💎 Read Me, I’m Irish! (Issue #79)
Events With Green Drinks And For Green Thumbs
Max Carone
March 13, 2025
Top O’ The Morning To Ya,
Welcome to another issue of our Community Memo where we share fun things to do around town every week.
Now, it looks the amazing weather we’ve had will be cooling down some around St. Patty’s day but then we’ll be back at next week.
But a little chilly weather and rain won’t keep the true leprechauns and lasses amidst us from celebrating. If that’s you we have just the rundown to help you make your plans.
And if that’s not you, we’ve got some other activities coming up that might be more your pace.
Let’s get to it!
⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
76° 🌡️ 60° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 15 - 25 mph
Saturday
75° 🌡️ 50° | 🌧️ | ☔ 80% | 💨 20 - 30 mph
Sunday
54° 🌡️ 32° | 🌤️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 15 - 25 mph
📅 EVENTS
🌕 Full Moon Hike
📅 Fri, Mar 14: 8 - 9 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Spring Lakes Park, Bellbrook
💰 Free
Experience the beauty of nature under the full moon on this guided night hike. Listen for owls, watch for glowing eyes, and take in the peaceful sounds of the evening.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join. Bring water and enjoy a unique adventure after dark! Learn more here.
🐦 End of Winter Bird Walk
📅 Sat, Mar 15: 9 - 11 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Woodland Cemetery, Dayton
💰 $5
Explore the beauty of nature on a guided birdwatching walk through Woodland. Spot year-round residents, winter visitors, and early spring migrants.
Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes. The slow-paced walk stays mostly on roads but may venture off-trail. A great way to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. Get your tickets here.
🌐 Introduction To Google
📅 Sat, Mar 15: 10:30 am - 12 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Metro Library - Kettering Branch
💰 Free
Boost your digital skills in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn how to navigate Gmail for easy email communication and explore Google Drive’s tools for storing and sharing files.
Whether you're organizing personal documents or collaborating on projects, this session will help you make the most of these essential digital resources. Register here.
🪴🍺 Plants and Beer
📅 Sat, Mar 15: 11 am - 4 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville
💰 Free
Greenery meets the brewery this weekend at Loose Ends! Browse through 13 vendors showcasing a wide range of houseplants, plant accessories, and décor.
Learn plant-care tips and enter the rare plant raffle (winners announced in April). Buy and enjoy Loose Ends' finest brews and bites. This free event is perfect for plant enthusiasts and beer fans alike. Learn more here.
🎯 Nerf Night
📅 Sat, Mar 15: 7:30 - 8:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Coffman YMCA, Springboro
💰 Member: $10
💰 Non-Member: $20
Gear up for an action-packed Nerf battle at the YMCA! Test your skills, team up with friends, or go solo in a fast-paced showdown.
Nerf darts are provided — just bring your own blaster. Only a few spots are remaining, so secure yours here if this sounds like a blast.
👕 Children’s Clothing Swap
📅 Thu, Mar 20: 4 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Let Them Be Wild, Kettering
💰 Free
Refresh your kid's wardrobe while giving back! Bring clean, gently used clothes to swap and find new-to-you items in return.
Maternity wear, kids' clothing, shoes, books, and toys are all welcome. Save some money and our landfills from perfectly fine items. Leftovers will be donated, helping local families in need. 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.
🏡 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.
☘️ ST. PATTY’S DAY EVENTS
Hope you enjoy and have a safe celebration full of shenanigans!
🌈 Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl
📅 Sat, Mar 15: 4 pm - 12 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Downtown Dayton
💰 Single: $25
💰 Group: $20 / person (min 4)
This is Downtown’s go-to St. Patty's Day bar crawl. Visit 8 different venues across downtown Dayton, from Oregon Express to Warped Wing. Each bar will offer exclusive drink specials and festive giveaways.
Sip on green beer, take fun photos, and dance the night away. With no cover at participating bars and an after-party at Two Social to keep the fun going, this crawl is a great way to celebrate with friends (and make some new ones).
