A Spooktacular Time for Treats
BY CAT SHANNON
Main Street in Mount Joy will transform into a Halloween wonderland on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. when the annual Spooktacular returns. The event, hosted by the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce and supported by its members, promises festive fun for people of all ages.
Businesses and organizations throughout town will showcase their Halloween spirit with games, creative displays and plenty of treats. Tom Kowalchik, owner of Penn Home Mortgage LLC, has wowed attendees with his past displays of singing pumpkins and a towering Frankenstein, and he has something fun planned again for this year.
“Halloween has long been our ‘go-to’ holiday, so a few years back, when I saw a Realtor friend dressing up his pickup to participate in a Trunk or Treat, it gave me an idea,”
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BY CAT SHANNON
You are invited to celebrate the fall season on the farm. Heritage Creek Farm & Education Center, 2126 Risser Mill Road, Mount Joy, will host an Autumn Showcase and Pumpkin Derby Car STEM Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will be held at the farm from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
“We’re opening the farm to the public to celebrate the beauty and importance of this time of year,” said Cindi Hughes, owner and education director. “Through community events like this, we hope to highlight our agri-education programs, demonstrate the many layers of agriculture and environmental stewardship and most importantly, help people reconnect with where their food comes from. From soil to seed, every part of the farm tells a story - one that blends science, tradition and care for the land with agriculture.”
The event will combine celebrating and fun with opportunities to inspire curiosity and hands-on learning, she noted.
Heritage Creek Will Host Autumn Showcase Haunted
BY CAT SHANNON
On two autumn nights, the quiet riverside town of Marietta will take on a different personality, one cloaked in shadows, whispers and spine-tingling surprises. By day, the borough is known for its historic charm, scenic river views and close-knit community spirit. But when the sun goes down on Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, one site in town will transform into a playground for spirits and thrill-seekers. That’s when Haunted Marietta will return to the Union Meeting House, 82 N. Waterford Ave., bringing with it an eerie blend of history, fright and family fun.
“Whether you’re building a pumpkin car, walking the EnviroTrail or meeting a sheep for the first time, you’re engaging in an experience that connects you to the earth and your food,” Hughes remarked.
From racing or viewing the engineered Pumpkin Derby cars, to sipping piping-hot pumpkin apple cider by the fire, the event will offer a chance to dive into the richness of fall through science, art, nature and tradition, she added.
Visitors will enjoy crafts, including making pumpkin mosaics
People enjoy a previous year’s Spooktacular in Mount Joy.
he said. “The following year, our company trailer became the ‘trunk,’ and with that much space to work with, it gave us room to get a bit more elaborate. My company doesn’t do much marketing, so events like the Mount Joy Chamber Spooktacular give us the opportunity to get our name out there and have fun doing it.”
Alongside the businesses, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will join the fun by grilling hot dogs and handing out bags of treats in front of the church. “St. Mark’s looks forward to Spooktacular each year. We love seeing the streets filled with families enjoying a night out in the community,” said Kim Alampi, administrative assistant at the church. “This year we will be setting up carnival games in our front playground for families to experience together. We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new friends as well.”
The evening is also special to organizations like Mid Penn Bank. “I love seeing the magic, the adventure and the creativity that pairs with dressing up or putting on a costume,” explained Michele Graef Sims, financial center manager for the bank. “I love being a part of an event that brings a tremendous amount of joy to our community.”
Several downtown businessesincluding Sloan’s Pharmacy, Ladybug Crossing, Succulents by ShelNe, The
Joy of Sweets and Treats, The Astute Artisan, Dave’s Toybox and The Dice Goblin - will feature special offerings during the celebration.
For the first time this year, Main Street will be closed between Marietta Avenue and New Haven/ Manheim streets to ensure a safe, family-friendly environment.
“The change is designed to maximize participant safety while keeping traffic moving smoothly around the event,” said Rachel Stebbins, Mount Joy Borough economics development, planning and grants coordinator and Chamber board member. “We’re grateful to the police department, EMA and public works for their flexibility and creativity in helping make this event a success for everyone.”
Michele Emenheiser, executive director of the Chamber, is excited to welcome a crowd to the event.
“Spooktacular is a fun way to bring the community together to connect with Mount Joy businesses and nonprofits,” she said. “We hope everyone enjoys the event - and keeps these businesses in mind when it’s time to shop, supporting the local businesses that make our town so special.”
For more information about Spooktacular, visit https://mount joychamber.com or follow “Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce” on Facebook.
