World Down Syndrome Day doesn’t celebrate our differences. World Down Syndrome Day celebrates why we’re all special.
On March 21, at 2501 Oregon Pike, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster added its own special twists to World Down Syndrome Day.
BY JEFF FALK
Leo - Leadership, Experience, Opportunity - stands for service. Leo means doing the right thing all the time.
Leo is a lion.
“It’s important to be a part of your community and give back to create change in your community,” said Jarrett Falduts, who’s a Bareville, Leola, Leacock Lion
and the adviser for the recently formed Conestoga Valley Leo Club. “Just being a person who gives. It’s really just God’s work. You have to reach down and help people out. The impact it creates for yourself and others is unlike anything else.”
It’s been a few months since Falduts; his son, Geno, a sophomore at Conestoga Valley (CV) High School; and his daughter,
Sydney, a seventh-grader at CV’s Gerald G. Huesken Middle School, pooled their talents to form the Conestoga Valley Leo Club. The club is sponsored and supported by the Bareville, Leola, Leacock Lions Club, but it is not officially affiliated with the Conestoga Valley School District.
The Conestoga Valley Leo Club conducts meetings online at 6 p.m. on the second Sunday of every
month and engages in community-building altruistic activities, not unlike its parent organization. Included in the monthly meetings are guest speakers, leadership-building exercises and the development and planning of upcoming events.
“For me, as the adviser, I’m giving kids an opportunity to see things they may never have seen before in their lives,” said Jarrett.
“Down syndrome is not a condition,” said Kevin Hewitt, president of GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster’s seven-person advisory board. “People with Down syndrome aren’t suffering. They’re just different. They might have challenges that other people don’t have. Sometimes they’re challenged physically. They might be challenged in their cognitive abilities.”
“In the past, people with Down syndrome tended to get pushed aside,” continued Hewitt. “General acceptance is what World Down Syndrome Day is all about. (People with Down syndrome) are often misunderstood, and sometimes they’re bullied. Our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome.”
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Students sought for leadership program
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is seeking civic and environmental leaders in 10th through 12th grades to keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program.
One of the program’s aims is to attract the next generation of leaders to careers in state government. In December, the administration announced substantial increases in the number of Generation Z (Gen Z) and millennial employees who have joined the commonwealth workforce in recent years. This partnership, now in its fourth year, seeks to build on that success.
The Young Ambassadors program empowers young community stewards and civic leaders to become ambassadors in their community for a shared vision of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to train and network with industry leaders, state agencies, local media, and the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful network, and they will receive a taste of life in the public service sector.
Students will be chosen through a competitive application process. Applicants should be passionate about the environment and committed to protecting Pennsylvania’s natural beauty and environmental health through volunteerism and leadership.
Chosen candidates will
be asked to commit to serve as Young Ambassadors from September 2025 through May 2026 and represent and uphold the mission and values of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
Other responsibilities will include attending six mandatory virtual education sessions, conducting a community assessment and creating a summary presentation, organizing a community cleanup event through Pick Up Pennsylvania, and conducting one community education event or activity. Non-mandatory education sessions will also be offered on a variety of topics.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will provide education and training to program participants on topics such as the impact of litter on
roadways, litter prevention, waste management and recycling, civic engagement and related public policy, volunteer management, and social media marketing. The program will provide networking opportunities to not only build a sense of community within the program but also to promote professional development of the individual students. In addition, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has partnered with industry leaders to provide job shadowing days to select Young Ambassadors.
Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, June 10. Students interested in applying may visit www.keeppabeautiful.org or contact Kylie McCutcheon at 724-836-4121, ext. 114, or kmccutcheon@ keeppabeautiful.org.
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School hires Chambers
Hinkletown Mennonite School has announced that Megan Chambers was named the new director of enrollment and marketing.
