2012 Events
Watch the Oakwood Register and the Kettering-Oakwood Times for
additional details on these special events. If you'd
like to be added to an email list for reminders, please email the society at
info@oakwoodhistory.org.
March 25 - Kick Off of Children’s Garden Program. Homestead. Meeting dates: April 29, May 20, June 17, July 8, August 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 14. Program is full.
April 15 – Spring open house, "Celebrating Scouts." Homestead, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
April 17 – "The Original Town of Oakwood" lecture. Wright Public Library, 7 p.m.
April 22 – Thunderstorm lecture. Wright Public Library, 2 p.m.
Wright Library will welcome Mark Risley when he presents “The Thunderstorm” Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Thunderstorms fill up our skies, light up the night, water our lawns and gardens, wash our streets and frighten our pets. They can also kill indiscriminately.
Oakwood Historical Society past-president Mark Risley will draw upon his commercial aviation weather background to present an educational, in-depth look at these magnificent and powerful giants. He will discuss their causes and development, present a dissection of a thunderstorm cell and, most importantly, talk about storm safety. Advance registration is required and limited to 65. Contact the Reference Department at 294-7171 to register beginning Monday, April 9.
May 19– That Day in May 3rd Annual Wine Tasting. 4-6 p.m.
Enjoy wine, cheese and crackers, fruits, and desserts. Homestead, $25, or two for $45. Contact Kjirsten Goeller at 937-298-1268 or Kjirsten.goeller@sinclair.edu.
May 20– The Classic Architecture of Oakwood lecture. Wright Public library.
Back by popular demand, Wright Library and the Oakwood Historical Society will present “The Classic Architecture of Oakwood Homes” on Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. The program will be presented by Mark Risley, past-president of the Oakwood Historical Society. Oakwood is fortunate to have many well-preserved examples of early 20th century architecture in its tree-lined neighborhoods. This program will explore the exteriors of these homes, their remarkable artistic detail and some of the historical stories associated with them. Advance registration is required and limited to 65. Contact the Wright Library’s Reference Department at 294-7171 to register beginning Friday, May 4.
June 18 – 22 – Children’s Summer Program, younger kids
Registration information coming soon!
June 25-29 – Children’s program, older kids
Registration information coming soon!
Early August – Summer Open House: “Classics on the Lawn” Car Show
September 29/30 – 2nd Annual Homestead Photo Shoot Weekend
October 7 – Fall Open House and Garage Sale
November – Annual meeting/dinner
December – Holiday open house and Holiday kids' programs
