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Adult Hikes at Charleston Falls Preserve
Adult
hikes at the Charleston Falls Preserve 2535 Ross Road in Tipp City are
the third Tuesday of each month. Join our naturalists as they head out on
with an enthusiastic group of adults and share in the joys that nature brings
us. Meet in the park’s main entrance at 9am. Adult Hikes at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
Adult
hikes at the Hobart Urban Nature Preserve 1400 Tyrone off of Dorset in Troy are
the first Tuesday of each month. Join our naturalists as they head out
on with an enthusiastic group of adults and share in the joys that nature
brings us. Meet in the park’s main entrance at 9am. Air Force Museum Behind the
Scenes Restoration Tours
On-line
registration is available for the Behind the Scenes restoration area tours of
the Museum of the Air Force. These free guided tours are offered at 12:15 pm
each Friday throughout the year. Interested individuals may register in
advance at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil Alanon Do you love
someone who drinks too much? Come be with people who understand. Alanon is there
to help and support spouses, relatives, and friends of people with an addiction
to alcohol. Meetings are held at 7
p.m. on Thursdays at Brookhaven Nursing and American Legion Post 707
Meals American
Legion Post 707 located at 200 W. National Road, Camp Fire USA Camp Fire USA, a nonprofit coed
youth development agency providing year-round services in the greater Dayton
area for 70 years, operates the Community Family Resource Center at 4301
Powell Road in Huber Heights. After
School Programs and Summer Day Camp are open to all children, ages 4 to 19. Room rental for business or personal events
is also available to the public. For
more information on Camp Fire USA, call 236-6115. Cincinnati Oldies and Doowop Association
Those who
enjoy early rock and roll are invited to join the Cincinnati Oldies and Doowop Association, or CODA. This group was created
to promote, preserve, perform and play the greatest music ever recorded. CODA
hosts monthly socials with musical performances; as well as several major
concerts and picnics each year. For more information on how to join
this non-profit group, check out CODA’s web site at www.doowopoldies.org,
or call 513-675-9970. Dayton Metro Library SCORE
The Dayton
Metro Library offers a wide variety of free programs designed to help small
businesses get started and thrive. The library continues its partnership with
SCORE, a national nonprofit organization whose volunteers are retired or
working business owners, executives and corporate leaders. SCORE counselors
provide free and confidential advice at all stages of developing and running
a small business during individual drop-in counseling sessions at the Main
Library, DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated
or divorced offered each Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Essential Tremor Support Group
The
Cincinnati/Dayton Essential Tremor Support Group meets the second Sunday of
each month at Kettering/Sycamore Hospital on Free Mammograms
The Dayton
Metro Library is partnering with Cancer Family Care to offer free mammograms
to women without insurance. A mobile
mammogram unit will be at the following branches from Thursday,
June 18 at Wednesday,
July 10 New Thursday,
Aug. 13 Trotwood Thursday,
Sept 10 Advanced
registration is required. Call Jewish
Hospital Registration at 513-686-3300 starting Friday May 1st. Parenting with Love and Logic
“Parenting With Love and Logic” classes will be held at
the among participants. Senior Transportation Program
Huber
Heights residents, age 60 and up, may participate in a new senior
transportation service sponsored by Goodwill Easter Seals. To enroll and make
a reservation, please call the Huber Heights Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. at 233-9999. There is one-time enrollment fee but no charge during the
ride. Currently, trips are offered to Wal-Mart and Meijer. Drivers are needed so that the service may
expand to include medical appointments and other destinations. Please call
Marty at 461-4800 ext. 371 if you are interested in helping with the driving. Sports Car Club
The Western Ohio Region of the Sports Car Club of America is
inviting all auto sport enthusiasts to join them. A variety of auto events
and activities, driver training classes, and company discounts are some of
the benefits of the group. General meetings are held on the second Tuesday
of each month at 7:30 at the Christopher Club, 3150 S. Dixie in Kettering. The Tenth Life
The
Tenth Life is a no-kill cat care and adoption center located in Walking Through Grief
"Walking Through Grief" is
support group for those who have lost a spouse. Please feel free to join us
on Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm at the Salem Church of God, 6500 Southway Rd in
Clayton. Participants may attend as frequently as they find helpful.
