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Archives for February 2024
Dunkin Churo Donuts, Breakfast Empanada Debut Today
Dunkin’ is doubling down on spring with a collection of new seasonal offerings, including never-before-seen menu items, from cinnamon-forward sips and Churro Donuts to Dunkin’s first-ever Breakfast Empanada and Banana Chocolate Chip Bread.
These new items debut today, February 21st at you local Dunkin:
- Churro Signature Latte: Available iced or hot, combines smooth espresso with a sweet churro flavor, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
- Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee: A blend of Dunkin’s original coffee and cream, studded with notes of churro and vanilla flavors, enjoyed iced or hot.
- Churro Donut: Rolled in cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crunchy exterior, this deep-fried cake donut offers a soft, pillowy interior to contrast the rich, cinnamon sweetness on the outside.
- Breakfast Empanada: Served hot, Dunkin’s Breakfast Empanada features scrambled eggs, sausage and melty cheddar cheese inside a flaky, butter-rich crust.
- Banana Chocolate Chip Bread: Launching just in time for National Banana Bread Day on February 23, Dunkin’ is unveiling its own take on a classic bakery treat with a Banana Chocolate Chip Bread, made with chocolate chips. This rich banana bread is served prepackaged to ensure a tender, moist crumb. Dunkin’ Rewards members can celebrate National Banana Bread Day by trying the new Banana Chocolate Chip Bread and earning an additional 250 bonus points.
Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont
Join the theatrical quest of deep seas and high comedy! The adventurous Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival and celebrity that left 19th-century England spellbound. Dare to be whisked away in a story of the high seas and all corners of the globe, populated by flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus. Shipwrecked examines how far we’re willing to blur the line between fact and fiction to leave our mark on the world.
Recommended if you liked Around the World in 80 Days, The 39 Steps, Peter & the Starcatcher
The show runs Feb 22- March 10th in the Loft Theater. Tickets range from $10-$53 and can be purchased online at Daytonlive.org. Show runtime is 100 minutes.
Special Performances
Inside Track: February 22, 7:15 pm. Join Engagement and Learning Coordinator Tiffany Countryman for a preshow discussion with members of the creative team.
While We’re On the Subject (Post show Talkback): March 3, 2pm with the cast of Shipwrecked! An Entertainment.
Parent’s Day Out Performance: March 9, 2pm Drop off is at 1:30pm; allow a few minutes to fill out authorization forms. Purchase your tickets through Dayton Live, and register your children during the checkout process.
Roundup of Leap Day Freebies and Deals
Here’s a look at some of the offers you can expect to find on Leap Day, February 29, 2024:
- BJ’s: On February 29 only, BJ’s is offering fans $2.29 Pizookies with a $10 minimum purchase for those dining in-restaurant.
- Chipotle: Marks Leap Day 2024 With Free Guacamole Offer
- Duck Donuts: Get a cinnamon sugar donut and medium hot coffee or cold brew combo for $2.29
- Dunkin’: Rewards members who use the free membership can get a medium Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee for $2 via the app. And, members will receive 4x points on app purchases all day long.
- Great Wolf Lodge is offering a “Leap Year At The Lodge” sale with rates starting at $29 per person.Use the code LEAP on Feb. 29 only to book a room starting at $29 per person. Stay dates range from 02/29/2024 to 06/13/2024 with the discount varying by date
- Hooters: HootClub Rewards loyalty members with the app downloaded and a Hooters of America restaurant location favorited will receive an automatic reward to redeem for one select appetizer for $2.29 per loyalty account. The appetizers offered through the Leap Day deal include cheese sticks, fried pickles, chips & queso, lots-a-tots, cheese & pretzels, or twelve buffalo shrimp.
- Jersey Mike’s Subs: You can get a free sub later if you buy a sub in the Jersey Mike’s app. The offer is valid for MyMike’s members (one time only) through Thursday.
