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Archives for March 2021

Backpacking Skills Course

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The Backpacking on the Trail Skills Course is designed to give you hands on experience with the gear and skills essential to backpacking. This is a great starting place if you are new to backpacking and want to learn the skills directly from our Trek and Paddle trip leaders. In this course you will learn the on-trail skills in a quick and fun 2 hour course. After the course you can add on to your skill set in one of our Overnight Backpacking trips where you learn and experience what is like to set up a campsite, cook a meal, and spend the night outside! Join us for this fun 2 hour hands on skills course!
MORE DETAILS:
https://trekandpaddle.com/service/outdoor-education-courses/

Foodtruck Spotlight: Kona Ice

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Molly and Brad Eaton began Kona Ice of Dayton in 2016. We loved the product and the colorful trucks! We love being involved in the community and schools. Kona Ice has allowed us the opportunity to be at as many fun events as we can! This photo was taken when they brought our first Kona Ice truck home in 2015. Their daughters were only 18 months and 4 years old, and Molly says, “like most great adventures in life, we didn’t really know what we were doing, but just started figuring it out as we went along.”

When asked what people should know about Kona, Molly says “We’re mobile. We’re fun. We’re stocked with the most delicious flavors you’ve ever tasted.” Their most popular seller is Blackberry Mojito in a Kona Ice color changing cup!

Need a moment of pure bliss? Kona Ice has you covered. Molly invites you to “come visit us, let our sweet tunes sweep you away to an island in the middle of the ocean. And while you’re there, kick up your feet and enjoy a nice cup of our premium shaved ice.”

A HUGE part of what they’re doing at the moment is making sure that their trucks and updated serving procedures are 100% clean and safe before they head out to events.

Nationally, Kona Ice has even partnered with a company called MicroShield360. They’ve applied their product to every surface in their trucks. It lays down a barrier that kills germs, viruses and more, instantly on contact for an entire year! As they say, we want our customers’ experience to be completely clean and safe.


Look fo a Kona trucks at parties and festivals near you in  2021! To book them for an upcoming event reach out to Molly at [email protected].

Murphy’s Autocare Expands To Centerville

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After 25 years of serving the Beavercreek community, Murphy’s Autocare will be growing its auto care services with a second location in Centerville, Ohio.

Owners Dave and Jan Murphy will acquire Summers Tire Car Care Center at 100 N. Main Street in Centerville, on Thursday, March 11. Summers Tire has as been a family-owned auto service center serving Centerville and surrounding communities for over 50 years.

“This fulfills a dream we’ve had for a very long time,” Dave Murphy said. “We are thrilled to be a part of the succession of one family business to another and to begin to develop and build relationships with our customers and the community in this new location.”

On Friday, March 12, Murphy’s will close the newly acquired location to install and update computer systems and equipment before reopening Monday, March 15 from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

“We are excited to put our infrastructure in place so we can provide the same award- winning level of service in Centerville that we have become known for in Beavercreek,” said Jan Murphy. “We can’t wait to become involved with such wonderful community.”

Murphy’s will retain the current staff and is also hiring for all positions, including management, bookkeeping, technicians and a customer concierge. Interested applicants can apply online at murphysautocare.com

Murphy’s ASE certified technicians provide digital inspections on every vehicle they service, including a report with pictures for the customer. This no-charge service is just one of many including free check engine light readings, alignment check, A/C performance check, no appointment fluid checks, shuttle service, vehicle pick up and delivery and second option consultations. Both Murphy’s locations are open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Dave and Jan Murphy are the well-known hosts of WHIO radio’s weekly Ask the Expert program, Auto Talk. Dave and Jan along with their son Brian, Director of Operations for Murphy’s Autocare, will be broadcasting live from the new Centerville location Saturday, March 13 at noon.

Virtual Cooking Class with Owners of Grist!

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Here’s your chance to cook a meal with guidance from Chefs Casey & Patrick Van Voorhis of Grist!

On Saturday, March 2oth this talented couple will walk  you through the preparation and cooking process for a 3 course meal via video, complete with a wine and cocktail tutorial as well.

