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Happy weekend, Dayton!
In today’s happening-today edition: Sixteen rescued cats still need homes, someone Googled you this week, and a battle of the bands finale + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
From neglect to nurture: As of February 21, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton said 16 of 33 cats rescued from filthy conditions in late January still need homes after extensive medical care and TLC — read the full story.
Grassroots action against exploitation: At the University of Dayton, SOAP Up the First Four hosts an anti-human trafficking event today with training and resources. Volunteers will deliver soap and wipes to hotels and motels — read the full story.
A night of unity: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host its fourth annual Interfaith Concert tomorrow at 7 p.m., with worship, community, and regional choirs. The public is invited — get all the details.
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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Peace, but brighter: Next time you’re downtown, pause at the Courthouse Square “On Peace Work” Mural. Local artists stitched community voices into bold color and poetry, equal parts reflection and reset. It’s a quick mood lift between coffee runs, Levitt nights, and everything else on your Dayton list.
Squish-worthy skeins ahead: From beginner-friendly classes to walls of color-soaked wool, alpaca, and cotton, plus Ohio indie finds, Wooly Bully Yarn Company helps you nail your next cast-on and meet fellow makers. It’s the quick path to more cozy, one skein at a time.
Small-batch magic, nearby: Branch & Bone Artisan Ales pours inventive lagers and oak-kissed mixed-fermentation beauties in a relaxed South Park taproom that rewards curiosity. It’s the kind of spot where one pint becomes “okay, maybe just one more” without trying, and your fridge gets a glow-up.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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📖 Ms Rachel Storytime @ Barnes & Noble (Beavercreek) | 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.
🐾 Adoption Event @ Pet Supplies Plus (Beavercreek) | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats meeting your new co-pilot in the pet aisle. Pet Supplies Plus Beavercreek hosts an adoption pop-up with adorable adoptables, first come, first served, and you can speed things up by applying at hsdayton.org/adopt or on-site.
🛍 Vendor Village @ The Cozy Book Nook | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Our cozy bookstore, The Nook, is turning into a vendor village with makers posted up between the paperbacks. Browse CNC Studio Art, Femme Artisans, Simple Grace Co., and a few surprise additions, feel smug about shopping small, and leave with a new read.
🧙 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.
📿 Malas + Meditation: Mala Workshop @ Speakeasy Yoga | Sunday (3/8) at 2:30 PM – Give your meditation a tune-up at a make-your-own mala workshop, with Speakeasy’s Megan Cannon of Moonmalas by Megan guiding you through crystal choices, their benefits, and how to actually use the beads. It’s $108, member discounts apply, so register early. No incense required.
Live music & entertainment:
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: 74°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 97%
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 12 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 42.
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