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ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 2010
GREENE COUNTY FAIR
The 2010 Greene County Fair will be held August 1-7, 2010.
http://www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com/fair.html
OHIO STATE FAIR
GREENE COUNTY PARKS ACTIVITIES
http://www.co.greene.oh.us/parks/
iversEdge Canoe Livery and Outfitters
CANOEING
RiversEdge is located on 20 acres of riverfront property along one of the least crowded and most secluded sections of the Little Miami River. Whatever your pace, we have the ideal trip for you. Owner Rhett Rohrer is committed to providing you with the best equipment and service possible.
9964 U.S. Rt. 42 Waynesville
937-862-4540 or 1-800-628-2319
http://www.riversedgeoutfitters.com/
Bellbrook Canoe Rental
3234 Washington Mill Road
Bellbrook
937-848-4812
Aviation
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•Feature
The National Museum of the United States Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum. Over 300 aircraft and missiles including the Wright Flyer, the Stealth Fighter and JFK’s Air Force One. Don't miss the
IMAX Theatre, a stunning film experience that puts you at the center of the action.
937-253-IMAX.
Springfield Street at Gate 28B
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
937-255-3286
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•Huffman Prairie Flying Field
This national historic landmark is located at Gate 16-A on Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base. The 84-acre pasture is where the Wrights undertook the difficult and dangerous
task of creating a dependable, fully controllable airplane and training themselves to be
pilots. The field looks just as it did when the Wright Brothers flew here. 937-425-0008 -
•Huffman Prairie Flying Field and Interpretive Center
The Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center is part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage
National Historical Park and features exhibits on the Wrights' activities at the flying
field and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
On Kauffman Rd. in Fairborn (Off Route 444)
937-425-0008
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•Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National
Historical Park and features exhibits on not only the Wright Brothers but their friend
and internationally acclaimed poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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•Wright Brothers Memorial
Erected by Daytonians in 1940 on Wright Hill to honor Wilbur and Orville Wright as
the inventors of the airplane.
Kauffman Rd. in Fairborn (Off Route 444)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
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•Wright State University
The most extensive collection of Wright Brothers archives and one-of-a-kind photos
in the world.
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Fairborn
937-775-2092
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•Carillon Historical Park
Home of the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane.
1000 South Patterson Blvd.
Dayton
937-293-2841
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•National Aviation Hall of Fame at The National Museum of the
United States Air Force
Established to honor those who have made significant contributions to the history
of aviation.
937-256-0944
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•Skydive Greene County
The oldest private jump zone in North America. Tandem skydive and accelerated
free-fall program.
Xenia
937-372-0700
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•Greene County Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport
This airport is named in honor of a man who impacted countless people through
his passion for aviation and education. During World War II, Jackson became
director of training at the Army Air Corps 66th Flight Training Detachment at
Tuskegee, Alabama. Under Jackson's program, the renowned Tuskegee Airmen
trained to become the first black pilots in the Army Air Corps. Following the
war, Jackson earned a Masters and a PhD in higher education. Dr. Jackson held
many positions in education culminating in the presidency of Central State
University in Wilberforce, Ohio. A display at the airport tells the story of the
Tuskegee Airmen and Dr. Jackson. Located west of Xenia on Valley Road.
937-376-8107
www.gwaohio.com/i19/index.shtml
AUTOMOTIVE
Kil-Kare Speedway
NHRA Drag-racing on the quarter mile strip and NASCAR Winston Racing Series
stockcar racing on the three-quarter mile oval track April through August.
1166 Dayton-Xenia Road
Xenia
937-426-2764
www.kilkare.com
August 1, 2010 - New Carlisle, OH
Historic US RT. 40 Mini-Nationals Car Show and Swap Meet
August 7, 2010 - Plain City, OH
Plain City Classic Car Cruise In
Theatre
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•Cedarville Universtiy Theatre
The Cedarville University theatre program offers an approach that is thoroughly
Christian and thoroughly familiar with current trends in professional theater.
Students involved in theatre at Cedarville are a part of a collaborative team that
creates exciting theatre art.
937-766-4491
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•Wright State University Theatre
Festival Playhouse & Herbst Theatre
Wright State Department of Theatre Arts is playing a central part in the new
American Renaissance in the performing arts. They continue to break records
and win national awards.
937-775-2500
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•Beavercreek Community Theater
3868 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek
937-429-4737
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•Xenia Area Community Theater
50 South Detroit Street, 3rd Floor
Xenia
937-372-0516
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•Yellow Springs Kids Playhouse
920 Corry Street
Yellow Springs
937-767-2718
www.yskp.org
HIKING & BIKING
BIKE TOURS
Sunday, 8/1. 17th ROAST YOUR BUNS TOUR. Oberlin. A free tour of 40/70 flat to
rolling miles over a scenic rural route in the heat of August. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle
Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org
LATE ENTRY / NEW EVENT: Sunday, 8/1. SOLID GROUND BIKE TOUR.
