MASON, OH (FOX19) - Mason High School seniors Elizabeth Bransford and Brittany Dodson have been awarded National Silver Medal Scholastic Art and Writing Awards from the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.

Bransford’s painting Rhythm of Nature is one of several of her works that qualified for nationals. Regionally, the painting won a Gold Key and was nominated for the American Visions Award – a best in show award. It was also featured on the 2012 Spring District Art Show invitations and posters. Bransford is taught by Audrey Gorman.

Dodson won two Silver Medals at nationals. Both of her pieces – also regional Gold Key winners -- are a collection of ceramic vessels. Her Red and Grey Dinner Setting features a number of beautiful plates and bowls. Her Variations Bowls is a group of two small, but finely crafted bowls. Dodson is taught by Karan Witham-Walsh.

LEBANON, OH (FOX19) - Bethel A.M.E. Church, making and celebrating African-American History, presents Moments With Martin.  The dinner and dramatic presentation of The Life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place on Saturday February 23 at the historical church.

MASON, OH (FOX19) - No auditions, no try-outs, and no bad feelings; everyone is welcome to participate in this drama program at Mason Community Center.

Drama Kids International® is a developmental program that uses drama activities to build creative thinking and literacy skills for children ages 6 to 10. Your child will learn positive social skills such as effective team interaction, leadership, confidence, and public speaking through speech training, creative movement, structured short plays, and dialogue development.

Classes will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays from January 18 through February 22. The cost is $85 for Premier members, $100 for Basic members, $125 for Mason residents, and $150 for non-residents.