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Day Care/Pre-SchoolKindercare Learning Centers4560 Derr Road, Springfield(937) 399-3795www.kindercare.comRisen Christ Lutheran Preschool(937) 41 East Possum Road323-3688www.risenchristlcms.orgLighthouse Church151 Neosha Avenue, Springfield(937) 327-0645Springfield Christian School311 West High Street(937) 325-3113www.springfieldchristian.comLittle Lamb Learning Center, Inc.221 N. Main Street, New Carlisle(937) 845-9440Maiden Lane Ministries1201 Maiden Lane, Springfield(937) 323-9747www.maidenlane.orgMiami Valley Child Development Center Inc.1301 Beacon Street, Springfield(937) 322-0413Nightingale Montessori1106 East High Street, Springfield(937) 324-0336www.nightingalemontessori.orgNorthside Christian Childcare3(937) 705 Middle Urbana Road, Springfield(937) 390-2444www.northsidechristianchildcare.orgPeace of Our Savior1025 Cliffside Drive, New Carlisle(937) 849-9374www.peaceofoursavior.netPixie Playschool1801 St. Paris Pike, Springfield(937) 390-7804www.pixieplayschool.comPrecious Gifts Daycare & Learning Center623 S. Center Street(937) 325-9257Springfield Children’s Center1450 S. Yellow Springs Road, Springfield(937) 325-2559Springfield City Schools School Age Child CareProgramVarious locations in Springfield.(937) 342-4131St. John’s Lutheran Pre-School & Child Care27 N. Wittenberg Avenue, Springfield(937) 325-4311www.st-johns-springfield.comSt. Joseph’s Daycare819 Kenton Street(937) 322-0514Springfield Family YMCA Childcare Center300 S. Limestone Street(937) 323-3781TMC New Carlisle468 N. Dayton Lakeview Road, New Carlisle(937) 864-0699Toddlers Farm Childcare and Learning Center89 E Clark St, North HamptonWee Care Child Care8870 East State Rout 571, New Carlisle(937) 845-2241Write Start Child Care Center702 E. High Street, Springfield(937) 322-70852011

ClimateSpringfield's climate has few extremes and ischaracteristic of the north central region of the U.S.Rainfall is rather evenly distributed throughout theyear. This, with moderate temperatures, helps to makethe Mad River Valley a rich agricultural region. Thedaily maximum temperature varies from 47 degrees inJanuary to a high of 86 degrees in July. Extremetemperatures are usually short in duration.Precipitation: The average total precipitation isabout 40 inches per year.Snowfall: Cold, polar air, flowing across the GreatLakes, causes much cloudiness during the winter and isaccompanied by frequent snow flurries adding little tothe total snowfall.Extremes: Temperatures of zero or below will beexperienced in about four years out of five, while 100degrees or higher will be recorded in about one yearout of 20. Extreme temperatures are usually of shortduration.Each year's frost free period extends about 6 months.The last spring freeze is usually recorded in mid-April.The first fall frost is recorded in late October withsome instances of late November ctNovDecAnnual2009 (Mean)2128455363727070665147305142 yr. average25304053616876756853413352Snowfall(Frozen precipitation including hail)2009(Total inches)18.91.10.40.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.05.025.442 yr. cipitation(Water)2009(Total 2.9340.7942 yr. 03.3042.14Source: Dick's Weather Servicewww.dicksweatherservice.bizSpringfield, Ohio2010

Arts & CultureC L A RKS TA TECO M MU N I TYC O L LE GEPERFORMING ARTS CENTER. This multi-milliondollar state-of-the-art, 1,500 seat performing artscomplex, a partner with the Kennedy Center, ownedand operated by Clark State Community College, hostsevents such as the Springfield Symphony Orchestra,Springfield Arts Council presentations, music, theatre,and dance performances. A new addition, the 25,000sq. ft., 5.8 million Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts &Conference Center opened October edu/pacThe HERITAGE CENTER of CLARK COUNTY, amuseum for the Historical Society, opened in 2001 inthe former 1890 City Building, a fine example ofVictoriana r ch it ectu ra lstyle,Richar dsonianRomanesque. The Clark County Historical Society hasbeen collecting and preserving the memory of ourcommunity for over a century and would not be possible without the over 200,000 artifacts that representevery facet of Clark County's history. A GenealogyDepartment is included. 