Chambers holds a degree in theology with an associate degree in ministry, both from the International College of Bible. She has worked at Brunswick Tours, providing Amish and Mennonite tours to visiting groups, and was most recently employed at Kitchen Kettle Village, where she greeted guests and sought to provide them with a meaningful experience. At Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where she and her family attend,
Chambers is a pianist and vocalist for worship, helps in children’s ministries, and has directed dramas and helped with vacation Bible school.
As part of her duties at Hinkletown Men -
nonite School, she will oversee the financial aid process.
Hinkletown Mennonite School exists to educate and equip the school community so that all may know Christ as God’s
Kingdom is expanded. The school is currently accepting applications for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. To learn more, visit www.hinkletown school.org.
Megan Chambers
GiGi’s Playhouse
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That Friday in late March at the Lancaster location of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center, World Down Syndrome Day was celebrated from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and was marked by discovery, fellowship and inclusion. As part of the festivities, a group of GiGi’s Playhouse clients visited Lancaster County Christian School and a group of Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 students and Pennsylvania state Rep. Nikki Rivera visited GiGi’s Playhouse and toured the Manheim Township facilities.
“It was just a festive day, a day of awareness and celebration,” said Hewitt. “The playhouse was decorated with balloons and glitter. Music was playing. Different families were coming in. Grandparents were
joining with families. It was loud, fun and exciting.”
In all, about 150 people visited GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster on World Down Syndrome Day. The only Down syndrome achievement center in Pennsylvania, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster currently serves about 530 families from Lancaster County and beyond.
Operated through the work of one paid staff member and more than 100 volunteers, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster offers services like career development, tutoring and therapeutic and educational programs free of charge to participants.
“We have new families coming in all the time, and they’re not sure how they’re going to fit in,” said Hewitt. “It’s encouraging for parents and grandparents to know there’s a place like GiGi’s Playhouse. Some parents just sit and talk about what they’re going through.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome. About 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year.
Down syndrome is named for British physician John Langdon Down, who first described the condition in
1866.
“The general public really doesn’t understand people with Down syndrome,” said Hewitt. “What they’re seeing is someone who looks somewhat different. Our people with Down syndrome are out in the community. They work at all kinds of places. We don’t facilitate them getting jobs, but we prepare them. They’re becoming members of the community. I think there’s some misunderstanding about the capabilities of people with Down syndrome.”
One of 62 GiGi’s Playhouses across the country, the Lancaster location opened in 2020, serving 100 families affected by Down syndrome. Now, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster offers 18 programs to families.
GiGi’s Playhouse Lan -
caster, which moved into its current more spacious building in April of 2024, is financed through four major fundraisers throughout the year and some individual donations. The organization is currently exploring the grant application process.
“That growth trend is continuing,” said Hewitt. “Lots of generous people and generous businesses believe in what we do. Every week another new family comes into the playhouse. They see all the programs, and we tell them, ‘We’re here for you.’ We’re always accepting donations, and we always want people to volunteer. We love to give tours of our playhouse. We also love to give presentations to businesses about what we do.”
For additional information, go to www.gigisplay house.org/lancaster.
Historical society sets program
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley will present a program, “Vehicle for Growth: The History of the Reading and Columbia Railroad,” on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata.
G. Douglas Gehr from the Historic Ephrata Cloister will discuss 120 years of railroad operations that sparked growth and change in the Cocalico Valley. Gehr will provide information on the Reading and Columbia Railroad, with a focus on
some of its 24 stations. The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are accessible via the alley behind the church. For more information, visit www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.
Individuals celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster.
Salon and spa reopens in Leola
Salon & Spa, owner Jennifer Frey had the facility rebuilt, and it has now reopened with a new name - Ember Organic Salon & Spa.
The new salon and spa, located at 119 W. Main St., Leola, is a full-service salon offering hair and nail services, as well as massages, facials, body wraps and scrubs. It also features a sauna, lounge and locker rooms.
Frey reported that a fire broke out in the former salon building early in the morning on Dec. 10, 2024. No one was injured in the blaze, which resulted in the building being a total loss.
