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.
Robert Patterson was a senior executive at NCR and a leader in community affairs. He helped to found the local Boy Scouts and the Dayton Rotary Club and was active with the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce and Miami Valley Hospital.
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 10 first quarter events we think you should be aware of.
To see our complete list of charitable events for 2015 check our DMM calendar.
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Saturday January 30, 2016
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2016 Dayton Brew Ha-Ha
Montessori School of Dayton
Saturday January 30, 2016 6:00 – 10:00 pm
5th annual beer tasting benefitwill focus on the great beers and breweries of the Midwest.
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Saturday February 20, 2016
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URS’ 60th Anniversary Gala
Dayton Art Institute
Saturday February 20, 2016 6:00 – 11:00pm Enjoy dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing and an evening of celebrating the agency’s rich history of serving local children, adults and seniors with disabilities in the Miami Valley. |
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Saturday February 27, 2016
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18th Annual URS Bud Light Barstool Open North
United Rehabilitation Services
Saturday February 27, 2016 11:00am – 6:00pm A fun indoor, miniature golf outing with teams of four travel from bar to bar completing a total of 9 holes at 9 bars. |
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Eureka!
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Saturday February 27, 2016 7:00 – 11:00pm
Upscale, casual cocktail party feature food and a one-of-a-kind science experiments.
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Sunday February 28, 2016
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Day of Caring 26th Annual Pancake Brunch
Sunday February 28, 2016 8:00 am – 1:00pm
50+ area churches, community organizations, and public foundations host, prepare, and serve the annual pancake brunch.
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Thursday March 10, 2016
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Women of Influence
Dayton Convention Center |
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Saturday March 12, 2016
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Harrigan’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K Charity Walk/Run
Harrigan’s Tavern
Saturday March 12, 2016 09:30 am Put on your best St. Patty’s Day outfit and join the fun!
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Saturday March 19, 2016
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21st Annual Dayton Heart Ball “The Heart of Monte Carlo”
Sinclair Community College
Saturday March 19, 2016 6:00 – 11:00pm
Black tie event will include the fun and excitement of a James Bond theme. |
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Poelking Lanes
Saturday March 19, 2016 1:00 – 7:00pm Each year half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters as we change how children grow up! |
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