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Miami Valley: 2025 WiBN’s Women to Watch

November 13, 2024 By Dayton937

The Better Business Bureau’s Women in Business Networking (WiBN) program is thrilled to announce the 2025 Women To Watch honorees. WiBN Women To Watch honorees are dynamic professional women who have been recognized for inspiring and encouraging those around them to actively challenge the status quo, working to improve their communities, develop their employees and advocate for women in general. Rather than being content with others just watching them work, these women involve those around them in their endeavors thereby increasing their collective impact. They embrace the WiBN theme for 2025 – ”Empower To Excel”.

Sheri Sword, WiBN executive director, shares, “WiBN is thrilled to spotlight the women in the Women To Watch Class of 2025. They are role models for women in our marketplace. They strive for excellence in all they do whether it’s in their work, play or volunteerism. We applaud their efforts.”

2025 Women To Watch include:

Claudine Bennett

Dayton Metro Library

Claudine is the External Relations Manager for the Dayton Metro Library. Prior to that, she was the Marketing/Communications Manager for 23 years for the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. She holds a BA in Communications from Wright State University and an MPA from the University of Dayton. Claudine brings 31+ years of communications experience with daily work in marketing, public relations, brand management, crisis communication, and strategic communications.

Kandise Bobo

Sincalir Community College

Kandise Bobo, an accomplished leader in business education and community engagement, serves as the Executive Director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Sinclair Community College. Armed with an MBA and years of experience in both academia and the business world, Kandise provides small business owners with the resources and support they need to succeed. She also teaches business classes at Sinclair and the Dayton Correctional Institute, where she is dedicated to helping students of diverse backgrounds gain practical business knowledge. Kandise is also actively involved in various community initiatives, including her position as a board member of the Dayton Foodbank. Through her leadership and advocacy, she strives to address food insecurity and promote equitable access to nutritious food for all members of the community.

Demarus Crawford-White

NPower Ohio

Demarus Crawford-White is the Executive Director of NPower Ohio, bringing over 20 years of experience in education, with a focus on non-traditional age student populations. Deeply aware of the burden of student loan debt, she has consistently sought creative solutions to help students navigate and avoid its consequences. Crawford-White has a long history of community involvement in Dayton, volunteering with several organizations that align with her commitment to improving the community by empowering others. She is a 2024 Leadership Ohio fellow, a 2019 Leadership Dayton graduate, and an active member of the Dayton Metro Library Foundation board, WYSO Community Action Board, and the Downtown Dayton Residents Association. At NPower Ohio, she is passionate about helping young people, retired military members, and their spouses transition into well-paying careers without educational debt. She and her husband Michael, residents of Dayton, are proud grandparents of five amazing grandchildren.

Dr. Carmela Daniels

Department of Veteran Affairs

Dr. Carmela Daniels is a dedicated social work educator and practitioner with over 20 years of experience serving diverse populations. She is a leader in the field, known for her expertise in anti-oppressive practice and her commitment to racial equity within social work and homeless programs. Dr. Daniels is also a sought-after speaker, offering presentations and workshops that blend humanity with purpose in leadership roles. She is a social work educator who has taught social work at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of social workers. Currently, Dr. Daniels is spearheading initiatives within the Department of Veteran Affairs to address racial equity, focusing on transforming homeless programs into equitable and just systems. Her work is a testament to her lifelong dedication to social justice, community support, and empowering marginalized voices. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her service to communities in need.

Jocelin Dean

Dayton Development Coalition

Jocelin Dean serves as the Associate Talent Manager for the Dayton Development Coalition. In this role she works to support the workforce and talent needs of our long-standing local businesses and crafting recommendations to attract new businesses to the Dayton Region. Jocelin is a native Ohioan, growing up in Columbiana County before receiving her Bachelor’s in Communication from Wittenberg and settling in Dayton with her husband Nick and two children,  Sophia and Miles. She’s involved in several community organizations including the Junior League of Dayton, Ohio Cooperative Education Association, Levitt Pavilion (joining their board in November) Engineer’s Club, Dayton Area Logistics Association, and Board Development Committee for Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Additionally, she was recognized by the Dayton Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 recipient in 2019 and is a 2022 graduate of Leadership Dayton.

