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For Fun

Freundschaft Abend-Tex Mex Style, 6 to 11:30 p.m. May 10 at Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society Halle, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain Twp. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Dancing follows. Dinner includes stuffed cabbage and sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, roll and butter, homemade dessert and coffee. Full cash bar and snacks available. Admission is $8. Dance only, $8. Reservations by May 8 at (513) 385-2098 or www.donauschwaben.com. Entertainment by Alpen Echos and dance performance by the Donauschwaben Youth Group.

Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at the Village Green Amphitheater, 301 Wessel Dr. Sponsored by The Four Seasons Garden Club of Fairfield, the sale will feature perennials, herbs, groundcover, cannas, daylilies, hostas, self-sowing annuals, shrubs, houseplants, wildflowers and more. Plants are divisions from garden club members' gardens. All proceeds benefit Fairfield community projects. (513) 892-6806, gams@isoc.net.

Just for Kids

Kids Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Borders in Tri-County. For more information, call (513) 671-5852.

Books

Tuesday Book Club for Adults, 1:30 to 3 p.m. May 13 at the Fairfield Lane Library. Discuss the storyline, characters and the writing craft of "Carrot Cake Murder" by Joanne Fluke. Copies of the book are available at the Information Services desk upon registration. Register at (513) 858-3238, ext. 358. www.lanepl.org.

Book Discussion, 1:30 to 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Lane Library-Fairfield Branch. Registration required. Book copies provided after registration. For more information, call (513) 858-3238, ext. 358, or visit www.lanepl.org.

It's a Book, It's a Movie, 2 to

4:30 p.m. May 10 at the Fairfield Lane Library. For adults 18 and older. Join us for a screening of a popular book-based film with lively discussion. The May selection is a 1982 sci-fi classic starring Harrison Ford based on "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" by Philip K. Dick. Call (513) 894-6557 or visit www.lanepl.org.

Perfect Escape Book Club, 1 to

2:30 p.m. May 21 in the Waterford Great Room at the Fairfield Lane Library. Discuss "Carrot Cake Murder" by Joanne Fluke. Book copies provided after registration. To register, call (513) 858-3238, ext. 358.

Contemporary Book Night For Adults, 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Fairfield Lane Library. Copies of the month's book are available at the Information Services desk. To register, call (513) 858-3238, ext. 358, or visit www.lanepl.org.

Support groups

Hearing Loss Association,

May 10 at Mason Public Library. Security officers from the Transportation Security Administration will discuss air travel for passengers with hearing loss. (513) 683-5855, hearinglossassociation@yahoo.com

MS Support Group offers education and compassion in an upbeat and warm atmosphere. The National MS Society sponsored support group meets monthly at 11 a.m. in the Mason Community Center's Bridge area, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road. May 12 and June 16. To register, call (513) 573-9583, or e-mail mgt6835@embarqmail.com

Christian Support Group of individuals recovering from drugs, alcohol or compulsions, Thursdays at Community Christian Church in Fairfield Twp., 3401 Millikin Road. Call (513) 868-6818 for meeting times.

Christian Support Group for women recovering from violence, Tuesdays at Community Christian Church in Fairfield Twp., 3401 Millikin Road. Call (513) 868-6818 for meeting times.

Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Special Needs, second Tuesday of each month, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 4601 Fairfield Ave.

Angelman and other Rare Syndromes Playgroup,

10 a.m. to noon monthly at ABC Pediatric Therapy in West Chester Twp. Open and free to children, siblings and parents with Angelman or other rare syndromes. For more information, call Julie Janszen Millette at (513) 708-0349 or e-mail julie.janszen@fmr.com.

Grief Support Group, the Journey, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Cincinnati Christian School, 7474 Morris Road. For more information, call (513) 967-0872.

The Fort Hamilton Hospital support groups, including Alzheimer family, breast cancer, wig room, grief, ostomy and breastfeeding. Call (513) 867-9355 for meeting times.

Parents Without Partners is a single parents group that offers an environment of mutual understanding for people to meet others with a similar lifestyle. For meeting times and locations, call

(513) 241-4744.

Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Covenant Community Church, 2860 Mack Road; noon Tuesdays at Sojourner Recovery Services, 1430 University Blvd.; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Lindenwald Methodist Church, 3501 Pleasant Ave. Group welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. No fees, donation only. For more information, call (513) 921-1922, or visit www.region5oa.org. Clubs

Fort Hamilton Philatelic Society, 7:30 p.m. tonight May 8 at the Hamilton Prime Club, formerly Senior Citizens, Inc., 140 Ross Ave. The finding and marketing of Great U.S. Stamp rarity will be presented by Mr. Ernest White. Louis,

(513) 939-1280.

The Four Seasons Garden Club, 12:30 p.m. May 13 at the Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr. Rain garden expert, Tara Maddock, Ph.D. will present "Rain, Rain, Go Away." Interested gardeners and guests are invited. Refreshments will be served. Register at (513) 892-6806.

PERI meeting, 1 p.m. May 13 at Knights of Columbus, 930 Hamilton Cleves Road. The President of Colonial Communities (Berkley Square & WestOver) Ronald Sunderhaus will tell the Colonial Story and raise awareness of present services and the impact on the Hamilton and Butler County communities. Donna (513) 868-9170

The MOMS Club of Fairfield, 10 a.m. May 28 at the Fairfield West Baptist Church, 5346 Muskopf Road. Our guest speaker this month will be Kelly Baroch, Audiologist from Childrens Hospital. (513) 588-8484, www.momsclubfairfield.com.

