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The Giant Company announced on July 31 that more than $1 million was raised as part of its summer campaign in support of local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. The campaign, which kicked off June 1, marks the highest fundraising effort for the organization in the history of the company. A partner of the nonprofit organization for almost 25 years, Giant has recently introduced several new ways for customers to support their local CMN Hospital beyond making a donation during checkout. Customers can now make donations by rounding up their purchase at self-checkout, donating CHOICE Rewards points and purchasing special reusable bags with a portion of each sale going to the charity. The company will continue raising funds for CMN Hospitals through the end of August. In March, to help provide assistance for the youngest members of the community during the coronavirus pandemic, Giant
donated $250,000 to support COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Children’s National Hospital, Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and Penn State Children’s Hospital each received $50,000. The Giant Company is known as one of the top 15 fundraisers in the country for CMN Hospitals. Customers, team members and vendor partners have donated more than $48 million over the past 23 years in support of children’s health at local CMN Hospitals, including CHOP; Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.; Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore; Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey; Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital; University of Virginia Children’s Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.; and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, W. Va.
Playhouse Sets Workshop Series Hershey Area Playhouse, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, is expanding its programming to include virtual opportunities for the summer, including a Broadway workshop series. The Playhouse will host Give Back to Broadway on Monday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. This event is the first in a series of workshops that will pair the Playhouse with professionals from Broadway. Through the series, participants will have access to experts in a variety of fields, including orchestra, costumes, acting, dance, and more. In the online sessions, Broadway professionals will share what they do, how they learned and honed their skills and how young people can pursue a career. The workshops will also include a question-and-answer time.
The first guest will be Hershey’s Will Curry, who has had a career as a conductor, violist, violinist, educator and orchestrator. Curry recently worked as music director and conductor of the “Miss Saigon” national tour and previously held the positions of violist and assistant conductor with the Broadway revivals of “My Fair Lady,” “Miss Saigon,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “Les Misérables.” Curry previously worked as the associate conductor for the Mirvish’s “Les Misérables” and the assistant conductor/concertmaster for the “Les Misérables” national tour. There is a fee to participate. To register for the workshop, readers may visit www.hershey areaplayhouse.com.
Necklace Sale To Benefit Young Heart Patient A local resident has launched a fundraiser to benefit Jaxson Dukes, 2, and his family. Jaxson is scheduled to undergo his third heart surgery to correct a congenital heart defect. Leidra Horton, a lifelong Palmyra resident who has two young children, is selling sterling silver necklaces with proceeds going to the
Dukes family. Horton sources the supplies, assembles the necklaces, and sells the finished product. Each necklace is made of all sterling silver components and features a heart cutout on an adjustable 18- to 20inch cable chain. To order a necklace, readers may contact Horton at leidra marie@gmail.com.
Traditions Of Hershey Posts Essay Contest Traditions of Hershey, a senior living community in Palmyra, is planning an all-age essay contest, “Best Memory of Your Grandparent(s).” Individuals are invited to send their submissions to 100 N. Larkspur Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078 by Friday, Aug. 28. Winners will be selected on
Friday, Sept. 4, to coincide with National Grandparents Day, celebrated on the first Sunday in September after Labor Day. Prizes will be awarded for each category, including under age 9, ages 10 to 14 and age 15 and over. For more information and complete essay contest rules, readers may call 717-838-2330.
