Monthly Calendar

MAY 2008

May 9
NASCAR Whelen All- American Series - All Divisions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

May 10
Make it Count for the Birds
Birdwatchers will have 24 hours to search Glen Helen for all the bird species they can find. All proceeds from pledges go towards Glen preservation & restoration.
Glen Helen Building, 405 Corry St., Yellow Springs
(937) 769-1908
www.glenhelen.org

May 16
Fairborn Free-On-Friday Concert Series
7:30pm Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this outdoor
musical concert.
Community Park, Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn
Fairborn High School Band. Free admission.
(937) 754-3090

May 16
Australian Pursuit - All Divisions - KOIL Legends
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

May 16 & 17
Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild
The Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild presents its biennial show or work by it more than 200 members. Also, vendors offer quilts and quilters’ needs.
Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Dayton
Fri: 10am - 5pm; Sat: Noon - 5pm
Admission: $8.
www.miamivalleyquiltersguild.org

May 16 - 18
Bellbrook Jamboree
Three days of national and regional blue grass and Americana music.
Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia
Fri: 4pm; Sat: Noon; Sun: 10am
Admission.
www.bellbrookjamboree.com

May 17
Glen Helen Association “Great Stuff” Garage Sale
9am - 2pm Free to browse. Help raise funds with our Friends of the Glen organization by purchasing items at its gigantic garage sale (or donating your wares beforehand).
Glen Helen Building & Parking Lot
(937) 769-1902
www.glenhelen.org

May 17
Glenn Miller Tribute Concert
6pm Celebrate the music of this famous band leader during the USAF Band of Flight’s annual outdoor tribute.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Admission is free.
(937) 255-3286
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

May 18 - Jun 15
2008 Wright State University Senior Exhibition
Noon - 5pm Featuring drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and mixed media from senior and graduating students in the WSU Departments of Art & Art History.
Wright State University, Creative Arts Center, Stein Galleries
Free.
(937) 775-2978
www.wright.edu/artgalleries

May 19
Victorian Tea
Enjoy a tea in the Greene County Historical Society’s elegant Victorian Town House.
The Greene County Historical Society, Xenia
Call for time and admission.
(937) 372-4606

May 21
Wings & Things Guest Lecture
7:30pm William A. Guenon Jr. presents “Son Tay Raider Pilot Looks Back.”
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Admission is Free.
(937) 255-3286
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

May 23
Figure Eight School Bus Race and Demo Derby
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$20; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

May 24 - 26
Adidas Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament
Times vary throughout the day.
For more information, contact Carol Maas.
(937) 233-7958

May 26
Memorial Day Ceremony
Contact American Legion Post 562 for more information.
Downtown Fairborn
(937) 878-3831

May 30
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series - All Divisions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

May 31 & Jun 1
Creek Classic Tournament
8am - 6:30pm The Creek Classic is a Soccer Tournament for U8 through U17 Boys and Girls. More than 400 Teams from 7 states will participate in the Midwest’s largest two-day Tournament, bringing 600 kids with more than 16,000 coaches, referees and parents to Beavercreek.
John Ankeney Soccer Complex, Beavercreek;
Old River Park, Dayton and Cloud Park, Huber Heights.
No cost to visitors.
(937) 427-9452
www.creekclassic.com

JUNE 2008

Jun 6 - 8
Outdoor Education Center 50th Reunion
All Day event. Join former naturalists and supporters of the Glen for a celebration including hikes and other programming.
Outdoor Education Center, 1075 St. Rte. 343, Yellow Springs
(937) 767-7648
www.glenhelen.org

Jun 6
Main Event Super Late Model Series
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$15; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
Fairborn Free-On-Friday Concert Series
7:30pm Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this outdoor
musical concert. Performers to be announced.
Community Park, Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn
Free admission.
(937) 754-3090

Jun 13
ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series - All Divisions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Jun 14
Yellow Springs Street Fair
9am - 5pm Arts, crafts, imports, food, music & entertainment
Yellow Springs
(937) 767-2686
www.yellowspringsohio.org

