Programs and Events

 Schedule of Programs and Events

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While AAUW Middletown’s yearly program theme varies, the one constant is that we create our programs and events according to the mission, vision, and values of AAUW.  For a more complete understanding of those guiding principles, please see AAUW’s Strategic Plan.

For the latest information and more details about events, please see the current issue of our award-winning Newsletter.

Join us for these upcoming events:

Monday, April 8, 2024, 7pm, Zoom Only, to avoid solar eclipse traffic

  • “Safe Haven Farms: A Community of Choice”
  • Speaker: Janie Cochran, Executive Director, Safe Haven Farms
  • Speaker will explain the work of this nonprofit organization, which offers residential, day, and community services for adults with developmental disabilities

And review the events we’ve enjoyed so far:

Monday, October 9, 2023, 7pm, Kettering Health Center Community Room, 6146 SR 122, Middletown

  • Recycle, Reuse, Recreate: Keeping Fabrics Out of Landfills
  • Speaker:  Shana Rosenberg, founder of Thread Up Oxford

Saturday, October 21, 2023, 2:30-4:30pm, Cold War Discovery Center, 1075 Mound Road, Miamisburg, OH

  • Special Event
  • Tour the historic site of Mound Laboratories, which played a critical role in America’s nuclear defense from WWII to 2003
  • Admission $5

Fridays and Saturdays, November 3 & 4 AND 10 & 11, 9am-4pm each day, Annual Holiday Bazaar, 2204 Central Avenue, Middletown

  • Donations of new/gently used holiday items currently accepted Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10-11:30am, Tuesday, October 10-Thursday, October 26.  Items must be clean and In good condition/repair.
  • Some ideas:  items that can be regifted, new candles, lotions, socks, scarves, gloves, hats, purses, jewelry; decorations – trees, wreaths, centerpieces; lights, if they work; holiday dishes, trays, etc.; linens – placemats, tablecloths, napkins, towels, pillows, winter bed linen; greeting/holiday cards, stationery, gift bags, wrapping paper, ribbon; holiday books, games, puzzles, toys; handcrafted items – whatever your specialty
  • Proceeds from the sale are used to support the program and mission of the branch which includes local scholarships and the National AAUW Greatest Needs Fund.

Monday, November 6, 2023, 7pm, Middletown High School Community Room, 601 N. Breiel Blvd., Middletown

  • “What’s Happening in Middletown City Schools?”
  • Speaker:  Debbie Houser, first woman superintendent of Middletown City Schools

Monday, December 11, 2023, 7pm, Kettering Health Center Community Room, 6146 SR 122, Middletown

  • “Meeting the Challenge” – book talk
  • Speaker:  Kendra Herber, author
  • Author Kendra Herber will discuss the challenges of being an amputee and becoming a teacher, mother, author, and triathlete
  • Copies of book will be available for purchase

Monday, January 8, 2024, 7pm, Kettering Health Center Community Room, 6146 SR 122, Middletown

  • “The Be SMART Program” – Gun safety review
  • Speaker:  Carolyn Dell Patrick, Middletown branch member
  • Be SMART, launched in 2015, promotes responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths

Monday, February 12, 2024, 7pm, Zoom ONLY

  • “Matters of the Heart”
  • Speaker: Christi Herr, a Wellness Engagement Specialist for Premier Health Partners will present educational tips on heart risks, signs and symptoms for women and will discuss how relationships impact heart health and wellness.

Monday, March 11, 2024, 7pm, Kettering Health Center Community Room, 6147 SR 122, Middletown

  • “CASA: Community Volunteers Advocate for Children in Need”
  • Speaker: Sharon Flynn, Butler County Recruitment/Outreach Manager, CASA
  • Speaker will discuss how CASA (Court Appointed Special Volunteers) help child victims navigate the court system and act as their advocates.