Amanda DeLotelle

Miami Valley Meals

Amanda DeLotelle is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Miami Valley Meals, where she leads a team in transforming donated food into nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity. Under her leadership, MVM is set to donate over 1 million meals by its 5th anniversary in 2025 and has earned accolades including the BBB Torch Award. Amanda holds a BA in Telecommunications and an MA in Digital Storytelling from Ball State University. Her career includes a successful tenure at the Victoria Theatre Association, where she advanced to General Manager of the Food and Beverage Department, refining her leadership and management skills. Deeply committed to her community, Amanda graduated from the 2023 City of Dayton Neighborhood Leadership Institute and is active in initiatives like the Montgomery County Food Equity Coalition. Amanda’s supportive family and team inspire her, and she is passionate about cultural engagement, travel, and making Dayton brighter for all.


Adrienne Draper
Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office/Englewood City Council (Posthumously)

Adrienne was employed at Montgomery County Treasurers Office and Bella Sorella Pizza. She was elected to Englewood City Council in 2019 and served until her death. She was previously employed at Sinclair College and Englewood Tim Horton’s.

Adrienne graduated from Northmont High School in 2016, where she participated in DECA, achieving Top 10 finalist placement at ICDC Nashville 2016. She attended Sinclair College and was a student ambassador, and continued her education commencing with a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Wright State University in April, 2024, where she served on the WSU President’s Student Advisory Panel.

 

Jessica Galloway

Visionary Home Solutions

A 2014 graduate of Wright State UniversityWright State University with a Bachelor of Science – BS, Organizational LeadershipBachelor of Science – BS, Organizational Leadership

 

Donnica Hawes-Saunders

The Averity Group

Donnica Hawes-Saunders is the Founder and CEO of The Averity Group, a full-service, solution-oriented public affairs firm that helps organizations transform their reputation at the intersection of communications, social impact, and public policy. In 2023, The Averity Group was named one of the top reputation management agencies in the U.S. by Design Rush. Donnica has been awarded the Yahoo Finance EMpower 100 Global Future Leaders & Top 20 Highest Achieving Changemakers for her strategy, execution, and advocacy in diversity, equity, and inclusion and the PRISM International Diversity Impact Award for creating and institutionalizing HBCU programming in global organizations. Donnica holds a J. D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, and received a B.A., magna cum laude, in Sociology and Anthropology from Spelman College.

Catherine Hernandez-Hogan

Wright State University

Catherine Hernandez Hogan, Senior Director for Latino Affairs and Community Engagement at Wright State University, has dedicated her career to supporting college students globally through recruitment, admissions, programming and inclusive excellence. During her tenure leading Latino Affairs, she increased the total Latino student population by about 30% from 2022 to 2024 and achieved a historic 16% increase in Latino student retention from 2023 to 2024. She was honored statewide with a 2023 Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award from the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs and regionally as a recipient of the 2024 Leaders in Diversity Awards by the Dayton Business Journal. Catherine serves on the board of the El Puente Learning Center and tirelessly advocates for Latino students, emphasizing that they belong on campus, that they matter, that they have what it takes to succeed, and that by getting their degree, they can impact their families for generations.

Jessica Holderman

Dayton VA Medical Center

Jessica Holderman is a licensed independent social worker currently serving in a healthcare administration role as the Executive Assistant to the Medical Center Director at the Dayton VA Medical Center. She received her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, with a minor in Social Work, from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. She is a member of the American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Jessica participated in and completed the year long VISN 10 Leadership Development Institute (LDI) in 2017 and the MidCon Administrative Officers Academy in 2021. She currently resides in Beavercreek, Ohio with her husband, Jordan, and her two children, Jack, and Juliet. Outside of work, she enjoys spending her time with her family, being involved and volunteering for her children’s extra-curricular activities and singing with her church praise and worship team.

