Oxford, AL Daily Brief: Civic Center events, OPAC shows, and city anniversary
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Galentineโs networking fills the Oxford Civic Center
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Oxfordโs weekend centers on women supporting women as a Galentineโs Networking Event takes over the Oxford Civic Center this afternoon. The gathering, organized by a local business group, is designed to bring women together to share ideas, build contacts, and celebrate friendship ahead of Valentineโs week. ๎cite๎turn4search1๎
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Organizers say the focus is on collaboration rather than competition, with time set aside for conversation, informal mentoring, and encouragement for small business owners and professionals. The event is scheduled to begin mid-afternoon, giving attendees time to connect before evening plans. ๎cite๎turn4search1๎
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Educators wrapped up a statewide social studies conference
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On Friday, the Oxford Civic Center hosted educators from across Alabama for an annual social studies conference. Sessions highlighted new curriculum standards, classroom strategies, and Alabamaโs role in the nationโs history, tying into the broader โAmerica at 250โ theme. ๎cite๎turn1search2๎
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The daylong program offered local teachers a chance to earn professional development credit without leaving the county. With workshops, networking, and resource sharing, the conference brought extra traffic to nearby hotels and restaurants going into the weekend. ๎cite๎turn1search2๎
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Stage lights stay bright at the Oxford Performing Arts Center
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Families packed into the Oxford Performing Arts Center this week for performances of Dinosaur World Live, a touring show that mixes life-sized dinosaur puppets with interactive storytelling. The production, part of a family-focused arts series, was scheduled for Thursday evening and helped kick off a busy February at the venue. ๎cite๎turn4search4๎turn1search6๎
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Next up, a chamber music duo performance is set for Tuesday night, followed later in the month by a mix of concerts and touring shows. The full schedule stretches well into spring, keeping downtown Oxford active on weeknights as well as weekends. ๎cite๎turn4search0๎turn1search8๎
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City anniversary and a look ahead
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Today also marks Oxfordโs founding date: the town was officially established on February 7, 1852, when local leaders drew its first one-square-mile limits and organized a small council government. The city has grown far beyond that footprint, but its historic core still anchors community life around civic buildings, churches, and the performing arts center. ๎cite๎turn0search5๎
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As Oxford heads into another year, this weekendโs mix of networking events, teacher training, and family entertainment reflects how civic life, education, and culture continue to intersect here.
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- https://calhounjournal.com/galentines-networking-event-to-bring-women-together-at-oxford-civic-center-on-feb-7/
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alcss-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1514134068759
- https://calhounjournal.com/dinosaur-world-live-comes-to-oxford-performing-arts-center/
- https://calhounjournal.com/oxford-performing-arts-center-to-host-chamber-music-duo-schwarz-and-bournaki-on-feb-10/
- https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/oxford-performing-arts-center
- https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/oxford-municipal-history
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