Neighborhood Leadership Institute Accepting Applications

Release Date:   Friday, December 28, 2012

Contact:          Verletta Jackson, 937-333-3670

Applications are now being accepted for the 31st annual Neighborhood Leadership Institute, sponsored by the City of Dayton.

The Neighborhood Leadership Institute is a 12-week program designed to educate Dayton residents about local government, City resources and community leadership. The 2013 program is scheduled to kick off on March 14 and is comprised of workshops, skill-building components and a day-long bus tour of Dayton neighborhoods. Participants hear presentations from community, business and government leaders on topics such as Dayton’s history, the role of City government, the criminal justice system and cultural diversity. Class members also complete field assignments and a practicum requiring development of a grassroots project within their community.

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, February 8, 2013. Applications are available at City Hall, 101 W. Third St. (Department of Planning and Community Development, sixth floor, or the City Commission Office, second floor) or at www.daytonohio.gov. For more information, call 937-333-3670.

2006 Walnut Hills report

From Donald Vermillion  Instructor at UD

A report about Walnut Hills for 2006 UD Leadership in Building Communities Report

 See Link below

 2006 Walnut Hills report

Southeast Dayton Festival at Walnut Hills Park

Saturday, June 23rd from 10am to 8pm. Walnut Hills Park is located at the corner of Wayne Ave. and Wilmington Pike in Dayton. Free Family Fun! DJ and Live Music, Pony Rides, Inflatables, Horseshoes, Spray Park, Popcorn, Corn Hole Games, Tattoos, Story telling and face painting. Bob's Smoking BBQ and Dave's Fish and Chips will be offering food for purchase. Local vendors and charities selling baked goods and crafts will be there too!

Block Party Anyone?

Neighborhoods, organizations or businesses that wish to block a street for a block party or similar event must complete a street closure application and have it approved by the Dayton Police Department 30 days prior to the event.The permit fee for a small neighborhood block party is $50, or $100 for a larger event organized by a school, church, business, or community organization. Street Closures can only be scheduled during daylight hours and are limited to one street block. Event organizers are required to set up and take down the barricades at the conclusion of the event

Memorial Service

Could you and would you be able to invite our Walnut Hills friends to join us this Sunday at 10:30am. See Attachment. Thank you so much for you help. Have a good holiday. Please note that we are starting the service on the triangle and than going to the church giving opportunity for those that may not feel comfortable at the church service to leave following the Military Honors.




Pastor Rob

Colorado Church

Bulk Waste Pick Up Information

Dayton’s Division of Waste Collection offers bulk waste pick-up service each Friday for those items that are too large or inappropriate for the regular green trash can. Residents must schedule a bulk waste pick up in advance by calling the Public Works all Center at 333-4800. The operator may ask a series of questions to identify exactly what materials are being collected. This is necessary to determine which piece of equipment to send to the scene and because some guidelines may apply. For example, metal objects must be separated from other items; refrigerators must first have the doors removed for safety reasons; and hazardous materials or rocks/bricks/gravel are not accepted. To schedule a bulk waste pick-up, call 333-4800 in advance. Residents can call between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

WALNUT HILLS EASTER EGG HUNT

Easter Egg Hunt at Walnut Hills Park, tomorrow, Saturday, April 7, 2012. 12:00 Noon.

This is the Ella Smith Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, held every year at the park, corner of Wilmington Ave. and Wayne Ave.

Colorado Church is providing Hot Dogs afterwards for the kids.

Thanks Colorado Church and Pastor Rob for including us in your Easter Celebrations!!!!

Yard Waste Disposal

Homeowners conducting their spring yard work can drop off their yard waste at the Wagner Ford Landfill (2670 Wagner Ford Road). The hours of operation are: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - noon (thru June). The green debris can be disposed of in any format – items are not required to be bagged, bundled or sorted. However, regular trash, recycling products, plastic bags, or bulky waste items are not accepted.



For more details, call the Public Works Call Center at 333-4800.

Tire Dumping

The City of Dayton and Montgomery County are working together to stop illegal tire dumping, but we need everyone’s help. Dumped tires are a serious problem because they are a breeding ground for mosquitoes and rodents, create a fire hazard, attract other illegal dumping, and are difficult to remove. It’s also very costly to clean-up dumped tires and can delay mowing efforts on vacant lands. If you see someone hauling more than 10 tires or illegally dumping tires, contact the “Report-A-Litterer” line. Try to get the license plate number, make of the vehicle, time of day, location, and date. You can send it in online or by phone at 225-4999. Anyone with scrap tires to get rid of should call the City of Dayton Bulky Waste number at 333-4800 and they will pick-up up to 10 tires per household a year for free. In addition, Montgomery County residents can drop off up to 10 tires per resident a year for free at the Solid Waste District Transfer Station at 2550 Sandridge Dr.

Doing Business with the City

Companies looking to do business with the City of Dayton can go to www.DaytonOhio.gov/bid for assistance. There companies can fill out a Vendor Application Packet, including necessary AAA forms, review the various commodity codes to receive future bid notifications, and view active bid opportunities. The site also includes links to help minority, women-owned or small businesses get certified under the City of Dayton’s PEP Program. For more information, contact the City of Dayton Purchasing Division at 937-333-4030.

Walnut HILLS CHILI COOK OFF

Attention Dayton Bloggers!!!

It's time for Walnut Hills Neighborhood Association's 7th Annual Chili Cook-off!!!
Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:00 PM at Cleveland School in Dayton.

The WHNA welcomes all comers for a friendly competition to determine the 2012 Chili Champion. It costs $5.00 to enter your pot 'o chili. Chili entries must be at school and ready for judging by 6:15 PM. First place wins $50.00 and bragging rights. Second place collects $25.00 and third place earns $15.00. As always, we are including a 50/50 drawing: 1/2 to winner, 1/4 to WHNA and 1/4 to Cleveland School.

Contact Bob Lipps at 256-8394 to enter or for questions. We're looking for volunteers to bring side dishes. Bring your cornbread!

Everyone is invited to join us for fun and food. It costs $2.00 person to get in and join the excitement. There will be door prize drawings throughout the event.

Dead Animal Pick Up

The Division of Street Maintenance picks up more than 1,000 dead animals a year. On a daily workday basis, crews remove animals that have been killed in the road or other public rights-of-way only. The City does not collect personal pets that have died of other causes, or pick up dead animals on private property.

To report a dead animal in the right-of-way, call the Public Works Call Center at 333-4800.