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🌱 Patch AM: How a Kettering ticket line could benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital
Spotted on the Dayton calendar: Second Street Market

What's up Dayton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Kettering ticket line could benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital
Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Silent Disco & Ball Drop and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Daytonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Daytonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 59, low: 43.
- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot staggering $1.7 billion (whio.com) — With a $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve, Miami Valley residents packed Bee-Gee’s Market in Kettering for tickets and big dreams. One local player even talked about donating millions to Dayton Children’s Hospital and St. Jude if he wins, while store staff described the holiday lottery rush as “crazy.”
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📸 Around Dayton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton
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★ Featured events ★
- Second Street Market
2nd Street Market, 600 E 2nd St, Dayton
11:00 am
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Yoga at the Market
2nd Street Market , 600 E 2nd St , Dayton
12:00 pm - Zumba at Full Circle Wellness
Full Circle Wellness , 2340 Grange Hall Rd. , Beavercreek
5:30 pm - Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark , 237 E Monument Ave , Dayton
6:00 pm - Deck the Diamond
Day Air Ballpark , 220 N Patterson Blvd , Dayton
6:00 pm - After The Party
Phone Booth Lounge , 1912 E Whipp Rd #2920 , Kettering
8:00 pm - DJ DENNY LIVE! — Little York Tavern & Pizza
Little York Tavern & Pizza , 4120 Little York Rd , Dayton
8:00 pm - Gingerbread Workshop
Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
11:30 am - New Year's Eve Silent Disco & Ball Drop
The Brightside Music & Event Venue , 905 E 3rd St , Dayton
8:30 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
📣 Dayton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Educational Seminar: Enhanced Planning
Clark State College-Greene Center , 3775 Pentagon Blvd , Beavercreek
6:00 pm - Celebrate Recovery - Be Hope Church
Be Hope Church , 1850 N. Fairfield Rd. , Beavercreek
6:00 pm - Teen Hangout
Dayton Metro Library - Main , 215 E 3rd St , Dayton
2:00 pm - Zumba at Full Circle Wellness
Full Circle Wellness , 2340 Grange Hall Rd. , Beavercreek
5:30 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our chaos cupboard is filled up.
I’d in need stop by. Located on Dwight. Merry Christmas everyone (Nextdoor Belmont) - Evie is still missing.
She’s been seen around Honeybrook in Clayton. She’s afraid of strangers so please contact me if seen. I really need a Christmas miracle to help bring… (Nextdoor Clayton)
- Trilogy Health Services posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Dayton. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Dayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dayton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverside
- Bodycam video shows Ohio police officer nearly struck by driver while responding to crash (wtol.com)
Oakwood
- Boxes abound in Oakwood: Cardboard recycling increase a gift to city coffers (daytondailynews.com)
Trotwood
Ok Dayton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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