Good morning, Springfield.

Miami Valley non-profits reported that calls for utility assistance more than doubled in June due to rising electric bills and heat, and 211 services remain available 24 hours + connecting residents with help.

A new state law requires kids to be five by the start of kindergarten, replacing the old two-cutoff rule.

Local districts will now begin classes after Labor Day or during the week of Aug. 17—some experts say families should verify registration dates.

A local nonprofit opened Clark County’s first baby doll nursery at Forest Glen Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center to let memory care residents adopt doll companions that ease anxiety and boost comfort — the nearly $4,000 project celebrated 18 residents at its ribbon cutting.

The Clark County Health Department changed its name and logo from the Combined Health District as part of a three-year strategic plan to better reflect its community mission (prevent, promote, and protect health).

Salsa Canning Workshop

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Heartbeat Gardens — Cost included with admission — Learn to preserve the season with a hands-on salsa canning experience.

Joshua Bell Live

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Cost Info not specified — Experience the virtuosity of one of the finest violinists of our time alongside your Springfield Symphony Orchestra.

The JiMiller Band Concert

Unknown time — Mother Stewart's Brewing — Tickets available — Enjoy a summer evening with an all Grateful Dead show by The JiMiller Band.

Breastfeeding Support Group

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center — Free entry — A monthly welcoming space for parents to connect and share breastfeeding support led by moms and certified lactation professionals.