The Butler County Arc Events Calendar is a centralized calendar for social, education, political, governmental, and any other type of event of interest to the Mental Retardation community, including family friends and self-advocates. If you are aware of an event that is not listed on the calendar, please let us know.

Saturday Night at the Movies

Sponsored by Church of the Redeemer

Mon, May 01, 2006

The Church of the Redeemer welcomes all to it's Saturday Night at the Movies

The movie begins at 6:30on the first Saturday of each month. For more information call the church at 863-3323. Sept.. 2 Nutty Professor; Oct. 7 Pete's Dragon; Nov. 4 The Man From Snowy River; Dec. 2 Earnest Saves Christmas

FREE ADMISSION! FREE DRINKS! FREE POPCORN! at the Saturday Night at the Movies, Church of the Redeemer Just off Route 4 via Millikin Road. The church is wheelchair friendly.

Friendship Squares Square Dancing

Sponsored by Friendship Squares

Thu, Jun 01, 2006

The Friendship Squares meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Church of the Redeemer, Route 4 and Millikin Road.

Everyone is invited to join the fun. Meet at 7:00 P.M.

For more information about the Friendship Squares or other Friendship Club activities call Betty at 513-779-4691 Doris at 513-860-2309 or Clara at 513-896-9379

Special Olympics Bowling

Sponsored by Special Olympics

Sat, Sep 09, 2006

Hamilton and Middletown area adults with developmental disabilities are invited to register to bowl through the Fall and Winter. Hamilton area bowling will take place in Lindenwald at the New Linden Lanes 640 Williams Ave. and Middletown bowlers will bowl at Eastern Lanes 6943 Coles Road.

Bowlers need to provide their own transpotation. Cost is $5.50 for 3 games at the New Linden Lanes and $4.00 for 2 games at Eastern Lanes.

Bowling starts at 9:30 A.M. at the New Linden Lanes and 1:00 P.M. at Eastern Lanes. Call Mary Lou at 894-1930 or Sue at 424-6794 for more information.

Tennis Clinic / Lessons

Sponsored by Riverside Racquet Club

Fri, Sep 15, 2006

A tennis clinic for persons with special needs is being offered at Riverside Racquet Club in Hamilton. The 6 week session will begin on September 15 from 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M

Registration fee for each weekly session is $8.00 (as long as 6 players are registered). Call the racquet club at 863-8900 or Fran Jacoby at 868-9340 for more info.

Financial assistance is available through Therapeutic Recreation for the Disabled, Inc.

"Rumble in the Jungle" Dance

Sponsored by GE Transpotation Controls CoE

Wed, Sep 20, 2006

Wear your Bengals tee shirt or sweater to the Rumble in the Jungle Dance at the Fairfield Banquet and Convention Center at Tori Station 74 Donald Drive Fairfield, Ohio

Wednesday September 20, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M.

Tickets are $1.00 at the door. Contact Kathy Howell at 513-867-5962 extention 22 for more information.

Butler County Arc Annual Picnic

Sponsored by Butler County Arc

Sun, Sep 24, 2006

The Annual Arc Family Picnic will be held on September 24 at Camp Campbell Gard from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Meat, Beverages(lemonade and iced tea) paper plates and utensils will be provided.

Hayrides, DJ and Fun for all. If you are planning on going to Fishing For Friends at Lake Lyndsay Bring your dish there and it will be picked up to refridgerate at Camp Campbell Gard.

Please bring a favorite dish to share (no desserts, chips or pretzels please). If you would like pop you may bring your own. To reserve please call Clara at 896-9379 or Sue at 513-424-6794

Fishing for Friends

Sponsored by

Sun, Sep 24, 2006

Use our tackle or bring your own. We'll help you fish. Bait provided.There will be a cookout from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M.

The fishing is at Lake Lyndsay 4845 Augsparger Road. Check-in 11:00 A.M. to Noon. Fishing begins at noon.This is a catch and release event.

To register call Dennis Malone at 513-874-4772 or at his email address "dmalone@fuse.net"

Some Sunny Night

Sponsored by Midfest International

Thu, Sep 28, 2006

Love, drama, adversity are in this international musical, with stars from China, Norway, and The U.S.A.

Tickets are $12.00 general seating, or $40.00 for Priority Seating and Encore Party. Group and Family rates available.

Please call Cathy Howell at 513-867-5962 ext 22 for more information.

