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Warriors On The Water Event Set At Octoraro Reservoir BY MARCELLA PEYRE-FERRY
Members of the A-Team rehearse for their free talent show at Wesley Church in Quarryville.
A-Team Talent Show To Return At Wesley Church fter a two-year break due to the pandemic, the A-Team will hold the ninth edition of its talent show. The free event will take place on Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at Wesley Church in Quarryville. The A-Team is a special needs ministry that provides faithbased fellowship opportunities and activities for people of all ages from 5 to over 60, with many members in their late teens and early 20s. The group is open to those with any type of a special need. It is affiliated with Wesley Church, but it is not limited to members of any particular church. “A lot of (the team members)
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didn’t have the opportunity to All of the A-Team members will participate in Bible school when participate in group and solo perthey were younger,” said Tami formances. There will be music, Shaub, special needs coordinator dancing and comedy. Many of the at Wesley Church. acts are inspired by this year’s theme, based on the Meeting twice a Beatles song “Come month, the group members take part “ T h e s t u d e n t s Together.” Shaub is pleased to in regular field h a v e p r a c t i c e d trips and activities, r e a l l y h a r d o n see how well the talbut it is the talent t h e i r g r o u p a n d ent show is supported by the communishow that is their individual acts.” ty. “The first time we favorite event. held the talent show, Shaub ex plained that the A-Team name was cho- we didn’t know what to expect,” she sen by the members to represent shared, noting that she was surhow Awesome they are. They will prised to see how well it was endeavor to share that awesome- received, and that interest continness at the talent show. “The stu- ues. Shaub added that she has been dents have practiced really hard asked many times when the talent on their group and individual show would return. Like other community members, acts,” Shaub noted.
people with disabilities have faced difficulties during the pandemic. “There’s been a lot of emotional challenges for our students that we never thought would have happened,” Shaub said. The return of the talent show has generated great enthusiasm among the students. Having a chance to take center stage and perform is important to them. “We do hair and makeup for the girls before the show. We want them to feel like stars,” Shaub said. Wesley Church is located at 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville. The talent show has a Christian basis and is appropriate for audience members of all ages. There is no fee to attend, and no advance tickets are required. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/WesleyATeam.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Quarryville Library Plans Programs . . . . . . . .2 “Green Project” Grants Awarded . . . . . . . .3 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Business Directory . . . . . .9 House Of Worship . . . . . .11 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .13
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A special free event, Warriors on the Water Ltd., hosted by Jim Neary’s Live Bait and Tackle, will be held on Saturday, May 14, at the Octorara Reservoir to celebrate veterans, first responders and members of law enforcement. The day will feature fun, food, fishing and a chance to relax in the outdoors. Events will begin at 8 a.m., when coffee and freshly made doughnuts will be served. The nonprofit Warriors on the Water has been active for nine years, with Gina Neary as organizer. “It’s designed to be a fun, relaxing day to enjoy with family, where you don’t have to pay and you’re appreciated and thanked and honored,” said Gina.
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