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West York AUGUST 8, 2018 UPCOMING LUNCHEON

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 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 and how the United States built the atomic bomb that ended World War II. To make reservations, readers may call Kitty Smith at 717-569-9353. FRESH FRUIT FRIDAYS

Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren, 645 Madison Ave., York, will continue its Fresh Fruit Fridays in August and September. As part of the program, the public is invited to receive fresh fruit on the second Friday of each month during the summer months. Fresh, local peaches, will be distributed on Aug. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. or while supplies last. Apples will be given away in September.

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Fair Will Showcase 4-H Opportunities 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 4-H provides to youths Youths’ projects related to agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry will be showcased during the York County and families. Attendees may view more than 500 projects that have 4-H Fair on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11 and 12. been made and exhibited by 4-H members, and they may also learn about new pro- teaching youths the basics of agriculture, jects 4-H offers. Projects are available in a broad horticulture, and animal husbandry. For more information on the York County 4-H range of areas, including robotics, foods and nutrition, wildlife, and conservation. Food will be avail- Fair or the York County 4-H program, readers may able for purchase, and all proceeds will benefit the visit http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/york York County 4-H Program. Many additional activi- or contact the office of Penn State Extension in York County at 717-840-7408 or ties and events have been scheduled. For more than 100 years, 4-H clubs have been YorkExt@psu.edu.

History Center Slates Book Blast

Firefighter Organizations Plan Celebrations

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

LOCAL HISTORY

The York Civil War Round Table 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, visit www.york historycenter.org/library/ partner-programs.

Thousands of titles will be available at the York County History Center’s annual Book Blast on Aug. 9 to 11. The York County History Center will hold its 18th annual Book Blast from Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 9 to 11, at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St., York. Book Blast will feature thousands of donated, gently used books in a wide variety of categories. The event will kick off with a membersonly night on Aug. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. The remainder of the event is open to the

public. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 11. Saturday will be Buck-a-Bag Day. Admission is free. Proceeds will benefit the collections, programs, and educational activities of the History Center. For more information, readers may contact Lila Fourhman-Shaull at 717848-1587, ext. 223, or lfourhman -shaull@yorkheritage.org.

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. 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 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 See Firefighters pg 2

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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 open to the public. No registration is required. Visit www.yorkhistorycenter.org or call 717-848-1587, ext. 301.

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