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McCoy on Movies: Kajillionaire

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Kajillionaire will prove quirky fun for some, but will just be different for others

“Now, just remember, if anyone asks, we went grocery shopping BEFORE it was mandated you had to wear a mask in public!” (Gina Rodriguez) and Old Dolio Dyne (Evan Rachel Wood) go out for a non-grifting grocery trip in a scene from writer/director Miranda July’s KAJILLIONAIRE. Credit: Matt Kennedy / Focus Features © Focus Features. All rights reserved.

WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:

DIRECTOR: Miranda July
KEY CAST MEMBERS: Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger


THE BACK STORY: Old Dolio Dyne (Evan Rachel Wood) is a 26 year-old Los Angeles resident. Her home, however, is unconventional as it is an office space next to some sort of industrial park where a pink liquid oozes into the room. Joining her in this most unconventional of living spaces are her parents Theresa (Debra Winger) and Robert (Richard Jenkins), grifters by trade who are always on the lookout for their next scheme or heist. It’s not a good life, but it’s the only one Old Dolio knows.

Then Melanie (Gina Rodriguez) comes into the picture.

Meeting her by chance on a flight as part of their latest scheme, Melanie seems excited at the prospect of getting into a new line of work and comes up with a plan of her own to pull off a new heist. But, as Melanie’s love of life – and other circumstances – start to open up her mind to other aspects of the human experience, Old Dolio starts to question her current existence and what could lie ahead in the future.

Who knows – becoming rich in her own spirit might be the most rewarding prize of all.

THE REVIEW: “Quirky.” “Abstract.” “Weird.”

Sometimes you watch a film and appreciate it for what it is, even if it’s not something you really enjoyed, so to speak, yourself. In the case of Kajillionaire, you likely will find yourself wrestling with that same emotion due to the committed performance of Wood against a story that essentially can be viewed in one of two ways: (1) This is a (insert one of the three adjectives above) story about broken people and someone trying to find what many of us inherently do (or at least, believe we should enjoy) or (2) This is a (insert one of the three adjectives above) that is just (insert one of the other two remaining adjectives above).

Earlier this month, Wood gave a rather revealing interview to The New York Times in which it was revealed she uses many of her roles to heal herself from past trauma. That in turn should help explain her (1) connection to Old Dolio and (2) portrayal of the character, a woman who has never felt any real (or, if you prefer, “normal”) emotions to or from anyone, including her parents. She is essentially – like many of the personalities on her HBO series Westworld – a near-robotic humanoid life form who knows her role and her function in the functioning disfunction that is her family’s business. You get to watch a young person (Wood may be 33, but she pulls off 26 with a way that makes her character feel even younger) coming to grips with her concept of the world around her and trying to deal with deprogramming herself in the process. Whereas as Rodriguez gets to play an upbeat, bouncy young woman who seems very eager to get involved in something she sees as exciting, Wood’s character is a solitary, introverted one growing desperate to escape her reality.
If you enjoy the films of Wes Anderson, you’ll likely like Kajillionaire, which are the first type of things that come to mind in terms of the humor (which is SPARSE). If you simply enjoy a deep dive into a character (even if the others aren’t characters aren’t explored enough as you’d hope), you’ll probably enjoy Kajillionaire.
Then again, if watching people who are essentially without redeeming qualities do nothing to change your opinion of them over the course of 100 minutes, are weird seemingly for the sake of it and/or are the type of people you’d see in Walmart, report to an employee and then leave, this is not the movie for you. What will find intriguingly unconventional, others will find annoying. Whereas some will be drawn to Wood’s performance of a shy, sheltered introvert, others will see the weirdo in their high school class they one day figured would end up on the local news for less than stellar reasons. If you start to watch the movie, you’ll likely watch it to the end to see what will happen, only to probably be either elated or deflated by what happens.
In much the same fashion that very few are destined to become millionaires and billionaires, Kajillionaire is likely only for the select few. But those select few will really enjoy it no matter what the rest of us see.
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Women In Business Networking (WiBN) Program Announces Top 25 Honorees

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Today, Better Business Bureau’s Women in Business Networking (WiBN) program is privileged to announce the 2021 class of Top 25 Women of Impact (formerly Top 25 Women To Watch) and two new honors for the Dayton and the Miami Valley region.

