It’s a Museum MYSTERY
The UM Museum's first Virtual Family Day of the spring semester drops THIS WEEK and y’all don’t want to miss this one! We are calling all youth detectives to help the museum security staff find the answers to an unsolved crime Swing by the Walton-Young House (yellow house next to the museum) to pick up your FREE kit off the front porch anytime between the TWO-DAY pick up window: Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. Supplies are limited. First come, first served! Then access the Virtual Family Day Videos on the UM Museum's website. Fun for children and families of all ages. 
Family Climb Only Membership: The membership is for 6 months and expires on the last day of the month (i.e. 6 month enrollment on January 19, 2021 has a membership expiration of June 30, 2021).
Climb Only members will have access to the climbing wall at any time the climbing wall is open. More information: https://campusrec.olemiss.edu/membership-opportunities/ Primary enrollee, secondary enrollee, and any dependents on the membership will be required to have a Campus Recreation Climb Only ID made at the University ID Center. An individual must be at least 18 years of age to qualify as the primary enrollee. Access will be denied if member is found utilizing the facility other than the climbing wall $250.00 for 6 months. Dependent(s) must be under 23 years of age, unmarried, and having permanent residence with the primary enrollee. 
2021 CSA Program
Moms or dads who are artists trying to establish an arts-based business are welcome to apply to this program through the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Arts Incubator. The program offers a stipend and encourages pre-investors to purchase a share in your artwork (just like an agricultural CSA share). For more information on the program, visit oxfordarts.com/csa 
Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 11 AM – 2 PM Location: FNB Oxford - 1113 W. Jackson Avenue, Oxford A mobile shredding truck will be on-site to provide secure destruction of your confidential documents. Open to all residents of Oxford. (Limit 3 bags per household; event excludes businesses). For a list of acceptable items, visit https://www.fnboxford.com/about/events/. Please note: 1) Face coverings are required during drop-off. Please practice social distancing if there is a wait. 2) If you have symptoms or are feeling sick, please refrain from attending this event and make other arrangements for drop-off. We appreciate your assistance as we continue to serve our community safely! COVID-19 Updates for Oxford Moms & Tots
Due to the CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19 of gatherings of 10 or less, we highly encourage families to call ahead or follow the facebook pages of our community partners as many programs have been suspended, postponed, or moved online. Please see the following pages for resources related to having children at home during this time or for resources in the community:
Corona Virus explained for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsY-jLqaXM&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop Lafayette County School District COVID 19 updates & Meal Distribution locations (any child ages 1-18): http://www.gocommodores.org/news/what_s_new/covid19 Oxford School District Meal Distribution (for any child under the age of 18): https://www.oxfordsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=1624&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=35043&PageID=1 Oxford School District COVID 19 updates: https://www.oxfordsd.org/covid19 Free educational resources for children: http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/ Free educational, arts-based resources for families: https://oxfordarts.com/24-slider/542-free-online-arts-entertainment-resources Restaurants still offering pickup or delivery: https://oxfordms.com/coronavirus-restaurant-takeout-curbside-options/ Health Updates: https://oxfordms.com/local-coronavirus-health-updates/ Community Resources: https://oxfordms.com/local-coronavirus-resources/ Local Government Updates: http://www.oxfordms.net/updates-on-community-efforts-regarding-coronavirus 
Lafayette County Counts the Kicks! Why wait to get to know your baby? Start counting kicks and learn about your baby's personality as early as 16 weeks! Get to know your baby's movement pattern and call your doctor or midwife if you notice a change in your baby's pattern. Learn more at https://www.countthekicks.org/ 
Moms & Tinies Meet Up
First Wednesday Every Month at 10:00 am Oxford Panera Please join Brittany for a special meet-up for moms and smaller tots. First time moms and moms with infants are especially welcome!!! 
Oxford Art Crawl
Public Art Days Get ready for some socially distanced art fun in 2021! Stay tuned for February's events! 
MOPS meetup at Oxford University United Methodist Church (Northeast entrance)
Every third Thursday 8:30-10:30am Coffee and snacks provided More info at Mops.org or on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1752645194799838/) 
Book Club
Meeting: 1/23/21 at 2 pm at Sardis Lake Book: My Dark Vanessa Please join us for an outdoor mom's day out! It's a great mix of ladies and new members are always welcome. Email Meghan at gallagher . me @ gmail to get meet up details *This is a moms-only event. No children, please. 
