Free sunflowers!
If you are near Waynesboro and want some late-summer sunshine, check out the rows of sunflowers in bloom in the pollinator and wildlife habitat at Church of the Apostles,UCC, 336 Barnett Ave. Waynesboro, PA in the Wayne Heights development. The inside rows are in bloom and available for free cutting. The church asks that you […]
Like jazz? Check this out!
WAYNESBORO–The Institute’s 32nd Jazz Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Wharf, a park-like property at 10141 Wharf Road in Waynesboro, Pa. The concert is offered free to the public. Rain location is Waynesboro Area Middle School. This year’s concert presents the Donald Harrison Quartet, featuring Big Chief […]
A sign of the times
I stopped by the grocery store last evening to pick up a few things. A “few things” turned into a half a cartload and I was at one of those discount grocers where you rent a 25-cent cart and bring your own bags. Fortunately, I keep my bags in my car. Unfortunately, in my haste […]
Beds recalled; owners should destroy them
Bell Station Interiors (dba Zipadee Kids) of Circleville, Ohio, is recalling its Zipadee Kids Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds. The spindles used on the recalled beds are spaced at a distance that creates a serious entrapment hazard that can lead to strangulation and/or death to children. The design of the bed allows […]
“I wonder … What if? … Let’s try!”
The adorable grand I’ll call “Curly Locks” and I have a morning routine that includes watching one episode of Sesame Street. Her parents stream TV and I really don’t get how it all works, but I can tell you we have two options: we can wait until the show comes on live via our local […]
You’ve got mail! Or maybe not?
WASHINGTON — If you’ve gone to the mailbox in the last year or two and, walked away empty-handed wondering if we still have mail carriers, take note: The U.S. Postal Service has launched an online service performance dashboard, consistent with one of the operational reforms included in the Postal Service Reform Act. After prompting users […]
Chuck Lorre got it right
If you’ve ever watched “Young Sheldon,” “The Big Bang Theory,” Two and a Half Men,” “Mom” or “Dharma & Greg,” you probably know the name Chuck Lorre and may have even hit “pause” to read the vanity cards that appear at the end of many of his shows. Or maybe you haven’t and I’m the […]
The Institute in Waynesboro sets Youth Festival on May 21
WAYNESBORO, PA — The Institute’s 34th annual Youth Festival is on Sunday, May 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. The event is free and open to the public; donations appreciated. An outdoor event geared for kids of all ages, Youth Fest features a variety of activities, demonstrations, […]
Looking for Preschools in Southcentral Pa.?
CHAMBERSBURG, PA—CareerTech Franklin County Career & Technology Center is accepting applications for 2023-2024 enrollment in its Little Apprentices Preschool. Through Little Apprentices Preschool, children ages 3-5 will participate in Circle Time with songs, puppets and books; have gross motor (exercise) time; practice important academic skills such as writing, math and reading; have free choice time […]
Near water this summer? Tips for keeping grandkids safe from water dangers
It’s almost summertime! That means visits to lakes and the seashore and maybe a backyard pool. But how safe are your grandchildren near the water? The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents, grandparents and caregivers to provide multiple layers of protection to keep children and teens safe around water this summer. “Drowning is the single […]
