[mpen-dayton] Greater Miami Valley Events & News
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 |  You're invited! Enjoy an evening of camaraderie, The annual Access to Justice Awards Gala is presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Legal Aid of Western Ohio and the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project, organizations that provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals who are victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, disability and public benefits concerns and immigration issues. Proceeds from the Gala assist people who cannot afford to hire an attorney in civil legal cases. Reservations are being accepted for the 2016 Access to Justice Awards Gala at Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center. Deadline for reservations is Friday, October 28. The Gala includes a reception and awards program that celebrates individuals and organizations that have provided extraordinary assistance to disadvantaged individuals and families ensuring justice for all. The Access to Justice Awards Gala is generously underwritten by WilmerHale, LLP. Tickets* are $100 for individual patron and $150 for grand patron and may be secured for the event with a credit card online at campaign4equaljustice.org or by contacting Karla Garrett Harshaw at (937) 535-4432 or kharshaw@ablelaw.org. Please join us in recognition of the 2016 honorees:
Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award Merle Wilberding, an attorney with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A, is the recipient of the Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award for his extraordinary efforts to combat the underlying cause of many injustices in our community. By educating at-risk youths on how laws and the justice system work to create a peaceful and fair society, and by helping them know their legal rights, Wilberding has provided these youth with ways combat bullying in our schools and society. Wilberding, an accomplished attorney from austere beginnings, has developed activity books designed to uplift at-risk students. Free copies have been distributed to more than 40,000 students in the state. Community Advocacy Award Zakiya Sankara-Jabar is the recipient of a Community Advocacy Award for her efforts to address race equity in the schools. When her three-year-old child was "pushed out" of school, Sankara-Jabar went to work addressing suspensions and exclusionary discipline rates that are disproportionate among minorities and low-income students. Her work has prompted policy changes at local, state and national levels. Community Impact Award A staunch advocate for the needy and most vulnerable residents of our community, Dean Lovelace is the recipient of a Community Impact Award. Lovelace recently retired after 22 years as the longest serving Dayton City Commissioner. Commissioner Lovelace's has challenged banks against predatory lending, advocated for "living wages," and pressed for reinvestment in economically challenged communities. Distinguished Service Award The Honorable Mary Wiseman of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court is being recognized with a Distinguished Service Award for her ardent support of legal aid programs and pro bono legal assistance in the Miami Valley. Judge Wiseman has served as president of the GDVLP and on the boards of trustees for ABLE and LAWO. A past attorney with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. and former Dayton City Commissioner, her commitment to serving under-privileged area residents has been evident on the bench and in her community service. Checks should be made payable to Access to Justice Awards Gala and mailed by October 28 to: Access to Justice Awards Gala *Please note: there are no physical tickets for this event. You and your guests are asked to check-in when you arrive at the Gala. | |||||||
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· FW: GDCC October Newsletter
· (Oct. 19) FW: REMINDER: Event Mayor Nan Whaley and MomsRising
· (Oct. 20&21) FW: Tom Joyner Morning Show In Dayton
· (Oct. 22) FW: [DAWN] Anti-War Demo
· (Oct. 22) FW: RJN! Release of Statewide Ohio School Discipline Report Card
· (Oct. 24) FW: NCC's 39th Annual Friendship Dinner
Save the Dates:
· (Nov. 3) FW: Access to Justice Awards Gala
· (Nov. 12) FW: DPS Coffee with the Superintendent
· (Nov. 18) FW: Montgomery County 7th Annual Food Summit!
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From: Jeannina Perez; Campaign Director, MomsRising.Org, MamásConPoder.Org
Subject: REMINDER: Event Mayor Nan Whaley and MomsRising tomorrow evening (Weds 10/19) at City Hall!
So glad you'll be joining us to thank Mayor Nan Whaley and the Dayton City Commissioners TOMORROW, Wednesday October 19th at 5:30 pm for their work on early education and care in the city.
We are so excited that you'll be joining us for this high impact fun and to help represent the dozens of families in Dayton, OH who signed our GIANT thank you card to show local elected leaders that early learning is a priority for local families.
**If you have friends and family who would also like to attend – the more the merrier! Just send me a quick email so I can keep a head count.
Here is all the information you'll need for tomorrow:
When: October 19th at 5:30 pm with event starting at 5:45pm
** We will be meeting the Mayor between 5:45 and 5:50pm, so we highly recommend you arrive at 5:30 pm.
Where: City Hall, 101 W 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio
What: Hand-deliver a giant "Thank You" card signed by families across Dayton to the Mayor and city leaders with other MomsRising volunteers in person.
