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Looking for a meaningful and lasting way to honor the MLK Day of Service? How about donating books about tolerance to YWCA Hanover’s Acceptance Library? The Acceptance Library is open to the community and features books for all reading levels on human rights, race, and gender tolerance. Checkout our Amazon Book Wishlist here: https://tinyurl.com/ywcahanoveracceptancelibrary or contact… Continue Reading MLK Day of Service Acceptance Library Book Drive

The Banned Book Club will meet on Thursday, March 9, at 6 pm at Something Wicked. Register below. Seats are limited. If, after registering, you are unable to attend please let us know so we can open the seat. Amanda Stuckey will be leading our discussion for the evening. Amanda Stuckey is an assistant professor… Continue Reading The Banned Book Club

We are excited to invite you to Diversity and Inclusion in the Elementary Classroom What: Workshop for elementary teachers When: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Where: YWCA Hanover Who: Dr. Barbara Rupp, Dr. MaryKay Kelly, & Mrs. Deb Smith Each teacher participant will receive three free books for their classroom library and a… Continue Reading Diversity and Inclusion in the Elementary Classroom

If you want to learn how to do simple repairs around your house, sign up for our free Home Repair for Women series. Wednesday, 1/25/23: Plumbing (sink & toilet repair and clogs) Wednesday,2/8/23: Basic drywall repair and electrical fixes Wednesday, 2/15/23: Troubleshooting other issues Instructor: Walt Graves from WFX Fire, Lock & Security. Free but… Continue Reading Beginners Home Repair for Women

Celebrate Black History Month by participating in an African Dance Workshop on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The workshop is presented by Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company from Lancaster, PA.  There are two workshops: 12:00-12:30 Mommy/Daddy and Me (ages 4-10) 12:45-1:30 Adult/Teen/Kids (ages 11+) The cost is $5 per person Registration is required! See below.  

  As part of Black History Month, Deb Smith will give a Marching Down Freedom’s Road presentation. This will include highlights of her Civil Rights trip with the Classrooms Without Borders group. The presentation starts in Atlanta and ends in Memphis. Some sites include the Legacy Museum, the Rosa Parks Museum, the Edmund Pettus Bridge,… Continue Reading Presentation: Marching Down Freedom’s Road

Are you looking to get out of the cold and have some fun? YWCA Hanover Upstanders is inviting any children in K thru 4th grade to come to YWCA Hanover on Saturday, January 28, from 1:00-3:00. Enjoy games in the gym, music activities, art activities, and snacks. Bring a friend, meet a new friend. FREE, but registration is… Continue Reading Upstanders New Year New Friends

  YWCA Hanover is hosting a Malala Workshop on Saturday, March 18, from 9 am-11 am. Girls in grades first thru sixth will learn about Malala, create art projects, learn basic Spanish, play games, have snacks, and more. Space is limited, and the cost is $15. ALL money will be donated to the Malala Fund,… Continue Reading Malala Workshop 2023

      YWCA Hanover Music in the Morning with Deb Smith Music in the Morning will be offered on Saturday, March 25th, from 9 am -11 am. Students ages 5 thru 10 are invited to play musical games, make an instrument, and enjoy a snack. Cost is FREE, and space is limited to 12… Continue Reading Music In The Morning w/Deb Smith

  Sit in the comfort of a living room and watch The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks with 4 other people. Following the movie, you will discuss the film and how it impacts the world today. Register below. There are only 5 spots. Once you register, you will receive the address of our movie… Continue Reading Living Room Movie and Discussion