June Community Events

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TRASH? LOOK AGAIN Exhibit The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton

Date: April 30, 2011-April, 2012 Time: Art Institute Hours Cost: $8 adults, $5 seniors, students and groups, free for members and youth under 17 As the world celebrates Earth Day, the Dayton Art Institute is preparing a new exhibition for the Experiencenter, its gallery for children and families, which invites visitors to look at the materials they so readily throw into the trash and see new ways to use these seemingly useless items. Teams of 4th-6th grade students from six Dayton area schools partnered with the Dayton Art Institute in the development of the exhibition. The exhibit also contains several hands-on activities that allow visitors to explore art and its relationship to conserving the earth's resources. For More Information: call 937-223-5277 or visit the website.

River Otters Naming Contest Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton

Date: Through June 5, 2011 Visitors to the Boonshoft are now able to view the antics of three juvenile male river otters that recently arrived from the Columbus Zoo. A little more than a year old, they are fully grown, but are sure to have loads of energy to spare. Submissions for the naming contest may be made online and must be received by June 5th. A final decision will be reached by a Discovery Zoo committee, and winners will be announced on June 20th. The winner will get a plaque by the otter enclosure, and will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the Discovery Zoo. For More Information: call 937-275-7431 or visit the website.

Right Next to Me Human Race Theatre Company Loft Theatre, Downtown Dayton

Date: May 26-June 12, 2011 Time: Varies Cost: Varies Memorial Day weekend is a fitting opening for Right Next to Me, a new musical by Gregg Coffin, whose prior works have been hits for The Human Race Theatre. Right Next to Me tells the story of a young military widow who, a year after her Marine Major husband was killed in Iraq, is completely unable to cope with the loss until his brother leads her on a journey of transformation. Friday, June 3rd will be Blue Star Mothers Night, with ten dollars from each full-price adult ticket sold for that performance donated to that support group for military families. For More Information: call 937-228-3630 or visit the website.

Creating the New Century Exhibit Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton

Date: Through July 10, 2011 Time: Weds-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm, Thurs 10:00am-8:00pm Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 youth ages 7-18, free for museum members and children ages 6 and under Creating the New Century features 70 paintings, drawings and sculptures by 69 artists -- all dating from 2000 to present. The exhibition documents the range of styles and technical concerns, as well as the social and political issues that engage artists in the 21st centuryIt includes works inspired by new technologies, as well as past masters, and provides fresh perspectives on both figurative and abstract traditions. For More Information: call 937-223-5277 or visit the website.

Mural and Sculpture Competition Call for Entries The Festival of the Arts Richmond, IN

Date: Through June 15 for sculptures Cost: Free to enter The Festival of the Arts announces the 2011 public art competition for murals and sculpture and requests entries from artists and property owners. Artists are invited to select a wall or public space and create a mural or sculpture anywhere in Wayne County, IN. A cash prize of $5,000 will be awarded for a mural and $2,000 for a sculpture. Artists and property owners will collaborate to submit a proposal. Artists and property owners who cannot find a location or artist are encouraged to submit their name to express interest. For More Information: call 317-696-7349 or send an email.

Baby Eagle Naming Contest Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton

Date: Through June 20, 2011 Time: contest ends June 20 at 5:00pm Cost: FREE to enter The two fuzzy eaglets that have captured the imagination and interest of visitors to the Boonshoft Museum's website have inspired the kickoff of a naming contest. While the gender of the eaglets is impossible to determine, that need not deter creative submissions to the contest. To enter a submission: visit the website.

Tornado Aid Donation Drive Troy Christian Church 1440 E. State Route 55, Troy, OH

Date: Through June 23, 2011 Time: Drop-off hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:40pm Several members of Troy Christian Church will be taking two trips to Joplin, MO to take aid to tornado victims. The church is collecting blankets, flashlights/batteries, toiletries, extension cords, work gloves, new under-garments, ready-to-eat food, toilet paper, tarps, pillows/cases, towels, powdered drink mixes, sunscreen and money (checks can be made out to Troy Christian Church). The first trip is June 5th, while the second is the 23rd. Donations can be dropped off at the church. For More Information: call 937-335-8731.

