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Starbucks Releases New Summer Remix Menu

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Starbucks has just announced  the Summer Remix Menu. The following items are now available for a limited time:

  • Chocolate Cream Cold Brew with Caramel Syrup in a Caramel Lined Cup: This drink combines Chocolate Cream Cold Brew with Starbucks’ caramel sauce in a caramel-lined cup. The oft-overlooked customization (at least by this caramel-loving reporter) can be requested via the Starbucks app by selecting any drink, clicking “customize” and then choosing “add line the cup.”
  • Iced Chai Latte with Matcha Cream Cold Foam: This sweet and earthy drink is an Iced Chai Tea Latte topped with Matcha Cream Cold Foam.
  • Blended Iced Black Tea Lemonade: Starbucks’ Iced Black Tea Lemonade is blended with ice to make this grown-up slushy.

While this Summer Remix Menu is featured for a limited time, you can actually enjoy these customizations — lining your cup with caramel, adding cold foam or blending your drink with ice — year-round through the Starbucks app or when you order in-store.

Middletown Beer Mile

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4 beers, 4 loops. Middletown’s one and only beer mile!
August 19th, located at The White Dog Distilling Company on Central Avenue.
21+ only!

Race day registration begins at 5PM inside The White Dog. The race will begin at 6 PM. Each participant is required to drink a beer at the start of each of the 4 loops. The loops will circle around The White Dog on the sidewalk.
Award ceremony will begin at 7 PM inside The White Dog.

Taco Bell is Giving Away Free Tacos on “Taco Tuesday”

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Taco Bell is ready to celebrate Taco John’s decision last month to drop its “Taco Tuesday” trademark ownership – with free tacos, of course. It took less than two months (and perhaps one conversation about the cost of this particular legal battle) for Taco John’s to surrender its trademark, giving Taco Tuesday back to the people. And, to celebrate this truly landmark victory, Taco Bell is now giving away free Doritos Locos Tacos

Taco Bell is now giving away free Doritos Locos Tacos for the next four Tuesdays:

August 15
August 22
August 29
September 5

The offer is good at participating Taco Bell locations and on delivery orders in the Taco Bell app. There is no purchase necessary. The offer is limited to one taco per person per day, while supplies last.

“This Free-For-All will not only thank taco fans who supported the cause, but will also spotlight local restaurants and vendors who can now embrace Taco Tuesdays without fear of legal action,” Taylor Montgomery, the Chief Marketing Officer for Taco Bell U.S., said in a statement. “When tacos win, we all win. We all win when Taco John’s decides to release its trademark registration, we all win when taco vendors everywhere are free to join the movement, and we all win when taco fans can freely celebrate and support Taco Tuesdays at Taco Bell or anywhere else.”

When Taco John’s gave up its “Taco Tuesday” trademark, it also pledged a $40,000 donation — $100 for each of its 400 locations — to the nonprofit organization Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE) which provides financial relief to food and beverage industry workers who are facing health crises or other challenges. The Taco Bell Foundation has since matched that donation.

 

National Aviation Day Balloon Glow

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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to celebrate National Aviation Day on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with a hot air balloon glow at sunset! This special event will begin at Huffman Prairie Flying Field starting at 6:30 pm, with the glow happening from dusk until 9:30 pm. Rangers from the National Park will take guests on guided tours to share the story of early flight at the prairie. There will be booths set up with activities and information on park sites and junior ranger programs – fun for the whole family. As dusk approaches, balloonists Al Nels, Andrew Nels, and Mark Frazier will light up the prairie with the glow of their three hot air balloons. Kids of all ages can get up close to the balloons and learn about how they fly and how to become a balloon pilot.

National Aviation Day, a yearly celebration of aviation achievements in the US, was first declared on the birthday of Orville Wright in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It has been celebrated around the country with parades and airshows. Our event will be held on Wright-Patterson Air Force base at Huffman Prairie Flying Field, the 84-acre prairie where Orville and Wilbur Wright developed a fully controllable flying machine, trained themselves to be pilots and opened a flight school.

This free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, August 19th from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the prairie located at Gate 16A on State Route 444; entrance is at Twin Base Golf Club. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, snacks or a picnic, and beverages in plastic or aluminum containers. The event is being held at a vibrant and active prairie, so please wear outdoor clothes, and bring sunblock, plenty of water, and insect repellent. Please do not bring alcohol, firearms, weapons of any kind, glass containers, pets, or tents. Forecasts are currently showing favorable weather on 8/19, but this event is weather dependent and could be cancelled if inclement weather occurs.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park preserves and interprets the history and legacies of the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Learn more about these extraordinary men and the story of the park when you explore www.nps.gov/daav or find us on social media at facebook.com/DaytonAviationNPS, and @DaytonAviationNHP on Instagram.