As the new building was
being constructed, the salon operated out of a temporary space at 349 W. Main St., Leola.
An open house was held at the new facility on May 10. For more information, including hours of operation, or to book an appointment, visit www.ember organicssalonpa.com.
Event will raise funds to purchase prosthetic
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The fourth annual Iron-Leg Corp. Golf Outing will be held Saturday, May 24, at Four Seasons Golf Club, 949 Church St., Landisville.
The cost to participate includes the green fee, use of a cart, bagels in the morning, lunch, and non-alcoholic beverages. The registration deadline is Friday, May 23. Golfers should check in at 7 a.m., and the outing will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. To register for the event or make a monetary donation, go to https://ironleg.org.
There will be prizes for the top two teams in the four-man scramble competition and opportunities to win a prize by scoring a hole-in-one on any par 3. One hole will offer the chance to win a car with an ace.
There will be a silent auction of authenticated sports memorabilia, including framed boxing
trunks signed by both Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, a framed Saquon Barkley Philadelphia Eagles jersey, and an item signed by star Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. Iron-Leg merchandise will also be for sale.
Iron-Leg Corp., a 501(c) (3) charity, is a three-person operation. Longtime friends Matthew Millhouse, Iron-Leg’s president, and vice president Sean Laukhuff founded the organization in 2021. Secretary/treasurer Ashley
Ember Organic Salon & Spa opened on May 10 in Leola.
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Miller secures bronze in L-L Championships
photos by Bob Diller
Conestoga Valley’s Ayva Fisher runs the fourth leg of the 4x100M relay for a fourth-place team finish on Saturday, May 10, during the L-L League Championships held at Hempfield.
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the 100m hurdles during the L-L League Championships held at Hempfield on Saturday, May 10.
On Saturday May 10, the Buckskins’ Brylee Miller earns a bronze medal finish (12.14) in the 100-meter finals. Teammate Ayva Fisher followed in seventh place.
Nezh Brooks-Brice competes in the 300-meter hurdles during the L-L League Championships held at Hempfield on Saturday, May 10.
On Saturday, May 10, Buckskins’ Trinity Ford secures eighth place (1:01.03) in the 400-meter during the L-L League Championships at Hempfield.
Conestoga Valley’s Alastair Shea runs the third leg of the 4x800 relay at Hempfield during the L-L League Championships on Saturday, May 10.
Kimmich joined in 2024.
The group’s mission is to help purchase high-level prosthetics for people from ages 1 through 18.
“We help cover what insurance does not,” said Matthew, who lives in New Danville. “We help kids get better prosthetics while they’re young instead of after they’re done growing.”
Iron-Leg has generated a total of approximately $60,000 in the first three tournaments. The proceeds from this year’s golf outing will benefit a 7-year-old girl from Massachusetts named Abby. Abby, who will be at the event, was injured in a lawn mowing accident when she was 3.
The cause is especially meaningful for Matthew, whose son, Parker, was born without a right leg. Parker, 12, is doing well and playing baseball this spring.
Matthew decided he wanted to assist families who are in a similar situation, and Sean eagerly agreed to help. Sean, who
resides in Reading, is following his uncle’s lead:
Ken Laukhuff answered a mother’s call for help when her son’s last wish was to talk from one truck to another on a CB radio. That charitable act was the genesis for what is now known as the MakeA-Wish Mother’s Day Convoy.
Kimmich, from Millersville, was friends with Sean and gladly stepped in to help with the Iron-Leg Corp. after her kids graduated from high school.
“I was always involved with booster clubs and love helping kids with sports,” she said. “What (Sean and Matthew) do is really touching. For kids who want to run or play a sport, they need better prosthetics, and it’s sad if a (child) can’t play a sport because their parents can’t afford it. So I decided to join their team.”
