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Funk Amplified: DJ SKNO, Freakquency, Mojoflo & Slapbak

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Join us this year as we celebrate the new Funk Amplified night sponsored by the City of Dayton (formerly known as the City of Dayton Funk Festival). Now the team at Levitt Dayton has taken over the programming and curation of these events, adding them to their free summer concert season. The three Amplified concerts will be held on three Saturdays and begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of the normal 7 p.m. concert start time and feature a DJ, two openers and a headliner, amplifying blues, funk and Reggae genres of music.
Funk Amplified Lineup:
DJ SKNO
Freakquency
Mojoflo
Headliner: Slapbak
Sponsored by: The City of Dayton, TricomB2B, Projects Unlimited, Code Credit Union, and The Brightside
– All concerts begin at 7PM* with exception of select dates.
– You can bring in lawn chairs or blankets as well as outside food and beverage – including alcohol (glass prohibited).
– Lawn chair rental available for a $5 donation.
– Food and beverage vendors on are onsite

Chef Cece’s Burger Bistro To Be 3rd Vendor at The Silos

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The Silos, the new food hall and beer garden being built at 800 East First St., has just announced their third tenant: The Burger Bistro by Cece’s Kitchen.  She’ll be joining Kung Fu BBQ and Chef Dane’s Nood Bar when the food hall opens next month.  

Chef Centruela “Cece” Collier reveals The Burger Bistro will be serving traditional burgers and sandwiches with great attention to quality ingredients, house-made sauces and toppings, and consistent execution.
Her food is incredible and she’s versatile in her creations. She’s passionate about the food that she creates – and she’s driven to deliver exceptional food and customer service.
The Burger Bistro will offer a traditional American burger along with a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, glazed salmon filet sandwich, black bean burger, sliders, wings, fried mac & cheese balls and of course fries – cheese fries with a house-made cheese sauce that’s sooooo tasty!
Chef Cece will pop-up The Burger Bistro off her food truck before opening at The Silos this Fall. Follow https://www.instagram.com/the_burgerbistro for announcements on pop-up dates.
The Silos still have one more vendor to announce, so stay tuned.

Free Shakespeare in South Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Shakespeare in South Park launches its 15th season this summer with one of the Bard’s early comedies: “Love’s Labour’s Lost” is believed to have been written in the 16th century for a performance at the Inns of Court before Queen Elizabeth I.

This Shakespearean romp follows a group of over-eager fellas who swear off women for three years of studious solitude. But hilarity (and romance!) ensues when a gaggle of gorgeous ladies arrive, turning their scholarly pursuits into a battle of the sexes. Expect mistaken identities, witty wordplay, and a whole lot of musical mayhem in this delightful exploration of love, friendship, and the folly of taking yourself too seriously.

Bring a chair or Blanket to South Park Green for Shakespeare-in-the-park, a truly unique outdoor theatre experience! The show is free, but donations are cheerfully and most gratefully accepted. In case of inclement weather, we will perform at Hope Lutheran Church, a very short distance from the park. Ample free parking. Restrooms are available.

Free; donations are gratefully received.  Rain location: Hope Lutheran Church, 500 Hickory Street, 45410.  Parking at Hope Lutheran and Emerson Academy, 501 Hickory Street.  Shakespeare in South Park produces one show every summer at South Park Green, 601 Hickory Street, 45410. Questions?  937-222-7324.

Roadtrip: Great Inland Seafood Festival

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Calling all seafood lovers! This Great Inland Seafood Festival kicks off Thursday night at Newport’s Festival Park.  Prepare to be enchanted by succulent, whole Maine lobsters for just $11.95. But the indulgence doesn’t stop there; dive into a deep sea of culinary delights, featuring a delightful array of shrimp cooked to perfection in a multitude of tantalizing ways, plump crab legs that will leave you craving for more, heavenly crabcakes that are the epitome of indulgence, and the pinnacle of epicurean delight – softshell crab and more! Embark on an unforgettable journey through a seafood paradise, where each dish tantalizes with its freshness and intertwining aromas. Live bands will play throughout the weekend

Check out the menus from the following vendors:

Whole Maine Lobsters

Big Bamboo’s Caribbean Grill

Tacos: Fish/Shark/Gator/Shrimp/Catfish
Critter Bites: Gator/Shark/Walleye/Catfish
Bucket-O-Shrimp

