Garden Spot /townlively
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE: ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION SET page 3
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 13
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Berks and Chester Counties •STEPS Resource Fair, Lionville Middle School, Exton - March 7 •Irish Breakfast Buffet, Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works, Geigertown - March 21 •Elverson Antique Show, Twin Valley High School, Elverson March 28 and 29 Greater Hershey Area •The Federated Women’s Club of Hershey and the Hershey Lions Club’s pork and sauerkraut dinner, Grace United Methodist Church, Hummelstown - March 1 •Spring Garden Workshops, Lebanon Valley Agricultural Center, Lebanon - March 4 and 11 •Central Pennsylvania Handbell Festival, Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church, Jonestown March 14 Lancaster County
•Purimshpiel, Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, Lancaster March 8 •Junior League of Lancaster’s Run4Luck, Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster - March 14
Church To Welcome Raught pg 4
Vegetable Garden Class Scheduled pg 5
Scott Hamilton To Address CrossNet Fundraiser By Ann Mead Ash
Ever since Meredith Dahl, executive director of CrossNet Ministries in New Holland, first saw a video interview with Scott Hamilton at LCBC a few years back, she hoped that he would be able to visit New Holland and speak at CrossNet’s annual fundraising banquet. “I knew pieces of the story, but when I heard the whole story, I was blown away by his testimony and what God has done in his life,” said Dahl. Dahl found an agent who told Hamilton CrossNet’s story, and Hamilton agreed to speak. “I wanted him to come here to share his story with our community … and we are so excited,”Dahl said. The legendary figure skater will share his testimony when he speaks at the CrossNet banquet on Tuesday, March 31, at Shady Maple Banquet Center, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m., and a buffet dinner featuring chicken and beef will begin at 6:15 p.m. Table sponsorships and tickets may be purchased.
On Wednesday, April 1, at a breakfast event, Hamilton will be interviewed by Dahl and Carl Edwards, director of development and ministries. Edwards will serve as master of ceremonies at both events. The breakfast, which will be served buffet style, will also be held at Shady Maple. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., and breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. Meet-and-greet sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets for the events may be purchased at www.elancocross.org or by calling 717-355-2454. Dahl also suggested readers follow CrossNet Ministries on Facebook and other social media outlets for opportunities to win chances to meet Hamilton. Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards, and honors, and he has been inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame. Hamilton first captured the world’s attention in 1984 with his Olympic gold medal performance in Sarajevo in what was then Yugoslavia. He went on to share his love of the sport as a commentator. He is the author of “Landing It,”
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Art Of Recycle Flourishes In Ephrata By Ann Mead Ash
When asked how she came to found the Art of Recycle in Ephrata with her husband, Josh Myers, art director Chelas Montanye quickly replied, “It (was) totally by accident.” The story of the founding of the arts entity, which has a goal of healing and growing the
York County •Guinston Presbyterian Arts and Crafts Festival, Chanceford Community Building, Brogue March 7 •York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown York - March 14 •Dance MS, a Zumbathon event, Manchester Township Building Rec Hall, York - March 21
community, involves an undiagnosed medical condition, the inspiration to hold life drawing sessions, and teachers asking for free school supplies. While the story arguably has more twists and turns than a crime mystery, it is all true. Montanye’s foray into the world of art began when she attended the Art Institute of Atlanta in See Art Of Recycle pg 2
The staff of the Art of Recycle in Ephrata includes (from left) art director Chelas Montanye, Josh Myers, Shannon McCauley, Wendy Christie, and Jayda Myers. The organization offers an art thrift store, classes, and free clubs, as well as free resources for teachers.
ELANCO Play K Aims To Foster Kindergarten Readiness By Ann Mead Ash
On Jan. 9 at 10:30 a.m., Carla Castro Barrows, assistant director and youth services librarian at the ELANCO Library, sat down beside the colorful lily pond rug located on the second floor of the library at 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland. Next to Barrows were some white boards and props she would use to help lead a number of area children in a 45-minute kindergarten readiness exercise. Held at the library each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through Feb. 27, the program, called Play K, is made possible through See ELANCO Play K pg 10
Carla Castro Barrows, assistant director and youth services librarian at the ELANCO Library, introduced children to calendar skills when they attended a Play K session at the library in New Holland in early January. The program is intended to teach concepts and skills children need as they prepare to attend kindergarten.
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