The Top 25 Women of Impact are dynamic professional women who have been recognized for inspiring and encouraging those around them to actively challenge the status quo, working to improve their communities, develop their employees and advocate for women in general. Rather than being content with others just watching them work, these women involve those around them in their endeavors thereby increasing their collective IMPACT.

 

Ann Riegle-Crichton, WiBN executor director, shares, “2020 is a year of change for WiBN. The program has a new executive director, our leadership conference went virtual for the first time and now we’re taking a twist with our annual awards. In the past, we’ve honored the Top 25 Women To Watch. This year, we’re renaming the honor to the Top 25 Women of Impact. We believe the new name for the honor better reflects the vision of the award.”

Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz

2021 Top 25 Women of Impact include:

  • Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz, Temple Israel
  • Eva Buttacavoli, The Contemporary Dayton (formerly DVAC)
  • Shanda Campbell, SPEAK WOMAN MAGAZINE
  • Holly Campbell-Bradley, One Lincoln Park
  • Lisa Couture, Edge Webware
  • Lisa E. Crosley, EnviroControl Systems/Lifestyle Comfort Solutions
  • Becky Edgren, PuroClean Emergency Services
  • Laura Fenlon, Back to Business I.T.

    Shanda Campbell

  • Jaime Fisher, Agape for Youth, Inc.
  • Rachel Gut, Dayton Metro Library
  • Sarah Hackenbracht, Greater Dayton Hospital Association
  • Jyl Hall Smith, Dayton REALTORS
  • Karen Y. Jackson, Life Enrichment Center
  • Cassie Kooser, Greene County Juvenile Court
  • Joanie Krein, Manpower
  • Stacey M. Lawson, Premier Health System
  • Terra Pernell, The Backhouse /Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
  • Elizabeth Radford, Allied Shipping and Packaging Supplies, Inc.

    Maria Walusis

  • Amy Rollins, Dayton Daily News
  • Jessica Saunders, Dayton Children’s Hospital
  • Abby Jeanne Snider-Robinson, Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory
  • Nicole Sturk, SICSA
  • Maria Walusis, Watermark Restaurant
  • Karen Wonders, Maple Tree Cancer Alliance
  • Michelle L. Zaremba, City of Dayton, Ohio

 

WiBN is also adding two new awards. The first is the Jeanne Porter Career Achievement Award, which will be awarded annually to a woman who continues to inspire, influence and impact the business community and the world around them well beyond their initial recognition as a Top 25 Woman. This award is meant to recognize an impactful professional legacy, like that of Jeanne Porter, founder of WiBN. Robin Brun, Robin Brun Consulting, is the 2021 recipient.

The second new honor is the WiBN Youth Enterprise Award, which recognizes the effort of a female or a group of young women between the ages of 15-22 to create and implement a charitable program or business that changes the lives of women in the community at large. Recipient in 2021 is Femme Aid Collaborative which was started by three students from Oakwood High School to eliminate “period poverty” for women unable to afford essential feminine hygiene products.

A pandemic-appropriate celebration is planned for all of these honorees in February 2021. It may not be the traditional gala held in previous years, but it will be a memorable event for the honorees, sponsors, WiBN members and others.

For more information about these honors, visit wibn.org.

