Thursday, April 7, 2016

Ribbon-cutting opens new dental center in Columbia

Left to right: Becky Murphy, Don Murphy, Pete Ross, Jodie Reinhart, Kyra Schirk (dentist), Tiffany Keim (program coordinator), Tom Regan (cutting ribbon - vice chair of board), Philip K. Goropoulos (president CHI St. Joseph Children's Health)

The CHI St. Joseph Children's Health Dental Center was officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Thursday afternoon. The center, at 401 Locust Street, offers six child-friendly chairs and will provide high quality, affordable dental care for local children.  No insurance is required for service, but CHIP, Medicaid and private insurance are accepted. The St. Joseph Access Plan is available to dental center patients and provides uninsured families with generous discounts on dental care based on household income. Don and Becky Murphy of Cimarron Investments are providing space for the center.

To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the center, call 1-844-836-8871, or visit CHIDentalCenter.org.

Stump removal begins along the riverbank

Doug's Tree Service was back at Columbia River Park today to begin removing stumps left over from trees that were cut down in February due to safety concerns. The removal process entails grinding the stumps into mulch. New trees will be planted along the riverbank over the next few months.



New sign installed at Columbia Crossing


A new sign was installed yesterday at the Columbia Crossing building at Columbia River Park. The sign lists building information and is part of a new signage program related to the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail.

Columbia police release surveillance video in borough shooting


Market House possible pickup site for 2016 Summer CSA

2016 SUMMER CSA:


Deadline for sign up is April 22 and if enough people sign up for the Columbia Market House location, the Market House will be an official pick up location for the season.

(Go here for more information:
http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/faq/)

SCCA announces spring painting workshops with Ange Bentivenga


The Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts announces Spring Painting Workshops with Ange Bentivenga.

Ange will also do painting workshops for groups upon request. Call 717-576-9628 or 717-580-9031 to make reservations.

Paint Spring…. It's April and time to take in the color and express yourself on canvas.
The Monet and Van Gogh paintings are wonderful examples of the freshness of a new season.

Sign-up to for a one of a kind exploration in painting. This Class will give you the confidence to boldly use color.

You will also experience the joy of creativity and be amazed at how easy it is to be your own master artist.
Its easy no prior art experience necessary.


SCCA
224 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Today is NATIONAL WALKING DAY


The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day.  The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk.  Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work and at some point in the day, you are encouraged to take a 30-minute walk.
MORE:
http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-walking-day-first-wednesday-in-april/