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The Oakwood Schools Education Foundation will host its third annual golf outing fundraiser Sept. 24 at the Dayton Country Club. Kevin Payne is serving as this year’s honorary chair. In its first two years the outing has raised over $39,000.
The Foundation annually provides significant support for quality initiatives beyond the scope of publicly funded education, including teacher and administrative grants, scholarships, and special wish list initiatives.
If anyone is interested in being a part if this great event, contact the Foundation office at 297-5332.
Educator and entertainer Tom Scheidt will perform his “Positive Planet Show” at Wright Library on Monday, Aug. 13. from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Library’s north lawn. Tom, known to many for his portrayals of the pirate Thomas MacGregor, will sing songs and will tell stories with a positive spin. The emphasis is on helping everyone learn to get along with each other and be happy. The program is for the whole family, from preschoolers to grandparents.
This summer’s performers were selected to support areas of the Oakwood Schools’ curriculum in an informal way.
The concert is bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic if you like. In case of rain, the program will be held in the Library Meeting Room. The program is free and open to the public.
Wright Memorial Public Library is again extending its annual book sale to six days this year and needs volunteers to help before, during and after the sale.
Volunteers are needed these days:
Monday, August 20 – set up tables and move cartons of books (muscles useful!), Tuesday, August 21 – unpack boxes., Wednesday through Sunday, August 22-26 (during the sale) – straighten and restock tables as they empty and help customers carry books to their cars., Monday, August 27 – pack any unsold books, put tables away, and clean up.
Anyone who can help is invited to stop by and complete a Book Sale Volunteer Form, or download the form from the Calendar section of the library’s web site at www.WrightLibrary.org.
The sale will take place in the Library Meeting Room. There will be a special preview night, Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. Preview night prices will be $2 each for hardback books and $1 each for children’s books and all other items.
Regular sale hours will be: Wednesday, Aug. 22, Noon - 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 26, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
During the regular sale hardback books will be $1 each. Paperbacks, children’s books, videos, CD’s, and all other items will be 50¢ each. Sunday will be Bargain Day; fill a grocery bag for $2 each.
“New books will be put out every day,” emphasizes Linda Cosgrove, who manages the sale, “so one visit may not be enough!”
Many of the books are donated, while some are old library copies that are no longer needed. There are thousands of books on all kinds of subjects for both adults and children. Proceeds benefit the library.
Girls and Boys join Miss Pat Wednesday, Aug. 8, for a magical morning at Smith Gardens. Bring your favorite teddy bear for an hour of crafts, games, and a snack. Register now at the Oakwood Community Center , 105 Patterson Rd.
Come join Shawn Fry at Orchardly Park on Aug. 9 for some summer “Art in the Park.” Come make a necklace or bracelet to brighten up your summer wardrobe!
All activities are drop-in so come by anytime between 2- 3 p.m. to complete a fun, free craft. Projects are most appropriate for ages 3-6, but all ages are welcome. **A parent or guardian must be in the park while the child is participating in the activity**
Registration is being accepted for OCC Youth Soccer. Boys and Girls entering grades 1st-6th are encouraged to enroll. This is a recreational league, with an emphasis on skills and fun. Volunteer coaches needed for all divisions. Registration ends Sunday, Aug. 12. For more information please call the OCC 298-0775, or stop by 105 Patterson Rd.
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