There seems to be a lot concentrated at the end of this first official week of summer. Maybe it’s just too hot to be out and about early in the week or maybe all the YP groups know you really need some time to focus on that big project at work. But check out the great number of events taking you into the weekend.

ALSO: NEW FEATURE on the DMM Event Calendar – now YP events are designated as such! Want to search for what’s happening in YP? Click on Young Professional as a category and see for yourself what’s going on.

Thursday, June 24: If you’re not doing something Thursday evening – you’re not paying attention! Happy hour, city management, volunteerism, and new friends are all available for the taking.

The Junior League of Dayton is getting together to create care packages for our troops at this Care Package Party with the Blue Star Mothers. Join them at the table in Town and Country (Kettering) near Figlio and help out from 6-8 PM. This is a recruitment event – so everyone is invited to come, make a difference, and learn more about the JLD. Questions or want to RSVP? Contact Caitlin Krebs – [email protected] or 937.853.2563

Dayton City Manager Tim Riordan wants your feedback and suggestions! He has been hosting Listening Tours across the region for your feedback on the current state of financial affairs in Dayton. In collaboration with the Dayton Urban League Young Professionals, Generation Dayton and updayton – YOU ARE INVITED to hear about what’s happening in our City and provide your feedback. Join us at 5:30PM at City Hall, City Commission Chambers. RSVP to: [email protected]

The Red Cross Associate Board is hosting a recruitment event at Norton’s Bar (across from Fraze Pavilion) from 6-8 PM. Want to meet the members of the RCAB, learn more about this great organization, and see how to get involved. They provide the appetizers and information – you just show up!

The Young AFCEAns (or YAC) host their monthly networking happy hour on the last Thursday of every month – this week it’s at Fox and Hound at 5 PM. Sure, the group is fairly industry specific – serving mostly the government and government/IT contractors – but they always open their doors to new people and have had pretty regular attendance from non-contractor YPs. And who doesn’t like a Happy Hour?

Friday, June 25:
Generation Dayton hosts their monthly Fourth Friday lunch. This time, join the group at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District (try the pickle soup – seriously) at Noon. It’s free to attend, but lunch is at your own cost. RSVP to Andy at [email protected].

Saturday, June 26:
The Dayton Ballet Barre is hosting their Barre Crawl II (witty, eh?). This second annual pub crawl follows the popular path through the Oregon District from last year with great drink specials at each location, a discounted rate at the Crown Plaza (safety first) and a fun time with friends for only $10. Learn more here. Or check out the flyer here: Barre Crawl II

Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments. And, as always, check out the DMM Event Calendar for more great events happening in the region – like live music, comedy, the Clambake for Kids’ Sake, drink specials, happy hours, art shows, Phantom of the Opera, walking tours, educational lunches and more!