Yellow Springs Chamber Calendar

Oceans of Notions (Lakes of Mistakes)

When: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

An original youth theatre performance from YS Kid’s Playhouse.  Written by Louise Smith; Directed by Lenard Petit; Choreography by Jill Becker; Costumes by Ayn Wood.

A story about Darya and her father Babak, an inventor who has lost his ability to create.  Follow them on their journey to the Ocean of Notions, through their many adventures and discoveries about the practicality of imagination and the power of dreams.

Under the Big Top at Young’s Jersey Dairy; 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Performance Dates: Wednesday -Saturday  July 28-August 7th at 7 pm; No matinees!

Oceans of Notions (Lakes of Mistakes)

When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - August 7
Time: 7 pm
Where: Young’s Jersey Dairy

An original youth theatre performance from YS Kid’s Playhouse.  Written by Louise Smith; Directed by Lenard Petit; Choreography by Jill Becker; Costumes by Ayn Wood.

A story about Darya and her father Babak, an inventor who has lost his ability to create.  Follow them on their journey to the Ocean of Notions, through their many adventures and discoveries about the practicality of imagination and the power of dreams.

Under the Big Top at Young’s Jersey Dairy; 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Performance Dates: Wednesday -Saturday  July 28-August 7th at 7 pm; No matinees!

Oceans of Notions (Lakes of Mistakes)

When: Friday, July 30, 2010
Time: 7 pm
Where: Young’s Jersey Dairy

An original youth theatre performance from YS Kid’s Playhouse.  Written by Louise Smith; Directed by Lenard Petit; Choreography by Jill Becker; Costumes by Ayn Wood.

A story about Darya and her father Babak, an inventor who has lost his ability to create.  Follow them on their journey to the Ocean of Notions, through their many adventures and discoveries about the practicality of imagination and the power of dreams.

Under the Big Top at Young’s Jersey Dairy; 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Performance Dates: Wednesday -Saturday  July 28-August 7th at 7 pm; No matinees!

Gary Arnold, & Friends

When: Friday, July 30, 2010
Time: 7:30p
Where: Clifton Opera House

Music at the Emporium: Wildwater

When: Friday, July 30, 2010
Where: The Emporium, 233 Xenia Ave.

Oceans of Notions (Lakes of Mistakes)

When: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time: 7 pm
Where: Young’s Jersey Dairy

An original youth theatre performance from YS Kid’s Playhouse.  Written by Louise Smith; Directed by Lenard Petit; Choreography by Jill Becker; Costumes by Ayn Wood.

A story about Darya and her father Babak, an inventor who has lost his ability to create.  Follow them on their journey to the Ocean of Notions, through their many adventures and discoveries about the practicality of imagination and the power of dreams.

Under the Big Top at Young’s Jersey Dairy; 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Performance Dates: Wednesday -Saturday  July 28-August 7th at 7 pm; No matinees!

Simple Harmony Local quartet

When: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time: 7:30p
Where: Clifton Opera House

Friends Music Camp Benefit Concert

When: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time: 7:30p
Where: Mills Lawn Elementary, 200 S. Walnut St.

Gifted musicians age 8-18 from the Friends Music Camp are holding their 5th annual benefit concert for the Glen Helen Association. Come for a memorable evening of music!

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under.

Peace & Reconciliation: A Spiritual Approach

When: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time: 11a-noon
Where: The Little Art Theatre

A Free Public Talk by Ryder Stevens

Ryder Stevens, CS, a retired US Army Chaplain. Ryder’s 23 years of military service took him to over 47 countries including several combat zones.

His work has been extensive and ranges from family counseling to briefings in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Slovenia where he was presented the functions of chaplains in the United States Military including concepts “free exercise of religion” “religious accommodation” and “confidentiality”. He worked with the military organizations of Sub-Sahara Africa and played a part in founding a Humanitarian/Peace Keeping Force for that region with religious considerations recognized as individual rights.

In this talk, he addresses correcting violence and terrorism from a Christian Science perspective and from his years of active duty experiences. You will not want to miss hearing and meeting Ryder.

To reserve free seating call 937-767-9855, leave your name,phone number and number attending. We will hold your space.

Some open seating will be available as well.

For more information, contact Nancy Kelly at (937) 767-1803 or 383-7825 or via email at tackloft@aol.com.

Simply Women 5K Run/Walk

When: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time: 9 am
Where: Yellow Springs High School

Support female athletics and fitness by joining in this fun event.  Come with friends, sisters, mothers and daughters; make new friends. 

5K (3.1 miles) loop course through the tree-lined streets of Yellow Springs

One mid-race water station and post-race snacks, awards & prizes.

Chip timing.

$15/entry.  Includes t-shirt if you register by 7/15.  Registration same day but t-shirt is not guaranteed.  Register online at www.speedy-feet.com

Race starts at Yellow Springs High School, 420 E. Enon Rd.  Yellow Springs 45387

Contact:  YS Girls Running at simplywomen5k@gmail.com or by calling 937-767-7607.

Community Band Concert

When: Sunday, August 1, 2010
Time: 4 pm
Where: King’s Yard

The last concert of the outdoor season for the Yellow Springs Community Band.  The eclectic program will be heavy on show tunes and movie music.

“The Earth Responds – Oil Paintings by Jennifer Haack” Opening Reception

When: Sunday, August 1, 2010 - August 28, 2010
Time: 2-4p
Where: Glen Helen Building Atrium, 405 Corry St.

The public is invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, August 1st from 2 pm to 4 pm.

In her spontaneous, dreamlike paintings, Haack imagines the response of the natural world to the crises of rapid and widespread ecological transformation caused by climate change and environmental destruction. Her paintings address the issues of soil erosion, invasive species, and extinction using color and abstract forms. Haack says, “These paintings seek to express my fears and concerns for what is rapidly being lost.” She recently received a United Art & Education Award for her work.

Show hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free. Artwork will be available for purchase.

For more information about this exhibit call the Glen Helen Ecology Institute at (937) 769-1902 or visit www.glenhelen.org.