What You Get:  

  • Restaurant-grade ingredients for a three-course meal
  • A refreshing cocktail to enjoy as you prepare your meal
  • One bottle of wine perfectly paired to enjoy with your meal
  • A link to a virtual cooking class so you can cook along with the chef

How It Works:  

  • Choose your registration type and make your payment.
    Runs $150/couple or $80 per individual
  • You will receive an email immediately confirming your payment was received. This is your dinner reservation!
  • You will receive another email NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm on the Wednesday before the event providing you with a list of basic pantry items (salt, pepper, etc.) and cooking utensils you will need to provide, along with a zoom link to the virtual cooking class.
  • You will pick up your pre-measured and individually packaged meal ingredients and beverages the Friday before the event at the Ronald McDonald House anytime between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
  • At 5:30 pm on the day of the event, log in to the zoom virtual class and join a live cooking demonstration.

Can’t make this class?  Check the schedule for future monthly classes.

 

Grant To Fund Dayton startup’s Virtual Music Platform For 9 Youth Programs

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The C. J. Francis III Foundation has granted nine area organizations funds to deploy Dayton startup My Music Ed’s platform across their youth programs.

My Music Ed is an app designed by Deron Bell to help students and teachers build vital relationships by bringing music into the classroom.

Deron Bell

“You don’t have to be a musician or music teacher to be able to use it,” Deron explained. “It’s not about teaching them music, it’s talking about how to build relationships, how to express feelings. It builds on restorative practices — we take a positive approach to dealing with feelings. Sprinkle a little music in there, and that’s just fun.”

The app is built for use on mobile or desktop and includes features like an interactive drum set and piano — you click on a drum or key, and the app plays the note or sound and names the instrument the students hear. At the top of each page are social-emotional learning and relationship-building activities.

The grant covers the cost of a year-long license for the software, as well as training and support to deploy it through youth and after-school programs. The nine organizations who will benefit in 2021 include:

  • Boys & Girls Club of Dayton
  • Dakota Center
  • Dayton Children’s
  • Dayton Metro Library
  • Kroc Center
  • St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
  • Webster Street Academy
  • Wesley Community Center
  • YWCA

“We’ve always had a great interest in things that impact children and youth,” said C.J. Francis Foundation President Patricia Francis. “What could be better, especially in time of COVID, than something that allows people to be socially and emotionally connected?”

In the case of the Dayton Metro Library, the grant was originally intended to serve the Trotwood branch and its patrons. But with COVID sending all programming online, this grant provides an opportunity for the library to incorporate the software across children’s programming county-wide, said Julie Buchanan, Dayton Metro Library Programming Manager.

“Movement and music programming really engages young children well,” Julie said. “Virtual programming is pretty new to the library. We’re excited to incorporate music a little more fully. This creates an awesome opportunity for us to branch out and hopefully engage people in new ways.”

The library has rolled out several different incarnations of virtual programming since last March, and has found events with a  live element to be most engaging, Julie said. Currently, the library offers three or four live virtual storytimes per week. She envisions a new music program that blends that live element with the My Music Ed platform.

Deron has been very hands-on providing information and training staff, she added.

“To have that level of support form the app creator is going to be awesome,” she said.

For the founder, it’s just his way of paying it forward.

“I love what I do because someone did it for me,” Deron said. “When I was a teenager, there was music conductor named Isaiah  Jackson, then music director for the Dayton Philharmonic. It was the mentoring, the restorative conversations I had with Mr. Jackson, it was being exposed to things I’d never been exposed to before. Now, I’m reaching back and allowing students today to connect with music.”

Deron is a client of the Launch Dayton partner the Entrepreneurs’ Center’s Entrepreneurial Services Provider program, which serves to provide resources to scaleable, tech-enabled companies across the Dayton region. Gail Francis Johnson is his entrepreneur-in-residence through the program.

Deron is also an Early Riser alum — he pitched his app for community support in July 2020.

