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• The Dayton Art Institute
Now-Sept. 26, Tu-Sat.- 10a-4p, (Th- until 8p), Sun- 12-4p @ 456 Belmonte Park North
“Prints from the Great Depression: The Richard and Linda Scott Collection”
The exhibition features 45 prints from Depression-era artists and depicts many of the prominent themes of the period, including scenes of popular entertainment, everyday life and urban architecture, as well as social commentaries
Free and open to the public
Call 937-223-5277 or log onto www.daytonartinstitute.org for more info
• University of Dayton
Fri., Sept. 3rd, 9p, in UD’s ArtStreet Studio B screening room (Lawnview Ave. & Kiefaber St.)
ArtStreet Friday Film Series: Alice in Wonderland- A unique interpretation of the classic Lewis Carroll story, featuring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter. Directed by Tim Burton. 2010.
Free and open to the public
Call 937-229-5101 or log onto http://artstreet.udayton.edu for more info
• City of Dayton Dept. of Recreation & Youth Services and Michelob
Sun., Sept. 5th, 1-8p @ Dave Hall Plaza (Fourth and Jefferson)
23rd Annual Dayton Reggae Festival
The Midwest’s longest running reggae festival will feature performances by: Nyabinghi Culture Collective, Lucky Spaulding, Mista Dread, Rob Dread & KMA, Ital Fiyya, SEEFARI, and Yabba Griffiths
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, but no alcoholic beverages, glass containers, or pets; “Bike-To-It” event, with free valet parking for bicycles
Free admission
Call 937-333-8400 for more info
• Community Action Partnership
Thursdays, Sept. 9-Nov. 11, 6-9p
Micro-Enterprise Business Development and Training Program
10-wk. course that helps individuals interested in starting and maintaining a home-based or second income business take the first step by learning to write a business plan
Course topics include managing your business records, financing your business, managing cash flow, pricing your products and services, and more and tips will be given by experienced accountants, bankers, attorneys and other professionals
Students will have access to the CAP computer lab and childcare is available
Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required- call 937-341-5000, ext. 125 or email micro@cap-dayton.org to register
Log onto www.cap-dayton.org for more info
• Power 4 Life
Fri., Sept. 10th, 5-8p, in the Wright Dunbar Neighborhood, W. Third St.
This event, held in conjunction with “Urban Nights”, will feature health screenings, entertainment, food and educational programming and is designed to empower attendees to take control of their own heart health
There will also be activities for children to learn to make health choices and fight childhood obesity
Free and open to the public
Call 937-853-3108 or email sybil.martin@heart.org for more info
• Trotwood Leaders
Sept. 10th, 5:30p & Sept. 11th, 10a-3p
Trotwood P.R.I.D.E. (People Reaching, Involving, Discovering and Educating-Trotwood’s Youth) Festival Days
Sept. 10- Parade starting at the Trotwood City Schools administration building (Trotwood Blvd. & Broadway), proceeding north on Broadway (Union Rd.) to the Trotwood Madison H.S. campus (arriving prior to the football game)
Mayor Joyce Cameron will proclaim Sept. 11 PRIDE Day in Trotwood
Sept. 11- Festival at Trotwood Madison H.S. featuring food, games, displays from Trotwood’s volunteer organizations, and free health screenings
• University of Dayton
Fri., Sept. 10th, 9p, in UD’s ArtStreet Studio B screening room (Lawnview Ave. & Kiefaber St.)
ArtStreet Friday Film Series: Trouble the Water- This Oscar-nominated documentary, featuring rapper and 9th Ward resident Kimberly Roberts, takes you inside the tragedy and heroism of Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. 2008.