Jun 20
Double Points Event - All Divsions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Jun 25 - Jul 6
Frankenstein - A Musical
The Yellow Springs Kids Playhouse presents a new musical based on the novel by Mary W. Shelley.
(No show July 4.)
Antioch Amphitheatre, Yellow Springs
(937) 320-6670
www.yskp.org

Jun 27
Dunlevy Memorial 100 Lap Late Model Race
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$15; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Jun 27
“Freedom’s Call” Military Tattoo
8 pm Celebrate freedom with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during this fourth annual military tattoo. Event features live music, aircraft fly-overs, and fireworks.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Admission is Free.
(937) 255-3263
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Jun 27 - 29
Fairborn’s Heritage Days
Walking garden tours of several historic residences displaying diverse gardening themes will be conducted. Music and food vendors will be on hand.
Fairborn
Admission is free (except for Garden Tours).
(937) 478-6143

JULY 2008

Jul 3
Downtown Fairborn Family Block Party
4pm - 11pm Start your Independence Day celebration with food, games and family entertainment.
Community Park, Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn
Free admission.

Jul 4
Figure Eight Trailer Race- All Divisions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$15; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Jul 4
Fairborn’s 62nd Fourth of July Parade
10am One of the largest parades in southwest Ohio.
Downtown Fairborn
Free admission.
(937) 754-3090

Jul 4
Fairborn’s Annual Fireworks Show
5pm Corky’s Old Time Rock and Roll Revival at 7:30 pm.
Community Park, Fairborn, Dayton Yellow Springs Rd.
(937) 754-3090

Jul 11
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Jul 12 - 18
Antioch Writer’s Workshop
Featuring Myla Goldberg, author of Bee Season
Antioch University, Yellow Springs
(937) 767-2686
www.yellowspringsohio.org

Jul 17 - 20
Greene Trails Cycling Classic
A four-day, four-trail family-oriented ride through some of the most beautiful country in Southwest Ohio. Registration fee.
(937) 562-7440
www.greenetrailsclassic.com

Jul 18 & 25
Fairborn Free-On-Friday Concert Series
7:30pm Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this outdoor
musical concert. Performers to be announced.
Community Park, Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn
Free admission.

Jul 18
Open Wheel Friday
AMS Modifieds, KOIL Thunder Roadsters, USAC Ford Focus Midgets.
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Jul 19 & 20
Vectren Dayton Air Show
Dayton International Airport, Vandalia
www.USATS.org
www.airshowdayton.com

Jul 25
NASCAR- Whelen All-American Series - All Divisions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Jul 27 - Aug 2
Greene County Fair
Oldest county fair in southwest Ohio.
Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia
Free Admission.
(937) 372-8621

Jul 31 - Aug 10
Bunnicula, the Vampire Bunny
The Yellow Springs Kids Playhouse presents a new play based on the children’s book series by James Howe about a vampire bunny that sucks the juice out of vegetables.
Antioch Amphitheatre, Yellow Springs
(937) 320-6670
www.yskp.org

AUGUST 2008

Aug 1
The Dayton 100 - 100 Lap Late Model Race
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$15; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Aug 2
7th Annual Vintage Truck Show at Young’s
9am - 4:30pm Visit the farm and see a great collection of vintage trucks. Talk to the owners and learn the history behind each truck.
Young’s Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs
Free admission.
(937) 325-0629
www.youngsdairy.com

Aug 2
Yellow Springs Book Fair
8am - 4pm If you love books, better be here. Used & new book sale. Meet local authors.
Mills Lawn Elementary School, Yellow Springs
(937) 767-2686
www.yellowspringsohio.org

Aug 8
EMT/Firefighter Night - All Divisions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Aug 9
Art on the Lawn
10am - 6pm Pottery, weaving, jewelry, photography, painting, and other arts & crafts by area artisans. Sponsored by the Village Artisan’s Cooperative.
Mills Lawn Elementary School, Yellow Springs
Free admission.
(937) 767-2686
www.yellowspringsohio.org

