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- Dayton Area Events
May 2008 Historical Lecture Series Celebrating America's New Deal Heritage
Next Event: Saturday, May 10, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm History in Old Town: HSDV docents explain the history and unique character of historic Old Town (part of Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Oodles of Noodles)
Next Lecture: Thursday, May 15, 7:00 pm "Old Timer's Night: Memories of the Great Depression and New Deal" by Dayton locals and others who lived the era...and YOU, (Bring your memories to share!), Dayton Senior Center
May General Meeting, Wed., May 21, noon Makin' Coffee (corner of E. Pike St. and Hwy. 50E)
Newcomers are always welcome! Come share our excitement about historic preservation and Old Town Dayton!
C&C Depot Clean-Up Day Our first clean-up was great! Take a look; we accomplished a lot. We'll do it again, soon! For more info call 775-246-3256 or 246-0505.
Growing rapidly and becoming a modern community, today's Dayton is nonetheless filled with and rooted in the remarkable history of its past. Many of the regular and special events of the Dayton area are based on its history and/or occur in historic Old Town Dayton. |
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A country girl, perched in a cottonwood tree, ponders yesteryear while participating in one of the Civil War encampments held each May and October at Ft. Churchill located east of Dayton. The fort was built in 1860 during Indian uprisings. |
The annual Oodles of Noodles pasta cook-off is held in Old Town Dayton in May. (This year's date is Saturday, May 10, 2008.) Sponsored by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, the event features pasta from both amateur and professional cooks, as well as a craft fair. For more information contact the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce or call 775-246-7909. |
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Dayton Valley Days is held annually in Old Town Dayton during the third weekend of September. It includes a parade, a huge craft fair, entertainment, old-fashioned contests, an art show, a silent auction, and much, much more. For details, call 775-246-5746. |
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