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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