Good Vibes for a Great Cause
BY CAT SHANNON
When Evolve Life Group hosts its annual Sweetheart Dance, people can expect more than those two words imply, said Joe Bachman, director of the group. It will be held on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, but it’s open to anyone, whether they have a date or not.
“This is a community dance,” Bachman shared. “We use the word ‘dance’ loosely. There’s a lot of people that just come and see people they haven’t seen for a long time. It’s a great night of community fellowship. You can certainly dance, but you also can just sit and listen to
music and tap your feet!”
The event will be held at the Hellam Fire Hall, 163 E. Market St., Hallam, from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Parking will
be available in a lot at the rear of the building.
“We will have non-alcoholic drinks and snacks for a freewill offering, along with a live band,”
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BY CAT SHANNON
“I will never get tired of painting the river,” said artist Diana Thomas, describing the view from the banks of the Susquehanna. “It’s always fascinated me how often the color of the river changes.”
Thomas will share her love of the river and how it’s influenced her art at “The River Speaks Color,” a 30-minute illustrated talk to be held Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage, 1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville.
The talk will be followed by open painting time, allowing participants to create
Where Food and Community Take Root
BY CAT SHANNON
On a stretch of preserved farmland in Elizabethtown, transformation happens every day at a space that offers reconnection - with the land, with one another and with the essential act of growing food.
This is Wittel Farm, a nonprofit on 85 acres of land with a long history of care, now being reimagined as a place where food, community and environmental stewardship meet.
Records date the property to the mid-1700s, and long before that it was cared for by the Susquehannock people. In the 1980s, Chuck and Katie Wittel placed the property into a land trust, gifting it to the Lutheran Camping Corporation.
While not much was produced at the farm for many years, that changed in 2016, when the farm’s current manager, the Rev. Matt Lenahan, began the Growing Project, a partnership between the Lutheran Camping Corp., the Lower Susquehanna Synod and Hunger-Free Lancaster County. Lenahan, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Akron, grew up on a large commercial farm in New York and once thought he would never farm again after entering ministry.
His thinking shifted as he became more aware of food insecurity and the fragility of modern food systems.
“I really started to think about the food system and how food-dependent we are because so few of us are actually participating in the food production,” he said. “We’ve really stepped
The Modern Age will perform at Evolve Life Group’s Sweetheart Dance.
Trust to Host Winter Ballroom Soirée
The Trust Performing Arts Center will host its first Winter Ballroom Soirée on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at The Trust, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster. The event will provide a blend of sophistication and fun for both experienced dancers and those stepping onto the ballroom floor for the first time.
Hosted by City Ballroom owner Rebecca Gentry, the Winter Ballroom Soirée will offer guided instruction to help guests feel more confident on the floor, along with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and dance. Both solo dancers and partners are welcome.
Gentry, a Lancaster-based teacher, mentor, and professionally trained ballet and ballroom dancer, dabbles in a variety of dance styles. She began teaching ballroom more than 20 years ago and has been on staff at both the Arthur Murray and Fred Astaire franchised dance studios. She
has competed nationally in Professional American Style Smooth and was a finalist in both the Rising Star and Open Professional categories.
In addition to teaching ballroom dance, Gentry guest-teaches ballet, pointe, tap, and jazz in studios across Lancaster County and in Philadelphia. She has performed locally with the Grant Street Dance Company, UpFront Theatre Company, and Prima Theatre and has choreographed for UpFront and Prima, as well as the Lancaster Shakespeare Theatre, Servant Stage, and the Ephrata Performing Arts Center. Gentry is the resident choreographer in the Columbia Borough and Manheim Central high school theater departments and for an annual Lancaster-based production of “The Rocky Horror Show.”
To purchase tickets, visit www.lancaster trust.com or www.lbc .edu/events.
Lancaster Science Factory Sets Camps
The Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, has opened registration for its 2026 summer STEM camps.
