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Upcoming Sara Kaushal Author Events

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More events are likely to be added, but here is the current list of events where you can meet Sara, hear about her books, and buy a few!

  • Murder & Mayhem in Dayton and the Miami Valley Book Talk
    August 29, 10 AM, Charles Lathrem Senior Center in Kettering
  • Dayton Ghosts & Legends Book Talk
    September 24, 6 pm, Jamestown Library
  • Spooky Presentation
    October 3, 330, Brookville Library
  • Huber Haunts Truck or Treat
    October 6, 1-4, Thomas Cloud Park
  • Urban Legends Presentation
    October 10, 11 AM, Vandalia Senior Center
  • Fairborn Halloween Festival
    October 11-13
  • Dayton Ghosts & Legends Book Talk
    October 15, 7 pm Centerville Washington Township RecPlex
  • Urban Legends Presentation
    October 19, noon, Dayton Metro Library Downtown
  • Dayton Ghosts & Legends Book Talk
    October 23, 2 pm, St Leonard’s Community
  • Urban Legends Presentation
    October 28, 6 pm Northmont Library

Local Author: Marshall Weiss

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Author of Stories of Jewish Dayton and Jewish Community of Dayton, Dayton resident Marshall Weiss is also the editor and publisher of The Dayton Jewish Observer, which he established more than twenty years ago for the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton.

He was a past president of The American Jewish Press Association and helped establish the Jewish Scholastic Press Association for high school students. Marshall is the recipient of numerous first-place awards from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and Simon Rockower Awards given by the American Jewish Press Association. He received Religion News Association’s first-place Cassels Award for Excellence in Religion Reporting at Small Newspapers in 2017.

More Summer Events

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  • What: Dayton Celtic Festival
    Date: July 26-28
    Where: Riverscape MetroPark, 111 E Monument Avenue, Dayton

  • What: Demolition Derby
    Date: July 29
    Time: 7 pm
    Where: Greene County Fairgrounds

  • What: All Ohio Balloon Fest
    Date: August 8-10
    Where: Union County Airport, 1500 Weaver Road Entrance, Marysville

  • What: Germanfest Picnic
    Date: August 9-11
    Where: 1400 E. 5th Street, Dayton

  • What: Taco and Nacho Fest
    Date: August 24
    Time: 3-10 pm
    Where: 10400 Innovation Drive

Collins School

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For the purpose of building a school, Samuel and Rebecca Collins deeded 1.28 acres of land to Beavercreek Township in 1854. Two brick school houses were built with stone, including fireplaces for heat. Until decreased enrollment forced the school to close in 1944, children were educated from first through eighth grade in the red brick building still standing today.

Thirty eight years later, Helen Bryson Brantley (great granddaughter to Samuel and Rebecca Collins) and her husband Virgil purchased the property to restore the schoolhouse, which had deteriorated and been vandalized. They rebuilt the pony sheds and privies on their foundations. Collins School was rededicated on August 30, 1986.

Two teachers were enlisted to research and organize a curriculum. Later that fall, students were invited to attend to experience a day of the 3 Rs; “readin’ ritin’ and rithmetic’” as it would have been experienced during the schools operating days. Today, roughly 2,400 students and adults experience Collins School each year. They learn citizenship, read from McGuffey Readers, practice writing on slates, and play period appropriate games in the school yard. Collins School is located in Xenia at 2804 West Enon Road.

Fun Fact: Sara and Bethany both went on field trips to Collins School when they were in elementary school!

Local Author: Ken Serey

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Tipp City resident Ken Serey is a husband of 50 years, father of two grown children, and grandfather of five. While running an independent business with his brother helping those with visual impairments to live normal lives, Ken worked with veterans, inviting them to share their personal stories of war.

Ken’s book What’s The Story? is a collection of first-hand stories from Ohio veterans who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The stories come straight from the foxholes with 20/20 vision, recounting their experiences with Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler’s Hideaway, German POW camps, and more.

Upcoming Summer Events

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We hope you’re having fun this summer! Here are more events.

  • What: Americana Festival
    Date: July 3-4
    Where: Kickoff at Centerville High School, up Franklin Street

  • What: Firefly Party
    Date: July 5
    Time: 8:30 PM
    Where: Russ Nature Preserve

  • What: Seltzer Fest
    Date: July 6
    Time: 5 PM
    Where: The Greene, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek

  • What: Dayton Mac and Cheese Fest
    Date: July 13th
    Time: 5 PM
    Where: Yellow Cab Tavern

  • What: Friends of SICSA Garage Sale
    Date: July 18th and 19th
    Time: Starts at 8 AM
    Where: The Old SICSA Building, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering

      • The Tragic Disappearance of T.C. Kidd

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      When Tom C. Kidd disappeared from his home on the morning of July 7, 1879, rumors swirled. Many assumed he had run off with another woman, but his wife knew that wasn’t the case. Tom was a dedicated and loyal husband and father. In the two years since he had moved to Dayton, he had earned the trust of any who had come in contact with him or did business with him. As the secretary of the Building Association, Tom was known to be kind, cheerful, and trustworthy, which earned him many friends.

