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JULY 11, 2018 BIBLE SCHOOL
Mount Pisgah Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC), 5615 Mount Pisgah Road, York, will present “Shipwrecked Rescued by Jesus” vacation Bible school (VBS) from Monday, July 16, through Friday, July 20. The program will run from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Contact the church office at 717-252-4412. UPCOMING EVENT
A bowling and laser tag fundraiser will be held on Friday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Laser Alleys, 3905 E. Market St., York. Proceeds will support A Place for Jacob, a project to develop a family group home for adults with autism. Two ticket options are available and must be purchased in advance. One ticket includes unlimited bowling and rental shoes, and the other includes unlimited bowling, rental shoes, and unlimited laser tag during the event. Lanes are reserved for five to six people per lane. The event is open to the public. For details and tickets, readers may visit www.laser alleys.com and click on Store and then Fundraiser Tickets to find the event. Readers may also contact Laurie Howard at 717-373-0002 or aplacefor jacob@yahoo.com.
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Relay For Life Of York Supports ACS A total of 40 teams and more than 500 people participated in the American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of York event on June 15 to 16 at the York Expo Center. More than $175,000 was raised to support the organization’s mission of saving lives from cancer. Funds raised help the ACS provide free information and support for people facing the disease and fund cancer research to help protect future generations. According to event co-leader Kelly Smith, the event celebrated those who have survived cancer, remembered those who lost their battles, and took action in the fight against the disease. The following participants were recognized for their efforts: The Naturals, Top Fundraising Business Team; Friends, Top Fundraising Friends and Family Team; and Jessi Frantz, Top Fundraising Individual. Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Washington in 1985, the Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to save lives from cancer. During Relay For Life events, members of each team take turns walking or running around a track. Teams participate in fundraising efforts in the months leading up to the event. Donations can still be made by visiting www.RelayFor Life.org/PAYork.
The 40 teams and more than 500 participants in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of York event on June 15 and 16 raised more than $175,000 for the cause.
Educators Complete Leadership Training
Libraries To Host “Leap Into Science”
A total of 35 teachers and administrators from York County school districts recently completed this year’s Leadership for Diverse Schools program.
Elementary-age children and their families can “Leap Into Science” and conduct their own experiments featuring sound and music with educator Tara Tolton at York County libraries throughout the month of July as part of the 2018 SummerQuest: “Libraries Rock!” program. In this program, children will use fiction and nonfiction books to learn information about a scientific topic, make observations and predictions, and then use scientific exploration to investigate Educator Tara Tolton conducted a variety of sound the answers. The program is experiments with children during a recent Leap Into free to attend, but residents Science event at Red Land Community Library. She are encouraged to check with is taking the program to additional York County their local library to find out libraries in July as part of the SummerQuest: if registration is required. “Libraries Rock!” summer learning program. Leap Into Science is modeled after the successful museum/library Science programs is as follows: Wednespartnership between by The Franklin day, July 11, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Village Institute and the Free Library of Philadel- Library, 35-C N. Main St., Jacobus (717phia. York County Libraries’ program 428-1034); Thursday, July 12, 10 to aims to engage parents and children in a 11 a.m., Martin Library, 159 E. Market quality learning experience that pairs St., York (717-846-5300); July 12, hands-on science activities and relevant 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Collinsville Communibooks for children. ty Library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue The schedule of upcoming Leap Into (717-927-9014); and Wednesday, See Libraries pg 3
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Leadership York recently recognized educators who completed this year’s Leadership for Diverse Schools program. The Class of 2018 consisted of a total of 35 teachers and administrators from 11 school districts. They worked together from September through May, exploring personal bias and learning to interact more effectively with diverse populations of students, parents, and colleagues. The program, presented in partnership with the York Jewish Community Center, aims to help educators be leaders in building culturally proficient communities within their districts.
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The sponsoring school districts and the Class of 2018 members are as follows: Central York School District: Suzanne Schlager and William Sweet. Dallastown Area School District: Michelle Boyd and Whitney Sams. Eastern York School District: Shelly Lehnortt. Northeastern School District: Lara Bare, Kimberly Bell, Heather Burkhardt, Danielle Campbell, Deanna Forsythe, Michelle Hake, Erica Juliano, Alivia Kramlick, Rhiana Martzall, Leah McLaughlin, Kathy Minnich, Jeffrey Plummer, Kristine Stover, See Educators pg 3
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The York County Astronomical Society will offer a free public Starwatch at its observatory at John C. Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, July 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. The observatory is located inside the park, not at the administrative headquarters. Visitors will be shown an astronomical presentation on the current night sky and then will view the skies through telescopes. Visitors are invited to bring their own telescope. Star charts will be available. For all observing activities at John Rudy Park, if the weather is questionable, readers may visit www.ycas.org or call 717-759-9227 for notice of any late cancellation. If it is completely cloudy or raining, the activity will be changed to an astronomical presentation only.
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