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This Thursday during the National Day of Prayer, join Ohio Right to Life at the Statehouse in Columbus to pray for a greater respect for the dignity of each and every human life.
The “One Nation Under God” event begins at 11:45AM on the west side of the Statehouse. Pro-life State Auditor Dave Yost is scheduled as one of the guests, along with Buckeye football coach Urban Meyer. Ohio State basketball guard Aaron Craft is the honorary chairman of this event. Prayers will be offered for government, families, the military, businesses and churches.
If you cannot attend the event on Thursday, please join us in prayer. Let us pray together for an end to abortion and for strength to build a culture of life in our communities. Let us commit ourselves to defend the weakest and pray for courage to be a voice for the voiceless. Let us rejoice and offer thanksgiving for new life
and the precious lives that have been saved through the work of generous men and women across our state.
Posted in events, Ohio, religion
Tagged National Day of Prayer, Ohio Right to Life, remember the unborn
“The Fantasticks,” the long-running comedic musical, opened its two-week run at the Kettering Health Network Theater on April 13. X*ACT (Xenia Area Community Theater located at 45 E. Second St.,) is producing this well known show, written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. The timeless musical fable, filled with romantic excitement, adventurous abductions, singing, and dancing boasted almost 17,000 performances during its epic run off- Broadway from 1960 through 2000.
Linda Troy directs this rendition, with choreography by Daryl Copeland and music provided by Sheri Snell. The story tells of two teen neighbors who have fallen in love, unbeknownst to their parents, who are hatching a matchmaking plan to get the two young lovers together – complicating a situation already in the making. The twists and confusion of this setup by the characters causes a must-see show for the entire family. This production gave us such classic tunes as “Try to Remember” and “Soon Its Gonna Rain.”
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The cast is from Yellow Springs, Spring Valley, Xenia, Miamisburg and Dayton. The Asst. Director is N. Lynn Brown, lighting and sound is provided by technical director Harry Woosley with Mike Frazier at Sound and Steve Edwards and Ron Goble providing set construction for this riddling romp.
Performances run on April 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm and April 22 matinees at 3 pm. Tickets are $15 for general admission: $12 for students and seniors.
For further information or reservations, contact X*ACT at (937)372-0516 or get tickets early at www.XeniaACT.org.
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Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) is urging students, parents, and educators to distribute ex-gay flyers on April 20 to their schools with Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) or other gay-themed student clubs.
April 20 is the annual “day of silence” when student and teacher members of homosexual clubs in schools across the country remain silent for the school day in order to bring attention to intolerance against homosexuals.
“Since members of these gay affirming clubs agree to remain silent for the day, April 20 is the time to distribute ex-gay information without interference or harassment from any gay activist faculty or GSA clubs,” said Greg Quinlan, President of PFOX.
“PFOX is calling on students to distribute flyers promoting acceptance of ex-gays. Former homosexuals and their supporters are ridiculed and forced to live in silence. Our nation’s schools deny students with unwanted same-sex attractions any support or fact-based information that feelings can and do change.”
“PFOX has distributed informative flyers in some of the largest school districts in the country,” said Quinlan. “PFOX’s one-page flyer gives students more complete information on sexual orientation and urges tolerance for all. Yet many GSA clubs have opposed our flyers even though they demand equality for gays. Equality exists when both gay and ex-gay organizations have equal access to students on the issue of sexual orientation. Gay groups should not be the only ones to have access to students on the issue of sexual orientation.”
PFOX’s flyer can be downloaded for free at http://pfox.org/school_resources_handout.pdf
“We encourage everyone to print these flyers and distribute them at their schools on April 20 and whenever a gay event is featured in order to promote diversity and safety,” said Quinlan. “Our children deserve no less.”
Since many students are now encouraged to identify as ‘gay’ at an early age, the flyer explains that children do not have to prematurely label their entire future lives as “gay.” The flyer also discourages bullying, name calling, discrimination, and intolerance.
Various PFOX brochures and handouts about sexual orientation, gender identity, bullying, tolerance, and more can also be found at http://pfox.org/bookstore.html for downloading, printing and distribution.
[Passover-Easter points toward the historical realization that freedom from political oppression, addiction, immorality, sexual, and every other form of bondage is possible. The continued existence of Jews and Judaism as as well as Christians and Christianity testifies to its present reality. And, PFOX’s existence is another contemporary example of liberty celebrated in-process.]
