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WHIO-TV is proud to team up once again with the Salvation Army for the 2009 Kettle Campaign which kicks off November 9, 2009 at 9 a.m.
The official kickoff will be at The Salvation Army and will coincide with the first morning of Christmas application sign-ups for Holiday Food Baskets. Last year during the holiday season, over 20,000 needy individuals were given assistance by the Dayton Salvation Army.
You can help during this holiday season:
Donate in the red kettles you see at various locations, donate online or host your own "Red Kettle Online Campaign" and encourage your friends, neighbors and co-workers to support this wonderful cause!

Donations are accepted at:
The Salvation Army
138 South Wilkinson Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
OR You can give online Red Kettle Campaign

For More Information on our local Salvation Army - call 937-222-1435



RSVP Now for the Top Ten Women Luncheon - Deadline is November 27th
Luncheon will be held in the Wintergarden at the Schuster Center
December 1st - Tickets are $60 per person.
To register, visit the website Top Ten Luncheon. or call 937-225-7359.

More Fun Things To Do:

Cookie Walk Fundraiser

December 5th - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Thousands of the most gorgeous, bite-size, melt-in-your-mouth cookies will be arranged on long tables. At the start of the walk, you will receive a food service glove and bakery box. As you make your way along the cookie tables, you select as many goodies as you want, in as many varieties as you want. At the end of the walk, your box (or boxes) of cookies is weighed. The Cost - $5 per pound!!
There will also be beautiful holiday platters for sale, lovingly hand-made by the artists of We Care Arts, free coffee and door prizes as well.
Admission is FREE.
Come buy cookies, donate cookies or candy, volunteer to help at the event and help spread the word!!
CLICK HERE for Guidelines For Cookie Donations

Location: 3035 Wilmington Pike, Kettering - 937-252-3937


WRAP, PACK AND GO HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Unified Health Solutions (UHS) will hold this open house on December 8 & 9, 2009 - 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1133 Edwin C. Moses, Suite 308; Dayton, Ohio.

Your organization can help by collecting toys, attending the open house breakfast and help with the wrapping, packing and getting things ready to go, cash donations are also accepted to purchase needed items.

If your organization would like to be a part of the magic this holiday season - call Mindy at 937-220-6634 or email Mindy.

Click here to read the Full Story ››.

Community Events Calendar

Click the icons below to see events for that month.


To submit your non-profit (501c3) organization's event:
Email: to 7online@whiotv.com with "Community Event" as the subject line. Use the following format:
  • Name of Event, Sponsor & Location (include complete address)
  • Date, Time & Cost
  • Description (including any age limits)
  • Organization or cause benefitting from proceeds
  • Website, contact name & number (including area code)

Not a non-profit but sponsoring a worthwhile cause? Fill out and return this Form with your submission. To mail or fax event:
WHIO-TV, Public Affairs
1414 Wilmington Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45420
937-259-2001
Submissions are posted at the station's discretion. Submitting an event is not a guarantee it will be posted to the Community Page.

Other Great Campaigns:





For over 25 years, the Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter, has provided support services to local individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Research is ongoing and donations are needed to help with researching a cure. If you would like to donate, please call the Miami Valley Chapter at 937-291-3332 or go online to Alzheimer’s Association


It's that time of year again: Time to find the perfect gift for family, friends, clients and more! So, when you want to give the gift that delivers unbeatable, memorable arts experiences, the Culture Works Arts Card is the only choice. Full Story ››

Upcoming Events:

TWIGs 42nd Annual Sugarplum Festival of Trees to benefit Children's Medical Center of Dayton, will be held November 20-22, 2009 at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering.
For more information, including a schedule of events, read the Full Story ››.

