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Ask Not What Dayton Can Do For You
Ask what you can do to get involved and help your community in 2015...There are hundreds of civic and non-profit organizations in the Dayton region that want and need our help to make a positive impact in our community.
Dayton Children's is stepping up to meet record levels of visits
Flu, seasonal viruses sending hundreds to emergency department. Dayton Children's is taking swift and innovative action to address this spike in patients, while providing compassionate, comprehensive care.
Moore Dessert Please Collecting Toys for Tots
Moore Dessert Please are offering one FREE cupcake for each new toy donated in their Toys for Tots bin through December 15th. Please help those in need and enjoy a sweet reward for being generous.
Nelly Cuddles® Holiday Gifts
Made here in Ohio, Nelly Packs® are microwavable body warmers, and Nelly Cuddles® are microwavable stuffed animals for kids.
Our Dayton Grande Illumination Tradition
Every year since 1985 I've gone with a group of relatives to downtown Dayton for the Grande Illumination and a picture with Santa Claus on Friday night.
The Perfect Turkey Awaits... Brining Basics
Every year there is a debate to baste or to brine. Be the envy of the table this year with a moist turkey, not some dried, chewy old bird.
A Holiday Wish from the Animals
If these animals could talk, they'd tell you their one wish is to find a loving home and family.
Ancient Native American Sites of South Western Ohio
Dayton, Ohio was once home to ancient Native American groups and luckily through preservation efforts, we have the opportunity to explore these sites today.
Midwest Outdoor Experience Offers Adventure for Children of All Ages
Children of all ages are encouraged to discover and play at Five Rivers MetroParks' 2014 Midwest Outdoor Experience.
Five Rivers Metroparks Needs The Community's Help
This fall you can help protect our regions forests for the future by participating in seed collection, tree seedling care, and shrub planting.
Habitat going Greene with 1st Parking Lot Build
On Saturday September 20th at 8:00am Habitat for Humanity Greater Dayton and Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene will come together for the first parking lot build in Greene County.
Forget Pumpkins - Fall Means Theatre
The 2014-2015 Victoria Theatre Association Season kicks off soon and Dayton Local is a proud sponsor of the PNC Family Series. Here's what's coming...get your tickets early!
Public survey will help shape future of FRMP's gardening programs
Five Rivers MetroParks is embarking on an initiative to improve the gardening and landscaping programming it offers local residents - and residents' help is needed.
Live Bat Experience
Live Bat Experience at Possum Creek MetroPark. Reservations are required and limited for this free program.
Wright-Patt pools open to community
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Residents of local communities will be allowed to become members of the Patterson and Prairies Pools this year.
Dayton Bike Share Program Slated to Launch Next Spring
At a news conference held earlier today, community leaders announced that the required $1 million in capital funding has been secured to launch a bike share program in Greater Downtown Dayton in 2015.
Video: Your Cellphone and the Forgotten War in the Congo
Project Congo was founded by local physician Dr. Sylvia Esser-Gleason, right here in Dayton. Her story is incredible, and we at Dayton Local are honored to have produced a short video to tell it.
Snow Day Superstitions
Katzya informed me there was indeed a sure fire way to get a snow day, but you must follow these instructions very carefully and in order!
Walquist Family benefit at Jimmie's Ladder 11
A Night of Acoustic Pop and Jazz (instrumental and vocals). 15% of the proceeds will go to the Walquist Family Fund.