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Jubie’s Creamery: offering $2.29 single scoop cups & regular cones
- Insomnia Cookies: Insomniacs will receive 1 free Classic cookie with any 6 or 12-pack purchases all-weeklong through Sunday, March 3, 2024.
- Long John Silver’s: Get a free piece of Fish or Chicken when you use promo code LEAPDAY at checkout, now through February 29, 2024 as part of the brand’s “Add a Day” deal.
- Marco’s Pizza: Fans can enjoy 29% off all menu-price pizzas using promo code LEAP29 through March 3, 2024. Offer available for online and app orders only.
- Noodles & Company: Noodles Rewards Members will receive extra uncommon goodness on Leap Day with 29% off on orders of $29 or more on February 29, 2024.
- Panda Express: Panda Express rewards members can get an order of Firecracker Shrimp for free when you purchase a two-item plate.
- Potbelly: All Perks members, including those who sign up during the event, receive a free cookie with an entree purchase (any size sandwich, whole salad, bowl of soup, mac or chili) on February 29, 2024, on Potbelly web, app or in-shop with scan.
- Smoothie King: On Leap Day, February 29, Smoothie King customers can receive 29% off the purchase of 20-oz smoothies or larger at all Smoothie King locations, when they spend $15 or more. This offer is only valid through the new Smoothie King Healthy Reward app.
- Taco Bell: Offering Rewards Members a Crunchwrap for $2.29 in the app on February 29.
- Young’s Jersey Dairy: Double Double Chocolate Hot Fudge Brownie Brownie Sundae for only $5.
- Wendy’s: Offering A Free Cinnabon Pull-Apart On February 29, 2024
- Wings and Rings: On Leap Day (2/29), buy 10 wings and get 5 bonus wings free. Limit 2 per customer. Available for takeout and in-store orders at participating locations only.
Ohio State Fair Announces First Round of Concets
The Ohio State Fair takes place in Columbus from July 24th – August 4th. They’ve just released the first acts for their concert series, which takes place at the WCOL Celeste Center, an indoor, air-conditioned venue with more than 9,000 seats! Concert tickets purchased before arriving at the Fair include Fair admission.
Wed, July 24 6:30pm Kidz Bop Live
Tix $32
Thurs, July 25 7pm Alabama with special guest Jade Eagleson
Tix $65-75
Fri, Aug 2 7:30pm The Ohio Players and Midnight Star
Tix $23 -33
Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair starting Friday, Feb. 23, 2024!
Additional concerts in the 2024 Ohio State Fair Concert & Event Series will be announced on the following dates
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- Tuesday, March 5
- Tuesday, March 19
- Tuesday, April 2
- Tuesday April 16
Other Fair Info:
Ride Prices
- $32 Ride-All-Day Wristband, Advance-sale
- $35 Ride-All-Day Wristband, At the Fair
- $1 credits — Fairgoers can buy individual ride credits for $1 each. All rides require 3 or more credits.
Where to Buy Ride Tickets and Wristbands
- Advance-sale wristbands will be available for online purchase pre-fair.
- At the fair, RFID-enabled wristbands and RFID cards can be purchased at magic money kiosks with cash or credit card.
Parking
General parking is free to fairgoers in the main lots north of the Cardinal Gate. Reserved parking is not available to the general public for purchase.
Fair Hours
- Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., except Sunday, Aug. 4, when admission gates close at 6 p.m. Most buildings and activities close at 6 p.m. All Fair activities are concluded by 9 p.m.
Franco’s Has Been Sold to A Local Restaurateur
As we reported here in late 2023, Franco’s had put their business up for sale. Owner Franco Germano., who opened the restaurant on Fifth St in October 1976 at age 31, passed away in March of 2018, leaving his son and widow to run the business.
Today we share the news that in March, there will be a new owner. Mo, who owns Jimmies Italian restaurant over on Woodman Drive has purchased Francos. He would like to keep all the current employees.
We’ve heard his plan is to shutdown the Fifth Street building in late March to do a little remodeling.
He plans to continue to operate the Woodman restaurant, that was originally a Taco Bell before it was turned into an amazing Italian eatery.
