IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Mars area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here . Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .

16 Gone Fishing Mars Area Middle School students participate in Trout in the Classroom .

19 Special Section : Home Improvement Get inspired with these amazing smart home , outdoor kitchen and bathroom makeover ideas .

28 Parks & Recreation Whether you love to bird-watch , picnic , bike or fish , there ’ s a perfect park nearby to help put some spring back in your step .

35 All Things Spring ! Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways to enjoy the spring season — right in your own backyard .

2 From the Publisher 6 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Mars Area 8 IN Good Taste : Patrick Kaderka , Executive Chef , and Elizabeth Thompson , Chef de Cuisine , Bruneaux Restaurant 12 IN Events : 2016 Jack and Jill Presentation Ball 40 Mars Area Public Library Events and Programs 44 School District News 48 IN Focus : Mars Area at a Glance

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