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Friends Don't Let Friends Drink and Drive!

In Ohio in 2007, an estimated 367 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes - a decline of nearly 2 percent (1.6) from the 373 fatalities in 2006. WHIO-TV wants to remind you to be a responsible citizen DON'T DRINK & DRIVE and don't let your friends drink and drive. Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving so help keep the roadways safe this holiday season - PLEASE celebrate responsibly! Full Story ››



Public Service

December 31, 2008 - 8 p.m.
Hosted by the Beavercreek Cross Country Parents' Association and held at the new Beavercreek High School track (certified 5K course with lights).
Pre-registration by mail or online Speedy Feet - $17 with long sleeved T-shirt, $12 no T-shirt
(mail in by 12-22 or online by 12-26)
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Many people in the Miami Valley need help. If you are looking for a way to help, please fill out and return the United Way Pledge Form you received at work. If you don't have a pledge form, you can go the the United Way website to help - Live United


This is to recognize and reward young women from high school to age 25 doing outstanding service. The women selected will each be awarded $500 scholarship. They will be recognized and presented with their awards at the Womanline Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show on April 25, 2009.
Nominate yourself or someone you know Deadline is February 16, 2009. If you are interested in attending the Womanline Luncheon, tickets are $45. For more information or to buy tickets call 937-223-3446 or visit online at Young Women Leaders Award Luncheon


Community Events

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To submit your non-profit (501c3) organization's event:
Email: to 7online@whiotv.com with "Community Event" as the subject line. Use the following format:
  • Name of Event & Sponsor
  • Date, Time & Cost
  • Description (including any age limits)
  • Organization or cause benefitting from proceeds
  • Website, contact name & number if applicable

Not a non-profit but sponsoring a worthwhile cause? Fill out and return this Form with your submission. To mail or fax event:
WHIO-TV, Public Affairs
1414 Wilmington Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45420
937-259-2001
Submissions are posted at the station's discretion. Submitting an event is not a guarantee it will be posted to the Community Page.

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign


WHIO-TV is proud to team up once again with the Salvation Army for the 2008 Kettle Campaign! Donate in the red kettles you see at various locations, donate online or host your own "Red Kettle Online Campaign" and encourage your friends, neighbors and co-workers to support this wonderful cause!
Donations are accepted at The Salvation Army; 138 South Wilkinson Street; Dayton, Ohio 45402
OR You can give through the online Red Kettle Campaign
For More Information on our local Salvation Army - visit the website: Dayton Salvation Army

Raised to Date: $646,793.80
2008 Christmas Goal: $775,000.00
Percent of Goal: 83.46%

Other Great Campaigns:





For over 25 years, the Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter, has provided support services to local individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Research is ongoing and donations are needed to help with researching a cure. If you would like to donate, please call the Miami Valley Chapter at 937-291-3332 or go online to Alzheimer’s Association

It's that time of year again: Time to find the perfect gift for family, friends, clients and more! So, when you want to give the gift that delivers unbeatable, memorable arts experiences, the Culture Works Arts Card is the only choice. Full Story ››


In the nearly four centuries since the 1619 arrival of three African women in Jamestown, Va., the history of African American women has often been neglected. Full Story ››

Additional Events

Spring Registration For "Behind the Scenes Tours for January through May 2009 Opens November 3rd.
You can see the aircraft restoration process first-hand by participating in the Behind the Scenes Tours. The tours are free and take place very Friday from 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.

Holiday Concerts Dec. 6 & 7th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are no longer available.

