CORRECTION

It was Emerson, not Frost

The story on the historic marker program erroneously stated that the David Swing House No. 2 was visited by Robert Frost in 1860. The house in fact was visited by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

The Oxford Press regrets the error.

LUNCH

First Baptist to serve turkey, pork

Soup-On is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16 at First Baptist Church at 6701 Ringwood Road in Oxford. The menu will include turkey or roast pork with dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes and more for a donation of $8.

SALVATION ARMY

Kettle Campaign to begin

The annual Salvation Army Holiday Kettles will be placed at the Oxford Kroger store this holiday season. Community volunteers are needed to ring the bells at the red kettles. Families and local community groups can “adopt a kettle” and spend some time ringing the bells and give a great return to the needy in the community.

Donations for the Kettle Drive can be given directly to Karen Van Winkle at the First Financial Bank, or deposited in the Salvation Army kettles stationed at Kroger. Kettles will be out and Oxford volunteers are needed every weekend beginning Friday, Nov. 23 through Monday, Dec. 24.

To sign up, “adopt a kettle” or just spend an hour or two ringing the bells, go to www.oxfordkiwanis.org and click on the Salvation Army Kettle Drive Signup. Find an open time in front of Kroger and simply put in your name/phone and organization (optional) and you will be sent a confirmation e-mail to verify time and date.

The annual kettle drive is the Salvation Army Oxford Unit’s primary means of support; 90 percent of the money collected stays in Oxford with the remainder going to Salvation Army Headquarters in Hamilton and Cincinnati. Last year the kettles raised more than $15,000 and, in cooperation with the Family Resource Center, assisted many families which were provided with food, utilities, rent and medical prescriptions.

BREAKFAST

All-you-can-eat French toast is Saturday

An all-you-can-eat french toast breakfast at LaRosa’s of Oxford will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17.

All proceeds will go to Relay for Life of Oxford. The event is sponsored by LaRosas Lappers Team and DOGS … Best Friends Team.

CHURCH

Singles Outreach Ministry set for Saturday

A Singles Outreach Ministry with guest speaker Pastor Pearl Huff will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Faith Evangelistic Center Church, located at 3688 Shank Road, Hamilton, OH 45013.

The event also will feature the FECC Praise Band. There is no charge.

Pastor Huff is the founding pastor of Faith Evangelistic Center Church. For more information contact Michael Arbino at (513) 295-4333 or singlesoutreachministry@yahoo.com.

UNION COUNTY

Holiday Bazaar scheduled for Saturday

The Union County, Ind. Extension Homemakers will hold their Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Union County Middle School, located at 488 E. State Road 44 in Liberty, Ind.

There are 100 booth spaces and will feature holiday decorations, baskets, wreaths, teddy bears, embellished clothing and accessories, candy, jewelry, wooden items and more.

Door prizes provided by Booth Bendors will be given out all day.

Homemade creamed chicken sandwiches, soups, sloppy Joe’s and homemade pie will be served by the Homemakers. Admission is free and the event is handicap accessible.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

International students are invited

A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with entertainment will be provided free for international students (all students staying on campus for the holiday are welcome) at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18 at Grace Pointe Church, located at 3727 Millville Oxford Road, Oxford, 45056.

Please RSVP by calling (513) 523-8653 or email pastortim@OxfordGracePointe.com. Leave the number of persons attending and indicate if you need transportation (or be at the bus stop at Wells Mills Drive ar 3:45 p.m.).

For driving directions, check the website www.OxfordGracePointe.com.

WOMAN’S CLUB

Meeting scheduled for Monday

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Oxford will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19 at the LCNB Bank, 30 Park Place West. The theme is “Make It Bake It Auction.”

Members make food items and crafts to be auctioned. It’s a good opportunity to purchase food for Thanksgiving or Christmas gifts. Guests always are welcome to attend and refreshments will be served.

For more information about the club, or anyone needing a ride, contact Melva Allstatter, president, at (513) 523-7198 or Darlene Gray, membership chair, at (513) 523-8599.

LIBRARY

Book to Movie Club set for Monday

Adults 18 and older are invited to the Book to Movie Club from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19 at Oxford Lane Library. Read the book and then join the club for a viewing and discussion of the film adaptation.

Registration is required. To register, or for book and movie titles, call (513) 523-7531, ext. 215. The Oxford Lane Library is located at 15 S. College Ave.

For more information about this and other programs at the Lane Libraries, call (513) 894-6557 or visit the Lane web site at www.lanepl.org.

LIBRARY

Fall story time programs are offered

The Oxford Lane Library’s story time programs for children ages 4-6 will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays through Nov. 27.

Toddler time for ages 2-3 will be held from 10:30 to 1 a.m. and repeated from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays through Nov. 28.