Free and open to the public
Call 937-229-5101 or log onto http://artstreet.udayton.edu for more info
• Northwestern Local Schools
Sat., Sept. 11th, 10a-12p @ Northwestern H.S., 5610 Troy Rd., Springfield
“School and Community Walk for Diabetes”
Walk one lap or more; if you can’t walk, you can drop off a donation
All proceeds benefit JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
Concessions will be available
Call 937-215-7386 for more info
• The Puerto Rican And Caribbean Organization (PACO) and Five Rivers MetroParks
Sat., Sept. 11th, 11a-11p @ the RiverScape MetroPark Pavillion, 229 E. Monument Ave., downtown
10th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
Sound of Salsa, Merengue, Rancheras, Latin Jazz, Cumbia, and Bachata music will be featured, as well Latin food, a Tribute to 9/11 and more
Call 937-760-7226 or log onto www.metroparks.org/hispanicfest for more info
• Gift for the People
Sat., Sept. 11th, 4p-dusk @ Courthouse Square (corner of Third & Main Sts.)
The Declaration of Interdependence
A celebratory event that hopes to inspire participants and attendees to strive for the long-term health and vitality of their communities, as cultures converge to share in the process of creativity, collaboration, and community service with a sharing of music, dance, and values in the ancient tradition of cultural commerce
Performers include Baoku B4Peace, Josh Slade “The Mystifier”, Gift for the People, the SCLC Drill Team, and Wahli & The Family Band
Free admission
Call 937-776-3436 or email the peoplesmusic88@gmail.com for more info
• Mt. Zion C.O.G.I.C.
Sat., Sept. 11th, 5p @ 548 Anna Ave.
Wear Your Sunday Best- fashion show
Gospel comedian Tracie Davis will perform
Free admission
• City of Dayton
Sept. 13, & Oct. 11, 6p, in the City Hall 6th floor training room, 101 W. Third St.
Public Hearings seeking comments on the proposed City of Dayton/City of Kettering 2011-20015 Consolidated Plan, which will serve as the framework for community development
A copy of the draft plan is available at the downtown Metro Dayton Library, at www.cityofdayton.org or by calling 937-333-7379
• Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
Tues., Sept. 14, 12-2p @ the Public Health’s healthy Lifestyle Center, 1 Elizabeth Place in the West Building on the Lower Level (formerly St. Elizabeth Hospital) & Thurs., Sept. 23, 5:30-7:30p @ the Dr. Charles R. Drew Health Center, 1323 W. Third St., in the Wright-Dunbar area
Dayton Support Group
Call 937-225-5045 for more info
• Community Action Partnership
Tues., Sept. 14th
Computer Literacy Program
Beginner and intermediate courses in basic computer terminology, word processing, e-mail, and Internet search from certified Microsoft Office instructors in a small group setting
Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required- call 937-341-5000, ext. 177 or email clp@cap-dayton.org to register
Log onto www.cap-dayton.org for more info
• The Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA)
Fri., Sept. 17th, 5p @ the Presidential Banquet Center, Kettering
16th Annual Red Dog Auction
The Auction will include cocktails, dinner, and a live and silent auction- while raising much-needed funds for the thousands of homeless animals in the community as well as raising awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering your pets
$70 for individuals, $500 for a table- all proceeds will help pay the medical and animal care expenses for the homeless animals in the SICSA program
Log onto www.SICSA.org for more info and to register
• University of Dayton
Fri., Sept. 17th, 9p, in UD’s ArtStreet Studio B screening room (Lawnview Ave. & Kiefaber St.)
ArtStreet Friday Film Series: Stranger Than Paradise- This Sundance winner follows a cast of mismatched characters to NYC, Cleveland, and Florida. 1984.
