Yellow Springs Experience

YELLOW SPRINGS LOVE-IN – Peace, Love, Music
February 10-12, 2012

$10 LOVE-IN Live Screening T-shirts exclusively at Basho Apparel in King’s Yard.
Arts education while you wait for your cool new shirt!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

10-11:30 AM – Women’s Seasonal Yoga with Carmen Milano
Yoga Springs Studio
Call 937.767.9300 for info
Tame the winter blues while moving into spring with flowing movement, peaceful visualization and restoration. Lift your spirit and soothe your soul. Herbal tea and conversation included. $13

6-9 PM – “Mysteries of Heart” Exhibit
Village Artisans/Artists Reception
Contact: Theresa Mayer 767-7786, theresacmayer@sbcglobal.net
Local artists complete “The Heart is…” statement with unique visual interpretations.

6-9 PM – “The Hoppers”
Emporium Wine
The Hoppers, all of whom grew up in Yellow Springs, specialize in ’50s and ’60s era rock and roll, and have been performing together since 1974.

5-7 PM – ‘60-’70s Dance w/ $Beer Specials & Full Menu
Peach’s Grill
Groove to the Beatles, Stones and other 60’s and 70’s music. Strut your 60’s dance moves!

6-7 PM – Happy Hour Yoga
Yoga Springs Studio
Call 937.767.9300 for info
Start your weekend with wellness! Each week is taught by a different new teacher. Special $5 class taught by one of our new teachers.

6:30-9 PM – Parents Date Night/Kids’ Craft Night
Mills Lawn Elementary School Cafeteria
200 S. Walnut St., Yellow Springs
Contact Caroline Mullin at 767-1198 or yshspto@gmail.com
A fun night for kids ages 5-10, a date night for parents. $15 per child, $10 each additional child in the same household
Limit first 60 kids – registration forms must be completed to save a space, payment due evening of event
Kids will be able to make Valentine projects using a variety of craft materials. Origami, duct tape crafts, story time, refreshments, creativity and fun with friends. Parents can have a night out and leave the kids under the supervision of local parents and certified teachers. Registration forms are available at Mills Lawn School, McKinney / YSHS office, YS Library. The event is a fundraiser for the McKinney 8th grade class.

7-9 PM – Monthly Mingle
Spirited Goat Coffeehouse
118 Dayton Street
YSMingles (formerly Espresso Date Night) is about meeting new friends. You never know what might happen…salsa dancing, anyone? Come out and see who shows up for coffee, tea and mingling! Free admission, meet some new and interesting people! Spread the word about the exciting new social group, YSMingles! For more info, contact mindyharney@gmail.com

10 PM – “Animal Grace” Band
$5 Peach’s Grill
Animal Grace is an original rock/blues band based out of Springfield, Ohio. The band was formed in early 1988 by guitarist and lead vocalist Tony Powell. Over the past ten years the band has undergone several member changes but has always remained committed to quality Rock & Roll. The band attributes its longevity to remaining diverse and creative, and having a deep desire to entertain.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

9-10 AM – Inner Peace Yoga with Jen Ater
Contact Jen: jen@innerlightwellness.net, 937.532.9315 to register.
Location: Inner Light Yoga & Wellness, 120-1/2 Dayton St.
Nurture your body, mind, and spirit with an inspiring all level vinyasa yoga class taught by Jen Ater, E-RYT (experienced registered yoga teacher) This class will explore the theme of love on many levels: personally, locally, and globally through relaxing breath work, movement, visualization, and meditation. $13 individual or $20 per couple

9-10:15 AM – Hatha Yoga Level 1 & 2
Yoga Springs Studio
Call 937.767.9300 for info
Emphasizes alignment in the postures to create balance in the body and peace in the mind and spirit. Incorporating yoga philosophy, breathwork and relaxation techniques. $13

10:30-11:45 AM – Slow Healing Flow Gentle
Yoga Springs Studio
Call 937.767.9300 for info
Repetitive movements resulting in a deeply nourishing and peaceful practice. Ideal for those with limited range of motion, chronic fatigue, arthritis, fibromyalgia and compromised immune systems. $13

11 AM – Fireside Wedding Vow Renewal with Champagne Toast & Photo
$20 couple, plus optional Valentine Lunch
Ye Olde Trail Tavern
Romantic group wedding vow renewal ceremony for Valentine couples, held at the fireplace in the historic Ye Olde Trail Tavern. Officiated by Interfaith Minister Jannirose Fennimore, acoustic music by Gabriel Amrhein. Stay afterward and have lunch from the special Valentine menu. Limit 20 couples. Register early: 767-7448.

12-1:15 PM – Hatha Yoga Level 1 & 2
Yoga Springs Studio
Call 937.767.9300 for info
Emphasizes alignment in the postures to create balance in the body and peace in the mind and spirit. Incorporating yoga philosophy, breathwork and relaxation techniques. $13

12-1 PM – Peace Demonstration
Xenia Ave at W. Limestone
Join area Yellow Springers who have met each Saturday for the last several years in support of Peace.

