James Charles Partee was born Jan. 19, 1942, the third child of parents Lewis Partee and Doris Shook Partee. James was preceded in death by his two parents and two siblings, Gerry Partee and Philip Partee.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Shirl LeVesconte on Friday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., in the Senior Center great room.

A celebration of Heather Woodman’s life will be held at Rockford Chapel, located at 515 President St., on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m.

As part of its mission to facilitate courageous conversations related to racial equity, The 365 Project has begun an initiative, “Reflections on Race,” to collect anecdotal, personal reflections related to positive or challenging interracial interactions in YS across the years.

The Village of Yellow Springs has contracted with Bowen National Research to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment in the village.

Barbara Ann (Block) Bradfute, 87, of Xenia, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Hospitality Center, Xenia.

Shirley (Shirl) Ann Woodrick LeVesconte died on Sept. 30, 2017, in her home in Yellow Springs, surrounded by her children.

Lavina Ann Paul, age 83, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.

The McKinney and YSHS theater departments will expand their offerings this fall with the first Bulldog Theater Festival, which will bring two theatrical performances to local audiences.

A community potluck to bring together residents of Yellow Springs and the surrounding area with students, faculty, and staff is being held on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5–8:30 p.m. at Antioch College.