Backyard News, 05.05.11

* Linglestown Middle School was featured Tuesday in a CBS 21 news report about the school's participation in a national program to combat obesity.

* If you're still in need of a Mother's Day gift (it's this Sunday), loyal Gazette reader Deb Y. suggests giving mom a soothing session at Asian Message Therapy located in the plaza on N. Mountain Road across from Linglestown Elementary. Sounds like a good idea to me. (map)

* According to a Q-Tip, a new farmers market is coming to the Linglestown area on Rt. 39 across from Blue Moose Bar and Grille, formerly Sasha's Hideaway. CLICK HERE for a Patriot-News story and HERE for the market's Facebook page.

* Frank Cotolo of Grantville will be the featured musical artist at St. Thomas Roasters this Saturday, 8–10 pm, no cover.

* Community watchdog group SWAN will hold its next meeting this Monday, May 9 at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1100 Colonial Road., 7 pm.

* Check back next week for updates on recent Lower Paxton government actions and an update on the Linglestown improvement project.