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CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF A NOVEL
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Greetings!
Head into Oakwood and find Ridgeway Road. This is a little north of W. Peach Orchard & Ridgeway. Absolutely amazing and gorgeous!
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....AND THINGS GOING ON
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Conception Day 2012, on Thursday, March 22, is an online and live event (broadcast from Los Angeles) that kicks off the Birth 2012 Campaign: a nine-month collaboration to support the birth of a new era for humanity, one based on the principles of health, sustainability, peace and prosperity for all.
Imagine the power and energy unleashed when millions come together--on the same day and at the same time--to make a commitment to create a new world. Begin this journey on March 22nd and work together to build to a truly planetary scale.
2012 is not a year to succumb to doom and gloom. It's the perfect time to build on the heightened anticipation and to conceive powerful collaborations for the dawning of a new era. Let's make it truly special!
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The Dayton Philharmonic is doing Home City Stars. The trumpet guy is doing a musical interpretation of that poem by T.S.Eliot, The Hollow Men and Scott Stoney will recite the text.
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Those Wonderful Winged Women is Saturday, 2:00pm and you will learn how they met and conquered all kind of hurdles to open the world of aviation to women. One famous aviatrix was Harriet Quimby who in 1912 became the first woman to fly across the English Channel. This will be at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center across from the Wright Memorial, just off of Kauffman Avenue and Route 444.
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BAM! presents the first ever Cash Mob in Dayton! On Saturday at 5:00pm show up at 521 E. Fifth Street and be ready to spend up to $20 at a nearby locally-owned retail shop! In general, cash mobs encourage people to go into small, local businesses and spend their money, en masse, to give the business owner a little bit of economic stimulus. Saturday is the National Cash Mob Day in nearly 200 cities.
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Momentum continues to be strong for the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, and you can check out the most recent progress report. It outlines projects and other efforts to create a more vibrant downtown -- and, in turn, a more prosperous region.
Activated Spaces, an initiative to fill downtown storefronts with artwork and retail shops, is inviting local artists to submit work for possible inclusion in its next storefront art installations, which will be displayed in conjunction with the May 11 Urban Nights. The spring 2012 installation theme is "Naturally Dayton," and artists should focus on outdoor assets found downtown and in neighboring historic districts. The application deadline is April 2.
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Artisan confections company Thistle Confections is now creating its homemade goodies in a commercial kitchen in the basement of the Dayton Theatre Guild building, 430 Wayne Ave. -- what owner Hilary Browning calls her "bakement." Browning also has opened a Thistle Confections location in the PNC 2nd Street Market to sell her baked goods, which are made from scratch, often using locally grown ingredients, and all-natural. Thistle Confections products also are available at Press, The Neon and Ghostlight Coffee.
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Gracie's Baking
EASTER COOKIES
A single cookie makes a great addition to the Easter Basket!
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The Cafe Sci is Thursday at 7pm and the discussion will highlight animal species exhibited at the Boonshoft Museum's Discovery Zoo. The Discovery Zoo is based on the theme of animal adaptations. Curator Mark Mazzei will bring a few animal ambassadors to help explore animal adaptations and individual natural histories. Light refreshments will be served. Open discussion follows.
Going to St. Ives play at Dayton Theatre Guild
In "Going to St. Ives," the dignified mother of a ruthless African dictator travels to England to seek treatment for her failing eyesight from a renowned ophthalmologist, who in turn requests a favor. At first glance it looks like one woman helping another, but each woman brings to the other her true agenda, triggering a profound moral dilemma and a chain reaction of events with great personal and political aftershocks that reveal the truth and its consequences. March 23 - April 1, 2012.
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Dayton Cyclery is on the Go!
They are on the go in Dayton making deliveries to downtown residents, businesses and employees. The company serves all parts of downtown -- including the Oregon Arts District, as well as the McPherson Town, St. Anne's Hill and South Park neighborhoods and Miami Valley Hospital.
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Evolution of a Dayton Original: Advanced Manufacturing tells the story of the resources and opportunities that make Dayton a center for advanced manufacturing, including technology, work force, suppliers and distribution networks.
20 by 20 Challenge Internship Fair
Students and employers alike there will be an internship fair at Fifth Third Field, March 28, 3-6pm. Students seeking an internship for the summer or next year and businesses looking for interns can register to participate in the 20 by 20 CHALLENGE Internship Fair. Participation is free for both students and businesses and space is available for businesses on a first-come, first-served basis.
