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Concerts in the Park Series NEWS, Set to Begin EVENTS, & MORE!
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Hopewell Church to Host Community Music Night BY LOGAN MOYER
Hopewell Church will host a community music night on Saturday, June 6, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the church, 2286 Hopewell Road, Elverson. The night will feature open-mic style performances from people of all ages. The first hour will be a youth showcase, followed by two hours of more experienced talented local musicians. Following that point, a local group that meets for “jam sessions” monthly at the Village Library of Morgantown will close the show. Those in attendance are welcome to join the latter group. The event is a fundraiser for Living Love Ministries (LLM), a locally headquartered religious nonprofit that operates a children’s home in Ol Kolau, Kenya. More specifically, the event will help a group of 13 locals who plan to embark on a mission trip to the home. There will be a silent auction at the event that will feature handcrafted items from local artists, gift cards to restaurants and local businesses, gym memberships and event tickets. “A lot of local businesses have contributed,” said Ginny Thorpe, an organizer for the event. “They’ve been very generous.” Food will also be available for purchase, ranging from hot dogs to barbecue, along with hoagies, sides, desserts and drinks. There will also be a “Kenya booth,” which will provide hands-on learning for kids, along with face painting and yard games, weather permitting.
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As Honey Brook has grown, Honey Brook Fire Company No. 1 (HBFC) has decided to grow with it. The fire company recently purchased a ladder truck for the first time in its 134-year history, obtaining a 1998 Pierce Lance 105’ aerial device from nearby Womelsdorf VFC in late March. Honey Brook Borough’s population was listed at 1,892 in the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 report, a 47% increase from the turn of the century. “Especially the last five years, we’ve seen
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