October 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.

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.

Voice and Point of View Workshop Dayton Metro Library, Main Auditorium 215 E. Third Street, Dayton

Date: October 1, 2011 Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm Cost: FREE During this writing workshop, Katrina Kittle will share examples of strong, distinctive voice in characters, and will go through exercises to help writers create these individual voices in their own work. For More Information: call 937-463-BOOK or visit the website.

Resolve it! Solve it! with Six Step Problem Solving Dayton Metro Library, Main Auditorium 215 E. Third Street, Dayton

Date: October 1, 2011 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Cost: FREE A rational approach to solving problems, one which also takes care of people's feelings. This process can be helpful for couples, committees, or even individual life issues. Reservations are requested. For More Information: call 937-463-BOOK or visit the website.

Adult Women's Horseback Riding Club YMCA Camp Willson Bellefontaine, OH

Date: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 Time: 2:00-4:30pm Cost: $45 for one lesson or all 5 dates for $200 Adult women are invited to come share their love of horses, meet new friends, learn from ring lessons and enjoy scenic trail rides. Our female instructors will focus on safety, fun and learning. With over 45 horses to choose from, we can match participants with a horse suitable for any riding level. For More Information: call 800-423-0427 or visit the website.

World Rhythms Series: Huun Huur Tu Kennedy Union Boll Theatre University of Dayton

Date: October 4, 2011 Time: 8:00pm Cost: $15 general admission; $10 UD faculty, staff and alumni; $5 UD students This Cityfolk-sponsored event features the well-traveled throat-singing ensemble Huun Huur Tu. Established 25 years ago in Tuva, a Russian republic on the Mongolian border, Huun Huur Tu has been called a "force of nature." The group's first visit to Dayton in 2006 was a sell-out. This concert is rescheduled from a February 2011 concert canceled due to weather. For More Information: call 937-496-3863 or visit the website.

The Myths and Realities of Getting Published Dayton Metro Library, Kettering-Moraine Branch 3496 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering

Date: October 4, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Cost: FREE Certified literary agent, Tony Lupia, will tell the "inside" story of the publishing industry: how it really works with regards to the evaluation, acceptance and eventual publishing of submitted manuscripts. Mr. Lupia can help aspiring writers better understand exactly what it takes to publish a book. For More Information: call 937-463-BOOK or visit the website.

Writing a Sequel Dayton Metro Library, Huber Heights Branch 6160 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights

Date: October 6, 2011 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Cost: FREE Award-winning author, Raul Ramos y Sanchez examines the tightrope an author must walk when transitioning characters and plot from one book to the next as he discusses his second novel of a trilogy, "House Divided," from Grand Central Publishing. For More Information: call 937-463-BOOK or visit the website.

Essential Skills for Managing Projects Sinclair Workforce Development The Learning Center @ Miami Valley Research Park, 1900 Founders Drive, Suite 100, Kettering

Date: October 6-7, 2011 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $695/person Presented by Sinclair Workforce Development. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or send an email.

Dayton Ghosts Dayton Metro Library, Huber Heights Branch 6160 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights

Date: October 8, 2011 Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm Cost: FREE Join us as author Karen Laven recounts her experiences while researching local haunted places for her book Dayton Ghosts. Karen is also the author of Cincinnati Ghosts and Other Tri-State Haunts and has also authored or co-authored nine books. She has also been an actress on stage, TV, cable, and in feature films. For More Information: call 937-463-2664 or visit the website.

What Agents Do and What's in a Publishing Contract Dayton Metro Library, Kettering-Moraine Branch 3496 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering

Date: October 11, 2011 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Cost: FREE Tony Lupia will be back to explain what literary agents do and don't do; how they work with both their author-clients and the purchasing editors; and what they charge for their services. Mr. Lupia will discuss how agents judge submissions, the typical contents of a main-line publishing contract and some of the publishing laws as they relate to contracts. For More Information: call 937-463-BOOK or visit the website.