Beth Hutter

MVH/GS Foundations

Beth Hutter’s career has included a wide range of experience, but her true love is non-profit fundraising. For the past 20 years Beth has focused on fundraising within the Dayton community. Currently serving as Vice President at both the Good Samaritan Foundation and the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, she is deeply involved in all aspects of fundraising, including major gifts, planned giving, endowment development, and donor stewardship. Her expertise spans campaigns, grants, annual giving, and non-profit finance and operations management. Providing resources for the medical staff, volunteers, patients, and families every day brings meaning to her life, alongside her family. She has also served on various non-profit boards, further enhancing her commitment to community impact. Outside of work, Beth has been happily married to her husband Kurt for 38 years and takes great pride in their three daughters and son-in-law. She cherishes her border collie, Ace, and sweet cat, Zucca

Teresa Macalolooy

Macalogic

Teresa Macalolooy is the founder and CEO of Macalogic, an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). Macalogic supports its federal clients in four domains: Software Development; Program Support; Enterprise Architecture; and Compliance. Macalogic IT consulting includes full system and network support for commercial clients. Ms. Macalolooy serves as a mentor to professionals interested in expanding their government careers. Macalogic is a people-centered company with a strong culture of value-added support to the community and our clients. Before starting Macalogic, Ms. Macalolooy spent nearly 30 years serving in a variety of technical, program management, business development, and leadership roles for large, small, and mid-size companies. Ms. Macalolooy earned a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in 2001, graduating Suma Cum Laude. She is a lifetime member of AFCEA, where she currently serves as the Executive VP and Chair of the Wright Innovative Technology Summit (WITS) conference.

Beverly Martin

VA Center

Dr. Beverly Duffey Martin is a motivational speaker, accomplished musician, song writer, singer, author and pastor. She has been featured on television programs, including TBN, which she has hosted on numerous occasions. She authored an array of plays, poetry and has three albums to her credit. Dr. Bev’s international ministry has earned her numerous awards and recognitions, including being selected to participate in the Business & Professional Women’s Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.; was keynote speaker for Dept. of Defense (Defense, Finance & Accounting Service); and much more. Dr. Bev fulfilled most of her undergrad academia at Cal State University, completing her last year at Central State University, receiving a B.S. Degree in Education with a Music minor. She earned two master degrees: from IAU in Pastoral Counseling, and the University of Dayton Social Agency Counseling. Dr. Bev received a PhD in Counseling from IAU.  She received a Doctor of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary, specializing in Administration of Urban Ministry and Church Development.

Kirsten Mendoza

University of Dayton

Kirsten Mendoza is Associate Professor of English and the Associate Director of the Human Rights Studies Program at the University of Dayton. She received her B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012. A year later she graduated with a Masters in English from Loyola University Chicago. In 2018, she completed her Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University. Her research, which focuses on sixteenth and seventeenth century drama and literature, has been supported with grants from the Huntington Library, the Folger Shakespeare Library, and the American Council of Learned Societies. She has been teaching at the University of Dayton since August 2018. As a professor who educates future high school teachers, she is particularly committed to inspiring her students to understand the work they do in the classroom as a form of empowerment that engages with difficult social justice issues as they strive to create a world that is historically informed, compassionate, and just

Kathryn Mullen

Thomas B. Fordham Foundation

Kathryn Mullen has been with the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation since 2005. As Vice President for Sponsorship and Dayton Initiatives, she oversees the Fordham Foundation’s charter school sponsorship operation, comprised of a portfolio of ten public charter schools in sixteen buildings serving approximately 6,500 Ohio students. Her sponsorship duties include managing the charter school application and contract process, school evaluations, providing customized assistance to schools, managing charter renewals and non-renewals, facilitating school closures, negotiating contracts, consulting, researching policy solutions and sharing information on sponsorship best practices. Kathryn serves on the board of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) and is a regular presenter at NACSA’s annual conference. In Dayton, Kathryn leads the Fordham Foundation’s efforts to work with education, civic, community, and business leaders to strengthen educational opportunities for Dayton area children. Kathryn holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton, and a J.D. from Marquette University Law School.

Meghann Naveau

Brigid’s Path

Meghann Naveau is married to the cute guy she started loving in 2006 and mom to two confident kids. She is a proven marketing and communication practitioner who has worked with nonprofits and businesses across numerous industries to build brands, tell stories, and plan well. Meghann is a graduate of the University of Dayton (Communication) and an avid runner and reader. She is an active lay Marianist and collaborates on numerous faith-related projects that help people better love their neighbors.

