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Adults Connect Through TROPHY WALL Crafts at Parkesburg UMC Join The
BY FRANCINE FULTON
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ll are welcome, and our main goal is adult fellowship. The classes and supplies are free,” said Jennifer Earl when describing the Christian Crafters, a free craft class for adults that is offered by United Methodists in Action (UMIA) at Parkesburg United Methodist Church (UMC). “We laugh a lot, and no art talent is required.” Earl, UMIA president, leads the group, which meets monthly on select Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the church, 411 Main St., Displaying the crafts they created are Jeana Carter (left photo) and Debbie Miller (right photo). Parkesburg. The group will not meet in July; the next sched- or another church to participate. Each meeting begins with a uled gathering will be on Aug. 4. “We ask that it be adults because short prayer or reading. Earl then The group, which is new, formed we (sometimes) work with glass provides instructions for the craft about a year and a half ago. It is and metal,” explained Earl. “You activity of the night. Refreshments open to adults, and it is not nec- don’t even have to go to a church. are provided. essary to attend Parkesburg UMC It’s more about fellowship.” “We do have a donation bucket See Crafts pg 3
July’s Saturday on the Porch To Feature Patriotic Theme
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BY FRANCINE FULTON
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Because it is being held on the weekend of the Independence Day holiday, July’s Saturday on the Porch event being presented by the Christiana Historical Society (CHS) on July 5 will have a patriotic theme. The monthly social activity will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brinton House, 17 Green St., Christiana, which is the CHS headquarters. The Christiana Singers,
Community Invited To Discover Chester County Farmers Markets BY FRANCINE FULTON
“It will be fun … like a treasure hunt,” said Melissa Harrop, AgConnect communications coordinator, when describing the Chester County Farmers Market Trail, which invites people to experience 10 different farmers markets across Chester County and collect a stamp at each one. Those who complete a Farmers Market Trail card will receive a special “Ag Swag Bag.” “Sometimes vendors change, or what each vendor brings week to week may change depending on what their stock is,” Harrop added. “Going to a farmers market is a new experience every time you go. You never know what you are going to find.” During the first-time event, being presented by AgConnect, local families are invited to take fun road trips to the various markets throughout the county. Par ticipating markets are Artisan Exchange in West Chester, Berwyn Farmers Market, Downingtown Farmers Market, Eagleview Farmers Market in Exton, KSQ Farmers Market in Kennett Square, Malvern Farmers Market, New Garden Growers Market in Landenberg, Oxford Village Market, Phoenixville Farmers Market and West Chester Growers Market. Trail maps are available at all participating farmers markets, or the map can be downloaded at www.go-agconnect.org. AgConnect also produces the Chester County Farm Guide, which highlights family-owned farms and markets throughout Chester County. “I had contact
See CHS pg 2 Community members enjoy coffee and conversation.
See Farmers Markets pg 6
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