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Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show

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#1 Audible Best Seller & two-time Grammy® nominated illustrator and songwriter Morgan Taylor presents Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show. A multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling the New York Times calls “a cross between Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss.” Morgan will be featuring material from his best-selling Audible Original ‘I’m From the Sun’ alongside classic fan favorites.

FREE Show – Accepting Non-Perishable Food Donations.

Food donations support Southminster’s FISH Food Pantry, which provides groceries to lower income individuals and families in the south Dayton region.

Howl at the Moon

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Howl at the Moon is a family and community-friendly event full of Halloween and autumn-themed activities and fun.  Arts-related activities and a family-friendly “Haunted” House will be hosted by volunteers from the community and Miami University student organizations.

Join us for:

Autumn Market
Spooky Arts Activities
Children’s “Haunted” House

Suffragettes: With Liberty and Voting for All

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Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 pm
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Suffragettes  – With Liberty and Voting for All

In 2020, we celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the United States – the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote. Experience the empowering history of the brave women who made triumphant strides through sacrifice and determination. Through story and song, learn about the great gift these women left us – an empowering heritage of pride, momentum and purpose. From 1920 to today, these women are a constant source of strength and inspiration.

This event is supported by the League of Women Voters of Oxford.

The Family Performance Series is sponsored by MU Performing Arts Series.

Dayton Porchfest offers free music in a beautiful neighborhood!

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Dayton Porchfest is an annual event occurring the final Saturday of August in St Anne’s Hill. PHOTO BY LIBBY BALLENGEE

Dayton Porchfest is back for a third year! It’s a day where music fills the streets and porches of St Anne’s Hill, one of Dayton’s most charming historic neighborhoods. It’s a free, family friendly event that runs from 1:30-7pm on Saturday August 24, 2019.

​Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene, which continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that in its selection of musical artists, from funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country, to bluegrass and old timey that has deep Appalachian traditions here. The event also celebrates the ethnic diversity of the region, a reflection of our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

​Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of The Collaboratory, a civic innovation lab that moves ideas to action. The Collaboratory provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region. All proceeds from Dayton Porchfest go to support the work of The Collaboratory.

How to Go?

When: Saturday August 24, 2019. 1:30pm kickoff. 2-7pm music. Link to full . schedule – click here or see below

Where: Throughout St Anne’s Historic Neighborhood (E 5th St, just east of Keowee). Link to map – click here or see below

Who: All ages welcome!

Cost: Free (tips for musicians accepted!)

 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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The next Friend of the Dayton Metro Library used Book Sale is scheduled for Friday, June 21 and Saturday June 22, at the Northwest Branch Library, 2410 Philadelphia Drive. Sale Hours are 3:00-8:00 p.m. Friday and 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. New members are welcome to join in advanced online, or at the door.

The sales include used books for children, teens and adults as well as music, movies and audio books. Most items have been weeded out from the Library’s collection. All books will be $1.00 each; AV materials (CDS, DVDs) will be buy one, get one free.

“Over the past few years, the library has opened amazing new facilities in our area,” said Judy Day, President of the Friends of the Library. “Having our sales at Branch Libraries allows us to highlight these wonderful buildings.” The friends held a sale at the Miamisburg Branch Library in April, and anticipate Book Sales at other Branch Libraries in the future

Farm Fun For All

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Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton and AAA Wastewater for a day of family fun! Families will have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors on the farm be a part of a fishing derby, go horseback riding, face painting, bounce houses and much more. Tickets are $10 for adults and children are free. Activity tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Food options include hot dogs, chips, soda and snow cones. Proceed of the event will benefit RMHC Dayton and their mission to provide community, comfort, and hope to families of hospitalized children.

Healthy Kids Day at RiverScape!

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Healthy Kids Day is brought to you by the YMCA of Greater Dayton. It is free and open to the public! Bring your kids, your nieces and nephews, your grand kids and kick off summer with some fun! Mark your calendars for May 11th!

We’ll be hosting kids Zumba classes, line dancing, sports skills clinics, martial arts, ballet, arts and crafts, and other enrichment activities, as well as games from Camp Kern. A Fun Run will allow families to compete in a friendly race. Additionally, prizes and giveaways will be handed out to all of the participants.

Saturday, May 11, 2019
12-4pm

Riverscape Metropark
237 E. Monument Ave.
Dayton, OH 45402

Have questions? Contact Jackie Brockman at [email protected]

Physics Egg Drop

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You will have one hour to create a contraption out of recycled materials to protect a hard boiled egg from an 8 foot drop. (Bring your plastic Easter eggs to recycle) On the lawn at Trailside museum. Ages 5 to 8. Donations appreciated. Weather dependent.

All Things Need: Water!

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All living things need food, water, shelter, and space to survive and thrive. Join us at Trailside Museum to explore where different living things get water. We will go on a short hike in the Glen, then head back to the museum to make a craft and read a story! Donation appreciated. Children ages 3-8 with an adult. Trailside Museum.

Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show

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#1 Audible Best Seller & two-time Grammy® nominated illustrator and songwriter Morgan Taylor presents Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show. A multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling the New York Times calls “a cross between Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss.”

FREE Show – Accepting Non-Perishable Food Donations
Food donations support Southminster’s FISH Food Pantry, which provides groceries to lower income individuals and families in the south Dayton region.