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Why people love war

OXFORD - The Grayson Kirk Lecture Series and the international studies program at Miami University will host New York Times war correspondent Chris Hedges at 7 p.m. Monday in 144 Benton Hall. His topic will be "Why Do People Love War?"

Free and open to the public. Information: (513) 529-5333.

Help for mom battling cancer

LOVELAND - Co-workers at the Lodge Care Center will host a benefit for Bronwyn Miller from 7 p.m. to midnight Nov. 8 at the Loveland FOE Hall, 127 Karl Brown Way. Proceeds from "Bronwyn's Battle Benefit Dance" will help defray expenses incurred by the single mother of three in her battle with thyroid cancer.

Admission is $15, at the door. An account has been set up for contributions: Battle for Bronwyn Miller; c/o First National Bank of Blanchester; 121 E. Main St.; Blanchester, OH 45107.

For information on the dance, call Deb Gale at 677-4900.

Drawing for parents and kids

AURORA, Ind. - Drawing, a parent and child interactive learning session sponsored by Gateway to the Arts, will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Fourth St.

Sharon Roeder will teach the basics of drawing by having each parent and child focus on careful observation. The class is recommended for children in grades 4, 5, and 6 and parents. Cost for each pair is $15. Materials are included.

To make reservations, call the Arts Council at (812) 926-1778 or toll-free at (866) 818-2787.

Getting construction business

BOND HILL - Turner/DAG/TYS Construction Management will host a free reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Integrity Hall Banquet and Conference Center, 2081 Seymour Ave. Organizers invite vendors and contractors who are interested in future opportunities on large projects, such as Cincinnati Public Schools' building program, to attend the informal gathering.

Representatives will answer questions. Information: 363-0875.

Election Day Dinner

WILLIAMSBURG - The Auxiliary of Williamsburg American Legion Post No. 288 will hold its annual Election Day Dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Post Hall, 208 E. Main St. The menu features oyster stew, bean soup, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Carry-out will be available. Information: 734-0172.

Gaining legislative savvy

SHARONVILLE - Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development will present a Breakfast Roundtable, "Why and How to Be Legislative Savvy," at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Center for Employment Resources, 3254 E. Kemper Road. Tom Raga, Ohio House of Representatives, District 67, will discuss why it is important for you and your organization to be involved in the legislative process.

The event is free. Registration is required: 771-8925.

Daybook

Sunday

• Wilmington: Overeaters Anonymous: 7 p.m., Friendly Center, Ellis Room, 290 Prairie Ave. Information: George at 383-2244.

Monday

• Amelia: Village Council: 7 p.m., 44 W. Main St.

• Batavia: Village Council: 7 p.m., 389 E. Main St.

• Batavia Township: Trustees: 6 p.m., Township Hall, 2401 Old Ohio 32.

• Franklin: City Council: 7 p.m., city building, 35 E. Fourth St., (937) 746-9921.

• Liberty Twp.: Trustees: 7 p.m., administration building, 6400 Princeton Road, 777-4761.

•Mason: Co-Dependents Anonymous: 7:30 p.m., weekly meeting, Deerfield United Methodist Church, 2757 Montgomery Road. Information: www.codependents.org.

• Owensville: Village Council: 7:30 p.m., 115 W. Main St.

• South Lebanon: Union Township (Warren County) trustees: 6 p.m., township hall, 285 E. Pike St.

• Waynesville: Wayne Local school board: 7:30 p.m., Waynesville High School, Spartan Room, 735 Dayton Road, (513) 897-6971.

• Waynesville: Village Council: 7:30 p.m., municipal building, 1400 Lytle Road, (513) 897-8015.

Tuesday

• Lebanon: Warren County commissioners: 10 a.m., administration building, 406 Justice Drive, 925-1254.

• Maineville: Planning board: 7 p.m., village building, 8188 South Ohio 48, 583-0441.

• Oxford: City Council: 7:30 p.m., council chambers, 118 W. High St., (513) 524-5210.

• Waynesville: Wayne Township trustees: 7 p.m., fire house, 165 Miami St., (513) 897-3010.

Wednesday

• Deerfield Township.: Trustees: 6:30 p.m., meeting room, 3300 Montgomery Road, 683-5805.

• Fairfield: ABWA: 6 p.m. dinner at Destiny's, 4968 Dixie Hwy., followed by two speakers. Karen Caldwell will speak on a program to inform law enforcement throughout the U.S. of abducted children within two hours. Chris Scheffield will speak on "Surviving the Streets." Dinner is $15. Reservations: Sandi at 622-5523.

• Lebanon: Governing board, Educational Service Center: 7:00 p.m., Educational Service Center office, 416 South East St.

• Maineville: Hamilton Township trustees: 12:30 p.m., administration building, 7780 South Ohio 48, 683-8520.

• Miami Township: Trustees: 7 p.m., Township Hall, 5900 McPicken Drive.

• Middletown: CARE: 10 a.m., VFW Social Center, Coles Road. John O'Bryant will speak on "Life on the River."

• Milford: City Council: 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 745 Center St.

• Millville: Village Council: 7:30 p.m., town hall, 2860 Ross-Hanover Road.

• Oxford: Reily Township trustees: 7 p.m., 6093 Reily-Millville Road, 757-4683.

• Pleasant Plain: Harlan Township trustees: 7 p.m., fire station, 9120 Morrow-Rossburg Road, (513) 877-2734.

• South Lebanon: Village Council: 6:30 p.m., 99 N. High St., (513) 494-2296.

• Lebanon: Governing board, Educational Service Center: 7 p.m., Warren County Educational Service Center, 416 S. East St.

School Reunions

Western Hills High School Class of 1973 will hold a reunion dinner Nov. 28 at the Western Hills Country Club. Information, reservations: 922-1883.

Aiken High School Class of 1973 invites Aiken graduates of the classes of 1971-75 to a reunion Nov. 28 at the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast, 9664 Mason-Montgomery Road in Deerfield Township. Information: aiken1973@yahoo.com, or Reunion Committee 1973; P.O. Box 970, West Chester, OH 45071.

Finneytown High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its reunion Nov. 29 with an afternoon family gathering at Dave and Buster's and a dinner dance at The Ridge Club. Information: Susan Jacobsen Frame at 759-1657.