Village Life Section :: Page 197

• Well? Was it hot enough for ya?

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 9, 2010

  Was it hot out this summer? Or was it just me? Okay, it was hot out, but maybe not as hot as you think. According to Dayton-area statistics from the National Weather Service, or NWS, in Wilmington, 2010 shaped up as the 12th hottest summer since record keeping began 132 years ago.

• First Presbyterian church spotlights the plight of gay people of faith

  By Megan Bachman

  

  To draw attention to the plight of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of faith around the country, the First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs next weekend will host a national exhibit of liturgical stoles representing 1,000 clergy members of 32 religious denominations…

• A chicken farm to save the planet

  By Lauren HeatonSeptember 8, 2010

  

  When local resident Kat Krehbiel hatched the idea for a local food farm, chickens were only a small part of the plan.

• YSKP invites adults to join the fun

  By Lauren HeatonSeptember 6, 2010

  

  YS Kids Playhouse is widening its scope this fall by opening up some of its youth dance classes to adults who want to boogie too.

• Murphy examines cars, consumption

  By Megan BachmanSeptember 2, 2010

  

  Electric cars may not be the answer to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, says local author Pat Murphy in his recently-released book, Spinning Our Wheels. Instead, Murphy proposes, we should share rides to increase transportation’s efficiency and reduce the number of total cars on the road.

• Musical renewal for Havurah

  By Lauren Heaton

  The spiritual activities of the Yellow Springs Havurah have always been done in an organized but less than dogmatic manner. The group of 15–20 active members observes the Sabbath each week on the Antioch College campus that informs its friendly tone.

• Presbyterians throw birthday bash for community

  By Megan Bachman

  

  The Yellow Springs First Presbyterian Church is throwing a 150th birthday party for the community that supported it through its long history on Friday, Sept. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 on the church’s front lawn.

• Bluesfest a cultural treasure

  By Megan BachmanAugust 31, 2010

  

  In its 13th year, AACW’s Blues and Jazz Festival, offers a mix of returning artists and new acts sure to entertain, and educate, audiences.

• Presbyterians celebrate 150th

  By Megan BachmanAugust 26, 2010

  

  In 1855 the First Presbyterian Church was founded in Yellow Springs when Nancy Love, tired of going by horseback in bad weather to churches in Clifton and other nearby towns, successfully convinced her husband Robert to start, with other locals, a Presbyterian church here in town. Five years later, the members, for $5,000, built the church that still stands on Xenia Avenue today.

• Scott named new Senior Center director

  By Lauren HeatonAugust 23, 2010

  

  With 20 years of experience in historic preservation and nonprofit management, local resident David Scott took on the position of director of the Yellow Springs Senior Center last week.