Reamstown Elementary School Celebrates Fall Fun Day

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Reamstown Elementary students recently spent the morning outside enjoying a PTA-sponsored Fall Fun Day. Students played pumpkin-themed games, made scarecrows, played Bingo and navigated an outdoor maze. Laughter and smiles were in abundance and a good time was had by all. Reamstown PTA wishes to ...
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Ephrata Public Library To Host Annual Book Sale In Akron

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The Ephrata Public Li­brary will be hosting their Annual Book Sale at Mennonite Central Comm­ittee (MCC) in Akron, PA on Friday, October 22 through Tuesday, October 26. The sale will be held in MCC’s Dining Room, located at 21 South 12th Street, Akron. The sale dates and times are as follows:...
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American Legion Cloister Post 429 Supports Youth Activities

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The American Legion Cloister Post 429 was erected in 1933 and was at one time the center of the community. It started the first ambulance service to the community, built the first swimming pool and recreational park, today known as the “Tom Grater Memorial Park.” All of the land used to build...
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“Pieces From The Past” - Featuring The Berks History Center

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“Pieces From The Past” continues this week, featuring the Berks History Center. In this weekly article, Shopping News readers will learn about local items housed in local museums and historical societies.

This non-functioning model of a Reading steam locomotive is called a “4-4-0” ...
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Lititz Area Mennonite Trash-A-Thon

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Lititz Area Mennonite School (LAMS) held their annual Trash-a-Thon recently, collecting roadside litter and in turn, making the area better for everyone. The Trash-a-Thon allows the school to put into action some core values where serving is their strength and community is their commitment.