Mount Hope Prepares For 40th Faire Season Staff members at Mount Hope Estate & Winery look forward to the opening of the 40th anniversary season of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 5 through Nov. 1, along with Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. With the safety of patrons, employees, vendors and participants leading event planning, new initiatives are being implemented to include the requirement of face coverings as directed by the secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, as well as enhanced sanitization protocols, social distancing, event capacity management, the use of participant personal protective
equipment and additional staff training. A “Safety Care” booklet defining the safety protocols will be posted at www.parenfaire.com to help guests prepare for their visit. With capacity restrictions limiting daily attendance to a fraction of recent audiences, guests entering the front gates to this unique season will enjoy an experience similar to those of the early Faire years. Attendance will be set to the mandate to encourage social distancing and provide a safe experience for everyone. All tickets for the 2020 Faire season must be purchased in advance and will be for specific dates. No day-of gate tickets will
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Receives Grant The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank announced on July 20 that it is receiving a donation of $125,000 from Sheetz For the Kidz, a charitable organization driven by the employees of Sheetz Inc. to help provide hunger relief to children in 27 counties throughout central Pennsylvania through the food bank’s youth programs. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank helps to provide more than 2.5 million meals annually to children in need through its network of local agency partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and meal programs. Since March, demand for the food bank’s services has increased more than 40% as families face financial uncertainty in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, many children throughout central Pennsylvania receive free or reduced-price lunches and breakfasts during the school year. With schools shut down since March due to COVID-19, many children have lost access to these meals. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, a member of the
Feeding America network, is one of 27 food banks to receive this funding from Sheetz For the Kidz. The grant will enable the food bank to continue to provide healthy, nutritious meals to children in need. Since the start of the COVID19 crisis in March, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has distributed more than 28 million pounds of food to those in need in the 27 counties it serves. It is currently serving more than 175,000 individuals per month, including children, seniors and veterans. That is an increase from the 135,000 per month who relied on the food bank prior to March. As a regional convenience store, Sheetz is committed to helping to fight childhood hunger in the communities in which it resides. Through its program Made-to-Share, Sheetz is rescuing food from its 600 stores and donating it to Feeding America member food banks located in its six-state footprint. To learn more about the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, readers may visit www.centralpafoodbank.org.
3 BED 2 BATH HOME ON 2.91 +/- ACRES GRANTVILLE-LEBANON COUNTY
PUBLIC AUCTION THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 AT 6 P.M. 10 Bull Frog Rd., Grantville, PA 17028 From US-22 West of Jonestown, Turn Right onto Bullfrog Rd to Property on Right. 3 Bed 2 Bath Custom Modified A-Frame Home w/Approx. 2,000 SF 1stFloor Living Space +Finished Basement; Open Floor Plan w/Lg Eat-In Kitchen; Living Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling; Master Suite or In-Law Quarters w/Cathedral Ceiling, Loft, Walk-In Closet, Bed & Bath w/2-Person Garden Tub, Shower; Lg. Front Porch/Patio; 7x44 Deck Overlooking Woodland; Basement w/Lg Family Rm, Wet Bar, Laundry, Storage Rm; 960 SF Basement-Level Garage w/High Ceiling, 10x12 Overhead Door. Onsite Well/Septic, Central Air, Propane/Hot Water Heat. 28x50 3-Bay DETACHED GARAGE w/Overhead Doors, Propane Heat, Shop, Attic. 16x24 Garden Shed w/Roll Door. East Hanover Twp, N. Lebanon S.D., Leb. Co. OPEN HOUSE by appointment. For appt. to see or help to obtain bank financing, call Joel (717-949-3211). NOTE: 1-Owner Property w/Private Country Setting; Great Location w/Easy Access to Routes 22, 78, 81, Hershey & Surrounding Areas. Approx 1.5 Acres of Woodland w/Stream. After 40 Yrs of Enjoying Living Here, Seller Has Decided It’s Time To Down-Size. Come Prepared To Make This “Must-See” Property Yours! TERMS: 10% Down; Balance in 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.heiseyauctions.com AUCTION FOR: Brenda L. Houser Attorney: Tony Fitzgibbons 717-279-8313 R061830
be sold. Patrons who previously purchased 2020 Faire tickets must exchange them for the date-specific tickets through the designated box office form. The Faire will continue its dog-friendly status throughout the season with a special dog ticket available for advance purchase following receipt of necessary online forms and waivers. As always, service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome without advance arrangements. To best prepare for the approaching Faire season and, under the governor’s new directives of July 16, it is necessary to cancel the 2020 dates for Flavorfest, the PA Brewer’s Festival and Celtic Fling. Wineries, brew-
eries, craft vendors and performers are unable to participate because of restrictions prohibiting sampling, lack of staff and product, and the inability to reach the festival site due to travel restrictions. Guests who purchased or exchanged tickets for the canceled events can request a refund or an exchange of their event tickets for a 2020 date-specific Faire reservation ticket at w w w. p a r e n f a i r e . c o m / b u y tickets.html. The deadline for requests is Monday, Aug. 31. Mount Hope Estate & Winery, home of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, is located on Route 72, a half-mile south of Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 266.
