S or STEVE’S ???

Pizza

He says JIM’S is best and yes, get the cheese whiz on the sandwich !

 

HOW TO FOLLOW and FIND AJ CROCE’S MUSIC:

—AJ ON APPLE and ITUNES

— AJ CROCE ON TOUR –
Show at Dayton’s Levitt Pavilion on Thursday June 13th at 7pm – FREE ADMISSION

— AJ on FACEBOOK

 

*** CATCH AJ IN CONCERT FOR FREE THURSDAY JUNE 13th,  7pm DOWNTOWN DAYTON at LEVITT PAVILION ! ***

THANK YOU

Clams and Linguine for Mr Croce

We would like to thank Bobby DiSalvo and his staff at Mamma DiSalvos for handling our dinner reservation with excellence and class.  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals.  If you have not been to Mamma’s, then you are missing one of Dayton’s top MUST EATS ! 

Also, thank you to AJ Croce, his band, and his management for the opportunity to visit with him and talk food.  We knew this would be an interview like no other he had before, and it turned out even better than expected.  It was like a family dinner with old friends.  It was simply an unforgettable Food Adventure.

For more on Dayton’s best eats, follow us on FACEBOOK by clicking here. We also have an exclusive feature article right here each and every week on DaytonMostMetro.com

 

Eggplant Parm

Red Wine and Peroni Beer

Good Times with AJ Croce

 

 

 

Tornado Relief Update Thursday June 13- Volunteer/Donation Needs

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VOLUNTEER & SUPPLY DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

CLC – LOVEDAYTON 2.0

PROJECT 1

Thursday, June 13, from 2pm – 4pm

10-15 volunteers needed move supplies from the CLC South trailer which will be parked at PIPPINS MARKET on 5440 Olive Road in Trotwood. After this work is done volunteers are asked to cross Olive Road and go to Gateway Cathedral Church, 5501 Olive Road and place debris from around the perimeter of the building into an industrial dumpster located at the site. Meet at Pippins Market at 5440 Olive Road in Trotwood.

PROJECT 2

Friday June 14, from 8am – Noon

Meet at Student Life Center at 8am sharp. We need 5-7 volunteers to assemble painting materials (brushes , stirrers, drop clothes, scrapers, rollers/pans etc.) from the CLC LoveDayton storage barn located off the driveway, load up the CLC vans and deliver paint and supplies to approximately 12 sites around the Dayton. Carpooling may be necessary.

PROJECT 3

MEET AT SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (parking lot closest to Little York Road)

Saturday , June 15, from 9am – 1pm

We need around 75 volunteers to cut trees with chainsaws and remove debris. At least one member of the group needs to have a pickup truck to haul. Supplies will be provided (gloves, saws, rakes , shovels, fuel, water and some snacks ) along with directions to approximately 12 sites. Please carpool! Only experienced people will be allowed to use a chainsaw! MEET AT SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (parking lot closest to Little York Road)

COMPASSION FIRST MINISTRY (storage barn by the Student Life Center)

We need 8-10 people to help us sort items!

Thursday, June 13, from 3pm – 6pm

Friday, June 14, from 1pm – 5pm

Northridge Area Food Bank

Northridge area foodbank is in desperate need of volunteers as those who have been on site daily need a break. Help is needed sorting and distributing food M-F 12pm – 6pm. It is not required to stay all day, work however many hours you can.

Harrison Township Fire Station 2400 Turner Road

VOLUNTEERS (older kids can help too!)

Show up to volunteer anytime between 10 and 6; 12 and 6 on Sunday. They need help unloading and sorting donations as well as talking to people as they pull up to pick up donations and assessing their needs then bringing whatever they need to their car and loading it up. call or text Amanda at 309-370-8741 and she will supply you with a specific location that needs your help.

FOOD/SUPPLIES:

Canned vegetables, soup, dish soap, laundry soap, peanut butter, jelly, bread, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, conditioner, paper towels, toilet paper, large size body wash, Diapers – size 4, 5, and size 6. Along with cleaning supplies like brooms mops rags, trash bags.

Dayton Inspire NEEDS Toys

A Dayton organization needs toy donations for children affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes. Dayton Inspires, a grass roots community alliance, will deliver toys, popsicles and ice cream on Monday, June 17 to shelters housing families displaced by the violent weather.

