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Jump Street Awards $50,000 to
Local Artists and Organizations
At an awards ceremony held October 26, The Jump Street
Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Program — in conjunction with the
Pennsylvania Council of the Arts (PCA) — recognized 44 individuals and
organizations that received grants to help produce art projects. In its
fifth year of the Partners Program, $50,000 was regranted.
Jump Street administers the statewide program in the four-county area of
Perry, Dauphin, York, and northern Cumberland counties.
Goals of the Pennsylvania Partners Program include encouraging and
supporting local decision making in regranting of state arts dollars,
increasing awareness of and advocacy for government support and funding of
the arts at the local and state levels, enabling the PCA to provide
increased assistance to its broad constituency throughout the state, and
expanding constituent access to the arts by making arts programs available
to communities that may have been underserved in the past by state arts
funding and supporting a wide variety of arts activities in the community
developed in a variety of local settings.
Among those receiving grants were The Eastern Perry County Recital Series,
The African American Museum of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Choral Society,
Latifah Shabazz, Midtown Market District, Inc., Sylvan Heights Science
Charter School, Cantate Carlisle, The Carlisle Arts Learning Center,
Louise A. Morgan, Bell Socialization Services, Inc., Main Street York,
Inc., and Robin Reck.
Since 1997, Jump Street (formerly MetroArts) has regranted over $157,000
to local artists and organizations. For more information on Jump Street or
the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, call 238-1887.
Food Bank Needs 3,000 Turkeys to Meet
Holiday Demands
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has announced that it needs
3,000 frozen turkeys to meet the demand of the holiday season. During the
holiday months of November and December, the Food Bank provides turkeys
and other grocery items to 300 soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and
senior citizen programs throughout the 28 Central Pennsylvania counties
who, in turn, distribute the turkeys to struggling families throughout the
community.
Giant Food Stores and Shady Brook Farms responded to the Food Bank’s plea
by donating 500 frozen turkeys. Giant went even further and issued a
challenge to the community, offering to match donations of turkeys or
turkey coupons up to an additional 500 turkeys.
The public can donate frozen turkeys to the Central PA Food Bank on
weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays November 10, December 1, and
December 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and evenings, by appointment.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 564-1700. The
Central PA Food Bank is located at 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg.
Hersheypark Announces Name of New Roller
Coaster
After pouring over thousands of suggestions, Hersheypark has
chosen Roller Soaker as the name of its new interactive water coaster.
David Clouser of Elizabethtown submitted this winning entry in
Hersheypark’s “Name That Ride…What Would You Call It?” Contest.
Clouser’s entry beat out more than 7,000 entries, including Splash Bash,
Twist and Soak, and Splish Splash The Water Bash. More than 10,000
submissions were made, but many were duplicates. In fact, several other
people entered the name Roller Soaker, but Clouser’s entry was submitted
first, which qualified him as the winner.
Each of Roller Soaker’s nine suspended cars will carry four passengers who
can dump up to four gallons of water on guests below at their leisure.
Meanwhile, spectators can direct huge water sprayers toward the riders.
Spraying geysers have been thrown into the mix to ensure a drenching
experience for all. This interactive water coaster will be the first of
its kind in the Northeast.
Clouser won a grand prize package that includes his name on a plaque at
the ride location, four season passes to Hersheypark, and overnight
accommodations at The Hershey Lodge. Additionally, when Hersheypark debuts
the new coaster in May 2002, he will participate in the Grand Opening
Ceremony and be the first person in line to ride Roller Soaker.
Agency Opens New Headquarters in Downtown
Harrisburg
Restaurant Row has recently welcomed a new vendor, as Fathom
Design Group began operating from its new headquarters at 308 North Second
Street, Harrisburg. Fathom transformed the location, which was formerly
home to Wesley’s men’s wear shop, into its design studio.
“Downtown Harrisburg’s Restaurant Row is an ideal location,” says Jason
Smith, Fathom co-principal. “It’s convenient for us and our clients, and
the city provides a high level of inspiration and creative energy.”
Formerly known as The Smith Group, Fathom is a full-service agency
specializing in print, electronic, industrial, and interior design. It
offers creative services to corporate, non-profit, small business, and
government clients.
RB Books Releases Two New Books
Two more titles have been added to RB Books long list of
photo-filled, coffee table books that capture Pennsylvania’s natural
grandeur. RB Books has recently released a historical guide, African
Americans in Pennsylvania: Above Ground and Underground, An Illustrated
Guide, and a cookbook, Betty Groff Cookbook: Pennsylvania German Recipes.
The 400-year-old history of African Americans living in Pennsylvania is
explored in African Americans in Pennsylvania: Above Ground and
Underground, An Illustrated Guide. Author Charles L. Blockson, co-founder
of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has used his original
research to take readers into the lives of blacks and whites struggling
against slavery by sharing individuals’ stories.
“This book is an historical guide to help us learn more about our diverse
heritage,” Blockson said. “It is a personal glimpse into the lives of
people — both black and white — who created a nation based on freedom even
as they accepted the doctrine of slavery for others.”
The book also includes descriptions of Pennsylvania State Historical
Marker sites and other locations related to African-American heritage as
well as stories about Pennsylvania citizens involved in the Underground
Railroad.
Betty Groff Cookbook: Pennsylvania German Recipes includes time-tested
recipes for home comfort foods, Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, and autumn
meals. A section of recipes encourages families to have fun together in
the kitchen.
Groff, who has operated Lancaster County’s Groff’s Farm Restaurant in
Mount Joy for 40 years, included her own childhood stories of life on a
farm as well as stories about the lifestyles of the Amish and Mennonites.
The result is a book that can be enjoyed beyond the kitchen.
For more information, call 800-732-3669. |
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