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TODAY

• Quilt National ‘15, an exhibit of quilts from 33 states and eight countries, at the Dairy Barn Art Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, continues through Sept. 7. For information, visit dairybarn.org/quilt-national/.

• The Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus, continues the 2015 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Exhibiton, “Page Turners” and “Remembering Marvin Hamlisch,” each through Sept. 6. 614-629-0359.

• The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, continues two exhibits, “Call to Duty: World War Posters” and “Tears of Stone: World War I Remembered, Photographs by Jane Alden Stevens,” which remain on view through Oct. 4. Hours vary. And the Linda Dachtyl Quartet in concert at 5:30 p.m. Concert is free to members; $8 nonmembers. 937-223-4278.

• The Piqua Community Farmers Market runs from 3:30 to 8 p.m. along Canal Place between High and Ash streets in downtown Piqua.

• Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, exhibits quilts, “Five in Fiber,” through Oct. 4. Free.

FRIDAY

• Woody’s Country Music Jamboree and Firework Show runs today and Saturday at 4340 Veraestau Lane, Aurora, Indiana. Music by John Michael Montgomery, Trick Pony and others. Camping available. Tickets: $20 today; $35 Saturday; $40 two-day pass. www.woodyjam.com.

• The Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet in concert in its Lunch on the Lawn program at the Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunches for $6. Take lawn chairs or blankets. 937-325-8100.

• PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, presents Boney James and Brian McKnight in concert at 7 p.m. Tickets: $46-$63 plus fees at www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

• Victoria Theatre Association screens the film, “Notorious,” at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. Tickets: $6 at www.ticketcenterstage.com and 888-228-3630.

• The Mercer County Fair presents Craig Campbell in concert at the fairgrounds, 1001 W. Market St., Celina, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40 plus fees at www.mercercountyfair.com.

• The New Bremen Public Library presents story time for children 3-5 at 10:30 a.m. and a program for children in kindergarten through third grade to explore science, technology, engieering, art and math from 1 to 2 p.m. Free.

• New Knoxville Public Library offers story time for children 3 to first grade at 10:30 a.m. Free.

• The New Bremen Public Library presents story time for children 3-5 at 10:30 a.m. and a program for children in kindergarten through third grade to explore science, technology, engieering, art and math from 1 to 2 p.m. Free.

• New Knoxville Public Library offers story time for children 3 to first grade at 10:30 a.m. Free.

• Bremenfest opens today and runs through Sunday in various locations in New Bremen. Contests, food, 5K, car show, entertainment. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. bremenfest.com.

SATURDAY

• The Banger Mayes Bluegrass & American Roots Music Festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. at Bellevue Beach Park, 665 Frank Benke Way, Bellevue, Kentucky,. Free. www.mayesfest.com.

• Springfield Rotary Club presents the second annual Gourmet Food Truck Competition from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Veterans Park, 250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield. Forty vendors selling foods from around the world and area bands performing music of all genres.

• Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, hosts a night hike at 9 p.m. and a public star gaze at 10 p.m. 937-698-6493.

• Victoria Theatre Association screens the film, “Mad Max,” in its Reel Late at the Vic series, at 10:30 p.m. in the Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. Tickets: $6 at www.ticketcenterstage.com and at the door.

• The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Fairborn, hosts National Aviation Day, a Family Day event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 937-255-4704.

• The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market is open on the courtsquare from 8 a.m. to noon, featuring Taste of the Market/National Local Foods Week.

• Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, hosts “Sports Legends Tour,” a cemetery tour at 10 a.m. Free. Reservations required. 937-228-3221.

• A spaghetti dinner to benefit Robert Walker, of Sidney, will be at the Sidney Church of God, 321 N. Wagner Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Dine in or carry out. $8 adults; $4 children under 18.

• Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation hosts Operation Supplies, a pet supply-donation event at the Shelby County Animal Shelter, 1100 Clem Road, from 9 to 11 a.m.

• The Lake Loramie Heritage Museum will offer historic pontoon boat rides around Lake Loramie from 1 to 4 p.m. Leaving from Earl’s Island Pavilion along Ohio 362 in Fort Loramie State Park.

SUNDAY

• Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, hosts View from the Vista, birdwatching and refreshments, 2-4 p.m. Free. 937-698-6493.

MONDAY

• Darke County Parks hosts Bike to Health along Tecumseh Trail with a naturalist beginning at the Gettysburg Access Point along Bridge Street at 6:30 p.m. Take bike helmets and water bottles. Free. 937-548-0165.

• New Bremen Public Library offers a craft at 1 p.m. Advance registration at 419-629-2158.

• New Knoxville Library presents Movie Monday, a film at 1 p.m. Free.

• The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Fairborn, welcomes the C-20b aircraft, which will fly in to be added to the museum’s exhibits at 10:30 a.m. The public can watch the arrival from the museum grounds. 937-255-4704.

TUESDAY

• Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics presents a talk, “Exploring Plastic Surgery beyond the Skin,” by Dr. Salim N. Mancho, at 7 p.m. in Classroom 1 of the Wright State Physicians Health Center, 725 University Blvd., Fairborn. Free. Advance registration required at 937-208-2128 or by email at [email protected].

• Anna Community Library hosts Totally Awesome Tuesdays for adults from 10 a.m. to noon. Cards, games, Wii bowling, movies. Free.

• New Bremen Public Library hosts story time for children 3-5 at 6:30 p.m. 419-629-2158.

• Jackson Center Library hosts Cards, Coffee & Donuts for adults from 9 to 11 a.m.

• The Stallo Memorial Library presents a program with live animals by Brukner Nature Center at 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

• New Knoxville Library offers YOLO, make-your-own-swag, for children in fourth grade and older at 3 p.m. Advance registration at 419-753-2724.

• Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, offers its History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder tour at 5:30 p.m. Free. Reservtions required at 937-228-3221.

AUG. 20

• Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, presents “Charles Kettering, American Inventor,” featuring Chuck Johnson, at 4 p.m. Advance reservations at 937-228-3221. Free.

• The New Bremen Public Library presents story time for children 3-5 at 10:30 a.m. and a program for children in kindergarten through third grade to explore science, technology, engieering, art and math from 1 to 2 p.m. Free.

• Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton,offers Tiny Thursdays, “Animal Time,” for children 2-5 and their caregivers, from 11 a.m. to noon. $6 child members; $8 child nonmembers. 937-512-0167.

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Compiled by Patricia Ann Speelman. Send items to [email protected].

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