In addition to this local rollout, My Music Ed is also in the process of implementing pilots in school systems in Indiana, Illinois and Georgia.

Dayton Made: Famous People From Our City: Vincent M. Ward

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You’ve seen the face, and heard the voice. But, you may not know his name. You also may not know where he’s from. Well, the actor’s name is Vincent M. Ward. And he’s from Dayton. 

Vincent M. Ward was born on January 27, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio. Growing up,  Vincent participated in basketball, football, and baseball at Trotwood-Madison High School. Given his competitive nature, he excelled in all of these sports, but Vincent’s desire to be great meant that he would have to choose one. He chose basketball, which he still plays this very day. In his four years of high school, Vincent is the first and, so far, the only player on the varsity basketball team selected to start in each game spanning the four years of high school. The high school’s basketball team won All-City First Team, All-City GMVC First Team and the news about the team mentioned Vincent M. Ward as one of the best basketball players in Ohio.

Vincent decided it was a good time to pursue another dream. He decided to dance. He paired up with his childhood friend, Broderick “ Night” Dumas. The two of them went on to enter and win numerous dance contests. They formed a dance duo and called themselves “Night and Day” a.k.a. The Twin Towers, (since “Night” stood 6’5” and Vincent stood 6’4”). The dynamic duo was approached by many professional entertainers to perform. Day and Night signed with Dr. Ease and the Ease Town Posse, and toured with such groups as Public Enemy, MC Light, X-Clan, MC Hammer, Heavy D and The Boys and others. Eventually, Vincent decided to sign with the “Slam Syndicate” which led him to Fort Walton Beach, Florida. One evening, Vincent attended a local play. He was impressed and intrigued by the artistry and performances by the actors. He instantly knew this was what he wanted for a career. He had no training or experience, but he didn’t let that stop him. In fact, that next week, Vincent auditioned for his first play.
 Since the year 2000, he’s had over 50 roles in numerous television shows, movies, and plays. This talented actor also has co-starred Black Jesus, Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland, ATLANTA, 2 Broke Girls, Psych, Middle Man, Family Ties, Whitney, Army Wives, General Hospital, Wilfred, Psych, Body Of Proof, Gary Unmarried, Dollhouse, The Game, Girlfriends, Unhitched, Head Cases, C.S.I, The Bold and the Beautiful, Robbery Homicide, Viva Laughlin, CSI Miami, Big Shots, Desperate Housewives, Days Of Our Lives, The Wire and from 2006-2008 he had a recurring role on Everybody Hates Chris.

His most notable turn was in the mega hit TV show The Walking Dead, where he played the character of “Oscar” for seven episodes.  He mades his debut appearance in the Season 3 premiere alongside Axel, Tomas, Andrew, and Big Tiny. Unlike some of the other prisoners (namely Tomas and Andrew), Oscar is brave, honorable and much nicer, along with Axel and Big Tiny. He dies in the Woodbury assault while trying to save Glenn and Maggie in the mid-season finale of Season 3. 

No stranger to the big screenVincent also has supporting rolls in Bringing down the House, Mirror Mirror, -Evil, Oceans 11, and Traffic.

 

But, you could argue that his performance in this commercial was his real star turn. 

Who’s heart didn’t melt while watching that?
 
Ward is an active actor in Hollywood, and a budding entrepreneur. Bet on him to keep making the Miami Valley proud.

Anthony Hopkins & Olivia Colman in THE FATHER and More From The Neon

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We’re so thrilled to be seeing more and more familiar faces these days…and I’m delighted to say that our line-up keeps getting stronger. This Thursday, we’ll open one of my favorite films of 2020 – THE FATHER. Olivia Colman and Anthony Hopkins give outstanding performances (I didn’t know I could love them more). NOMADLAND (which is sweeping up “Best Picture” awards at numerous award ceremonies) and BOOGIE (from the author and producer of FRESH OFF THE BOAT) will stick around for another week, and MY SALINGER YEAR (which our audiences really loved) will get three more screenings this weekend. On Thursday, March 18, we’ll open THE COURIER – starring NEON-favorite Benedict Cumberbatch and Rachel Brosnahan (of the MRS. MAISEL fame).

