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· FW: Special offer for community groups from Five Rivers MetroParks

· FW: Thank you from CSSMV Refugee Resettlement

· FW: Internship Opportunities at WPAFB

· (Nov. 15 and more) FW: IFGD Upcoming Programs - Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton

· (Nov. 16) FW: Dayton Peace Accords at 20 Registration Extended!

· (Nov. 16 and more) FW: Rajyoga Meditation - Foundation Course

· (Nov. 18) FW: Celebrate $30M+ invested along Salem

· (Nov. 21) AMC 8 Test at Wright State University

· (Nov. 22) FW: Turkey dinners at Cornerstone Harvest Church

· (Nov. 30 - Deadline) FW: All K-12 students are invited to participate in the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Poetry and Prose Contest

· (Dec. 5) FW: Fair trade sale Sat Dec 5 at UD's River Campus

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From: Amy Forsthoefel
Subject: Special offer for community groups from Five Rivers MetroPark

As a proud resident of McPherson Town and an employee of Five Rivers MetroParks, I wanted to pass along a holiday offer from MetroParks for community groups. Can you please pass this along to your neighborhoods? They are welcome to print in their neighborhood newsletters, emails or social media groups.

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Spice up your holiday or winter get-together with a group visit to RiverScape MetroPark! The MetroParks Ice Rink is great for school field trips, office outings, family outings, kids' parties, club activities, church socials and more. Rink Rentals are available on Sunday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM throughout the rink season (Nov. 27, 2015-Feb. 28, 2016).

Your group will receive exclusive use of the rink, 50 pairs of skates and 50 cups of hot chocolate. This package typically sells for $300, but Five Rivers MetroParks would like to offer a limited-time discount to community groups to SAVE 10% from now until December 15, 2015.

Just use promo code EARLYGROUP in the checkout process. Reserve online now to get your preferred date!

Groups of 10 or more also save $1 on admission per person during open skate hours! Groups of more than 30 are asked to call the rink ahead at (937) 278-2607 with the date and hours you plan to be at the rink and an approximate headcount. Paying as a group saves you time at the register, giving you more time to skate!

From: S. Michael Murphy II; Program Manager of Refugee Resettlement, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley
Subject: Thank you from CSSMV Refugee Resettlement

We at the CSSMV Refugee Resettlement Program wanted to send out a quick thank you email for your partnership and your ongoing support.

When refugees first arrive to the U.S. they are supported by a 90 day Federal stipend – for Dayton that is ($1,125.00), state social service assistance (RCA, TANF, EBT), as well as local donation support from community groups and non profit organizations. As refugees acculturate and assimilate they become less and less dependent on social systems and as we have seen in the local community many have an entrepreneurial spirit and start small businesses adding to the local economy. The State Department spent over $3 billion to assist and process refugees overseas in fiscal 2015 (including through grants to the U.N.) and to settle refugees in the U.S. however the Obama administration actually requested some $600 million less for migration and refugee assistance this fiscal year (FY 16) than it did last year. The federal stipend ($1,125) that resettlement agencies receive are what the State Department allocates to cover 30 to 90 days of furnished housing, food, and seasonal clothing, this is called the Reception and Placement period. It is with positive and productive partnerships that community groups and non profit organizations provide both direct and indirect client's services and public/private donations that truly allows for the comprehensive resettlement services of resettlement agencies. The refugee profile is so very diverse, with people that are very well-educated that often speak multiple languages being resettled with just as many if not more that lack the education or English skills they need to acculturate quickly or compete in the local labor markets. CSSMV Refugee Resettlement Program is able to provide the exceptional services that we do largely impart to our community partnerships; from the grass roots level of individuals and families working one on one with clients, and social and faith based community groups providing both indirect and direct service, to corporations providing employment opportunities and partnerships. It is through the positive relationships with the Dayton Police Department, Montgomery County Public Health, Refugee Ministry at Christ the King Anglican Church; we have city of Dayton support via the Human Relations Council and Welcome Dayton, social service support from Miami Valley Fair Housing, and Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services. This is but a small number of a very long list of amazing individuals, groups, and organizations that on a daily basis provided exceptional service in supporting the foreign born populations in the greater Dayton community. We at CSSMV refugee resettlement program are so humbled and appreciative of the generous spirit of service and care that is provided in partnerships and as good neighbors to Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley but more importantly to the refugee community. Once again the CSSMV Refugee Resettlement Program wants to thank you all for your continued support and participation in this ongoing response to humanitarian crisis and for the clients and communities we serve. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly for further information or question regarding any and or all of the resettlement programming that we provide.