Aug 15
Compact Super Friday
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Aug 16 & 17
26th Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
Sat: 11am - 7pm; Sun: 11am - 6pm
Artisans, food, a variety of entertainment and, of course, corn. Fun for all ages.
Community Park, Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn
Free admission.
(937) 305-0800

Aug 22
Figure Eight School Bus Race & Demo Derb
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$20; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Aug 23
Xenia Rail & Arts Fest
A celebration of the railroads which once traveled through Xenia, along with a display of local artists’ work. East Main Street in downtown Xenia will be blocked for pedestrian use, free miniature train rides for kids of all ages, entertainment, all at no charge. Food will be available for purchase.
(937) 372-4606

Aug 23
3rd Annual Doggie Dash ‘n’ Splash Fest
10am - 6pm A festival celebrating our canine companions with contests, vendors, canine swimming and more.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center, Xenia
Free. $5 parking donation requested to help support the dog park.
(937) 562-7440
www.dashsplash.com

Aug 23 & 24
SunWatch Native Flute Gathering
Sat: 10am - 8pm; Sun: 10am - 6pm Featuring Native American Music Awards winner Douglas Blue Feather. Flute music, storytelling, flute displays, crafts and food.
SunWatch Indian Village, Dayton
Admission: $3 for kids & seniors; $5 adults; Free for members.
(937) 268-8199
www.sunwatch.org

Aug 29
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series - All Divisions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Aug 29 - 31
Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show
10am - 3pm See daring acrobatics performed by model jets, helicopters and warbirds during a three-day air show of giant scale radio-controlled aircrafts.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Admission is Free.
(937) 255-3286
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Aug 30 - Sep 1
Mead CUSA Soccer Tournament
Hosted by the Centerville United Soccer Association
www.cusasoccer1.com

Aug 30 - Sep 1
Cedarfest
Call for times. Join the fun in the birthplace of Labor Day.
Cedarville
Free admission.
(937) 766-5851

SEPTEMBER 2008

Sep 5
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series - All Divisions
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Sep 5 - Sep 7
AACW Blues Fest
Antioch Amphitheatre, Yellow Springs
(937) 767-9114
www.aacw.org

Sep 6
The Impossibles
7:30pm A five piece band playing and singing big band music of the 40s to Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville of today. Also playing polkas, county, and Latin.
Cedarville Opera House, Cedarville
Admission: $7.00 Tickets can be purchased at Cedarville Hardware or at the door.
(937) 766-5121
www.cedarvilleoperahouse.com

Sep 6 & 7
Fall Downtown Cruise-In & Car Show
Sat Cruise-In: 6pm to 10pm; Sun Car Show: 9am to 4pm
Auto enthusiasts will enjoy the hundreds of classics, street
machines, trucks and motorcycles lining Main St. Call for entry
information.
Main St., Downtown Fairborn
Free admission for public.
(937) 878-0671

Sep 6 & 7
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
Sat: 10am to 8pm; Sun: 11am to 6pm
Arts & crafts, Popcorn delicacies, 5K run/walk, and a car show.
Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek
Free admission.
(937) 427-5514
www.beavercreekpopcornfestival.org

Sep 7
Glen Helen Association Pancake Breakfast
9am Enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast with quality ingredients and a live music backdrop. Proceeds benefit Glen Helen Nature Preserve.
Outdoor Education Center Lodge, Yellow Springs
Admission: $6; sliding scale for children.
(937)-769-1902
www.glenhelen.org

Sep 11
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Downtown Fairborn
8:30am
(937) 673-0045.

