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Eating in the dark can shed light on vision impairments BY ANN MEAD ASH
aradise Lions Club member Heather Valudes is involved in an effort to help people understand different levels of vision impairment. “It’s easier to simulate having no vision,” Valudes pointed out, “but it’s hard to simulate these conditions that degenerate vision and what is the impact of that and how you move through the world with that,” she said. The Paradise Lions Club’s sixth Dinner in the Dark aims to teach attendees about the subject by giving diners a unique opportunity to eat a meal with limited or no vision. This year’s dinner will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at W hite Chimneys, 5117 Lincoln Highway, Gap. In addition to the meal, there will be presentations by VisionCorps, which will benefit from the dinner. A silent auction, which will feature
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up to 35 items, will be held during the reception. “A representative from VisionCorps will give an overview of their work,” said Valudes, who noted that part of that presentation will include education about vision loss. “(A VisionCorps representative will discuss) how different vision impairment issues impact people in their daily lives,” she said. Each table will include implements diners can choose from to experience changes in vision. “We have blindfolds for anyone who wants to go for a fully dark experience,” Valudes said, adding that modified safety glasses will simulate a few different types of impairments such as macular degeneration. “(The dining experience provides) a better understanding of vision losses,” Valudes explained. “One simulates a very small field of vision and how that impacts (performing) daily tasks, eating, and moving through space.” She See Dinner in the Dark pg 3
People gathered for Dinner in the Dark with proceedings benefiting VisionCorps.
Fall Fun Fest adds food contest and more
BY FRANCINE FULTON
WordUP Community Ministries will again present a Trunk or Treat event, rain or shine, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Ave., Gap. Dinner will be available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m., and then children will be able to visit decorated cars to gather Halloween candy from 6 to 8 p.m. During Trunk or Treat, which aims to offer a safe alternative to trick-or-treating door to door, children can travel from vehicle to vehicle collecting candy and treats.
Children are encouraged to dress in costume, and attendees should bring their own bags for collecting candy. Dogs on leashes will also be welcome; some cars may even provide pet treats. The D&Bz food truck will be on-site starting at 5 p.m. Food items that will be offered include cheeseburgers, hot dogs, french fries, walking tacos and beverages. “Tables will be set up so people can come and eat with their families,” said WordUP pastor Buck Mowday. “We encourage them to get supper.” Only cash will be accepted for food purchases. See WordUP Ministries pg 6
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Members of Grace Point Church in Paradise are looking forward to the 17th annual Fall Fun Fest, which will include candy, games, food, and contests. GELT BUS SCHEDULE M Brandywine Shoe Shop Honey Brook, 9a-5p
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Asked what is new for the 17th annual Fall Fun Fest at Grace Point Church, organizer Kathy Gehman is quick with an answer. “We will have a food eating competition that will feature pie,” she said. “We are also having a costume contest for families and individuals, but no scary costumes or masks, please.” The 2023 Fall Fun Fest will be held at the church, 10 S. Singer Ave., Paradise, on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Gehman reported that last year during the event, 5,000 pieces of candy were given away and 500 meals were served. A free meal will be available for each attendee who visits the welcome table to receive a ticket. See Grace Point Church pg 9 717-768-8811
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