October Community Events
Posted: 4:15 pm EST February 20, 2007Updated: 11:20 am EDT October 30, 2009
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Amish Quilt Exhibit
Aullwood Audubon Center
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: August 20 to October 10, 2009
Time: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $4 adult/$2 child, children under 2 years old, Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society Members are free.
This incredible exhibit of Amish quilts features more than 100 quilts and wall hangings that are both decorative and functional. The craftsmanship, intricate colors and designs along with tiny stitches and quality workmanship create one-of-a-kind wonders.
For More Information: call 937-890-7360 or go online Aullwood
Morning Discovery Walk for Adults
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: Thursdays October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Center
A weekly walk along Aullwood's beautiful trails reveals many new and exciting discoveries. Tom Hissong, Aullwood's Education Coordinator, will lead walkers as they experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place at Aullwood. Bring binoculars!
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Paint the Square Pink
Courthouse Square
Downtown Dayton
Date: October 1, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Breast Cancer Task Force of the Greater Miami Valley is sponsoring this event for the public. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At this event the fountain will be dyed pink and breast cancer survivors raise pink flags over Courthouse Square. BCTF members will distribute information about breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
For More Information: contact Sarah Becker at 937-227-9444 or go online Breast Cancer TF
26th Annual Red Cross Book Fair
Monroe County Fairgrounds: Commercial Building West
Indiana
Date: October 1 to 6, 2009
Time: Oct 1 – 2 to 9 p.m.; Oct 2 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Oct 3-6 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission is $10 at the door.
The Red Cross will offer over 80,000 used books, LPs, tapes, DVDs, game and puzzles. Proceeds from this event will help fund local disaster relief, service to U.S. Armed Forces and their families and Emergency Preparedness services the Red Cross provides throughout the year in Monroe and Owen Counties.
Oct 3 – Half Price Day; Oct 4 Bag-It Day; Oct 5 – Half Price Bag It Day; Oct 6 – FREE Day!
For More Information: go online Red Cross Book Fair or email J Taylor
2009-2010 Junior League of Dayton’s Town Hall Lecture Series
Schuster Center
Date: October 1, 2009
Time: Doors open at 9 a.m. and lectures begin at 10 a.m.
Diahann Carroll will be the speaker at the first lecture in the series. There will be a kick-off celebration in the lobby prior to Ms. Carroll’s lecture to celebrate the Junior League of Dayton’s 90th Anniversary! More detailed information on the lectures can be found on our Community Page at WHIO-TV Community Page – Town Hall Lectures
For Tickets: call Ticket Center State at 937-228-3630 or go online Ticket Center State
For More Information on the Junior League of Dayton log onto Junior League
Light the Night Walk
Fraze Pavillion
Date: October 1, 2009
Time: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
This event is a fundraiser for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society to raise money to aid in research for a cure! The Emcees for the evening will be K99.1 FM's own Nancy Wilson and Steve Kerrigan! Steve Kerrigan is in remission with multiple myeloma, which is amazing news, but there is still no cure!
Come out and walk and become a Kerrigan Krusader by walking or making a donation.
To register or donate: go online Light the Night.
Checks can also be made out to "Leukemia/Lymphoma Society" and mailed to Nancy Wilson, WHKO, 1414 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420.
For more information you can contact Nancy Wilson at 937-259-2032 or email Nancy
Children’s Miracle Network Weekend
MAiZE
Meadow View Growers
Date: October 2-3, 2009
Time: Friday 7 to 10 p.m. & Sat 3 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Admission $8 for ages 12 to adult; $6 for 6 to 11 year olds & 5 and under are free with a paying adult. Dollar off coupons are available at Speedway Gas stations.
Meadow View Growers and Speedway/Super America are teaming up to host this event to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Come and get lost in the 8 acre field of corn that features the Children’s Miracle Network balloon in the design. Every paid entrance through the MAiZE will generate a $1 for Children’s Miracle Network.
For More Information: Ellen Finke-McCarthy at 937-845-0093 Ext 3014.
Growing a Loving, Lasting Marriage
Marriage Works! Ohio
Kettering Church of God
1450 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Get grounded in techniques to resolve conflict, understand your differences, and sow seeds of forgiveness through all the seasons of your marriage!
Class includes free Continental Breakfast and lunch – childcare is NOT provided.
Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register – Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before each seminar.
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
32nd Annual Spring Valley Potato Festival
Spring Valley, Ohio
State Routes 725 & 42, south of Xenia, Ohio
Date: October 3-4, 2009
Time: Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission is FREE but there is a small parking fee if you park in Walton Park.
The festival will have over 150 arts and craft exhibitors including many food vendors and potato edibles.
The Annual 5K Tater Trot Run will be held Saturday with registration at 8 a.m. and the run at 9 a.m. There will be free entertainment both days.
For More Information: Call Spring Valley ACTS at 937-862-4110 or 937-862-5250 or visit the website Spring Valley Ohio
Green Energy Ohio Miami Valley Solar Tour
Date: October 3-4, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Attend free open house tours as part of the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour. See how neighbors are using alternative and sustainable energy designs to reduce monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change—any you can learn from homeowners and experts how you can too! Highlighted are solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, passive and super-insulated designs. Also learn about the latest tax incentives.
For More Information: call Roger Hummel 937-459-9778 or Email Roger or call 216-526-5545 or email Green Energy
Writing Workshop "Everyone Has a Story to Tell"
Dayton Metro Library Auditorium
215 E. Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
No reservations are required. This workshop is designed to get your ideas on paper. All levels of ability and all genres of writing are welcome. Come with pen and paper and a willing imagination.
For More Information: contact Bev Barnes at 937-496-8623 or Email Bev
You can also go online to Dayton Metro Library
Community Health Fair
Greater Love Christian Church
2345 Lakeview Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be representatives from the American Heart Association, Dayton Fire Department, Dayton Police Department, Kettering Network Cancer Services, Montgomery County Health Department, Premier Community Health Services, Small Smiles Dental Center and Senior Resources. Health lecture and information available for dental hygiene (oral assessments for children), breast cancer care/self breast exam, stroke prevention, domestic violence, preventing heart disease, fire safety, CPR demonstrations and crime prevention.
Available Testing: PSA, Glucose/A1C, HIV/AIDS, EX Colon Cancer Test, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Mammogram (free or minimal fee, must meet criteria).
Buckeye Bash – OSU v. Indiana Football
T J Chumps
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: Gates open at 5 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m.
The OSU Alumni Group has joined with T J Chumps and UHS to provide an exciting JUMBOTRON TV event! Food and beverages will be available as well as live music. NO COOLERS PLEASE.
For More Information: call Arlene Finch at 937-220-6610 or UHS
Youth Rally And Gathering of Champions
Beavercreek Hillside Chapel
3515 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek
Date: October 3 & 4, 2009
Time: Saturday 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.
Former National Champion to speak as Hillside Chapel hosts youth rally and Gathering of Champions with three time Big Ten Champ and National Champ.
Former Ohio State Buckeye defensive tackle, Joel Penton, will be making a stop in Beavercreek. The kickoff begins with a youth rally in the gymnasium at Hillside Chapel at 7 p.m. with all the free pizza you want to eat and giveaways – Elite X-Box 360, autographed A.J. Hawk jersey and OSU items. Then Sunday, Joel will be speaking to various football teams and their coaches as they have been invited to this special service. He will be joined by musician and performer, Ryan Holliday.
Doors at Hillside will open at 6:30 p.m. with the kickoff beginning at 7 p.m. – Admission is FREE and open to the public.!
For More Information: call Jeff Norus at 937-426-7537 or email Jeff
Harvest Moon-Full Moon Walk
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Center
The harvest moon is the full moon occurring nearest the autumnal equinox. In the past, the harvest moon provided light for farmers working late into the night to harvest the bounty of their crops. An Aullwood naturalist will lead this evening walk at Aullwood in the light of the beautiful harvest moon.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Aullwood Draft Horse Pulled Wagon Rides
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 4, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Farm 9101 Frederick Pike
Draft horse pulled wagon rides are a fun way to explore the farm. Visitors will ride along with farmer John and will have the chance to discuss many interesting facts of farm life. Fees for wagon rides are $2 per person for the first ride, $1 for the second. Non members must pay admission to the farm in addition to wagon rides. Each ride lasts about 30 minutes.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Replica 1905 Wright Flyer Flight 104th Anniversary
Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
Date: October 5, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Activities are being planned to celebrate the 104th Anniversary of Practical Flight (1905 – 2009) at Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center and Huffman Prairie Flying Field. If the event is cancelled due to weather or base operations, no alternative date is schedules.
Double the Caring, Double the Sharing – EXTENDED
Diaper and Supplies Drive
Sponsored by the Community Action Partnership
719 South Main Street, Dayton
Date: Now through October 23, 2009
Time: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On September 2nd, twin boys Noah Tamar Dunn and Aiden Tamar Dunn came into the world. Tragically, their mother, 26-year-old Tamara Dunn, died shortly after giving birth to the healthy baby boys. Tamara's mother, LaTaunya Dunn, is currently caring for her grandsons as she deals with the sudden death of her daughter. As you would imagine, the responsibility and expenses related to this are huge. We Need Your Help! The community is asked to donate items to support Noah and Aiden. You can drop items off at the Community Action Partnership. Trust funds have also been set up in the boys' names at Fifth Third Bank. Suggested items include: diapers in multiple sizes, Isomil Advanced Soy Formula (with Iron), Draft or ALL Free 'n' Clear Laundry Detergent, wipes, baby food, baby cereal, pajamas in sizes 6 months plus, onesies in sizes 6 months plus and gift cards to Wal-Mark or Target.
For More Information: call 937-341-5000, ext 146 or email CAP Events
Relationship Builders
Marriage Works! Ohio
Beavercreek Christian Church
2009 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek
Date: Tuesdays - October 6 to December 1, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make the good times in your relationship last! This nine-week class is for engaged or married couples who want to enrich and grow their relationship. Develop practical skills from the Relationship Toolbox, such as "Assessing Your Relationship", "Understanding Personality Differences", "Communication Skills", "Conflict Resolution Techniques", "Developing Intimacy", "Budgeting & Goal Setting." Classes are free and include free refreshments and childcare!
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
Depression Screening
Kettering Behavioral Medicine Center
5350 Lamme Road, Dayton
Date: October 8, 2009
Time: 8 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE
This free depression screening is available for adolescents and adults.
