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Road to Effective Estate Planning

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  • Sat, 02/04/2023 - 2:00pm
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Presented by attorney Kim Estess. Sat., Feb. 4, 2 p.m.

Intro to Special Needs Planning

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  • Thu, 03/23/2023 - 7:00pm
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Join us for a discussion of estate planning considerations that impact every family with a special needs individual.

Curious Conversations with Braver Angels

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  • Sat, 03/18/2023 - 2:00pm
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Join the Southwest Ohio Braver Angels Alliance for a workshop on how to use curiosity to connect with people across the political divide.

Penguins

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  • Sat, 03/04/2023 - 12:00pm
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The Newport Aquarium is bringing penguins to Oakwood! At the Penguins program, live African penguins visit the library with their human handlers to present information on the waddlers’ natural history, geography, diet, and more.

Shows will be held at 10:30am and 12pm. Each show is approximately 60 minutes long.

Give Your Garden Some Ecological Clout

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  • Fri, 04/21/2023 - 2:00pm
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Friday, April 21, 2023

2:00 PM | In-Person event

Your garden is a place to grow plants, relax, and connect with nature. Just spending time around plants can ease stress for many people. You can also join the growing trend to regenerate and create new habitat for the creatures with which we share the planet. Learn which native plants might work in your garden and what steps you can take to invite not just butterflies but also a wider web of insect and animal life that promotes a diverse ecosystem into your yard.

Senior Housing Transitions

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  • Tue, 03/28/2023 - 2:00pm
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Representatives from Oasis Senior Advisors, Next Steps Senior Transitions, and Bethany Home Health present a panel discussion about downsizing, senior housing options, and home health services.

Theatre Preview: Into the Woods

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  • Sun, 02/12/2023 - 2:00pm
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Oakwood High School Lumberjack Theatre performs a preview of their spring show Into the Woods. Come see the fractured fairytale where Happily Ever After is no more!

Where Healing Happens: The Physiology of Safety

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  • Wed, 05/10/2023 - 7:00pm
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May 10 | We can better help ourselves move through stressful events without long-lasting trauma by looking at how animals process stress.

Native Plant Garden Tour

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  • Mon, 08/14/2023 - 6:30pm
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August 14 | Stop by from 6:30-7:30pm to learn more about Wright Library's native plant gardens. Rain or Shine. In case of severe weather, tour the gardens during the Oakwood BioBlitz Kickoff, 11am-3pm, Saturday September, 9th.