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BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP CLASSES
Every Monday in April, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Kettering-Moraine Branch Library located at 3496 Far Hills Avenue.
Free and open to the public.
Introduction to Photoshop - Mon., April 2
Layers and Selections in Adobe Photoshop - Mon., April 9
Digital Retouching Basics - Mon., April 16
Painting in Adobe Photoshop - Mon., April 23
Color Correcting Images - Mon., April 30
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Hangar18, a men's clothing store dedicated to street wear and skateboarding culture, just opened at 114 N. St. Clair St. Hangar18 carries clothing skateboards by the likes of Wutang and HUF; watches by G-Shock, Nooka and Nooka x Neff; accessories; snapbacks; and new era hats. "We did look at different locations, but we really liked the space on St. Clair Street," said Monique Fortney, who moved to Dayton from Detroit to manage the store. "I've totally fallen in love with downtown. I like the foot traffic, character, individuality and charm. It's a people-friendly atmosphere, and everyone is happy we're here."
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TriComB2B, a Dayton-area agency dealing exclusively in business to business marketing of technical products and services, was named one of the Top Agencies of 2012 as ranked by BtoB Magazine. Each year, BtoB Magazine ranks marketing agencies - large, mid-size, small and interactive - based upon the percentage of overall business that is B2B, its new client wins, innovative campaigns and other criteria.
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Shari will focus on daily living with a permanent disability (cerebral palsy) and will provide a very personal perspective to the challenges and opportunities she faces.
Shari is a Sinclair Community College graduate and currently works as the Community and Staff Relations Associate at GESMV. She is an active advocate for people with disabilities, serving on the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities, the Secretary of State's Americans with Disabilities Act Council and as 2008 Ms. Wheelchair Ohio. In 2008 she was elected to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.
Shari has an amazing sense of humor and will give readers insight into her approach and positive attitude. Her personal stories come from the heart and while they may make you think differently about people with disabilities, they may also have you laughing out loud!
Shari's got a flare for living life to the fullest and is always looking for ways to Make It Happen.
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The 5th Annual River Summit is on March 29th, at the University of Dayton's River Campus. It is a regional endeavor which links cities, suburbs, agricultural communities, and a broad range of citizens for the purpose of developing a regional strategy to make the most of our shared assets - the Great Miami and Mad River corridors.
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The BuzzCats are getting out of the house - you should too.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9:00 PM
Where: Talegators, 6270 Far Hills Dr, Centerville, Ohio
NO accordion music with them!
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Miami Valley Platform Tennis Championships: Women's Doubles- March 23(Friday), Men's Doubles - March 24(Saturday). Get a partner and sign up. All levels welcome. All are guaranteed 3 matches, favors, lunch, adult refreshments, and a GREAT time. For information contact Nancy Budde @ 937-304-4439 or email buddenjb@aol.com.
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PUSH Dayton (Professionals United for Sexual Health) are a local group of young professionals dedicated to raising funds to support Planned Parenthood and promoting sexual health. On March 31st, they will be holding an adult prom, Prom 'N Aid, at Club Aquarius starting at 8pm. Tickets are available before the event for $15. They will be $20 at the door. If anyone has any questions, they can visit the website for more information. It should be a really fun night where people can dance the night away, enjoy food and drinks, and even have an opportunity to be crowned Prom King or Queen.
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March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Dayton Gastroenterology Invites You To Participate In The 5th Annual "No Buts About It: 5k Run / Walk For Colon Cancer Awareness" On Saturday, March 31st Starting At 9 At The Mall At Fairfield Commons In Beavercreek. Register Online At www.Daytongastro.Com Or For More Details Contact Heather, Race Coordinator At 937-320-5050 Ext. 1021.
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Frank Satullo, host of Lost in Ohio, visited the Wright Brothers Cycle Shop, Hawthorn Hill, and the Woodland Cenmetary. Great video and it is about 8 minutes.
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40 Under 40 winners in 2012
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Was seated at a booth in Uno's restaurant Friday night and looked up at the wall mural and was shocked, shocked I tell you, to see what was included as background with the large letters that spelled out C H I C A G O. (see photo) Did they get your permission to trade on your 'brand?' Do I smell LAWSUIT??!!
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