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Details for 2022 Whoo Cooks for You

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We are excited to announce the return of Whoo Cooks for You, an annual dinner for the benefit of the Glen Helen Raptor Center. For years this dinner was held outside under tents at the Raptor Center , but this year will be hosted at the Winds Cafe on Sunday, September 11th starting at 4pm.

You’ll meet live ambassador raptors while you enjoy cocktails and appetizers followed by a seven course meal prepared by some of the finest restaurants in the Dayton area.

Participating Chefs from:

Dorothy Lane Market
Fresco
Greek Street Cafe
Grist
Jollity
Meadowlark Restaurant
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
Winds Cafe

Bid on one of a kind opportunities and unique silent auction. Take home a world of memories as you support the life-saving work of the Raptor Center.

Tickets, which run $200/person, purchased in a single transaction will be seated together. If you would like to sit with members of a party purchased in a separate transaction, please indicate this in the notes section while buying your ticket and they will do our best to accommodate you.

In 2023, they plan to hold a spring Whoo Cooks for You at Wheat Penny Oven and Bar, and return to the Raptor Center in September!

Retail Lab Accepting Applications Deadline July 13

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The Downtown Dayton Partnership (DDP), along with its small business development partners, is inviting business owners to apply to the Retail Lab small business accelerator program, presented by Fifth Third Bank. Launched in 2020, the Retail Lab is an intensive 12-week experience for business owners aiming to launch or grow their first-floor business in downtown Dayton. Applications will be accepted through July 13.

The Retail Lab has two main goals: To continue energizing downtown with vibrant storefronts, and provide a supportive pathway into the downtown market for emerging first-floor entrepreneurs, especially women-owned and minority-owned businesses.

“We’re very pleased at the results this program has produced so far in its first four cohorts,” said Sandra K. Gudorf, president of the DDP. “With these new mixed-use spaces emerging, there is an opportunity to take new business ideas and budding entrepreneurs and show them the support network available in our community to grow or launch their own commercial ventures.”

Kia Wilson of Me’ Yanna Berry Co.

The Retail Lab will provide a series of workshops, focused one-on-one sessions and a public speaking event that connects the participating businesses to people, ideas, capital and resources to help them thrive and grow in downtown Dayton. Weekly workshops will include facilitated instruction and work sessions with mentors, and the program will culminate with a pitch competition.

Eligible businesses include boutiques, shops, cafes, galleries and restaurants – any consumer business that adds to the vibrancy of downtown’s sidewalks. Applicants should either be located in downtown Dayton or aiming to launch downtown in the next 6 to 12 months. Ideal applicants will have had a year or so of sales online and/or pop-up events. Interested small business owners can find more information, including the program application, at DowntownDayton.org/retail-lab. Applications for the Downtown Dayton Retail Lab will be accepted through July 13, with classes slated to begin in August. Workshops will be held in person at the DDP office at 10 W. Second St.

Owners Keon McCarroll and Shanti Sancho at the April ribbon cutting for Sole Touchers

“Since the launch of the program in 2020, the Retail Lab has graduated 37 people through the program,” said Val Beerbower, director of first-floor development and business marketing with the DDP and coordinator of the Retail Lab program. “We’re especially proud of the fact that 35 of those 37 businesses are woman-owned, and/or minority-owned businesses. We plan to continue efforts to create equitable economic opportunities through programs like the Retail Lab.”

Participation in the 12-week program is provided at no cost, and in addition to the support businesses receive through the workshops, each participant is eligible for up to $2,500 in professional services from creative, legal, and financial firms to advance their business.

 

Burger King $6 Southwest Bacon Whopper Jr Meal Deal

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Burger King introduces the new $6 Your Way Meal featuring the new Southwest Bacon Whopper Jr. as the fast-food chain’s latest limited-time value offer.

Each $6 Your Way Meal includes a Southwest Bacon Whopper Jr., four-piece Nuggets, small fries and a small drink for 6 bucks.

The new Southwest Bacon Whopper Jr. features a flame-grilled beef patty with avocado spread, crispy bacon, seasoned tortilla strips, American cheese, clettuce, sliced white onions, tomatoes, and creamy spicy sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun.

You can find the new $6 Your Way Meal at participating BK locations nationwide for a limited time.

Auntie Anne’s Launches Dragonfruit Mango Beverages

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Auntie Anne’s has rolled out a new twist on its signature lemonade lineup with the introduction of three new Dragonfruit Mango beverages.

The new lineup includes the new Dragonfruit Mango Frost, Dragonfruit Mango Frozen Lemonade, and Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade Mixer.

Here’s a closer look at the new seasonal beverages:

  • Dragonfruit Mango Frost: Real dragonfruit and mango puree blended with Auntie Anne’s signature Original Frozen Lemonade. The beverage is served over real whipped cream then topped with more whipped cream and pink sprinkles for light, and sweet tropical sip.
  • Dragonfruit Mango Frozen Lemonade: Real dragonfruit and mango puree blended into classic Auntie Anne’s Original Frozen Lemonade.
  • Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade Mixer: Swirls real dragonfruit and mango puree into Auntie Anne’s Original Lemonade.

