May Day Tradition Will Bloom Again
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
As the weather warms up and we prepare for spring, students at Columbia High School are gearing up for a tradition that’s been around for decades.
The annual May Day festivities will take place on Saturday, May 2, in the high school gymnasium, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the ceremony will start at 7 p.m.
Students in grades seven through 12 will participate in the activities, with students in grades seven through 11 performing a traditional maypole dance.
“Alexis Phillips will perform vocal performances,” said Ava Broome, a junior who is coordinating the See May Day pg 8
Support Hope in Columbia
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
We all need the support of others, but where do people turn when they don’t have a family or friends to help? A care home in Columbia fills this need, and now you can help it continue its mission.
“Our Home of Hope provides a warm, welcoming home to individuals who may be in need of a little extra care and support,” said Robin Gamby, the home’s
executive director. “Located in Columbia, we offer 30 residents 24/7 care, including all meals, laundry service, cleaning, medication assistance and transportation to doctor visits, all with Christian compassion - all the comforts and care that a loved one would have provided.”
People can support Our Home of Hope through in-kind donations, contribution to the nonprofit’s endowment fund, giving of
An Evening to Celebrate the Ladies
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Joe Bachman and the other men involved in Evolve Life Group want to celebrate the women in their lives. They’re hosting Celebrate the Ladies on Saturday, May 9, at Faith United Methodist Church, 126 E. Market St., Hellam. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will begin at 6 p.m.
“We will be providing a delicious meal, including chicken cordon bleu, mixed vegetables, baked potato, salad and dessert,” Bachman shared. “At 7 p.m., we will make our way upstairs to the sanctuary where the men will be providing entertainment. The entertainment includes some musical acts from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s and also some classic commercials and television shows.”
Bachman said the group had held mother-daughter banquets in the past, and he thought it was time to bring a similar event back.
“It seems like in the world today we need more laughter and fun,” he remarked. “The ’60s through ’80s were just, in my opinion, the best generations where you could have wholesome fun and laughs.”
He explained that the event has two purposes.
“First and foremost is to celebrate ladies,” he said. “Whether you are a mother, daughter, stepdaughter, cousin, aunt or just a good friend, we want to celebrate all the ladies in our lives. We didn’t want this just to be a mother-daughter banquet because there’s so many women that do so many amazing things that aren’t a mother or a daughter to us.”
Members of the 2026 May Day court are (front, from left) Makenzie Kuhn, Morgan Gamber, Sadie VanAulen, Reece Schaeffer, Delaney Burke, Brynn Bigler, Ella McCarty, (back) Kyovany Woodard, Gage Wolf, Troy Tillman, Avery Gamby, Parker Lutz, Ethan McNair and Luke Rupp.
The men will serve the meal and provide the evening’s entertainment.
Bachman created Evolve Life Group in 2023.
“The idea is that you don’t have to get out of your chair unless you want to,” Bachman commented. “The entertainment is for you to simply sit back and relax and laugh and have a good time. We hope that there will be audience participation and that you’ll get up and enjoy some fun time.”
Beyond entertainment, the event is a fundraiser for an organization that serves women.
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“We wanted to be very intentional about it being for women since this is all about celebrating the ladies,” Bachman said. “We decided on New Life for Girls in Dover. This organization helps women to a new way of living. We’re also excited that they are going to provide some entertainment for us as well.”
“We are a 45-year-andolder life group,” Bachman said. “We have three core values of serving ourselves, which we consider mental health; serving others, which we call friendship; and community service. We are excited that this event captures all three!”
He hopes that women will come out for the celebration to enjoy a relaxing and fun event.
“If you are a lady and would like to be pampered for an evening, this is the event for you,” he shared. “While it is a freewill offering, we encourage you to donate to New Life for Girls in Dover.”
To reserve a ticket for Celebrate the Ladies, call 717-424-1136 with your last name and the number of tickets you’d like. There is no admission charge for the event, but an offering will be received.
The GateHouse Is a Portal Between Addiction, Recovery
BY JEFF FALK
The GateHouse Lititz judges lightly. And when it does, the GateHouse Lititz judges people on who they are, not what they do or have done.
The GateHouse Lititz doesn’t give up on people; it doesn’t throw away souls.
