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LOCAL. EXPERIENCED. REALTORS.
257 Xenia Ave. www.chrisKhomes.com REAL ESTATE, IT’S ALL WE DO.
Boutique hours 7 days a week, 12–5 pm www.house-of-aum.com 125 S. Walnut St. 937-532-5467
The best place to watch a movie, together!
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A HOLIDAY CLASSIC!
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SHARE THE JOY HOLIDAY TREE Yellow Springs Library • Requests for assistance taken until Saturday, Dec. 1 • Gifts accepted until Friday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m.
Community Outreach Free Classes Dec. 24–31
YS ARTS COUNCIL HOLIDAY ART JUMBLE Wednesdays–Sundays through Dec. 31, 1– 4 p.m., Extended hours Friday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m.–5 p.m YSAC Community Gallery, 111 Corry St. • Benefit for YS Arts Council
Heated & Non-Heated Yoga, Meditation, Astrology, Tarot Massage, Energy Work, Hurqalya, Nutrition, 200 hr & 300 hr Yoga Instructor Training. Visit us online to schedule your next class, workshop or training!
ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CH SENIOR LUNCHEON Saturday, Dec. 1, noon, S 308 Phillips St. • Call 767-7450 or 767-7
YELLOW FRIDAY Friday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at local retailers • Holiday Hop at local pubs and eateries
YSHS 38th ANNUAL SEN HOLIDAY LUNCHEO Thursday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a Yellow Springs High Schoo • RSVP to 767-7224 by F
YELLOW FRIDAY in the GLEN Friday, Nov. 23, Noon–5 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Nature Shop open • Artisan Jewelry / Accessories • $5 Admission; proceeds benefit Glen Helen
WINTER SOLSTICE PO and POETRY OPEN M Friday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Ve • Wine & Cheese receptio •$ 10 admission; proceeds and Tecumseh Land Tru
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Saturday, Nov. 24, at local retailers • Carriage rides 3–6 p.m.
GINGERBREAD FESTIVA and FUNDRAISER Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. Mills Lawn School gymna •G ingerbread house cont ‘Santa Springs’ raffle, ga • Santa and selfie station
FAMILY MATINEES at the LITTLE ART Admission: $7; screenings at 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • ‘The Princess Bride’ — Nov. 24 • ‘Elf’ — Dec. 1, 10 a.m., FREE • ‘A League of their Own’ — Dec. 8 • ‘Back to the Future’ — Dec. 15 • ‘The Polar Express’ — Dec. 22 • ‘Big’ — Dec. 29
ARTS ALIVE HOLIDAY C with Heartstrings Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30–9 YS Arts Council, 113 Corr • Enjoy hot chocolate, co
GIVING TUESDAY Tuesday, Nov. 27 • Support Yellow Springs nonprofits
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MIAMI VALLEY POTTERY
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The Floral Firing Sale
New • Used • Collectible • Back Issue Comics • Games
Graphic Novels • Dr. Who • Cards Against Humanity • Studio Ghibli
Spend $25, get $5 gift certificate www.darkstarbookstore.com • books@darkstarbookstore.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 237 Xenia Ave. • 767-9400
Great gifts for the outdoors person in your life!
Sustainable & local outdoor lifestyle clothing & gear.
241 XENIA AVE • 769.5015 www.WanderAndWonderYS.com
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SANTA PANCAKE BREA Saturday, Dec. 1, 9–11:30 United Methodist Church 202 S. Winter St. • Games, crafts, food, pho
Fri.–Sun., Nov. 23–25 & Fri., Nov. 30, Sat.–Sun., Dec. 1 & 2 10 am–5 pm
The Winds Cafe 215 Xenia Ave.
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Open all the Mondays in December Closed for dinner Christmas Eve and all day Christmas Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm Dinner 5-10 pm Open for lunch New Years Eve & dinner 6-11 pm with reservations & fixed price menu. Wine store open till 11 pm.
