Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 23

Historic milestones and more...

  1. It's a huge day for Springfield. Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Springfield, a turning point in the American Revolution.
  2. As part of the commemoration of the anniversary, township officials the newly constructed Patriot Park this morning at 9 a.m.
  3. Learn how to tell your story. Springfield's Public Library's regular classes on memoir writing meets .*
  4. The Library hosts a book swap for kids and teens where unwanted books are for new (well, "gently used") ones.
  5. Looking to soak up some history? In celebration of the 231st anniversary, the Historic Cannon Ball House will be to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 26.


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