Day of Caring Pancake Brunch All Over Town This Sunday
Established in 1991 by Jan Venkayya, Day of Caring is a grass roots organization based in Beavercreek, made up of volunteers committed to increasing personal awareness and involvement toward confronting the ever-increasing national plight of hunger and homelessness. This years event will take place on Sunday, Feb 25th all over town. All proceeds from these Brunches benefit the local community’s Hunger and Housing Coalitions.
From the first pancake brunch with 12 locations this event has grown to locations in over 7 counties. As in the past, churches, community organizations, and public foundations host, prepare, and serve the annual pancake brunch. “Each year, 500 volunteers get together to serve over 7,000 meals,” Day of Caring 365 Trustee Steve Pax said in a news release. “Those who are homeless or hungry find a generous support from our community during Thanksgiving and Christmas, however The Day of Caring Pancake Brunch takes the last Sunday in February to remind the needy that we don’t forget about them. We show that we care 365 days a year.” In 2012 the Simply Essential Hygiene Pantry was created and it currently serve 19 partner agencies in Greene, Miami, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio.
Brunches run on average $7 for adults and $5 for seniors (over 60) and children (under 12). Most brunches include pancakes and sausages, coffee and juice, but each location put their own spin on additional offerings.
Montgomery County 
American Legion Post 598. 1oam – noon
5700 Kentshire Dr., Kettering OH, 45440 | (937) 433-9327
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 11:30AM
500 Belmonte Park North , Dayton, OH 45405 | (937) 224-0601
Honey Puffs in lieu of Pancakes
Community United Methodist 9am – 1pm
339 Meyer Ave, Riverside, OH 45431 |(937) 253-5169
Epiphany Lutheran Church 9am – 12:30pm
6430 Far Hills Ave , Centerville, OH 45459 |(937) 433-1449
Grace United Methodist Church 10:30am – 1pm
1001 Harvard Blvd, Dayton, OH 45406 | (937) 278-4731
North Riverdale Lutheran Church 11:30am – 1pm
45 Kurtz Ave, Dayton, OH 45405 | (937) 275-5750
Polk Grove United Church of Christ 9am – 2pm
9190 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414 |(937) 890-1821
Shiloh United Church of Christ 9:30am – 12:30pm
5300 Philadelphia Dr., Dayton, OH 45415 | (937) 277- 8953
Salem Church of the Brethren. 11am – 2pm
6037 Phillipsburg Rd., Englewood, OH 45322 |(937) 836-6145
Zion Lutheran Church 9am – 1pm
5550 Munger Road, Dayton, OH 45459 | (937) 434-9422
GREENE COUNTY
Abiding Christ Lutheran Church 9:30am – 1pm
326 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324 | (937) 878-2888
Lofino Center (Senior Center) 9am – 1pm
3868 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432 | (937) 426-6166
Xenia Adult Recreation Center 9am – 1pm
338 South Progress Drive, Xenia, OH 45385 | (937) 376-4353
Mosaic Church 10am – 1pm
350 N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45430 | (937) 426-6491
CLARK COUNTY
Central Christian Church 9am
1504 Villa Road, Springfield, OH 45503 | (937) 390-2424
An-Nur Islamic Community Center 11am – 2pm
743 W. Liberty Street, Springfield, OH 45506
WARREN COUNTY
St Augustine Catholic Church 11:45am – 12:45pm
5715 Lytle Road, Waynesville, OH 45068
Tokyo Grill & Sushi Buffet Now Open in Beavercreek
Tokyo Grill & Sushi Buffet opened yesterday in the space that was formerly Bravo at Bravo at the Fairfield Commons Mall. They specialize in Japanese style cuisine. They offer all you can eat Sushi Bar as well as create your own Hibachi Grill bowls. They feature fresh seafood, meats, and plenty of fruits, and vegetables.
