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A Fabulous Casino Night benefits Breast Cancer Funds!

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On Friday November 15, 2019, you can enjoy a fabulous Casino Night while raising funds for Breast Wishes and the Pink Ribbon Girls. Not only do you get to play your favorite casino games with fabulous prizes, you’re served heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and fun!

How does it work? Your $50 ticket includes $50,000 in chips, and $100 VIP ticket get you $75,000 in chips! Those tickets also get you a free drink, or two for VIPs. At the end of the night turn in your remaining chips for raffle tickets for some cool raffle prizes! If Lady Luck isn’t kind, don’t worry, you can buy extra tickets too! There will also be a silent auction and Kim Faris will emcee the event.

Space is limited to this exclusive jeans & jewelry themed event – so secure your spot soon! Tickets are available here. All proceeds to benefit the Pink Ribbon Girls and the Breast Wishes Foundation.

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CO-OP Fest brings Friday night fun, food and music to support Gem City Market!

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On Friday, October 25th, The Yellow Cab Tavern is excited to host CO-OP Dayton for their second annual CO-OP Fest, presented by IUE-CWA. With support from local labor unions and independent, cooperative, and employee-owned businesses, CO-OP Fest is a celebration of Dayton workers and cooperators. It is also a fundraiser for the Gem City Market incubator, Co-op Dayton. The event features some of Dayton’s finest food trucks, bands, poets, worker and cooperative initiatives, raffles, and games!

The musical acts include some seriously funky bands!

6:30pm – Deron Bell Band
8:00pm – Premium Blend Music
9:30pm – Freakquency

There will also be a tap takeover at the Yellow Cab’s bar with Fifth Street Brewpub, Dayton’s own Co-Op Brewery!

Founded in 2015, Co-op Dayton is committed to incubate cooperative businesses to bring sustainable jobs to Dayton and address Dayton’s food crisis through the Gem City Market co-op.

How to Go?

Friday, October 25th, 2019 at The Yellow Cab Tavern 

Cover starts at 5pm with food trucks and meet & greet

6pm the spoken word performances and live music begin.

$15 at the doors / $10 for Gem City Market co-op members.

5k Walk/Run for Literacy

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7th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Literacy

Saturday, October 5th, 2019
Englewood MetroPark
10:00 a.m.

2019 marks the Brunner Literacy Center’s 7th annual 5k to promote adult literacy education in Dayton!

Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5th to walk, jog, or run our certified 5k course through beautiful Englewood MetroPark’s West Park to celebrate the joys of literacy, health, and community. Our course begins and ends at the Lawwill Shelter.

Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes early to check in at the registration table, get something to eat or drink, join in some pre-race exercise, listen to music, and visit with friends.

Race Prizes

The three fastest men and women in each age bracket will be awarded medals at our closing ceremonies. Age brackets are divided into these groups:

  • 19 years old and under
  • 20-35 years old
  • 36-50 years old
  • 51-65 years old
  • 66 years old and over

Raffle Prizes

At the end of the race, we like to give away some goodies. Raffle prizes include cash awards of $500, $300, and $200. On top of that, some of our friends and sponsors donate other goodies to be given away. Past years’ prizes have included restaurant gift cards, gas station gift cards, fitness classes, fresh produce from A. Brown & Sons Nursery, and more!

Each 5k participant gets one free raffle ticket with registration. Additional tickets can be purchased at $5 for one (1) ticket and $25 for six (6) tickets. Tickets can be purchased in person at the BLC ahead of time or at the park on the day of the 5k. You do not need to be present to win the cash prizes. All proceeds benefit the BLC.

About the Brunner Literacy Center

Every day at the Brunner Literacy Center, volunteers put learning tools into the hands of adult learners. Administrators, staff, and volunteers work to fulfill the Center’s mission of helping adults learn to read, write, compute, and learn English as a new language. Tutoring and other services, including books and materials, are provided to students without charge.

The BLC is always in need of new volunteers! For more details about our volunteering opportunities, visit our website here to learn more about how you can support Dayton’s adult students.

Bunco for Babies: Beach Party Bash

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Local nonprofit Hannah’s Treasure Chest will host Bunco for Babies: Beach Party Bash from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the Parish Activity Center of St. Henry Catholic Church, 6696 N Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH. This event will raise funds for their mission and operations serving area children in need. Event check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m.

