Backyard news, 01.19.09

Government watchdog … The Lower Paxton Twp. supervisors will conduct their final business meeting of January tomorrow night, Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Municipal Center, 425 Prince Street. Please note that the meeting will start at 5 pm. (agenda)

The agenda includes a couple items related to the long-awaited traffic signal at Nyes Road and Locust Lane.

You can watch a live TV broadcast of the meeting on Comcast channel 20.

CD sports ... The Central Dauphin High wrestling team won a big match Saturday.

Put a RamBand Card in your wallet ... You can get a long list of discounts from local merchants and help the Central Dauphin Band at the same time by purchasing a RamBand Card for only 10 bucks. CLICK HERE for a list of participating merchants and ordering instructions.

It's spring musical time ... Central Dauphin High's spring musical, Annie Get Your Gun, is fast approaching. The box office is now selling tickets for shows on March 11–15. CLICK HERE for more info.



Birthday Bash on tap this Sunday ... The Friendship Center wants you to help celebrate its ninth birthday on Sunday, Jan. 25, 1–3 pm. Come to this special event that will feature entertainment, and of course ... ice cream and cake! For information about the center, call 657-5635. The Friendship Center is located at 5000 Commons Drive. (map)

Cub Scout news ... Cub Scout Pack 27's annual Pinewood Derby and Bake Sale will be held this Saturday, Jan. 24, 9 am–1:30 pm. All the festivities will be at Mount Calvary United Methodist Church located at 175 North Fairville Avene. (map)

Hot foods, soups, and drinks will be available for purchase in addition to the baked goods. Approximately 40 boys will be racing pinewood cars that they have so proudly built with their partners.