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NOVEMBER 24, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 49
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” - Psalm 107:1
The Students Who Planted Trees CORE Takes Part In Riparian Buffer Month BY ANN MEAD ASH
The sights, sounds, scents, and tastes of Christmas will be featured during the village of Intercourse seasonal kickoff on Dec. 3 and 4.
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas In The Village he 23rd annual village open house will be held in the village of Intercourse on Friday Dec. 3, and Saturday Dec. 4. According to Mike Sensenig of Kitchen Kettle Village, “the vision for the event was to provide engagement between the area businesses and the community and to thank the community for all the support they give to the businesses during the busy tourist season.” In the past, a highlight of the community celebration was the events held at the Pequea Valley Public Library (PVPL). Although the PVPL events will not take place this year, the library has plans to bring back those activities in 2022. On Dec. 3, Brave Sounds, the
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Nick DiSanto, the One-Man Band, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Ron’s Mutts Holiday Handbell Ringers from 1 to 3 p.m. What the Dickens, musicians in holiday costumes, will stroll around the village of Intercourse from 10 a.m. to noon. Kings Homestead, 3518 W. Newport Road, Ronks, will also hold an open house on Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lattes and snacks will be provided, and pork barbecue nachos and chicken noodle soup will be available. These are just a few of the many specials and events that will be featured in the village of Intercourse on Dec. 3 and 5. For more information, readers may visit www.villageofintercourse .com/events.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Creating A Christmas Tradition . . . . . .2 Children Can Shop With A Cop . . . . . . .5 Business Directory . . . . . .8 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .12 House Of Worship . . . . . .16
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Pequea Valley Intermediate hold Holiday Fun with Santa and School choir, will perform in Friends, from 9 to 10 a.m. There is Kitchen Kettle Village from a cost to take part, and reservations are necessary. 6 to 7:30 p.m. From 4 to 7 p.m., there “The vision for the From 10 a.m. to Santa will be will be a Holiday event was to pro- 1inp.m., the Jam & Relish Tasting Tour. There is a cost to take the vide engagement Kitchen for photos. tour, and reserva- between the area From 11 a.m. to tions are necessary. businesses and the 4 p.m., s’more-makFrom 5 to 7 p.m., community and to ing kits may be purSanta will be in the thank the commu- chased at MOMS Harvest Café for nity for all the sup- Pretzel Shop. Candyphotos. S’more port they give to making demonstrations will be held at making will be t h e b u s i n e s s e s Pepper Lane Fudge & available for a fee, and complimentary d u r i n g t h e b u s y Sweets throughout the day. hot chocolate will tourist season.” Live music perbe served. A live Nativity program will be held at formed at Kitchen Kettle Village on Dec. 4 will feature Dave Wil5:30, 6, and 6:30 p.m. On Dec. 4, Kitchen Kettle will son Holiday Brass band from
CORE Academy began serving incoming freshman Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) students in the fall of 2019. The program, whose name stands for Career Occupation Relative Education, focuses on skill development while also offering integrated instruction in math, science, social studies, and English. Part of that curriculum involves doing regular community service because the program is also designed to teach service, character, and integrity. “We try to do