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Solanco MARCH 27, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Chester County •The 2019 Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point at the H.E. Myrick Conservation Center in Pocopson Township: Sunday, April 7 •The Peacemaker Center’s annual fundraiser, featuring former Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles, at the Brandywine Manor House, Honey Brook: Friday, April 12 •Freedom Life’s Helicopter Candy Drop on Saturday, April 20, in three locations: Minch Park, Parkesburg, and East Fallowfield Township Community Park, plus Lancaster County’s SECA Park, Quarryville Dauphin County •The National Guest Author Visit Program featuring Alice Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman at Hershey Public Library: Sunday, April 7 •Lenten fish fry meals at Seven Sorrows Catholic Church, Middletown: Fridays through April 12 •A sensory-friendly Community Fair in honor of Autism Acceptance Month at the Vista School, Hershey: Saturday, April 27 Lancaster County •“Pamoja: An Evening in Kenya” at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church: Saturday, April 13 •PA Family Travel Fair at the campus of Calvary Church, Lancaster: Saturday, April 27 •Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 Education Conference at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Lancaster: Tuesday, June 18 York County •Sparrow Place’s spaghetti dinner and silent auction at Grace Church, Shrewsbury: Saturday, April 6 •Give Local York events around the county: Friday, May 3 •YWCA York’s Girls on the Run of York spring 5K at York College of Pennsylvania’s Graham Field: Saturday, May 11
School Plans Lock-In Fundraiser pg 2
Garden Symposium Scheduled pg 2
Choir To Participate In Local Tour pg 3
MOPS Auction Will Support North Star Initiative By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Memberships to local attractions, restaurant gift certificates, photography packages, massage sessions, and house-cleaning services are among the items the coordinators of the annual Faith Reformed MOPS auction are hoping to receive from donors. “ We’re trying to appeal to busy moms,” explained co-coordinator Hillary Prickett. “I would bid on (housecleaning services) in 2 seconds. It’s my least-favorite chore.” The auction will be held during the MOPS group’s usual meeting time on Friday, April 5, starting at 9 a.m. at Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church (FRPC), 611 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. While meetings typically end at 11 a.m., this special event is expected to continue until 11:30 a.m. A silent auction will open at 9 a.m., and a
live auction will start a half-hour later. Donations already received for the auction include several baby quilts, home decor, a date-night meal prepared by a personal chef, child care, collections of children’s books, gift baskets, hair products, fair-trade jewelry, handbags, a photography package, restaurant and coffee shop gift cards, and even a year’s dues for MOPS membership. Cash and checks will be accepted as payment for auction purchases. All of the proceeds will go to North Star Initiative, which operates the Harbor Restoration Program, a traumainformed, strength-based residential program intentionally designed to treat the needs of female survivors of sex trafficking. Following a needs assessment, an individualized care plan is created for each client that may include life skills classes, access to trauma therapy and support, and planning See Faith Reformed MOPS pg 7
The Great Book Swap Aims To Encourage Reading By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The memes about readers who hoard books are legion on social media. It can be difficult to part with a book, especially if the story is particularly gripping. Solanco High School librarian Emily Dawley hopes that the members of the high school community will want to share their favorite - and their unwanted - titles during the annual Great Book Swap event. Every high school student, teacher, or staff member who brings in a book through Monday, April 1, will receive a ticket that may be redeemed during the swap, which will be held during school hours on Tuesday through Thursday, April 2 to 4, in the library. “The kids See The Great Book Swap pg 4
Solanco High School librarian Emily Dawley is seeking books for the Great Book Swap, which will be held at the school on April 2 to 4.
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Hillary Prickett displays two baby quilts, a children’s book, home decor, and gift certificates that will be among the items up for bids at the annual Faith Reformed MOPS auction on April 5 in Quarryville. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit North Star Initiative.
Inspiring Wonder, Raising Funds By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“I like sparking wonder in the hearts and minds of our audiences. Wonder is the moment that takes your breath away, that moment when time seems to stand still and anything seems possible,” said illusionist Brett Myers. He and his wife, Labrina, will aim to provide many such moments when they perform as part of the 19th annual Comedy and Magic Spectacular that will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Lancaster South on Saturday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at See Comedy And Magic pg 9 After
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