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SUMMARY:Summer Tea Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a little party on the first day of Summer to celebrate the season and help us raise some money towards finding a new location for Rabbit Hole Books’ parent organization\, Dayton Book Fair. \nEnjoy free tea and a blind date with a book! $10 tea cups will be available as well as free will donations.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/summer-tea-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Rabbit Hole Books\, 27 W. First St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraiser,Free Events,Kids / Family,Literary,Nonprofits & Grants
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SUMMARY:Navigating Change with Courage
DESCRIPTION:The Dayton Woman’s Club invites you to the inaugural evening of our new Woman Matters Speaker Series\, created to empower and uplift women of all ages through meaningful conversations and practical wisdom. \nOur first event\, Navigating Change with Courage\, features the acclaimed authors of Widows Among Us. Known as Three Widows\, these inspiring women share heartfelt lessons on healing\, navigating life’s unexpected turns\, and rediscovering joy. Through humor\, honesty\, and heart\, they offer valuable life lessons for women navigating change\, supporting others\, or seeking strength in uncertain times. \nTheir personal journeys through grief and growth have touched lives across the country. \nThey’ll share: \n\n\nEncouragement for women in any season of transition \n\n\nReal-world stories with relatable insights \n\n\nGracefully navigating life transitions \n\n\nBuilding resilience and rediscovering joy \n\n\nReal-world tools for moving forward \n\n\nGrief\, healing\, and emotional strength \n\n\nWhether you’re facing change\, supporting someone who is\, or simply curious to hear powerful\, authentic stories\, this evening will leave you inspired and better equipped for the road ahead. \nReserve your seat today – space is limited! \nAdmission: $15 per person\nOptional boxed dinners available for $15 \nAbout the Speakers\nKaren Justice\, Rebecca LaChance\, and Karen Smith-Racicot—the voices behind Three Widows—bring a wealth of personal experience\, professional insight\, and heartfelt storytelling to the stage. \nEach woman faced the profound loss of a spouse and chose to turn her grief into growth. Drawing from careers in healthcare\, coaching\, nonprofit leadership\, and education\, they offer a multidimensional perspective on resilience and reinvention. \nTheir award-winning book\, Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights\, has been praised for its honesty\, hope\, and practical guidance. Together\, they share not just what they’ve learned—but how they’ve lived it—with humor\, compassion\, and strength.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/navigating-change-with-courage/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Community,Literary
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T190000
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SUMMARY:Children’s Free Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Rabbit Hole Books is hosting a free book fair for kids! All children from infancy to 18 can choose five free books and the first hundred kids will also get a free canvas book bag. \nWe will be opening early both days at 10 AM to 7PM. \nOn Sunday at four\, we will be drawing for a free hammock with stand\, because summer reading in a hammock is something close to bliss!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/childrens-free-book-fair/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Rabbit Hole Books\, 27 W. First St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Events,Kids / Family,Literary
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T190000
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SUMMARY:Children’s Free Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Rabbit Hole Books is hosting a free book fair for kids! All children from infancy to 18 can choose five free books and the first hundred kids will also get a free canvas book bag. \nWe will be opening early both days at 10 AM to 7PM. \nOn Sunday at four\, we will be drawing for a free hammock with stand\, because summer reading in a hammock is something close to bliss!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/childrens-free-book-fair/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Rabbit Hole Books\, 27 W. First St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Events,Kids / Family,Literary
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T210000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Poetry Salon
DESCRIPTION:A comfortable environment to share your work or talk about poems and poets who interest you. Poets of all levels are welcome\, but these free programs are intended for adults. \nNovember’s optional prompt is “Confessional.” \nThere will be a short talk at 7:40 on November’s featured poet\, Sylvia Plath\, from queer poet and artist Shailyn Elliott. When Shailyn Elliott isn’t writing\, they can be found crocheting or doodling with watercolors. They currently reside in Ohio with their black cat names Catastrophe. \nGiven the powerful and intensely personal nature of confessional poetry\, we are setting aside the first half-hour or so for poems that are not confessional in nature. Don’t be shy! Come out and read us some poems! \nFree bottled water\, coffee\, and cookies. \nThis program may run longer or shorter depending on attendance.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/second-saturday-poetry-salon-3/
LOCATION:Rabbit Hole Books\, 27 W. First St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Author Visits,Book Discussions,Community,Free Events,Literary
