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A Walk in the Park with Memorial Hospital
Join a health professional from Memorial Hospital for a weekly 30-minute walk. You’ll learn more about their field of expertise and have an opportunity to ask questions. WHEN: Every Thursday 5:30 p.m. April to October WHERE: Cousler Park 1060 Church Road York, PA 17404 Walkers will meet at Pavilion C and will follow a 1-mile path in the park. The walk will be canceled if it is raining.
Find out more »Creative Explorations: An Intensive Writing Experience
This is a unique one-week structure, which will allow for concentrated creations, revising, and showcasing of original creative writing with an audience of committed peers and an audience of professionals. In addition, instead of having one instructor, this unique course allows the opportunity to bond and network in multiple settings over a short period of time. Participants will work closely with published writers who are also skilled professors in order to explore, practice, and revise advanced elements of creative writing.…
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Gettysburg Days with Documents Teacher Professional Development.
June 26-29 Gettysburg Days with Documents Teacher Professional Development. A unit focusing on the Civil War should be an integral part of Common Core or other document-based learning objectives. Teachers spend time with Civil War experts and fellow teachers to investigate compelling Civil War era documents and objects, create focus questions and reading strategies, learning objectives and assessments for students, and go on a mini field trip to apply the knowledge and skills gained. Register online at: www.nps.gov/gett.
Find out more »Balance Classes for Adults
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. Free classes are being offered for people to learn how to manage falls and increase their activity levels. The free classes are part of an award-winning series called "A Matter of Balance." A Matter of Balance is meant for people who have concerns about falling, have fallen in the past, have restricted their activities because of falling concerns or are interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength. This program…
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Diabetes Shopping Tour
Have you ever left the grocery store not sure you picked up everything you needed or got the right item? Join a dietitian and diabetes educator from Memorial Hospital to learn about healthy shopping tips reading food labels, navigating the supermarket to get what you need, and avoiding unhealthy impulse items. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun, free and informative tour! WHEN: Thursday, June 29 1 p.m. WHERE: Grocery Outlet 1500 North George Street York, PA 17404 For more…
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The Refugee Crisis: Resettlement Facts and Myths
The Refugee Crisis: Resettlement Facts and Myths is an evening featuring a pre-release screening of a documentary film focusing on the world’s largest refugee camp and a panel discussion with local refugees will take place on Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m. at the Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg. Warehoused: The Forgotten Refugees of Dadaab is a film that sheds light on the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing refugees across the globe through an intimate glimpse into daily life at Dadaab, Kenya…
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Art Evaluations – Trash or Treasure?
The public is invited to bring up to 2 pieces of art on Friday& Saturday, June 30th and July 1sth, from 10 to 3 p.m. for a FREE evaluation as to what it is (oil, watercolor, print, photo, whatever), the condition of the piece (mold, insect damage, acid, desiccation, structural, etc.), and the quality (should it be appraised and insured or not). Evaluations are done on a first come, first serve basis. For further information, please call the gallery at…
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Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary
July 1 – 4 Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary: Join National Park Service Rangers, living historians, and Licensed Battlefield Guides for special anniversary hikes, walks, and talks. For information go to: www.nps.gov/gett.
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Living History at Gettysburg National Military Park
July 1-2 Living History at Gettysburg National Military Park The Mifflin Guard. Programs at the Pennsylvania Monument. Saturday (7/1) at 10:00 a.m., Noon, 2:00 p.m. / Sunday (7/2) at 10:00 a.m. & Noon. For more information, call 717-334-1124 or go to www.nps.gov/gett. The Confederate Military Forces. Programs at Pitzer Woods. Saturday (7/1) at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. / Sunday (7/2) at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. For more information, call 717-334-1124 or go to www.nps.gov/gett.
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International Women’s Writing Guild Annual Summer Conference
Join us July 7th ‒ 14th, 2017 for our 40th Annual Summer Conference. Come for a weekend, come for a week! Expand your horizons in poetry, fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, social justice, multimedia, screenwriting, playwriting, mind/body/ spirit and publishing, on the beautiful campus of Muhlenberg College, in Allentown, PA. Attend workshops, have your work critiqued, participate in our book fair, be a voice at our evening readings. Connect with other women writers in a warm, supportive community! No portfolio required.…
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