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Dayton, OH

Dayton Labor Day Weekend Fun

Most people believe summer ends on Labor Day 0but actually it is on September 22nd or sometimes September 23rd daytonians will tell you it's just winding down but it's over yet! Let's look at the late summer activities around Dayton Ohio this Labor Day weekend. This year FIRST FRIDAY lands on Labor Day weekend! Here are some of the shopping ,new exhibits, and live entertainment going on in downtown Dayton. Blind Bob’s, at 430 E. Fifth St. will offer live entertainment, with music sounds with Subterranean and Ben Clonch & Friends. Doors at 9 p.m., music starts at 10 p.m. Great atmosphere and music, This place is a local tavern with flare, serving classic pub food, like burgers, fried pickles, chicken tenders, wings, and fries. Want to try something different, try their crispy fried falafels, with spicy chipotle sauce. Corner Kitchen, presents fine American dining in a unique way. From the kitchen of renowned Chef Gavin St. Denis. Corner Kitchen is located at 613 E. Fifth St.: Enjoy live music on the patio every First Friday! Parking validated with $20 purchase. Another great pub inv our downtown area, the Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave. Stop by for a pint and listen to live music for Irish First Fridays. Happy Hour from 3-6pm; music by Two for the Road starting at 8:30 pm. Want a more relaxed atmosphere? Head to Main St. Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St.: Free concert with Erica Falls & Vintage Soul featuring Crabswithoutlegs as the opener at 7 p.m.! No ticket or RSVP necessary. You are always welcome to bring your own chairs, blankets, food, and beverage to the show! For some Late, Late entertainment...Zen Lounge, 121 N. Ludlow St.: Late Night Open Mic with Michael Vanderbeen 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. featuring local comedians and musicians. And don't forget the Two Social, 123 E. Third St. launches a NEW menu, every first Friday! Try all 6 drinks on the new menu and get a free shirt! You have all month to collect all 6 drinks on the punch card. There's lots more going on downtown, this Labor Day weekend. The Contemporary Dayton presents THE BLUE MOTHER, an installation of sculptural works by artist and activist Vanessa German. The exhibition will also feature quilts by German’s mother, Sandra Keat German, a prominent figure in the quilting community. See “Swinguerra” a film by Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca. The Contemporary Dayton, is located at 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH. Go early! Dayton Art Institute, 45 myhe latest special exhibitions, “Born of Fire: Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists, ” “Reflections in Time,” and “Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper.” Open until 5 p.m. on this upcoming First Friday. Maybe spend an evening at a local gallery, A special evening to view the “We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® - 3rd Annual Art Exhibition," 222 N. St. Clair St. Highlighted in this exhibit are: Waste-Free Dayton, Oasis House and The Castle.The "We're Doing It All Wrongwill also serve as an evening to learn about some of the area’s local non-profits with goals of making safer, more sustainable and equitable communities. For more things to do this holiday weekend visit the DDP website at DowntownDayton.org.

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Beavercreek, OH

Trans Am Cruise In: Aug 25, BeaverCreek, OH

The 2nd Annual Trans Am Cruise In is sponsored by the Greene County Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be held at the Fairfield Commons Mall this Friday, August 25th, from 5-9 p.m. Located near the JCPenney's back parking lot. This summer event will include activities for car enthusiasts of all ages. This is a family friendly event, which includes Live Entertainment! Registration has already begun, FREE tickets to all the exciting activities on Eventbrite.s can explore a variety of super polished and decked Out Trans Am cars. Always wanted to know what a Trans Am looked like under the hood? Here's your chance! Enjoy LIVE music by Stranger, and the beer garden sponsored by Bud Light and BeaverCreek's own BJ's Brewhouse. There will also be a variety of local food trucks. In addition, the event will feature raffles, a kid zone with a bounce house, face painting. Local vendors will be out showcasing their little treasures. All proceeds will be donated to Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc. According to their website, Two of these Compassionate Care Houses are located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, adjacent to the Wright-Patterson Medical Center, and one at the Dayton VA Medical Center. "The mission of the Houses is to provide an affordable on-base refuge close to their respective Medical Centers for patients and their families. The Houses are a safe haven after those long days at the hospital, a place where they can rest and regain strength for the next day’s challenges". So come out this Friday, August 25, from 5-9 p.m for the Trans Am Cruise In, and help support the Veterans!

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Englewood, OH

Upcoming Community Garage Sales and The Benefits of joining in!

Moving into a new neighborhood can be exciting and scary. Thoughts of not being accepted or if this neighborhood will be a good fit for your family. Having a desire to create great neighborhood friendships, or at least peace and quiet ; and a little privacy. You think, "please let our children meet a new friend", with the hopes of them starting school with a new friend. It can be more difficult for those without children. Like trying to figure out, how to strike up a conversation. Some neighborhoods may have an official or unofficial "greeting committee". They may bring over a cake or some other baked goods, the men of the family may come over, if they notice the new neighbor doing yard work; and offer to help. It's a great way to welcome a new family into the neighborhood. Benefits of a strong community bond might include, someone knowing your name and caring about your families wellbeing, or sharing each others hardships. When my neighbor in passed away, it had been worked out , that our other neighbor would take their dog, and that way his wife could still get visits from him, but not have to care for him, because it would be to difficult for her. During the time of his sickness, the neighbor had all ready started walking him, to make sure the dog would be comfortable with him. For a community to succeed, its members need to work together and create a thriving neighborhood, and to do this everyone needs to feel welcome.

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