2018-19 Guide To Yellow Springs

64 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 63 commun i ty organ i zat i ons port its housing development efforts. Contact Home, Inc. for more information on homes for sale, rentals and the Home Buyer Coaching program. Home, Inc. also welcomes community volunteers. Become a member today: yshome.org/ become-a-member. Yellow Springs Neighborhood Gardens, Inc. Contac t: 767‑2729, 750‑6090 We b : Facebook: Neighborhood Gardens of Yellow Springs Neighborhood gardening is based on a simple idea: to have places within walking distance of one’s home where neighbors can garden together — and have fun! Presently, six neighborhood gardens are open (a sev- enth is planned): Friends Care, the oldest garden; Fair Acres Park, the most neigh- borly garden; Corry Street, the largest and most sociable garden; Bill Duncan Park, the most celebritous garden; Frogtown Reserve on Glass Farm, the most tried garden; and President Street, the newest garden. This year, more than 70 villagers have garden plots. Most present gardeners do not have land, or do not have suitable sites for home gardens because of shade. Fees and deposits are not required in order to promote central values of inclusiveness, equality and affordability. Because of such values, the neigh- borhood gardens collectively is one of the most demographically and socio-economically rich and diverse of all the village’s institutions! We offer safe places to garden, explore, fail, succeed, develop, experiment, show off, see how others garden, learn from others and have fun. Don’t you wish every place was like this? Come join us! Our steering committee is comprised of elected representatives from each neighborhood garden, and as need arises, experienced garden mentors and land- owner representatives. For more information or to sign up for a plot or two, contact Thor and Friends at 767-2729 or 750-6090, douglaslee- bailey@earthlink.net. We guarantee access, not success; that’s up to you! We wish you well! YS PetNet Contac t: P.O. Box 21, Yellow Springs, OH, 937‑372‑2044 We b : www.facebook.com/YSPetNet PetNet of Yellow Springs is a collective of area animal lovers committed to standing between lost pets and the pound. We seek to provide excellent short-term foster care while we work with local authorities, animal shelters and the community to return each rescue home. PetNet collaborates with area resources to rehome unclaimed or stray ani- mals when appropriate. PetNet is only as effective as our commu- nity is strong. We are always seeing volun- teer fosters, but even if you can’t open your home, there are plenty of other ways you can help. For more information, contact us on Facebook or call. Yellow Springs Repair Cafe Contac t: Kat Walter, 937‑475‑9207 ema i l : kat@volksmail.com We b : ysrepaircafe.org The Yellow Springs Repair Cafe, connected to repaircafe.org , brings villagers together as volunteers fix — and teach neighbors how to fix — broken goods people wish to reuse. This free, quarterly event not only builds a stronger community and teaches neighbors how to repair their own goods, but keeps more trash out of the waste stream. Yellow Springs Resilience Network ema i l : ysresilience@gmail.com We b : facebook.com/ysresiliencenetwork The Yellow Springs Resilience Network is a collaborative network of individuals and organizations in the village who aim to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and create long-term resilience — not only to the effects of climate change, but also as an ecological community in the village. The network is committed to developing a highly inclusive and equitable local economy, increasing local renewable energy produc- tion, greatly increasing and distributing the amount of locally produced food, cut- ting transportation emissions, supporting the development of highly energy-efficient housing and buildings and eliminating waste entirely. All are welcome to participate. Yellow Springs Time Exchange Contac t: Kat Walter, 937‑475‑9207 ema i l : kat@volksmail.com We b : www.ystimeexchange.org The Yellow Springs Time Exchange is building a stronger, self-sufficient commu- nity by connecting individuals and organiza- tions in Yellow Springs and the surrounding region who trade talents and services to meet needs, hour for hour. The core belief is that everyone has talents and “gifts” — resources — that people need. All services are equal in value and can provide mutual benefit for the community. Yellow Springs Tree Committee Contac t: P.O. Box 122, 767‑2981, 767‑2162 The Yellow Springs Tree Committee was founded in 1982 with these goals: • To provide leadership in the planting and care of trees on the public lands of Yellow Springs; • To serve as an advisory group to the public on tree and shrub care, selection and removal; • To promote the improvement of private property through the wise selection and use of trees. The Tree Committee grew out of two com- munity tree-planting projects: a 1976 planting of trees on the Mills Lawn school grounds to honor Yellow Springs News editor Kieth Howard, and a continuing beautification program of tree plantings throughout the village. The committee offers a tribute and memo- rial tree-planting program to honor a life, a service or a significant event. New members and volunteers are always welcome to join the Tree Committee. READY MIX CONCRETE RETAINING WALL BLOCK STOVES & FIREPLACES PAVERS STONE BRICK BRYCE HILL INC. www.brycehill.com 937-325-0651 2301 Sheridan Ave.,Springfield,OH 45505 M–F: 7:30-5 • Sat: 8–Noon We’re creating a NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF TRAILS from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. Midwest Regional Office in Yellow Springs • railstotrails.org Dr. Todd McManus O.D. and Assoc. 937-319-6376 • 1496 Southgate Ave., Yellow Springs • Accepting new patients • Designer frame selection • Value packs for both single vision & bifocals • Coupon in the Yellow Springs News