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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.
Green Cleaning
When you have a child with asthma or allergies, spring can trigger more than the start of summer. Remember, you also need to be aware of how cleaning itself can be a trigger.
The Death of Politeness?
As a parent, our children are considered a reflection of us when they are outside of our home. Teaching manners, respect and politeness helps our children to succeed.
Get Your Adventure On At Urban Krag
If you have your sights set on tackling that bucket list or setting a personal goal to try new things this year, Dayton is home to the perfect place to get your adventure on.
Find Your Place In The Kitchen
Regardless of what you call them, resolutions or goals, researchers agree that planning is key. Weight loss goals, resolutions to save money, or plans to learn a new skill; can all have cooking at home in common.
The Secret To Knowing How Tall Your Child Will Be
Wondering your child's growth potential? Here is a good way to estimate this based on mom and dad's adult height.
Remember To Look Around You
I saw her on the corner of a fairly busy road, holding a sign. Her cheeks were red from the wind hitting them, and her children were hopping up and down trying to stay warm.
Have a Spicy November
If there was ever a month made for cooking, November is it! Although many fresh veggies are gone, the family is arriving...
Letterboxing: Your Family's Next Big Adventure
At my house we love fun activities we can do as a family, and if they're free?! Even better! Several years ago my family discovered letterboxing, and it has been one of the most fun activities we've ever participated in together.
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.!
A Natural Vaccine for Allergies
Every year I am plagued by allergies, and every year I swear it only gets worse. I was skeptical of this natural remedy, but within days, I was able to quit taking the steroids and antihistamines that I have taken for the last 20 years.