Jessica Olsen

Greater Dayton RTA

Jessica Olson is the Director of Communications and Training for the Greater Dayton RTA, recently recognized with a national American Public Transportation Association AdWheel award for the agency’s “Proudly Serving Project” which highlights communities RTA serves through individually designed fixed-route buses. She also received the APTA AdWheel Grand Prize award in 2024 for RTA’s “Caring for Our Community” campaign highlighting good works by employees. She serves as Director of Marketing the Heart of Centerville Washington Twp., a small business association, where she’s assisted in the promotion and execution of large-scale events. She also serves on the marketing committee for the Americana Festival. Olson co-owns JJ’s Boutique, located in Front Street Art Galleries in Dayton, in which she creates artwork utilizing wood windows and dried flowers. She’s a graduate of Wright State University and resides in Centerville with her husband and four children.

Ashley Prichard

Waibel Energy Systems

Ashley Prichard, HR Director, just celebrated her 20-year anniversary at Waibel Energy Systems, Inc. She has held many roles with the company, including administrative, graphic design, and marketing. In her current role, she is passionate about improving the employee experience, creating growth opportunities, and workforce development. She advocates giving back to the communities in which we work and spearheaded a volunteer time off policy that gives associates paid time off to volunteer and support causes that are important to them. She is a member of the 40 under 40 class of 2023. Ashley lives in Springboro, has been married to her husband Zac for 15 years, and has three children: Stella, Savy, and Brooks.

Samantha Redden

Appliance Gallery

Samantha Redden is the Marketing and Community Relations Manager for the Appliance Gallery, podcast host, fitness professional, type 1 diabetes (T1D) advocate, and current Mrs. Ohio American titleholder. Samantha was diagnosed with T1D at the age of nine and has used her own diagnosis to raise awareness and support for others living with the disease. She was named the 2019 Diabetes Female Fitness Influencer of the Year by Myabetic and currently serves on the Southwest Ohio board of directors for Breakthrough T1D. As a fitness professional, Samantha remains committed to health and wellness advocacy. She also hosts “The Samantha Show,” streamed in over 37 countries, where she shares insights on confidence and personal development. Samantha won the title of Mrs. Ohio American in June of 2024 and recently competed at the national Mrs. American pageant in Las Vegas, NV.

 

Carolyn Rice

Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

Carolyn Rice has served as County Commissioner since January 2019 and as County Treasurer from 2007-2018.  Carolyn worked in the private sector for 17 years before entering public service. As Commissioner, Carolyn has focused on issues including early childhood development, homeless solutions, work-based learning, addiction prevention, criminal justice, mental health, sustainability, and resiliency. Carolyn serves as Chair of the Land Bank and on numerous boards including Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and the County’s Homeless Solutions Policy Board.  She is active with the County Commission Association of Ohio, the National Association of Counties, Rotary Club of Dayton, Dayton Council on World Affairs, and the Dayton Sister City Committee. Carolyn has been recognized by the Ohio Land Bank Association, YWCA of Dayton, NCCJ, Dayton Business Journal, and the Dayton International Peace Museum.  Carolyn graduated from Miami University of Ohio and Wright State University and is married with grown children.

Kellie Schneider

The Foodbank, Inc.

Dr. Kellie Schneider is a scholar and educator with a background in Industrial Engineering. Kellie is the Chief Knowledge Officer at The Foodbank Inc. where she and a team of other magical unicorns work to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Kellie supports the critical infrastructure of The Foodbank including compliance & reporting, warehouse operations, professional development, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement. While delighted to be recognized, Kellie believes the women we should be watching are the ones she supports, mentors, and works along side of every day.

Denise Swick

Swick Real Estate Group

Denise Swick is a respected real estate leader with over 35 years of experience in the Dayton area and a track record of selling more than 3,500 homes. As the Owner of the Swick Real Estate Group, she expertly helps homeowners through every step of the buying and selling process. In addition, she is the Founder and CEO of Downsize Allies, providing full-service downsizing management to assist clients with transitions to smaller homes or new living situations. Denise’s career is built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the best possible results for her clients.

Tywauna Wilson

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories

Tywauna Wilson, MBA, MLS (ASCP)CM is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of “Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats,” and host of the “eLABorate Topics” podcast. With two decades of progressive medical laboratory and healthcare leadership experience,  she  leverages her clinical expertise to mentor and coach emerging and new leaders. Ms. Wilson is viewed as a leadership innovator in the medical laboratory community and has received several accolades in the past year including: 2023 American Society For Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Mentorship and the 2023 Diversity MBA Media Top 100 Under 500 Emerging Leaders awards. Mrs. Wilson currently holds the position of System Technical Director of Chemistry at CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, here in Dayton, Ohio. In this role, she leverages her clinical expertise to provide strategic planning, standardization, implementation, and collaboration across ten laboratory sites. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders.