Sep 12
Race Car Rides for Kids
Kil-Kare Speedway, Xenia
Adults:$12; Seniors: $10; 12-15: $5; under 12: Free
(937) 429-2961
www.kilkare.com

Sep 12 - 14
Xenia Old Fashioned Days Festival
Fri: 4pm - 10pm; Sat: 9:30am - 10pm; Sun: Noon - 6pm
Crafts, food, entertainment, parade (9:45 Saturday), balloon glow.
Shawnee Park near Downtown Xenia
Free admission.
(937) 372-3591
www.xacc.org

Sep 13
U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Concert
7:30pm Enjoy Live music by the USAF Band of Flight.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Admission is Free.
(937) 255-3286
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Sep 13 & 14
Beavercreek Heritage Days & Herb Days
Sat: 10am - 6pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm An old fashioned family event. Watch as craftsmen make nineteenth century style items you can purchase. Entertainment for the children. Dried herbs. Pioneer food.
Wartinger Park, Kemp Rd., Beavercreek
Free admission.
(937) 429-1270

Sep 19 - 21
Old Clifton Days Festival
Fri: 4pm - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 10pm; Sun: 10am - 5pm Crafts, antiques, free live music, good, old time craft
demonstrations. Visit the Clifton Historical Room at the old
school house. Parade Saturday at Noon.
SR 343 and SR 72, Clifton
Free admission.
(937) 767-8182

Sep 19 & 20
Jamestown Bean Festival
Fri: 5pm - 11pm; Sat: 10am - 11pm Small town festival featuring fantastic bean soup, huge raffle, bean hole tournament, fun auction, car show, parade, live music, vendors, rides.
Downtown Jamestown
(937) 675-6305

Sep 20
10th Annual USAF Marathon
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Fairborn
6:30am “The race with a different attitude.”
(937) 257-4350
http://afmarathon.wpafb.af.mil/

Sep 20 & 21
13th “A Wool Gathering Show”
Sat: 10am - 7pm; Sun: 10am - 5pm Visit Young’s and see different kinds of wool producing animals: llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, and rabbits. Demonstrations.
Young’s Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs
Free admission.
(937) 325-0629
www.youngsdairy.com

Sep 26 - 28
Old Timers Days
Call for hours Authentic antique farm machinery, tractors, garden tractors, gas engines, flea market. Parade Saturday morning.
Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia
Adults: $3; Children 12 & Under: free
(937) 767-2514

Sep 27 - 28
Settlers’ Celebration
Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm A two-day celebration of Greene County’s pioneer settlers and their unique heritage. Hands-on activities and entertainment.
Indian Mound Reserve, Cedarville
(937) 562-7440
www.co.greene.oh.us/parks

Sep 27 - 28
31st Annual Fall Farm Festival
11am - 6pm Horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, donut frying, caramel apple dipping, and much more. Enjoy an entertaining day on the farm.
Young’s Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs
Free admission.
(937) 325-0629
www.youngsdairy.com

Sep 27 - 28
Liaison Aircraft Fly-In
10am - 3pm Learn about liaison aircraft through fly-bys and static displays. These aircraft were used by all branches of the U.S. military for a variety of mission from the 1930s until the 1970s.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Admission is Free.
(937) 255-3286
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Sep 29
Home School Day
9am - 4pm Home school students participate in tours, hands-on workshops and activities at the museum. Advance registration required.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Admission is Free.
(937) 255-3286
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

OCTOBER 2008

Oct 4 & 5
Spring Valley Potato Festival
Sat: 9am - 9pm; Sun: 10am - 6pm 150 booths and food vendors. Bike to the festival on the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Parade Sat. at 5pm.
Main St., Spring Valley
Free admission.
(937) 862-4110

Oct 11
Yellow Springs Street Fair
9am - 5pm Arts, crafts, imports, food, music & entertainment.
Yellow Springs
(937) 767-2686
www.yellowspringsohio.org

Oct 17 - Oct 19
Explore the Arts Weekend
Art Stroll on Fri; Artists’ Studio Tours on Sat and Sun.
Downtown Yellow Springs
(937) 767-2686
www.yellowspringsohio.org