For More Information & to Register: call 937-384-4884.
The Book in You: Self-Publishing
Dayton Metro Library Meeting Room
215 E. Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 8, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
No reservations required. Let Tim Capehart, Reference Librarian and self-published author, share what he has learned about self-publishing.
For More Information: call Bev Barnes at 937-496-8623 or email Bev . You can also go online for information Dayton Metro Library
Love Thinks – We're In This Together
Marriage Works! Ohio
United Theological Seminary
4501 Denlinger Road, Dayton
Date: Thursdays starting October 8, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make your love last! Enroll today in Love Thinks, a free class for couples at any stage of their relationship. You'll discover bonding tools to keep your relationship close and fulfilling. Free class includes: free meal, free childcare & gift cards for attendance.
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
Relationship Builders
Marriage Works! Ohio
Forest Ridge Baptist Church
6890 Union Schoolhouse Road, Dayton
Date: Tuesdays - October 8 to December 10, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make the good times in your relationship last! This nine-week class is for married couples only who want to enrich and grow their relationship. Develop practical skills from the Relationship Toolbox, such as "Assessing Your Relationship", "Understanding Personality Differences", "Communication Skills", "Conflict Resolution Techniques", "Developing Intimacy", "Budgeting & Goal Setting." Classes are free and include free refreshments and childcare!
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
2009 Harvest of Quilts
Darke County Fairgrounds
Greenville, Ohio
Date: October 9-10, 2009
Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 28th Annual Harvest of Quilts will be in the Coliseum at the Darke County Fairgrounds. The showing of quilts boasts over 300 quilts on display as well as seventeen merchants providing an array of quilt related items.
For More Information: call Jodi at 937-937-9101 or go online Blogspot
Heart Health Assessments
Cardiology Specialist of Dayton
Vandalia, Ohio
Date: October 9, 2009
Cost: $119
Could you be at risk of heart disease? Risk factors include: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Smoking, Obesity and Family History. You can receive 3 life saving tests for the earliest detection possible for the one low price. Spaces fill quickly!
For More Information or Appointment: call 937-384-4857.
Bravo! 2009 Fashion Show
Sinclair Community College
Ponitz Center
Date: October 9, 2009
Time: 10:30 a.m. – beginning with social hour and boutique
Celebrate with the Opera Guild of Dayton at Bravo! 2009 Champagne Brunch and Fashion Show! Fashions featuring Kinross Cashmere shown by ELAN, jewelry raffle for an amethyst and diamond pendant necklace donated by Weber Jewelers as well as sumptuous food, fabulous entertainment and enticing door prizes!
For More Information or Reservations: call 937-434-8236.
The Sunshine Boys
Dayton Theatre Guild
430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 9 to 25, 2009
"Lewis and Clark" (Al and Willie) were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren't even speaking. When CBS requests them for a "History of Comedy" retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs.
For More Information: contact the guild at 937-278-5993 or go online Dayton Theatre Guild
Free Pancake Breakfast
Shroyer Road Baptist Church
508 Shroyer Road, Dayton
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Open to the public and everyone in the community it welcome to this FREE pancake breakfast! Donations will be accepted but are not required.
For More Information: call 937-298-9531 or email the Church Office
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Waynesville, Ohio
Date: October 10-11, 2009
Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vendors come from as far as Hawaii, Florida and California to participate in the festival. Join in for the Sauerkraut Recipe Contest to be held October 3rd at Der Dutchman. Set up is at 11 and judging begins at Noon. All entries must use Frank's or Snow Floss Sauerkraut. For the safety of your pets and those around, please keep your pets at home. Guide dogs are welcome to the festival for your assistance. Please review the Sauerkraut Festival Rules
that are enforced.
For More Information: go online Sauerkraut Festival
Try a Truck
City of Beavercreek
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ever wonder what it would be like to sit in the driver's seat of a snow plow? Wish you could see the view from a fire truck? Well, now you can! The City of Beavercreek will open its doors and let anyone and everyone get a feel for what it is like in the driver's seat. Come out anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
There will be a forklift, plow, fire trucks, police cruisers, street sweeper, mower, gator, school bus, CareFlight, tow truck, dump truck, bulldozer, mail truck, motorcycle, Senior Center van, and golf carts!
Jamestown Area Health & Wellness Fair
First Zion Baptist Church
15 East Xenia Street, Jamestown
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
There will be blood pressure, diabetic, and bone density screenings, information, refreshments and door prizes.
For More Information: contact The Greene County Council on Aging at 937-376-5486 or email Pam
Fall Farm Fest
Lost Creek Reserve
2385 E. State Route 41 (East of Troy)
Date: October 10-11, 2009
Time: Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Miami County Park District will hold its First Annual Fall Farm Fest. Come out and enjoy this fun family event featuring a 6.2 acre corn maze, food, hayrides, children's games, scarecrow contest, entertainment and other fun activities.
The Corn Maze will remain open each weekend in October after the Fall Farm Fest.
For More Information: call 937-335-6273 or go online Miami County Parks
Pleasant Township Fire Safety Day
Home Depot
1880 N. Bechtle Avenue
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is a free event filled with fun for both kids and parents. There will be a safety trailer to teach kids what to do in case of fire, CareFlight tours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free informational handouts for parents, free gifts for kids, auto extrication at various times of the day, hands on fire extinguisher training demo, tour the fire trucks, meet and greet your local firefighters, Home Depot kids workshop and free hotdogs.
For More Information: call 937-828-1347
Amish Quilt Auction
Aullwood Audubon Center
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 11, 2009
Time: 1:30 p.m. – doors open at noon to register for bid numbers and to view quilts.
Location: Marie S. Aull Education Center
Cost: Admission is free.
Nearly 200 items including approximately 100 Amish made quilts and wall hangings will be sold. Many of the quilts were ordered more than 18 months ago. The designs are unique and many of the patterns are unavailable elsewhere. Amish women and men from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky have pieced the quilts on treadle sewing machines. Several of the quilts have over 500 yards of hand-quilting. Some quilts have thousands of pieces of fabric. All of the quilting is hand-sewn. Hand-woven rugs, place mats, a variety of hardwood furniture including a white cedar bench and coffee table, baskets, wooden toys and quilted pillows will also be auctioned. Several antique quilts will be offered as well.
For More Information: call 937-890-7360 or go online Aullwood
Scarecrow Season Farm Walk
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike
This is a great walk for the entire family! Listen to a story about a farmer who had trouble with some pests in his garden, then follow his example by making your own scarecrow to take home with you! The straw for stuffing and a head will be supplied for participants to decorate their own scarecrow. Bring along some old clothes to use for outfitting your scarecrow.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Moorefield Township Firefighter's Association Annual Fish Fry
Moorefield Township Firehouse
1616 Moorefield Road, Springfield
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Donation - $8 for adults; $4 for children under 10
Donations benefit the Moorefield Township Firefighter's Association.
For More Information: call Andrew Biggert at 937-650-5744 or email Andrew
Amish Quilt Auction
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 11, 2009
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission is FREE
Location: Aullwood Center
This is the 20th annual Amish Quilt Auction. Doors will open at 12 noon to register for bid numbers and to view the quilts. Nearly 200 items will be sold during this afternoon.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Pumpkins Galore and More Sale
Covenant Presbyterian Church
415 N. Main Street, Springboro
Date: October 12-31, 2009
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Pumpkins in all shapes and sizes are available for all of your needs. All proceeds will go toward the Youth Programs at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Bring your family and friends and enjoy FREE horse rides on October 17th!
Expecting A Baby?
Love Thinks Class
Marriage Works! Ohio
Date: Mondays Starting October 12, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Expecting a baby? This class is for you, the new parents! Join a Love Thinks class exclusively for those who are expecting a child, or who just had a baby in the past year! Free childcare and a free meal is provided AND you can earn up to $50 per person in gift cards for attending!
Class is filling now – call 937-262-7010 to register
For More Information: go online Trust Marriage
Chipmunk Adventures (2 years old with adult)
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: Tuesdays October 13, November 10 & December 8, 2009
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Center
As curious chipmunks, the class will explore and enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures.
Pre-Registration is required: Class fee is $10 for Friends of Aullwood members and $12 for non-members. All three classes are $28 for Friends of Aullwood members and $30 for non-members.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Relationship Builders
Marriage Works! Ohio
Northmont Community Church
5001 National Road, Clayton
Date: Tuesdays - October 13 to December 8, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make the good times in your relationship last! This nine-week class is for engaged or married couples who want to enrich and grow their relationship. Develop practical skills from the Relationship Toolbox, such as "Assessing Your Relationship", "Understanding Personality Differences", "Communication Skills", "Conflict Resolution Techniques", "Developing Intimacy", "Budgeting & Goal Setting." Classes are free and include free refreshments and childcare!
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
YWCA Dayton Breakfast with the CEO
YWCA Dayton
141 West Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Cost: FREE
The YWCA Dayton will present a series of "Breakfasts with the CEO" from May to October 2009. Carol J. Hinton, CEO of the YWCA Dayton will share how the programs and services provided by the YWCA give safe shelter, counsel and hope to the thousands of women and teens and children who seek its services each year. She will give an overview of current YWCA activities as well as the YW's future endeavors. The breakfasts are free and all friends, supporters and interested community members are invited to attend. Optional tours will follow each meeting.
For More Information & To RSVP: call Angie Hoschouer at 937-461-5550 Ext 179 or email Angie or visit the website YWCA
Squirrel Scouts (3 to 5 years old)
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 14, November 11 and December 9, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Center
Youngsters in this class will scurry like squirrels while developing a sense of wonder for the natural world around them.
Pre-Registration is required: Class fee is $10 for Friends of Aullwood members and $12 for non-members. All three classes are $28 for Friends of Aullwood members and $30 for non-members.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Aullwood Spirit Night at Waffle House
Waffle House – Englewood
9295 N. Main Street, Englewood
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ask your friends, family and acquaintances to eat a meal at Waffle House – Englewood during the specified time and Aullwood will receive 25% of ALL sales made during that time period. For Aullwood to benefit, a minimum of 20 people must eat at Waffle House in Englewood AND refer to Aullwood Spirit Night.
