💎 Crafts, Cards, & Cat Food (Issue #62)

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Good Morning,

Welcome to another issue of our Community Memo where we share fun things to do around town every week.

Let’s get to it!

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

62° 🌡️ 41° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 9 mph

Saturday

60° 🌡️ 51° | ☁️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 mph

Sunday

64° 🌡️ 47° | 🌧️ | ☔ 45% | 💨 15 mph

📅 EVENTS

🎉 Grand Opening!

📅 Fri, Nov 15: 2 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 36 S. Main Street, Miamisburg
💰 Free

Celebrate the grand opening of Pet Wants Miamisburg Franklin next Thursday! 

Owned by Gene and Jody Grant, this pet wellness store offers small-batch, nutrition-dense food for dogs and cats. After seeing the pawsitive effect on their pets, the Grants decided to open their franchise 6 months ago.  

And in that short time, they've gone from online-only to this storefront in downtown Miamisburg. How? Because they love pets and pets love their products. 

Having toured their charming shop last week and met their adorable pups, Bella and Talia, I can say you feel that love in the air (unlike the big box spots).

Bring your furry friends for the ribbon cutting at 2 pm and join us in welcoming them to the community! 

🎲 AcadeCon 2024

📅 Fri, Nov 8: 8 am - 11 pm (Add to Cal)
📅 Sat, Nov 9: 8 am - 11 pm (Add to Cal)
📅 Sun, Nov 10: 8 am - 6 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Dayton Convention Center, Dayton
💰 $15 - $65

Gather your gaming gang for a weekend packed with tabletop fun! Now in its 12th year, this convention unites gamers under the motto: "Gaming with friends, old and new!"

Sign up to demo new games or score a discounted pass by hosting. Organized by The RPG Academy, it’s a celebration of gaming culture brimming with laughs, connections, and endless games. Get your badge here.

🦉 Owl Fest

📅 Fri, Nov 8: 6 - 9 pm (Add to Cal)
📅 Sat, Nov 9: 7 - 10 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center, Waynesville
💰 Free

Swoop into this owl-centric weekend at Caesar Creek State Park! Friday features an Owl Box workshop ($35/kit) and a storytelling of Owl Moon. Saturday offers live owl flights and insights into owl conservation.

Both nights conclude with bird banding and stargazing. No telescope? No problem — they’ll provide one! Learn more here.

♥️ Black Jack for Breast Wishes

📅 Fri, Nov 8: 6 - 10 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 General: $60
💰 VIP: $100

Looking for some good play for a great cause? Head to Bright Side for an evening of Black Jack, Poker, and Roulette, all supporting Breast Wishes — a local nonprofit granting spa days, yoga retreats, and more to women battling breast cancer.

Kick-off with a drink ticket and gaming chips, then play for raffle prizes, including a trip to Aruba! Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a full bar to keep you fueled all night. Get your ticket here.

✂️ Holiday Arts & Craft Show

📅 Sat, Nov 9: 9 am - 4 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Kettering Recreation Complex, Kettering
💰 Free

Shop unique, handmade holiday gifts and festive decor at this popular event in Kettering. You'll find over 100 vendors throughout the Rec and Lathrem Senior Center featuring their wares. It’s the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind items and support local artisans. Learn more here.

🎨 Art, Antique & Craft Show

📅 Sat, Nov 9: 9 am - 3 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Kettering
💰 Free

Discover unique treasures and support great causes addressing hunger for good measure. With a vintage boutique and special sections for furniture — there's something for everyone.

Indulge in a delectable bake sale, participate in a silent auction, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch. Proceeds support the Kettering Backpack Program, South Dayton Food Bank, and World Central Kitchen. Learn more here.

⛳ Oregon District Barstool

📅 Sat, Nov 9: 11 am - 5:30 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Oregon District
💰 Foursome: $160

Tee off at Dayton's mini-golf challenge, where 10 iconic bars transform into quirky putting greens! Enjoy a playful putt-putt adventure through the Oregon District, club in hand, for a day of lighthearted competition.

Proceeds benefit United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton, supporting individuals of all ages with disabilities. Swing into action and support a great cause with your friends. Get your group pass here.

🎄 Winter Fest

📅 Sat, Nov 9: 5 - 8 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free

Kick off the holiday season with the Miami Valley Restaurant Association! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and wintery activities like ice skating and mechanical snowboarding.

Snap a family photo with Santa and his sleigh. The festivities include a parade at 6:30, tree lighting at 7:45, and fireworks at 8 to light up the night. Learn more here.