Lotus Street Food

Seafood pineapple boat

Shrimp Pad Thai, Veggie Pad Thai, Crab Rangoon​, Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

Hammerhead Grill

Seafood Pineapple Boat, Crab Boil Bucket, Funnel Cakes, Ribbon Fries     

Mis Sabores

Encocado (Coconut Fish), Ceviche, Elote (Street Corn), Tuna Fish Corviche, Fish Cazuela​

Two Fish, Five Loaves 

Cheesy Shrimp & Grits, Fried Catfish, Fried Whiting, Seafood Fries, Soul Bro Shrimp Po’Boy, Captain’s Seafood Market, Beer Battered Cod, Crabby Lobster Mac & CheeseShrimp Basket/Platter, Oyster Basket/Plattter, Crab Cake Basket/Platter, Hush Puppies, Roasted Corn, Key Lime Pie

Mama Bear’s Mac

Lobster Bisque Mac & Cheese, Crabby Mac & Cheese, Vermont Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Crabby Patty Slider, Bavarian Pretzels w/ beer cheese​

Lil Taste of Soul

Grits: Salmon, Crab, Lobster, Mac: Salmon, Crab, Lobster, Crab Croquettes, Lobster Roll

CCS Empanadas

Paella, Shrimp Toston, Crab Toston, Seafood Empanadas, Shrimp Empanadas, Churros, Tequeños (Cheese Stick)

Aug 15-18
Thurs & Fri 5-11pm
Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 9pm

Socialite Cafe Soft Opening

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This Kettering cafe has opened their doors this week in a limited-capacity launch before their official grand opening on Friday, Aug 30th.  Owners Scott and Rebekah Allendevaux, with the help of their five children, Chris, Tim, Chara, Adin and Elora.  They describe their business as a a European-style cafe, serving up coffee, tea and a small menu featuring salads and sandwiches as well as some gluten freesweet treats from Beavercreek’s Purely Sweet Bakery.  Ordinarie Fare will provide plant-forward foods for the cafe.

Decorated with leather couches and chairs, and a section of tables, it’s warmth just invites you lean back and read a book in a lounge chair, grab a bite at a table, sit with your laptop at the bar, or laugh with friends at the couches. There are even a few patio tables outside.

Here’s a peak at the menu when I visited yesterday, though they did mention that they are subject to change during their trial period.

The breakfast menu includes oatmeal, breakfast sandwiches, bagels and pastries.

Socialite Cafe

4011 Marshall Rd
Kettering, OH 45429
Soft Opening Hours
Mon – Fri 9am -2pm
Hours after Grand Opening 8/30
Mon – Fri 7am – 9pm

Local Filmmaker Takes on The Wright Brothers Story

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“The Wright brothers changed the world. Their story deserves to be told
with the same passion and precision they brought to their work.”

At a press conference held to day at the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park,  Centerville filmmaker Allen Farst made the announcement of his next feature film: The Flying Machine! Farst has optioned the book “The Bishop’s Boys:A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright, written by Tom Crouch and will write the screenplay and direct the film.  Previous films by Farst include Triangle Park, a documentary about the first NFL game,(which will stream on Amazon Prime in Sept) and Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man, an award winning documentary film about The Rolling Stones keyboardist.

Farst shares “the story of the Wright brothers serves as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us that with vision, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success, anything is possible. Through the medium of film, this message can reach a global audience, igniting the spark of curiosity and ambition in the hearts of aspiring aviators and innovators around the world. In nearly 125 years [2028 is the anniversary of flight] there has not been one major motion picture about the Wright brothers until now and with your support we plan to change that!

But this isn’t just about planes—it’s about the human spirit reaching new heights. Our film captures the awe-inspiring triumphs and heart-wrenching setbacks of the Wright brothers’ who dared to chase the horizon. It’s a celebration of passion, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.

The story of the Wright brothers serves as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us that with vision, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success, anything is possible. Through the medium of film, this message can reach a global audience, igniting the spark of curiosity and ambition in the hearts of aspiring aviators and innovators around the world. In nearly 125 years [2028 is the anniversary of flight] there has not been one major motion picture about the Wright brothers until now and with your support we plan to change that!”

