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The Beauty in Nature: Wintering Harriers and Short-Ears
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
In winter, over several years, I’ve seen wintering northern harriers, which are a kind of hawk, and short-eared owls hunting mice and small birds in marshes and tall-grass fields in southeastern Pennsylvania, including at Middle Creek Wildlife Area and Gettysburg National Park.
Online Preretirement Seminars to Tackle Medicare
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Are you near retirement or recently retired and confused about choosing Medicare plans? Get the facts and learn to better navigate the Medicare system from the comfort of home during one of three upcoming virtual seminars.
Virtual Job Fair Scheduled for February
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Jobseekers and employers in or near the 610/484 area codes are encouraged to participate in the JOBS610 job fair, open Feb. 14-28 and accessed at www.jobs610.com.
The Beauty in Nature: Winter Colors
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Winter seems drab to many people in southeastern Pennsylvania. Gray skies and deciduous trees, brown fields, and cold, ice, and snow dampen human spirits. But bright colors in nature beautify winter landscapes and lift people’s emotions.
Scenes from the Cumberland County 50plus EXPO
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We were thrilled to be back in person for the 22nd annual Cumberland County 50plus EXPO on October 13th at the Carlisle Expo Center!
Free Holiday Brass Concert Scheduled
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Lessons & Carols with the Heidelberg Brass, a traditional service of nine lessons and carols set by American composer Julian Wachner, will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster.
Free Fall-Prevention Series Planned
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free classes for people to learn how to manage the risk of falling and increase activity levels.
‘Longest Night’ Worship Offers Comfort
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For those who have empty places in their hearts and homes this Christmas season, Derry Presbyterian Church offers a “Longest Night” worship service.
2 Virtual Job Fairs Scheduled This Winter
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Open to jobseekers and employers in or near the 717/223 area codes, the JOBS717 job fair will be open Jan. 15-31 and can be accessed at www.jobs717.com.