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.

MILL RACE

Auction for Acres is Saturday

Preserving an historic Mill Race is the theme of the 10th annual Auction For Acres benefit to support the Three Valley Conservation Trust from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Miami University Hamilton Campus, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton.

Displays featuring the newly acquired Mill Race north of Oxford highlight the evening’s fundraiser to support conservation of streams, farms and natural habitat in southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana. With more than 100 tickets sold, reservations still are available.

Auction goers will enjoy the sensational food, wine, wildlife art demonstration, and music that provide an evening of enjoyment, complemented by the opportunity to bid on art, trips, food, services, sides of beef as well as antiques and jewelry in both live and silent auction.

World-renowned wildlife artist Christopher B Walden will put the finishing touches on an original drawing/painting to be sold to benefit Three Valley Conservation Trust. In addition, noted artist John A. Ruthven has donated a large pencil drawing of a native Miami tribesman releasing a falcon. Watercolors by listed artist Marston Hodgin include the Reily Bridge and other scenes

Donated auctioneering by Doug Ross is a show in itself. Guest musician John Kogge will perform, following pianist Joanna Klett. All proceeds benefit the Three Valley Conservation Trust’s work preserving land, streams and family farms.

Tickets are $50. Auction items can be viewed online at the Three Valley Conservation Trust’s website at www.3vct.org, and Ross’ website at www.auctionross.com. For reservations, to bid absentee or for more information, call the Trust office at (513) 524-2150.

LIBRARY

Topic is Miami People in War of 1812

Adults 18 and over are invited to The Experience of the Miami People during the War of 1812 from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Oxford Lane Library.

George Ironstack from Miami University will discuss the impact of the War of 1812 on the Miami tribes.

For details, call (513) 523. 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.

OXFORD

Electronic recycling event is Saturday

The City of Oxford and Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley are partnering for a community electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at 101 W. Chestnut St., the site of the former Talawanda High School.

Working and non-working items accepted include computers, monitors, cell phones, hard drives, printers, toner cartridges, keyboards, mice, speakers, cords/cables, software, routers/switches, fire walls, servers and scanners. Receipts for tax purposes will be provided to those who donate.

For more information, contact Goodwill Easter Seals e-cycling at (937) 461-8463 or email ecycle@gesmv.org.

AUDUBON

Oxbow field trip set for Saturday

Audubon Miami Valley has scheduled a field trip for Saturday, Nov. 10 to the Oxbow, a broad floodplain where the Great Miami River empties into the Ohio, and the most important wetland area in the mid-section of the Ohio Valley.

Located near Lawrenceburg, Ind., 17 miles downstream from Cincinnati, the Oxbow is named for a small prehistoric horseshoe, or oxbow-shaped lake, formed when flood waters cut a new course for the Great Miami River, isolating a meander in the old stream bed.

Birders have listed 280 species of birds on this area. In addition, 66 species of fish and 472 vascular plants have been recorded in the Oxbow-protected area.

The field trip will leave at 7 a.m. from the old Wal Mart parking lot and return in the afternoon. Pack a lunch and bring binoculars if possible. For more information about this and other AMV field trips, visit its web site athttp://amvohio.org/events/field-trips/.

VETERANS DAY

Oxford ceremony scheduled for Nov. 11

A ceremony to honor America’s veterans will be held at noon on Sunday, Nov. 11 in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Uptown Oxford.

For more information, contact Melanie L. Craft, Recreation Program supervisor, Oxford Parks and Recreation Department, at (513) 523-6314.

OXFORD KIWANIS

Holiday Food Drive slated for Nov. 11

Oxford Kiwanis will hold its 20th annual Holiday F0od Drive from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11. City residents and neighbors on Bonham Road and in Springwood are asked to put bags or boxes of food on their front doorstep by 1 p.m.

Identified volunteers w ill pick up the food and knock on doors, Particularly critical donations this year are canned fruit and juices, canned beans and soups, pasta and rice products, canned meats (tuna and chicken), boxed dinners, bread and muffin mixes, and cereals. Monetary donations will be used for bulk purchases of needed items.

OXFORD

Women’s Music Club to meet Nov. 12

The Woman’s Music Club of Oxford will hold its Nov. 12 meeting at the home of Louise Hautau at 7:30 p.m. Barbara Diehl will coordinate the “Musical Gumbo” program, continuing this years theme “ A Musical Feast.” Those interested in membership may call (513) 523-5320.

DAR

Caroline Scott Chapter to meet on Nov. 12

The Oxford Caroline Scott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 in the Oxford Community Arts Center at 10 S. College Ave.

The program will be on “TSA Security,” presented by Bob Burns.