To donate items and support refugees as they move toward their resettlement goals, please call 937-223-7217 ext. 4297 or email development@cssmv.org for more information

From: Yung Kee Yeo
Subject: FW: Internship Opportunities

The internship opportunity is open to any student taking college classes.

Would a summer internship on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio enhance your STEM students' learning? If so, then you will want to distribute the information contained in this email and the corresponding flier. Applications are now being accepted for the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education, SOCHE, 2016 Summer Internship Program. More than 400 career services contacts at schools throughout the United States, like you, are being notified of this unique opportunity. This summer will mark the sixth consecutive year that students will get hands-on experience working with professors in world-class labs, solving real-world problems.

Please help me by letting students know about this SOCHE internship that will enable them to earn money while advancing their education and building their resumes.

Students will apply through the common application on the www.SOCHEIntern.org website. They just need to check the "WPAFB Summer Internship Program" box when filling out the application. An "Apply Now" button is clearly labeled on the program page.

Process and program requirements:

· Students must be US citizens.

· Any major can apply, but usually only STEM students are chosen.

· For first consideration, apply by February 8, 2016

· There is no minimum GPA.

· Students will work full time for the summer (40 hours per week).

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me (Diana Cahill ) at 937-258-8899, ext. 103 or email me at Diana.cahill@soche.org. Thanks in advance for your help in getting the word out to students.

Diana Cahill; Program Manager, Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education

From: Nick Clayson
Subject: IFGD Upcoming Programs - Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton

Interfaith Forum Upcoming Programs Fall 2015 and Jan. 2016

Interfaith Forum Program Location: Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road in Foster Hall, located on north end of the third floor.
The Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton would like to invite you to the following programs:

Prayers from Faith Traditions--panel discussion
Speakers: TBA
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, Foster Hall 3rd Floor
Date: Nov. 15
Time: 3-5 pm

Social/Election of Officers/Discussion
Discussion Topic: Personal Prayers
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, Foster Hall 3rd Floor
Date: Dec. 10th
Time: 6:30-8:30

Martin Luther King and Abraham Heschel: An Interfaith Perspective
Speaker: Dr. F. Rachel Magdalene
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, Foster Hall 3rd Floor
Date: January 10, 2016
Time: 3-5 pm

If you would like to bring a treat to share, please do not include any pork or shellfish products. Please include the recipe for the dishes you are bringing.

From: Dayton Peace Accords at 20

Subject: Dayton Peace Accords at 20 Registration Extended!

Deadline for Registration Extended!

Due to an overwhelming response, registration for the following Dayton Peace Accords at 20 events are being extended until Monday, November 16, 2015 at noon EST:

Dayton Peace Accords at 20 Conference, Thursday - Friday, November 19-20, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Diplomat Screening, Thursday, November 19, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
20th Anniversary Reception, Friday, November 20, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Anniversary Brunch and Closing Ceremony, Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. – noon

A limited number of tickets are still available - click here to register today!

From: Shubhi Goel; Brahma Kumaris Dayton
Subject: Rajyoga Meditation - Foundation Course‏

I am emailing you the information regarding a meditation course that we are going to start in Dayton Ohio. Please let me know if you are interested. Information is in the attached flyer. Please forward it to anyone who would be interested in attending.

From: Salem Avenue Business Association

Subject: Nov. 18: Celebrate $30M+ invested along Salem

Celebrate with us Nov. 18:
$30M invested along Salem in 2015

Recognizing businesses, organizations
who make Salem Beautiful

On Nov. 18, help us recognize people, businesses and organizations who have invested more than $30 million and countless hours of professional and volunteer work to make Salem Beautiful in 2015. We'll recognize more than 20 groups who have started or expanded a business, improved a property or conducted a beautification project. We'll see and hear about major improvements by Grandview Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton MetroLibrary, and the Salem Community Garden, as well as community projects and business starts.

