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Jane is a lifetime Daytonian. She knows how much Dayton has to offer and is all about spreading the word! At DaytonMostMetro.com, she writes the weekly column "Jane's Best Bets" in which she highlights many of the fun things going on in and around the Dayton area. In addition, Jane is active in several area organizations, including Generation Dayton, where she serves on the Steering Committee. Professionally, she works as a Speech Pathologist. On a side note, Jane is always appreciative of a good "laffy taffy type" joke!
A common complaint I hear from people is that there is nothing to do in Dayton during the winter months…to which I reply, “Apparently you’ve never heard of Dayton Fish Fry Season.” In case you didn’t know, Dayton fish fries are THE place to be. Traditionally, many of the Catholic churches held fish fries during… (continue…)
Photo Credit: Alli Shillito It’s that time of year when you get asked the question, “What are you thankful for?” I am thankful for the many blessings in my life, including such things as my family, friends, food, shelter, etc. In addition, I am thankful for the fact that there are always great things… (continue…)
Photo Credit: Alli Shillito Life is busy with the holidays drawing near, but hopefully you still can find time to get out and enjoy some of these events! On Wednesday, you’ll have an opportunity to eat some delicious food! In the morning/mid-morning, eat some made from scratch waffles at Christ Episcopal Church for their… (continue…)
Happy November everyone! I hope everyone had a fabulous and safe Halloween…and that your kids (or your neighbors’ kids) shared their candy with you! Even though there may not be any more opportunities to dress up in costume for a while (unless you’re an actor), there are still plenty of opportunities to have fun in… (continue…)
Halloween is right around the corner! Hopefully you have your costume and are ready for some good scares this week…as well as some good fun! On Wednesday, hang out in Oakwood for The Nights of the Arts. Do all those political commercials have you confused on how to vote on election day? If so, make… (continue…)
Even though Halloween is about two weeks away, the Halloween festivities have officially begun with the Ghosts N’ Goblins 5K downtown on Tuesday night! There are many more great Halloween themed, as well as non-Halloween themed options for this week! On Wednesday, if you love a good scare, then be sure to make your way to the… (continue…)
I hope you have been able to enjoy these nice fall days! And even if the weather does get bad this week, there are some indoor options along with the outdoor options! On Wednesday, attend The Fundraiser’s Guide to Social Media at the main branch of the Dayton Metro Library. This is great (and free!)… (continue…)
It is going to be another great fall week in Dayton with plenty of things to do! On Wednesday, it’s all about social justice, with a little theater and beer brewed in the mix. At lunch time, attend the Awareness Luncheon at the Dayton Racquet Club to learn more about human trafficking or the Domestic Violence… (continue…)
I hope you had the opportunity to sample some wonderful craft beers at Oktoberfest this past weekend! Speaking of Oktoberfest, I am reminded of the fact that we switch from September to October this week. I wish for you a great start into the new month…and here are some events that will hopefully help! On… (continue…)
What a great weekend! I enjoyed seeing so many people downtown on Friday for Urban Nights! And I enjoyed my first ever Air Force Marathon experience, which was also my first ever racing experience since running track in kindergarten. It was great to see so many people come from all parts of the country and… (continue…)
