Fridays ~ $5 Martinis - Happy Hour At Michael's. Michael’s Dining & Jazz, Kettering Tower Lobby, 40 N. Main St.; Join us for happy hour at Michael's Dining & Jazz in the Kettering Tower lobby, featuring daily drink specials, half-off appetizers, and live Jazz music.

Fridays ~ Belgian Beer Tasting - Therapy Café, Taste Belgian Beers! A unique set of tastes every week. Hors d'œuvres! Beer fries! Great music. Happy Hour Prices until 9pm. Part of our Worldbeat Fridays. 461.4000. Call after 4pm to talk to a human.

Fridays ~ Group Interaction Singles meeting is held every Friday evening from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Central Christian Church, 1200 Forrer Blvd. Kettering 45420.  We have light snacks, cards and discussion groups.  Cost is $4.00.

Saturdays ~ Indie Rock Night, Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.; 9 p.m. Check out the latest indie rock bands every Saturday night at the Oregon Express! No cover. 223-9205.

Wednesdays ~ Live Trivia!! Please join Doubletree Dayton Downtown every Wednesday from 7pm - 10pm for Live Trivia (brought to you by Tyler Entertainment). We are featuring drink and appetizer specials during Trivia. Every round has a winner and there is an overall winner after the 5th round. Test your knowledge with friends and co-workers at Crickets Lounge inside Doubletree Dayton Downtown! 242-4044.

Wednesdays ~ 'Wild Out' KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS @ THE 88CLUB, Go Ahead, You know You Want To! Karaoke Every Wednesday from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM with JD The DJ and MC Justice Tha Vet. Come Hungry! Come Thirsty! Come Sing! Karaoke Contest Registration @ the door. PM $3.00 Well Cocktails, $2.50 Domestics All Night. Free admission before 8:00. 266-2622.

Thursdays ~ 90's Night, Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St.; 9p.m. Every Thursday enjoy ’90s pop, plus funk, punk, breaks, ’90s electronic and more with DJs Matt Freeman, John Chapel, and DJ Funker. Free before 11:30p.m. 222-7620. Every

Thursdays ~ Lunch with the Dayton Gems from 12-1pm. The Dayton Gems players will be in every Thursday for a meet and greet and autograph signing from 12-1. Come join us and support Dayton’s newest Hockey team. Call for details. Brixx Ice Company, 500 East First Street, Dayton Ohio (937) 222-2257.

March 1-June 13 ~ All Things Bright & Beautiful: California Impressionist Paintings from the Irvine Museum, Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North. All Things Bright & Beautiful is comprised of 60 important California Impressionist paintings from the collections of the Irvine Museum. It is the only museum in California dedicated to the preservation and display of California Impressionism or Plein-Air paintings an art style that flourished in California from 1890 to 1930. The beautiful paintings are principally landscapes that document the lush splendor of California before the state’s huge population growth. ADMISSION:; Adults: $10; Seniors (60+): $8; Students (18+ w/ID): $8; Youth (7-18): $6; Children (6 & under): Free; Museum Members: Free; Museum hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4 p.m. with extended hours on Thursdays until 8 p.m. $10 adults $8 seniors/students $6 youth. 937-223-577.

Thru March 7 ~ Wicked: The Untold Story of The Witches of Oz, Schuster Performing Arts Center, One West Second Street. Call for times. So Much Happened Before Dorothy Dropped In. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for "the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time" (USA Today). On Broadway and around the world WICKED has worked its magic on critics and audiences alike. Winner of 26 major awards including a Grammy and three Tony Awards WICKED is "Broadway’s biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times). Join us for Chase Background on Broadway before the show; $41-$120, 937-228-3630.

March 1-31 ~ Zooming In, Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North. Japanese Art Today-- This experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Free admission. 223-5277.

