Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts is seeking photo submissions for the Charles F. Kettering History Walk being constructed at Delco Park. The City and Dayton History do not have any photos of the industrial sports fields and activities that took place there between 1957 and 1975, according to Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Mary Beth Thaman.
The city asks residents who have any photos of the area during that time period to submit them so they can be used on the last panel of the walk, which includes three interactive stations detailing the inventor’s contributions to the community and the world. The history walk will circle the Kettering Veterans Memorial.
Both projects are slated to be completed by Veterans Day. For more information, call Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts at 937-296-2454. STAFF REPORT
WEST CARROLLTON
Arts fair occurring at high school
A student arts fair is schedule this weekend at West Carrollton High School.
The event, set from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, will include hundreds of student-produced (K-12) art demonstrations and art pieces ranging from paintings to drawings to sculpture and digital photography, as well as live entertainment such as juggling and caricature drawing. STAFF REPORT
MIAMISBURG
Rotary planning dinner, auction
The Miamisburg Rotary Club is planning a dinner and auction next month at the Baum Opera House.
The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. May 7. Tickets are available from any member of the
Miamisburg Rotary Club.
The Baum Opera House is located at 15 S. First St. downtown.—STAFF REPORT
WEST CARROLLTON
Civil War event set Saturday
The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and the West Carrollton Historical Society will host a Civil War-themed event starting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the West Carrollton Civic Center, 300 E. Central Ave.
The SUVCW Sherman Camp 93 history enthusiasts will share information about Civil War artifacts, including the Civil War cannon in front of the city’s police department. West Carrollton Mayor Jeff Sanner will also participate in the cannon rededication ceremony.
The West Carrollton Historical Society, across the street at 323 E. Central Ave., will also be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special guest historical interpreters dressed as President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Lincoln will also participate in the event. West Carrollton High School students will be sharing genealogical research projects. STAFF REPORT
KETTERING
City identifies potential location for new fire station
City of Kettering has identified a potential location for its fourth new fire station. City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a half acre property from Heapy Engineering, located at 1400 W. Dorothy Lane in Kettering. The property is located next to the city-owned parcel of land located at 1300 W. Dorothy Lane. The combined properties have been identified by the city as a potential site for the new fire station. Next steps include holding a community meeting, rezoning the parcel and designing a station, the city said. STAFF REPORT
CENTERVILLE
Library to host a Pulitzer Prize centennial campfire event
Washington-Centerville Public Library will host a Pulitzer Prize Centennial Campfire event from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Centerville Library, 111 W. Spring Valley Road.
The event, 100 Years: The Pulitzer, is free and open to the public. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize, journalism’s most prestigious award.
Attendees will learn about the history of the Pulitzer, followed by a panel discussion on the future of newspapers and news reporting. Panelists are: Ron Rollins, Senior Editor, Cox Media Group Ohio; Connie Post, PhD, Digital Team, Cox Media Group Ohio; Mike Peters, Cartoon Artist, Winner of the 1981 Pulitzer for Editorial Cartooning; and Richard Campbell, PhD, Chair, Media, Journalism and Film Dept., Miami University.
For more information, call 937-433-8091 or visit www.wclibrary.info. STAFF REPORT
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