117 So. Fountain Avenue,(937) 324-0657. www.heritagecenter.usThe SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART ATWITTENBERG UNIVERSITY is a state-of-the-artfacility housing permanent collections of 19th and 20thcentury American and European art and monthly traveling exhibitions. Art classes are available in drawing,painting, pottery, and sculpture for children and adults .The museum has partnered with the ARTS INTERFACE CREATIVE GROUP to serve diverse populations from toddler age through adults to provide exhibitions, lectures, art and cultural classes, after -schoolprograms, multi-media experiences, and arts marketingand branding at the museum. INFUSION CAMPUS.Provides a flexible schedule for after-school care and featuresarts learning in music, dance, theatre and visual arts, as well ashomework guidance and tutoring with technology enrichment.(937) 325-1640 www.artsinterface.org 107 Cliff Park Rd.(937)325-4673www.artsinterf ace.or g —www.springfieldart.museum.orgWITTE NBE RGU NIVE RSITYTHEATRE&DANCE DEPARTMENT. Annually, the WittenbergSeries brings to campus outstanding speakers, musicians and artists, without charge. Ward St. at N.Wittenberg (937) 327-7465 www.wittenberg.eduSPRINGFIELD STAGEWORKS is Springfield’s alternative theatre company, producing local productionsof classic and contemporary plays. In the historic StateTheatre. www.springfieldstageworks.orgSPRINGFIELD ARTS COUNCIL produces thehighly acclaimed SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL, offering a month of free entertainment in Veteran’s Park,June through July. A Broadway and Pops On Tourseries features national entertainment and Arts in theC las sr o om e du ca ti on pr o gr am s, whi ch ta ke sprofessional artists into Clark County schools.117 S. Fountain Ave. (in the Heritage Center)(937) 324-2712. www.springfieldartscouncil.orgSPRINGFIELD PRESERVATION ALLIANCE.Offers tours for all ages to view historical architectureand sites. Among tours are Snyder Park, Historic EastHigh Street, Downtown Safari Youth Tour, DowntownModern, Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum, South Fountain Historic District, Historic Elmwood Place, LibertyDistrict, Hills & Dales by Mail, College Hill, and gfield.orgSPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is oneof Springfield's greatest assets, having performed since1944. The symphony conducts 72 of the area's finestprofessional musicians, as well as internationallyrenowned artists, classical concerts, and an annualholiday program. 300 S. Fountain Ave.(937) 328-3874 www.springfieldsym.orgOHIO PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE. (OPAI) is anot-for-profit theatre education and performance organizationdedicated to providing quality performing arts experiences andpreserving the arts for our children and future generations.1616 E. High Street (937) 324-7444www.ohio-performing-arts.orgFERNCLIFF CEMETERY & ARBORETUM. Founded in1863, it includes 360 acres. You will find flora, fauna, more than50 species of trees, cliffs, hills and valleys, and a waterfall. Viewthe names of historical figures who are a part of Springfield’srich history. Corner of Plum and McCreight (937) 322-3491www.ferncliffcemetery.orgAMERICA IN BLOOM AWARD 2011-An organization thatpromotes beautification through education and community involvement has presented 3 awards to Springfield: Floral Displays,Best Program for Young People and Best Fundraising Idea.UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MUSEUM. Tellingthe story of flight from the days of the Wright brothers to thepresent, exhibits include hundreds of aircraft and missiles, plusmany other displays. 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AirForce Base (937) 255-3286. The IMAX Theatre features asix-story screen, with images so powerful you can almost touchthem. (937) 253-IMAX www.intecon.com/museum(continued)

The CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY providesservices through five libraries and two bookmobiles and isequipped with wi-fi capabilities. Main Library, 201 So. FountainAve. (937) 323-9751 www.ccpl.lib.oh.usDAVIDSON INTERPRETIVE CENTER. View displaysand self-guided tours of the battlesite of the Battle of Peckuwe in1780. 930 S. Tecumseh Rd. (937) 882-6000GUS SUN MURAL. An impressive mural has been painted onthe back of the six-story Regent Theatre honoring vaudevillebooking agent Gus Sun, who had his office in the building.Springfield actresses Lillian Gish and Dorothy Gish, and theChakeres brothers, who owned local theaters are portrayed inthe mural. Among those getting their start in Springfield wereBob Hope and the Marx brothers. Between Limestone & Fountain Avenues, downtown Springfield, behind Courtyard by Marriott.GARY GEIS SCHOOL OF DANCE. Fine dance training infour spacious studios. Bushnell Building, 14 E. Main Street2nd Floor (937) 322-6229www.garygeisdance.orgHOLLANDIA BOTANICAL GARDENS. A 7.1 million, 11-acre botanical garden along Buck Creek includes