|
|
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Fairborn Senior Center – Volunteer Drivers Needed
The Fairborn
Senior Center Transportation Services department is seeking volunteer drivers
to operate a department provided car, a wheel-capable mini-van, and a full size
van. Volunteers may drive any of the vehicles and can drive as often as
wanted each month, including full days, half days, multiple times per month
or once a month. All drivers receive training and insurance coverage
while they are driving department vehicles. If you or someone you know
can spare the time and are interested in volunteering, please contact Jim or
Charlotte at 878-4141 ext 4141.
February 8, 2010 – Huber Heights Senior Center Health Screenings
The Huber Heights Senior Center is offering free blood pressure checks
and sugar checks to all community senior citizens on February 8th
at 9:45 a.m. The blood pressure and
blood sugar levels checks do not require fasting and will be checked by staff
from Springcreek Nursing and Rehabilitation
center. For more information call the
senior center off at 233-9999.
February 9, 2010 –
Black History Month Lecture
In recognition
of Black History Month, there will be a lecture on “The Life and Fiction of
Paul Lawrence Dunbar” at 7 pm on Tuesday February 9th at the Huber
Heights Library located at 6160 Chambersburg at the Huber Center. For more information contact the office at
496-8901.
February 10, 2010 – Senior
Center Soup Luncheon
The Huber Heights Senior Center, located at 6428 Chambersburg Road, will hold a soup luncheon fundraiser
on Wednesday, February 10 with a snow date of February 12. Tickets are $5
that covers soup, ½ sandwich (chicken & tuna salad), crackers, drink and
dessert. Tickets go on sale January 7.
For more information call the Senior Center office at 233-9999
February 12, 2010 – Beavercreek Senior Center Dance
The Beavercreek Senior Center
will be holding a dance on Friday February 12th from 1 to 4 pm and
will include a band, and great food as well. Tickets are on sale at
$10 for Center members and $15 for non members. You don’t have to dance or
have a partner to attend! Come enjoy the music, food, door prizes, and
friends. The Beavercreek Senior Center is located at 3868 North Dayton
Xenia Road. For more information contact Senior Center office at
426-6166.
February 13, 2010 – Miami
Valley Adoption Fair
The Eighth Annual Miami Valley Adoption Fair will be held on Saturday,
Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Salem Church of God in Clayton. Admission is
free and open to the public. This year the fair will feature a
child development seminar from 9 to 10:30 a.m. with presenter Jayne Schooler,
a nationally recognized educator. Professionals from 25 area
organizations will be present to answer questions about domestic and
international adoption. The Salem Church of God is located at 6500 Southway Road, three blocks west off of Salem
Avenue in Clayton. For more
information, contact Jackie at 223-7217, ext 2125.
February 13, 2010 – Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
The Brandt United Methodist Church will hold
its Annual Valentines Dinner and Dance on Saturday February 13th
from 6 to 9 pm. Dinner
will be served from 6 to 7 pm followed by live music featuring golden oldies.
Tickets are on sale at the church for $10 for adults and $5 for children age
4-12. Childcare will be provided for
children age 12 and under. Brandt United Methodist Church is located
at 6805 East State Route 40. For more information call the church
office at 845-8025.
February 14, 2010 – VFW 7741 Valentine’s Day Pancake Breakfast
The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7741 will be serving a “Special
Valentine’s Day Pancake Breakfast” on Sunday February 14th from 10 a.m. until noon.
The menu includes pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee. The cost is
$5 per person and is open to the public. VFW Post 7741 is located at 7921 North
Main St, 2 miles south of Interstate 70 at
exit 29 in Clayton. For more information contact the VFW office at
898-8357
February 20, 2010 –
YMCA Father-Daughter Dance
Hey Dads and Daughters it’s that time of year again, as the Adventure
Princess Father-Daughter Dance will be held at the Kleptz
YMCA on February 20th from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm. The dance will feature a dinner, dancing
and a father-daughter picture. Tickets are $10 each. The Kleptz YMCA is located 1200 West National Road, just one
block east of Hoke Road in Englewood. For
more information contact the YMCA office at 836-9622.
February 20, 2010 –
Glee Club Concert
The University of Michigan
Men’s Glee Club will be performing a
concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Saturday February 20th
at 7 pm. The Club has been acclaimed as one of the
finest male chorus in the world having toured Europe, the Far East, Russia, South
America and Australia. The concert
is being sponsored by the University of Michigan
Alumni Club of greater Dayton. All
proceeds will go into the local student scholarship fund. The church is
located at 125 North Wilkinson Street south of West 1st
Street in downtown Dayton. For more information contact the church
office at 223-7285
February 21, 2010 – Vandalia Community Chili Cook-off
There will be a Community Chili Cook-off at the Vandalia Recreation Center on February
21st from 4 to 6 pm. Guest will be able to sample a multitude
of chili and vote for your favorite. A Judge’s Choice Award and
Community Choice Award with be given. If you
think you have the best chili, please consider entering the contest.
Find out about the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and how you
can get involved. The Vandalia Rec Center is located
at 1111 Stonequarry Road, one block
east of Frederick Pike in Vandalia. For more details, please contact
Kelly 776-2843.
February 24, 2010 – Huber
Heights Fire Department Presentation
The Huber Heights Fire Department will present information on the
proper handling and operation of fire extinguishers and show a video on the
behavior and rapid development of fire and its relation to the home
environment (how construction, furniture, housekeeping, and fire protection
systems work to spread or prevent fire and protect occupants in their own
homes). This presentation is open to seniors in the community and will be
held at 12:45 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 24, at the senior center.
February 26, 2010 –
Free Health Screenings
Premier Community Health personnel will be at the Earl Heck Community
Center on Friday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. until noon to do free
health screenings which include blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar,
hemoglobin Ale (diabetics only), height and weight
management and take home colorectal screening test. No appointment is needed
and no fasting is required. Miracle Ear will also have a representative doing
free hearing tests. If you need further information, please call
836-5929. The Earl Heck Community
Center is located at 201 North
Main Street, two miles northwest of Interstate 70
at exit 29 in Englewood.
March 14, 2010 – Hannah’s Treasure Chest Fundraiser
Reservations are open for Hannah’s Treasure Chest’s Fifth Annual
Fundraiser! “Girls Just Want to Have Sun” will happen Sunday afternoon, March
14, at Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering. Experience
a tropical excursion with celebrity MCs, steel drums, raffles, auctions, and
more. Bring your Mother, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, friends, and
coworkers to support a great Miami Valley cause. Early
bird pricing expires February 12. Info at www.hannahstreasure.org
or call 438.5039.
April 16, 2010 – Knights of Columbus
Fish Fry
The local
Council of the Knights of Columbus will be holding a Fish Fry April 16th, at
their “Hall” located at 4293 Powell Road, west off Troy Pike. Some of the best
Fish Fry food and fun in town will be served from 6 to 9 PM with entertainment
lasting until 11 PM. Cost per person is only $10.00 for adults and $5
dollars for kids. For more information call Bob at 233-1711.
|
|
|