For More Information: call Aullwood at 937-890-7360 or go online Aullwood
Going Places Community Workshop
Troy Main Street Community Room
405 SW Public Square, Ste 231, Troy
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Do you have a vision for the Miami Valley Region in the year 2040? YOUR ideas and innovations are needed to help make the Miami Valley Region a better place to live, work and play! Come and join the Going Places discussion to share YOUR vision!!
For More Information: go online MVRPC, contact the staff at 937-223-6323 or MVRPC
Fiction Writing Advice
Dayton Metro Library Meeting Room
215 E. Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
No reservation is required. Brady Allen, horror and crime writer and lecturer at Wright State University, will share his writing tips.
For More Information: call Bev Barnes at 937-496-8623 or email Bev
You can also go online Dayton Metro Library
Wings & Things Guest Lecture
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Col. (Ret) Leo K. Thorsness presents "Getting Through Tough Times" during this special presentation at the museum's Carney Auditorium.
For More Information: go online National Museum or call Public Affairs Division at 937-255-3286.
Curt Ellison
Michael J. Colligan History Project
Miami Hamilton
1601 University Boulevard, Hamilton
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. – Harry T. Wilks Conference Center
Miami University Professor of History and American Studies, Dr. Curt Ellison takes a look at the local history of an architectural style that was brought to Miami principally by one 20th century architect who designed thirty campus buildings between 1939 and 1970. Reception to follow.
For disability accommodations, please call 513-785-3211 (Voice/TTY) before the event.
Volley For A Cure – Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness
Eaton High School Volleyball Team
Eaton High School
600 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton
Date: October 15, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
The volleyball team will be selling Breast Cancer Candles to raise money for Breast Cancer research, orders can be placed by going online Candle Diva and enter the code # 2853 at the check out so that credit will go to the Eaton High School Volleyball Team.
For More Information: call 937-533-6860.
Fall Family Getaway Camp
YMCA Camp Willson
Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date: October 16-18, 2009
Cost: Adults $117; Teens 13-17 $91; Children 6-12 $81 & 5 and under FREE
The camp is a perfect place to share time with your family. The weekend is filled with exciting and relaxing activities. Campfires, boating, great food, wall climbing, hiking, horseback riding, great meals included and so much more!
For More Information or Registration: call 1-800-423-0427 or go online Camp Willson
Family Fall Festival
Community Action Partnership
Westwood Community Center
611 Leland Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 16, 2009
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be games, food, vendors and information on Community Action Partnership programs and serviced. Proceeds to benefit Community Action Partnership's Youth Empowerment Center.
For More Informatin: call 937-341-5000 Ext 128 Or Ext 146, email Communicate or go online CAP
Financial Fortitude Workshop
Corinthian Baptist Church
700 S. James H. McGee Boulevard, Dayton
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
For ages 18 and older.
"How to Move Forward When the Economy is Going Down" – Stretching Your Dollars and Shrinking Your Debt. This free event will cover topics such as "Stretching Your Dollars" discussing the power of budgeting and will present tips on how to make your hard earned dollars go farther. "Shrinking Your Debt" will discuss and provide tips on obtaining and managing credit.
RSVP: by calling Kim Bugg at 937-609-0130, Linda Nervis at 937-293-9322 or emailing askdstff
Annual Fall Bazaar & Rummage Sale
American Legion Post 43
622 S. Market Street, Troy
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be household items, furniture, baked goods, clothing and much more. Spaces are just $5 for Legion members and $10 for non-members. Spaces are limited.
For More Information: call April Finch at 937-339-9599.
Family Day – Halloween
The National Museum of the United States Air Force
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities during Family Day. Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and those that participate in activities will receive goody bags full of stickers, candy and aviation trading cards as they leave the museum (while supplies last).
For More Information: go online National Museum
Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village Harvest Festival
Date: October 17-18, 2009
Time: Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Church service at 10 a.m.
Come and join in for a fun filled weekend and learn how the pioneers lived in the 1800’s. There will be apple butter making, cooking, hominy, soap making and much more. Plan to spend the weekend and join in on the fun.
For More Information: go online Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village
Better Business Bureau's Secure Your ID Day
National City Mortgage
Corner of 741 and Lyons Road
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Did you know 56% of identity theft victims traced the theft to something stolen from their own possession. So: If you don't need it, destroy it – responsibly.
Secure Your ID Day will feature FREE on-site document shredding – which will be recycled – and identity theft advice. Canned goods will also be collected for the Foodbank for the holiday season.
For More Information: go online Dayton BBB
Harvest Jamboree
Possum Creek MetroPark and Farm
4790 Frytown Road
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
The entire family can enjoy live music, delicious food, agricultural demonstrations, children's games and activities and lots more! Find out whose culinary skills are tops during the May Best Apple recipe contest. Contestants should fill out an entry form and bring their favorite apple recipe by 2 p.m. to the Jamboree.
For More Information & Entry Forms: call 937-276-7062 or go online Harvest Jamboree
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Dayton Dragon's Fifth Third Field
Date: October 17, 2009
Join News Center 7 at the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Every dollar raised gives more birthdays to breast cancer survivors.
For More Information: go online Making Strides or call 1-800-227-2345.
SICSA Red Dog Racers Charity Auction
Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant
3725 Presidential Drive, Fairborn
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: No charge to attend and no age limit
Race cars will be on display including an Open Wheel IndyCar, at 10:30 a.m. the auction bid registration will begin, at 11 a.m. racing memorabilia silent auction as well as Celebrity Driver & Mrs. Ohio America autograph session ($3 to go through the line with proceeds going to SICSA's spay and neuter program.), 12:30 there will be huge live bid auction.
100% of proceeds raised will go directly to SICSA for their spay and neuter program.
For More Information & an Auction Item List: go online SICSA and click on the Red Dog RACERS Charity Auction logo.
Toy Ride for the Salvation Army
1055 Riverside Drive (State Route 47)
Sidney, Ohio
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 12:00 p.m.
One toy per person to get in on the Bike Ride. The ride will start at Sidney Court Square and go to Fort Laramie and Kiser Lake ending at the Sidney Boat Club at 4 p.m. There will be bands, food and raffles in addition to the ride. All for the Salvation Army for Christmas Toys.
Annual Neighborhood Pig Roast
Englewood United Methodist Church
107 N. Walnut Street, Englewood
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $8 per person (advance sales $7); Children under 12 free (dine in only)
The dinner will include pork, beans, coleslaw, roll, beverage and a dessert. Carry out orders will be available.
For More Information or For Advance Sale Price: call 937-836-5361.
Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner & Auction
Moraine Civic Center
3050 Kreitzer Road, Moraine
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person at the door or send to Pet Advocate League, P.O. Box 10742, Dayton, OH 45402.
There will be a dinner, silent auction and a live auction to benefit Pet Advocate League low cost spay & neuter program.
For More Information: call 937-278-8330
Hawker UCC Spaghetti Dinner
Hawker United Church of Christ
1617 North Longview Street, Beavercreek
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets can be purchased at the church.
Presale: Adults $6.50, Children 5-10 $4.50, Children under 5 free
At the door: Adults $7 & Children 5-10 $5
This is a fundraiser sponsored by Hawker's Women's Guild with the proceeds benefitting the needs for the newly constructed picnic shelter.
Join Hawker UCC for this delicious dinner of homemade spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and assorted desserts and beverages. You can also check out the newly constructed picnic shelter which is also available for rent.
For More Information: call the church at 937-426-0973 or visit their website Hawker UCC
Halloween Frenzy
The Dayton Woman's Club
225 N. Ludlow Street, Dayton
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $23 per person (program, tax, gratuity all-inclusive)
Learn about burials in the 1800's, symbols on gravestones, the ghosts and spirits among us, mini readings by psychic, Greg Sanderson. Be prepared for an evening filled with mystery and high spirits.
For More Information & Reservations: call 937-228-1124.
The Kidney Walk
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
Date: October 18, 2009
Time: Registration at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.
The Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring, community fundraiser to call attention to the prevalence and prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donations. It is a time to get together to support the 26 million Americans who suffer from chronic kidney disease.
For More Information: go online Kidney Walk
Oktoberfest Open House
The Sanctuary
264 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 18, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a beautiful Autumn day upon a horse-drawn carriage ride. Enjoy food and entertainment; take a tour of Dayton's newest rehab and Assisted Living facility. All ages are welcome!
For More Information: call Pam or Dawn at 937-256-4663.
Look Good...Feel Better
Sycamore Hospital
Dining Room 2
Miamisburg, Ohio
Date: October 19, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Connect with other cancer patients while you learn to cope with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation through "Look Good...Feel Better".
Space is limited - register at 1-888-227-6446 #2 or log onto Look Good
Going Places Community Workshop
Franklin Fire Department Training Room
45 E. Fourth Street, Franklin
Date: October 20, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Do you have a vision for the Miami Valley Region in the year 2040? YOUR ideas and innovations are needed to help make the Miami Valley Region a better place to live, work and play! Come and join the Going Places discussion to share YOUR vision!!
For More Information: go online MVRPC, contact the staff at 937-223-6323 or MVRPC
Love Thinks – We're In This Together
Marriage Works! Ohio
Eaton Road Church of God
2000 Eaton Road, Hamilton
Date: Tuesdays starting October 20, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make your love last! Enroll today in Love Thinks, a free class for couples at any stage of their relationship. You'll discover bonding tools to keep your relationship close and fulfilling. Free class includes: free meal, free childcare & gift cards for attendance.
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
John Rosemond Parenting Seminar
Kettering Seventh-Day Adventist Church
3939 Stonebridge Road, Kettering
Date: October 20, 2009
Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door
Get parenting wisdom directly from John Rosemond, whose nationally syndicated parenting column appears in the Life section of the Dayton Daily News. Rosemond will present his new seminar, highlighting the best of parenting advice for modern child and teen challenges. Proceeds to benefit the Home & School organization, which raises funds for special projects at Spring Valley Academy.
For More Information: or to purchase tickets, call 937-433-0709.
College Workshop
Macedonia Community Development Corporation
Junior and Youth Villagers Programs
27 North Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 21, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Please bring or send your kids ages 10 to 18 to this free and helpful workshop. Food will be provided. Schools represented will be: Central State University, Wilberforce University, Sinclair Community College, ITT Technical Institute and Wright State University.
For More Information Or A Ride: call Ms. Angela Johnson at 937-268-2011 or Donna Middlebrook at 937-278-0121.