Oct 18
Halfway Home
7:30pm A high energy show of five versatile musicians playing and singing a mix of folk, bluegrass, traditional country, and rock & roll.
Cedarville Opera House, Cedarville
Admission: $7.00 Purchase tickets at Cedarville Hardware or at the door.
(973) 766-5121
www.cedarvilleoperahouse.com

Oct 29
Spooktacular Parade
6:30pm Ghosts, goblins and fairy princesses meet at the YMCA on Central Avenue for costume judging. At 7:30pm, everyone parades to Main St. for the awards ceremony.
YMCA, Fairborn
(937) 878-0671

November 2008

Nov 1
The Magic of Stephen Knight
7:30pm Combining magic, music, comedy, and audience participation in a blend of Halloween fun for ages 4 & up.
Cedarville Opera House, Cedarville
Adults: $13 ($15 at the door); Under 12: $8 ($10 at the door). Purchase tickets at Cedarville Hardware or at the door.
(937) 766-5121
www.cedarvilleoperahouse.com

Nov 8
Dining by Rail
The Greene County Historical Society presents a meal served by costumed waiters as it would have been on a passenger train many years ago. Authentic recipes. Entertainment.
Brantley Carriage House Museum, 199 N. King St., Xenia
Call (937) 372-4606 for price and additional information.

Nov 8
Veterans’ Day Concert
7:30pm U.S. Air Force Band of Flight honors heroes from
throughout American history.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Free admission.
(937) 255-3286
www.wpafb.af.mil/museum

Nov 22 & 23
27th Annual Arts and Crafts Show
Sat: 9am - 5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm Original nature-themed art from more than 25 local artists: paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, quilts, and more.
Glen Helen Building, 405 Corry St., Yellow Springs
$2 admission to browse.
(937) 769-1902
www.glenhelen.org

Nov 26
30th Annual Community Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast
Buffet: 7:30am; Program: 8am
American Legion Post #526, Fairborn
Call Fairborn Chamber of Commerce for reservations.
(937) 878-3191
www.fairborn.com

Nov 28 - Jan 1
The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill
Mon - Fri: 6pm - 9pm; Sat - Sun: 6pm - 10pm
Over 3.5 Million lights illuminate the Mill, gorge & trees.
Clifton
(937) 767-5501
www.cliftonmill.com

Nov 28
Fairborn Hometown Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
5:45pm Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday parade and the arrival of Santa. Parade and tree lighting at 6:30pm.
Downtown Fairborn
Free.
(937) 878-0671

DECEMBER 2008

Dec 2
Holiday Concert
7:30 pm A community holiday concert featuring the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight.
Xenia High School, 303 Kinsey Rd. Xenia
Free Admission.
(937) 372-3591
www.xacc.com

Dec 5 - 20
Santa’s Holiday in the Park
6:30pm - 9pm Visit with Santa. Take a magical wagon ride with thousands of lights, holiday displays and music. Refreshments.
James Ranch Park, Xenia
Free admission. $1 parking donation suggested.
(937) 562-7440
www.co.greene.oh.us/parks

Dec 6 & 7
Holiday in the Village
Sat: 10am - 7pm (Santa 1 - 4pm);
Sun: noon - 5pm (carriage rides until 3pm)
Find yourself in Yellow Springs during the holidays. An illuminated downtown presents music, sales, open houses.
Downtown Yellow Springs
(937) 767-2686
www.yellowspringsohio.org

Dec 6 & 7
USAF Band of Flight Holiday Concert
7:30pm Celebrate the holidays with a variety of new and classic holiday favorites.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Tickets required. Admission is Free.
(937) 255-3286
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Dec 7
Holiday Tour of Homes
Several privately owned homes in Greene County will be open to the public to visit. Holiday decorations will also be seen in Greene County Historical Society’s Victorian Town House, Carriage House Museum and Galloway Log House.
Call
(937) 372-4606 for details.

Dec 17
First Flight Ceremony
Wright Memorial, Fairborn
Celebrate the 105th anniversary of the First Flight at the annual wreath laying ceremony.
(937) 255-7705