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Outdoor Encounters

By Nathan Bolls on August 1, 2024

Some days, I’m preoccupied with the animals that live their lives all around us but are seldom seen or heard. Many people are not even aware of their presence. I’m thinking of the racoon, deer mouse...

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16th Annual Speedy PD for Parkinson's Disease: We're Ready! Let's Throw Confetti!

By Michelle Haub on July 24, 2024

No matter your age, the phrase “sweet sixteen” tends to bring up a myriad of thoughts and emotions: excitement, fun, food, friends, joy, cars, wonder, cake, and hope. These are just a few of the...

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Outdoor Encounters

By Nathan Bolls on July 3, 2024

As is normal for this time of year, we’ve had some strong wind days during the past three to four months. But, just as for heat, or its absence, cold—or for the force of gravity-- we know the...

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Arbor Day Celebration

By Jo Fey on June 20, 2024

On Wednesday, June 5, the Meadowlark Outdoors Committee held what it hopes will be the first traditional celebration of Arbor Day on the Meadowlark grounds. This celebration was inspired by resident...

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The Last Airborne

By Nathan Bolls on June 6, 2024

Today is the 80th anniversary of the huge, costly, and ultimately successful allied D-Day land assault on Hitler’s Fortress Europe. Although mere words never can remotely capture what happened that...

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Ready to Mingle: Upcoming Party Offers Paintings, Experiences, & More!

By Becky Fitzgerald on May 16, 2024

Do you have your tickets for Art Mingle? No?! There's no better time than right now to secure your spot at this artful fundraising event, set for May 31 at SNW Gallery and Union Hall, 328 Poyntz Ave...

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Grow Green Match Day: Final Numbers Announced

By Becky Fitzgerald on May 9, 2024

Thank you, Manhattan! At the conclusion of a reconciliation process following an annual 24 hours of giving sponsored by Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, event organizers proudly announced...

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Poyntz of View: Art Mingle fundraiser moves to new location

By Becky Fitzgerald on May 1, 2024

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 31! Meadowlark Foundation’s art-related fundraiser is moving from Prairie Star Restaurant to a different venue with two new partnerships. Art Mingle: Poyntz of...

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Ask Sarah: Get Your Meadowlark Questions Answered

By Sarah Duggan on April 18, 2024

It’s time to revive a Messenger column that has been out of print since late 2017: Ask Sarah!

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Parkinson's Awareness Month: Let's Learn a Little!

By Michelle Haub on March 28, 2024

April is National Parkinson’s Awareness month, and April 11 is Parkinson’s Awareness Day. It is estimated that more than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Ninety-...

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