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Freestyle Kayaking Competition

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Freestyle Kayaking Competition
Cash prizes first place = $100 Second = $50 Third = $25
If water levels are not cooperating the event location will change to art wave just down stream.
This competition is open to all kayakers looking to show off their skills and have fun competing for prizes. ICF scoring and rules will be used for this competition.
No registration fees at this time
Competition starts at 11 am, feel free to arrive earlier to warmup. Due to water level event could be moved to the Art wave just downstream of RiverScape MetroPark.

Roadtrip: Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival

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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is hosting the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival, a new and spectacular family-friendly event. Running throught  September 29, guests can experience this colorful celebration of Asian culture every Thursday through Sunday, from 7 to 10 pm.

With more than 60 sets of stunning LED lantern displays, featuring brilliantly lit animal scenes that captivate and inspire. Multicolored LED animal lanterns will illuminate paths throughout various areas of the Zoo, creating an unforgettable experience. In addition to the breathtaking lanterns, guests can explore various aspects of Asian culture by enjoying two incredible shows each evening, which may include acrobats, kung fu demonstrations, puppetry shows, or folk music performances.

The Lantern Festival offers a perfect evening out for families and friends and includes:

  • Custom jaw-dropping performances curated just for this event
  • Complimentary parking
  • Select rides like Mission Macaw, Tidal Twist, and Havoc Harbor in Adventure Cove, and the Zoo’s historic Grand Carousel
  • Interactive photo opportunities throughout the Zoo
  • Zoo Character Ambassador meet-and-greets and rolling celebrations

Know Before You Go:

  • The festival will go on, rain or shine!
  • Regular Zoo hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday-Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm in August. The Lantern Festival runs Thursdays through Sundays from 7 pm to 10 pm until September 29.
  • The Lantern Festival is a separate ticketed event and not included with Zoo admission. Admission rates for non-members are $25.99 for adults and $22.99 for children. Columbus Zoo members receive a discounted admission rate of $18.99 for adults and $15.99 for children.

4850 W Powell Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 645-3400

No-Cost Healthcare Services In Greene County This Weekend

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The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department and the Ohio Department of Health have created a unique partnership to allow Ohio National Guard medical personnel to provide no cost healthcare services in Ohio communities while providing training and professional development opportunities for members of the National Guard. The Ohio National Guard initiated the GuardCare program in 1995 after Congress authorized the use of National Guard personnel in medically under-served communities under its Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program.

Services are typically provided by more than 70 certified doctors, dentists and qualified health care personnel who serve in the Guard one weekend a month and two weeks per year. This year is the first time GuardCare has EVER been in Greene County, and Ohio hasn’t had a GuardCare event since 2019 when it was held in Tuscarawas County.

See the GuardCare website for more information and several videos: Guardcare (ohio.gov)

Services to be provided:

GuardCare events would not be possible without the contributions of local health service professionals and community service providers. The Ohio National Guard and numerous other community-based organizations partner to design these services to support and assist local health care providers. They are not designed to replace them. GuardCare is a clear example of how the military is applying wartime assets for the good of U.S. citizens by closing the gap for those who need health care and cannot afford it. Please note: no prescriptions or refills will be offered at this event.

Courtesy golf carts provided by WGC Golf Course in Xenia will be available to assist with transporting attendees with limited mobility from their vehicles to the entrance of the facility.

This year, services will include the following:

  • Breastfeeding Education and Consultations
  • Car Seat Checks (including car seat giveaways while supplies last)
  • Child Development Screenings
  • Cribs for Kids® (including cribette giveaways while supplies last)
  • Dental (exams, x-rays, fillings, simple extractions)
  • Dolly Parton Imagination Library Registration (500 book giveaway, while supplies last)
  • Drug Take Back Station (provided by the GC Sheriff’s Office)
  • Health & Resource Fair
  • Hearing Screenings (no hearing aids available)
  • Lab Work (including lead testing)
  • Mammograms
  • Medicaid & ACA Enrollment
  • Mental Health Screenings & Consultations
  • Narcan Kits
  • Nutrition Consultation & Education
  • Physical Therapy
  • Sports Physicals & Wellness Exams
  • Vaccines for All Ages
  • Vision (exams, glasses fabricated on site, including bifocals)

All-You-Can-Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Shrimp Back at Applebee’s

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The All You Can Eat Special is Back at Applebee’s for $15.99 is back! For the price, you can mix-and-match your choice of endless Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp when dining in.  Plus unlimited fries! Don’t miss out on seconds, thirds, and fourths!

All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp is back at Applebee's.

The offer is dine-in only, meaning you can’t order all-you-can-eat takeout, and no sharing is allowed. Each plate is accompanied by bottomless fries (and coleslaw) for $15.99.But as long as you’re dining in, you can join Club Applebee’s for free and earn a complimentary appetizer and a free birthday dessert if you happen to be born the day you’re visiting.