The factory will offer 36 camps across 10 weeks from Monday, June 8, to Friday, Aug. 14. The camps are open to rising first- through eighth-graders and will include returning camps like 3D Printing, Science Is Art, and Video Game Design. There will also be all-new camps like Mural Arts; Pollution Solutions; and space-themed camps that include a visit to StarLab, the mobile planetarium. Camps will run for half days unless otherwise noted. Attendees may sign up for a morning and afternoon camp during the same week and pack a lunch to stay for the full day. There is a fee, and scholarships are available for families with
York College Announces Program for Seniors
York College of Pennsylvania has announced the launch of a new program designed to enrich the lives of local seniors through accessible educational, cultural, intergenerational, and social opportunities. The new lifelong learning initiative officially launched on Jan. 5, with membership and course registration opening in May 2026.
Housed under the York College Center for Community Engagement, the new intergenerational learning initiative reflects the college’s commitment to serving as an educational anchor; supporting learning at every stage of life; and responding to a growing community need for meaningful, accessible lifelong learning opportunities.
a demonstrated financial need.
Families are encouraged to sign up early as spots will sell out. To register, visit https:// lancastersciencefactory .org/stemeducation/ summercamps.
The Lancaster Science Factory will also hold its next day-off camp on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Activities will be Raptors and Birds of Prey, which will include a visit with live birds of prey from Hawk Mountain, and The Science of Flight. The camp will include a supervised lunch break and exploration in the exhibit hall.
There is a fee per student; scholarships are available for families with a financial need. To register, visit https:// lancastersciencefactory .org/daycamps.
Designed as a member-driven, noncredit program, the initiative will offer a year-round schedule of courses and experiences. Through membership and course fees, participants can gain access to educational programs, cultural experiences, travel, and volunteer engagement.
Through the lifelong learning initiative, York College will provide older adults with opportunities to remain intellectually curious, socially connected, and actively engaged, while reinforcing the college’s role as a hub for learning, service, and partnership in York County.
Additional information is forthcoming.
The initiative is made possible in part through support and partnership from the York County Community Foundation (YCCF) as part of its Embracing Aging Initiative, which supports programs that promote vitality, connection, and purpose for older adults across York County.
4-H Clubs Set Meetings
The Rough Riders 4-H Horse and Pony Club will hold an in-person reorganizational meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Refton Brethren in Christ Church, 110 Church St., Refton.
The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and is intended for prospective new members and returning members ages 8 to 18 as of Jan. 1 of the current year. The club recommends that parents of first-time members attend this meeting.
Children ages 5 to 7 as of Jan. 1 will follow a Cloverbud curriculum.
Club meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from February through December at 6:30 p.m. A variety of activities and community service projects will be offered throughout the year.
For more information, including details on accommodations for people with disabilities, contact Jen Landis at roughridershorseclub@gmail.com.
The Raise the Bar 4-H Horse Club will hold its reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Millstone Stables, 555 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will discuss
plans for the year, receive enrollment information, have opportunities to ask questions, and participate in icebreaker activities. Youths must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
4-H horse clubs provide educational opportunities but do not provide horses or riding lessons. Youths do not have to own a horse to join the club. All 4-H programs are available to all youths ages 8 to 18 before Jan. 1 of the current year.
Future club meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month, excluding July and January. There is an enrollment fee per member. The club hosts guest speakers from the equine industry and offers hands-on clinics with horses, field trips, and community service projects.
For more information, including details on accommodations for people with disabilities, contact Laura Snavely at millstone stables18@gmail.com.
For more information on either 4-H program, contact Lori Little, Extension educator, at the Penn State Extension Lancaster office at 717-394-6851 or LancasterExt@psu.edu.
Bachman said of the festivities.
The event has been held for more than 15 years.
“It started out as a fundraiser for our youth group to do mission trips, and now it is sponsored by the Evolve Life Group,” Bachman explained. “We are pleased to have The Modern Age band performing, which is a group that started back in the ’70s. They have a great following, and we are honored that they do this annual event for us to raise money for different organizations.”
