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Tinkering with Tinkercad
Mon, Aug 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Technology Training Lab
Explore 3D design with Tinkercad! Learn the basics, start a project, and return to the Makerspace later to finish. No printing during the session. Grades 3-6.
Earth "Kind" Meetup Group - Join with other plant forward individuals for discussion
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Meet with veg/plant-based curious, earth advocates to discover new flavors, new foods and more ways to be kind to yourselves and to our earth.
Forest Therapy Walk
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Join certified Forest Therapy Guide, Catherine Mangan, on a forest therapy walk at Bradley Woods Reservation. Must be 18 years old or older. Registration... more
Join certified Forest Therapy Guide, Catherine Mangan, on a forest therapy walk at Bradley Woods Reservation. Must be 18 years old or older. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, August 8 2026 at 9:00am
Women in History Presents - Sally Hemings
Sun, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Porter Room
Women in History presents a powerful portrayal of Sally Hemings, the enslaved woman whose life was closely connected to Thomas Jefferson.
Family LEGO® Night
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Gather the family and enjoy building LEGO® together. Borrow our bricks or bring your own project. Join the community as we share ideas and build LEGO®... more
Gather the family and enjoy building LEGO® together. Borrow our bricks or bring your own project. Join the community as we share ideas and build LEGO® creations together!
Registration opens Monday, August 10 2026 at 9:00am
How Current Events Can Influence Your Investment Behavior - Presented by Les Szarka, CFP®, ChFC®, CEO Szarka Financial
Mon, Aug 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Les Szarka explains how current events can influence your investment behavior, and could lead to disastrous results.
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Meet other fluent native and non-native Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Book of Lost Friends" by Lisa Wingate
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
Life startling stories from actual "Lost Friends" ads that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War, as newly freed slaves desperately searched... more
Life startling stories from actual "Lost Friends" ads that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War, as newly freed slaves desperately searched for loved ones who had been sold away.
The Art of Rest
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Learn the science of sleep and practical sleep hygiene strategies during this two-hour workshop with registered 500-hour yoga instructor, Adriana Leone. ... more
Learn the science of sleep and practical sleep hygiene strategies during this two-hour workshop with registered 500-hour yoga instructor, Adriana Leone. Please bring a mat, blanket or large towel.
Medicare - Ins and Outs
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dover Room
Do you need accurate, unbiased information about Medicare? Attend a program by OSHIIP, the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program.
Managing Your IRA and Avoiding Mistakes - Alex Menassa, MT, CPA, JD, SFP of Szarka Financial presents:
Mon, Aug 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Explore:: Strategies that address market volatility. Considerations related to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Strategies to simplify estate... more
Explore:: Strategies that address market volatility. Considerations related to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Strategies to simplify estate settlement and transfer of assets.
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