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Using first-person stories from the newly released anthology Not Far from Me: Stories of Opioids and Ohio, community conversations feature community members facilitating in-depth discussions to encourage critical, historically-informed dialogue around opioid use, with the aim of reducing stigma.All are welcome. The theme for this discussion will be on Devising Solutions: "The Buck Fifty"Using the experience of two individuals who created the Buck Fifty relay race to support drug free youth, this activity explores the role that average people can play to help rebuild their communities. Participants will discuss strategies to identify and respond to local needs in their region.This event is planned and led by a community group using the library's free meeting spaces. Are you leading a Community Event at one of our locations? Let us know! We want to share these events on our online calendar to help spread the word and to keep our staff informed about what's happening around the county.