CDC Eviction Moratorium: Rent Assistance Available through MVCAP

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order on Sept. 4, 2020, to temporarily halt residential evictions based on nonpayment of rent for those most vulnerable to homelessness.
This order extends until the end of 2020. The CDC’s eviction moratorium serves as a public health measure to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Housing is essential for individuals and families to have an effective place to quarantine, isolate, and social distance. Without this moratorium, low-income individuals and families that have suffered substantial financial setbacks because of pandemic shutdowns will be evicted from their homes and forced to live either on the street or in group settings.
For many communities, this order imposes a challenge on landlords who are dependent on tenants’ rent payments to meet their mortgage and other financial obligations. However, aid is available for Miami Valley tenants impacted by loss of income due to COVID-19, thanks to $5 million in CARES Act funding allocated by the Montgomery County Commission and CARES Act Community Service Block Grant funding for Darke, Greene, and Preble County residents. This aid may include paying all rent owed and future rent extending to the end of the year. Every Montgomery County household at any income level is eligible for assistance.
Both landlords and tenants in the Miami Valley will benefit from this measure to maintain safe and secure housing while ensuring CARES funding is timely and appropriately administered throughout the community to prevent a housing crisis creating a win-win situation for landlords and tenants.
Under the CDC Order, tenants who meet certain conditions cannot be evicted if they have exhausted their best efforts to pay rent, seek government rental assistance and are likely to become homeless or be required to move into crowded quarters due to eviction.
Tenants must provide a signed declaration form certifying, under penalty of perjury, that they meet all of the established criteria. The tenant must be able to answer “yes” to each of the five conditions below to qualify:
1) The tenant has used best efforts to obtain all available government assistance for rent or housing (i.e., any governmental rental or housing payment benefits available to the tenant or any household member);
2) One of the following is true:
  • The tenant expects to earn no more than $99,000 in annual income for calendar year 2020 (or no more than $198,000 if filing a joint tax return);
  • The tenant was not required to report any income in 2019 to the IRS; or
  • The tenant received an Economic Impact Payment (i.e., a stimulus check) under the CARES Act;
3) The tenant is unable to pay the full rent owed due to substantial loss of household income, loss of compensable hours of work or wages, lay-offs, or extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses;
4) The tenant is using best efforts to make timely partial payments that are as close to the full payment as the individual’s circumstances may permit, taking into account other non-discretionary expenses; and
5) If evicted, the tenant would likely become homeless, need to move into a homeless shelter, or need to move into a new residence shared by other people who live in close quarters because the tenant has no other available housing options.
Tenants can apply for rental assistance online at miamivalleycap.org or https://www.mcohio.org/alert_detail.php from any mobile device, paper applications are available in the lobby at 719 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. To be protected from eviction, tenants that meet the eligibility requirements should immediately complete and give the Eviction Prevention Declaration to their landlord or the owner of the residential property.

Norma J. Ross Memorial Foundation to Offer Mammogram Screening Opportunities

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Norma J. Ross

The Norma J. Ross Memorial Foundation uplifts underserved women affected by breast cancer by funding programs that raise breast cancer awareness, provide patient aid and research, while also supporting local youth education.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Norma J. Ross Memorial Foundation is working to make sure every woman has access to a mammogram screening.

Collaborating with Kettering Health Network and Premier Health, the Foundation has organized screening opportunities in the community on the following dates:

 

Saturday, October 3rd

8am – 4pm

Grandview Medical Center

Kettering Health Network

405 West Grand Avenue

Dayton, OH  45405

 Saturday, October 10th

9am – 5pm

Mobile Mammography

Premier Health

Bob Ross Auto Group

85 Loop Road

Centerville, OH  45459

 

Mammogram screenings are available for all women who:

  • Have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months
  • Are insured, uninsured, have Medicare or Medicaid
  • Are with or without a physician
  • Have a family history or not
  • Are 40 and over

 

The Norma J. Ross Memorial Foundation uplifts underserved women affected by breast cancer by funding programs that raise breast cancer awareness, provide patient aid and research, while also supporting local youth education.

“We want to encourage women to say ‘yes’ to their health, and ‘yes’ to their mammograms,” said Jenell Ross, president of Bob Ross Auto Group and founder of the Norma J. Ross Memorial Foundation and Pink Ribbon Driven. “Saying ‘yes’ can lead to annual mammogram screenings, early detection and can also increase the chances of survival. We also want to make sure that every woman has access to resources that support their breast health journey.”

 

Those interested in scheduling a mammogram should call (937) 350-1799 or email [email protected]. Space is limited, call today.

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Kevin Myers Views of Dayton: Dayton National Cemetery

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The Dayton National Cemetery was established as the permanent burial site for residents of the Central Branch of the National Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in 1867. It is one of 11 federal cemeteries affiliated with the system of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Management of these facilities was transferred from the U.S. Army/National Home system to the newly created Veterans Administration in 1930.

