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Wednesday May 8, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Young Poets' Society - Young Poets' Society (Ages 8 - 12)
Writers will have the opportunity to learn, create, and receive feedback on a variety of poems, with each workshop focusing on a different theme. Together we will discuss rhyme schemes, poetic forms, and more! Poetry is magic, and the study of it has the power to benefit you with your education, career, and self-expression throughout your life! You do not have to be perfect to be a poet, everyone is welcome.  Ages 8 - 12:Days:  WednesdaysDates:  May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 1, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 8, 15 & 22, 2024Ages 13 - 17:Days:  ThursdaysDates:  May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 2, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 9, 16 & 23, 2024Instructor: Pia OrtizPia Ortiz has loved writing all her life. She holds a degree in Creative Writing, and has studied poetry extensively for years under the tutelage of a wide variety of poetic influencers, including the family of Ezra Pound, who she lived with and learned from at their estate near Merano, Italy. Her writing has received multiple awards and publications. 
 
Thursday May 9, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Young Poets' Society - Young Poets' Society (Ages 13 - 17)
Writers will have the opportunity to learn, create, and receive feedback on a variety of poems, with each workshop focusing on a different theme. Together we will discuss rhyme schemes, poetic forms, and more! Poetry is magic, and the study of it has the power to benefit you with your education, career, and self-expression throughout your life! You do not have to be perfect to be a poet, everyone is welcome.  Ages 8 - 12:Days:  WednesdaysDates:  May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 1, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 8, 15 & 22, 2024Ages 13 - 17:Days:  ThursdaysDates:  May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 2, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 9, 16 & 23, 2024Instructor: Pia OrtizPia Ortiz has loved writing all her life. She holds a degree in Creative Writing, and has studied poetry extensively for years under the tutelage of a wide variety of poetic influencers, including the family of Ezra Pound, who she lived with and learned from at their estate near Merano, Italy. Her writing has received multiple awards and publications. 
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Make A Mother's Day Cake - Make A Mother's Day Cake
Hey DADS!!  MAY 12, 2024 is MOTHERS DAY!! (Ages 8 and up)Celebrate Mom with a Mother's Day Rosette Cake! Decorate a 6 inch, 2-layer cake in your choice of flavor: White or Chocolate. All Supplies Included. Learn how to: hand pipe freestyle design of choice hand pipe a pretty buttercream rosette design for your cake adorn your cake with a variety of sprinkles and dragees assemble and place a special Mother's Day cake topper Registration Deadline:  Monday, May 6, 2024 @ 11:59 P.M.Day/Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024Time: 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.Fees:  $37.00 Flat Rate Location: OCC Large ClassroomInstructor:  Explore the world of cupcake art with Therese Altemeier. As a self-taught cake artist, Therese has over 10 years experience in spatula icing, piping, fondant and modeling chocolate. Check out her website: Hobbycakeartistetc.com
 
Saturday May 11, 2024
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM    American Red Cross Babysitting Course - Winter/Spring - ARC Babysitting Course - May Session
For ages 11 and older, this one day class teaches boys and girls how to be the best babysitters in Oakwood.  Class topics include baby care, first aid, safe play activities, Shaken Baby Syndrome & SIDS and how to handle emergencies.  Each student must bring a baby doll and age appropriate toy.  Instructors are certified by the American Red Cross and students who successfully complete the class receive a Red Cross certificate and will be able to download the Red Cross babysitting handbook, emergency reference guide, business card, resume template and an organizer complete with activities, games, crafts and recipes. Students should bring their own snack.Instructor:  Rory KorzanDate:  Saturday, May 11, 2024Time:  8:30 A.M.  -  12:30 P.M.Fees: $52 (M)*, $78 (NM), $104 (NR)*Discounts are applied at checkoutLocation:  OCC Large Classroom
 
Wednesday May 15, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Young Poets' Society - Young Poets' Society (Ages 8 - 12)
Writers will have the opportunity to learn, create, and receive feedback on a variety of poems, with each workshop focusing on a different theme. Together we will discuss rhyme schemes, poetic forms, and more! Poetry is magic, and the study of it has the power to benefit you with your education, career, and self-expression throughout your life! You do not have to be perfect to be a poet, everyone is welcome.  Ages 8 - 12:Days:  WednesdaysDates:  May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 1, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 8, 15 & 22, 2024Ages 13 - 17:Days:  ThursdaysDates:  May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 2, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 9, 16 & 23, 2024Instructor: Pia OrtizPia Ortiz has loved writing all her life. She holds a degree in Creative Writing, and has studied poetry extensively for years under the tutelage of a wide variety of poetic influencers, including the family of Ezra Pound, who she lived with and learned from at their estate near Merano, Italy. Her writing has received multiple awards and publications. 
 
