Art Show Will Expose Students’ Talents
BY JEFF FALK
Kids need validation. Students thrive on encouragement. These emerging individuals are motivated by support.
The impending student art show at the Brownstown campus of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) provides the kind of exposure that leads to confidence and empowerment.
“Exposure is really what it’s all about,” said Randy Hess, a visual arts teacher at the Brownstown campus of LCCTC for 14 years and the organizer of the show. “Exposure is everything to these kids. It’s really about encouragement for our students. It also showcases our school a little bit too and what we do.”
The Brownstown campus of LCCTC will present this year’s edition of its annual student art show from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25, at the 15,000-square-foot Lancaster Art
hours of operation, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23 to 25. In addition, the
Free Throws for Poverty
BY LOGAN MOYER
Aidan Stiger’s arms started to feel heavy.
Shooting 100 free throws in a row is a sneakily physically daunting task, but knowing it’s for charity can provide some relief.
On March 27, the Factory Ministries held its annual b.i.g. Shots event, a fundraiser where participants shoot 100 free throws for charity.
“It’s a mental game,” Stiger said. “You’ve got to keep yourself in it and try to stay focused.”
The Factory Ministries, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, holds programming with the goal of addressing poverty and empowering those who are affected by it in eastern Lancaster County and the surrounding areas.
Its annual b.i.g. Shots event, a collaboration with Baron Insurance Group, has been held since 2018. Community members can sponsor shooters either at a flat rate or per shot made.
It’s certainly more unique than the average fundraiser.
“I was trying to get that muscle memory down,” said Stiger, who was representing Smoker Door Sales. “Then you get one or two there where you lose it for a little bit.”
BY JEFF FALK
Think of it this way: you’ve got to eat anyway. You might as well give the household cook a break, a day off.
Garden Spot Fire Rescue Station 39 and A Taste of New Holland have got you covered. You could even make it a day date or a date night if you so choose.
“It’s a way to get the community together, but we’re mainly doing it
Stiger, once a prep basketball player for Lampeter-Strasburg, wound up making 65 of his 100 attempts. His brother, Caleb, is also heavily involved with the fundraiser and manages Baron Insurance Group’s Gordonville branch.
This year, Factory Ministries raised over $43,000 through the fundraiser. The top shooter was Jared Harvey of Red Truck Mechanical, who made 85 shots. Ron Bare of Bare Wealth Advisors
Vault, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The visual art students’ work will be on display during Lancaster Art
Vault’s
student art show
LCCTC Brownstown students Roman (left) and Bella display some of the types of work that will be on display at the upcoming student art show.
John Kruk to Help UDS Celebrate Community Service
BY JEFF FALK
Empathy and empowerment. Care management and case management. Life-skill training and independence promotion.
United Disabilities Services (UDS) does work worth celebrating.
“UDS serves with a lot of programs, and one of the most visible is service dogs,” said Angela Trout, the annual gifts and events officer for UDS. “Many people come to us through service dogs. Our mission is enhancing abilities and changing lives. We help people gain independence and help people stay in their homes longer. Some of our programs are expensive to run because we provide quality services to our clients. It’s important to support the work we do.”
UDS Foundation, the fundraising arm of UDS, will present this year’s edition of its annual gala from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the Marriott Lancaster
Penn Square, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. While it is UDS’ largest fundraising event, the festive gala will celebrate the organization’s 61st anniversary and serve as community outreach for what UDS does and what it’s all about.
UDS is headquartered at 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster.
“A gala is a grand celebration,” said Trout. “It’s more than a cocktail party. It is a fundraising event, but it’s elevated. It’s somewhat elegant, but not stuffy. Our gala ties in our mission to reinforce why visitors are there. They are the champions of what we do.”
That evening of April 30th will begin with mingling and hors d’oeuvres, and dinner will be served around 6 p.m. The event will include testimonials from UDS clients and volunteers.
the year, and many times they become friends.”
Nearly 500 supporters, clients and their friends and families, volunteers and community members are expected to attend the UDS gala. The local nonprofit has secured the support - financial and otherwise - of 45 sponsors.
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/.
WGAL’s Michael Fuller and Philadelphia Eagles insider Dave Spadaro will be the masters of ceremonies for the gala, but the highlight of the evening will be an appearance by personable Phillies legend John Kruk. Amid a fireside chat setting, Spadaro will interview Kruk, who is expected to spin his entertaining trademark yarns, share career highlights and relay accounts of personal challenges.