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Dayton Audubon Program
Wegerzyn Garden Center
1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 21, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE and Open to the Public
Deputy Director, Dave Nolin, who has been a part of Five Rivers MetroParks for almost 30 years will be the guest speaker for the evening. Mr. Nolin has been a participant in the recent search for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker and has contributed to the success of other local conservation organizations. There is ample parking available and light refreshments will be served. There will also be time for questions and comments from the audience.
Aviation Heritage Speaker Series: Guy Johnstone
Engineers Club
110 East Monument Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 22, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Guy Johstone, retired teacher and businessman, owns the Kittyhawk, Orvile Wright's vacation boat on Georgian Bay in Canada. He is working on a history of Orville's time and experiences in Canada. A highlight of his presentation will be home videos of the Wright family in Canada.
Enchanted Forest
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 23-24, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike
This is a family oriented and fun alternative to scary Halloween events. There will be songs and stories around the campfire, a naturalist led walk through Aullwood's forest where groups will encounter larger than life costumed creatures. Admission for one trail is $5 per person and admission for two trails is $8 per person. Ages 2 and under are free.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Raisin in the Sun
Xenia Area Community Theater
In the new - Kettering Health Network Theater
45 East Second Street, Xenia
Date: October 23, 24 & 25, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. Oct 23 & 24 & 3:00 p.m. on Oct 25
Cost: $12 General Admission; $10 Students and Seniors – group rates are available.
This groundbreaking play revolves around divergent dreams and conflicts within the three generations of the Younger family. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes though, Mama dreams of moving to a new home in a better Chicago neighborhood. Walter Lee has plans to buy a liquor store and become his own boss. Sacrifice, trust and love among the Younger family and their heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.
For More Information: call 937-372-0516.
The Dayton Opera Presents…La Traviata
Schuster Performing Arts Center
One West Second Street, Dayton
October 23 – 8 p.m. & October 25 – 3 p.m.
Cost: $28-$92 - $15 Student Rush tickets available at the Box Office 2 hours prior to performance (with ID). Military Discount: 25% off regular price ticket with ID.
In opera’s most heart-wrenching drama, Violetta, the exquisite Parisian courtesan, gives up her glamorous life and follows her heart and the handsome aristocrat Alfredo. But her past threatens Alfredo and his family’s honor, forcing her to abandon the man she so desperately loves. Verdi’s intense, emotional music puts La Traviata in the top ten of all-time opera favorites! Sung in Italian with English surtitles projected above the stage.
For Tickets: call 937-228-3630 or 888-228-3630.
Growing a Loving, Lasting Marriage Seminar
Marriage Works! Ohio
United Theological Seminary
4501 Denlinger Road, Dayton
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Get grounded in techniques to resolve conflict, understand your differences, and sow seeds of forgiveness through all the seasons of your marriage!
Class includes free Continental Breakfast and lunch – childcare is NOT provided.
Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register – Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before each seminar.
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
St. Mary Church Annual Holiday Bazaar
Corners of Xenia Avenue and Allen Street in Dayton
Date: October 24 & 25, 2009
Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. to noon
Lunch will be served daily. St. Mary's crafters have fall and Christmas items, cakes, candies, homemade baked goods and much more!
For More Information: call the church at 937-256-5633 or go online St. Mary
Greene Community Health Foundation's Fashion Swap
Greene Country Club
920 W. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road; Fairborn
Date: October 24, 2009 (Reservations due by October 16)
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Have a great day out with your mom, daughter, sister or best girlfriend and spend an afternoon at the Greene Community Health Foundation's Fashion Swap!
Women of the Miami Valley are invited to bring up to 5 new or consignment worthy clothing items of all sizes (medical scrubs, shoes & accessories welcome). In return, receive corresponding tickets to swap for new-to-you items. Enjoy a delicious lunch catered by the Greene Country Club and a fashion show with local celebrity models. A silent auction will feature items from various community businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Greene County and beyond.
For More Information or Reservations: call 937-374-5669 or email L Fox.
Miami Valley Beer Festival
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
1043 South Main Street, Dayton
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 in advance & $40 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at Belmont Party Supply and participating pubs and taverns.
You can sample rare and limited brews, an amazing selection of craft beer and entertainment, great food from area restaurants. All proceeds benefit The Resident Home Association, serving people with development disabilities.
For More Information: call 937-278-0791.
31st Annual Tecumseh Showcase Marching Band Competition
Tecumseh High School's Spitzer Stadium
9830 W. National Road, New Carlisle
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $7 Adults; $5 students with ID & seniors; Children 4 and under – free
Come and see over 14 marching bands competing for trophies and judge ratings. Featured bands include Bethel, Greenon, Marysville, Kettering Fairmont and the Tecumseh Marching Arrows. The students have worked since mid-summer to learn and perfect the shows they will present for judging. Proceeds to benefit the Tecumseh Music Boosters.
For More Information: call Kristen Kosey at 937-882-6777 or email Kristen
12th Annual Athenian Evening
The Bushnell Building
14 E. Main Street, Springfield
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person (tax deductible)
The event is sponsored by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy an evening of Greek food, dancing, pastries, raffles and prizes. All proceeds will benefit the community ministries at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
For More Information: go online Assumption, call Carolyn Grigiss at 937-831-1804 or email Carolyn.
Girls Day Out
Sycamore Medical Center
4000 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Miamisburg
Date: October 25, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
A fun day out with the girls! Pamper yourself with free paraffin hand wax treatments and a Macy's eye makeup clinic. Laugh with speaker Scott Osterfeld. Learn about breast health, gastro-intestinal health and pelvic floor health. Enjoy refreshments and drawings to win gift baskets, a $100 Visa Gift Card, a handbag from Macy's and much more!
For More Information: call 937-384-4857.
Going Places Community Workshop
Monroe Township Offices Basement
4 East Main Street, Tipp City
Date: October 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Do you have a vision for the Miami Valley Region in the year 2040? YOUR ideas and innovations are needed to help make the Miami Valley Region a better place to live, work and play! Come and join the Going Places discussion to share YOUR vision!!
For More Information: go online MVRPC, contact the staff at 937-223-6323 or MVRPC
Fairhaven Church Next Generation Ministry
Presents Harvey Hook
Date: October 28, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per family
This event is for middle school parents, students and high school students and parents.
Harvey Hook is regional director for The Gathering, an organization that addresses the moral, ethical and spiritual needs of businesspeople. He also hosts an interview program that is carried nationally on the Sky Angel satellite network. Harvey has shared the platform with Billy Graham, Charles Colson, Elizabeth Dole, Dr. Tony Evans, Dr. Tony Campolo, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf and a host of others. He is contributing author to Parents & Teenagers (1984), and Moving Beyond Belief: Practicing the Presence of Christ in Your Daily Life (1993). Harvey and his wife Rita live in Columbus, Ohio.
To Purchase Tickets: call Jane Piatt at 937-434-8627, Email Jane or go online Fairhaven Church and click "Common Ground" link.
Ribbon of Hope Luncheon
Ponitz Center, Sinclair Community College
444 W. Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 29, 2009
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Patron tickets are $50 and opportunities exist for corporate and individual sponsorships.
Keynote speaker will be Dr. Susan Love who has dedicated her professional life to the eradication of breast cancer. She will share her journey at this year's luncheon. Event proceeds will benefit the Women's Wellness Fund, which provides mammograms and other breast health measures for underserved women in greater Dayton.
For More Information: call Teresa Geisterfer at 937-395-8324 or go online KMC Foundation
Community Country Breakfast
Victory Temple
Valle Greene Drive, Fairborn
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $5 per person donation
The breakfast will include biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, fried apples, coffee, milk and juice. There will also be Abby's Donuts served. Make plans to bring your family.
Directions: Exit 20 off I-675, turn right onto Gateway Drive (by the BP), then turn righ onto Valley Greene Drive. The church is located at the end of the street. Breakfast is served in the Family Life Center which is located in the rear parking lot. Take out orders are available.
Wicked – Tickets Go On Sale
Schuster Performing Arts Center Box Office
Second & Main Streets, Dayton
Date: October 30, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tickets will go on sale for Broadway's Biggest Blockbuster, Wicked! There will be free coffee, donuts and a trivia contest! Beginning at 10 a.m. any remaining tickets will be available for purchase online Ticket Center Stage or by calling the Box Office – There is an eight ticket limit per patron.
For Tickets: go online Ticket Center Stage or call 937-228-3630 or 888-228-3630 Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Growing a Loving, Lasting Marriage Seminar
Marriage Works! Ohio
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal
1219 Young Street, Middletown
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Get grounded in techniques to resolve conflict, understand your differences, and sow seeds of forgiveness through all the seasons of your marriage!
Class includes free Continental Breakfast and lunch – childcare is NOT provided.
Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register – Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before each seminar.
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
Howl-O-Ween Dog Pawty
Fairgrounds Recreation Center
210 Fairground Road, Xenia
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free admission – $1 donation per dog
There will be a costume contest (most creative, scariest & general), Doggie "Trick for Treats" (talent contest), Best Radio Voice (barking contest & winner will host a radio show on WYSO), Bobbing for hot dogs and pet-related exhibitors -All to benefit the Scout Burnell-Garbrecht Dog Park and WYSO
Kappa Iota's Harvest Bazaar
First Presbyterian Church
125 Wilson Park Drive, West Carrollton
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Come and enjoy a relaxing day of shopping. There will be direct sale product vendors and craft vendors. There will be a Luncheon Café featuring homemade soups, hot dogs, chili dogs, caramel corn, baked goods, and much more!
For More Information: contact Susan Bogan at 937-847-8685.
Jefferson Township Schools Community Garage Sale
Blairwood Elementary School
1241 Blairwood Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This garage sale is to support the renewal of the School Levy; Issue 39 that will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3rd. The proceeds of the garage sale will go towards funding the purchase of flyers, postage and yard signs for Issue 39.
For More Information: contact Anny Burney – 937-262-2164 or Dr. Richard Gates at 937-835-5682.
Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village Pioneer Trick or Treat Night
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bring the children and enjoy a night of Trick or Treating. Stroll from cabin to cabin receiving treats and learn more about the cabins. This is a free event for children. Hot dogs, hot chocolate and apple cider will be sold in the Bull Skin Inn.
For More Information: go online Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village
Public Affairs
WHIO-TV
1414 Wilmington Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45420.
For other Arts Related Events - see our Arts Calendar
Amish Quilt Exhibit
Aullwood Audubon Center
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: August 20 to October 10, 2009
Time: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $4 adult/$2 child, children under 2 years old, Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society Members are free.
