Activities For The Week Of:

August 30-September 7, 2010

Ongoing Events Throughout The Month

· McDonald’s KidsSkate Lessons – MU Goggin Ice Center offers group ice skating lessons for all ages and all levels. Call 529-9800 for our lesson brochure or visit the web at www.ice.muohio.edu.

· September 13-24 – Oxford 22^nd Annual Masters Games, Oxford Seniors-922 Tollgate Drive. Two weeks of 19 game events for people 50 years old or older. Come test your skills in horseshoes, cribbage, badminton, golf, etc. Cost: $9.00 if registered by 8/27/10; $12.00 by 9/3/10. Call for Sabrina Jewell or Jennifer Marcum at 523-8100 for times & locations of events.

· Monday-Friday (By Appointment) – Screening Vascular Ultrasound, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital. Benefits of Vascular Ultrasound Screenings to show the presence of disease in the aorta, abdominal, carotid, and leg arteries. Early detection of disease that allows for more treatment options which could be less invasive to help you avoid possible stroke, heart disease, or even death. For more information, contact the Imaging Department at 513-524-5361. To schedule an appointment, call 513-524-5555.

· Mondays:

· 10:30am – September 13, 20, 27 – The Art of Yoga, Oxford Community Arts Center. Emphasis on relaxation and deep release through the breath and mind/body awareness. Good for beginners as well as intermediate students. Cost: $10.00 a class. For more information, contact Rebekah Powers at 513-520-1915.

· Tuesdays:

· By Appointment – September 7, 14, 21, 28 – Women’s Half Day of Health, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital. The program is designed to allow women to have all needed health screenings during one convenient visit. You must be 40 years old to participate. Program includes gynecological exam and PAP smear, mammogram, DEXA (bone scan), screening lab work, healthy light breakfast and massage. Cost: $20. To make an appointment and for more information, contact Outpatient Scheduling at 524-5555.

· 10:00am-11:30am – September 7, 14, 21, 28 – Tai Chi with Carol Baker, Oxford Community Arts Center. As a long time student and teacher of techniques for the development of human potential, Carol Baker came to Tai Chi 6 years ago, studying with Cris Trammel. She has been teaching in Oxford and Hamilton for the past year. Cost: $8.00 per session, $12.00 for both classes in a week. For more information, contact Carol Baker at 523-1983 or email at carolinelee@woh.rr.com.

· 10:00am-2:00pm – Art Shop Co-op, Oxford Community Arts Center. Original art and gifts by local artists. For more information, contact the Art Shop Co-op at 523-3740 or email at InkyBowles@WaxinkMoon.com.

· 11:30am-12:00pm – September 14, 21, 28 – Story Time, Oxford Lane Library. Hear stories read from books that are full of wonderful and rare words, learn about letters and increase your pre-reading skills. Ages 4-6. For more information, call 523-7531, ext. 218.

· Wednesdays:

· 10:00am-12:30pm – September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Portrait and Figure Art, Oxford Community Arts Center. Nationally acclaimed artist, teacher and workshop instructor Rod Randall instruct classes on Portraiture and Figure art structure for all skilled levels. Cost: $15.00 a class + $5.00 model fee. For more information, contact Rod Randall at 513-280-2214.

· 11:30am-12:00pm – September 15, 22, 29 – Toddler Time, Oxford Lane Library. Enjoy books and songs! New words are introduced in this program, including rhymes and patterns that invite children to join in. Ages 2-3. For more information, call 523-7531, ext. 218.

· 5:30pm – September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – The Art of Yoga, Oxford Community Arts Center. Emphasis on relaxation and deep release through the breath and mind/body awareness. Good for beginners as well as intermediate students. Cost: $10.00 a class. For more information, contact Rebekah Powers at 513-520-1915.

· Thursdays:

· 10:00am-11:30am – September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Tai Chi with Carol Baker, Oxford Community Arts Center. As a long time student and teacher of techniques for the development of human potential, Carol Baker came to Tai Chi 6 years ago, studying with Cris Trammel. She has been teaching in Oxford and Hamilton for the past year. Cost: $8.00 per session, $12.00 for both classes in a week. For more information, contact Carol Baker at 523-1983 or email at carolinelee@woh.rr.com.

· 11:15am-11:45am – September 16, 23, 30 – Baby Time (newborn-11 months), Oxford Lane Library. Build a foundation for learning and reading by talking, cuddling, rocking and singing to your baby. We introduce music, books, finger plays and songs to support this process. For more information, call 523-7531, ext. 218.

· 11:45am-12:15pm – September 16, 23, 30 – Baby Time (12-24 months), Oxford Lane Library. Build a foundation for learning and reading by talking, cuddling, rocking and singing to your baby. We introduce music, books, finger plays and songs to support this process. For more information, call 523-7531, ext. 218.

· 6:00pm – September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 –Ballroom Dance with Michael Scoggins, Oxford Community Arts Center. A Native of Dallas, Texas, Michael has danced professionally for over 20 years, traveling the US and the world abroad. Upon settling in Ohio, he discovered the great need for social dancing at reasonable pricing. For more information, contact Michael Scoggins at 513-217-5551.

