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For Fun

Wizard Rock Concert, 6:30 p.m. July 22. Montessori Academy of Cincinnati, 8293 Duke Blvd., Mason. Free. Features The Whomping Willows, The Remus Lupins and The Mudbloods. Musical movement with bands made of young musicians playing songs about Harry Potter. For all ages. (513) 398-7773; www.montacademy.org.

Friday Night Grill Outs, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 29 at Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Live music from 6 to 8 p.m. Meals, live music, fishing demonstrations and local wildlife presented by park district naturalists. (513) 791-1663; www.greatparks.org.

Muggles Express, Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20, at Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon. $35 train ride and feast; $18 train ride only. (513) 933-8022; www.lebanonrr.com.

Legacy Golf Championship, 1 p.m. July 30 at Shaker Run Golf Course, 4361 Greentree Road, Lebanon. Cost is $150 and includes golf, cart and dinner. Benefits Warren County Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter. Two divisions, a 4-person, 2 best ball with handicap and scramble division for less experienced players. Shotgun start. To register, send team members, e-mail addresses and handicaps to arcs@go-concepts.com. Jeff Kirby, JeffKirby1@aol.com. (800) 727-0007; www.shakerrungolfclub.com.

Ikebana Exhibition, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Road. Free. Theme is Fans of August. Enjoy Japanese culture with art of fans and flowers. Sponsored by the Ikebana Chapter 52 in Cincinnati. Brenda Baird, (513) 860-5630; www.motoikebana.org.

Dan Farwick Duffer Classic, Aug. 16 at The Golf Center at Kings Island. 1 p.m. shotgun start, scramble format. $95 registration fee includes 18 holes with cart, dinner, beverages, snacks, dessert, raffle ticket. All proceeds benefit Catholic education scholarships for St. Susanna students. Call Chris Hodge at (513) 573-9311 or (513) 678-7828 for more information.

Books

Book signing, 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 1, Roger M. Adams, Maineville resident and author of "The Lead: Daily Inspirations In Search Of Peace And Serenity," Borders Books & Music, 5105 Deerfield Blvd., Mason.

Shopping

Reusable Bag Tuesday at Whole Foods Market, Deerfield Twp. On the third Tuesday of each month, there is something fun going on with reusable bags. Bring a reusable bag, get one.

Middletown Farmer's Market, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, through Oct. 31 at B&G Farmer's Market, Governor's Square, Central Ave. at Broad St. Varieties of fruits, vegetables and baked goods. Vendor spots open. (513) 465-5506.

Health

Hoxworth Blood Drive. Call Elizabeth to schedule appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25. Goddard School, Loveland, 782 Loveland Miamiville Road. (513) 697-9663; www.goddardschool.com.

Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28. Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati, 8845 Governor's Hill Drive, Cincinnati. To make an appointment to donate, call Jerry Nuesell or send email to nuesellj@aii.edu. (513) 833-2391; www.artinstitutes.edu.

Weight Loss Challenge, 12-week program that advises proper nutrition, food choices and encourages exercise. $29 for program. Weigh-in weekly, consult with coaches. Each participant will receive free metabolism test. Classes start soon. Register with Carolyn, (513) 502-8027, www.first

healthychoices.com.

Community fitness class, 6 to 7 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday with optional Saturday morning classes at Little Miami Junior High. Combines cardio, strength training and mat Pilates. A variety of class formats challenges any fitness level. Outdoor activities also are planned for cross training. Call Kimberly Robinson at (513) 677-0018 or (513) 519-9195 for more information.

Clubs

American Legion Post 194 in Mason meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the post at 401 Reading Road.

Adoption Informational Meeting, first Monday of each month at A Center for Homestudies and Placement Services, 8227 Pineleigh Court, Mason. Free Information about adoption services available to families in Ohio and the Homestudy process. Call for times. Call (513) 410-7276 or visit www.adoptionohio.org for more information.

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 59 meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Monday each month at the Legion Hall, 620 N. Broadway, Lebanon. Commander Roger Herron, (513) 899-2355.

Lebanon Single Connection meets every third Monday at 7 p.m. at Mio's Pizza. Connect with area single women and men ages 50-65 for dinners, hiking, camping, cookouts and much more. Eat pizza and make new friends. Sandy, (513) 282-6003.

Warren County Democratic Party Executive Committee, 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at 761 Columbus Ave., Lebanon. The public is welcome to attend. www.warrencountydems.org or (513) 228-2400.

Warren County Conservation Association meets 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the HOB Camp Nature Center, 1815 S. Ohio 123. Call Kim at (513) 932-1964 for more information.

