The Emigsville Heritage Project http://emigsville.org To rekindle the pride of the village Thu, 20 May 2010 12:46:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://emigsville.org/?p=290 Highway, railroad, trolley put Manchester Township’s Emigsville on the map Jim McClure at York Town Square Some facts about Emigsville - mostly tied to transportation - gleaned from my recent presentation at a Emigsville Heritage Project story night. This image shows the convergence of two forms of transportation that put Emigsville, Manchester Township, on the map... read more http://emigsville.org/?p=288 New Beginnings for Women Believers Tabernacle of Faith at 3175 North George Street, Emigsville is having an all day " New Beginnings for Women." Prophetress Alexandra Jones will be speaking as well as fashion show, lunch and a free haircut by a professional stylist. August 21, 2010. For more information contact 848 4696 ... http://emigsville.org/?p=286 Jim McClure: Emigsville shows how to build a sense of community The savvy business interests of John Emig sparked the 19th-century Manchester Township village that bears his name... read more  James McClure, editor of the York Daily Record/Sunday New, blogs daily at yorktownsquare.com, in which parts of this column first appeared. To contact him, e-mail jem@ydr.com http://emigsville.org/?p=289 Plant swap this Saturday Plant swap this Saturday 10 to noon at the lower lot of the Emig Mansion. There will be coffee. Also bring garden tools if you want to trade. http://emigsville.org/?p=283 Fourth Annual Emigsville Community Yard Sale June 4, 5 Saturday, June 5, Otterbein United Methodist Church will also have a car wash, food and yard sale http://emigsville.org/?p=284 Fourth annual Emigsville picnic in the park June 25 3-5 pm http://emigsville.org/?p=285 Spring litter clean up this Saturday 10 am Two gift certificates from Brown's Orchard will be awarded in random drawing to participants. Winter has provided a hearty crop of litter around the village Meet at 3291 N. George Street (HAFA parking lot) We supply everything, even the trash http://emigsville.org/?p=282 Story Night, April 6 - The famous - and not so famous - people passing (or traveling) through Emigsville Otterbein United Methodist Church, 3241 North George Street, Emigsville on April 6 at 7 PM Jim McClure will talk about presidential visits and other famous people, but also those passing through on the trolley just to go to swimming at Elm Beach on the Conewago Creek. Jim McClure has been the editor ... http://emigsville.org/?p=281 Emigsville United Methodist Youth Group raises $1,500 for SPCA On Saturday February 27, 2010, the Emigsville United Methodist Youth Group presented the SPCA in Manchester Township with a check and cash totaling $1,500.00. The ten youth members raised this money by doing a Rock-A-Thon in January. They rocked in rocking chairs for 24 hours. After presenting the check the ... http://emigsville.org/?p=278