On hand to share their support, Amanda Wright Lane, Great Grand Niece of Orville and Wilbur Wright  and Stephen Wright, Great Grand Son of Orville and Wilbur Wright.  Amanda shared that basing this film on Tom Crouch’s book will give the world the big picture about the Wright Brothers.  How be used a treasure trove of Wright family correspondence and diaries, Crouch skillfully weaves the story of the airplane’s invention into the drama of a unique and unforgettable family. He shows us exactly how and why these two obscure bachelors from Dayton, Ohio, were able to succeed where so many better-trained, better-financed rivals had failed. She’s sure Farst will be able to use the book to guide his film. “We are thrilled that Allen Farst and Palmar Studios are taking on one of the greatest stories of humankind,” Wright says.

Farst continued,  “this isn’t just about planes—it’s about the human spirit reaching new heights. Our film captures the awe-inspiring triumphs and heart-wrenching setbacks of the Wright brothers’ who dared to chase the horizon. It’s a celebration of passion, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.

The community is invited to support The Flying Machine. Join a movement to honor the untold stories that shaped the skies we navigate today. Don’t let these tales of bravery and ingenuity fade into obscurity—help us bring them to life on the silver screen for the first time and inspire generations to come!”

To donate to the film or learn more about it, please visit www.FlyingMachineMovie.com

Hollywood Gaming 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

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Hollywood Gaming celebrates their 10 Year Anniversary this weekend with a Paradise Anniversary Party! They invite you to join them to cheer to years of winning, fun and memories that will last a lifetime. They are throwing a HUGE two day party to celebrate 10 years of being in the community with concerts, food trucks and a local vendor fair.
Concerts are FREE and open to the public! Bring a chair or blanket to kick back and enjoy the vibes of the live music! All ages are welcome to attend.

Friday night, August 16th, kicks off our 10 YEAR Anniversary Party! Get down with Dayton Funk All-Stars from 7PM – 10PM.

Enjoy a 10-year anniversary drink special at our container bar, and grab a Zombie Dog to celebrate!

Friday, August 16:
Stan the Man – 6PM – 7PM
Dayton Funk All-Stars – 7PM – 10PM

Saturday, August 17th, the party continues! Festivities begin at 4PM with live music, local vendor & charity booths, PLUS food trucks!

Saturday, August 17:
Vendor Fair – 4PM – 8PM
Food Trucks – 4PM – 10PM
The Growlers – 4PM
Ryan Mundy Band – 6PM
Parrots of the Caribbean – 8:30PM
Fireworks Sat at the conclusion of Parrots!
The following Food Trucks will be available on Saturday from 4- 10PM:

Zombie dogz
Baldhead Tones
Beach Brothers
Bellas Lemon Shake Up
Crazy Eats
Cremedelacreme Cakery
DC Burger
Delish
Jordys BBQ
Lillys Pizza
Mimis Sweet Treats
Oh Boy cafe
Poppys Smokehouse
Renny Henny Wings
Smoque House
Spin City Concessions
Tacos Jalisco Street Tacos
 A dozen vendors will be on hand Sat from  4 – 8PM their goodies:
ACJ Creations
Camilla’s Creations
Classy Niche Collections
Consider it Creations
Dinkley’s Village
Double A Crystals
Enduring Petals
Grigsby Creations
Gypsy Diva Designs
Hemp Honey Soaps
H&S Fashion
Whiff of Wax
777 Hollywood Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45414

Mark Echtner – Artist and Educator

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I visited Mark at his home in Dayton’s South Park neighborhood.  There was no answer when I knocked on his front door so I went around behind.  I walked towards a small frame building at the back of the lot that I thought that might be Mark’s studio.

People tell me that should be my studio” said a voice behind me.  “It’s an old carriage house, built in 1895.  But the light is better inside the house.  I didn’t hear you knock, but since you’re out back you can see my other artistic pursuit – this flower garden.  When I bought this house in 2001 this backyard was just grass.  I’ve planted all of this.”

We went into the house and into a small room off the dining room, with an easel on one side and a walls filled with art.  “Much of this art will be in a show at Sinclair Community College, Building 13 (corner of 5th and Perry) in the 4th floor gallery.  There’s free parking in lot K behind the building.  The show runs from August 12 to September 13 and the gallery is open 8-6 Monday through Friday and 9-12 Saturday.”

Mark’s recent paintings, the ones that will be in his show, are different from the ones I’ve seen several years ago.  I asked him about that.  “I had a desire to include more abstract images along with realistic components, much like this de Kooning image I have framed on my shelf.  This piece is a good example, with the primarily realistic images of the two men and the primarily abstract elements in the lower right.

