Since 1950, native bee populations have dropped by about 50%, mostly due to the loss of habitat and floral variety. The effect has been that now we harvest fewer fruits and vegetables in our orchards and gardens.

In 1948, 75 years ago, Yellow Springs Instruments Incorporated was founded; 50 years ago, a strike of Antioch College students this week continued to prevent use of all buildings on the campus except dormitories.

Hosted by the YS Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature 250 vendor booths, open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., along with 65 local shops and eateries.

Led by the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute, or CPI, the course is scheduled over three weekends July 14–30 at the Antioch farm.

Public Meetings

Village Council Retreat Agenda
Thursday, June 15, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 14, at 6 p.m.

ENACTING NEW SECTION 238.06 “SALE AND REINVESTMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS

The annual Strawberry Fest hosted by First Presbyterian Church will be Friday, June 9, 6–9 p.m., on the front lawn of the church.

“I have to work just as hard, but I’m doing something I love, and on top of that, I have stuff to do. I’m getting busy. It’s a wonderful thing.”