Good morning, Dayton.

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 20 at its new Dayton Humane & Co. Resale Boutique in Centerville.

The grand opening event ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 24 and proceeds from sales supported the society's animal care mission for over 10,000 animals each year.

A local church at 20 W First Street is hosting prayer gatherings at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily until Monday, May 26 while the NATO assembly is in Dayton—community members may join through the pedestrian entrance at N Ludlow Street.

A vacant house on Todd Street burned early Saturday around 1:30 a.m. in the 400 block—fire crews said the suspicious blaze left the property a total loss with no injuries and demolition may follow.

A new upscale resale shop called Dayton Humane & Co. A Resale Boutique opened on Saturday at the Cross Point Shopping Center on E.

Alex Bell Road in Centerville with all profits going to support the Humane Society of Greater Dayton's animal rescue, cruelty investigations, spay and neuter services, veterinary care and community outreach programs. The shop is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and it accepts donations Tuesday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

A man was shot in Dayton Saturday afternoon near the 2200 block of Rugby Road at about 2:09 p.m.—crews responded after 911 received a call reporting the incident.

At a panel at Roger Glass Center in Dayton, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker and lawmakers Rick Larsen and Neal Dunn discussed how NATO shapes the U.S. economy and international security.

They said the alliance must innovate to meet new threats and protect freedom—remarks made as challenges like Russia persist.

Dayton Dragons will announce a new addition to Day Air Ballpark on June 3 — the most significant upgrade since its opening — that will expand the venue's role as a year-round destination, enhancing downtown activity beyond baseball.

The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March

8:30 a.m. — Kettering Recreation Complex — $35 — Participate in a spirited 5K and a free Mini March for kids featuring fun swag.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Class

1 PM — Wright Cycle Estates — $60 — Learn essential life-saving skills for healthcare providers with certification included.

2025 Phi Theta Pi Convention

May 28 – Jun 1 — Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek — $119 per night — Attend the annual Phi Theta Pi Convention for networking and collaboration.

Baseball Game: West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons

7:05-11:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch the excitement of a thrilling baseball matchup at the Dragons' home turf.

Passport to MetroParks

6-9 p.m. — RiverScape MetroPark — Free entry — Celebrate the summer festival season with live music, entertainment, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Funk Fest

5:30-9 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Celebrate funk music with top artists including Rick James' Stone City Band and more.

Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps

1:05-5:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch all the action as the Dayton Dragons take on the West Michigan Whitecaps in an exciting baseball matchup.

Try Paddlesports at Eastwood MetroPark

4-7 p.m. — Eastwood MetroPark — Free — Explore kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing with hands-on overviews and equipment provided.

Dayton Hybrid Engineering and Technology Career Fair

2-5 p.m. — On Par Entertainment — Free entry — Explore career opportunities in engineering, technology, and security clearance with top employers.

Counselor Training for Building Trades

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Dayton Ohio Electrical JATC — Free entry — Enhance your knowledge on Building Trades Careers and Apprenticeship training for 7-12 School Counselors.