Additionally, Auntie Anne’s is offering a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzel for Pretzel Perks members with the purchase of any Dragonfruit Mango beverage from July 1 through July 4, 2022.

Dragonfruit Mango beverages can be found at participating locations nationwide through September 9, 2022, or while supplies last.

Bellbrook Bakery Giving Out Free Sugar Cookies

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For almost five years Simply Decadent in Bellbrook has been serving up award winning wedding cakes and  custom baked desserts. To celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day (Sat, July 10th) they’ll be handing out free cookies. Visit the bakery between 9am and 1pm and treat yourself to a FREE sugar cookie and other decadent treats and offers (while they last)!

Specials Include:
  • One FREE decorated Sugar Cookie for each person who wishes us “Happy Cookie Day”
  • A selection of Decadent desserts available for immediate purchase (can you say “Hello Brownies”)
  • 5% off any, paid-in-full order for the remainder of 2022 (sorry, excludes wedding orders)

Named best bakery in 2021-Dayton Magazine and Best Wedding Cake in Dayton Wedding Magazine this family owned bakery is operated by three local women with deep ties to the Miami Valley.  Each was a baker in their own right, and when the space in the Dots Shopping Center came open, they decided it was fate telling them to open the shop, so they did.

Jackie Fuller is a Bellbrook High School Alumni and current Bellbrook resident. She has lived in and around the Dayton region most of her life and was heavily involved in marching band and theater during her high school career. While attending Wright State University, she worked at a local bakery and has continued making personalized desserts for family and friends for the past 6 years. Jackie is a perfectionist at heart and loves advanced techniques such as gum paste and chocolate molding, as well as experimenting with new decorating techniques and recipes. She has even developed her own marshmallow fondant recipe; which is both beautiful and delicious to eat! When she is not baking or chasing after her son, she works part time at Miami Valley hospital as an RN on the labor and delivery unit.

Debby Fuller, mother-in-law to Jackie and another of the owners, has been a Bellbrook resident for more than twenty years. Her two sons are Bellbrook High School alumni. She has been decorating wedding and special occasion cakes, along with baking delicious brownies, cookies, and other goodies for twenty nine years. Debby was a stay at home mom and began decorating when her oldest son was six months old. What started as a desire to learn to make an icing rose, grew into a love for creating personalized cakes. Debby’s favorite part of creating cakes is getting to see how happy and pleased people are with the results. She firmly believes that the creations should taste as wonderful as they look.

Adonica Collins-Smith, mother of Jackie and the last of the three owners, currently lives in Fairborn and previously lived in Bellbrook for over five years. Adonica decorated cakes at a local bakery for more than eight years where she discovered and developed a passion for sculpting cakes. She brings passion to recreating everything from customers’ vehicles to magnificent animals in 3D creations. In addition to her daughter Jackie, Adonica also has a son who is currently attending Wright State University

It’s just these 3 ladies running the business and doing all the baking. They specialize in wedding cakes and incredible decorated desserts. They are also the ones you’ll meet at all the area wedding shows, were they sample their cake flavors for brides to be.  You can also do a tasting at the shop.  Call ahead to book your free consultation that will include samples of their chocolate, vanilla and one other flavor.   Or you can do a cupcake flight tasting – choc, van, 2 flavors they choose and 2 the shop chooses for $20.  They currently suggest booking your wedding cake 6 months in advance, and are currently booked for September – November.

Simply Decadent

108 West Franklin Street
Bellbrook, OH 45305

(937) 310-1305

Baskin-Robbins Introduces Oreo S’mores Ice Cream

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Baskin-Robbins introduces New Oreo S’mores Ice Cream as the flavor of the month for July 2022
Baskin-Robbins Introduces New Oreo S’mores Ice Cream As The Flavor Of The Month For July 2022

Oreo S’mores Ice Cream features toasted marshmallow and graham flavored ice creams stacked with Oreo cookie pieces and chocolate cookie swirls for added crunch.

In addition to the new Flavor of the Month, Baskin-Robbins is celebrating National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 17 by offering $5 off any purchase of $15 or more from July 17 through Saturday, July 23, 2022. Fans can use promo code “BECOOLER” at checkout for online orders. To use in-shop, simply scan scan your Baskin-Robbins mobile app coupon during checkout.

For Delivery, the discount is applied automatically at checkout on orders with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates.

 

Major Taylor Cycling Club Signature Ride

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Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton will host their 15th Major Taylor Signature Bike Ride on Saturday, July 9th. There is a 10 mile Family Fun Ride (with children 17 years of age and under)  A parent or guardian is required to accompany all participants 12 years of age and under. At 9:30 am there is also a bike rodeo provided by Mike’s Bike Shop for younger kids to enjoy.

