Pequea Valley townlively.com
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 46
Inspiring stories The Factory plans fourth homecoming BY ANN MEAD ASH
Open House and Kickoff to the ExtraGive will be held at The h e P e q u e a Va l l e y Factory, 3293 Lincoln Highway c o m m u n i t y i s o n e East, Paradise, on Thursday, that rallies together Nov. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. with to care for one another,” shared hors d’oeuvres, sponsored by Adam Nagle, executive director Stoltzfus Meats. The evening will of The Factory Ministries. “As include games, prizes, self-guided an organization, we’ve really tours, a silent auction, and an centered on that address by Peter energ y.” Nagle is Greer, CEO of HOPE look ing for ward International. “This is an to celebrating that E v e r yo n e w h o opportunity to spirit of commuattends will have come be inspired t h e c h a n c e t o nity care, which has been a focus tour The Factory, by the stories of of T he Factor y formerly Paradise for three decades. your neighbors in a Elementary School. beautiful setting.” “ T h e t o u r w i l l “For the past 30 years now, we have focus on stories been honing in and of the lives that looking at the needs of (Pequea have been changed in each of Valley residents) and seeing our four departments,” said Ellie how we can best empower this Green, communications director. incredible community to care Green noted that the four feafor one another,” Nagle added. tured departments will be adult The fourth annual Homecoming advocacy, the Factory Market, the
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Building Braves Center, and the youth center. “A lot of exciting things have transpired in this historic building,” said Nagle. “ This is an opportunity to come be inspired by the stories of your neighbors in a beautiful setting.” Green
Food and more will be part of The Factory Homecoming Open House.
added that there will be fun games with significant prizes for those attending the open house. New this year is a “sweet tooth tour” that will end in the silent auction area - Room 117 adjacent to the gymnatorium. A number of items will be up for
bids. “We’re excited to welcome back Joe Bartolo from Bartolo Auction Enterprises to host a silent auction that will include travel experiences, such as an overnight stay in the Poconos, waterpark passes, and trips to Antigua and Barbados,” said See The Factory Ministries pg 2
More to munch on
BY ANN MEAD ASH
BY ANN MEAD ASH
On the evening of Oct. 23, about 10 families set up poster boards, food, instruments, and more in the cafeteria at Paradise Elementary School as part of the school’s third annual Culture Night. The invitation to attend the event tells Paradise families they would have the opportunity to “immerse (themselves) in a vibrant celebration of global cultures.” The goal was to present an array of information and activities to interest both children and adults while learning more about the many global cultures represented at the school. The event was free. Each year, the event is scheduled to Arrieta’s family brought displays dedicated to both coincide with parent-teacher conferences Zeidy Puerto Rico and Costa Rica for the Paradise Elementary
In her quest to bring lessons from the Fruits of the Spirit, found in Galatians 5:22-23, to both children and adults, Shelleen Weaver has published five books known as “Fruit Fables.” The latest, “Clamord is Kind,” is focused on kindness. Told in rhyme, the book begins with the lines, “There is a place that nature hides, where marsh and forest trees collide, where streams are clear, and sky is wide.” In this marsh setting, Weaver tells the tale of a boisterous mallard who seeks to join his fellow fowl
See Paradise Elementary School pg 7 School Culture Night event.
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in song. Alas, Clamord’s beautiful noise is not appreciated. “Clamord is an oblivious disrupter, and he was annoying. He interfered with the birds’ space,” noted Weaver, who added that Clamord did so unintentionally. While the story explores how a member of society who does not quite measure up is ostracized, it concludes with the hero using his own talents to help those who have shunned him, and seeing his acts of kindness are celebrated by his new feathered friends. In the book ’s dedication, Weaver gives thanks to her now-13-year-old son, Adrian, See “Fruit Fables” pg 4
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