From the Yellow Springs News: For those turned off by the endless lines and swarming hoards of Black Friday shoppers at big box stores and malls, Yellow Springs may be a less hectic and more pleasant alternative. The day after Thanksgiving is a day now christened “Yellow Friday.”

Friday, November 28, 2014 — Yellow Friday Shopping & Fun in downtown Yellow Springs

Also on this day….

Yellow Friday Giving Celebration: Alternative gift fair that benefits the community and the earth!

When: The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 28th, 2014 10AM-2PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 314 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs

Nonprofit organizations will have lots of alternative gift possibilities for the discerning shopper, including: Adopt a Raptor (at Glen Helen), Give an Acre (preserve an acre through Tecumseh Land Trust), YSopoly, and lots of beautiful cards, candles, crafts and more! Great raffle with local goodies. Cookies and hot cider will be provided.