LOCAL FOCUS HIGHLIGHTS AREA NEWS, EVENTS

CENTERVILLE Help hurricane victims

Fill the Truck and help the victims of Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida.

Hurricane Michael has devastated Mexico Beach, Florida, leaving its residents without power, food, transportation and little medical assistance. Bill’s Donut Shop is collecting necessity items that will be transported to the area next week. Donations will be collected until noon on Monday, Oct. 22.

The following items are needed: Bottled water, ready to eat food (pop tops), non-perishable food, toothpaste and tooth brushes, deodorant, soap, bug spray/mosquito repellent, personal hygiene products, new socks and underwear, cleaning supplies, work gloves, shovels/rakes, batteries, flashlights, trash bags, backpacks/ bookbags and First Aid supplies.

Donations may be dropped off at any time at Bill’s Donut Shop, 268 N. Main St.

The shop is open 24 hours a day. Call 937-433-0002 with any questions. STAFF REPORT

CENTERVILLE Family Movie Night

Washington-Centerville Public Library is sponsoring Throwback Family Movie Night tonight at 6:30 p.m., at Woodbourne Library, 6060 Far Hills Ave.

The movie shown will be “Beethoven.” Popcorn and snacks will be provided and bean bags or pillows are welcome.

This film was released in 1992 and is rated PG. Running time: 87 minutes. Children 8 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit wclibrary.info or call Centerville Library at 937-433-8091.

Anyone needing special accommodations should call the library in advance. STAFF REPORT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Parkinson’s programs

People with Parkinson’s Disease can experience difficulties with both physical and mental changes.

Two free programs at Dayton Metro Library branch locations offer strategies for dealing with these challenges:

■ Cognitive Changes & Parkinson’s: Coping With Magic — Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to noon at Northwest Branch, 2410 Philadelphia Dr. Dr. Edwin T. Barrett, University Health Neurology in Cincinnati, offers creative ways to cope with the problem solving, decision making and prioritizing challenges that people with Parkinson’s can face.

■ Living Well With Parkinson’s — Monday, Oct. 29, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Brookville Branch, 120 Blue Pride Dr. Presenter Erika Rollyson of the Kettering NeuroRehab and Balance Center emphasizes the importance of rehab and exercise programs to cope with the physical symptoms of Parkinson’s. Learn strategies to deal with challenges from tremors and decreased balance, to swallowing problems and fatigue.

Both programs are free and open to the public.

For more information, call 937-463-2665 or find the events online at DaytonMetroLibrary. org/Events. STAFF REPORT

DAYTON Book evaluation

If you have an old book and wonder about its value, bring it to the Dayton Metro Library for evaluation by Owen Kubik, of Kubik Fine Books. Kubik is visiting several Branch Library locations this fall to share tips for being a savvy book collector and lead an “Antiques Roadshow” style evaluation of books brought in by the audience.

Rare Book Collecting & Evaluation takes place at the following Branch Libraries:

■ Saturday, Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m. — East, 2008 Wyoming St., Dayton

■ Monday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. — Northmont, 333 W. National Rd., Englewood

■ Thursday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. -— Vandalia, 330 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia

The programs are free, but advance registration is required if you plan to bring a book for evaluation.

To register, call 937-463-2665 or go online to DaytonMetroLibrary. org/Events. STAFF REPORT

DAYTON Goodwill coming events

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley has two upcoming events:

■ Saturday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.: Screening of “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” at The Neon, 130 E. 5th St. Highlighting the journey of Kevin Hines, suicide survivor and now world-renowned mental health advocate.

■ Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m.: Miracle Clubhouse Open House, 234 Warren St. Learn more about Miracle Clubhouse and its model of recovery for adults with mental illness. To learn more, visit gesmv.org. STAFF REPORT

OAKWOOD Speaker Series on WWII

The Far Hills Speaker Series World War II Fall Series continues with the intriguing story of secret chemical production for the atomic bomb. To accommodate larger audiences, the event will be held The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 East Thruston Blvd., at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Free and open to the public.

Learn about how the Talbot Family’s “Runnymede Playhouse” in Oakwood served as a top-secret laboratory where the triggering mechanisms for the atomic bombs were developed.

The author of the book Polonium in the Playhouse, Linda Carrick Thomas, will be presenting.

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Wright Library Public Relations Specialist Tracy Staley at 937-294-7171. STAFF REPORT

HUBER HEIGHTS Road closure

Fishburg Road will be closed from Endicott Road to Rip Rap Road in order to replace the bridge structure that is located 350 feet west of Endicott Road. The road will be closed starting on Monday, Oct. 22, and the project should be completed by Nov. 30. Traffic will be detoured to Chambersburg Road and local traffic will be maintained.

This project is being funded and managed by the Montgomery County Engineer’s Office. STAFF REPORT