Community Corner
Profiles of local organizations doing the greater good in our communities
For more than 15 years, Aaron’s Acres has been providing social and recreational programs to children and young adults with special needs. The goal is to promote age-appropriate socialization and communication skills. Established in Lancaster County in 1998, Aaron’s Acres has also served families in Berks and Dauphin counties for nearly as many years.
Some of the opportunities available include monthly school-year recreational outings and two-week summer camps featuring a supportive atmosphere and activities such as animal therapy, swimming and arts and crafts. Also offered are parent support groups, which act as organized opportunities to meet and talk with other parents of children with disabilities. If you are interested in volunteering with or donating to Aaron’s Acres, visit the Partnerships or Donate tabs of their website.
Aaron’s Acres | 1861 Charter Lane, Suite 114, Lancaster | www.aaronsacres.org | 717-917-6101
Reader’s Lens: Susquehanna Valley Snapshots
In honor of National Siblings Month, we asked readers to submit their favorite sibling photos.
G. Marie Spotts, of Harrisonburg, Va., sent us this one, which pictures her with sister and York resident Providence Spotts. She says: “This picture, of all the ones we have from birth, will always be my favorite. My sister worked over 48 hours straight just so she could be the one to take me to the hospital for my cancer surgery. Unconditional love!”
From our Facebook Fans:
What's your favorite springtime outdoor activity?
“Gardening! [I’m] researching hummingbird plants.” - Michelle Williard Hoffer
“Gardening! [I’m] researching hummingbird plants.” - Michelle Williard Hoffer
Sitting Pretty
Give your front porch a facelift with some locally handcrafted furniture. Nostalgic Porch Swing Co., located in historic Lancaster, creates quality, individually-made porch swings using only weather-resistant components. By building with materials like Western red cedar and stainless steel, Nostalgic Porch Swings ensures that your new swing will add curb appeal to your home for years to come. Available in lengths ranging from 52 to 77 inches, with either stain or paint finishes and cushions in a variety of fabrics, these front porch fixtures can be made to fit perfectly with your home’s personality. An in-house design representative will walk you through the process to make sure your custom-made porch swing is just right for you.
Nostalgic Porch Swing Co. | www.nostalgicporchswings.com | 717-209-7014
Restoration Motivation
Are your Pinterest boards filled with D.I.Y. projects that you can never seem to start? REology Studio, a new creative space in Lancaster, offers Pinterest-inspired workshops that can help you take on that dresser-turned-kitchen-island or pallet planter you need a little nudging (and know-how) to complete. Just call to book an event with your friends, and REology Studio will provide all the tools you need, as well as the expertise. Plus, they handle set-up and clean up, so your project will be nearly fuss free. If you’d like to revamp a tired-looking piece of furniture in your home, REology Studio offers Webster’s chalk paint powder, which can be mixed into latex paint for a velvety finish in any color, as well as Homestead House Milk Paints. If you’re more of a buyer than a D.I.Y.-er, REology Studio also carries a selection of consignment items that have been repurposed by others.
REology Studio | 315 W. James St., Suite 105, Lancaster Entrance off Mulberry Street | www.reologystudio.com | 717-393-6317
Baked Good Abode
If you’ve been dashing out of the office on your coffee break to catch the Lancaster Cupcake truck at their nearest location, you’ll be excited to hear that their frosting-topped favorites now have a permanent home. Located on East Main Street in Mountville, Lancaster Cupcake’s new bakery location is serving up the same crave-worthy cupcakes as their truck (which will still be stationed at several Lancaster locations and is also available to rent for special events). Stop by in April to try a Coconut Lime cupcake, featuring fluffy coconut cake with lime curd filling and light coconut buttercream frosting, or perhaps a Tiramisu Delight, made with vanilla cake, coffee liqueur-infused mascarpone cheese filling and whipped cream cheese buttercream frosting. Call or check www.facebook.com/lancastercupcake for daily hours.
Lancaster Cupcake | 350 E. Main St., Mountville | www.lancastercupcake.com | 717-449-3587