🛍️Fair Trade Sale

📅 Sat, Nov 16: 9 am - 2 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Curran Place, University of Dayton
💰 Free

Shop ethically sourced gifts that support artisans worldwide. Discover beautiful clothing, jewelry, home goods, and indulgent treats like coffee, chocolate, and tea.

Each purchase helps families in developing countries thrive and make a positive impact in their communities. Perfect for finding unique, meaningful holiday gifts. Learn more here.

🐍 Serpent Mound — An Icon of Ancient Ohio

📅 Sat, Nov 23: 10:30 am (Add to Cal)
📍 University of Dayton
💰 Free

Discover the wonders of Serpent Mound with Dr. Brad Lepper, Senior Archaeologist of the World Heritage Program.

Located just a few hours away in Adams County, Serpent Mound is one of the world’s largest earthworks. This lecture will explore the debate over which group built it (the Adena or Fort Ancient) and other mysteries that surround this earthen artifact.

This event is hosted by the Dayton Society of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). I grew up going to AIA talks with my parents and always learned something from the folks they brought to town. Learn more here.

📣 MEMO MEMBERS

Welcoming Our Newest Members

As a part of the membership we launched we last Friday, our new members get a shoutout when they join. Say hi and check out what they have to offer!

By The Blade Salon

📍 29 Irongate Park Dr, Washington Twp.
🔗 View Website

Nestled in the heart of Centerville, By The Blade is a hair salon that offers cuts, coloring, styling, and facial waxing services. Their owner, Brandon Barrett, is deeply involved in the Heart of Centerville and a key part in the amazing events we put on (like Fall Fest).

Pet Wants Miamisburg Franklin

📍 36 S. Main Street, Miamisburg
🔗 View Website

Pet Wants is a pet wellness store providing small-batch, nutrition-dense food for dogs and cats. They’ve grown rapidly since starting this May simply because pets love their products. Stop by their grand opening next Thursday and feel free to bring your furry friends too.

Audio Etc…

📍 551 Congress Park Drive, Washington Twp.
🔗 View Website

Coming up on 40 years in business this December, Audio Etc provides custom audio/video solutions for any and every space (homes, venues, restaurants, etc). You name it, they've transformed it. Touring their showroom is like being transported into an AV wonderland.

These three were instrumental in giving early feedback and helping me develop this membership. Thank you for your support Brandon, Gene, and Cindy 🙏.

Interested in joining them? Become a member here.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

Jake “Hambone” Davis | Crooked Handle - Boro | 6:30 pm | Free

Tom and Larry | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free

Nothing But Treble | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Amp'd Out, Fusion, and MUSAE | Fairmont High School | 7:30 pm | $20

Shifferly Road | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

The Tony Bee Band | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

MORAVIAN | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 pm | $10

Goroh, Dissociated, & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10

Jeff Rearick | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

The Terry Douglas Band | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

This Saturday

Eleventh Hour and MUSAE | Fairmont High School | 7 pm | $25

Benny Hill | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Doug Hart | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Hall Pass | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Salvador Ross & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10

The Locals | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Tailgate Band | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

Terrapin Moon | Yellow Cab Tavern | 9 pm | $10

Back Burn | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | Free

Upcoming

The Piano Guys | Schuster Center | Fri, Nov 15: 7:30 pm | $50+

Dayton Philharmonic Junior Strings & Youth Strings Fall Concert | Roger Glass Center For The Arts | Sun, Nov 17: 2:30 pm | $18+

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Winter Concert | Roger Glass Center For The Arts | Sun, Dec 1 | $20+

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

The Magical Lamp of Aladdin | Rosewood Arts Center | Nov 08 - Nov 17 | $7

Upcoming Shows

Almost, Maine | Dayton Playhouse | Nov 15 - Nov 24 | $18+

Legally Blonde: The Musical | Springboro Community Theatre | Nov 15 - Nov 24 | $18+

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical | Schuster Center | Nov 26 - Dec 01 | $47+

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

Friday Night Improv | Black Box Improv Theater | Oct 25 - Nov 29 | $17

Saturday Night Improv | Black Box Improv Theater | Oct 26 - Nov 30 | $17

Aida Rodriguez | Dayton Funny Bone | Nov 08 - Nov 09 | $22

Upcoming Shows

Tony Rock | Dayton Funny Bone | Nov 15 - Nov 16 | $29

Mike Birbiglia | Victoria Theatre | Nov 22 | $59+

🙏 THANKS

That’s all for today! Please tell us how you liked today’s newsletter and any feedback using the poll below.

See you next Thursday,

— Max

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