Vectren Just Jazz Series: Kick-N-Flava Dayton Art Institute, Shaw Gothic Cloister 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton

Date: June 2, 2011 Time: 5:30pm Cost: FREE for members; $8 for non-members The Dayton Art Institute's Vectren Just Jazz series presents Dayton favorites, Kick-N-Flava. The six-member band brings its own personal "flava" to its contemporary jazz/R&B sound. For More Information: call 937-223-5277 or visit the website.

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Spring Community Awards Banquet Wright State University Student Association Top of the Market Banquet Center, 32 Webster St., Dayton

Date: June 03, 2011 Time: 6:00pm Cost: $25 Join the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in recognizing exemplary nonprofit and public service leaders. Featuring keynote speaker First Lady of Ohio Emeritus Hope Taft, and entertainment by Keith Harris and Dennis Loranger. For More Information: send an email.

4th Annual Officer Casey Terrell Memorial Walk/Run Greene County FOP Lodge 37 Benevolent Fund 258 Dayton Avenue

Date: June 4, 2011 Time: Registration from 7:30am-8:45am; Race begins at 9:00am The Greene County FOP Benevolent Fund and the Ohio State Chapter of the Concerns of Police Survivors are the recipients of the 5K Walk proceeds. All proceeds provide support to injured first responders and to surviving family members of those killed in the line of duty. For More Information: send an email.

13th Annual Walk for Strays Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals Delco Park, Kettering

Date: June 4, 2011 Time: check-in begins at 9:00am, walk begins at 10:00am Cost: $25 SICSA is inviting the community to participate in the 13th annual Walk for Strays. The 1.2 mile walk will bring together dogs and people of all ages in support companion animals. The event will include pet-related vendors, a "Dressed to the K-9s" fashion show, paw print painting by your dog, photos with your pet, food and moe. Those who register by May 27th are guaranteed a t-shirt and goodie bag. After May 27th, they are available while supplies last. Walkers can raise funds by asking for sponsors, and the team that raises the most w ill win a VIP tour and luncheon at SICSA. For More Information: call 937-294-6505 or visit the website.

Flavors Springfield Symphony Orchestra Davidson Grand Lobby, Clark State Performing Arts Center

Date: June 4, 2011 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $25 advance tickets; $30 at the door Flavors is the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's annual fundraiser. Always a fun-filled event, Flavors boasts of food fare from nine local restaurant and catering establishments, and hosts both live and silent auctions in a festive atmosphere. Flavors will feature all-you-can-eat specialties from Season's Bistro and Grille, Rudy's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Nutts about Cakes, Cecil and Lime Cafe, Los Mariachis, Mela's Urban Bistro, Lee's Famous Catering, Young's Jersey Dairing, and Bistro-to-Go. Musicians from the Springfield Youth Symphony and Springfield Symphony Orchestra will provide live entertainment. For More Information: call 937-325-8100 or visit the website.

Northwest Community Yard Sale Northwest Recreation Center 1600 Princeton Drive, Dayton

Date: June 4, 2011 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Cost: FREE We invite you to join us at the Northwest Community Center Yard Sale. There will be lots of bargains and plenty of great deals. Clothing, fashion, electronics, CDs and DVDs, household items, sporting goods, art and toys are just some of the many items that will be for sale. Be sure to save the date and tell a friend. Sponsored by the City of Dayton Recreation and Youth Services. Sellers can lease tables -- one for $10 or two for $15. For More Information: call 937-333-3055 or 937-278-2353.

The Debonair Decades: 1910-1940 Exhibit Troy-Hayner Cultural Center 301 West Main Street, Troy

Date: June 4-July 24, 2011 Time: Tues-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Thurs 7:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm Cost: FREE Mary Jane Hayner built her home, The Hayner Center, in 1914 and lived there until her death in 1942. This exhibit will display men's and women's clothing and accessories that might have been worn to one of Mrs. Hayner's social events. There will also be displays of wedding photographs and fashion magazine covers from this era. For More Information: call 937-339-0457 or visit the website.