“The atmosphere is electric,” said Trout, a resident of Akron. “People are so excited to be there. It’s a really fun vibe. It’s a very welcoming and interesting experience. In Lancaster, we don’t get a lot of opportunities to see big Philly sports stars. There’s a huge Eagles fanbase here.”
The UDS gala will also include live and silent auctions featuring entertainment packages, trips, experiences, donations from Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts and an autographed football from Eagles lineman Lane Johnson. All of the auction items can be viewed at https://udservices.org.
“The gala has definitely grown over the years,” said Trout. “It has brought in so many new donors. The goal is to meet new people. Some people are still discovering who we are and what we do. We try to keep them involved throughout
“A large majority of guests are from Lancaster County, and some come with our sponsors,” said Trout. “They’re people who know us very well. We have a lot of new friends coming. We have people coming to see John Kruk.”
Event officials are hoping this year’s UDS gala will raise $300,000.
“We have 15 programs at UDS, and we serve over 15,000 people in 52 counties in Pennsylvania,” said Trout. “The money will go toward supporting those programs.”
Founded in 1965, UDS serves individuals 18 and older with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as elderly adults. UDS employs nearly 400 workers, many of whom either reside or work in Lancaster.
In addition to receiving program-specific state funding, UDS also conducts a fundraising golf outing at Conestoga Country Club - this year on Thursday, Sept. 17 - a bingo event for service dog funding at Lancaster Farm and Home Center in March, and quarterly lunch and learn tours.
“Fundraising is a very important part of how we operate,” said Trout. “It’s really about supporting people. When you have loved ones with needs, sometimes you just don’t know where to take them. We do provide in-home services. We want to provide people with the help they need.”
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/.
Historic Preservation Award Winners Announced
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County has announced the recipients of the 2026 C. Emlen Urban Awards. The annual accolades recognize outstanding efforts in historic preservation and are named after noted Lancaster architect Cassius Emlen Urban.
Urban was born in Conestoga in 1863 and died in 1939 after an illustrious career. He designed structures such as the Southern Market; the Watt and Shand Building; the Griest and Hager buildings; Stevens High School; and other notable buildings in Lancaster, Reading, and Hershey. The honorees will receive certificates from the Historic Preservation
Phillies’ legend John Kruk will provide his unique brand of entertainment during UDS’ upcoming gala.
Free Throws
was the most sponsored shooter.
Factory Ministries holds a variety of programs aimed at addressing poverty. It has an on-site market, which provides those in need with food that can be purchased with Factory Bucks, which can be earned through attending Factory-based programs.
“It’s a way to empower them,” Factory Ministries communications director Ellie Green said of the market. “This is something that they have done, they have earned.”
All the food in the market is donated from the community, businesses, churches and school districts. If you are interested in donating, contact Kerri Burns, market and community engagement coordinator at 717-575-1538 or kerri@ thefactoryministries.com.
Factory Ministries also holds workforce advocacy and adult advocacy programs that support work environments and equip adults with learning and community resources, respectively.
The ministry also part -
ners with Pequea Valley School District and has several youth resources, such as its youth center and the “Building Braves” program.
“As much as possible, we’re trying to make the factory a one-stop shop for our community,” Green said. “If there are resources that you need, as much as possible, we want you to be able to access that here instead of having to go across the county.”
The money raised through Friday’s event goes directly toward these programs.
“Our mission is to empower people, connect resources and build community,” Green said. “We do that from birth through
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Band Concert to Focus on Marches
elderly.”
Green said that the ministry attracts residents from all over the area, beyond Pequea Valley, as far west as Lancaster city and as far south as Oxford.
The ministry regularly gets people in from New Holland, Strasburg and Leola.
If there are resources located closer to where somebody is from, Factory Ministries redirects people to those resources.
To learn more or get involved with Factory Ministries, call 717-687-9594, email info@thefactory ministries.com or visit “The Factory Ministries” on both Facebook and Instagram.
Church to Serve Community Meal
The mission committee of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a hot meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. The menu will consist of shepherd’s pie, rolls, coleslaw, pepper cabbage, fruit cups, and desserts.
The meal is free and will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall. For more information, call the church at 717-687-6619.
The New Holland Band will present the third edition of “The Art of the March” on Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Once on campus, attendees should follow the directional signs.