When you enter they give you a bowl to load with ingredients for your hibachi grill bowls. So many choices, broccoli, mushrooms, water chestnuts, onions, carrots, peppers, jalapeno, zucchni, garlic, tofu, pork, chicken, beef, krab and more. You select your choice of rice, fried rice, or noodles, than the grill staff will cook it and your server will return it to your table.
After you turn in your hibachi ingredients, you can select individual portion of appetizers that include spring rolls, fried shrimp , asparagus, stuffed jalapenos, crag rangoon, tempura sweet potato, stuffed krab meat, buffalo chicken, green beans, coconut chicken and sesame beef. Two soups are also offered each day.
Turn the corner and you’ll see a huge variety of fresh sushi
At the end of the sushi, they were over 20 different rolls to choose from , you’ll find salads, including seaweed and octopus, edamame, smoked trout amongst them.
And if you’ve still got room, be sure and check out the refrigerator full of small desserts.
Perhaps you prefer an ice cream treat to end you meal, they have that, too.
Tokyo Grill, Sushi & Hibachi Buffet
2731 Fairfield Commons
Beavercreek, OH 45431
937-988-0011
Lunch 11am – 3:30pm Mon – Sat
Adults $21.99
Child 11-12 $16.99
Child 7-10 $10.99
Child 3-6 $7.99
Dinner 3:35- Close Mon – Sat
Adults $31.99
Child 11-12 $19.99
Child 7-10 $13.99
Child 3-6 $10.99
Take Out Prices
Hibachi Bowls to go – lunch $17.99, dinner $19.99
Sushi Bar to go – lunch $21.00, dinner $24.99
A World A’Fair 50/50 Raffle
Dayton International Festival exists to plan and present an annual festival that is called A World A’Fair. The festival is a celebration of diversity that showcases the food, dancing, music, costumes, and cultural exhibits representing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley. The festival is Ohio’s largest and oldest ethnic festival.
As a 501(C)(3) non profit organization, they rely on external funding to make our festival possible and keep the price of admission as low as possible. Typically, they ask for corporate sponsorships. To supplement that, they are hosting their first ever 50/50 raffle. This is your chance to contribute to a worthy cause, and win some money for yourself. Buy your tickets online.
Half of the net proceeds could be yours for the taking, if you win. The drawing will be held live on their Facebook page March 3, 2024 at 6PM.
Long John Silvers $6 Shrimp Baskets
Long John Silver’s welcomes the 2024 Lenten Season with deals on two fan-favorite menu items – $6 Shrimp Baskets and $10 Shrimp Sea-Shares.
$6 Shrimp Baskets can be enjoyed in three options:
- Six-Piece Grilled Shrimp: Seasoned, grilled, and served on a bed of savory rice with one side.
- Six-Piece Batter-Dipped Shrimp: Hand-battered and served with your choice of one side and two hushpuppies.
- Crispy Breaded Popcorn Shrimp: Golden popcorn shrimp served with your choice of one side and two hushpuppies.
$10 Shrimp Sea-Shares:
- 15-Piece Grilled Shrimp
- 15-Piece Batter-Dipped Shrimp
- Shareable serving of Crispy Breaded Popcorn Shrimp
Long John Silver’s recommends getting more bang for your batter by upgrading toJumbo Shrimp, a batter-dipped option available for a limited time only at participating locations.
38 SPECIAL Brings Southern Rock To Hobart Arena
After more than four decades together, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring a signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. And at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance.
Story Slam Dayton “Takes The Leap”
Inspired by NPR’s “The Moth”, an inclusive performance event that builds community!
This open mic event hosts some of Dayton’s best tellers.
February theme is “Taking a Leap”
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Stories start at 7:00 PM.
Stories start at 7:00 PM.
Storytellers are encouraged to prepare a 5-minute story relating to the theme and place their names in the hat. Tellers are drawn at random.
Bring a story and bring a friend. The best story of the night wins $50, 4 free tix for a future slam and a guaranteed spot at the next month’s show.
Bring a story and bring a friend. The best story of the night wins $50, 4 free tix for a future slam and a guaranteed spot at the next month’s show.
