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‎Wright B Flyer Museum: updated directions

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‎Jazz Central

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‎Rare Malaysian Tigers at Cincinnati Zoo

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‎Wright B Flyer Museum

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‎Funny Bones Comedy Club

Mrhoadestx: /* Wiley's Comedy Niteclub */

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‎Wiley's Comedy Niteclub

Mrhoadestx: /* Dayton Polish Summer Festival */

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‎Dayton Polish Summer Festival

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 === King's Island Theme Park  ===
-[http://www.visitkingsisland.com/ King's Island] is located between Dayton and Cincinnati. If you have never been able to afford Disney or just want a smaller version, if you are a roller coaster buff or if you just want a big variety of entertainment, King's Island is it. It has The Beast, which is the LONGEST wooden roller Coaster in the WORLD!!!! THe newest roller coaster opened just this year is the Diamondback. There are 15 roller coasters; another wooden roller coaster is called The Racer. If rollercoasters are not your thing, there is a Nickelodeon for children with smaller rides. There is a 15 acre water Park (Boomerang Bay) with 50 water related activities. The park itself has log rides, tube rides where you don't have to wear bathing suits but you may get wet. There is a large center fountain with water that moves to music and is lit up at night. There are nightly fireworks, a large replica of the Eiffel Tower, shows and entertainment. Other rides are Drop Tower, Inverting Delirium, Firehawk, White Water Canyon and a working steam engine ride. August 1st is their "Midnight Saturday" where the park is open until midnight. Normal hours are 10-10 except the waterpark, which is 11-7. Tickets on-line are $32.99, seniors $29.99, reduced starlight hours 5-10 P.M. The National Karoake Championship will take place the day after the NSC. It is free with admission to park.
+[http://www.visitkingsisland.com/ King's Island] is located between Dayton and Cincinnati. If you have never been able to afford Disney or just want a smaller version, if you are a roller coaster buff or if you just want a big variety of entertainment, King's Island is it. It has The Beast, which is the LONGEST wooden roller Coaster in the WORLD!!!! THe newest roller coaster opened just this year is the Diamondback. There are 15 roller coasters; another wooden roller coaster is called The Racer. If rollercoasters are not your thing, there is a Nickelodeon for children with smaller rides. There is a 15 acre water Park (Boomerang Bay) with 50 water related activities. The park itself has log rides, tube rides where you don't have to wear bathing suits but you may get wet. There is a large center fountain with water that moves to music and is lit up at night. There are nightly fireworks, a large replica of the Eiffel Tower, shows and entertainment. Other rides are Drop Tower, Inverting Delirium, Firehawk, White Water Canyon and a working steam engine ride. August 1st is their "Midnight Saturday" where the park is open until midnight. Normal hours are 10-10 except the waterpark, which is 11-7. Tickets online are $32.99, seniors $29.99, reduced starlight hours 5-10 P.M. The National Karoake Championship will take place the day after the NSC. It is free with admission to park.
 === Ohio State Fair  ===

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 === Wright B Flyer Museum ===
-Wright B Flyer Museum, 10550 Springboro Pike, Miami Township just past Dayton Mall. It features the flying 911 Wright B Flyer. Early Wright Brothers-type orientation flights are advertised as available for the public. View the nearly complete new model of the Wright B Flyer. 9 A.M.- 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Wright Brother Airport. 937-885-2327.
+Wright B Flyer Museum, 10550 Springboro Pike, Miami Township south past Dayton Mall. It features the flying 911 Wright B Flyer. Early Wright Brothers-type orientation flights are advertised as available for the public. View the nearly complete new model of the Wright B Flyer. 9 A.M.- 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Wright Brothers Airport. 937-885-2327.
 === Rare Malaysian Tigers at Cincinnati Zoo ===

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	[http://www.jazzcentraldayton.com/Jazz Jazz Central] 2931 E. Third Street. Tickets are $8 at Gem City Records and $10 at the door. Sunday night at 8 P.M. Lincoln Berry will play the Hammond organ with guitarist Cameron Voorhees and vocalist Beverly Jackson. This is not too far from the Convention Center.		[http://www.jazzcentraldayton.com/Jazz Jazz Central] 2931 E. Third Street. Tickets are $8 at Gem City Records and $10 at the door. Sunday night at 8 P.M. Lincoln Berry will play the Hammond organ with guitarist Cameron Voorhees and vocalist Beverly Jackson. This is not too far from the Convention Center.
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		+	=== Dayton Calendar of Events ===
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		+	Check out the [http://www.downtowndayton.org/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=99999999&extmode=cat&cat_id=3 Dayton Calendar of Events] for Dayton happenings during the week we are in town.