Deaf Teen Leadership Club, 7 to 9 p.m. the second Friday of every month at the Powel Crosley YMCA, 9601 Winton Road. Parent information group meets at the same time. Learn how to avoid drugs and alcohol with topics and discussion. The group is open to all teenagers, regardless of communication mode. For more information, call Carole Donnellon at (513) 221-0527, ext. 182, or visit cincinnatideaf.blogspot.com for more information.Religious

Men's Retreat Workshop, 7 to 9 p.m. May 30 at The Light Ministries, 212 South Broad St. Workshop on "Becoming Disciples of The Christ," Men of Change. Pastor Leon Wilkinson continues on the myths and challenges of the church. All men are welcome to this free event. www.thelightministries.net.

What Catholics believe and why, 7 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the undercroft of Sacred Heart Church, at Nilles and River roads. Call (513) 858-4213 or visit www.sacredheart-fairfield.org for more information.

Volunteers

Butler County Community Health Consortium seeks volunteers for its nonprofit agency providing Butler County residents with access to quality, primary healthcare regardless of income or insurance. (513) 705-4116 or e-mail awladysh@bcchc.org.

Partners in Prime, formerly Senior Citizens Inc., seeks volunteers to fill a variety of positions. Visit www.partnersinprime.org to view current volunteer opportunities or call Jenny at (513) 867-1998.

Foster homes for dogs are desperately needed. (513) 755-7778 or e-mail shelteredpaws@yahoo.com.

One Way Farm seeks office volunteers to search for grants, help with sewing on Wednesday afternoons, and create an ongoing craft class. Call (513) 829-5683, or visit www.onewayfarm.org for more information. Also seeks volunteers to sort donations, teach children life skills and assist with homework. (513) 829-3276.

Community Multicare Center needs volunteers to help the activity department with room visits with residents. Ruth Rutherford, (513) 868-6500.

Butler County Red Cross needs volunteer drivers, ages 21 and older, to assist with transportation program. (513) 868-7616.

Butler County CASA needs adult volunteers. Time commitment averages eight to 10 hours a month. (513) 867-5010, www.butlercounty.org/PARACHUTE.

Reunions

Lakota Class of 1988, 20-year reunion 7:30 p.m. July 12 at The Savannah Center, 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd. West Chester Twp. Cost is $42 person/$80 couple by April 30; $52 person/$100 couple May 1 to June 30; $72 person/$140 couple after June 30. Includes dinner, two drink tickets, music and venue fees. Cash bar, photographer available. Dress is corporate casual. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Cincinnati North. Remit registration to Lakota Class of 1988 Reunion, c/o Marivi Tordil Magan, 7873 Devonwood Court, Dublin, OH 43017 or via PayPal to LakotaHS_88@yahoo.com. Companies interested in sponsoring the event may contact Melissa Crawford at lissa_crawford@hotmail.com or (513) 967-6847. Join the group "Lakota High School Class of 1988" at www.facebook.com.

Lakota High School Classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 joint reunion July 26 at The Wingate Inn in West Chester Twp. Buffet dinner, cash bar and DJ/dancing. $60 each. Baker Photography available for photos. A block of rooms available at a discount of $89 per room at (513) 777-1101. If you have not received an invitation, contact (1967) Kathy (Collins) Tyson at (513) 777-7706 or jim.tyson@earthlink.net; or (1968) Karen (Lafferty) Siegmann at 777- 5447 or Siegmannkl@fuse.net; or (1969) Juanita (Collins) Wilson at 779-0256 or jmkatie2@aol.com. All reservations, payable to Lakota Class of '68 Treasurer, should be mailed by May 2 to Karen Siegmann, 7320 Princeton Road, Liberty Twp., Ohio 45044.www.lakotaonline.com/alumni.cfm.

Lakota Class of 1978 30-year reunion, 8 p.m. to midnight Sept. 13 at Brazenhead Pub, 5650 Tylersville Road, Mason. $50 each before July 15; $60 afterwards, includes private room, appetizer, buffet, 2 drink tickets, soft drinks and tea. Cash bar. On Sept, 14, a family picnic is planned. E-mail home addresses to lakota1978@cinci.rr.com or call Diane (Ross) Spaeth at (513) 779-2158 or Jenny (Elberg) Prather at (513) 779-0586.

Lebanon High School Class of 1988 20-year reunion, June 21 banquet at Great Wolf Lodge. $50 per person, adults only. June 22 is family picnic. Jim Byers, (513) 897-3740, Art Harper, artharper2@aol.com, Sarah (Cranmer) Waulk, osp1014@embarq

mail.com.

Classes

Teach Your Child to Sign Workshop, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. May 13 at Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road. SmallTalk parent workshop is taught by a Child Sign Language Specialist. $45 per couple, includes pictorial dictionary of signs and Signing Safari's "Teach Your Child to Sign" DVD. Register at (513) 475-4500.

"Your Baby's Amazing Journey — the First 12 Months," 7 to 9:30 p.m. May 15 at Good Samaritan Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave. Parenting workshop interactively explores expected first year developmental milestones and offers effective strategies for dealing with typical eating, sleeping and fussiness issues. Fee is $35 per parenting team. Register at (513) 475-4500.

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