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The Arc Lancaster Lebanon’s goal is to empower and improve the lives of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. The Arc executes its mission and achieves its goals by advocating for and educating the families of individuals with disabilities. It’s both a grassroots and holistic approach that focuses on the importance of home and relationships. “Where I really see the empowerment is through education and being a resource center for people who are gaining
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The cooking program at the Ephrata Public Library (EPL) teaches a critical life skill and impor tant life lessons. But on a more symbolic level, the educational classes represent the Ephrata library’s continuing growth as a community institution. There was a time, seemingly not that long ago, when eating was forbidden in libraries or at least discouraged. “Libraries are more than just four walls and the books that line them,” said Helen Taylor, who’s been EPL’s program manager for five years. “Libraries have evolved. Now we deal more with programs. Libraries are not quiet or monotonous anymore. We’re more of community hubs. It’s hard to keep up with us. We’re constantly innovating and changing.” EPL conducts five cooking programs for both children and adults - Story Snackers for preschoolers and their parents; I Can Cook, designed for elementary students ages 6 to 9 with a focus on nutrition and completing recipes; Teen Cuisine, which provides instruction on main dishes, the preparation of meats and the importance of food temperatures; Adult Cooking Class, which incorporates the assistance of outside restaurant experts for the preparation of sandwiches and salads; and Cookbook Club, whose members take recipes home, prepare dishes and then share them with class members.
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