Thru March 7 ~Art Makes Us Human Exhibit, Missing Peace Art Space. 234 S. Dutoit Street, Mary Perry Stone (1909-2007) was a prolific artist who produced more than 50 social-protest murals during her lifetime. She addressed social injustice and anti-war sentiment through her art. She actively opposed U.S. involvement in war. Mary believed that art is what makes us uniquely human and hoped that someday the messages in art would be more widely respected. She saw art as the perfect language to motivate people to make the world a better place. What makes her work unique is the fact that she refused to commercialize her art. She painted to express her feelings about the need for social change. In honor of her devotion to peace and social justice the Missing Peace Art Space is dedicating space in the gallery specifically to the work of Mary Perry Stone. Aside from being a space to exhibit her art it will serve as a space to recognize women artists past & present from around the world who dedicated their work to peace. 'The Mary Perry Stone Women’s Art Gallery" at the Missing Peace Art Space will be inaugurated on February 5th 2010 by Stone’s daughter Ramie Steng. Hours after the opening event are Thursday-Sunday 2-7 p.m. Free admission. 241-4353.

Thru March 6 ~ Something This Way Comes: Michael Bashaw And Jeff Regensburger. Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson Street. The Victoria Theatre Association Free Admission. 224.3822.

Mondays, March 1-29 ~ Mayhem and Mystery Theatre 'Are You Brighter Than A Night Light', Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 West 5th St. 7:00 p.m. Mayhem & Mystery's 10th Anniversary Season! Kissy Southerland (The Mating Game 2004) Rita Marcel (Malt Shop Mischief 2008) and more compete in a game show where they match wits with studio audience members as they play "Are you Brighter than a Night Light?" Kissy thinks that being a former game show host herself she has an "in". Rita just wants the cash so she can quit her job. Is anyone in the studio audience more competent than these contestants? When something tragic happens in the middle of the show Kissy moves in to take over. Did she kill the host to get the job or is she just being nice? Shows are presented weekly at The Spaghetti Warehouse 36 W. Fifth St. Dayton. Tickets are $23.95 for dinner & show. Details available at www.mayhemmystery.com for reservations 461-3913.

Mondays, March 1-29, ~ Modern Mondays, Oregon Express. 336 E. 5th Street, 4:00 p.m. Enjoy 50 cents off glasses and $1 off pitchers of Bud Light and Amber Bock drafts as well as 50 cents off glasses of wine during happy hour from 4-7 p.m. M-F. Call for cost. 223-9205.

March 2 ~ Dayton Ballet Associate Board Meeting, Gregory's Piano Bar. 139 N. Main Street. 5:30 p.m. Help the arts! Join us to plan parties and events making the Dayton Ballet as much a social scene as a fine art. Membership on the board is easy and fun; earn half price tickets and attend shows with a group of new friends. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Gregory's Piano Bar (across from Uno's). Come at 5 and meet folks socially before the meeting. Free admission. 901-3261.

Wednesdays, March 3-31 ~ 'Wild Out' Karaoke Wednesdays, The 88 Club. 219 N. Patterson Blvd. 8:00 p.m. Go ahead, you know you want to! Karaoke every Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with JD The DJ and Mc Justice Tha Vet. Come Hungry! Come Thirsty! Come Sing! Karaoke Contest Registration @ the door. FREE BEFORE 8:00 p.m. $3.00 Well Cocktails All Night $2.50 Domestics All Night! 266-2622.

March 4 ~ Dog Grooming Training, Dayton Metro Library - Main Library. 215 E. Third Street. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Kela Baker of Kela's Pet styles is bringing her Canine Good Citizen Certified dog to demonstrate grooming techniques. She'll talk about shampooing correct rinsing touchy areas like eyes ears & toenails. She'll also give some tips on dog behavior during grooming. Free. 937-496-8623.

March 4 ~ New Singles After Five at L’Auberge, 4120 Far Hills Ave., Kettering. Thursday, March 4^th from 5pm to 8pm. A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Dance. Hors D’oeuvres will be served. Live music, casual dress, admission is $5. Please tell your friends. Call 291-2447 or 434-0345 for more details on this and upcoming events.