1-5 PM – Tour de Chocolat – Keep checking back for full details!
Participating Downtown Retailers – Hearts in windows
Take the chocolate tour and stop in to each business marked with the big red heart to try a Special Chocolate Something!

• Artistic Silver
• Asanda Imports
• Chen’s Asian Bistro
• Current Cuisine
• Dark Star Books
• Design Sleep
• Dino’s Cappucinos – 2 special drinks @ reg. price: Mocha Kiss (Choc) and Bianca Kiss (White Choc)
• Eco*Mental – Fair Trade and Organic Spicy Hot Chocolate and Mini Dark Chocolates
• Glen Garden Gifts – FREE samples, “Chocolate Rocks” and buy at 10% off
• House of Ravenwood
• Jennifer’s Touch
• La Llama Place – Peruvian chocolates
• Mr. Fubs – free chocolate kisses
• Peaches Grill – Chocolate Stout
• Rita Caz
• Sam and Eddie’s Bookstore
• Spirited Goat Coffee
• Urban Handmade
• The Emporium
• Town Drug – fine Abdullah chocolates and samples
• Toxic Beauty
• Twisted Tines
• Ye Olde Trail Tavern – Chocolate Cherry Bock Beer
• Village Artisans
• Yellow Springs Pottery
• Young’s Dairy

1:30-4 PM – Couples Thai-Yoga Massage Workshop
$50 jen@innerlightwellness.net
Innerlight Yoga & Wellness
This Valentine’s day, learn to express your love for your partner through the healing touch of Thai-Yoga Massage, a deeply relaxing form of bodywork from Thailand that combines gentle assisted stretching derived from Yoga with acupressure massage and energy balancing influenced by Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. This heart-opening and connecting experience will be accentuated with nourishing tea and delightful chocolate treats. $50/couple before February 1st, $60/couple after February 1st. Location: Innerlight Yoga & Wellness: 120 1/2 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs. Contact Jen: jen@innerlightwellness.net, 937.532.9315 to register.

3:27 PM – “The Kiss” Public Performance Art with the Jafagirls
2:45 PM Sign in at Presbyterian Church Front Porch
80 couples (people, pets, families, stuffed animals) synchronized to kiss at 3:27 PM at kissing stations throughout downtown Yellow Springs, plus photographed for “Kiss in the Springs” slide show. To register, pucker up and call 767-1366.

4:00-5:30 PM – Build Your Own Tye Dye Emergency Bag
Springs Survival Store
125 S. Walnut St.
Build your own emergency bag by choosing select items for your bag. There will be an array of items to choose from, with appropriate age restrictions on certain items. $5.00 includes tye dye bag.

10 PM – “Seefari” Band
$5 Peach’s Grill
Ground-breaking reggae/world music artist SEEFARI has a reputation for being a unique artist who appeals to fans of all ages and backgrounds. SEEFARI has headlined dozens of major reggae festivals and performed for hundreds of thousands. Come check him out!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

9-10:15 AM – Hatha Yoga Level 1 & 2
Yoga Springs Studio
Call 937.767.9300 for info
Emphasizes alignment in the postures to create balance in the body and peace in the mind and spirit. Incorporating yoga philosophy, breathwork and relaxation techniques. $13

10 AM – 5 PM – Reiki for Two
Location: EdenWorld, 253 Xenia Avenue
Learn the wellness art of Reiki with your loved one! Invite peace and serenity into you own life and your relationship with this age-old Japanese form of energy healing. Heart-happy special: $199 per couple. Call to register: 937-319-6039 or email shantiwarrior@aol.com by February 10.

11 AM – Love the Earth Letter Campaign Anti-Fracking…takin’ it to the streets!
Eco•Mental
With hydraulic fracturing turning into a more and more local issue, your voice is needed more than ever to halt its progress into Ohio. Come get some information on subject and sign your name to a letter calling for a moratorium on Ohio fracking and make your voice be heard. Antioch students Meg Miller and Rachael Smith will be set up at Ecomental for the letter writing campaign.

1 PM – Ohio Same-Sex Marriage Update Lecture
Ed Mullen, Exec. Director, Equality Ohio
Emporium/Underdog Café
Attorney and political activist Ed Mullen addresses the current status of Ohio law, what is available for couples to help legitimize commitments, and what can bring equality marriage to our state.

3-5 PM – Couples Valentine’s Yoga Workshop
Yoga Springs Studio
Call 937.767.9300 for info and to reserve your space.
www.yogasprings.com
Celebrate this day of love with yoga, relaxation and chocolate. Yoga Springs Studio owners Bob and Monica love taking classes together because they leave in the same state of yogic bliss. It was after a yoga class when Bob surprised himself by proposing to Monica, 10 years ago. All levels, no experience required. $45 per couple.

3-5 PM – Open Mic: Peace & Love
2nd Floor above Winds Café
Hosted by Matt Housh, speakers include representatives from the YS Quaker organization, Bashir Ahmed from the Dayton Peace Museum, and Poets Maria and John Booth.

3-5 PM – John & Yoko Memorial Love-in
2nd Floor above Winds Café
Young actors re-stage the famous 1969 “Bed-In” for peace.