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AUGUST 14, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 27
Combining hands-on fun with environmental education BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When it’s hot, hot, hot outside, there’s no better way to cool down than splashing in the creek. On Monday, Aug. 19, you can embrace the water’s chilliness while also learning about the environment at the Chiques Creek Stomp. The event will be held in Little Chiques Park, 229 Park Ave., Mount Joy,
from 6 to 7 p.m. “The creek stomp will provide the opportunity for participants to get in the stream and collect samples of the aquatic wildlife,” explained Tim Elder, treasurer of the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance, which hosts the activity. “Representatives of the Lancaster County Conservation District will be on hand to See Creek pg 4
An artist paints outside, or en plein air.
Plein air art event will support historical society
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h i l e b ra i n s to r m i n g fundraising ideas for the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, board member Alyssa Zevallos had a lightbulb moment - host a plein air art event. “I proposed the plein air idea because I am an artist myself and have participated in a number of plein air events in the last few years,” she recalled. “Plein air makes you see your local landscape in new and unique ways, and I wanted to share that experience.” The Mount Joy Area Historical Society will host the Plein Air Quick Draw Event on Saturday,
Aug. 24, at locations throughout downtown Mount Joy. The event will be held rain or shine, and participants must be at least 18 years old. Artists may paint anywhere within a 10-minute walk of the historical society building, located at 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy. They must bring their own supplies and equipment, and they will have two hours to paint. Artists may paint anything they observe within the designated area, but they are encouraged to paint Mount Joy’s buildings as a way to capture the town’s history. “This event is for all art enthusiasts!” Zevallos said. “It’s a great way to try something new and expand your skill set. I have always
felt encouraged and welcomed by our local plein air community and want to share that experience with anyone reading this who is thinking, ‘That might be fun.’’ Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places, along with a people’s choice award prize basket. The event judge will be Matt Allyn Chapman, an artist who is a co-owner of curio. Gallery & Creative Supply in downtown Lancaster and a longtime professor at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Zevallos is working with local businesses to gather sponsorships to cover the event costs, and funds collected from participant registrations as well as any art sales will benefit the historical society.
End of Summer Band Jam will benefit Susquehanna Stage BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It takes a village to support the work of Susquehanna Stage, and events committee member Joni McCrady is hoping members of that village turn out for a special event happening later this month. The End of Summer Band Jam will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on the gallery stage at Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta, on Saturday, Aug. 24. Performers at the fundraiser will be Ian Aston
and the Missing Peace, Tuesday Rains and Out of Nowhere. Along with live music, the party will feature two food trucks located on Market Street in front of the theater, as well as drinks and desserts on sale in the concession area. There is a charge for tickets, and proceeds from the event will benefit the community theater. “The theater is growing, and many updates are necessary to accommodate the growth to See Band Jam pg 4
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Participants at a previous year’s creek stomp investigate what’s in the water.