GROUPS UNITE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES ON SCHOOL RETURN
Springfield volunteers helping families get ready for school with a trio of events on Saturday.
Several Springfield organizations are pulling together to help families prepare to return to school, enjoy summer and possibly discover some new things.
Two events will offer those opportunities on Saturday, beginning with the South Side Giveback from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Gammon House, 620 Piqua Place, with vendors, cultural education, entertainment, free kids’ haircuts and books, and the Gammon House Farmers Market from noon to 5 p.m.
These events are organized by the Young Black Professionals and Businesses in Springfield in partnership with Dream Vision and facilitated by the Gammon House with the Conscious Connect also contributing.
From noon to 5 will be the Family & Friends Day Comm-unity event at Church of Jesus Family Worship Center, just across from the Gammon House, 623 S. Center St. All events are free.
With so many organizations wanting to give back, Camille Hall was approached as coordinator with the decision that collaboration was in the best interest of everyone involved.
“We’re just amplifying positivity and forming a united front to service the community,” she said. “It’s centered around the Gammon
clerk Judy Kintner said during the meeting that council had heard from several downtown Yellow Springs business owners who were in favor of reinstating a mask mandate.
Housh said the village is also reconsidering having a street fair in October, but there have not been any final decisions yet.
Lisa Kreeger, a member of council and a retired nurse, said the delta variant is serious and is very contagious. She suggested anyone in Yellow Springs who is not able to stay physically distant from other people should be wearing a mask outside as well.
Kreeger said she also knew three people personally in Yellow Springs who had been vaccinated against COVID-19 and are sick.
“This is very disappointing,” Kreeger said. “None of us want to be where we are right now, but it’s a very harsh reality.”