 

Downtown Dayton Partnership Names New President

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The Downtown Dayton Partnership has announced that the executive search committee has selected the organization’s next president. Katie Meyer will succeed Sandy Gudorf and lead the DDP as it works to continue the positive momentum downtown.

Katie has spent her career developing solutions to social and economic needs in cities. Since 2019, she has served as the policy and program manager for UniCity, altafiber’s smart city division based out of Dayton. In this role, she has worked with municipalities and organizations on technology solutions, policy, strategy, implementation, and data analysis.

Prior to joining altafiber, she served for nine years as the executive director of Renaissance Covington, where she promoted the economic revitalization of Covington, Kentucky’s historic downtown through business attraction, cultural vibrancy, and creative placemaking. Under her leadership, more than $150 million was invested in property rehabilitation, 20+ businesses opened each year, and Covington’s downtown housing inventory skyrocketed.

Katie earned her M.S. in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from The New School in New York City. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Kentucky. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her work and her volunteer efforts, and she serves on and leads a wide variety of community initiatives and boards.

Katie is thrilled to have the opportunity to lead the Downtown Dayton Partnership during such an exciting time for our city. She comments: “I already have a deep love and appreciation for the Dayton community and look forward to building on the organization’s momentum towards social and economic vibrancy alongside the staff and many dedicated stakeholders.”

The selection of Katie Meyer is the result of an extensive national and local search for the next DDP president, overseen by a search committee of the DDP Board of Trustees with input from community leaders, partners, and DDP staff. The search committee and the people she met with during the interview process loved Katie’s experience, energy, connections to the region, and commitment to the urban experience. The committee reviewed an extensive pool of strong candidates, and believes that Katie brings the right combination of skills and knowledge to work with the staff and volunteers to accelerate downtown Dayton’s progress.

Katie is expected to join the DDP on September 5.

2023 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition On Display at Sinclair

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Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will usher in the beginning of the 2023/2024 academic year.

Each fall, the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery, the Works on Paper Gallery, as well as other spaces around Building 13 display work from the faculty and adjunct faculty of Sinclair’s Art Department.

The Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery traditionally features one faculty member, and this year will exhibit Self-Portrait: Memory & Reflection by Professor Kelly Joslin, Ph.D. Collage and mixed media explore memory and how time fades, distorts, and reawakens memories. Through self-portraiture Dr. Joslin explores the temporal aspects of her physicality and compares past self-portraits with later and current ones through a combination of abstract compositions and straightforward images.

There will be a virtual artist talk with Dr. Joslin over Zoom on September 1, 2023, at Noon and a reception September 7 from 4:30 pm – 6 pm in Building 13’s 4th Floor Atrium. Visit sinclair.edu/artgalleries for further details.

The Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from August 14 through September 12, 2023. Gallery spaces are located on the third and fourth floors of building 13 (located at W. Fifth and S. Perry Streets in downtown Dayton). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8 am – 6 pm  Monday–Friday and 9 am – 12:00 pm Saturdays.

32 Food Trucks Compete for $10,000 in Springfield Saturday

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Thirty-two food trucks will roll into Veteran’s Park this Saturday, Aug. 19, for the 9th Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition. The must-taste event of the summer will offer flavorful dishes and mouth-watering desserts, as well as live entertainment, from 11 am to 7 pm.

“We take great pride in orchestrating this competition and knowing it’s a staple summer event not only for the local community, but for foodies from all over Ohio,” said Eddie Bell, president of Springfield Rotary. “We bring a phenomenal group of food trucks together all in one place each year for a great cause, having raised more than $300,000 for charity since the inception of this event.”

The event committee selects a unique variety of trucks from those that apply each year, resulting in a diverse spread of cuisines throughout the park’s path. Different food choices available this weekend include the American staples of BBQ, burgers, pizza, seafood and wings, to foods from around the world, such as African, Asian, Cajun, Greek, Polynesian, Indian and Italian.

Each truck will submit their best signature dish for a shot at the $5,000 grand prize. A $2,500 runner-up and $1,500 third-place winner will also be selected by a panel of local and celebrity judges. Judges for this year’s competition include:

●  Jenn Disanto, Chef/Owner of Fresco by Chef Jenn Disanto (Dayton); and Executive Chef/Partner at SageCraft Catering (Kettering)

●  Lisa Freeman, Chef/Owner of Crust & Company, Salato Deli, Le Torte Dolci and Ironworks Waffle Cafe (Springfield)

●  Doug McGregor, Owner of Seasons Kitchen (Springfield)

●  Armando Soto, Co-owner of Casa del Sabor (Springfield)

●  Elizabeth Wiley, (Retired) Chef/Owner of Meadowlark Restaurant and Wheat Penny Oven and Bar (Dayton); and Partner of SageCraft Catering (Kettering)

All event attendees can also vote via the Springfield Food Truck mobile app for their favorite food truck to receive the $1,000 “People’s Choice” award. All winners will be announced on stage at approximately 4:45pm.