Toy donations can be delivered to these locations:

Hopeland Church, 6025 Miller Lane, Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Catapult Creative, in the lobby at 10 N. Ludlow, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Heart Mercantile, 438 E. Fifth St., Monday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Toys can be dropped off in the alley behind the building.

American Legion hall, 27 S. Meadow Drive, Trotwood, 3-5 p.m. June 13. There will be a cookout as well. Toys can be dropped off anytime before then.

Hopeland Church at Stop 8 and Miller Lane is in need of backpacks canned goods cleaning supplies, feminine and hygiene products along with laundry detergent. They are also looking for ongoing help with sorting and distribution of donations.

Pippin’s Market NEW HOURS
collection of donations and distribution continues.

Starting Monday 6/10 our Pippin’s Market location will no longer be open daily. Instead we will be open 3 days a week to offer sustainable support to our Dayton community. We will operate weekly on the following days and times.

Tuesdays 3-7pm

Thursdays 3-7pm

Saturdays 12-4

We will need volunteers to be scheduled in advance for all dates. If you would like to volunteer, please message our page to sign up! We are looking for 10 volunteers for each day.

If you have a donation to make after this Sunday, (6/9) you can deliver it during our open hours. Or you can send a message to our page to schedule delivery. You can also contact Hayley Carson at (937)269-9186 to schedule delivery.

We will continue this as long as we can!

5440 Olive Road

Trotwood, Ohio

12-8pm (6/7-6/9)

CLEAN UP EFFORTS THROUGH JUNE 20th

If you have a GROUP or are with an organization looking to get involved with debris clean up efforts Team Rubicon can help!

(Individuals who want to volunteer see bottom of post)

Bring long pants and good shoes (durable or steel toe boots recommended).

  1. Call 571-723-1311 David Dodds  with your group information and coordinate with him
  2. Go to Team Rubicon HQ —> 4801 Salem Ave

3. Get there around 7:50am – their morning briefing starts at 8:00am

4. Go in front door & sign-in – they will give you a Team Rubicon tee-shirt

5. At the morning briefing they will divide you up with their crews

6. They’ll give you new gloves & hard hats

7. They have all the tools

8. You can ride with them or drive on your own to the job site

9. End the day with a full heart & a tired body

They need more people this week – the need is so great they are deploying more people to Dayton next week!

(Individuals – report to Sinclair’s VRC – address is: 220 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd – they will place you from there)

OTHER CASH / MONETARY DONATIONS

Dayton Rotary

https://www.sagepayments.net/eftcart/forms/donate.asp?M_id=399778383255&fbclid=IwAR1NWe6GuFO8cXvcisfIgmArC8FuXHQzion-sKMOgWe6WgbDjFKyjOFshYE

Safe House Studios / Pippins Market Relief Fund

https://fundly.com/memorial-day-tornado-housing-assistance?ft_src=email_share_mobile&fbclid=IwAR1CQozzZCU3O7V7dkjZLCsON9gFI-6CdglMM29UotNuMeWY0rQKTivzWUQ

Dayton Foundation Relief Fund

https://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/65645_7486533/332663/page1.html?cachebust=1732

Foodbank Dayton

https://thefoodbankdayton.org

United Way Dayton

http://dayton-unitedway.org/give/

Matthew 25 Ministries

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/matthew25ministries

Thanks,

Shana

McCoy on Movies: Shaft

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Shaft utilizes father-son dynamic for laughs to overcome
convoluted story and character’s social shortcomings

“All right, you got me … I DO know Nick Fury but we are NOT from Wakanda!” The film’s namesake (Samuel L. Jackson, center, with hands up) tries to reason with a criminal as his dad (Richard Roundtree, the original John Shaft, right) and his son John Jr. (Jessie T. Usher, left) and his friend (Alexandra Shipp, far left) look on. Credit: Kyle Kaplan © 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment. All rights reserved.

WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:


 

KEY CAST MEMBERS: Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Alexandra Shipp, Regina Hall, Titus Welliver, Avan Jogia, Luna Lauren Velez, Aaron Dominguez, Matt Lauria and Cliff “Method Man” Smith and Richard Roundtree with Isaach De BankoléDIRECTOR(S): Tim Story

THE BACK STORY: John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson) is Harlem’s protector, a detective with a break bones first if necessary, ask questions later style that matches his apparel and his automobile. That’s partially the reason his ex Mya (Regina Hall) left him, taking his young son John Shaft, Jr. in the process (well that and dealing with one shootout too many for her liking). 


