Dayton long ago earned a reputation for being a city that gives back. According to the history of the Dayton Foundation, NCR founder and Chairman John H. Patterson championed innovative projects for the betterment of the community. Joining him in his enthusiasm was his sister-in-law, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell, and nephew, Robert Patterson, son of John Patterson’s brother, Capt. Robert Patterson, all active community leaders in their own right. A leading businesswoman, Julia Patterson Carnell helped establish the Dayton Art Institute by donating works of art, a mansion that served as the museum’s first home and $2 million towards the construction in 1930 of its current facility.

Today there are over 4000 nonprofits in the region, and to continue the legacy of taking care of our community, there are hundreds of fundraising events to support them.

Here are MostMetro’s list of the top 12 February events we think you should be aware of:

Savor Your Sunday Brunch

Every Sunday in February @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Coco’s Bistro

Sunday’s in Feb: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm . $30

Each Sunday, guests will experience the amazing talents of student performers from the featured music magnets, while enjoying a specially prepared menu showcasing the best CoCo’s Bistro has to offer at a great price! Guests will also have the opportunity to win and/or purchase one-of-a-kind pieces of art created by Stivers adjuncts & students.

FEB 3 – Concert Pianists
FEB 10 – Jazz Orchestra
FEB 17 – Strings Ensembles
FEB 24 – Chamber Choir

All funds raised during the Sunday brunches will support arts instruction at the school.

Advanced reservations required; seating is limited. Call 937-228-2626 to make your reservation.

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Schmooze & Booze with Dayton Dance Initiative

February 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come get to know the artists of Dayton Dance Initiative at our first social event and fundraiser!

Featuring…

* Discounted Mudlick Cocktails made in our honor!

*Fun Raffle Prizes!

*Live DJ!

* Announcements about our inaugural show Making Moves!

Share A Pint, Make A Difference For the Funk Hall of Fame

February 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Funky 70s Costume Party
Portion of beer sales benefit The Funk Center

Dayton Dancing with the Stars

February 8 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

A Special Wish Foundation – Dayton has been making special wishes come true for local children for over 30 years. These wishes wouldn’t be possible without the continued generosity of the community. The 14^th Annual Valentines Dance benefiting The Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation is the area’s only wish-granting organization!

Community Pancake Breakfast.

February 9 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm . $5

Just $5 gets you all the pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee that you’d like. And you can enjoy it all in the company of your friends and neighbors while listening to tunes performed by members of the high school music programs.

Your volunteer cooks and friendly servers will be members of the Beavercreek High School Band and their supporters, along with lots of Beavercreek Rotarians.

Tickets on sale now from Beavercreek High School Band Members and Beavercreek Rotarians.

A Singing Valentine

February 9 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm $50

Musica cordially invites you to their 3rd annual fundraising Gala, “A Singing Valentine.” This elegant event will once again take place at the beautiful Mills Park Hotel in downtown Yellow Springs on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Included will be a full gourmet dinner, cash bar, a performance by Musica.

There will also be a silent and live auction. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm followed by musical performances and the live auction. Tickets are $50 per person.

African American Community Fund Breakfast

February 12 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

Interested in learning more about AACF, supporting our mission and getting to know our Board? Join AACF for its Breakfast Meeting on February 12, 2019 from 8 to 9 am
at Sinclair Community College. It’s free to attend, but all will be asked to make a donation.

Beer with Benefits

February 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Gather your friends and join us at the Yellow Springs Brewery. Enjoy craft beers and drawings while raising funds for Glen Helen. $1 from every beer purchase benefits Glen Helen. Yellow Springs Brewery, 305 Walnut St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387.

Cupid’s Undie Run

February 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This February, be part of something great. Cupid’s Undie Run is a “brief” fun run that takes place in the middle of a BIG party. That’s right: party, run (a mile-ish, at your own pace), party – all to find a cure to neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that affects 1 in every 3,000 children born. We encourage undies, but we get that it’s not for everyone, maybe costumes are more your style? So whether you start a team with your friends, join a team, or run solo, just come out, have a blast, and raise some money for NF research!

Bowling for PRIDE

February 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for the 12th Annual “Bowling For Pride” Fundraiser February 23th!

Check in time is 1 PM, Bowling begins at 2 PM. Don’t forget our ever famous Raffle with all sorts of fun prizes to be raffled off. Check back for a full list of raffle prizes and donors soon. (Tickets sold at the door. cost: $20 per bowler and includes shoe rental) You may also purchase your tickets online today and select your lane.

You may purchase your tickets Now and select the lane in which you wish to bowl. You may even sign up with friends to put together a whole team. JOIN The FUN. Tickets and lanes will go fast!

Miami Valley School Annual Auction

February 23 @ 7:00 pm

$150

Includes cocktail reception, dinner and dancing.

Scare Away Cancer

February 28 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

$35 – $50

Guests will work together to solve the crime of the evening. Not only
will you investigate the crime, but you will also become the suspects.
The investigation will be lead by a theatrical group of ‘crime solving
professions’ who will engage with the crowd to figure out who did it,
how they did it, and why they did it.

Looking for that special gift for your sweetheart or just want to brighten the day of a friend? Gem City Chorus will be delivering Singing Valentines in Dayton and the surrounding areas. They can deliver to a work place, home, most restaurants, schools (with permission), and even hospitals, retirement centers and nursing homes. Your special someone is outside the Dayton area? Book a Ringing Valentines that can be delivered by phone.

Your Singing Valentine includes a personalized card, a small floral arrangement (red rose, baby’s breath, and fern), and a song delivered in person by one of our costumed quartets.

As a more permanent memento of the occasion, they offer pictures and/or a small stuffed teddy bear. They also can deliver extra songs and extra flowers. Reasonable charges apply for these additional options

The base price is $40 for deliveries within their measured radius (bounded on the east and south by I-675, on the north by I-70 and on the west by Rt. 35) and a flexible delivery time. There are additional charges for deliveries outside the standard delivery area, for exact times and for other special delivery requests. You can complete an online form and they will call to confirm your order and accept payment at that time. Or you can call 937-433-1014 and place you order over the phone.

Gem City Chorus is an international award winning women’s performance chorus that sings in the 4 part Acappella style know as barbershop. Although this is our primary harmony style, the Gem City Chorus sings a variety of music from pop to big band, from musicals to songs from the stage and screen

Send Your Sweetheart A Singing Valentine