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Hi Dayton, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Pediatric burn laser study, a nonprofit bookstore reopening, an independent film festival, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
New scar-mapping insights: Shriners Children’s Ohio in Dayton has launched a two-year multi-center study on fractional CO2 lasers for pediatric burns, aiming to prove medical benefits and potentially prompt broader insurance coverage — see how outcomes are measured.
Nonprofit bookstore’s next chapter: After 20 years on Embury Park Road, Dayton Book Fair has a new spot. Rabbit Hole Books is expected to reopen March 6, with permanent home news coming soon — read the full story.
Preparedness push gains momentum: Expect loud noises, simulated gunfire, and mock victims in downtown Dayton as police and fire will conduct joint training in March and April, bringing an increased first responder presence — learn what to expect.
Parish and school fundraisers: Dayton’s 2026 Miami Valley Fish Fry List highlights Holy Trinity, St. Patrick’s, and St. Augustine K of C events, plus West Milton raffles and a 21-plus event in Dayton — browse the full event list.
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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🫶 We got your back
An urgent meditation in movement: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company revives Martyrs’ Road, a work inspired by the Birmingham church bombing, distilling decades of civil rights into one family’s day. It will be performed February 28 and March 1 at the Victoria Theatre, followed by a performance from Senior Artistic Advisor Kevin Ward. See dates and concert details.
Community vision takes shape: An interactive exhibit at Dayton Metro Library’s West Branch invites your ideas for Westwood’s future. Built by Miami University students, it runs through Feb. 28. Forty workshops run throughout February. A closing celebration with local dignitaries and catering will take place Feb. 28, 3 to 5 p.m. See how to get involved.
Pasta with purpose: Grist rolls fresh pasta, bakes gorgeous bread, and stocks sauces worthy of weeknight “lazy chef” bliss. Dine-in plates, provisions to-go, and hands-on classes round out the mix. Comfort, craft, and plenty of carbs, thoughtfully made here.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🐟 Five @ St Henry Church Parish Activity Center | Friday (2/27) at 6:30 PM – Whether you gave up cooking for Lent or just want comfort, the Knights of Columbus host a fish fry at St John Paul II featuring FIVE. No pretense, community, crispy plates, and friendly faces. Bring an appetite and your church-basement small talk.
🌿 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.
🤝 BCWA Volunteer Rally @ Peace Lutheran Church | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – Skip the good-intentions talk and get your hands, or calendar, involved at Beaver Creek Wetlands Association’s Volunteer Rally. Meet the crew, pick a role from trail work, bluebird monitoring, education, or events, make friends, mud optional, then register here: https://signup.com/go/TFkuCAH.
🎷 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz: Innovation @ Beavercreek High School | Saturday (2/28) at 2:20 PM – Whether you still brag about band glory days, or want live music that doesn’t require a trek downtown, Beavercreek’s Weekend of Jazz features high school jazz bands and Innovation. Expect proud parents, surprise virtuosos, and solos that make you forget you were staying for one.
🖼 Closing Reception: What the Body Carries @ The Contemporary Dayton | Saturday (2/28) at 4:00 PM – Last call for Gretchen Durst Jacobs’ spotlight show. Swing by the closing reception, grab light refreshments, and get a final look at her work. Dayton-born, with pieces at Metro Library and Kettering, she’s an easy yes for a cultured night out, free, open to all.
🎬 Dayton Independent Film Festival @ Roger Glass Center for the Arts | Saturday (2/28) at 5:00 PM – Trade your couch for a theater seat and catch the Dayton Independent Film Festival, a love letter to Midwestern grit, humor, and oddball brilliance. Regional filmmakers bring shorts, features, and Q&As, so expect smart stories, real people, and the kind of charm you can’t binge.
🎶 Musica Gala @ Engineers Club of Dayton | Saturday (2/28) at 6:00 PM – At the Engineers Club, MUSICA serves dinner you did not cook, a bar you did not stock, and harmonies that hush a room. Expect live and silent auctions, desserts, and a toast to 35 years. Worth a babysitter, and it keeps the Miami Valley singing.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Dayton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 48°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South wind around 2 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 58°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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