Fostering Change for Future Generations Gala Agape for Youth Schuster Performing Arts Center

Date: October 12, 2011 Time: 6:00pm Cost: $50 individual; $500 table for ten The evening will feature a tribute to the Youth and Families we are privileged to serve. Silent Auctions begin at 6:00 pm Live Auctions throughout the evening. Cash Checks and Credit Cards will be accepted. Cocktail attire requested. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. All event proceeds go to "Youth and Family Enhancement Fund" Providing additional services & support for youth and families served at Agape for Youth, Inc. For More Information: call 937-439-4406 or visit the website.

Managing Projects & Action Plans Sinclair Workforce Development The Learning Center @ Miami Valley Research Park, 1900 Founders Drive, Suite 100, Kettering

Date: October 12, 2011 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $125/person Presented by Sinclair Workforce Development. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or send an email.

Waynesville Ghosts and Spirits Tour Museum at the Friends Home Fourth and Miami Streets, Waynesville

Date: October 12-20, 2011 Cost: $10 Some of Waynesville's past residents can't seem to depart their beloved homes, perhaps explaining why the village is name "The Most Haunted Village in Ohio" in author Chris Woodyard's Haunted Ohio books. Throughout October, the Museum culls the most fascinating and true stories of area lore to delight visitors of all ages during tours of downtown Waynesville and the Quaker Hill area. Tours are available on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Each one-hour stroll highlights fascinating, historically based legends from the area's unique past, nearly all stories being first or second-hand accounts of experiences that defy explanation. For More Information: call 513-897-1607 or visit the website.

PALS for Life 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Campioni's Pizzeria 92 Edgebrook Drive, Springboro

Date: October 13, 2011 PALS for Life stands for POSITIVE ATTITUDE LOVE SUPPORT. This is PALS' 20th anniversary of providing support to women battling breast cancer. Qualified patients can request grants to cover or assist with expenses for prostheses and bras, and prosthetic wigs. Support meetings take place on the third Monday of the month. For More Information: call 937-435-1923 or visit the website.

Online Marketing for Non-Profits Breakfast Briefing Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 262, Dayton

Date: October 13, 2011 Time: 7:30am-9:00am Cost: $15/person Presented by Sinclair Workforce Development. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or send an email.

Cooperative Games for Trust and Team Building Dayton Metro Library, Main Auditorium 215 E. Third Street, Dayton

Date: October 15, 2011 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Cost: FREE Reservations requested. From the board room to the family room, these cooperative activities help people to appreciate the unique contribution of each person, developing a better climate for creativity and conflict resolution. Great for leaders of any group, for corporate team leaders, parents, youth directors, or anyone who wants to de-stress with laughter and play. For More Information: call 937-463-BOOK or visit the website.

Miami Valley Haunts Dayton Metro Library, Huber Heights Branch 6160 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights

Date: October 15, 2011 Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm Cost: FREE On that odd occasion when we catch something unusual out of the corner of our eye or hear something peculiar like music or voices talking in the next room and no one is there, we may get a strange sensation or feel an unexplained chill in the air. We invite you to take a look at some of the sites where such things have reportedly happened in the Miami Valley and hear the tales connected to them. For More Information: call 937-463-2664 or visit the website.

Country on the Ridge Northridge High School Auditorium 2251 Timber Lane, Dayton

Date: October 16, 2011 Time: 7:00pm Cost: $25 online; $30 at the door Northridge Hall of Fame member and Grammy winner, Frank Myers and legendary songwriters and performers Richie McDonald, Billy Montana and Eddy Raven perform their hits, such as I Swear, Sometimes a Lady, More Than a Memory, and tell the stories behind the songs that guided the course of their music. Proceeds benefit the Northridge Hall of Fame in their mission of providing role models for Northridge students. For More Information: call 937-890-1854 or visit the website.

Look Good... Feel Better American Cancer Society Kettering Medical Center, Nelson Conference Room 3

Date: October 17, 2011 Time: 2:00-4:00pm 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.

Writing Mystery/Writing Romance Dayton Metro Library, Northmont Branch 333 W. National Road, Englewood

Date: October 17, 2011 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Cost: FREE Do you ever wonder at times how a writer puts together a story of mystery or romance? Whichever your interest is, as a budding novelist or as a ravenous reader of your favorite genre of fiction, author Beth Daniels will paint the picture for you to answer your questions. For More Information: call 937-463-BOOK or visit the website.