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SUMMARY:Pedal Wagon Dayton: Specters and Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this “Specters & Spirits” haunted pedal wagon ride through downtown Dayton. \nBring your ghouls and guys to ride along as local author and ghostie Sara Kaushal and Paula Dytko\, paranormal investigator extraordinaire- team up to take you around to some of the great haunted places this city has to offer all while onboard the Pedal Wagon! \nYou will learn about Dayton’s hanging grounds\, the haunted Victoria Theatre\, and many more haunted stories.  All with enough time to stop by a couple of watering holes for those other kinds of Spirits. \nYour booking cost covers The Pedal Wagon rental and a guide. \nWant a Family Friendly & Minor welcome cruise option?!  Book the 6pm time slot\, either Private or Public.  8:15pm is for 21 and over only! \nWe need 8 riders to launch a public cruise.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pedal-wagon-dayton-specters-and-spirits/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Holiday,Kids / Family,Literary,Museum / History,Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241027T200000
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SUMMARY:Pedal Wagon Dayton: Specters and Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this “Specters & Spirits” haunted pedal wagon ride through downtown Dayton. \nBring your ghouls and guys to ride along as local author and ghostie Sara Kaushal and Paula Dytko\, paranormal investigator extraordinaire- team up to take you around to some of the great haunted places this city has to offer all while onboard the Pedal Wagon! \nYou will learn about Dayton’s hanging grounds\, the haunted Victoria Theatre\, and many more haunted stories.  All with enough time to stop by a couple of watering holes for those other kinds of Spirits. \nYour booking cost covers The Pedal Wagon rental and a guide. \nWant a Family Friendly & Minor welcome cruise option?!  Book the 6pm time slot\, either Private or Public.  8:15pm is for 21 and over only! \nWe need 8 riders to launch a public cruise.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pedal-wagon-dayton-specters-and-spirits/2024-10-27/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Holiday,Kids / Family,Literary,Museum / History,Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T190000
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker Dr. Alex Kor
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker\, Dr. Alex Kor\, will conduct two presentations on October 24th\, 2025 at Sinclair’s Conference Center\, Bldg. 12\, Room 116. \nBoth presentations are FREE and open to the Public \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n“Mom\, Dad: I Will Tell Your Story”\nAs the son of two Holocaust survivors (Eva and Mickey Kor) who have both passed away in the last 5 plus years\, Dr. Kor will utilize their incredible stories of strength\, perseverance\, hope\, healing and forgiveness to educate\, motivate\, and inform the audience about the horrific past in an effort to prevent future atrocities. \n5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nMy Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing\, Not A Burden\nUsing a PowerPoint presentation\, Dr. Kor will chronicle the incredible strength\, perseverance and lessons of hope\, healing and forgiveness demonstrated by both of his parents. His storytelling may evoke tears\, inspire\, and occasionally bring laughter\, reflecting his parents’ sense of humor. Dr. Kor will also engage with a Hologram of his mother at the end of the presentation. \nFollowing the 5:30pm presentation\, Dr. Kor will engage with a Hologram of his mother\, conduct a Q&A session\, and sign copies of his book. \nDr. Kor’s book A Blessing\, Not a Burden\, chronicles his parents’ lives as well as how they positively impacted him\, and will be available for purchase at the 5:30 p.m. presentation.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/guest-speaker-dr-alex-kor/2024-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Sinclair Conference Center\, 301 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Community,Education,Free Events,Literary,Museum / History,Sinclair Community College
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T130000
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker Dr. Alex Kor
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker\, Dr. Alex Kor\, will conduct two presentations on October 24th\, 2025 at Sinclair’s Conference Center\, Bldg. 12\, Room 116. \nBoth presentations are FREE and open to the Public \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n“Mom\, Dad: I Will Tell Your Story”\nAs the son of two Holocaust survivors (Eva and Mickey Kor) who have both passed away in the last 5 plus years\, Dr. Kor will utilize their incredible stories of strength\, perseverance\, hope\, healing and forgiveness to educate\, motivate\, and inform the audience about the horrific past in an effort to prevent future atrocities. \n5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nMy Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing\, Not A Burden\nUsing a PowerPoint presentation\, Dr. Kor will chronicle the incredible strength\, perseverance and lessons of hope\, healing and forgiveness demonstrated by both of his parents. His storytelling may evoke tears\, inspire\, and occasionally bring laughter\, reflecting his parents’ sense of humor. Dr. Kor will also engage with a Hologram of his mother at the end of the presentation. \nFollowing the 5:30pm presentation\, Dr. Kor will engage with a Hologram of his mother\, conduct a Q&A session\, and sign copies of his book. \nDr. Kor’s book A Blessing\, Not a Burden\, chronicles his parents’ lives as well as how they positively impacted him\, and will be available for purchase at the 5:30 p.m. presentation.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/guest-speaker-dr-alex-kor/2024-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Sinclair Conference Center\, 301 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Community,Education,Free Events,Literary,Museum / History,Sinclair Community College
