GHOSTLY GOINGS-ON Free Halloween Activities at the Dayton Metro Library DAYTON CITY BRANCHES: Belmont, Burkhardt, East, Electra C Doren, Madden Hills, Northwest, Westwood, Temporary Downtown Branch With October comes Halloween and thoughts of haunted happenings. The Dayton Metro Library has many seasonal activities scheduled for all ages. From ghosts to Big Foot, The Library explores…
We want all readers – parents, neighbors, community members – to understand what an Amber Alert is, why they are issued and what you can do.
Children are little question factories. Their conveyor belt of whys and hows moves at a delirious pace. As we hasten to answer this deluge of quandaries sometimes a lie slips through. You see, we parents don’t know everything, like what makes a firefly glow, how many Earths can fit in the Sun and the difference…
Teaching letters to a child isn’t always the easiest of parental endeavors. In fact, it can be nearly impossible at times. Since kids learn differently, there’s no one, foolproof way to teach them. Hopefully, though, some of these tips will make your job a little easier: – As you begin teaching letters, start with the…
The changing of the seasons means it’s time to refresh your family photos. If you are scouting locations and searching for the perfect fall backdrop, look no further than your favorite Five Rivers MetroParks location. With more than 25 facilities, MetroParks offers photo-worthy autumn views and destinations your kids will be thrilled to visit. Wegerzyn…
Find the best Dayton Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a day out with your family.
The community is invited to attend park site master plan open houses and provide feedback online. DAYTON, OHIO (Sept. 20, 2016) — Five Rivers MetroParks is taking the next step in implementing its 10-year comprehensive master plan by developing subsequent park site master plans for individual parks. To engage citizens in the planning process, MetroParks…
MEIJER AND PRODUCE FOR KIDS® CELEBRATE FAMILY MEALS MONTH THROUGH FRUIT AND VEGGIE-FILLED MEALS Campaign encourages families to enjoy produce while raising funds for the Jump with Jill in-school nutrition show GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The healthy eating-focused Produce for Kids® campaign at Meijer stores kicked off over the weekend and is raising funds to…
Back To School Tips From TurfMutt Inspire Kids To Care For Living Landscapes, Get Outside Tip #1: Get outside! Fall is a great time to explore nature all around you. After spending a long day of being inside at school, take some time afterward to enjoy your yard and nearby parks. Tip #2. Notice the…
Lists delivering options for the “top 10 scenic drives for leaf peeping” are as plentiful as pumpkins this time of year. While these options are, no doubt, majestic, spending a long time in the car over a fall break can leave the kids feeling a bit restless and unenthusiastic about the flashes of reds and…
