Middletown: Alex and Lena Casper Memorial Lecture, 7 p.m. in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium, Miami University Middletown, 4200 N. University Blvd. Free but tickets required. www.miamioh.edu/regionals/casper-lecture
Oxford: Artist Talk, 5:30 p.m. at Miami University Art Museum, 801 S. Patterson Ave. "Trying To Make Sense And Non: The Work & Career of Artist James Grashow." In conjunction with the exhibition Seldom Seen: Fun & Quirky. 513-529-2232
APRIL 1
Hamilton: Current Events Roundtable, noon at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
Middletown: Family Fun Day of Science, 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Robert "Sonny" Hill Community Center, 800 Lafayette Ave. Families must pre-register by calling 513-425-7866.
APRIL 3
Trenton: Friends of Chrisholm will host an open house and Be a History Detective activity, 2 to 4 p.m. April 3 at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road. Free
Oxford: Family Fun Day at the Miami University Art Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. at 801 S. Patterson Ave. Explore the exhibitions and take part in hands-on activities. 513-529-2232
APRIL 4
Hamilton: Down Home, Downtown, 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. Music by Jericho. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 5
Hamilton: Tuesday's Titles, 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. Discussing "The Enchanted April," by Elizabeth Von Arnim, 513-894-7158
APRIL 6
Hamilton: Speak Out, 6 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. Dialogue on Heroin Epidemic in Butler County. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 8
Hamilton: Tinker Tots, 10:30 a.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. For ages 3-5. Engage in hands-on STEM activities.
Hamilton: STAYcation Review, 10 a.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
Hamilton: Speak Volumes Book Club, noon at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
Middletown: Verity Traditions presents "An Introduction to China," 6 p.m. at Miami University Middletown, Verity Lodge, 4200 N. University Blvd. Free
APRIL 9
Hamilton: Clark Lane's Birthday and Anniversary Party, 2 to 3 p.m. at Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. Attendees will learn about birthday parties in the mid-1800s, play old-fashioned party games and eat ice cream and cake. Registration is not required.
Hamilton: Cooks & Books: A Cookbook Club, 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. Registration required. 513-894-7158
Hamilton: Creativa Convergence, 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
Fairfield: Emerald Entertainment presents "A Mother's Plea," 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive. 513-867-5348
APRIL 10
Hamilton: Badin High School Italian Dinner, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 571 New London Road. Proceeds benefit the Paul Seal Memorial Scholarship Fund and the ALS Foundation. 513-863-3993
APRIL 11
Hamilton: Miami Shares: New Degrees, 6 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 12
Hamilton: Topics in Professional Development, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to vaughnjh@miamioh.edu. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 13
Hamilton: Engaging with Diversity, 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 14
Hamilton: Yesterday's News with Richard O Jones, 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. "Mysteries of the Pearl Bryan Murder." 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 15
Middletown: Miami University Middletown's Fantastic Free Fridays, 10 a.m. with Miami University Men's Glee Club in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium, 4200 N. University Blvd.
Oxford: Square Dance, 7:30 p.m. at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave. Guest band is the Corndrinkers. No partner or experience necessary. Cost is $5.
APRIL 16
Hamilton: DIY for Tweens Series, 2 p.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. For ages 9-12. 513-894-7158
Fairfield: Let's Go Hiking, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Harbin Park. Amy Hall Spegal will speak on "Spring Bird Watching." This hike is an opportunity to spend some time observing the birds in Harbin Park and their habits. Registration required by calling 513-867-5348.
APRIL 17
Oxford: Oxford Kinetics Festival: "Circus Fracas," noon to 5 p.m. at Millett Hall. There will be art, science, and circus activities to experience throughout the day as well as performances and presentations from regional artisans, gifted wunderkinds, and peculiar clubs. www.oxfordkineticsfestival.org
APRIL 18
Hamilton: Monday Night Music, 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. Music by Kelly Richey. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 19
Middletown: Verity Traditions presents "Trivia Night with Richard O Jones," 6 p.m. at Miami University Middletown, Verity Lodge, 4200 N. University Blvd. Free
APRIL 20
Hamilton: Hamilton Unplugged, 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 21
Hamilton: The Building Doctor, 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 25
Hamilton: Miami Shares: New Degrees, 6 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 26
Hamilton: Poetry Pops, 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 27
Hamilton: The Hamilton Mill presents "Startups and Innovation," 7 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
APRIL 28
Hamilton: Teach-In: The Refugee Crisis and Syria, 6 p.m. at Miami University Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. 513-785-3005, opt. 3
MAY 3
Hamilton: Tuesday's Titles, 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. Discussing "Slade House," by David Mitchell, 513-894-7158
MAY 6
Middletown: Miami University Middletown's Fantastic Free Fridays, 10 a.m. with "The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi," by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium, 4200 N. University Blvd.
MAY 8
Hamilton: Sunday Sounds, 2 p.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. The Dick Sorice Trio perform. 513-894-7158
MAY 10
Hamilton: Cooks & Books: A Cookbook Club, 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. Registration required. 513-894-7158
MAY 13
Hamilton: Tinker Tots, 10:30 a.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. For ages 3-5. Engage in hands-on STEM activities.
MAY 21
Hamilton: DIY for Tweens Series, 2 p.m. at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St. For ages 9-12. 513-894-7158
Fairfield: Let's Go Hiking, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Huffman Park. Registration required by calling 513-867-5348.
Note: Times are subject to change. Confirm dates, events and attendance with the presenting organizations.
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