Butler-Warren chapter of the Entrepreneur's Club of America is a business club for the educational and business needs of local entrepreneurs. Monthly luncheon meetings with guest speakers, workshops and a roundtable discussion group. Call Keith Center at (513) 459-7309 for more information.

Boomer Buddies Singles, new group forming for singles ages 45 and older. Meet new friends to enjoy dinner, cards and outings. Call Jim at (513) 336-6944 or Sue at (513) 319-7116 for more information.

Northeast Cincinnati Knitters, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Deerfield Twp. Visit www.groups.yahoo.com/group/northeastcinknit for more information.

Boy Scout Troop 186, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Warren County Conservation Center. Call Dave Josephson at (513) 615-3817 for more information.

Civil Air Patrol, the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, meets

6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Warren County Airport. Call Laurie Beckmann at (513) 899-2642 for more information.

Civic Agenda

Hamilton Twp. trustees meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the Meeting Hall at the Administration Building located at 7780 S. Ohio 48.

Hamilton Twp. Park Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the administration building, 7780 S. Ohio 48.

Hamilton Twp. Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the administration building, 7780 S. Ohio 48.

Warren County Commissioners meet at 5 p.m. Thursdays in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Administration Building, 406 Justice Drive.

Warren County Board of MRDD, 7 p.m. fourth Monday of the month at Production Services Unlimited, 575 Columbus Ave.

Reunions

Mason High School Class of 1978 30-year reunion, 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Golf Center at Kings Island with dinner and DJ/dancing. E-mail contact information to Masonclassof1978@yahoo.com. Invitation extended to classmates from the graduating years of 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1979.

Hamilton High Class of 1998 10-year reunion, 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 16 at Walden Ponds Golf Club. Cost is $35/person, $60/couple and includes beer/wine, food and entertainment. Send check/money order by Aug. 11 to: HHS Class of 1998, 638 Schultz Drive, Hamilton, OH 45013. For more information, e-mail hamiltonhigh98@gmail.com.

Greenhills Class of 1983 25-year reunion, Aug. 16 evening social at Windows on the Green, GE Park. Moved or know someone who has? E-mail updated address info via the Web site or confirm if yours is correct. For reservations, visit www.greenhills1983.

myevent.com.

Support groups

Eating Disorders: Increasing Awareness. Hear a licensed clinical counselor discuss types, signs, symptoms, progression and treatment options concerning eating disorders. Find out ways that family and friends can help. Register online. info@ccmason.org. 9 p.m. July 12. Free. Mason Christian Counseling Center, 5165 Western Row Road, Mason. (513) 229-3231, www.ccmason.org.

Domestic Violence Support Group facilitated by the Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the shelter location. Child care provided. (513) 695-1107.

Healthy Relationships facilitated by the Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County, explores sexual assault issues and self-protection at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at shelter location. Child care provided. (513) 695-2435.

New Hope Parent Support Group, a self-help program for parents troubled by teen behavior, meets at 7 p.m. Mondays in Room 204 at Christ's Church, Mason. (513) 398-2333.

The Third Option meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Couples or individuals may join any week. Call (513) 489-0892, ext. 234, for more information.

4C for Children, a child care and resource referral service. Call (513) 695-2276 for more information.

H.E.A.R.T., a post-abortion Bible study and support group, meets at Hope Church, 4934 Western Row Road. Call (513) 469-6565 for more information.

Epilepsy Council provides support for those with epilepsy, their caregivers and friends. Call (513) 721-2905 for more information.

Project Rachel, a post-abortive healing ministry. Call (513) 784-0531 for more information.

Third Image, a social group for widowed persons, socializes twice each month at a member's home, usually on the second Friday and at a local restaurant on the last Wednesday. All widowed persons are welcome. Call Bob Lincoln at (513) 793-5950 for more information.

Support group for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Call Bernice Willet at (513) 934-4564 for more information.

Religious

Living the Questions Course: What's Next in Christianity? 9 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 31 at Lakeview United Church of Christ, 8639 Columbia Road, Maineville. Course includes conversations with leading voices of faith, sermon and lecture clips, digital stories illustrating aspects of an evolving faith, and concrete spiritual practices and disciplines. Ten-week session. Reservations not required. You do not have to attend all classes to benefit from this course. $15 for 10 classes. Call (513) 683-2073 for more information.

Torah Studies, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Jewish Discovery Center, 7587 Central Parke Blvd. Call (513) 531-3472 or visit www.jdiscovery.com for more information.

Stump the Rabbi Series, 8 p.m. Thursdays at Jewish Discovery Center, 7587 Central Parke Blvd. Call (513) 531-3472 or visit www.jdiscovery.com for more information.