October 11, 2005 - Volume 14, Number 41
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Homecoming events...

Homecoming Hot Dog Supper at OCC Thursday

The OCC’s annual Homecoming Hot Dog Supper will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 7:30
before the parade and bonfire. Hot dog suppers are $2.25 and bratwurst suppers are $2.75. The price includes a drink and chips. Ice cream and candy will be available for and additional charge.


Ben and Jerry’s ice cream to be sold at bonfire

The 2005-2006 Dome newspaper staff will be selling Ben and Jerry’s ice cream after the homecoming parade on Thursday, Oct. 13. The flavors will include chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate fudge brownie, and oatmeal cookie junk. Scoops will be sold for $2 from 7:30-8:30.

Additionally, the Dome staff will also sponsor a pie sale from Oct. 24-Nov. 3. The pies cost $8 for one nine inch pie and flavors include apple, Dutch apple, cherry, blueberry, peach, pecan, chocolate cream, and coconut cream. Orders can be placed by phone at 297-5325 Ext. 10168 or emailed to dome@oakwood .k12.oh.us. All proceeds will help send the staff to the National High School Journalism Convention in Chicago, Illinois, from Nov. 10-13.

The Dome is a student-managed newspaper publication. This November will be the third year the staff has attended the national convention sponsored by the Journalism Education Association.


Homecoming Tailgate Cookout

The Oakwood Boosters Association is having its annual Homecoming Tailgate Cookout on Friday, Oct. 14 beginning at 6 p.m. behind the football stadium. Food will include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks. Face painting will be available for the kids. Come join the crowd for all the fun and excitement prior to the 7: 30 p.m. kickoff against Milton Union.


OHS Band/Alumni to ‘jam’ at Homecoming

A most unusual combination of musical talent will convene at Mack Hummon Field prior to the Homecoming Game on Friday, Oct. 14. There will be a OHS/Alumni/Community Band rehearsal on the practice field from 5:15 – 6 p.m. A pre-game show with the combined talents of the HS/Alumni/Community band will play renditions of such OHS classics as Stand Up and Cheer, Hail to the Lumberjacks, Oakwood’s Praise, as well as the the Star Spangled Banner.

At the Half-time Show, the OHS Band only will perform.

The post-game show will again feature the combined OHS/Alumni/Community Band playing popular favorites such as Louie Louie, Wipe Out, Hang On Sloopy, Smoke on the Water and Stand Up and Cheer.

If you know of anyone who would enjoy participating, please get the word out.  They do not have to be an alumnus. Oakwood community members are more than welcome to join the fun. The more the better, the bigger the louder! If anyone would like music in advance, please email Ron Nelson (nelson.ron@oakwood.k12.oh.us) with the instrument/part they would like to play and the band librarians will put together a packet and leave it in the senior high school office for participants to pick up.


Oakwood GOP to meet Oct. 13

Republican candidates for the City Council and the School Board will be on the program when the Republican Council of Oakwood meets at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the home of Claire Tully. There will be a demonstration of the new voting machine and a discussion of the Oakwood library levy. Sue Finley and Robin Lehman from Republican headquarters will be speakers. For more information, call 299-8606.


We Care Arts Fashion Show Oct. 15

We Care Arts will host its annual Fall Style Show Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Mandalay Banquet Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

The Style Show, sponsored by National City and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will showcase the latest trends in fall fashions from Acorn, Elder Beerman and GaGa’s. In addition, the Artists at We Care Arts will be creating and modeling fashions for the style show finale. New holiday crafts and unique handmade items made by the Artists will be on sale from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served at noon followed by the Style Show at 1 p.m.

This year’s emcees will be Coleen Sullivan of WDTN and OHS alumna Kim Faris of Z-93.

Tickets to the event are $25 (includes lunch) and are available at We Care Arts located at 3035 Wilmington Pike (252-3937) or at the Kettering Moraine Oakwood Chamber of Commerce office located at 2977 Far Hills Avenue (299-3852).


@ the O.C.C.

