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Local Author Inspires Young Readers with "The Late Bloomer"
"The Late Bloomer" teaches patience through a young walnut tree's journey. Inspired by her own late-blooming tree, M. Woods' book encourages kids to grow at their own pace.
Centerville to host another eclipse glasses giveaway event
The city of Centerville will give out 2,500 solar eclipse glasses during giveaway event, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
WIC Now Available at Gem City Market
After addressing operational challenges, Gem City Market is now accepting WIC benefits, providing crucial access to healthy food for local mothers and children.
Centerville is giving away thousands of solar eclipse glasses
The city of Centerville will give out 2,500 solar eclipse glasses during two giveaway events next month, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
Racial Wealth Gap Simulation Workshop
The Hall Hunger Initiative will present the Racial Wealth Gap Simulation on Saturday, March 2 at 2:00 pm at the International Peace Museum.
Dancing with the Dayton Stars
Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening of dance, glamour, and philanthropy at Dayton's Dancing with the Stars, benefiting A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio.
Rooted in Wellness: Exploring Health Policies for Black Women
Join HUES Women's Health Advocacy Institute for this important roundtable discussion exploring health policies and their impact on the the health and wellness of Black women.
A record 477,793 Ohioans enrolled in Marketplace in 2024
Ohio's increased enrollment is one example of a larger national trend. Marketplace is shorthand for "Health Insurance Marketplace", an enrollment service for medical insurance.
MetroParks' Outdoor Experience returns this weekend
The region's premier outdoor adventure festival returns to Dayton this Fall - Enjoy outdoor activities, live entertainment, competitions and much more.
2nd Street Market Outdoor Farmers Market Opens May 6
The grand opening of the 2nd Street Market's outdoor farmers market is Saturday, May 6, from 9 to 3 p.m. and will continue operation through the harvest season, which ends October
Centerville Farmers Market
The Centerville Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. May 13 - August 12, 2023.
Music and Mammograms at Dayton Metro Library
Dayton Metro Library will host a community health fair, Music & Mammograms, at the West Branch, Saturday, October 8, from 9-5 pm.
Thousands to celebrate Dayton as the Adventure Capital of the Midwest this weekend
Families, outdoor enthusiasts and their pets will attend the free, two-day annual Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience this weekend at Eastwood MetroPark.
Dayton Bike Share West Dayton Expansion
The City of Dayton has awarded Bike Miami Valley $100,000 in American Rescue Plan funds (ARPA) for further expansion of the Link: Dayton Bike Share system into West Dayton.
Free Equitas Pop-Up Health Clinic
Dayton Metro Library hosts free Equitas pop-Up health clinic with focus on Dayton's LGBTQIA+/BIPOC communities
Outdoor Market Returns in May
Join us at 2nd Street Market on Saturday, May 7 for the spring reopening of the outdoor market!
Fitness in the Park at Riverscape
Move your workout outdoors: FREE outdoor workouts at RiverScape May-August!
2nd Street Market extends hours for holiday season
2nd Street Market to reinstitute Friday hours, offers unique shopping and special events this holiday season
Sunday hours at the 2nd Street Market have returned
Sunday hours at the 2nd Street Market in downtown Dayton have returned.
Market reopens indoors this Saturday
The 2nd Street Market will reopen indoors this Saturday, July 17.