special events

Food House - Help Raise 2 TONS of Food to Feed York County


 The York County Builders Association is challenging everyone to help raise 2 TONS of food for the York County Food Bank. At last year’s Home Show, with the help of show attendees, the York County Builders Association was able to collect 3,270 pounds of food. We know with your help we can collect 2 TONS! Before you head out to this year’s Home Show, reach into your pantry or stop by the grocery store for non-perishable food items. One item will get you $1* off admission to the Home Show BUT a grocery bag full will fill many hungry bellies and put smiles on many faces.

Students from the York County School of Technology have constructed the frame of the Food House. Your food donations will create the walls and roof. Our goal is to fill the house and help take a bite out of hunger in York County.

The York County Food Bank has been in operation for over 25 years. It works with 175 member agencies to distribute food to places such as soup kitchens and pantries, senior centers, youth programs, various shelters, and hungry families. They distribute approximately 2.7 million pounds of food and household items each year. All of the food distributed by the York County Food Bank is exclusively for residents of York County. Fred Fisher, Director of the Food Bank says, “This time of year is great for a food drive. After the hype of the holiday season dies down, food donations are not coming in as readily.” He continues, “We are expecting an increase in case loads due to the slowing economy and increase in heating and gas fuel.”

The York County Food Bank also accepts monetary donations. Through their large buying power, for every $1 you donate they can purchase $10 worth of food. Donations can be mailed to the York County Food Bank at 254 West Princess Street, York, PA 17404. For more information, they can be reached at 846-6435.

Establish Your Basic Tool Box and Have the Opportunity to Win a Custom Wood Piece Created by Celebrity Carpenter Faber Dewar of TLC's Trading Spaces

Faber Dewar will share his know-how in furniture making. He will educate you on the basic tools you should have in your tool chest. Lucky audience members will assist Faber in finishing a woodworking project and a metal antiquing project. Faber will show you how to make old wood look like new and will education you on environmentally friendly finishes. The show will conclude with a question and answer session. Be sure to stay and get your autographed photo from one of TLC's top carpenters.

Seminar times:
Saturday, February 9th at 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Children's Lego® Home Building Competition

Future builders will be creating housing master pieces out of Lego® bricks at the 8th annual Lego® Home Building Competition sponsored by Tri-Boro Construction Supplies. It's great fun to watch the children create amazing houses full of wonderful details. Children are divided into two age groups, 9 and under, and 10 to 12. They will have 45 minutes to build their house. The houses are judged and cash prizes are awarded. Each participant receives a tee shirt and souvenir bag of items donated by YCBA members and area businesses.
Click here to view the Lego Contestant Info.

The Competition takes place Saturday, February 9th. Children ages 9 and under will compete at 2:00 p.m. Children ages 10 to 12 will compete at 3:00 p.m. Children may register at the Children's Activity Area (located in the back left corner of the arena) one hour prior to their competition time. Winners will be announced at 4:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Theresa Lewis at the YCBA Office at 717-767-2444 X10.

Competition time:
Saturday, February 9th - Children ages 9 and under - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 9th - Children ages 10 to 12 - 3:00 p.m.

Children's Carpentry hosted by Lowes

Children can experience the thrill of building. Employees from Lowes will be on hand to help children build their own wooden masterpiece.

Times:
Friday, February 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 10th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Aging Gracefully in Your Home

At this seminar, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Craig Deimler, will provide information on modifications which will allow you to live in your home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of your age or ability level. Learn design ideas that can be incorporated into new construction and remodeling as well as installation of simple assistive devices which can bring long-term independence and confidence to you and your family.
Sponsored by Laurel Vistas, a 55+ Active Adult Community

Seminar times:
Friday, February 8th at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Landscape Design to Enhance Your Property Value

A well-designed landscape project can increase your property value by as much as 17 percent. There are many ways to enhance your landscape from an investment, aesthetic, and practical point of view. The more research done at the beginning, the less problematic the experience will be. Landscape designers Greg Kern and Aaron Jacobs from Shiloh Nurseries, Inc. will help you become more prepared. Learn the dos and don'ts which will help you avoid costly landscaping mistakes.

Seminar times:
Friday, February 8th at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Trash-to-Treasure

If you have trouble throwing things away or hold onto old un-useful household items, this is the seminar for you. Trash-to-Treasure is all about using your own creativity to turn simple castaway objects into fun and functional stuff. Not only is recycling beneficial to the environment, it can help you save money, and use up those old junky items lying around your house. A demonstration with audience participation will be performed by Historic York's Lucas Farner.

Seminar times:
Saturday, February 9th at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 10th at 1:00 p.m.

Decorative Painting

Join Mary Patterson, from Painted by Patterson on the Celebrity Stage at the York County Builders Association's Home Show. Mary will be demonstrating 3 different types of decorative painting; glazing, "out of the can" finishes, and decorative plaster. Not sure what these painting styles are? That's okay! Mary will broaden your painting horizon with an introduction to decorative painting. Come out and learn more about paint quality, things to consider when doing decorative painting in your home, and the essentials of a good paint job! Let Mary help inspire your design ideas!

Seminar times:
Saturday, February 9th at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 10th at 12:00 p.m.

Backyard Hardscaping

Could your yard, patio, or driveway use some "sprucing up"? Why not add a beautiful new walkway, fireplace, or more! Doug Sheaffer from York Building Products can show you how to accomplish this. Doug is certified in both pavers and retaining walls. He brings a plethora of knowledge and know-how to hardscaping. Join him during his "Backyard Hardscaping" seminar and he provides a hands-on look at the colors and textures of materials used.

Perhaps you've been thinking about hardscaping at your home, but you don't know the proper techniques, patterns, and overlays. Doug can help! He will give the audiences a first-hand look at laying patterns such as the herringbone and the basket weave.

Seminar times:
Saturday, February 9th at 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Critters Nobody Loves

From spiders to snakes to rodents, there's something yucky here for everyone!

Show time:
Sunday, February 10th at 2:00p.m.

Fire Safety House

The Fire Safety House is a tool used by the Eureka Fire Department to teach fire prevention and safety to children. The Junior Firefighters will teach children what to look for to prevent fires or other hazards while in the home. The house has a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

Times:
Available various hours through out the show.