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Local Pizzeria Wins $15,000 For Their Community Service

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Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory, a beloved inner-city Dayton, OH pizzeria serving the local community for over 30 years, has been honored with a $15,000 national grand prize sponsorship in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the Dayton community. The award was granted as part of the 2nd Annual Great Pizza Give Back program sponsored by Hillshire Farm® Brand. The program invites local neighborhood pizzerias to share their stories about their community involvement for a chance to win one of 11 sponsorships – one for $15,000 and ten for $2,000. This sponsorship funding enables pizzerias to continue impacting and improving their local communities. 

“This year, the Great Pizza Give Back generated so many amazing entries that it was difficult to select the winners, but we landed on several excellent choices,” shared (Bruce Engelmann, Director of Foodservice Category Marketing, Hillshire Farm® Brand). “Each entry featured an inspiring story of commitment for enriching their community and a passion for making a real difference.”

For more than three decades, Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory has been a steadfast supporter of their community, engaging in a wide range of philanthropic initiatives. These efforts include sponsoring little league and youth sports teams, offering half-price pizzas to local teachers, and regularly donating pizzas to Daybreak, a local shelter for runaways, Friends of Addicts, an organization for friends and family of recovering addicts, and locally organized efforts for violence prevention programs.

Their dedication to supporting first responders and fostering neighborhood connections through events and promotions like their “Family/Neighbor Pizza Night” has been unwavering for over three decades.  (Buy one, get one for any  14″, or 16″ PIZZA
Mondays only. Carry out only.) In addition to their generous contributions, Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory has been a model of sustainability, having installed solar panels to meet part of their energy needs and volunteering to educate others on solar energy adoption.

Furthermore, the pizzeria’s commitment to education extends to local high school students, as they have been providing pizzas for after-school sales, enabling students to raise funds for their annual prom. Their involvement in neighborhood clean-ups and holiday spirit through pizza gift certificates for decorated homes during the festive season demonstrates their dedication to fostering community unity.

“We are incredibly excited to have won,” said Bill Daniels, Owner of Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory. “Our mission has always been to serve not only delicious pizza but also to make a positive impact on the neighborhoods we serve in Dayton. This recognition validates and further enables our ongoing commitment to community support.”

The $15,000 grand prize will be put to good use as Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory plans to continue and increase its current contributions. They have already used some of the sponsorship award to establish a “Doughlarship” program to provide scholarships at Sinclair Community College to local high school students, and they plan to expand their partnership with local food banks and churches to provide pizza and food for the homeless, and further enhance their support for the Daybreak runaway shelter. Daniels intends to collaborate with local neighborhood development agencies to further support efforts to get people together to work toward bettering their community.

In addition to Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory, there were 10 runner-up winners in the 2nd Annual Great Pizza Give Back program, each receiving $2,000 in recognition of their outstanding community service efforts.

To learn more about this year’s Great Pizza Give Back winners or to receive a notification once the 2024 program is open for entries, visit GreatPizzaGiveBack.com.

Dayton Pizza Factory

101 Wayne Ave,
Dayton, OH 45410-1405

937-224-4477

Hours:
Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

$5 Sandwiches to Celebrate National Sandwich Day

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 The International Cafe & Delicatessen that opened this past summer across from Bill’s Donuts is celebrating National Sandwich Day on Friday Nov. 3rd with a $5  Sandwich promotion.   Any of their standard sandwiches, like roast beef, smoked turkey,
turkey pastrami are included.
They’ve also added soups like lobster bisque, vegetable and chicken noodle  to their menu, which rotate daily. There is no set soup schedule, you’ll just have to pop in to see what’s offered that day.  Other additions to the menu since they’ve opened have been gyro’s and shish kabob platters, which include rice, Tzatziki sauce, guacamole, tomato’s and salad for $15 . Desert options include muffins and NY style cheesecakes.
International Cafe & Delicatessen
263 N. Main St. Centerville OH 45459
937 269-3775

11am – 11pm
7 days a week

Beavercreek Baker Raffling Wedding Cake

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Beavercreek Bakery Cake, Hope and Love is hosting a wedding cake raffle.  Raffle tickets are $25 each and can be purchased here. One ticket holder will win a wedding cake of their dreams (up to a $750 value). Say ‘I do’ to a cake as unique as your love story. At Cake, Hope, and Love, they are all about creating wedding cakes that are not just desserts, but a centerpiece of your celebration. As they say they are “crafting sweet memories, one wedding at a time.”

