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AUGUST 22, 2018 TURTLE DERBY
Big Brothers Big Sisters of York and Adams Counties will benefit from the third annual York Turtle Derby on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. during the Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival. The event will begin at the West Market Street Bridge, next to the Big Brothers Big Sisters office at 227 W. Market St., York. Organizers will drop 4,000 rubber turtles from the bridge into the Codorus Creek. Individuals may adopt turtles to race on their behalf, and the people with the winning turtles will receive prizes. Big Brothers Big Sisters will host events and vendors at its office on West Market Street throughout the weekend. To register, visit www.yorkturtlederby.com or call 717-843-0051. ICE CREAM PARTY
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 947 N. George St., York, will host an ice cream party on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the church lawn. All friends and neighbors of the North York area are invited to this free outdoor summer event. Ice cream and all the toppings will be provided. The Emigsville Band will perform old-time favorites, and door prizes will be awarded. Games and activities for children of all ages will be provided. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair to the rain-or-shine event. Call 717-854-0589 or visit pastorschlegel@live.com.
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Yorkfest Celebration Will Showcase The Arts The Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25 and 26, in downtown York. The festival, which will be held in and around the Colonial Complex and along the Rail Trail from Philadelphia to Princess streets, will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 26. All events are free and open to the public. This year’s featured artist is Robert Oughton. His pen-and-ink drawing “Lite Aire” is being used in print advertisements, postcards, billboards, and festival merchandise. Additionally, 100 fine artists from across the country have been chosen to participate in the Yorkfest Festival Marketplace. A variety of activities will also be available during Yorkfest. The Yorkfest Juried Art Exhibition will be displayed at the Creative York gallery, 10 N. Beaver St. The public is invited to a reception for art and literary award winners at the gallery on Friday, Aug. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. New this year, a Silent Disco will take place in Cherry Lane on Aug. 24 from 8 to See Yorkfest pg 2
Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival will feature artwork by fine artists from across the country, along with hands-on activities, music, poetry, and food. The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25 and 26, in downtown York.
Barbershop Group Slates Concert Lip Sync Competition Planned
YWCA York The White Rose Chorus will perform on Saturday, Sept. 29, at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts. The White Rose Chorus, a men’s barbershop ensemble, will perform “Live From the Valencia” on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theater at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, 100 Carlisle Ave., York. Performing in the style of a classic live radio show, the White Rose Chorus will present repertoire from its performance at the recent Central Division Barbershop Competition, where it won first place in its district. Since its founding in 1945, the White Rose Chorus has performed in and around York County. The group is a
member of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS), has performed at music festivals, and recently sang the national anthem at a York Revolution baseball game. The group exists to bring people together through harmony and fellowship and to preserve barbershop music, an American art form. To purchase tickets, readers may call 717-659-7720 or visit www.whiterose chorus.com. Space is limited to 100 people. More information about the White Rose Chorus is available by contacting David Kelly, president of the York BHS chapter, at the aforementioned number.
People of all ages may participate in the second annual Sing for a Cure Lip Sync Competition on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Proceeds will benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The second annual Sing for a Cure Lip Sync Competition will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. at York College, 441 Country Club Road, York, in the Waldner Performing Arts Center. Registration is open to people of all ages. Proceeds will benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Celebrity judges will evaluate the performers, and news anchor Evan Forrester
will serve as the master of ceremonies. Community members may attend to cheer on the participants. The winner will perform at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on Saturday, Oct. 20, during the kickoff of the walk. Admission is free. To register, readers may visit www.visitingangels.com/york/ sing-for-a-cure or call 717-751-2488. Registration is required.
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will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, to discuss violence in homes and communities. A panel of experts representing victim services, law enforcement, legislative representatives and education professionals will explore the issues affecting the community and discuss how one can be an agent of change to work toward the prevention of violence. There will be resource tables available for attendees from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Visit www.ywcayork.org or call YWCA York at 717-845-2631.
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