Now, 20 years later, John Shaft Jr. – JJ (Jessie T. Usher) for short – is making his own way in the world as a data analyst at the FBI. A graduate of MIT, JJ is good with his hands, even if his sense of style and personality are not traditional in terms of the male Shaft family name. Then JJ’s best friend Karim (Avan Jogia) get killed.


Looking for answers with his other best friend Sasha (Alexandra Shipp), JJ ultimately decides to turn to help from the one person least likely to give it to him: his dad. As you might expect, a two decade gap in his child’s life leads to some serious daddy issues .. But once father and son learn the ins and outs of the case, it might be time for a family reunion if they are going to survive and get to the truth about what happened to Karim.
THE REVIEW: Sometimes, you can get a movie that’s a crowd pleaser because the characters are engaging enough to make up for the film’s flaws that also packs enough humor in it to make you overlook the things that don’t work. Co-written by Kenya Barris of black-ish and grown-ish fame, 2019’s Shaft (not to be confused with 2000’s installment also starring Samuel L. Jackson) is more of a comedy than any previous installments have ever been, which has both positive and negative side effects on the film as a whole.As one might expect, the familiar father/son crime-fighting trope is at times as tired as you’d expect; then again, Jackson and Usher play to their strengths well enough that the whole “old playa tries to teach millennial while millennial tries to make old playa learn the error of most of his social ways” routine feel fresher than it should. Recurring jokes about the younger Shaft’s manhood and sexuality may not likely play well in mainstream America, but urban audiences raised on generations of comedians like 1980s Eddie Murphy and late greats like Robin Harris (who gets some nice screen time in the movie) and Bernie Mac will likely enjoy it in spades. Likewise, the where there are plenty of times the film’s machismo levels spin out of control, they are eventually grounded back to earth enough to keep things moving forward.

Then again, there isn’t too much to worry about moving forward as the plot is pretty much standard action movie fare (someone dies, the simplest answer is too simple and there’s a bigger conspiracy afoot). This is why Jackson’s full-on Sam Jax mode performance coupled with Usher’s fish out of water routine are so critical to the film’s overall entertainment level. Throw in a soundtrack that may make longstanding fans of African-American cinema wish for the days of the 1990s when every hit urban film came with a classic album to boot and Shaft makes up for its shortcomings well-enough to give the people what they want: Samuel Jackson cursing and taking names like no one else can, Hall giving it back to him and enough laughs to go around. It’s far from perfect, but it will please the majority of modern audiences here for a good time (even if it’s not really a great movie as much as it is an okay one).

As the theme song said so many moons ago, you’ll probably be better off just shutting your mouth and accepting it for what it is instead of thinking about what it could have been or should be.

OVERALL RATING (OUT OF FOUR POSSIBLE BUCKETS OF POPCORN):

5 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer in the Dayton Real Estate Market

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It’s 2019, it must be a Seller’s Market, right?
Well in Dayton, that depends on the location and the price point.

Photo by Lea Böhm on Unsplash

Upscale homes can linger on the market or may need to reduce their price in order to sell, so if you are buying a home in that market, you can probably take your time. But in the more affordable price range, it’s definitely a Seller’s Market. How do you make a great offer in a hot Seller’s Market? Below are 5 steps provided by Freddie Mac and me, to help buyers make offers, along with some additional information for your consideration:

1. Get Pre-approved.
“Don’t even think of submitting an offer without a strong pre-approval letter.”
Getting pre-approved will not only show home-sellers that you are serious about buying, but it will also allow you to make your offer with confidence because you’ll know that you have already been approved for a mortgage in that amount.

2. Determine Your Price
“You’ve found the perfect home and you’re ready to buy. Now what? Your Realtor will be by your side, helping you determine an offer price that is fair.”
Based on your agent’s experience and key considerations (like similar homes recently sold in the same neighborhood or the condition of the house and what you can afford), your agent will help you to determine the offer that you are going to present.

3. Submit an Offer
“Once you’ve determined your price, your agent will draw up an offer, or purchase agreement, to submit to the seller’s real estate agent. This offer will include the purchase price and terms and conditions of the purchase.”