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	Four rare Malaysian tiger cubs were born March 21st and are now on exhibit at the [http://www.cincinnatizoo.org/ Cincinnati Zoo].		Four rare Malaysian tiger cubs were born March 21st and are now on exhibit at the [http://www.cincinnatizoo.org/ Cincinnati Zoo].
	It is estimated that there are fewer than 1,000 wild Malaysian tigers at this time. They are found on the southern tip of Thailand and peninsular Malaysia.		It is estimated that there are fewer than 1,000 wild Malaysian tigers at this time. They are found on the southern tip of Thailand and peninsular Malaysia.
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		+	=== Jazz Central ===
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		+	[http://www.jazzcentraldayton.com/Jazz Jazz Central] 2931 E. Third Street. Tickets are $8 at Gem City Records and $10 at the door. Sunday night at 8 P.M. Lincoln Berry will play the Hammond organ with guitarist Cameron Voorhees and vocalist Beverly Jackson. This is not too far from the Convention Center.

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	Wright B Flyer Museum, 10550 Springboro Pike, Miami Township just past Dayton Mall. It features the flying 911 Wright B Flyer. Early Wright Brothers-type orientation flights are advertised as available for the public. View the nearly complete new model of the Wright B Flyer. 9 A.M.- 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Wright Brother Airport. 937-885-2327.		Wright B Flyer Museum, 10550 Springboro Pike, Miami Township just past Dayton Mall. It features the flying 911 Wright B Flyer. Early Wright Brothers-type orientation flights are advertised as available for the public. View the nearly complete new model of the Wright B Flyer. 9 A.M.- 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Wright Brother Airport. 937-885-2327.
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		+	=== Rare Malaysian Tigers at Cincinnati Zoo ===
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		+	Four rare Malaysian tiger cubs were born March 21st and are now on exhibit at the [http://www.cincinnatizoo.org/ Cincinnati Zoo].
		+	It is estimated that there are fewer than 1,000 wild Malaysian tigers at this time. They are found on the southern tip of Thailand and peninsular Malaysia.

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	[http://www.courthousesquaredayton.com Farmers Market at Courthouse Square] on Mondays from noon-4 P.M. The website only has the July calendar listed. Willie assumes the farmers market will continue through August. Courthouse Square is only about 3 blocks from DCC.		[http://www.courthousesquaredayton.com Farmers Market at Courthouse Square] on Mondays from noon-4 P.M. The website only has the July calendar listed. Willie assumes the farmers market will continue through August. Courthouse Square is only about 3 blocks from DCC.
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		+	=== Wright B Flyer Museum ===
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		+	Wright B Flyer Museum, 10550 Springboro Pike, Miami Township just past Dayton Mall. It features the flying 911 Wright B Flyer. Early Wright Brothers-type orientation flights are advertised as available for the public. View the nearly complete new model of the Wright B Flyer. 9 A.M.- 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Wright Brother Airport. 937-885-2327.

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	[http://www.daytonfunnybone.com/ Funny Bones] Willie says she hasn't discussed the Green and although the Comedy Club says Dayton, Ohio it is really in Greene County and thus Beavercreek. The Green is a Village in itself with its own movie theatre, restaurants, book store J.Jill, Coldwater Creek and many other stores. This comedy club features Bert Kreischer, who was once nominated by the Rolling Stone Magazine as the "#1 Party Animal". He will be there Thursday, 7:30 P.M., Friday, 7:30 and 10 P.M., Saturday, 2:30, 7:30 and 10:00 P.M. and Sunday. 7:30 P.M.. Must be 21!!!! This is about a half hour drive. Not sure how much a cab ride would cost but anyone interested should ask the taxi cab company how much to the Green? 88 Plum St. The Green.		[http://www.daytonfunnybone.com/ Funny Bones] Willie says she hasn't discussed the Green and although the Comedy Club says Dayton, Ohio it is really in Greene County and thus Beavercreek. The Green is a Village in itself with its own movie theatre, restaurants, book store J.Jill, Coldwater Creek and many other stores. This comedy club features Bert Kreischer, who was once nominated by the Rolling Stone Magazine as the "#1 Party Animal". He will be there Thursday, 7:30 P.M., Friday, 7:30 and 10 P.M., Saturday, 2:30, 7:30 and 10:00 P.M. and Sunday. 7:30 P.M.. Must be 21!!!! This is about a half hour drive. Not sure how much a cab ride would cost but anyone interested should ask the taxi cab company how much to the Green? 88 Plum St. The Green.
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		+	=== Farmers Markets ===
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		+	Per request of a few scrabble players. Here is info on places to get fresh fruit and veggies. There is a CVS drugstore for other snacks on Ludlow 1 block west of Main Street and 3 blocks north of 5th Street.
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		+	[http://www.2ndstreetpublicmarket.com National City 2nd Street Market]
		+	600 E 2nd Street
		+	Dayton, Ohio 45402
		+	(937) 228-2088
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		+	Mapquest says it is .85 miles from the Convention Center (DCC). Go left out of Crowne Plaza (right out of DCC) which would be 5th Street, then left or North on Patterson then right or East on E 2nd Street.
		+	* Open Year-Round
		+	* Thursday & Friday 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. (Limited shops and vendors are there Thurs-Fri)
		+	* Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. (Absolutely the best time to go for fresh fruits and vegetables)
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		+	[http://www.courthousesquaredayton.com Farmers Market at Courthouse Square] on Mondays from noon-4 P.M. The website only has the July calendar listed. Willie assumes the farmers market will continue through August. Courthouse Square is only about 3 blocks from DCC.

