Backyard news, 08.03.09

Patriot-News links … Lower Paxton Twp. park named after longtime township volunteer. … Koons Pool volunteers are making changes and cutting costs to make ends meet. ... Giant Food Store under construction on Linglestown Road in Susquehanna Twp. on track to open in fall.

New eatery coming to town … I’ve spotted several mentions on Twitter and elsewhere about Chipotle Mexican Grill opening Thursday at Colonial Commons Shopping mall. Rob Nease of HarrisburgatHome.com blog has info on the restaurant’s grand opening celebration. And, CLICK HERE for more on Chipotle from The Patriot-News.

Nasty crash in Linglestown … A SUV hit two parked cars and rolled over last Tuesday in the village. CLICK HERE for a report with photos from Linglestown Fire Company.

B² attends backyard bash … I had the pleasure of stopping by a gathering hosted Saturday by Gazette reader and contributor Q. Beyond having fun, Q uses the event – appropriately named Q-Fest – to raise money for local charities. He's been bringing together family, friends, neighbors and college buddies annually for a Q-Fest since 1995.