“The Who’s Tommy” is the classic rock opera first performed in the 1960’s by The Who. The play will be performed June 18 – June 27.

Those auditioning are instructed to prepare one-minute of a rock or rock opera song. Accompanist and CD player are provided. It is only necessary to come one of the audition nights. Callbacks will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 15. For more information on this casting call, visit the theater’s Web site at www.bctheatre.org.

The party is the beginning of three days of open houses, special activities, sales and prizes at various area merchants, Thursday November 12 through Saturday November 14. Businesses participating include Bruning’s Clock Shop, Home Accents Store & Wine Cellar, Cake Craft, Central Carpet and Interiors, MVP Video Creations, Piano Preparatory School, Pinnacle Home Care, Puzzles Plus, Travelplex and The UPS Store.

In conjunction with the open houses, merchants are hosting a “Basic Necessities” drive to benefit the United Way of Greene County. Each participating business is a drop off point and is collecting donated “shelter” items such as blankets, sheets, coats, hats, mittens and gloves. Additional drop-off points include Barney’s hardware and The Color Wheel.

The party and subsequent events are sponsored by the Retail Merchants of the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce.

Source: 2009 Holiday Kickoff Party, Open Houses… Buy Beavercreek Campaign and the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce.

Below: The flyer being distributed to advertise the 2009 Holiday Kickoff Party and Open Houses.

The long awaited episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition featuring the Terpenning family from Beavercreek premiered last night on ABC. The episode was filmed in late July and early August in Beavercreek, Ohio.

The family along with many others attended a viewing party at the Hilton Garden Inn in Beavercreek. ABC Channel 22 also ran an half hour special before the episode aired and another after the 11:00 pm news cast featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the event.

Waving to the Crowd – The Terpenning family waves to a crowd of hundreds with Ty Pennington of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Photo © Craig Barhorst

Move That Bus! A large crowd showed up for the big reveal in August when Extreme Makeover Home Edition visited the Terpenning family in Beavercreek, Ohio. Photo © Craig Barhorst

The episode highlighted the family’s struggles with having two members with disabilities living in a house that was not very handicap accessible. But as the episode made clear, being disabled doesn’t mean giving up on dreams or accomplishments. James Terpenning, confined to a wheelchair, is a gold medal winner, plays on a wheelchair basketball team and also has a list of goals to accomplish throughout his life. One of those goals was to go scuba diving and that goal was fulfilled in the episode when he got to go scuba diving in Disney World.

The description for the episode read as follows: “The team rebuilds the home of a family whose father is a wheelchair sports champion and mentor to disabled Iraq War veterans; Kellie Pickler is the celebrity volunteer.”

Demolition Day for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the Terpenning family in Beavercreek, Ohio. July 2009. Photo © 2009 Craig Barhorst

The new home designed and built by Extreme Makover and Coventry Fine Homes was designed specifically for those with disabilities. The doorways and hallways are wider. Bathrooms, kitchen and other rooms have enough space for wheel chairs and the entire plan was created with the disabled in mind.

Jim works as an Information Technology expert at WPAFB. He was nominated for the show by the base’s three-star general among others. Jim has no legs and uses a wheelchair. As a child he suffered from polio in Vietnam and was one of the last children rescued before the country fell. After arriving in this country he was dopted by the Terpenning family. Later, his brother who suffers from cerebral palsy, was also adopted by the family. Jim’s brother now lives with Jim, his wife and 4 children in Beavercreek.

Ty Pennington of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition mugging for the handheld as the dust settles. July 2009. Photo © 2009 Craig Barhorst

Jim has won several Special Olympics International metals for the USA for swimming and he now donates much of time to work with soldiers returning from conflicts with physical disabilities.

The final regular season game of the Dayton Bombers against the Johnstown Chiefs on April 5, 2008 produced an exciting overtime win for a crowd of 7,603 at the Nutter Center. See photos.

Greg Labenski Delivers Winning Shot Against Johnstown
In “sudden death” overtime, Dayton Bombers captain Greg Labenski takes the winning shot against the Johnstown Chiefs. The final score, Bombers 4, Chiefs 3. Photo © Craig Barhorst

The team went on to the playoffs for the Kelly Cup. The team played Johnstown again on Sunday April 6 and Tuesday April 8. The Bombers lost both games, bringing the 2007-2008 season to a close.

Even though the team lost in the playoffs, all agreed that the final regular season game on Saturday, April 5 was one of the most exciting of the season. The team, down by one goal late in the third period, scored a goal with only 11.4 seconds left on the clock, tying the game and sending it into “sudden death” overtime.

Crowd of 7,603 Stands and Cheers Bombers Win
The crowd of 7,603 at the Nutter Center stood and cheered following the Bombers win against the Johnstown Chiefs with a final score of 4-3. Photo © Craig Barhorst

In “sudden death” overtime each team fields four skaters and a goaltender for the five minute overtime period which ends when one team scores. With 1:14 left on the clock, Dayton Bombers captain Greg Labenski scored the goal, winning the game with a final score of 4-3. The crowd stood and cheered as Bombers team members gave each other high fives.

A Good End to the Regular Season
Bombers team members gave each other high fives after producing a win in the final game of the regular season. Photo © Craig Barhorst

The Charlie Daniels Band will be the headliner at this year’s fourth annual “Freedom’s Call” Tattoo, held Friday, June 27, on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Freedom’s Call Tattoo is an adaption of a time-honored military tradition that features ceremonial music, military aircraft flyovers, airpower demonstrations, static displays and evening fireworks.

This year’s event will also include an enlistment ceremony of new Air Force recruits from the Dayton area, recognition of local family support organizations, and medal presentations to active and retired Air Force servicemen and women. The event is held on the grounds adjacent to the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the ceremony will begin at 8 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public.

