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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) is not designed only to benefit young students. The mission is to assist the entire family with a “two-generation approach,” said Jessica Bailey, the director of the CHS New Danville Center, which is slated to open this summer. It is primarily for students in the Solanco, Lampeter-Strasburg, and Penn Manor school districts. “Our program does identify school districts that we prioritize that are near to each site,” said Bailey. “And the goal is that families not just go to school or live
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Fundraiser Will Benefit Two Strasburg Groups The Strasburg Community Parks Foundation and Strasburg Fire Company No. 1 have been a winning combination. The two nonprofits are once again joining forces to host an event that will benefit both organizations. The annual Bingo, Baskets & Beef BBQ fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 21, at the Strasburg Fire Company, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and the bingo games will begin at 6 p.m. There will be 10 regular games of bingo, and the winner will receive a cash prize. There will also be three special games with the first game’s prize being two tickets to Sight & Sound Theatre. The second special game’s prize will be cash, and the prize for the third special bingo game will be a gift certificate to Appel Valley Butcher. T he baskets have mostly spring and Easter themes, as well as home décor; candy, stuffed animals, and activity books for children; a smoothie blender; wine and chocolates; skin care, spring-themed plush throws; a bird feeding basket with bird bath that looks like a nest; bedding plants; baked goods; a gardening basket with tools; and a Summer Lemons Italian products basket. Three families got together and donated a “Gotta Love Strasburg” basket filled with gift cards to eight restaurants and shops in the Strasburg area.
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message mixed with humor. It’s the kind of production for which the Promise Players have become known. The troupe will put on “Simon Says: The Rockin’ Trial of Simon Peter” on Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 15, and Thursday, March 19, t h r o u g h S u n d a y, March 22, at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster. Thursday and Fr id ay per formances will begin at 7:30 p.m., Saturday shows will star t at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday shows will Most of the cast and crew of the Promise Players’ spring musical. Photo by George Deibel are strongly encouraged. Seating be available at the door if there is occur at 2:30 p.m. Promise Players’ productions is general admission on a first- space. Tickets are paid for at the frequently sell out. Reservations come, first-served basis and will door. Children under age 5 will be
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