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MARCH 11, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 10
BENEFIT BREAKFAST
Maytown Historical Society will host a breakfast and bake sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, from 7 to 10 a.m. in the social hall at Saint John’s Lutheran Church, North Queen Street, Maytown. The menu will feature sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, and beverages. A wide variety of baked goods will also be available for purchase. Children age 3 and under may eat for free. For details, call Sue or Gordy Nell at 717-426-2786. All proceeds will support the Maytown/East Donegal Museum, owned and operated by the Maytown Historical Society. GUEST SPEAKER
The Mount Joy Area Historical Society, 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy, will host historian Matthew Dodd as guest speaker at its monthly meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16. Dodd will present a program of stories and songs about St. Patrick and will appear in character. Refreshments will be available after the program. The meeting is open to the public free of charge. The society building is open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. for the public to do research and see displays of Mount Joy memorabilia. Details are available at www.mountjoyhistory.com. MARRIAGE COURSE
610 E. Main St., Mount Joy, will host the next meeting in the biblical marriage enrichment course “Marriage: Together as One!” on Friday, March 27. Marriage ministry coaches Jeff and Missy Sugden will direct a time of biblical marriage teaching and Christ-centered resources. At 7 p.m., a short meet-andgreet will begin with light refreshments. The session topic, “No, No, You’re Better,” will be discussed from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Child care will not be provided. People of any Christian denomination are welcome. To register, call or text 717-799-9835 or 717-917-5536. COMMUNITY DINNER
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church,
Lecture On Peacemaking Slated pg 6
By Chelsea Peifer
Donegal School District (DSD) students will don whimsical, brightly colored costumes and fill the auditorium with singing and dancing this month as they present “Seussical,” the musical amalgamation of beloved stories of Dr. Seuss. The show will be directed by Audra Brackbill. Performances are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, at Donegal High School (DHS), 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. A matinee performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15. Interested individuals may purchase tickets at the box office, which will open one hour prior to each performance. The box office will also be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. Senior citizens are invited to attend a dress rehearsal of the show at 2 p.m. on March 12 at no charge. A donation basket will be available. Reservations or tickets are not needed for this See “Seussical” pg 5
Donegal Performing Arts students will present “Seussical” to the public on March 13 to 15 at Donegal High School. As is tradition, senior citizens are invited to view a dress rehearsal performance of the musical at no charge on March 12.
Triple Play - GOTR Sets Multiple Activities By Ann Mead Ash
Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Lancaster and Lebanon is living up to its name with a busy spring schedule, which is keeping organizers on the run. GOTR will launch its spring season on Monday, March 16; the organization will hold a scholarship fundraising banquet on Friday, April 17; and the first GOTR summer camp program will be held from Monday, June 22, to Friday, June 26. This year’s season will include 100 teams in school districts in Lancaster and Lebanon counties using two different curriculums. The program, designed for girls ages 8 to 14, will teach about self-esteem, positive body
SSC To Present “The Last Five Years” By Chelsea Peifer
Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Lancaster and Lebanon has scheduled upcoming events, including a scholarship fundraiser, a summer camp, and the opening of its spring season. image, and setting and achieving goals. The organization offers two curricula: GOTR, for girls in grades three through five, and Heart and Sole, designed for girls in sixth through eighth grades. See GOTR pg 5
Two talented casts at Susquehanna Stage Company (SSC) are preparing to perform Jason Robert Brown’s musical drama “The Last Five Years” on the Gallery Stage at the Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta. Performances are scheduled for Fridays through Sundays, March 13 to 15 and 20 to 22, with Friday and Saturday shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Director Ryan Dean Schoening opted to double-cast the musical, which takes an intimate look at the story of the
Susquehanna Stage Company will present the musical drama “The Last Five Years” starring Alyssa Dienner and Adam Dienner (left photo) on March 13 to 15 and Sean Meara and Larissa Melbert (right photo) on March 20 to 22 on the Gallery Stage at the Marietta Center for the Arts. seemingly doomed marriage of 20-something New Yorkers Cathy, a See SSC pg 2
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27 E. Main St., Mount Joy, will serve a free turkey and stuffing casserole dinner on Sunday, March 15, from 4 to 5 p.m. The meal will also include a vegetable, dessert and a beverage. Those who plan to attend the dinner are asked to call the church office at 717-653-5493 by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, to make reservations.
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Donegal Students To Shine In “Seussical”
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Crown of Life Fellowship,
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