The program will concentrate on the marches of John Philip Sousa, known as “The March King.” It will include some of Sousa’s most well-known compositions, including “The Black Horse Troop,” “El Capitan,” “Hands Across the Sea,” and “The Thunderer,” along with Sousa’s arrangement of “The Honored Dead.” The band will share the stories behind the compositions. Sousa composed more than 125 marches.
To purchase tickets, visit www.newholland band.org or call 717-355-5096.
Conestoga Valley
Aidan Stiger of Smoker Door Sales shoots a free throw at the 2026 b.i.g. Shots event.
An overview look at the 2026 b.i.g. Shots event
Buckskins Lose Tough Game to NL, 8-3
photos by Adam Shriver
Conestoga Valley’s first baseman, Adam McDowell, tries to pick off a Northern Lebanon player during an 8-3 loss on Friday, April 10, in Witmer.
In Witmer, Conestoga Valley’s Sawyer Esbenshade had two hits for two RBI’s against Northern Lebanon during an 8-3 loss on Friday, April 10.
In an 8-3 loss on Friday, April 10, Conestoga Valley’s shortstop Ethan Santiago made the throw to first for the out against Northern Lebanon in Witmer.
On Friday, April 10, Buckskins’ Tommy Figart had three strikeouts against Northern Lebanon during an 8-3 loss in Witmer.
Buckskins’ Sylas Slovak takes a lead against Northern Lebanon during an 8-3 loss on Friday, April 10, in Witmer.
Center fielder Cordell Bair reaches for the ball against Northern Lebanon during an 8-3 loss on Friday, April 10.
School Posts Festival, Golf Outing
Participants in a previous Lancaster Mennonite School golf tournament included Kevin Lapp (far left) and his son David Lapp (second from left), along with Jeff Lewin (far right) and his son Peter Lewin. David and Peter are 2025 LMS graduates.
Lancaster Mennonite School (LMS), 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, will host its annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is for students, their families, and the broader community.
The school will host an open house from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. A plant sale, a bake sale, and concessions will be offered from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Kids’ activities will be available from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and the playground will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on-site from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., with options including Tri-County Barbecue Catering, Boba & Momo Express, Ember, Kona Ice, and Billy’s Tasty Pretzels and Wraps. LMS students
will present their all-school musical, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” at 6:30 p.m., and concessions will be available outside the Fine Arts Center afterward.
Benefit auctions will be held, with a silent auction available from 3 to 6:30 p.m. and a live auction taking place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Auction items will include a Step2 Great Outdoors toddler playhouse; the Legend model of the Chicco Corso flex convertible stroller; a farm dinner at the Leamans’; swim lessons at SafeSplash Swim School courtesy of alumna Cassidy Lefever; and tickets or gift cards to Fulton Theatre, Dutch Wonderland, Hands-on House, Lake Tobias, Lei -
sure Lanes, Adventure Sports in Hershey, Penn Cinema, Fox Meadows Creamery, and various restaurants.
For more information and to view the auction items, visit www.lancaster mennonite.org/events/ spring-celebration-2026.
In addition, Lancaster Mennonite School will host its 30th annual benefit golf tournament on Tuesday, May 12, at Meadia Heights Golf Club, 402 Golf Road, Lancaster. Golfers can choose to participate in a morning or an afternoon round. Registration and breakfast for the morning round will begin at 7 a.m., and the tournament will start at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be served afterward. For the afternoon round, registration and a light lunch will be available from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., and the tournament will begin at 1:30 p.m. Dinner will be served afterward.
Golfers will have the opportunity to purchase mulligans and enter day-of competitions. There will be a prize for any player who obtains a hole in one on a designated hole. Team and individual skill prizes will be awarded after each round.
Participants may create a women’s, men’s, mixed, or senior foursome, or they may register as a single or double to be placed with a foursome for the day. The fee includes a meal, use of a golf cart, and entertainment.
Preregistration by Tuesday, April 28, is required at www.lancaster mennonite.org/events/ golf-2026. Sponsorships are available.
Funds from both the Spring Celebration and the golf tournament will go toward making a Christ-centered education at LMS accessible to more students.
SINGING SPRING FOODS
At a previous year’s benefit auction, LMS students displayed auction items while auctioneer Darvin Rodgers (on stage, far left) took bids. Elementary principal Lindsay Carson (on stage, back) was on hand for the event.
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Trust and recognition at the annual C. Emlen Urban Awards Ceremony. This year’s invitation-only event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at the Hamilton Club of Lancaster.