The beach-themed event will feature sandwiches, salads, sno-cones and more. Wine and Warped Wing beer will be available at a cash bar. Door prizes, raffle prizes, and winner gifts provided by area businesses will be awarded throughout the evening.

Entry is $25 per attendee and may be purchased in advance at bit.ly/HTCBunco2019 or in person at 124 Westpark Rd, Centerville. Children are welcome to attend and participate with their families. Proceeds from the event will support the mission of Hannah’s Treasure Chest to enrich the lives of children in need.

BUDAPEST HOTEL, TIM’S VERMEER and Other NEON News

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Hello Everyone,

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL continues to hit milestones. In less than 3 weeks, the film is already at #4 on our “Highest Grossing Films” list. (The Top 3 are SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, SIDEWAYS and MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING – each of these films played at least 12 weeks). This is really spectacular, and we truly appreciate your support and positive word-of-mouth.

This week, we are going to hold both current attractions. Though TIM’S VERMEER didn’t have record attendance, it did well enough to stick around. With all the kudos from audience members, we think it’s worth holding for a 2nd week. That said, we plan to move forward with THE LUNCHBOX on April 18. Hurry down if you need to see TIM’S VERMEER. Details and showtimes for each of our current films are available at www.neonmovies.com

If you haven’t already seen the trailer for this wonderful little movie, take a look at the website for THE LUNCHBOX by clicking this LINK.

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The TAB Entertainment has rented one of our auditoriums this Sunday for a special, one-time screening of MY DREAM BESIDE ME. “MY DREAM BESIDE ME is a romantic dramedy based on the true love story of Paul Rich and Mary Kay Slesinger Rich. At 84 years young Paul lost his wife of 66 years – Mary Kay was married for 34 years and she was left a widow when she was in her mid 60’s. After a few years Paul and Mary Kay met and fell in love. This union of marriage is a testimony that people can be strong, vital and full of life at any age.” (taken from press notes) Tickets for this screening are $9 each. Advanced tickets are only available on the film’s official website (Click HERE to visit the official site). Remaining tickets will be sold at THE NEON’s box office on the day of the screening.

“The Massie Creek Paddlers will be hosting Rapid Media’s 9th annual REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL showcasing the world’s best paddling films to audiences in Canada, United States and around the world. The festival inspires more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle. The Reel Paddling Film Festival is a film contest awarding winning films in 10 categories. The winners and other shortlisted films are then toured to more than 100 cities around the world, screening for an audience of more than 30,000 outdoor adventure enthusiasts and their friends and families.” Advance tickets, just $10 each, are available on the official site (click this LINK). This special, one-night screening will stop by THE NEON on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30.

The 2014 Dayton Jewish Film Festival has prepared an exciting line-up for this year’s festival. It kicks off on Thursday, April 24 at THE NEON, and the films look excellent. With all the extras that are being planned, this promises to be a truly exciting festival. Click this LINK to visit the festival’s official site…details for buying advanced tickets can be found there. Here are a list of films that are screening at THE NEON:

Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 – THE ZIG ZAG KID
Tuesday, April 29 at 7:15 – AFTERMATH
Thursday, May 1 at 7:15 – BETHLEHEM
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:20 – QUALITY BALLS: THE DAVID STEINBERG STORY
Thursday, May 8 at 7:15 – SUESKIND
Monday, May 12 at 7:15 – THE PRIME MINISTERS: THE PIONEERS
Tuesday, May 13 at 9:30am – ESTHER BRONER: A WEAVE OF WOMEN
Thursday, May 15 at 7:15 – WHITE PANTHER
Sunday, May 18 at 7:15 – THE THIRD HALF
Program guides are currently available in our lobby!

Take a look at the trailer from the opening film – THE ZIG ZAG KID.  It looks like great fun:

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THE NEON is currently helping AIDS Resource Center Ohio sell tickets for a special raffle. Tickets are $25 each or 6 for $100. There will be 2 great prizes – one from the Red Rock Resort & Spa in Las Vegas and the other from Elizabeth Diamond Company. Each prize is valued at $4900. Raffle tickets are available at our box office.

Thanks for your continued support of THE NEON!
We couldn’t do it without you!

