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$1 million is headed to Dayton's largest men's shelter for upgrades.
Two local stores just hit the top tier of a health rewards program.
Dragons Stadium is hosting a blood drive with a ballpark view.
DAYTON DIGEST
🏠 $1 Million Headed to Dayton's Men's Shelter
A $1 million Community Funding Project advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee to renovate the Gettysburg Gateway Shelter for Men at 1921 S. Gettysburg Ave., U.S. Rep. Mike Turner announced. The money will fund a new engagement unit, a medical unit for men not yet able to be around the general public, and transitional housing for men working toward permanent housing. The shelter, owned by the city and operated by Homefull, houses more than 1,800 men annually. Dayton Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss said the funding will help "provide dignity for those who rely on the shelter."
🎡 Fair Season Is Here, Starting Right in Our Backyard
County fair season is underway across the Miami Valley, and the Montgomery County Fair opens today, running July 14 through 19 at 645 Infirmary Road in Dayton. From there the season rolls through the region, with the Warren County Fair July 20 to 25 in Lebanon, the Clark County Fair July 24 to 31 in Springfield, and the Greene County Fair August 2 to 8 in Xenia. Fair season wraps up locally with the Darke County Fair, running August 21 to 29 in Greenville.
🏪 Two Local Stores Just Hit the Top Health Tier
Local retailers can earn real money for promoting public health, and two Dayton-area stores just proved it. Ameristop in Huber Heights and Westside Supermarket on Germantown Street in Dayton have both reached Platinum level, the highest tier in the Retailers CARE program run by the Montgomery County ADAMHS board since 2023. If they maintain that status, each store stands to receive a $7,200 reimbursement for store upgrades. The program rewards stores for things like removing age-restricted product ads from their windows, rather than only punishing them for selling tobacco, alcohol, and lottery tickets.
A Different Kind of Home Run for Dayton
Blood donations are needed every day to help patients undergoing trauma care, surgeries, cancer treatments, and treatment for chronic illnesses, and local hospitals depend on volunteer donors to keep that supply available. That's why the Dayton Dragons and Versiti Blood Center of Ohio are partnering for the second of four community blood drives being held this year at the new South Dayton Toyota Diamond Club inside Day Air Ballpark. The blood drive runs Wednesday, July 15, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and every donor will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the ballpark, a photo on the field, and a Dragons prize pack valued at more than $50, including two game tickets, a 25th Season commemorative poster, and a Dragons hat. Donors will also receive a Versiti water bottle and enjoy hot dogs as part of the post-donation refreshments, while supplies last. The event is part of a three-year partnership between the Dragons and Versiti to make donating blood easier and encourage more people across the Miami Valley to help maintain a safe, reliable blood supply. Appointments are encouraged, and anyone 17 or older (or 16 with parental consent) who meets the donation requirements can participate. Free parking will also be available in several lots surrounding the ballpark, making it easy for neighbors to stop by and give back.
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
July 14, Tuesday
Open Mic Night
Blind Bob's | 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
EDM Tuesday
NextDoor Bar | 9:00 PM-1:00 AM
Sunset Sessions with Cigar Box Scott
RiverScape MetroPark
July 15, Wednesday
Crashing Wayward, Stump, Partisan
The Hidden Gem Music Club | 7:00 PM
Open Mic night with Junior
The Dublin Pub | 7:00 PM
Linus Tate Unplugged
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
Yacht Rock on the Dock
Warped Wing Brewery & Smokery - Huber Heights
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Tuesday to Wednesday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
July 14, Tuesday
Trivia with a Twist
The Dublin Pub | 7:00 PM
Karaoke with Rainey Day Entertainment
The Barrel House | 7pm-11pm
Hit the Mics! with Gem City Comedy
Carmichael's Pub | 9:00 PM
Germanfest Picnic
1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Trivia Night
Fifth Street Brewpub
July 15, Wednesday
Hit the Mics! with Gem City Comedy
North Sea Brewing | 7:00 PM
Hit the Mics! with Gem City Comedy
Bex Bar & Grill | 9:00 PM
Wings & Community Mic Night
Fifth Street Brewpub
Fly Fishing For Older Adults
Eastwood Metropark
Tike Hire, Creek Play
Wesleyan Metropark
Pick Your Own Flowers, Produce & Herbs
Possum Creek Metropark
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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!
CITY HALL
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking drivers to park in well-lit spots, secure all windows and doors, remove or hide valuables, and keep keys on hand at all times. The reminders come as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month continues and follow a summer that has already seen an uptick in local vehicle thefts, with Huber Heights Police urging residents to stay alert.
Greater Dayton RTA will make minor service adjustments starting July 19 on Routes 2, 9, 6, X6, 12, 18, 19, and 22. Route 2 westbound will detour via Oxford Avenue and Philadelphia Drive, closing two stops, while Route 9 southbound will reroute via Bridge Street and Riverview Avenue, removing two stops and adding two new ones nearby.
WEATHER WATCH
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
The University of Dayton men's basketball team will face Xavier outdoors at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7, as part of the inaugural CareSource Invitational Ohio, which also features Ohio State and Cincinnati that same day. Now in its fourth year, the event supports mental health awareness under the message "It's OK to not be OK" and has raised more than $500,000 for mental health and suicide prevention organizations. Dayton season ticket holders will start hearing about ticket request information this week.
Ticket details for the general public are still forthcoming.
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
Welcome Stadium.
Located in Dayton's east side, it has hosted significant regional athletic events and is one of the larger municipal stadiums in the Miami Valley.
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