Live entertainment will provide the soundtrack throughout the event on the park’s amphitheater stage with four musical acts beginning at 11 am with Mike Manley and Katie Harford, followed throughout the day by Andy Fox, The Factory Line and Terrapin Moon.

While admission to the event is free, attendees can make donations to help support Springfield Rotary’s causes in-person and via the mobile app. A beer garden open throughout the event will feature craft beer from Springfield’s Mother Stewart’s Brewery, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light and White Claw. Water and a selection of soda will also be available.

“We encourage everybody to come early, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, stick around all day for the entertainment, and enjoy all the gourmet food the competition has to offer,” said Bell.

Springfield Rotary Gourmet
Food Truck Competition

Saturday, Aug. 19th
11 am to 7 pm

Veteran’s Park
250 Cliff Park Rd,
Springfield, OH 45504

 Download the Springfield Food Truck mobile app for Android and Apple devices.

Tues Night with Central Jazz Big Band

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Join us for the August edition of Central Jazz Big Band – dust off your dancing shoes, grab your partner, and come join the fun! Your $5 admission goes directly to the church food pantry, which provides food assistance to over 100 people every week

Bourbon Flight Night at Loose Ends

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Bourbon Flight Night is back at Loose Ends! 🥃 This month, it’s all about Maker’s Mark. For $35, you’ll receive four 1-oz pours of:
🥃Regular Maker’s Mark
🥃Maker’s Mark Lakeside Sipper
🥃Maker’s Mark Summer Wheat
🥃Maker’s Mark County Fair
WHEN: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
4 pm | Flights are on a first-come, first served basis, so make sure to arrive early!

Third Thursday Art Lunch at DSA

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ART LUNCH AT HIGH STREET GALLERY

Bring a packed lunch, your artwork or other art to share, or just come for some community. Plenty of Street Parking Available. Handicap Accessible Entry in Back.

Art lunch is every Thursday:
Rosewood: Second and Fourth Thursday
DAI: First and Fifth Thursday

Free Funk Fest Sunday

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Sunday, August 13th, from 1p-9p at the Levitt Pavilion, the City of Dayton’s Recreation Department proudly presents the 4th Annual Dayton Funk Festival.

Live entertainment!  Multiple food and merchandise vendors. Cold beverages!

The lineup features local funk performers DAY 10, Skin Tight Nation, The Swagg Band, Top Secret and The Deron Bell Band. The festival will  will be emceed by Stan “The Man” Brooks.

*This is a free event but please no coolers or outside food/beverages.  Local food vendors will be on site.  Also, please no dogs or no tents….

Panera Expands Duets Menu with $6.99–$8.99 Options

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Panera is expanding on its Value Duets pairings this year, with a focus on providing guests with delicious quality, value and variety. These flavor-packed combinations of Panera favorites are set pairings that are priced between $6.99 and $8.99 when ordered from the Value Duet menu.

Featuring some of Panera’s most popular menu items, there are a variety of different flavor-packed set pairings to choose from, whether you’re a soup lover, salad enthusiast, or sandwich connoisseur. The Value Duet pairings combines a half portion sandwich or salad along with a cup of soup—options may include:

  • New Deli Ham Sandwich & Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Napa Almond Chicken Sandwich & Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  • Classic Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • Tuna Sandwich & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • Caesar Salad & Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Greek Salad & Creamy Tomato Soup

Register for the 2023 Riverway Half-Marathon

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Register now for the September 10, 2023 Great Miami Riverway Half Marathon.

COURSE: Start on Water Street in Troy at the Miami County Courthouse. Troy roads to/around Duke Park. Enter the bike path heading north on Adams Street. Pass the Eldean Covered Bridge. Exit the bike path in Piqua. Run on city roads to the finish line near Fort Piqua Plaza.  UPDATED 2023 MAP can be viewed at this link:

https://onthegomap.com/s/iip8ra7k

FINISHER’S MEDAL: Finishers will receive a commemorative finishers medal at the completion of the event.

AWARDS: Top 3 Male/Female overall and top 3 Male/Female placers in each age group: <19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

8 YEAR AWARD: A special award to those who have completed the race every year.  Sign up for your eighth year to receive the “Completed 104.8 miles” pint glass.

REGISTER: Pre-register Online or Race day: 6:30-7:30am.

Early Start Option: An opportunity for walkers to start 1hr early is available.  This option is for walkers only and course set up is not complete at this time.  Early start participants are asked to use the sidewalks until the streets are closed for the rest of the race.

