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Join Up and Running's race and challenge yourselves in the rolling hills of the gorgeous Historic Woodland Cemetery. Founded in 1841, Woodland Cemetery is one of the nation's five oldest rural/garden cemeteries and a unique cultural, botanical and educational resource in the heart of Dayton, Ohio. Over 3,000 trees and 165 specimens of native Midwestern woody plants grace the Arboretum's 200 verdant acres of rolling hills. Many of the trees are more than a century old and 9 have been designated "Ohio Champions" by the Ohio Forestry Association. Registration forms available at Up and Running. 6123 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, OH 937.432.9210. A complete list of 2010 events is available in Pdf format at the bottom of this page.
Register now for the Greene Trails Cycling Classic! This family-oriented bicycling event will be held on July 15–18, 2010. If you can’t make it for all four days, join us for the ones you can make.
All rides will begin and end at the event campgrounds at the Fairground Recreation Center in Xenia, Ohio. This offers the cyclists the opportunity to ride as many miles as they prefer and at their own pace. So come out and enjoy the nationally recognized and award-winning trails as well as off-trail routes for the more adventurous. The cost varies from $15.00–$120.00 and depends on age and number of days participating. Visit the website at www.greenetrailsclassic.com or contact Robin at 937.562.7446 or rgregory@co.greene.oh.us for additional details.
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We are posting updates and photos of our preparations to deploy the Brown Bird and Yellow Bird to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, for the 100th anniversary of Bejamin Foulois' first flight on March 2. If you have a Facebook profile, become a WBF fan! If not, it's easy to do (and free).
Dayton History is proud to announce a celebration of Paul Laurence Dunbar throughout February’s Black History Month.
During February, Dayton History will have expanded hours at the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial as follows: Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Special appointments for educational classes and large groups are available by calling 937.313.2010.
For more information, please call 937.293.2841 or visit www.daytonhistory.org. Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton Ohio, 45409.
Feb. 20—Family Day—Astronomy and Satellites—10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Commemorate the birthdays of Galileo and Copernicus and the anniversary of the first GPS satellite by learning about astronomy and satellites. Other activities such as aviation demonstration stations, an aerospace adventure and storytime will also be available. Free admission. For more information visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/family/index.asp.
Feb. 25—Wings & Things Guest Lecture—7:30 p.m.
Col. Christopher Coombs presents "Unmanned Aircraft Systems—Their Contributions to the Nation's Air Arsenal" during this special presentation at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Free admission. Visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=16060 for more information.
March 5—Special Evening Activities—6–10 p.m.
Beat the winter blues by visiting the museum during our special evening hours! Get a glimpse inside the cockpits of 16 of the museum's aircraft, including the F-86A, SR-71 and F-22A, hear stories about aviation history and enjoy IMAX movies and Morphis MovieRides at reduced rates. Free admission. (For Members Only: Show your Air Force Museum Foundation membership card and get special access for yourself and one guest beginning at 5 p.m.) Visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.
March 20—Band of Flight Concert—7:30 p.m.
The Band of Flight and guest artist Mnozil Brass present an evening of music. Admission is free but seating is limited to the first 1,200 in attendance. Visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/news&events/concerts.asp for more information.
March 20—Family Day – Kites—10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Celebrate spring with kites! Watch fascinating demonstrations of the incredible art of indoor kite flying and build and fly your own kite. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. Free admission. Visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/family/index.asp for more information.
March 31—Wings & Things Guest Lecture—7:30 p.m.
Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez presents "Lessons learned on the Global War on Terror, from the Perspective of a Special Tactics Pararescueman" during this special presentation in the museum's Carney Auditorium. Free admission. For more information, visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=15998.
April 16-18—Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Reunion
On April 18, 1942, Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led 16 B-25 bombers as they took off from the USS Hornet. The men were on their way to bomb targets in Japan, forcing the Japanese to recall combat forces for home defense, raising fears among Japanese civilians, and boosting morale among Americans and our Allies abroad. In April 2010, the remaining Doolittle Raiders will hold their annual reunion at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Free public events will take place April 16-18, and more information will be available at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil as the event nears.
April 17—Family Day—Doolittle Raid—10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Commemorate the anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid—known for the huge morale boost it provided to Americans during the Second World War—by trying your hand at landing a model aircraft. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. Free admission. For further information, visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/family/index.asp.
A complete schedule of events at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
is available at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/events/index.asp.
Two significant military anniversaries will be commemorated in the coming months at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
First on April 16–18, the Doolittle Raiders will celebrate the 68th anniversary of the historic raid on Tokyo during the opening months of America’s entry into World War II. The reunion will include a free public autograph session, educational event and memorial service at the museum, as well as a dinner (for a charge). In addition, a free public concert honoring the Raiders will take place at Wright State University's Nutter Center.
June marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. The museum is honoring veterans of this conflict with special events and the renovation of the museum's Korean War exhibit area. Activities take place June 24–26, 2010, and include "Dinner Under the Wings," an exhibit opening reception, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's sixth annual Freedom's Call Military Tattoo, and a ceremony at the Korean War Memorial in downtown Dayton.
As always, Family Day takes place on the third Saturday of each month, Behind the Scenes tours are offered each Friday (registration required) and Heritage Tours take place each day at 1:30 p.m.
All events are free and open to the public. If you are interested in further information, please contact: Sarah Olaciregui, Public Affairs Specialist, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Ph: 937.255.1376; Fax: 937.255.0523; Email: sarah.olaciregui@us.af.mil
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Trailer No. 3 premiered at OshKosh at the end of July. To see the trailer, visit: www.apilotsstory.com
The story of flight is a sweeping saga that has exceeded the imaginations of even those who first dreamed it. And yet it unfolds (as all truly special stories do) in moments, places . . . and people. Always and ever in people.
Just above the heads of most of our brothers, sisters, coworkers, and neighbors there hang gossamer cathedrals of piled cotton below the cobalt dome of a perfect sky. But fewer than one in 500 will ever experience this through the front window of a flying machine. A Pilot's Story seeks out the special few who have answered the call of the skies, those with the discipline, aptitude, and courage to become pilots.
Filmed in hangars and homes, at restaurants and on ramps, A Pilot's Story tells the story of flight in the words of pilots themselves. What it means to fly an airplane all alone for the first time. What it means to fly an airplane for the last time. The easy rapport one can have with a person who is a complete stranger but for the shared experience of flying. And the excitement that consumes pilots at the opportunity to share this world of aviation with non-pilots, airport communities, community leaders, and anyone else who will listen.
A Pilot's Story is a film for anyone who has sat all alone in an aircraft, firewalled the throttle, charged down the runway, and rotated. And especially for those who might if given the chance. For most people, the sky is the limit. For a pilot, the sky is home.
This is the story of the journey home. A Pilot's Story.
Read more on our blog: http://apilotsstory.wordpress.com/
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