The design of the cemetery is attributed to Chaplain (and Capt.) William B. Earnshaw, who was considered to have “judgment and taste” in these matters. Earnshaw served in the Army of the Potomac and the Army of the Cumberland, from which he was named superintendent at Stones River and Nashville National Cemeteries. In September 1867, Earnshaw arrived at the Dayton Soldiers Home, as it became known, having been encouraged to seek the position by Gen. George Thomas.

The Soldiers Home cemeteries were to be “laid out and cared for, as far as practicable, in the manner prescribed for National Cemeteries.” The single-most visual cemetery construction is the lofty Soldiers’ Monument around which faceted, concentric rows of graves are arranged. Two features found here are common to many older national cemeteries. There are two ornamental 19th-century cannons located at the base of Soldiers’ Monument, and seven “Bivouac of the Dead” verse tablets.

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The Dayton Soldiers’ Monument dominates the national cemetery from atop a mound at the center of the landscape. The cornerstone was laid in 1873, and it was completed in 1877. This dramatic structure is composed of a 30-foot marble column on a granite base with an ornamental cap and soldier posed at parade rest. The column was one of six that were salvaged from the Benjamin Henry Latrobe-designed Bank of Philadelphia when it was demolished in 1867-68. Latrobe worked on the White House and U.S. Capitol, and is credited with introducing Greek Revival architecture to America. The monument was designed by veterans at the soldiers’ home and the Philadelphia-firm of William Struthers and Sons, expert stonemasons, carved the base, capital and statue. President Rutherford B. Hayes, Ohioan and former Union general, delivered the dedication address for the monument on Sept. 12, 1877, to a crowd of about 22,000. Some years after the dedication, four figures representing the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Navy were added at the corners of the base. Two ornamental artillery cannons now flank the Soldiers’ Monument.​


The “Memorial to 33 soldiers of the War of 1812 Buried in this Cemetery…” is a bronze plaque affixed to a tall boulder. The text continues: “Honoring Josephine C. Diefenbach state president 1915-1932. Erected by the Ohio Society United States Daughters of 1812 on the anniversary of Perry’s Victory – September 10, 1936.”

Dayton National Cemetery

4400 West Third Street
Dayton, OH 45428

Phone: 937-268-2221

Visitation Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk. Gates open every day.

Defending Democracy: An 8 Week Series.

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We are living in a most unusual time. There seems to be a desire to silence the voices of Americans…on all sides. To have the discussions necessary, I m fortunate enough to teach a class at Wright State University this year known as ED2100:Education in a Democracy. The topic seems so simple. The idea of educating people to understand our Democracy and the importance of their individual voice is fundamental….or is it?

27 students have joined me on this journey. We are looking hard at diversity, privilege, equality, oppression and respect of others’ views. What makes this conversation so important is a divided nation, an upcoming election…and the unique views and voices of these young people looking to broaden their minds and their world. At the center of it all is the overwhelming reality that …‘if education fails, so does this Democracy!’ – credited to John Adams.

In one of their first big assignments, TEAM2100 was charged with relating lyrics from a popular song to the state of our republic. Although we aren’t including students’ names, their views are pretty straightforward. Some of the songs/lyrics they chose, old and new, were spot on:

“I…can barely walk the city streets whiteout a cop harassing me, searching me and asking my identity”, Tupac;    

“If you’re looking for hope tonight, raise your hand. If you’re feeling alone and don’t understand. If you’re fighting in the fight of your life, then stand. We’re gonna make it through this hand-in-hand.” , For King and County;    

“We didn’t start the Fire, It was always burning since the world’s been turning. We didn’t start the fire, No we didn’t light it, but we tried to fight it.” , Billy Joel.  

“Lil tear gas cleared the whole place out, I’ll be back with the Hazmat for the next round.”  Anderson Paak.     

“We hate the government but get government assistance. You Ain’t doing what you did in the past then why tell us and I ain’t blaming no white man for my failures and I don’t blame the judge for the time I did.”, Knocka

From these lyrics, conversation…and here is a sampling of what is on their minds:

“…as I am working toward becoming a high school teacher I am beginning to realize that we really aren’t taught about our civic duties. We kind of take for granted that people will read and learn about what elected officials are up to….BIG MISTAKE believing that!”

