Valley City  (CSi)  The “What in the World Is Going On?’ Program will sponsor a forum, Thursday July 27  at 7-p.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center, in Valley City.

The program will address impacts that the 2017 legislature will have on the community.

Co-event coordinator Sharon Buhr says community leaders and legislators have been invited to share what they believe these effects will be. She adds, “we believe that the community will be interested in learning about what the legislature did in a variety of areas including spending cuts.”

Invited are Senator Larry Robinson and Representatives Dwight Keifert and Daniel Johnston. Also asked to participate are representatives from the city and county, local health and human services agencies, educational planning and development, water control issues, senior care facilities and others.

Residents will have the opportunity to understand the issues and discuss them with legislators and others who have been affected by legislative action. The interactive plan for the forum calls for short summaries followed by audience questions.

The event will be moderated by Dr. Luis Da Vinha, professor of Political Science at Valley City State University.

What in the World Is Going On?  is a campus-community group  of volunteers organized  several years ago for the purpose of addressing and discussing issues of local, national and international importance. The event is free and open to all.

For more information about What In the World Is Going On? or to become a member call 845-7321.