Universities big economic force in the area

Wright State, Dayton, Sinclair contribute $1.56B to local economy

Three big contributors to the overall economic impact of colleges and universities — Wright State University, University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College — form a tight triangle of spending in the Miami Valley, according to data collected by the Southwestern Ohio Council of Higher Education.

The three institutions contribute a combined $1.56 billion to the Miami Valley's economy, more than half of the $2.95 billion overall economic impact of 19 colleges and universities located from Urbana to Middletown.

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Murray Leff - Life of a WWII Rifleman - 3 Oct 2007

Murray Leff - Life of a WWII Rifleman
Miami - Hamilton 2007-08 Lecture Series
Date: October 3, 2007
Time: 7:30 p.m. - Harry T. Wilks Conference Center
Cost: FREE and Open to the Public

Murray Leff provides a World War II memoir, Life of a WWII Rifleman.
With a camera hidden under his field jacket, Leff recorded live
infantry action while fighting with the 35th Infantry Division. His
2007 book, Lens of an Infantryman, is dedicated to Leff's fallen comrades who were deprived of the full life he has been able to enjoy. Reception to follow.

For disability accommodations, please call 513-785-3211 (Voice/TTY) before the event.

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22 September - Scarecrow Building

Saturday, September 22 --- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Scarecrow Building Workshop (weather permitting)


Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave.

Are you wondering what to do with Aunt Petunia’s old gray wig or the leg warmers you wore in the eighties? Create a unique and whimsical scarecrow to be entered into Wegerzyn’s 9th Annual Scarecrow Convention Contest! Just bring the scarecrow’s clothes and accessories, and your creativity to Wegerzyn and learn how to put together a fantastic fall masterpiece. Stuffing straw, stakes and some craft items will be provided. Scarecrows must reside at Wegerzyn until after Nov. 1, when the Convention has been adjourned. Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome: Call 277-6545. Come to Garden Green.

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Sept. 21 ~ Peace One Day Festival

Sept. 21 ~ Peace
One Day Festival


Courthouse Square,
Third & Main;

4-9 p.m.


This festival promotes
peace with traditional music and local "art-rock" band
Sleepybird. Dr. Rod Kennedy will speak on the importance of the Peace
One Day and Dayton City of Peace concepts. The MLK essay contest
winners will read their essays, adn there will be a children's
activity area with games, art, PeaceMobile & the DIPM
"mascot" Big Dove Peace. Free. 227-3223.

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Urban Nights in Dayton

Sept. 14 ~ URBAN NIGHTS

Courthouse Square
& Throughout Downtown Dayton; 5-10 p.m.


Nearly 100 restaurants, bars, art galleries, retail
stores, performance venues, apartments, and condominiums open their
doors for people to explore and enjoy. Live jazz/entertainment and
roving street performers make this a must-see event. See preview
performances from the Dayton Ballet, Muse Machine, Dayton Contemporary
Dance Company, and more! Free trolleys are available for Urban Nights
patrons. Visit www.downtowndayton.org for an event map and complete
details. Presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Culture Works,
& Montgomery County with support from WDTN Channel 2, Dayton City
Paper, Greater Dayton RTA, DP&L, Grolsch, Huntington Bank, the
Downtown Priority Board, and the Ohio Arts Council. Free.
224-1518.

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7 September: Paw Walkers

Sept. 7 ~ Paw Walkers Lunchtime Walks at
RiverScape

RiverScape
MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave.;

11:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

Borrow a dog from the Humane Society of Greater
Dayton and explore the Great Miami River Recreation Trail during a 45
minute walk. Great health benefits for you and the dog! Trail length
at 1/4 mile. Reservations required to walk borrowed dog. Free.

274-0126.

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September 7-9: Greek Festival

Sept. 7-9 ~ Greek
Festival 2007


Annunciation Greek
Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park

Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.


Come be a Greek for a day!
Enjoy foods, wines, music, and dancing. The festival features live
Greek folk music and costumed dance groups, church tours, and
authentic Greek merchandise. The Greek Boutique, Taverna, OPA! Bar and
Grill, and the Zorba Zone for children are participating, so take the
free trolley and enjoy it all! Free Admission. 224-0601.




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