Conquer Chiari Walk Across America will be held Saturday, September 20^th at Urbana City Park at the second entrance, 731 Childrens Home Road in Urbana, Ohio. Registration begins at noon. The walk starts at 1 p.m. Chiara Malformation is a serious neurological disorder affecting 300,000 people in the U.S. Participation is free but T-shirts will be provided for registered walkers with a minimum $20 donation. Visit conquerchiari.org.

  

Do you love to sing? Free group singing lessons sponsored by the Gem City Chorus begin Tuesday, September 2^nd. You’ll learn how to sing four-part harmony and dance a little, too. Complete all six weeks and you will get to perform in the Chorus’s big show in October. Lessons are on Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Centerville. Class size is limited. Call 937-433-1014.

 

Many senior citizens are frustrated that they have signed up for new prescription programs but still have significant out of pocket costs. Funds are currently available to pay these costs. If you are 60 years of age or older and you need money for prescriptions, including co-pays and spend downs, call UHS SCRiPT staff today at 220-6600 extension 6644 or extension 6645.

 

The Nigerian Women Cultural Organization of Greater Miami Valley (NWCO) presents their 9^th Annual Cultural Show Saturday, August 16^th from 6:30 p.m. until midnight at St. Benedict the Moor, 519 Liscum Drive. Activities include food, dance and a fashion show. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call 278-9235.

 

When you give blood, you are someone’s hero. Your one pint can save up to three lives! Community Blood Center invites you to give blood during a blood drive this week during our Go Team USA Blood Drive. Everyone who registers now through Saturday, August 23^rd will receive a free limited edition Olympic style T-shirt. Blood can be donated Saturday, August 16^th at three places from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.:  St. Matthew Lutheran Church 5566 Chambersburg Road Huber Heights & Ludlow Falls Christian Church 213 Vine Street Ludlow Falls & Gover Harley Davidson 1501 East Ash Street Piqua.  Call 1-800-388-GIVE for eligibility questions. Make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com

 
Enjoy a fun-filled tour of Asia right here in the Miami Valley. The Asian Cultural Festival will be held Saturday, August 23^rd from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Miamisburg Library Park, on State Route 725). There will be family activities, ethnic food, free health screenings, crafts, cultural exhibits and exciting performances by traditional dancers, musicians, acrobats and martial arts experts. Admission is free. Call

Mayor Rhine McLin and the Department of Recreation and Youth Services will present performances by outstanding young talent at the fourth annual Teen Talent Showcase Friday, August 22^nd at 7 p.m. at the Dayton Convention Center, 22 East Fifth Street. Admission at the door is $10 per person. Children ages five and younger will be admitted free. Participants have been coached by Grammy Award-winning keyboardist Keith Harrison, internationally renowned dancer DeShona Peppers-Robertson (formerly of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company) and Dayton musician Eldridge Coats. Call 333-8400.

 

The Major Taylor Cycle Club of Dayton is sponsoring its first annual Charity Ride Saturday, August 30^th, starting from the Dayton Cultural & RTA Transit Center, 40 South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Ride pull-out begins at 9:15 a.m. Family Fun Ride is $5 per person. Adult Ride is $15 per person. Proceeds will support the Central State University Athletic Scholarship Fund. All donations are tax deductible. Riders are required to wear safety helmets. Call Jackie at 278-9394 or visit majortaylordayton.org.

 

The Second Annual Black Male Orientation to Leadership Development (BOLD) Conference will be held Saturday, August 23^rd at Patterson Career Academy, 441 River Corridor Drive. The program begins with registration at 8 a.m. and the opening session at 9 a.m. followed by workshops, a luncheon and feedback sessions. The free conference is open to young men in middle school through high school, grades 6 through 12. Workshop topics include Preparing For Your Future, Career Selection and How to Go About It, and Dealing With Conflict Without Violence. Call Donald at 937-475-5489.

 

Mayor Rhine McLin has scheduled a Mayor’s Day Tuesday, September 9^th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Southeast Priority Board, 2160 East Fifth Street. Citizens will have an opportunity to meet with Mayor McLin for up to 15 minutes. Mayor’s Day meetings are conducted by appointment only and can be arranged by calling 333-3653 in advance. Mayor’s Day is designed to make City government more accessible to the citizens of Dayton.

 

Roberto Clemente ranks among the best baseball players of all time. There is a Smithsonian traveling exhibition to honor the life of this great player. “Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente” is now open through Sunday, October 12th at the Xenia Community Library, 76 East Market Street. The Xenia Library is the only location in Ohio to host the exhibit. The exhibit highlights Clemente’s baseball career and the other achievements of his life. Call Melissa at 352-4000 extension 1206.

 

The Salon Dimitri Break the Silence Cut A Thon will be held Saturday, August 23^rd from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Salon Dimitri, 4409 Far Hills Avenue. Kids’ Cuts are $10 and Adults’ Cuts are $15. There will be raffles, door prizes and special offers the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Call 643-0861.