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Rise and shine, Dayton!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: STEM showdown, battle of the bands finale, and end of winter feast + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Dayton protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

STEM showdown kicks off: The Ohio VEX IQ Middle School Robotics State Championship starts today at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Crestview and Columbiana won recent Teamwork honors with 118 points — see when and where it’s happening.

Community collaboration brews growth: The Book Worm Café is now open inside the downtown Dayton Metro Library, serving coffee, smoothies, and snacks, with a small corner store featuring local goodies — see what’s on offer.

Ribbon-cutting draws local leaders: A long-vacant Burger King on Dorothy Lane became Chilli’s Wings and Fish in Kettering. The new spot, set for pickup and delivery, opened following a recent zoning change — get all the opening details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Share real talk at Women’s Health Summit
• Join Move Pink and support PRG
• Learn watercolor basics over two days
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Crave-worthy crispy wings: At Slyder’s Tavern, crispy, saucy wings hit that crunchy-juicy sweet spot, with heat to match your mood. Best alongside a cold pint, good company, and extra napkins… pure low-key Dayton comfort that can make a Tuesday feel like a Saturday.

Skincare that actually helps: At Gem City Beauty, facials, waxing, lash lifts, and chemical peels happen by appointment for a calm, no-rush vibe. If your skin needs a reset, this local spot makes it simple to feel refreshed and a little more put-together before the weekend.

Upgrade your tee time: Heatherwoode Golf Club is a local go-to for well-kept greens, scenic Warren County views, and a layout that plays fair yet keeps you honest. It’s a public, Springboro-owned track, perfect for sneaking in nine whenever the weather cooperates.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐰 Sea Glass Bunny Workshop @ Artisans at Harrington House | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Whether you can tell beach glass from a beer bottle or not, you’ll leave with a charming sea glass bunny, no experience or supplies required. Two hours of low-stress creativity, coastal colors, and actual conversation. Finally, a rabbit that won’t chew the cords.

🐟 Britches Down @ Antioch Shrine | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Grab your appetite and your two-step for Antioch Shrine’s annual Fish Fry, where Britches Down brings the twang while the fryers do the talking. Crispy fillets, cold drinks, and neighborly gossip, all in one place. It is the good kind of greasy, and gloriously local.

🍗 End of Winter Feast 2026 @ Carillon Historical Park | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Whether you crave dinner without QR codes or just love a good story with your stew, this hearth-cooked, three-course feast serves 19th-century recipes in Newcom Tavern, Dayton’s oldest building. Eat by candlelight while costumed interpreters recall its past as jail, church, store, and courthouse.

🩺 Women’s Health Summit @ Fitz Center for Leadership in Community | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – This Women’s Health Summit by the Junior League of Dayton lands during Women’s History Month, hosting real talk on juggling caregiving, work, health, and aging, because “doing it all” is overrated. It’s free, but register, with panelists, wellness giveaways, and Rubi Girls sparkle.

🏠 Dayton Home + Design Show @ Top Of The Market | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Renovating, redecorating, or just tired of staring at that beige carpet? The Dayton Home + Design Show at Top of the Market delivers real advice from pros, new products, deals, raffles, and kid distractions, free with RSVP. Bring ideas, leave with a plan.

🧙 2026 Story Book Gala @ The Lift | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Whether you know Oz by heart or love a cause, follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Lift for the annual Storybook Gala benefiting A Special Wish Foundation. Expect emeralds, ruby sparkle, dinner, dancing, and semi-formal flair, no tornado required, all to grant local wishes.

💧 DIY Rain Collection Barrel Assembly Workshop @ 2nd Street Market | Sunday (3/8) at 10:30 AM – Give your water bill a breather, let the sky water your tomatoes. Montgomery Soil and Water Conservancy District and Dayton Urban Green show it’s easy to assemble a rain barrel, cut runoff, and keep gardens, houseplants, and lawns happy. Free, all ages, no registration.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/2 Open Mic Comedy Night @ Oregon Express – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 First Friday @ Dayton Arcade – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 Drum Tao @ Victoria Theatre – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 Battle of the Bands 2026 Finale @ The Brightside Music & Event Venue – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Britches Down @ Milton Athletic Club – 7:30 PM
• 3/8 MX Lonely and more @ Yellow Cab Tavern – 7:00 PM
• 3/9 The 39 Steps Auditions @ Beavercreek Community Theatre – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Dayton report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 43°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 37%

A chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 58°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 92%

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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