Up to one hundred tickets will be sold.  The winning ticket does not expire, so even if you don’t have a wedding planned yet, you can still buy a ticket for a chance at your dream cake.  Check out their wedding gallery here. The winner will be announced on Facebook Live on November 6 at Noon.

Esther’s Li’l Secret Launch Party & Reveal

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As we gear up for our upcoming Esther’s Li’l Secret Launch Party & Reveal this Thursday evening at the Dayton Taproom – let’s embark on a delicious journey down memory lane & reminisce on our ELS creations from years past.
Do you have a favorite amongst them? Share ’em with us!
❤️2014 – Caramel Scotch Ale (draught only)
🍫 2015 – Milk Chocolate Brown Ale
🥜 2016 – Chocolate Peanut Brittle Porter
🌬 2017 – Winter White Ale with Chocolate & Vanilla Cream
🍒 2018 – Chocolate Cherry Cordial Stout
🤎 2019 – Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Scotch Ale
🍻 2020 – Double Fudge Cream Stout
🎁 2021 – Chocolate Almond Bark Brown Ale
☕️ 2022 – Caramel Pecan Scotch Ale with Boston Stoker Highlander Grogg Coffee
Hope to see you all on this Thursday night – November 2nd – at the official launch party beginning at 4pm in Dayton!
* * * ELS will launch at our Springboro, Mason, and Huber Heights Taprooms on Friday, November 3rd

Beavercreek Community Theatre presents The Gingerbread Lady

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Evy Meara is a struggling, alcoholic NYC nightclub singer who has just arrived back home from several weeks at a rehab facility. Her two best friends also have problems. Toby is obsessed with her looks and being attractive to men, and Jimmy is a gay actor who, after twenty years, is still trying to make it on Broadway. Evy struggles with life after rehab, Jimmy gets fired from his current play, and Toby’s husband is leaving her. Evy starts drinking again, but her daughter, Polly, helps her mother get back on her feet once more.

Historic Germantown Restaurant Under New Ownership

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Bryce & Sheree Henson, are the new owners of The Florentine in Germantown, as of 11am today.  No strangers to business ownership, the couple purchased The Creamery at Market & Main about 3 1/2 years ago, which serves up coffee, espresso, muffins and ice cream from Young’s Jersey Dairy. About a year after that acquistion they purchased  the tanning salon, Tan & Co.  And for about a year they started talking about The Florentine.

And as of today they’ve made that happen.  Sheree, who grow up in Germantown had found memories of going there for special occasions with her family.  She and Bryce, who’ve been married for 20 years, love the historic past of the Florentine, which was opened 1814  by Philip Gunckel, the founder of Germantown, to welcome travelers as they passed through Germantown. They are looking to build on the nostalgia and history of this business.  They’d love to hear from you if you have pictures or stories of your visits there over the years.

The Henson family

With eight children it’s just not possible for them to be hands on full time in the restaurant so they’ve hired  Nick Paglione as their general manager.  He’ll work on tweaking the menu and elevating some of the dishes.  Bryce says he’s a huge steak fan, so they’ll continue to have great steaks, but look for a few different preparations to be added. He says his wife wife has added a fantastic Brussel sprout dish to the menu and they will also be adding a lobster mac and cheese.   They will also use their expertise from The Creamery to add some coffee drinks and cocktails to the menu, including an Affogato-an espresso served over ice cream.

Other changes coming include removing some of the tables from the bar side and adding some leather couches around the fireplace and having a custom made community table built to add to that space to create a warm , welcoming cozy tavern feel.  Other plans include adding a large patio this spring.

