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Hi Dayton, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Amélie the Musical, OpenbooQ’s AI roofing launch, and a Florida strawberry truckload sale + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Updates aim for fairer coverage: ODOT is realigning decades-old district boundaries across western Ohio, including Greene and Preble near Dayton, to balance workloads and better reflect how communities are served after 40 years — see which areas are affected.

Parisian romance comes alive: Sinclair Theatre will stage Amélie the Musical at Blair Hall Theatre in Building 2 downtown from March 20 to 28, bringing the beloved 2001 film’s whimsy to Dayton audiences — get dates, venue and cast.

Transparent pricing meets roofing: Dayton startup OpenbooQ will launch March 12 with an AI powered roofing platform aiming to cut costs by 30 to 50 percent. Homeowners can get a 30 second estimate now — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Learn watercolor basics over two days
• Dine at Beavercreek Pizza Dive to donate
• Crush winter blues with indoor paddleboard concerts
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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Burger night upgrade: Since 1948, Slyder’s Tavern has been a Belmont staple, flipping hand-formed patties that hit the spot without the fuss. Think burgers with wings and familiar, no-frills neighborhood comfort that makes even weeknights feel perfectly right.

Roll this week: Skateworld of Vandalia offers family-friendly sessions, adult-only skates, a legit skate class, and a pro shop when your bearings say nope. Show up with a friend, spin a few laps, and leave feeling surprisingly accomplished… the low-effort, high-fun reset you’ve been craving.

Where to reset locally: At Dayton Art Institute, drift from rotating exhibitions to hushed galleries with skyline views. It’s an easy midweek reset or weekend meander, and community tours keep the art talk friendly, curiosity first. Calm meets surprise in every visit.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Dayton for grown ups

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🐰 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.

🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ At Home | Friday (3/6) at 1:30 PM – Florida strawberries are breezing into the At Home lot on Indian Ripple, like snowbirds, only tastier. Blink-and-you-miss-it pit stop for sun-ripened 8 lb boxes at about 30 bucks, plus pecans and South Dakota honey, first come, first served. Bring cash or card.

📖 Ms Rachel Storytime @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Need a wholesome timeout for the tiny tornadoes? Head to storytime where someone else reads “Happy Birthday, Wonderful You!” by Ms Rachel, and you get five glorious sips of coffee while the kids dive into crafts, giggles, and controlled chaos.

🏠 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.

🍽 Women of Influence Luncheon @ Dayton Convention Center | Thursday (3/12) at 11:30 AM – Skip the sad desk salad for a luncheon to toast our powerhouse women, as YWCA Dayton honors DCDC, Brunner Literacy, Preschool Promise, Pink Ribbon Good, and Levitt Pavilion leaders, plus a Betsy Whitney Lifetime Achievement salute to Vicki Giambrone. Impact, good company, and edible lunch.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 First Friday @ Dayton Arcade – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 Drum Tao @ Victoria Theatre – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 Freya’s Felines @ Vagabond Studio & Gallery – 9:00 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• 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
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Dayton report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 68°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 98%

Rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 57%

A chance of rain before 7am, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 3 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an 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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