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Archives for September 2021
Dayton Liederkranz Turner Biergarten
There will be recorded music, outdoor and indoor seating, over 40 different German biers, German wein and good food. The hours will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food options TBD.
The outdoor space is fur baby friendly.
The outdoor space is fur baby friendly.
We also have German / English coloring books and sidewalk chalk to entertain children of all ages.
All are welcome.
All are welcome.
Fairmont Cheerleaders Spread Community Spirit
Here’s a great story to end your week, shared with us by Fairmont Cheer Coach, Carrie Kihn:
For two years now there has been a resident of The Carlyle House that watches soccer games out her windows and cheers for the Firebirds.
Our cheerleaders heard her rooting on the Firebirds one day, and started waving to her during every game. Earlier this year, a staff member came out and told the cheerleaders that the lady never has visitors, and cheering for the Firebirds at the soccer games is all she talks about.
This week the cheerleaders asked if they could visit the resident, and the staff member said yes…but outside only! The staff members told the resident that she had some visitors, but that she didn’t believe them, because “nobody ever comes to see me!”
To say that the resident was surprised when she came out and saw all the cheerleaders gathered there in the parking lot is an understatement! They presented her with a cowbell, a set of pom-poms and a T-shirt. She was tickled, and they have made arrangements to visit again and to continue waving at her during every game.
Now how’s that for “We Are Firebirds” Spirit!?!
Pizza Hut Honors First Responders With Free Meal on 9/11
Pizza Hut wants to recognize our local everyday heroes, so on September 11, 2021 all emergency responders- fire, police, paramedics, emergency room nurses will receive a FREE Pizza Hut Lunch4Less Meal Deal.
Those menu options include:
Complete meals, starting at just $4, available before 4pm
- $4 Side Salad, 3 Breadsticks, Soft Drink (540-1220 Cal)
- $5 Personal Pan Pizza (cheese or 1-topping), 3 Breadsticks, Soft Drink (520-1105 Cal)
- $6 Personal Pan Pizza (cheese or 1-topping), Side Salad, Soft Drink(26
0-1025Cal) - $6 8″ Sandwich, Fries, Soft Drink (1160-2250 Cal)
- $6 4 Boneless Wings, Side Salad, Soft Drink (440-1360 Cal)
- $7 8 Boneless Wings, Fries, Soft Drink (1140-2090 Cal)
These meals are best served in a dining room, fresh from our kitchen, but also available to pick-up when you’re on the run
(call ahead & we’ll have yours ready).
Participating locations include:
1195 North Fairfield Road Beavercreek, OH 45432
4211 Linden Ave. Dayton, OH 45432
4939 Burkhardt Rd. Dayton, OH 45431
4217 N Main St. #102 Dayton, OH 45405
2929 Harshman Road Dayton , OH 45424
9134 Lebanon Pike Dayton, OH 45458
4315 W 3rd Street Dayton, OH 45417
565 S Main Street Englewood, OH 45322
428 N. Broad St. Fairborn, OH 45324
11 W Dayton Yellow Springs Rd. Fairborn, OH 45324
6561 Brandt Pike Huber Heights, OH 45424
900 E. Dorothy Lane Kettering, OH 45419
1200 East Central Avenue Miamisburg, OH 45342
1480 West Main Troy, OH 45373
337 E National Rd. Vandalia, OH 45377
733 E. Central West Carrollton, OH 45449
The Bun Bros. ConeyLand in Riverside
Coneyland has operated for over 10 years with 3 operators prior to Mike Davis relaunching it this summer as The Bun Bros Coneyland. Inspired by his time spent in the Army stationed in Korea and his love of food, he was excited to introduce a line of gourmet hot dogs, featuring a kimchi hot dog, the blue bacon cheddar dog, slaw dog, kraut dog, and of course coney dogs.
Mike and his wife Renee debated about the chili for the coney’s, Mike preferring an East Coast meaty ketchup based chili, while she preferred a Cincinnati based chili flavored with cinnamon and allspice. So they agreed they’d offer both for the first month and then go with the one that sold the best. But both sold equally well, so now every Monday they spend hours making 8 gallons of the two chili’s to prep for the week.