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241020T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T142422Z
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SUMMARY:Pedal Wagon Dayton: Specters and Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this “Specters & Spirits” haunted pedal wagon ride through downtown Dayton. \nBring your ghouls and guys to ride along as local author and ghostie Sara Kaushal and Paula Dytko\, paranormal investigator extraordinaire- team up to take you around to some of the great haunted places this city has to offer all while onboard the Pedal Wagon! \nYou will learn about Dayton’s hanging grounds\, the haunted Victoria Theatre\, and many more haunted stories.  All with enough time to stop by a couple of watering holes for those other kinds of Spirits. \nYour booking cost covers The Pedal Wagon rental and a guide. \nWant a Family Friendly & Minor welcome cruise option?!  Book the 6pm time slot\, either Private or Public.  8:15pm is for 21 and over only! \nWe need 8 riders to launch a public cruise.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pedal-wagon-dayton-specters-and-spirits/2024-10-20/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Holiday,Kids / Family,Literary,Museum / History,Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241005T200000
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SUMMARY:Pedal Wagon Dayton: Specters and Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this “Specters & Spirits” haunted pedal wagon ride through downtown Dayton. \nBring your ghouls and guys to ride along as local author and ghostie Sara Kaushal and Paula Dytko\, paranormal investigator extraordinaire- team up to take you around to some of the great haunted places this city has to offer all while onboard the Pedal Wagon! \nYou will learn about Dayton’s hanging grounds\, the haunted Victoria Theatre\, and many more haunted stories.  All with enough time to stop by a couple of watering holes for those other kinds of Spirits. \nYour booking cost covers The Pedal Wagon rental and a guide. \nWant a Family Friendly & Minor welcome cruise option?!  Book the 6pm time slot\, either Private or Public.  8:15pm is for 21 and over only! \nWe need 8 riders to launch a public cruise.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pedal-wagon-dayton-specters-and-spirits/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Holiday,Kids / Family,Literary,Museum / History,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240922T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T142422Z
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SUMMARY:Pedal Wagon Dayton: Specters and Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this “Specters & Spirits” haunted pedal wagon ride through downtown Dayton. \nBring your ghouls and guys to ride along as local author and ghostie Sara Kaushal and Paula Dytko\, paranormal investigator extraordinaire- team up to take you around to some of the great haunted places this city has to offer all while onboard the Pedal Wagon! \nYou will learn about Dayton’s hanging grounds\, the haunted Victoria Theatre\, and many more haunted stories.  All with enough time to stop by a couple of watering holes for those other kinds of Spirits. \nYour booking cost covers The Pedal Wagon rental and a guide. \nWant a Family Friendly & Minor welcome cruise option?!  Book the 6pm time slot\, either Private or Public.  8:15pm is for 21 and over only! \nWe need 8 riders to launch a public cruise.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pedal-wagon-dayton-specters-and-spirits/2024-09-22/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Holiday,Kids / Family,Literary,Museum / History,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240914T210000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Poetry Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join a comfortable and inviting environment to share your work\, or talk about poems or poets who interest you.\n\n\n\nThis month’s optional prompt: surviving the worst loss.\n\n\nCollection of poems for published anthology October 2025.\n\n\nShort talk on featured poet– September’s is Elizabeth Bishop.\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee\, bottled water and cookies served. Free!\n\n\n\n7-9 pm May run longer or shorter depending on attendance.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/second-saturday-poetry-salon-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Book Discussions,Community,Free Events,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240914T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T142422Z
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SUMMARY:Pedal Wagon Dayton: Specters and Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this “Specters & Spirits” haunted pedal wagon ride through downtown Dayton. \nBring your ghouls and guys to ride along as local author and ghostie Sara Kaushal and Paula Dytko\, paranormal investigator extraordinaire- team up to take you around to some of the great haunted places this city has to offer all while onboard the Pedal Wagon! \nYou will learn about Dayton’s hanging grounds\, the haunted Victoria Theatre\, and many more haunted stories.  All with enough time to stop by a couple of watering holes for those other kinds of Spirits. \nYour booking cost covers The Pedal Wagon rental and a guide. \nWant a Family Friendly & Minor welcome cruise option?!  Book the 6pm time slot\, either Private or Public.  8:15pm is for 21 and over only! \nWe need 8 riders to launch a public cruise.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pedal-wagon-dayton-specters-and-spirits/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Holiday,Kids / Family,Literary,Museum / History,Outdoors
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