Special thanks to the Social Committee: Debe Dockins, Sarah Umbreit and Sue Jessee and their team. The event was held at the Moraine Country Club and it was a night to remember. The venue was beautiful and festive.
Christian D. Larson Awards and Holiday Party Read More »
Since 1957, Optimist Clubs have recognized youth for their talents in the arts, athletics, academics, and for contributions to community. Today, we honored three outstanding students from Centerville High School who have been nominated for this year’s Youth Appreciation Award.
Dr, Tom Henderson presents annual Youth Appreciation Awards Read More »
FFRC is a movement to reconnect Youth for High School Completion. The center is celebrating its 20th anniversary, having started in 2001 at Sinclair Community College. The center is grant funded, but they are still part of Sinclair College.
Michelle Littlejohn, Fast Forward Re-Engagement Center at Sinclair College Place Read More »
Their mission is, “To provide new, properly fitting gym shoes and socks to local children in need. Properly fitting shoes and socks is the biggest unmet need for a child in poverty. For many of the children they help, S4TS provides the first pair of shoes that was purchased specifically for them
Shoes 4 the Shoeless, Kris Horlacher Read More »
Patsy’s theme for the 2021-2022 year is “One Degree More.” Go one more level in what you have been doing. If you have been helping one child, now try to help two. If you volunteer for two activities per year now, try and volunteer for three.
Optimist International President, Patsy Garner Read More »
Our own Phil Robinson died on November 4, 2021 at the age of 96. He joined the Centerville Noon Optimist Club on April 1, 1982. Many knew him by his other name, “Phather Phil.” He wrote and gave the prayer each week to start CNO lunch meetings for decades.
In Memory of Phather Phil Robinson and All About Our Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser Read More »
In honor of Veteran’s Day, it’s only fitting that we welcome one of our own to tell his story. After joining the Navy at 17 in 1944, he was assigned to the U.S.S J. Franklin Bell, surviving four D-Day invasions in the Pacific.
World War II Veteran, D. Ralph Young Read More »
The library is a School District Library tracing its roots back to 1810, seven years after Ohio became a state. The support of the local community is a key part of the library’s success. It is the 15th most used library in Ohio. Adjusted for population it serves, the library is the second most used.
Washington Centerville Public Library, Liz Fultz and Bill Menker Read More »
The Invitational is an annual tournament of 34 high school teams playing 19 games at the James S. Trent Arena in Kettering, Ohio. Outstanding teams with future NBA stars are invited from all over the U.S. The economic impact for the Dayton area is $1.9 Million each year.
Flyin’ to the Hoop, Eric Horstman Read More »
The Connor Group Kids & Community Partners will start the Greater Dayton School next year starting with grades pre-K-3rd. It is the first of its kind in Ohio and among just a few in the nation. Eventually it will serve pre-K-8th grade.
Ryan Ernst, Greater Dayton School Read More »
