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Dayton Earns Distinction As A Trail Town
Five Rivers MetroParks will celebrate with the City of Dayton, the Buckeye Trail Association and the North Country Trail Association the official designation of Dayton as'Trail Town'. The event will take place Friday, October 25.
Library Resources for the Job Seeker
Job seekers often do not know what resources are available to them. Your local library is an invaluable resource in the job search, and job seekers would be remiss not to discover the treasures it contains for them.
Little Art Theatre Open House and Grand Reopening Celebration
The Wait Is Finally Over! Free old-time movies and cartoons, free popcorn and more! Premiere of the new short ''Welcome to the Little Art,'' 7 p.m.!
Urban Nights - Find And Buy Local
Join me in support of locally owned businesses by coming to Urban Nights tonight. Find and learn about downtown's dining, nightlife, art, music, retail, and urban living options.
Reinvention of a Job Seeker
This month we are going to discuss an opportunity many job seekers are choosing to embrace: reinvention of their career path.
Take a Detour: Summer Fun in Tipp!
Tipp City is one of those places where everything seems to come together just right - and despite the construction, there's a lot of fun planned in the city this summer!
Dayton Dragons Shine in Gem City
Entering the team's 14th season in Dayton, the Dragons baseball franchise has been nothing but a major success; the team has the longest sellout streak in professional sports, as of today 955 and counting.
Exciting Races in August!
I know a lot of people who have committed to doing a certain amount of 5Ks this year, or maybe they want to do their first half marathon, or maybe they want to run the first race of their lives. To them I say, now is the time to get on it!
Interview With a Career Advisor
Last month, we heard from Sylvie Stewart, a career advisor with the University of Dayton, as she shared a thought-provoking open letter to businesses. Sylvie's personal experience with a long period of job loss and job searching made her a strong, successful advisor, and this month she is back to answer some questions I posed to her.
Dayton Hikers - First Annual TVT hiker challenge
Have you been wanting to get out and hike more but feel a little intimidated? Don't know where to go or not wanting to hike by yourself? Well that's where DaytonHikers.org comes in!
An Open Letter from a Career Advisor
Many unemployed people in our community are being overlooked, accused of being overqualified, and often settling for underemployment. In this month's column, I want to share an open letter to businesses written by Sylvie Stewart, Career Advisor for the School of Business at the University of Dayton.
Have you done any running lately?
Have you done any running lately? June is the perfect month for it. Normally I'd point you to a number of events going on around town, but there are literally hundreds, so instead I'll point out some of my personal favorites.
The Good Deeds Project of Dayton Ohio
Did you know that performing random acts of kindness in your community gives you a sense of purpose? The Good Deeds Project was formed as a community movement to promote random acts of kindness and spread positivity.
Top 10 Rainy Day Must Do's
They say April showers bring May flowers but May gets its fair share of rain too. And when the rain is pouring and the old man is snoring what's a family to do? I have compiled a list of ideas for you and your family to check the next time Mother Nature rains on your parade.
Important Pragmatics for the Job Seeker
This month, we are going to discuss the topic of social pragmatics and how they affect us and those around us when we are between jobs.
Local Runs/Walks - May 2013
It's finally warming up in Dayton, and the warmer temperatures bring a flurry of runners outside. Check out this list of races happening around town this year. Whether you want to get healthier, want to benefit a good cause or just like working out, consider one of them!
Cycling Adventures Await Dayton-Area Residents!
This region is home to one of the largest recreational amenities in the country! The Miami Valley claims 330 miles of connected, paved, off-street bike trails that tie tourism hot spots, family-friendly activities, historic landmarks, shopping and commerce, and other recreational features together.
Runners For Boston 2.62 Mile Run/Walk
Independent running stores across America are hosting a solidarity run for those affected by the events that took place in Boston on Monday, April 15th.
More than baseball back with Dragons home opener
Spring has finally arrived and as the sun comes out to play, so too will the Dayton's own professional baseball franchise, the Dayton Dragons.
Local Runs/Walks - April 2013
I'm five weeks from the Flying Pig in Cincinnati, and the cold weather can really put a chill on my running schedule. Whether you're training for something big, or you're a first time racer, here are some runs you should consider.