For More Information on TWIGs go to TWIGs


Dayton is the birthplace of aviation! In the heart of an historic neighborhood called Wright-Dunbar, the story of successful powered flight continues to resound with the legacy of creativity. This is a new program designed to encourage visitation not only to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park but connects this site to eight additional and cultural sites. Visitors are encouraged to pick up brochures from participating locations and the Dayton/Montgomery Convention & Visitors Bureau sites, or by calling Wright Dunbar Inc at 937-443-0249.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM AND SEE A SLIDESHOW OF LOCATIONS! Full Story ››

Mark Your Calendar:

The 31st annual Dayton Neighborhood Ball, a holiday tradition for many residents from Dayton and beyond. The date for the ball is Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W. Riverview Avenue.

Schedule of Events:
  • 6 p.m. - Cocktail party with cash bar
  • 7 p.m. - Sit-down dinner (choice of three entrees)
  • 8-11:30 p.m. - Dance
    Formal or semi-formal attire is requested. The cash bar will be open throughout the evening. The Soul Express Band will keep the dance floor crowded with a variety of rhythm and blues and old time rock 'n roll.

    This event is open to singles, couples and groups from the entire Miami Valley.

    Ticket Prices:
    $30 per person - Dinner & Dance (by November 18th)
    $40 per person - Dinner & Dance (by November 25 deadline to order dinner)
    $15 per person for dance only.

    To purchase tickets - call Jill Hamilton at 937-469-0272 or email Jill or call Sherry Alessandro at 937-223-1320 or email Sherry.

    Ticket forms can be found by going online Dayton Neighborhood Ball

    Check out the slideshow from last year's event: 2008 Dayton Neighborhood Ball


    Explore...Create...Stay out Late! - December 4:

    Downtown Dayton will be the place to be during the First Friday Celebrations!

    Held once per month on the First Friday (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.), there will be art, entertainment and activities!

    First Friday attendees can also get around for free on Greater Dayton RTA's Wright Flyer! First Friday RTA stops are located throughout downtown and will be marked with special signs.
    For a completed list of downtown's arts and cultural amenities as well as a dining guide, parking map and much more go to the website at Downtown Dayton
    Art Hop Locations:
    • Cannery Art and Design Center - 4343 E. Third Street
    • Color of Energy Gallery - 16 Brown Street
    • c{space - 20 Jefferson Street
    • Dayton Convention Center Mezzanine Gallery - 22 E. Fifth Street
    • Dayton Visual Arts Center - 118 N. Jefferson Street
    • Gallery 510 Fine Art - 510 E. Fifth Street
    • Garden Station - corner of Fourth and Wayne Avenue
    • Goloka Gallery - 523 E. Fifth Street
    • H. David Clay Studio - 33 S. St. Clair Street
    • K12 Gallery for Young People - 510 E. Third Street
    • Sandra's Art Emporium - 27 S. St. Clair Street
    • Summer Space - 207 E. Sixth Street
    Download the coupon at Code CU that makes it even less expensive to enjoy many of downtown's restaurants and taverns.


    Town Hall Lecture Series

    Lectures will take place at the Schuster Center. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the lectures begin at 10 a.m.

    • October 1, 2009 - Diahann Carroll "Dynasty star and breast cancer survivor."
    • November 5, 2009 - Debbie Macomber "Best selling author of romance and women's fiction."
    • April 22, 2010 - M. Gary Neuman "Psychotherapist, rabbi and creator of the internationally recognized Sandcastles Program for children of divorce."
    • May 20, 2010 - Jackie Mayer "Former Miss America and stroke survivor."

    For More Information on the Series and speakers click to read the Full Story ››


    Press Releases

    If you would like your event listed on the WHIOTV.com Community Calendar, send it to 7online@whiotv.com

    More Headlines

    High Q

    High Q, Dayton's only locally produced game show, will kick off its 17th season of academic competition on September 27th, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. on WHIO-TV. Full Story ››

    Community Needs


    "Going Places" Community Workshops

    An integrated Land Use Vision for the Miami Valley Region is a regional initiative designed to bring people together to create a road map for the future of land development in the Miami Valley Region. The study covers Greene, Miami and Montgomery counties and the cities of Carlisle, Franklin and Springboro in the northern part of Warren County.

