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VOL LXVII • NO 29
Day Runners to Go the Distance IsCapital Lancaster’s Next for SWAN Big Thing
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“HARTZ Physical Therapy operates multiple locations throughout Lancaster County, including one near us,” said Torres. “They heard about what we’re doing. They have really good events; good people show up and they support different nonprofits. It’s a family-friendly event for everyone.” Breakfast will be served that See SWAN pg 3
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Art Will Enhance Landis Woods’ Natural Beauty BY JEFF FALK
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The role of the Manheim Township Recreation and Park Planning Department (MTRPP) is to offer beneficial programs, encourage overall well-being and improve local lives. MTRPP’s Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Art Show is exercise for the spirit and activity for the soul. “The goal of the department is to promote a healthy and well community where residents can find activities that align with their interests,” said Chaley Bulla, Manheim Township’s recreation program manager. “It’s about just getting people
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Lancaster has its own unique history, style, heritage and traditions. Lancaster also has its own distinct vibe and atmosphere. Lancaster Capital Day’s goal is to highlight and nurture that culture-infused ambiance. “It’s a grassroots, communityled initiative,” said Tim Austin, one of the organizers of Lancaster Capital Day. “It’s a celebration of Lancaster. By investing in Lancaster culture, we have a chance to look at ourselves and celebrate what we love about the community. It’s a cultural festival, but the culture is ours. It’s an opportunity for the city to put on a show. The initial response has been really positive.” The inaugural Lancaster Capital Day will be staged from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, a date that is historically close to Sept. 27, 1777, when Lancaster famously served as the United States’ capital for a single day. Lancaster Capital Day will be conducted in the closed streets and surrounding blocks of 1 Penn Square in the city, at the precise location where the Continental Congress convened an official session inside the Lancaster County Courthouse. Lancaster Capital Day is free to attend, and everyone is welcome. With assistance from nearly 100 volunteers, the event is being produced by nonprofit Keystone Events Project, which has secured the blessings of more than 30 sponsors, public officials and the city of Lancaster. “(Lancaster being America’s capital for a day) is a local claim See Capital Day pg 5
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unners are typically highly self-motivated individuals. In this particular instance, SWAN 4 Kids is providing a bit of external motivation. “We’re helping kids of all ages who have gone through trauma, kids who have one or the other parent incarcer- Some of the children that SWAN 4 Kids serves ated,” said Brittany Torres, the direc- local charities, and this year the tor of development for Scaling Walls organization has chosen SWAN a Note at a Time (SWAN) Lancaster. Lancaster as its beneficiary. The 23rd annual Fall Blast will be “We’re doing what we can do to help the kids. But we’re not just giving conducted at 9 a.m. on Saturday, a helping hand to these kids; we’re Oct. 3, at the Warwick School District’s John R. Bonfield Elementary helping to shape their future.” The charitable arm of HARTZ School, 101 N. Oak St., Lititz. The Physical Therapy stages an annual Fall Blast will include a 5K run/walk fundraiser called “Fall Blast” for and a kids’ color run.
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