Backyard news, 01.22.09

* Guitarist and singer Frank Cotolo of Grantville will be the featured artist tonight at St. Thomas Roasters coffee house in the village of Linglestown, 8–10 pm, no cover.

* Linglestown Fire Company will hold a two-soup dinner on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. until sold out. Delicious chicken corn and ham & bean soups will be served along with other goodies.

* Harrisburg Christian School is having an open house on Thursday, Feb. 4, 7–9 pm and on Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 am–noon. Guided tours of the facility and the opportunity to meet faculty and administrators will be offered.

* The Linglestown Merchants Association is gearing up to present special Valentine’s Day weekend treats for visiting a participating location on Feb. 12–14. CLICK HERE for all the details.

* The Central Dauphin Boys’ Rugby Team is about to start its second year of interscholastic competition. As a new team, it has many needs including equipment, first aid supplies, EMS services, referees and uniforms.

If you or your business would like to help out, please check out sponsorship opportunities by contacting Diane Way at 652-1563.

* Capitol Opera Harrisburg will present its 2010 Gala on Saturday, Feb. 27 that will include a couple Linglestown merchants, First Impressions boutique and Shag hair salon. CLICK HERE for more info.