    Do you have a vision for the Miami Valley Region in the year 2040? YOUR ideas and innovations are needed to help make the Miami Valley Region a better place to live, work and play!

    For More Information: go online MVRPC, call the staff at 937-223-6323 or Email

    FOR A LIST OF MEETING DATES AND PLACES: go online Going Places Phase II - Meetings

    PLEASE TAKE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE


    The Salvation Army of Sidney will soon begin renovating part of its facility in preparation to host homeless families of Shelby County. This Transitional Family Housing program will be the first of its kind in the area. This is not any kind of rehab or place for transients to come in for the night, this program is for pre-screened families, many of whom have small children. "It's to help people get back on their feet; to give them a hand up, not a hand out," said Major Herb Carter of the Salvation Army.

    Though the building funds were raised back in 1994, funds will still be needed for operation. Monies raised during the Annual Maintenance Appeal will go for the operation of this and the Salvation Army's other local programs.
    For More Information or to Donate: visit the website Sidney Salvation Army







    A great time for new visitors and returning visitors, young and the young-at-heart!
    There will be fun for everyone!
    There are donkeys, goats, pibs, Jill & Lil, the cows, chickens, sheep, ponies, plus Scarlet & Gray, the cats, farm games and play area and enjoy woodland trails, meadows, hay fields and barns. There is also a covered picnic shelter.
    For More Information or to plan your party: visit their website for Learning Tree, call Courtney 937-866-8650 or email Events
    Learning Tree Farm
    3376 South Union Road
    Dayton, Ohio 45418
    937-866-8650


    Next of Kin Notification:

    You can assure your next of kin is notified immediately in case of an accident by making that contact information available for law enforcement in the State of Ohio.

    Go to the BMV site, call or visit any BMV office to have your Emergency contacts added!

    Click this link to visit the BMV website: Ohio BMV




    MISSION AND VISION:
    The Dayton Development Coalition is the regional economic development advocacy organization whose mission is to support job creation and prosperity for the citizens of the Dayton Region.

    "Working as a public/private partnership, we are growing the Dayton Region, and we are one of the most livable regions in America. Working together with a regional strategy as a focus is the key to our results. Our regional economic four by four summarizes our regional work to help better explain what iniatives and industries the Dayton Region is focused on for job and prosperity creation."

    Tenants of the Strategy:
    1. Focus on where we can make a difference
    2. Build on our Regional Strengths
    3. Work as a team to get things done
    4. Work at the pace of the marketplace


    LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER SCHEDULE:









    Cancer touches us physically, emotionally and spiritually. A positive outlook goes a long way in our healing, but many female cancer patients struggle with the change in their appearance. The American Cancer Society's "Look Good, Feel Better" program helps restore women's appearance and self-esteem.

    2009 Schedule will be as follows:

    1:30-3:30 p.m. - Miami Valley Hospital Weber Education Center
    February 16, May 18, August 17, & November 16

    1-3 p.m. - Samaritan North Conference Room A
    March 16, June 15, September 21 & December 21

    2-4 p.m. - Sycamore Hospital Dining Room 2
    April 20 & October 19

    2-4 p.m. - Kettering Medical Center Nelson Conference Room 2
    July 20

    7-9 p.m. - Christ United Methodist Church, Rejoice Hall
    3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering
    September 10, November 12

    For More Information: Call 1-800-ACS-2345 or log on to Look Good, Feel Better










    By donating your old cell phone to Artemis Center, you can save a life. As a way to assert control, abusers often deny cell phone access to their partners. With the help of Verizon’s HopeLine program, victims of domestic violence receive refurbished cell phones to be used as 911 emergency phones. These phones are critical to the safety of Artemis Center’s clients. Used cell phones can be dropped off at Artemis Center Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    For more information: call 937-461-5091 or visit Artemis Center