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The 2018 Steps to Success Early Learning Center Spring Carnival in Leola raised nearly $1,000 for the organization. This year, organizer Tracie Hanson, assistant and curriculum director at Steps to Success, is hoping to surpass that goal. “Funds raised by the carnival will be used to purchase classroom supplies,” said Hanson. The free spring carnival will be held at Steps to Success, 56 Hillcrest Ave., Leola, on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to a silent auction, the event will feature face painting, entertainment, a bounce house, and carnival-style games. Food items will be available for purchase, as well. A focus of the event will be games for children to enjoy. “We will have everything from skill games to fish pond games,” said Hanson, who noted that obstacle courses, face painting, and entertainment suitable
•The farmers market at Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs, reopens: Wednesday, May 1 •Chester County Youth Orchestra’s 25th anniversary concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Chester: Saturday, May 11 Dauphin County •The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc.’s 5K Run/Walk for the Animals at Wildwood Park, Harrisburg: Saturday, May 4 •The 2019 Pennsylvania Data User Conference at Penn State Harrisburg: Thursday, May 9 •Lancaster Sunrise Rotary’s Ride for Literacy beginning at Manheim Township Community Park, Neffsville: Saturday, May 11
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for children will also be offered. “It will be a lot of fun for the little ones,” she added. Hungry attendees will have opportunities to buy refreshments, including hot dogs, chips, cookies, baked goods, and beverages. According to Hanson, a number of area businesses have donated items for the silent auction. Experiences that will be auctioned will include Christian theater tickets, dinner theater tickets, and gift cards. “We have several donations from throughout the county,” said Hanson. “They’re still coming in.” Hanson hopes to have at least 60 items up for bids in the silent auction, which will open at 10 a.m. Winners will be announced at 12:45 p.m. Steps to Success provides preschool and day care services in addition to
prekindergarten classes. Readers who would like to know more about Steps to Success or the upcoming carnival may search on Facebook for “Steps to Success Christian Early Learning Center” or call 717-656-3363.
Toddlers who attend Steps to Success are looking forward to enjoying the fun at the organization’s annual Spring Carnival on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the day care center, 56 Hillcrest Ave., Leola. Funds raised by the event will help purchase classroom supplies.
Golfers Invited To Take A Swing Against Homelessness Cavod Theatre EPC To Host Annual Outing By Kaylee Rex
When nursery teacher Dawn realized that Sherry, the mother of one of her students, was on the verge of homelessness, she connected her to Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services (GSS).
•Mother’s Day Truck Convoy to benefit Make-A-Wish at Burle Business Park in Lancaster: Sunday, May 12 York County •Special Olympics – York County’s spring games at the Grumbacher Center at York College: Saturday, May 4 •44th annual Olde York Street Fair in Continental Square, York: Sunday, May 12
The program saved Sherry, the mother of four, after a family conflict jeopardized their living arrangement. Dawn also pulled together a “neighboring” group at their church, which became an essential support system for Sherry during her two years in the Bridge of Hope program. Through those essential two years, Sherry learned budgeting skills, was promoted in her full-time work and found permanent housing for her family. Sherry is just one example of the many women that Bridge of Hope @ GSS has helped become independent and successful. Bridge of Hope @ GSS aims to reduce homelessness
among all women and children in the local community. From 2017 to 2018, its Permanent Housing Services program served 208 women and children, provided $87,792 in rental assistance to single mothers across Lancaster and Chester counties and helped 12 families graduate from the program, according to www.goodsamservices.org. The organization’s services include case management and goal planning, resource development, life skills and parenting support, mentoring/volunteer support and financial assistance for rent, utilities and transportation. In 2017, Good Samaritan Services took Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties under its wing via a merger between the nonprofits. Both See Golf Outing pg 7
Sherry (left) received a Certificate of Achievement after graduating from Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services’ two-year program. She was congratulated by Christy Stoltzfus, the family resource coordinator who worked with her.
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Cordell Huyard, director of the Cavod Theatre production of “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” featuring Cavod Academy student actors, is thrilled to be presenting a show that he feels was such a good choice for the organization. “(The show) fits Cavod really well,” he said. “It’s family-friendly.” Huyard also deemed the music “incredible,” noting that several of the more than 30 musical numbers should resonate with audience members. “Shrek” will be staged at Cavod Theatre, 685 W. Main St., New Holland. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3; at 2 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4; and at 2 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. See “Shrek” pg 4
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