“…and I believe, love him or hate him, Donald Trump exposed Washington for what it is. He’s made us see ourselves as well. The idea that many voters choosing him are non-college educated people speaks not to their ability, but to our society!”

“COVID has been a blessing. We have been forced to slow down, see the problems of our world and find new ways to fix them. I cannot wait to share with students the very idea that we are creative enough to get through anything…because we are!”

“Racism. I know this class will look into the power of diversity, but how about the overwhelming power of Racism. That’s a power struggle that we are so afraid to discuss…it scares me.”

“My fear is God gets left out of the equation. …..The US has abandoned the idea of higher power, and morals….what do we expect when we answer to no one?”

“…so tell me this, why would a pandemic ever be political?’

“We must educate our population. We must strive to show them a better way of life. This is a Democracy, a place on many voices. They need informed opinions, not social media posts.’

You can see that there is much on the hearts and minds of these young adults. Follow us through this interesting conversation. It should be enlightening for all sides!

 

 

 

 

 

One Fifteen Living Recovery Center Now Open

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OneFifteen, a non-profit ecosystem dedicated to the full and sustained recovery of people living with​ opioid addiction​or substance use disorder, celebrated their grand opening Friday, September 18th of O​ne Fifteen Living​ with a virtual ribbon cutting

The 26,300 square foot building has 29 double-occupancy rooms with separate living spaces for men and women, group kitchens, a fitness center, meditation room, coffee bar and rooms for individual and group therapy. We are developing a beautiful outdoor space as well, that the Carillon and Edgemont neighborhoods will be proud to welcome into their community.

“OneFifteen Living will give people a safe place to live while they continue their journey of recovery,” said President and CEO, Marti Taylor. “The journey is different for everyone, so we are creating a full continuum of care to be able to meet anyone where they are, to give them what they need to, to live a healthy, sober life.

OneFifteen was launched in 2019 with our partners Kettering Health Network, Premier Health, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Verily, the healthcare and life sciences arm of Alphabet, with support from Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board. OneFifteen is ​creating a tech-enabled system of care that will offer a treatment center, rehabilitation housing, and wrap-around services, all on one state-of-the-art campus in Dayton, Ohio.

“We are so proud of the work that OneFifteen is doing in our community,” said Helen Jones-Kelley, Executive Director of ADAMHS. “They are addressing a need in our community for housing for people who are moving through their recovery journey. OneFifteen Living will give them a place to live, while they search for career opportunities, and are supported with wrap-around services to give them the best chance for sustained sobriety.”

Dayton Metro Library ED Tim Kambitsch’s Retirement Announced

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Elaine Johnson, President of the Dayton Metro Library Board of Trustees, announced last evening at a regularly-scheduled Board meeting that DML Executive Director Tim Kambitsch will retire on February 28, 2021, following a long and distinguished career.  The announcement was delayed from March of this year to ensure the Library’s stability during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Johnson praised Kambitsch for guiding Dayton Metro Library through monumental change and growth.  “Tim has created a positive culture, provides thoughtful and strategic leadership, and is a trusted community collaborator,” Johnson said.  Kambitsch has served as Executive Director of Dayton Metro Library since January 2001.

Kambitsch worked for years to lay the groundwork to launch a major facilities plan, Libraries for a Smarter Future, to build a new Main Library and 16 state-of-the art Branches.  He led a coalition of community partners to secure $187 million for much needed replacement and improvements to the library’s aging infrastructure.  The project is in the final stages with the last four buildings anticipated to open between late 2021 and early 2023.

In the 1980s Kambitsch implemented and managed DML’s first automated system.  Following a short stint in the private sector at Data Research Associates supporting libraries through technology change, Kambitsch managed an automation and network project and introduced the Internet to library staff and the university community at Butler University Libraries.  He returned to Dayton Metro Library as Information Technology Director in 1995, serving in that capacity until becoming Executive Director.

Kambitsch’s leading vision to embrace technology as an innovative Library service has impacted how Library patrons live, work, interact, and create and consume content.  He has served as an advocate for advancing digital literacy with Library peers.  More recently, Kambitsch has surfaced as a leader in nurturing collaborations and partnerships to address critical issues in the community, including poverty, access, literacy, equity and workforce.

