Now that it's summer and you and the family are settling into the house you fell in love with from Beavercreek homes for sale, you might finally have some time for relaxation. How about taking up a new hobby? Your Beavercreek neighborhood offers some great opportunities to learn all about arts and crafts, music, sports, reading, working with models, paper crafts, and more.

If you're ready to explore what new hobbies might be available locally, let's start with some cool places our REALTORS® have discovered.

1. Absolute Music. 10 E. Main St., Fairborn
   Since 1984, Absolute Music has served the musical needs of our area by providing musical instruments of all types; musical equipment such as amplifiers, microphones, strings; Pro Audio systems, and pickups; plus musical instruction in a variety of musical instruments. So whether you're hankering to brush up on your keyboard skills, or you'd like the kids to take up drums, it can happen at Absolute Music.
   
   
2. Cozy Melts. 2727 Fairfield Commons Dr., Beavercreek (Inside the mall at Fairfield Commons)
   CozyMelts, open since 2004, is a great way to enjoy the creative process through a guided activity. Choose what type of figure or dish you'd like to work with, then paint it with acrylic (matte finish) or get it glazed with a shiny effect; then leave the acrylic piece to be fired within a week's time. Create a unique piece for your own enjoyment or to give as a gift. This is a fun activity for young and old. Sit down and paint in a class, or take a to-go kit home.
   
   
3. Beavercreek Golf Club, 2800 New Germany Trebein Road, Beavercreek
   Have you or someone in your family always wanted to take up golf? Now that you're in Beavercreek, the links await you at Beavercreek Golf Club. Enjoy a top-tier public golf course that feels like a private country club course. It's listed in Golf Digest's "Places to Play" as a 4.5-star course. Play quality golf in a naturally beautiful setting, with a friendly staff to assist you.
   
   
4. Books & Co. 4453 Walnut St., in "The Greene", Beavercreek
   Calling all readers in your family. Hurry on down to Books & Co., our local independent bookstore, conveniently located in "The Greene" Town Center — an upscale, open-air, mixed-use shopping center offering retail, dining, entertainment, and should you need it, rentals of office space and dwellings. Check out Books & Co. for the latest releases, for book signings and lectures, and activities for kids.
   
   
5. MTS Aviation Models. 1277 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
   Whether someone young in your family loves aviation models, or someone young at heart, look no further than MTS Aviation Models for an extensive (that's an understatement!) collection of planes of all types: commercial, military, helicopter, plus military land vehicles, ships, and space vehicles. Keep up to date on new arrivals, pre-sales and product unboxing videos, as well as events.
   
   
6. The Paper Cottage. 1490 N. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek
   The Paper Cottage is a paper crafting shop catering to the needs of cardmakers, scrapbookers, and stamp crafters. Make your own greeting cards, snazzy announcements, and flyers for special occasions, memory books, scrapbooks — even custom paper jewelry. There's so much you can make out of paper once you master some basic skills. Watch for their annual open house.

These hobby businesses will get you started, but don't hesitate to explore the town for other hobby supply and instruction venues to expand your talents.

For more about buying or selling a home in Beavercreek, get in touch with our knowledgeable real estate staff. Contact Wright-Patt Realty today.