For those turned off by the endless lines and swarming hoards of Black Friday shoppers at big box stores and malls, Yellow Springs may be a less hectic and more pleasant alternative.

Recently, Diane Davis discovered that her dog has a congenital malformation on her left knee, which causes pain and lameness. Consequently, Raskel can’t walk on slippery hospital floors like other service dogs.

Jan. 19, 2012 Bulldog sports round-up

See a video of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. day march and celebration in Yellow Springs.

The Antioch College Board of Trustees announced today that current board member Frances Horowitz will take over the position of board chair from Lee Morgan, who will remain on the board as vice-chair but focus on fund-raising. The board also recently voted to extend the four-year full tuition Horace Mann Fellowships to incoming students next fall.

This week Roland Newsome scored 46 points for the YSHS boys basketball team and the Bulldog swimmers smashed school records.

The Yellow Springs Winter Farmers Market, located in the basement of the United Methodist Church, is now open each Saturday from 9–noon. Villagers who go can purchase fresh greens, root vegetables and a variety of other local foods.

Jen Ater will lead a yoga workshop at the library this Saturday to welcome in the new year.

Environmental Commission, Technical Review Committee, Council Meeting, Community Access Panel

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, 7:00 p.m.