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The Chrysalis Stage Advanced Performing Arts Conservatory for students in grades eight through 12 will emerge this fall in Sharon, Pa. Conceived by Joseph Scarvell and Robert Russo, the Conservatory will provide academic instruction in all facets of the theater to advance understanding of the performing arts as a force for student and community relevance. The first semester begins Oct. 8 and will culminate with a production of the American classic musical “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. “The performing arts give children the opportunity to express themselves creatively, giving them a modality of expression that is…

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will be hosting a Basic Training Class beginning Fall 2018. Master Gardener volunteers support Penn State Extension’s educational programs in consumer horticulture. The Basic Training class will include the following topics: botany, plant propagation, soil health and fertilizer management, composting, controlling pests safely, entomology, plant diseases, indoor plants, vegetables, lawn care, pruning, woody ornamentals, herbaceous plants, native plants, weeds and invasives. After completing their training, Master Gardeners help Penn State Extension better serve the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, writing articles, working with youth, and much more. Applications…