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Rosewood Arts Centre: November/December Classes now Enrolling
In-Person and Virtual classes available at Rosewood Arts Centre Registration begins Oct. 5 for Kettering Residents; Oct.12 for Non-Residents
Meowlloween Flash Fiction Contest
Enter our fiction contest, all themed around the spooky season and, of course, our cats! All writers are welcome and submissions are free (with a suggested contribution).
Registration now open for Levitt Dayton's FREE Virtual Songwriting Fall Program
Students age 10 – 17 of any musical skill level can sign up for this FREE program
Malcolm MacLeod's Clubhouse 22
Though he's now a realtor in Palm Beach, Florida; many feel that Clubhouse 22, located in Dayton is Malcolm MacLeod's most valuable property.
Free Admission for Local Nurses at the Dayton Art Institute
Dayton Art Institute Honors Local Nurses with Free Admission Days
Tour Centerville on your own
Explore Uptown Centerville or our oldest cemetery at your own pace. Download guides or view a video guide before you explore!
Thanksgiving Feast of Giving 2020 Canceled
The annual Feast of Giving at the Dayton Convention Center has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Flu shot clinics at Dayton recreation centers
Flu shot clinics will be offered at City of Dayton recreation centers, with shots administered by Walgreen's in cooperation with the Department of Recreation and Youth Services.
Five Rivers MetroParks to give away native tree seedlings
Five Rivers MetroParks to give away native tree seedlings to help with tornado reforestation efforts.
Oktoberfest Week Sept 20-27
Oktoberfest Week-German inspired meals and beer specials all week at local restaurants, benefiting the Dayton Art Institute.
American Airlines adding nonstop flight between Dayton and Miami
American Airlines to launch new nonstop from Dayton International Airport to Miami International Airport
PHOTOS: Local event venues light up red
Arts & Entertainment venues across the Dayton region lit up RED last night to raise awareness that the live events industry is on Red Alert for its very survival.
BEEP, BEEP Win a Jeep Outdoor Adventure Raffle 2020
We need more fun in 2020, so we are raffling a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S or $25,000 cash! And that's not all! We have a lot of other prizes up for grabs.
Red Alert RESTART to light up Dayton venues
A nationwide event will take place on Tuesday, September 1 to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Event Industry.
Oregon District to expand outdoor seating on weekends
Fifth Street in the Oregon District will close to vehicular traffic to expand outdoor seating on weekends Sept 4 through October, 2020.
Trotwood library creates outdoor nature play area from tornado damaged trees
There's a delightful new outdoor nature play area at the new Trotwood Branch of the Dayton Metro Library made from trees downed by the Memorial Day tornadoes.
Mike Woody: Looking beyond the pandemic
Due to coronavirus, life in Dayton (and all around the world) has been less than normal. Here's what I'm looking forward to in 2021.
In-Person and Virtual classes available at Rosewood Arts Centre Fall Classes now Enrolling
Rosewood Arts Centre offers a wide range of art classes this fall to keep your whole family engaged creatively! Learn more about our safety guidelines and class offering at playkettering.org
Free Wi-Fi has arrived in the Oregon District
Free public Wi-Fi has arrived in Dayton's Oregon District, courtesy of Cincinnati Bell.
2020 The Summer of Drive-Thru Food Festivals
Great festival news! FIVE of our favorite festivals are offering drive-thru and carryout food, ensuring a "portion" of the festivities will go on!