Good morning, Dayton.

NCNW's Dayton Section donated 954 teddy bears to Montgomery Children's Services on Valentine's Day to bring comfort to children in foster care.

Commissioners Judy Dodge & Mary McDonald observed the drop-off, continuing a tradition that began in 2003.

More than 2,000 customers lost power in Montgomery County, and the outage is mainly affecting Washington Township + Miami Township as utility crews work to restore service.

The Dayton Arcade's restored North Arcade marketplace will open in March at 24 W.

Third St, offering 7,500 sqft of retail space for local businesses. Residents can also visit Arcade Commons on Saturday, March 7 to enjoy shopping, dining and more, with further events planned later.

The brunch café celebrated its grand opening near The Greene on Saturday, Feb.

14, offering fresh globally inspired breakfast and lunch, daily baked pastries and a full espresso bar. The new location is set to add a lively option for local diners.

A section of a local road will close later this month for a bridge replacement project and drivers are urged to choose alternate routes during construction.

Five Rivers Health Center will open a new one-stop clinic in Xenia soon to combine family medicine, dental care, pediatrics, behavioral health and more (allowing patients to receive multiple services in a single visit).

The $11.7 million facility will ease access as current sites run out of space.

At UD Arena on Saturday, fans showed support during a women’s basketball game by wearing pink and sharing messages to honor breast cancer survivors and those battling the disease; organizers hosted a special dinner to promote early detection and community awareness.

EMO Night with Flicker // Fade

8-11 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Ticket prices not listed — The ultimate emo night featuring a live band playing your favorite Emo and Pop-Punk hits.

Live2Lead: Dayton Young Professionals

1-4:30 p.m. — Arcade Innovation Hub — $49 — Empower your career with insights from industry leaders at this special young professionals' event.

Alter Fish Fry 2026

7 PM - 12 AM — Archbishop Alter High School — Carryout $15, Pre-Sale $20 — Enjoy a delightful fish fry featuring baked or fried cod and sides.

27th Annual URS North Dayton Barstool Open

11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — United Rehabilitation Services — $160 per team — Enjoy a mini golf bar crawl with food, drinks, and raffles supporting local community services.

Trivia Night: Heated Rivalry

7 PM – 1 AM — On Par Entertainment — Free to play — Challenge your knowledge of sports rivalries and win prizes at this fun trivia night.

Leading Change for Nonprofit Leaders

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Montgomery County Business Solutions Center — $60 for session & materials — Enhance your leadership skills to effectively navigate and inspire change in the nonprofit sector.

Tavern Dinner: End of Winter Feast

6-9 p.m. — Carillon Historical Park — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful three-course, hearth-cooked meal with historical entertainment in Dayton’s oldest building.

Shamrock Beer Run 5K

12-3 p.m. — Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway — Registration required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive beer run featuring a DJ, food trucks, and games.

Wave Events Rogue Wave 2026

8:00 AM – 7:59 AM — 22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH — Bids Offered — Experience thrilling all-star cheerleading competition in Dayton.

General Business Networking in Dayton

6-8 p.m. — Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse — Limited tickets — Connect with professionals in acting, production, and business sectors to elevate your career.