Iron-Leg Corp is grateful for its sponsors, including Lancaster Nissan, Yale Electric, Aerotek, Lynch Financial LLC, The Exterior Company (TEC), Sky -
Boating safety course rescheduled
The Conewago Rod and Gun Club, 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, has rescheduled the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s Safe Boating Course previously set for May 4. The free, eight-hour course will now be held on Sunday,
June 8, starting at 8 a.m.
Participants who successfully complete the boating course can apply for a Boating Safety Education Certificate good for a lifetime. This certificate is required to operate a personal watercraft and for persons born
walker Electric, and Dent Techs.
A trademark of Iron-Leg events is a huge American flag. “We’re a lot of fun. Anybody can say that, but we go the extra mile,” Matthew said. Matthew served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1995 to 2001. In 2019, he enlisted in the Air Force National
Guard and continues to serve his country. Sean was in the United States Army from 1993 to 2005.
The trio shows no signs of slowing down. Iron-Leg held its first football game last fall, and another is planned for 2026. The IronLeg dance is also slated to return next year.
“We know this is the rest of our lives,” Matthew said.
on or after Jan. 1, 1982, to operate boats powered by motors greater than 25 HP. Preregistration is required. To register, visit www.register-ed .com/programs/penn sylvania/231-boating -education.
Iron-Leg Corp.’s Sean Laukhuff (left), Ashley Kimmich (middle), and Matthew Millhouse at Four Seasons Golf Club
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LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
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OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH HELLERS (founded 1725 / Independent / Reformed / Member of Evangelical Assoc. EARCCC), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. Sunday Worship 9:25 AM, Sunday School for all ages 10:45 AM. Children Welcome! Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 717-656-9249 www.salemhellers.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH
(Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org
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Everence Financial leaders recently recognized award recipients for their outstanding 2024 performance during Everence Together, a national, multi-site corporate event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Everence.
Members of the Everence Senior Leadership team presented the awards on April 23.
The Pennsylvania team, with offices in Mount Joy, Ephrata, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg and Belleville, won the Team Impact Award. In 2024, the Pennsylvania team crossed the $1 billion mark in assets under management and has worked alongside the Everence Customer Engagement Center to provide clients with Medicare Supplement plans.
Three members of the Everence team serving Central Pennsylvania and beyond also received awards.
Amanda Rock, CFP, a
financial planner based in Lancaster, received the Everence Consultant of the Year Award for her success in 2024. She also received the Everence Annuities Sales Award.
Matt Smith, business development officer based in Ephrata and serving clients across the county, received the Everence Federal Credit Union Loans Sales Award.
Caitlyn Laubach, vice president of member services of Everence Federal Credit Union, was awarded the inaugural Humble Leader Award.
Everence helps individuals, businesses, organizations and congregations integrate finances with faith through a national team of professionals. Everence offers banking, insurance and financial services with community benefits and stewardship education. To learn more, visit www.everence.com or call 800-348-7468.
Fire company sets chicken barbecue
Hand-in-Hand Fire Company, 313 Enterprise Drive, Bird-in-Hand, will hold a chicken barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, May 24, with takeouts available from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or until food is sold out.
The takeout menu will include a half-chicken, applesauce, chips, pickles, a roll and butter, a drink, and a homemade whoopie pie. Separate prices have been set for takeout meals and for chicken
only. Complimentary delivery will be available in a 4-mile radius at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; interested individuals may call 717-392-0112. All proceeds will benefit the Hand-in-Hand Fire Company, an all-volunteer fire company located in Bird-in-Hand and serving the East Lampeter Township community. For more information on the fundraiser, visit www .bihfire.com/bbq-chicken.
The Pennsylvania team won the Team Impact Award.
Lancaster Rec slates esports programs
Lancaster Rec has announced summer esports programming at the Rodney Park Community Center, 14 Rodney St., Lancaster, a state-ofthe-art facility dedicated to esports.
