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COUNCIL NEWS —June 2016 P.O. Box 1561
136 Carlisle St.
Hanover, PA 17331
717-633-6353
FAX: 717-633-6219
Hanover Area Council of Churches One Body • One Spirit
June Special Needs
PAL
Ketchup
Brown Sugar
Pepper
Salad Dressing
Sauerkraut
CLOTHING BANK
Ladies Undies (all sizes)
Towels
CHANGING
LIVES SHELTER
Sugar
Coffee
Soft bodywash
Hand soap
Lg/Xlg Sweats/
Lounging Pants
RUTH’S HARVEST
All single serving please!
Cereal
Fruit Drinks ____________________
We accept donations
Mon.-Sat. between
8 am—12:30 pm
or by appointment.
Call 717-633-6353 to
schedule a drop-off time.
From the desk of Carol Hinkle (HACC Director)
Here we are in another month of changing seasons. It is all around us … change
that is. We have wrapped up another successful year of Ruth’s Harvest. The last
Back Pack meals went out on May 20th. School ended earlier this year. Thank
you to the committee, coordinators, packers, sorters, delivery people and Food
Bank Truck volunteers and everyone who donated time, food, funds to feed 275
children in the elementary school in the Hanover Borough. We have it on good
authority that Ruth’s Harvest makes a difference (definitely a” praise the Lord”).
We are happy to announce a successful
beginning to the Healthy Hanover Community
Gardens. There will be gardens for the benefit
of New Hope Food Bank, HACC Provide-A-
Lunch (PAL) and individuals and families
(who have agreed to tithe to feeding
programs.) The sites involved are St. Mark
Evangelical Lutheran, All Saints Episcopal
Church, 2 gardens at First United Methodist
Church and Clearview Terrace Apartments.
There is also a strong possibility for another
site in downtown area. All are in various
stages of planting and growth. We do believe
this will be a very successful endeavor for the people of Hanover and be a good
start on the road to a Healthy Community.
We wish to offer a welcome to Pastor Russell Clark who was called to fill the
pulpit at Emmanuel United Church of Christ on Broadway in Hanover and began
his pastorate on May 15, 2016 and also we welcome Rev. Robin Keating as the
Interim Pastor at Grace United Church of Christ and will start June 1, 2016.
I would at this point like to tell you the Pamela Miley has been hired as our new
Administrative Assistant. I have asked Pam to write a brief bio to introduce you
to her, but let me add to this that Pam is a gem and I believe we have made a very
good hire.
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“Whoever
brings
blessings will be
enriched, and
one who waters
will himself be
watered.”
Proverbs 11:25
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Continued from page 1, “Carol Hinkle”
June Meetings
June 2, 7 pm—Shelter Committee at HACC
June 6, 7 pm—Ministries Board Meeting at HACC
June 21, 7 am—Building Committee at HACC
June 20, 5 pm—Finance Committee at GUMC
June 23, 3 pm—Community Needs at HACC
Weekly Prayer Requests We ask you to take a moment and say a prayer for one of
our ministries. As we all know, the power of prayer works! Week of June 5: Clothing Bank Ministry
Week of June 12: Community Garden Ministry
Week of June 19: Community Health Ministry Week of June 26: Hispanic American Center of Hanover
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Pam Miley—Bio
“I, Pam, am no stranger to wearing many hats while focusing on influencing the community in a positive
manner. Having spent 25+ years in office management, and 20 years as a community volunteer I have been
blessed to help better the lives of many. I raised 4 sons, and now enjoys spending time with my7 grandchil-
dren.
I have lead both small and large data management projects for a diverse range of organizations, including
small business startups; large corporations; non-profits; as well as federal, state and local government agen-
cies. These projects built on my strengths of problem solving, team building, and commitment to meeting
deadlines.
I first realized my passion for working with the public when I was asked to be a Board Member for Carroll
County Christmas in April. After completing the first house project, I was hooked on volunteering. I contin-
ued helping in local outreach soup kitchens, homeless shelters, holiday programs, and church volunteer op-
portunities including mission trips. I credit Christ’s actions in servitude as he walked among as my well of
passion to help others. No job is too small or meaningless to show love for another.
I have found from day one that the Lord has sent us the right person at the right time in all of our endeavors
here at the Council. It is a blessing for which I am truly thankful. Please stop by and meet Pam.
