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Orchid Fest to be held in Kettering next weekend

Orchid Fest to be held in Kettering next weekend

Show featuring hundreds of beautiful flowering orchids to be held August 27-28 in Kettering

Gem City Black Business Expo

Gem City Black Business Expo

Dayton Metro Library will host a Gem City Black Business Expo in Cooper Park (behind the Main Library), Saturday, August 27.

Enter the Black Business Challenge

Enter the Black Business Challenge

Gem City Black Business Month engages, entertains, and educates Black business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, connecting them with resources to grow their businesses.

Rosewood Arts Center Print Portfolio Exchange

Rosewood Arts Center Print Portfolio Exchange

Rosewood Art Center's 4th Annual Portfolio Exchange is open for submissions! Due: 10/29/2022

Hip Hop Singer Th3Meaning Overcomes Homelessness While Still Pursuing Her Dream

Hip Hop Singer Th3Meaning Overcomes Homelessness While Still Pursuing Her Dream

After featuring on Audius as the "Hot & New" artist in January 2022, Th3Meaning proudly plans the release of her 2nd single.

Intensive Bat Blitz coming to Dayton

Intensive Bat Blitz coming to Dayton

Five Rivers MetroParks: Ecological survey to attract researchers from across Ohio, Indiana

Six Officers who Ended Mass Shooting in 2019 Tell Their Story

Six Officers who Ended Mass Shooting in 2019 Tell Their Story

The six officers involved in the Origin District Mass Shooting give their first ever interview.

Fall Sports Season Deadline: 8/12/22

Fall Sports Season Deadline: 8/12/22

Coed Football, Tball/Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, and Flag Football. Age-appropriate instruction, practice and play the same day, equal playing time.

Schuster Center Starbucks Grand Opening

Schuster Center Starbucks Grand Opening

Starbucks in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center opens Thursday, July 28 with $2 grande beverages, gift-card giveaways throughout the day.

Afghan Welcome Event Aug 6

Afghan Welcome Event Aug 6

Afghan refugees settling in the Dayton area are invited to a special reception at the Dayton Metro Library. Light refreshments, information and networking.

Navy Sails into Dayton for Navy Week

Navy Sails into Dayton for Navy Week

The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week to Dayton, Ohio during the week of July 25-31, and concluding with participation in the Dayton Airshow.

Celebrate healthy eating and sustainable living during MetroParks' Small Farm & Food Fest

Celebrate healthy eating and sustainable living during MetroParks' Small Farm & Food Fest

Free festival for all ages returns to Carriage Hill MetroPark on Aug. 6

Dayton Celtic Festival need volunteers next weekend!

Dayton Celtic Festival need volunteers next weekend!

Dayton Celtic Festival still need volunteers Friday evening and Saturday all day

Dayton Ranked #5 in Top 15 Best Places To Retire in U.S.

Dayton Ranked #5 in Top 15 Best Places To Retire in U.S.

Dayton is ranked number 5 following an in-depth study which looked at affordability, health insurance, safety levels and other features.

2nd Street Market reaches full capacity

2nd Street Market reaches full capacity

Vendors reach full capacity at the 2nd Street Market

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance: Single Tickets On Sale NOW

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance: Single Tickets On Sale NOW

From enchanting ballets and captivating operas to symphonic soundscapes, the 2022–2023 season is filled with performances you don't want to miss!

Best Wings in Dayton: Food trucks shake up Wing Fest!

Best Wings in Dayton: Food trucks shake up Wing Fest!

Food trucks shake up the 2022 Kickin Chicken Wingfest and take best wing, sauce, side, and dessert. Read on to find out who won and why!

Experience a Trip of a Lifetime While Supporting Animals

Experience a Trip of a Lifetime While Supporting Animals

Humane Society of Greater Dayton: Win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado all while helping to support homeless animals in the Miami Valley!

New Beavercreek Emergency Center Open House

New Beavercreek Emergency Center Open House

A new local ER opens July 11 as Premier Health expands access to emergency services for Beavercreek and surrounding communities.

SICSA pet adoption special: Two kittens for single adoption fee

SICSA pet adoption special: Two kittens for single adoption fee

SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center is offering two kittens for just one adoption fee in July

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