Scarecrow Contest deadline this week

The Third Annual Scarecrow Building Contest is still taking applications. This fun filled community event is open to scout troops, church and school organizations, businesses, individuals and families. The more scarecrows we have the more fun the event will be!

Registration packets are available at the Oakwood Community Center business office.  Each packet contains the rules and regulations for the program as well as the building guidelines and an entry form to be completed and returned to the OCC for an assigned location. The building and placement of scarecrows will take place on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. until 4: 30 p.m. Judging will take place promptly at 5 p.m.  Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners.

For questions concerning this event, please call the Oakwood Community Center at 298-0775.

Hot Dog Supper

The OCC’s annual Homecoming Hot Dog Supper will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 7:30 before the parade and bonfire. Hot dog suppers are $2.25 and bratwurst suppers are $2.75. The price includes a drink and chips. Ice cream and candy will be available for and additional charge.

Friday nights at Old River Complex

Looking for something to do this fall on Friday nights?  Come down to the Old River Complex behind NCR and the Marriott, for open soccer fields.  Just want to practice your shot, or have a pick up game with co-workers join us Friday nights 5:30-8:30 p.m. September 10 -October 22. Not to be used by teams. Date:  
Fridays September 9 - October 21
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Intro to Bridge

Have you wanted to learn how to play Bridge?  Do you play now and want to become better?  Sign up for our new Beginning/Intermediate Bridge class.  This is a 10 week course that will not only show you the basics, it will also teach you how to score, strategy, and some more advanced play. This is for the beginner, as well as someone who want to brush up on their skills.
Dates:   Every Wednesday
October 5 – December 14, 2005 (10 week course)
Time:    10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fees:    $15 (M), $22 (NM), $30 (NR)


What's Up This Week!

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

DAYTON ART INSTITUTE , 458 Belmonte Park North   228-5277

Thru Jan 3.  The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt. The exhibition focuses on the understanding of the afterlife among Egyptians some 3,000 years ago in the period of the New Kingdom (1550-1069 BC) through the Late Period (664-332 BC). Dayton Art Institute, 458 Belmonte Park N., 228-5277

Thru  Dec 11.   Statis Quo: Recent Works by Kevin T. Kelly.  Figural, flat, graphic works that have been defined as belonging to a “Postmodernist Pop style.” Unique view of relationships, society and sex in a post 9/11 world.
 

CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK , 1000 Carillon Blvd.   293-2841

Thru Oct  31.  “Wow! I Didn’t Know That About Sports in Dayton”  The Miami Valley Sports History Association has gathered an amazing history of sports in Dayton, highlighting teams, athletic contributions to the region and including a display of 20 different sports, among them football, basketball, golf and baseball.

DAYTON VISUAL ART CENTER (DVAC), 40 W. Fourth St.    224-3822

Thru Oct 21.  Fabrications.  Watercolor constructions by John Emery

RIKE CENTER GALLERY , University of Dayton Visual Arts Dept. , 300 College Park   229-3237  

Thru Oct. 27.  Tempus Incognitum. Figurative paintings and drawings by Jason Franz and Amy
Williams. Opening reception Sept. 29, 7 – 8 pm.

ROSEWOOD ART GALLERIES , 2655 Olsen Dr., Kettering   295-0294

Thru Oct 7.  All L. Rebele, Columbus, Ohio, fiber art; Marie-Laure Ilie, Redondo Beach, Calif., fabric art.

ST. JOHN GALLERY , 4400 Shakertown Rd   937-320-3405

Thru Oct 16.  Dayton Visual Arts Center Show

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERIES , 400 E. Third St   512-2881

Triangle Gallery - Thru Oct 20.  SCC Fine Art Faculty Exhibition
Zone IV Photography Gallery - Thru Oct 20.  SCC Fine Art Faculty Exhibition.


WESTON ART GALLERY , 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati.  513-977-4165

Thru Nov. 12. Circumambulator -  A site specific construction/performance between two artists; Scenarios, Situations & Circumstances – Paintings and works on paper by Paige Williams; Linked – Shellac, acrylic, found objects and more make up these works by Cincinnati artist Tim McMichael. 