A third generation Daytonian, Kambitsch has deep roots and a lifetime of experiences in Dayton.  His employment at Dayton Metro Library began in 1972 as a page at the Main Library while he was a junior at Chaminade High School.  He attended Sinclair Community College prior to receiving his undergraduate degree from Wright State University. He received a Masters in Library and Information Science at Kent State University and completed additional graduate coursework in Public Administration from the University of Dayton.

Kambitsch devotes energy to numerous community organizations including the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Dayton program, the Dayton Society of Natural History, Montgomery County Law Library, and Learn to Earn Dayton.  Kamitsch and his wife Julie Beall are residents and active with The Oregon Historic District.

Dayton Metro Library has attracted and retained noteworthy leadership in its history.  Kambitsch is only the fifth Director since nationally-recognized suffragist and library innovator Electra Collins Doren’s tenure, which ended in 1927.

The Trustees plan to enter into contract with a national search firm to secure Kambitsch’s replacement, led by a committee of the Board.  Johnson added, “Tim’s shoes will be hard to fill, but I want the community, staff and patrons to know that we will take the time to find the right person with the vision to maximize Dayton Metro Library’s impact in our community.”

Sign Ups Now Open For Free Levitt Songwriting Fall Program For Students

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Know a student interested in music? Tell them about the Free Levitt Songwriting Fall Program: five inspiring and interactive workshops that guide students through writing songs, collaborating, recording, and music-video making. Everything it takes to be an artist in the real world, no prior experience necessary. There will be five inspiring and interactive workshops that get the next generation of songwriters creating original works, collaborating on their ideas, making music videos, and experiencing what it takes to be an artist in the real world. The workshops begin  Oct 3  and will run through Dec 1, 2020 aimed at youth ages 10 – 17.

Using Zoom, students meet with artist mentors in five workshop sessions over the fall semester that focus on the skills it takes to have a career in the arts: musicianship, songwriting, recording, collaboration, content creation, and releasing music. Students also become part of the Levitt Virtual Songwriter community on Discord, where they stay in contact with mentors, receive weekly writing prompts, share their songs, and can receive 24/7 support during the program.   Sign up here. 

Session Description & Dates

Sat October 3 | ameri’kana rhythms – 2 hours

Workshop with Grammy nominated artist and educator Federico Zuñiga Jr. that teaches the foundational rhythms found in music across the Americas

Sat October 17 | the beat lab – 2 hours

Dayton funk star and educator Deron Bell and rapper/producer Duncan Burnett challenge the group to write and collaborate in a lightning fast hip-hop production session

Sat November 7 | arcade session – 2 hours

Play with creativity by learning and using an online recording software, song production, and mix a song together with educator George Garza Jr.

Mon November 30 | evening dress rehearsal – 1.5 hours

The group gathers to polish and finalize their work from the program ahead of the final showcase

Tue December 1 | student showcase with a special guest TBD – 1 hour

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Celebrating Life’s Stories® Virtual Event Supports Mission of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton

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Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is hosting its first-ever virtual fundraising event, Celebrating Life’s Stories®, on Thursday, Sept. 17, at noon via zoom.  The event will feature highlights about the services and programs available to the patients and families Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton has the privilege to serve.   

“This event supports our mission of celebrating the lives of those we have the privilege of serving by providing superior care and superior services to each patient and family,” said Lori Poelking-Igel, executive director of the Hospice of Dayton Foundation. “Because of the generosity of the community, we are able to provide exceptional support services to our patients and families.”  

Funds raised through the virtual event will help support patient care through 2020 and beyond. Community support enables Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton to: 

·         Provide superior care and superior services to anyone in the community facing end-of-life illnesses, regardless of their ability to pay. 

·         Provide individualized grief support at no cost to anyone in the community.  

·         Provide complementary services, such as massage, music and art therapy. 

·         Provide palliative care to patients whose chronic disease compromises their quality of life.  

To learn more about the Celebrating Life’s Stories® virtual event on Sept. 17, which begins at noon, visit https://hospiceofdayton.org/cls2020.