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REYS to offer summer programming BY CATHY MOLITORIS
School’s out for summer, and there’s plenty of fun to be found at Rainbow’s End Youth Services (REYS) as the organization rolls out its summer programming.
“We have a ‘Summer Vibe’ theme this year,” said Travis Reish, director of student ministries. “We’ll have a beach week, shark week, a superheroes week, a Star Wars week.” Summer programming will kick off on Tuesday, June 20, and will run until Monday, Aug. 7. See REYS pg 5
Lauralee Baker (left) and Linda Mylin Ross in one of the gardens on the tour
Marietta Garden Tour will highlight beauty here are treasures hiding in the backyards of Marietta, and you’ll have the chance to explore them during the Marietta Garden Tour. The tour will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. It will be held rain or shine. “Driving by the houses in Marietta, you’d never believe what’s behind those homes,” said Linda Mylin Ross, whose home will be on the tour. “Most of the lots are very deep, and the average person doesn’t see what’s there. You’ll get a chance on this tour to see things you would never see otherwise.” Eight gardens will be highlighted on the self-guided tour. “This year, it’s spread out from the east end of Marietta to the middle, to the square,” said Karen Sullivan, tour chair. “It’s walkable for anyone who wants to do that,
“Driving by the houses in Marietta, you’d never believe what’s behind those homes.” The results of her efforts can be seen in the unique gardens featured each year. Describing her own garden, Mylin Ross noted, “It could be classified as mainly a shade garden, with lots of large, mature trees and shrubs and little pathways, plus a
couple of surprises.” Other highlights include magnolia trees, climbing hydrangea, fountains, ponds and garden gates. “This year, the majority of the gardens are at historic homes, and each of those historic homes is unique to Marietta,” said Lauralee Baker, whose own home on the tour was built in 1850. “Every one of the homes has different architecture as well.” Along with the tour, a pork barbecue dinner will be available to purchase from 11 a.m. until sold out at the Marietta Community House, 264 W. Market St. The meal will include a pulled pork sandwich, chips, baked beans, slaw, a dessert and a drink. Linda Ferich, a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist from the Lancaster Conservancy, will present two seminars on native plants at the Community House during the tour.
Summer programming at REYS includes field trips to places like Hersheypark.
Maker Fest will spotlight creativity BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Head to the Milanof-Schock Library on Saturday, June 24, and you’ll get a firsthand look at creativity in action. The seventh annual Maker Fest will be held at the library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Makers will be set up out outside and inside the library. “We have a quite a selection of makers this year,” said Kim Beach, operations coordinator for the library. “We have Vision Key 3D,
who will be running a 3D printer. We have a tattoo artist who will be demoing their work. One of the high school teachers will be throwing pottery.” Someone will be displaying woodworking, and another person will showcase watercolors. “ We have a magician coming who will show kids how to do tricks and then have a craft for them to do,” Beach said. Library staff members will have a booth demonstrating a Cricut machine and will create an item for people to take home.
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but it’s also drivable, and we have designated areas for parking.” Although the tour is only one day, finding the gardens is a yearlong project for Sullivan. “I drive up and down the alleys all year, but especially in the spring and the summer, looking for prospective gardens,” she stated.
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