In our Virtual Cinema, we have 2 new films. STRAY follows three stray dogs through the streets and alleys of Istanbul. VARIETY calls it “Virtuosic,” IndieWire says it is “Profound,” and SCREEN INTERNATIONAL calls it “Beautiful.” And for all you Anglophiles, we have a very funny British comedy – DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER.
Synopsis for THE FATHER: Opens March 11! “Anthony is 80, mischievous, living defiantly alone and rejecting the carers that his daughter, Anne, encouragingly introduces. Yet help is also becoming a necessity for Anne; she can’t make daily visits anymore and Anthony’s grip on reality is unravelling. As we experience the ebb and flow of his memory, how much of his own identity and past can Anthony cling to? How does Anne cope as she grieves the loss of her father, while he still lives and breathes before her? THE FATHER warmly embraces real life, through loving reflection upon the vibrant human condition; heart-breaking and uncompromisingly poignant – a movie that nestles in the truth of our own lives.” (Sony Classics) Click the image below to watch the film’s trailer.
Synopsis for THE COURIER: “THE COURIER is a true-life spy thriller, the story of an unassuming British businessman Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch) recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in history. At the behest of the UK’s MI-6 and a CIA operative (Rachel Brosnahan), he forms a covert, dangerous partnership with Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze) in an effort to provide crucial intelligence needed to prevent a nuclear confrontation and defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis.” (Roadside Attractions) Click the image below to watch the film’s trailer.
NEW IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA:
Synopsis for STRAY: Available starting March 12! “Through the eyes of three stray dogs wandering the streets of Istanbul, STRAY explores what it means to live as a being without status or security. As they search for food and shelter, Zeytin, Nazar and Kartal embark on inconspicuous journeys through Turkish society that allow us an unvarnished portrait of human life — and their own canine culture. Zeytin, fiercely independent, embarks on solitary adventures through the city at night; Nazar, nurturing and protective, easily befriends the humans around her; while Kartal, a shy puppy living on the outskirts of a construction site, finds refuge with the security guards who care for her. The disparate lives of Zeytin, Nazar and Kartal intersect when they each form intimate bonds with a group of young Syrians who share the streets with them. Whether they lead us into bustling streets or decrepit ruins, the gaze of these strays act as windows into the overlooked corners of society: women in loveless marriages, protesters without arms, refugees without sanctuary. The film is a critical observation of human civilization through the unfamiliar gaze of dogs and a sensory voyage into new ways of seeing.” (Magnolia Pictures) Tickets for accessing the film are $12 for 72 hours. This film can be viewed on your computer or mobile device or via your TV with Apple TV or Roku. Additional instructions can be found on Eventive’s HELP PAGE. Click the image below to watch the trailer and reserve your ticket.
Synopsis for DAYS OF THE BANGNOLD SUMMER: Available starting March 12! “Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel, DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER is a funny yet sweet coming-of-age story about single motherhood and Metallica. Daniel was supposed to spend the summer with his dad and his dad’s new wife in Florida, but when his dad cancels the trip Daniel and his mom suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together. An epic war of wills ensues in their suburban home as Daniel just wants to listen to heavy metal and start a band while his mom hopes to rekindle the fun times they used to have together. Featuring original songs by Belle and Sebastian.” (Greenwich Entertainment) Tickets for accessing the film are $9.99 for 72 hours. This film can be viewed on your computer or mobile device or via your TV with Apple TV or Roku. Additional instructions can be found on Eventive’s HELP PAGE. Click the image below to watch the trailer and reserve your ticket.
Synopsis for GUSTAV STICKLEY: AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN: “The rise, fall and resurrection of the father of the American Arts and Crafts movement is chronicled in this new documentary. The film offers an unprecedented look at the life and works of Gustav Stickley as told through interviews, archival materials, and a close examination of his most iconic works. It traces the development and evolution of Stickley’s unique style, as well as the creation of his diverse businesses including the Craftsman Magazine, Craftsman Farms and his ground-breaking Manhattan store. It also details the eventual loss of his businesses – and, after several decades, the rebirth and recognition of the movement he inspired.” You can watch this film on your computer or mobile device as well as via Chromecast. For more details about screening this film at home, visit First Run’s HELPpage. Click the image below to watch the trailer and gain 72 hour access to the film for $10.
Synopsis for THE PEOPLE VS. AGENT ORANGE: “The Agent Orange catastrophe did not end with the Vietnam War. Today, the world over, a primary chemical of the toxic defoliant controls weeds in farming, forestry, parks, playgrounds… It wreaks havoc on the human genome, causing deformed births and deadly cancers.
After decades of struggle and tragic personal losses, two heroic women are leading a worldwide movement to end the plague and hold the manufacturers accountable.
In France, Tran To Nga is suing the American chemical industry for poisoning her in Vietnam. In America, Carol Van Strum exposes the continuing use of toxic herbicides.
Incriminating documents disappear. Activists are threatened. A helicopter technician secretly films the contamination of reservoirs, while a massive industrial cover-up goes on.” (Alan Adelson & Kate Taverna) On Thursday, March 18 at 7pm, you can take part in a FREE webinar with author David Zierler. The webinar is co-sponsored by University of Dayton Human Rights Center, the War Legacies Project, and the Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Alliance. Here’s the LINK where you can register and learn more about the webinar. Tickets for accessing THE PEOPLE VS. AGENT ORANGE are $12 for 72 hours. This film can be viewed on your computer or mobile device or via your TV with Apple TV or Roku. Additional instructions can be found on Eventive’s HELP PAGE. Click the image below to watch the trailer and access the film.
To read more about all the films that are still available in our Virtual Cinema, please visit our WEBSITE. Several critically acclaimed films (including some Oscar short-listed films) and audience favorites are still available! Here’s a LINK with a video I made about how Virtual Cinema works.
Would you like to know what titles we have planned for our Virtual cinema? (Click any title to watch that film’s trailer.) On March 19, we’ll open THE INHERITANCE – a powerful and playful hybrid of scripted narrative and documentary about a Black socialist collective. On March 26, we’ll have a wonderful coming-of-age film set in the Quebec Innu community – KUESSIPAN. On April 2, we’ll open the OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS (these will be available virtually as well as in-person). On Earth Day (April 22), we’ll start a new documentary – THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD. More titles are on the way…stay tuned!
Due to our limited seating capacity, this year’s OSCAR night is going to be different. In the next couple weeks, I’ll be determining exactly what we’re going to do…and you’ll be the first to know about it. Stay tuned!