Free and open to the public
Call 937-229-5101 or log onto http://artstreet.udayton.edu for more info
• Upper Valley Medical Center & American Heart Association
Sat., Sept. 18th, 10a-2p @ Edison Community College, 1973 Edison Dr., Piqua
Go Red Goes North- initiative to bring the Go Red movement to the communities north of the I-70/75 corridor; to educate and empower women of all ages to know their numbers and take control of their health
Free health screenings such as blood pressure checks, non fasting cholesterol and A1C checks, body mass index checks, Derma Scan, and more; chair massages; mini-makeovers; fitness demos; heart healthy refreshments; info; and living will discussions
Call 937-853-3111 or email cris.peterson@heart.org of more info
• Linda Weaver Clarke
Sept. 20, 6-8p @ Fairborn Community Library, Sept. 21, 5:30-7:30p @ Jamestown Community Library, Sept. 22, 3-5p @ UD’s Roesch Library (ground floor Forum), Sept. 23, 3-5p @ Beavercreek Community & Sept. 25, 2-4p @ Library Westwood Branch Library, 3207 Hoover Ave.
Family Legacy Workshop
Learn the most important elements of writing- research, emotion, and description, and get help starting your family history or autobiography, or developing your writing skills
Free event
Log onto www.lindaweaverclarke.com for more info
• Xenia Community Library
Tues., Sept. 21st, 6p @ 76 E. Market St., Xenia
Medicare Options- an informative discussion presented by the Greene Council on Aging
Log onto www.greenelibrary.info for more info
• Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
Tues., Sept. 21st, 7-8p @ the Atrium Medical Center, Classroom 5C, 1 Medical Center Dr., Middletown
New Middletown Area Support Group
• University of Dayton
Fri., Sept. 24th, 9p, in UD’s ArtStreet Studio B screening room (Lawnview Ave. & Kiefaber St.)
ArtStreet Friday Film Series: Burma VJ- 2010 Oscar nominated documentary featuring Burmese reporters with video cameras who face down death to expose a repressive regime. 2009.
Free and open to the public
Call 937-229-5101 or log onto http://artstreet.udayton.edu for more info
Notices
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• Community Action Partnership
CAP is accepting applications for Montgomery County residents without health insurance who need pharmaceutical assistance
Log onto http://www.cap-dayton.org/contentmgr/documents/PartnershipforCommunityHealthFlyer.pdf for more info
• Community Action Partnership
CAP is participating in four Ohio Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF) programs to help homeowners with financial hardships: Rescue Payment Assistance, Partial Mortgage Payment Assistance, Modification Assistance with Principal Reduction and Transitional Assistance
To be eligible, homeowners must have an involuntary loss of income or hardship, have income less than 115% of the county area median income, have a mortgage less than the maximum FHA limit and liquid assets less than three months mortgage payments
Programs begin Oct. 1st
Call 888-404-4674 or log onto www.savethedream.ohio.gov/ for more info or call 937-341-5000 ext. 124 or email housing@cap-dayton.org for questions/comments
• Gem City Chorus of Sweet Adelines
If you’re a woman who loves to sing, reserve your spot today for free group singing lessons.
Learn to sing four-part harmony and dance a little, too.
Classes are on Tuesdays from 7-9p, beginning Sept. 14th @ the Southminster Presbyterian Church in Centerville (corner of Far Hills & Alex-Bell Rd.)
Complete all five classes and you’ll get to perform on the Chorus’ Christmas Show on Sun., Dec. 5th
Call 937-433-1014 to register- class size is limited
• Pacific Intercultural Exchange
Give your family the gift of an international experience- during the upcoming year, volunteer with, or host, a foreign exchange student
Call 1-888-PIE-USA-1 for more info
• City of Dayton
Citizens may now report info related to minor crimes (fraud, harassing phone calls, identity theft, lost property, accidental property damage, theft (non-vehicle or vehicle), and vandalism) online at www.daytonohiopolice.com instead of waiting for a police officer to arrive at a home or business
The system will provide a report number for insurance and reference purposes and all reported crimes will be reviewed by a detective for possible further action
• IRS
Small nonprofit organizations at risk of losing their tax-exempt status because they failed to file the required returns for 2007, 2008, and 2009 can preserve their status by filing returns by Oct. 15th, under a one-time relief program.
