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Date:
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location:
4730 Frytown Road
Dayton, Ohio
45417
United States
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Please join your hosts Kim and Kevin Johnston at Possum Creek Metropark – 4790 Frytown Road, Dayton, OH 45417

RESERVATION REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO ATTEND 10 AND OLDER. PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP WILL BE NEEDED AT CHECK-IN.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY 11:59PM on SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 to order the main course from the caterer!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Welcome: 3:00 p.m.

Poker Run: 3:30 p.m.

Run from the shelter around a shaded path thru the woods. A non-competitive run thru the park as you draw for the best poker hand. (Few Prizes awarded)

Great Food: Serving from 5:00pm-6:15pm

Kids Fun Run: 6:45pm

ENTERTAINMENT: for children of all ages! Running Sprints, Water Balloon Toss, Egg Races, Cake Walk, Pinata, and a Water Sprinkler will be set up so bring a towel!!

Call Kevin Johnston: 513-839-0146

FOOD OPTIONS PROVIDED BY CLUB

Hot Off the Grill Hamburgers

Hot Dogs

Brats

Metts

Smokes

Vegetarian Burgers (There are vegetarian chocies available!)

Beverages Provided by Club

POTLUCK FOR SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS

This year we are switching it up. The club will be providing the above grilled items. Please bring a family favorite covered dish to share with club members and family. Suggestions include picnic style foods and desserts. Please notate what dish you will be bringing when you RSVP.

PETS POLICY

No pets are allowed at ORRRC events.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather, call Kevin at 513-839-0146 for updated information.

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