The menu continues to grow, featuring burgers that include a bacon cheeseburger, jalapeno burger, a greek burger and Mikes favorite- the Kimchi burger. They’ve added a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, a philly cheese steak and a pork tenderloin sandwich as well. Sides include chili cheese fries, mac and cheese bites, funnel cake fries, fried okra, deep fried mushrooms, pickles or cauliflower, cream cheese or cheddar cheese poppers, coleslaw and onion petals.
Strawberry is for lovers sundae
And then there’s the ice cream…
Whether you want a cone, a cup or a sundae they’ve got the options! The original Bun Bros Hot Fudge Sundae is just $3.75, or you may prefer a banana split, brownie sundae or the short cake sweetie. Of course you can also do a float or choose one fo the 10 flavors of slushies they offer. Then there’s the Bun Bros Brain Freeze- vanilla soft serve ice cream blended with a slushie and toped with whip cream.
The location in Riverside was owned by Mike’s buddy Tony Bowen, who also owns the adjacent Valley Billiards, and made him a rental deal that he couldn’t resist. Having never worked in the food industry Mike shares that “it’s been an education running the business and he’s learning each day.” A Beavercreek native, he was also unsure of the location, but has been pleasantly surprised by the welcome and support he’s received in the neighborhood.
Stop on by and tell them DaytonDining sent you!
The Bun Bros Coneyland
2509 Valley Pike,
Dayton, OH 45404-2602
937-701-5493
Hours:
Tues – Fri 11am-8pm
Sat 12-9pm
Sun 12-6pm
Night Fever Bee Gees Tribute
For five decades – a time span more than any other group in pop history – the Bee Gees outwitted the international music scene with their incredible tenacity to remain current through all the eras of contemporary music. The close high harmonies of brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb made the Bee Gees one of the most impossible attractions to launch a salute to…..until “Night Fever”. The vocal matchings of Night Fever’s John Acosta, Joe Varga and Carm Castiglione create an eerie sense of seeing the brothers Gibb in concert. Night Fever is an all-Canadian cast from Ontario, backed by professional studio musicians, that captures the sound and look of the Bee Gees.
Startup Grounds Cafe Opens at The Hub
Clarece and Gerald Richardson, owners of Rich Taste Catering are the guiding force for the new Startup Grounds Coffee Cafe. Clarece, an Air Force veteran, handles the administrative side of the business, while Gerald handles the kitchen side, with a team of cooks. They’ve had their catering office at the Arcade for about 7 months and when management put out an RFP for someone to run the coffee shop, the Richardsons applied.
The idea was sparked last winter after they participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program through Sinclair College. The program encouraged entrepreneurs to create a growth opportunity for their business, so the couple who’s catering business was booming, identified a desire to grow the wholesale part of their food business. They started selling sandwiches and salads at the Gem City Market, providing 400-500 items per week. So the Arcade Cafe seemed like a natural fit.
This is the first retail store in the newly renovated Arcade. Rich Taste will be selling coffee, muffins and grab and go salads, sandwiches as well as featuring items from minority and women owned businesses like cookies from The Cookieologist, vegan chocolate chip cookies from Bless Me Sweets, cupcakes from Twist Cupcakery and coffee from NameSake Coffee. Clarece looks forward to the opportunity to find new vendor to showcase and mentor into how to grow their businesses.
Startup Grounds also has a unique partnership with the University of Dayton’s student-run Flyer Enterprises. “While customers won’t see the back-office support we’ll provide to Startup Grounds, the business can’t function without a solid accounting and marketing strategy. This involvement gives us great experience while helping Flyer Enterprises meet our goals of connecting more with the greater Dayton community and building relationships with underrepresented vendors who might be interested in partnering with some of our on-campus operations in the future,” says Carolyn Haney, Flyer Enterprises CEO.
Although their official Grand Opening isn’t until next week, they’ve opened the gates and encourage folks to come see the space, buy a delicious treat and get a head start on determining your favorite drink.