The Baroque Bach Sears Recital Hall University of Dayton

Date: October 20, 2011 Time: 8:00pm Cost: $15 general admission; $10 UD faculty, staff and alumni; $5 UD students Dayton-based Rob Turner, nationally regarded for both his playing and construction of Baroque flutes and recorders will perform in concert with harpsichord specialist David Schrader. The all-Bach program, with pieces transcribed for solo and duo instrumental performances, will open a window on the period of the great 18th century composer. For More Information: call 937-229-2545 or visit the website.

Google -- It's More Than Just Mail Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 372, Dayton

Date: October 20, 2011 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Cost: $149/person Presented by Sinclair Workforce Development. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or send an email.

Advanced Skills for Managing Projects Sinclair Workforce Development The Learning Center @ Miami Valley Research Park, 1900 Founders Drive, Suite 100, Kettering

Date: October 21, 2011 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $449/person Presented by Sinclair Workforce Development. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or send an email.

Investigating the Paranormal in Dayton Dayton Metro Library, Huber Heights Branch 6160 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights

Date: October 22, 2011 Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm Cost: FREE Join us as members from the Dayton Ohio Ghost Hunters Society recount their experiences while investigating the Patterson and IAMS homesteads, and other locations. The Dayton Ohio Ghost Hunters Society will also walk the audience through a typical paranormal investigation including the equipment used to search for evidence of the paranormal. For More Information: call 937-463-2664 or visit the website.

3rd Annual Fashion Swap 'N Shop Greene Community Health Foundation Schindler Banquet Center, Xenia

Date: October 22, 2011 Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Come join this fundraiser for the Greene Community Health Foundation for a gently-used clothing swap, lunch, entertainment, silent auction and women's home-based businesses. For More Information: call 937-374-5669 or send an email.

Oktoberfest St. Anthony Church 830 Bowen Street Dayton, Ohio 45410

Date: October 22, 2011 Time: 6:00 p.m. to midnight Cost: $10 Entry (ticket includes food) Evening of food and beverages, including cabbage rolls, brats and beer, Monte Carlo games, silent auction and fun for adults 21 and older. Proceeds to benefit St. Anthony Church and School. For More Information: call Angie McGraw at 937-253-9132 or go online St. Anthony Church.

Successful Writing Strategies for Children's and Young Adult Books Dayton Metro Library, Main Auditorium 215 E. Third Street, Dayton

Date: October 24, 2011 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Cost: FREE Award-winning writer of books for children and young adults, Trudy Krisher, will offer suggestions for spicing up your work and achieving publication by rethinking your ideas. For More Information: call 937-463-BOOK or visit the website.

How to Get Publicity for Your Non-Profit Organization -- Breakfast Briefing Sinclair Workforce Development Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third Street, Building 12, Room 164, Dayton

Date: October 25, 2011 Time: 7:30am-9:00am Cost: $15/person Presented by Sinclair Workforce Development. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or send an email.

Greater Dayton Conference on Youth -- Connecting Communities: Thriving Youth Dayton Convention Center 22 East Fifth Street, Dayton

Date: October 25, 2011 Cost: $25 for adults; $10 for students The intergenerational conference will feature an array of workshops including youth presenters and the Drum Cafe. A team rebate will be offered again this year. For More Information: visit the website.

The Haves and the Have Nots Victoria Theatre Association Schuster Performing Arts Center

Date: October 25-26, 2011 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $41 The Haves and the Have Nots follows the life of a wealthy family who have everything they need and most of what they want. When their poverty stricken maid asks them for help, the family is forced to open their eyes and see how the "other half" lives. Starring Palmer Williams Jr. and a supporting cast of powerhouse singers and comedians, this show features a brand new musical score written by popular comedian, actor and writer Tyler Perry. True to the majority of Perry's books, films and television shows, this production provides an inspirational message to the audience as the story develops with a painfully clear message of which family really needs saving. For More Information: call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or visit the website.

Getting the Most Out of Microsoft Outlook Sinclair Workforce Development The Learning Center @ Miami Valley Research Park, 1900 Founders Drive, Suite 100, Kettering

Date: October 27, 2011 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $125/person Presented by Sinclair Workforce Development. For More Information: call 937-252-9787 or send an email.