The Florentine

21 W Market St,
Germantown, OH
(937) 855-7759

Current hours:
Wed – Sun 11am – 10pm

Leaf Peeping is Open!

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Nature is still open for business, and there is no better time for you to get out of doors than the Autumn season. The  Great Miami Riverway has some of Ohio’s best fall foliage. This fall, you might be looking for fewer crowds or somewhere new to explore. We offer four places for you to visit. Let us know on social media your favorite place in the Riverway to see the leaves while they show their colors. #GreatMiamiRiverway

You can walk, bike, run, or hike at the easy trails of Crain’s Run Nature Park

With wide scenic views, this 34 acre forested park borders the Great Miami River and the Great Miami Recreation Trail. Most of the park is forested, and includes hiking trails that wind through the woods while the remainder is mown parkland. There are several shelter houses for picnics, and a four acre pond where you can fish. Adjoining the park property, just across the road at the south end of the park, is a restored canal lock that was built in 1829 as part of the Miami-Erie Canal system.

Hike the trails at Shawnee Lookout to take in the amazing scenic vistas of the Great Miami River valley.

Shawnee Lookout, located in Hamilton County, is a great place to take in nature any time of year. The park is well known for its historical Springhouse School and Log Cabin as well as its Native American archaeological earthworks. The park’s nature trails, including the 1.3-mile Blue Jacket, 2.0-mile Little Turtle and the 1.4-mile Miami Fort trail, offer spectacular views of the Ohio River and Great Miami River valleys. The 4.3 miles of former golf cart paths are also open for biking, hiking, rolling or strolling. The park also features picnic areas, a playground and boat access to the Great Miami River. The new Riverway poster features the view from Shawnee Lookout.

Grab your hiking shoes and climb to the top of the Miamisburg Mound – one of two tallest adena mounds in the US

Miamisburg Mound offers an easy 30-minute visit and the opportunity to see one of the two largest conical mounds in eastern North America. The mound is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is 65 feet tall and 800 feet in circumference, containing 54,000 cubic yards of earth. The mound is visible from several miles away because it stands atop a 100-foot high ridge above the Great Miami River. Steps have been built to the top observation platform, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the area.

Photo by TripAdvisor/Sibylle B

Hike Charleston Falls Nature Preserve to see beautiful waterfalls and wildflowers.

Any time of year is a good time to visit Charleston Falls. As summer fades into fall, watch the lush green forest explode with color. The Falls at Charleston Falls can rightly be called a “Miniature Niagara” because its rock strata is the same as Niagara Falls. Charleston Falls Preserve is the most visited Park District property in Miami County with more than 216 acres of prairie and forests. This picturesque park is the perfect place to hike and view wildlife or seek out uncommon plants such as wild columbine, walking fern, purple cliff break and rock honeysuckle grace the limestone faces of the surrounding gorge.

Find Your Way – to the beautiful fall colors of the Great Miami Riverway!

The Blue Circle Run 

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
8:00 AM
 University of Dayton Research Institute
1700 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409 [map it]
 Thru Nov 1: $30/5k and $35/10k ~ Race Day: $35/5k and $40/10k

A 5K/10K/walk benefitting Diabetes Dayton. The blue circle is the universal symbol for Diabetes and this race’s proceeds will benefit those affected by all types of Diabetes.

Event Schedule (subject to change):
8:00 am:  10K Run Starts
8:15 am: 5k Run/Walk Starts

Event Location

Daniel J. Curran Place
University of Dayton
1700 S. Patterson Blvd, Dayton OH  45409

More details on our website below.

About Diabetes Dayton
Diabetes Dayton is an agency of LifeCare Alliance, non-profit agency serving the Dayton area since 1963. Our mission is to improve the quality of life with programs and services that address the prevention and management of diabetes. All monies raised for Diabetes Dayton stay in the local Greater Dayton community. Our programs and services include: free AADE-accredited diabetes education classes, diabetes supplies for the uninsured, diabetes screenings, presentations, resource referral, and a summer camp for children living with diabetes.

