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!
Bunco Mom's Night Out!
Next Bunco: Friday, April 20 at 7pm Stephanie Gunderson's house 17 CR 324 Directions: Take South Lamar and take a left after old skate place. Her number is 360-969-0845. No alcoholic beverages at this month's bunco please. 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 16 moms sign up. RSVP here. 
Moms & Tinies Meet Up
First Thursday Every Month at 10:30 am Oxford Panera Please join Jessie Lynn and Lindley for a special meet-up for moms and smaller tots. First time moms and moms with infants are especially welcome!!! 
Ladies' Book Club
6:30 pm Monday, April 30 Please join us for a mom's night out! Come talk about raising kids, what you like/dislike about the book, and all the rest. This month: The FINISHER (finish a book you have been trying to read). New members always welcome! Please RSVP here so we can send you directions. *This is a moms-only event. No children, please. 
Saturday, May 5, 201810:00 A.M.-NOON (Drop-in)University of Mississippi MuseumCost: FREE
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of this program. Get the whole family outdoors and active exploring art and nature through fun activities along the Bailey Woods Trail. Families of all ages start off in the Museum parking lot and continue the adventure down the trail all the way to Rowan Oak! Transportation back to the Museum will be available. Weather permitting. 
Registration Now Open for Summer 2018
Camp Schedule: Each Session is held from 10am to 3pm – Monday to Friday – on Sardis Lake
www.blackjacksailing.org 
Your rising 1st-6th graders can learn about the world around them and have fun outdoors during UM's Ecology Day Camps offered each week from June 4- July 13.
Find out more at outreach.olemiss.edu/ecology 
Do you have a rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader looking for something fun and enriching to do this summer? Check out the Ole Miss one-week academic camps. Commuter and residential options available.
outreach.olemiss.edu/middle 
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Let your child’s musical life BLAST OFF this summer!
- Piano Camps
- Voice Camps
- Small beginner classes
- K- 5th grade
- Kindermusik for 0-5 years
Jeanne Lippincott662-513-4994
KindermusikWithJeanne.com
This popular two-week long workshop is focused on the development of performance skills in music theatre and includes exercises in singing, acting, and movement. There will be two sections of the camp based on age. Each section will present a production on the last day of the workshop.
http://fordcenter.org/ymtw/
Oxford Swim Club memberships available! $350 annual fee by March 1st. ($245 one-time joining fee) Open long consistent hours from May 1-Sept 1. Mail app and check to P.O. Box 723. See www.oxfordswimclub.blogspot.com or call or text Brady at 662-801-6004 for more info
The Memphis Zoo/RBION exhibit will run until July 8. It will feature more than 100 rare artifacts, art pieces and other "unbelievable" displays.
Included in the spring collection are life-sized animals made from yarn, chicken wire, oil drums and recycled tires. Memphis is represented with Elvis, barbeque and musical artifacts. There will also be the shrunken head, as well as prehistoric, futuristic and interactive exhibits from Ripley’s nearly 100 years of collecting.
The 2018 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! exhibit is FREE with general admission to Memphis Zoo.
Included in the spring collection are life-sized animals made from yarn, chicken wire, oil drums and recycled tires. Memphis is represented with Elvis, barbeque and musical artifacts. There will also be the shrunken head, as well as prehistoric, futuristic and interactive exhibits from Ripley’s nearly 100 years of collecting.
The 2018 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! exhibit is FREE with general admission to Memphis Zoo.
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.
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.
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.
Oxford Art Crawl
4th Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Want to introduce your children to local art? Want a date night that doesn't break the bank? Just need to get out of the house this January? 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).
Next Art Crawl: March 27
4th Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Want to introduce your children to local art? Want a date night that doesn't break the bank? Just need to get out of the house this January? 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).
Next Art Crawl: March 27
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.
Every Kid in a Park Program
Fourth graders and their family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year.
https://www.everykidinapark.gov/
Fourth graders and their family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year.
https://www.everykidinapark.gov/
- 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. 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/
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/
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.
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