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What's Great in Dayton: April 29 - May 5, 2016

The Dayton Book Expo is this weekend at Sinclair's Ponitz Center

Writers, readers and book lovers of all sorts are invited to the fourth annual Dayton Metro Library Local Authors Event on Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Sinclair’s Ponitz Center. The Local Authors Event combines with the Dayton Book Expo to offer a day-long celebration of books. More than 100 authors will be present.

Faith And Friends Radio is celebrating their 5th anniversary in a big way - A concert at the historic Victoria Theatre, on Saturday at 7 p.m.. They are having Christian comedian and singer Mark Lowry, along with the award winning Martins, and Dove-Award winning pianist Stan Whitmire.

The Miamisburg Historical Society Heritage Village opening day is Sunday 2:00 - 5:00pm. This is at the corner of Old Main and Lock Streets. This is an ice cream social and trolley rides are available for purchase. You can tour the Gebhart Tavern and Kercher Pioneer Home.

The mission of the Dayton Chapter of the Brady Campaign is to create a safer America for all of us that will lead to a dramatic reduction in gun deaths and injuries. Check it out on their facebook: BradyCampaignDayton

The National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center in Wilberforce has an exhibit called  Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela. This thought-provoking exhibit showcases 59 quilts made by American artists that reflect the life this remarkable man and illustrate how he changed a nation and literally served as the conscience of the human spirit for individuals around the world.

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Charlie, It’s Great In Dayton, Campbell

Charlie Campbell wants to spread the news of so many wonderful aspects in the greater Dayton area. He is a cheerleader and a real believer that our area is the place to be. He has been active in this area for almost 40 years and you can hear him weekly at WYSO.