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        If you've ever seen the “rock” wall in the Outdoor Pursuit Center in Oxford, you can appreciate what will happen there today.

        An event called the Bouldering Competition will begin about noon. Advanced climbers from the Tristate will try to climb the wall, keeping in mind the competition's rules (called “problems”).

        It all happens at Miami University's Recreational Sports Center, which includes the Pursuit Center.

        Before you grab your hiking shoes, think about this: The wall is 40 feet high and 44 feet wide.

        Competition is open to all levels of climbers and includes male and female divisions — and even a children's division.

        The event is expected to attract people from the climbing industry and sponsors of such events, said April White, spokeswoman for the Sports Center.

        If you want to climb, show up by noon to register. The cost is $20.

        The center is at 700 S. Oak St. For more information, call the center at 529-1991. The Internet site at www.muohio.edu/outdoor.

        MIDDLETOWN — Hamilton isn't the only city in Butler County to jump on the sculpture bandwagon.

        The Middletown Public Library plans to add a 1,600-pound lion sculpture at the Broad Street entrance this spring.

        The library has received $54,000 in donations from the Friends of the Library and local foundations.

        No tax money will be used, said John Mueller, president of the nonprofit Friends group.

        The work is by Nancy-Carolyn Smith of Loveland, who is designing a 100-pound child reading a book while sitting on a lion's back.

        LEBANON — The Great Midwest Quilt Show and Sale will be held March 2-4 at the Army National Guard Armory, 113 Taylor St.

        Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2-3 and noon to 5 p.m. March 4.

        The armory is eight blocks east of the Golden Lamb Inn, off Main Street.

        The event, sponsored by the Warren County Historical Society, features quilts, quilting supplies, clothing, special exhibits and more.

        Admission, $5, is good for all three days. Information: 932-1817.

        HAMILTON — Lane Public Library is offering a course on how to use the Internet.

        It meets on Wednesday and will run through the end of March.

        Classes are held in two one-hour morning sessions, 9:30 to 10:30, at the main library, 300 N. Third St.

        Registration is required and class size is limited.

        You can learn about the Internet, what kind of information you can find on the World Wide Web, tips for navigating through sites and how to set up your own free e-mail address.

        Information: 894-6557, Ext. 103.

        MASON — The Mason Historical Society, which operates its own museum, is seeking new members.

        The group has also been looking for a 1962 Ohio license plate to display.

        In case members have found one already, you might call the museum at 398-6750.

       Randy McNutt's column runs on Saturday. He may be reached at 860-7118 or at The Cincinnati Enquirer, 4820 Business Center Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

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