Jewish Cultural Festival Temple Israel Riverside Drive, Dayton

Date: June 5, 2011 Time: 11:30am-7:30pm Cost: FREE Come join Temple Israel in its first ever Jewish Cultural Festival, offering popular Jewish foods, live music on two stages, over 20 vendors featuring art and accessories, plus demonstrations of Jewish rituals and practices. For More Information: visit the website.

LeSourdsville Lake Americana Amusement Park Book Release and Signing Smith Park 500 Tytus Avenue, Middletown

Date: June 5, 2011 Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm Cost: Free Scott Fowler, Southwestern Ohio Amusement Park Historical Society Vice-President has penned a book about the park. This is an official book release and signing event. Souvenirs and pictures from the park are on loan for this event. Acoustic guitar music will be the background for this even, provided by Wayne Barker, Jr. and Earl L. Hayes. For More Information: send an email.

Rural Material Culture: Selections from Indiana and Borders Richmond Art Museum 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, IN

Date: June 5-July 31, 2011 Time: Tues-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm Cost: FREE The Richmond Art Museum is pleased to be presenting Rural Material Culture: Selections from Indiana and Borders which will run from June 5 through July 31. The exhibition will focus on historic folk art including painters, sculptors, carvers, weavers, furniture makers and craftsmen whose work is representative of the larger developments of folk art in America that was created from mid to late 19th century to the early 1930s. For More Information: call 765-966-0256 or visit the website.

Event Planning Success Made Simple Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 113

Date: June 7, 2011 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $149/person Presented by Sinclair Community College. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or visit the website.

Social Media -- Substance vs. Spam Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 372

Date: June 8, 2011 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $149/person Presented by Sinclair Community College. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or visit the website.

Summer Book, CD and Movie Swap Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Center 2751 Washington Mill Road, Bellbrook

Date: June 8, 2011 Time: 11:00am-4:30pm Cost: FREE Do you and your family have any books, CDs or DVDs you don't need anymore? Then consider participating at our swap. For every used item you donate you will receive a ticket to select another item at the event. Please bring books, CDs or DVDs to the community center by 4:30pm. Any remaining items after the swap will be donated to charity. For More Information: call 937-848-3535 or visit the website.

Office Workflow Optimization -- The Lean Office Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 103

Date: June 9, 2011 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $149/person Presented by Sinclair Community College. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or visit the website.

Enlist Native Plants to Attract Birds and Butterflies Greene County OSU Extension Office 100 Fairground Road, Xenia

Date: June 9, 2011 Time: 10:00am-3:00pm Cost: $25, lunch is available for an additional $7.50 In the seminar, you will learn from the experts how to attract birds and butterflies and create a mini eco-system in your yard. Browse exhibits of butterflies, birds and native plants. Explore what to plant, what to avoid, as well as how birds and butterflies might be attracted to native plants through gardening and land stewardship. Proceeds benefit Gree County Master Gardener Volunteers. For More Information: call 937-372-9971 or visit the website.

LifeWay Youth Yard Sale 2446 Trebein Road (2 miles south of Dayton-Yellow Springs Road)

Date: June 9-11, 2011 Time: 8:30am-4:00pm Cost: FREE Come enjoy this huge yard sale with baby and kids' clothing, toys, furniture, household and kitchen items, media/entertainment and antiques. For More Information: call 937-901-1791.

Restoration Art and Education Show Marianist Environmental Education Center 4435 East Patterson Road, Dayton

Date: June 9-26, 2011 Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm, Weds-Sun Restoration is this year's theme of the art and education show sponsored by the Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) in Dayton. The Restoration theme celebrates the physical and spiritual restoration of a sustainable environment which support life on earth. More than 50 artists from the surrounding area interpret the theme in painting, photography, sculpture, prose, poetry and textiles, on display at Gallery St. John. MEEC is an environmental education community, committed to increasing awareness of the importance of preserving ecosystems in maintaining a sustainable environment. The show finale is the 15th annual Descendants Day celebration on Sunday, June 26th, with gallery hours extended from noon-7:00pm. Family-friendly activities start at noon and include nature hikes, Dayton Peace Museum Peace Mobile, children's explorations, a 4:30pm interfaith prayer service, 5:00pm picnic supper and dusk labyrinth walk. For More Information: call 937-429-3582 or visit the website.