Call Pathways of Hope for more information at 258-4991.
Health/Social Services
Al-Anon
Al-Anon is a support group for family members and
friends of alcoholics, whether still drinking or in recovery, rather than for
alcoholics themselves.The
Al-Anon Support Group meets every Friday at 8 pm at the Honey Creek
Presbyterian Church at 212 W. Jefferson St, New Carlisle. Blue
Star Mothers Miami Valley Chapter 3 Collection
The
Blue Star Mothers Miami Valley Chapter 3 is collecting items, cards, and
donations for soldiers serving in Iraq and other areas overseas. Support is
needed, especially for those soldiers not getting any support from home.
Donations are being accepted at the dental office of Dr. Beverly Fanz located
at 625 W. National Rd in Englewood. Childhood Immunizations Childhood immunizations are offered at no charge at outreach clinic sites
to children of all ages by the Combined Health District of Montgomery County as
part of the “KISS Your Child” Immunization Program. The goal of this program
is to fully immunize 90% of all children under the age of two in Vaccines are available for all children age 18 and under. Parents or legal guardians must bring the child’s shot record and insurance card with them. No child will be turned away due to inability to pay. Childhood immunization clinics are held at the following locations: ·
The ·
The ·
The Butler Township Fire Station at 3780
Little York Rd., Butler Township, on the first Tuesday of each month from ·
The For more
information call the Combined Health District’s Immunization Clinic at
225-4550. CPR, First Aid and
Child/Babysitting Safety Classes
The Huber
Heights Fire Division has a community education program offering classes in
CPR, Basic First Aid, as well as Child and Babysitting Safety. All classes are held at the Dar a Luz Network
The North
Dayton Chapter of Dar a Luz Network offers support and education for pregnant
women and new mothers. This group meets the second Wednesday of every month
at 10a.m at Shiloh Church, 5300 Philadelphia Dr., Dayton OH. Call 276-5808
for information. Dayton Area Visually Impaired
Persons
The Dayton
Area Visually Impaired Persons is a support and advocacy organization for
low-vision or blind individuals. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of
each month at 1pm in the sixth floor conference room at Miami Valley
Hospital, 1 Wyoming St. Call 285-0009
for more information. Enon Emergency Relief
Enon
Emergency Relief manages the registration and distribution of a monthly box
of USDA surplus food to senior citizens 60 years of age and older living in
the Greenon School District. To be eligible for this Commodity Supplemental
Food Program a single person’s monthly income must be less than $1,062 and
that of a couple less than $1,430. The food
boxes are distributed each month to registered people at the Enon Emergency
Relief Pantry, located at 105 N. Scott St. To learn more about the program
and how to register for it, please call 864-7117. Feed The Hungry Food Pantry The “Feed
The Hungry” food pantry is now open at the Destiny Christian center. Anyone
in need can get groceries from the pantry every Thursday from Free Clothing Closet
Free
clothing is available the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.- noon at
the Free Clothing Closet, a service of the Community United Methodist Church,
at 339 Meyer Avenue in Riverside. Call
253-5169 for more information. Free Mammograms The Cancer Prevention Institute offers free mammograms at several
locations in the Help the The Huber Heights Dog Tags
The City of
Huber Heights is selling dog tags for 2008. Each tag costs $16.75, payable in
cash only. They will be sold from 8-4:30 Monday through Friday and the Huber
Heights City Hall, 6131 Taylorsville Rd. LifeTalk
LifeTalk is
a support group for adults who have known incarceration and wish to grow and
rise beyond it. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of every month from 7:15-8:45 pm. at the Otterbein United Methodist
Church, 111 Xenia Avenue and Keowee in Dayton. Please call 256-8344 before
coming to a meeting. Memories of Mother
Hospice of
Dayton is offering grief support for those who are grieving the loss of their
mother. “Memories of Mother” is an education and support group that is open
to the public and meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from
6-7:30 pm. Hospice of Dayton is located at 324 Wilmington Ave in Dayton.
Please call 258-4991 to register. Miami The Miami
County Health District offers Pediatric Immunizations every Thursday at their
clinic in “Mingle With Our Mutts”
Looking
for a loving addition to your family? The Animal Resource Center of
Montgomery County holds “Mingle With Our Mutts” events as an educational way
for people to visit with the animals, and learn more about various breeds.
