In brief

DAYTON

Longest Table meal Oct. 14

On Oct. 14 from 3-6 p.m. the City of Dayton will be holding another Longest Table meal on the 3rd St. Bridge, 620 W. 3rd St. Longest Table meals challenge participants to re-think their assumptions about other parts of town and the people who live there.

Registration and opening remarks will be held at the west end of the bridge near the RTA Cultural Center. Food will be provided at no cost. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so at www.thelongesttabledayton.com/donate. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite dessert to share.

RSVP for the event at www.thelongesttabledayton.com/register and be part of the Longest Table movement.

Technical assistance workshops held

The City of Dayton will be hosting several technical assistance workshops at area Dayton Metro Library branches. These workshops are designed to provide assistance in completing the Accelerate Dayton application. The city’s business development partners will also be on hand to give an overview of their free, comprehensive business management, education services, and one-on-one counseling.

Upcoming dates and locations include: Sept. 28, 6:30-8 p.m., Main Conference Room 1A, 215 E. Third St.; Oct. 7, 10-11:30 a.m., Madden Hills meeting room, 2542 Germantown St., Oct. 12 6:30-8 p.m. East meeting room, 1008 Wyoming St.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Infant mortality conference Sept. 22-23

On Sept. 22 from 8 a.m.-4:30.p.m. and Sept. 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. the Dayton and Montgomery County Infant Mortality Task Force will present “Everyone Should Turn One: Infant Mortality Conference” at the Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. 5th Street, Dayton.

The conference is free; breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For more information or to register, go to www.infantmortalityconference.eventbrite.com, or call Angie at 937-224-3696.

RIVERSIDE

Focus Forward meeting Sept. 26

On Sept. 26 from 6:30-8 p.m., Riverside citizens are invited to share concerns or ask questions during a Community Focus Forward meeting at the Shellabarger Park, 5875 Bayside Dr. These meetings will be held at relaxed and informal settings around the community. Riverside City Council members and staff members will be available to discuss issues, answer questions and provide city updates.

Completing a Focus Forward question card prior to or at the beginning of each meeting will help maintain equal opportunity for participation and help to effectively use meeting time. Find the Focus Forward question card in the newsletter, at each meeting, the Riverside Website, www.riverside.oh.us/, or the Administrative Office, 5200 Springfield St.

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