The awards and their winners include the Adaptive Reuse Awards: Andrew and Jessica Morgan for the Daily Grind in Quarryille Borough, Allison Douglas-Snyder for the Martic Forge Ironmaster Mansion Clerk House in Martic Township, and Wohlsen Construction for the Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter at Otterbein United Methodist Church; the Community Revitalization Awards: Wohlsen Construction for the platform replacement and improvements at the Lancaster train station as well as for YWCA Lancaster’s YForward historic restoration and renovation; and the Haubert-Heisey Award: Jonathan Keperling of Keperling Preservation Services.
Also, the Landmark Property Rehabilitation Award: Lori Murphy from the Little Haus in Lancaster;
Leadership Award: Valentino Palumbo, honored posthumously; the Master Craftsman Award: Mennonite Life for the Herr House roof at the 1719 Museum in West Lampeter Township; the Smedley Awards: Benton Webber, president of the Manheim Township Historical Society, and Mark Stewart for his efforts with the William Wright House in Columbia Borough; and the Sustainability Awards: Vivian Abel for the solar energy project at Pheasant Run Farm Bed & Breakfast in Pequea Township and Linda Mylin Ross of Marietta.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, whose mission is to preserve and protect Lancaster County’s rich historic and architectural character through education, advocacy, and direct action. The organization is a member-supported, 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. For more information, call 717-291-5861.
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will host a reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at Lancaster Art Vault. The reception will afford visitors an opportunity to meet and engage the student artists, and light refreshments will be served by members of the Brownstown campus of LCCTC’s culinary arts programs.
The student art show is free to attend.
“It’s an opportunity to peruse the art, and some of the artwork will be for sale,” said Hess. “The reception is phenomenal. Everyone’s there - a majority of the student artists, teachers, administrators, family and friends. A number of the resident artists will be there because they love supporting the young artists. People will meet the students and see the talent they possess. It’ll be a good time.”
what’s on your mind. Art is a great way to reflect what’s on your heart and relay it in a different way.”
The artwork on display will represent more than 100 Brownstown campus juniors and seniors interested in the visual arts of interactive medium and web design, photography and digital imaging, commercial art, and digital design and print media. The students come from all 16 public school districts in Lancaster County.
“These students are hoping to get a job or go on to secondary education,” said Hess. “You’ll be blown away by their talent. People will say, ‘Wow. This is high school?’ And they’ll say it time and time again. Kids don’t always find success at their academic schools, and they come into class at LCCTC and it’s about what they want to do. They blossom here. These kids are a little different. They want to focus on art, and they can do that here.”
Pianist Eric Fung and members of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster.
Fung earned a doctorate
from Juilliard and is the Carmean Endowed Professor of Music in Piano Performance at Lebanon Valley College. From the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, he will be joined by principal musicians Dana Allaband on violin, Ken Bell on French horn, and Luis Engelke on trumpet.
To purchase tickets, visit www.lancaster trust.com.
On display at the Brownstown campus of LCCTC’s art show will be several hundred examples of the students’ work in two-dimensional mediums like photographs, paintings, drawings and screen printing and in three-dimensional mediums like metal workings, papier mâché and digital creations. The work will be presented as exhibits in spacious hallways and on oversized television monitors.
“The name, visual arts, gives it away,” said Hess, a resident of New Holland. “It covers a multitude of disciplines in the industry of art. It’s a visual medium for sure.”
“Art is a reflection of our society and what’s going on in our society at the time,” added Hess. “It’s a medium to communicate
“I can’t tell you how many times parents have come up to me and said, ‘Wow. My kid’s never been on the honor roll before. What’s going on?’” Hess continued. “(The students) meet people with similar interests, and it’s just a whole new world to them.”
After conducting the event at a different venue for a few years, the student art show moved to Lancaster Art Vault in 2025.
“The owner, Victoria (Abadir), was all about it,” said Hess. “It’s really great how she helped us out.”
Located at 231 Snyder Road, Ephrata, Brownstown is one of four campuses operated by LCCTC. The Brownstown campus offers nearly 60 full-day and half-day programs in areas like construction, welding, medical and dental professions, agriscience and transportation.
“In every class at LCCTC, we’re teaching students to be successful in industry,” said Hess. “The youths of today are the futures of tomorrow, and anytime we can encourage them the better. This is how we do it on the art side.”