March 4 ~ DAI 2010 Vectren Just Jazz Series, Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North. 5:30 p.m. The Dayton Art Institute’s Vectren Just Jazz Series returns in 2010 with eight hot nights of cool jazz and more showcasing the Miami Valley’s favorite performers. The series kicks off Thursday March 4 and continues with concerts on the first Thursday of April, May and June. The Vectren Just Jazz Series takes an intermission in July and returns with four more shows on the first Thursday of August, September, October and November. All performances begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister at The Dayton Art Institute unless otherwise noted. The series opens with the all-purpose jazz and funk of Cincinnati’s Jada co-led by former Ray Charles trombonist Mark Fields and popular trumpet man Mike Wade Admission to Vectren Just Jazz performances is FREE for museum members and $6 for non-members. General admission tickets may be purchased at The Dayton Art Institute the night of the performance. Free for museum members $6 for non-members. 223-5277.

March 5 ~ The Cline Show Opening Reception, Dayton Visual Arts Center. 118 N. Jefferson Street. 5:00-8:00 p.m. The Cline Show opens with a reception during "First Stop First Friday" from 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, DAI Sound Bites: Short Talks about Art, Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North. 1:30 p.m. The series Sound Bites: Short Talks About Art returns! Join our veteran docents each week and learn more about the treasures at The Dayton Art Institute. These free 20-minute gallery conversations are held on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Meet in the General Motors Entrance Rotunda. Upcoming Talks will focus on the following: Mar. 6: Blissful Hours Samuel Richards; Mar. 13: Bas Relief various cultures; Mar. 20: Watchtower Chinese Art; Mar. 27: Monterey Coast William Ritschel. 223-5277.

March 9-21 ~ Aluminum Show, Victoria Theatre, 138 N Main St. Performance times vary. Imagine a space-age mix of Blue Man Group Cirque and STOMP... but clad in shimmering aluminum and uniquely its own! A sensational hit around the world this stunning and incredible production offers a theatrical experience that is totally unique combining amazing special effects acrobatics jazz and modern dance puppetry dazzling aluminum costumes and lighting. Dayton has never seen anything quite like THE ALUMINUM SHOW-- you won't want to miss it! Call for costs. 228-3630.

March 11-28 ~ Rounding Third, The Loft Theatre, 126 North main Street. What better way to celebrate spring than the crack of the bat the roar of the crowd and two Little League coaches going head to head in what has to be the only baseball play to include Brigadoon living in a van and the fine art of equipment bag stuffing. Baseball buff Don for whom winning is the only thing is stuck with assistant coach Michael who wants trophies for everyone and whose only youth sport was, uh well, curling. In Canada. The result is an exploding scoreboard worth of laughs. Call for costs. 228-3630.

March 13 ~ Clothes That Work 2nd Saturday, The Job Center. 1111 South Edwin C. Moses Blvd. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Is someone's future hanging in your closet? Do you have new or gently used business or business casual clothing? We are in need of clothing and accessories to provide to clients for interviews and additional outfits to wear when they become employed. By donating work appropriate attire you are helping clients gain the suitable business clothing to interview in and then once employment is secured your clothing donations allow us to properly outfit them for their new position. On the 2nd Saturday of each month you can pull right up in the parking lot volunteers will unload your car and hand you a tax receipt for your donation. Of course you're also welcome to come on in and get a tour or shop our resale boutique which helps fund our program. (937) 222-3778.

