🌱 How New Oxford’s first Unified bocce team is changing school life
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- How New Oxford’s first Unified bocce team is changing school life
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- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 26 degrees.
- Thursday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 49, low: 41.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 51 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Oxford Colonials fields its first ever Unified Sports Bocce team (fox43.com) — New Oxford High School has launched its first Unified Sports bocce team, bringing together students of all abilities to compete and build friendships. Players, student leaders, and their coach say the Special Olympics–affiliated program is transforming school culture, boosting inclusion in the gym, hallways, and wider community. 
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Saturday December 20
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Bootleg Band: Christmas PARTY at the Hanover Eagles!
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Saturday December 20
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534 South St , McSherrystown
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The Barefoot Forge , 2984 Harts Run Rd , Allison Park
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LOOM Lodge Meeting
McSherrystown Loyal Order of Moose , 534 South St , McSherrystown
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Steamworks Spirit Station hosted by Pastor Greg with musical guests
Steamworks Creative , 4967 William Flinn Hwy #6 , Gibsonia
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Hampton Democratic Committee Meeting
Hampton Twp Middle School , 4589 School Dr , Allison Park
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Altland House
Altland House Grill & Pub , 1 Center Square , Abbottstown
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The Barefoot Forge , 2984 Harts Run Rd , Allison Park
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