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Hi Dayton, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Free entry food truck rally, The Price Is Right Live, and a two-day thrift flip workshop + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Free entry all season long: Dayton Food Truck Rally returns in May with seven events through September. The Great Dayton Food Festival will feature nearly 40 vendors, with Mac and Cheese Fest and Seafood Fest — get all the details.
Heirloom woodworking lives on: Dayton’s H. Gerstner & Sons celebrated 120 years of American craftsmanship and will mark the milestone with a 2026 anniversary medallion on select USA-made pieces built in its hometown shop — read the full story.
Historic landmark’s next chapter: Downtown Dayton’s Arcade entered its final phase last month as the North Arcade debuted a 7,500-square-foot retail space and a 93-room Hilton Garden Inn, with more tenants added throughout the year — 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.
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.
All the crowd favorites:
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🏆 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.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
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.
Treasure-hunting made easy: At Antiques Village, 350+ unique shops fill an 80,000-square-foot maze of antiques, reclaimed pieces, and handcrafted finds, ideal for a low-stress wander when you want inspiration… or that Pyrex you didn’t know you needed. Refresh a corner at home with something storied, surprising, and just-right.
Dress-up, Dayton-style: Clash Gallery & Boutique keeps the Oregon District lively with decade-spanning vintage, quirky accessories, and local art that somehow just clicks. When your closet needs personality, their racks will nudge you out of the winter blahs… fun, wearable, and very Dayton.
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.
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📆 Sneak peek at next 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.
🤝 Charity Bingo with Ronald McDonald House @ Yellow Cab Tavern | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM – Think your lucky numbers still have it? Play charity bingo benefiting Ronald McDonald House, $5 donation per board, and enjoy all the satisfaction of shouting BINGO without the smoky hall. Bring your dauber, your dry wit, and feel-good vibes, the real win is helping families.
🍽 Women of Influence Luncheon @ Dayton Convention Center | Thursday (3/12) at 11:30 AM – Power lunch with actual power. YWCA Dayton’s Women of Influence Luncheon is feting six hometown heavy hitters, from DCDC’s Debbie Blunden Diggs to Levitt Pavilion’s Lisa Wagner, plus a Lifetime Achievement nod to Vicki Giambrone. Expect inspiration, applause, and the good kind of goosebumps.
🏓 St. Paddle’s Day Pickleball Tournament @ The Greater Dayton Recreation Center At Roosevelt Commons | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – Swap the green beer for green gear and join Dayton Rec’s St. Paddle’s Day pickleball shenanigans, open to every skill level. Five bucks gets you random-draw teams, three round-robin games, prizes for winners and best-dressed, and a chance to flex your Irish luck, not ego.
♻ 2-Day Thrift Tour & Flip Workshop @ Artisans at Harrington House (Beavercreek) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 AM – Grab a seat on the thrift bus for a two-day hunt-and-flip adventure, part workshop, part party bus, all fun. Learn to spot the gems, then revive them with guidance, materials, and lunch included. Tiny group, special intro pricing, and yes, bring that odd lamp.
🧶 Project Linus Work Day @ Lofino Plaza (Beavercreek) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Community looks like yarn, fleece, and caffeine, all pointed at comfort for local kids. Swing by Lofino Plaza for Project Linus’s second-Saturday stitch-and-sort, bring blankets, a travel mug, a sewing machine, or just curiosity, and help label, prep fleece, and swap tips.
🛍 Collectibles Shopping Spree Show @ The Mall at Fairfield Commons (Beavercreek) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Fairfield Commons is turning into a treasure hunt, with dealers from multiple states setting up shop. Expect cards, comics, vintage toys, and those “I had one of these” moments. Enter near BJ’s, Chuy’s, and Tokyo Grill, browse guilt free, then grab lunch.
💰 The Price Is Right Live @ Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center at Dayton Live | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 PM – Schuster Center night means one thing, Come On Down energy without the TV glare. Play Plinko, spin the Big Wheel, maybe swap your toaster for a car. Finally, a place you can shout one dollar, and people will clap.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Dayton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 61°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
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.
Most popular house this week
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Take a peek inside →
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