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:

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12noon, Special Event “Celebrating our Centennial” The Event Center of Middletown, 3907 Central Avenue, Middletown

  • Honor this major milestone for our branch at this gala luncheon
  • Guest speaker:  Dr Anedra Million, trailblazing educator, mental health advocate, and Mrs. Ohio 2024

Fridays and Saturdays, November 7 & 8 AND 14 & 15, 2025, 9am-4pm each day, PLUS Sunday, November 16, 2025, 12noon-4pm:   Annual Holiday Bazaar, Towne Mall, 3461 Towne Blvd., Middletown (I-75, exit 32)

  • Donations of new/gently used holiday items currently accepted Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10-11:30am, Tuesday, October 8-Saturday, October 25.  Items must be clean and In good condition/repair.
  • Park in rear of mall behind Gabe’s near Loading Dock B – Look for blue door
  • 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 10, 2025, 7pm: Branch Meeting, Middletown High School Community Room, 601 North Breiel Blvd, Middletown

  • Speaker:  Ashley Combs, Middletown City Manager
  • Topic:  “A Past, Present, and Future Look at Our City”

Monday, December 8, 2025, 7pm:  Branch Meeting, Middletown High School Community Room, 601 North Breiel Blvd, Middletown

  • Speaker:  Mariann Penska, Butler County Board of Elections
  • Topic:  “Voting Laws”

Monday, January 12, 2026, 7pm:  Branch Meeting, Middletown High School Community Room, 601 North Breiel Blvd, Middletown and on Zoom

  • Speaker: Nancy Stellhorn, Past President, AAUW Ohio (via Zoom)
  • Topic:  National Association and State AAUW Updates

Monday, February 9, 2026, 7pm:  Branch Meeting, Middletown High School Community Room, 601 North Breiel Blvd, Middletown

  • Speaker:  Elaine Brooks, Attorney, Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates
  • Topic:  What Women Need to Know about Estate Planning

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:30am:  Branch Meeting & Brunch, Ohio Living Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Place Multipurpose Room, 210 Mount Pleasant Drive, Monroe

  • Speaker:  Stephanie Johnson, Owner, Star City Books, Miamisburg
  • Topic:  Love of Books and Contributing to the Community

Monday, April 13, 2026, 7pm:  Branch Meeting, Sonny Hill Community Center, 800 Lafayette Avenue, Middletown

  • Speaker:  Verlena Stewart, Executive Director, Community Building Institute
  • Topic:  Tour of new building, “Out of School” and “Cradle to Employment” programs

Monday, May 11, 2026, 6pm, Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum Community Room, 1401 Woodside Blvd., Middletown

  • Annual spring dinner
  • Scholarship award recipients
  • Installation of 2025-26 officers

And review the events we’ve enjoyed so far:

Monday, September 8, 2025, 6pm, Middletown Historical Society, 120 N. Verity Parkway, Middletown

  • Pot Luck Supper – Bring a dish to share and your own place setting
  • Speaker:  Yvetty Kelly-Fields, Regional Director of Development, Miami University

Thursday, September 11-Sunday, September 14, 2025 and Saturday, September 20-Sunday, September 21, 2025:  Annual Used Book Sale, Towne Mall, 3461 Towne Blvd., Middletown (I-75, exit 32)

  • Thursday, September 11, 2025:  4pm-8pm, $5 pre-sale,; Friday, September 12, 2025:  10am-6pm; Saturday, September 13, 2025:  10am-4pm; Sunday, September 14, 2025:  12noon-4pm, bag sale (bag provided); Saturday, September 20, 2025:  10am-4pm, bag sale (bag provided); Sunday, September 21, 2025:  12noon-4pm, bag sale (bag provided)
  • Park in rear of mall behind Gabe’s near Loading Dock B – Look for blue door
  • All items individually priced.  Cash ONLY!
  • Fundraiser for College Scholarships!
  • Promote Literacy!
  • Recycle!

Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6pm, Special Event  “Party Like It’s 1925 Speakeasy Social,”  West Central Wine + Bar, 1120 Central Avenue, Middletown

  • Open house, drop-in event, $10
  • Networking, Reminiscing, Storytelling, Celebrating our Rich History Together
  • Come dressed like a flapper!

Monday, October 6, 2025, 7pm, Branch Meeting, Middletown High School Community Room, 601 North Breiel Blvd, Middletown

  • Speaker:  Sharon Williamson, Branch Member
  • Topic:  “AAUW Middletown – Then and Now
  • Take an armchair journey through a century of AAUW Middletown Branch history

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10am-3pm, AAUW Ohio Leadership Conference, All Saints Lutheran Church, Worthington, Ohio