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Monthly La Leche Meetings
This event happens monthly and meets at the public library. This is a family-friendly gathering, so siblings and/or dads are welcome to come.
For more info, please visit their Facebook page "La Leche League of North Mississippi"
This event happens monthly and meets at the public library. This is a family-friendly gathering, so siblings and/or dads are welcome to come.
For more info, please visit their Facebook page "La Leche League of North Mississippi"
Free Home Depot Kid's Workshops
First Saturday of Each Month, 9am-12pm
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
First Saturday of Each Month, 9am-12pm
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
Family Resource Center
104 Skyline Drive (off of HWY 30 near Stout's Carpet)
This new center features free parenting classes, classes to help adults get a high school diploma, and more!
Email Jeff Roberson with questions: jroberson@frcnms.org or call 662-638-6999
104 Skyline Drive (off of HWY 30 near Stout's Carpet)
This new center features free parenting classes, classes to help adults get a high school diploma, and more!
Email Jeff Roberson with questions: jroberson@frcnms.org or call 662-638-6999
Art for Everyone is a free program available with your library card. Each family can check out a set of 2 tickets (once per year) to a local art event. Events include programs at the Ford Center, local theater, as well as some Ole Miss athletic events. Ask to see the available tickets at the library, and check back often since they are restocked.
Have a 4th grader? Reminder about this great program that allows them free access into all the national parks!
https://everykidinapark.gov/?fbclid=IwAR21_AX5y-iZMt1-n54uQT_iRgfxIcAdnZ64WlecuxyRV17qWJKGqgqiqn8
https://everykidinapark.gov/?fbclid=IwAR21_AX5y-iZMt1-n54uQT_iRgfxIcAdnZ64WlecuxyRV17qWJKGqgqiqn8
- Please visit www.msdh.provider.webapps.ms.gov/ccsearch.aspx to find a list of licensed childcare centers in Oxford.
Recommended Reading for Toddlers
Are you bringing your little one to the library? More importantly, are you taking home books when you leave? Our local library is one of the greatest (and free) resources you can take advantage of.
Many moms get overwhelmed with all the books to choose from. If you have trouble selecting age-appropriate books for your tot, please click here to find some. Happy reading!
Also, make sure that you've signed your child up for the Imagination Library program. Receive a free book each month from birth-5yrs.http://imaginationlibrary.com/
Many moms get overwhelmed with all the books to choose from. If you have trouble selecting age-appropriate books for your tot, please click here to find some. Happy reading!
Also, make sure that you've signed your child up for the Imagination Library program. Receive a free book each month from birth-5yrs.http://imaginationlibrary.com/
Volunteer Oxford
Want to find local volunteer opportunities to do WITH your tot or tots? We've teamed with Volunteer Oxford to provide a list of many different places that you can help out in the community.
Help give back, bond with your child, and meet new friends.
Check out the list of possibilities and get more info by clicking the photo.
Help give back, bond with your child, and meet new friends.
Check out the list of possibilities and get more info by clicking the photo.
Meetups for Nursing Moms
Want to hang out with other nursing moms?
Each Friday at 10:30am, there is a breastfeeding support group that meets at the hospital in room 414. This group is designed for new moms and their infants.
Each Friday at 10:30am, there is a breastfeeding support group that meets at the hospital in room 414. This group is designed for new moms and their infants.
Oxford, MS Area Homeschooling Networks
Looking to connect with other homeschooling families? Here is some helpful info:
-The North MS Charlotte Mason Community meets as a co-op for nature study, fine arts, and other subjects. For more info, contact Bonnie Green at bonnie1685@gmail dot com
-Oxford Homeschoolers FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/389047544497173/
-Classical Conversations contact Kim Lavoie Kimlavoie@gmail dot com
Looking to connect with other homeschooling families? Here is some helpful info:
-The North MS Charlotte Mason Community meets as a co-op for nature study, fine arts, and other subjects. For more info, contact Bonnie Green at bonnie1685@gmail dot com
-Oxford Homeschoolers FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/389047544497173/
-Classical Conversations contact Kim Lavoie Kimlavoie@gmail dot com
Our Facebook group page is now set to "secret" due to spam requests. Please email jenncassisa@yahoo dot com to submit a request to be added or have a friend already in the group add you.