The Greene County Healthy Lifestyles Coalition is holding the 3rd annual “Spring Has Sprung” Healthy Families 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 17 at the Greene County Combined Health District in Xenia. This event will benefit the Greene County Healthy Lifestyles Coalition, part of the Greene County Combined Health District, whose mission is to provide and promote healthier lifestyle choices in Greene County. This event is designed to encourage healthy lifestyles in Greene County and bring families of all fitness levels together for a fun event, even for those who have never participated in a 5K event before. And this year, as the race is on St. Patrick’s Day, participants are encouraged to “go green” and celebrate in style from head to toe!
Registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Greene County Combined Health District in Xenia with the pet- and stroller-friendly run/walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. The course features a flat terrain in and around the Xenia area beginning and ending at GCCHD beside Greene Memorial Hospital. A special race for little ones, ages 5 and younger, will feature a 1 lap race around GCCHD beginning at 8:30 a.m. After the 5K, healthy refreshments will be provided and participants can visit with the various sponsors of the event.
Schools and businesses are encouraged to participate. The school or business with the most race participants will win a plaque. Schools, businesses or individuals registering a team of 10 or more may be eligible to receive a discount on race fees. Interested groups should call Laurie at 937-374-5669 for more information.
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male/female in each of 12 age categories and a grand prize will be awarded for the top male/female overall.
The cost for the 5K is just $15.00 per person prior to March 9, which includes an event t-shirt. After March 9, the cost is $20.00 per person. You can register online at www.active.com or visit www.gcchd.org to print, complete and mail in or drop off your registration with your payment to the Greene County Combined Health District located at 360 Wilson Drive in Xenia.
Current confirmed partners for this event include WHIO-TV 7, Greene County Parks & Trails, WSU Mini University, Classic Country Radio WBZI, Farmers Insurance, Trophy Sports, Juice Plus, Cardiologists of Greene County LLC, Old Fort Banking, Lofino’s, KeySports, The Greene County Dailies, and XWARN.
For questions or further information about the 5K, please contact Laurie Fox, Development Coordinator, at 937-374-5669 or by email at lfox@gcchd.org.
Posted in events, family, Greene County, health
The Xenia Republican Women’s Club will hold its first regular meeting of the year on Monday, March 12, 7 p.m. at The Oaks Commons. The speaker will be Elaine Herrick who is a local political activist. She will discuss the importance of volunteerism between now and this fall election.
For more information, contact Pauline Clark ar Pauline_Clark@ameritech.net.
Comedy! Drama! Old Fashioned Commercials! The Xenia Area Community Theater, Inc. is proud to present it’s third Old Time Radio Show with Xenia Mayor Marsha Bayless, various educators, county and city officials, community leaders and X*ACT actors portraying Jack Benny, Helen Trent, The Bickersons and Father Knows Best. Also presented will be two one-act Reader’s Theater productions. Epistles: Letters From Beyond, an original play by Rick Sivers and Fourteen by Alice Gerstenberg will both be performed by Jim Harworth, a local businessman and Hollywood actress Julia Nickson who has appeared in many movies and television series.
An Opening Night Gala will feature wine and hors d’oeuvres and a chance to mingle with the actors. The Gala is sponsored by Elmcroft with the food by Nick’s Restaurant. Tickets for Opening Night, March 9th at 7:30pm are $20 each or $35 per couple. Performances of March 10th at 7:30pm and March 11th at 3:00pm are $10 for X*ACT members and $12 general admission. For more information and reservations, call 937-372-0516 or www.XeniaACT.org for online ticketing. X*ACT is located at 45 East Second Street in downtown Xenia OH.
Posted in entertainment, events, theater, Xenia
The Xenia Downtown Revitalization Committee (XDRC) – a group of dedicated community volunteers, business owners, nonprofit organizations, and City personnel working together for the future of downtown – is hosting a Community meeting to update the public on accomplishments of 2011 and seek input and volunteers for 2012.
Over the past year, XDRC has been working closely with the City of Xenia to improve our downtown. Among the accomplishments of this Public/Private partnership:
1. Adding the popular Historic Walking Tour to First Fridays
2. Increasing participation in Xenia’s Hometown Christmas with a new Window Decorating Contest
3. Installing new signs and maps downtown to help the public locate businesses, parking, and attractions
4. Creating a new marketing plan for downtown, to be rolled out in 2012
5. Engaging building owners in a discussion about affordable ways to make improvements in downtown properties
6. Encouraging new businesses to locate downtown and working to retain existing businesses.
If you think these achievements are a good start, show your support and help keep the momentum going by attending this community meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 6:00 —7:30 p.m. in thr First Floor Community Room at the Xenia Community Library (76 E. Market Street, Xenia, OH 45385).