Talk with your agent to find out if there are any ways in which you can make your offer stand out in this competitive market! A licensed real estate agent who is active in the neighborhoods you are considering will be instrumental in helping you put in a solid offer. It’s not always possible, but I try to reach out to the listing agent to see if they can share any specific needs the seller might have. Perhaps they need a flexible closing date, or they would prefer occupancy after closing. If we can find out those details prior to submitting an offer, it can help. Buyers sometimes me about the effectiveness of a heart-felt letter to the sellers. I have seen that work, but I have also seen it not make a difference at all. Most sellers are more concerned with their bottom line and your ability to secure a loan and follow through on the purchase, than your emotional feelings towards their home, and a letter may not address either of those issues, and in fact it could put you in a weaker negotiating place if you overshare. Discuss with your Realtor to make sure it’s a smart move in your situation.

4. Negotiate the Offer
“Oftentimes, the seller will counter the offer, typically asking for a higher purchase price or to adjust the closing date. In these cases, the seller’s agent will submit a counteroffer to your agent, detailing their desired changes, at this time, you can either accept the offer or decide if you want to counter. Each time changes are made through a counteroffer, you or the seller have the option to accept, reject or counter it again. The contract is considered final when both parties sign the written offer.”

If your offer is approved, Freddie Mac urges you to “always get an independent home inspection, so you know the true condition of the home.” If the inspector uncovers undisclosed problems or issues, you can typically negotiate repairs that may need to be made with the seller or possibly cancel the contract altogether.

5. Act Fast
“The inventory of homes listed for sale has remained well below the 6-month supply that is needed for a ‘normal’ market. Buyer demand has continued to outpace the supply of homes for sale, causing buyers to compete with each other for their dream homes.”

Make sure that as soon as you decide that you want to make an offer, you work with your agent to present it as quickly as possible. This is a bigger problem in certain markets than others. For example, as I was writing this, I calculated the absorption rate for the zip code of 45420. The absorption rate is a calculation of how quickly it would take the current For Sale inventory to sell, if no other homes came on the market. We use the absorption rate to determine if we are currently in a strong buyers or sellers market, with six months considered a normal, or balanced market. For the zip code of 45420, in a price range of $85k-$145k, the absorption rate is 2.7 months! Good news if you are a seller, but that’s hyper-competitive for buyers. Don’t delay putting in an offer on a home you love!

Bottom Line
Whether buying your first home or your fifth, having a local, full-time Realtor on your side is your best bet in making sure the process goes smoothly.

 

Just Announced: The Breeders at Levitt Pavilion!

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International rock sensations, The Breeders, will be playing a FREE concert at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton on September 20 as part of the 2019 Eichelberger Concert Season. The date was previously listed as “to be announced” on season calendars.

 

Formed in 1989 as a side-project for Dayton original, Kim Deal, while her other band, Pixies, were on a hiatus, The Breeders quickly became wildly popular. With 1990’s Pod and 1993’s Last Splash, the Breeders became icons of the era’s alternative rock explosion and remain fan favorites to this day.

 

“We could not be more excited to have The Breeders on the Levitt Dayton stage this season,” says Lisa Wagner, Executive Director for Levitt Pavilion Dayton.  “In our 50 free concerts that are part of the 2019 Eichelberger Concert Season, we showcase local, regional, national and international talent on our stage.  It is especially exciting to have a band that started locally and is having such great success on tour back in their home town.”

 

Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton is the non-profit that manages, programs and fundraises for the new Levitt Pavilion.  Levitt Pavilion Dayton is reinvigorating Dayton’s urban core by reactivating Dave Hall Plaza, which in turn inspires people’s health, happiness, and well-being by offering enjoyable experiences through a rich spectrum of music genres. The venue also provides access to high quality cultural and educational experiences for all audiences from our community. Levitt Pavilion Dayton presents 50 free family-friendly concerts with an expected reach annually to over 50,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds in the Dayton region. As the only free major outdoor performance space in Dayton, we provide access to all, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, or socioeconomic status.  www.levittdayton.org

 

 

Video Games Live with Dayton Philharmonic

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Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert experience featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. It’s the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the excitement and energy of a rock concert mixed with the technology and interactivity of a video game! Video Games Live™ exposes new generations of music lovers and fans to the symphonic orchestral experience and offers a completely new and unique concert format for families of gamers and non-gamers alike.

Concert for Literacy, Bookstock: A Woodstock Revival

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The Project READ concert is a celebration of the music played at Woodstock 50 years ago! Bands include Deron Bell & Silky T featuring the Woodstock All Stars playing the music of Jimi Hendrix, Sly & Family Stone and Santana; Arrows of Neon & Friends playing the music of Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Joe Cocker; and Locking Up Otis playing the music of The Who, Credence Clearwater Revival and more!