We appreciate your RSVP for the Nov. 18 SABA luncheon ($15) at the Miami Valley Golf Club, 3311 Salem Ave., Dayton.
Contact larry.d.ramey@gmail.com. Come as early as 11:45 for this special lunch, as the meeting will begin shortly after Noon.

Nov. 18 at 4 p.m.
Dedication of Richard C. Holbrooke Plaza
at the Salem Avenue Bridge

The community is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords with events from Nov. 18-21 at multiple sites in and around Dayton. The kickoff of this celebration is a dedication of the newly built Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Plaza at Salem Avenue and Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18. Among the dignitaries present will be Kati Marton, Richard Holbrooke's widow, the Mayor and other City Officials.

Dedication of the Salem Avenue Bridge as the Richard C. Holbrooke Memorial Bridge was the result of Commissioner Matt Joseph and the City of Dayton's commitment to memorialize Ambassador Holbrooke for his Peace Efforts and the Dayton Peace Accords. The bridge serves as the gateway to the Salem Avenue Peace Corridor.

We invite you to join in celebrating the Richard Holbrooke Plaza, which symbolizes this series of historic events that have helped shape the world, the nation, Dayton and Salem Avenue.

AMC 8 Test at Wright State University
Saturday, November 21, 2015

Secondly, the Greater Miami Valley Math Circle (GMVMC) is now in its second year and has three groups: Beginning (Grades 5-7), Intermediate (Grades 7-9) and Advanced (Grades 9-12 plus successful completion of Algebra I or the equivalent). We offer again this year the American Mathematics Contest (AMC) 8^th Grade Test from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) on Saturday, November 21. Its last classes will be held on Saturday, December 12.

From: PAUL BROWN
Subject: Turkey dinners at Cornerstone Harvest Church

From: MARGARET PETERS
Subject: All K-12 students are invited to participate in the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Poetry and Prose Contest

ALL K-12 STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE 31^ST ANNUAL REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
K-12 ART, POETRY & PROSE CONTEST

AWARDS

• Cash awards and plaques for the grade-group winners (K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12) in each category.

• Certificates of Merit for the grade-level winners and Certificates of Participation for each entrant

• Certificates of Appreciation for the teachers/mentors

TOPICS

1. NEW- What I think needs to be done to help solve a problem in my school and/or community

2. What would Malcolm and/or Martin do about current civil/human rights issues, such as Mass Incarceration; Police-community relations-John Crawford III/Ferguson, Tamir Rice….;

3. Civil and/or Human Rights Leaders – Draw a local or national leader in action or write a poem/rap or essay explaining his/her contribution to the struggle for civil/human rights.

4. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Barack Obama: Striving to Make the Dream a Reality

5. How I Can Help Make One of Dr. King's Dreams a Reality by Studying Science and Better Understanding the World

6. The Role of Youth in the Struggle for Justice

7. How I Can Let Peace Fly High in My City or Help Lessen Violence in My Neighborhood

8. Malcolm and Martin: What I Have Learned from These Two Leaders

9. What We Have Overcome or What We Still Must Overcome

10. What I Have Done to Help Make One of Dr. King's Dreams a Reality

RULES

1. Each entry must be the student's own work. Teachers/Mentors may review entries for mechanical and grammatical errors.

2. Students submitting art entries may select any of the topics or design a symbol for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Celebration. Because large, framed entries are subject to damage, please do not submit framed entries or entries larger than 18" x 30" (not including matting).

CRITERIA

Knowledge of Dr. King and the ongoing struggle for human rights, originality, creativity, effort and neatness

SUBMISSION & DEADLINE

Each entry must contain the student's name, grade, telephone number, school or institution, and teacher or mentor's name. Entries must be mailed to the DEA (111 W. First Street, Suite 11, Dayton, OH 45402) or emailed to mpeters0312@sbcglobal.net no later than November 30.

AWARDS CEREMONY Friday, January 15, 2016, 6:00 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall STEM H.S. 4447 Hoover Avenue

QUESTIONS Margaret E Peters, 274-8362 or mpeters0312@sbcglobal.net

From: Theo Majka
Subject: Fair trade sale Sat Dec 5 at UD's River Campus