Cookout for Scouting Riverscape Monument Avenue, Downtown Dayton

Date:June 10, 2011 Time: 11:30am-1:30pm Cost: $7 The Miami Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce the 12th annual Cookout for Scouting at Riverscape. Boy Scouts from around the Miami Valley will be serving up a choice of grilled chicken or Polish sausage sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, cookie and a soft drink. The event benefits the Campership fund of the Miami Valley Council. All those who participate will have the satisfaction of knowing that over 200 scouts from the Miami Valley will be able to attend camp this summer, regardless of their ability to pay. For More Information: call 937-278-4825 or visit the website.

Open the Toybox: Discovering the World of Play Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 2600 DeWeese Parkway

Date: June 10-September 5, 2011 Time: Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm Cost: $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors and children (2-12), children under 2 and members are free Open the Toybox showcases toys that were in use from 1850 to 1970, and offers some modern replicas for visitors of all ages to play with. From hand-sewn baseball gloves and hand painted kites to Etch A Sketches and ivory chess sets, the exhibition explores the evolution of toys and how they both inspired the imagination and were also used as practical teaching tools. For More Information: call 937-275-7431 or visit the website.

Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Celebration Westcott House Lawn 1340 E. High Street, Springfield

Date: June 11, 2011 Time: 7:00pm Cost: $60 As you dance under the stars to the sounds of the Bob Gray Orchestra, take advantage of the special silent and live auctions featuring travel packages to world famous Frank Lloyd Wright sites, original art from local, regional and international artists, books, jewelry, a ride in a restored 1920 Westcott car and much more! Space is limited, so reserve tickets in advance. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Valet parking will be offered. For More Information: call 937-327-9291 or visit the website.

Art Ball Gala The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton

Date: June 11, 2011 Time: 7:00pm Cost: Varies The Art Ball kicks off at 7:00pm with cocktails and hors d'oevres, followed by an elegant sit-down dinner served throughout the museum galleries. Following dinner, guests will enjoy live music, open bars, specialty martinis and more. New this year, the Art Ball will feature live figure drawing by four local artists. Attendees will be able to watch the artists at work and then bid on the finished drawings as part oft he Art Ball silent auction. For More Information: call 937-223-5277 or visit the website.

City of Beavercreek Bike Rodeo Shaw Elementary School 3560 Kemp Road, Beavercreek

Date: June 11, 2011 Time: 9:00am-11:00am Cost: FREE The City of Beavercreek and the Beavercreek Bikeway Advisory Committee will hold a Bike Rodeo for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Children will be required to demonstrate five bicycling skills with prizes awarded in each age division. All bicycles will receive free safety checks, while Children's Medical Center will provide free helmets to the first 25 participants. A rain date is set for June 18. For More Information: call 937-426-3253 or send an email.

United Way of the Greater Dayton Area's 6th Annual Henny Penny 5k Run and Walk Eaton High School 600 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton

Date: June 11, 2011 Time: 8:00am Dayton area community members are encouraged to lace up their running shoes for the 6th annual Henny Penny 5k Run and Walk to benefit the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area. The focus of the 5k is on helping those in need. United Way funds programs that impact local lives in the areas of positive youth development, financial stability, and health and well-being. Various awards and prizes will be given out to participants. For More Information: call 614-794-2008 or send an email.

