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Prepare your garden now for a rewarding fall harvest! Join us in the Penn State York Greenhouse to explore which crops thrive when planted now; learn practical tips for soil, planting, and care; and enjoy hands-on guidance to help your garden flourish as the seasons change.

Step behind the doors of the York County Almshouse and meet the men, women, and children whose lives were often overlooked by history. Using archival records and illustrations, this talk reconstructs the daily experiences, struggles, and resilience of those who lived at the margins of society. Discover the human stories that bring to life a forgotten chapter of Pennsylvania’s past.

Welcome to Beginning Sign Language. This course is an introduction to American Sign Language, including the manual alphabet, an introduction to deaf culture, and basic signs. Come join us, using out hands to communicate.

Hands-on healing is a unique process that opens the individual to their powerful body-healing mechanism. Healing is multidimensional and occurs on various levels of our being. You gain clarity and begin to unfold into your true nature, seeing the world in a new reality.

Want to learn about the genius that is the Bill of Rights? You will be walked through the text of the amendments, but this is only the starting point. Learn about other ways to approach constitutional interpretation, including originalism, stare decisis, and the "living constitution." Learn about Supreme Court interpretations of the Bill of Rights' provisions. Taught using the Socratic method common in law school, participants will have plenty of opportunity to offer their thoughts.

Updated: This session will now run from 1:00–4:00 PM to accommodate the screening of 1776.

As we celebrate our country's 250th anniversary, join us to relive our founding.

This course will discuss the last all-sail vessel constructed by the United States Navy, the USS Constellation. The ship is currently a historic landmark in Baltimore harbor. Discussion will center around her construction, crew, service in the Civil War and on the Anti-Slave Patrol on the African coast, post-war duty, and her restoration 1955–present. The course will be presented by the instructor wearing an appropriate Civil War sailor's uniform.

Technology advanced drastically with the invention of movable type—suddenly books were affordable. Then we wanted to listen to books in our cars. The answer was books on tape and then books on CDs. Unfortunately, new cars no longer have the players in them. So, what options do we have? We'll look at both free and paid alternatives. Our public library has many options, but there are also other resources.

This course will cover the basics of digital media (podcasts, ebooks, and audio books), how to find interesting content, and how to listen to it or read it. Bring your phone with you! We will not be covering Facebook, Instagram or other social media.

Come join us for a history of policing and fraud prevention. The session will include the world of constables, the changing world of policing, and fraud awareness.

This course is about a town that enjoyed remarkable cardiovascular, cognitive, peptic, and a social harmony, virtually devoid of violence, crime, homelessness, drug addiction, and suicide. The town’s citizenry was thoroughly investigated by a team of medical researchers from the University of Oklahoma, who were astounded by what they found.

Come and partake in the abundance of flowers and leaves to print on greeting cards. Participants will use ink techniques to print with natural materials, creating beautiful impressions of the season. Course fee includes $10 for supplies.

Learn about the geology in your own yard.

The York White Roses compiled a 290-399 record as the Class AA affiliate of the Washington Senators from 1963 to 1968. The team finished in last place in the Eastern League for 3 of the 5 seasons. Yet, one of its players started the major league All-Star Game in 1962, another won the American League ERA title in 1969, and another appeared in the major leagues and in two Super Bowls. The White Roses also produced the Eastern League's Most Valuable Player in 1966. Joe Coleman Jr., Dick Bosman, Barry Moore, Dave Stenhouse, Del Unser, Jim French, and a handful of other White Roses played with the Washington Senators. Learn more about this interesting era in York's baseball history.

Join us this summer for a trip down memory lane with music and dance, from the jitterbug of the '40s through disco of the '70s and '80s. Learn fun partner dances from each decade, and remember, there is no such thing as two left feet. Everyone has rhythm, and dance is fun and great exercise. Dress cool and wear the smoothest-sole shoes you have. Partners are optional.