The campus will host the Esports Maker’s Lab Summer Camp, open to youths ages 10 to 17. The camp will be a full-day,
hands-on experience in gaming, esports, and maker skills. Campers can choose from options like the Esports Streamer Bootcamp and Brand & Build Camp, focusing on skills such as laser engraving, 3-D printing, and shout casting - the practice of providing live commentary and analysis during competitive gaming.
The center is also available for rentals, including themed birthday parties and gaming group rentals.
The center’s equipment, including desktop gaming computers, green screens, laser engravers, and 3-D printers, was provided through the support of the PNC Foundation, United Way of Lancaster County, and the Lancaster STEM
Alliance. Launched in 2023, the esports program provides inclusive, competitive, livestream gaming opportunities, as well as introductions to coding and computer programming. For more information about Lancaster Rec’s esports programs, including registration details and facility rentals, visit www .LancasterRec.org/Esports.
PCA&D plans classes for high school students
This summer, the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design’s (PCA&D) Center for Creative Exploration (CCE) will offer pre-college classes
for high school students in grades nine through 12.
The classes will offer the opportunity to earn college credit while allowing students to explore new avenues for expression and refine skills. The classes also provide a way to explore various studios and help inform future class selections, as well as offer the opportunity to take classes in media that might not be offered at their high school. Scholarships for summer pre-college classes are available by request from teachers and counselors. Families should contact CCE with questions.
Both in-person and online
pre-college classes will be offered and include creative experiences such as Introduction to Observational Painting, Introduction to Video Editing, Graphic Novel and Comic Creation, Fantasy Digital Illustration and Introduction to Short Story Writing, as well as always-popular, intro-level classes such as Introduction to Digital Painting, Introduction to Digital Photography, Introduction to Oil Painting and Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice.
Many of these classes are taught by faculty from Pennsylvania College of Art & Design’s degree programs,
including Raven Eckman, Randy Haldeman, Evan James, Leah Limpert Walt and Jason Ward.
PCA&D instructors are professional artists, designers and creatives who actively work in the fields they teach. This gives summer pre-college students the chance to explore creative industries and experience what it’s like to work in a college studio environment.
Classes will run over two sessions throughout the month of July and offer afternoon and evening options. Visit www.pcad .edu/precollege to see the full list of options and links to class descriptions, supply lists, instructors, dates, times and cost.
The PCA&D welcomes learners of all kinds, providing a comprehensive range of educational opportunities, including bachelor’s and associate degrees, certificates and professional credentials, as well as enrichment and lifelong learning programs for students all ages.
PCA&D offers creative experiences for adults, high school students and children in grades one through nine. Its goal is to provide community education for beginners and aspiring professionals, as well as both credit-bearing
Young gamers test out the equipment at Lancaster Rec’s esports facility.
Organizations renew partnership
Leaders from Circle Legacy Center and Mennonite Life signed a new memorandum of understanding on April 8 at the Lancaster Longhouse, renewing their commitment to partnership. The signing of the memorandum provided an opportunity for the organizations to reflect on their years of partnership and to look forward to future collaboration.
The event followed an evening gathering at the 1719 Museum where representatives of both organizations exchanged stories, gifts, and words of gratitude and intent.
Circle Legacy Center is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering local Native Americans through education and community representation, honoring both enduring traditions of the past and contemporary cultures.
The 1719 Museumone of Mennonite Life’s museums - offers tours of the Lancaster Longhouse and the 1719 Herr House, exploring the interconnected histories of Lancaster County’s early Susquehannock-Conestoga and related peoples and Swiss-German Mennonites who immigrated in the 18th century.
The organizations have
MaryAnn Robins (left), board president for Circle Legacy Center, was present to watch Heather Strahin (center), administrator of the 1719 Museum, and Joann McLaughlin, vice president of Circle Legacy Center, sign the new memorandum of understanding.
worked in partnership since 2007. Joint ventures include the annual Maize and Snitz Fest at the 1719 Museum and Lancaster Longhouse and public relations at local indigenous cultural events, such as the Lawilowan American Indian Festival and at Blue Rock Heritage Center events.