Third-Grader Wins Birthday Card Design Contest Angelisa Rodriguez is the winner of this year’s Royer’s Flowers & Gifts Kids Club birthday card design contest. Angelisa, 7, is entering third grade at Glenside Elementary School in Reading. Her design, featuring a couple of smiling flowers and the words, “Flowers for your birthday because you’re beautiful,” will adorn the electronic card that Kids Club members will receive on their birthdays in the coming year. Angelisa’s prize is a free flower delivery on her next birthday. The Royer’s Kids Club is free to youngsters ages 5 to 12. With parental permission, children may register for the club at any Royer’s store or www.royers.com/kidsclub. Kids Club benefits include a membership card, online activities, a quarterly email newsletter, contests and in-store events. Lebanon-based Royer’s Flowers & Gifts operates 15 Royer’s stores in Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and
York counties. Sister company Stephenson’s Flowers & Gifts has one Harrisburg store. For more information, readers may visit www.royers.com.
Angelisa Rodriguez, 7, who is entering third grade at Glenside Elementary School in Reading, is the winner of this year’s Royer’s Flowers & Gifts Kids Club birthday card design contest.
Absolute Online-Only Auction HIGH-END Furniture, Décor, Housewares & Fashion
All Items Located at: 6045 Lyters Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17111 IMPORTANT DATES: Auction Close: Tuesday, August 18th @ 7pm Preview Dates: Tuesday, August 18th from 3-6pm Pickup/Removal: Wednesday, August 19th 10am-6pm (NO Exceptions!) FURNITURE: 12,000 sq. ft. Home Full of Designer B/R, L/R, D/R Furn. by Lexington, Thornwood, Ashley Furn., Kincaid, Lauren Brooks Vanguard, Henredon; Olhausen Billiard Tbl.; Purple Lthr. Theatre Seating. FASHION: Purses by Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff & Others; 1,000’s Pcs Designer Clothing & Shoes. ANTQS. & COLLECTIBLES: Pr. of Ornate Meissen Urns; Waterfold; Crystal Candelabras; Wedgwood Dinner Svc.; Lenox; Autographed Sports Memorabilia & Posters. ART: Collection of Edna Hibel Artwork; Numerous Signed, Limited Ed. Prints. HH: Luggage; Rugs; Linens; Lamps; Shelving; Kitchenwares by Crate & Barrel, Pyrex, LeCreuset, Emile Henry, Williams-Sonoma & Calphalon; Sm. Kitchen Appl.; Elliptical Machine; Treadmill; Huge Inventory of Christmas Décor. GARAGE & OUTDOOR ITEMS: Yard Tools; Ladders; Ping-Pong Table; Basketball Net; Gazebo; Patio Furn.; Weber Outdoor Stainless Steel Kitchen; Concrete Garden Statues. APPLIANCES: Washers & Dryers; Fridges; Chest Freezer. GUN, AMMO, HUNTING: Colt Sportsman .223 Cal Semi-Automatic; Assorted Ammo; Hunting Clothes. ELECTRONICS: Digital Projector; HP Color LaserJet Printer; CD; DVD/BlueRay Players. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL LIST! Terms: 15% Buyer's Premium added to final bid price. All items are located at 6045 Lyters Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Cash, Check or Credit Card Payments will be accepted during removal, or invoices can be paid via Credit Card online before pick-up. Please be sure of what you are buying. Auction Co. not responsible for misinformation or inaccurate descriptions. Everything sells As-IS. Bring your own boxes and packing materials. Bring your own help to move furniture and load items. COVID-19 Update: All buyers attending preview or pick up will be encouraged to wear a mask. Hand sanitizer will be available. To limit the number of customers in the home at any time, a Lane Ryan staff member will assist you in locating your lots. There may be a delay when you arrive until a staff member is available to assist you, please wait in your vehicle until a member of our staff is ready to assist you. Please plan accordingly. Visit www.LaneRyanAuctions.com for photos and to place bids or download our Mobile App for convenient bidding! Auctioneers: Ryan Groff and Kerry Pae (AY002207) Call (717) 489-3030 for more information. We are Pennsylvania's Leading Auction Solution! Sold Begins Here! R062137
More Than $1 Million Donated To Children’s Hospitals
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