“There is hope. We provide hope,” said Anthony Valentin, who’s been the program director at The GateHouse Lititz for four years. “There are people out there who are willing to fight this battle and help. We want individuals to know it’s possible. We’re willing to walk alongside you. This is not meant to be done alone. It comes down to one person helping another.”
said Valentin, a resident of East Lampeter Township. “Some of our individuals come to us defeated. But we tell them (addiction) doesn’t have to define you; it doesn’t have to affect your future. Sometimes individuals have blinders on and they can’t see the bigger picture. That’s when we step in. We also get them set up with (Pennsylvania) CareerLink.”
The GateHouse Lititz serves about 150 men each year. Currently, the residential recovery house is hosting 25 individuals, 19 of whom are employed throughout Lancaster County.
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Horn Farm Posts Plant Sale
The Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, will host its 14th annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will offer a wide selection of organically grown plants, including heirloom vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, annual and perennial flowers, and native plants. The plant sale will also feature specialty plant vendors, a food truck, and live music. All proceeds will support land-based learning and ecological restoration at the Horn Farm.
This year, the sale will coincide with the opening
of the Horn Farm’s newly restored farmhouse and learning center. After suffering a fire in 2021, the Horn Farm Center is ready to host classes and community gatherings in an upgraded historic facility. Welcome Back Weekend, which includes a free open house, refreshments, live music, and programs, will take place on May 2 and Sunday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, visit www.hornfarmcenter .org/grand-opening/. For more information, visit www.hornfarmcenter .org/plant-sale/, email education@hornfarmcenter .org, or call 717-757-6441.
The GateHouse Lititz gives people second chances.
The GateHouse Lititz, which is located at 649 E. Main St., Lititz, is an accredited residential recovery facility - a type of halfway house - which is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The local nonprofit takes a holistic approach to addiction and recovery.
“Our mission is to help individuals transform their lives that have been centered around drug and alcohol addiction,” said Valentin. “We encourage them to be part of the community. We encourage them to volunteer. We want to show them it’s about community and what it’s like to give back.”
The GateHouse Lititz’s live-in 90-day recovery program includes oneon-one therapy sessions, group therapy, employment support services, life-skills training, accountability, chores, routine development, mental health awareness and mentorship programs. Some clients complete the recovery program, while others don’t, but everyone benefits in one way or another.
“It’s teaching them to live life on life’s terms,”
The GateHouse Lititz’s residential extended care is designed for males between the ages of 18 and 60. All of the individuals are from Pennsylvania - a handful from Lancaster County and from as far away as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Erie.
“These individuals have struggled with addiction in their lives,” said Valentin. “Some have had traumatic experiences. Some are trying to put their pasts behind them. Some are looking for encouragement. I look at individuals like if they were my child, are they being guided the way I’d like my child to be guided? They’re human beings.”
“Everyone has a story; everyone has a past,” continued Valentin. “There’s a lot more to them than what we’re seeing on the outside. The question is: ‘Why are they struggling? What is holding them back?’ I have met some really good people who have struggled with addictions.”
The GateHouse Lititz employs 15 staff members, 12 of whom work full time. The GateHouse is funded primarily through Medicaid, but it does participate in fundraising and grant programs.
“An individual has got to want it,” said Valentin. “We will engage them in different modulates of
The men of Evolve Life Group invite women to Celebrate the Ladies.
Rock Ford Posts Lectures
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, has posted two lectures. Both events will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn.
As part of the America250 Lecture Series, Nancy K. Loane will present “Valley Forge Celebrates the French Alliance” on Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. On May 6, 1778, the Valley Forge encampment celebrated the alliance between France and the United States of America, which had just been ratified. The alliance was important in supplying military and financial aid to the new country. Now, Washington’s soldiers could hope that the war would soon be over.
Loane has given more than 250 presentations across the country, all focusing on the experiences of the women and soldiers at Valley Forge and the myths and stories associated with the encampment. She is a seasonal ranger at Valley Forge National Park, as well as the author of the award-winning book “Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment.”
The fee for the lecture also includes admission to the Snyder Gallery and Rock Ford’s 2026 focus exhibit. The Snyder Gallery closes at 4 p.m.
As part of the Untold Stories of the Revolution Series, author Zara Anishanslin will present a lecture on her book “The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution” on Tuesday,
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May 5, at 6 p.m.