Who: Families in the Dayton area (that means YOU if you are in the area. Come as you are - there's no need to dress up or read up on the issue! Your presence is enough.) **kids and babies are welcome and encouraged!
What do I do when I get there?
We will be meeting with local leaders between 5:45pm and 5:50pm at the Commission Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall. If you have trouble finding it, don't hesitate to call my cell at 305-851-1390.
The event will last about an hour. Following meeting the Mayor and other city leaders, MomsRising will provide remarks at the start of the City Commissioners meeting. Following those remarks, you are welcome to stay with the group for a Pizza dinner and deeper conversation.
Wondering what to wear?
You and your family should just wear whatever you feel comfortable in! We will have MomsRising pins and possibly some t-shirts with us for those interested.
I look forward to meeting you all in person tomorrow! If you have any questions about the event, don't hesitate to contact me ((305) 851-1390, nina@momsrising.org) and thank you for joining us to send a powerful message about early learning!
From: Ryan Osborne
Subject: Tom Joyner Morning Show In Dayton This Week!
Tom Joyner Morning Show Returns to Dayton
DAYTON, OH - October 17th, 2016 Dayton's R&B Leader, 92.1 WROU, is excited to announce the return of the top-rated, nationally-syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show to Dayton, October 20th and 21st, with sponsorship support from Bob Ross Auto Group, The Arena Sports Bar & Grill, 4 EverReady Home Care, Ziks Family Pharmacy, Dayton Internal Medicine, St. Elizabeth's Urgent Care and De'Lish.
Arriving on Thursday, October 20th, WROU is providing three unique opportunities for listeners to meet Tom and the Morning Show cast. The first is a Meet and Greet Happy Hour at 5PM October 20th at The Arena Sports Bar, Grill & Lounge, located in Trotwood at 4514 Salem Avenue. Tickets to this event are free and can be picked up in advance at The Arena, or during normal business hours from the WROU studios at 717 East David Road in Kettering.
Next, on Friday, October 21st, from 11:30AM-2PM Tom and the Crew will make a stop at Ziks Family Pharmacy and the Wright Dunbar District Conference Center, 1100 West Third Street. Listeners can take part in a wellness fair with exhibits and panel discussions while getting up close and personal with Tom, Sybil and J. Anthony as we celebrate "Take A Loved One To The Doctor Day" in Dayton!
Later that day, Dayton will see Tom and the morning show crew off in style with the HBCU Celebration Send-Off, from 4-6PM at De'Lish, 139 N Main Street. HBCU alums, fraternities and sororities are welcome at this meet & greet with Tom, Sybil and J. Anthony Brown as they close out their Dayton visit. Hosted by the men of Omega Psi Phi, Mu Chi Chapter.
The Tom Joyner Morning Show reaches over 8 million listeners each week across 115 radio stations. "Tom Joyner isn't just a morning show'" said John King, Market Manager at Alpha Media Dayton, "He's a superstar, a role model, and an activist working to make real change in the world."
WROU Program Director Faith Daniels added, "We're honored to have Tom visit Dayton for a third year! In addition to being a national radio personality, Tom Joyner is a philanthropist whose foundation provides scholarships to college students right here in the Miami Valley at Wilberforce University and Central State University. I'm so delighted he chose Dayton!"
92.1 WROU is Dayton's R&B station and home of "The Tom Joyner Morning Show," airing weekdays from 6 to 10am. Visit 92.1 WROU, Dayton's R&B Leader, online at www.921wrou.com.
For more information contact Ryan Osborne, Marketing Director at Alpha Media Dayton. 937-361-7625 | ryan.osborne@alphamediausa.com
From: Rev. Dr. Crystal Walker; Executive Director, Greater Dayton Christian Connections
Subject: GDCC October Newsletter
Good afternoon, here is the link for the October newsletter. Enjoy:
http://christianconnections.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/GDCC-October-2016-Newsletter.pdf
From: Daytonians Against War Now (DAWN) On Behalf Of Hilary Lerman
Subject: [DAWN] Anti-War Demo
DAWN! is sponsoring a demonstration on Saturday, October 22 at 1pm on the corner of Stroop and Far Hills.
· Show that you are opposed to the war drift that both candidates are advocating.
· Show that you are opposed to a war on Islam.
· Show that you are for building a better world where all will benefit from the riches of the earth!!!!!
From: Racial Justice NOW! (RJN)
Subject: RJN! Release of Statewide Ohio School Discipline Report Card
RJN! Release of Statewide Ohio School Discipline Report Card
& Launch of Statewide Regional Trainings
Please join Racial Justice NOW! as we release our bi-annual Statewide School Discipline Report Card and launch our Statewide regional trainings with stops in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Zanesville.
