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VOL XXXVII • NO 16
Gala to support Vista Autism Services
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ista Autism Services will hold its annual fundraising gala, featuring this year’s theme, “Boots, Bowties, and Bling,” on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Harvest View Barn at Hershey Farms, 338 Sunnyburn Road, Elizabethtown. The signature event
“The gala is not just about raising essential funds, but also about building bridges with the incredible community that makes our work possible.” will be a semiformal gathering where attendees are encouraged to incorporate playful Western elements such as boots, bowties, and a touch of bling. The event will feature a gourmet dinner catered by the Festive
Attendees at last year’s fundraising gala dressed in accordance with the “Roaring ’20s” theme. The event was held at the AACA Museum in Hershey.
Board, with the menu including including prime rib and hollandaise and asparagus-stuffed chicken. Guests may enjoy complimentary drinks, music, dancing, and activities such as a wine pull, a live auction, and a silent auction. The event will be hosted by Melanie Gardner from WARM
making a qualified charitable deduction from an IRA or donating stocks or bonds. For more details, contact Kristen Hassman, finance and administrative manager, at khassman@aacamususeum.org. The AACA Museum Inc. is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of motor vehicle history in a manner that provides for the education and entertainment of guests. The museum is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization not affiliated with the Antique Automobile Club of America.
raising essential funds, but also about building bridges with the incredible community that makes our work possible,” said Nze Obinelo, CEO of Vista Autism Ser vices. “It’s through these relationships that we are able to continue helping individuals with autism reach their full potential.”
This year’s sponsors include the Rothrock Foundation, Platinum Sponsor; Capital Blue Cross, Gold Sponsor; Columbia Gas, Delta Dental, Gunn Mowery, Keystone Insurers Group, LINKBANK, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Penn State Health/ Highmark, Reynolds Restoration See Gala pg 2
CATRA sets mini horse programs Capital Area T herapeutic Riding Association (CATRA) will host opportunities to interact with miniature horses at its farm, 168 Station Road, Grantville. There are fees for the programs. A Busy Ladies Mini Mental Break will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. Women are invited to take a break from their hectic schedules to care for a miniature horse or miniature donkey for an hour and learn to communicate positively. Miniature horse lessons will be offered on Oct. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants will learn a variety of
skills, including mini horse care, grooming, use of a halter and lead rope, and safety. The lessons are open to all children, teens, and adults. Students under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult throughout the lesson. Attendees should dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes, such as boots, hard-soled shoes, or sneakers. C ATR A offers HighHOPES Miniature Horse Programs on the first Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. The activities are for children ages 6 to 10 and their parents or guardians. The Children and adults may work upcoming programs include a with the mini horses at CATRA See CATRA pg 2 during upcoming programs.
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The AACA Museum Inc. has announced a matching challenge as part of its Accelerate Capital Campaign. The museum is raising funds to replace the roof on its 70,000-square-foot main building. For every Accelerate Campaign donation made through Friday, Nov. 1, the challenge benefactors will match the contribution up to a total of $50,000. Donors may choose to give quarterly donations to fulfill their pledge. To donate, visit www.aacamu seum.org/accelerate-campaign. Other giving options include
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103.3 FM. All proceeds will benefit Vista’s programs, which provide support to children and adults with autism across central Pennsylvania. “We are honored to welcome our sponsors, donors, and community members to this celebration. The gala is not just about