Famous & Infamous Tour Museum at the Friends Home Waynesville, OH

Date: June 11, 2011 Time: 2:00pm Cost: $5/person Starting Saturday, June 11 at 2pm, Waynesville's Museum at the Friends Home will conduct its Famous & Infamous tour along historic Main Street. The tour, blending the serious with the fun, starts at the gazebo between Miami and High Streets, lasts about an hour, and costs $5 per person. No reservations are required. Tourists will hear stories of Waynesville personalities including: the "General Schwartzkopf" of his day. Most eminent British astronomer - why was he in Waynesville? She loans her brother $60 - learn what he does with it! Find out how false teeth save this infamous abolitionist's life. He finds the country's first (and only) cure for drunkenness. Underestimating the "power of women," he loses his business. Local resident runs for U.S. President - and dies in a cherry tree. Tours will also be conducted on July 9th, August 13th and September 10th. For More Information: call 513-897-1607 or visit the website.

20th Annual Clara Barton Classic Dayton Area Chapter American Red Cross Dayton Country Club

Date: June 13, 2011 Time: 12:30pm Cost: $250 for individuals; $450 for couples Join celebrity golfer Larry Hansgen, host of Miami Valley's Morning News an AM 1290 and 95.7 FM, at the 20th annual Clara Barton Classic. The Classic benefits programs and services that are critical to daily operations for the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, and also offers great networking opportunities for professionals in the Dayton area. The 18 hole course features 6,285 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. For More Information: call 937-222-6711 ext. 103 or visit the website.

Into the Woods Auditions Playhouse South, Clark Haines Theatre 3700 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering

Date: June 13-15, 2011 Time: 7:00pm Cost: FREE Open auditions will be held on June 13 and 14, with call-backs on June 15. Please prepare a 1-3 minute song from a musical (not from Into the Woods). An accompanist and CD player will be available. Audition will also consist of cold readings from the script. Call-backs will include cold singing from the show, additional readings from the script and a dance/movement audition. For More Information: visit the website.

Summer Acting Classes Washington Township Town Hall Theatre 27 N. Main Street, Centerville

Date: June 13-August, 2011 Time: Varies Cost: $97 for Washington Township Recreation Center Pass Holders, $102 for Residents, $107 for Non-Residents Town Hall Theatre is now taking registrations for summer acting classes for students in pre-school through eighth grade. The 10 week sessions begin on June 13th, and include Intro to Acting, Put on a Play, Singing Level One and Acting Level One. For More Information: call 937-433-8957 ext 2832, or visit the website.

Microsoft Office 2007/2010 -- Change-points and New Features Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 164

Date: June 14, 2011 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $149/person Presented by Sinclair Community College. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or visit the website.

EDN Box Lunch: Business Success = Smart Financing + Strategic Management The Entrepreneurs Center 714 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton

Date: June 14, 2011 Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Cost: FREE; $9 optional lunch The Dayton Development Coalition's Entrepreneurial Development Network presents this box lunch session: Jumpstarting and maintaining your business aren't easy tasks, but the root to any success is putting financial management into the equation! Join us as Craig Loffer from PNC Bank and Will Bowdish from the U.S. Small Business Administration discuss debt financing and managing credit relationships. For More Information: call 937-222-4422 or visit the website.

The First Ladies of the White House Troy-Hayner Cultural Center 301 W. Main Street, Troy

Date: June 14, 2011 Time: 2:00pm Cost: FREE Troy-Hayner is pleased to present a talk on "The First Ladies of the White House" by Verah Barbarine. Ms. Barbarine will present interesting tidbits about the first ladies from Martha Washington to Jackie Kennedy. She will also display copes of outfits worn by former first ladies that she created. Ms. Barbarine is known for her vintage hat style shows. Refreshments will be served immediately following the presentation. For More Information: call 937-339-0457 or visit the website.

Cuba -- So Close Yet So Far Away Dayton Audubon Wegerzyn Garden Center, 1301 E. Siebenthaler

Date: June 15, 2011 Time: 7:00pm Cost: FREE Cuba has a number of very interesting endemic birds, from the Cuban national bird, the Cuban Trogon, to the diminutive Bee Hummingbird, the smallest bird in the world. John and Karen Shrader took part in an organized Cuba Bird Survey a couple years ago and will lead the program. They will also talk about their impressions of the culture as well as what it takes to travel to the island. The program is scheduled for the auditorium on the lower level and is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available. For More Information: send an email.

