Today … Linglestown Twilight baseball team plays Lawnton at Koons Park in third game of league championship semifinal series, 5:45 first pitch Today … Live music at St. Thomas Roasters presents Ross Etnoyer, 8-10 pm, no cover Today … Super Hero night at Linglestown Life, 7 pm at church’s picnic pavilion Saturday … Chicken BBQ at Linglestown Fire Co., 10 am until sold out (CLICK HERE for more details; see second item) Saturday … Live music at St. Thomas Roasters presents Moe Weimer, 8-10 pm, no cover

Friday’s big event … St. Thomas Roaster located in the Linglestown square is the place to be from 8 - 10 pm for the Cotolo Boys’ Friday the 13th special musical show, great coffee and eats, no cover charge. Saturday’s big event … If the weather cooperates, head to West Hanover Winery for its first outdoor concert this summer, 7 - 10 pm. Bring your picnic and accessories and enjoy the music for only $15 a person. You'll spend the evening tasting wine and enjoying the surroundings of the winery’s vineyard. Monday’s big event … Irish traditional band Round the House in concert, 8 pm, Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1280 Clover Lane, $5 per person.

It’s supposed to be 97 today.  I’m swamped with emails from video submissions from blogHarrisburg.  I have a half dozen eBay shipments to make today.  McDonald’s screwed up my breakfast order.  I just found out my PayPal Premier account has ridiculous processing fees.  Gas is supposed to hit $4.30 by July 1.  I’m at work eight hours earlier than my usual shift.  Also it’s Monday. But this Sumatra bean coffee from St. Thomas Roasters in Linglestown is just amazing.  The beans are shiny and the flavor is rich but not oppressive. Grinder, French press, and my day just got awesome.

In today's Go section of The Patriot-News, restaurant critic Mimi Brodeur samples the offerings at St. Thomas Restuarant located in the village square. The article also mentions recently opened St. Thomas Village Oriental Market and General Store that is the eatery's next door neighbor.

View of the Linglestown square. (Click on photo for larger version.)

Roasters celebration … St. Thomas Roasters coffee house on the village square was all decked out Saturday to celebrate its 8th anniversary. To mark the special occasion, I was able to persuade owner Geof Smith to pose for a picture beside his trusty bean roaster. Paxton Creek cleanup … The Patriot-News editorial board weighed in Sunday on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pushing for major cuts in pollution going into Paxton Creek. This situation potentially could impact Lower Paxton Township since the headwaters of the creek flow through the Linglestown area and other parts of the township. There are signs marking the location of creek along Linglestown Road just west of the historic village and just west of Sheetz.

Upcoming events … * Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 pm … Lower Paxton Historical Society meeting at St. Thomas Roasters on the village square will feature Dane Maryott displaying and talking about “swords of the Civil War.” For more information, call 545-8704. * Saturday, May 17, 9 am to 1 pm … Dauphin County Recycling Day will be held at Harrisburg Area Community College. This event is a great opportunity for getting rid of electronics and other items at no or limited cost. CLICK HERE for more details. * Saturday, May 17, 7 am to 10 pm … St. Thomas Roasters on the village square celebrates its 8th anniversary. Guest baristas – the coffee house's "old time" staff – will be working the counter for the morning. Owners Pam and Geof will be there too, making fresh crepes. Trivia, prizes, live music inside and out. Plus, “Old Time” prices from 2000 for the day. * Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 … Olivia’s Team Room, located above Linglestown Flowers & Gifts, will hold an open house event. Alice Thorne and her daughter operate the shop that features a tearoom and a gift shop for the American Girl doll. Call 652-5082 for more information. * Sunday, May 18, 6 pm … The Chocolatetown Cafe in Linglestown will host the second of a three-part series of hour-long presentations entitled "Postmodernism and the Church." There will be a Q&A session and light refreshments after the formal part of the program. The featured speaker is Dr. Kenneth Miller of Evangelical Theology Seminary in Myerstown. CD sports … Rains have forced the postponement of today's Mid-Penn softball playoff game between CD and Greencastle-Antrim. The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, 5 pm at Heishman Field in Newville. The rains also pushed back CD girls' soccer team's opening game in the PIAA District 3 Tournament from Wednesday to Thursday, 7 pm at Landis Field. The second-seeded Lady Rams will play the winner of a first-round game between Susquehannock and Chambersburg.