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Annual Spring Concert,

7:30 p.m. May 18 at Mason Middle School Auditorium. Performed by The Mason Community Band. Selections will include "Pirates of the Caribbean," "All Shook Up (Elvis)," "On the Mall" and several marches. Free.

"Sleeping Beauty," 2 and 8 p.m. May 24 at Cincinnati Country Day School's Keeler Theater, 6905 Given Road, ballet tech ohio performs with guest artists from the Cincinnati Ballet and the Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance to present this charming fairy tale set to magical music and movement. Tickets, $15 adult, $10 students at the door. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. www.ballettechohio.org

Shopping

Reusable Bag Tuesday, at Whole Foods Market, Deerfield Twp. On the third Tuesday of each month, there is something fun going on with reusable bags. Bring a reusable bag, get one.

Religious

Basic Conservative Judaism, 10:30 a.m. May 18 at Northern Hills Synagogue. Free. To register, call (513) 931-6038. www.nhs-cba.org.

Men's Retreat Workshop, 7 to 9 p.m. May 30 at The Light Ministries, 212 S. Broad St. Workshop on "Becoming Disciples of The Christ," Men of Change. Pastor Leon Wilkinson continues on the myths and challenges of the church. All men are welcome to this free event. www.thelightministries.net.

Torah Studies, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Jewish Discovery Center, 7587 Central Parke Blvd. (513) 531-3472, www.jdiscovery.com.

Stump the Rabbi Series,

8 p.m. Thursdays at Jewish Discovery Center, 7587 Central Parke Blvd. (513) 531-3472, www.jdiscovery.com.

Summer Camps

Science Discovery Camp at Montessori Academy of Cincinnati, Duke Blvd., Mason. Weeks of June 9, 16 and 23. Half day programs, 8:30 to

11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $110 per week for grades one through nine. For more information, call (513) 304-8729 or visit http://sdc.davidtraxler.com.

Summer Art Camps for Kids, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at Mason Fine Arts Center during the summer. Six camps available, based on the grade child has completed. June 16-20 (grades one through four), June 30-July 3 (grades kindergarten through two), July 7-11 (grades two through five), July 14-18 (grades one through four), July 21-25 (grades kindergarten through two), August 4-8 (grades two through five). Fee is $110. To register, call (513) 754-0261.

Just for Kids

Kindermusik Classes at the Mason Fine Arts Center. Music and movement classes for children ages birth to 7 years. (937) 367-6732 KDKindermu@adelphia.com.

Storytime at the Mason Public Library. Times and days vary by age group. (513) 398-2711, www.masonpl.lib.oh.us.

Clubs

Mason Town Criers Toastmasters Club, second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Mason High School Kiva Room. Improve your public speaking skills in a friendly environment. MaryBeth Brown, (513) 777-7832.

Deerfield Women's Club meets the second Wednesday of the month. Diane, (513) 535-8060.

Sons of Union Veterans/Civil War, 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Scarlet Oaks School, 3234 E. Kemper Road, Sharonville. Call Dan Spellman at (513) 574-3236 or Woody Cook at (513) 367-3236 for more information.

Mason Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at the American Legion on Ohio 42. Call Gloria Cook at (513) 755-1345 for more information.

Third Image, a social group for widowed persons to join other widowed persons for camaraderie and fun. The group socializes twice each month at a member's home, usually on the second Friday and at a local restaurant on the last Wednesday. All widowed people are welcome. Call Frank Bruening at (513) 234-9663 for more information.

TOPS Club, 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday for weigh-in and a 10 a.m. meeting at Crestview Presbyterian Church, 9463 Cincinnati-Columbus Road. Call (513) 829-6032 or (513) 777-9734 or visit www.tops.org for more information.

Circle Singers, a growing adult community chorus of men and women who enjoy singing, invites area music lovers to join them. Rehearsals are at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the chapel of Cottingham Retirement Community. (513) 777-1481, (513) 777-2030 or wrtrjack@cinci.rr.com.

Butler-Warren Chapter of the Entrepreneur's Club of America is a new business club tailored to meet the educational and business needs of local entrepreneurs. Monthly luncheon meetings with guest speakers, entrepreneur workshops and a roundtable discussion group. Keith Center, (513) 459-7309.