TIMEWORKx -- Success with Time and Life Management Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 131

Date: June 17, 2011 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $139/person Presented by Sinclair Community College. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or visit the website.

Troy Summer Music Series presents Touch in concert Troy-Hayner Cultural Center Prouty Plaza

Date: June 17, 2011 Time: 7:30pm Cost: FREE Five entertaining men from Dayton, Touch is the premier number one "Old School" and Motown Sound tribute band in the area. Touch has been entertaining and delighting audiences all over the country for more than a decade. Touch performs smash hits from artists such as: The Four Tops, Earth Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, The Temptations and more. Bring lawn chairs, and contact the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center the day of the performance in case of inclement weather. For More Information: call 937-339-0457 or visit the website.

Gateway Park Bluegrass Festival Whitewater Canal Byway Association Metamora, IN

Date: June 17-18, 2011 Time: Fri 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm Cost: FREE The newly acquired Gateway Park in Metamora is having its first bluegrass festival, a fundraising benefit for the park. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is appreciated. The Gateway Park is intended to promote the economical development of the Whitewater Valley through tourism and awareness programs. Live performers include: Vern McIntyre's Appalachia Grass, Kentucky 31, Wes Miller Band, Happy Valley Band, Homeward Bound, The Moving On Band, Clay County Boys, Patchwork, Dennis Barrett Band, The Baggy Bottom Boys and more. For More Information: call 765-647-2176 or send an email.

Hawker's Shade Tree Car Show Hawker United Church of Christ 1617 North Longview Street, Beavercreek

Date: June 18, 2011 Time: 10:00am-3:00pm Cost: $10 entry free Registration begins at 10:00am, with judging at 1:00pm at awards at 3:00pm. There will be Top 20 awards plus Best in Show, and dash plaques given to the first 50 entrants. Food and beverages will be available for sale. For More Information: call 937-429-0973 or visit the website.

8th Annual Veteran's Salute Car & Motorcycle Show Dayton VA Medical Center, Building 320 4100 W. Third Street, Dayton

Date: June 18, 2011 Time: 8:30am-1:30pm Cost: Donations Hosted by Recreation Therapy/Voluntary Services and American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) of Ohio, Region 6, this event is free and open to the public. Prizes will be given to the top ten cars and top three motorcycles. Following the awards ceremony, participants will cruise past the patient tower, for more veterans to enjoy the vehicles. Vehicle entry fee includes donating one of the following: board game, phone card, can of coffee, large print word search puzzle books, or DVDs (westerns, comedies or action). All donations will be given to the veterans! Arrive thru the Liscum Drive entrance and follow the signs. Entertainment provided by Purple Flames DJ Service's Mark Brown. For More Information: call 937-268-6511 ext. 1107.

American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Southwest Dayton Weidner Park West Carrollton

Date: June 18-19, 2011 Time: 3:00pm-9:00am The event begins Saturday, June 18th at 3:00pm with an opening ceremony hosted by Mayor Sanner of West Carrollton. The 18 hour Relay event will end Sunday, June 19th at 9am with a closing ceremony hosted by Mayor Church of Miamisburg and Miami Township trustees. For More Information: call 937-439-0029 or visit the website.

PowerPoint 2007 -- Advanced Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 374

Date: June 20, 2011 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $125/person Presented by Sinclair Community College. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or visit the website.

Art in the Park Bellbrook Park District 57 North Main Street, Bellbrook

Date: June 20, 2011 Time: 9:15am-10:30am Cost: $15 These summer art programs will focus on introducing the basics of arts and crafts. Each week will feature different projects, so sign up for one or more sessions. Open to children ages 7-12. For More Information: call 937-848-3535 or visit the website.

