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Hey Dayton, hope your week’s off to a good start! Pediatric care expansion, a free Let Ohio Women Vote screening and panel, Curators of Curiosities terrarium workshop, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

📰 In the news

Reimagining children’s health access: Dayton Children’s plans to expand pediatric care for families in Urbana and Springfield with a new acquisition this spring, and staff will join the hospital to make care convenient — get all the details.

Blueprinting the next chapter: OnMain released updated master plan and design guidelines, moving the Dayton project from vision to action and promising clearer expectations for developers and neighbors as the district takes shape — see what’s in the documents.

Where the money goes: Residence Park is getting upgrades through Dayton’s Your Neighborhoods, Your Dollars program, with Issue 6 and federal grants helping fund work, and a $2 million commitment for park improvements through 2032 — see the funding breakdown.

Guidance for young hunters: Applications are open for the Light Foundation’s 17th Youth Wild Turkey Hunt in Greenville, April 17 to 19. Open to ages 12 to 17 with a 500 word themed essay — see eligibility and requirements.

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 precious metals are 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 per 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.

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.

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Highlights this week:

• Join Jay’s 50th anniversary wine luncheon
• Britches Down rocks Antioch Fish Fry
• Join a free International Women’s Day celebration
• Celebrate Women of Influence honorees
• Join an old-fashioned fish fry
• This is the best home warranty (and it’s $150 right now)
• Over 62? Learn how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

🫶 We got your back

Spotlighting Ohio suffrage voices: Dayton Live will host a free screening of Let Ohio Women Vote on Sunday, March 8 at Victoria Theatre for International Women’s Day. A panel with producer Rachel Sussman, director Ann Rotolante, and a retired Ohio chief justice will follow. The event also includes the Ohio Women Vote exhibit. Get all the details.

Built for modern operations: Montgomery County unveiled plans on February 12 for a new Job Center to better serve residents in Dayton and nearby communities. The county is reviewing sites now. Starting later this spring, some programs will move to temporary locations to keep services running. Construction details will be announced soon. See which programs are involved.

Dayton’s sweet standby: Since 1926, Esther Price Candies has turned out Dayton’s favorite treats: buttery caramels, silky creams, and chocolate-covered cherries, all made at the local factory. A little gold-box joy, ideal for stashing a few pieces for those “future you” emergencies.

Find a statement piece: Whether you’re eyeing a mid-century dresser, a mirror that doubles as free lighting, or original art that doesn’t scream dorm room, The Designers Consignment curates preloved furniture, décor, and collectibles from across Dayton, helping your space feel considered, layered, and lived-in… the kind of intentional that looks effortless.

What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.

Take control of your credit card debt: High interest can keep you stuck paying more than you need to. A balance transfer card with 0% intro APR until 2027 and no annual fee gives you time to pay down what you owe without interest working against you. By transferring your balance, more of your payment goes toward the principal so you can actually make a dent in what you owe.

📆 Around town this week

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This week

🍭 Magic Carpet Concerts: Hansel & Gretel @ Dayton Masonic Center | Tuesday (2/24) at 11:30 AM – Dayton Philharmonic’s Magic Carpet Concert whisks Hansel and Gretel into the Schuster downtown, a fairy tale with real strings, woodwinds, and zero calories. Bring the kids or grandkids, soak up world class sound, and let the orchestra handle the breadcrumbs, witch, and wonder.

🎲 Charity Loteria Bingo Night @ Yellow Cab Tavern | Tuesday (2/24) at 6:00 PM – Think you can call a clean card at Lotería bingo without getting competitive? Grab a $5 board, support the Miami Valley Immigration Coalition, and make a whistle kit with Gem City Action, because preparedness pairs with community spirit, and shouting ‘Lotería’ beats yelling at TV.

✈ Tours of Hawthorn Hill @ Carillon Historical Park | Wednesday (2/25) at 12:30 PM – Hop the shuttle from Carillon and tour Hawthorn Hill, Orville Wright’s “I made it” mansion in Oakwood, the world’s first pilot’s last home. White pillars, twin porches, and rooms that once hosted Lindbergh, Ford, and Edison. Advance, pre-paid tickets required, space limited, bragging rights included.

This weekend

🌿 Native Plant Symposium @ Mount St. John | Saturday (2/28) at 8:30 AM – Join Dayton Area Wild Ones for a Native Plant Symposium that proves your yard can be more than a deer buffet. Hear local experts, enjoy a light breakfast, and catch The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot documentary showing how caterpillars quietly keep the place running.

⛳ 27th Annual North Dayton Barstool Open @ North Dayton | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Whether you read greens or beer menus, the 27th Annual North Dayton Barstool Open turns nine bars into a delightfully wobbly course. Bring a foursome, your own putter and balls, and $160, then chase prizes, local glory, and a good cause. Arrange a ride.

🌱 Curators of Curiosities Terrarium Workshop @ Now and Zen DIY Studio | Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 PM – Finally, a workshop for those of us with a drawer of fascinating oddities. Bring your bones, specimens, found treasures, and beloved weirdness to build a grown-up terrarium, art-forward and hands-on, blending natural elements, plants, and textures into a tiny, moody keepsake. Quality time, dirt included.

🧩 Puzzle Palooza @ Aley United Methodist Church | Sunday (3/1) at 2:00 PM – Puzzle Palooza is rolling in with jigsaws, brainteasers, and snack-fueled small talk, the good kind. Bring the kids, your neighbor, or that friend who loves sorting edge pieces, and settle in for low-stakes triumphs, new faces, and crumbs on the table. RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAEAD2DA5FEC52-61776303-puzzle

Live music & entertainment:

• 2/24 Karaoke @ Oregon Express – 7:00 PM
• 2/26 Pauly Shore @ Funny Bone Comedy Club – 7:00 PM
• 2/27 Taco Nite @ American Legion 763 – 5:30 PM
• 2/27 Jukebox Apocalypse @ Yellow Cab Tavern – 8:00 PM
• 2/28 Fast Art @ Yellow Cab Tavern – 7:00 PM
• 3/5 The Ten Tenors @ Victoria Theatre at Dayton Live – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 Britches Down @ Antioch Shrine – 5:30 PM
• 3/6 Scythian @ The Brightside Music & Event Venue – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 Comedy that Cares @ K12 Gallery and TEJAS – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 Drum Tao @ Victoria Theatre at Dayton Live – 7:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Dayton report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 41°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 5%

Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 2 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 28%

A chance of rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

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🔥 Worth a peek

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• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%