$5.00 in advance. Tickets will be $10 at the door if available, and there is a 2-
Blue Berry Cafe To Open Wed, Feb 21st
The official opening of The Blue Berry Cafe Kettering at 2932 S. Dixie Drive will be Wednesday, February 21st at 7am.
You can do 30 minute call ahead seating, or place a reservation for groups of 7 to 12 people at 37-723-7917
They also have a dedicated line for Take Out Orders
937-723-7919
937-723-7919
They are still waiting on equipment to offer more lunch offerings (expected early March) so until then, they will be focusing on breakfast for now.
Ludacris Coming To Fraze
On Thurs July 18th Ludacris, famous for singles “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad” will appear in Kettering. Tickets will go on sale on Sat, Feb 24th at 10am and range from $45.50-70.
The career of the multi-talented CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges’ far-reaching imagination, and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.
With an unrivaled match of lyrical acumen, wit, and imagery, Ludacris has solidified himself as one of music’s premier entertainers. His versatility and artistic complexity also enabled him to make a seamless transition to acting, including the fan favorite role of “Tej” in Universal Pictures’ box office phenomenon Fast & Furious franchise where he was introduced for the first time in 2003 in 2 Fast 2 Furious. He reprised his role of “Tej” for the seventh time in Fast X, released May 2023.
His other notable feature film credits include Garry Marshall’s ensemble comedy New Year’s Eve, Ivan Reitman’s romantic comedy, No Strings Attached, Paul Higgin’s Crash which received an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006 and Hustle & Flow which earned Bridges a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
As a father of four girls, his latest ventures fittingly include launching his educational platform devoted to the enrichment of children called “KidNation.” In addition, Bridges created the animated series KARMA’S WORLD which launched in the Top 10 in 42 countries on Netflix, received two NAACP Award nominations and is already on its fourth season. The series for children ages 6-9 is a coming-of-age story about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change her world — originally inspired by Chris’s oldest daughter Karma and based on the interactive educational website of the same name created by Karma’s World Entertainment in 2009.
A consummate businessman, Ludacris is enjoying success outside of entertainment. One of his most successful ventures includes opening his long-anticipated restaurant “Chicken-n-Beer” at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport with a new location at LAX.
Bridge’s philanthropic efforts rival his entertainment accomplishments. He started The Ludacris Foundation in 2001 which focuses on helping the youth in his hometown of Atlanta and has partnered with No Kid Hungry and Feeding America.
West Carrollton Eatery To Close
Update: Nancy Maybury and Mary Teegarden, the mother-daughter duo that own Legacy Pancake House, are purchasing Holly’s Home Cooking. They expect to open in April.
After 31 years Hollys Home Cooking at 89 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton, will be closing. on Feb 22nd.
Here’s what the owners posted on their Facebook page:
“It has been a pleasure serving our customers, many that have become friends and family over the last 31 years, but it is time to say goodbye. We want to thank our employees for their hard work and help making Holly’s what it is. As well as our customers for their support over the years. We will cherish so many good memories of Hollys and hope you will too.
“It has been a pleasure serving our customers, many that have become friends and family over the last 31 years, but it is time to say goodbye. We want to thank our employees for their hard work and help making Holly’s what it is. As well as our customers for their support over the years. We will cherish so many good memories of Hollys and hope you will too.
Thank you,
Kevin and Kelly McClure”
Still time to pop in for one more meal. Let’ send them out with a busy week!
Bourbon Raffle For Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and youth, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the region. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Here’s your chance to support Big Brothers Big Sisters and also have a chance to win a bourbon barrel bar with LED and 5 bottles of recommended bourbon.
Purchase your tickets now for a shot at winning a one-of-a-kind bourbon barrel bar package, complete with 5 top shelf bourbons along with a custom backlit bourbon barrel bar. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
But hurry, you can purchase your tickets online. They are available only until March 8th, priced at just $20 each. Don’t miss your shot at winning and supporting a great cause!
Drawing will be held live on Facebook on March 9th at 12:00.