March 14 ~ Open Auditions for RENT, Encore Theater Company Offices. 400 E. Fifth Street, Suite A. ENCORE THEATER COMPANY announces; OPEN AUDITIONS for RENT; Book Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson; Directed by David Brush. PERFORMANCE DATES:; June 3-5, 2010 PERFORMANCE LOCATION: C{space, Downtown Dayton. AUDITION DATES: Sunday March 14 2010 & Monday March 15 2010 AUDITION LOCATION:; Encore Theater Company Offices; 400 E. Fifth Street Suite A; Oregon District Downtown Dayton; (Enter on the side of the building on Brown Street under the sign for Renaissance Salon upstairs) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:; BLOG: www.RENTdayton.org. WEBSITE: http://www.encoretheatercompany.com. WHO:; Please note: RENT contains language and adult situations that will not be edited in this production. For this reason ETC requires that you; must be 18 or older to audition, no exceptions. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DIRECTOR DAVID BRUSH AT newmusicalsETC@gmail.com.

March 15 ~ Encore Theater Company Night at Blind Bob's, Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth Street. 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Beginning FEBRUARY 15 from 5-10p.m. the 3rd Monday night of every month will be ENCORE THEATER COMPANY NIGHT AT BLIND BOB'S - An amazing bar restaurant and music venue located in the heart of Downtown Dayton's Historic Disctrict. Visit blindbobs.com to check out their amazing menu and great selection of beers. How can you help? Just come in and eat drink and be merry and a portion of the night's proceeds goes directly to ETC's new musicals program. Let's kick this off with a bang - join us MONDAY FEBRUARY 15 from 5p.m.-10p.m. for dinner drinks and the chance to check out the Oregon District's hottest new venue.

March 17 ~ Kindergarten Readiness Summit, Sinclair Ponitz Center. Building 12, 444 W. 3rd St. 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. The Kindergarten Readiness Summit will allow key stakeholders across the community to discuss school readiness and develop a common definition and measurements. Establishment of a community definition will help us prioritize efforts so every child is ready for a successful start to school and life. Together we can identify how our community can best support Ready Children, Ready Schools, Ready Families and Ready Communities. Who Should Attend: Early Care & Education Leaders and Specialists, Directors of Preschools and Child Care Programs, Leaders, Superintendents, Principals, Curriculum Directors, Reading and Early Learning Specialists and other community leaders who are committed to ensure young children have the best possible start to school as they enter Kindergarten. Registration required. Keynote Speaker: Jane Wiechel, Associate Superintendent Center for Students Families and Communities Ohio Department of Education. Lunch provided.

March 19 ~ Zentangle Lover's Group, Gallery 510 Fine Arts, 510 East Fifth Street. 6:00-8:00 p.m. So you tried it and now you can't get enough of it! Zentangle Lover's Group - every third Friday. Friendship atmosphere and drinks provided. $10 cover charge. No pre-registration necessary. Bring a snack to share and your own Zentangle supplies or purchase paper and pens from the gallery. Free your mind! Clear your head stop making sense and tangle with the best tanglers in Dayton! $10. 937.672.6717.

March 19 ~ GERSHWIN on Broadway with Leon Bates, Schuster Performing Arts Center, One West Second Street. 8:00 p.m. Program includes songs from shows such as Lady Be Good Funny Face Strike Up the Band Of Thee I Sing and Girl Crazy and will feature Leon Bates as feature soloist for the full orchestra version of Rhapsody in Blue. The Gershwin brothers created a musical legacy that artfully combined the best of Broadway jazz and classical. Arguably the finest-ever American melodist, George once admitted 'I have more tunes in my head than I could put down on paper in a hundred years.' Ira (nicknamed 'The Jeweler' by other songwriters) crafted the witty lyrics that fit perfectly into George's timeless tunes. It comes together beautifully in this glittery revue combining the DPO with the prodigious talents of pianist Bates and vocalists Saxon and Cannon. Call for ticket prices. 228-3630.

March 20 ~ Chrysalis Project Public Workshop. Dayton Visual Arts Center. 118 N. Jefferson Street. 12:00-3:00 p.m. Painter Sharon Stolzenberger will share her unique skills with us in this free Chrysalis Public Workshop. Materials provided; children ages 8 and up are welcome with adult supervision. Free.

