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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.
The Importance of a Full-Time Job Search
This month we are going to hear from four former Dayton-area job seekers to discover how they created their own full-time job searches. They will share what helped them, as well as what they learned to avoid.
Bicycles For All - What's Stopping You?
It's not news that Dayton has really become a bicycle friendly city. Bicycles For All is a nonprofit bicycle cooperative completely run by volunteers to promote bike riding by addressing some of the obstacles that keep people from biking.
Zonta Club of Dayton: Rallying for Women
Zonta is non-profit woman's advocacy group working toward making a positive difference in the world of women in the Dayton area. I sat down recently with them to learn more about the Zonta Club of Dayton's mission.
Behind the Scenes at the Restoration Hangar - suspended
Before I moved here, I visited Dayton for the sole purpose of visiting the National Museum of the Air Force. Now I regularly make jaunts to the museum when visitors come to town. Recently, I was fortunate to visit a Behind the Scenes Tour of the museum's restoration hangar.
What you may not know about the Community Blood Center
Founded in 1964, the Community Blood Center is a hive of activity focused on a single mission: keep area hospitals stocked. But while donating blood might be the first way one would think to help, there are many others.
EXTENDED: Miami Valley Takes Flight!
From the group that brought you Miami Valley Restaurant Week, a new event is planned next week to showcase local restaurants and spirits combined. Miami Valley Takes Flight will begin March 10 through 16. Now EXTENDED thru March 22!
Local Runs/Walks - March 2013
Spring is almost here. For all those runners (and walkers!) out there, it's time to put your running shoes on, and run for a cause or just because. Below is a list of local runs this March that could benefit your local area, or you could do as a family!
Muse Machine: Connecting Students & The Arts
For many Dayton students, exposure to the arts during middle school and high school years is hard to come by. Tickets can be expensive, and show times can be hard to catch on a busy schedule. In Dayton, though, we have a popular organization to thank for many of these experiences: Muse Machine.
Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association
The diagnosis of Down Syndrome may put a name on a debilitating condition, but for parents it is only the first step in a lifelong journey of caring for their child.
Activities for Children with Special Needs
1 in 88 children have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. For many families it's often difficult to get out during Winter. Luckily, a few Dayton business have taken measures that allow all a cure for Cabin Fever.
The Hidden Job Search Tool
Last month, we discussed three steps to making yourself real in your quest to secure employment. This month we will uncover a hidden gem that is a key to advancing your career search.
Help with the Crippling Struggle of Substance Addiction
For many of us, a new year symbolizes new beginnings, with resolutions in hand, it's a time to turn over a new leaf; get rid of old habits and build new ones. The crippling struggle with substance addiction, on the other hand, is one of the hardest things to break.