The Hispanic American Center of Hanover HACH, a
ministry of HACC, was blessed with a wonderful Kid’s
Day Celebration at Wirt Park. The April 30th event
brought out an impressive 1,256 community members
to enjoy the fun and games. The 315 families who came
brought 298 kids (0-12) to play carnival games, get
their faces painted, dance to music
presentations, jump in inflatable
bouncies, eat a variety of food and
enter bike raffles. The Evening Sun
shares a great video clip from the day
showing some kids from So’s Tae
Kwon Do performing martial arts moves for the crowd.
Please visit their website below to see the fun. http://www.eveningsun.com/story/news/2016/05/02/hanover-
celebrates-kids-wirt-park/83837856/.
If you thought of helping, but are not able to
find the time to visit us at the Hanover Area
Council of Churches, please remember our
friends at Community Aid. You can drop
items off in bins at vari-
ous locations throughout
York and Adam counties.
The benefits from your
giving will be shared with
HACC to bless others in
our Hanover Community.
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Free Community
Health Clinics
Diabetes Education Classes
1st & 3rd Tuesdays—12-1 pm
(Diabetes classes courtesy of the
York County Community Foundation
Edgar I. Garrett Fund Grant)
FREE Flu Shots now
available at each HACC
clinic while supplies last.
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
10:30 am-12 Noon
Clothing Bank Hours
Open to the Public:
Thursdays 9 am—12 pm
Rummage Sale 1st Saturday
of each month 9 am—12 pm
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Open to
Certified Clients Only:
Tuesdays 9 am—12 pm
Certified clients must make an
appointment and fill out an
application which includes a copy
of a valid Photo ID, Social Security
card, and proof of income (at
200% of the poverty level).
Interested persons can contact
the Council office at 717-633-6353
during office hours. We accept Clothing Bank donations
Mon.-Sat. between 8 am—12:30 pm
or by appointment. Call 717-633-6353
to schedule a drop-off time.
Thank you for your support!
If you would like to receive the HACC newsletter just call the office
at 633-6353 and we will put you on the mailing list. Or GO GREEN
and sign up to be on our email list. You may access the newsletter on
our website at www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org.
2nd & 4th Thursdays
6:00-8:00 pm
Look at What’s Happening at HACC!
1st Tuesday of each month—10:30 am-Noon
United Healthcare—Offering a comprehensive medical program
for members who have Medicare and Medicaid. It includes all
medical services at no additional cost.
Veterans Administration—Offering assistance with housing,
transportation, and employment for veterans.
2nd Tuesday of each month—10:30 am-Noon
Penn State Extension-Food Preparation Program—Learn how
to stretch your food dollars and make healthier choices for your
family.
Rabbi Transit—Learn about our many services: How to ride the
bus, purchasing passes, handicap accessibility, Curb-to-Curb
Paratransit, etc.
3rd Tuesday of each month—10:30 am-Noon
Veterans Administration (See description above)
4th Tuesday of each month-10:30 am-Noon
Woodforest Bank Hanover (located inside Wal-Mart) Pick up
information about our Financial Education Class (on Wednesdays)
Freedom from Smoking Sign-up for a class on how to stop
smoking.
2nd Wednesday of the month-12:30-1:30 pm
Financial Education Class by Woodforest Bank (located in Wal
-Mart) Various topics to assist you with your personal finance
issues: Planning for retirement, savings, rebuilding credit, etc.
3rd Thursday of each month—10:30 am-Noon
United Healthcare (See description above)
Sunday & Wednesday evenings—7:30-9 pm
SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training) A
self-help program for ending addictive behaviors through
abstinence based on science, reason and humanistic values. This
program is an alternative to AA and NA meetings.
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SPOTLIGHT ON MINISTRY In a continuing feature for our newsletter we will highlight a ministry from a volunteers’ experience.
It is important to understand how those who do the work on a daily basis see Who We Are and What We Do!
