There's a lot of talent in the Eastern York School District, and some of it was on display during a district-wide talent show held in January at Eastern York High School. Thirteen acts performed, entertaining the audience with a variety of talents, said Lindsey Pangburn, Eastern York Performing Arts booster club president.

"We had an array of dancing, singing, piano performances, baton twirling, a performance by our local Girl Scout troop and even an art exhibit," she stated.

This year's show was hosted by Canadochly Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jeremy Young, who served as master of ceremonies.

More than 25 students participated in the show, and each performer received a participation certificate. Although the talent show also was open to both teachers and parents, only students performed this year, but Pangburn hopes adults will consider getting up on stage next year.

"This is a fantastic event that supports and encourages the members of the school district to create, perform and make memories," she said.

The booster club holds the talent show annually to provide an avenue for students to showcase their talents and to offer a performance opportunity for younger children who don't otherwise have options to be on stage, Pangburn shared. The club members came up with the idea for the talent show four years ago when looking for unique ways to encourage district students to embrace the arts. The talent show has drawn a large list of performers over the years, ranging from kindergartners to high school students and including a few homeschool students who reside in the district.

The booster club supports the stage productions at Eastern York High School, which include a spring musical each year. This year's spring show is "Little Shop of Horrors." It will be performed from Thursday, April 4, through Saturday, April 6.

It promises to be an entertaining event, Pangburn said, adding, "Come see our skilled ensemble, including the man-eating Venus flytrap."