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Yahoo
13-03-2025
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Weekend events around Dayton: March 14
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — St. Patrick's Day is this Monday, so the weekend is full of fun celebrations! The 38th Annual Indian Lake Maple Syrup Festival / Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is also running. 2 News compiled a list of events happening around the Miami Valley. Spring Art Walk – 9 a.m., United Rehabilitation Services. An exhibit of art created by adults and children at URS. Learn more. Sights and Sounds of Nature – 10 a.m., Roger Glass Center for the Arts. An exhibit of artwork by Nina Grauley and Beth Guipe Hall. Learn more. Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight – 11 a.m., The Contemporary Dayton. A performance art show by Byrnes. Learn more. The Dayton Dragons Kids Club is back Day One: Maple Syrup Festival – 8 a.m., Indian Lake State Park Campground. $8. Enjoy a full day of fun, train rides, crafts and breakfast food. Learn more. RAMCO's Annual Table Tennis Tournament – Noon, Salvation Army Kroc Center. The ping pong event supports people recovering from addiction. Learn more. Meet the Artist: Linda Hart – 5 p.m., Springboro Performing Arts Center. Meet a highly-awarded watercolor artist. Learn more. New Executive Director of Springfield's homeless organization appointed Day Two: Maple Syrup Festival – 8 a.m., Indian Lake State Park Campground. $8. Learn more. Beyond The System, A Journey Through Foster Care – 3 p.m., The Neon. A premier of Shondale Atkinson's film about the complex world of foster care. Learn more. Angel Street – 3 p.m., Beavercreek Community Theatre. $20 A Victorian play centered around the mysterious couple the Manninghams. Learn more. Is there an event you'd like to see included on a future list? Send an email to webdesk@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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URS to host art walk on Friday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – United Rehabilitation Services (URS) to host an art walk to celebrate the talent of people living with disabilities. In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the walk will take place on Friday, March 14 at URS, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The collection of inspired art was created by both kids and adults at URS. Distinguished guests include many local legislators such as Montgomery County Commissioner Judy Dodge, Representative Phil Plummer, Representative Andrea White, Mayor Jeffrey Mims, City of Riverside Council Member Sara Lommatzsch and City of Riverside Council Member Brenda Fry are all expected to attend. The event will start with a breakfast at 9:15 a.m. It will be followed by a guided tour of the exhibits and will finish with a performance by the children of URS. URS aims to empower its clients to share their voices and unique perspectives. To learn more about URS visit here or call (937) 233-1230. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
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United Rehabilitation Services unveils its Black History Month events
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The United Rehabilitation Services (URS) has announced its speakers lineup for its Black History Month events. Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths 'These remarkable leaders exemplify the spirit of advocacy, resilience, and community service that resonates deeply with our mission,' said Dennis Grant, URS CEO, in a release. The featured speakers are: Dr. Derrick L. Foward, NAACP Dayton Branch President (Feb. 5 – 12:30 p.m.) Dayton Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. (Feb. 11 – 9:30 a.m.) Dion Green, Founder of the FUDGE Foundation (Feb. 20 – 12:30 p.m.) Willis Blackshear, State Senator (Feb. 21 – 10 a.m.) Mary McDonald, Montgomery County Commissioner (Feb. 24 – 10 a.m.) Kevin Lydy, the National Afro-American Museum (Feb. 26 – 10 a.m.) Events include interactive reading sessions with children in URS' Youth Services program, as well as presentations on leadership, resilience, advocacy, African American history and culture for adult participants. Rubber ducks float through downtown river for charity For more information on the work URS does for people living with disabilities in the Miami Valley visit its Facebook page. Click here for more on the URS Rubber Duck Regatta. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