• Claudine Bennett, Dayton Metro Library
• Kandise Bobo, Sinclair Community College
• Demarus Crawford-White, NPower Ohio
• Dr. Carmela Daniels, Department of Veterans Affairs
• Jocelin Dean, Dayton Development Coalition
• Amanda DeLotelle, Miami Valley Meals
• Adrienne Draper, (post humorously), Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office and Englewood City Council
• Jessica Galloway, Visionary Home Solution
• Donnica Hawes-Saunders, The Averity Group
• Catherine Hernandez-Hogan, Wright State University
• Jessica Holderman, Dayton VA Medical Center
• Beth Hutter, Miami Valley Hospital/Good Samaritan Hospital Foundations
• Teresa Macalolooy, TM Capture Services, LLC dba Macalogic
• Beverly Martin, Veterans Affairs Center
• Kirsten Mendoza, University of Dayton
• Kathryn Mullen, The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
• Meghann Naveau, Brigid’s Path
• Jessica Olsen, Greater Dayton RTA/Heart of Centerville
• Ashley Prichard, Waibel Energy Systems
• Samantha Redden, Appliance Gallery and current Mrs. Ohio American titleholder
• Carolyn Rice, Montgomery County Commission
• Kellie Schneider, The Foodbank, Inc.
• Denise Swick, Denise Real Estate Group & Downsize Allies
• Tywauna Wilson, CompuNet Clinical Laboratories

Learn more about all of the honorees at the Better Business Bureau website at the following link: www.bbb.org/local/0322/top25/honorees

A celebration for all of these honorees is planned for October 11, 2025.

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Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck

May 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck powered by Der Dutchman

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March

May 26 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March

Join Dayton Track Club and Key Sports in hosting their annual 5k and FREE "Mini March!" All 5k participants receive...

Free – $35
8:45 am - 9:30 am

Franklin Memorial Day Parade

May 26 @ 8:45 am - 9:30 am

Franklin Memorial Day Parade

We have once again been invited to participate in the City of Franklin Memorial Day Parade on May 26th. This...

8:45 am - 1:00 pm

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 26 @ 8:45 am - 1:00 pm

Memorial Day Ceremony

Join us in Veterans Memorial Park as we honor past and present veterans through a parade and ceremony. See below...

9:00 am

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

May 26 @ 9:00 am

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

In commemoration of Memorial Day, the City of Centerville will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to...

Free
11:00 am

Dayton VA Celebration

May 26 @ 11:00 am

Dayton VA Celebration

VA is proud to host public Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at more than 130 of our national cemeteries this Memorial...

11:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati

May 26 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati

Taste is back and bigger than ever for 2025! Admission is FREE, so come experience the new as well as...

11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

May 26 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

all day monday oysters are just $1 when ordered in increments of 6 valid in the bar or at tables

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12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

May 27 @ 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

$6.50
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bluefin Tuna Live Cutting Event

May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bluefin Tuna Live Cutting Event

$150
6:00 pm

Cigar Lovers Tasting menu

May 27 @ 6:00 pm

Cigar Lovers Tasting menu

There is still time to make reservations- email Amanda today amanda@dubpub.com

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Progressive Euchre Tournament

May 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Progressive Euchre Tournament

Are you ready for a fun, social evening with fellow Euchre enthusiasts? Look no further! Our progressive Euchre tournament is...

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Get ready for your weekly refill of music during Tuesday Open Mic Night at Peach's Grill with host Kyleen Downes....

8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

May 27 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

May 28 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

May 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Beginner’s Pilates

May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Beginner’s Pilates

In this Pilates class you will learn basic Pilates principles, how to change your posture to improve pain syndromes, strengthen...

Free
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free Smoothie Day

May 28 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free Smoothie Day

TropicalSmoothieCafe.com/national-flip-flop-day. *One free 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset Smoothie per guest on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. in-cafe...

Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

May 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

The Fairborn Farmers Market was established with the intent to provide the Fairborn community access to fresh and wholesome products...

