Homework help available

Students who struggle with homework assignments can find friendly, free assistance at the Dayton Metro Library.

Trained AmeriCorps volunteers offer “Rock Your Homework” from 2 to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at the Northwest and Madden Hills Branch Libraries in Dayton.

Homework Helpers are also on hand at the Huber Heights Branch on Saturdays, 11 a.m.noon, and the Trotwood Branch on Mondays, 3 to 5 p.m.

Homework Helper volunteers can:

■ Review school assignments ■ Offer feedback on projects ■ Guide students to reliable Library resources

■ Connect students to Library staff expertise

■ Suggest effective study skills “We encourage students of any age to bring their homework to the Library, and our friendly volunteers will guide them in the right direction,” said Dave Hicks, Volunteer Services Manager.

Rock Your Homework is made possible in part with the support of the University of Dayton, The City of Dayton, AmeriCorps and Delmar.

For more information on homework resources or volunteer assistance, call 937-463-2665.

Montgomery County will host the eighth annual Montgomery County Food Summit on Wednesday to educate attendees about food and hunger issues, and to bring together organizations committed to addressing food related challenges in our community.

“Our annual Food Summit is an opportunity to bring together members of the community to learn and share ideas,” said Montgomery County Commissioner Judy Dodge. “This year’s theme is ‘From Farm to Fork, Growing a Stronger Food System,’ and represents our goal to address the community’s challenges from growing food to getting that food onto the plates of our most vulnerable populations.”

The keynote speaker is Nancy Williams, co-founder of “No More Empty Pots,” a non-profit based in Tulsa that address food insecurity from with holistic and innovative services.

The summit will be held at the Kroc Center, 1000 N. Keowee St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is $10, but full scholarships are available.

Sign up at www.mcfoodpolicy. org or call 937-225-6470.

STAFF PHOTO Bauer Elementary School in Miamisburg held a Veterans Day ceremony at the school on Thursday. Veterans attended and talked to the students, who had made signs for them. The students also performed songs for those who attended.