Great Miami Riverway’s PIZZA TRAIL

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Announcing the Great Miami Riverway’s PIZZA TRAIL of pizza shops. Locally-owned pizza shops are a source of pride for communities, and serve as part of the fabric of each Riverway community.

Did you know that the largest pizza ever baked weighed 26,883 pounds? For some perspective – that is 44 times heavier than the Wright brother’s Wright Flyer aircraft!

That particular pizza measured 122 feet, 8 inches in diameter, weighed 26,883 pounds, and contained 9,920 pounds of flour, 3,960 pounds of cheese, 1 763 pounds of mushrooms, 1,984 pounds of tomato puree, and 1,984 pounds of chopped tomatoes.

If you’re looking for a pizza that can actually fit in your car – or plane – for takeout, the Great Miami Riverway has every kind pf pie imaginable.

Locally-owned pizza shops are a source of pride for communities, and serve as part of the fabric of each Riverway community. And they all have a story behind them, a story of a small business owner who’s worked long hours to build a loyal customer base that lasts years and years.

A favorite in Hamilton, Richard’s Pizza was first opened by Richard Underwood in 1955. Richard’s daughters continue to run the business in five locations around Hamilton. He said in a 2019 Hamilton Journal News article “…we only buy the best products available.  That typically means tomatoes, pepperoni and cheese from local, family-owned businesses. We don’t believe in short cuts or adding sugar to our sauce,” Richard said. “You can make a cheap pizza that way, but that doesn’t work for us. It’s all about quality.”

