National  weather Service classes will be conducted as live webinars with live Q&A. We will use the GoToWebinar software, which can host up to 1000 people for each session. These webinars will not be recorded. 6 webinars are currently planned in February and March, with different days of the week and diverse times represented. If the demand is high enough, we may consider a 7th webinar in April. All those who attend will need to register in advance. Below are the links to the 6 scheduled classes:

Spotter Webinar 1: Friday, February 19, 2021 (1 PM – 3 PM):

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8258577384418148110

Spotter Webinar 2: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 (7 PM – 9 PM):

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4105945167168648206

Spotter Webinar 3: Thursday, March 4, 2021 (7 PM – 9 PM):

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8790359481726954766

Spotter Webinar 4: Monday, March 8, 2021 (6 PM – 8 PM):

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5017422714408992270

Spotter Webinar 5: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 (6 PM – 8 PM):

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8257513057162542350

Spotter Webinar 6: Saturday, March 27, 2021 (12 PM – 2 PM):

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5687758669980329230

This information and registration links are also available at our spotter training website — https://www.weather.gov/iln/spotter training schedule — and will also be promoted through social media.

The annual Ohio State Tornado Drill will be held on Wednesday, 24 March 2021 at 09:50.  NOAA weather radios will activate and local SKYWARN nets will be accepting check-ins.

The drill is part of the Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week

The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA) will take place in several counties of District 3 during the week of 19 to 26 June 2021.  More details as they become available. (Click on picture to enlarge it)

The annual ARRL Field Day will be held Saturday 26 June through Sunday 27 June 2021.

The Bark in the Burg event will be held on Saturday 26 Jun. 2021 from 0700-1100.

The Mound Amateur Radio Association (MARA) will be supporting this event. For more information about this event check the MARA website or contact Jack Melke, KM8N by E-mail, Phone:937-212-9838 or via Winlink at KM8N.

The Miamisburg Muddy Mayhem event will be held on Saturday, 14 Aug. 2021 from 1100-1600.

The Mound Amateur Radio Association (MARA) will be supporting this event. For more information about this event check the MARA website or contact Jack Melke, KM8N by E-mail, Phone:937-212-9838 or via Winlink at KM8N.

The Miamisburg Triathlon will be held on Sunday,  15 Aug. 2021 from 0730-1200.

The Mound Amateur Radio Association (MARA) will be supporting this event. For more information about this event check the MARA website or contact Jack Melke, KM8N by E-mail, Phone:937-212-9838 or via Winlink at KM8N.

The Miamisburg River Blast will be held on Saturday,  4 Sept. 2021 from 1600-2200

The Mound Amateur Radio Association (MARA) will be supporting this event. For more information about this event check the MARA website or contact Jack Melke, KM8N by E-mail, Phone:937-212-9838 or via Winlink at KM8N.

The US Air Force Marathon is scheduled for Saturday,  18 Sept. 2021.

Volunteer registration begins on 1 May 2021

More details as the event gets closer.

The Mound Amateur Radio Association (MARA) will be holding it’s annual swap meet on Saturday, 18 Sept. 21 from 0700-1300.  Swap 0800-1200

For more information about this event check the MARA website or contact Jack Melke, KM8N by E-mail, Phone:937-212-9838 or via Winlink at KM8N.

The Miamisburg Halloween Candy Run will be held on Saturday 23 Oct. 2021 from 0800-1200

The Mound Amateur Radio Association (MARA) will be supporting this event. For more information about this event check the MARA website or contact Jack Melke, KM8N by E-mail, Phone:937-212-9838 or via Winlink at KM8N.