The Lancaster Longhouse was an early shared effort, built in 2013 and born from the 2010 Honor and Healing service hosted in Lancaster. The service brought together local religious groups and indigenous communities
to acknowledge historic wrongs committed against native peoples. Circle Legacy Center labored alongside Mennonite Life to create the longhouse as a space for education and cultural connection and exchange.
Some of the gifts shared in the Lancaster Longhouse on April 8 - pots of beebalm - symbolized the intertwined history of the land beneath the structure and its cultural communities.
The native herb has been used by both indigenous and Swiss-German cultures for a variety of culinary and medicinal purposes.
Community hymn sing posted
Mennonite Life will host a community hymn sing at Stumptown Mennonite Church, 2813 Stumptown Road, Bird-in-Hand, on Saturday, May 31, from 7 to 8 p.m. as part of an ongoing commemoration of Anabaptism’s 500th anniversary.
Congregational singing has long been an integral part of Anabaptist worship. The oldest known Anabaptist hymns are recorded in the Ausbund, first published in 1564. The
songs were written by early Anabaptists imprisoned for their faith in Passau, Germany. In the centuries since, the hymn tradition has grown, shaped by migration, new languages, ecumenical influence and mission work.
The hymn sing will feature song leaders from various Mennonite traditions across Lancaster County, including Mennonite Church USA, LMC and Weaverland Conference. A
group of Amish singers will sing the “Lob Lied,” a hymn from the Ausbund and the second song sung at Amish church services.
Group singing will be interspersed with storytelling, exploring shifts in Anabaptist worship throughout the centuries.
The hymn sing is free and open to all. Those planning to attend are encouraged to register and suggest hymns for consideration at www .mennonitelife.org/events.
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and non-credit class options occurring throughout the year on evenings and weekends, both online and in-person. Current class listings can be found at www .pcad.edu/cce.
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2477 Ridge Road, Richfield, PA 17086
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530 Hopeland Road, Stevens, PA 17578
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706 N. Shirk Road, New Holland, PA 17557
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6066 Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, PA 17047
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911 Robinson Road, Blain, PA 17006
14.2 Ac., House, Barn, Shop, Pers. Property, Perry Co.
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402 Swamp Road, Morgantown, PA 19543
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kids in their grades,” said Jarrett. “They’re athletes. They’re very involved. A lot have part-time jobs. They’re already very busy. But to take something else on means they want to be better people. They’re super kids who will probably go to college and end up making a difference in the world.”
“Being part of the Leo Club reminds me of how lucky I am,” said Jackson Poole, a sophomore at Lampeter-Strasburg High School. “I appreciate what I have and it makes me want to help others.”
Among the events that the Conestoga Valley Leo Club has been involved with since its founding are a banquet celebrating Lions and Leo Club presidents at Yoder’s in New Holland; an Easter egg hunt for Arc of Lancaster clients at Leola Community Park; and a regular Bareville, Leola, Leacock Lions Club induction ceremony.
In addition to helping to build job résumés and providing valuable experience, volunteering can serve as a way for getting kids outside and off screens.
“It’s really up to the kids what they want to do,” said Jarrett. “We want to help out with Lions Club events.
There are a lot of kids who don’t know what Lions Club is about. We just want them to get their hands dirty. We want them to see what Lions do. We want them to learn about things that are already in place in the community.”
“They’re learning how to be leaders in their community,” added Jarrett. “They’re creating a better world for themselves and others.”
There are about six Leo Clubs currently operating throughout Lancaster County, many of which are affiliated with school districts.
“I’ve been a Lion for about 14 years now,” said Jarrett. “Just being part of the camaraderie associated with the Lions Club is awesome. I think helping out in the community is something everybody should be a part of. It’s good for you and other people.”
The Bareville, Leola, Leacock Lions Club meets at 6:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at the War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola.
For additional information, go to https:// e-clubhouse.org/sites/ bareville_leola_leacock.
