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​THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 AT 8:30 AM CST – 4:30 PM
Children's Fiber Art Kit Pick-Up
Walton-Young House

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Pick up your free Children’s Fiber Art Kit at the 'contactless pick-up destination' of the Walton-Young House (corner of 5th St. & University Ave.).

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The Christmas gnome homes are out!

Thanks to Angela Maloney and Deborah Hankins, whose little ones meticulously create each scene and we have so much fun doing these each and every year!

Have fun searching for gnomes and supporting our local businesses. Gnomes can be found by the following locations:

The Oxford Creamery
Lenora’s Restaurant
Uptown Coffee
YaYa's Frozen Yogurt
Boure
Belles and Beaus
Saint Leo Restaurant
Funkys
jcg apparel
Square Books
Cicada
Proud Larry's
Village Tailor
Hinton & Hinton
Neilson's
Square Books, Jr.
JANE
City Hall
Phone booth
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Oxford University United Methodist Church


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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

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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

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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/

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Moms & Tinies Meet Up
First Wednesday Every Month at 10:00 am
​Oxford Panera

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Please join Brittany for a special meet-up for moms and smaller tots.  First time moms and moms with infants are especially welcome!!!




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Oxford Art Crawl
The fourth Tuesday each month
Next Art Crawl: Apr. 28

Want to introduce your children to local art?  Want a date night that doesn't break the bank? Girls Night?  The Oxford Art Crawl is a fun, free way to explore the city and its culture.  And, the double decker bus provides rides to the different art stops (weather permitting).  


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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/)

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Book Club
 Meeting Online
Book: The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin

Please join us for a mom's night 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"



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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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  • Please visit www.msdh.provider.webapps.ms.gov/ccsearch.aspx to find a list of licensed childcare centers in Oxford.

Recommended Reading for Toddlers

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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/

Volunteer Oxford

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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.




Meetups for Nursing Moms

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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.

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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


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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.


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