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Oxford NOVEMBER 28, 2018
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Commissioners Slate Hearing pg 8
VOICE COMPETITION
Kennett Symphony of Chester County will host its annual voice competition on Saturday, Dec. 15, at noon at Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square. The competition is limited to 20 singers, who must be ages 18 to 26 as of Jan. 1. Applications and complete audition details are available at www.kennett symphony.org. Judges will award cash prizes to first-, second-, and third-place winners, and the first-place winner will be invited to perform at a Kennett Symphony concert. TREE SALE
The Avon Grove Lions Club will sell fresh-cut Christmas trees at Sweet Peas of Jennersville, 352 N. Jennersville Road, West Grove. Sales began on Nov. 24 and will continue on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the club, readers may visit www.aglions.com. HYMN SING
1986 Newark Road (Route 896), New London, invites the community to an old-fashioned hymn sing at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. Chuck Cole will be the organist, and Rachel Byrd will be the soloist. A social hour will follow, and attendees are welcome to bring desserts. WREATH WORKSHOP
Church of the Ascension, 406 Second Ave., Parkesburg, will present a Make and Take Wreath Workshop on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will make a wreath for themselves or a friend. All supplies and fresh greens will be provided. Attendees should bring their own ornaments to embellish their wreaths. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, readers may call 610-857-9176.
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Holiday Events Planned At St. Christopher’s Church By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
The joy of the Christmas season will be celebrated throughout the month of December at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford. Planned events for children and adults are designed to get everyone into the spirit of the holiday. Breakfast With Santa will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast, including pancakes and sausage, will be served in the fellowship hall, where there will also be an activity center for children with coloring, games and crafts. Santa Claus will be in the sanctuary area, in a space decorated for Christmas that will be just right for photographs. Attendees may choose to purchase a photo with Santa to take home with them. Tickets will be available at the door, with breakfast available to both children and adults. There will be a per-family cap
on the cost for large families. “We want to make it possible for the whole family to come,” said the Rev. Mary Ann Mertz, pastor. “They’ll walk out with their tummies full and a family photograph with Santa.” A week later, people may enjoy taking part in a long-standing tradition at St. Christopher’s at its annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. until noon or sold out. The Cookie Walk offers a place for people to obtain homemade holiday cookies without having to bake them at home. Members of St. Christopher’s congregation are preparing a wide variety of traditional and unusual cookies that will be offered for sale at a perpound rate. Containers will be provided for shoppers, who may stroll through the tables of cookies, making their selections. Many people buy cookies as gifts, and gift wrapping will be available. See Holiday Events pg 12
The Rev. Mary Ann Mertz, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church’s pastor, welcomes the community to enjoy December events at the church, including Breakfast With Santa on Dec. 1, a Cookie Walk on Dec. 8 and Charlie Zahm in concert on Dec. 14.
Lucky Dawg Rescue Seeks Live Nativity Will Tell Foster Families, Forever Homes The Complete Christmas Story By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
By Francine Fulton
Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization that rescues homeless, abused or unwanted dogs and cats, is currently seeking foster homes for rescued pets. People who are willing to provide a forever home for animals currently in foster care are also needed. Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue Inc. is an all-volunteer organization that was founded on Jan. 1 of this year. “We are brand new, and we have already adopted out over 80 dogs and approximately 40 cats,” said organization founder Mary Bauer. “We are all foster-based. All of our animals are learning how to live in a home before being adopted out.” She noted that some cats rescued by the organization but not in foster care can be adopted from Pet Valu stores, See Animal Rescue pg 6
Families are invited to include a visit to the Stillwaters Presbyterian Church live Nativity in their holiday schedule. Set for Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each evening, the event is intended
Maya, shown with her foster mom, Audrey Bentley, is currently available for adoption from Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue. The no-kill, all-volunteer rescue organization is currently in need of foster families, as well as those willing to adopt rescued dogs and cats.
to reinforce the true meaning of the Christmas season, while allowing visitors to enjoy a moving spiritual experience. “It’s a good break to remember the meaning of the season,” pastor Tony Stephens said. “Come one, come all. It’s a wonderful evening.” See Live Nativity pg 6
Stillwaters Presbyterian Church in West Grove will present a live Nativity on Dec. 7 and 8. The presentation will include 10 scenes that illustrate the Christmas story.
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