Thanksgiving Day 5K

The Lindenwald community council, People Reaching Out To Others; Celebrate Our Lindenwald (PROTOCOL) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at The Nature Center, 101 Joe Nuxhall Way.

Join virtually via ZOOM at https://zoom. us/j/93778919042.

The agenda includes 17 Strong updates Hamilton Parks Conservancy reports on vandalism and trash at Officer Bob Gentry Park

■ New “Blessings Box” at 519 Williams Ave.

■ Hamilton Police Dept. updates from Lindenwald Policing Officer Scott Arbino Lindenwald Litter Patrol Joy To The Wald,

The Hamilton Thanksgiving Day 5k for Young Lives will be held at 9 a.m. Nov. 25 starting and finishing at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St. This year, the race will continue implementing a staggered start, with chutes based on expected mile times.

Walkers and strollers are welcome but must be able to keep a 40-minute per mile pace.

In addition to the live race on Thanksgiving morning, for 2021 a virtual option will be offered. A person can run a 5k anytime between Nov. 24-28 and submit the results online. Each virtual participant will receive a shirt and finisher medal.

The Kids Fun Run is a free, mini race before the Thanksgiving 5k with three age groups: Under 5, 5-7, and 8-10. The first age group will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the following two age groups shortly afterwards. Kids’ sweatshirts can be purchased for $10 when registering online. The top male and female of each age group will receive a prize.

Register online at hamiltonthanksgiving5k.org. All profits raised through the

Sheriff Richard K. Jones announced the implementation of an innovative program at the Butler County Jail for inmates who have served in the armed forces. The Sheriff states, “Most veterans have been through more during a tour of duty than many of us have in a lifetime. This is why the V.E.T.S. program, which stands for Veteran Education and Training Services, was started as an opportunity for inmates who are veterans to participate in a regimented environment that places an emphasis on accountability and comradery.”

“This program requires veteran inmates to attend a morning huddle with the corrections officer assigned to the program, keeping their living space clean, and daily work activities which includes maintaining the hallways of the Butler County Jail. Inmates are also offered one-on-one services through the VA and Veteran Service Commission that involves group classes geared toward mental health, also addressing and changing negative actions. Inmates are admitted to the program based on behavioral history and must remain in