“The colors of this series are also a change for me.  I used to work in more earth tones but in this series I’m using a lot of cooler, more synthetic tones, more blue and especially magentas.  And I use a lot of blacks to try to anchor things so the painting doesn’t get too busy.   As I work on these pieces it’s less about tightening up my portrayal of something and more about the colors – do I need more blue, not does that eye look right.”

I asked Mark is he’d always been an artist I’ve always been an artist.  “It was sort of a given since infancy.  My parents met in college.  My mother was a painter and my Dad was a metalsmith.  My grandmother was an art teacher and her father was an architect.  Both my sisters went into art as well.  I got my MFA in Miami, which brought me to Ohio from my home in Wisconsin.  Then I landed at Sinclair Community College where I’m a Professor in the Fine Arts Department.”

 

“I rework my paintings a lot.  In one piece a woman was shopping at a corn stand carrying a bag.  Now it’s a man shopping at the stand and carrying a baby.  This piece I’m painting now probably has about 5 more hours of work before it’s done.  I’ve already changed the position of the lady’s hand.  I think I’ll darken the right side, to give the illusion of looking through a screen door.  I’ll also pull the shadows a bit.  And I need to decide if the man’s pants need a pocket.  Now it sort of looks like he’s wearing tights.”

“I’ve created a lot of work for this show at Sinclair, and I’m looking forward to seeing it all up.  You’ve seen a lot of it, Bill as you walk around the house.  But some of it’s hanging beside older pieces and some is stacked two or three deep.  It’ll be fun seeing it as a body of work all hanging together.”

My First Visit to KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

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Tonight was a friends and family preview night and I’ll admit my first visit to KPOT was a bit overwhelming, so many choices to make. Be sure and let your server guide you through the experience. Guests cook their own food at the table, either in a sunken grill or in boiling pots of soup on individual burners. You order plates of raw meats and veggies that are brought to the table, and then you grill or boil them to your preference.  The menu is huge! You’ll find red meat, poultry, seafood, even delicacies like quail eggs, plus loads of veggies, both familiar and new.  You can get just hotpot or  bbq or both for just $5 more. You get two hours (you have a running clock on the tablet you order on) to cook as much meat as you can eat.

We started with the hot pot. You order your soup base, choose from Thai Tom Yum Szechuan Spicy, Tomato Soup, Healthy Herbs, Japanese Miso, Korean Seafood, Mushroom or Gluten Free.

  1. Select your base – if you don’t like the soup you choose it is OKAY. You are more than welcome to ask for a different soup and they’ll swap it out.

  2. Choose any/all proteins– Don’t throw all the meat into the pot all at once. Take a couple pieces with your chopsticks and dip them into the soup. Sway it back and forth about 2-3 times until it is just done.

  3. Order vegetables and noodles –Be prepared when adding flavor sponges (tofu, Napa cabbage) to spicy broths because they absorb heat and can become overwhelming to eat.

Each item you order gets delivered to you on a small black plate for you to add to your soup when you are ready.

Take a trip up to the sauce bar and choose sauces and toppings. You can get a small bowl to mix your own sauce, selecting chopped scallions, garlic, oyster sauce, ginger sauce  olive oils, vinegar’s, sesame seeds, and other toppings to perfect your meal.  Also some rotating appetizers, tonight there were spring rolls, kimchi, french fries, chicken wings and crab lets.

Next we ordered up some BBQ items to cook at our table. We got the spicy pork belly, finger ribs, and jumbo shrimp, with some onions, garlic and  pineapple,  Shrimp came in the shell with the legs on.  ( Tip – the garlic shrimp comes cleaned, order that instead.)
Use the tongs for raw foods once it is halfway cooked use the scissors to cut them into bite size pieces.  When cooking proteins, center heat is hotter. Sear one side and move it to the outside to finish cooking, starting new protein in the center.  Rookie mistake, we didn’t added sauces to our BBQ. If you like sweet, add a touch of sugar, oyster sauce (which is sweet and salty), kpot sauce, or sweet and spicy sauce. If you like a touch of sour, add vinegar (in the bottles on the sauce bar) or the ponzu which is a citrus soy sauce.  If you like sweet, add a touch of sugar, oyster sauce (which is sweet and salty), kpot sauce, or sweet and spicy sauce.
Be aware – you aren’t allowed to take leftovers home, and there is a food waste fee if you over-order and leave ingredients uneaten.

