💎 Mushrooms, Markets & Monte Carlo (Issue #80)

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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

73° 🌡️ 57° | 🌧️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 10 - 20 mph

Saturday

70° 🌡️ 58° | 🌤️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 10 - 20 mph

Sunday

71° 🌡️ 45° | 🌧️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 10 - 20 mph

📅 EVENTS

🌷 Creating Living Landscapes

📅 Sat, Mar 29: 9 am - 5 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Bergamo Center, Beavercreek
💰 $95

Spend the day exploring nature and learning from expert speakers. Hear from an award-winning landscape designer, Donald Pell. Discover Ohio’s sparrows, and dive into other educational talks on conservation and wildlife.

After the presentations, take a guided walk through the scenic grounds of Mt. Saint John. A perfect event for nature enthusiasts! Register here.

✂️ Kids Craft Fair

📅 Sat, Mar 29: 11 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Let Them Be Wild, Kettering
💰 Free

Support young entrepreneurs and discover one-of-a-kind handmade and homegrown items. Every purchase helps nurture creativity and fosters creativity.

Whether you're looking for a unique gift or a special keepsake, you'll find imaginative creations crafted by talented kids. Celebrate their hard work and invest in a creative future! Learn more here.

🍄 Morel Mushroom Foraging 101

📅 Sun, Mar 30: 10:30 - 11:30 am (Add To Cal)
📍 2nd Street Market, Dayton
💰 Free

Learn how to spot morels and other spring mushrooms with expert tips from Guided By Mushrooms. This intro to foraging is perfect for beginners of all ages.

Whether you're curious or ready to hunt, you'll pick up useful knowledge for your next walk in the woods. Learn more here.

🌱 Garden Seminar and Seed Swap

📅 Mon, Mar 31: 2 - 4 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Wright Memorial Library, Oakwood
💰 Free

Get ready to grow your best garden yet! Learn about vegetable gardening and OSU's Veggie Trials from expert speaker, Ed Brown.

After the seminar, swap seeds with fellow gardeners — just bring labeled, safely packaged seeds (no invasives).

This event is put on by the OSU Extension and Greater Montgomery County Master Gardener Association. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows. Register here.

🛍️ Early Bird Market

📅 Fri, Apr 4: 10 am - 7 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sat, Apr 5: 9 am - 1 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Woman’s Club, Dayton
💰 Free

Explore The Dayton Woman's Club Victorian mansion filled with handmade, vintage, and collectible finds from local vendors. Enjoy fresh meals and baked goods while you shop and support community programs.

It’s a great chance to discover hidden treasures, grab a bite, and experience a Dayton landmark in a whole new way — while funding the DWC's community programs. Learn more here.

🕊️ Fast for Peace and Food Justice

📅 Fri, Apr 4: 5:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sat, Apr: 5 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 International Peace Museum, Dayton
💰 Free

Join a 24-hour fast for peace and food justice, led by Ambassador Tony Hall. Hear powerful stories, including Hall’s 22-day fast, and enjoy performances from the World House Choir and others.

The event ends with a shared meal, music, and reflection at the Peace Museum. All are welcome. Learn more here.

🏡 Centerville Spring Expo

📅 Sat, Apr 5: 9 am - 1 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Centerville Sinclair Campus
💰 Free

Kick off your spring projects with expert advice and some home improvement inspiration at Centerville's Spring Expo!

Meet local vendors from the Heart of Centerville (where I serve on the board as Secretary) and explore the latest trends in home and garden design. Learn at seminars led by industry professionals, like Courtney Cummins a brilliant local home organizer and fellow HOCWT member.

Whether you're planning a renovation or refreshing your landscape, you'll find plenty of ideas to bring your vision to life. Learn more here.

🥂 WSU Arts Gala

📅 Sat, Apr 5: 7 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 WSU Creative Arts Center
💰 $300+

Experience an evening of arts and culture at WSU's ArtsGala. Immerse yourself in performances by acclaimed art students while enjoying gourmet food and drinks.

Now celebrating 26 years of artistic excellence, all proceeds from this event help fund student scholarships. Keep their arts scene going strong, get your tickets (which include drinks) here.

🍔 Dayton Burger Fest

📅 Sun, Apr 6: 11 am - 6 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free

Celebrate 12 years of The Yellow Cab's Food Truck Rallies with a burger extravaganza. Enjoy a variety of burgers, from classic to modern, served by top-notch food trucks.

This family-friendly event is perfect for foodies looking to taste amazing creations. Treat your taste buds and see who is participating here.

⚾ Dayton Dragons Opening Week

📅 Tue, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 13
📍 Day Air Ballpark, Dayton
💰 $6+

Baseball season is here! Come on out for Opening Week to see our Dayton Dragons take on the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

The Dragons always sell out and pack the stadium. As of writing, there still some scattered seats up for grabs and plenty of room in Lawn D for a bigger crew.

Get your tickets here, grab a box of cracker jacks, and enjoy the game!

💼 Sinclair Job Fair

📅 Wed, Apr 9: 12 - 3 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Sinclair Conference Center
💰 Free

Looking for your next opportunity? Head on down to Sinclair's career fair with nearly 100 employers from a wide range of industries. Discover full-time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary jobs, along with internships and apprenticeships.

It's a chance to explore opportunities and connect with companies ready to hire. Perfect for those eager to carve out their career paths or find their next role. Learn more here.

🃏 JLD Casino Night Fundraiser

📅 Sat, Apr 26: 6 - 11 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 NCR Country Club, Kettering
💰 General: $75 (Early-Bird)
💰 VIP: $100 (Early-Bird)
💰 General: $100
💰 VIP: $125

Play classic casino games like Texas Hold'em and blackjack with a derby twist! Don your boldest derby attire and compete for the best hat prize.

All while supporting the Junior League of Dayton’s mission to advance women’s leadership and improve K-3 literacy across the Miami Valley.

In addition to light bites and funny money to play with, regular tickets get you one drink. VIP tickets bump that up to two drinks, more play money, and an exclusive swag bag.

The early-bird sale ends this Sunday, March 31st. Save some cheddar and secure your tickets here.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

Ricky Veeneman | Crooked Handle - Boro | 6:30 pm | Free

Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials | Hidden Gem Music Club | 7 pm | $20

Heath Bowling | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Curious Animals | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Midnight Twister | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Jake Roberts | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

Cafe Unit | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Joey Vasselet | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | Free

Wiggle Room Party | Yellow Cab Tavern | 9 pm | $5

This Saturday

Nashville Singer Jess Jocoy | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free

Rick & Ashley | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Barely Able | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Triton, Heavyhead & More | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 pm | $10

Discoball 10 | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $15

Side Piece | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

Pearl Street | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

RockUup | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | $5

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

The Book Of Mormon | Schuster Center | Mar 25 - Mar 29 | $46+

Camelot | The Loft Theatre | Mar 26 - Apr 06 | $23+

Into The Woods | La Comedia Theatre | Mar 27 - May 04 | $70+

Chancers | Dayton Theatre Guild | Mar 28 - Apr 13 | $24+

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

Derrick Stroup | Dayton Funny Bone | Mar 28 - Mar 29 | $27

Upcoming Shows

Maria Bamford | Dayton Funny Bone | Apr 04 | $35

That One Mailman & Friends | Dayton Funny Bone | Apr 05 | $42+

Ms. Pat | Dayton Funny Bone | Apr 18 - Apr 19 | $37+

🙏 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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