StartUp Grounds
31 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45403
Hours:
7 am – 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Coming soon – Curbside Service 7 – 8:30am
ThinkTV Auction Kicks Off Tonight
The CET and ThinkTV are again joining forces for a regional fundraising event – The CET/ThinkTV General Action Auction! All bidding will be online and items will be shown on-air September 8, 2021 through September 11, 2021 on CET and ThinkTV16.
Help make this event a huge success by supporting this auction. Each night there will be special items that close out as well as items that are up for bid all week long. Categories include art, clothing, collectibles, entertainment, food, hotels, jewelry and so many more. For a look at what’s up for auction, click here or here for the premier items.
How does the Action Auction work?
All bidding will take place on this system. You will be able to use your smartphone, tablet or computer to keep up with the status of your bids and continue bidding. You will know which day your item will sell based on one of the categories of your item: Sept 8, Sept 9, Sept 10 or Sept 11. The items at approximately 11:00pm EDT or five minutes after Action Auction goes off the air on CET 48 or ThinkTV 16. You can be the winning bidder wherever you are in the world!
How do I participate in the Action Auction?
Get started online through this page. Just hit the ‘Register Now’ button toward the top of this page. Enter your name, address, phone number, email and credit or debit card number. A credit or debit card must be registered to place a bid. Browse the Silent Auction and start bidding on your favorite items! You may set a maximum bid if desired and GiveSmart will continue to keep you in the running until you reach your maximum bid. Also check out the Instant Buy items that are not up for auction but each has a buy-it-now price.
How can I keep active and know if I am outbid or have won an item?
You will be notified via text if you have been outbid. If you are NOT receiving the text messages make sure that you have the correct mobile number under your profile. The texts will continue to notify you when you have been outbid or reached your maximum bid. When the auction closes, you will also receive a text message if you won any items.
Italian Fall Festa Friday Lunch To-Go
The Italian Fall Festa kicks off Friday September 10 at 6pm, but here’s your chance to get a taste of the event before it opens.
Order an Italian lunch to be picked up between 11am – 1pm on Friday. You can order a single lunch or order up for your entire office.
- Phone in your lunch order between 9:00 and 11:00 at 937-258-3600
- Pick up and pay cash for your order inside the Bella Villa Hall from 11am – 1pm at 2625 County Line Road.
Menu options:
Pasta dinner with 2 meatballs and a side salad $10.00
Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza (whole only) $14.00
Meatball sandwich $6.00
Italian Beef Sandwich $8.00
Small side salad $2.00
Pop/Water $2.50
Cannoli $4.50
Calling All Chefs With a Mustard Recipe
Registration still being accepted through this Friday the 10th for the Woeber Mustard Recipe Cook-Off this Friday night at Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co in Springfield.
Your dish must include at least one type of Woeber’s products. You may enter any type of dish – appetizer, dip, main course, hot, cold, etc. No warming trays, or electric will be available. You prepare/cook the product at your house, and bring it in! Simply email John to register.
Depending on total number of entries they reserve the right to break down entries into separate categories with winners in each category. Disposable plates and utensils will be available, but you may choose to plate your entry ahead of time. Please bring your Woeber Mustard bottle with you to the contest.
Dishes will be judged by local celebrity chefs who will will taste each entry and score on taste, appearance, originality, overall quality and use of mustard as an ingredient They will then award trophies and prizes to the top-3 finishers including Woeber Mustard products, a $100 Visa Gift Card for first place, and $50 local gift cards for second and third places. Those who enter a dish will also receive 2 free drink tickets to Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co!
This event is free to attend and samples will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The night will end with live music from The American Landscape, followed by the Champion City Wiener Dog Race ‘21 on Saturday the 11th.
Check out https://www.woebermustard.com/recipes/ for some inspiration – there is A LOT you can do with Mustard!
Which truck will take home the $10K grand prize at Saturday’s Springfield Rotary Food Truck Competition?!