🥳 Bock’s St. Paddy’s Party
📅 Sun, Mar 16: 11 am - 10 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Bock Family Brewing, Washington Twp.
💰 Free
Bring the family for a full day of St. Patrick’s fun! Kids can decorate festive cookies (must sign-up in advance), watch a live Irish dance performance, and enjoy traditional Irish music.
With entertainment, sweet treats, and lively performances, there’s something for everyone to celebrate the holiday in a fun and family-friendly way. Learn more here.
💚 Dublin Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day
📅 Sun, Mar 16: 11 am - 11 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Mon, Mar 17: 5:30 am - 1 am (Add To Cal)
📍 The Dublin Pub, Dayton
💰 General: $15
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two days of non-stop music, dancing (and drinking) at The Dublin Pub!
The party starts on Sunday with the Jameson Mile Run and live music. Then Monday morning it kicks off with breakfast & Guinness at 5:30 am to build a strong base for those who want to brave a long day full of fun.
Admission is cash-only and your stamp will cover you for both days. See the full schedule and learn more here.
🎉 The Pub’s St. Paddy’s Party
📅 Mon, Mar 17: 9 am - 11 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 The Pub, Beavercreek
💰 Free
What better place to celebrate a day of all things green than The Pub at the Greene? Kick off the day with a special brunch at 9 am, then enjoy performances from Rocky Creek, Miami Valley Pipers, and more.
Bagpipes, Irish dancers, drink specials, and nonstop entertainment make this a great place to embrace the Irish spirit! Learn more here.
🍺 Springboro’s St. Patty’s Bar Crawl
📅 Mon, Mar 17: 9 am - 9 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Downtown Springboro
💰 Free
Crawl Springboro's bar scene for their second annual St. Patty's Day celebration. Hop between the participating bars with their free shuttle service and soak in the festive spirit all day long.
Gather your friends for a full day of fun and celebration! Learn more here.
☘️ Eudora’s St. Patty’s Party
📅 Mon, Mar 17: 4 - 9 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Eudora Brewing, Kettering
💰 Free
Join Eudora for their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration flush with Irish food, lively music, and festive dancing! Watch the Dwyer Irish Dancers perform, and sing along with Jamieson & The Wailers.
Whether you're it's the food, beer, music, or just the good company, it's a celebration you won’t want to miss! Learn more here.
🎶LIVE MUSIC
This Friday
Scott Houchens | Crooked Handle - Boro | 6:30 pm | Free
6deep & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 7 pm | $10
Chris Lucas | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free
Nothing But Treble | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free
Nashville’s Taylor Austin Dye | Good Time Charlie's | 8 pm | Free
Side Piece | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free
Trapper Keepers | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free
The Rong Brothers & More | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8:30 pm | $10
Doug Hart Band | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free
This Saturday
Better Together Duo | Crooked Handle - Boro | 6:30 pm | Free
Chris Heider & The Red Bandana Band | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free
The Paddywhackers | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free
Half-Life | Good Time Charlie's | 8 pm | Free
Confined & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10
Green Dayton 2025 | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 pm | $15
Premonition | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free
24Seven | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free
Drive | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free
🎭️LIVE THEATRE
Shows Running Now
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz | Town Hall Theatre | Feb 28 - Mar 16 | $14+
Angel Street | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Mar 07 - Mar 16 | $18+
Mary Poppins | Carroll High School | Mar 14 | $12+
Requiem | Schuster Center | Mar 14 - Mar 15 | $6+
The Cure | Dayton Playhouse | Mar 14 - Mar 23 | $18+
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: It's A World Of Dance | Schuster Center | Mar 16 | $11
Upcoming Shows
The Book Of Mormon | Schuster Center | Mar 25 - Mar 29 | $46+
😂LIVE COMEDY
This Weekend
William Montgomery | Dayton Funny Bone | Mar 14 - Mar 15 | $32+
Danae Hays | Victoria Theatre | Mar 15 | $42+
Upcoming Shows
Brian Regan | Victoria Theatre | Mar 19 | $55+
Marlon Wayans | Dayton Funny Bone | Mar 21 - Mar 23 | $58+
🙏 THANKS
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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