Step into spring by taking a guided hike through a Fairborn park. Each hike is on a Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon.
The hike schedule: March 29: Cold Springs Reserve, 760 Black Lane - Woodland Life; April 12: Wedgewood Park, 1424 Wedgewood - Spring Flora and Aquatic Life; April 26: Upper Community Park, 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road - Spring Bird Life; May 10: Valle View Reserve, 1097 Empire Court - Nature Literature Trail Tour; May 24: Wright Park, 470 W. Funderburg - Prairie Life and Plant Identification and May 31: Oakes Quarry Park, 1267 E. Xenia Dr. - Ecosystem Scavenge. For more information call 937-754-3090.
BEAVERCREEK
Lions Club Chili Cook-off March 18
On March 18 from 5-7 p.m. the Beavercreek Lions Club will hold its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 350 N. Fairfield Rd, in the Social Hall.
Cash prizes will be awarded.
Tickets for the cook-off will be sold in advance and at the door and include chili, sides, dessert, and drink.
Adults tickets are $6 and children (ages 6-12) are $3.
The cook-off entry fee is $10 and includes 1 ticket. The contest is limited to 20 entrants.
All proceeds benefit diabetes research. Visit the website at www.eclubhouse.org/sites/beavercreek_oh/ or contact Eleanor at 937-572-2586 for more information.
BELLBROOK
Night Easter egg hunt, star gazing
On April 8 from 7:30-9 p.m. the 3rd Annual Night Easter Egg Hunt and Star Gazing will be held at Sackett-Wright Park, 3371 State Route 725. Event activities will include a “real egg” partner egg toss, night Easter egg hunt for ages 13 and under, star gazing with local astronomers, campfire and s’mores. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. This event is free to residents and $5 for non-residents. For more information go online at www.bellbrooksugarcreekparks.org or call 937-848-3535.
Walkable community workshop
On April 12 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Bellbrook Municipal Building, 15 E. Franklin St., Bellbrook city leaders are interested in hearing what residents and business owners have to say about the walkability of the downtown area. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity to explore elements of the downtown area that can be built on to create a more pedestrian friendly, walkable environment. The workshop will bring together citizens and public officials to discuss how the walkability of downtown Bellbrook can be improved.
For more information and how you can register for the event, view the event flyer on the city’s website at www.cityofbellbrook.org.