Saturday, February 4, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

2011 World Voice Day – Free Voice Screenings

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The Blaine Block Institute for Voice Analysis & Rehabilitation is observing “World Voice Day,” an international health observance day for the human voice, on April 16, 2011 (observed Friday, April 15, 2011). On this day the public is asked to assess their voice quality and recognize that harmful speaking techniques, alcohol, and tobacco abuse can… (continue…)

Need a Garden? Then Grow With Your Neighbors!

Gardening can bring a community closer together. Learn about available opportunities at http://www.metroparks.org/gwyn.

If you’re a renter like me, you may look upon homeowners with envy for their ability to cultivate and grow their own fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. Urbanites with a lack of available green space probably feel my pain, too. So what’s a veggie-loving city slicker/tenant to do? Grow With Your Neighbors. This program, founded… (continue…)

Help save a life during National Blood Donor Month!

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January has been designated National Blood Donor Month to raise awareness during a time of year when blood supplies often fall to their lowest levels.  Donations traditionally decline during the post-holiday season because of busy schedules and inclement weather, which can prevent people from keeping donation appointments. At the same time, the need for blood… (continue…)

This Zumba Queen Will Get You Lean: This ain’t sweatin’ to the oldies!

Yvette Williams, aka 'The Diva."

The old school method of getting a bikini ready bod for the summer used to involve breaking out a dusty old VHS tape, popping it in the VCR and listening to a poofy-haired, tiny shorts-wearing man scream positive affirmations at you through the television set. But that was then.  If performing awkward, antiquated dance moves… (continue…)

Daytonians Sowing Big Dreams

Fresh Food

What better topic to discuss on a bone-chilling February night in Dayton, than growing beautiful, luscious food in your own garden?  That is exactly what a group of urban Daytonians did on Thursday night, in the South Park historic district.  What started as a Facebook status update by Carli Dixon, South Park resident and local… (continue…)