Artists played a crucial role in the American Revolution, including Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. Anishanslin’s book argues that art was a powerful tool for forging revolutionary ideals, highlighting how these diverse artistsincluding a woman and an enslaved man - used paint, canvas, and wax to support the cause of liberty on both sides of the Atlantic. Copies of the author’s book will be available for purchase and signing following the lecture.
Anishanslin is associate professor of history and art history at the University of Delaware and director of its Museum Studies and Public Engagement Program. She is the author of the award-winning book “Portrait of a Woman in Silk: Hidden Histories of the British Atlantic World,” is the creator and a co-host of the history podcast “Thing 4 Things,” and has served as a historical consultant for the Philadelphia Art Museum as well as “Hamilton: The Exhibition.”
Wagman Heavy Civil Earns Awards
Wagman Heavy Civil Inc. received two awards at the Heavy Construction Contractors Association (HCCA) Safety and Infrastructure Awards Dinner, held at the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club on April 15. These awards recognize outstanding safety performance and excellence in construction.
Wagman accepted the 2026 Safe Work Practices Award in the Highway/ Bridge Construction/ General Contractor category for more than 1 million manhours of work performed in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.
In addition, the company’s Nash Road Extension project won the 2026 Excellence in Infrastructure Award Over $20 Million. The $25 million project, located in Chesterfield County, Va., and completed six months early, relieved congestion and improved traffic movement and connectivity between and around Chesterfield’s county government offices. The
project extended Nash Road (Route 636) by approximately 1 mile, connecting it with Iron Bridge Road (Route 10) by way of a new signalized intersection. The scope also included a roundabout on Nash and Beach roads and a new 600-foot bridge over a portion of Swift Creek.
Wagman is a multifaceted construction firm with major operations in heavy civil, general construction, and geotechnical construction services. Founded in 1902, Wagman is a fourth-generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia and headquarters in York. As a heavy civil contractor, Wagman is a nationally recognized leader within the industry. Wagman’s core competencies include design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.
For more information about Wagman, please visit www.wagman.com.
Admission is for the lecture only and does not include the Snyder Gallery or Hand Mansion.
Club Plans Car Show
The Vagabonds Rod & Custom Club will hold its annual Vagabonds Super Cruise on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amos Herr Park, 1700 Nissley Road, Landisville. In the case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, May 3.
Organizers anticipate that the event will feature 400 to 500 vehicles, including the Hahn and Turner dragster. More than 50 trophies will be awarded. The Super Cruise will also
include music from a local DJ, food vendors, local artisan vendors, giveaway drawings for cash prizes, a Chinese auction, and a white elephant sale. There is an admission fee. Some of the proceeds, including all proceeds from the Chinese auction, will benefit Hospice & Community Care. To date, Vagabonds Rod & Custom Club has donated almost $49,000 to Hospice. For more information, call Mark Meyer at 717-572-6252.
School Earns Blue Ribbon Award
Wrightsville Elementary School has been named the recipient of a 2025 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Award. The award is one of the highest honors recognizing excellence in education and student achievement in Pennsylvania.
Wrightsville Elementary is a kindergarten through fifth-grade public school in the Eastern York School District serving approximately 350 students. The school uses a student-centered approach, a personalized learning model, and innovative assessment practices that promote student ownership and engagement. The Eastern York School District celebrated the achievement at an assembly on April 2. The event included the unveiling of official Blue Ribbon banners.
To purchase tickets to either lecture, visit www .historicrockford.org/ special-events.
Cavod Posts Summer Camps
Cavod Performing Arts, 665 W. Main St., New Holland, will hold “Once Upon a Kingdom” summer camps from Monday to Friday, July 6 to 10.
A camp for children ages 3 to 6 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, with a showcase on July 10 at 11:30 a.m. To register, visit https://cavod .org/classes/once-upon-a -kingdom-ages-3-6/. A camp for children ages 7 to 12 will run from 1 to 5 p.m., with
a showcase on July 10 at 4:30 p.m. To register, visit https://cavod.org/classes/ once-upon-a-kingdom -ages-7-12/.
The camps are designed to engage young artists to go deeper with their artistic expression and their faith.
More summer camp options are available. For more information, visit https://cavod.org/class_cat/ summer-at-cavod/.
COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org
United Is the Only Way
BY JEFF FALK
There are many great methods for getting things done.
