In its 16th year, YS Kids Playhouse continues to produce innovative youth theater for adults and children alike. Its latest musical, The Conference of Birds, explores themes of transformation and self-realization through a 12th-century desert fable.

As sustainability gains ground as an integral component of city planning, many municipalities across the country are creating ways to use less energy and ensure that the energy they use comes from renewable sources.

At their July 6 meeting, Village Council members unanimously approved the establishment of a Village Energy Board, an ongoing citizen volunteer group with a charge to work with Village staff to help reduce the Village’s carbon footprint in a variety of ways.

Even artists can disagree about what, exactly, constitutes art, but the leaders of the Yellow Springs Arts Council are unified on this: the organization’s new space at Alan Macbeth’s Oten Gallery fits the description, and the space also offers the group a wealth of new opportunities.

The Yellow Springs Sea Dogs swam at two away meets this past week. On June 29, the Sea Dogs held their own against the Wayne Wahoos. On July 1, the Sea Dogs traveled to the home of the Clinton County Barracudas.

The Indians continue to lead the 2010 Minor League with an undefeated record of 6–0 after a shortened week of play due to the July 4th holiday. They won their sixth straight game on Monday, June 28, in a 10–6 defeat of the Reds.

The Bulldog basketball program will hold a youth camp for boys and girls, ages 6 and up, July 14–17 at the Bryan Center outdoor courts. Camp brochures with registration information are available at the Yellow Springs school board office, local businesses and at http://www.bulldogbasketball.net .

A memorial celebration of the life of Mildred “Mitzi” Manny and her passion for music, art and books will be held Sunday, July 25, 2 p.m. in the Glen Helen Building. Mitzi, who most recently lived in the independent-living homes of Friends Care Community, died June 24 of cancer at the age of 91.

A Public Hearing of Resolution #2010-24, the 2011 Tax Budget for the Village of Yellow Springs, will be held July 19 during the regular Council Meeting.

for the week of July 8-15