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, WSU,  3640 Col. Glenn Hwy.   775-2978

Thru Oct 16.  Art/Science: Photography of David Goldes

MUSIC

Fri Oct 14

Classical Concert   8 pm  Also Oct 15.  Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra features two works by Dvorak, Britten’s five orchestra pieces from his opera, Peter Grimes,  and Tippet’s Music for the Birthday of Prince Charles. The Dayton Philharmonic Chorus joins the orchestra for this event. Schuster Center, Second & Main. Oct 14       224-3521                       
 
La Boheme   8 pm   One of the world’s best-known, most-performed opera’s, Verdi’s classic opera tells the story of four poor artists in Left Bank Paris and a love between Rodolfo and Mimi that struggles to survive. Performed by the Bulgaria’s “Opera Verdi Europa”  Presented by the Springfield Arts Council. Performing Arts Center, 300 S Fountain Ave., Springfield.  324-7212.
 
Sat Oct 15            

Organ and Violin Concert   5:30 pm   Performing are Christi Wilson, organ, Jerry Taylor, organ and Maretta Alden violin. Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church, Stroop  Southern Blvd. Kettering.
 
 
Classical Concert   8 pm. (See Oct 14)
 
Sun Oct 16     

Musica!   3 pm.  This vocal virtuoso group will perform music from the Broadway stage and American popular-song repertoire. Featured guest will be Miami Valley jazz pianist Michael Cetrangol.  Sulpher Grove UM Church, 7505 Taylorsville Rd, Huber Heights.  229-3909.
 
Chamber Music Yellow Springs   7:30 – An all-quintet program by the Amernet String Quartet, with violist Paul Frankenfeld,. Post-concert dinner by reservation. First Presbyterian Church, 314 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs. 374-8800 for dinner reservations.  Ticket information 937-374-8800.
 
Tues Oct 18     

Evening of Strings   7:30 pm.  Wright State University, Creative Arts Center.  775-2978 
 
Dayton Music Club   10 am.  The program features Joan Harrah, soprano; Jerry Taylor, organ; and Donna McFarland, cello.  Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3939 Stonebridge Rd., Kettering.  866-4545


THEATRE

Wed Oct 12

The Ten Tenors   8 pm.  Thru Oct 23.  From arias to ABBA, from Bach to Broadway, this group fuses artistry, musicianship and comedy.. This is their first American tour. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St.  228-3630
 
Thurs Oct 13     

The Ten Tenors   8 pm.  (See Oct 12)
 
Fri Oct 14     

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum   8 pm. Thru Oct 22 Antics, music and  comedy as young Hero promises to free his slave in exchange for the courtesan he has fallen in love with.  Sinclair Community College, Blair Hall.  444 W. Third St.  512-2808
 
Lobby Hero   8 pm  Also 15&16; 21-23; 28-30 A hapless security guard in an office building lobby, late at night, is drawn into a murder investigation. Intrigue, romance. Striking characters, taut dialogue, gritty humor. Dayton Theatre Guild, 2230 Salem Ave.  278-5993
 
The Ten Tenors   8 pm.  (See Oct 12)
 
Sat Oct 15     

Lobby Hero   8 pm  (See Oct 14)                

Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum   8 pm. (See Oct 14)
                
The Ten Tenors  8 pm.  (See Oct 12)
 
Sun Oct 16     

Merrily We Roll  Along   8 pm   Also 17 & 18; 23-25; 30-Oct 2   Words and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The story moves backwards, tracing the lives of a wealthy, jaded composer and his two estranged friends. Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler.  424-8477.
 
