AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Dayton Ohio. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:41:21 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/dayton-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-dayton-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/dayton-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-dayton-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Enjoy the sixth annual Aullwood Holiday Art Fair and Open House.  Over 20 artists and designers will offer beautiful artwork, hand crafted... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-holiday-art-fair-and-open-house-234505 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-holiday-art-fair-and-open-house-234505 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 CENTERVILLE — With more children home sick this fall, the Washington-Centerville Public Library is reminding parents of learning opportunities on... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/library-comes-to-residents-when-they-re-sick-234313 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/library-comes-to-residents-when-they-re-sick-234313 Schools and Libraries Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Birds and Climate Change: On the Move---Featuring Gregory S. Butcher, PhD. Birds are among the most adaptable of wildlife - as long as they can find... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/greg-butcher-to-speak-on-climate-change-232623 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/greg-butcher-to-speak-on-climate-change-232623 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A Benefit Buffet for Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm! Join us at Chin’s Ginger Grill for a special buffet dinner, Share the Harvest.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/chin-s-ginger-grill-s-share-the-harvest-dinner-231532 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/chin-s-ginger-grill-s-share-the-harvest-dinner-231532 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Discover special gift items while benefiting area cultural museums and organizations at the 8th annual Museum Holiday Shop Around.  Distinctive... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/eighth-annual-museum-holiday-shop-around-231533 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/eighth-annual-museum-holiday-shop-around-231533 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Reunion activities are being planned for Labor Day Weekend 2010 to celebrate our 40th reunion from high school. Please help us find and contact all... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/looking-for-alter-alumni-class-of-1970-230446 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/looking-for-alter-alumni-class-of-1970-230446 Schools and Libraries Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Ohio (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/brookville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-montgomery-county-227795 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/brookville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-montgomery-county-227795 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A special program at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm on birds and climate change featuring, Gregory S. Butcher, Ph.D., National Audubon Society’s... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/birds-and-climate-change-on-the-move-224995 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/birds-and-climate-change-on-the-move-224995 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 * November 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 - Aullwood Candle Dipping on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2:30 p.m. (starting at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. on... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-s-november-activities-224757 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-s-november-activities-224757 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Aullwood's Enchanted Forest is an exciting and fun alternative to scary Halloween activities. This family oriented event is held at Aullwood... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-s-enchanted-forest-224312 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-s-enchanted-forest-224312 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Montgomery County, OH area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Montgomery... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/brookville/news/montgomery-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-montgomery-county-221044 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/brookville/news/montgomery-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-montgomery-county-221044 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Montgomery County Ohio area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/brookville/news/montgomery-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-montgomery-county-221993 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/brookville/news/montgomery-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-montgomery-county-221993 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Support Will Help Community Members Directly Reduce Polluted Runoff in Great Miami Watershed One of 48 newly-announced Together Green national... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/national-innovation-grant-engages-dayton-businesses-in-improving-water-quality-219999 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/national-innovation-grant-engages-dayton-businesses-in-improving-water-quality-219999 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The 20th annual Amish Quilt Auction will be held at the Marie S. Aull Education Center. Doors will be open at 12 noon to register for bid numbers and... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/20th-annual-amish-quilt-auction-218668 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/20th-annual-amish-quilt-auction-218668 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Ohio corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/columbus/news/find-ohio-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-ohio-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217149 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/columbus/news/find-ohio-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-ohio-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217149 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Morning Discovery Walk for Adults on Thursdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m. A weekly walk along Aullwood’s beautiful trails... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-s-october-2009-schedule-at-a-glance-216551 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-s-october-2009-schedule-at-a-glance-216551 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 It's Apple Fest time at Aullwood!  This annual event is held at Aullwood Farm on Frederick Pike. Admission is $4/adult and $3/child (ages 3 and... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-apple-fest-215686 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/aullwood-apple-fest-215686 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Dayton Art Institute will host its 38th annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2009. Presented by MillerCoors,... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/oktoberfest-2009-213818 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/oktoberfest-2009-213818 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 These Vanguard favorites return to our stage with what critics praise as "the great Russian string quartet tradition." Founded in 1985 at... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/vanguard-concert-saint-petersburg-string-quartet-213823 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/vanguard-concert-saint-petersburg-string-quartet-213823 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 These four Parisians wowed us two years ago with what The New York Times hailed as their "stunning technical expertise and ensemble work."... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/vanguard-concert-modigliani-string-quartet-213824 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/vanguard-concert-modigliani-string-quartet-213824 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This 21-year-old Armenian was accepted at the Moscow Conservatory at age 12 and has since been thrilling audiences in Italy, Austria, France, Great... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/vanguard-concert-narek-hakhnazaryan-cello-213825 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/vanguard-concert-narek-hakhnazaryan-cello-213825 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 By Ken Ludwig If you need a break from reality, where better place to go than Cleveland – especially the Cleveland Opera Company’s gala 1934... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/lend-me-a-tennor-213873 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/lend-me-a-tennor-213873 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 By Dale Wasserman Lyrics by Joe Darion Music by Mith Leigh One of the greatest stories of all time turns into one of the most beloved musicals of... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/man-of-la-mancha-213874 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/dayton/news/man-of-la-mancha-213874 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500