The pizza shops of the Riverway offer hometown favorites, gourmet flavors, gluten-free, vegan, and GIGANTIC. Your favorite shop is probably on this list, but use the Pizza Trail list to pick a new place to visit, or hop the whole trail and try them all!

Your favorite is probably on this list, but pick a new one to try – or travel the whole trail and try them all!

Old Scratch Pizza

Old Scratch Pizza is a casual, counter-service, walk-in-only restaurant. Our Neapolitan-style pies are quickly crafted in our 800° wood-burning ovens, and served with 20 taps of local and regio…

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Original Flying Pizza

The Original is still the best! Are you a fan of The Flying Pizza? Visit us often to see our specials, what’s new and hit our website too… www.originalflyingpizza.com

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Pisanello’s Pizza

A local favorite with pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads and lunch specials, this renovated hardware store features a pizza parlor on the street level, two meeting rooms on the second floor, and a grand …

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3 Joe’s Pizzeria and Trattoria

This beautiful restaurant serves authentic Italian food including pastas and delicious pizza. They also feature tasty soups, desserts and a complete wine list.

3 Joe’s Pizzeria and Trattoria
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Richard’s Pizza

Since 1955, Richard’s Pizza has been family owned and operated. Grab a slice or a whole pie, or try one of our World-Famous Italian Steak Sandwiches!

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Ron’s Pizza and Ribs

We’ve got some of the best food in our town and a great selection from which your whole family can choose. From Pizza to Pasta, from Seafood to Salads, not to mention crowd favorite Soups, …

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A & G Pizza

The BEST pizza in Franklin – heck – in the world!!

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Al’s Pizza

Al’s Pizza serves the finest pizza in Sidney, OH. We at Al’s Pizza are proud to say that our dough is made fresh every day. Our pizza sauce and dough are made from scratch bringing you the great taste…

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The Trojan Horse

“We’re More Than Just Pizza!” #troyohio #supportsmallbusiness #blessed #thetrojanhorse #foodie #local #pizza #love

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DJ’s Pizza Alley

 

DJ's Pizza Alley
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The Slice Pie

The Slice Pie is a no Frills Pizza shop ‘delivering’ Unbelievably great NY style pizza with our World famous Pickle Pie!! We use Only the Freshest Ingredients, the way it used to be. San Marzano tomat…

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Ron’s Pizza West Carrollton

Ron’s Pizza is the place to go for the best pizza in Dayton. Our homemade dough and fresh ingredients will quickly make you a fan! We promise that once you have a taste, you will definitely be back ag…

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Pappa’s Pizza Palace

Our gluten-free pizza is flavorful and oh, so, delicious. We are told that Pappa’s Pizza Palace offers the best gluten-free pizza option in Dayton, Ohio. Our customers claim that our GF pizza crust could pass for wheat.

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Where To Get Deals on Pizza For National Pi Day!

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Sunday, March 14, 2021, is National Pi Day in the United States! The holiday honors the mathematical constant known as pi (π). According to Scientific American, pi is the “ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle.” No matter how big or small the circle is, the ratio will always equal pi.

Technically speaking, the value of pi is 3.141592653589793238 (that’s a lot of numbers!), but when shortened to 3.14, it becomes clear why we celebrate National Pi Day on March 14 every year.

The thing we love most about Pi Day (besides the cool math facts) is that it inspires local and nationwide deals on pizza pies!

  • Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen – Celebrate Pi Day by enjoying the restaurant’s signature menu item, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, for only $9.99.  Available for dine-in or to go.
  • Junior’s Pizza and Wings & Subs: any and all medium pizzas $12.99 each pickup or dine in
  • Kroger: Through March 16, Kroger will be selling 8-inch bakery-fresh pies for just $3.14 each. You can use this coupon to get a discounted pie at a location near you.
  • Marco’s Pizza: Buy one large pizza and get another for $3.14 on Sunday, March 14, 2021 with promo code “PIDAY.”
  • MacKenzie River Restaurant– Enjoy 20% OFF your subtotal when you order a pizza pie online this Sunday, March 14th (3.14). Just use code PIDAY at checkout.
  • Papa John’s: $12 Large Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza Deal On March 14, 2021
  • Pot Belly Sandwich Shop: Awarding 314 lucky Perks members free Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Potbelly will randomly pick 314 Potbelly Perks loyalty members and drop the freebie in their accounts to use.
  • Rapid Fired Pizza–  Sunday March 14 order online or stop in for your choice of a personal cheese pizza for $3.14, or a build your own with your choice of toppings for only $5.00. It’s that easy. No coupon or calculator required! *Not valid with any other offers. Offer good March 14, 2021. Excludes 14″ pizzas. Gluten free crust and extra cheese available for an additional cost.
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  • Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Offering $3.14 Individual Thin Crust Cheese Pizza Deal On March 14, 2021

Montgomery County Fair Set On for July 11-17!

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Last night at the Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Director’s Meeting, the Fair Board unanimously voted to move forward with the planning of a traditional fair in 2021. They are committed to bringing a family friendly event back into the July spotlight in our community. They are also committed to offering a safe environment by following Governor DeWine’s guidelines that are in place in July.


“We are so excited to bring the county fair tradition back to life in Dayton in 2021” said Mark Jimison, Board President of the Montgomery County Fair Board


Many fair attendees and Jr. Fair Board Members are excited to participate in the deep-rooted traditions surrounding 4-H & FFA. Our mission is to serve our community by promoting agriculture, youth, and adult development through the fair and educational programs, and to also provide a rental venue for our community. “There is no doubt that 2021 was hard on us all, both financially and emotionally, but we are ready to get back in the saddle and bring our fairgrounds back to life.” says Lori Page, Executive Director

“Being able to see our fair re-open again is a beacon of hope and gratitude towards all that we’ve done so far as community. I’m excited to see everyone’s smiling (masked) faces the Fair this year!” said Mackenzie Hoog, 2021 Ohio Fair’s Queen & 2021 Montgomery County Fair Queen

“The Montgomery County Fair has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I am glad the kids will get to exhibit their animals this year and continue traditions we have had for over 100 years now. After all the cancellations and darkness we have been through, it is nice to finally see a light at the end of the tunnel” said Taylor Thomas, former 4-H Exhibitor & Jr. Fair Board Member

For more information on upcoming events being held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, please visit  www.MontCoFair.com

Special Enrollment Period for Healthcare Marketplace Due to Covid

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Need health insurance?  Due to the pandemic  Free Enrollment assistance in the Healthcare Marketplace to all Ohioans is now open and  continuing thru May 15, 2021.

All Marketplace-eligible consumers are welcome to  submit a new application. Current enrollees will be able to change to any available plan in their area without restriction to the same level of coverage as their current plan. HRS ERASE has operated on a Federal Grant from CMS/HHS to give Free Enrollment assistance for 7 years. They have 4 Federally Certified Navigators who can assist Ohioans in finding affordable Health Insurance that meet individual’s needs.

Individuals needing assistance can contact them at   toll-free number 855-894-2711 or by email at [email protected]

 

Del Mar Encore Fellows Initiative Seeks New Host Organizations

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The Dayton Foundation is inviting area nonprofit organizations to apply to host a Del Mar Encore Fellow, beginning in July 2021. The Request for Proposals, which can be found on The Dayton Foundation website, seeks initiatives that address a significant community issue and would benefit from the leadership of an experienced, older adult professional. Del Mar Encore Fellows are paid by The Dayton Foundation to work part-time on projects for 6 to 12 months. Proposals are due Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

“COVID-19 has changed a lot of how we think about our work and sparked a new approach to the Fellows,” said Noreen Willhelm, Senior Fellow for Del Mar Encore Fellows Initiative. “Prior to the pandemic, Fellows would work one to three years with a single nonprofit. In an effort to create more opportunities for nonprofits to work with highly skilled older adults, the Foundation has revised the program so nonprofits may enlist a Fellow to work on projects as short as six months or as long as one year.”