Blithe Spirit   7 pm.  Thru Oct. 9 .  The ghost of a deceased wife comes back to haunt her husband and his new wife. The classic comedy by Noel Coward. Creative Arts Center, Wright State University Theatre, 3640 Col. Glenn Highway. 775-2500
                
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum   2 pm. (See Oct 14)
                
Lobby Hero   8 pm  (See Oct 14)
                
The Ten Tenors   2 & 7:30 pm.  (See Oct 12)
 
Mon Oct 17     

Merrily We Roll  Along   8 pm   (See Oct 16)
            
Blithe Spirit   8 pm.   (See Oct. 5)
 
Tues Oct 18     

Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat   8 pm  Also Oct 8 & ) Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice – lightly based on the Old Testatment story of David and his coat of many colors. Baum Opera House, 15 S. First St., Miamisburg.  888-362-3792   
            
Blithe Spirit   8 pm.  (See Oct 5)
 
Merrily We Roll Along   8 pm   (See Oct 16)
 
The Ten Tenor    8 pm.  (See Oct 12)
 

MISCELLANY

Thurs Oct 13

Fiction, Fine Art & Fun   6:30 pm.  A discussion of the book “Year of the Hyenas: a Novel of Murder in Ancient Egypt “ by Brad Geagly. A program related to the Dayton Art Institute exhibit.  Dayton Art Institute, 458 Belmonte Park North.  228-5277.
 
Fri Oct 14 

Urban Nights   5-10 pm. Enjoy the downtown and all its offerings - visit a variety of downtown housing places, enjoy  performing and visual arts, jazz. Takes place all over town. Its’ all FREE. Discount dining cards available. For more information call the Downtown Dayton Partnership,  224-1518.

Yellow Springs Art Stroll 6 pm-10 pm. The Autumn Art Stroll is a bi-annual event, which features the original work of local and regional artists. These artists will be featured in several galleries and stores. For more information visit Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Sat Oct 15 

Yellow Springs Artist Studio Tour 11 am-6 pm You're invited! Visit the studios of some of the finest artists in Yellow Springs. Talk with the artists, watch them work and discover their processes. Check out the local art scene. For more information visit www.ysarts.org.

Arts & Crafts Autumnfest   10 am-4 pm.  Greenville Ohio The Greenville Oio TWIGs sponsor this fundraiser that benefits The Children’s Medical Center in Dayton. At the Fairgrounds, Sweitzer Street (St. Rt. 49), Greenville, Ohio.   937-547-0843
 
Sun Oct 18 

An Ear for Opera   7:30 pm.  Hank Cates and Burt Saidel will give their audience helpful, witty tips on “How to Go To The Opera in New York.” Patterson Homestead, 1812 Brown St.  228-0662

FAMILY & KIDS

Wed Oct 12

Parent/Preschooler Program: Leaf Study    10 am. For ages 3-5. Reservations required & limited. Hills and Dales MetroPark, 2800 Patterson Blvd.  275-PARK
 
Where are the Coyotes?   7 pm.  Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. SiebenthalerAve.  277-6545
 
Fri Oct 14  

Harvesst Fest ’05   5-11 pm. Also Oct 15.  2nd Street Public Market, 600 E. 2nd St.  228-2088
   
Sat Oct 15  

“Cloves” Encounters   2:30 pm.  Aullwood Farm, 100 Aullwood Rd.  890-7360
 
Scout Day (Groups by reservation)   9 am-noon  Sunwatch Indian Village, 2301 W. River Rd.  268-8199
            
Harvest Fest ’05   8 am-3 pm.  2nd Street Public Markeat, 600 E. 2nd St.  228-2088
 
Eureka Lab! The Gross, Smelly & Ghastly   3 pm.  The program addresses the Ohio Academic Content Standards for science. Participants muys be accompanied by an adult while in the lab.  Frog Search   7 pm.  Meet in parking lot.  Cox Arboretum , 6733 Springboro Pk.  434-9005
 
Mon Oct 17  

October Full Moon Walk   8 – 9:30 pm.   Moon rises at 6:50 pm. Aullwood Center, 1000 Aullwood Rd. 890-7360
 
Tues Oct 18  

Container Gardening for Fall & Winter   6:30 pm.  Reservations required & limited. Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboo Pk.  434-9005
 


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