Trains, Bengals stars light up holiday charity event

OXFORD — Residents will get the chance to view a  local 4,800-square-foot holiday train display and receive autographs from former Cincinnati Bengals players during a charity event to benefit he Multiple Sclerosis Society and Oxford’s Community Cooperative Nursery School.

The event will be held Dec. 5-6 at 3088 Millville Oxford Road in Oxford. A local 4,800-square-foot holiday train display will be open to the public for viewing. It comprises of over one mile of track, including 41 Lionel Model trains. In addition, former Cincinnati Bengals players will be signing autographs and raffles will be held for jewelry, gift baskets, and sports memorabilia, according to a news release.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children at the door. Save $1 per ticket by purchasing them in advance. There is free event parking at Marshall Elementary School, with shuttles transporting sightseers to the display.

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, contact Verda Johnson at verdamarie@yahoo.com or (513) 523-6364.