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The Blue Mountain Military Women invite past and present military women to the group’s bimonthly luncheon on Saturday, Aug. 18. Guests are invited to attend, as well. The luncheon will be held at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, 2175 White St., York, beginning with a social time at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will begin at noon, and attendees may purchase their own meal from the menu. Guest speaker Larry Hodges will share a presentation about the Manhattan Project. To make reservations, readers may call Kitty Smith at 717-569-9353. INFORMATIVE PROGRAM
The Second Saturday series will feature a presentation on the “Pennsylvania Continental Line” by John Moore on Saturday, Aug. 11. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Historical Society Museum, Library and Archives, 250 E. Market St., York. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.yorkhistorycenter.org or call 717-848-1587, ext. 301.
Open House Will Spotlight Gardens An open house will take place at the gardens of John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The gardens and the open house are a project of the York County Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and York County Juvenile Probation, in conjunction with the York County Parks and Recreation Department. The open house will be held rain or shine. Free refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The gardens are located adjacent to the stone house that serves as York County Parks’ administrative headquarters, just west of the park entrance on Mundis Race Road. The gardens were awarded first place in the Demonstration Garden category of the Search for Excellence Awards program for 2014 at the state’s Master Gardener Convention. The gardens include annuals, perennials, herbs, natives, and cultivars, as well as container gardens, water gardens, a garden of grasses, and a
raised bed to demonstrate an adaptive approach for people with physical challenges. The gardens also feature fruit, including apples, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Each year, the vegetable garden yields more than 6,000 pounds of produce, which is donated to local food banks. During the open house, Master Gardeners will be stationed throughout the gardens to answer attendees’ questions. Attendees may participate in a tomato tasting and hear a talk about tomatoes. They may also purchase fresh-picked produce and make a free flower-and-herb tussie mussie to take home. Children may participate in a scavenger hunt and other activities. Attendees may bring samples of problematic plants or insects and soil samples for free soil pH testing by the Master Gardeners. The open house will also include exhibits on pollinators, growing garlic, invasive plants, rain barrels, Keep York Beautiful, “Pests Bothering People, Pets, See Garden Open House pg 2
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will present “Inviting Pollinators Into Your Garden” on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kreutz Creek Valley Library, 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hallam. Melanie Markowski will be the presenter. The program is free. Contact Markowski at 717-617-7457 or mmarkowski@juno.com.
Firefighter Organizations Plan Celebrations association’s 106th annual dinner and meeting on Aug. 17 at the Alert Fire Hall, 3118 N. George St., Emigsville. A social hour will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., and the meal will be served at 7 p.m. After the dinner, a memorial service will take place in honor of the members who passed away during the past year. A business meeting will follow the memorial service. See Firefighters pg 3
Youths’ projects related to agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry will be showcased during the York County 4-H Fair on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11 and 12. The York County 4-H Fair will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at the York County 4-H Center, 771 Stoverstown Road, York. Admission and parking are free. The York County 4-H Fair is open to the public. The theme for this year’s fair is “Join 4-H and Launch Your Future.” The 4-H Fair will showcase many of the opportunities
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4-H provides to youths and families. Attendees may view more than 500 projects that have been made and exhibited by 4-H members, and they may also learn about new projects 4-H offers. Projects are available in a broad range of areas, including robotics, foods and nutrition, wildlife, and conservation. Food will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will benefit the York County See 4-H Fair pg 2
The Firefighters Association of York County and the Alert Fire Company No. 1 of Manchester Township will hold anniversary events on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17 and 18. A parade on Aug. 18 will feature antique and new fire trucks, as well as bands, patriotic floats, and more. The anniversary events will also include the association’s annual dinner and meeting on Aug. 17 and a community celebration on Aug. 18 after the parade.
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will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Historical Society Museum, Library and Archives, 250 E. Market St., York. Ray Kinard will speak on “The Hanover Branch Railroad: Gateway to Gettysburg.” The meeting is open to the public. For a complete schedule, readers may visit www.yorkhistorycenter.org/ library/partner-programs.
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During an open house on Saturday, Aug. 11, community members may stroll in the gardens of John Rudy County Park. The event will also include exhibits, demonstrations, children’s activities, and more.
The Firefighters Association of York County and the Alert Fire Company No. 1 of Manchester Township have announced anniversary events on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17 and 18. The association will hold its 106th annual Meeting and Convention, and the Alert Fire Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The celebration will begin with the
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