· Fridays:

· 10:00am – September 3, 10, 17, 24 – Kindermusik, Oxford Community Arts Center. Kindermusik classes are music and movement classes that concentrate on the whole child, addressing cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language skills, using music as a joyful medium to teach while having lots and lots of fun! For reservations, contact Elizabeth Taylor at 513-461-1660 or etaylormusic@gmail.com.

· 2:00pm-2:30pm – August 6, 13 – Family Story Time, Oxford Lane Library. People of all ages love a good story. Bring your family to hear stories and sing songs together at this session featuring exceptional picture books. All ages. For more information, call 523-7531, ext. 218.

· Saturdays:

· 7:30am-12:00pm – Oxford Farmers Market Uptown, Uptown Parking Lot. Get the best of homegrown, home-baked, and homemade from local farmers, bakers and artisans at the Oxford Farmers Market Uptown, located just off the Memorial Park. For more information, contact Larry Slocum at 505-5238 or email at info@oxfordfarmersmarket.com.

· 10:00am – September 4, 11, 18, 25 – Kindermusik, Oxford Community Arts Center. Kindermusik classes are music and movement classes that concentrate on the whole child, addressing cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language skills, using music as a joyful medium to teach while having lots and lots of fun! For reservations, contact Elizabeth Taylor at 513-461-1660 or etaylormusic@gmail.com.

· 10:00am-2:00pm – Art Shop Co-op, Oxford Community Arts Center. New and expanded hours! Original art and gifts by local artists. For more information, contact the Art Shop Co-op at 523-3740 or email at InkyBowles@WaxinkMoon.com.

· 10:30am – September 4, 11, 18, 25 – The Art of Yoga, Oxford Community Arts Center. Emphasis on relaxation and deep release through the breath and mind/body awareness. Good for beginners as well as intermediate students. Cost: $10.00 a class. For more information, contact Rebekah Powers at 513-520-1915.

· 11:00am – September 3, 10, 17, 24 – Kindermusik, Oxford Community Arts Center. Kindermusik classes are music and movement classes that concentrate on the whole child, addressing cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language skills, using music as a joyful medium to teach while having lots and lots of fun! For reservations, contact Elizabeth Taylor at 513-461-1660 or etaylormusic@gmail.com.

· Sundays:

· 3:00pm – September 12, 19, 26 – Front Porch Concerts, Oxford Community Arts Center. A range of performers from students to professionals perform on the “Play me, I’m Yours” piano at the OCAC front porch. Watch the website – oxarts.org – for musicians and dates. For more information, contact OCAC at 513-524-8506 or email at info@oxarts.org.

Monday, August 30, 2010

· 1:15pm – Bicentennial Quilt Assembly, Oxford Seniors. Oxford Seniors quilters will be working on the Oxford Bicentennial Quilt! Bring your panels, thimbles and needle! Come one, com all! For more information, contact Pam Sprague at 523-8100 or email at psprague@oxfordsenior.org.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

No Activities Submitted.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

· Deadline for Grant Applications. The Oxford Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations in the Talawanda School District area. For more information, contact Jeanne Murphy at 523-0623 or jeanne@oxfordfdn.org.

· 8:00am – Needs Awareness Committee Meeting, LCNB Community Room. The Needs Awareness Committee meets to share information regarding on-going projects and needs for local non-profit agencies. For more information, contact Jeanne Murphy at 523-0623 or jeanne@oxfordfdn.org.

· 9:00am-5:00pm – Auxiliary Book Fair, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Lobby. Wonderful books of all kinds at great prices! For more information, contact Kathy Wiley at 523-8513 at wileyky@muohio.edu.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

· 7:00am-4:00pm – Auxiliary Book Fair, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Lobby. Wonderful books of all kinds at great prices! For more information, contact Kathy Wiley at 523-8513 at wileyky@muohio.edu.

· 5:00pm-7:00pm – Art Museum Fall Exhibitions Public Opening Event, MU Art Museum. Join museum special guests: Eugene Brown, Native American storyteller, from the Miami Tribe, and local singer/songwriter, Brenda Kayne, for the Fall 2010 exhibitions kickoff event! For more information, contact the MU Art Museum at 513-529-2232 or visit http://arts.muohio.edu/art-museum.

Friday, September 3, 2010

No Activities Submitted.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

· 1:00pm-4:00pm – Friends of Oxford Lane Library Monthly Book Sale, Oxford Lane Library. Specials on cookbooks and other non-fiction this month!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

· 9:30am – Historic Hopewell Church Service sponsored by Ralph Gutowski, 6417 Camden College Corner Road, College Corner, OH. Ralph Gutowski will lead worship for the final Sunday of the 2010 Church services at Historic Hopewell. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 523-8596 or visit www.historichopewell.com.

Monday, September 6, 2010

· Labor Day – The following offices will be closed: Miami University, Talawanda City Schools, City of Oxford and Oxford Visitors & Convention Bureau

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

· 12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch & Learn Program with Hospice of Cincinnati, McCullough-Hyde Hospital Outpatient Services-2449 Ross-Millville Rd. Topic: Advanced Directives: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Wills. For more information, contact McCullough-Hyde Hospital Wellness Center at 513-524-5420 or askinner@mhmh.org.