Tickets are $15 presale and $20 day of the show. With a special code, you are able to purchase tickets for $10 plus any applicable online fees through June 15th.

100% of the concert proceeds benefit Project READ.

Project READ has been “the literacy connection” for the Dayton, Ohio, area for over 30 years. We connect students to free literacy classes, recruit and train reading and English language tutors for children and adults, provide books to children and families in need, and advocate for literacy awareness.

Project READ builds skilled workers, strong families and healthy communities through lifelong literacy.

The following code will give the Most Metro members a $5 discount per ticket either online or at the Fraze box office.

“ Most Metro “

This discount is good through June 15th.

 

Come out, dress up and have a great time on June 22nd  for the best 50th anniversary Woodstock celebration in the Miami Valley.

 

  • Saturday, Jun 22, 2019
  • Location: 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Fraze Pavilion, OH
  • Phone: (937) 461-7323
  • Time: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  • Price: $15 Presale, $20 day of the show

Father’s Day Freebies

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Here are a few specials to treat dad to this Father’s Day:

 

Bonefish Grill: Get a Bangin’ Dinner for two. Choose two small grilled fish or seasonal specials, two salads and Bang Bang Shrimp. Dine-in only, through June 17. Or, get a Bone-in Ribeye with choice of two signature sides) for $34.90 June 14 to 16.

BRAVO! Cucina Italiana: Can’t take your dad out to dinner? Send him a gift card from BRAVO! For every $100 worth of gift cards purchased, you can get a $25 bonus card. Click or tap here for more information.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium:Celebrating Father’s Day with free admission for fathers and grandfathers who are accompanied by at least one of their children or grandchildren, regardless of age.

Firehouse Subs: On June 16, get a free medium sub with purchase of an additional medium or large sub, chips and a drink. Present this coupon to get the deal.

Fleming’s: During Father’s Day weekend, get a 35-oz. Prime Tomahawk prix fixe three-course meal for $95. See details. Locations will open early (10 a.m.) on June 16.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop:  Tell the cashier  you’re a dad and get a free shake with any purchase, until June 16.

Spaghetti Warehouse: Dads Eat FREE at on Father’s Day, Sunday June 17th! Your dad has his choice of Our Incredible 15-Layer Lasagne or an Original Recipe Spaghetti Entree including our popular Spaghetti & Meatballs!

The Beach Waterpark: Father’s Day for free admission for dads

The Root Beer Stande:  All the dads out there get free floats on father’s day!

 

 

If you know of others offers let us know if the comments below, please!

 

 

 

OnMain to host Community Workshop

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OnMain, the new organization founded by Premier Health and the University of Dayton to develop the former Montgomery County fairgrounds, is hosting a community workshop June 27 from 6 to 8 pm. Attendees will hear about progress over the last 12 months and can provide their input for the site design and engineering work.

UD contributed rendering.

“We’re excited to share with the community how the project has been evolving since the onMain vision document was released in October,” said Buddy LaChance, CEO of onMain. “We believe this will be a transformational development in the Dayton area and will represent the best of Dayton as a city of innovation, entrepreneurialism, creativity, sustainability and inclusiveness.”

 

Premier Health and the University of Dayton, which purchased the property in 2017 and formed onMain earlier this year to guide its development, have sought and considered public input throughout  the planning process, much of which has helped shape current plans that will be discussed. Similar to two previous interactive workshops, participants at the June 27 session will work together in small groups to generate more specific ideas and discuss opportunities for the character of public spaces and amenities that may be incorporated into the overall site design.

The event is being held in the University of Dayton’s Daniel J. Curran Place in room N1650 at 1700 S. Patterson Blvd. Ample parking is available. Registration is requested but not required. For more information and to register, visit onmainDayton.com.

 

Kids Eat Free – Dept. of Education Summer Food Program

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The Ohio Department of Education is sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program again this year, providing children with free, healthy meals during the school break. This might be an especially helpful program for many of our area tornado survivors!

Participation is simple, and no sign up is required. To learn about meal times and site locations, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or visit education.ohio.gov/KidsEat.

The Summer Food Service Program ensures children ages 18 and under continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer when they do not have access to school breakfasts or lunches. Children with disabilities and approved individualized education programs may participate through age 21.

