Aug. 16. SPARK in the Park

Atglen Community Park

400 Ridge Ave.., Atglen, 7 to 8 p.m. Presented by Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, the event will take place every Wednesday through Aug. 23. Each week will have different activities, and all events are free. On Aug. 18, water wars and an obstacle course will be featured.

http://www.facebook.com/PenningtonvillePC

Aug. 16. Kacie's Cause Support Group

Parkesburg Baptist Church

103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m.

http://www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg

Aug. 17. Narcotics Anonymous

IMPACT Church

101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.

Aug. 17 and 18. Bag Sale

New Hope Community Closet

128 TownsEdge Drive, Quarryville. Shoppers may fill a half-bag or a full bag with clothing and shoes for a suggested donation fee. The hours will be on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 717-786-2034 for more details.

Aug. 19. Back-To-School Community Event

Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church

405 Green St., Parkesburg, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be backpack giveaways, free food and a video game truck on-site. Vaccines will also be offered; atendees should bring insurance information. For more details, visit http://www.facebook.com/Bethanyamec.

Aug. 20. Free Community Meal

New Beginnings Church of the Cross

1 Penn Ave, Christiana, 10 a.m. Attendees will be fed spiritually at Sunday morning worship and then will be fed a free smorgasbord-style meal.

The gray, stone church is located between Newport Avenue and Pine Street, two blocks from the light at Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive.

Aug. 22. GriefShare

Gateway Church

160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg, 6:30 p.m. The topic will be "Your Grief Journey." GriefShare, which will be facilitated by Paul and Twila Ranck, is a free support group for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Meetings will run every Tuesday through Nov. 7.

http://www.griefshare.org/groups/170824

Aug. 25. Final Friday

Presented by the Parkesburg Action Committee

Main Street, Parkesburg, 5 to 9 p.m. The theme of the monthly street fair will be "Dog Days of Summer." Included will be vendors, live music and displays by community groups. Local pet rescues will also be on hand.

http://www.facebook.com/PAC19365

Sept. 9. Farmers Market

Presented by the Parkesburg Action Committee.

Parkesburg Borough Hall, 315 W. First Ave., Parkesburg, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, flowers and plants, crafts and more.

http://www.facebook.com/PAC19365

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