Free
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Generation Dayton: Dayton’s Expansive Impact Panel: May 2025

May 28 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Generation Dayton: Dayton’s Expansive Impact Panel: May 2025

From hosting the NATO Parliamentary Assembly to inventing the pop tab, and powered flight, Dayton has long been a city...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

Single Single smash patty on a brioche bun $9.00 Single with Bacon Single smash patty and bacon on a brioche...

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10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

May 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Easy Origami Paper Crafts

May 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Easy Origami Paper Crafts

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Origami comes in many different forms and is often shaped as animals....

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

May 29 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 4 pm to 7 pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October.  We are located in...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hunger*Days*Food*Truck*Rally- 7 trucks

May 29 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hunger*Days*Food*Truck*Rally- 7 trucks

The irresistible sweet and savory smell is upon us… it’s food truck season again! Come out every Thursdays from April-October...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

Our reps choose a handful of great wines every week for tasting.  Purchase individual tastes or a flight.  If you...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

Join us every Thursday to Taste Wine at your own pace. Each Thursday we will have one of our highly...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thai 1 On

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thai 1 On

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8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

May 30 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

Come tour our brand new Ronald McDonald House, hear stories from the heart, and learn how you can get involved...

Free
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Grand Opening Krazy Markdowns

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Grand Opening Krazy Markdowns

Krazy Markdowns is located at 31 W Whipp Road and is having their grand opening May 30th. At Krazy Markdown,...

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

May 30 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

American Choice of Relish, Onion, Mustard and Ketchup $4.00 The German Kraut, Onions, Mustard $5.00 Memphis Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Cheese,...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

May 30 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present Sisters, a cyanotype series by our member Suzi Hyden. This show...

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

May 30 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) proudly presents PEACE TALKS, our annual spring juried exhibition. This timely exhibition reflects on Dayton’s...

Free
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

May 30 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fructose and Fog – 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

May 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fructose and Fog – 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

Fructose and Fog – 5 Year Anniversary Celebration at N.E.W. Ales Brewing! We’re turning FIVE and throwing down all weekend long...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rallies- 10 trucks

May 30 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rallies- 10 trucks

Grab family, friends, picnic blanket, or chair and join Xenia Food Truck Rallies every Friday from 4-8PM for a variety...

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8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated...

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Annes Hill Trash ‘N Treasure

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Annes Hill Trash ‘N Treasure

Annual St. Annes Hill Trash 'N Treasure May 31st!  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What the Taco?!

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What the Taco?!

Chipotle Chicken Taco GRILLED CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, CILANTRO SOUR CREAM & MONTEREY JACK $10.00 Ground Beef Taco...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

May 31 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 13, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

The outdoor Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek runs Saturdays, 9-1 even during the winter months. Check out...

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Yoga in the Park

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Yoga in the Park

Fun and effective workouts under the pavilion Harness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself....

Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at The Heights

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at The Heights

Join us for the Farmers Market at The Heights Saturdays 10a-2pm. All products are either homemade or homegrown or support...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market, your local destination for farm-fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and handcrafted items. We take pride...

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10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

June 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market, your local destination for farm-fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and handcrafted items. We take pride...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Pints and Puppies Yoga

June 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Pints and Puppies Yoga

Join SICSA for Pints and Puppies Yoga at Warped Wing Brewing Company on Sunday, June 1st from 10:30AM to 11:30AM!...

$28.52
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Yoga at the Dayton Arcade

June 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Yoga at the Dayton Arcade

🎨Flow with 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the 'Think...

Free
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

June 1 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

Come join the hottest new monthly show in Dayton. We will have great dealers monthly from all over bringing their...

Free
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Saving Cinderella

June 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Saving Cinderella

Saving Cinderella is a new all-ages musical that has been in development in the Dayton Area for the last several...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

June 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

This play won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 2015 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play,...

$18 – $25
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day: Annual Gathering, Meeting, & Farm Walk

June 1 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day: Annual Gathering, Meeting, & Farm Walk

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Clean Ohio! We will visit a property along Massie's Creek that was protected because of...

Free
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Lumpia Queen

June 1 @ 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Lumpia Queen

Chicken Pancit w/1 Lumpia The Signature Dish of Philippines! Made with Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs, Fresh Vegetabl... $10.00 Chicken...

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