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Dayton celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with music, food, and festive crowds.
Scouts launch their annual food drive to help local families in need.
Downtown DORA paused today, drinks stay inside bars and restaurants.
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THE DAYTON DIGEST
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Are Happening Today
St. Patrick’s Day officially lands on Tuesday, March 17, and celebrations are happening across the Dayton area. Popular spots like the Oregon District and Irish pubs around the region are preparing for a full day of live music, Irish food, and plenty of green outfits. Events range from family-friendly festivals to late-night pub gatherings, with some venues opening early to kick off the holiday. If you are planning to celebrate, expect busy crowds and festive energy all across the city.
🍲 Scouts Invite Dayton to Help Fight Hunger
Scouts across the Miami Valley are inviting residents to take part in their annual “Scouting for Food” campaign. Volunteers distribute door hangers in neighborhoods asking for donations of nonperishable food, then return later to collect items for local food banks and pantries. The effort is one of the largest community service projects organized by the Miami Valley Council each year. Even a few donated cans can help provide meals to families facing food insecurity across the region.
🚫 No DORA Downtown for St. Patrick’s Day
If you are heading downtown to celebrate, take note: Dayton’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) will not be active on St. Patrick’s Day. City officials can suspend the program during large events for safety reasons, and that will be the case this year. Normally, the downtown DORA allows adults to carry drinks purchased from participating businesses within designated boundaries from noon to midnight. On Tuesday, however, drinks will need to stay inside bars and restaurants.
A Free Ride Home for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are in full swing across Dayton, and Montgomery County leaders want to make sure everyone gets home safely. Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr. is once again launching the county’s ArriveSafe program, offering free Uber ride vouchers to help prevent impaired driving. Residents celebrating can scan the ArriveSafe QR code shared by the prosecutor’s office to claim a ride home during the holiday. The program began in 2007 after someone in Heck’s office was injured by a drunk driver, and it has since provided more than 20,000 safe rides for the community. The free ride program runs from 6AM on March 17 through 6AM. on March 18, giving Dayton residents a safer way to enjoy the festivities.
Read more — WDTN
SOUND BITES
Discover what’s happening this week:
March 17, Tuesday
Live Music from Ashley Martin, Velvet Crush, and Party Punch
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern, 4070 Marshall Rd, Kettering | 11AM
St. Patty’s Day with DJ Tracy and That One Party Band
Good Time Charlie’s, 61 S Main St, Miamisburg | 1PM
Plant Bingo
The Silos, 810 E 1st St, Dayton | 6PM
Karaoke with Rainey Day Entertainment
The Barrel House, 417 E 3rd St, Dayton | 7PM
Cincinnati Reds Trivia
Wings Sports Bar and Grille, 7902 N Dixie Dr, Dayton | 7PM
Karaoke with Limelight Entertainment
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St., Dayton
Live Music from Linus Tate Unplugged
Whisperz Speakeasy, 926 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton City | 7PM
Central Jazz Big Band
Central Christian Church, 1200 Forrer Blvd, Dayton | 7PM
March 18, Wednesday
Wu-Tang Wednesday with DJ Ike
The Barrel House, 417 E 3rd St, Dayton | 7PM
Bright Jazz Jam
Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton | 7PM
Bar Bingo with Brian
Wings Sports Bar and Grille, 7902 N Dixie Dr, Dayton | 7PM
Open Mic with The Rong Brothers
Fifth Street Brewpub, 1600 E 5th St, Dayton
Trivia Night
Alematic Brewery & Coffee Bar, 6182 Chambersburg, Huber Heights | 7PM
Live Music from Greg Abate Quartet
Whisperz Speakeasy, 926 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton City | 7PM
KAMC Jam Open Stage
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St., Dayton | 8PM
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The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will temporarily reroute Routes 4 and 12 as parts of Wayne Avenue close for St. Patrick’s Day festivities near the The Dublin Pub. The changes run from Friday through Sunday, with buses detouring around the closure between Fifth and Bainbridge streets. Riders heading to the celebration can still take the bus and plan trips through the Transit app, with regular routes expected to resume Monday.
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GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Wright State Raiders Punch Ticket to March Madness
The Wright State Raiders are heading to the NCAA Tournament after defeating Detroit Mercy 66–63 in the Horizon League Championship. Kellen Pickett led the Raiders with 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Michael Imariagbe added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the comeback win. Detroit Mercy was led by Orlando Lovejoy’s 26 points, but Pickett’s clutch block in the final seconds sealed the title for Wright State. The victory gives the Raiders their first NCAA Tournament appearance in four years and sends Dayton-area fans into March Madness excitement.
Next game: Wright State will face Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 19.
Flyers Shock No. 1 Seed Saint Louis in Tournament Thriller
The Dayton Flyers pulled off a dramatic 70–69 upset over No. 1 seed Saint Louis in the Atlantic 10 Tournament semifinal in Pittsburgh. Jordan Derkack led Dayton with 28 points, hitting four three-pointers and going 12-for-15 from the free-throw line to keep the Flyers in the game. In the final seconds, Jacob Conner hit a clutch three-pointer to give Dayton a brief lead before Saint Louis answered with a Robbie Avila three to go up 69–68. With just seconds left, Amaël L’Etang tipped in a missed layup with 0.3 seconds remaining, sealing the Flyers’ thrilling victory and sending Dayton to the championship game.
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