There are collaborative cooperations. There are awe-inspiring approaches. There are individual initiatives.
Of course, there’s also the United Way.
In February, the United Way of Lancaster County relocated its century-old operations from 1910 Harrington Drive, Lancaster, to 2121 Oregon Pike, Lancaster.
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
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“United Way means community,” said Maddie Seiler, the vice president of marketing and communications for the United Way of Lancaster County. “All United Ways across the world show up in communities in powerful ways. The United Way does that; we unite. We mobilize resources and get them to people who need them. At the end of the day, it’s about making the community better and making sure all of our neighbors can thrive.”
The United Way of Lancaster County is a local nonprofit hub, a vehicle for connecting the counties’ generous donors and those who are less fortunate. Its history makes the United Way a Lancaster County institution.
“We’re in a very unique position to provide those in need with what they need,” said Seiler. “We are that connector in the community. We’re the place other nonprofits turn to. We’re seen as a thought leader. We have connections with all the agencies in the county. We have resources, but we never do it alone.”
By partnering with local organizations, businesses and volunteers, the United Way of Lancaster County funds a wide variety of programs and provides a plethora of social services designed to improve the health, education and economic mobility of the community. Among the United Way’s most prominent programs are its 211 non-emergency, essential services call center; its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program; its Project Blueprint, a six-week training session designed to strengthen the leadership of nonprofits; the Volunteer Center on its website, which posts volunteer opportunities in the county; its Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) initiatives; and the awarding of grants to local nonprofits.
“I think people know the logo, but they might not know exactly what we do,” said Seiler. “We do act as a liaison, but that’s not our main focus. We’re just one of the amazing nonprofits in Lancaster County who are trying to fill the gaps in the community.”
During an 18-month campaign in 2024 and 2025, the United Way of Lancaster County raised over $5.3 million for its services through the generosity of more than 3,000 donors. The United Way
raises funds through workplace donation campaigns, sponsorships and government grants.
Based on tax return data and percentages of donated income, Lancaster consistently ranks among the top five most generous counties in Pennsylvania.
“I think Lancaster County is such a special place for nonprofits,” said Seiler, a resident of Manheim Township. “There is such an essence of caring in our community. We really step up for our neighbors. This is the most generosity I’ve ever seen in a community. There’s such an energy around giving back.”
“For every dollar we raise, we’re able to leverage seven dollars and 45 cents for the community,” added Seiler. “By leveraging our funding, we’re able to make a larger impact throughout the county.”
The United Way of Lancaster County employs 30 staff members and workers.
“In a general sense, we reach people in a lot of ways,” said Seiler. “What resonates to donors is different for each one. They may be people whose lives have been impacted, and they want to give back to United Way. We have so many different programs. People want to step
up for their neighbors, and we give them opportunities that feel good to them.”
The United Way of Lancaster County was founded in 1925 as the Welfare Foundation of Lancaster. A dozen local organizations raised $200,000.
There are more than 1,800 United Way chapters operating in 40 countries and territories around the world. Lancaster is one of 1,100 United Way affiliates in the United States.
“We’ve evolved in a lot of ways in a hundred years,” said Seiler. “Our programs have changed completely, but we’ve always showed up for people who need it the most. We are super localized, but when our neighbors need us, we are able to mobilize for them. Our mission has remained somewhat the same.”
“I want the community to know we are here for them,” concluded Seiler. “With the cost of living, there are a lot of ways to connect with us in a dignified way. If you want to help and volunteer, we’re the place for you. We can pivot; we aren’t pigeonholed to the same thing every year. But we need volunteers, we need donors, we need other nonprofits.”
For additional information, go to www.uwlanc.org.
LBC Sets Dance Concert
The Lancaster Bible College (LBC) Dance Company will perform a dance concert on Sunday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in Good Shepherd Chapel, located on LBC’s campus at 901 Eden Road, Lancaster.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
For the evening recital, LBC students will dance contemporary, swing, and Broadway styles choreographed by faculty and guest choreographers.
To purchase tickets, visit www.lbc.edu/ events.
To learn more about LBC’s Music, Worship, and Performing Arts Department, visit www.lbc.edu/mwpa.
Volunteers donate their talents to a United Way of Lancaster County service project.
assets, leaving a gift in a will or simply providing a treat for the residents.
