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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIV • NO 28
Special event to feature children’s activities, live music and food BY FRANCINE FULTON
Building on the success of last year’s event, Sadsbury Township will hold its second annual Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events, which will include children’s activities, live music and a chance to win prizes, will be held rain or shine at the township building, located at 7 1 8 2 W h i te Oa k R o ad , Christiana. Children’s activities, including
pumpkin painting and games, will be available throughout the day. A candy scramble will take place around 1 p.m. There will also be hayrides around the property, weather permitting. Free hot dogs, chips, drinks and ice cream will be provided by the township. New this year will be free pies and cupcakes. Christiana Fire Company will have chicken barbecue dinners available to purchase. “There is no charge for anything unless you want to purchase the See Special event pg 7
Costumed re-enactors will include Christiana Historical Society members (from left) Barbara Joyce, Elaine Chalfont, Charlene Ranch, Kathy Patterson, Patti Shrom and Brenda Shock.
Heritage Days to highlight the history of Christiana The event will be centered at the William P. Brinton House, 17 Green St., but will also extend within a short walking distance to the Christiana Freight Station, 10 Railroad Ave.; the Christiana Masonic Lodge, 115 E. Slokom Ave.; and the Underground Railroad Center at Zercher’s Hotel, 11 Green St. Planning for the event began last November by a committee composed of CHS members as well as people from the community. “We have a lot of different locations and a lot of fun stuff (planned),” said CHS member Terry Buchanan, one of the event organizers. “There is a lot happening; the day is action-packed. It
has the potential to be a phenomenal event.” New this year will be a bluegrass music festival on Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The featured artist will be Hilton and the Pickers. There is no charge for the concert, and attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. On Sept. 14, free tours will be offered at the Christiana Underground Railroad Center. Visitors can learn about the local history of the Underground Railroad, the Abolitionist movement and the Christiana Resistance. People may preregister for tours online or at the hotel on event day. The public will also have a rare opportunity to visit the
Limeville Church to host Kids Carnival BY FRANCINE FULTON
A bounce house, barrel train rides and children’s games will be featured at the Kids Carnival being presented at Limeville Church on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. All activities are free. “Just bring yourself and your kids for a fun time,” said Melanie Shivery, who is an event organizer along with Deb Baldwin. All children in attendance will receive a prize and free food. “When they come, they will get
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a bag with a prize ticket in there and tickets for free food and snacks,” Shivery said, noting that children can choose their own prize from a prize table. “There will also be information in the bag about the church, the (Limeville’s) Blessings store and the Monday night children’s program (beginning in October).” Shivery is the coordinator of the church’s Limeville’s Blessings store, which offers free clothing, hygiene products, basic household items and children’s toys to people in need. She posted See Kids Carnival pg 2
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eritage Days, which is designed to highlight the histor y of Christiana, including the Underground Railroad, the Quaker abolitionist movement, the railroad, local agriculture and the area’s industrial history, will be presented by the Christiana Historical Society (CHS) on Friday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 will be a music-only event, while the main festivities will take place on Sept. 14. All activities are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine.
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