After having to cancel last year’s event, the Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition is back for a seventh year, featuring palate-pleasing mobile cuisine and live entertainment in an environment that is fun for all ages. The community-favorite event will run from 11am to 9:30pm Saturday, Sept. 11 at Veterans Park in Springfield.
“We are pleased to be able to bring this charitable event back to Springfield this year,” said Eddie Bell, Rotary member and Food Truck Competition marketing committee chair. “It is an amazing way to bring the community together to make a difference. The best part about this event is that 100 percent of the proceeds go toward various causes, including services to people with disabilities and scholarships.”
The 30 food trucks competing this year have a wide variety of cuisines that are all gourmet and stand out in their own unique way, with the ultimate goal of winning the $10,000 grand prize. From Mexican, Asian, Latin, Mediterranean, Peruvian, Puerto Rican, South African and Creole choices, to gourmet sandwiches, BBQ, waffles, seafood, and sweet treats and desserts, the trucks lining the park’s pathway will cure any craving while creating new ones along the way. The Springfield Food Truck mobile app features the entire list of trucks participating, along with all other event information.
In addition to the $10,000 grand prize, a $5,000 runner-up and $2,000 third-place prize will be decided by a panel of five local professional chefs and at least five roving anonymous volunteer judges. Chef judges for this year’s competition feature an all-Springfield-based panel including:
- Micah Berner, owner of Cecil and Lime
- Chef Lisa Freeman, head chef and co-owner of Le Torte Dolci Bakery
- Chef Clayton Horrighs, of Speakeasy Ramen
- Chef Doug McGregor, owner of Seasons Kitchen
- Chef Troy Wheat, of All Seasons Catering
All attendees can also vote via the Springfield Food Truck mobile app throughout the competition for their favorite food truck to receive the $1,000 “People’s Choice” award. All winners will be announced on stage at approximately 4:45 pm.
Live entertainment throughout the duration of the event starts at 11 a.m. with the marquee college football matchup of the weekend between Ohio State and Oregon shown on a jumbotron, and will continue through 9:30pm with three Ohio-based musical acts on stage including Factory Line at 3:30 pm, The Repeating Arms at 5:15 pm and Red Idle Rejects at 8:15 pm. View the complete entertainment schedule here.
“We encourage attendees to come early, bring their lawn chairs and blankets, and stick around all day for the entertainment and to enjoy all the gourmet treats the competition has to offer,” said Bell.
While admission to the event is free, attendees will be able to make donations to help support Springfield Rotary’s causes via PayPal during the event, and will be purchasing items from the full menus that food trucks have to offer. A beer garden open throughout the event will feature craft beer from Springfield’s Mother Stewart’s Brewery, Michelob Ultra, Budweiser and Bud Light, as well as White Claw. Water and a selection of soda will also be available.
U.S. Open Beer Championship Award Four Dayton Breweries Medals!
Breweries from Antioquia, Columbia to Columbia, South Carolina sent more than 8000 beers representing over 140 different styles to the 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship. The main U.S. judging was held at the new U.S. Open Event Center in Oxford, Ohio. Yesterday, the U.S. Open Beer Championship announces the medal winners and Grand National Champion. Judging in the U.S. Open Beer Championships is blind; judges know only the categories, not the names or locations of beers being judged.
32 Ohio craft breweries that earned a total of 60 awards at the U.s. Open Beer Championship this year! Cincinnati’s Fretboard Brewing paced the Ohio delegation with three gold medals (Crazy Train Belgian pale ale, Bootsy brut IPA and Vlad international-style pilsner). Here are the Dayton area breweries that brought home medals:
Oatmeal Stout
Silver – Thunderball – Eudora Brewing – Ohio
American Imperial Stout
Gold – Black Solstice – FigLeaf Brewing – Ohio
American Amber
Gold – Sugar Shack – The Dayton Beer Company – Ohio
Vegetable beer
Silver – Beet Of My Heart Ale – Carillon Brewing – Ohio
Herb and Spice Beer
Gold – Ginger Pale Ale – Carillon Brewing – Ohio
See the full list of winners: http://usopenbeer.com/2021_us_open-medal-winners/
South Park Presents The Importance of Being Earnest
Once a year South Park Green in the Historical South Park District becomes a stage for a Shakespeare production. Originally started in 2008 a group of neighborhood individuals, both novice and experienced, decided to put on a production of Much Ado About Nothing. Since that daunting first year, South Park has produced a total of eleven shows and continues to grow. Shakespeare in South Park has a tradition of incorporating young people into each production to promote a positive, creative introduction to Shakespeare and live theatre.
