Welcoming New Americans:

Experience,” at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, in the Main Library Bassani Theater Off Third, 215 E. Third St. The program is free and open to the public.

The panel brings together diverse community members whose lives may not typically intersect. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.

Two other Library programs in October will build on these connections:

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5:307:30 p.m., Main Library, Eichelberger Forum. Includes members of Welcome Dayton, Catholic Social Services, Dayton City Commission, and new citizens themselves.

Town Hall on Racism & Islamophobia:

Thursday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m., Main Library, Eichelberger Forum. A partnership with the Dayton Human Relations Council and Dr. Marium Husain, MD, MPH, OSU Wexner Medical Center.

Dayton Metro Library offers services and resources that promote immigrant integration into the greater Dayton region.

For information about “Voices of the Immigrant Experience” or other new Americans services at the Library, call 937-463-2665 or visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org.

On Oct. 7, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the Montgomery County DrugFree Coalition will be hosting a Benefit Concert starring Alexis Gomez from “American Idol.” The concert will take place at Christian Life Center, 3489 Little York Road.

The seventh annual Fall Festival is slated for Saturday, Oct. 7, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., in Miamisburg’s Riverfront Park, 3 N. Miami Ave. Free admission. Bring the entire family and enjoy the season with food trucks, inflatables, kids’ games, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin patch, hay rides, entertainment and more.

For more information contact the Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Department at 937-8668999 or visit PlayMiamisburg.com.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Mission Gala returns with a new theme: Unmask Poverty. The Black and White Masquerade Ball, which will be held at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7 at the David H. Ponitz Center, 444 W. Third St. Tickets or sponsorships start at $150.

Guests will be seated for a gourmet meal while music plays, and can browse the Silent Auction as well.

The sponsorship information form can be printed (go to missiongala.org), filled out, and mailed to: St. Vincent de Paul Administration, 124 W. Apple St., Dayton, OH 45402.

Call 937-222-7349, ext. 400, with any questions or concerns.