Riders may choose from  17, 40, 63, or 100 mile routes. The 17 mile route is is a mix of road and bike path. The longer routes start together on a mostly flat course to rolling hills. After the 1st rest stop the route becomes more challenging with rolling hills. The 63 mile and century routes will go past the famous zebras and the century course consists of a challenging outer loop. The route takes you through Dayton, Moraine, Jefferson, West Carrollton, Farmersville, Lewisburg, Brookville and back to Dayton.

The first MTCCD Signature ride took place in 2008 with a small group of riders and has grown steadily over the years to become one of the more popular rides in this area. Proceeds from the Signature Ride are donated to local non-profit charity organizations. This year their charity is the Dakota Center, which provides services and programming to youth and seniors in the inner Dayton west community.

For more information or to register, visit their website.

 

 

Rent A Kayak At RiverScape

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Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all Summer Long at RiverScape MetroPark. Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Thursdays, June- September from 4-8pm and launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $10 per person per hour.

Kayak rentals are targeted at beginner and first-time paddlers. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape RiverRun whitewater feature.

Visitors will receive at least one full hour of paddling in the Great Miami River. They can paddle in the river area from RiverScape MetroPark to Deeds Point MetroPark. If they choose, visitors also can paddle under the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, which runs at the top of every hour.

Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instruction prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels.

All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted lifejacket. The life jacket will be included with the rental, along with other safety equipment. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet.

Restaurants Taking A Summer Break

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Summer break isn’t just for students. While the warmer days of summer mean “ramp-up time” for restaurants in many beach cities, industry folk here in Dayton are accustomed to the opposite. As students go on sabbatical, many restaurant owners have created a habit of following suit, closing up shop from days to months.

Whether giving their teams time to refresh or using the time to freshen up their space, we thought it would be nice to spread the word on those we’re aware of and invite you to use their summer break as an extra excuse to try somewhere new.

Big Sky Bread Company
3070 Far Hills Ave Kettering, OH 45429
Will be closed July 15 through July 25 for their annual family vacation
Falb’s Restaurant
201 Kiser St Dayton, OH 45404

Falb’s tenderloin and rings.

Will be closed July 2nd-July 17th and we will reopen on Monday, July 18th!!

Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen
3002 Woodman Dr Dayton, OH 45420
Will close down on July 18th through the 31st for all employees to have a vacation! They will be open on the first of August!
Mamma DiSalvos

1375 E Stroop Rd Kettering, OH 45429

Will take their annual summer vacation from July 3-20 and reopen at 4pm
July 21st.
Napoli’s Pizza

718 N Heincke Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342

Will be closed from June 25 to August 16, opened Wed, Aug 15th at 4pm

Roma’s Pizza & Pasta

282 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH 45066

Will be closed for vacation from June 26 – Aug 14, reopening Wed, Aug 15th at 11am

 

Troni’s Italian Restaurant
1314 E Dorothy Ln. Dayton, OH 45419
Will be on summer break from June 26th – Aug 14th, reopening at 11am on Aug 15th

Troni Brothers Pizza
4654 Wilmington Pike Kettering, OH 45440

Will be closed from Sunday July 17th until August 1st and re-opening on August 2nd.

Smashburger Rolls Out New Burger and 3 Shakes

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Smashburger is celebrating summer 2022 with the debut of the new Cheesy Caramelized Onion Smash alongside three new milkshakes.

The Cheesy Caramelized Onion Smash features Certified Angus Beef, melted cheddar cheese, aged Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, all on a toasted onion bun.

When ordering the new The Cheesy Caramelized Onion Smash, fans will also have the choice of swapping out the Certified Angus Beef patty for any of these protein options: Grilled Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Turkey Burger Patty or Black Bean Patty.

In addition to the new Cheesy Caramelized Onion Smash, Smashbuger is also welcoming three new milkshakes:

  • Tangerine Dream: Hand-spun Tangerine milkshake with Häagen Dazs ice cream.
  • S’mores made with Ghirardelli: Hand-spun S’mores milkshake mixed with Ghirardelli chocolate and Häagen Dazs ice cream.
  • Reese’s Pieces Cookie Dough: Hand-spun Reese’s Pieces Cookie Dough milkshake with Häagen Dazs ice cream.

The new Cheesy Caramelized Onion Smash and new milkshakes can be found at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.

SHOPES AT ROUTE 725
2315 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Across from Dayton Mall

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
1200 Brown St. Ste 190
Dayton, OH 45409

YORK COMMONS
6731 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414

Jubie’s Creamery 4th Birthday Party

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We’re throwing a BIG Birthday Bash in Fairborn AND Moraine to celebrate! Join in on the fun for Jubie’s 4th Birthday on Sunday, July 3rd from 12PM – 10PM. There will be tons of prizes, raffles, specialty menu items, and MORE! Don’t forget to get your picture with the Birthday Elephant, and to bring Jubie a Birthday Card for $1 off your menu item.

Patriotic Music of America

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A beautiful start to the holiday, join us and enjoy the largest organ in the Midwest!

John Neely, Organist

The program will include Aaron Copland’s moving “Fanfare for the Common Man” and familiar marches by Sousa, including the Stars and Stripes Forever