These events are held on the second Sunday of every month, form noon to 2
p.m., at the Resource Center, located at 6790 Webster St. in Butler Twp. As the weather improves, the meet-ups will
be moved to the adjacent Bark Park. To
find out more about the events or the shelter, call 898-4457 or visit www.co.montgomery.oh.us/AnimalShelter. MOMS Club of Enon
The MOMS
Club of Enon is a support group for stay-at-home moms. Meetings are held at
the Enon Church of Christ, 7345 Dayton Rd in Enon. Join other MOMS at Nar-Co-Non
Help is
available to those addicted to drugs or alcohol. Nar-co-non offers free counseling,
assessments and referrals to over 11,000 centers nationwide. Call 1-800-468-6933 today; or visit www.stopaddiction.com. Other Passages for Adolescents
Teenagers
who are depressed, having suicidal thoughts, or those persons who are close
to a teen who is, are encouraged to join the Other Passages for Adolescents
group. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of
every month from 7-9 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital’s Center for Health
Education, in Room 4800. Parents of Children With Special Needs or Disabilities
Support Group
Parents of
children with special needs or disabilities can join a support group offered
by the Huber Heights YMCA. The group meets the first Thursday of each month
at the Y, located at 7251 Shull Rd. Call Bryan Maciukiewicz at 236-9622 for
details. Panic & Anxiety Support Group Meetings
The Panic
& Anxiety Support Group meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 in the Family
Center at St. Peter’s Church, 6161 Chambersburg Rd., in Huber Heights. Call 890-0169 to find out more. St Peter Food Pantry
Since
October 1996, the St. Peter Food Pantry has helped over 300 needy families in
our community. Their mission is to provide food to people during a time of
need. The Food Pantry is open every
Saturday from Education
Meet the Superintendent Superintendent William Kirby of the Huber Heights City Schools has set
time each week for meetings with the public. They take place each Thursday
from Senior Citizen Activities
Beavercreek Senior Adult Center The Beavercreek Senior Adult Center offers membership to those age 55 and older. Activities offered include exercise classes, line dancing, weight loss classes, monthly speakers, bridge, euchre, bingo and a travel club. The Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm, Friday from 9 am to 4 pm., and Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon. For more information on membership or events, visit the Beavercreek Senior Adult Center at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road, or call them at 426-6166. Blood Pressure Checks Free blood pressure checks are available at the Elderly United Euchre Games Seniors age 55 and up are welcome to join the Elderly United Euchre games every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. at the Enon-Mad River Township Fire-EMS Station, 260 E. Main St. in Enon. Elderly United Meals for Seniors The Elderly United Meals for Seniors are held at 11:15a.m. Monday- Friday, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 200 E. Lake Ave, in New Carlisle. This program is for those age 60 and older. Call for van pick up and reservations 323-9688. Fairborn Senior Center Activities Fairborn Senior
Center offers a wide variety of activities for all interests. Card games,
dance classes, Red Hat Society, exercise opportunities, and social events.
The Fairborn Senior Center is located at 325 N. Third St in Fairborn. For
details, call 878-4141. Fairborn Senior Center Homemaker Department The Fairborn Senior Center Homemaker Dept is expanding their service area to include Beavercreek, Xenia, Enon, New Carlisle, Huber Heights, and Medway. Seniors over 60 may be eligible for basic homemaker services. The cost of services is billed on an hourly rate, and time and days are flexible. Please call Amy Barringer at 878-4141 to find out more. Fairborn Senior Center Support Groups The Fairborn Senior
Center hosts regular support group meetings for citizens dealing with various
issues. Diabetes, Parkinsons, MS, and Alzheimers are only a few of the groups
that are here to help you. You do not have to be a member to participate. The
Fairborn Senior Center is located at 325 N. Third St in Fairborn. For more
information, call 878-4141. Friend Trips Goodwill
Easter Seals is establishing a senior transportation program in Huber Heights
called Friend Trips. Drivers are always needed and welcome, and need to be at
least 25 years old. For information on becoming a volunteer driver, please
contact Marty 461-4800 ext. 371.