For additional information, go to https://lancaster ctc.edu.
as a fundraiser,” said Wes Kopp, a Garden Spot Fire Rescue Station 39 captain. “It’s just nice to make the community happy. Everyone appreciates it.”
For local residents, frequenting A Taste of New Holland is also a great way to support Garden Spot Fire Rescue, which provides valuable services to the local community.
This year’s edition of the annual event will be conducted from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, in the parking lot of Garden Spot Fire Rescue’s headquarters, 339 E. Main St., New Holland. A Taste of New Holland is free to attend, everyone is welcome and donations toward the fire company will be accepted.
Parking for A Taste of New Holland will be available at St. Stephen Reformed Church, 249 E. Main St., New Holland, and golf cart shuttle service to the event will be provided.
“It’s a springtime fair,” said Kopp. “I just want people to come out and support their local fire company. Every little bit helps.”
A Taste of New Holland’s namesake originates from the dozen food trucks that will be on hand, providing patrons with a wide assortment of delicious hot and cold dishes. Many of the food trucks are operated by local owners, and most of them are native to the New Holland area.
Friday evening at A Taste of New Holland will feature bingo, other games, and
Ceremony to Honor Buchanan
The annual wreath-laying ceremony memorializing James Buchanan, 15th president of the United States, will be held on Saturday, April 25. It will begin at 10 a.m. at Woodward Hill Cemetery, 501 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Participants will include Scout Troop 58 from Willow Street, the Fencibles, the Rev. Joel Petruschke from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. For more information, call 717-615-5925.
prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. Saturday is country day at the festival and will include a live broadcast by radio station WIOV, country line dancing featuring Boot Scootin Becky from 2 to 4 p.m., and a performance by Clifton Bryan Country beginning at 5 p.m.
For the kids, A Taste of New Holland will offer fire engine rides complete with sirens and flashing lights. Miniature golf will be available to play for kids of all ages.
“I like the small-town community part of it,” said Kopp, a resident of New Holland.
More than 500 residents of New Holland and surrounding areas are expected to attend A Taste of New Holland. Last year, Garden Spot Fire Rescue made $14,000 from the event.
“We’re looking to make more this year,” said Kopp. “The money goes into a general fund and goes toward purchasing gear and tools. We need to do our jobs.”
A Taste of New Holland was started in 2020.
“It began with food trucks in our parking lot,” said Kopp, “and everyone seemed to love it. Since then, we started getting live music and we added bingo.”
Garden Spot Fire Rescue is operated exclusively by volunteers and does not employ workers. The organization is
also fully funded by private and individual donations and fundraisers.
Garden Spot Fire Rescue also conducts an annual fund drive through the United States Postal Service, an annual flower sale in April and an annual Christmas tree sale around the holidays.
“A Taste of New Holland is our biggest fundraiser,” said Kopp.
In addition to its headquarters, Garden Spot Fire Rescue also operates a West End substation at 624 W. Main St., New Holland, and a Blue Ball substation at 4305 Division Highway, Blue Ball. More than 100 community members are involved in the operation of Garden Spot Fire Rescue, 80 of whom are active running members.
“They’re normal people in the community who volunteer countless hours of time,” said Kopp. “They’re public servants.”
Overseen by a nine-member board of directors, Garden Spot Fire Rescue was formed in 2013 through the merger of the former Liberty Fire Company and the Blue Ball Fire Company. Station 39 maintains and operates 10 pieces of apparatus.
“On any given night of the week, you can find someone doing something at the firehouse,” said Kopp.
For additional information, go to https:// gsfr39.net.
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Festival to Highlight Choral Music
The Lancaster Festival of Voices will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26. Organized by Music For Everyone, the festival highlights the power of the human voice to connect people and build community. The festival started in 2013.
On April 25, the festival will highlight Orfeia Women’s Vocal Ensemble, which performs traditional music from Bulgaria and across Eastern Europe. The group’s traditional Balkan music features unusual dissonances, unique rhythms, and lush harmonies.
At 3 p.m., Orfeia will lead a public workshop at James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W. James St., Lancaster. The session is open to anyone interested in exploring Balkan vocal styles, regardless of experience. There is a fee for the workshop.
Orfeia will perform in concert at James Street Mennonite Church at 7 p.m., joined by the Music For Everyone Community Chorus. There is an admission fee.
On April 26, the festival will continue with a free concert at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., at 3 p.m. The program will feature local choirs, including Here Comes Treble, the Pequea Valley High School chorus, Vocal Harmonix, Anything But Quiet, and the Music For Everyone Community Chorus.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.musicforevery one.org/fov.