In 2018, more than 4 million meals were served to Ohio children through the Summer Food Service Program at approximately 1,500 sites. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Ohio Department of Education.

We Care Arts presents Debut Gallery Show!

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Calling all art lovers! The local nonprofit, We Care Arts, is hosting it’s first ever gallery show White Knight this Friday June 14th from 6-8pm at their Berkeley Center studio location at 3035 Wilmington Pike in Kettering. Kick off the weekend with exclusive art pieces, online bidding, a gallery shop and more! Not only are you getting original and unique art, you are supporting an impactful area nonprofit. All proceeds will empower artists to achieve their goals.

We Care Arts believes in the healing power of creating and producing art that transforms physical, developmental and mental health challenges into a future rich with possibilities. Since 1983, We Care Arts has been providing a caring and safe space for artists to engage in artistic exploration as they work through life’s challenges.

This debut dual exhibition show and reception will feature two Dayton-based artists, Teresa White and Mitchell Knight, from We Care Arts. Teresa White is a sculptor from Dayton, OH.  She enjoys creating whimsical animal shapes, drawing inspiration from colors and forms in nature. She finds happiness in the process of developing each piece and sharing her art with others. Mitchell Knight is a painter from Dayton, OH.  He graduated from Chaminade Julienne High School.  Mitchell enjoys art because it allows him to focus on what he is creating and enjoy that moment.  Mitchell specializes in abstract paintings on canvas, and is inspired by the lines and shapes found in art by Paul Klee. 

Both artists attend programming at We Care Arts where they have developed collections.  Teresa’s unique ceramic pieces have become quite popular at the studio.  Mitchell creates modern acrylic paintings that have been quite popular among buyers. Mitchell also currently has a piece on display in the VSA Ohio’s Accessible Expressions Ohio statewide exhibition for 2019.

Art by Mitchell Knight created at We Care Arts – Berkley Studio

How To Go?

Friday June 14th from 6-8pm

We Care Arts is located at 3035 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, OH just south of Dorothy Lane and across from Eudora Brewery.

Parking is available in the back of the studio. 

This is a free event, open to the public!

Can’t make the gallery?  View/Shop the collection online – https://one.bidpal.net/wecareshow/welcome

If you would like to see more about We Care Arts, please visit them online at wecarearts.org and follow on social media. 

For gallery information, you may contact Rebekah Orr at [email protected] or by phone at 937 252 3937.

    

 

 

 

Tornado Relief Update: Tues June 11th Volunteer/Donation Needs

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VOLUNTEER & SUPPLY DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

Dayton Foodbank

Volunteers are the life of The Foodbank! If you are flexible, and can volunteer Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, we would love to have you! Corporate and school groups are always welcome, as well.

To schedule a volunteer shift at The Foodbank, please contact Sean Mitchell at 461-0265 x 27 or email [email protected]. Because the Foodbank is a warehouse,you must be at least 14 years old to volunteer and be accompanied by an adult. We ask that all volunteers wear closed-toe shoes for safety.

Harrison Township Fire Station 2400 Turner Road

VOLUNTEERS (older kids can help too!)

Show up to volunteer anytime between 10 and 6; 12 and 6 on Sunday. They need help unloading and sorting donations as well as talking to people as they pull up to pick up donations and assessing their needs then bringing whatever they need to their car and loading it up. call or text Amanda at 309-370-8741 and she will supply you with a specific location that needs your help.

FOOD/SUPPLIES:

Canned vegetables, soup, dish soap, laundry soap, peanut butter, jelly, bread, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, conditioner, paper towels, toilet paper, large size body wash, Diapers – size 4, 5, and size 6. Along with cleaning supplies like brooms mops rags, trash bags.

Dayton Inspire NEEDS Toys

A Dayton organization needs toy donations for children affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes. Dayton Inspires, a grass roots community alliance, will deliver toys, popsicles and ice cream on Monday, June 17 to shelters housing families displaced by the violent weather.

Toy donations can be delivered to these locations:

Hopeland Church, 6025 Miller Lane, Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Catapult Creative, in the lobby at 10 N. Ludlow, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Heart Mercantile, 438 E. Fifth St., Monday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Toys can be dropped off in the alley behind the building.

American Legion hall, 27 S. Meadow Drive, Trotwood, 3-5 p.m. June 13. There will be a cookout as well. Toys can be dropped off anytime before then.