Thursday May 16, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Young Poets' Society - Young Poets' Society (Ages 13 - 17)
Writers will have the opportunity to learn, create, and receive feedback on a variety of poems, with each workshop focusing on a different theme. Together we will discuss rhyme schemes, poetic forms, and more! Poetry is magic, and the study of it has the power to benefit you with your education, career, and self-expression throughout your life! You do not have to be perfect to be a poet, everyone is welcome.  Ages 8 - 12:Days:  WednesdaysDates:  May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 1, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 8, 15 & 22, 2024Ages 13 - 17:Days:  ThursdaysDates:  May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 2, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 9, 16 & 23, 2024Instructor: Pia OrtizPia Ortiz has loved writing all her life. She holds a degree in Creative Writing, and has studied poetry extensively for years under the tutelage of a wide variety of poetic influencers, including the family of Ezra Pound, who she lived with and learned from at their estate near Merano, Italy. Her writing has received multiple awards and publications. 
 
Wednesday May 22, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Young Poets' Society - Young Poets' Society (Ages 8 - 12)
Writers will have the opportunity to learn, create, and receive feedback on a variety of poems, with each workshop focusing on a different theme. Together we will discuss rhyme schemes, poetic forms, and more! Poetry is magic, and the study of it has the power to benefit you with your education, career, and self-expression throughout your life! You do not have to be perfect to be a poet, everyone is welcome.  Ages 8 - 12:Days:  WednesdaysDates:  May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 1, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 8, 15 & 22, 2024Ages 13 - 17:Days:  ThursdaysDates:  May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 2, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 9, 16 & 23, 2024Instructor: Pia OrtizPia Ortiz has loved writing all her life. She holds a degree in Creative Writing, and has studied poetry extensively for years under the tutelage of a wide variety of poetic influencers, including the family of Ezra Pound, who she lived with and learned from at their estate near Merano, Italy. Her writing has received multiple awards and publications. 
 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Bicycle Safety Class - Beginning Riding - Bicycle Safety Class - Session II
This class is taught by an Oakwood Safety Officer and is designed for the beginner rider.  All participants must have the appropriate safety gear prior to the beginning of each session.  There are two sessions of Beginning Riding to choose from.  Both sessions are the same.This class will provide age appropriate education and skills for the beginner riders.  The children will be instructed on safety issues,  equipment and basic handling skills.  All participants MUST be able to ride a bike before the session begins.  There will be a bike ride at the end of the class.  Participants need to bring their bicycle and all safety equipment.  Also, participants must be allowed to cross the street.Topics covered:  Adjusting the bike to fit size, bicycle inspections and minor bicycle repair, safety equipment, legal issues, sidewalk safety, crossing streets, mounting and braking skills.This class will be complete in one evening.  The class will be held rain or shine.  If inclement weather occurs there will be no bicycle ride at the end of class.Session I:Day/Date:  Wednesday, April 10, 2024    (Registration Deadline:  Monday, April 8, 2024)Time:  4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Session II:Day/Date:  Wednesday, May 22, 2024    (Registration Deadline:  Monday, May 20, 2024)Time:  4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Fees:  $7 (M)*, $10 (NM), $14 (NR)*Discounts are applied at checkout Location: OCC Large Classroom
 
Thursday May 23, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Young Poets' Society - Young Poets' Society (Ages 13 - 17)
Writers will have the opportunity to learn, create, and receive feedback on a variety of poems, with each workshop focusing on a different theme. Together we will discuss rhyme schemes, poetic forms, and more! Poetry is magic, and the study of it has the power to benefit you with your education, career, and self-expression throughout your life! You do not have to be perfect to be a poet, everyone is welcome.  Ages 8 - 12:Days:  WednesdaysDates:  May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 1, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 8, 15 & 22, 2024Ages 13 - 17:Days:  ThursdaysDates:  May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2024Time:   3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.Fees:  $120 (M & NM), $180 (NR)Location:  OCC Lower Level Teen Center on May 2, 2024 & OCC Large Classroom on May 9, 16 & 23, 2024Instructor: Pia OrtizPia Ortiz has loved writing all her life. She holds a degree in Creative Writing, and has studied poetry extensively for years under the tutelage of a wide variety of poetic influencers, including the family of Ezra Pound, who she lived with and learned from at their estate near Merano, Italy. Her writing has received multiple awards and publications.