The Springfield City School District will hold a public hearing on the use of state funds at 5 p.m. tonight at The Dome, 700 S. Limestone St., third floor, in the ‘Trust’ meeting room.
The district receives funds through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) via the Consolidated Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) that are called Title funds or Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) funds. These funds are used to provide financial assistance to districts and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to make sure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
The district welcomes the general public and parents of children enrolled to provide input regarding the use of these funds at the hearing. Comments may also be sent to Pamela Shay, director of federal programs, via mail at the same address or via email at shaypk@scsdoh.org.
Hometown Eats
Hometown Eats will by held at 7 p.m. tonight at the Gloria Theatre in Urbana.
Come see some behind the scenes of Urbana’s three newest restaurants; Abuela’s Kitchen, Pequeños Tapas and Wine Bar, and Urbana Brewing Co. and enjoy some commercials from sponsors.
The showing is free.
Clark State Resource Fair
Clark State College will host a Welcome Back Resource Fair for students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at 570 E. Leffel Lane, outside of the Eagle’s Nest.
Stop by to learn more about student life opportunities, plus campus and community resources. There will be food, music, giveaways and fellowship.
Emotional intelligence training
The Greater Springfield Association of Fundraising Professionals is offering an emotional intelligence training during a lunch & learn program from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Park National Bank in downtown Springfield.
Presented by Andrea Hoff, this session will go over fundamental emotional intelligence concepts that will give you the foundation to help you interact, communicate, and collaborate successfully with all types of people, partners, and collaborators. It will also provide you with the highly needed skills on the job to realize effective relationships and teams.
To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/989668694707?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Neighborhood meeting
Deputy Health Commissioner Gracie Hemphill of the Clark County Combined Health District will be guest speaker at the Southeast Neighborhood Association (SENA) meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the meeting room at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Sunset and South Belmont avenues.
The combined health district covers all residents of Springfield and Clark County to assure they are well and live in a safe environment. The health district activity areas include environmental health services, public health services and vital statistics information.
The public is invited to attend and ask questions.
Parking is available in the church lot along South Belmont, and entry to the church is along the covered walkway through the brown door.
For more information about SENA, call 937-323-5865.
Body, Mind, Spirit event
The Clark County OSU Extension will host Boost Your Body, Mind, and Spirit from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum.
Join Vicki Downing and her journey from housewife to clergy.
Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, have something to keep you hydrated, and sun protection.
There is no fee to participate, but donations will be accepted. STAFF REPORT
Souper Supper
Grace United Methodist Church will host a Souper Supper from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for dinner Thursday, at Grace United Methodist Church, 1401 W. Main St.
Soups will be vegetable beef and vegetarian, chicken noodle, ham and bean, and chili (milk) with hot sauce available. Meals include a garden salad, fresh baked cornbread, a choice of desserts from cookies, cakes and pies, and beverages including coffee, iced tea, lemonade and water, for a donation. Carry out is available for lunch and supper.
The food is provided by Emery Chapel United Methodist Church, Grace United Methodist Church and Legacy Community Church.
All proceeds will benefit The Clark Shawnee LifeWise chapter. For more information, call 937-360-8419.
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