Donations will be accepted for Veteran’s Helping Hand, a York-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and resources for veterans in need.
“They offer a range of services aimed at assisting veterans with their physical, mental and emotional well-being, helping them navigate life after service,” Bachman said.
Along with the freewill offering, a 50/50 cash giveaway will support Veteran’s Helping Hand as well.
have a lot of money, this would be a place to come for a great time,” he said. “If you are blessed to be able to donate, we would love to raise money for Veteran’s Helping Hand.”
Tickets must be reserved for the dance by Saturday, Feb. 7. To reserve tickets, call 717-424-1136 and provide your name and the number of people attending the dance with you. For more information on Evolve Life Group, search for the organization on Facebook or email evolve92023@gmail .com. The group currently has two chapters, one in eastern York and one in the western Lancaster County area.
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Bachman created Evolve Life Group in 2023. It’s open to people age 45 and older, and it operates on three core values: supporting ourselves, supporting others and supporting the community.
Chips, Pretzels or Popcorn
For the first tenet, Bachman noted that positive mental health is a priority for the group. The members fulfill that goal through the second value, which they deliver via monthly events and outings, offering opportunities for people to create and sustain friendships.
For the last value, the group focuses on making an impact locally.
“We are very passionate about helping people in our own community,” Bachman said. “We have done things such as staining and painting decks, painting a barn, baking cookies for our local 911 call center, painting kindness rocks, providing a community meal and a ‘Family Feud’ game for first responders.”
There is no charge to attend the Sweetheart Dance, and Bachman hopes anyone who is interested in meeting new friends or having a fun night out will consider getting a ticket.
“This is a freewill offering event. If you’re looking for a nice evening out and don’t
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Mental Health Ministry Sets Workshop
The Columbia Catholic Mental Health Ministry will host a workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. in the social hall at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 121 S. Second St., Columbia. The topic will be “How to Create a Self-Centering Box.”
The presenter will be Robin Chedester, who will help attendees learn how to create a mini toolbox for coping under stress. The self-centering box is an emotional first aid kit, allowing people to have a comfort kit available to decrease distress. People can fill
the comfort box with items to use when they are struggling that will help them feel grounded and stay safe. Participants will choose how to decorate their box and what items to put in it, but the ministry will provide basic supplies for attendees to start the box. People may bring anything they would like to include inside the container, which will be the size of an Altoids box.
For more information, contact the ministry at ccmentalhealth ministry@gmail.com.
their own watercolor pieces inspired by the river and the artwork on display at the center.
Thomas, who lives in Columbia, once created 53 paintings of the river over the course of a year.
“I wanted to paint the river once a week to sharpen my skills as an artist and give priority to the art in my life,” she said of the 2016 project.
She experienced a devastating loss midway through the year when her daughter died by suicide. Although Thomas paused her painting for some time, she didn’t give up on her series.
“Painting is therapeutic,” she said. “It was my glue that held me together.”
She kept a weekly jour -
nal to accompany her paintings, and a friend encouraged her to share the journal entries and the art at the project’s completion.
“I was terrified,” Thomas said of putting her personal thoughts on display, but she thought others might benefit from her story. Since then, she’s shared her artwork - and her story - with numerous clubs, church groups and other organizations, and she created a book, “Current Color: A Year on the Susquehanna,” which is for sale at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia.
Over the years, Thomas has partnered with Susquehanna National Heritage Area to offer a variety of workshops. She invites people of all ages to participate in the February program.
want to encourage creative expression and encourage people to think outside the box about the river.”
Thomas said she plans to present a short talk and then guide participants on creation of a color wheel, discussing how colors can represent our feelings and emotions.
“Then, I’ll turn them loose to step outside or look at the artwork in the Zimmerman Center and be really imaginative,” she said. “I just want them to play.”
