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Did you know…The Dayton Dragons hold the longest sellout streak in professional sports history, with over 1,600 consecutive sold-out home games at Day Air Ballpark.
Tonight’s Top Stories Around Dayton:
A free Easter dinner and brand-new food pantry are opening their doors to everyone in Riverside on April 5.
A Wright State graduate student just won a major research competition for her work on Parkinson's disease.
Preschoolers in Dayton donated nearly 850 books this week to kids and families who need them most.
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📚 Dayton's youngest philanthropists just donated hundreds of books
Preschoolers at Primrose School on Yankee and Primrose School of Beavercreek wrapped up their annual book drive this week, collecting close to 850 books for the Ronald McDonald House and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Foster Care Department. The drive has been running since 2021, and across all those years, these two schools have donated more than 387,600 books to organizations around Dayton.
🔬 Wright State student's Parkinson's research earns national spotlight
Christina Minassian, a graduate student in biological sciences at Wright State University, just won the school's Three-Minute Thesis Competition, earning a spot at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Conference in Kansas City to compete at the regional level. Her research focuses on Parkinson's disease, the world's second most common neurodegenerative disorder, and specifically on a protein called α-synuclein that can misfold and clump in the brain. Minassian is studying 18 genes that may explain how the sporadic form of Parkinson's, which has no known cause, actually develops. She graduates this May and has applied to Wright State's Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program.
🐾 137 animals rescued, some are now ready for their forever homes
After a court granted the Humane Society of Greater Dayton full custody of 137 animals removed from a Dayton home in poor condition, the organization immediately got to work on rehabilitation. The animals included 92 guinea pigs, chinchillas, cockatiels, a frog, a hamster, and more, many with serious health issues from neglect. Marketing and PR manager Jessica Garringer says the Humane Society sees cases like this 500 to 600 times each year, and their approach goes beyond just rescuing animals. They also work to connect owners with mental health resources. Some of the animals have already recovered and are now available for adoption.
WATER STREET DISTRICT TO HOST OPENING DAY
“PARTY AT THE PLAZA” EVENT
Event will kick off on April 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Water Street District will kick off the 2026 Dragons season with an Opening Day “Party at the Plaza” at Day Air Ballpark. The event will hit the plaza before the Dragons take on the Lake County Captains on Opening Day, April 7, 2026. The event will feature Dragons excitement, along with food trucks, a beer truck and more from Heidelberg Distributing, and live music from DJ Todd Banks.
Jeff Stevens from iHeart Radio will host the event with visits from Heater, Gem, Blaze, The Green Team, and the Orange Crush crew. Fun for all ages will be available throughout the pregame plaza event with inflatables, yard games, cornhole, and more! Fans can also get a commemorative digital Opening Day photo at the Dragons photo booth. Dragons partners, Day Air Credit Union, Kroger, Rocky’s Ace Hardware, altafiber, Atherton Plumbing, and more; will also join the Opening Day party.
Water Street District Community members: Winan’s, Soleil Movement, and PINS Mechanical will join the party and share all the great things you can enjoy in the heart of Water Street District. Fans can visit the Water Street District booth to enter to win a premium raffle prize featuring Water Street District fun, Dragons gear, and more, and they can also learn more about their Pint Path program and participants like Little Fish Brewing Company who will be joining them for the event. The Dragons and Water Street District encourage fans and downtown residents to visit the plaza between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm to enjoy the festivities before the game. Learn more about the event at Water Street District’s Facebook, here.
Water Street District will host three more “Party at the Plaza” events during the 2026 season. These events will take place on the following dates with more details to come:
May 15 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Dragons vs. Lake County Captains (7:05 pm)
June 12 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Dragons vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps (7:05 pm)
August 7 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm featuring appearances from STAR WARS characters
Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons (7:05 pm)
More Information:
About Water Street District
Crawford Hoying and Woodard Development have proudly partnered with the City of Dayton to transform the vacant riverfront into a vibrant and walkable mixed-use neighborhood - Water Street District. Located adjacent to RiverScape Metropark and Day Air Ballpark (home of the Dayton Dragons), this project currently includes office, retail/restaurant space, structured parking and two hotels. In addition, the development offers for rent residential units including Delco Lofts, Water Street Apartments, The Sutton, Monument, and Centerfield Flats. To learn more about Water Street District, visit www.waterstreetdayton.com.
For more information about Party at the Plaza, presented by Water Street District, visit www.waterstreetdayton.com and follow us on Instagram to learn more.
The Dayton Dragons are the affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play 66 home games at beautiful Day Air Ballpark, in the heart of the Water Street District. Contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at [email protected], or go to daytondragons.com. For more information, please visit the following links:
2026 Schedule: https://www.milb.com/dayton/tickets/gameplanschedules
Season Tickets: https://www.milb.com/dayton/tickets/seasontickets
Group and Hospitality Options: https://www.milb.com/dayton/tickets/groupoutings
The Dragons sellout streak is active and stands at 1,639 consecutive games. The streak is a testament to the Dayton area community. Support the Dayton Dragons and become a Dragons season ticket holder.
Riverside Is Opening a Free Easter Dinner and Brand-New Pantry, and Everyone Is Welcome
On Easter Sunday, April 5, Awakenings Christian Fellowship-Riverside is throwing open its doors for the grand opening of the Riverside Food and Household Goods Resource Center, and they want the whole community there. Starting at noon, guests are invited to sit down to a free Easter dinner featuring ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, deviled eggs, green bean casserole, rolls, and a full spread of sides and desserts. After the meal, attendees can walk directly into the new pantry and select the food and household items they need, including menstrual products and infant diapers, with no strings attached. Organizers are also welcoming anyone who wants to join a church service at 11AM beforehand, with a simple message:
Anyone and everyone is welcome. No judgment.
The event is at 419 Prince Albert Boulevard in Riverside.
Read more — WDTN
SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
March 29, Sunday
Voice of Dissent (Buffalo), The Frankx, Bat Thorn
South Park Tavern, 1301 Wayne Ave, Dayton | 7PM
The Gage Thomas Band
Trolley Stop, 530 E 5th St, Dayton | 8PM
Other Events
The best things happening in Dayton Sunday through Monday: festivals, trivia/comedy nights, markets, pop-ups, and more.
March 29, Sunday
Intro to Yoga Somatics
Day Yoga Studio,1100 Brown St, Dayton | 9:30AM
Dayton: Concerts by Candlelight
1034 Dodgson Ct, Dayton | 6PM
OuterSoul Sunday: Music, Poetry, & Comedy
460 Patterson Road, Dayton | 6:30PM
Trivia Night
Trolley Stop, 530 E 5th St, Dayton | 7:30PM
Comedy Open Mic Night
NextDoor Bar, 454 E. Fifth Street, Dayton | 9PM
March 30, Monday
Growler Hour
Warped Wing Brewing Company, 26 Wyandot St, Dayton | 3PM
Open Mic Comedy
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St, Dayton | 6PM
Easter Basket Paint Night
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St, Dayton | 6:30PM
Trivia Night
Alematic Brewery & Coffee Bar, 6182 Chambersburg, Huber Heights | 7PM
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