Baby Time for newborns to babies 11 months old will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on and for babies 12-24 months will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays through Nov. 29 (except Nov. 22).

Family Time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Fridays through Nov. 30.

Finger plays, songs and other activities designed for each age group expand the experience of featured stories to help parents instill a lifelong love of books. Call (513) 523-7531, ext. 218 for details. The Oxford Lane Library is located at 15 S. College Ave.

For more information about these and other programs at the Lane Libraries, call (513) 894-6557 or visit the Lane Web site at www.lanepl.org.

PREBLE COUNTY

Schools Regional Council to meet Nov. 29

The Preble County Schools Regional Council of Governments will meet at 8 a.m. on Nov. 29 at the Preble County Educational Service Center at 597 Hillcrest Dr. in Eaton. The purpose of the meeting is to review business programs and any other business to be brought before the COG.

CHURCH

Fall Craft, Vendor Show set for Dec. 1

Oxford Church of God will hold its first Fall Craft and Vendor Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Lunch, refreshment and baked goods also will be available. Oxford Church of God is located at 5450 College Corner Road, Oxford, OH 45056.

CHURCH

Faith Lutheran to hold Christmas Bazaar

Faith Lutheran Church’s Relay for Life team, Faith Healers, will hold a Christmas Bazaar to raise funds for the American Cancer Society from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 420 S. Campus Drive. Christmas decor items and original gifts will be available.

OXFORD TWP.

Trustees meeting changed to Dec. 3

The Oxford Twp. Board of Trustees have changed its December meeting date to Dec. 3.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Oxford Twp. Building, located at 925 Collins Run, Oxford.

In addition, the Board of Trustees have scheduled a special meeting to be held at 6 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Oxford Twp. Building for the purpose of strategic planning.

PETS

Donations being accepted for Gift Giving Tree

The Oxford Veterinary Hospital will have its 11th annual Gift Giving Tree, collecting donations to support local animal shelters (Animal Adoption Foundation, Animal Friends and Adopt-A-Dog).

Donations are being accepted until Dec. 31 at the Oxford Veterinary Hospital, located at 5131 Morning Sun Road, Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 523-3234, and at The Whistle Stop, 304 W. Collins St., Oxford, OH 45056.

For a list of items needed, go to the website at http://oxfvet.com.

BUTLER COUNTY

Mental Health Board seeks new members

The Butler County Mental Health Board is seeking applicants for openings to serve on the board of directors. The board is a public agency governed by 18 unpaid volunteers who must be at least 18 years old, live in Butler County and be interested in public mental health services.

Board members typically serve appointed terms of four years and are eligible to be reappointed to a second four-year term.

Current openings includes appointments approved by the state department of mental health and county commissioners. In addition to the qualifications above, individuals who meet the following criteria are especially encouraged to apply: (1) a primary consumer of mental health services, (2) a family member of a primary consumer, (3) a licensed psychiatrist, (4) a qualified mental health professional (other than a psychiatrist) and (5) minorities.

For more information or to request an information packet and application, email areckner@bcmhb.org or contact the mental health board office at (513) 860-9240 from 9 a.m. to 4 p. m. Monday through Friday. The application deadline is Nov. 30.

KIDNEY FOUNDATION

Used vehicles are sought

The National Kidney Foundation asks citizens to donate their used vehicles to Ohio’s Kidney Cars program and join the fight against kidney disease.

Vehicle donation will support the many prevention programs and direct patient services offered throughout Ohio that are enhancing the lives of people with, and at risk for, kidney disease. In addition, contributions can earn a tax deduction.

The National Kidney Foundation will pick up any used vehicle from any roadside or parking lot free of charge. Call (800) 488-2277 or visit www.kidneycars.org.

SHANDON

Christmas in the Country is Nov. 24-25

Shandon, Ohio’s first Welsh settlement, will hold its 36th annual old-fashioned Christmas in the Country from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25 in downtown Shandon and at St. Aloysius Church on Chapel Road. It’s handicapped accessible with free parking nearby. Parking and admission are free.

There will be food, Welsh harp music and storytelling, antiques and crafts and free horse-drawn trolley rides. Welsh cakes and other home-cooked food, as well as arts and crafts, will be at St. Aloysius Church and at the Shandon Congregation Church’s Community House.

The historic local shops will be open with antiques and collectibles, furniture, country crafts, Alpaca products, art and used and rare books and local history. Weather permitting, a scale train locomotive and a few antique cars will be on display on Saturday at Cherry Street.

Visit Santa in the Old Fire House (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday). The Morgan Township Historical Society on Okeana Drewersburg Road in Okeana will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Governor Benn Metro Park Pioneer Village, a few miles west of Shandon on Cincinnati Brookville Road, will have a special display from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information call (513) 738-2962 or (513) 738-4180.