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Rise and shine, Dayton!
Before we get into today’s email… I’m excited to share that we quietly launched BaseLocal Business last week, and 400+ businesses have already signed up 🥹 If you own or manage a local business and want to see what the platform’s all about, you can sign up for free in less than five minutes (if you haven’t already).
We launched the platform to make it easier for the community to connect with local businesses in a meaningful way that benefits everyone… and so far it’s going great.
So I just wanted to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for being here and helping us make this newsletter better every day.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Cool-weather family outing: RiverScape MetroPark’s ice rink remains open through the end of February with $7 admission. Daily skating continues, including themed nights like the 80s and 90s Party Skate on Feb 27 — get all the details.
New retail venture coming: Dayton’s Luna Gifts owner Tracy Robillard plans to open Midnight Bloom, a plant and home goods shop, in Centerville’s former K&G Bike Shop, featuring knowledgeable staff and expanded shipping — get all the details.
Working group spurs action: Local leaders began steps to improve downtown safety after Rep. Mike Turner’s recommendations. Montgomery County will add 24/7 security at Courthouse Square, and city introduced a resolution to strengthen downtown — see what’s planned downtown.
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.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Temperature-guided workout experience: Hotworx is now open in Dayton, offering 24/7 infrared sauna workouts. Owner Sandra Brown says all are welcome. Saunas can reach 125 degrees, but beginners are encouraged to start cooler and ease in. A new option for winter sweat sessions close to home. Get all the details.
Less mascara, more you: Skip the smudge and wake up ready… SassyLashes Lash Boutique specializes in lash extensions that look like you, only more awake. Perfect when meetings stack up and you’d rather spend your energy on coffee than curlers.
Top off your look: Your winter hair deserves a worthy co-star. Brim on Fifth stocks thousands of styles, from flat caps to fedoras. The team helps you find the right fit and shape, so you leave feeling suspiciously confident.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this 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.
🕵 Wassail, Wit, and Who Done It? @ Spaghetti Warehouse | Monday (1/19) at 7:00 PM – Whether your inner Columbo is rusty or your holiday spirit needs a top-off, this interactive mystery dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse delivers pasta, wassail, and plot twists. You sleuth between courses, they handle the dishes, and it’s only $39.95 with reservations.
✂ Beginner Class – Cards or Scrapbook @ Memory Books & More by Karen | Tuesday (1/20) at 6:30 PM – Got photos aging on your phone and a birthday card emergency every other week? This beginner class lets you make scrapbook pages or cards, no experience needed. Twenty-five bucks, RSVP ahead, all materials included, and zero glitter explosions to clean up at home.
🏹 Introduction to Archery(Wednesday Session) @ HotShots Archery Academy | Wednesday (1/21) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been meaning to try archery, this five-week Wednesday session keeps it simple with one hour a week, coaches, and gear provided. Ages 8 and up. Miss week one and your spot vanishes, reschedules are a maybe, and leave the backyard bow at home.
🌱 Spring Gardening Preparedness @ College Hill Community Church | Thursday (1/22) at 6:00 PM – Dust off those gardening gloves and learn how to actually keep basil alive with Tia Stuart, BIPOC Initiatives Director at the Argaria Center for Regenerative Practice. Practical tips for starting and growing a home garden, plus answers to your questions. Call 937-385-3833 for info.
📚 Aimee Noel Book Launch @ The Contemporary | Thursday (1/22) at 6:30 PM – Celebrate Dayton’s own Aimee Noel with wine, light bites, and a reading, then snag a signed copy like the excellent neighbor you are. It is free, friendly, and delightfully low effort. Come for the pour, leave with book club bragging rights.
🍖 Dance Team Fundraiser @ City Barbeque | Friday (1/23) at 11:00 AM – Skip cooking and swing by City Barbequeue for a fundraiser that feeds you and funds the dance team. Pile up ribs, brisket, and sides, pretend the sauce stains are school spirit, and feel smug knowing your dinner just paid for a few extra pirouettes.
🎤 Jesus Christ Superstar @ Dayton Playhouse | Friday (1/23) at 8:00 PM – Craving some drama that isn’t on your neighborhood Facebook group? Dayton Playhouse is staging Jesus Christ Superstar, the rock opera we grew up hearing on car cassettes. Expect big voices, bigger feels, and zero stream buffering, so grab seats, hum quietly, thank me later.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Dayton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 21°F – Low: 7°F – Precip: 27%
A chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny. High near 21, with temperatures falling to around 14 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 7 to 12 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 24°F – Low: 17°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
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Brick tri-level on a quiet cul-de-sac in Washington Township, refreshed throughout. The chef’s kitchen brings quartz counters, a pantry cabinet, a stainless gas range, and a backsplash. The layout flows to French doors and a deck. A family room with cathedral ceilings and 2024 skylights pours in light.
The finished basement flexes for workouts or play. Outside brings a large deck, a park-like yard, and a fire pit. The low-care brick and vinyl exterior pairs with a 2018 roof, 2019 furnace, and 2025 tankless water heater. A two-car garage completes the picture. It sits near Wright-Patterson AFB, shopping, dining, and Centerville City Schools.
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