 

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
South Towne Centre

 2148 Miamisburg Centerville Rd,
Dayton, OH 45459

(937) 640-3628

Sun-Thurs: noon – 10:30 PM
Fri-Sat: 12 noon – 11:30 PM

 

Downtown Fairborn Wine Walk

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Come and join the first ever Wine Walk in
Downtown Fairborn. First, you must purchase a
ticket in person with your ID to verify
age.
Tickets are available at the Fairborn
Chamber of Commerce for $35.00 and must be
purchased before August 14, 2024. Then on the
evening of the Wine Walk, you will check in at
the Chamber building starting at 5:45pm. Here
you will receive a Wine Walk Map showing all
the downtown businesses participating in the
wine walk. Visit all of the businesses on the
map and get a signature from each business you
stop at. Once you have completed all of the
stops, you will then return to the Chamber
building and bring your map with all the
signatures and the ticket that you pre-
purchased. You will turn in your map with all
signatures and your ticket to be entered into a
raffle for a large basket of wines. All
participating businesses will have wine for you
to taste, some will have finger type food/snacks,
and some will have an amazing sale going on of
the merchandise. This will be a great
opportunity for you to get to know your
downtown Fairborn small businesses.

Alanna Royale Brings the Funk to Levitt

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Alanna Royale:
Laugh out loud funny and fearlessly outspoken, one doesn’t have to wonder if Alanna Royale is in the room. Since storming the Nashville scene in 2013, Royale has repeatedly made her presence known from calling out politicians she can’t stand to calling monopoly on her classically minded, R&B sound. In her first year alone, the artist landed headlining slots at Nashville Pride Fest and won “Road to Bonnaroo” with only an EP under her belt. After fine tuning her swagger fronting punk bands, it appeared Royale had found her perfect niche marrying soul and pop. Or so she thought.

Hayner’s 2024 Road Trips

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​The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is pleased to announce the Hayner Hits the Road trips for 2024!  Adventure Begins Here.

Hayner Hits the Road will host a day trip to Indianapolis on Wednesday, September 12th featuring a tour of the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home at 528 Lockerbie St.   One of the only preservations of a 19th-century residence in the entire country, this National Historic Landmark offers visitors a chance to step through the front door and back in time. Built in 1872, the Italianate style Home features original Victorian art and furnishings, as well as many artifacts that belonged to Riley. He became a national celebrity through his poetry about Indiana, nature, and childhood. He joined the lecture circuit and recited his poetry in major theaters across the country. He introduced the rest of America to what it meant to be from Indiana, earning him the nickname the “Hoosier Poet.” At the peak of his career in 1893, his friends, the Nickums and Holsteins, invited him to share their home at 528 Lockerbie St. He lived here for the next 23 years of his life until his death on July 22, 1916. Traveler’s will enjoy a lunch of German cuisine at The Rathskeller German Club.   Established in 1894, The Rathskeller is the city’s oldest restaurant still in operation today and is regularly voted the best German restaurant in Indy. Located in the basement of the Athenaeum, The Rathskeller is reminiscent of both a quaint inn tucked in the Bavarian hills and a lively beer hall in Munich.  The day will conclude with a visit to the Newfield’s Campus including the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Fairbanks Park, the Gardens, Lilly House & the Elder Greenhouse. Founded in 1883 as the Art Association of Indianapolis, the first permanent museum was opened in 1906 as part of the John Herron Art Institute. The name Newfields is a celebration of the IMA’s past and a commitment to its future. It is because of the Lilly family’s generous donation of the Oldfields estate 50 years ago, and generations of dedicated supporters, that the museum and campus has become the cultural institution we find there today. In 1969, the Art Association of Indianapolis changed its name to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and in 1970 the museum moved to its current location.