Since 2017, The Dayton Foundation has deployed nearly a dozen older adults into the community to work as Del Mar Encore Fellows on significant community issues. Their work has led to the creation of new tools, resources and insights, including:

  • A new COVID-19-triggered, re-training program for laid-off restaurant employees to become personal care aides;
  • Installation of new technology to help low-income older adults have increased access to health care;
  • A report on the prevalence of illiteracy and low-literacy in our community;
  • Increased attention to the digital divide as an impediment to children’s access to learning; and
  • Development of new education and employment pathways for early childhood educators.

Organizations that have hosted Fellows to date include the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2; Brunner Literacy Center; Dayton Metro Library; Learn to Earn Dayton, Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging; NCCJ; Preschool Promise; and St. Mary Development Center.

“Having a Del Mar Encore Fellow on your team gives you access to a seasoned, but also objective, professional,” said Celine O’Neill, retired executive director of Brunner Literacy Center. “As an executive director, it is easy to begin to see the world solely within your organizational context. A Del Mar Encore Fellow broadens that context and provides you with other points of view and ways of engaging reality, both within and outside your organization.”

For additional information about the Del Mar Encore Fellows Initiative or the 2021 Request for Proposals, please contact Noreen Willhelm, Senior Fellow, at [email protected].

 

Artwork of the Miami Valley Eagles

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DSA is pleased to exhibit a two-week pop-up gallery of three of their member artists. The artists include Cydnie Deed-King, Maureen O’Keefe, and Micheal Ousley. Each will have one room in the High Street Gallery to display their work.

“Deep Impact” by Cydnie Deed-King explores the human connection to the botanical world. Botanicals with circuits and technological components show the human bond and impact on nature in a new way. The circuits drawn throughout the plants point towards genetic modification and humanity’s impact on the natural world. Seeing the circuits may add some new beauty to the plants but they raise the question of whether or not they’re helping, hurting, or doing something totally unexpected.

“Body of Work” by Maureen O’Keefe investigates identities, labels, personas and belonging. The portrait and the figure are tools for this exploration of the tension between our perception of ourselves and how we are seen by others. She uses blind, continuous-line gesture drawings as the basis of her work in order to highlight the continuity of people with each other and their surroundings.

“I’d Rather Be in Some Dark Holler” by Micheal Ousley explores the experiences of life growing up in Southeastern Kentucky including the stories, characters, and landscape of the area. His approach to painting has remained rooted in local folk culture and folklore.

Showing concurrently are four pieces of commissioned Miami Valley eagle artwork. Sponsored by Tom Vogel, the Dayton Society of Artists offered four commissions to local artists to create works featuring the Miami Valley’s bald eagles. These pieces celebrate effective conservation and protection efforts for the species and their return to Dayton. Artists include Sharon Benedict, Rusty Harden, Jennifer Sayger, and William Smith III. Reference photos were provided by Patricia Cahill

6th Annual Carroll St. Pat’s Fest- A 2 Day Event

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We invite you to support the 6th Annual Carroll St. Pat’s Fest!  Organized by Carroll High School Parents, the Alumni Association, and Carrolleer Band Boosters, the weekend will consist of a 2-day carryout event with an online silent auction and livestream entertainment to kick off St. Patrick’s Week.

How To Win Hashbrowns For a Year

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Waffle House has  partnered with Heinz to bring you a sweepstakes for your chance to win free hashbrowns for a year* and 10 others can win a $100 Waffle House gift card!

Share a picture that show  how you #HeinzYourHashbrowns by posting to Twitter or Instagram of how you enjoy your Waffle House meal with Heinz Ketchup or other sauces! Be sure to use the hashtag #HeinzYourHashbrowns #Sweepstakes and tag Waffle House and Heinz to qualify.

*Fulfilled in a $1000 Waffle House Gift Card Ends 03/31/21. All participants must be 18+. No purchase necessary. For more information visit this link.

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