Charlie Daniels is a Popular Draw at Air Force Events
Charlie Daniels during a 2004 concert at Dyess AFB, Texas. The Charlie Daniels Band is slated to perform at the Air Force Materiel Command Tattoo June 27 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The country music artist is pictured. - U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiley Olds

“‘In just four years, Freedom’s Call has established itself as an impressive, off-the-charts educational and patriotic event that has become a must-do summer outing for people of all ages and backgrounds,” said Col. Colleen Ryan, 88th Air Base Wing commander. “It’s an event that presents a two-fold opportunity: It joins together the base and surrounding communities to honor the men and women serving in our armed forces, and it enables citizens first-hand observation of the military capability those men and women use to fight to preserve our freedom.

Last year parking became a problem as thousands showed up for the event. This year, the parking problem has been addressed according to the colonel who sadi that over 3,000 new parking spaces are being added, provided by neighboring Wright State University. The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is also on board, and will provide park-and-ride services from the university.

“It’s a family-oriented event,” Col. Ryan said. “There are so many activities for kids and adults, including the debut of an information and technology exhibit of military capabilities both currently employed and developed here at Wright-Patterson. We change the venue a little bit from year to year, so patrons don’t know exactly what to expect.”

In addition to the display, there will be game tents for kids, sponsor booths and local bands. Signaling the Tattoo’ s official start at 8 p.m. will be a line-up of active-inventory aircraft, led by the F-22 Raptor, which is tentatively scheduled, followed by a quick-moving multi-faceted recognition ceremony, accompanied by music provided by the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight. The Charlie Daniels Band will take the stage at 9 p.m. and play for nearly an hour before the evening concludes at 10 p.m. with one of the most dynamic fireworks displays in southwest Ohio.

For more information, visit www.wpafb.af.mil.

Story by Kathleen A.K. Lopez, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs. Edited by Beavercreek Record staff.

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Under the direction of John Falkenbach of Dayton, the BCT cast brings the Seuss characters to the mysterious Jungle of Nool where it takes the mischievous Cat in the Hat (John Detty of Fairborn) and a thinker like JoJo (Anna Schlegel of Beavercreek) along with the gentle Horton the Elephant (Mark Reuter of Kettering), the shy Gertrude McFuzz (Dana Kragick of Beavercreek) and brash Mayzie LaBird (Elaine Stoughton of Xenia) and a gaggle of other Seuss characters to bring harmony to this chaotic land.

The Beavercreek Community Theater says it’s a witty, whimsical musical that weaves together some of Dr. Seuss’ most famous stories and characters in a creative and thought-provoking way.

The cast includes Beavercreek residents Emily Bochenek, Sally Cumberland, Cameron Cumberland, Kaitlyn Houchins, Carlos Machicao, Alexis Rountree, Lisa Rountree, and Anna Schlegel.

It also includes Megan Ealey of Fairborn, Amanda Koslow of Springboro, Jennie Scheihing of Yellow Springs, and Grayson Throckmorton of Riverside along with Dayton residents Kelsey Manes, Sarah Parsons and Kurtis Shannon.

Along with directing, Falkenbach is also covering the tasks of set designer and builder, costumer, choreographer and lighting designer.

Bruce Green of Beavercreek is the producer of the show and cast members, Sally Cumberland and Kragick, are also serving as the musical directors.

The Grammy-nominated score includes pop, gospel, blues, and R&B songs that will have the audience tapping its toes. Those musical numbers include “The Things You Can Think,” “Alone in the Universe,” “How Lucky You Are” and “It’s Possible.”

Beavercreek Community Theatre is located within the Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center, 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $11 for BCT members, students and senior citizens. A group discount of $1 per ticket is available to groups of 10 or more when purchased at the same time for the same performance. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket, including infants.

Tickets can be reserved by calling BCT at (937) 429-4737 and leaving a message or by e-mailing boxoffice@bctheatre.org. Tickets can also be reserved online with a credit card at www.bctheatre.org. Any reservations for more than four seats must be paid in advance. Reserved tickets not claimed 20 minutes prior to curtain may be released.

Contributed by Diana Blowers, Beavercreek Community Theater. Source: Beavercreek Community Theater.   c-br20080302-01

Mike Duffey, spokesman for The Greene, says “Just working up the nerve to run in this weather deserves respect. Last year, we had 146 people in 20 degree weather, many of whom came and registered the day of the event despite the temperature.”

The “Go Red For Women” event this year features a 2 mile walk or run on the streets of The Greene. The event will be held Saturday, Feb 23rd at 9:00 am. Registration is required. At 10:00 am a “Kids Fun Run” will also begin following the 9:00 am kickoff of the main 2 mile run and walk.

The Greene says that after completing the race, participants and others are invited to visit the Health Fair at Urban Active Fitness inside The Greene. Mike Duffey says this is an event for the entire family. Awards will be presented at the Health Fair and “Greene Money” will be awarded to the top three participants for each age group and gender category.

All entrants are also eligible for door prizes courtesy of The Greene. Medals will be awarded in age groups and all proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.

The entry fee is $15 if paid before Feb 16, 2008 by registering early via The Greene’s events calendar at www.thegreene.com, and $20 after that date. Registration includes t-shirt, as quantities last, and refreshments.

Check-In and Registration: Friday, February 22, 2008 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Urban Active Fitness lobby.

or Check-In on Race Day: Saturday, February 23, 2008 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. at the cottage at The Greene’s town square.

Race Start 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2008.

Story by staff. Based on a contribution by Mike Duffey, spokesman for The Greene.
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