March 21 ~ Katherine Kadish Gallery Talk, Dayton Art Institute. 456 Belmonte Park North. 2:00 p.m. Recent works of Yellow Springs painter and printmaker Katherine Kadish will be featured in the exhibition Katherine Kadish: Seasons opening January 30 at The Dayton Art Institute. The exhibition will be on view through April 11 in the North and South Galleries of the museum’s lower level. The public is invited to join Kadish in the gallery for an intimate talk about her work on Sunday March 21 at 2:00 p.m. The talk is free but space is limited and reservations are encouraged. Free admission. 223-5277.

March 23 ~ Marley and Me at the Library, Dayton Metro Library - Main Library. 215 E. Third Street. 6:30-8:00 p.m. It's movie night! We'll round out the dog series with a showing of 'Marley & Me.' It's a romping stomping good time with a family's new Labrador Retriever puppy shredding cushions and breaking doors- nothing stops this dog! Come join us for the fun! Free event.

March 25 ~ An Evening With Elie Wiesel Schuster Performing Arts Center, One West Second Street. 7:30 p.m. The University of Dayton Diversity Lecture Series and Victoria Theatre Association present AN EVENING WITH ELIE WEISEL. Weisel is a writer professor political activist Nobel Laureate and Holocaust survivor. He is the author of 57 books the best known of which is Night a memoir that describes his experiences during the Holocaust and his imprisonment in several concentration camps. His diverse range of other writings offer powerful and poetic contributions to literature theology and his own articulation of Jewish spirituality today.When Weisel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 the Norwegian Nobel Committee called him a 'messenger to mankind' noting that through his struggle to come to terms with 'his own personal experience of total humiliation and of utter contempt for the humanity shown in Hitler's death camps' as well as his 'practical work in the cause of peace' Weisel had delivered a powerful message 'of peace atonement and human dignity' to humanity. $20 & $15. 937-228-3630.

March 26 ~ Dayton Auto Show, Dayton Convention Center. 22 E. Fifth Street. Attend the automotive event of the year! Details to be announced at a later time. 333-4700.

March 30 ~ Film Connections, ThinkTV, 110 S Jefferson St. 7:00-9:00 p.m. It's FilmDayton's monthly show and tell! Often hosted by Dayton filmmaker Steven Bognar there are usually 2 or 3 works shown of movies shorts documentary's or other locally connected film work. Attendee's are encouraged to comment ask questions or share their views on the works and there is plenty of time for networking. Open to all from filmmakers, writers, cast, crew and just film fans too!

April 1 ~ 'One-On-One Business Counseling' Dayton Metro Library - Main Library 215 E. Third Street. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Dayton Chapter of SCORE offers free one-on-one counseling sessions at the downtown library. Bring your ideas and questions about starting and running your own business and get expert advice and assistance. Find us at the tables near the Business Collection on the Main Library's first floor. Contact: 463-BOOK.

April 1 ~ DAI 2010 Vectren Just Jazz Series, Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park North. 5:30 p.m. The Dayton Art Institute’s Vectren Just Jazz Series returns in 2010, with eight hot nights of cool jazz and more, showcasing the Miami Valley’s favorite performers.The series kicks off Thursday, March 4 and continues with concerts on the first Thursday of April, May and June. The Vectren Just Jazz Series takes an intermission in July and returns with four more shows, on the first Thursday of August, September, October and November. All performances begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister at The Dayton Art Institute, unless otherwise noted. April 1 brings Triage--No fooling, Triage presents a unique fusion of Jazz, world music and funk, led by Cincinnati-based keyboardist Billy Larkin. Admission to Vectren Just Jazz performances is FREE for museum members and $6 for non-members. General admission tickets may be purchased at The Dayton Art Institute the night of the performance. Contact:223-5277.