The home also invites the community to a meat bingo fundraiser to be held on Saturday, May 30, at the Columbia Borough Fire Department, 726 Manor St. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and bingo will begin at 1 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased at Little’s Beverage Distributor, 1224 Lancaster Ave., Columbia; through board or staff members of Our Home of Hope; or through Venmo at @OHOHRG. If paying electronically, make a note that it’s for bingo and include your name to pick up your ticket at the door.
Thanks to the vision of John and Mable Hershey, the former private Cherry Street Guest Home was converted into the nonprofit Our Home of Hope Inc. in 2017 so funds could be received to help underwrite the shortfall between the residents’ income and the cost of operating the facility.
“The Hersheys saved the home, with the help of many family, friends and businesses who believed in their mission,” Gamby shared. Individuals with intellectual disabilities, minor mental health challenges or a need for just a little extra
support are welcome at Our Home of Hope.
“Our residents receive the care they need to thrive with a sense of purpose,” Gamby said. “On an average day, you will see residents walking around town, playing cards or enjoying staff- or volunteer-led activities and exercise. The residents also enjoy taking care of two blocks in Columbia through the borough’s Adopt-a-Block program.”
Gamby encourages people to support the nonprofit and to see their gifts in action at an open house. It will be held at Our Home of Hope from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, and it will include a tour of the home and opportunities to visit with residents.
“Thanks to many generous donors and volunteers, we are able to provide the residents with a loving home,” Gamby said. “The home has been blessed with many volunteers who love to entertain the residents or help with work projects. Thanks to the generous donation of a 15-passenger bus from St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, the residents will be able to enjoy trips this summer to go shopping, enjoy a country drive or their favorite - ice cream.”
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recovery. Hopefully, they will put their best foot forward. But at the end of the day, they’ve got to do it. You can’t do it for them. Kind of like, ‘You can live a better way of life and here are some examples.’ We hope they choose a productive way of life. All we can do is provide the information and know-how.”
“When you’re in addiction, it becomes natural, it becomes normal,” he added. “It’s a choice, and that’s what makes it hard. Relapse is part of addiction. You’re fighting a battle. We try to look for the good in people.”
Established in Lititz in 1972, the GateHouse now also offers similar longterm residential recovery programs for men in Mountville and for women in Marietta. The GateHouse also operates eight transitional houses throughout Lancaster County and offers outpatient services
since residents of the home are often economically disadvantaged, the nonprofit relies on the generosity of the community to help Our Home of Hope maintain its high standard of care.
“We are also grateful to be the recipient of several grants this past year, and we continue to apply for grants for other needs of the home, for a generator; new interior railing; additional security cameras; new furniture, such as metal dressers; and new dining room chairs,” Gamby said.
To streamline the donation process, the nonprofit has created a link to advertise its needs. It may be found at https://ourhomeofhope .com/donate.
“We have been blessed by the generosity of the community that provides items that also help reduce our operating expenses,” Gamby said. “On behalf of all of our residents, staff and board, we thank our supporters for helping us provide our amazing residents with a home filled with hope.”
For more information, visit www.ourhomeofhope .com. For additional details on the upcoming bingo, visit the home’s Facebook page by searching for “Our Home of Hope, Inc.”
Library Posts May Schedule
Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, will offer programs and services to the community. For details and registration, call the library at 717-2524080 or visit www.york libraries.org.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will be at the library to accept donations on Tuesday, May 5, from noon to 6 p.m. and Thursday, May 21, from noon to 4 p.m.
KCL’s upcoming programs include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3 on Wednesday, May 6, and Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 on Fridays, May 1 and 8. These programs will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required.
Kreutz Creek Family Story Time at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market, 110 Ducktown Road, Hellam, will take place on Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The event is geared toward children ages 1 to 5, but older siblings are welcome to attend. Registration is requested.
The Danger Club, for tweens ages 9 to 11, will meet on May 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Library Squad, for people ages 9 to 18, will gather on May 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Project-based volunteering for people ages 12 to 18 is available. For more details or to offer an idea for a project, contact kreutzcreeklibrary@york libraries.org or Kayla at 717-252-4080.
Manga Book Club, for youths ages 12 to 18, will meet on Saturday, May 16, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This program will occur after the library is closed to the public. Only teens attending this program will be allowed inside.
