Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Donuts with Dudes and Muffins with Ma'ams events that the Paradise Elementary PTO has run annually were canceled for 2021. However, PTO members have devised a way for families to enjoy donuts together and share their school spirit with others.

On Saturday, April 24, preordered donuts may be picked up at Paradise Elementary School, 20 N. Belmont Road, Paradise, from 8 to 10 a.m. during the first Donuts with Grownups Drive-Thru. The donuts, made by Dutch-Way Farm Market in Gap, may be purchased by the half-dozen through Wednesday, April 14. Each box will contain two glazed doughnuts, two white frosted donuts with red sprinkles and two red frosted donuts with white sprinkles. The donut decorations were chosen to match Pequea Valley School District colors.

Although any funds raised by the event will be used for field trips or to bring educational experiences to the school, organizer Christy Fieldsa said that the effort is really about bringing families together. "This is more of a family involvement event than a fundraiser," she said. "It encourages dedicated time together for families." She added that participating families are encouraged to take photos of themselves eating donuts to post to the Paradise Elementary School PTO Facebook group page.

Donut sales will not be limited to Paradise families. "Anybody in the community is invited to order," said Fieldsa, who added that those who wish to purchase donuts for local heroes are welcome to do so. "People can order donuts to donate to school staff, fire company (volunteers), emergency medical services (staff), teachers, district office (staff), and The Factory staff," said Fieldsa. "Get a half dozen for your family and another half dozen to donate." She added that any donuts not picked up by 10 a.m. on April 24 will be donated.

Donuts may be purchased by emailing paradiselementarypto@gmail.com for a link or by using one of the QR codes found in this article. Readers who have questions may call 610-812-9884.