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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Data Portfolio

from:Elizabethtown Area School District

School Data PortfolioThe 2011-12 School Data Portfolio is now available online. (NEW)

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National Signing Day

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National Signing DayErin VanHorn and Eric Friese to accept scholarship offers

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AP Exams

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2012 AP Exam RegistrationRegistration for 2012 AP Exams is now open. Click here for more testing information.

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RAD Class

from:Elizabethtown Area School District

R.A.D. ClassRegister now for the Rape Aggression Defense System course to be offered in February/March. (NEW)

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Superintendent Update

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Superintendent Update (NEW)Board unanimously approves Michele Balliet

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania with AmericanTowns Elizabethtown Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Lancaster County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Elizabethtown organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Elizabethtown is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

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Weekend Activities in and around Elizabethtown

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Elizabethtown area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Pennsylvania’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Elizabethtown in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Pennsylvania  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Elizabethtown Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Elizabethtown, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Pennsylvania

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Pennsylvania Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

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2012-2013 Budget

from:Elizabethtown Area School District

2012-2013 Budget Update (NEW)Statement from the Board of School Directors regarding the 2012-2013 budget.

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EAHS Holiday Concert

from:Elizabethtown Area School District

EAHS Holiday Concert (NEW)Join the EAHS chorus, band, & orchestra for a night of holiday music on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the EAHS auditorium.

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EAMS Orchestra & Chorus Holiday Concert

from:Elizabethtown Area School District

EAMS Orchestra & Chorus Holiday Concert (NEW)Holiday concert scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Elizabethtown Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Elizabethtown Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Elizabethtown elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Veterans' Day Program

from:Elizabethtown Area School District

Veterans Day Program (NEW)EASD will hold its annual Veterans’

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Lancaster County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Lancaster County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Lancaster County Pennsylvania area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Pennsylvania PA

Pennsylvania Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Pennsylvania. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Elizabethtown and across the country. With...

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Find Pennsylvania Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Pennsylvania haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Pennsylvania corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Bear Creek School Dedication

from:Elizabethtown Area School District

Bear Creek School Dedication Ceremony (NEW)EASD will be hosting a Dedication

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Snow Makeup Day Information

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Snow Makeup Day Information (NEW)School will  be in session for all students K-12 on

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Power Outage

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Power Outage (NEW)Update- Full power has been restored to Rheems Elementary School.

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Pennsylvania PA

We have the best Pennsylvania apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Pennsylvania. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple...

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Back to School for Elizabethtown - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Elizabethtown! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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5.9 Earthquake felt in Elizabethtown, centered in Virginia

A rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest Virginia sending shock waves throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that were felt as far north as New York City and...

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Elizabethtown 108th annual commencement recognizes 500 graduates

from:Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College’s 108th annual commencement recognizes the accomplishments of about 500 students Retiring College President Theodore Long exhorts graduates to live...

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Elizabethtown College signs musical partnership with Wheatland Chorale

from:Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College signs musical partnership with The Wheatland Chorale Elizabethtown College and The Wheatland Chorale plan to make beautiful music together in a new...

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Commencement Saturday, May 21; baccalaureate Friday in Leffler

from:Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College Commencement Saturday, May 21 Baccalaureate Friday in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center  Elizabethtown College celebrates the accomplishments of...

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Accelerated Adult Degree Program wins Innovation Award

from:Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program wins Innovation Award Commitment to adult learners recognized nationally Elizabethtown College’s Edward R....

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Comedies headline at Elizabethtown College Theatre for 2011-2012 season

from:Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College Theatre announces 2011-2012 season Comedies headline this year’s stage productions Elizabethtown College Theatre recently announced its 2011-2012...

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Retiring president, professors awarded emeritus status at E-town

from:Elizabethtown College

Retiring president, professors awarded emeritus status at Elizabethtown College trustees meeting Theodore Long lauded for 15-year service to institution   Elizabethtown...

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Undergraduate institutions should play larger research role argues group

from:Elizabethtown College

Undergraduate institutions should play larger research role argues group led by E-town College professor Coordinating networks could improve the value of studies   A group of...

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Alfred Gorton ’13 receives Newman Civic Fellow Award from Campus Compact

from:Elizabethtown College

Alfred Gorton ’13 receives Newman Civic Fellow Award from Campus Compact Award recognizes inspiring college student leaders   Yesterday, 135 students from 30 states...

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E-town students attend international environmental conference in France

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Elizabethtown College students participate in international conference in France Students from around the world discuss global environmental policy issues Eight Elizabethtown...

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Elizabethtown celebrates Earth Day by adding green to the planet

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Elizabethtown celebrates Earth Day by adding green to the planet   Effort Marks 11th Commemorative Tree Planting at College   In April 2011, students in the...

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Senior theater major presents 'Muse of Fire' Shakespeare monologues May 7

from:Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College Theatre hosts “Muse of Fire: Scenes and Monologues from Shakespeare,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Read MORE. ...

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Senior theater major presents 'Muse of Fire' Shakespeare monologues May 7

from:Elizabethtown College

Shakespeare monologues May 7 at Elizabethtown College Tempest Theatre Senior theatre major Angela Wright presents “Muse of Fire”    Elizabethtown College...

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Elizabethtown College presents spring Emotion dance show May 6 and 7

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Elizabethtown College presents spring Emotion show More than 170 students participate in dance performance   Emotion, Elizabethtown College’s dance ensemble, takes the...

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