Community meetings of note

Community watchdog group Stray Winds Area Neighbors (SWAN) will be holding two important meetings in the coming days.

Members are urged to attend a meeting tomorrow night, Monday, Feb. 28, to vote on a proposed township zoning amendment related to Triple Crown Corporation's housing development at Stray Winds Farm.

And, on Monday, March 7, the group will meet to discuss the future of the organization.

Both meetings will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1100 Colonial Road, at 7 pm.

First word on new Linglestown eatery

Sue Gleiter of The Patriot-News has background info on Piazza of Linglestown that will open next month at the location of the former Chocolate Cafe.

In other restaurant news, St. Thomas Restaurant located in the village square plans to once again offer evening hours starting next month.

And, The Colonial Lounge and Restaurant on N. Mountain Road is under new ownership. A new outdoor sign has been erected and live music is being advertised.

Light pole bites the dust

Pictured is a light pole located east of the square that's in need of some tender loving care. Anyone know what happened?

It's spring musical time at CD High

Central Dauphin High School will present a spring musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" on March 2, 4, 5 & 6.

The show on the March 2 is FREE to senior citizens. If someone would like to stay for the "Little Italy Italian Stuffed Shell Dinner" following the performance, the cost is $9 per person. Reservations for the dinner can be made by calling the CDHS Musical Box Office at 717-703-5360 ext. 462 OR by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope and check made out to:

CD Choir Parents c/o CDHS
427 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112

Central Dauphin High School is having their spring musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" on March 2,4,5 & 6, 2011.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to other shows.

Thursday night show has been added , March 3 at 7 pm.

Linglestown news bits

Last weekend's Chocolate Walk sponsored by the Linglestown merchants attracted a sizable number of people, according to First Impressions co-owner Tina Robenolt.

There has been a buzz in the air in Linglestown on word that a new restaurant, Piazza of Linglestown, is coming to the former home of the Chocolate Cafe. The Italian restaurant could open as soon as March 1. I hope to do a video interview with the owners in the near future.

And Gordon's Family Restaurant in the plaza on N. Mountain Rd. across from Linglestown Elementary School is still under construction. Check back for more info on this eatery.

I visited the recently opened Kerry's Lawn & Garden on N. Mountain Rd. to take advantage of their pre-season mower tune-up special that runs through this Thursday.

The fine folks with community watchdog group SWAN have filled my inbox with recaps of recent Lower Paxton government meetings. Check back for a summary of need-to-know actions taken by our local officials.

For breaking news, be sure to check out the Gazette's Twitter page. By the way, there is no cost to join Twitter.

Valentine's Day bling at First Impressions

The fashionistas at First Impressions in Linglestown are back with a great lineup of Valentine's Day gift ideas.

The gift shop, boutique and day spa is participating in this weekend's Chocolate Walk.

'Chocolate Walk' features free tunes at Roasters

Frank and Jack Cotolo of Grantville will be the featured artists Friday evening, 8-10 pm, at St. Thomas Roasters coffee house in Linglestown. Check out the video snippet of their stuff from last month.

And, get this ... their music and comedy show will be streamed live over the Internet! Be sure to stop by and join in the fun.

CLICK HERE for more Chocolate Walk info.

Kids' event part of Linglestown 'Chocolate Walk'

The children's event sponsored by Stauffers of Kissel Hill and Sylvan Learning Center will take place at the free pancake breakfast and bake sale at Linglestown Church of God, Saturday, Feb. 12, 9 am - 1 pm. (Breakfast will be served 9-11 am.)

The church is located across from the Linglestown fire station.

CLICK HERE for more Chocolate Walk info.

Linglestown 'Chocolate Walk' this weekend

You're guaranteed to feel the love in Linglestown this weekend at the 3rd annual Chocolate Walk sponsored by the village merchants. There will be plenty of free chocolate, free pancakes, free music and special Valentine's Day special offers.

Linglestown TV host Bill Bostic and First Impressions fashionista Tina Robenolt preview the two-day event that will happen this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, 2011.

Click the flyer below for all the details about the Chocolate Walk sponsored by Linglestown Merchants' Association.

SWAN monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 7

The next meeting of Stray Winds Area Neighbors (SWAN) is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7 at 7:00 pm at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1100 Colonial Road.

SWAN Membership must be present at this meeting to vote on Triple Crown Corporation's "Proposed Text Amendment" for the Stray Winds Farm housing development.

All pertinent information will be available at this meeting to keep you up to date on the issues.

Please Note: On Tuesday, February 8 this "proposed Text Amendment" is on the agenda of the Lower Paxton Township Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting.

Linglestown postcard

The photo of this creation located near the Gazette newsroom was taken earlier this week prior to this morning's ice storm.

Linglestown's newest merchant

CBC Cabinetry & Flooring has relocated their showroom from the Derry Street area to the shopping plaza on N. Mountain Road located across from Linglestown Elementary School.

Education expo coming to area Saturday

K-12 Christian Education Options Expo: Parents, do you have questions about the K-12 Christian education options for your child? Curriculum? Sports? Clubs? Tuition? Assistance? What are the homeschooling options? How will school choice in Pa. affect me? Come to one place and get ALL your answers!

35 Schools and 7 Counties participating!

One Event-Two Locations: Harrisburg Mall & Lancaster Bible College
February 5, 2011, 10 am - 1 pm (snow date: February 12, 2011)
Call 717-545-9500 for questions

CLICK HERE for more event info including a list of participating schools

Rape reported at Paxton Square Shopping Plaza

CLICK HERE for story from The Patriot-News.