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In today's newsletter:

• How Dayton schools are tightening credit card rules after an internal audit.
• What Dayton's MetroParks new strategic chief means for your favorite trails
• Which Dayton nightlife spots locals say you shouldn't miss this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: This Must Be the Party - Talking Heads Tribute and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dayton schools treasurer details changes after credit card misuse found (daytondailynews.com) — Dayton Public Schools' treasurer says new controls are in place after an internal audit flagged misuse and weak oversight of district credit cards. The district has tightened policies for issuing and tracking cards, created tools to monitor noncompliant purchases and repayments, and launched mandatory training so cardholders better document and certify their spending.
   

2. Five Rivers MetroParks names new Chief of Strategic Support (dayton247now.com) — Five Rivers MetroParks in Dayton has hired longtime parks and conservation leader Susie Vance as its new Chief of Strategic Support, a key role guiding internal operations and staff. She'll help drive the agency's 10-year Project + Connect master plan, shaping how local parks protect natural spaces, connect residents with nature, and expand access across the Dayton area.
   

3. Night Lights: A Guide to the Best Nightlife in Dayton, OH (livability.com) — If you're planning a night out in Dayton, this guide walks you through local favorites from Dayton Live and Levitt Pavilion to Oregon District staples like Toxic Brew Co. and Dublin Pub. It also highlights interactive spots like On Par Entertainment and Level Up Pinball Bar, plus Dave Chappelle's intimate YS Firehouse club just 30 minutes away in Yellow Springs.
   

4. 1940s Helicopter Design Beats Futuristic Drones to Win DARPA Lift Challenge (sofx.com) — A cutting-edge drone competition just wrapped up at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, where AVIDrone's 1940s-style rotorcraft design beat more futuristic concepts to win DARPA's Lift Challenge. The Columbia, Maryland team took home $1.25 million after its Katana drone hauled more than double its own weight, showcasing how Dayton continues to host major national aviation innovation efforts.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Bywater Call →
  Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S Main St, Dayton
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Stebbins Football vs. Carroll (Battle of Riverside - Ron Coleman Ga
  Mad River Local SHS
  7:00 pm
• This Must Be the Party - Talking Heads Tribute →
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
  8:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Dayton Porchfest 2026
  St. Anne's Hill Historic District - Dayton, Ohio 1306 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403
  12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Dayton Dragons vs. Quad Cities River Bandits →
  Day Air Ballpark, 220 N Patterson Blvd, Dayton
  1:05 pm
Monday August 24
• MRLS/937 Back to School Haircut and Day of Giving Back Event
  Mad River Local Spinning Hills MS - Main Hallway, Cafeteria and Gym
  10:00 am
Thursday August 27
• Warped Revival →
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
  7:30 pm
Friday August 28
• 9th Grade Orientation
  Mad River Local SHS
  7:35 am
Thursday September 3
• Collage Night →
  The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W 4th St, Dayton
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Apple Celebration →
  Hidden Valley Orchards, 48 Bypass, Lebanon, OH 45036
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Stebbins Football vs. Carroll (Battle of Riverside - Ron Coleman Ga
  Mad River Local SHS
  7:00 pm
• This Must Be the Party - A Celebration of the Talking Heads →
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
  8:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Oakwood Farmers Market →
  Oakwood Farmers' Market, 22 Orchard Dr, Dayton
  9:00 am
• Dayton Porchfest 2026
  St. Anne's Hill Historic District - Dayton, Ohio 1306 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403
  12:00 pm

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