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West Milton Lions Blood Drive Scheduled Wednesday, April 19
Help strengthen the spring blood supply by donating at the West Milton Lions Club community blood drive on Wednesday, April 19, 1-7 p m , at the West Milton Church of Christ, 108 S Main St Make an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com, call 937461-3220 or use the new Donor Time app Everyone who registers to donate will receive a “Blood Donor – Difference Maker” T-shirt April is a challenging month for blood collection because of holiday closings, spring breaks, and vacation travel Help make a difference in the lives of hospital patients by keeping your appointment to donate or rescheduling as soon as possible
Save time when you donate by downloading the Donor Time app You can also use “DonorXPress” to complete the donor questionnaire before arriving at a blood drive Find DonorXPress on the Donor Time App or at www givingblood org/donorxpress
Covington HS Alumni
To Meet on April 20
The Covington Alumni Committee will hold its monthly meeting at Buffalo Jacks on Thursday, April 20, at 1:00 p m
The alumni banquet is scheduled for June 3, with the doors opening at 4:00 p m and the banquet beginning at 6:00 p m The following classes will be honored: 1963, 1973, 1998, 2013 and 2023
698-5515 to register BoaRd MeetinG - Tuesday April 18 7 p m The Board will discuss regular business For more information call the library or visit mupubliclibrary org
JuSt a little inSPiRation Book cluB - Wednesday, April 19, 1 p m Join Staci for discussion of Something Old, Something New by Amy Clipston Books are available in the library through the Ohio Digital Library and HOOPLA JeSS MontGoMeRy Watch PaRty - Wednesday, April 19, 6:30-7:30 p m To end our community event One Book, Many Communities we will host a watch party of a Q&A with the author of The Widows, Jess Montgomery, who will be at Edison State Community College conducting an in-person book signing followed by a Q&A which will be LIVE streamed on Facebook and shown in the library Please join us to watch the Q&A and possibly be able to ask the author your own questions hiGh nooneR’S Book cluB - Thursday April 20 12-1:30 p m Join Katie for this casual book club discussion of I am Malala: The girl who stood up for Education and was shot by the Taliban Books are available in the library, through the Ohio Digital Library, and HOOPLA BinGo FoR BookS - Thursday, April 20, 6:30 p m Adults can join Staci for another night of BINGO Prizes will be awarded for each round Please register ahead of time in order to attend Give us a call at 937-698-5515 to register or with questions Paint youR heaRt out - Saturday, April 22, 10-11 a m This is the first adults only meeting to our four-part painting series Participants will be using nail polish to create marbled wooden eggs Supplies will be provided Please sign up ahead of time Call 937-698-5515 to register or with questions
oPen Mic PoetRy SlaM - Saturday, April 22, 2-3 p m Teens and adults are invited to a very special Open Mic Night, an opportunity to come read and listen to poems performed by other people in the community chillaX dude - Monday April 24 4 p m Do you need somewhere to de-stress and unwind after a long day at school?
Join teen librarian Lainie as she does a de-stressing craft or activity Every month there will be a new craft or activity For April she will be showing teens how to make Book Confetti and Rage Page Tearings dunGeonS and dRaGonS - Saturday, April 29, 1-4 p m Get your dice ready for another great adventure! Experienced players (or not!) are able to join this new month s campaign Game accessories and snacks will be provided for infor mation About the Above events, Contact the librar y – 937-698-5515 www mupubliclibrar y org
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PReSchool StoRy houR - April 11 18 and 25 as well as May 9 16 and 23 from 11 a m til noon
Miss Candice will lead the group in stories games crafts and activities – all geared to get your preschooler ready for Kindergarten Registration for this coming session is available now
Our final SteaM WoRkShoP of the season will be held April 13 from 10:15-11:30 The hands-on workshops are for Homeschool students in Grades 1-8 No registration required
Our popular aMeRican GiRl doll PaRty will be Saturday, April 15, 10:30-noon This event is for young ladies in Grades K-5 Bring along your favorite doll (does not have to be an American Girl doll) and be ready to get your picture taken We will enjoy a morning of crafts, games, and snacks, all centered around the 2023 American Girl Doll of the Year, Kavi Registrations are required and space is limited
Adults are welcome to join us for BinGo on Thursday April 20 from 1:30-3:30 Everyone goes home a winner! BINGO is free to play Participants may bring a prize to share if they wish, valued at $5 or less
This is always great fun for everyone!
eSSential oilS 101 claSS on Friday, April 21 from 3-4:30 Learn how essentials oils can help with general health and well-being Registrations are appreciated, but not required
celeBRate eaRth day with us April 22 with the return of our Plant and Seed Swap! Swappers may start to bring in their items at 9 a m that day Please have plants in containers/bags clearly marked with the type of plant Participants can browse the selection through the morning and take home what they wish to try Swapping will end at 12:30 Guest speaker Taylor Dill from the OSU Extension Office will talk about Starting a Vegetable Garden Come with your questions ready to learn about the best practices to grow your own food this summer No registration necessary
SuMMeR ReadinG kick-oFF Block PaRty will be held April 26 from 6-7:30 Register early for our Summer Reading Program and stay for great food activities games and prizes This event is for the entire family and is not just for Bradford students everyone is welcome! Watch for more details to come pleAse CAll 937-448-2612 To sigN up for librAry eveNTs or hAve your quesTioNs ANsWered!
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Autumn Petitjean Named To Fall Honor Roll At Emporia State Univ.
Autumn Petitjean of Bradford was one of nearly 750 Emporia State undergraduate students named to the honor roll after the fall 2022 semester
To qualify for the honor roll, students must earn a minimum 3 80 semester GPA in at least 12 graded hours
Emporia State University is located in Emporia, Kansas
BNC’s Young Birders’ Club
To Meet April 15
The Young Birders’ Club, geared just for students in 5th –12th grades who are members of Brukner Nature Center and have an interest in birding, may join us Saturday, April 15, from 9-11 a m
Warmer temperatures often begin bringing in the smaller migrators Many songbirds arriving early this month wintered in the southern parts of the country (tree swallows and yellowrumped warblers) Later in the month we see the arrival of the first neotropical species (various vireos and warblers)
Please contact Brian for more detailed information at brian@bruknernaturecenter com
The center is located at 5995 Horseshoe Bend Rd , Troy
Covington Outreach Announces Summertime Stock-Up Program
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The Covington Outreach Association is currently registering families for their 2023 Summertime Stock-Up program now thru April 28 This program provides families with a generous supply of household paper products, cleaning supplies, and personal care items Included are suntan lotion, bug spray, and Miami County Parks information so families can get outside and enjoy a summer of fun Drive-thru pick-up at Covington Christian Church 115 N Pearl St is scheduled for Thursday May 25 from 2 to 4 p m Covington residents may register now thru April 28 to take part in this program Must be registered to participate For more information on how to register your family or how to volunteer for the COA, please contact them at neighbor@covingtonoutreach org or 937-541-5581
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