Wine Tasting at Heather’s

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It’s our first tasting for the winter tasting series .. and it will be a great one 🍷🍾 The Wine – The Food – The Atmosphere 🥰 When reserving your spot through Venmo .. please indicate if you want to be seated with others (Group) .. I will announce the wines very soon … Grab your honey – Grab your girls for a girls night out.

Clink, Sip & Savor at Uptown Centerville’s Newest Spot!

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Rhonda & Matt Hiatt’s dream is coming true!  Tomorrow night they open Meridien Uptown in Centerville. They describe it “as  a place where community and culture intersect to create unforgettable experiences…”

They’ve totally remodeled the old Sweeney’s Seafood, opened it up and given it an upscale elegance.   Rhonda says they created an environment where they can bring all the tastes of the world from their travels together and share with friends and new friends

The runway filled with small bites tonight

Their food menu will rotate with small bites, salads and sandwiches. Here’s the opening menu:

They’ll take reservations for tables but the runways, which seats about 30 will always be open seating.  They seat about 130 guests, in addition to patio seating when weather cooperates.

With a fully stocked bar, I noticed lots of high end bourbons, Matt shared they’d “be a great spot for when you didn’t want to drive downtown to The Century Bar.” The cocktail menu will change frequently, paired to match their bites menu.

Kayla Thorp is their Special Events coordinator and you’ll want to reach out to her to rent the space for private events when they aren’t open.

28 W Franklin St
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 723-6687
Hours:
Friday 5-11pm
Sat 10am – midnight
Sun 10am – 8pm – starting Nov 6th

Bourbon Raffle to Benefit Humane Society

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Bourbon Development has partnered with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton for a bourbon-themed fundraiser that’s sure to delight both bourbon enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.

Only 200 tickets at $20 each will be up for grabs, and each ticket gives you a chance to win one of six carefully selected bourbon bottles. These bottles have been curated to offer a diverse and unique tasting experience, showcasing some of the finest bourbons available. Winner drawn Nov 9th.

Available Bottles:

  • 1 Rubicon Creek Myth Single Barrel
  • 1 Buffalo Trace
  • 1 Weller Special Reserve
  • 2 Bourbon Development Rubicon Creek Single Barrel
ENTER TO WIN

All proceeds from the Bourbon Raffle will go directly to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. By participating in our event, you’re not only indulging in your love for bourbon but also helping animals in need find loving homes. It’s a win-win!

About the Humane Society of Greater Dayton

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is the Miami Valley’s largest no-kill animal welfare agency that started in 1902. The local 501(c)(3) nonprofit is not affiliated with any other organizations on a local or national level and does not receive any government funding. The animal shelter is a 4-star charity and is solely funded by donations and grants. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton works with all domestic animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, hamsters and even horses, goats and pigs. The nonprofit not only adopts out thousands of animals each year and provides low cost veterinary services to the community but also is the only animal shelter with licensed humane agents working 7 days per week making sure pets are safe in the community.

Get A Raffle Ticket

Peace Events Happening Around the Community

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The news of conflict around the world from Ukraine to Israel and Palestine is extremely upsetting. For those looking for some ways to cope and bring more peace into the world, there are two upcoming events that Daytonians can take part in:

In Beavercreek, Heartfulness Dayton is hosting a two day peace event on Saturday and Sunday, October 28th – 29th at their meditation centers. There are group meditations and programs planned throughout the weekend. The non-profit organization will also be inaugurating a new art exhibit, The Art of Inner Peace by Heartfulness, courtesy of the artist Brian Jones a Heartfulnes Trainer at the center’s Fairfield Mall location.

Jones describes the exhibit as “A journey of self-reflection on the state of the world, our place in it as energetic beings and our search for a deep and lasting inner peace.”

HOW TO GO?

