Join us for fun activities with other moms and kids each week in Oxford, Mississippi. Get to know other stay-at-home moms while your kids play, and enjoy an occasional mom's night out. All are welcome to join us for activities. New to Oxford? New to motherhood? We'd love to meet you!
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Oxford Wonder Walks
Register Now! Get the kids outside for their first taste of scientific investigation this spring! Wonder Walks offers an opportunity for children learn basic earth and life science principles through the excitement, adventure and discovery of the natural world. Adult participation is required for both classes. DISCOVERY WALKS Ages: 2 years old – 3 years old When: Wednesdays (March 18th – May 13th) Time: 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Cost: $115/child Payment: Please bring check or cash on the first day of class. Checks can be made out to Katie Boyle. EXPLORER WALKS Ages: 4 years – 6 years When: Fridays (March 20th – May 15th) Time: 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Cost: $130/child Payment: Please bring check or cash on the first day of class. Checks can be made out to Katie Boyle. For more information, please visit here. 
Jumpstart your summer fun with our initiation fee special. You won’t want to miss out on all the activities and amenities Goose Greek Club has to offer.
This is a limited time offer, so call (662) 380-5055 today!’ 
Indoor Playdate at the Public Library
Each Tuesday in January, February, and March at 10:30am The weather is cold, so join us inside for playtime! All preschool age kids and their parent or caregiver are invited. We will meet in the room on the left upstairs. Square Books Jr. Storytime
Wednesdays at 10am
Join Ms. Jill for storytime and sing-along while she plays her guitar. There's also some fun toys for the kids to play with. Note: This activity also takes place each Saturday at 10am. Library Story Time
Fridays at 10am
Toddler time begins at 10am, followed by storytime at 10:30am. 
Free Indoor Activity Fridays at OPC
Each Friday from 10am-noon The Oxford Park Commission is offering a free activity day each Friday for boys and girls ages 1-5 in the beginner level gymnastics room. Parents must present a photo ID. The Activity Center is located at the corner of Molly Barr Rd and Price St. 
Time Travel!
Family Activity Day SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015 10:00 A.M. – Noon (drop-in) UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM COST: FREE All ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)! Pre-registration NOT required! Come travel through time with the University Museum as we explore a different time period in each classroom with hands-on activities and art projects. This family day is drop-in and fun for all ages! Questions, call the Museum at 662-915-7073 or email esdean@olemiss.edu. 
Open House has been rescheduled for Wed, March 4. 
Lunch Meetup at Chick fil A
Thursday, March 5 at 11am Let's meet for lunch! Please join us at Chick fil A on W. Jackson Ave for lunch. RSVP here so we know to look for you. 
Mini Masters at the University Museum
Thursday, March 5 from 3:45-4:30pm Be inspired to make art based on Museum artifacts and exhibits. These fun, drop-in workshops for toddlers and a parent/guardian are offered each month. February's project: Messy Monet Prints Cost: $5 per family for each drop-in session Pre-registration is not required. 
Saturday Playdates at The Orchard
2nd Saturday of each month at 1pm Upcoming Date: 3/14 Please join other families for an indoor playdate at The Orchard church on Hwy 7 North. Marie is heading up this meetup, and if you have questions please email her at lakemilady28@yahoo.com. 
Tour of the Oxford Police Department
Thursday, March 19 at 10am Mark your calendars for this fun event! The kids will be able to see the K9 dogs, tour the police station, and look inside a police car. Hope you can join us! If you plan to attend, please RSVP here so that I can provide OPD with a head-count. 
Camp Invention is coming to Oxford Intermediate School
located at 501 Martin Luther King Jr Drive June 15-19, 2015 from 8am-2:30pm Directed by Candies Cook ccook@oxfordsd.org Price: $220 (before discount) Register your rising 1st-6th grade child today and save at www.campinvention.org This camp is open to ALL area children. You do not have to be enrolled in the Oxford School District to participate. 
Bunco Mom's Night Out!
Next Bunco Date: Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm Join us for our monthly Bunco night. March bunco will meet at Bonnie's house. No experience necessary. Join us to play a fun dice game, have fun and enjoy some snacks and friendship. $5 to play, and please bring correct change. Space is limited to the first 12 moms sign up. RSVPs will open soon. Questions: jenncassisa@yahoo.com 
Babies and Books: A Baby Book Club
There will not be any baby book club meetings in January and February. Instead, we there will be indoor playdates at the library for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. 
Book Club Meeting
Monday, March 30 at 6:30pm All are invited to the next book club meeting! Angie will be hosting. Book: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Please RSVP here . *This is a moms-only event. No children, please. 
Monthly La Leche Meetings
This event takes place the last Thursday of each month at 10:30am at The Orchard Church (295 Hwy 7 N). This is a family-friendly gathering, so siblings and/or dads are welcome to come. 
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.
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. 
Please click here to find the licensed childcare providers in Oxford.
Simplify Your Life! Host an Au Pair
Hosting an au pair is the perfect child care solution for today's busy families. Au pairs provide a flexible, in-home child care option up to 45 hours per week. You choose your English-speaking au pair from a large selection of countries. This is a culturally rewarding experience for the entire family, as well as a cost effective childcare option. For more information, please visit www.euraupair.com, or feel free to email Jennifer Samuels at jenncassisa@yahoo.com. 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. Ms. Nancy from the library has compiled a list of her favorite books for preschool kids. 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/
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