This incredible exhibit of Amish quilts features more than 100 quilts and wall hangings that are both decorative and functional. The craftsmanship, intricate colors and designs along with tiny stitches and quality workmanship create one-of-a-kind wonders.
For More Information: call 937-890-7360 or go online Aullwood
Morning Discovery Walk for Adults
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: Thursdays October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Center
A weekly walk along Aullwood's beautiful trails reveals many new and exciting discoveries. Tom Hissong, Aullwood's Education Coordinator, will lead walkers as they experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place at Aullwood. Bring binoculars!
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Paint the Square Pink
Courthouse Square
Downtown Dayton
Date: October 1, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Breast Cancer Task Force of the Greater Miami Valley is sponsoring this event for the public. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At this event the fountain will be dyed pink and breast cancer survivors raise pink flags over Courthouse Square. BCTF members will distribute information about breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
For More Information: contact Sarah Becker at 937-227-9444 or go online Breast Cancer TF
26th Annual Red Cross Book Fair
Monroe County Fairgrounds: Commercial Building West
Indiana
Date: October 1 to 6, 2009
Time: Oct 1 – 2 to 9 p.m.; Oct 2 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Oct 3-6 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission is $10 at the door.
The Red Cross will offer over 80,000 used books, LPs, tapes, DVDs, game and puzzles. Proceeds from this event will help fund local disaster relief, service to U.S. Armed Forces and their families and Emergency Preparedness services the Red Cross provides throughout the year in Monroe and Owen Counties.
Oct 3 – Half Price Day; Oct 4 Bag-It Day; Oct 5 – Half Price Bag It Day; Oct 6 – FREE Day!
For More Information: go online Red Cross Book Fair or email J Taylor
2009-2010 Junior League of Dayton’s Town Hall Lecture Series
Schuster Center
Date: October 1, 2009
Time: Doors open at 9 a.m. and lectures begin at 10 a.m.
Diahann Carroll will be the speaker at the first lecture in the series. There will be a kick-off celebration in the lobby prior to Ms. Carroll’s lecture to celebrate the Junior League of Dayton’s 90th Anniversary! More detailed information on the lectures can be found on our Community Page at WHIO-TV Community Page – Town Hall Lectures
For Tickets: call Ticket Center State at 937-228-3630 or go online Ticket Center State
For More Information on the Junior League of Dayton log onto Junior League
Light the Night Walk
Fraze Pavillion
Date: October 1, 2009
Time: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
This event is a fundraiser for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society to raise money to aid in research for a cure! The Emcees for the evening will be K99.1 FM's own Nancy Wilson and Steve Kerrigan! Steve Kerrigan is in remission with multiple myeloma, which is amazing news, but there is still no cure!
Come out and walk and become a Kerrigan Krusader by walking or making a donation.
To register or donate: go online Light the Night.
Checks can also be made out to "Leukemia/Lymphoma Society" and mailed to Nancy Wilson, WHKO, 1414 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420.
For more information you can contact Nancy Wilson at 937-259-2032 or email Nancy
Children’s Miracle Network Weekend
MAiZE
Meadow View Growers
Date: October 2-3, 2009
Time: Friday 7 to 10 p.m. & Sat 3 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Admission $8 for ages 12 to adult; $6 for 6 to 11 year olds & 5 and under are free with a paying adult. Dollar off coupons are available at Speedway Gas stations.
Meadow View Growers and Speedway/Super America are teaming up to host this event to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Come and get lost in the 8 acre field of corn that features the Children’s Miracle Network balloon in the design. Every paid entrance through the MAiZE will generate a $1 for Children’s Miracle Network.
For More Information: Ellen Finke-McCarthy at 937-845-0093 Ext 3014.
Growing a Loving, Lasting Marriage
Marriage Works! Ohio
Kettering Church of God
1450 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Get grounded in techniques to resolve conflict, understand your differences, and sow seeds of forgiveness through all the seasons of your marriage!
Class includes free Continental Breakfast and lunch – childcare is NOT provided.
Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register – Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before each seminar.
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
32nd Annual Spring Valley Potato Festival
Spring Valley, Ohio
State Routes 725 & 42, south of Xenia, Ohio
Date: October 3-4, 2009
Time: Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission is FREE but there is a small parking fee if you park in Walton Park.
The festival will have over 150 arts and craft exhibitors including many food vendors and potato edibles.
The Annual 5K Tater Trot Run will be held Saturday with registration at 8 a.m. and the run at 9 a.m. There will be free entertainment both days.
For More Information: Call Spring Valley ACTS at 937-862-4110 or 937-862-5250 or visit the website Spring Valley Ohio
Green Energy Ohio Miami Valley Solar Tour
Date: October 3-4, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Attend free open house tours as part of the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour. See how neighbors are using alternative and sustainable energy designs to reduce monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change—any you can learn from homeowners and experts how you can too! Highlighted are solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, passive and super-insulated designs. Also learn about the latest tax incentives.
For More Information: call Roger Hummel 937-459-9778 or Email Roger or call 216-526-5545 or email Green Energy
Writing Workshop "Everyone Has a Story to Tell"
Dayton Metro Library Auditorium
215 E. Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
No reservations are required. This workshop is designed to get your ideas on paper. All levels of ability and all genres of writing are welcome. Come with pen and paper and a willing imagination.
For More Information: contact Bev Barnes at 937-496-8623 or Email Bev
You can also go online to Dayton Metro Library
Community Health Fair
Greater Love Christian Church
2345 Lakeview Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be representatives from the American Heart Association, Dayton Fire Department, Dayton Police Department, Kettering Network Cancer Services, Montgomery County Health Department, Premier Community Health Services, Small Smiles Dental Center and Senior Resources. Health lecture and information available for dental hygiene (oral assessments for children), breast cancer care/self breast exam, stroke prevention, domestic violence, preventing heart disease, fire safety, CPR demonstrations and crime prevention.
Available Testing: PSA, Glucose/A1C, HIV/AIDS, EX Colon Cancer Test, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Mammogram (free or minimal fee, must meet criteria).
Buckeye Bash – OSU v. Indiana Football
T J Chumps
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: Gates open at 5 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m.
The OSU Alumni Group has joined with T J Chumps and UHS to provide an exciting JUMBOTRON TV event! Food and beverages will be available as well as live music. NO COOLERS PLEASE.
For More Information: call Arlene Finch at 937-220-6610 or UHS
Youth Rally And Gathering of Champions
Beavercreek Hillside Chapel
3515 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek
Date: October 3 & 4, 2009
Time: Saturday 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.
Former National Champion to speak as Hillside Chapel hosts youth rally and Gathering of Champions with three time Big Ten Champ and National Champ.
Former Ohio State Buckeye defensive tackle, Joel Penton, will be making a stop in Beavercreek. The kickoff begins with a youth rally in the gymnasium at Hillside Chapel at 7 p.m. with all the free pizza you want to eat and giveaways – Elite X-Box 360, autographed A.J. Hawk jersey and OSU items. Then Sunday, Joel will be speaking to various football teams and their coaches as they have been invited to this special service. He will be joined by musician and performer, Ryan Holliday.
Doors at Hillside will open at 6:30 p.m. with the kickoff beginning at 7 p.m. – Admission is FREE and open to the public.!
For More Information: call Jeff Norus at 937-426-7537 or email Jeff
Harvest Moon-Full Moon Walk
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Center
The harvest moon is the full moon occurring nearest the autumnal equinox. In the past, the harvest moon provided light for farmers working late into the night to harvest the bounty of their crops. An Aullwood naturalist will lead this evening walk at Aullwood in the light of the beautiful harvest moon.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Aullwood Draft Horse Pulled Wagon Rides
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 4, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Farm 9101 Frederick Pike
Draft horse pulled wagon rides are a fun way to explore the farm. Visitors will ride along with farmer John and will have the chance to discuss many interesting facts of farm life. Fees for wagon rides are $2 per person for the first ride, $1 for the second. Non members must pay admission to the farm in addition to wagon rides. Each ride lasts about 30 minutes.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Replica 1905 Wright Flyer Flight 104th Anniversary
Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
Date: October 5, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Activities are being planned to celebrate the 104th Anniversary of Practical Flight (1905 – 2009) at Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center and Huffman Prairie Flying Field. If the event is cancelled due to weather or base operations, no alternative date is schedules.
Double the Caring, Double the Sharing – EXTENDED
Diaper and Supplies Drive
Sponsored by the Community Action Partnership
719 South Main Street, Dayton
Date: Now through October 23, 2009
Time: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On September 2nd, twin boys Noah Tamar Dunn and Aiden Tamar Dunn came into the world. Tragically, their mother, 26-year-old Tamara Dunn, died shortly after giving birth to the healthy baby boys. Tamara's mother, LaTaunya Dunn, is currently caring for her grandsons as she deals with the sudden death of her daughter. As you would imagine, the responsibility and expenses related to this are huge. We Need Your Help! The community is asked to donate items to support Noah and Aiden. You can drop items off at the Community Action Partnership. Trust funds have also been set up in the boys' names at Fifth Third Bank. Suggested items include: diapers in multiple sizes, Isomil Advanced Soy Formula (with Iron), Draft or ALL Free 'n' Clear Laundry Detergent, wipes, baby food, baby cereal, pajamas in sizes 6 months plus, onesies in sizes 6 months plus and gift cards to Wal-Mark or Target.
For More Information: call 937-341-5000, ext 146 or email CAP Events
Relationship Builders
Marriage Works! Ohio
Beavercreek Christian Church
2009 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek
Date: Tuesdays - October 6 to December 1, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make the good times in your relationship last! This nine-week class is for engaged or married couples who want to enrich and grow their relationship. Develop practical skills from the Relationship Toolbox, such as "Assessing Your Relationship", "Understanding Personality Differences", "Communication Skills", "Conflict Resolution Techniques", "Developing Intimacy", "Budgeting & Goal Setting." Classes are free and include free refreshments and childcare!
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
Depression Screening
Kettering Behavioral Medicine Center
5350 Lamme Road, Dayton
Date: October 8, 2009
Time: 8 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE
This free depression screening is available for adolescents and adults.
For More Information & to Register: call 937-384-4884.