December 13th
Holiday Book Signing - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Don't miss this opportunity to give friends and family a personalized gift for the holidays. Meet several Dayton area aviation authors as they sign their books. You may purchase the books in the gift shop or bring your own.
Family Day Celebrates First Flight, Holidays - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate the 105th anniversary of the first heavier-than-air powered flight and make paper flight-related ornaments during this month's Family Day. Activities also include a presentation about the "12 Second That Changed the World," demonstrations stations and storytime.
For More Information about Events at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force: Full Story ››



Applications are being accepted through January for anyone interested in the Trotwood community. Full Story ››

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High Q

High Q
High Q, Dayton's only locally produced game show, will kick off its 17th season of academic competition on September 21. Watch High Q every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WHIO-TV. Full Story ››

In The Community

Here is your chance to see News Center 7 on-air personalities in the community representing WHIO-TV. Full Story ››

WHIO-TV Cares

Here is your chance to let WHIO-TV know what concerns and issues you have that are affecting your neighborhood. Full Story ››
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Community Needs

Money-Burge Act - Emergency Contact:

On August 7, 2006 David Christian Money was killed in an auto accident, rather than being notified by authorities, his mom was told over the phone by a hospital chaplain that her only son was dead.

Carmella, David's mom, set out to create a bill that would notify the next of kin immediately, making it possible for family members to be with their loved ones right away. After ac year the Money-Burge Act was Signed by Governor Strickland May 1, 2008, allowing emergency contact information to be readily available for law enforcement in the state of Ohio.

Go to the BMV site, call or visit any BMV office to have your Emergency contacts!

Click this link to visit the BMV website: Ohio BMV


The Dayton Bombers vs. Wheeling Nailers - December 28th 5pm at the Nutter Center.
Kyle was critically injured while playing in a Dayton High School hockey tournament. This is a fundraiser to help the family defer the costs of treatment/rehab.
Presale tickets $10 (parking included). 50% of ticket proceeds will be donated to the family.
Buy tickets and/or make a donation. There will also be an in-game auction . Full Story ››




MISSION AND VISION:
The Dayton Development Coalition is the regional economic development advocacy organization whose mission is to support job creation and prosperity for the citizens of the Dayton Region.

"Working as a public/private partnership, we are growing the Dayton Region, and we are one of the most livable regions in America. Working together with a regional strategy as a focus is the key to our results. Our regional economic four by four summarizes our regional work to help better explain what iniatives and industries the Dayton Region is focused on for job and prosperity creation."

Tenants of the Strategy:
  1. Focus on where we can make a difference
  2. Build on our Regional Strengths
  3. Work as a team to get things done
  4. Work at the pace of the marketplace


LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!:









Cancer touches us physically, emotionally and spiritually. A positive outlook goes a long way in our healing, but many female cancer patients struggle with the change in their appearance. The American Cancer Society's "Look Good, Feel Better" program helps restore women's appearance and self-esteem.
 Licensed cosmetologists, hairdressers and other volunteers ARE NEEDED!
If you can help a woman feel better about herself, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or log on to Look Good, Feel Better










By donating your old cell phone to Artemis Center, you can save a life. As a way to assert control, abusers often deny cell phone access to their partners. With the help of Verizon’s HopeLine program, victims of domestic violence receive refurbished cell phones to be used as 911 emergency phones. These phones are critical to the safety of Artemis Center’s clients. Used cell phones can be dropped off at Artemis Center Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information: call 937-461-5091 or visit Artemis Center


Would you like to volunteer and help your community, but you just don’t know what you can do to help? The Volunteer Dayton website can help match you to an organization needing volunteers!

If you want to volunteer on an on-going basis or if you just have some free time coming up and want to help on a one-time-only basis, this site can help. They may even be able to train you if you would like to do something but don’t know how!!

Come on, Miami Valley – Volunteer and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

Click Here for Volunteer Dayton website


The DTV transition is the switchover from the traditional analog method of transmitting television signals to exclusively digital broadcasting of free television programming. If you are a Miami Valley cable or satellite TV subscriber, your service will likely continue uninterrupted!
For More Information On DTV: go to DTV Answers.
For Information on the Coupon Program: go online DTV2009.gov
For Information About The Antenna Needed For Digital Television: go online Antennaweb.org
WHIO-TV has a page of important information for the conversion - check it out! Full Story ››