Canned goods to be donated to the Oxford Community Food Pantry and Campbell labels and box tops for education to be sent to the DAR schools will be collected. Georgeana Reardon and Jackie Hunt will be the hostesses.

NAACP

Election meeting set for Nov. 12

The election of the officers and at-large members of the Oxford Unit NAACP will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Bethel AME Church, 14 S. Beech Street, Oxford.

In order to vote in the Branch Election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required. For more information, contact Oxford NAACP at www.naacpoxford.org.

The Oxford NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 5 p.m. at Miami University’s Shriver Center.

THE ARTS

OCAC seeks exhibition proposals

The Oxford Community Arts Center is seeking proposals for individual or group exhibitions for the 2013 season. The deadline for proposals has been extended to Nov. 13. All proposals will be reviewed by the selection committee and notifications of acceptances made mid December. Any medium, genre and style will be accepted.

Proposal forms are available in the OCAC office or at http://oxarts.org/docs/ARTISTSEXHIBITIONPROPOSAL. Digital images of your work indicating titles, dimensions and media; an artist’s statement and artist’s resume are also required.

The OCAC is committed to exhibiting diverse forms of art, particularly art from the Oxford and the surrounding areas. Annually there are monthly individual and group art exhibitions with artists selected by committee. Originality is of the highest priority and suitability for the space will necessarily also be a consideration. The OCAC exhibition space consists of three areas: 41 linear feet gallery; hall with 86 linear feet; and an open “parlor” space with 41 linear feet.

WORKSHOP

Event focuses on human trafficking

Human trafficking is a form of slavery going on in the United States and Ohio. Every year, according to a 2010 study, about 1,000 American-born children in Ohio are forced to work in the sex trade and about 800 immigrants become victims of sexual exploitation and of forced hard labor.

Would you recognize a victim? Would you know what to do if you did? Because an educated public can help combat these horrific crimes, The League of Women Voters of Oxford is holding a workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 13 entitled “Human Trafficking 101: Victim Identification.” Leading the workshop will be Erin Meyer, The Anti-Human Trafficking Program Manager for the coalition of ESC (End Slavery in Cincinnati) and The Salvation Army.

The training event will be held at Hillel on the campus of Miami University, 11 East Walnut St., in Oxford. The workshop is free and open to the public.

COLLEGE CORNER

Salad Bar Luncheon scheduled for Nov. 14

The College Corner United Methodist Church will hold its annual Salad Bar Luncheonl from 11:30 a.m. to 12:3o p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The cost is $7 (including pie).

There will be a variety of meat, vegetable and fruit salads, as well as an assortment of pies. Carry outs will be available.

The church cookbook, including all the recipes for the salads served during the luncheon, will be available for $9. Profits from the luncheon and cookbook go to further the outreach in the community. For more information call Phyllis at (765) 732-3423.

CHAMBER

Rotary Club to host Business After Hours

Business After Hours will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Oxford from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in the Arbor Room of The Elms Hotel at 75 S. Main St.

This is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the Rotary Club, whose motto is “Service Above Self,” and its activities.

RSVP the Oxford Chamber of Commerce at (513) 523-5200.

THANKSGIVING

RSVP to International Potluck by Nov. 15

The public is invited by the Office of International Education to the annual Global Neighbor’s Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Talawanda Middle School, where the Oxford community and Miami’s international students gather together to enjoy one of America’s favorite cultural traditions.

This is the second year for the Global Neighbor’s Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck, sponsored by OIE and Community Service Program for Global Friendships.

Bring a favorite dish, choosing from among the following items: carved turkey, butternut squash soup, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, pumpkin or pecan pie, traditional stuffing, vegetarian stuffing and veggie casserole.

Those in attendance also will have the opportunity to learn more about the Global Neighbors program, a friendship match between Oxford community members and Miami’s international students.

To RSVP, go online to http://tinyurl.com/miamithanksgiving or email international@muohio.edu or call (513) 529-5628 and ask for Amy Cockrell by Nov. 15.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Historian to speak on Nov. 15

Bath State Bank will welcome Franklin County (Ind.) historian Don Dunaway from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15th in the Bath lobby. Dunaway will be available to sign the Bath Township History Book, which was compiled by numerous local individuals and printed last month.

Books are available through both Bath Bank locations for $20 each. History books also will be available at the signing on Nov. 15. Anyone who already has purchased a book may bring it to the open house as well. Light refreshments will be served at this free book signing. For more information, call Bath State Bank at (765) 732-3022.

UNION COUNTY

Holiday Bazaar scheduled for Nov. 17

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.

LIBRARY

Book to Movie Club set for Nov. 19

Adults 18 and older are invited to the Book to Movie Club from 6 to 8 p.m. on 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

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.