Good morning, Dayton.

Anti-Musk protesters held another protest outside the Tesla facility in Moraine on April 12th—continuing their series of demonstrations against Musk’s leadership.

Firefighters responded to a large garage fire in Dayton today—no injuries were reported as no one was believed to have been inside.

Dayton Public Schools is launching a nationwide search for a new principal at Stivers School for the Arts (grades 7 to 12) as the current leader will leave at the end of the year after serving for two years; candidates with educational leadership experience and a passion for the arts are invited to apply online.

Oakwood voters will decide on a 33-year, $40M bond levy on May 6 to pay for fixes at Harman and Smith elementary schools and some upgrades at other schools, costing about $165.90 per $100,000 in home value—district officials say the plan follows input from local stakeholders—while some residents still worry about rising taxes.

The Washington Twp. Board of Trustees voted against rezoning and development plans for a proposed 118-home project on nearly 86 acres of Clyo Road between Spring Valley Pike and Clyo Road.

The trustees said the plans did not match the area’s lot sizes and setting, and M/I Homes may adjust the proposal for a project featuring average 3,391-square-foot homes and over 46 acres of open space — 53.5% of the total land.

Real Estate Networking Event

6-9 p.m. — TJ Chumps — Individual food and drink purchase — Casual networking among local investors and landlords in a friendly environment.

2025 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition

8 AM – 6 PM — Sinclair Community College Building 13 — Free entry — Explore the creativity of Sinclair's fine art students at this juried exhibition.

Resin Charcuterie Board Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Pinspiration Dayton — $69 — Create a unique charcuterie board with customizable resin designs in this hands-on workshop.

The Wizard of Oz Interactive Movie Party

6-9 p.m. — Mayflower – The Encore — Ticket includes movie and buffet dinner — Experience a magical evening with The Wizard of Oz and delightful interactive activities.

Candlelight Concert: Rings & Dragons

8 p.m. — Dayton Masonic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting candlelight concert featuring music from The Lord of the Rings and A Game of Thrones.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Capabilities - Play for All Abilities — $20 per child — Enjoy an exciting egg hunt, crafts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

42nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt

2:00-2:40 p.m. — Young's Jersey Dairy — Free entry — Enjoy a festive day with 10,000 dyed eggs for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages.

The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

6-9:30 p.m. — The Steam Plant — $40.00 - $75.00 — Experience intense bartending battles and delicious cocktails from top local restaurants.

WE NORMALLY DON'T MIX 2

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Sinclair Conference Center — Discount for groups of 10+ — Enjoy Mark Lundholm's performance while supporting local recovery initiatives.

Fledermaus Unmasked

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Roger Glass Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling live song competition with opera's greatest hits and backstage access to the performers.