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GU I D E to Y E L L OW S P R I NG S | 2O22 – 2O23 89 COMMUN I TY L I S T I NGS | GU I D E to Y E L OW S P R I NG S | 2O2 – 2O23 89 Narcotics Anonymous CONTACT: Helpline 937‑505‑0705, 800‑587‑4232 EMAIL: info@fiveriversna.org WEB: fiveriversna.org Narcotics Anonymous is a fel- lowship for achieving recover y from addiction. The only require- ment 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. The “Never Alone” group holds an open, in-person meeting on Sat- urdays, 7:30–9 p.m. Summer meet- ings are held outdoors at the firepit behind the Twin Coach apartments, located at 310 Union St. Odd Fellows CONTACT: David Robinow, 937‑561‑0860 EMAIL: ysoddfellows279@yahoo.com Yellow Springs Lodge #279 of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows dates back to 1855. Odd Fel- lows follow the precept to “visit the sick, bury the dead and educate the orphan.” The lodge sponsors annual schol- arships for Yellow Springs High School 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 clean-up, park maintenance and various fun activities. Lodge meetings are held on the second and four th Tuesdays of each month in the Lodge Hall, located at 261 Xenia Ave., beginning with a social hour at 6:30 p.m. Men and women over the age of 16 are welcome to join. Ranch Menagerie Animal Sanctuary CONTACT: Nick Ormes, 937‑231‑1046 EMAIL: 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 animals that would have been euthanized or sent to s laughter. Forever homes are found for some; the rest live out their lives in a quiet, natural environment. To date, over 50 sheep and goats have been adopted. The ranch is not open to the public, except by appointment or invitation. All volunteers must be 18 or older. Riding Centre, The CONTACT: 937‑767‑9087 EMAIL: ridingcentre@gmail.com WEB: RidingCentre.org The Riding Centre, a nonprofit therapeutic and educational riding stable, has been teaching horse- back riding to children and adults in Yellow Springs and surrounding areas since 1959. Founder Louise Soelberg’s vision became The Riding Centre’s mission: to foster a lifelong love of horses by teach- ing good horsemanship and the care and management of horses to anyone interested. Facilities include a large outdoor ring, a lighted indoor ring, wooded trails and two bar ns. The Therapeu- tic Riding Program, established in 1974, ser ves adults and chil- dren in the Miami Val ley wi th special needs. Carolyn Bailey, a PATH-cer tified therapeutic riding instr uctor since 1983, di rects the program and also ser ves as executive director of The Riding Centre and head riding instructor. Adriene Kramer, a PATH-cer tified therapeutic riding instructor since 2022, also serves as riding instruc- tor and assistant barn manager. Tecumseh Land Trust CONTACT: Michele Burns, P.O. Box 417, 937‑767‑9490 EMAIL: michele@tecumsehlandtrust.org WEB: tecumsehlandtrust.org ; face‑ book.com/TecumsehLandTrust/ Tecumseh Land Trust protects local farmland, water resources, and natural areas forever. TLT helps maintain the rural landscape of Miami Township and unique character of Yellow Springs by pre- serving land in the area. TLT works with voluntary land- owners in Greene and Clark coun- ties to preserve prime farmland and natural areas, and to protect water resources and prime soils for future generations. In Miami Township, TLT works to improve water and soil quality through conser vation practices along the Jacoby and Yellow Springs creeks, to preserve lands within this watershed, pro- mote native habitat and advance climate-smart initiatives. Donations to TLT make it possi- ble for staff to reach out to and assist private landowners who wish to par- ticipate in its many programs. The land trust has preserved 209 prop- er ties, encompassing over 34,000 acres and 45 stream miles. Glen Helen Nature Preser ve, Agraria, and Glass Farm Conservation Area are some of the local properties for- ever protected by the land trust. Contact the land trust to learn more about its work, upcoming walks and events and volunteer opportunities. Village Impact Project CONTACT: NCCJ Greater Dayton, 937‑222‑6225 EMAIL: youth@nccjgreaterdayton.org WEB: nccjgreaterdayton.org/vip Village Impact Project (VIP) is a new program to The National Con- ference For Community and Justice of Greater Dayton (NCCJ). NCCJ is a non-profit organization whose mis- sion is to build a community dedicat- ing to eliminating bias, bigotry, and all forms of discrimination. NCCJ has been serving this community since 1978 by implementing pro- grams throughout the Miami Valley. VIP helps facilitate mentorship between adults and youth of Yellow Springs. The program aims to pair community youth who want or need a mentor with onewho shares their inter- ests, and for the people in the program to become an integral part of the com- munity through activities, fundraisers and community service opportunities. The program currently has more than 30 pairs of Mentors and VIPs. More Mentors and VIPs are always sought; Mentors and VIP’s spend about six hours a month together doing positive activities. For more information and to apply, visit nccjgreaterdayton.org/vip. Yellow Springs Four Season Farmers Market CONTACT: Michele Burns, 937‑319‑6076 EMAIL: yellowspringsfarmersmar‑ ket@yahoo.com WEB: facebook.com/YellowSpring ‑ sFarmersMarket; facebook.com/ YellowSpringsFarmersMarket For over 40 years, the Yellow Springs Four Season Farmers Market has provided locally grown produce, meats, eggs and much more, all from area farmers and businesses. The market is open Saturdays, April–Nov. 8 a.m.–noon, and Dec.–March, 9–11 a.m. , in the Bryan Center parking lot, 100 Dayton St., in Yellow Springs. Email or check the market’s Face- book page or website for the latest information and weekly offerings. Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce CONTACT: 101 Dayton St., 937‑767‑2686 EMAIL: info@yellowspringsohio.org WEB: yellowspringsohio.org The Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organiza- tion whose mission is to encourage a vibrant business environment that drives the success of its mem- bers while enhancing the quality of life in our community. The YS Chamber suppor ts more than 300 members. The of fice is centrally located in the Yellow Springs Station on the Little Miami Scenic Trail; visitors and residents can stop in for information and brochures. YS Chamber employ- ees typically staf f the of fice from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, but call first to be sure someone is available. Twice a year — on the second Saturday in June and October — the YS Chamber sponsors the Yellow Springs Street Fair, an all-day craft, food, music and beer festival to showcase the community. Yellow Springs Community Food Pantry CONTACT: 937‑510‑6030 The YS Community Food Pantry, located in the basement of YS United Methodist Church, ser ves residents in Yellow Springs, Miami Township and Clifton. The pantry is open on the second and four th Thursdays of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. On fourth Thursdays, the pantry also of fers toiletries, deter- gent, paper products and feminine hygiene products. No proof of income is required, but those who shop at the pantry are asked to bring a proof of resi- dency in either 45387 or 45316 zip codes; accepted proofs of residency include photo ID, bill stubs, lease agreements, college documents, etc. Those who can’t shop during pantr y hours may have another person shop for them, as long as the shopper is able to provide proof of residency for the person for whom they are shopping and sign in for that person. Yellow Springs Community Foundation CONTACT: 108 Dayton St.; P.O. Box 55, 937‑767‑2655 EMAIL: yscf@yscf.org WEB: yscf.org The Yellow Springs Community Foundation suppor ts projects in our schools and local colleges; the arts, seniors, our environment and local housing; gives scholarships to students; and provides local impact investment loans. The work of the Foundation is made possible by many community- minded donors; YSCF grants for