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Sam & Eddie’s open books Now in our 23rd year in downtown Yellow Springs, with hundreds of gift ideas under one roof! Open Daily 11 to 6 • 767.1966 220 Xenia Ave, Kings Yard, Shop III
EARTH ROSE
A gallery store for readers and writers
International Imports
Selling Unique Quality Items from Around the World
Birkenstocks ® Beautiful Clothes & Scarves Tapestries/Bedspreads/ Blankets Leaded Glass Lamps
Handmade Boxes Brass Hindu Figures Large Selection of Incense Unique Cards & Postcards QUALITY SINCE 1970
221 Xenia Avenue
SCHOOL FOREST FESTIVAL Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 8 & 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Glen Helen, Bryan Park Road • Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and hayrides JOHN BRYAN COMMUNITY POTTERY HOLIDAY SALE Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 8–9, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 100 Dayton St. • Free studio tours YS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA and COMMUNITY CHORUS Sunday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church •B ritten: A Ceremony of Carols •B arber: Agnus Dei • S aint-Saëns: Oratorio de Noel •D onations benefit YS Community Music YS COMMUNITY BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church •D onations benefit YS Community Music
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” C O N T E M P O R A R Y C AT E R I N G W I T H S T Y L E ”
• Festive Party Trays • Pre-order your Christmas Eve goodies • Made From Scratch Pastries • Gift Certificates & Hostess Gifts
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Sunday, Dec. 16, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Trailside Museum • Free, open to all ages • RSVP to nboutis@glenhelen.org.
Sunday 11–5 • Monday–Saturday 9–7 237 Xenia Avenue • 767-8291 • www.currentcuisine.com
KWANZAA CELEBRATION Saturday, Dec. 29, Bryan Center, 6–9 p.m.
Holiday Sale
NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL DROP Monday, Dec. 31, midnight, downtown Visit ysnews.com for a Special Holiday Section with links to the websites of the se local businesses.
Great local handmade ceramics!
FREE STUD TOURSIO !
Sat. & Sun., December 9 & 10 11a.m.-4 p.m.
For a comprehensive weekly list of holiday and community activities, read the Yellow Springs News each Thursday.
Gifts that make your heart happy! 138 Dayton St., YS | 937.416.7569 |
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Offering unique, previously owned clothing, decor & gifts. Be different this holiday season! Kings Yard, 220 Xenia Ave. • 937-602-2300 • FB BackToNowStore
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• Vegetarian Friendly • Classic Salad Bar • Daily Lunch Special • Local Art • Dine In or Carry Out
An ocean of glass pipes, hookahs, cigars, smoking accessories and in-store humidor 937.769.5035 • 309 xenia ave. • www.smokingocto.com
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Serving Yellow Springs and the Miami Valley Since 1987 10% OFF accessories during
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NBCAAM Certified Practitioners Lynn Caldwell and Diane Wilson
Now offering animal acupressure/Tui Na and traditional canine massage. Call to give the gift of comfort and wellness to your best four-legged friend! 937-767-9373
Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.| Sun. noon–5 p.m.| Closed Monday vcbikes.com | 767-9330 | vilcyclery@woh.rr.com | 110 Dayton St.
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Authentic, Free Spirit & Trendsetting
WINE NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY 5:30–8 pm!
HOLIDAY HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-7 pm Fri. & Sat. 10 am–8 pm & Sun. 12-5 or shop online anytime! www.WildflowerYS.com • 232 Xenia Ave. • 937-319-6042
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Sat 10–5 • Sun 1–5 Phone orders 937-654-4507 4726 U.S. 68 North, Yellow Springs
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Order your Christmas centerpieces now!
239 Xenia | M. –Th. 10– 6; F. 10 – 7; Sa. 10 – 6; Su. 12– 5 | 767-1658
Wreaths, Centerpieces & Christmas decor —beautiful & long lasting!
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Glen Helen Nature Shop
Unique Gifts • Flowers Children’s Books Grab & Go Christmas Bouquet $7.50
Roping & Greenery
Glen Helen 769-1902 • 405 Corry St. Open daily 10 am-4 pm www.glenhelen.org
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