6 on the Square ...is a volunteer-based community service organization committed to promoting music and the arts in central New York by offering cultural and educational programs. While we are newly named, the 6 on the Square venue has been recognized for its acoustics and the intimate performance setting. We plan to continue the tradition of the venue, and welcome more programs and activities for our community members. Visit us at www.6onthesquare.org for show dates and family style events.

Educational Entertainment- the Oxford Memorial Library, aside from a wide assortment of books to borrow, the library has a wealth of programs, fun for all ages. Top rated performances by "real" historical figures like Knights in shining armor to amazing jugglers are offered (free of charge)! There are afterschool book clubs for kids and lots more. Check the library listing on the forum/discussion board for up-to-date events and newly released books.

Craft classes- Creative Stamping, (new location) 4 LaFayette Park, Oxford, NY 13830 Phone: (607) 843-8444. Fax: (607) 843-5436 Open: Wed. 1:00 - 6:00pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10:00am - 8:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00pm. Owner: Cynthia Shipley. New, bigger location offers a larger classroom known as the "Creativity Center". Classes in basic to advanced techniques last 1 1/2 hours. Instructors: Cynthia Shipley, Sue Wells and Susan Niedlinger. Call for craft class times. Prices start at $15./adult and $5./children. Creating greeting cards with rubber stamps, inks, embossing, and other embellishments; scrapbooking, decorating with fabric, clay, metal, wood; making jewelry; and much more. Custom craft classes and birthday parties can be arranged. Cindy says, "We can try anything!"

The Oxford Community Band

The Oxford Community Band organizes each summer, this year under the direction of Mr. Jason Place. The first of three rehearsals will be held on Thursday, June 30th in the Oxford High School band room, then again on July 6th, with the final rehearsal after the first concert, on July 13th. Concerts commence the first Thursday after the 4th of July. The band will move the performance to the High School auditorium if there's rain.

The 2005 Summer Concert Series: Performing 6 concerts in all, Thursday evenings, at 7:30 pm, which are to be held on the West side of LaFayette Park near the Bandstand. (July 7th, 14th, 21nd, & 28th.) Two more concerts in August will be: Aug. 4th; and Aug. 11th at 7:00pm at the Oxford Historical Museum's Railroad Depot. Visiting Oxford Band alumnae are encouraged to make themselves known to the group or bring an instrument and sit in. Don't miss this treat!

The group (of approximately thirty-five members, ranging in age from school students to senior citizens), play moderate grade marches, show tunes, overtures and novelty selections for the enjoyment of the Oxford community. There may be additional opportunities for performances, and a small stipend is paid for each concert and practice attended. Anyone who enjoys playing music and is interested in joining the band is welcome. It doesn't matter what town you're from, if you haven't played in ten years, or if you can't make all the concerts. The objective is to have fun making music with friends and to provide listeners with a pleasurable hour of music. Rehearsals are held at the High School Band Room. Voluntary help in setting up chairs, music stands and drums is always appreciated. Equipment is picked up at the High School, about half an hour before performance time.

For further information: call Tom Rice, Treasurer, (home) 843-6083, (work) 334-1600, extension 5404. Or email: tomrice_ncs@yahoo.com.

There are many other community events, such as:

• Craft shows/benefit dinners/flea markets/auctions/ & bake sales put on by the Oxford churches
• The Farmers Market in LaFayette Park each summer
• The Agriculture Fair / Boname Holiday Craft Show/ Talent show as well as many other academic/athletic/ musical /& drama competitions/shows by the Oxford Academy schools
• Barbecues and breakfasts put on by the American Legion
• Two spooky haunted houses at the Legion and the Library
• Halloween Boonanza at Bowman Lk St Park
• Breakfasts and Trap Shoots at the Rod & Gun Club
• Fundraising Auction & Chicken Barbecue by the Rotary Club
• Perch Derby/Poker Run/ Horse Pull/ Halloween parade/ School Honors dinner by the Lions Club
• The annual Alumni Weekend by OBAA
• Holiday Tree Lighting by the Oxford Holiday Committee/PON
• Youth Group events and a whole lot more.
• OXFORD - WET PAINT!, a fund raising event for the annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will be held in the Village of Oxford, Saturday, June 11th, 2005.

Please visit the Community page and read more about these groups and organizations individually. Also, keep an eye on the OxfordNY Events Calendar for upcoming event dates.