April 2 ~ First Friday! 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Various Downtown Dayton Venues OH . Explore.Create.Stay out late.The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free event held from 5 to 10 p.m. in numerous venues, including:-- Color of Energy Gallery; 16 Brown St.;-- Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St.;-- Link Gallery, 519 E. Fifth St.; -- Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St.; -- H. David Clay Studio, 33 S. St. Clair St.; -- Sandra’s Art Emporium, 27 S. St. Clair St.;-- Cannery Art and Design Center, 434 E. Third St.;and elsewhere!This art hop features exhibit openings, along with a rotating variety of entertainment options, such as an urban street cycling ride, dancing, bonfires, street performers and live music -- as well as the restaurants, bars, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. Brochures with detailed information about specific happenings during each First Friday are available at participating venues or by calling 937-224-1518 or visiting www.oregonartsdistrict.com. 224-1518.

April 2 ~ Courteous Mass, Fifth Third Field 220 North Patterson Blvd. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Join other cyclists for a 45 minute ride through Dayton. There is safety (and fun) in numbers as we bike through downtown and the nearby neighborhoods.We'll gather out front of the Dragons' stadium starting after 5:00 pm. We ride at 5:30. The ride is free - all you need to bring is a bike.Come see the City from your bike. Come be seen on your bike!!

Saturdays, April 3 through April 24 ~ Sketch Saturday, Cannery Art and Design Center 434 E. Third Street. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Every Saturday a live model is available for inspiration. For any media and level, including beginning. Free, with donation to model accepted. Contact:313-9883.

Mondays, April 5 through April 26 ~ Modern Mondays, Oregon Express 336 E. 5th Street. 4:00 p.m. Enjoy 50 cents off glasses and $1 off pitchers of Bud Light and Amber Rock drafts, as well as 50 cents off glasses of wine during happy hour from 4-7 p.m. M-F. Call for cost. 223-9205. Contact: 223-9205.

Thursdays, April 6 through April 27 ~ Musician's Co-op @ Canal Street Tavern Canal Street Tavern 308 E. First Street. 09:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Hosted by Steven Gullet Canal Street’s 'OPEN STAGE' is every Tuesday night - music begins promptly at 9 pm. - admission is FREE. All musicians are welcome. Sign up in advance.

Wednesdays, April 7 through April 28 ~ 'Wild Out' Karaoke Wednesdays, The 88 Club 219 N. Patterson Blvd. 8:00 p.m. Go ahead, you know you want to! Karaoke every Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with JD The DJ and Mc Justice Tha Vet. Come Hungry! Come Thirsty! Come Sing! Karaoke Contest Registration @ the door. FREE BEFORE 8:00 p.m. $3.00 Well Cocktails All Night $2.50 Domestics All Night! Contact: 266-2622.

April 6 ~ Dayton Ballet Associate Board Meeting, Gregory's Piano Bar 139 N. Main Street. 5:30 p.m. Help the arts! Join us to plan parties and events, making the Dayton Ballet as much a social scene as a fine art. Membership on the board is easy and fun; earn half price tickets and attend shows with a group of new friends. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Gregory's Piano Bar (across from Uno's). Come at 5 and meet folks socially before the meeting. Contact: 901-3261.

April 16 through April 17 ~ Tree Seedling Giveaway, 2nd Street Market 600 East Second Street. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Stop by the Market and get your tree seedlings while supplies last. This project is brought to you with the support of the Montgomery and Miami County Soil and Water Conservation districts and Rush Creek Gardens.Pick up your seedlings during normal Market hours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 937-228-2088 for more information.

April 17 ~ Adopt-a-Park, Five Rivers MetroParks 1375 E. Siebenthaler Ave. 09:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Volunteers, local businesses and service clubs join us for a day of regional cleanup of Five Rivers MetroParks and waterways throughout the county. Volunteers of all ages, from young children to seniors are invited to help us make our parks and river corridors healthier and friendlier place to visit! Each volunteer will receive a free lunch. MetroParks will also be providing gloves, trash bags, and drinking water. Contact the Volunteer Service Manager at (937) 275-PARK.