She emphasized that she hopes people will do their own thing when it comes to their painting.
“Learn to take a chance and do something you never did before,” she said. “I’m focused on, ‘How can I encourage this person to really love the thing they do and not compare it to somebody else’s thing?’
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There is a small suggested donation for Thomas’ program, and advance registration is encouraged. For more information or to register for the Feb. 7 workshop, visit www .susqnha.org/events. River from pg 1
“Come out and explore the river in a way that you maybe never thought of before,” she said. “For those of us who live near the river, we see it all the time. I
Just get the materials and play. Get out of the house in the most boring part of winter and have some fun with color and with the river.”
LCBC Sets Meeting, Field Trips
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at the North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster.
This once-a-year social opportunity will feature refreshments and an opportunity to explore the North Museum and its ornithological collection. New this year is the opportunity to view the new Imaging Insects temporary exhibit that opened in September of 2025. Light refreshments will be provided for all attendees.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-725-2717.
The LCBC will also offer three field trips in February, all of which are free and open to the public.
The trip on Saturday, Feb. 7, will take place at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia, with birding from the deck overlooking the Susquehanna River from 10 a.m.
Thomas’ program is part of drop-in watercolor painting days that will be held throughout the month of February at the Zimmerman Center during regular hours. The center is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekly themes and prompts will encourage reflection on topics such as seeing the river, people and the river, the living watershed and imagination and memory. All materials will be provided, and no art experience is required. Participants may take their artwork home or leave it on display at the Zimmerman Center. There will be art prompts aimed at children and families as well as adults. Drop-in days are free, with donations appreciated to help cover material costs.
to 1 p.m. Club members will have spotting scopes set up under the main porch pavilion and will be on hand to help with identification and to answer birding questions. Light refreshments will be available to attendees.
The event is held in collaboration with the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, which is managed by the Susquehanna Natural Heritage Area for the Borough of Columbia. No registration is necessary.
For more information, contact Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarah ann71880@gmail.com.
A trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, with an 8 a.m. start. The group will view the lake from different areas with the possibility of finding 12 to 20 species, with a focus on waterfowl. Participants should register by 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, by contacting Craig Boyhont at 717-368-5986 or
cboyhont@gmail.com.
A Beginner Birder opportunity will also be held at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Feb. 28, for individuals who would like to further their birding observation skills. Participants should meet at the Visitors Center at 3 p.m. The group will explore the Conservation Trail and learn about the many species of birds that gather at Middle Creek during this time of year. Participants may also search for shorteared owls at dusk. Participants should register by 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, by contacting Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sara hann71880@gmail.com. If necessary, weather-related cancellations will be made by noon on the day of the trip.
For more information about the LCBC, visit www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook .com/lancasterbirdclub, or www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.
away as a culture from agriculture as a principal way people live, and I think that’s problematic.”
Knowing that access to fresh, locally grown food was a challenge in the county, Lenahan asked a question: “What if we grow food together and give it away?”
From that idea, a community-based effort to produce food for Lancaster County’s charitable food system began to grow. Wittel Farm partners with the Lancaster County Food Hub, the Elizabethtown Community Cupboard, Power Packs, Water Street Mission and other organizations to distribute its harvest. This summer, the farm will partner with Columbia Dream Center for the first time, providing produce for its summer food program.
In its first year, the farm produced a few thousand pounds of food. Now, it is in its 10th growing season, farming about nine acres intensively and growing more than 20 varieties of fruits and vegetables, including plums, berries, pawpaws, greens, cucumbers, pumpkins, beans, peppers and potatoes.
Along the way, Lenahan embraced regenerative agriculture, a chemical-free approach that focuses on soil health, biodiversity and ecological balance. Cover crops, composting and minimal soil disturbance replace synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
“We work year-round at this site,” Lenahan said. “And we are constantly learning.”