We will discuss the impact of the school to prison pipeline and racial disparities on Black students in particular. We will also walk through the methodology of the report card and train parents and other community members on how to use it to organize for policy changes in their local education agencies or school districts.
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From: NCCJ of Greater Dayton
Subject: NCC's 39th Annual Friendship Dinner
Click HERE to purchase ticket | |
SPECIAL THANKS TO.... Social Justice Champion | |
For more info: Call: 937.222.6225 or Email: mtyler@nccjgreaterdayton.org |
From: Karla Garrett Harshaw
Subject: FW: Access to Justice Awards Gala
(Please use the attached flyer if you a nicer flyer!)
You're invited! Enjoy an evening of camaraderie,
music, delicacies, and esteemed honorees.
The annual Access to Justice Awards Gala is presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Legal Aid of Western Ohio and the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project, organizations that provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals who are victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, disability and public benefits concerns and immigration issues. Proceeds from the Gala assist people who cannot afford to hire an attorney in civil legal cases.
Reservations are being accepted for the
2016 Access to Justice Awards Gala
Thursday, November 3 | 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
at Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center.
Deadline for reservations is Friday, October 28.
Business Attire
The Gala includes a reception and awards program that celebrates individuals and organizations that have provided extraordinary assistance to disadvantaged individuals and families ensuring justice for all. The Access to Justice Awards Gala is generously underwritten by WilmerHale, LLP.
Tickets* are $100 for individual patron and $150 for grand patron and may be secured for the event with a credit card online at campaign4equaljustice.org or by contacting Karla Garrett Harshaw at (937) 535-4432 or kharshaw@ablelaw.org.
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Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award
Merle Wilberding, an attorney with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A, is the recipient of the Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award for his extraordinary efforts to combat the underlying cause of many injustices in our community. By educating at-risk youths on how laws and the justice system work to create a peaceful and fair society, and by helping them know their legal rights, Wilberding has provided these youth with ways combat bullying in our schools and society. Wilberding, an accomplished attorney from austere beginnings, has developed activity books designed to uplift at-risk students. Free copies have been distributed to more than 40,000 students in the state.
Community Advocacy Award
Zakiya Sankara-Jabar is the recipient of a Community Advocacy Award for her efforts to address race equity in the schools. When her three-year-old child was "pushed out" of school, Sankara-Jabar went to work addressing suspensions and exclusionary discipline rates that are disproportionate among minorities and low-income students. Her work has prompted policy changes at local, state and national levels.
Community Impact Award
A staunch advocate for the needy and most vulnerable residents of our community, Dean Lovelace is the recipient of a Community Impact Award. Lovelace recently retired after 22 years as the longest serving Dayton City Commissioner. Commissioner Lovelace's has challenged banks against predatory lending, advocated for "living wages," and pressed for reinvestment in economically challenged communities.
Distinguished Service Award
The Honorable Mary Wiseman of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court is being recognized with a Distinguished Service Award for her ardent support of legal aid programs and pro bono legal assistance in the Miami Valley. Judge Wiseman has served as president of the GDVLP and on the boards of trustees for ABLE and LAWO. A past attorney with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. and former Dayton City Commissioner, her commitment to serving under-privileged area residents has been evident on the bench and in her community service.
Checks should be made payable to Access to Justice Awards Gala and mailed by October 28 to:
Access to Justice Awards Gala
c/o ABLE and LAWO
130 W. Second St. Suite 700
Dayton, OH 45402
*Please note: there are no physical tickets for this event. You and your guests are asked to check-in when you arrive at the Gala.
From: Verletta Jackson
Subject: FW: DPS Coffee with the Superintendent
From: Cheryl Scroggins
Subject: FW: Montgomery County 7th Annual Food Summit!
Apparently, there was a correction. See the revised 2nd Announcement below.
You are invited to attend the Montgomery County Food Summit!
Hosted by the Montgomery County Food Policy Coalition, Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County, University of Dayton Hanley Sustainability Institute, Five Rivers MetroParks, and Partners for the Environment
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HUNGRY FOR CHANGE ~The Economic Impacts of Hunger and Local Food
Friday, November 18, 2016 ~ 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton, Ohio
This is a FREE event and lunch will be provided.
Parking is available in the Arts Garage, 121 W. Second St, for a fee.
Please RSVP by November 15, 2016 to:
Emily Bradford at BradfordE@mcohio.org or call 937-225-6470.
Sponsored by
Montgomery County
· University of Dayton Hanley Sustainability Institute
· CareSource
· Dorothy Lane Market
· Premier Health
· Hall Hunger Initiative
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