Stolte Scholarship Each year the Stolte Scholarship, in the amount of $500.00, is awarded to an individual from the Greater Hanover Area pursuing a career in the ministry or other church-related vocation. Those interested are asked to complete an application and submit a brief summary of their call into ministry and future vocational goals. Application forms are made available through area pastors, high school guidance offices, and the Hanover Area Council of Churches office. The Stolte Scholarship Fund was established in 1974 in memory of the Reverend Robert H. Stolte, pastor of Lohr’s Memorial United Methodist Church in Hanover from 1963 to 1973. Because of Rev. Stolte’s dedication to youth ministry, the scholarship was administered to support college and seminary students studying for the ministry or other church-related vocations. The Fund also honors his wife, Jean K. Stolte, and his son, Drew C. Stolte, who was a Treatment Supervisor at the York County Prison. As part of this committee, it is always a blessing to see the devotion and call to serve the Lord shown by the applicants! We are truly impressed with the academic achievements, honors and awards, church and school involvements, and aspirations of those who apply. Past recipients have gone on to calls in Children and Youth Ministry, Music Ministry, Theatre Ministry, Missions, and Chaplaincy. This year the committee was pleased to select Jessica Lee as the recipient of the 2016 Stolte Scholarship. A graduate of Bloomsburg University, Jessica attends the Lutheran Seminary at Gettysburg and is pursuing a Masters’ of Divinity degree. Currently, she is interning as a vicar at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Hanover. After completing her degree, Jessica is looking forward to serving in whatever way she is called – be it to a parish ministry, ministry to the deaf community, or as a chaplain in a camp setting. It is truly inspiring to be a part of the selection process as the Stolte Scholarship committee choses its recipient each
year. We are given the opportunity to read about some amazing young people and their journeys in following the Lord.
If you would like to become a part of this committee or if you are studying for a career in the ministry or a church-related
vocation and would like to apply for the scholarship, please contact the HACC office.
8th Annual VNA Hospice
Wings of Hope Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. (Rain or Shine) What Better way to Honor a St. David’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Loved One or Friend than to release a butterfly? 1032 Musselman Road Hanover, PA in their name?
Butterflies maybe purchased for $25 each by contacting the VNA at 637-1227.
Order forms may also be downloaded from www.vnahanover.org
(Deadline to order butterflies and be recognized in the printed program was May 20, 2016)
All proceeds benefit the VNA Hospice program to assist patients in need.
The butterfly release will be preceded by a brief Celebration of Life Service honoring and remembering dearly departed
loved ones.
The event is open to the public and we invite you to bring your entire family.
From the desk of Kathy Bortner, Chairman
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CHURCH EVENTS If your church has an event that it would like to publicize to the larger community
email your articles to [email protected] no later than the 15th of each month.
Deadline to include articles in the May newsletter is April 15.
Bethel United Church of Christ, 2112 Yingling Drive., Spring Grove, PA (off of Smith Station Road/Rt. 116) YARD SALE Friday and Saturday, June 17th and 18th, starting at 8 A.M. Open Rain or Shine
EVERYTHING MUST GO! COME EARLY FOR GREAT DEAL!
DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE
TO FIND WONDERFUL ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME
BETHEL UCC – 2112 YINGLING DR. SPRING GROVE, PA CHICKEN BBQ - SAT. JUNE 18 IF YOU LIKE GREAT CHICKEN, THIS IS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY YOUR APPETITE! COST $8.00 INCLUDES BBQ, BAKED POTATO, ROLL & BUTTER & APPLESAUCE. TICKETS CAN BE ORDERED BY CALLING 717.225.6666 & ASK FOR DAVE.
Annual Strawberry Festival Come join us for our
Saturday, June 11—11:00AM to 2:00PM annual Strawberry Festival
(weather permitting) and enjoy fresh strawberries over
ice cream or pound cake
St. Paul's Lutheran Church or just pick up a quart to bring home!!
1214 Broadway in Hanover Our full menu includes:
Corn coup, beef B-B-Q sandwiches, hot dogs with toppings and coffee, soda plus a bake sale table with
other goodies! Join us for an afternoon of fun and food! Contact Millie Fout 717-637-0128 for more info.l
The Hanover Area Council of
Churches would like to extend
a very special thank you to
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
for their support of the May
fund raiser. We are blessed
with a donation of $674.33
from this wonderful event.
FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST & CAR WASH Our spring community breakfast is June 18 from
8-10am. The delicious all you can eat meal consist
of scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, ham, bacon
sausage, breakfast casseroles, juice,, coffee, tea
and more.
While you enjoy your breakfast you can have your
car washed by youth. Donations accepted.
Join us at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, 3344
Sticks Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Rt. 216,
across from Friendship Elementary School.
