A local chiropractor will join family practice chiropractors across the country to support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots campaign for needy children.

        During the week of Dec. 17-21, Finke Family Chiropractic, 7809 Laurel Ave., Suite 10, Madeira, will give free service in exchange for a toy.

        Christine Finke, wife of Dr. Matthew Finke, said the public is invited to take advantage of free health and wellness information, free spinal screenings and chiropractic care.

        “This is our first year of participating in the campaign,” she said.

        She said the office will be open Monday through Friday. Toys will be picked up on Dec. 22.

        “It is just one small way that chiropractors can have a "hands-on' impact on health care and social needs in our community,” said Dr. Finke.

        He said 16 million toys were collected last year and distributed nationwide to 6.3 million children.

        About 60,000 chiropractors nationwide will participate in the Toys For Tots campaign this year.

        For more information, call (513) 272-9200.

        A fund-raising bazaar is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at IKRON (Integration of Knowledge and Resources for Occupational Needs), 2347 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. The agency is an institute for rehabilitative and psychological services.

        Food will be priced at 75 cents to $5.

        Items donated by area merchants will be raffled. Crafts and woodworking projects made by clients will be on sale.

        For more information, call Ann Webb at 621-1117.

        Holidays in Deerfield is 2-4 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Snyder House at Deerfield Township's Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road.

        Proceeds from the event will be donated to local groups serving needy families.

        The Friends of Deerfield Parks and Green Pace Inc., a charitable organization, have solicited support from area businesses.

        The Deerfield Township Board of Trustees started the event to bring the community together to help those less fortunate.

        Students at New Burlington Elementary School, 10268 Burlington Road, Mount Healthy, will dance for charity in the 10th annual Rockin' for the Stockin' program today.

        Rockin' for the Stockin' has been held this week at Hoop, Duvall Center, Frost and Rex Ralph elementary schools.

        At 9 a.m., 400 to 500 canned goods will be collected from the five elementary schools in the district. They will be distributed to 93 families in Mount Healthy.

        The event is a partnership between the city of Mount Healthy and the Mount Healthy City School District.

        Allen Howard's “Some Good News” column runs Monday-Friday and Sundays. If you have suggestions about outstanding achievements, or people who are performing acts of kindness uplifting to the Tristate, let him know at (513) 768-8362; at ahoward@enquirer.com; or by fax at (513) 768-8340.

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