May 13 and 27, from noon to 1:45 p.m.
York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on May 5, 12, and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
A Death Café Book Club will be held on May 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Andrea Williams, a bereavement counselor with Grane Hospice, will lead attendees in discussing “Year of Wonders” by Geraldine Brooks. The program is designed to provide comfort and a supportive environment to those struggling with loss.
Registration is required, and copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.
A Silent Book Club, for people age 13 or older, will
take place on May 7 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The program will feature trivia, refreshments, reading, and book talk.
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Thursday, May 14, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Melanie Markowski will share “Growing Dahlias.”
The Kreutz Creek Cookbook Group will meet on Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The theme will be “Hot or Cold Salads.” Attendees should bring a sweet or savory prepared dish based on the theme and a copy of the recipe.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Monday, May 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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“Data shows that the longer individuals are involved with treatment, the better chance they have of recovery,” said Valentin. “We want to establish a foundation for recovery.
As they’re hitting these benchmarks, the insurance
company will say they’re no longer at great risk, so they can step into outpatient services. Some individuals may not be from this community, but they want to stay here for employment.”
For additional information, go to www.gate house.org.
The Spoiler Alert! teen group, for people ages 12 to 18, will meet on May 5 from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. The group reads teen books and posts reviews to Instagram and YouTube. Registration is required.
Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on Thursdays, May 7 and 21, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and Wednesdays,
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Staff members at The GateHouse Lititz include (back, from left) clinical supervisor Tim, counselor Yannick, counselor Melissa, case manager Brook, (front) residential supervisor Nicole, program assistant Holly and counselor Fran.
Concert to Celebrate Female Composers
The Lancaster Chamber Singers, an auditioned ensemble, will present its spring program, “To See the Beauty,” at two venues. Concerts will take place on Saturday, May 2, at 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster, and on Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, 2453 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster.
“To See the Beauty” celebrates female composers and songwriters and highlights the powerful emotions that music can evoke. Although women have been composing
music for centuries, they were largely excluded from the Western canon until recent years. The concert selections range from 12th-century music by Hildegard von Bingen to pieces by more contemporary composers like Caroline Shaw, Ysaÿe Barnwell, and Dolly Parton. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www .lancasterchambersingers .org. Tickets purchased before noon on Friday, May 1, will be discounted, and tickets are free for children and youths age 18 and under.
Employment Program Expanded
Vista Autism Services has expanded its Adult Employment Services program to York County, bringing workforce development support to adults with autism and related developmental disabilities in the region. Vista’s service area also includes Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties.
The Adult Employment Services program exists to help adults with autism and developmental disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs in their communities. The program provides individualized support at every stage - from career exploration and job development to on-thejob coaching and longterm career guidance. All employment is competitive and integrated, meaning participants
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work alongside co-workers without disabilities in real community settings.
Vista’s employment team works directly with local employers to identify opportunities, explain workplace supports, and ensure both the employee and the employer have what they need to succeed.
Adults with autism or developmental disabilities in York County who are interested in employment services, as well as employers interested in hiring through the program, may visit www .vistaautismservices.org /contact.
Vista Autism Services provides a full continuum of support for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities across the lifespan, from early intervention through adult employment and community participation.
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Event to Focus on Second-Chance Hiring
May
PA CareerLink Lancaster County, in partnership with the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, will hold an event designed to unlock the potential of individuals whose workforce journeys have been impacted by involvement with the justice system. It will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at PA CareerLink Lancaster County, 1046 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. Community members, employers, and job seekers are invited to attend the event, which will feature nationally recognized speakers and authors Armand King and Jonas Royster.
From 8:30 to 10 a.m., King and Royster will lead a seminar, “The Code to a Stronger Workforce,” equipping employers with practical strategies to recruit, hire, and retain talent from among those who have been involved with the justice system. Drawing from their book, “The Cheat Code,” King and Royster will seek
to challenge traditional hiring mindsets and offer real-world approaches to building inclusive, high-performing teams.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors and engage in discussion from 11 a.m. to noon.
Job seekers who have been involved in the justice system are invited to a session from 1 to 3 p.m. with PA CareerLink Lancaster County’s Re-entry Support Group. This interactive presentation is designed to offer encouragement, practical guidance, and tools to navigate employment pathways with confidence.