ORGAN DEDICATION— ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, 5215 Grandview Rd., Hanover, PA. Sunday, June 5, @ 4PM In conjunction with Buch Organ Company of Ehrata, there is an organ Dedication Concert of their new 4-manual Buch Organ to be performed yb one of the bril-liant, young stars of the organ world, Gregory Zelek.. Gregory is the Music Director and Organist at the Epis-copal Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy in New York City. Greg is a graduate student of Paul Jacobs at Julliard, where he received his Bachelor of Music. Ad-mission is Free. Donations will be accepted. A reception to meet Mr. Zelek will follow.
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Other
Ways
to
Volunteer
at
HACC
General Help—M-F 8:30-12:30 Duties include receiving food & clothing donations, setting up for PAL lunch (making coffee,
etc.), monitoring dining room during PAL lunch, other miscellaneous duties.
Meals-On-Wheels We need drivers and runners as well as subs. Available for one hour on the day that you drive
(Monday through Friday). You can sign up for one week a month or every other month.
HACC Reception Desk Tuesdays from 11 am-1 pm., and On-Call M-F 9am-1pm Answer phones; greet clients & direct
them to various services; perform clerical/office duties as needed.
Call 633-6353 to inquire about any of these positions.
The Clothing Bank needs your help!
We are looking for individuals who are available to come and sort clothing and items. Sorters are needed 8:30-11am
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cashiers are needed 9am-12pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and on the first Saturday
of the month when the Clothing Bank is open from 9 am to 12. If you are interested in learning more about this vol-
ll Welcome!!!
St. Jacob's (Stone) Vacation Bible School
Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24, 2016.
9:00am-11:45am
5152 Stone Church Rd. Glenville, PA 17329
Contact Gayle Sterner at (717) 225-5452
Join Us For and Amazing Cave Adventure!
Cave Quest VBS June 20th –June 24th
9:00-11:30am
Trinity United Church of Christ
www.trinityucchanover.org
Former to register on our website
Every year we pick a mission to show our care for God’s creation. Our goal is to reach $300 which will be donated to the Hanover Area Council of Churches, to provide food for hungry children. Each day we will collect a small monetary offering from the children. If your family is able, we encourage each child to bring a small donation every day. The children will be able to see their gifts grow as we work to achieve our goal.
Unfortunately, the church office is so busy we cannot accommodate those who prefer to fill out the registrations on site.
If you would like to volunteer to help or if you have questions, please contact Trinity United Church of Christ at 637-2233 (9am-3:30pm) Monday through Friday, or you may email Diane Betlyonat [email protected].
ALL WELCOME!!! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9:00am—11:45am St. Jacob’s (Stone) United Church of Christ Vacation Bible School 5152 Stone Church Rd., Glenville, PA For more info—(717) 225-5452 Gayle
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Join Us For and Amazing Cave
Adventure!
Cave Quest VBS June 27th –July 1st
Jesus Messiah Evangelical Free
Church, 109 Flickinger Rd Hanover
PA 17331
717-637-2311
Jesus Messiah Evangelical Free Church will be holding a week long VBS program called Cave Quest, in which children get to explore all the amazing and exciting things that caves and caverns have to offer, while learning how Jesus is our light in this dark world and how we can use His light to navigate our lives. There will be music, snacks, interactive crafts, games, and a unique opportunity to not only learn about the amazing stories of the Bible but to physical experience and interact with them in a fun, safe environment. The cost of this entire week is just $10, and not will the kids get a week of amazing adventures and memories to last a life time they will each get a Cave Quest T-shirt, and reusable water bottle! For more information or to register a child for the VBS program, visit our website jmefc.com and click the VBS link! We can’t wait to go exploring with you!
VBS Deep Sea Discovery—
God is with me wherever I go
An enthralling “undersea” adventure!
Scripture, service project, and sea science
Monday-Thursday, June 27-30, 9:30-11:30 am
Emmanuel UCC, 124 Broadway, Hanover PA 17331
AGES 3-11
Registration opens June 1 and closes June 20
Call the church office at 717-632-8281, stop by
130 Broadway on M-F, 9am-1pm, or
email [email protected]
Sunday through Thursday, June 26 – June 30, 2016
Bethel United Church of Christ
2112 Yingling Drive, Spring Grove, PA 17362
Fun! HUGE, inflatable water slide!