Chicago will be the destination for a five-day/four-night trip on October 7th-11th.  Lodging will be at the historic Palmer House. The story of downtown Chicago’s Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is one of romance and undeniable charm. Potter Palmer was a Chicago business magnate—well-known for various endeavors, including his significant role in the development of downtown Chicago’s iconic State Street. Bertha Honoré Palmer, 23 years Potter’s junior, was a wealthy socialite who also had a drive to learn and succeed. An introduction by Potter’s former business partner, Marshall Field, sparked a romance—and eventual engagement—between Potter and Bertha that led to perhaps one of the most extravagant wedding gifts of all time – Palmer House. It was a grand Chicago Hotel—one destined to take its place among the most luxurious hotels in Chicago and beyond. However, only 13 days after its grand opening, the Palmer House fell victim to the Great Chicago Fire. But that didn’t deter Potter. Determined to rebuild his hotel, Potter secured a $1.7 million loan–negotiated on his signature alone. On November 8, 1873, the new Palmer House welcomed its first guests, marking the opening of what would become the nation’s longest continually operating hotel. The trip will include breakfast at the Hotel each morning and dinner destinations including Morton’s Steak House, Topo Gigio in Olde Town, and Greektown, a touring Broadway Show, Navy Pier, Skydeck Observatory, Art Institute of Chicago, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Water Tower Place, an Architectural Cruise and guided tour of Chicago.

The Hayner Hits the Road trips are all-inclusive including transportation, lodging, breakfasts & dinners, admission to all scheduled activities, and gratuities.

Please visit www.troyhayner.org for additional information, to register and to pay.   If you have questions, call David or Rachael at the Hayner, 937-339-0457. The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is proudly supported by the citizens of the Troy City School District through a local tax levy and generous gifts to the Friends of Hayner. Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is located at 301 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373. Hours of operation are Monday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Hayner Center is closed on holidays.

 

 

Backpacking 1

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Learn about gear, food, trip planning and other tips and tricks during this classroom session, setting you up to have a safe and enjoyable backpacking adventure.

An Update from Val’s Bakery

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Back in July Val’s Bakery was visited by Cleveland foodie influencer Emily Pentecost and she posted a video about what she called “the best bakery in Ohio.”  The video has over 28K views on Tik Tok, went viral and just overloaded the bakery with business.

As owner Paige Woodie said “we were not at all ready or expecting the crowd we received” since the video.  So they struggled to keep up with the baking, triple their output and still couldn’t supply enough treats for the demand.  So she limited buying to two items per guest and still couldn’t keep up.

She just recently shared this update via facebook:

May be an image of turnover, oatmeal cookies, tart, babka, cake and text

“Since the viral video about our bakery on July 12th…
We’ve sold:
4,958 croissants
9,805 other bakery items
We’ve made you 3,765 coffees
We’ve served:
3,799 customers
2,483 of those NEW
We’ve missed our regulars but still have been fortunate to see 1,316 of you
We’ve bought:
3 new refrigerators
2 new prep tables
We’ve doubled our sheet pans & molds
Really doubled all our small wares
We’ve hired:
1 new front of house
3 new bakers
We’ve received:
Countless supportive messages & reviews
Countless nasty ones, too
I think I speak for all the staff when I say we’ve experienced every spectrum of emotion imaginable through this.
We are nearly one month into this craziness. Things are STARTING to level out but there is still much to do and change to improve the customer experience, the staff experience and the quality.
We are working on featuring other local bakeries items daily to pad our inventory and share the love our community deserves. As well as have regular popups on weekends of local makers and artists.
We are navigating this explosion of growth with as much grace and positivity as we can, and I just want to stop and say thank you. We love you. We hope to serve you soon!
Our FALL menu begins September 1st. So be sure to snag all our Summer flavors while you can.”

Val’s Bakery

25 S St Clair St
Dayton, OH, 45402
Wed- Fri 7am – 4pm
Sat 9am -3pm
Sun 10am -3pm

Germanfest Picnic Takes Over St. Anne’s Hill

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Founded in 1983, Dayton’s Germanfest Picnic is a 3-day celebration of the Miami Valley’s rich German heritage

The heart of the festivities is the Dayton Liederkranz Turner Clubhouse at 1400 E. Fifth Street in historic St. Anne’s Hill, one of Dayton’s original German neighborhoods. The footprint of the festival stretches along East Fifth Street from Keowee to Dutoit Streets.

 

Based at the Liederkranz-Turner clubhouse in beautiful, historic St. Anne’s Hill , as well as adjoining Bomberger Park and Fifth Street from Keowee to Dutoit Streets, the Germanfest Picnic features traditional German food, bier, music, cultural displays, a kinder korner, souvenirs, crafts, other vendors, and a Polka Mass on Sunday. New this year is an All-German Car Show on Sunday afternoon. There is truly something for everyone.

Plenty of seating to enjoy delicious homemade German food including German schnitzel, sausages, cabbage rolls, potato salad, sauerkraut and more.

Polka Mass at 10a.m. Sunday