Gina will be joining the lineup of the Bobby Bones Show, After Midnight with Granger Smith, Wazz in the Afternoon, and Kasper at Night on WZDA (New Country 103.9). She will be airing weekdays from 10am-3pm. Gina’s resume includes Mix 107.7, Channel 99.9, Warm 98.5, Traffic Reporter and co-host for WUSN (US99) and WIND-AM(AM560 The Answer), and evening traffic anchor for 720 WGN Radio. You can also see Gina’s writing talent on BET+ in the form of the film “Unfinished”.
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Jewish Cultural Festival 2022
This festival involves over 150 volunteers contributing their time to serve food, perform, lead tours, and answer questions about Judaism, all to welcome everyone to share the Jewish experience.
Some highlights for this years events are:
- Interactive, hands-on projects for children and a giant inflatable slide.
- Baked goods such as rugelach, hamentaschen, mandel bread, honey cake, and challah.
- There will be interactive sessions featuring local and regional speakers including rabbis.
- Crafts will include a market to showcase Jewish and Israeli arts and crafts including woodworking, clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and accessories from local and regional artisans.
- If you’re feeling lucky, try your chances to win one of five prize bundles worth over a total of $4500.
Bring items to donate to Crayons to Classrooms and Daybreak or stay to make a toy to be donated to SICSA.
Marshall Weiss will be just outside the Jewish Federation tent on Sunday from 11-2, with copies of his new book Stories of Jewish Dayton. Get a chance to meet him in person and get a copy of his book!
Dayton Sideshow is back!
When
Friday, May 20th – Saturday May 21st
Where
Yellow Cab Tavern
700 East 4th Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
We’ve been attending Sideshow since 2016, and have missed it very much!
Have you bought Sara’s Book yet?
Murder & Mayhem in Dayton and the Miami Valley came out last June, featuring many true crime stories in Dayton from the 1800s and early 1900s.
You can buy an autographed copy directly from Sara here!
Also stay tuned for a post soon with some teasing previews of the stories in the book!
Upcoming Holiday Bazaars and Craft Shows
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- Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
When:
Saturday, November 6
9am-3pm
Where:
Holy Trinity Church
Trinity Center
266 Bainbridge Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
- Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
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- Bellbrook Handmade Arts and Craft Show
When:
Saturday, November 6
9am-4pm
Where:
Bellbrook High School
3737 Upper Bellbrook Road
Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
- Bellbrook Handmade Arts and Craft Show
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- Holiday Arts & Craft Show
When:
Saturday, November 13th
9am-4pm
Where:
Kettering Recreation Complex
2900 Glengarry Drive
Kettering, Ohio 45420
- Holiday Arts & Craft Show
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- Fairmont Athletic Boosters Craft Show
When:
November 20, 2021
9am-3pm
Where:
Fairmont High School
3301 Shroyer Road
Kettering, Ohio 45429
- Fairmont Athletic Boosters Craft Show
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- St. Helen Christmas Bazaar
When:
Saturday, December 4th
9am-3pm
Where:
St. Helen Catholic School
5086 Burkhart Road
Riverside, Ohio 45431
- St. Helen Christmas Bazaar
Ida Weller
In 1893, At the age of 17, Ida graduated from the Washington Township High School on West Franklin Street. The building still stands today, and until recently, was the Las Piramides Mexican restaurant. Two years later at the age of 19, Ida earned her teaching certificate from Ohio Northern College and from 1895-1897, Ida taught at Schoolhouse Number 8, which was located at McEwen Road and State Route 725.
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Oktoberfest is back for 2021!
Lunch and Preview Party
Friday, September 24th
Advance Tickets
– $55 for DAI members
– $75 for non-members
At the gate: $95.
Oktoberfest –
Saturday, September 25th, 12pm-11:30pm
Sunday September 26 12pm-7pm
Advanced Tickets:
– Adults: $8
– Seniors (60+) and Ages 7-18: $5
– Children under 6: Free
At the Gate:
– Adults: $10
– Seniors (60+) and Ages 7-18: $7
– Children under 6: Free
Where:
Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park North
Dayton, OH 45405
Please Note: The DAI does not allow pets (except service dogs), backpacks and large bags, or weapons of any kind.
Sara’s Book Sale & Signing at Bonnett’s Book Store!
When:
Thursday, August 19th, 6pm-9pm
Where:
Bonnett’s Book Store (in front)
502 East 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402
A World A’Fair 2021 is Postponed
Please enjoy some pictures from past years of A World A’Fair.
We were on The Night Run!
Check out the episode here!