Look Good... Feel Better American Cancer Society Samaritan North, Conference Room A

Date: June 20, 2011 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Cost: Free Connect with other cancer patients while you learn to cope with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation through American Cancer Society's Look Good... Feel Better program. Patients will spend time in a relaxed, supportive setting, receive complimentary cosmetics and skin care products and learn valuable methods to cope with skin changes, appearance change and hair loss from professionals. For More Information: call 888-227-6446, option 2, then option 1.

Kids' Summer Sports Camp Hillside Chapel 3515 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek

Date: June 20-24, 2011 Time: 9:00am-12:15pm Cost: $45 before June 1, $50 afterward Ages 4 and 5, includes Team 45 motor skill development. Ages 6-12 includes soccer, basketball, cheerleading or walk for fitness. For More Information: call 937-426-7537 or visit the website.

Lee McKinney Trio Concert with Greg Abate Troy-Hayner Cultural Center 301 W. Main Street, Troy

Date: June 21, 2011 Time: 7:30pm Cost: FREE The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center's summer outdoor courtyard concert series begins in June with a special appearance by the Lee McKinney Trio featuring special guest Greg Abate. Abate has the ability to astound, soothe and replenish all who dig jazz. The performance is free and open to the public. A limited number of chairs will be provided, and the audience is invited to bring their own lawn chairs. For More Information: call 937-339-0457 or visit the website.

Stop Human Trafficking Volunteer Meeting Dayton Metro Library 315 East Third Street, Downtown Dayton

Date: June 21, 2011 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Cost: FREE Please join Stop Human Trafficking Dayton at the Downtown branch of the Dayton Metro Library at Third and St. Clair. The meeting will be in the auditorium on the second floor. For More Information: call 419-651-5087 or send an email.

Google AdWords & Google Analytics -- Online Advertising and Metrics Sinclair Workforce Development The Learning Center at Miami Valley Research Park, 1900 Founders Drive, Suite 100, Kettering

Date: June 23, 2011 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Cost: $149/person Presented by Sinclair Community College. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or visit the website.

Benefit and Open House Miamisburg Moose 1645 2110 East Central Avenue, Miamisburg

Date: June 24, 2011 Time: 6:00pm Please come join in remembering fallen Marine Cpl. Paul "Rocky" Zanowick II and his family on June 24th at 6:00pm. This benefit and open house will feature a raffle with great prizes. For More Information: call 937-866-8848 or visit the website.

Hops Over the Moon Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton

Date: June 24-25, 2011 Time: Fri 5:30-10:00pm; Sat 7:00-11:00pm Cost: Fri $50 advance tickets ($55 day of); Sat $40 advance tickets ($45 day of); $7 for children on Sat The Boonshoft Museum is hosting its third annual outdoor beer tasting event, Hops Over the Moon, this year expanding to two days! Proceeds go to support the museum's summer programs, with a new feature this year -- an adults-only preview party on Friday, June 24th from 5:30-10:00pm. Featuring nearly three dozen micro and craft beers from fifteen breweries, each night will showcase beer and food pairings in distinct venues that present the museum in a whole new light. On Saturday, children are welcome to attend, and will have a variety of games and activities to keep them entertained. Adults can enjoy the beer, food, and live music in a number of unique venues. For More Information: call 937-275-7431 ext. 144 or visit the website.

Culture Works' Party Arty Commander Aero 10570 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg

Date: June 25, 2011 Time: 6:30pm-11:30pm Cost: $125/person, $1500 table sponsorship Join the fun at Party Arty, an even to benefit the 2011 Culture Works Campaign for the Arts. Attendees receive two complimentary drinks, gourmet food and more. There will be a cash bar, and attendees are encouraged to wear summer casual attire. Cocktails and the silent auction begin at 6:30, with the live auction at 8:15. Then, dance to live music from This Side Up at 9:30. Auction items include a trip for two to California Wine Country, a Belterra weekend, ultimate exotics racecar experience, trip for two to Hilton Head and more! There will also be a martini bar sponsored by Buckeye Vodka. For More Information: call 937-222-2787 or visit the website.