The Book in You: Self-Publishing
Dayton Metro Library Meeting Room
215 E. Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 8, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
No reservations required. Let Tim Capehart, Reference Librarian and self-published author, share what he has learned about self-publishing.
For More Information: call Bev Barnes at 937-496-8623 or email Bev . You can also go online for information Dayton Metro Library
Love Thinks – We're In This Together
Marriage Works! Ohio
United Theological Seminary
4501 Denlinger Road, Dayton
Date: Thursdays starting October 8, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make your love last! Enroll today in Love Thinks, a free class for couples at any stage of their relationship. You'll discover bonding tools to keep your relationship close and fulfilling. Free class includes: free meal, free childcare & gift cards for attendance.
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
Relationship Builders
Marriage Works! Ohio
Forest Ridge Baptist Church
6890 Union Schoolhouse Road, Dayton
Date: Tuesdays - October 8 to December 10, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make the good times in your relationship last! This nine-week class is for married couples only who want to enrich and grow their relationship. Develop practical skills from the Relationship Toolbox, such as "Assessing Your Relationship", "Understanding Personality Differences", "Communication Skills", "Conflict Resolution Techniques", "Developing Intimacy", "Budgeting & Goal Setting." Classes are free and include free refreshments and childcare!
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
2009 Harvest of Quilts
Darke County Fairgrounds
Greenville, Ohio
Date: October 9-10, 2009
Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 28th Annual Harvest of Quilts will be in the Coliseum at the Darke County Fairgrounds. The showing of quilts boasts over 300 quilts on display as well as seventeen merchants providing an array of quilt related items.
For More Information: call Jodi at 937-937-9101 or go online Blogspot
Heart Health Assessments
Cardiology Specialist of Dayton
Vandalia, Ohio
Date: October 9, 2009
Cost: $119
Could you be at risk of heart disease? Risk factors include: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Smoking, Obesity and Family History. You can receive 3 life saving tests for the earliest detection possible for the one low price. Spaces fill quickly!
For More Information or Appointment: call 937-384-4857.
Bravo! 2009 Fashion Show
Sinclair Community College
Ponitz Center
Date: October 9, 2009
Time: 10:30 a.m. – beginning with social hour and boutique
Celebrate with the Opera Guild of Dayton at Bravo! 2009 Champagne Brunch and Fashion Show! Fashions featuring Kinross Cashmere shown by ELAN, jewelry raffle for an amethyst and diamond pendant necklace donated by Weber Jewelers as well as sumptuous food, fabulous entertainment and enticing door prizes!
For More Information or Reservations: call 937-434-8236.
The Sunshine Boys
Dayton Theatre Guild
430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 9 to 25, 2009
"Lewis and Clark" (Al and Willie) were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren't even speaking. When CBS requests them for a "History of Comedy" retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs.
For More Information: contact the guild at 937-278-5993 or go online Dayton Theatre Guild
Free Pancake Breakfast
Shroyer Road Baptist Church
508 Shroyer Road, Dayton
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Open to the public and everyone in the community it welcome to this FREE pancake breakfast! Donations will be accepted but are not required.
For More Information: call 937-298-9531 or email the Church Office
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Waynesville, Ohio
Date: October 10-11, 2009
Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vendors come from as far as Hawaii, Florida and California to participate in the festival. Join in for the Sauerkraut Recipe Contest to be held October 3rd at Der Dutchman. Set up is at 11 and judging begins at Noon. All entries must use Frank's or Snow Floss Sauerkraut. For the safety of your pets and those around, please keep your pets at home. Guide dogs are welcome to the festival for your assistance. Please review the Sauerkraut Festival Rules
that are enforced.
For More Information: go online Sauerkraut Festival
Try a Truck
City of Beavercreek
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ever wonder what it would be like to sit in the driver's seat of a snow plow? Wish you could see the view from a fire truck? Well, now you can! The City of Beavercreek will open its doors and let anyone and everyone get a feel for what it is like in the driver's seat. Come out anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
There will be a forklift, plow, fire trucks, police cruisers, street sweeper, mower, gator, school bus, CareFlight, tow truck, dump truck, bulldozer, mail truck, motorcycle, Senior Center van, and golf carts!
Jamestown Area Health & Wellness Fair
First Zion Baptist Church
15 East Xenia Street, Jamestown
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
There will be blood pressure, diabetic, and bone density screenings, information, refreshments and door prizes.
For More Information: contact The Greene County Council on Aging at 937-376-5486 or email Pam
Fall Farm Fest
Lost Creek Reserve
2385 E. State Route 41 (East of Troy)
Date: October 10-11, 2009
Time: Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Miami County Park District will hold its First Annual Fall Farm Fest. Come out and enjoy this fun family event featuring a 6.2 acre corn maze, food, hayrides, children's games, scarecrow contest, entertainment and other fun activities.
The Corn Maze will remain open each weekend in October after the Fall Farm Fest.
For More Information: call 937-335-6273 or go online Miami County Parks
Pleasant Township Fire Safety Day
Home Depot
1880 N. Bechtle Avenue
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is a free event filled with fun for both kids and parents. There will be a safety trailer to teach kids what to do in case of fire, CareFlight tours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free informational handouts for parents, free gifts for kids, auto extrication at various times of the day, hands on fire extinguisher training demo, tour the fire trucks, meet and greet your local firefighters, Home Depot kids workshop and free hotdogs.
For More Information: call 937-828-1347
Amish Quilt Auction
Aullwood Audubon Center
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 11, 2009
Time: 1:30 p.m. – doors open at noon to register for bid numbers and to view quilts.
Location: Marie S. Aull Education Center
Cost: Admission is free.
Nearly 200 items including approximately 100 Amish made quilts and wall hangings will be sold. Many of the quilts were ordered more than 18 months ago. The designs are unique and many of the patterns are unavailable elsewhere. Amish women and men from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky have pieced the quilts on treadle sewing machines. Several of the quilts have over 500 yards of hand-quilting. Some quilts have thousands of pieces of fabric. All of the quilting is hand-sewn. Hand-woven rugs, place mats, a variety of hardwood furniture including a white cedar bench and coffee table, baskets, wooden toys and quilted pillows will also be auctioned. Several antique quilts will be offered as well.
For More Information: call 937-890-7360 or go online Aullwood
Scarecrow Season Farm Walk
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike
This is a great walk for the entire family! Listen to a story about a farmer who had trouble with some pests in his garden, then follow his example by making your own scarecrow to take home with you! The straw for stuffing and a head will be supplied for participants to decorate their own scarecrow. Bring along some old clothes to use for outfitting your scarecrow.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Moorefield Township Firefighter's Association Annual Fish Fry
Moorefield Township Firehouse
1616 Moorefield Road, Springfield
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Donation - $8 for adults; $4 for children under 10
Donations benefit the Moorefield Township Firefighter's Association.
For More Information: call Andrew Biggert at 937-650-5744 or email Andrew
Amish Quilt Auction
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 11, 2009
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission is FREE
Location: Aullwood Center
This is the 20th annual Amish Quilt Auction. Doors will open at 12 noon to register for bid numbers and to view the quilts. Nearly 200 items will be sold during this afternoon.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Pumpkins Galore and More Sale
Covenant Presbyterian Church
415 N. Main Street, Springboro
Date: October 12-31, 2009
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Pumpkins in all shapes and sizes are available for all of your needs. All proceeds will go toward the Youth Programs at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Bring your family and friends and enjoy FREE horse rides on October 17th!
Expecting A Baby?
Love Thinks Class
Marriage Works! Ohio
Date: Mondays Starting October 12, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Expecting a baby? This class is for you, the new parents! Join a Love Thinks class exclusively for those who are expecting a child, or who just had a baby in the past year! Free childcare and a free meal is provided AND you can earn up to $50 per person in gift cards for attending!
Class is filling now – call 937-262-7010 to register
For More Information: go online Trust Marriage
Chipmunk Adventures (2 years old with adult)
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: Tuesdays October 13, November 10 & December 8, 2009
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Center
As curious chipmunks, the class will explore and enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures.
Pre-Registration is required: Class fee is $10 for Friends of Aullwood members and $12 for non-members. All three classes are $28 for Friends of Aullwood members and $30 for non-members.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Relationship Builders
Marriage Works! Ohio
Northmont Community Church
5001 National Road, Clayton
Date: Tuesdays - October 13 to December 8, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make the good times in your relationship last! This nine-week class is for engaged or married couples who want to enrich and grow their relationship. Develop practical skills from the Relationship Toolbox, such as "Assessing Your Relationship", "Understanding Personality Differences", "Communication Skills", "Conflict Resolution Techniques", "Developing Intimacy", "Budgeting & Goal Setting." Classes are free and include free refreshments and childcare!
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
YWCA Dayton Breakfast with the CEO
YWCA Dayton
141 West Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Cost: FREE
The YWCA Dayton will present a series of "Breakfasts with the CEO" from May to October 2009. Carol J. Hinton, CEO of the YWCA Dayton will share how the programs and services provided by the YWCA give safe shelter, counsel and hope to the thousands of women and teens and children who seek its services each year. She will give an overview of current YWCA activities as well as the YW's future endeavors. The breakfasts are free and all friends, supporters and interested community members are invited to attend. Optional tours will follow each meeting.
For More Information & To RSVP: call Angie Hoschouer at 937-461-5550 Ext 179 or email Angie or visit the website YWCA
Squirrel Scouts (3 to 5 years old)
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 14, November 11 and December 9, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Center
Youngsters in this class will scurry like squirrels while developing a sense of wonder for the natural world around them.
Pre-Registration is required: Class fee is $10 for Friends of Aullwood members and $12 for non-members. All three classes are $28 for Friends of Aullwood members and $30 for non-members.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Aullwood Spirit Night at Waffle House
Waffle House – Englewood
9295 N. Main Street, Englewood
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ask your friends, family and acquaintances to eat a meal at Waffle House – Englewood during the specified time and Aullwood will receive 25% of ALL sales made during that time period. For Aullwood to benefit, a minimum of 20 people must eat at Waffle House in Englewood AND refer to Aullwood Spirit Night.
For More Information: call Aullwood at 937-890-7360 or go online Aullwood
Going Places Community Workshop
Troy Main Street Community Room
405 SW Public Square, Ste 231, Troy
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Do you have a vision for the Miami Valley Region in the year 2040? YOUR ideas and innovations are needed to help make the Miami Valley Region a better place to live, work and play! Come and join the Going Places discussion to share YOUR vision!!
