The Great Miami River plays a significant role in the lives of McPherson Town residents. It is only fitting that a group of us volunteer time to keep it clean. More than 15 residents participated in the annual Five Rivers MetroParks Adopt-a-Park event, designed to make volunteers environmental stewards for a day. Many bags of [...]
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The banks of the Great Miami River are a little bit cleaner
Posted in Activities on April 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Neighbors volunteer to support NCAA First Four Festival
Posted in Activities on March 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A team of McPherson Town neighbors were part of the more than 300 people that volunteered about 900 hours of their time to work the inaugural First Four Festival in Dayton’s Oregon District. The festival celebrated “Selection Sunday” as well as the city hosting the first round of the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Thousands [...]
McPeeps form Broomball team
Posted in Activities on January 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
After watching all the fun happening on the ice over at the RiverScape MetroPark Ice Rink last year, a group of McPherson Town residents decided to jump in and start their own broomball team, the Lucky McPeeps. Their 30-minute games are played Monday nights between 6 and 8 p.m. until Feb. 22. Come out and [...]
Pollo Tomatillo Yo. Yo. wins 2011 chili cookoff gold
Posted in Activities on November 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
When the circuit breakers tripped as the 16th crockpot was plugged in we absolutely knew we had a night for the books! An additional extension cord off another circuit allowed for a few more last arrivals to be plugged in. Altogether we finished the evening with a record-breaking 20 entries in the 5th Annual McPherson [...]
Annual picnic is picture perfect
Posted in Activities on October 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Over 75 neighbors attended the annual Neighborhood Picnic held on Saturday, August 27. Plenty of fun, food and refreshments were enjoyed by all! Held in the neighborhood park, the event featured carry in dishes of many kinds, burgers and other grilled items, games, and good neighborliness. Thanks to all who assisted in organizing, set-up, cooking and [...]
Tour de Dayton: Seeing Dayton by Bike
Posted in Activities on October 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On August 28th, a group of McPherson Townies rolled along Dayton’s bike-friendly neighborhood streets for the first ever Tour de Dayton, experiencing cultural and historical destinations that promote our growing healthy quality of life! The 10 mile ride included visits to the Dayton Dragons’ stadium, the Art Institute, the Wright-Dunbar Historic District, Carillon Park and [...]
McP Town Progressive Microbrew Tasting Held
Posted in Activities on July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thirsty Dog Old Leghumper, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Harpoon Summer Beer, 21st Amendment Hop Crisis and The Brew Kettle Tunguska Imperial Stout were among the more than 25 beers enjoyed during the 1st ever McPherson Town Progressive Microbrew Dinner. A surprise appearance was also made by a homebrew IPA made right in the neighborhood. The diverse [...]
Residents married in McPherson Town park
Posted in Activities on June 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A beautiful spring-like day complete with cool breezes embraced McPherson Town residents Dave and Judy for their heartwarming wedding in our neighborhood park. Long time residents of McPherson Town, the couple decided it was only natural to say their vows surrounded by people they love in a place that they love. Following the ceremony, the [...]
1st Annual McPTown International Euchre Tournament
Posted in Activities on March 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On a rainy Sat. in March, twelve teams competed in two divisions of hardcore McPherson Town euchre-playing. Nearly three hours later, the champion was determined. The winners, now possess the admiration of their neighbors as well as a jar of Frog Bubbles. The rest of us knew we were in trouble when the winning team [...]
McPherson Town Skates RiverScape
Posted in Activities on January 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On Sun. Jan. 23, neighbors bundled up and hiked across the bridge for an evening on the ice at RiverScape MetroPark. Hot chocolate and warm fires added to the fun. How lucky we are to be in walking distance of such a great facility! Thanks Five Rivers MetroParks! First Annual McP Town Skate by numbers: [...]
