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Mount Joy Night At The Ballpark manager. “It’s an opportunity to nonprofit or group from Mount showcase everything about Mount Joy. “We have a really nice mix of participants,” said Ashley Zell, he Mount Joy community is Joy.” The evening will begin with a Chamber executive assistant. “We invited to the ballpark on Saturday, July 16, when the variety of first responders outside wanted to get everyone involved in Lancaster Barnstormers will host the gate at the stadium, located this, not just Chamber members.” Mount Joy Night. The celebration 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Pugliese worked with Main Street Mount Joy and Voyof community members, businesses “ We’ll have a age Mount Joy to and organizations will begin at Mount Joy police 5:30 p.m. The Barnstormers will cruiser and the “It’s an opportu- recruit businesses and take the field against the Penn State Life nity to showcase groups for the tables. Charleston Dirty Birds at 6:30 p.m. Lion, as well as the everything about Nonprofit organizations will be spotlightThe event is a joint effort Mount Joy fire Mount Joy.” ed on the video screen between the Barnstormers, the Bor- d e p a r t m e n t , ” between innings, and ough of Mount Joy and the Mount Pugliese stated. Inside the stadium, 24 tables will some of the tables will feature interJoy Chamber of Commerce. “This is a way to bring the community togeth- be set up throughout the concourse, active games and giveaways. Mount Joy resident Sandy er,” said Mark Pugliese, borough each spotlighting a business, Heisey will sing “God Bless America” before the game, and Mount Joy Mayor Tim Bradley will throw out one of the first pitches before giving opening remarks. Youths from the Mount Joy Athletic Association will take the field with the players during the national anthem, and the Donegal High School girls’ softball team will also participate in the event. After the game, kids can run the bases, and fireworks will be featured. Mount Joy’s Santa will also throw out a first pitch. “He’ll be dressed as ‘Summer Santa,’ and he’ll be available for photos with kids that evening,” said Kerry Meyers, executive director of the Chamber. The Mount Joy event coincides with Christmas in July at the ballpark, so the Chamber will also sell this year’s Christmas ornament, representing the Good Ship Mount Joy. The Chamber will have tickets for its August chicken barbecue for sale as well. Tate Weismandel, account executive for the Barnstormers, said community nights are a way for the team to thank and support local businesses and organizations. “We’re doing this in appreciation of them and as a way to bring people together,” he stated. “It’s about community.” Discounted tickets are available for Inviting the community to Mount Joy Night are members of the Mount Joy Night and may be purMount Joy Chamber of Commerce, the Lancaster Barnstormers and chased at https://fevo.me/mountjoy. Mount Joy Borough government. BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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Christmas In July BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Don’t let the temperature outside fool you. It’s Christmas at Mary Mother of the Church, 625 Union School Road, Mount Joy. The church will hold its second annual Christmas in July bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 16.
“A lot of people were surprised when we moved our annual bazaar from the fall to the summer last year,” said Claudia Basener, who is organizing the event with Barbara Clingenpeel and Katie Hostetter. “It was so well received. We had about 1,000 people come through.” See Christmas pg 5
The Christmas in July bazaar will feature a variety of giveaway baskets.
Senior Center Activities Encourage Camaraderie BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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The Elizabethtown Area Senior Center at GEARS will host two special events this month for seniors. A Senior Business Expo will be held at the GEARS Community Center gym, 70 S. Poplar St., from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12. Cruise Week will be held from Monday, July 18, through Friday, July 22. See Senior Center pg 2
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