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Local Author Inspires Young Readers with "The Late Bloomer"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 have returned

Sunday hours at the 2nd Street Market in downtown Dayton have returned.

Market reopens indoors this Saturday

Market reopens indoors this Saturday

The 2nd Street Market will reopen indoors this Saturday, July 17.

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