Grandparents Support Group
The AARP sponsored free tax preparation will be offered on Wednesdays and
Fridays at the Huber Heights The The The The Huber Heights Once a month, the Huber Heights Senior Center Computer Courses Several hands-on computer courses are offered throughout the year at the Huber Heights Senior Center. Courses include Basic Computers, Internet Usage, Microsoft Word, and Digital Cameras. For more information on the course schedule and costs, visit the Huber Heights Senior Center at 6428 Chambersburg Road (just east of Brandt Pike), or call them at 233-9999. Huber Heights On the second Thursday of every month, there is a hearing check screening
day at the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8 pm at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 325 N Third Street in Fairborn. For more information, contact Phyllis DeLong at 879-3725. Parkinson Support Group The
Parkinson Support Group meets at 2pm. on the second Tuesday of each month, at
the Fairborn Senior Citizen’s Center, 325 N. Third St. in Fairborn. To find out more, please call Marlene
Massung at 864-1848 Seniors and Scouts The
Beavercreek Senior Citizens Center is developing an ongoing Seniors and
Scouting Collaboration. The generations have much to offer each other. This
program is designed to bring Scouting youth and Seniors together to help each
other with household chores, mentoring, and earning scout badges. To learn
more about this exciting program, stop by the Senior Center at 3836
Dayton-Xenia Rd or call Joe Sowder at 429-0446. Vandalia The
City Council
Meetings The Cities of Huber Heights,
MetroParks
Adult Walk Join in for the Tuesday Morning Adult Walk at Eastwood MetroPark. Every
Tuesday at Educational Programs The Five Rivers MetroParks system has an extensive educational program for
pre-school and home-schooled children. These programs have dozens of subjects
taught at the many MetroPark locations. Reservations are often required. Call
275-7275 for more information; or visit the MetroParks website at www.metroparks.org . Hiking Five Rivers MetroParks have many hiking trails in their parks throughout
Youth/Family Activites
Community Family Center in Huber Heights The Huber Heights Community Family Center is now open at 4301 Powell Road in Huber heights. This facility is run by Campfire USA. Campfire USA is a non-profit coeducational youth development agency that has been providing services to youth and their families in the greater Dayton area for more than 60 years. Their mission is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders. For more information on their activities call 236-6115. Huber Heights Library Yarn Matters
The Huber Heights Library invites the public to join Yarn Matters. The
love of needle arts is all you need to participate. The group will meet from
6-7:30 on various Tuesdays. For dates and more information, call the Huber
Heights library at 227-9508. Life in the 1800s Young people age 6 and older can experience part of life on the farm back in the late 1800s by helping out with the morning chores. Families can help the farmhand at Carriage Hill MetroPark at 8:30am on the third Saturday of each month. Carriage Hill MetroPark is at 7800 East Schull Road (near Brandt Pike). Reservations are required; call 278-2609. Miami Valley Astronomical Society The Miami Valley Astronomical Society welcomes visitors to its monthly meetings at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. These free meeting are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30 pm. The museum is located at 2600 DeWeese Pkwy in Dayton. Visit www.mvas.org for more. National Museum of the Air Force There is always
something exciting going on at the National Museum of the Air Force! Every 3rd Saturday of the month
is “Family Day” at the museum. Family Days are full of fun learning
activities that are appropriate for age preschool through 8th
grade and their families, and may qualify for Boy Scout or Girl Scout
badges. The museum is located on
Springfield St, at Harshman Rd in Riverside. Contact the Education division
at 255-8048 x 461, 462, or 463 for more information, or visit online at www.NationalMuseum.af.mil. SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park Family Days The SunWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park hosts Family Days on the
1st Saturday of every month. Admission is $3.00 for children and
seniors and $5.00 for adults. SunWatch is located at 2301 W. River Rd in
Dayton. For information, call 268-8199 or visit www.SunWatch.org Tecumseh YMCA Active Older Adults Class The Tecumseh YMCA is offering an Active Older Adults class for those adults that would like to work on strength and flexibility. This is a very low impact class that utilizes a variety of equipment, and is designed to help with balance, bone density, flexibility, and overall agility. The classes are free to Y members and are only $5.00 for non-members. Non-members have the option of purchasing a punch card. More information on this class and the Y is available online at www.TecumsehYMCA.org, by phone at 845-3513, or stop by the Y at 524 St. Rte. 235, in New Carlisle. Vandalia Recreation Center Birthday Parties The Vandalia Recreation Center