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with beans; try their hand at using a drop spindle made from a turnip; and discover the history of carving jack-o’-lanterns, all while interacting with friendly farm animals.
“For curious minds and nature lovers, our Enviro-Trail is an informative adventure,” Hughes said. “With map and compass in hand, trek through the farm, fields and forest, uncovering the hidden connections between agriculture and ecology. Little ones can cozy up for the enchanting Pumpkin House puppet play in the Little Seeds room featuring the autumn adventures of a curious mouse and a clever hedgehog. Finish off your visit with a stop at our farm store.”
The event is sponsored in part by funding from Lancaster County Ag Council.
“This is our 14th year of offering ag-based education to the public,” Hughes said, noting that the fall celebration is the third community event held at the farm this year. “Each year
Festival Fuels History at Haldeman Mansion
BY CAT SHANNON
When Haldeman Mansion hosts its annual Fall Festival, the event serves a purpose beyond providing an entertaining day out for families.
“Restoration of the mansion has been ongoing for over 50 years,” said Kenneth P. Beard, president of the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society. “This event helps enable the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society to celebrate the significant history of the site and fund upkeep of the building and grounds.”
The 19th annual Fall Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at Haldeman Mansion, 230 Locust Grove Road, Bainbridge.
Activities will take place on the grounds of the historic site as well as inside the building, which was constructed in the late 1700s and was the home of Samuel Haldeman, a renowned 19th-century naturalist.
A variety of entertainment will be featured at the festival, including live music from South Mountain Bluegrass and interactive insect discovery with See Haldeman pg 5
we welcome 100-plus private groups to the farm and operate nine weeks of summer camp.”
In May, the farm hosted a Spring Extravaganza and Plant Sale, and an End of Summer Bash and Picked Palooza was held in August.
“Our final community event this season is called ‘’Twas the Night Before Hibernation’ and will be held on Dec. 6, the last day the farm is open before winter break.”
There is no admission fee for the Autumn Showcase, and no reservations are required. Contributions will be accepted to
support the farm’s mission.
For more information or to participate in the Pumpkin Derby Car STEM Challenge, contact Hughes
at info@heritagecreekfarmcamp .com. For more information about the farm, visit https://heritage creekfarmcamp.com.
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Residents are asked to place these items at their regular trash collection site on the evening before pickup. A special tag must be placed on each item for disposal. Tags may be purchased at the Borough Office, Monday-Friday 7AM to 4PM, or at the Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, during their hours of operation. Tags MUST be purchased no later than 2PM the day before your collection.
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Heritage Creek Farm & Education Center offers opportunities to meet farm animals up close.
A pumpkin derby car
Girls’ Soccer Shuts Out Octorara, 3-0
photos by Bob Diller
On Saturday, October 4, Donegal’s Alivia Wahba controls the ball despite pressure from Octorara’s Sinead Keane during a 3-0 triumph at home. Wahba scored a goal at 44:00.
Donegal’s goalkeeper Hailey Siedman makes the save on a shot by Octorara’s Saralynn Smucker shot during a 3-0 victory on Saturday, October 4. Siedman had 5 saves.
Indians’ Asia Jones gets around Octorara’s Lexi Erskine Caleb during a 3-0 win on Saturday, October 4. Jones scored at the 56:00 mark.
In a 3-0 victory at home, Donegal’s Abbe Garber breaks through the Octorara defense on Saturday, October 4, on home turf.
Indians’ captain Aubrey Harmes passes to a teammate during a 3-0 win against Octorara on Saturday, October 4.
Women’s Group To Meet
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 9 to 10:45 am.
Carol Cool will speak on “Being the Friend I Need.” She will discuss how to find friendships and how to become the friend others need. Carol’s presentation will focus on the life of Jesus and how to create lasting, meaningful relationships.
Carol is the author of “Finding Balance in the Circus of Life” and lives in Bally with her husband, Les. She enjoys encouraging others to discover who they were created to be and to find balance by living authentically and joyfully. She is a lover of Panera
Bread, Colonial Williamsburg, and all things Jane Austen.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners.
Readers mat contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
GEARS Announces Registration
GEARS will accept registration for girls and boys in grades one through 10 for the BEARS Youth Basketball Program. Players will participate in practices and games from late November through the end of January. Participation levels are grades one and two, instructional; grades three and four; grades five and six; and grades seven through 10. Draft day for boys in grades three and four will be on Monday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Draft day for boys in grades five and six will be on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Draft day for girls in grades three and four and grades five and six will be on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. All drafts will be held in the gym at Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown.