Boomer Buddies Singles, new group forming for singles ages 45 and older. Meet new friends to enjoy dinner, cards, and outings. Jim, (513) 336-6944 or Sue, (513) 319-7116.

Northeast Cincinnati Knitters, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Deerfield Twp. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/northeastcinknit.

Boy Scout Troop 186, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Warren County Conservation Center. For more information, call Dave Josephson at (513) 615-3817.

Civil Air Patrol, the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday night at the Warren County Airport. Call Laurie Beckmann at (513) 899-2642 for more information.

Women's Society of Mason meets monthly to socialize and plan opportunities to make a difference in the community. Make friends with women who make a difference and experience the joy of giving back. Join the group each month for a Saturday meal and planning session. For more information, call Pat Ludovici at (513) 276-4683.

Support Groups

Aphasia Support Group, 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the wellness classroom in the Center for Health and Wellness on the Fairfield campus of Mercy Hospital. For people who suffer from aphasia and their loved ones cope with their speaking difficulties and the life changes associated with this disorder. Call Wes Grimes at (513) 682-1269 for more information.

Autism Parent Support Group offers compassion and education to parents and guardians of a child with Autism spectrum related diagnosis. Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month at Fairfield Wesleyan Church, 4685 Anthony Wayne Ave. furter_a@yahoo.com.

MS Support Group, 11 a.m. June 16 in the Mason Community Center's Bridge area, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road. To register, call (513) 573-9583 or e-mail mgt6835@embarqmail.com.

Warren County Epilepsy Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Kidd Coffee, 322 Reading Road. Gather in the "safe" to discuss topics affecting adults, caregivers, friends and parents of those with epilepsy. (513) 721-2905.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, CHADD, meets 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month except summer and December at the First Baptist Church of Mason, 735 Reading Road, Mason. Meetings are open to the public. $3 donation, non-members. (513) 459-6080.

Reunions

Mason High School Class of 1978 30-year reunion, 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Golf Center at Kings Island with dinner and DJ/dancing. E-mail contact information to Masonclassof1978@yahoo.com. Invitation extended to classmates from the graduating years of 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1979.

Lakota Class of 1988, 20-year reunion 7:30 p.m. July 12 at The Savannah Center, 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd., West Chester Twp. Cost is $42 person/$80 couple by April 30; $52 person/$100 couple May 1 to June 30; $72 person/$140 couple after June 30. Includes dinner, two drink tickets, music and venue fees. Cash bar, photographer available. Dress is corporate casual. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Cincinnati North. Remit registration to Lakota Class of 1988 Reunion, c/o Marivi Tordil Magan, 7873 Devonwood Court, Dublin, OH, 43017 or via PayPal to LakotaHS_88@yahoo.com. Companies interested in sponsoring the event may contact Melissa Crawford at lissa_crawford@hotmail.com or (513) 967-6847. Join the group "Lakota High School Class of 1988" at www.facebook.com.

Lakota High School Classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 joint reunion July 26 at The Wingate Inn in West Chester. Buffet dinner, cash bar and DJ/dancing. $60 each. Baker Photography will be available for photos. A block of rooms is reserved at a discount of $89 per room at (513) 777-1101. Invitations have been mailed. If you have not received an invitation, contact (1967) Kathy (Collins) Tyson at (513) 777-7706 or jim.tyson@earthlink.net; or (1968) Karen (Lafferty) Siegmann at 777- 5447 or Siegmannkl@fuse.net; or (1969) Juanita (Collins) Wilson at (513) 779-0256 or jmkatie2@aol.com. All reservations, payable to Lakota Class of '68 Treasurer, should be mailed by May 2 to Karen Siegmann, 7320 Princeton Road, Liberty Twp., OH, 45044.www.lakota

online.com/alumni.cfm.

Lebanon High School Class of 1988 20-year reunion, June 21 banquet at Great Wolf Lodge. $50 per person, adults only; reservation deadline for banquet is June 1. June 22 is the family picnic. For more information, call Jim Byers at (513) 897-3740, e-mail Art Harper at artharper2@aol.com, or e-mail Sarah (Cranmer) Waulk at osp1014@embarqmail.com.

Greenhills Class of 1983, 25 Year Reunion, Aug. 16 evening social at Windows on the Green, GE Park. Moved or know someone who has? E-mail updated address info via the Web site or confirm yours is correct. For reservations, visit www.greenhills1983.myevent.com.

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