2018-19 Guide To Yellow Springs

58 the Guide to YelLow Springs y 2018 - 1 9 Y e l l ow S p r i n g s N ews $ $ $ Continued from page 57 commun i ty Org ' s . Continued on page 62 %%% membership dues. The PTO meets monthly; the regular meeting time is announced at the beginning of the school year. Discussion, speakers and events are planned to strengthen the com- munity and develop parent and educational success. For additional information, email yshspto@gmail.com . Mills Lawn PTO Contac t: Lauren Mikesell, president ema i l : laurenemikesell@gmail.com We b : www.millslawnpto.com ; www.facebook. com/MillsLawnPTO The Mills Lawn Parent Teacher Organiza- tion (PTO) is a volunteer organization that strives to support students, families and teachers in the educational process by pro- viding educational enrichment programs and services, as well as social activities for the Mills Lawn Elementary School community. The PTO sponsors fundraising events to pay for these activities, programs and services. Morgan Family Foundation Contac t: Lori M. Kuhn, executive director, 767‑9208 ema i l : info@morganfamilyfdn.org We b : www.morganfamilyfdn.org The Morgan Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Yellow Springs and funded in December 2003 by Lee and Vicki Morgan. The foundation believes in: • building stronger, more inclusive com- munities; • broadening horizons and inspiring action through the power of education and experiential learning. The foundation awards grants to public charitable organizations that primarily serve Yellow Springs and St. Cloud, Minn., and their immediate vicinity. In addition, other communities and organizations that are supported by board and family members may receive grants from time to time. With all competitive grant dollars committed to multi-year grants through 2018, the Founda- tion will not be accepting new grant requests until 2019. NAMI of Clark, Greene and Madison Counties ema i l : info@namigreenecounty.org We b : www.namigreenecounty.org NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Coun- ties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization offering support, education and advocacy for persons living with mental illness and their families, friends and caregivers. Learn more at www. namicgm.org . We are a local branch of the national organization. We fight against the stigma often associated with mental illness through community outreach and educa- tional programs. We advocate for beneficial change in the current mental health system, both locally and throughout the State of Ohio. NAMI Connection Recover y Suppor t Group is a free and ongoing recovery support group for adults with mental illness. Partici- pants can safely and confidentially talk about their mental illness, learn new coping skills and find hope for a realistic future. Meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m., at the Bryan Center, rooms A and B, located at 100 Dayton St. in Yellow Springs. NAMI Family Support Group is a free and ongoing support group for family and friends of individuals who live with mental illness. Participants share their experiences and offer mutual encouragement. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, from 7–8:30 p.m., at the Bryan Center, rooms A and B. Contact Kathryn Hitchcock, 937- 322-5600 or 937-873-2220. For more information about NAMI or to find out about special events, educational pro- grams, support groups and how to help with its mission, contact us as listed above. In case of any medical emergency, dial 911. Narcotics Anonymous Contac t: Helpline 937‑505‑0705, 800‑587‑4232 We b : www.fiveriversna.org Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for achieving recovery from addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs. The program has found that one addict helping another works to achieve that when all else fails. An open meeting is held in the basement of the Yellow Springs Methodist Church on Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Odd Fellows Contac t: 937‑878‑7871 (home), 937‑607‑8115 (cell) ema i l : ysoddfellows@gmail.com The Yellow Springs Lodge of the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows dates back to 1855. Odd Fellows follow the precept to “visit the sick, bury the dead and educate the orphan.” The lodge sponsors annual scholarships for Yellow Springs seniors and contributes to charitable organizations. Recent activities include sponsorship of the Fourth of July parade and Fourth of July fireworks at Gaunt Park, road cleanup, park maintenance, Street Fair participation, Art Stroll and various fun activities. IOOF Lodge #279 meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Lodge Hall, located at 261 Xenia Avenue, beginning with a social hour at 6:15 p.m. Men and women over the age of 16 are welcome to join. Ranch Menagerie Animal Sanctuary Contac t: Nick Ormes, 937‑231‑1046 ema i l : theranchmenagerie@yahoo.com For over ten years now, the ranch has become home to many mixed breed sheep and goats and other small, misfit farm ani- mals that would have been euthanized or sent to slaughter. We do find forever homes for some; the rest live out their lives in a quiet, natural environment. To date, we have adopted out over 50 sheep and goats. The ranch is not open to the public, except by appointment or invitation. All volunteers must be 18 or older. Full Service Auto, Light and Medium Duty Truck 323-2421 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6075 Springfield-Xenia Road • Springfield, Ohio 45502 • (937) 323-2421 Family Owned Since 1946 We are located on Route 68 two miles north of Yellow Springs 6075 Springfield-Xenia Road www.ehmansgarage.com Karen and David Ehman www.facebook.com/EhmansGarageLLC