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Celebrate Reading Month with Mister C's Green Eggs and Ham

Celebrate Reading Month with Mister C's Green Eggs and Ham

March is National Reading Month and Mister C wants to encourage families to spend time reading together.

How to Make a Fidget Spinner

How to Make a Fidget Spinner

Fidget spinners are great fun - and a toy you can build at home.

Blowing up Balloons with Chemical Reactions

Blowing up Balloons with Chemical Reactions

Blowing up balloons isn't only easy, but it also can help you explore chemical reactions!

So What Happens When You Boil Snow?

So What Happens When You Boil Snow?

There is so much fun to have in the winter! Have you had a chance to get out and play in the snow? (DO NOT try this at home!)

Going Green: Boonshoft Museum Super Science Saturday

Going Green: Boonshoft Museum Super Science Saturday

On March 17, the Boonshoft Museum is presenting another Super Science Saturday, our quarterly free admission day. The theme is Going Green; we'll be learning about our environment.

Amazing Winter Weather Water Cycle Fun

Amazing Winter Weather Water Cycle Fun

Learn about the amazing process of the water cycle on, in, and above the Earth.

Daytonian Tyler Erwin Needs Donor Kidney ASAP

Daytonian Tyler Erwin Needs Donor Kidney ASAP

Tyler was recently diagnosed with a super-rare kidney disease IGA Nephropathy after going to the ER with what he thought was pneumonia.

Broadway shows coming to Dayton for 2018-2019

Broadway shows coming to Dayton for 2018-2019

Add School of Rock and Les Mis to the list of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2018-2019 Premier Health Broadway Series.

Take the Hershey Bar Challenge, Just don't tell my dentist!

Take the Hershey Bar Challenge, Just don't tell my dentist!

Mister C found himself with a few more chocolate bars than friends to share with in this video. With 8 bars of chocolate and only 5 friends to share, what should he do?

Let the power of science BLOW you away!

Let the power of science BLOW you away!

Follow along with Mister C on the video below to create your own "vortex cannon" to explore air movement.

Goose-bumping solos and scenic delights

Goose-bumping solos and scenic delights

The Sound of Music is filled with beautiful songs with catchy tunes, adorable children and heart-warming love stories…

Hair Raising Science at TechFest 2018

Hair Raising Science at TechFest 2018

Super cool science experiments that kids will love with Mister C!

DIY Elephant Toothpaste by Mister C

DIY Elephant Toothpaste by Mister C

Even though we call it elephant toothpaste, you don't have to have a pet elephant to enjoy this simple experiment!

Behind the scenes: The Sound of Music is coming to Dayton

Behind the scenes: The Sound of Music is coming to Dayton

The iconic musical, The Sound of Music will be at the Schuster Center February 13 – 18.

2018 Call For Artists to Participate in ArtFest

2018 Call For Artists to Participate in ArtFest

Artists, Vendors, & Organizations ~ May 31, 2018 is the application deadline to participate in the 3rd Annual ArtFest Miami Valley on September 16, 2018.

Dayton Local Welcomes Mister C

Dayton Local Welcomes Mister C

Dayton Local is thrilled to bring you local education expert Kevin Cornell, aka Mister C's exciting and entertaining Hair Raising Science learning adventure videos!

Dayton Metro Library Celebrates Black History Month

Dayton Metro Library Celebrates Black History Month

DML has signed on to a statement by the Urban Libraries Council detailing its commitment to achieving racial and social equity by contributing to a more just society.

Sweet Sweats For Love

Sweet Sweats For Love

Supporting the Teenage Foster Children of Dayton, Ohio, Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana With Much Needed Hooded Sweatshirts and Sweatpants.

Busting At The Seams: Needle, Ink and Thread is Moving

Busting At The Seams: Needle, Ink and Thread is Moving

Bigger space means more sewing classes! Follow us on social media for updates on the move!

Holiday Break Boredom Busters

Holiday Break Boredom Busters

Here are a few ways to keep boredom at bay and kids engaged over the holiday break from school!

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