      A week went by without news until the morning of July 15, when a letter arrived for his wife. It read:


      My Own Darling Wife:

      Dare I still call you so? Can you ever forgive your wretched, miserable, erring, wicked husband for the great wrong he has done you? If you can, your charity exceeds that of angels.

      You know, I presume as much concerning my trouble as I do myself. I know it happened, and I hardly know how. The association’s money was mixed with mine, and, as it was received at all times and in all places, was often forgotten or memorandums mislaid, and before I knew it I was a defaulter for, I supposed, $300 to $500. Then I grew desperate, trying in every way to redeem myself, (well, you know that business was next to nothing, and hoping and expecting by business and collections of debts owing me to come out all right.

      The result I need not state. I dared not post my books, for exposure was then inevitable. So they were left.

      The most cowardly act of my life I believe was leaving you the way I did. Yet when I left home in the morning I did not dream of it. It was an impulse of the moment, and I followed it. My intention was to commit suicide, and rid you and the world of such a worthless man, but I could not find it in my heart to commit the deed at home. I could not, so I left. Where I have been, Heaven knows – I do not! I know I have ridden and walked in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa, and I also know I have not eaten enough since I left for one meal, or slept enough for one night’s sleep. My body and mind have both been in a grand tumult, and this is the first time for days I have been able to recall your name and address.

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      More Upcoming Events

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      This summer is shaping up to be a summer of fun with so many events happening!

      • What: Passport to MetroParks
        Date: May 24 (tonight!!)
        Time: 6-9 PM
        Where: 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton
        Description: A preview of events taking place at each MetroPark this summer. There will be live music, food trucks, and park rangers. Representatives from upcoming festivals will be there to detail their upcoming festivals.

      • What: Cheese Fest
        Date: May 25
        Time: 3-10 pm
        Where: Austin Landing, 10400 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg

      • What: Kettering Block Party
        Date: May 29
        Time: 6-8 PM
        Where: Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering

      • What: Halfway to Hauntfest
        Date: May 31
        Time: 9 pm to 2 am
        Where: NextDoor Bar, 454 E Fifth Street, Dayton; Oregon District
        Description: To celebrate the halfway mark to Halloween and reveal the theme for this year’s Oregon District Halloween festival. 21 and over

      • What: Dayton Pride
        Dates: May 31-June 1
        Times: 6pm-10 pm May 31
        11am-4pm June 1
        Where: Greater Dayton LGBT Center, 136 North Main Street, Dayton

      • What: Troy Strawberry Festival
        Dates: June 1-2
        Times: 10 am to 9 pm June 1
        10 am to 6 pm June 2
        Where: Downtown Troy

      • What: St. Christopher Festival
        Date: June 7-9
        Where: St. Christopher Catholic Church, 425 East National Road, Vandalia
      • What: St Helen Spring Festival
        Date: June 7-9
        Where: St. Helen Private Elementary, 5086 Burkhardt Road

      • What: Jewish Cultural Festival
        Date: June 9
        Time: 11 am to 7 pm
        Where: Temple Israel, 130 Riverside, Dayton

      • What: Versailles Poultry Days
        Date: June 14-16
        Where: 459 South Center St, Versailles

      • What: Celtic Fest Ohio
        Date: June 15
        Time: 11am-10pm
        Where: Renaissance Park, 10542 E Ohio 73, Waynesville

      • What: Pride Art Show
        Date: June 21
        Time: 5 PM
        Where: Secret Chamber of Oddities and Artwork 17 West Main Street, Fairborn

      Upcoming Events Spring/Summer 2024

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      The weather is warming up and that means it’s time for Festival Season! Here are a few of the upcoming events in the Dayton area:

      • What: Hunger Days Food Truck Rally
        Date: May 23
        Time: Brunch 8-12 Dinner 4-8
        Where: Hobson Freedom Park, 2910 Trebein Road, Fariborn

      • What: Dayton Pizza Fest
        Date: May 25
        Time: 5 PM
        Where: Yellow Cab Tavern

      • What: Axe Throwing Tournament
        Date: May 30
        Time: 6:30 PM
        Where: Wild Axe Throwing, 3251 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek

      • What: Summer Flea Market
        Date: June 1
        Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
        Where: Kettering Rec Center Parking Lot

      • What: Touch a Truck
        Date: June 1
        Time: Starts at 9
        Where: Kettering Rec Center Parking Lot

      • What: 3rd Annual Beavercreek Pride
        Date: June 9th
        Time: 2-8 PM
        Where: EJ Nutter Park

      • What: Pride Celebration
        Date: June 14
        Time: 4 PM
        Where: Delco Park

      • What: Wine Fest
        Date: June 15
        Time: 5 PM
        Where: The Greene, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek

      • What: Zinnia Days Craft & Vendor Show
        Date: June 22 & 23
        Time: Sat 9-4 Sun 10-3
        Where: Greene County Fairgrounds

      Don’t forget to sign up for Sara’s Ghost Tours!

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      Sara is teaming up with the Downtown Dayton Partnership, and hosting two walking tours in downtown Dayton to highlight some haunted buildings! The tour will be approximately one mile and last for one hour.
      Sign up now!

      When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
      Ghost Tour