For More Information: go online MVRPC, contact the staff at 937-223-6323 or MVRPC
Fiction Writing Advice
Dayton Metro Library Meeting Room
215 E. Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
No reservation is required. Brady Allen, horror and crime writer and lecturer at Wright State University, will share his writing tips.
For More Information: call Bev Barnes at 937-496-8623 or email Bev
You can also go online Dayton Metro Library
Wings & Things Guest Lecture
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Col. (Ret) Leo K. Thorsness presents "Getting Through Tough Times" during this special presentation at the museum's Carney Auditorium.
For More Information: go online National Museum or call Public Affairs Division at 937-255-3286.
Curt Ellison
Michael J. Colligan History Project
Miami Hamilton
1601 University Boulevard, Hamilton
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. – Harry T. Wilks Conference Center
Miami University Professor of History and American Studies, Dr. Curt Ellison takes a look at the local history of an architectural style that was brought to Miami principally by one 20th century architect who designed thirty campus buildings between 1939 and 1970. Reception to follow.
For disability accommodations, please call 513-785-3211 (Voice/TTY) before the event.
Volley For A Cure – Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness
Eaton High School Volleyball Team
Eaton High School
600 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton
Date: October 15, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
The volleyball team will be selling Breast Cancer Candles to raise money for Breast Cancer research, orders can be placed by going online Candle Diva and enter the code # 2853 at the check out so that credit will go to the Eaton High School Volleyball Team.
For More Information: call 937-533-6860.
Fall Family Getaway Camp
YMCA Camp Willson
Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date: October 16-18, 2009
Cost: Adults $117; Teens 13-17 $91; Children 6-12 $81 & 5 and under FREE
The camp is a perfect place to share time with your family. The weekend is filled with exciting and relaxing activities. Campfires, boating, great food, wall climbing, hiking, horseback riding, great meals included and so much more!
For More Information or Registration: call 1-800-423-0427 or go online Camp Willson
Family Fall Festival
Community Action Partnership
Westwood Community Center
611 Leland Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 16, 2009
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be games, food, vendors and information on Community Action Partnership programs and serviced. Proceeds to benefit Community Action Partnership's Youth Empowerment Center.
For More Informatin: call 937-341-5000 Ext 128 Or Ext 146, email Communicate or go online CAP
Financial Fortitude Workshop
Corinthian Baptist Church
700 S. James H. McGee Boulevard, Dayton
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
For ages 18 and older.
"How to Move Forward When the Economy is Going Down" – Stretching Your Dollars and Shrinking Your Debt. This free event will cover topics such as "Stretching Your Dollars" discussing the power of budgeting and will present tips on how to make your hard earned dollars go farther. "Shrinking Your Debt" will discuss and provide tips on obtaining and managing credit.
RSVP: by calling Kim Bugg at 937-609-0130, Linda Nervis at 937-293-9322 or emailing askdstff
Annual Fall Bazaar & Rummage Sale
American Legion Post 43
622 S. Market Street, Troy
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be household items, furniture, baked goods, clothing and much more. Spaces are just $5 for Legion members and $10 for non-members. Spaces are limited.
For More Information: call April Finch at 937-339-9599.
Family Day – Halloween
The National Museum of the United States Air Force
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities during Family Day. Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and those that participate in activities will receive goody bags full of stickers, candy and aviation trading cards as they leave the museum (while supplies last).
For More Information: go online National Museum
Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village Harvest Festival
Date: October 17-18, 2009
Time: Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Church service at 10 a.m.
Come and join in for a fun filled weekend and learn how the pioneers lived in the 1800’s. There will be apple butter making, cooking, hominy, soap making and much more. Plan to spend the weekend and join in on the fun.
For More Information: go online Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village
Better Business Bureau's Secure Your ID Day
National City Mortgage
Corner of 741 and Lyons Road
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Did you know 56% of identity theft victims traced the theft to something stolen from their own possession. So: If you don't need it, destroy it – responsibly.
Secure Your ID Day will feature FREE on-site document shredding – which will be recycled – and identity theft advice. Canned goods will also be collected for the Foodbank for the holiday season.
For More Information: go online Dayton BBB
Harvest Jamboree
Possum Creek MetroPark and Farm
4790 Frytown Road
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
The entire family can enjoy live music, delicious food, agricultural demonstrations, children's games and activities and lots more! Find out whose culinary skills are tops during the May Best Apple recipe contest. Contestants should fill out an entry form and bring their favorite apple recipe by 2 p.m. to the Jamboree.
For More Information & Entry Forms: call 937-276-7062 or go online Harvest Jamboree
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Dayton Dragon's Fifth Third Field
Date: October 17, 2009
Join News Center 7 at the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Every dollar raised gives more birthdays to breast cancer survivors.
For More Information: go online Making Strides or call 1-800-227-2345.
SICSA Red Dog Racers Charity Auction
Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant
3725 Presidential Drive, Fairborn
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: No charge to attend and no age limit
Race cars will be on display including an Open Wheel IndyCar, at 10:30 a.m. the auction bid registration will begin, at 11 a.m. racing memorabilia silent auction as well as Celebrity Driver & Mrs. Ohio America autograph session ($3 to go through the line with proceeds going to SICSA's spay and neuter program.), 12:30 there will be huge live bid auction.
100% of proceeds raised will go directly to SICSA for their spay and neuter program.
For More Information & an Auction Item List: go online SICSA and click on the Red Dog RACERS Charity Auction logo.
Toy Ride for the Salvation Army
1055 Riverside Drive (State Route 47)
Sidney, Ohio
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 12:00 p.m.
One toy per person to get in on the Bike Ride. The ride will start at Sidney Court Square and go to Fort Laramie and Kiser Lake ending at the Sidney Boat Club at 4 p.m. There will be bands, food and raffles in addition to the ride. All for the Salvation Army for Christmas Toys.
Annual Neighborhood Pig Roast
Englewood United Methodist Church
107 N. Walnut Street, Englewood
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $8 per person (advance sales $7); Children under 12 free (dine in only)
The dinner will include pork, beans, coleslaw, roll, beverage and a dessert. Carry out orders will be available.
For More Information or For Advance Sale Price: call 937-836-5361.
Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner & Auction
Moraine Civic Center
3050 Kreitzer Road, Moraine
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person at the door or send to Pet Advocate League, P.O. Box 10742, Dayton, OH 45402.
There will be a dinner, silent auction and a live auction to benefit Pet Advocate League low cost spay & neuter program.
For More Information: call 937-278-8330
Hawker UCC Spaghetti Dinner
Hawker United Church of Christ
1617 North Longview Street, Beavercreek
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets can be purchased at the church.
Presale: Adults $6.50, Children 5-10 $4.50, Children under 5 free
At the door: Adults $7 & Children 5-10 $5
This is a fundraiser sponsored by Hawker's Women's Guild with the proceeds benefitting the needs for the newly constructed picnic shelter.
Join Hawker UCC for this delicious dinner of homemade spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and assorted desserts and beverages. You can also check out the newly constructed picnic shelter which is also available for rent.
For More Information: call the church at 937-426-0973 or visit their website Hawker UCC
Halloween Frenzy
The Dayton Woman's Club
225 N. Ludlow Street, Dayton
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $23 per person (program, tax, gratuity all-inclusive)
Learn about burials in the 1800's, symbols on gravestones, the ghosts and spirits among us, mini readings by psychic, Greg Sanderson. Be prepared for an evening filled with mystery and high spirits.
For More Information & Reservations: call 937-228-1124.
The Kidney Walk
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
Date: October 18, 2009
Time: Registration at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.
The Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring, community fundraiser to call attention to the prevalence and prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donations. It is a time to get together to support the 26 million Americans who suffer from chronic kidney disease.
For More Information: go online Kidney Walk
Oktoberfest Open House
The Sanctuary
264 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 18, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a beautiful Autumn day upon a horse-drawn carriage ride. Enjoy food and entertainment; take a tour of Dayton's newest rehab and Assisted Living facility. All ages are welcome!
For More Information: call Pam or Dawn at 937-256-4663.
Look Good...Feel Better
Sycamore Hospital
Dining Room 2
Miamisburg, Ohio
Date: October 19, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Connect with other cancer patients while you learn to cope with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation through "Look Good...Feel Better".
Space is limited - register at 1-888-227-6446 #2 or log onto Look Good
Going Places Community Workshop
Franklin Fire Department Training Room
45 E. Fourth Street, Franklin
Date: October 20, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Do you have a vision for the Miami Valley Region in the year 2040? YOUR ideas and innovations are needed to help make the Miami Valley Region a better place to live, work and play! Come and join the Going Places discussion to share YOUR vision!!
For More Information: go online MVRPC, contact the staff at 937-223-6323 or MVRPC
Love Thinks – We're In This Together
Marriage Works! Ohio
Eaton Road Church of God
2000 Eaton Road, Hamilton
Date: Tuesdays starting October 20, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Make your love last! Enroll today in Love Thinks, a free class for couples at any stage of their relationship. You'll discover bonding tools to keep your relationship close and fulfilling. Free class includes: free meal, free childcare & gift cards for attendance.
Space is limited and classes are filling fast! Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
John Rosemond Parenting Seminar
Kettering Seventh-Day Adventist Church
3939 Stonebridge Road, Kettering
Date: October 20, 2009
Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door
Get parenting wisdom directly from John Rosemond, whose nationally syndicated parenting column appears in the Life section of the Dayton Daily News. Rosemond will present his new seminar, highlighting the best of parenting advice for modern child and teen challenges. Proceeds to benefit the Home & School organization, which raises funds for special projects at Spring Valley Academy.
For More Information: or to purchase tickets, call 937-433-0709.
College Workshop
Macedonia Community Development Corporation
Junior and Youth Villagers Programs
27 North Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 21, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Please bring or send your kids ages 10 to 18 to this free and helpful workshop. Food will be provided. Schools represented will be: Central State University, Wilberforce University, Sinclair Community College, ITT Technical Institute and Wright State University.
For More Information Or A Ride: call Ms. Angela Johnson at 937-268-2011 or Donna Middlebrook at 937-278-0121.