Log onto www.IRS.gov for more info
• Community Action Partnership
The Summer Crisis Program assists eligible households with their summer cooling bills.
Households with members age 60 or older can receive a one-time payment of up to $175 on their current electric bill. Other households may qualify if a member has a verified health condition that requires air conditioning.
Program ends Aug. 31st
Log onto http://www.cap-dayton.org/programsinyourcommunity/montgomerycounty/pipp_heap.html for more info
• Community Action Partnership
Applications are being taken to help Montgomery County residents maintain rental housing. The program seeks to prevent eviction or to establish alternative housing if an eviction is unavoidable
This program is first come-first served and will last until Sept. 30 or until funds are exhausted
Call 937-496-2074 to request assistance. Log onto http://www.cap-dayton.org/contentmgr/documents/CAP2010HPProgramInformationandGuidleines.pdf for eligibility requirements
• City of Dayton
The City of Dayton’s new False Alarm Ordinance has taken effect.
According to the revised Ordinance, the Dept. of Police will cease responding to alarms at any address that has had 7 or more false alarms within the previous 12 months. (This covers burglar alarms only, not robbery, medical, fire or panic alarms.)
All alarm owners will be required to register current info with the City of Dayton and pay a $10 registration fee- call 937-333-1237 or log onto www.cityofdayton.org/departments/police/Pages/default.aspx and click on the “Alarm Reg” icon to register.
A $50 fine will be imposed for the third false alarm, increasing by $50 each following occurrence to a max of $250,000 for the 7th false alarm and thereafter until the disconnection process is complete.
Alarms can also be disconnected for failure to register an alarm within 90 days of installation, or failure to pay fines when two or more fines are outstanding. (A $25 late fee will be added to any unpaid false alarm fines.)
• City of Dayton Human Relations Council
The Second Generation Procurement Enhancement Program (PEP) for small, minority, female and local business enterprises is now in effect and is aimed at remedying the legally-significant disparities found in a recent Disparity Study of local public and private contracting conducted by MGT of America
The PEP needs Minority, Female and Small Business Enterprises to be certified and companies are encouraged to submit their application for certification
Call 937-333-1403 for more info
• Dayton Art Institute
DAI is participating in Blue Star Museums, which allows all active-duty military personnel and their families free admission to the museum from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010
Call 937-223-5277 or log onto www.daytonartinstitute.org for more info
• MatchingDonors.com
www.matchingdonors.com links organ donors with people in need of kidney and other transplants. If you’ve ever considered becoming a living organ donor or if you are someone in need of an organ transplant, log on
• The ALS Association
Registration has begun for the 2010 Walk to Defeat ALS, to be held Sept. 19th @ Fairborn Community Park
Log onto http://web.alsa.org/site/TR?fr_id=6546&pg=entry for more info
• Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA)
COTA is a national charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-needy patients
100% of all funds raised are used for patients’ transplant-related expenses
Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising activities. Interested individuals and groups call 937-432-9370 or email tommays@sbcglobal.net for more info
Scholarships and Awards
• The Greater Dayton Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG)
BIG now has applications available for their annual scholarship programs:
Greater Dayton BIG Scholarship- targets recent high school graduates or students who are already enrolled in an institute of higher education
Clessie Health Scholarship- targets the government employee in the administrative field who is working towards obtaining a degree to assist them in obtaining a position with growth potential
Paul Schooler Scholarship- targets government employees in the Greater Dayton area requiring financial assistance to assist them with their educational needs
Applicaton deadline is August 31st
Call 937-255-2259 ext 3002 or email maria.miah@afit.edu for more info
Log onto www.bignet.org/regional/greater.dayton/index.htm for an application
• FAMU Computer Science Grant
For minority women entering college in 2009
Deadline: Aug. 1 for Fall Semester, Dec. 1 for Spring Semester
jblack@cis.famu.edu
• www.blackstudents.com
Lists weekly grants, internships, and jobs