Saturday, October 28
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Fairfield Mall Inauguration (2727 Fairfield Commons Beavercreek)
1:00 AM – Lunch at Meditation Center (3153 Lantz Road, Beavercreek)
2:30 PM – Program
4:00 PM – Tea/Coffee Break
5:00 PM – Satsangh
6:00 PM – Dinner and Bonfire

Sunday, October 29
9:00 AM – Satsangh
10:00 AM Breakfast
11:00 AM Program
12:00 PM Satsangh
1:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Cleanup and disperse

Suggested donation is $25.00 per person

More information at: https://www.daytonheartfulness.org/

 

Keeping Faith in the Midst of Crisis is another event Daytonians can take part in. This special event is being hosted by the Interfaith Forum Of Greater Dayton in collaboration with the Multifaith Campus Alliance and Sinclair Community College. They’re planning an enriching discussion about how meditation and spirituality can affirm our humanity with renowned
Heartfulness meditation guide “Daaji” – Kamlesh D. Patel.

Free gift to the first 50 people in attendance and we are also giving in-person audience members the chance to submit a question for Daaji and we will select 1-2 for him to answer at the event. Daaji has a following of 1/2 million people on YouTube so we are delighted he is willing to speak for the Dayton community!

Vegan refreshments will be served following event.

HOW TO GO?

Thursday, November 2nd

10:30am-12pm

Online option available. Attend in person at Sinclair Community College Library. 444 West Third St, Building 7, NW Loggia, Dayton OH

This is a FREE event.

Please register here and for more info and directions:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KYcQssoRI39TfvQi5QkSMki6naGEdoMFv2jGKl-tPis/edit?pli=1

An Intimate Evening With David Foster & Katharine McPhee

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Sixteen-time Grammy® Award-winning musician, composer and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television, and Broadway star Katharine McPhee are joining forces and bringing their show to the Schuster Center! This intimate show with the powerhouse duo will be packed with David’s hits – from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, and others – as well as McPhee’s biggest songs from “American Idol,” “Smash,” and Waitress. Plus, they’ll throw in some personal favorites! If you’re a lover of great music and great vocals, you won’t want to miss it!

Dayton Ballet Presents: Dracula: Bloodlines

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“Dracula: Bloodlines” features Dayton Ballet dancers Isaac Jones as Vlad Dracul III/Dracula, Jasmine Getz as Katerina/Lucy Westenra, Claire Bergman as Lilith, and Lukas Pringle as Dr. Van Helsing. The production includes a unique component by incorporating vocalists from Dayton Opera’s Artist-in-Residence program to enhance character development throughout the ballet. Baritone, Michael Pandolfo sings the Vlad III/Dracula role, Tessa Fackelmann, mezzo-soprano, sings Lilith, and soprano Gabrielle Flannery is Lucy Westenra.

“Working with Tessa really enhances Karen’s story,” said Bergman, in a news release. “The combination of dancer and singer helps the audience better understand what our character, Lilith, is feeling. Tessa acts as my conscience, telling me what to do and how I should feel. We feed off each other’s energy. It’s a unique experience, and I’m excited to be a part of it again.”

Air Sports Demonstrations

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Look to the skies above the museum Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. for an exciting day of Air Sports Demonstrations presented by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). See formation paramotor flying brought by Airythmia Paramotor Demonstration Team, hot air balloons, radio-controlled aircraft and canopy formation parachute jumps by Team Fastrax*.

Bring the kids and be ready for a candy drop from the RC aircraft!

The fun continues inside the museum where you can meet the Air Sports teams and learn more about what they do and the equipment they use.

Museum grounds will open at 7:30 a.m. for this free event. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs. Please note that all outdoor activities will be held weather permitting, and are subject to change. The museum buildings will open at the regular time of 9 a.m

Sign Up Now For This Turkey Cupcake Class

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Join us for this fun event where you can decorate your own Turkey Dinner Cupcakes! Our decorator will walk you through the basics as you create these fun treats. Each guest will receive one dozen cupcakes with an assortment of icings, fondant and fun demonstrations on how to create each detail of this turkey dinner.
Class cost is $45 per person and will last approximately one hour. This class is also available at our Beavercreek location at noon.