Voted as America’s favorite boneless wings, guests have unlimited chances to taste if Applebee’s version lives up to the hype. Every order of crisp boneless wings is served with bleu cheese or house-made buttermilk ranch dressing. Riblets are also available in two flavors: sweet Asian chile sauce or honey BBQ. The crispy battered double crunch shrimp also comes with cocktail sauce.

Applebee’s all-you-can-eat Boneless, Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp deal is available now for a limited time at participating Applebee’s restaurants nationwide

Oregon District Eatery to Rebrand

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Roost Modern Italian – to get a new approach for Dayton! Roost is going through more than a name change, but also a concept change to include lunch hours. Dana Downs owner and Executive Chef of Roost Modern Italian announced today that the name will be changing to Culina, and the concept shifts from fine dining to an upscale casual small plate approach. After 13 years, Chef Dana believes that Dayton is ready for a new concept and another option for lunch as well as dinner. 

The ‘fine casual’ service model is defined by a commitment to exceptional quality and a chef-driven approach, focusing on superior ingredients and culinary artistry. Guests can expect a more refined atmosphere that surpasses traditional fast casual dining, while still enjoying a relaxed and approachable environment. “Guests can customize their experience to suit their preferences for their visit. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick salad for lunch or planning to celebrate a special occasion with a group, Culina is here to cater to your needs.” Downs went on to clarify that while Culina will not be taking reservations, accommodations can be made for groups of 8 or more. “Offering a ‘small plate’ service makes it challenging to accommodate small reservations, as this casual style differs significantly from the previous fine dining and structured meal service approach.”

Chef/Owner Dana Downs

Culina will offer Italian-inspired small plates, akin to what Americans would consider ‘tapas style’. Small plates will on average be priced between $14 and $26, allowing guests to enjoy fresh pastas, seafood and steaks & chops. Culina will also continue on Roost’s focus of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan offerings. Downs commented “As a chef, my goal is to provide inventive dishes that cater to special dietary needs, particularly gluten-free options.”

When asked about the casual service Downs replied “We are excited to provide our guests with a unique dining experience that celebrates the best of Italian cuisine.”

 
All Roost gift cards will be honored at Culina. Roost will remain open until Culina is ready to launch in a few weeks.

Culina

524 East Fifth Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402

Mon -Thurs  11am to 9pm
Fri & Sat from 11am-10pm

All The Best Delicatessen New $9.95 Specials

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This week All The Best has rolled out new deeply discounted daily specials for just $9.95.  According to managing partner Bob Posner they’ve created these specials “to reward our guests for our first year of business and to encourage those that haven’t visited yet to come dine with us.”

Monday- any large salad (5 to choose from) with a drink – was $20 now $9.95

Tuesday- any reuben with fries and a drink- was $25 now $9.95- #1 seller

Wednesday-1/2 corned beef/pastrami sandwich with chips and a drink -was $15 now $9.95
Thursday – soup with a house salad and drink- was $17, now $9.95

Friday – half turkey sandwich with chips and a drink – was $15 now $9.95

“Part of the appeal of All The Best is that our dishes are classics that came from the old country and many of grew up with our grandmothers making this for us,” Posner shared. “We offer a warm, fun environment with a staff that goes out of their way to please everyone that comes in the door.

They added breakfast an Express Breakfast Drive-Thru Menu a couple months ago and Posner shared that breakfast is getting stronger and stronger.  And while many folks are ordering and pickup at the window, many are also joining them in the dining room. Check out the breakfast menu here.

Pastramelet!

 

 

All The Best Delicatessen

5940 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH, 45429
(937) 999-4204

2024 Voices of America Country Music Festival

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Witness one of country music’s biggest nights as Voices of America Country Music Fest stops at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester, OH — 30 minutes north of downtown Cincinnati. Hear unforgettable performances from over 30+ world-renowned country music headliners, including Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt and more. Enjoy delicious food and drink options from local and nationally-recognized restaurant vendors during the Music Fest. This epic show is too good to miss. Tickets are on sale now!

Brunch Changes At Dublin Pub

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Starting next Saturday (8/10) Brunch is BACK on Saturdays (11am-2pm) & Sundays as always (10am-2pm) at The Dublin Pub. But it will no longer  be a buffet, instead a limited menu filled with breakfast and lunch items will be offered. They have been losing money on the buffet because not enough people were opting for the buffet and they have had to throw away too much food. And $5 Bloody Mary’s and mimosa’s will be available
They do say their brunch buffet will still be offered on holidays that fall on Sundays (Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, etc.)

The Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave
Dayton, OH 45410

(937) 224-7822

Mon – Wed 11am – 10pm
Thur 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 1am (kitchen til midnight)
Sun 10am – 10pm

The End is Near for Ohio’s First Comedy Club

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Wiley’s Comedy Club has announced that Sept 7th will be their last show.
Club Manager Erica posted this announcement on their facebook page:
“While opening our doors on 04/20/1982, it is safe to say we have been blessed with the very best customers, comedians from all of the world, and I am very proud to say the BEST STAFF to have ever worked a Comedy Club. Wiley’s has been considered “HOME” to many and it truly is a family in itself. Please join us for our last show to celebrate 42 years of laughter and help us say goodbye to a Dayton Icon. Thank you for your generosity and support over the years, we could not have done it without our amazing customers!!
The line up for this event will house some of Wiley’s favorites and take it back to where it all started! Tickets will go on sale this Friday 08/09/24 at 10:00 am. This will be an ONLINE ticket sale only, no exceptions as it will sell out. In the meantime, we have an amazing line up for our last month of shows and hope to see as many of you as possible in the next upcoming weeks!
All our love,
Erica and the Wiley’s Staff”

Don’t Miss the FLOAT SHOW

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We are taking over the riverfront in Downtown Dayton to host Float Shows! Our giant paddleboards make the perfect floating stage and your invited to join our paddle party! No sh*t shows here only our regions finest and most adventurous musicians will take the stage. Bring your kayak, SUP or canoe and join us on Tuesday nights this summer. What a perfect way to enjoy a hot summer night in Dayton, Ohio. Enjoy live music from your vessel, paddle under the fountains and make friends!
Dates
*All Shows are 630-8 pm

August 6 featuring Harold Hensley
August 20 featuring Khrys Blank
Massive thanks to our partners Taiters Kayak Solutions, Pacifico, Base Camp Outdoors Co. and Tomfoolery Outdoors
Boat Options:
*Rent a kayak! We are partnering with Taiters Kayak Solutions to offer rentals each Tuesday. Contact Shaun Tait at 937-716-5091 availability. $30 rental fee
*Rent a giant paddleboard built for up to five people. $150 rental fee (must reserve and pay in advance)
*Bring your own canoe, kayak or paddleboard and haul boat on your own to Great Miami River.
Parking – You are on your own! Park nearby Riverscape MetroPark or Deeds Point in a public parking area then carry your vessel and gear to the riverbank.
Shows are FREE but donations/tips are accepted for staff, permits and logistics. Please note all guests must wear a lifejacket and alcohol is not permitted on any public waterway.
PLEASE NOTE TUBES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE RIVER IN DOWNTOWN DAYTON, OH

ALICE COOPER at The Rose

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Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock.  Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for.

With a schedule that includes six months each year on the road, Alice Cooper brings his own brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock-rock, Cooper (in both the original Alice Cooper band and as a solo artist) has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, like a great horror movie, even in an era where CNN can present real life shocking images.

Wright Dunbar Ice Cream Shop Opens Thursday

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Celebrate the opening of Dayton’s first rolled ice cream shop this Thursday August 8th at 3pm in Wright Dunbar! Discounted prices on select menu items and an exciting chance to win FREE ice cream for the month of August!

I Heart Ice Cream is Dayton’s first and only rolled ice cream that uses an Asian method of producing ice cream.  Their mission is to produce and sell the finest quality rolled ice cream at fair prices with a continued commitment to the freshest ingredients while respecting the earth and environment.

“I Heart Ice Cream was created during the pandemic in 2020, with hopes of bringing food into neighborhoods when social distancing was crucial for safety. Since officially opening for business in May of 2021, the company has expanded into the 2nd Street Market in downtown Dayton. A storefront will provide a permanent location with more operational hours and special even options for our customers”, said owner Liz Smith.

I Heart Ice Cream
9 N. Williams Street
Dayton OH 45402.

Open Wed, Thurs 12pm – 7pm
Sat, Sun 11am-8pm.   

Sunset at The Market

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National Farmers Market Week is the first full week of August and an opportunity to celebrate how farmers and farmers markets contribute to a healthy, thriving community and the local economy. In honor of National Farmers Market Week, the 2nd Street Market will host Sunset at the Market on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 

The special evening-hours event features tastings, workshops, culinary demonstrations, live music, in addition to both indoor and outdoor vendors:

 

“August’s Sunset at the Market is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate National Farmers Market Week,” said 2nd Street Market Manager, Lynda Suda. “Farmers markets are special because you can actually connect with the people who ensure your food gets from their farms to your fork. The bounty of healthy food, expertise, care and economic impact of local growers is definitely something to celebrate.”

Before the Sunset at the Market at 5:00 p.m., speakers will discuss the importance of sourcing food locally, creating sustainable food systems, food equity and more. This engagement requires an RSVP; learn more by emailing [email protected].

View all the Market’s National Farmers Market Week activities by visiting metroparks.org/localfood.

 

IHOP’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes are Back

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IHOP is bringing back its $5 all-you-can-eat pancakes promotion. The restaurant chain known for its fluffy pancakes and other breakfast classics began offering the all-you-can-eat deal this week and said it will be available through Sept. 15 at U.S.-based locations.

 Customers who choose partake in the promotion will get a full stack of five buttermilk pancakes to begin with, followed by additional flapjacks served two at a time, on an as-requested basis.

In a news release IHOP said the restaurant has historically launched the promotion at the beginning of every year, but decided in 2024 to offer it during the start of the back-to-school season “to help families when schedules are tight, and wallets are pinched from shopping.”

IHOP
6930 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414

(937) 387-9106

Sun – Thurs 7am – midnight
Fri & Sat 24 hours