Boys and girls in grades one and two will take part in a Saturday-only program at East High Elementary, 800 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Boys and girls in grades three and four will practice one day per week and play games on Saturdays. Grades five and six and grades seven through 10 will practice two days per week and play games on Saturdays. There will be separate registration fees for the various programs. To register or for more information, visit www .GetintoGEARS.org or call GEARS at 717-367-0355. GEARS is in need of volunteer coaches, referees and supervisors for this program. Those interested in volunteering are asked to email LeeEckert@Getinto GEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.
Susquehanna Stage To Present Concert
Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta, will welcome The Nines in their debut performance on the gallery stage on Friday, Oct. 17. Doors will open at 7 p.m., followed by music from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
The group will perform power pop rock hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Some of the musicians covered will include The Cars, The Romantics, Stixx, Robert Palmer, Don Henley,
Haldeman
Dean Evans, who is known as “The Cicada Chaser.” Maggie the Cockatoo will be on-site, and several children’s activities will be offered. Food and drink options will include Groff’s bratwurst, hot dogs, homemade baked beans, chicken corn soup, chili and a variety of desserts for purchase.
“Fresh-pressed apple cider will be available from Bainbridge resident Darl Williams’ antique cider press,” Beard shared.
The event will also include a lecture at 2 p.m. about Billmeyer, a now-defunct quarry operation and nearby ghost town.
“The lecture is an opportunity to hear the story behind the White Cliffs of Conoy and quarry operation that created it as well as the village - including a store and church - that formerly housed employees,” said Beard.
Tours of the mansion will also be offered and will provide opportunities for people to learn more about the site’s history.
“The mansion is a 18th-century National Register historic site located within a National Register-listed archaeological district,” Beard said. “It sits on a Susquehanna
Jackson Browne and Boz Scaggs. Concessions and adult beverages will be offered for sale. There will be an admission donation to the theater. For tickets, visit www .susquehannastage.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.
All proceeds will benefit Susquehanna Stage as the theater is working to update its facilities in an effort to continue to provide the arts to the area.
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River terrace which provides a view today and was home to documented Native American settlements dating to the 1500s and early 1700s.”
People are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to spend the afternoon at the festival. To learn more about the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society, visit www.haldeman-mansion.org.
Carol Cool
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For those who prefer their Halloween on the lighter side, a “not-so-scary” experience will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. Families with young children - or anyone who wants to ease into the haunted mood - can walk through without the jump scares. But then the full experience will begin. From 7 to 9 p.m., the Union Meeting House will become a full-fledged haunted attraction, with plenty of frights waiting in the shadows.
“Haunted Marietta is back again this year giving scares for all ages!” said Ali Marquart, president of Marietta Restoration Associates, which hosts the event. “We also will have food trucks and spooky vendors for everyone to enjoy.”
The historic Union Meeting House will be given a ghostly makeover, with rooms transformed into chilling scenes designed to test nerves and quicken heartbeats. Beyond the building, visitors will find a festival-like atmosphere with food and vendors set up in the field below, offering a balance of creepy fun and seasonal treats.
“People can expect a scary night ahead with twists and turns around every corner of the haunted house,” Marquart shared. “Outside the house, they can expect fall family fun for all ages!”
The roots of Haunted Marietta trace back to longtime resident Willis Boyles, who for many years staged a Halloween attraction in his backyard, welcoming the
community to enjoy it for free. Marietta Restoration Associates then partnered with Boyles, moving the attraction to the Union Meeting House and expanding it to include food and vendors. Boyles still serves as creative director, ensuring each year’s haunt brings new chills. Admission is free, though donations are encouraged. “Proceeds from this event will go toward continuing to restore and maintain Marietta’s buildings and history,” Marquart said. Funds will support projects such as the upkeep of the Union Meeting House, the Old Town Hall building that houses the Marietta Museum and the Musselman/ Vesta Furnace.
For more information, search for “Haunted Marietta PA” on Facebook.
Historical Society Sets Open House
Mount Joy Area Historical Society (MJAHS), 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy, will present an open house on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Attendees will learn about the society’s capital campaign, titled “Building a Legacy: Preserving the Past for Future Generations,”
which has a goal of raising enough funds to renovate the current museum and make other improvements. Attendees will have a chance to view the construction plans and explore the society building while enjoying fall-themed refreshments, including apple pie and ice cream
To register by Friday, Oct. 17, call 717-653-4718 or email MJHS CapitalCampaign@gmail.com.
MJAHS will also unveil its 2026 calendar featuring two Mount Joy Parades: The World War II Homecoming Celebration and the Mount Joy Centennial Celebration.
