💎 Sweater Weather Season (Issue #59)

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Good Morning,

Welcome to another issue of what we are now calling the “Community Memo”. Since, yanno, we share fun things to do in our community every week!

The cool snap this week officially brought us into sweater weather season. A little too much a little too fast if you ask me, though this weekend is promising some perfect fall weather. Just what we want for you to enjoy all of the great events going on.

Now, let’s get to it!

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

67° 🌡️ 42° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 6 mph

Saturday

71° 🌡️ 43° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 2 mph

Sunday

73° 🌡️ 42° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 6 mph

📅 EVENTS

👻 Boo In The Burg

📅 Thu, Oct 17: 6 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Downtown Miamisburg
💰 Free

Feel the Halloween spirit in downtown Miamisburg! Dress up and visit local merchants, including Ron's Pizza, Bullwinkle's, and Lucky Star Brewery.

Enjoy festive treats and DORA drinks at spots like Jayne’s on Main and Entropy Brew Co. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spooky season with a mix of fun stops and local flavors! Learn more here.

💜 Walk to End Alzheimer's

📅 Sat, Oct 19: 8:30 am (Add to Cal)
📍 Day Air Ballpark, Dayton
💰 Free

Walk with over 600 other communities around the globe in the world’s largest charity event to cure Alzheimer’s. This event is key to raising money that funds Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

While there's no registration fee, attendees are urged to contribute and raise funds. Each walker will receive a Promise Garden flower, representing their bond to the mission. Help build a future without Alzheimer’s! Register or donate here.

🍩 Super Villain Donut Run

📅 Sat, Oct 19: 9 am (Add to Cal)
📍 Sinclair Centerville Campus
💰 5K Race: $40
💰 10K Race: $50

Dress as your favorite villain for this charity run! Proceeds benefit A Special Wish Foundation, whose mission is granting special wishes to local children battling life-threatening illnesses.

With the good cause, there’s also a sweet prize. Each runner gets a free donut, and first-place finishers win a dozen Bill’s Donuts each week for a year! Register here.

🎃 WPAFB Pumpkin Chuck

📅 Sat, Oct 19: 11 am - 3:30 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Air Force Museum
💰 Free

Watch pumpkins soar this weekend at the 19th Annual Pumpkin Chuck! This is a STEM spectacle where teams put their minds to one goal — hurling pumpkins as far as possible.

The Spectator Zone offers thrilling views, while the Kids STEM Zone delights with activities like pumpkin artistry and face painting. With an array of food trucks on-site, your taste buds are in for a treat too. Learn more here.

🌑 Halloween Market

📅 Sun, Oct 20: 11 am - 4 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Front Street Art, Dayton
💰 Free

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Front Street Market! Trick or treat through studios, galleries, and shops while exploring Dayton’s vibrant Arts District.

Paint a free pumpkin (while supplies last) and grab a bite from Kool Beanz Café. With over 250 artists and vendors, there’s plenty to discover! Learn more here.

🟣 Annual Victory Walk

📅 Sat, Oct 20: 2 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Dominick Lofino Park, Beavercreek
💰 $30

Support local cancer survivors and fighters at the 31st Annual Victory Walk. Enjoy live music, food trucks, raffle prizes, and vendors as you unite for a meaningful cause.

The event ends with a ceremony celebrating survivors, remembering those lost, and recognizing those still fighting. Proceeds benefit the Circle of Victory Fund. Register here.

🎵 Concert For A Cure

📅 Mon, Oct 21: 7 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 $41+

Celebrate a night of music and support for The Noble Circle Project at this benefit concert. Enjoy live performances by Tyler Glenn and Chris Allen of Neon Trees, plus special guests.

Autographed guitars, vinyl, and concert tickets from top artists like the Trans Siberian Orchestra will also be auctioned off. Proceeds help women fighting breast cancer. Secure your spot here.

🧙‍♀️ Cross Pointe Trick or Treat

📅 Thu, Oct 24 (Add to Cal)
📍 Cross Pointe Centre, Centerville
💰 Free

Stroll through the shops at Cross Pointe in costume collecting candy and other treats! Those participating will have a sign on their front door, and their hours vary in-line with their store hours.

🍻 Brewster At The Schuster

📅 Fri, Oct 25: 7 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Schuster Center, Dayton
💰 Drinker: $64
💰 Designated Driver: $18

Sip local craft beers in Schuster's Wintergarden! Mingle with folks from the breweries while listening to live music. Try everything from ales to lagers, and find your new favorite! It’s a laid-back night with great beer, snacks, and company. Get your tickets here.

🥞 Centerville Rotary Pancake Day

📅 Sat, Oct 26: 7 am - 12 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Centerville High School
💰 $8

Join the Centerville Rotary Club for a morning filled with pancakes and philanthropy. Each ticket gets you an all-you-can-eat breakfast and all the proceeds fund college or trade school scholarships for Centerville High grads.

It's a great way to get involved in the Centerville community and meet the awesome folks at one of our area's largest Rotary clubs. Get your tickets here.

🕷️ Hauntfest on Fifth

📅 Sat, Oct 26: 7 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Oregon District
💰 Advance: $10
💰 Day-of: $15

The Miami Valley’s biggest Halloween bash is back! Throw on a costume and see the Oregon District transformed into a spooktacular party with live performances, DJs, drinks, and food trucks.

