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Tue., July 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - Growing Futures: Youth and Community Learning at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion Featured Speaker: ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion Director of Youth & Community Learning, Tiffiny Rye-McCurdy Growing Futures: Youth and Community Learning at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Marion explores how a coordinated, multi-stage approach to youth engagement—from early curiosity to career exploration—can strengthen educational and workforce pathways. The core question asks: how can communities intentionally connect experiences to support long-term student success? This work is highly relevant to the Marion region as it addresses local talent development, access, and retention. The session will begin with a 20–30 minute overview of 2025–2026 youth programming, concluding with a vision for future growth. Participants will then be invited to share perspectives, reflect on local needs, and contribute ideas for expanding youth programming across the Marion region. When & Where When: Lectures are held monthly on a Tuesday. Where: Bucci's Italian Scratch Kitchen inside Passenger & Rail Co. (seats 85-100 maximum) 320 W. Center Street, Marion, Ohio 43302 Bucci's Menu Link: https://www.buccisitalian.com/dinner Event Time: Doors open for the event at 5 p.m., allowing time for attendees to place any food or drink orders. The lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. and a question-and-answer open discussion begins at 6 p.m. Partners: Bucci's Italian Scratch Kitchen, Anchor & Away Travel and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ at Marion Office of Development & Community Relations.