Registration for all sessions can be found at www.jobs4lancaster.com/ events/.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language services are available free of cost. For more information via TTY, call 717-391-3570.
Stevens & Smith Center Grand Opening Set
LancasterHistory will celebrate the grand opening of the new Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at 13 E. Vine St., Lancaster.
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on May 1, when community leaders and special guests will join LancasterHistory to commemorate the opening of the new state-of-the-art museum located at the historic site of Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith’s former home in downtown Lancaster. Attendees may arrive early for an opportunity to mingle and enjoy light refreshments; doors will open at 8 a.m. The ceremony is free and open to the public, but people are encouraged to register at www.stevensandsmith
event. “A dance will be performed by Gracelynn O’Dell. Myrah Baker will be performing a baton routine. The ladies of the court and their escorts will perform a waltz to the song ‘Open Arms.’”
The celebration will also include the presentation of the members of the May Day court.
This year’s members are Brynn Bigler, escorted by Ethan McNair; Delaney Burke, escorted by Parker Lutz; Morgan Gamber, escorted by Gage Wolf; Makenzie Kuhn, escorted by Kyovany Woodard; Ella McCarty, escorted by Luke Rupp; Sadie VanAulen, escorted by Troy Tillman; and the princess of the court, Reece Schaeffer, escorted by Avery Gamby.
“The princess of the court, who is in ninth grade, is selected with a student body vote by grades seven to nine,” Ava explained.
“The senior ladies of the court are selected by grades 10 through 12. The queen is then selected by a final vote by the 12th-grade class, and the queen is crowned at the event by the maid of honor.”
May Day is a holiday that traces its roots to Europe and ancient festivals to mark the beginning of summer. Celebrated around the world on or close to May 1, the holiday includes
elements of nature such as flowers and foliage, the crowning of a queen and the centerpiece of the maypole, a tall wooden pole often painted or decorated with flowers. People traditionally dance around the pole with long ribbons attached to the top of the structure.
The May Day celebration has been a tradition at Columbia High School for more than 80 years. Ava emphasized that the festivities rely on support from people beyond the school’s walls.
“This event would not be possible to have without the help of our close-knit community,” she said. “We thank everyone that has helped to be a part of this long-holding tradition to keep it alive and running.”
She added that the festivities are fun, but that the celebration also serves to remind people of Columbia’s traditions.
“The ceremony is important to Columbia because it is a welcoming of spring and a historical tradition that holds character within the town, being one of the only places to still hold this event,” she said.
May Day is open to the public. There is an admission charge, with one price for adults and one for students and senior citizens.
center.org/events.
On May 2, the Grand Opening Community Block Party will be held right outside the center on East Vine Street. The event will feature live music, entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and activities for people of all ages, as well as an opportunity for attendees to register for a first walkthrough of the center. The block party is free to attend; no registration or tickets are needed. For more information, including a list of food trucks and vendors, visit www .stevensandsmithcenter .org/events.
General admission tickets to the center are available for reservation, with doors open to the public beginning on Tuesday, May 5. For details on hours, reserving admission tickets, and planning a visit, go to www.stevens andsmithcenter.org.
EYRA Posts Youth Soccer Programs
The Eastern York Recreation Authority (EYRA) will offer several soccer programs for youths. For more information or to register, visit www.easternyorkrec .com, call 717-487-5295 or email eyrecauthority @gmail.com.
A summer soccer camp for young athletes ages 8 to 18 will be held from Monday, June 8, to Thursday, June 11, at Barshinger Fields on Accomac Road in Hellam. The camp will focus on improving players’ skills, including one-on-one, foot skills, first touch, and game knowledge. Participants should register by Friday, June 5.
A Kickin’ Into Summer Soccer Camp for children ages 5 to 7 will take place
on Mondays, June 15 and 22, and Tuesdays, June 16 and 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Barshinger Fields. The camp is open to children of all skill levels and will emphasize an age-appropriate learning environment and skill development over game play. The deadline to register is Friday, May 22.
The Eastern York Soccer Club has opened its registration for the fall season for youths ages 5 to 16. Players interested in playing on travel teams must register by Friday, May 1, and attend tryouts. Players will need to supply their birth certificate and a photo at time of registration. The season will run from August to October at Barshinger Fields.