All the best,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, April 11 – Thursday, April 17:

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (R) 1 Hr 39 Min
Friday, Saturday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30, 10:00
Sunday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30
Monday – Thursday: 2:45, 5:10, 7:30

TIM’S VERMEER (PG-13) 1 Hr 20 Min
Friday, Saturday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15
Sunday: 1:00, 5:30, 7:15
Monday, Tuesday: 3:00, 5:15, 7:15
Wednesday: 3:00, 5:15
Thursday: 3:00, 5:15, 7:30

MY DREAM BESIDE ME (NR) 1 Hr 24 Min
Sunday: 3:00

REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL (NR) 2+ Hrs
Wednesday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative. Many of these dates will change. In some rare cases, titles may disappear.

April 18 – THE LUNCHBOX
April 25 – LE WEKK-END
May 5 – JODOROWSKI’S DUNE
May 16 – ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE
May 16 – GOD’S POCKET
June 13 – FOR NO GOOD REASON
TBD – DOM HEMINGWAY
TBD – BELLE
TBD – UNDER THE SKIN

Greater Dayton Derby Slated for Friday May 9th ! **TICKET CONTEST**

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1978883_10202275449180622_1974282046_nHow can you help support a local charity, have a blast, and even get a chance at winning some cash and prizes?   Then get a ticket to the Greater Dayton Derby being held May 9th at 7 pm at the IUE/CWA Hall on Woodman Dr..

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charity The Rent Foundation is hosting this extravaganza.  You can tell your friends that you helped house a family.  Dont’ miss your chance to help real families in the Miami Valley.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE RENT FOUNDATION. 

What is the Rent Foundation ?   Founded in 1993,  it is a charitable organization that helps families pay their rent during times of crisis.  This charity settles apartment debt for families who
through unforeseen tragedies or illness are unable to pay their monthly rent.  Won’t you help them prevent homelessness, one family at a time?

 

WHAT: THE GREATER DAYTON DERBY (Bet Cash/Win Cash on Horse Races on the Big Screen)

WHEN: FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 9th at 7pm

WHERE:  IUE/CWA Hall at 1675 WOODMAN DRIVE (2 doors down from the Root Beer Stande)

WHAT ELSE:  Pull tabs, and Dozens of Raffle Prizes to be won !

COST: $15 for admission includes endless beer, food and soft drinks – call (937) 293-1170 to buy tickets, or buy them at the door – OVER 21 event !539423_378565478884173_1572925879_n

 

 

Our Food Adventure guys, The Big Ragu & the Crew  are donating 2 tickets to this event for one lucky winner !

To have a chance at the 2 free tickets, please comment on this story below.  One winner will be chosen at random next week.   SEE YOU AT THE FINISH LINE !!

Greater Dayton Apartment Assoc. to Host 5th Annual “NITE AT THE RACES” this Friday

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“Nite at The Races” Scheduled for Friday November 8th

Endless beer, soft drinks and food for 15 bucks?  And it benefits charity?  Who wouldn’t sign up for that?  Oh yeah, and there is gambling too !

This Friday night at the IUE / CWA Hall at 1675 Woodman Dr.  the Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charitable arm, The Rent Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser where you can bet cash and win cash prizes.

All proceeds benefit the RENT FOUNDATION, a Dayton charity that  pays rent for families who are in crisis in the Dayton area.

WHEN: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 2013 from 6:30pm – 11:00pm

WHAT: NITE AT THE RACES for the RENT FOUNDATION charity  – 10 horse races will be shown on the big screen, you can bet cash and win cash !! TONS of Raffle Prizes !

WHAT ELSE:   BEER ! FRICKERS WINGS ! JOHNNY’S SLICE OF NY PIZZA !  SOFT DRINKS! CHILI! MEATBALLS! and MORE !  ALL YOU WANT OF EVERYTHING !

PRICE: $15 in advance, $18 at the door.

Beer and Food included in ticket price !!!

WHERE: 1675 WOODMAN DR. in KETTERING AT THE IUE HALL next to the Root Beer Stande.

HOW TO GET TICKETS:  Call the Greater Dayton Apartment Association before Friday at call the GDAA for tickets. 937-293-1170, or show up and buy tickets at the door !!

FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE !!

SUPPORT A GREAT DAYTON CHARITY, and maybe walk away with some cash !!

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