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Hey Dayton, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Tom Papa comedy, a ghost hunt at Hell’s Dungeon, and the senior artisan show + lots of fun things to do for free.

Quick money tip: 2025 was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%. Analysts expect the momentum to continue, making precious metals a smart way to protect your savings. Curious how it works? Check out AHG’s free investor guide.*

📰 In the news

High-precision X-ray tech company: Moraine’s Global Gauge Corporation is relocating to Centerville, bringing 26 positions, including six new jobs. President Bill McCormick credits the region’s precision manufacturing and defense tech growth and skilled workforce — read the full story.

Highlighting community enterprise impact: Tomorrow is SBDC Day, spotlighting the Miami Valley SBDC at the Entrepreneurs’ Center and its support for entrepreneurs. The center works with hundreds of small business owners each year — read the full story.

From watercolor to photography: The Senior Artisan Show is tomorrow at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, featuring 70 works by artists ages 60 and up. Vote for favorites to be recognized with gift cards — get event dates and 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.*

Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*

Highlights this week:

• Experience Amelie’s whimsical Parisian charm
• Jasper The Colossal reunites for charity
• Celebrate LGBTQ+ community at resource fair
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

Zoomies, anyone?: Deeds Dog Park keeps midweek stress low, so swing through, let your dog sprint, refill at the water station, and trade a few hellos before heading home with a happily tired sidekick. It’s a quick, friendly pit stop for pups and people alike.

Low-key dive night: Whether you’re tackling 10 unique Long Islands or cherry‑picking a weekly updated draft list, Hank’s Local nails the unfussy hang. There’s a legit kitchen now, plus a refreshed patio that makes “one drink” with friends turn into a few more.

Float away stress: If your brain’s doing backflips, Gravity Spa in Beavercreek pairs full-hour massages with sensory deprivation floats that hush the noise and unknot shoulders you forgot you had. Float in the tank, melt on the table, and remember what relaxed actually feels like… quietly.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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The $1,300 mistake most Americans make every year: According to the National Financial Education Council, poor financial literacy costs the average American over a thousand dollars annually. That’s not investment losses. That’s money lost to bad decisions, missed strategies, and advice from people who may not always put your interests first. There’s a free way to fix that, and it starts with one question. Find out what it is →

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared five programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as “normal wear and tear,” and they’re 100% on you. We looked into solutions that fill that gap. Here’s what we found →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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

🌱 Compost Kitchen @ Possum Creek MetroPark | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold at this free, two-part deep dive from Five Rivers MetroParks and Montgomery County Environmental Services. Make both sessions, learn soil ecology, compost-centric gardening, and waste-smart habits, then snag a free composter. Space is limited, 18 and up, so register.

🐦 Early Bird Market @ The Dayton Woman’s Club | Friday (3/20) at 10:00 AM – Downtown’s Victorian mansion opens for a free-to-enter market, packed with handcrafted finds, a tag sale, and housemade meals that turn “just browsing” into “let’s stay.” Bring a friend, support local programs and our historic landmark, and call it quality time.

💃 Gem City Swing Practice Sessions @ American Czechoslovakian Club | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – That fancy swing move you’ve been winging since last month? Hit Gem City Swing’s self-directed practice, free and gloriously teacher-free. Bring dance shoes, enthusiasm, and a willingness to swap tips, then geek out on technique and social dancing, prior experience recommended.

🗺 Guided Tour @ The Contemporary Dayton | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – The museum’s guided tour is zooming in on the current exhibitions, serving up fresh insights into the artists and their work. It’s free, open to everyone, free of art-school jargon. You bring curiosity, they bring context, and you leave with a smarter dinner line.

🎹 Skinner Pipe Organ Concert @ The Dayton Art Institute | Sunday (3/22) at 2:00 PM – Craving goosebumps that are not from the A/C? The museum is firing up its restored Skinner pipe organ in the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium, a grand excuse to sit, listen, and feel fancy. Free for members, included with general admission.

🛶 Winter Float Show @ The Silos | Wednesday (3/25) at 7:00 PM – Dayton winter getting old? The Float Show is moving indoors at The Silos with a giant paddleboard stage, Khrys Blank, and Fifty West’s giveaways, drink specials, and fun. It’s free, it’s downtown, and yes, board shorts, Hawaiian shirts, and a life jacket are fair game.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Dayton report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 30°F – Low: 22°F – Precip: 2%

A chance of snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 19%

A slight chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

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