Fun in the Fall

Sponsored by Monkeyland

Sun, Oct 01, 2006

Everyone is welcome to come to Monkeyland located at Route 73 1903 Oxford State Road for this fall event

There will be hayrides, a DJ with great music food and beverages and lots of fun.

Sunday October 1 2006 from noon to 3:00 P.M.

Putt Chip and Drive Competition

Sponsored by Special Olympics

Mon, Oct 02, 2006

A Putt Chip and Drive competition will be held just prior to the MVI "Even the Score" golf outing.

If you have played in the Unified Golf Outing with Special Olympics or have participated in Therapeutic Recreation Golf League you are eligible to participate.

If you would like to take part contact Sue at 1-800-378-8612

Even the Score Golf Outing

Sponsored by Miami Valley Industries Inc.

Mon, Oct 02, 2006

The Eleventh Annual "Even the Score Golf Outing" will be held at Weatherwax Golf Course on Monday October 2nd.

The entry fee includes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner snacks, and beverages for the day as well as some nice gifts for each golfer. Proceeds are used to provide recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.

For information on how to register or to be a sponsor or volunteer call Cathy Howell at 867-5962 ext. 22; Arlene Driscoll at 867-5615 or Connie Mehlman at 867-5923

Friendship Squares at the Pumpkin Fest

Sponsored by Friendship Club

Sat, Oct 07, 2006

The Friendship Squares will be Squaredancing at the Pumpkin Fest at the Barn on Gephard Road from 2:00 to 2:30 P.M. October 7, 2006

The friendship Club provides social activities and outings for adults with developmental disabilities, for more information contact Betty at 513-779-4691; Doris at 513-860-2309 or Clara at 513-896-9379

The friendship club has a new mailing address: Friendship Club 6816 West Chester Road West Chester, Ohio 45069

8th Annual Pumpkin Fest and Craft Fair

Sponsored by YMCA Camp Campbell Gard

Sat, Oct 07, 2006

The Pumpkin fest will be held at Camp Campbell Gard's Hughes Center at 1771 Gephard Road Hamilton, Ohio

Saturday, October 7, 2006 from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Halloween Dance

Sponsored by Hamilton Center Parent Group

Thu, Oct 26, 2006

Come costumed to the Hamilton Center Halloween Dance

Thursday October 26, 2006 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.

$1.00 donation at the door.

Halloween Fun

Sponsored by Circle K and Butler County MRDD

Fri, Oct 27, 2006

Come dance the night away with your friends and enter a costume contest for prizes

Friday October 27 2006 at Miami University, Alexander Dining Hall, Western Avenue Oxford, Ohio from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Admission is free; Transportation is free

Contact Connie Melhman for a registration form and more information on transpotation at 513-867-5923

Optimist Club Halloween Dance

Sponsored by Fairfield Optimists in cooperation with Therapeutic Recreation

Sat, Oct 28, 2006

A frightfully good time is to had at the Optimists Club House from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Saturday October 28 2006

Teens and young adults with disabilities and their family and friends are invited to enjoy dancing, refreshments, a costume contest and more.

There is no charge but reservations are needed Call Sandy at 474-2488 or Connie at 867-5923 to reserve. Call soon reservations are limited.

Special Olympics Swim Meet

Sponsored by Special Olympics

Sat, Nov 04, 2006

The Special Olympics Area Swim Meet is schedueled for November 4, 2006 at the Country YMCA in Lebanon and the State Swim Meet from December 16 to 17 2006

Swim practices will begin on Saturday September 16 at the Hamilton West YMCA from 3:00 to 4:30 P.M. Call Pat at 779-1162 for info.

Anyone interested in swimming should call Sue at 1-800-378-8612. All swimmers must have a Special Olympics medical on file.

Special Olympics Basketball

Sponsored by Special Olympics

Tue, Nov 07, 2006

Special Olympics invites you to come out for the first practice session on Tuesday November 7, 2006 starting at 6:00 P.M.

All athletes must be able to understand the basics of basketball and provide their own transpotation to practices and games

If interested in playing just show up for practice on November 7- no need to call. Medical forms are required

Friendship Club Cruise

Sponsored by Friendship Club

Sat, Dec 01, 2007

The friendship club is going on a cruise with Royal Caribean Cruise Lines. The ship leaves dock in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 21, 2007

For information call Betty at 779-4691; Clara at 896-9379 or Doris at 860-2309