House has approx. 2,640 sq. ft.; 23’x12’ kitchen/dining cabinetry incorporated old cupboards & wooden boxes to fit the time period, includes all S.S. Appliances; 2022 great room 25’x23’ addition is post/beam construction, fireplace mantle, 15’ cathedral ceiling; powder bathroom; adjoining room w/remarkable walk-in org. stone fireplace; 23’x14’ living room w/log walls; laundry room w/sink; inviting front & rear covered porches; 20’x6’ rear concrete patio. Second level has 3-bedrooms; landing area; primary 11.5’x9’ walk-in closet; full bathroom w/ shower; unimproved basement. Two new heat-pumps & A/C in 2022; central vac; private well;
Flintknapping workshop set
Circle Legacy Center will present a flintknapping workshop on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blue Rock Heritage Center, 2251 River Road, Washington Boro.
There is a fee, and attendees must bring their own safety glasses or goggles and leather or cutproof gloves. Participants will also need an antler or copper pressure flaker, and a leather hand pad and thigh pad are recommended. There will be a limited number of pressure flaking kits, which include antler, stone, and a leather hand pad, available for an
additional fee. The rock will be supplied.
Attendees should bring their own chair and may also bring lunch and drinks. For more information and to register by Friday, May 30, call Robert Kapp at 223-268-1264.
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Rock Ford to host chamber ensemble
Historic Rock Ford will welcome the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble for “Baroque on the Piazza” at the General Edward Hand Mansion on Tuesday, June 3, at 6 p.m. The ensemble will present
Vivaldi’s Double Trumpet Concerto in C Major, as well as works by Handel, Telemann, Corelli, J.S. Bach and more. The Ephrata Chamber Ensemble was started by local harpsichordist Faith
Martin of Ephrata. After studying the harpsichord for several years, Martin realized that she most enjoyed using this instrument in collaboration with other musicians, which led her to organize the Ephrata
Chamber Ensemble. Her sister Mercy on the violin, her brother Clayton on the cello, and several musician friends and vocal soloists will join her to bring this program of live music to Rock Ford. Guests
CAMPS FOR YOUR FAMILY’S NEEDS
For rising 2nd-12th graders
• Various weeks from mid-June to mid-August
• 2025 Theme: True That!
• Weekly overnight
“It’s a good place to learn about God, and you can swim every day.” -6th grader
For rising 7th-12th graders
• Helping behind the scenes
• Shadowing summer staff
• Studying the Bible
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“I was more sacrificial in the way that I put others before -SURGEmyself.” camper
For rising 1st-6th graders
• Various weeks from mid-June to mid-August
• Daily, 8:30am-5pm
• Unique weekly themes that tie into True That!
“Thank you for letting us come this week. Thank you for letting us learn about you guys, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I had lots of fun here at Black Rock!” -3rd grader at Day Camp
For rising 3rd-10th graders
• Skills sessions & scrimmages
• June 30th-July 4th
to Historic Rock Ford may recognize Faith and Mercy from their performances during the museum’s annual Yuletide event for the past three years.
The event will open at 6 p.m., and the music will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be a short intermission.
Seating on the lawn in front of the piazza of the Hand Mansion is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should bring their own chairs. Blankets are not recommended so that everyone may have a good view of the ensemble on the piazza.
A general admission fee will be charged per ticket. When reserving tickets, guests have the option of adding on a charcuterie box from Graze Catering
for an additional fee. A gluten-free option is also available. The boxes include crackers, mixed nuts, a variety of meats, two cheeses, grapes, berries, honey, jam and a chocolate treat.
At the event, wine by the glass will be available for purchase by guests age 21 and older. Identification will be required.
Tickets may be purchased at www.HistoricRockFord .org/special-events.
Historic Rock Ford, located at 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, is comprised of the General Edward Hand Mansion and the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery. It is owned and operated by the Rock Ford Foundation, a private, notfor-profit corporation.
