Arts + Culture

Valentine's Day At Home

Create lasting memories this Valentine's Day at home with traditions new and old. Article by Angela Broockerd & Amanda Stout | Photography by Janie Jones Kids Sweet Treat Table Surprise your children for Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat table. Keep it simple with a few favorite snacks and candies, or for a more extravagant display use fresh flowers and create a handmade centerpiece. To achieve this look, start by placing the largest greenery on the bottom layer in a circle around the...

Arts + Culture

A Place to Get Creative

Local nonprofit empowers healing through art and community. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Provided We Care Arts is a grassroots nonprofit with a mission to provide creative outlets for adults. Founded in 1982 in Dayton on Watervliet Avenue, We Care Arts moved to its current location in Kettering in 2004. They work with people with developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Through their free classes, their artist clients are empowered...

Arts + Culture

Arts for Everyone

Centerville Arts Commission offers hometown community access to visual and performing arts. Article by Marie Kriedman | Photography by Provided The Centerville Arts Commission started in 1973 with the belief that the arts are for everyone. The Centerville City Council created the commission to work closely with the community resources and public works departments to provide art-related knowledge and expertise, represent Centerville community desires, review plans, make recommendations to...

Arts + Culture

Character Development

The Town Hall Theatre helps young performers thrive both on and off the stage. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Deborah Sortman & Provided For more than 35 years, Town Hall Theatre has been a cornerstone of family-friendly performing arts. Offering productions, classes and workshops, the theatre is accessible and inspiring for young performers and their families. Housed in a building in the heart of Uptown Centerville that dates back to 1908, Washington Township Town Hall has...

Fitness

Using the Body to Heal Itself

A QC Kinetix Nurse Practitioner uses Regenerative Therapy to help solve a veteran’s chronic pain. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Austin + Shilo Creative Julie Fox, CNP has dedicated her life to healing others. Driven by a childhood experience with trauma, Julie now serves as a nurse practitioner at QC Kinetix in Kettering. There, she administers regenerative medicine to help people avoid surgery and treat pain. When Julie was 12, the school bus she was on was hit by a truck...

Fitness

Hike for Your Health

Get moving by walking, hiking or trekking with the Centerville-Washington Park District. Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Christina Littleton Photography You may already know and love the rejuvenating effects of enjoying a simple walk outdoors. It gives you a chance to move, breathe fresh air, clear your mind and maybe even have a chat with a loved one. Whether you choose to walk, hike or trek, simply getting outside and moving the body has numerous benefits for physical and mental...

Fitness

Getting to the Root of It

Dr. Danielle Hofer shares her holistic path to wellness. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Erin Kay Photography Dr. Danielle Hofer’s journey to become a naturopathic doctor, health and life coach began with her father's early heart attack when she was just 11 years old. Witnessing his health struggles despite living a healthy lifestyle deeply impacted her. This, coupled with her lifelong battle with weight, extreme dieting, infertility and undiagnosed Hashimoto’s led her to question...

Life + Culture

Being a Good Neighbor

Dayton organization celebrates 30 years of helping underserved families in the Miami Valley. Article by Marie Kriedman | Photography by Provided A good neighbor is helpful to others, whether it’s sharing a cup of sugar or gathering mail when a friend is out of town. In short, a good neighbor is someone you can count on when you’re in a bind. Founded in 1994, Good Neighbor House embodies this sentiment. Good Neighbor House was created after eight Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Dayton...

Arts + Culture

Holiday Reads Unwrapped

Get into the holiday spirit with book picks from the Washington-Centerville Public Library. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Megan Suttles & Provided The holiday season is a time for family, traditions and creating special memories. What better way to enhance this magical time than by cozying up with books that embody the holiday spirit? Whether you're looking for something to share with the kids, a creative craft book or a festive cookbook for your holiday gatherings, the...

Food + Beverage

Homefull is About Solutions

Local program focuses on supporting families facing food and housing insecurity. Article by Marie Kriedman | Photography by Austiin + Shilo Creative For individuals and families struggling to survive, housing and food insecurity are just some of the aspects of poverty that they must learn to navigate. Cold winter conditions in the Miami Valley are an added element as warm winter clothing is an additional expense. It is hard to know where to turn for help, and that is where Dayton’s Homefull...