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Dayton Audubon Program
Wegerzyn Garden Center
1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 21, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE and Open to the Public
Deputy Director, Dave Nolin, who has been a part of Five Rivers MetroParks for almost 30 years will be the guest speaker for the evening. Mr. Nolin has been a participant in the recent search for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker and has contributed to the success of other local conservation organizations. There is ample parking available and light refreshments will be served. There will also be time for questions and comments from the audience.
Aviation Heritage Speaker Series: Guy Johnstone
Engineers Club
110 East Monument Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 22, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Guy Johstone, retired teacher and businessman, owns the Kittyhawk, Orvile Wright's vacation boat on Georgian Bay in Canada. He is working on a history of Orville's time and experiences in Canada. A highlight of his presentation will be home videos of the Wright family in Canada.
Enchanted Forest
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton
Date: October 23-24, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: General Admission $4 adults; $2 children. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.
Location: Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike
This is a family oriented and fun alternative to scary Halloween events. There will be songs and stories around the campfire, a naturalist led walk through Aullwood's forest where groups will encounter larger than life costumed creatures. Admission for one trail is $5 per person and admission for two trails is $8 per person. Ages 2 and under are free.
For More Information: call 937-89-7360 or go online Aullwood
Raisin in the Sun
Xenia Area Community Theater
In the new - Kettering Health Network Theater
45 East Second Street, Xenia
Date: October 23, 24 & 25, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. Oct 23 & 24 & 3:00 p.m. on Oct 25
Cost: $12 General Admission; $10 Students and Seniors – group rates are available.
This groundbreaking play revolves around divergent dreams and conflicts within the three generations of the Younger family. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes though, Mama dreams of moving to a new home in a better Chicago neighborhood. Walter Lee has plans to buy a liquor store and become his own boss. Sacrifice, trust and love among the Younger family and their heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.
For More Information: call 937-372-0516.
The Dayton Opera Presents…La Traviata
Schuster Performing Arts Center
One West Second Street, Dayton
October 23 – 8 p.m. & October 25 – 3 p.m.
Cost: $28-$92 - $15 Student Rush tickets available at the Box Office 2 hours prior to performance (with ID). Military Discount: 25% off regular price ticket with ID.
In opera’s most heart-wrenching drama, Violetta, the exquisite Parisian courtesan, gives up her glamorous life and follows her heart and the handsome aristocrat Alfredo. But her past threatens Alfredo and his family’s honor, forcing her to abandon the man she so desperately loves. Verdi’s intense, emotional music puts La Traviata in the top ten of all-time opera favorites! Sung in Italian with English surtitles projected above the stage.
For Tickets: call 937-228-3630 or 888-228-3630.
Growing a Loving, Lasting Marriage Seminar
Marriage Works! Ohio
United Theological Seminary
4501 Denlinger Road, Dayton
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Get grounded in techniques to resolve conflict, understand your differences, and sow seeds of forgiveness through all the seasons of your marriage!
Class includes free Continental Breakfast and lunch – childcare is NOT provided.
Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register – Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before each seminar.
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
St. Mary Church Annual Holiday Bazaar
Corners of Xenia Avenue and Allen Street in Dayton
Date: October 24 & 25, 2009
Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. to noon
Lunch will be served daily. St. Mary's crafters have fall and Christmas items, cakes, candies, homemade baked goods and much more!
For More Information: call the church at 937-256-5633 or go online St. Mary
Greene Community Health Foundation's Fashion Swap
Greene Country Club
920 W. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road; Fairborn
Date: October 24, 2009 (Reservations due by October 16)
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Have a great day out with your mom, daughter, sister or best girlfriend and spend an afternoon at the Greene Community Health Foundation's Fashion Swap!
Women of the Miami Valley are invited to bring up to 5 new or consignment worthy clothing items of all sizes (medical scrubs, shoes & accessories welcome). In return, receive corresponding tickets to swap for new-to-you items. Enjoy a delicious lunch catered by the Greene Country Club and a fashion show with local celebrity models. A silent auction will feature items from various community businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Greene County and beyond.
For More Information or Reservations: call 937-374-5669 or email L Fox.
Miami Valley Beer Festival
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
1043 South Main Street, Dayton
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 in advance & $40 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at Belmont Party Supply and participating pubs and taverns.
You can sample rare and limited brews, an amazing selection of craft beer and entertainment, great food from area restaurants. All proceeds benefit The Resident Home Association, serving people with development disabilities.
For More Information: call 937-278-0791.
31st Annual Tecumseh Showcase Marching Band Competition
Tecumseh High School's Spitzer Stadium
9830 W. National Road, New Carlisle
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $7 Adults; $5 students with ID & seniors; Children 4 and under – free
Come and see over 14 marching bands competing for trophies and judge ratings. Featured bands include Bethel, Greenon, Marysville, Kettering Fairmont and the Tecumseh Marching Arrows. The students have worked since mid-summer to learn and perfect the shows they will present for judging. Proceeds to benefit the Tecumseh Music Boosters.
For More Information: call Kristen Kosey at 937-882-6777 or email Kristen
12th Annual Athenian Evening
The Bushnell Building
14 E. Main Street, Springfield
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person (tax deductible)
The event is sponsored by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy an evening of Greek food, dancing, pastries, raffles and prizes. All proceeds will benefit the community ministries at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
For More Information: go online Assumption, call Carolyn Grigiss at 937-831-1804 or email Carolyn.
Girls Day Out
Sycamore Medical Center
4000 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Miamisburg
Date: October 25, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
A fun day out with the girls! Pamper yourself with free paraffin hand wax treatments and a Macy's eye makeup clinic. Laugh with speaker Scott Osterfeld. Learn about breast health, gastro-intestinal health and pelvic floor health. Enjoy refreshments and drawings to win gift baskets, a $100 Visa Gift Card, a handbag from Macy's and much more!
For More Information: call 937-384-4857.
Going Places Community Workshop
Monroe Township Offices Basement
4 East Main Street, Tipp City
Date: October 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Do you have a vision for the Miami Valley Region in the year 2040? YOUR ideas and innovations are needed to help make the Miami Valley Region a better place to live, work and play! Come and join the Going Places discussion to share YOUR vision!!
For More Information: go online MVRPC, contact the staff at 937-223-6323 or MVRPC
Fairhaven Church Next Generation Ministry
Presents Harvey Hook
Date: October 28, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per family
This event is for middle school parents, students and high school students and parents.
Harvey Hook is regional director for The Gathering, an organization that addresses the moral, ethical and spiritual needs of businesspeople. He also hosts an interview program that is carried nationally on the Sky Angel satellite network. Harvey has shared the platform with Billy Graham, Charles Colson, Elizabeth Dole, Dr. Tony Evans, Dr. Tony Campolo, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf and a host of others. He is contributing author to Parents & Teenagers (1984), and Moving Beyond Belief: Practicing the Presence of Christ in Your Daily Life (1993). Harvey and his wife Rita live in Columbus, Ohio.
To Purchase Tickets: call Jane Piatt at 937-434-8627, Email Jane or go online Fairhaven Church and click "Common Ground" link.
Ribbon of Hope Luncheon
Ponitz Center, Sinclair Community College
444 W. Third Street, Dayton
Date: October 29, 2009
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Patron tickets are $50 and opportunities exist for corporate and individual sponsorships.
Keynote speaker will be Dr. Susan Love who has dedicated her professional life to the eradication of breast cancer. She will share her journey at this year's luncheon. Event proceeds will benefit the Women's Wellness Fund, which provides mammograms and other breast health measures for underserved women in greater Dayton.
For More Information: call Teresa Geisterfer at 937-395-8324 or go online KMC Foundation
Community Country Breakfast
Victory Temple
Valle Greene Drive, Fairborn
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $5 per person donation
The breakfast will include biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, fried apples, coffee, milk and juice. There will also be Abby's Donuts served. Make plans to bring your family.
Directions: Exit 20 off I-675, turn right onto Gateway Drive (by the BP), then turn righ onto Valley Greene Drive. The church is located at the end of the street. Breakfast is served in the Family Life Center which is located in the rear parking lot. Take out orders are available.
Wicked – Tickets Go On Sale
Schuster Performing Arts Center Box Office
Second & Main Streets, Dayton
Date: October 30, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tickets will go on sale for Broadway's Biggest Blockbuster, Wicked! There will be free coffee, donuts and a trivia contest! Beginning at 10 a.m. any remaining tickets will be available for purchase online Ticket Center Stage or by calling the Box Office – There is an eight ticket limit per patron.
For Tickets: go online Ticket Center Stage or call 937-228-3630 or 888-228-3630 Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Growing a Loving, Lasting Marriage Seminar
Marriage Works! Ohio
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal
1219 Young Street, Middletown
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Get grounded in techniques to resolve conflict, understand your differences, and sow seeds of forgiveness through all the seasons of your marriage!
Class includes free Continental Breakfast and lunch – childcare is NOT provided.
Call 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live-As-1 to register – Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before each seminar.
For More Information: log onto Trust Marriage
Howl-O-Ween Dog Pawty
Fairgrounds Recreation Center
210 Fairground Road, Xenia
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free admission – $1 donation per dog
There will be a costume contest (most creative, scariest & general), Doggie "Trick for Treats" (talent contest), Best Radio Voice (barking contest & winner will host a radio show on WYSO), Bobbing for hot dogs and pet-related exhibitors -All to benefit the Scout Burnell-Garbrecht Dog Park and WYSO
Kappa Iota's Harvest Bazaar
First Presbyterian Church
125 Wilson Park Drive, West Carrollton
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Come and enjoy a relaxing day of shopping. There will be direct sale product vendors and craft vendors. There will be a Luncheon Café featuring homemade soups, hot dogs, chili dogs, caramel corn, baked goods, and much more!
For More Information: contact Susan Bogan at 937-847-8685.
Jefferson Township Schools Community Garage Sale
Blairwood Elementary School
1241 Blairwood Avenue, Dayton
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This garage sale is to support the renewal of the School Levy; Issue 39 that will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3rd. The proceeds of the garage sale will go towards funding the purchase of flyers, postage and yard signs for Issue 39.
For More Information: contact Anny Burney – 937-262-2164 or Dr. Richard Gates at 937-835-5682.
Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village Pioneer Trick or Treat Night
Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bring the children and enjoy a night of Trick or Treating. Stroll from cabin to cabin receiving treats and learn more about the cabins. This is a free event for children. Hot dogs, hot chocolate and apple cider will be sold in the Bull Skin Inn.
For More Information: go online Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village
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