That learning happens not only for Lenahan, but for the hundreds of volunteers who come to the farm each year. Between 300 and 500 people help plant, weed and harvest throughout the growing season.
Alex Chism, a Millersville University senior studying education and plant science, joined the farm as an intern in 2024 and quickly became an essential part of its work.
“I really enjoy the physical nature of the work,” Chism said. “It’s very methodical. There are so many things grabbing for our attention, and to be able to just focus on one thing that is very fruitful is amazing.”
This past year, Chism expanded the farm’s crop diversity by adding flowers alongside food. The flowers have increased pollinators such as bees and butterflies, boosting fruit and vegetable production.
Ceinwyn Erb, an Elizabethtown College junior studying environmental science, began volunteering at Wittel Farm in September.
“It’s been wonderful to have every week a set time to be outside, be in nature, working with my hands, doing something that is positively impacting the local community and the local environment,” Erb said.
Lenahan describes Wittel Farm as “community-sustained agriculture,” a model that invites people into the work of food production rather than simply consuming its results.
“We like to talk about food sovereignty, acknowl-
Healthy Cooking Class Slated
“Let’s Cook for a Healthy Heart” will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lavender Acres Winery, 445 Linden St., Columbia. The program is part of the Penn State Extension’s “Let’s Cook With Penn State Extension” cooking class series.
edging that every one of us eats, so we all have a stake in food production,” he said. “It’s about really helping people to reclaim an intrinsic human connection to the natural world and to growing food.”
He is careful to note that Wittel Farm is not about “agritainment.”
“I really want this to be a place where the community can get involved and have a real experience,” he said. “I think there is actually joy in doing this work together. … I really love bringing people together on the farm who have no experience with farming at all, no experience with food production, and they get to have an experience here, whether planting something, tend-
ing or harvesting. It’s transformational for people.”
This year, the farm plans to add chickens, expand partnerships and hire more staff, including a farm educator role Chism will fill after graduation.
Though the land is held by the Lutheran Camping Corp. and protected by Lancaster Farmland Trust, Lenahan sees Wittel Farm as belonging to the whole community.
“This is a place for everyone,” he said. “Young children, seniors, people with no experience at all. Everyone has something to contribute.”
For more information or to volunteer, visit www .lutherancamping.org/ the-wittel-farm.
There is a registration fee. To register by Thursday, Feb. 5, visit https:// extension.psu.edu/lets -cook-for-a-healthy-heart or call 877-345-0691.
There are multiple “Let’s Cook” classes, focusing on a range of subjects, including nutrition, healthy shopping, and time-saving tips. All have been developed using science-based best practices. To see all the cooking classes currently offered, visit https://extension .psu.edu/lets-cook.
This hands-on cooking class will focus on the DASH eating plan, designed to help treat and prevent high blood pressure. Participants will learn about correct portion sizes and how to prepare and eat a variety of foods that help create a heart-healthy eating style for life.
Volunteers work at Wittel Farm.
Fire & Ice Is Expression of Lititz’s Charm and Character
BY JEFF FALK
Fire & Ice is welcoming. Fire & Ice is about community. Fire & Ice is energizing. Not unlike its host town. Fire & Ice epitomizes and reflects what Lititz stands for. It’s an event that truly captures the spirit of the venue.
“When you’re in Lititz, there’s always a vibe,” said Alyssa Diehm, who’s been an executive assistant at Venture Lititz for two years. “You can feel the pride. Then add thousands of visitors, and we get to share that feeling with them. People will drive hours to come to Fire & Ice. Our small business owners believe in Venture Lititz and Fire & Ice. It’s this feeling of pride like we’re all doing it together.”
This year’s edition of
Fire & Ice, Lititz’s winter carnival, will be conducted over two upcoming weekends - Thursday, Feb. 12, to Monday, Feb. 16, and Thursday, Feb. 19, to Sunday, Feb. 22. Sponsored by nationally accredited Main Street nonprofit Venture Lititz, Fire & Ice is a fundraiser designed to attract visitors to downtown merchants during their slow season.
