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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXX • NO 2
MOVIE NIGHT
Pequea EC Church, 5482 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, will host a free movie night featuring the movie “Overcomer.� The screening will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 6 p.m. in the church’s gathering place. Chairs will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets if they wish. In addition to the movie, there will be free ice cream, popcorn, other refreshments and hot chocolate. For details, call 717-768-8362 or email pequeaevents@gmail.com. In the event of inclement weather, a cancellation notice will be posted on www.WDAC.com, and the event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. HARP PROGRAM
Parkesburg Library, 105 West St., Parkesburg, will present “Exploring the Heavenly Harp� on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. Harpist Annette Kelly’s program will detail the history and development and structure of the harp. In addition, she will play selections of harp music throughout the centuries. Seating is limited, and reservations are suggested. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 610-857-5165 or visit www.parkesburg library.org. GIFT CARD BINGO
The Parkesburg Lions Club will hold a gift card bingo on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Parkesburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 406 W. Fourth Ave., with doors opening at 2 p.m. and games starting at 3 p.m. A cost has been set for tickets purchased in advance, with a higher cost at the door. For tickets or more information, call 610-812-0685 or 610-857-1786.
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“Alice In Wonderland� Tea Party Fundraiser Set By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
The Friends of the Moores Memorial Library in Christiana will hold their fifth annual fundraising tea on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. next door to the library at Chantry Place, located at 15 N. Bridge St., Christiana. The theme for this year’s event is “Alice in Wonderland,â€? with dĂŠcor reminiscent of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Costumes related to the theme are encouraged but not required. Tea hats are also encouraged. The event is designed for adults and teenagers age 14 and up. Admission will include tea and light refreshments such as tea sandwiches, sweets and savories. Magician Noah Fitz from the Professional
Magicians Club of Lancaster County will perform. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the library or by calling 610593-6683. Members of groups who wish to be seated together should alert the library when they purchase tickets. The site is handicapped-accessible. Anyone in need of accessible seating should let the library know when purchasing tickets. The popular event sells out quickly, so early ticket purchases are encouraged. The Friends of Moores Memorial Library raise money to help meet the library’s annual budget, and the group is committing to raise $15,000 this year. One new project the library is See Tea Party Fundraiser pg 4
The Friends of the Moores Memorial Library will hold an “Alice in Wonderland� tea party on Feb. 22 at Chantry Place, Christiana. Organizing the event are (from left) Friends secretary Joan Esworthy, Friends member Marilyn Wineberg, library director Trish Vandenbosch, Friends treasurer Karen Woods and Friends president Jeannette Kolb.
Library Receives National Honor By Francine Fulton
profession. This is the second year that CCL has received this distinction in the 12 years that Library Journal has published the index. This year, the index evaluated 6,333 public libraries across the country. CCL joins just 261 other libraries honored in the nation. The designation groups libraries with similar operating budgets together, then rates the libraries in five main categories: number
The Calico Cutters Quilt Guild
The Chester County Library (CCL) was recently named as one of America’s Top-Rated Libraries - earning the designation as a Star Library by Library Journal, a leading publication for the
will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Goshen Fire Company, 1320 Park Ave., West Chester. This month will feature round-robin demonstrations by members, with presentations including improvisational piecing, using facing to finish a quilt, and using Zentangle strategies to help with free-motion quilting. In addition to a monthly program, the guild has a charity of the month, a block of the month, and show and tell. This month the guild is collecting wish-list items for the Coatesville VA Hospital. A guest fee has been set. For more information, visit www.calicocutters.com or email calicocutters@gmail.com.
The Chester County commissioners recently honored Chester County Library System (CCLS) staff members for the library’s designation as one of America’s Star Libraries. Participants in the recognition ceremony included (from left) CCLS executive director Joe Sherwood, Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Chester County Library director Marguerite Dube and Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell.
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Bridge Of Hope Chester County Names Executive Director By Francine Fulton
Although Bridge of Hope Chester County is now part of a national organization and it has new leadership, the philosophy of the organization remains the same. “We are a nonprofit organization whose commitment is to end homelessness,� stated executive director Lisa Cameron. Prior to her appointment to Bridge of Hope in January, Cameron served as director of empowerment services at YWCA Lancaster from 2010 to 2019. Her work with the YWCA continues as a consultant with the YWCA USA for a pilot program that focuses on girls and women of color who have experienced trauma.
Lisa Cameron is the new executive
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