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Did you know... the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is actually four separate sites spread across the city - including the Wright Cycle Company building on West Third, Huffman Prairie, Hawthorn Hill in Oakwood, and the Dunbar House - making it one of the most geographically distributed National Park units in the country.
Tonight’s Top Stories Around Dayton:
Levitt Pavilion's free summer concert season starts May 30 and the full schedule is live.
Versiti blood center is relocating to Tech Town with $14 million in county backing.
Ronald McDonald House marks 20 years of turning pop tabs into real support for families.
DAYTON DIGEST
🏙️ Dayton's Blood Center Is Moving to Tech Town
Versiti Blood Center is relocating to the Tech Town campus at 711 E. Monument Ave., after Montgomery County leaders approved $14 million in economic development revenue bonds to finance the project. The new facility will house blood drive operations, a testing lab, supply storage, and distribution to local hospitals, all under one roof. CityWide Development Corporation President Dan Kane said the move retains more than 200 jobs in the Dayton area and is expected to spark additional development interest across the Tech Town campus.
⚠️ Wright-Pat Runs Emergency Drills This Week
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will conduct emergency management training exercises from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, covering anti-terrorism Force Protection Condition transitions and active shooter response scenarios. Normal gate operations will continue, but base personnel and visitors should expect delays due to heightened security, including emergency vehicles, role-players, and enhanced defensive postures throughout the base. Officials are asking everyone not to call 911 if they observe exercise-related activity, as surrounding emergency agencies have already been notified in advance.
🥤 Twenty Years of Pop Tabs Pouring In
Ronald McDonald House of Dayton held its 20th annual Tab-A-Pull-Ooza, a fundraiser that turns aluminum pop tabs into funding for families with children in the hospital. Through a partnership with Franklin Metal, the tabs are weighed and recycled, generating roughly $10,000 to $12,000 a year that goes directly back to supporting families staying at the house. Director of Philanthropy Beth Groff said it is especially meaningful that Kettering, the city recognized as the birthplace of the pop tab, sits right next door, and that watching schools and community members rally around something so small is what makes the event special every year.
Free Concerts Are Back at Levitt Pavilion and the Full Summer Lineup Is Ready
One of Dayton's most beloved traditions just announced its return. Levitt Pavilion Dayton opens its free summer concert season on Saturday, May 30, kicking off a full summer of live music, open lawns, and the kind of nights that remind you why you love this city. Every concert is completely free and open to everyone, no tickets, no wristbands, no catch of any kind. The full schedule is now live at LevittDayton.org, where you can browse every show, download the season as a PDF, and add concerts directly to your Google or Outlook calendar. Bring a blanket, grab something from a food truck, pick your nights, and come exactly as you are.
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
May 17, Sunday
JD Simo & Luther Dickinson
The Brightside Music & Event Venue | 7:00 PM
Live Hip Hop: Sunday Dinner
Blind Bob's | 9:00 PM
May 18, Monday
Mo Lowda and the Humble
Levitt Pavilion | 7:00 PM
Monday Funday Trivia & Karaoke
Good Time Charlie’s | 7:30 PM
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Sunday through Monday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
May 17, Sunday
Fleurs de Fête
Carillon Historical Park | 1-4PM
Dayton Vegan Spring Market
Courthouse Square | 12:00PM-4:00PM
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Whether you're looking for upcoming festivals, live music, family days out, or weekend markets, our Events Calendar has you covered!
Meet Sam.
Some dogs come into your life like they were always meant to be there. Sam is one of those dogs. This sweet six-year-old Black Mouth Cur was surrendered to the humane society as a tiny puppy, part of a litter given up simply because their mama didn't have papers. But from the moment he came home with Beth, he has been nothing but pure, steady, unconditional love. Gentle with kids, kind to other animals, and loyal in that quiet way that makes you feel like the luckiest person in the room.
What makes Sam truly special is how he talks to you. He doesn't bark or fuss. He just walks over, presses his nose softly against you, and somehow leads you to exactly what he needs, like the world's sweetest little guide dog who just wants to make sure you two are always connected. And when it's time to play? This boy's whole heart lights up. He'll chase his ball again and again, bringing it back every single time with that tail going and those eyes saying one more, please, until he's completely worn out and ready to curl up beside you. Beth calls him the best ol' yeller dog ever.
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We love celebrating the furry (and feathered, and scaled!) friends that make our Dayton community so special.
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The Five Rivers MetroParks.
Named for the five rivers that flow through Montgomery County, it manages more than 16,000 acres of parks, trails, and natural areas.
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