will help you put on a birthday party for your child that they will
remember. Each package includes use of
the special events room and many of the facilities at the rec center. The cost varies with each package. For more information, or to reserve a date,
visit the Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Road, or call them
at 415-2340. Winter Story Times
The New Carlisle Public Library announces its winter story times. Teeny Tiny Tales will take place every other Wednesday at 10:30a.m., beginning Feb. 13 for babies up to age 18 months and an active caregiver. Wiggleworm Excerise Class will be held every other Wed. at 10:30 a.m. beginning Feb. 6 for children ages 3-7. The New Carlisle Public Library is located at 111. E. Lake Ave. Call 845-3601 ext 207 for details. Volunteering
Dayton Foundation The Dayton Foundation is looking for energetic volunteers for help with various administrative duties including copying, filing, and data entry. Occasional help with receptionist responsibilities also is needed. Volunteers are needed Monday – Friday between 8:30 and 5:30. Parking, training and orientation will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact LaTonya McClain at 225-9963 Tipp City’s Needy Basket Food Pantry Tipp City’s Needy Basket Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help the organization serve residents of Tipp City, Bethel and Monroe Township. They are located at 330 S Fifth Street in Tipp City. For more information on volunteering for Needy Basket, call Gerry at 667-6489. Vandalia-Butler Food Pantry The Vandalia-Butler Food Pantry provides food to needy families in the community. They are always interested in making contact with families that need help; and also are in need of donations to continue their mission. The Vandalia-Butler Food Pantry can be contacted at 890-6628. Fun and Games
Dayton Area Boardgaming Club The Dayton Area Boardgaming Club meets every month to play all
sorts of strategy games, everything from chess to Carcassonne. Bring
your favorite, or try something new. This event is free and open to the
public. They meet the third Saturday of every month from Noon to 5:15 PM
at the East Branch Library at 2008 Wyoming Street in Dayton. For more
information, call Dan Woodard at 258-3725. Dayton Lacrosse ClubCalling all kids! The Dayton Lacrosse Club is now open for the 2008
season. This spring sport is now taking registration for boys and girls from
grades 1-12. For more information about the sport of lacrosse, and to
register, visit the Dayton Lacrosse Club website at www.DaytonLacrosse.org Euchre Tournament The Enon Elderly United group will
continue to host Euchre every Tuesday at 1p.m. The weekly game is played at
the Enon-Mad River Twnshp Fire & EMS Station, located at 260 E. Main St.
in Enon. Join Elderly United for all
the fun! Call Dee Berry at 845-2080
for more information, or to sign up. HHAF Bingo The Huber Heights Athletic Foundation will be hosting Wayne Bingo every Sat and Sunday at Huber Heights Athletic Foundation Center. 5367 Fishburg Road just west of Brandt Pike by the Post Office. Procedes will go to Huber Heights City Schools, Organizations and the Community. More information about the Huber Heights Athletic Foundation and their activities is available at 937-233-9655 Miami Valley Backgammon Club The Miami Valley Backgammon Club welcomes all players to join monthly meetings. A tournament format is utilized with ˝ off entry fees for newcomers to our club. Meetings are held at 1:00pm on the second Sunday of every month in the Kennedy Student Union building on the UD campus, at 300 College Park in Dayton. Park in lot C, and please bring your own board. Call 643-2257 for more details. St. Peter's Bingo St Peter’s Church at 6161 Chambersburg Road in Huber Heights has Bingo every Thursday evening. The public is invited. Bingo is held in Fehrenbach Hall located in the basement of the church starting at 7:00PM every Thursday evening. For more information call 233-1503. Arts and Entertainment
Poetry Slam The Dayton
Poetry Slam and Sessions and open mic is your opportunity to express yourself
in a free and open environment. Poetry of all types are welcome as is comedy,
music or anything else you feel like bringing to the stage. The event is free
and held every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM at the Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th
Street, Downtown Dayton in the Oregon District. For information call Link at
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