Piqua. Flat to gently rolling 32-mile tour through scenic and picturesque farmland in
the Northern Miami Valley region. Canned food donations and proceeds benefit Bethany
Center Food Bank. Fully-supported with sag service, rest stops, snack, and lunch following
11:15 AM come-as-you-are service with motivational speaker Phil Heimlich. Grace United
Methodist Church. 9411 North County Road 25A; Piqua, OH 45356. (937) 773-8232. TheFamilyOfGrace.com
Saturday, 8/7. 24th RIDE THE DARBY. Scenic routes define this budget tour of 30 to
100 flat to rolling miles. Explore areas along the Big Darby River and nearby watersheds.
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054.
(614) 284-4087. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org
Saturday, 8/7. 17th MAD ANTHONY RIVER RALLY. Perrysburg. Slow down and
watch to corn grow as you pedal through the green farmlands of Northwest Ohio. Family
routes of 10 and 15 miles keep riders mostly on a bike trail. Riders on longer routes –
31/62/80/100-- take lightly-traveled rural roads. Those riding 64+ miles will find a few
rolling hills on the way to lunch. Souvenir photos and ice cream greet riders at finish!
Toledo Area Bicyclists. (734) 856-3893. www.ToledoAreaBicyclists.org
Saturday, 8/7. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, s
upported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet
and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209.
www.CenturyCycles.com
Saturday, 8/7. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL.
Massillon. A monthly, free ride of 15 flat miles taking place after dark: helmet and bike
lights required. Blue Heron Deli. Ernie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave.
NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com
Saturday, 8/7. 6th DON TEMPLE MEMORIAL RIDE. Union City, IN. Linda
Redmond; PO Box 485; Farmland, IN 47340. (765) 468-7928.
Saturday & Sunday, 8/7 & 8/8. 14th REGIONAL SAUDER VILLAGE
WHEELMEN MEET.
Archbold. The biennial meet of The Wheelmen where about 100 pre-1918 bicycles roll
on a 10-mile High Wheel Tour and a century ride. See the amazing collection of restored
bicycles and enjoy visit to Sauder Village. Ohio Wheelmen. Richard DeLombard;
805 Seneca Ave.; Huron, OH 44839. ohiowheelmencapt@gmail.com
TRAILS
Creekside Trail & Creekside Recreation Trail - Xenia Station to Eastwood
MetroPark 17.2 mi.
Towler Road Spur - From Creekside Trail West on Towler Road to West
Side Park .7 mi.
Beaver Creek Trail Connector - From Community Park North to Veteran's
Park .7 mi.
Prairie Grass Trail- Xenia to Cedarville, South Charleston and London,
Ohio 37.6 mi.
Little Miami Scenic Trail - Springfield to Little Miami Golf Center (Newtown
Road) 78 mi.
Ellis Park Spur - North of Yellow Springs East to Ellis Park .36 mi.
T-Connector - Wright Brothers Memorial to Huffman MetroPark (Includes
connectivity to Wright Brothers Flying Field
Wright-Brothers Bikeway - Wright Brothers Memorial to Fairborn 5.0 mi.
Xenia-Jamestown Connector - Hoop Road (Southeast of Xenia) to Fayette
County line 12.5 miles
Xenia Station - The hub of the trails centered in Xenia, Ohio
Three Counties Trail - See Montgomery County (In Planning)
MUSIC
Music in the Park
When: Sunday, August 01 2010 @ 06:30 PM EDT - 08:00PM Event Type: Where: Shawnee Park
Xenia, OH 45385 Description: Music in the Park at Shawnee Park
Sponsored by Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc.
First Sunday of the Month from 6:30 to 8pm in the Pavillion
SPORTS
Xenia Scouts Home Baseball Game
When: Sunday, August 01 2010 @ 07:00 PM EDT - 10:00PM Event Type: Where: Grady's Field
1197 S. Detroit St
Xenia, OH 45385 Description: Xenia Scout's is a college summer league team that plays in the Great Lakes League. They are owned by Athletes in Action. Its high level baseball, usually getting 3-5 Major League Baseball scouts out to watch, as many of the players in the league go on to play professionally. The admission is currently free as well.
SHOPPING
Farmer's Market
When: Friday, August 06 2010 @ 09:00 AM EDT - 02:00PM Event Type: Where: Xenia Station
Intersection of US 68 South & State
Xenia, OH 45385 Description: The Farmers' Market operates at Xenia Station near the intersection of U.S. 68 South and State Route 380 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. every Friday, June through September, rain or shine. The Farmers' Market helps to promote area farmers and producers and provides customers with a variety of products.
