Daily News
Breaking news, practical tips, useless trivia, media reviews and more
November 2012
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11/30/12Concerts and a mad elf are parents’ highlights for DecemberNeed a parents’ night out this December? |
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11/29/12Little hands give big blessingLauryn Treaster was only 14 months old when she began participating in random acts of kindness... |
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11/28/12Survive the winter driveIf you’re one of those people who cling to their steering wheel and pray for dear life during the winter months, you’re definitely not alone... |
11/28/12Cold weather, animals and fishsicles, oh my!If you are looking for something to do Friday night and don’t know where to turn because of the cold weather, consider going where the wild things are... |
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11/27/12Art and autismFor children with autism, developing social skills can be a challenge. But a local teacher has designed a program to help build social skills while playing up the child’s natural creative abilities... |
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11/27/12Police to hold car seat event at Carlisle auto dealerState police are offering a free car seat check-up event at Graham Motor Co. Thursday from noon-4 p.m... |
11/26/12Are you ‘Pinterest’ed?Imagine a virtual world of endless recipes, craft ideas, interior design ideas, clothing and parenting advice... |
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11/21/12What are you thankful for?Every day we’re bombarded with everything that’s wrong in the world. But Thanksgiving is about looking at the positive and being grateful for what's right... |
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11/20/12Looking to light up your holiday?The Lower Paxton Township Parks and Recreation will hold its annual free Holiday Tree Lighting celebration at the Friendship Center on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m... |
11/20/12Pick up some crafts for the holidaysWith more than 15,000 craft items for sale, Grandma’s Holiday Craft Show is an ideal stop for those looking for unique gift ideas this holiday season... |
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11/19/12Food, film and fun in New CumberlandWhen I started my job at Central Penn Parent, I knew I needed to update my wardrobe. That is what first brought me to New Cumberland... |
11/19/12Lower Dauphin field hockey, Hempfield volleyball win state titlesOne of the most common philosophies in sports is “defense wins championships,” and for the Lower Dauphin field hockey team the adage held true... |
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11/16/12USA Hockey changes youth checking rulesAs a focus on safety continues to sweep sports, hockey has made a slight change to its most physical facet—checking... |
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11/15/12Eight ways to cook the birdWhen most people think of Thanksgiving, the first thing they think of is turkey... |
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11/15/12Get a free photo with SantaWant to get a free photo of your child (or pet) and Santa Claus this Christmas? St. Nick will visit seven branches of Metro Bank... |
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11/14/12I’d rather smell a dirty diaperCentral Penn Parent’s annual Holiday Gift Giveaway is sure to bring a lot of joy to families across Central Pa. And it sure has brought a lot of excitement to our office... |
11/14/12Lower Dauphin, Penn Manor field hockey set to battle for state titleLower Dauphin’s field hockey team is going to get another shot at Penn Manor. And this time, a state championship is on the line... |
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11/13/12Black Friday fun for childrenWhile parents fight for the last TV at a rock-bottom price, children can get in on the action too—albeit with a much safer option... |
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11/12/12Postseasons are coming to a closeWith just a week to go in most fall sports seasons, the tournaments are down to four teams each... |
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11/12/12Take a time out!Athletes often compete against the clock as much as they do their opponents, but few appreciate the value of a stopwatch or a timer. Time has always been on a huge scoreboard or in the corner of the TV... |
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11/09/12Comedian Sinbad coming to the Luhrs CenterAs comedians continue to push the limits of vulgarity and go for “shock value,” families can take solace in Sinbad... |
11/08/12Area field hockey teams going strongField hockey in the area has reason to brag as all District 3-AAA field hockey teams advanced to the PIAA quarterfinals... |
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11/08/12Are you ready for conferences?Most parents think conferences are mostly for the struggling children. Parents of students who are doing well or never seem to be in trouble may not care to schedule a conference... |
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11/07/12Children’s music festival rocks MillersvilleLooking for something for your family to do? Mark your calendar for The Next Kids Corner Music Festival Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m... |
11/07/12Lower Dauphin, CV set to battle againWith the opening round of the PIAA-AAA girls soccer in the books, two area teams are set to battle once again... |
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11/06/12St. Nick visits LancasterAfter risking life and limb for a morning of Black Friday shopping, ring in the Christmas season right with a visit from Saint Nick himself... |
11/05/12Local runners, tennis players win statesAs three sports wrapped up their district tournaments Saturday, cross country and tennis crowned their state champs. And the midstate was well-represented... |
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11/05/12Got egg nog?The arrival of a refrigerated package caused quite the stir at the Central Penn Parent office. We tore open the package to find Turkey Hill’s Light Vanilla Egg Nog... |
11/04/12Lover of the arts?For 60 years, the Paxtang Art Association has been featuring local artists in its annual Art Show... |
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11/02/12Lower Dauphin ends Cumberland Valley's 22-playoff game streakFor the last 22 playoff games, Cumberland Valley’s girls soccer team came out the victors. Lower Dauphin put an end to that run Thursday night... |
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11/02/12What to do for a parents’ night out this monthHalloween has just passed us, but it seems everyone is already focused on Christmas. But don’t forget November... |
11/01/12Field hockey finals are setWith nearly 21 minutes remaining in their contest with Hempfield, Central Dauphin’s Katie Foran broke a tie with the eventual game-winning goal... |
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11/01/12Trade in Halloween candy and support the troopsWith all the sugary treats children get, four out of five dentists generally dislike Halloween. But there’s an option where dentists and kids win—and so do our troops... |