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	There's a strong possibility that there was be a representative of the Ohio District Business Association will be at the convention center on Friday, registration day, taking reservations for a package deal: the comedy club and a restaurant. Check it out!		There's a strong possibility that there was be a representative of the Ohio District Business Association will be at the convention center on Friday, registration day, taking reservations for a package deal: the comedy club and a restaurant. Check it out!
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		+	=== Funny Bones Comedy Club ===
		+
		+	[http://www.daytonfunnybone.com/ Funny Bones] Willie says she hasn't discussed the Green and although the Comedy Club says Dayton, Ohio it is really in Greene County and thus Beavercreek. The Green is a Village in itself with its own movie theatre, restaurants, book store J.Jill, Coldwater Creek and many other stores. This comedy club features Bert Kreischer, who was once nominated by the Rolling Stone Magazine as the "#1 Party Animal". He will be there Thursday, 7:30 P.M., Friday, 7:30 and 10 P.M., Saturday, 2:30, 7:30 and 10:00 P.M. and Sunday. 7:30 P.M.. Must be 21!!!! This is about a half hour drive. Not sure how much a cab ride would cost but anyone interested should ask the taxi cab company how much to the Green? 88 Plum St. The Green.

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	Sunday, August 2-Enjoy a live polka band, dance drink beer, games and food. Music starts at 5 P.M. 3690 Needmore Rd. 3-9 P.M.		Sunday, August 2-Enjoy a live polka band, dance drink beer, games and food. Music starts at 5 P.M. 3690 Needmore Rd. 3-9 P.M.
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		+	=== Wiley's Comedy Niteclub ===
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		+	[http://wileyscomedyclub.com/ Wiley's Comedy Niteclub] is in the Oregon district, just down from the Convention Center off Brown Street. It houses Ohio's oldest and Dayton's first Comedy Club. July 30-August 1 they are featuring Bernie Lubbers and Jason Kanter. It's $5 Thursday at 8 P.M., $10 Friday at 9 P.M., and two $12 Saturday shows at 8 P.M. & 10:30P.M. Sunday is the Open Mic at 8 P.M. for $5. So to offset the stress of playing Scrabble or if you just like a laugh, walk right out of the convention center to Brown Street, cross over to the left-hand side and walk up Pine Street to 101 Pine St. Reservations 937-224-JOKE. You can even try your own stand-up comedy routine on open Mic night, Sunday night!
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		+	There's a strong possibility that there was be a representative of the Ohio District Business Association will be at the convention center on Friday, registration day, taking reservations for a package deal: the comedy club and a restaurant. Check it out!

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 Ever been to a Catholic church festival? This festival at [http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/Calendar/event.asp?ProdID=100309 Our Lady of Immaculate Conception] is a fund-raiser. You don't have to be Catholic to attend and no religious campaigning goes on. FREE! This one is one of Willie's favorites with a large indoor flea market, bingo, chuck-a-luck, 21 and other gambling games plus all the festival rides and games. Festival food and beer, beer and more beer. 2300 S. Smithville Rd Dayton, Ohio. 7-11 P.M. July 31, 1 P.M.-11 P.M. August 1, and 12 noon to 10 P.M. August 2.
-**Added by Joe South: And if you turn left on the road beside the church (Highridge Ave.), there is a nice place to play disc golf behind the church called Belmont Park. There are 18 holes, hills, no water hazards, a good mix of short and long holes, and it is free! A full round is 1.5-2 hours.
+*Added by Joe South: And if you turn left on the road beside the church (Highridge Ave.), there is a nice place to play disc golf behind the church called Belmont Park. There are 18 holes, hills, no water hazards, a good mix of short and long holes, and it is free! A full round is 1.5-2 hours.
 === Dayton Polish Summer Festival ===
 Sunday, August 2-Enjoy a live polka band, dance drink beer, games and food. Music starts at 5 P.M. 3690 Needmore Rd. 3-9 P.M.