April 22 ~ Junior League Town Hall: M. Gary Neuman, Schuster Performing Arts Center One West Second Street. 10:00 a.m. M. Gary Neuman is a Florida psychotherapist, rabbi and creator of the internationally recognized Sandcastles Program for children of divorce. He is also the author of several books, including, Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way, and Emotional Infidelity: How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage andOther Secrets to a Great Marriage. Neuman’s work has received national media coverage including multiple appearances on Oprah, The Today Show, The View, as well as appearances on Dateline, NBC Nightly News, CBS Weekend News and Good Morning America. He has also been written about in numerous publications including People, Time, Cosmopolitan and Parents Magazine.Junior League of Dayton: Townhall Lecture Series An annual Dayton event since 1956, the Junior League of Dayton's Town Hall Lecture Series is unique. The Series has brought some of the world's finest speakers to the community, including actors, politicians, authors, educators, and sports figures. Intended to inspire and motivate attendees, the Series provides an intimate forum for learning important life lessons and gaining new perspectives. At the same time, the Town Hall Lecture Series has raised more than $1.8 million to support the Junior League of Dayton's community programs. Contact: 228-3630.

April 22 ~ Scrabble Fest- Letters for Literacy, The Engineers Club of Dayton 110 E. Monument Ave. 5:30 p.m. Miami Valley Literacy Council presents Scrabble Fest: LETTERS FOR LITERACY. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The Game: Two rounds of competition between teams (up to eight players on each team.) The rules have been altered to promote fun and fundraising! Teams can buy extra letters, peeks in the dictionary or expert advice! The team with the highest combined score is declared the winner of the huge traveling trophy and retains bragging rights. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: Table Sponsor $500.00 1 table of eight -- 8 beverage tickets; Bonus Square Sponsor $1,000 1 table of eight -- 8 beverage tickets; Double Word Sponsor $2,000 1 table of eight -- 16 beverage tickets -- 8 guest passes; Triple Word Sponsor $3,000 1 table of eight -- 20 beverage tickets -- 12 guest passes; Top Word Sponsor $5,000 1 table of eight -- 24 beverage tickets -- 16 guest passes; SCRABBLE Board Sponsor $10,000 2 tables of eight -- 32 beverage tickets -- 48 guest passes. Contact:937-223-4922.

April 23 through April 25 ~ Zoot Theatre Company's Moby Dick. 8:00 p.m. Schuster Performing Arts Center One West Second Street. The delicate mechanism of Fate is wrenched awry when the obsession of man meets the primal force of Nature. Straight from the pages of Melville's American epic - now in a theatrical form that is uniquely and intricately imaginative. Adaptated by Bruce Cromerfrom Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick. Contact: Ticket Center Stage 937-228-3630.

April 24 ~ San Jose Taiko, Victoria Theatre 138 N Main St. 8:00 p.m. San Jose Taiko has mesmerized audiences and critics with the powerful, spellbinding and propulsive sounds of the taiko drums for three decades. Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, company performers express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the taiko as they strive to create new dimensions in movement and music. Contact: Ticket Center Stage 937-228-3630.

April 25 ~ DCDC2 Spring Concert- Virtuoso & Virtuosity. 4:00 p.m. Bomberger Center 1306 E. Fifth Street. There is the outstanding performer and there is that outstanding thing the performer does: virtuoso and virtuosity. DCDC2 will stage the ground breaking work of fresh and emerging dance talent, something DCDC has been doing for decades since Blunden first began supporting the work of the best and the newest. And don’t forget the virtuosic performance of the DCDC2 dancers. (937) 228-3232.

April 27 through April 30 ~ A Chorus Line. Schuster Performing Arts Center One West Second Street. 8:00 p.m. In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed - to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including "Best Musical" and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A CHORUS LINE returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best. "A CHORUS LINE is back, and it’s thrilling!" - John Lahr, The New Yorker. This show contains adult language and situations. Contact: Ticket Center Stage 937-228-3630 http://www.ticketcenterstage.com.