When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
To register for this event, visit this link
April 8th Total Solar Eclipse
What is a solar eclipse? It’s when the moon passes between the sun and earth and completely blocks the face of the sun. The sky will go dark like at dusk.
When watching the eclipse, it’s important to be careful not to stare directly at it. It’s best to view through “eclipse glasses”, a handheld solar viewer, or using a pinhole projector. If using eclipse glasses, make sure they are not cheap knockoffs. Use only eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Do not use regular sunglasses. Using regular sunglasses during the eclipse will cause eye injury. Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses.
If you take the time to watch the eclipse, make sure to take pictures and share!
Come See Sara Tomorrow!
Sisters in Crime Author Panel
Upcoming Events
- Sideshow 17
Friday May 17th, 5pm-10pm
Saturday May 18th, 3pm-10pmLocation: Yellow Cab Building
700 East 4th Street, Dayton, OH 45402What to know: Dayton’s all volunteer, free, two day music and arts festival. Applications for artists and musicians due by April 1.
- Total Solar Eclipse
April 8th at 3:09pmLocation: The sky!
What to know: There are many watch parties organized for the eclipse! Check out Dayton Daily New’s list here!
- Hopping in the Heights Egg Eggstravaganza
Sunday, April 7, 5:30pm-7pmLocation: Huber Heights (location TBA)
What to know: Hopping in the Heights Eggstravaganza is a suicide prevention outreach to bring awareness to suicide prevention, and to focus our area youth, with a positive outreach approach that is spring boarded off Easter.
- 2024 Centerville Merchant Market
Sunday, May 19, 12pm-5pmLocation: The lawn outside St. Leonard Living Community
8100 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH 45458What to know:Over 100 vendors, live music, food trucks, drinks, and family friendly activities.
- Kettering Community Garage Sale
April 27, 2024, 9am-2 pmLocation: Charles Lathrem Senior Center
2900 Glengarry Dr, Dayton, OH 45420What to Know: Gently used and new items from 40 vendors, including craft supplies, decorations, books, outdoor items, tools, games, and more.
Reminder of Upcoming Craft Fair Events
- Holiday Arts & Craft Show
2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH 45420
11/11 from 9am-4pm - Craft Bazaar
Michael Solomon Pavilion
2917 Berkley Street, Kettering, OH 45409
11/18 from 9am-3pm - St. Luke’s Beavercreek Christmas Bazaar
St Luke School
1442 Fairfield Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45432
11/18 from 8am-5pm
11/19 from 9am-2pm
Holiday Craft Shows
- Fall at the Fairgrounds Craft Show (Clark County)
$3 cash admission
Clark County Fairgrounds
4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45505
10/28 from 9am-4pm
10/29 from 10-3pm - Holiday Arts & Craft Show
2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH 45420
11/11 from 9am-4pm - St. Luke’s Beavercreek Christmas Bazaar
St Luke School
1442 Fairfield Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45432
11/18 from 8am-5pm
11/19 from 9am-2pm
Mz Jade’s Soul Food becomes Local Hero in One Fell Scoop
“…A Student must have money on their account to purchase an ice cream. If a student has a negative balance they will not be able to purchase ice cream even if they bring their $1 for ice cream. Students are only allowed to purchase 1 ice cream and are not permitted to buy an ice cream for a friend…”
Naturally, the public was outraged. Children who have issues paying their lunch bill are singled out and have to watch their peers eat ice cream without them.
Mz Jade’s Soul Food in Middletown wasn’t going to let this happen. As soon as she saw the post, she called the school asking if she could pay the balance. Not only did she pay the balance, but she paid for all the children to eat ice cream on the first Ice Cream Friday.
Community support is so important, so let’s give Mz Jade’s Soul Food some support too! They are located at 1131 Central Ave, Middletown, OH 45044. Check them out on Facebook to see specials, hours, and menu options.
