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It's time again for a Learning Tree Farm Annual Tradition to benefit children's programs!
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Town & Country Shopping Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Admission is FREE - Appraisals will be done by Professional Appraisers and will cost $6 per item (limit 3 items per person). There will be refreshments, door prizes and Ohio post card swap!
To learn more about the farm - visit their website Learning Tree Farm


Opera Guild of Dayton's

Dayton Masonic Center will become the finest restaurant in Dayton on Saturday, March 13th (6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.), when Opera Guild of Dayton hosts The Masterpiece Ball: An Evening with the Great Chefs.

The area's most celebrated and award winning chefs will prepare a spectacular five course dinner with sommelier-selected wines. The evening also includes dancing to the Marygolds Band; The Balcony Casino; Après, a tented venue offering fine single malt scotches, liqueurs and cigars; a Gold Key Raffle and both silent and live auctions.

For reservations or more information, call Patrick Crippen at 937-885-6204 or visit the website Opera Guild.








December 18, 2009 to December 18, 2010 at the National Afro-American Museum.

The Journey of Hope in America: Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama commemorates an historic milestone in American history-the election of an African American man as president. This show opens December 18th at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. When the exhibit closes, it will tour the country.

Admission: $4 for adults, $1.50 for children 6-10 & college students with ID; free to Ohio Historical Society members and children ages 5 and under.

To see a slideshow of some of the quilts on exhibit: Click Here.

For more information on the exhibition or other National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center exhibits, call 937-376-4944, 800-752-2603 or visit the websites at Journey of Hope or Ohio History.


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 ››


This year's Dayton Philharmonic Volunteers Association Show House and Gardens is themed, "10 Days of Design" and will be held June 18th through June 27th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The historic Show House is located at 201 E. Schantz Avenue in the Schantz Park Historic District of Oakwood.

For more information, read the Full Story ››
or visit DPVA.

Community Events Calendar

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Dayton, Ohio 45420
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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:

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 ››




WHIO-TV's own, Danielle Elias will be the Mistress of Ceremonies at the 5th Annual Valentine's Dance and ballroom dance competition with local "stars" at the Schuster Center on February 12th at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Dayton, Ohio's Habitat for Humanity.

There will be good food, a dance lesson at 7:45 p.m., chocolate and a chance to vote for the winner of the "Dancing with Dayton's Stars" competition.

Admission is $75 per person ($50 tax deductible). Table sponsorships and company sponsorships are available. Free parking in the Schuster Garage.

For More Information: go to the website Dayton Habitat.

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WHIO-TV's own, Danielle Elias will be the Mistress of Ceremonies at the 5th Annual Valentine's Dance and ballroom dance competition with local "stars" at the Schuster Center on February 12th at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Dayton, Ohio's Habitat for Humanity.

There will be good food, a dance lesson at 7:45 p.m., chocolate and a chance to vote for the winner of the "Dancing with Dayton's Stars" competition.

Admission is $75 per person ($50 tax deductible). Table sponsorships and company sponsorships are available. Free parking in the Schuster Garage.

For More Information: go to the website Dayton Habitat.


7th Annual "AWear Affair"

"The Age of Aquarius" will be the theme at this year's luncheon and fashion show to benefit cancer survivors! Saturday, February 27th - Sinclair Conference Center (Bldg 12, 444 West Third Street), doors open at 10:30 a.m. which will provide time for visitng and shopping with various vendors. Proceeds of this event will benefit The Noble Circle Project for women thriving beyond cancer.

Cancer survivors who have participated in The Noble Circle Project will model fashions from Get Dressed! in Oakwood, The Secret Ingredient, Inc. in Kettering, and Joli Boutique in Centerville.

Price: $50 per individual or table of 10 for $600.

The Noble Circle Project spring program will kick off with a weekend retreat March 19-21 followed by 10 weeks of Thursday evening classes which will be held at One Lincoln Park in Kettering. Enrollment is limited.

For more information on the "AWear Affair" or to register for the spring program - call 937-674-5566 or go online Noble Circle


YMCA Camp Willson is located in Bellefontaine, Ohio. There are many life-changing programs that are offered throughout the year.

Quilt, Knit/Crochet & Scrapbook Women's Weekend
February 26-28, 2010

Women's Weekend
April 23-25, 2010

YMCA Fitness Weekend
May 21-23, 2010

Memorial Day Family Getaway Camp
May 29-31, 2010

July Family Getaway Camp
May 29-31, 2010

Labor Day Family Getaway Camp
September 4-6, 2010

Fall Family Getaway Camp
November 26-28, 2010

For complete details on the programs, along with descriptions & costs, please read the Full Story ››













This is a fun-filled luncheon and auction especially for the enjoyment of moms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, friends, coworkers and girls ages 8 and older. Shake your winter blues with the event's tropical theme, "Girls Just Want to Have Sun!" Enjoy a scrumptious lunch menu and frosty drinks, celebrity MC's, raffles, silent and live auctions, tween's corner and more...all set to the music of steel drums.

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Presidential Banquet Center
4572 Presidential Way, Kettering
Discounts available through February 12th - make your reservation by February 1st to be eligible to win one of four "Diva Dollars" $25 gift certificates. Reserve your table for eight by March 5th by calling 937-438-5039, emailing Diva's Day Out or through the website Hannah's Treasure Chest.

For More Information: visit the website Diva's Day Out


Developed by the Greene County Healthy Lifestyles Coalition, a part of the Greene County Combined Health District, this race is designed to encourage healthy lifestyles in Greene County and bring families together for a fun event for all fitness levels. It's perfect for beginners, even those that have never walked--or run--a 5K race!

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: Registration/Check in at 7:30 a.m.;
"Diaper Dash" 8:30 a.m.; 5K Run/Walk 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $15 by March 10th;
$20 after March 10th and day of race
Location: Greene County Combined Health District
360 Wilson Drive, Xenia

The "Diaper Dash" is a fun run for little ones ages 5 and younger. There will be prizes awarded in 12 age categories with a participation ribbon for all participants. T-shirts will be provided for all entries received by March 10th!

For More Information or to Register: call 937-374-5669, email LFox or go to the website GCCHD.

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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


Dustin Madden is a resident of Dayton and born with Cystic Fibrosis. He is a 25 year old who is in need of a double lung transplant to have a second chance to live life to the fullest. Transplants are very expensive and even with health insurance there are considerable non-reimbursable costs. A fundraising campaign has been established to help Dustin with the costs. Donations are tax deductible. If you would like to help Dustin, please make your check payable and send it to:
NTAF Great Lakes Lung Transplant Fund
Put in the check Memo: "In Honor of Dustin Madden"
Mail to: NTAF
150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-120
Radnor, PA 19087

To make a credit card donation, please call NTAF at 800-642-8399 or go online Transplant Fund.
For More Information on Dustin's Story: go online 2 Lungs 1 Life.







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.

2010 Schedule will be as follows:

2-4 p.m. - Kettering Medical Center Nelson Conference Room
January 18 (Room 3), April 19 (Room 2), July 19 & Oct 18 (Room 3)

1:30-3:30 p.m. - Miami Valley Hospital Weber Education Center
February 15, May 17, August 16 & November 15

1-3 p.m. - Samaritan North Conference Room A
March 15, June 21, September 20 & December 20

7-9 p.m. - Christ United Methodist Church
3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering
January 14, March 11, May 13, July 8, September 9 and November 11

Space is Limited -Call to Register: 1-888-227-6446 (option 2 then option 1) 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