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August 30, 2016
                                      
GOINGS ON NOW




10TH HWD (Height x Width x Depth) Juried Sculpture Exhibition is a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states. HWD is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture. The exhibition runs from August 29 through October 7, 2016. The opening reception on Thursday from 6 - 8pm with an awards presentation at 7pm. Both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. Rosewood Gallery, Kettering.

An Evening with Mark Twain. The Xenia Area Community Theater (X*ACT) is presenting a one time production at the lovely Caesar Creek Vineyards. The one-man show, featuring actor Al Yarcho as Twain, will feature excerpts from Twain's books, stories and speeches. Thursday, 7:30pm.


The Little Shop of Horrors film has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. The Victoria Theatre, Friday, at 8:00pm; Saturday, 2:00pm and 8:00pm.


DVAC25 presents 25 works of art by 25 artists from DVAC's first 25 years of programming. The 25 artists, some of who were well-established from DVAC's beginning and others who have since gained significant artistic reputations, came together to create new works in pairs or groups resulting in this groundbreaking exhibition. Opening Reception: Friday, 6-8 pm (free and open to the public).


A Self-Guided Tour of Yellow Springs Private Art Collections is on Saturday, September 3, and it includes 8 different Art Collections which are on the tour for the first time. The homes are located all around town, so biking or driving between homes is recommended, rather than walking. The homeowners will be on hand to greet you and answer your questions. And please be sure to make time to visit the YSAC Community Gallery!

35th Annual Artistry in Wood Show will be in the Roberts Centre near Wilmington, Ohio and will run Saturday and Sunday. This is a well-established show and an excellent venue to see, show and buy wood art, meet other artisans, get inspired and just have fun.





DAYTON REGGAE FESTIVAL, Sunday, 1:00- 8:00 PM. Dave Hall Plaza, Free Event





91%: A Film About Guns in America. This is a documentary that examines U.S. gun policies with a focus on the background check system. While 91% of Americans are for background checks on all gun sales, Congress fails to close the loophole. Why is that and how does that undermine our public safety? The hour long film will be followed by a discussion afterwards. Sunday, at 7:30pm at THE NEON
       
 
 
"NEWS" IN DAYTON
The Last Lifeboat. Joseph Bruce Ismay, an English businessman who served as chairman and managing director of the White Star Line of steamships becomes the perfect scapegoat for the sinking of the Titanic. This play deals not only with the disaster itself, but the sensationalized trials and aftermath of an event that changed the world forever. Now - September 4.  

Get Out On the Bike Trails! Did you know that there are more than 70 miles of paved trails in Montgomery County? We are part of the nation's largest paved trail network, where you can experience over 300 miles of connected trails!  For maps of all the trails and more information, visit Miami Valley Bike Trails.


Girls on the Run of Dayton is now accepting registrations for Fall 2016 season, which starts the week of September 12 and ends with their celebratory 5k on November 20.



Dayton Metro Library's Special Collections Division has scanned and uploaded more than 150 high school yearbooks for viewing on the Library's website. Yearbooks currently available range in years from Steele High School in 1909 to Centerville High School, 2007. More than 200 additional yearbooks from Dayton-area schools will be uploaded in the coming months.

Opera Singers Needed. Calling all singers to audition for the 2016-2017 Dayton Opera Chorus. This is Tuesday, September 6, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fairmont Presbyterian Church. Singers auditioning for this professional, paid chorus are asked to prepare two pieces. Auditions are open to all voices, and an accompanist will be provided at no charge. The Artistic Director and Chorus Master will hear all auditions. Auditions must be scheduled in advance. Please contact Pam Eyink at (937) 224-3521 x1091.

Volunteers Needed! Woodland is seeking volunteers to lead their History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder tours this fall season. If you like history and enjoy walking through the cemetery call now for immediate training. They have other positions as well: historical research and helping to plan out new tours, assisting with special events, public speaking engagements, researching family histories, sewing costumes for special events, researching and tagging trees and plants in the arboretum, office work, etc. Please contact Debra Mescher at 937-228-3221 or [email protected]

Shakespeare in South Park presents its 8th season with "As You Like It," a madcap romantic comedy set by director Susan Robert in the 1920s. Gender reversal of some principal roles will leave you thinking Shakespeare assigned the wrong genders in the first place. Bring your chair or blanket. It's FREE! September 9, 10, & 11.
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Lots of couples our age are fed up with property taxes. Yard maintenance is a pain, literally. Cleaning the gutters is a menace. Raking in the fall. And despite labor saving devices, these chores get old. Just like us. So every so often

Bill Franz's Dayton At Work and Play

Each September area photographers bring their cameras to the large sunflower field on Route 68 north of Yellow Springs. 
I talked with Jim Clem, the farmer who plants the field. Jim tells me the flowers should be ready in about a week. I plan to be there
next weekend.


To see more photos go to billfranz17.com
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Win a Subaru While Helping Pets! Looking for a good car? Look no further! The Humane Society of Greater Dayton has teamed up with Subaru Of Dayton to give away a brand new 2016 Subaru Impreza to one lucky person! Get your raffle tickets today. Tickets are just $25 and you have a 1 in 2,000 chance to win! 

This December, Main Street Rag Publishing Company will publish From The Tower: Poems in Honor of Conrad Balliet. The 150-page book will include original poems by many of whom have read poetry on "Conrad's Corner" on WYSO, 91.3. After publication, the book will sell for $15. However, you can get it now for $9 by placing an advance order at the MSR Online Bookstore.


Overwhelmed by stuff? Less, a minimalist-minded professional organizing company in Dayton, Ohio, can help. Less provides energetic, nonjudgmental help to reduce the stress and clutter in your life.

EVENTS HELPING OTHERS 


The Wright Library in Oakwood is trying to figure out what the neighbors in Oakwood think about the library and what they envision for its future. If you live in Oakwood please click on and take this survey.



Support Sally Dyer In The Miami Valley Peace Heroes Walk 2016. This will be held on Sunday, September 11 at 2 PM (Registration, 1 PM).




Justice on Tap! will be held at the Warped Wing Brewing Company on Monday, September 12 from 5-8 p.m. The event is open to the public.



The 13th Annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta will be Friday, September 16, 2016 at RiverScape MetroPark! 

 
Gotta go.....
Charlie Campbell