It may be snowing outside but it’s time to begin learning and planning for this year’s gardening season by becoming a Greene County Master Gardener.

The Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce (XACC) recently held its monthly networking event at Elmcroft of Xenia, 60 Paceline Circle, in Xenia.

Exciting and fun programs for people of all ages are being planned at the Xenia Community Library, 76 East Market Street.

The Xenia Board of Education will hold a a special board meeting beginning at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17, at the Xenia Board of Education, 578 E. Market St., Xenia.  Proposed budget cuts will be discussed for the next school year.

Exploring business databases will be the focus of "Reference USA", a seminar offered by the Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce (XACC) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, at the Xenia Community Library, 76 E.. Market St., Xenia. Click here for the flyer/registration form.

Love Letters, a staged reading, will be produced at Xenia Area Community Theater on February 5th at 7:30 PM.

Jeffrey Alan John and Frank L. Johnson will discuss their book, A Bird in Your Hand:  A Story of Ambiguous Justice at a book signing at Blue Jacket Books 960 S. Detroit St. in Xenia) on Tuesday, January 18th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

On the grand opening of Hometown's 17th location in Youngstown, Hometown is offering flu shots at a special price of $18/- per shot.

Outstanding graduates and dedicated advocates for Xenia Community Schools are being honored by the Xenia Community Schools (XCS) Foundation as inductees to the Xenia Community Schools Hall of Honor Class of 2011.

Beginning January 1, 2011 Greene County Sanitary Engineering Department, Environmental Services will no longer accept televisions, computers, computer accessories, fax machines, video boards, or circuit boards for recycling.

Community classes at Greene County Career Center will begin periodically through the end of February.

Communication: Ongoing and active communication is a key element in an effective safety program.