Hopeland Church at Stop 8 and Miller Lane is in need of backpacks canned goods cleaning supplies, feminine and hygiene products along with laundry detergent. They are also looking for ongoing help with sorting and distribution of donations.

Pippin’s Market NEW HOURS, collection of donations and distribution continues.

Starting Monday 6/10 our Pippin’s Market location will no longer be open daily. Instead we will be open 3 days a week to offer sustainable support to our Dayton community. We will operate weekly on the following days and times.

Tuesdays 3-7pm

Thursdays 3-7pm

Saturdays 12-4pm

We will need volunteers to be scheduled in advance for all dates. If you would like to volunteer, please message our page to sign up! We are looking for 10 volunteers for each day.

If you have a donation to make after this Sunday, (6/9) you can deliver it during our open hours. Or you can send a message to our page to schedule delivery. You can also contact Hayley Carson at (937)269-9186 to schedule delivery.

We will continue this as long as we can!

5440 Olive Road

Trotwood, Ohio

12-8pm (6/7-6/9)

CLEAN UP EFFORTS THROUGH JUNE 20th

If you have a GROUP or are with an organization looking to get involved with debris clean up efforts Team Rubicon can help!

(Individuals who want to volunteer see bottom of post)

Bring long pants and good shoes (durable or steel toe boots recommended).

  1. Call 571-723-1311 David Dodds  with your group information and coordinate with him
  2. Go to Team Rubicon HQ —> 4801 Salem Ave

3. Get there around 7:50am – their morning briefing starts at 8:00am

4. Go in front door & sign-in – they will give you a Team Rubicon tee-shirt

5. At the morning briefing they will divide you up with their crews

6. They’ll give you new gloves & hard hats

7. They have all the tools

8. You can ride with them or drive on your own to the job site

9. End the day with a full heart & a tired body

They need more people this week – the need is so great they are deploying more people to Dayton next week!

(Individuals – report to Sinclair’s VRC – address is: 220 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd – they will place you from there)

OTHER CASH / MONETARY DONATIONS

Dayton Rotary

https://www.sagepayments.net/eftcart/forms/donate.asp?M_id=399778383255&fbclid=IwAR1NWe6GuFO8cXvcisfIgmArC8FuXHQzion-sKMOgWe6WgbDjFKyjOFshYE

Dayton Foundation Relief Fund

https://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/65645_7486533/332663/page1.html?cachebust=1732

Foodbank Dayton

https://thefoodbankdayton.org

United Way Dayton

http://dayton-unitedway.org/give/

Matthew 25 Ministries

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/matthew25ministries

 

Microchip Your Pet for Free

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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is currently offering free microchips to the community through June 15th. You do not need an appointment. Just bring in your cat or dog to their main shelter and they can microchip them on the spot.

A needle is used to place a little chip under the animal’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. That chip has a unique number on it that becomes your pet’s permanent ID. If your pet is lost or runs away and is found they  can be picked up and read by a scanner.  This permanent ID can never be removed or become impossible to read.  It can be done to lots of different animals, including horses, dogs, cats, ferrets, and most other mammals. The entire process takes about 10 minutes.

Humane Society of Greater Dayton

1661 Nicholas Rd
Dayton, OH 45417

(937) 268-7387

Hours:

Tues – Fri 1-6pm
Sat noon – 4pm

Belmont Days Returns to Dayton

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On June 29, 2019, the Belmont Business Association (BBA) and the Belmont Eastmont Hearthstone Community Council (BEHCC) will once again host Belmont Days. This is an opportunity for their communities, and the city of Dayton, to come and experience all of the growth that has occurred in these districts over the last several years. The event will be from 11 AM to 6 PM, primarily on Watervliet Drive between Fauver Avenue and Mundale Avenue. There will be live music, food, shopping at local businesses, and an opportunity to visit all of the stores in the main business district of Belmont.

It has been twenty years since Belmont hosted this popular event. As the area of Belmont expands and improves, the community wants to invite all of their Dayton neighbors to see and experience the people and businesses that have built up these sections of the Gem City. Stores will be open for shopping while vendors on the street showcase the small businesses that have been built in the community. To kick off the festivities, Belmont Gym has designed a unique obstacle course to challenge the fitness of those that sign up. Music will be playing in the streets, while local businesses will offer everything one can imagine.

Belmont Eastmont Hearthstone Community Council has worked to build and promote these districts of Dayton since the mid-1970s. They work with the citizens of these communities to promote growth, both economically and socially.