After skipping the 2020 production due to covid, this year’s production will by The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Admission is Free, but Donations are much appreciated. Bring a lawn chair or Blanket, restrooms are available. Ample free parking. The show ill take place at 600 Hickory St Dayton, Ohio, on South Park Green. In inclement weather the performance will happen at Hope Lutheran Church, 501 Hickory Street, a very short distance from the park.
2021 cast members
9/11 Never Forget Exhibit Comes To Troy
In 2013, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation launched its 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit; a tribute to all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) who made the ultimate sacrifice. The high-tech, 83-foot tractor-trailer, which transforms into a 1,100 square foot exhibit, is a tool to further educate people across the country about the events of that tragic day.
Coming to Troy, the memorial provides interactive education; including artifacts such as steel beams from the towers, documentary videos, and recordings of first responder radio transmissions. Interactive guided tours are carried out by FDNY firefighters who provide firsthand accounts of the day and its aftermath.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to ensuring we NEVER FORGET.
Tunnels to Towers Foundation has chosen Troy, Ohio as the recipient of the 9/11 NEVER FORGET MOBILE EXHIBIT. The exhibit will be located in front of the Miami County Courthouse. Free admission.Friday, Sept 10 – 1-9pm
Saturday, Sept 11 – 1-9pm
Sunday, Sept 12 – 1-7pm
Thursday Is Downtown Coworking Day
Now that you can work from anywhere, the Downtown Dayton Partnership and Five Rivers MetroParks invite you to enjoy a workday in the park! On August 25th, RiverScape MetroPark will be transformed into an outdoor coworking space complete with tables, chairs, wi-fi (provided by AT&T), coffee, and more. Invite your colleagues to join you and reconnect after a year of virtual meetings and remote everything. The day will close with happy hour, a chance to network with other attendees and catch up with friends and colleagues.
Schedule
9:00am – 4:00pm – Coworking
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Happy Hour at Flyboy’s
Location
RiverScape MetroPark
237 E. Monument Ave.
Dayton, OH 45402
Weather
Tables & chairs will be primarily under the pavilion to provide shade from the sun and cover in case of light rain. Attendees will be notified via email if the event is delayed or cancelled due to weather.
Lunch & Breaks
When it’s time to take a break, you can enjoy one of downtown’s many coffee shops or 50+ lunch options. We’ll have maps listing all of your choices! If you bring your lunch back to the park you can catch some acoustic tunes from Noah Back from 11:30am to 1:30pm, part of the Music @ Lunch series every Tuesday through Friday at RiverScape.
You can also go for a walk or take a bike ride along one of the many paved trails that connect at RiverScape. There will also be yard games and other fun around the park to enjoy when you need a few minutes away from your outdoor desk.
Parking & Transportation
Attendee parking is available at the Water Street Garage at 405 Water Street. Validation tickets will be provided at the event check-in table.
Or leave your car behind! RiverScape MetroPark has bike parking, a Link bike share station, an RTA bus stop, a Flyer shuttle stop, and usually at least a few Spin scooters.
Amenities
Restrooms, water and soft drinks, tables and chairs, shade, wifi, and power. Pop-up wifi for Downtown Coworking Day is provided by AT&T.
Registration
Capacity is limited. Attendees must RSVP via the form below.
Contact
Scott Murphy | [email protected]
Jazz & Beyond Concert: Daniel Bennett and The Dirty Shirleys
Series concerts will then be presented on the second Thursday of each month through December 2021. Doors open at 5 p.m. and all concerts run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members
Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. We’re excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!