Cookout on Thurssday night
717-632-4260
Vacation Bible
School
Bethel Assembly of God presents their Annual Vacation Bible School
Theme: "Soul-ar Wars: The Spirit Awak-
ens" "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish
it." John 1:5
Dates: Mon. July 25th - Fri. July 29th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Ages: 3-12
For more information:
www.bethelag.com or 717.359.4675
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2016 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers will be distributed at
Hanover Area Council of Churches Tuesday, July 12, 2016 —9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
$20 FREE voucher for use at local Farm Markets for fresh fruits & vegetables
Eligibility Guidelines:
60 years of age or older (PROOF REQUIRED)
York County resident (PROOF REQUIRED)
GROSS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME: AT OR BELOW $21,775 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL & $29,471 FOR A COUPLE
When picking up vouchers for another individual (including spouse) the following is required:
SFMNP Proxy form; Proof of age and York County residency verification for the person
you are picking up for; Photo ID also required for Proxy.
EACH ELIGIBLE PERSON IS QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE ONE SET OF VOUCHERS PER YEAR
Seniors who are living in a nursing home, personal care home, or other residential facilities where meals are provided are ineligible to receive vouchers.
Sponsored by the York County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
VOUCHERS CAN BE REDEEMED FROM June 1 through November 30. Individuals are eligible to receive the vouchers ONLY ONCE per calendar year.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
2 Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Shelter Committee 7 pm HACC
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4 Rummage Sale
9am-Noon
NA Mtg.—7pm
ESL Class 9:30-11 am
Citizenship Class 11 am-12:30 pm
5 AA Mtg.—8am
Worship—10:30
Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
6 Ministries Board
Meeting 7pm—HACC
7 Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Medical Clinic 10:30am-12pm
at HACC
Diabetes Class 12-1pm HACC
8 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
9 Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Medical Clinic 6-8pm HACC
Crop Committee Mtg. 6:30pm
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11 NA Mtg.
7pm—HACC
ESL Class-
9:30am-11am Citizenship-
11am-12:30pm
12 AA Mtg.—8am
Worship—10:30
Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
13 NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
14 Clothing Bank
15 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
16 Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
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18 NA Mtg.
7pm—HACC
ESL Class-
9:30am-11am Citizenship-
11am-12:30pm
19 AA Mtg.—8am
Worship—10:30
Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
Father’s Day (**)
20 Finance Com.
Mtg. at 5pm—
St. Joseph’s,
Grandview
21 Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Medical Clinic 10:30am-12pm
at HACC
Diabetes Class 12-1pm HACC
Building Committee Mtg.
7am—HACC
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Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
23 Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
Medical Clinic 6-8pm HACC
Community Needs Mtg.
3 pm—HACC
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25 NA Mtg.
7pm—HACC
ESL Class-
9:30am-11am Citizenship-
11am-12:30pm
26 AA Mtg.—8am
Worship—10:30
Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
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28 Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
29 Smart Recovery 7:30-9pm HACC
30 Clothing Bank
9am-Noon
JUNE
JUNE 21ST
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U.S. POSTAGE
PAID HANOVER, PA
PERMIT NO. 229
Hanover Area Council of Churches P.O. Box 1561 136 Carlisle St. Hanover, PA 17331
[email protected] www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org
Return Service Requested
Community Health FREE Medical Clinic
At HACC, 136 Carlisle St.
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday—10:30AM -
12 Noon
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 6-
8PM
Diabetes Education Classes
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Check out the many VBS opportunities
offered this
summer by our
member churches
in the Hanover
Area.
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Rabbit Transit Information
Rabbit transit vehicles travel safely in snow although they may be
delayed during inclement weather. During severe winter weather,
you can keep up with any service updates by one of the following
ways including: FACEBOOK–Follow us for up-to-date changes
by searching rabbittransit
RIDER ALERTS–Sign up on our website for email or text
message alerts:
WEBSITE–Visit www.rabbittransit.org
RIDER HOTLINE – Call the rabbittransit Hotline at 717-849-
0740
NEWS–Check out WGAL 8, FOX 43, WHTM TV 27, or CBS 21
RADIO–Listen to WARM 103 (103.3FM), WSBA (910AM) or
THE PEAK (98.5) for information.
Rabbit transit will be offering monthly information sessions in
Hanover to answer questions about how to ride the bus service or
register seniors to ride free on the fixed route. The information
sessions will take place each month at the following times and
places:
Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place–2nd Monday, 10AM-
11AM
Hanover Council of Churches, 136 Carlisle St.–2nd Tuesday,
10AM-12PM
New Hope Ministries, 135 Baltimore Street–2nd Thursday, 10AM-
1PM