“It’s so much more than a winter event,” said Diehm. “It gets people out and interacting. Sometimes, the world feels divisive, but this brings people together.”
Conducted mainly on Broad Street and Main Street and in portions of Lititz Springs Park, Fire & Ice will unofficially kick off with Winter’s Coolest Night, a ticketed event, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Lititz
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Shirt Factory, 5 Juniper Lane, Lititz. The festival’s official opening night will be Friday, Feb. 13.
This year, Fire & Ice will feature 76 one-block, artist-carved ice sculptures, located mostly on Main and Broad Streets, and 32 giant, two- to 10-block sculptures, primarily situated in Lititz Springs Park. The ice sculptures are sponsored by local businesses.
“When Venture Lititz does Fire & Ice, we commit,” said Diehm. “We have some really fun ice sculptures this year, like the Minions,
Lego Man, snowmen and the popular ice toilet. The merchants have Fire & Ice specials, and you just have to try them all. And you just have to see the fire shows.”
Among this year’s highlighted events are a familyfriendly scavenger hunt, a hot-and-cold crawl, an ice cream festival, a kids’ fire and ice safety showcase, the Make and Take Fibre Art Workshop, a makers’ market and the traditional Lititz Lions’ Chili Cook-Off. Fire & Ice will also feature a food truck court, including 12 revolving vendors; music;
and entertainment, including dance troupe presentations and Molly Dazzle’s pyrotechnics performances.
“It is a ton of work,” said Diehm. “We start planning Fire & Ice in August. This is an event with a lot of sub-events. It takes a lot of work to pull it into a festival. These (volunteers) aren’t getting paid. Lititz shows up to help put it on. Everybody shows up.”
More than 40,000 people are expected to attend each weekend of Fire & Ice. It takes 120 volunteers to pull off the event, and last year
those community members logged a total of more than 1,000 volunteer hours.
“I think the (attendees) are people who know the magic that is Lititz,” said Diehm, a resident of Lititz. “They’re people who enjoy community events. Lititz is a destination in and of itself, and Fire & Ice emphasizes it. It’s people wanting that Lititz vibe.”
Established in 2006, Venture Lititz’s Fire & Ice has evolved from humble beginnings as a three-day offshoot of the Lititz Lions Club’s Chili Cook-Off into
one of the premier winter festivals in Lancaster County. Fire & Ice is one of a handful of community-oriented fundraisers that Venture Lititz conducts throughout the year.
“Fire & Ice is a pretty big fundraiser for Venture Lititz,” said Diehm. “But during the event, we want our businesses to be successful and to be highlighted. We want to drive business there. We pour the money that we make back into town.
Last year, we were able to do a beautification project.
All the events are for our community, to bring people together and have shared
experiences and celebrate what makes Lititz, Lititz.”
“Venture Lititz is here to make Lititz a very desirable place to work, live and visit,” she continued, “and I think we do a good job of it. We love what we do. Within Venture Lititz, it’s a board of dedicated volunteers, and me and Sam (Thrush) are the only employees. Everyone here is our friends and neighbors. Fire & Ice supports our community, and if you come out, you’ll make some good memories while you’re at it.”
For additional information, go to https://lititzpa .com/fire-and-ice-festival.
LBC Posts Open House
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Lancaster Bible College (LBC), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, will host an open house for prospective high school students and their families from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. The free event will include tours of the campus, interactions with faculty members and current students, lunch in Olewine Dining Commons, the opportunity to experience a chapel gathering, visits to classrooms and athletics
facilities, and more.
Students and families can also ask questions about topics such as LBC’s commitment to biblical integration in every program; Division III Chargers sports teams; short-term and semester study-abroad programs; and student access to the Counseling & Care Center, academic mentoring, writing support, and accessibility services.
To reserve a spot, visit www.lbc.edu/openhouse.
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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We