Category Archives: Things to do

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Posted on February 21, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Do you love Pinterest? Yeah, so do we. Follow Smart Magazine on Pinterest. We would love to see your pins!

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Enjoy winter: Preserve those Valentine’s flowers

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sarah Chain

If you were lucky enough to receive a big bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day last week, they might be looking a little droopy — mine always did after about a week. But that doesn’t mean you have to toss … Continue reading →

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Search for summer camps

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Looking for summer camps? Go here.

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American Cancer Society seeking Relay for Life teams

Posted on February 20, 2012 by April Trotter

This year marks the 18th annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life of York. The national overnight event is the largest fundraising walk in the nation, according to a news release from the American Cancer Society. It features teams of … Continue reading →

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Find fastnachts on Fat Tuesday in York, PA

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Kara Eberle

I have fried dough on the brain today and wanted to know where to get real fastnachts tomorrow. Here’s what I found out: The Heritage Trust will give out free fastnachts tomorrow morning. You can find some at local churches, … Continue reading →

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Enjoy winter: Audition for York Revs mascot

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Sarah Chain

If you’re a big fan of York Revolution games, think ahead to warmer temperatures, sunny afternoons and some peanuts and Cracker Jack. You could be the mascot this year. DownTown, the official York Revs mascot since 2007, has quite the … Continue reading →

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York photographer holds open house Saturday

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Local photographer Ken Bruggeman will celebrate the grand opening of his professional retail portrait studio in the Colonial Shopping Center from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 18). According to a news release, customers who visit will receive: A … Continue reading →

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Eat ice cream for a good cause Saturday

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Sweet Willows Creamery, 2812 E. Prospect Road, in York Township is holding an ice-cream-eating competition at 5:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 18). Cost is $5 for competitors and 100 percent of that fee will go to the York County Children’s Advocacy … Continue reading →

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Enjoy winter: Birds in your backyard

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sarah Chain

The Great Backyard Bird Count begins Friday and runs through Monday. Free for bird-watchers of all ages and skill levels, the GBBC lets observers note what kind of birds can be seen in the winter and whether there are fewer … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day prep in York

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Mary Yeaple plans for the York St. Patrick’s Day Parade all year long, but preparations for the annual events are ramping up now. Head to Maewyn’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in York from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for … Continue reading →

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