Local Stories
The Beauty in Nature: Strips of European Flowers
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Flowering plants originally from Europe dominate many country roadsides in southeastern Pennsylvania farmland, as elsewhere in North America.
Donations of Winter Accessories Needed
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Sewin’ Sisters Sowing needs help providing winter hats, scarves, and mittens for the children in Allison Hill.
Nominate an Angel of Alzheimer’s
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Help the Alzheimer’s Association celebrate the second annual Grand Purple Gala with a nomination for the Angel of Alzheimer’s Award.
50plus EXPO Educates and Entertains
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- Written by Jackie Chicalese Jackie Chicalese
Though June 8 presented clear skies and sunshine, the warm weather did not prevent baby boomers, seniors, and caregivers from opting for a day spent indoors at the 14th Annual Chester County 50plus EXPO.
Office of Aging Offering Free Swim Classes
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The Lancaster County Office of Aging will offer free aquatic exercise classes during the summer months at five local community pools.
Senior Games Create New Friends, New Hobbies
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May proved not only a prime time for exceptional weather, but for athletes as well.
Around Town: United Zion Retirement Community Expands
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During a recent groundbreaking, United Zion Retirement Community announced plans for a more than $9 million expansion on its 11-acre campus in Lititz.
Volunteers Needed at Indian Steps Museum
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RSVP of the Capital Region – York County is seeking volunteers for the Indian Steps Museum (www.indiansteps.org) for events, gift shop, greeter, educational presenter, housekeeping, and maintenance.
The Beauty in Nature: Darters, Dace, and Killifish
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Johnny darters, black-nosed dace, and banded killifish live in clear, flowing brooks and streams in southeastern Pennsylvania, as elsewhere in the eastern United States.