COMMUNITY NEWS
2020 SCHOLARSHIPS
Again this year, AVCP is offering four $500 scholarships to high school seniors living in Mt. Penn Borough, Lower Alsace Township or St. Lawrence Borough. The focus of the scholarship is community service.
Also, the Kerry Hoffman/Antietam Pride Scholarship is available to Antietam High School seniors who have demonstrated pride in the Antietam School District.
A copy of the scholarship applications may be obtained from the guidance offices of Antietam Middle-Senior High School, Exeter High School, or Berks Catholic High School, or can be downloaded here:
>> AVCP scholarship application
>> Kerry Hoffman/Antietam Pride scholarship application
The deadline for submission of both applications is April 14, 2020. Finalists will be invited to interview with the AVCP scholarship committee. Interviews will be held in the Antietam district office.
Save your completed application and email/mail to Larry O’Boyle at larsuso1@aol.com or P.O. Box 3616, Reading, PA 19606.
NOTICE – CARSONIA PARK CLOSINGS
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Mt. Penn Borough Municipal Authority (MPBMA), has CLOSED the Carsonia Park multi-use field, playground, hockey/volleyball & basketball courts for Public safety. The Crystal Lake walking trail will remain open. Please use caution and exercise with appropriate “social distancing”. Keep safe. All will be reopened when deemed out of harm’s way. We apologize for this inconvenience.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SANGRIA SOCIAL – POSTPONED
Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 AVCP has decided to postpone and reschedule the Sangria Social.
We will announce the new date, probably in June, as soon as it is confirmed. Look forward to seeing you there!”