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Students of the Month Recognized
The Paradise Rotary Club has recognized three Students of the Month for March, who are all high school juniors. They are Peyton Good from Conestoga Valley, Lucas Phongxaysanith from Conestoga Valley, and Kendra Blank at Pequea Valley.
Peyton is the daughter of Earl and Louise Good of Ephrata. She is the secretary of FOCUS and a member of the National Science Honor Society, Valley Vocals, the Unified track and field team, and the county band. She has been named to the distinguished honor roll every year. Outside of school, Peyton participates in AMEC Bible Quizzing and was in the top 65 quizzers, volunteers at Farmersville Fire Company Auxiliary,
Church Posts Basket Bingo
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (UCC), 133 Church St., Bowmansville, will host a basket bingo event on Saturday, April 25, at 12:30 p.m. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
and is active in her youth group.
Lucas is the son of Mountry and Karol Phongxaysanith of Ephrata. He is a member of National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, and the soccer and volleyball teams and serves as treasurer for the Class of 2027. He was accepted into the Atollo college preparation program. Outside of school, Lucas has performed in a Fulton Theatre musical and in Servant Stage shows and volunteers as a singer with
his church’s worship team. Kendra is the daughter of Bill and Annie Blank of Gap. She is co-chair of Mini-THON; an FFA Sentinel; and a member of the concert band, Spring Fling Committee, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has earned her FFA Greenhand and Chapter degrees, her OSHA certification, and her YQCA (Youth Quality Care of Animals) certification. Outside of school, she is a member of the Paradise Sportsman’s Association and is active in the youth group at Bellevue Presbyterian Church.
More than 35 themed baskets will be awarded as prizes. The event will also include food and giveaway drawings. There is a fee. Limited seating is available, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early. For more information, call 717-445-6256. Information about the church is available at www.stpauls uccchurch.org. All proceeds will benefit the church’s mission projects.
Sale For: Lois Y. Stirk
Peyton Good Lucas Phongxaysanith Kendra Blank
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Heritage Chorale Sets Spring Concerts
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The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster will present its spring concert series, “Deep Peace.” Dates and locations are Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. at Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster; Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at Grandview Church, 888 Pleasure Road, Lancaster; and Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Ave., Lancaster.
“Deep Peace” is based on the work of the same name by composer Elaine Hagenberg. The selected songs will include “Good Night Dear Heart” by Dan Forrest, “Measure Me, Sky!” by Jonathan Reid, “Lux Aeterna” by Brian A. Schmidt, “Good News, the Chariot’s Coming” arranged by Moses Hogan, “Flight Song” by Kim Andre Arnesen, “Ubi Caritas” by Ola Gjeilo, and “Shenandoah” arranged by James Erb. Barry L. Sawyer
is the artistic director, and Jordan Groh will be the accompanist.
Admission is free, and no tickets or reservations are required. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
Founded in 1994, The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster is a volunteer, nonprofit group of singers dedicated to excellence in the choral art form. With a repertoire spanning the 16th through 21st centuries, the chorale has performed at Colonial Williamsburg, Longwood Gardens, the Washington National Cathedral, and churches and historical institutions throughout the Lancaster County area. The chorale presents two programs each year - one in the spring and one at Christmas.
For more information about the chorale, visit https://theheritagechorale .org/ or email info@the heritagechorale.org.
YWCA Opens Award Nominations, Sets Race Against Racism
YWCA Lancaster has opened nominations for its 2026 Women of Achievement Awards. People are invited to nominate women in Lancaster County who are leaders creating a stronger and more equitable community through lasting change. Members of the community may also submit nominations for the Cheryl Gahring Young Woman of Achievement Award, given to a young woman ages 16 to 24 who is already making an impact in the community. This may be a young woman who is leading a student initiative, uplifting her community, or showing courage in the face of challenge.
To submit a nomination, visit https://ywcalancaster .org/nominate. Nominations will be open through Sunday, May 10. The 2026 Women of Achievement Awards will take place on Thursday, Oct. 29.
YWCA Lancaster will hold the 28th annual Race Against Racism on Saturday, April 25, at Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster. A kids’ fun run will be held at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. To register, visit https://runsignup .com/Race/PA/Lancaster/ YWCALancasterRace AgainstRacism. Day-of registration will also be available.
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