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Annual Santa Claus Pub Crawl

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009

The annual Santa Pub Crawl is back and bigger than ever! Last year we had more than 170 people dressed as Santa and various other holiday characters, and this year will be bigger and better! More prizes -- more fun! No covers when  dressed as Santa or festive holiday characters!

Cost of admission is a $10 unwrapped toy (or a $10 monetary donation), which will be donated to Montgomery County Children Services and Toys for Tots. The toys/money can be dropped off at The Dublin Pub or The Trolley Stop.

Costume contests are getting better every year! Dress up and be creative! Prizes are at stake! 

The schedule is:

Dublin Pub: 6 to 7:30 p.m. (drop off toys)
Trolley Stop: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (drop off Toys and sober group picture)
Blind Bob's: 8:30  to 10 p.m. (contest winners announced)
Tumbleweed: 10 to 11 p.m. (holiday shot specials)
Oregon Express: 11 p.m. to midnight (great dance band)
Newcoms/Ned Peppers: midnight to closing (more dancing)

Each bar will have drink specials, TBA.

See you all there -- and don't forget your $10 unwrapped toy for a child!

Don't drink and drive: Stay at the Crowne Plaza down the street for a special rate of only $69. Call 937-224-0800 and ask for the "take the elevator home" special. 

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Shop for Unique Gifts during the Dec. 4 First Friday

Explore.

Create.

Stay out late.

The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art held from 5 to 10 p.m. in various locations throughout downtown, including: 

• Color of Energy Gallery, 16 Brown St.;
• Summer Space, 207 E. Sixth St.;
• Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St.;
• Link Gallery, 519 E. Fifth St.;
• Goloka Gallery, 523 E. Fifth St;
• Cannery Art and Design Center, 434 E. Third 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.; and
• c{space, 20 N. Jefferson St.

First Friday features exhibit openings at the numerous galleries, along with a rotating variety of entertainment options, as well as the restaurants, bars, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix.

First Friday is sponsored by: 

8th Annual Oregon Arts District Barstool Open

This year's event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. This nine-hole, nine-bar progressive indoor miniature golf outing always is a crazy-fun time! All proceeds benefit United Rehabilitation Services to help children and adults with disabilities. 

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning team and a special prize to the team with the best costume! Teams start in different bars during the shotgun start at 11:30 a.m.

To register, see bartenders at participating locations, which will be announced soon. Other details also coming soon!

Did you miss this year's Barstool Open? Check back here in fall 2010 for details on next year's event! 

HAUNTFEST ON FIFTH

Don’t miss Dayton’s most sensational Halloween bash! This fun and feisty street party is back and better than ever! New this year is a craft beer and wine garden. As always, HauntFest will feature live music, street performers, a costume contest and more.

Event Details
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Oregon Arts District
$5 entry
No cover at the following Oregon District taverns: 

Blind Bob's
Dublin Pub
Le Monde Lounge
Ned Pepper's
Newcom's Tavern
Oregon Express
Pacchia
The Trolley Stop

Presented by the Oregon District Business Association. Click here to download a flier with more information.

Did you miss this year's event? Check back here in the fall for details on the 2010 Hauntfest!