Upcoming Events for Sara
Sara is going to have a very busy fall – she will be giving author talks for both of her books, and presentations on Dayton Area cryptids and Urban Legends. All of these events are on our Events Calendar, but here is a consolidated list for you!
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
| Dayton Area Cryptids | August 26th | 1pm | Dayton Metro Library Main Branch 215 East 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402 |
| Murder & Mayhem in Dayton and the Miami Valley | September 16th | 10:30am | Dayton Metro Library Burkhardt Branch 4704 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH 45403 |
| The Research Process | September 18th | 6pm | Troy-Miami County Public Library 419 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | September 30th | 2pm | Dayton Metro Library Main Branch 215 East 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | October 3rd | 6:30pm | Dayton Metro Library Miamisburg Branch 545 E Linden Ave, Miamisburg, OH 45342 |
| Urban Legends | October 5th | 7pm | Dayton Metro Library Huber Heights Branch 6243 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 |
| First Friday Book Signing | October 6th | 6pm | Bonnett’s Books (Oregon District) 502 East Fifth Street, Dayton, OH 45402 |
| Urban Legends | October 7th | 11am | Dayton Metro Library Brookville Branch 120 Blue Pride Drive, Brookville, OH 45309 |
| Book Signing/Selling at Huber Heights Trunk or Treat | October 8th | 1pm | Thomas Cloud Park 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 |
| Urban Legends | October 12th | 4:30pm | Dayton Metro Library Burkhardt Branch 4704 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH 45403 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | October 12th | 6:30pm | Dayton Metro Library Burkhardt Branch 4704 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH 45403 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | October 15th | 2pm | Wright Memorial Public Library 1776 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45419 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | October 16th | 7pm | Dayton Metro Library West Carrollton Branch 300 East Central Avenue, West Carrollton, OH, 45449 |
| Urban Legends | October 17th | 6pm | Dayton Metro Library Trotwood Branch 855 E Main Street, Trotwood, OH, 45426 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | October 18th | 6:30pm | Troy-Miami County Public Library 419 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 |
| Urban Legends | October 19th | 6pm | Dayton Metro Library Northmont Branch 700 West National Road, Englewood, OH, 45322 |
| Book Selling/Signing at Fairborn Halloween Festival | October 20-22 | TBD | Secret Chamber House of Oddities and Artwork 17 West Main Street, Fairborn, OH 45324 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | October 23rd | 6:30pm | Brown Memorial Public Library 101 Commerce Street, Lewisburg, OH 45338 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | October 24th | 6pm | Dayton Metro Library Vandalia Branch 330 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia, OH, 45377 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | October 26th | 6pm | Dayton Metro Library Northmont Branch 700 West National Road, Englewood, OH 45322 |
| Hauntfest | October 28th | TBD | Details TBD |
| Urban Legends | October 30th | 6:30pm | Dayton Metro Library Kettering-Moraine Branch 3496 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429 |
| Urban Legends | November 4th | 2pm | Dayton Metro Library Wilmington-Stroop Branch 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429 |
| Dayton Ghosts & Legends | November 20th | 7pm | Miamisburg History Center 35 South 5th Street, Miamisburg, OH 45342 |
| Dayton Area Cryptids | February 17th, 2024 | 4pm | Miami Township Library 2718 Lyons Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342 |
This Weekend’s Events
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few events!
- Dayton Sideshow 16
Friday May 19th, 5pm-2am
Saturday May 20th 4pm-2am
Yellow Cab Tavern
700 East 4th Street, Dayton Ohio 45402 - Holdfast Alpaca Farm Day
Saturday May 20th, 10am-7pm
Holdfast Hilty Family Farm
12026 Lower Valley Pike
Medway Ohio 45341 - Baker Benji’s Grand Opening
Saturday May 20th, 8am-2pm
700 Troy Street
Dayton Ohio 45404 - Fleurs de Fête
Sunday May 21st, 1pm-4pm
Carillon Park
1000 Carillon Boulevard
Dayton, Ohio 45409
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