22nd Annual Port William Dam City Days 227 Main Street Port William, OH

Date: June 25, 2011 Time: 12:00pm-10:30pm Cost: FREE Celebrate Port William at this free outdoor event held on the street inside the village of Port William. The stage is located at 227 Main Street, with the event beginning at noon and ending at 10:30pm. For More Information: visit the Facebook page.

Poleclimber's 3rd Annual Celebration of Life Two Bob's Country Club 5996 Germantown Pike, Dayton

Date: June 25, 2011 Time: Sign-up at 11:00am; first bike out at 1:00pm Cost: $10 per bike; $15 per couple Come join in the Poleclimber's 3rd Annual Celebration of Life beginning and ending at Two Bob's Country Club in Dayton. There will be food, beverages, music and raffles all day long. All proceeds will go to the Dayton Children's Medical Center. For More Information: call 937-604-0167.

Hope for Healing: Conquering Matters of the Mind Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church 1 Diamond Avenue, Dayton

Date: June 25, 2011 Time: 10:30am-3:00pm Cost: FREE This is a free event to assist in increasing awareness of mental illness and removing the stigma associated with mental illness and providing tools on dealing with the disease. Space is limited, please RSVP by June 22nd. Due to the sensitive nature of the conference, parental discretion is advised. For More Information: call 937-260-2970 or visit the website.

Pull for the Kids Truck and Tractor Pull Greene Community Health Foundation/Greene County Combined Health District Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia

Date: June 25, 2011 Time: gates open at 8:00am Cost: $5 for adults; children under 10 are FREE This event is a fundraiser for the Greene Community Health Foundation, which raises and manages gifts on behalf of the Health District, and will feature an antique tractor pull, a kiddie tractor pull at 3:00pm featuring five classes up to 95 pounds, modified tractor pulls, 4x4 modified trucks, street stock gas trucks, single turbo diesels, hot street gas trucks and more. Tons of food and fun. Various entry fees apply -- from $1 to $20 -- depending on the category of the entry. Prize money and trophies will be awarded. For More Information: call 937-374-5658 or visit the website.

Cut-a-Thon The Hair Connection 4379 South Dixie Highway, Franklin

Date: June 25, 2011 Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm Cost: $15 The Hair Connection cordially invites you to a cut-a-thon in honor of the men and women serving our great country. Participants receive a free haircut with a $15 donation. Proceeds will go toward care packages that will be sent to a military group out of Cincinnati. There will also be a b ox in the reception area for anyone who would like to drop off care package items. For More Information: call 513-424-7662.

23rd Annual Keeping the Tradition Pow Wow SunWatch Indian Village 2301 West River Road, Dayton

Date: June 25-26, 2011 Time: Sat 9:00am-8:30pm; Sun 9:00am-5:00pm Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, children under 6 are free Come join in as the grounds at SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park will be transformed with the sights and sounds of the 23rd Annual Keeping the Tradition Pow Wow, presented by the Miami Valley Council for Native Americans. Visitors will enjoy views of traditional men's and women's dances from the Dance Arbor constructed near the Village on the grounds of SunWatch. Performed wearing full regalia, dances will include the men's grass dance, as well as the women's shawl dance. The 2011 Host Drum is the Chaske Hotain Singers; at least one other drum will be featured. Guests can also browse the wares of Native artisans and vendors throughout the weekend. Traditional fare such as fry bread will be available for purchase. For More Information: call 937-268-8199 or visit the website.

From Romances to Rifles: Winslow Homer's Illustrations of 19th Century America Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton

Date: June 25-October 2, 2011 Time: Gallery Hours Cost: $8 for adults; $5 for seniors, senior and active military; FREE for museum members and youth 17 and under Winslow Homer is best known as a great American painter, but he was also a prolific and expert wood engraver. Most of Homer's engravings were published in Harper's Weekly, where he worked as a freelance illustrator between 1857 and 1876 before his career as a painter was fully launched. The Dayton Art Institute will present a broad selection of Homer wood engravings from a private collection in Dayton. These images show how Homer had his finger on the pulse of American life and his eye on the American scene. For More Information: call 937-512-0142 or visit the website.