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🌱 Patch AM: Who’s playing Mitchapalooza at The Brightside this September?
You won't want to miss Pups on the Patio w/ Badass Bulldog Rescue on the Dayton Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Who's playing Mitchapalooza at The Brightside this September?
- What investigators concluded about harassment claims against Dayton's superintendent
- How one Dayton giveaway is easing back-to-school stress for families
Also on today's calendar: Pups on the Patio w/ Badass Bulldog Rescue and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
- Monday: A morning t-storm or two, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mitchapalooza! (wyso.org) — A new live music night called Mitchapalooza is coming to The Brightside in Dayton on Friday, September 11, 2026, featuring local acts Subterranean, Paid Leave, and Creatures in Clouds. Organized by longtime Dayton promoter Venus Child Productions, the all-ages show offers $10 advance tickets, with doors at 7:30 p.m. and music starting at 8 p.m., indoors or on the patio. 
• No evidence of harassment found against local superintendent (wdtn.com) — An independent investigation for the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education found no evidence to substantiate harassment, sexual harassment, or retaliation allegations against Superintendent Dr. David Lawrence. Investigators reviewed his conduct and administrative decisions, concluding that while opinions may differ on management style, the behavior did not meet the threshold for harassment under the allegations examined.
• B Love Foundation provides school supplies to families in need (dayton247now.com) — Families across Dayton just received free backpacks, school supplies, food, and health resources from the B Love Foundation, with help from the Dayton Fire Department and local sponsors. Organizers say it's all about easing financial stress and showing love through action. Another giveaway event is already scheduled in the Dayton area for September 19.
📸 Around Dayton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton
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★ Featured events ★
- Pups on the Patio w/ Badass Bulldog Rescue →
Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant, 3725 Presidential Dr, Beavercreek
12:00 pm
Sunday August 16
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Other local events
- Preschool First Day for Students A-M
Dayton City Dayton, OH 45402
12:00 pm - Kindergarten First Day for Students A-M
Dayton City Dayton, OH 45402
12:00 pm - EPA Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) →
Dayton, OH Calendar Dayton, OH - Kindergarten First Day for Students N-Z
Dayton City Dayton, OH 45402
12:00 pm - Preschool First Day for Students N-Z
Dayton City Dayton, OH 45402
12:00 pm - SAHHS Board Meeting
St. Anne's Hill Historic District - Dayton, Ohio 1306 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403
7:00 pm - EPA Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) →
Dayton, OH Calendar Dayton, OH - First Day for All Preschool
Dayton City Dayton, OH 45402
12:00 pm - This Must Be the Party - Talking Heads Tribute →
The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
8:30 pm - Warped Revival →
The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
7:30 pm - Apple Celebration →
Hidden Valley Orchards, 48 Bypass, Lebanon, OH 45036
9:00 am
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Friday August 21
Thursday August 27
Saturday September 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am thinking about putting solar panels on my roof.
Please share recommendations on a good company. Thanks. Have a great weekend everyone (Nextdoor Brittany Hills/Woodbourne) - My cat George, a black and white tuxedo cat is missing.
Escaped his carrier taking him out to the car about 9:20 am. He's about 16 lbs, neutered and microchipped. His left nostril is black. He is skittish… (Nextdoor Wright View)
- Meijer posted a job opening for Pricing Clerk in Dayton. Apply here.
- Montgomery County Educational Service Center posted a job opening for Seasonal Custodian Worker in Dayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dayton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverside
- Petition · Shut down the Airview Inn for public safety (change.org)
- Boseman's Hat Trick Leads Hawken Past Lake Catholic, 4-2 (chagrinvalleyconference.com)
Trotwood
- Several events impacted by high water, rain this weekend (k991fm.com)
Kettering
- Reverend Lawrence E. 'Stretch' Mierenfeld dies in Kettering, Ohio at age 78 (americancatholictribune.com)
- Her Laughing Fit Made Her Lose Consciousness While Driving, Exposing a Rare Heart-Related Reflex (medicaldaily.com)
- Zac Taylor Recaps First Preseason Game and Looks to Bears Joint Practice (bengals.com)
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: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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