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Color Me Mine: Show Your Artistic Side

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:41:50 +0000

People looking to flex their creative muscle have been coming to Harrisburg’s Color Me Mine for years. The wide range of artistic activities on offer at Color Me Mine encourage repeat visits. Here’s how it works: first, you select from the literally hundreds of ceramic pieces available to paint on. This stuff runs the gamut from plates and tiles to more complicated pieces, and the prices are very reasonable. Second, pay an eight-dollar studio fee and then start painting. The fee covers everything you’ll use at Color Me Mine… and there’s a lot of stuff. The sheer number of paints and glazes available boggles the mind, and the staff is always available to help you with your artwork. Once it’s done, you leave it there to be fired in the kiln and come pick it up approximately five days later. It’s a great creative outlet for people of all ages, and Color Me Mine offers a number of special deals and packages throughout the week.

Color Me Mine
5110 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 909-8170
www.harrisburg.colormemine.com

Springford is a Pet Friendly Community

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:18:45 +0000

Springford Apts. loves your furry friends. We welcome pets into our community but with this comes resident responsibility.

Please remember to always pick up after your pet immediately and have your pet leashed at all times when outside. If you wish to get a pet, please contact our office for details.

Thank you!

Five Out of the Ordinary Valentine’s Gift Ideas

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:33:09 +0000

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner; keep things fresh for your partner with these innovative ideas for Valentine’s surprises.

Come up with some clues and lead your partner on a scavenger hunt around your home or around town. Leave smaller gifts, like notes professing your love, candy, or small trinkets, with some of the clues and save the main gift for the end.
Skip the umpteenth bracelet or box of candy and instead give your beloved an experience. Go skydiving, take a weekend away, or simply give them a day where you take care of everything and they can do whatever they like.
Get a local hotel room and take a trip to your own town. Eat out, visit local tourist attractions, and go shopping.
Design a getaway just for your partner, but don’t let on where you are going or what you are doing til you get there.
Try havng a date at home on Valentine’s Day and going out the night before or after. Restaurants are hectic and the servers are stressed on February 14. You may have a better experience if you stay in for a romantic dinner and movie on that day.

Springford Community Room Rental

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:14:21 +0000

If you are interested in renting the Brighton, Bromley, or Bristol Club for an upcoming event, please call Heatherfield at (717)-652-2948. The rooms are perfect for Bridal/Baby Showers, Wedding Receptions, or any party!

The Little Black Truck: Slow Smoke

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:40:20 +0000

Barbecue is sweeping the nation as one of the hottest new food trends, and lovers of slow-cooked meat have plenty of options. In Harrisburg, one of the best options is the Little Black Truck. The Little Black Truck's a roving smokehouse that serves up spectacular meat cooked to incredible tenderness. The pulled pork here is excellent: every bite is permeated with the most wonderful smoky flavor, which reacts amazingly to the sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. The portions are huge — a single sandwich is more than enough to fill you up. If you don’t feel like barbecue, The Little Black Truck also offers extremely good burgers, topped with gooey melted cheese and a delicious horseradish sauce. The homemade chili is also a high point, perfectly spicy and laden with delicious meat. Don’t come here expecting a salad, but if you’re in the mood for some epic meats, the Little Black Truck certainly won’t disappoint.

The Little Black Truck
3809 Paxton Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 877-7636
www.facebook.com/TheLittleBlackTruckBBQ

Top Televisions Under $500.00

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:49:10 +0000

If you’re on the market for a flat screen TV that will look chic in your home, offer great picture quality, and let you keep some money in the bank, here are five of your best options (and they’re all High Definition to boot):

Samsung UN32D4000
This 32-inch ultra-slim TV uses LED lighting to offer viewers sharper color and enhanced contrast. The picture is ultra clear and the TV’s glossy piano black finish will look sophisticated in your house. It also comes with ConnectShare Movie technology that will let you plug a thumb drive or other USB device into your TV, playing media files with your regular remote control.

Toshiba 32DT2U TV
This chic TV has vivid 720p resolution picture quality on its 32-inch screen, while also offering multiple connectivity options like USB, HDMI, and PC input for your media files. In addition, the TV features LCD and DynaLight technology to enhance the sharpness of the images.

JVC JLC32BC3000 TV
This TV offers 1080p of Full HD resolution, as well as exciting features like CrystalColor, XinemaSound, Channel labeling, and an ambient light sensor. The TV’s stature as a ‘Green Compliant’ product, possessing a Green Compliance Certificate through Energy Star, makes it an especially good choice for eco-conscious consumers.

Vizio EI90VA TV
This super-slim 19-inch Lit Razor LED TV is one of the best values on the market if you’re looking to spend on the lower end of the under-$500 category. The TV’s ambient light sensor delivers the sharpest picture possible in any lighting conditions, and the backlight levels automatically adjust to keep your picture balanced and never washed out.

LG 32LK450 TV
This sleek TV has a 32-inch screen,1080p of HD Resolution picture quality, and enhanced sound quality features like Clear Voice II Technology and Infinite Surround Sound. You can also enjoy Blu-ray entertainment on this popular LG TV.

Happy Friday!

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:34:00 +0000

We hope everyone enjoys their weekend and stays warm!

Resident Referrals

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:10:41 +0000

Attention All Residents: You can help pick your neighbors. Refer a friend, coworker, or family member to rent at Springford Apartments and receive $200 off of your rent once they move in.

Popcorn Hat Players: Theatre With Salt

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:37:17 +0000

If you’re looking for a more irreverent take on the stage, Harrisburg’s Popcorn Hat Players might whet your appetite. This much-loved local children’s theatre troupe has been putting on shows since 1993, using professional actors and directors to bring top-quality performances to children of all social and economic backgrounds. Plays put on by the troupe include adaptations of classic Mother Goose rhymes as well as fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and Rumpelstiltskin. Their performances are very entertaining. Although the stagecraft is serious business, each show has a real sense of humor that will keep kids riveted to the stage. And, of course, the Popcorn Hat Players throw in a few jokes for the grown-ups as well. Ticket prices are incredibly reasonable – just seven dollars – which makes it an excellent entertainment value. The troupe also runs a number of educational and outreach programs and mentors a group of young actors who perform in a yearly show.

Popcorn Hat Players
Third Floor
605 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4111
www.gamutplays.org/popcorn

Holiday Decorations

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:05:51 +0000

Springford Apartments hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday. We thank all of our residents who decorated their homes and helped make the property look so festive. Please remember to make sure you have your Holiday decorations removed no later than February 1st.