Quarryville SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
REACHING MORE THAN 10,400 HOMES
Whiskers, Wags and Wine Supports Animal Rescues BY MARY BETH BUDNYK
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MECK’S
• Apple Cider • Cider Donuts
1955 Beaver Valley Pike, just N. of Quarryville
(717) 786-4713 Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm, Sat. 8am-4pm
mecksproduce.com
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Outdoor Fun for Everyone BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities can enjoy a long weekend of guided programming set against the backdrop of the Susquehanna River when Keystone Trails Association (KTA) hosts its annual Hiking & Outdoor Weekend. The main event will run from Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, with an optional extended weekend add-on beginning Thursday, Oct. 22. Base camp for the weekend will
People enjoy a view of the Susquehanna River during a previous year’s
Goodwill’s WOW Program Offers Practical Tools for Life BY CATHY MOLITORIS
If you have questions about achieving financial stability, developing skills, understanding AI or navigating the tech world, Goodwill Keystone Area’s Wisdom Opportunity Wealth (WOW) is a great place to start. WOW offers one-on-one coaching, retirement and long-term planning, AI and tech literacy training, career and entrepreneurship guidance, budgeting and credit support and tools to keep you accountable. And all of its programs are provided free of charge. WOW began after Sue Soderburg retired from Goodwill as chief mission officer and wanted to leave a legacy program with the organization she’d served for more than 30 years. It started as an initiative focused on women and was called Women of Wealth. “In a lot of ways, women are still behind, especially when it comes to financial literacy,” said Taylor Gilbert, WOW program director. “We served a ton of women within the first and most of the second year of the program, but as word got out, there was so much interest in what we were doing, and we felt we were limiting the number of individuals we could help. We didn’t want to turn down anyone who wanted our services.” As Gilbert explained, the WOW program comes into a location which could be a business, a school or any other group - and provides all programming, activities and take-home assignments, along with refreshments.
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Large Selection of Pumpkins, Mums & more
ooking for a fun way to spend a Saturd ay afternoon with your family, including the dog? Come out and support the sixth annual “Whiskers, Wags and Wine” event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard, 790 Little Britain Road North, Quarryville. Proceeds will benefit local animal rescue groups and animal-related nonprofit organizations. Hill Venue & Vineyard’s annual community event benefits local animal-related Several local rescue Britain nonprofits. groups will be on-site with adoptable dogs and cats. The winery will serve wine, wine slush- members of the venue’s team who event will also feature live music; ies, beer and craft cocktails, along have adopted rescue pets and are passionate about supporting local a food truck; a giveaway drawing; with special treats for dogs. Britain Hill owner and operator animal-related groups. Eleven dogs and 20 local vendors offering housewares, jewelry, soaps, decor, Debbie Casson said the annual found new homes following last beauty products and more. The event is a favorite of hers and other year’s event.
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Everything Fall
400 Long Lane At Marticville Road Saturday 10-4 Fun/Farm (Rts. 741 & 324S)
*Veggies *Melons & Lopes * Bakery 3 Miles S. of Lancaster *Fresh Pressed Apple Cider Mon.-Sat. 8-6, Closed Sunday • 717-872-9311 www.cherryhillorchards.com
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