PACKET PICKUP: September 9th @ Can’t Stop Running Company 321 N Main Street Piqua. September 10th 6:30am @ Downtown Troy near the race start.

COST: $60 January 1st – June 30th, $70 July 1st – August 13th, $80 after August 13th. No refunds on your entry fee.  As mentioned above you can transfer your entry fee to another runner by logging into your Run Sign Up account but the exchange of money will be handled between runners.  If you transfer your entry fee to another person before a shirt or medal deadline they will be able to update to their preference.

SHIRTS: Choice of Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Tech shirts guaranteed to those registered by August 31st. Shirts for 2023 will be unisex sizing

PARKING: Hobart Arena, Troy City Park. Many Downtown Troy streets will be closed for the race and church service.

TRANSPORTATION: Courtesy shuttle service will transport participants from finish area to Downtown Troy. Shuttles will leave Piqua starting at 10:00 and continue on a rolling basis. Returning on shuttle is NOT required.

Sign up now for the Great Miami Riverway Half Marathon – https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/OH/Troy/GreatMiamiRiverwayHalfMarathon

 

39th Annual Art on the Lawn Festival

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More than 100 artists from Ohio and beyond will gather under the shade trees at 200 S. Walnut St. in the heart of Yellow Springs, Ohio, to show and sell their original, fine arts and fine crafts at this year’s Art on the Lawn on Saturday, August 12, from 10 am-5 pm, rain or shine.

This popular, free, outdoor festival of art, food and music, now in its thirty-ninth year, is sponsored by Village Artisans Gallery of Yellow Springs. Both new and returning artists will present their ceramics, drawings, fiber art, garden art, glass, jewelry, leatherwork, mixed media, paper craft, paintings, photography and more. Food vendors and live music complement the outstanding,
juried artwork.

Rita’s Italian Ice Frozen Lemonades

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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard just introduced four brand-new frozen lemonade flavors available for a limited time: Peach, Iced Tea, Strawberry, and Classic Lemon. As Rita’s Vice President of Marketing, Mark Jenkins, explained, “Frozen Lemonades are the perfect summer treat, and we’re excited to offer our guests these refreshing options.

To celebrate the launch, Rita’s is offering an exclusive free taste of Frozen Lemonades to their app users. Loyalty members (new and existing) will receive a free small Frozen Lemonade with any purchase in their app through September 3. The reward may be redeemed once per account through September 10, 2023.

With the launch of New Frozen Lemonades, Rita’s will be supporting its long-time charity partner, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). $1 from every Frozen Lemonade sold will be donated to ALSF, up to $10,000.

Rita’s Italian Ice

726 N. Heinicke Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST

 

3371 E Stroop Road
Kettering OH 45440

Hours: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Frequent Flyer? Get your TSA PreCheck!

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TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program that makes risk assessments about passengers prior to their arrival at an airport checkpoint. In general, security screenings ahead of most domestic and select international flights for PreCheck members are often streamlined and more convenient. That’s partly because members do not have to remove belts, shoes or lightweight jackets at TSA security screenings. Also, large electronics like laptops and tablets can stay in their cases or carry-on bags.

In March 2023, 89% of TSA PreCheck passengers waited less than five minutes at airport security. Simply add your Known Traveler Number to your flight reservations to receive a “TSA PreCheck” designation on your boarding pass and use the dedicated security lines.

Children up to 12 years old do not need their own TSA PreCheck membership. As long as they are traveling with an adult who is a member, they can use the TSA Security lanes too. Children ages 13-17 can travel with TSA PreCheck member parents so long as the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child’s boarding pass as well.

Any person looking to apply for TSA PreCheck needs to click on the link below to fill out the application. On the last page of the application there will be an option to schedule an appointment. Choose the  Downtown Dayton Auto Title Branch at 451 W Third St., Dayton, OH 45422 or IdentoGO at 1487 W Main St in Tipp City, OH 45371-2803

LINK TO APPLICATION

It takes five minutes to submit an online application and schedule an in-person appointment that includes a background check and fingerprinting at an enrollment center.

The application fee for TSA PreCheck is $78 for 5 years and they do not accept cash or checks. Most applicants will receive their KTN (Known Traveler Number) in 3-5 days, through some applications can take up to 60 days.

How to get TSA PreCheck for free

While you can pay for TSA PreCheck with your credit card or debit card, you can actually get it for free instead of paying cash. Here are three ways to do just that:

  • Military benefits. All active members of the U.S. Armed Forces can receive TSA PreCheck benefits by entering their Department of Defense identification number as their Known Traveler Number. This includes those serving as Reserves and National Guard, as well as cadets and midshipmen attending a military academy.