Proceeds from the event go to the Oregon District Business Association's improvement initiatives. Attendees must be 18+ to enter, and of course, 21+ to enjoy bewitching brews. Get your tickets here.

🍺 Halloween Bar Crawl

📅 Sat, Nov 2: 4 pm - 12 am (Add to Cal)
📍 Downtown Dayton
💰 Groups (4+): $15
💰 Single: $20

Join one of Dayton's most spirited crawls. Don your Halloween best and visit some of downtown's best bars with exclusive specials.

Tickets include 2-3 free drinks, waived cover charges at the venues, a custom badge, and access to the after-party. Prices increase as the event approaches, so grab the best discount by getting yours today.

🎗️ CHARITY OF THE MONTH

🇺🇸 Honoring those who’ve served

Freedom Whiskey Veterans Day Celebration

📅 Sat, Nov 16: 6 - 11 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Miamisburg Moose Lodge
💰 Admission: $50

Join Freedom Whiskey in celebrating and supporting those who've served our country this Veterans Day. Now in its 7th year, this event offers good food, great whiskey, and most importantly, an opportunity to give back.

As you can imagine, I hear about a lot of events. This has by far been one of the most recommended, and for good reason. 

Every year, they pick a veteran to honor and charities to support with the proceeds raised from this event. Just last year, over $45k was raised for Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals — from this single event.

And with your help, they can make an even bigger impact in 2024. 

This year they’re supporting Hunters Helping Heroes AND sponsoring a veteran to go through the Save A Warrior program (which literally saves lives).

So, how can you get involved?

1. Buy tickets: If you can make the date, get your tickets and get them soon. I’m told they usually sell out in late October. 

2. Donate dollars: If you can’t attend but can contribute, then donate. Any amount is useful and every dollar helps.

3. Donate items: Raffling gift baskets is a big hit, so if you have cool items to donate, email [email protected] and [email protected] to coordinate. Items must be secured by Nov 1st.

4. Sponsor: If your business sponsors local events, allocate some budget to this. Packages range from $500 to $5,000. Each level includes tickets, recognition, and, of course, a bottle of whiskey.

Serving others is deep in Freedom Whiskey's DNA. It was put there by the company's late founder, Capt. Zach Hollingsworth, and has been carried on by his family and team since his passing 3 years ago. 

Join them in honoring his spirit of service and supporting our veterans. Click the button below to get your tickets, donate, and sponsor this amazing event!

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

The Tillers | Yellow Cab Tavern | Fri, Oct 18: 7 pm | $15

Mike Mayne | Bock Family Brewing | Fri, Oct 18: 7 pm | Free

The Milo’s | Jayne's On Main | Fri, Oct 18: 7:30 pm | Free

Mark Lowry & Friends | Sinclair's Centerville Campus | Fri, Oct 18: 8 pm | $15+

RUVLO | Hidden Gem Music Club | Fri, Oct 18: 8 pm | $20

Suburban Riot | The Barrel | Fri, Oct 18: 8 pm | Free

Spungewurthy | Phone Booth Lounge | Fri, Oct 18: 8 pm | Free

Reform School Reunion | Brick Tap & Tavern | Fri, Oct 18: 8:30 pm | Free

Who’s Capri Acoustic | Courtyard Lounge | Fri, Oct 18: 9 pm | Free

This Saturday

GemFest 2024 | Yellow Cab Tavern | Sat, Oct 19: 6 pm | $15

Steven Strings | Bock Family Brewing | Sat, Oct 19: 7 pm | Free

David Thornton | Jayne's On Main | Sat, Oct 19: 7:30 pm | Free

Martyr The Masses & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | Sat, Oct 19: 8 pm | $5

DJ A.N.T. | The Barrel | Sat, Oct 19: 8 pm | Free

Summer Highway | Phone Booth Lounge | Sat, Oct 19: 8 pm | Free

SugR Rock | Brick Tap & Tavern | Sat, Oct 19: 8:30 pm | Free

Wooden Nickel Band | Good Time Charlie's | Sat, Oct 19: 8:30 pm | Free

Old Man Out | Courtyard Lounge | Sat, Oct 19: 9 pm | $5

This Sunday

Dayton Jazz Orchestra | Hidden Gem Music Club | Sun, Oct 20: 7 pm | $10

Scott Keo (Michael Buble Tribute) | Sinclair's Centerville Campus | Sun, Oct 20: 7:30 pm | $35

Upcoming

Candlelight Halloween Classics | Dayton Masonic Center | Sat, Oct 26: 3:30 pm | $34+

The Music Of Journey | Schuster Center | Sat, Oct 26: 7:30 pm | $6+

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

Saturday Night Fever | La Comedia Theatre | Sep 19 - Oct 27 | $70+

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B | The Loft Theatre | Oct 09 - Oct 20 | $23+

Campaigns, Inc. | Dayton Theatre Guild | Oct 10 - Oct 20 | $10

What The Constitution Means To Me | PNC Arts Annex | Oct 17 - Oct 20 | $23+

Upcoming Shows

The Sugar Witch | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Oct 25 - Nov 03 | $18+

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

Michael Loftus | Dayton Funny Bone | Oct 18 | $23

Upcoming Shows

Tacarra Williams | Dayton Funny Bone | Oct 25 - Oct 26 | $22

Beth Stelling (Grew up in Oakwood) | Victoria Theatre | Nov 02 | $41+

🙏 THANKS FOR READING

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See you next Thursday,

— Max

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