an interpretivegarden, children’s garden and more. (937) 322-3122www.hollandiabotanical.comHARTMAN ROCK GARDEN. The rock garden was createdby Ben Hartman between 1932 and 1944. The folk art icon includes over 250,000 individual stones that combine a mixture ofhistory, religion and depression-era pop culture. Free admission.Corner of Russell & McCain www.hartmanrockgarden.orgMADONNA OF THE TRAIL is a series of 12 monumentsdedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the U.S. Commissioned by the Daughters of the American Revolution, the statueis located on Fisher Street, between Main and Columbia, in thenew National Road Commons Park, downtown Springfield.ENON COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Thishistorical organization preserves local history and is located behind a fully restored 1830 log home. The ENON ADENAMOUND, located next to the Historical Society, is the secondlargest in Ohio. 45 Indian Mound Dr. Enon (937) 864-7664,864-1200 or 864-7080. www.enonhistory.orgHERITAGE COMMISSION CORP., South Charleston.The DEPOT MUSEUM, a former DT&I railroad station,currently serves as a museum. 147 W. Mound St. (937) 4627277. The TOWN HALL and OPERA HOUSE has beenrestored, featuring community productions. 35 S. ChillicotheStreet, So. Charleston (937) 462-7167MEMORIALS, MONUMENTS AND STATUESLocal volunteers for Save Our Sculpture continue to work closelywith the Smithsonian Institute to maintain accurate records andpreservation of our memorials. For a complete list of memorialscontact the Greater Springfield Convention & VisitorsBureau at (937) 325-7621.To view history from your vehicle, call our Convention & VisitorsBureau for a Drive By Historical Tour book. (937) 325-7621.HISTORICAL HOMES & BUILDINGSSOUTHFOUNTAINAVENUEHISTORICDISTRICT. Visitors can tour this historic area to view late19th-century homes. South Fountain Avenue Preservation Association (937) 322-1193EAST HIGH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. This area isone of the greatest thoroughfares of stately mansions in Ohio,including the home of former Governor Bushnell. From downtown, drive east on High Street. www.restorespringfield.orgFRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WESTCOTT HOUSE. Visitthis 5.8 million restored prairie-style home, built in 1908, serving as an inspiration of architectural genius, design and innovation. 1340 E. High St. (937) 327-9291 www.westcotthouse.orgTHE WOMAN’S TOWN CLUB. Clementine Berry Buchwalter was the founder of the Ohio Federation of Women’sClubs in 1894, formed from 78 Ohio women’s clubs.805 E. High Street (937) 322-1201The GEORGE GAMMON HOUSE, part of the Underground Railroad is in the process of renovation. Tours offered.620-622 Piqua Place (937) 322-8359. Ask for an UNDERGROUND RAILROAD brochure by calling (937) 325-7621.Overlooking C. J. Brown Reservoir the FAIRVIEW FARMS/CRABILL HOMESTEAD is an outdoor museum focusing onfarm-life in the 1820s. (937) 324-0657SAINT RAPHAEL CHURCH, founded in 1849, is thepioneer parish of Springfield. 225 E. High Street (937) 323-7523DANIEL HERTZLER HOUSE, built in 1854, is aPennsylvania Bank style home furnished in the 1850s period.Located in George Rogers Clark Park. (937) 882-6000The PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE MUSEUM, built in 1839, isa 24-room former stage coach inn located on the Old NationalTrail at 1311 W. Main Street (937) 322-7668JOHN FOOS MANOR. Built in the Italian Renaissancestyle, it features magnificent woodwork, including an outstandingthree-story winding staircase. 810 E. High St. (937)325-9331GOVERNOR ASA S. BUSHNELL MANSION. This magnificent home was originally constructed for two-term OhioGovernor Bushnell, a major industrialist in Springfield and ClarkCounty. Tours by appointment only. Call Anne Guyton-Dunbar.838 E. High Street (937) 325-1564CASTLE KNOLL-A state grant, applied for by the TurnerFoundation, will soon help preserve the crown jewel of Springfield’s Victorian architecture at 901 W. High St., built in 1880 byPhineas P. Mast, a local, successful businessman.OHIO MASONIC HOME-This home originally providedrooms for masons and their families. Bushnell Hall now holdsadministrative offices for the retirement community with various on-site facilities. Designed by architect John Eisenman.Tours provided. 2655 W. National Rd., (937) 325-15312011

EducationSPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOLS: The Springfield CitySchool District, serving 7,700 students, has constructed 16 newschools. Springfield High School opened in 2008 and includesfour smaller schools within: a Preparatory Academy, ExploratoryAcademy, STEM Academy, and Health & Human Services Academy. Their International Arts & Communications Academy includes the International Baccalaureate Program. The schooldistrict also offers an early childhood center, an alternativeschool for special needs and at-risk students, summer learningprograms, and ABLE/GED. High school students may also participate in the Ohio Post Secondary Enrollment option to earncollege credit at Ohio colleges and universities or other diplomaearning, career-prep programs at the Springfield Clark CareerTechnology Center. (937) 505-2800, www.spr.k12.oh.usCLARK COUNTY SCHOOLS: The Clark County Schoolsencompass six county school districts with an enrollment of18,000 students. Services provided are special education development and supervision, psychologists and other related services, multi-handicapped and preschool classes, and professionaldevelopment. In addition to impressive academic programs,there is a full range of sports, drama, community service and, atsome locations, Future Farmers of America. For more detailedinformation on each school district visit www.clarkesc.k12.usThe CLARK COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICECENTER provides support services to both the City andCounty schools. Together, these districts enroll 26,000 students. 25 W. Pleasant Street(937) 325-7671.www.mveca.org/www/districtsSPRINGFIELD CLARKCAREER TECHNOLOGYCENTER is a skill development and career technical educationcenter and offers 28 career-preparation programs for 700 juniors and seniors in the ten Clark County high schools. TheSCCTC also has satellite programs at Northwestern and Springfield schools. Recently, the center has undergone major renovations. The career-preparation programs prepare students toobtain employment or further their education. In January 2011,the center opened their new campus lab for hospitality and tourism students. 1901 Selma Rd.(937) 325-7368. www.springfieldctc.orgSPRINGFIELD REGIONAL SCHOOL OF NURSING,affiliated with the Springfield Regional Medical Center, will bemoved to Clark State Community College in 2012, when thenew hospital opens. As a result of the merger, Clark State willoffer two nursing modules to accommodate the additional students. Currently located at 330 S. Burnett Rd. (937) 328-8900.www.community-mercy.orgCLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a two-yearcollege accredited by the North Central Association of Collegesand offers more than 50 associate degrees and certificates aswell as pre-baccalaureate transfer degrees. It has been recognized as one of the top 50 fastest growing two-year colleges inthe nation. Clark State’s president, Dr. Karen Rafinski, recentlywas recognized by her peers as the top community college president in the US. The 15 million Sara T. Landess Technology Centerrecently was completed. Three new programs give high schoolstudents a jump start on their college education: Dual Enrollment, Post Secondary Enrollment Option, and Seniors to Sophomores. Current enrollment is 4,028. 100 S. Limestone St.,570 East Leffel Lane, Beavercreek & Bellefontaine. (877) 4125275 www.clarkstate.eduWITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1845, Wittenberg is a Phi Beta Kappa institution ranked among the nation'stop liberal arts colleges and most beautiful campus. Affiliatedwith the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2,000 studentsare enrolled, pursuing studies in 40 majors in the humanities andsciences. The Fiske Guide to Colleges named the university as oneof only 23 institutions in the nation for the fourth year in a row.Ward Street at N. Wittenberg Ave., (800) 677-7558.www.wittenberg.eduCEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY, south of Springfield, is hometo 3,000 students and is an accredited Baptist university of arts,sciences, professional, and graduate programs. U.S. News &World Report rated Cedarville University as the sixth best baccalaureate college in the Midwest. A pre-pharmacy curriculum isoffered and a seven-year course of study with two components,a three-year pre-pharmacy segment and a four-year graduatelevel, professional segment. Cedarville also offers a four-yearBachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, and a Cross-CulturalNursing Minor. (800)CEDARVILLE www.cedarville.eduEMMANUEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, State-charteredTK-12-Nondenominational, offers high school sports.2177 Emmanuel Way (937) 390-3777 www.ecaohio.comSPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN SCH

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