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IN THIS ISSUE: DSAA SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS page 9
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 46
GIVING OPPORTUNITY
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The 12th annual Gifts That Give Hope (GTGH) Lancaster Alternative Gift Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. Individuals may make charitable gift donations to any of 30 on-site nonprofits in honor of loved ones. Additionally, vendors will sell fair trade items, and there will be a scavenger hunt for children. Food will be available to purchase from local vendors. Visit www.giftsthatgivehope.org/ lancaster or search for “Gifts That Give Hope: Lancaster’s Alternative Gift Fair” on Facebook. SEASONAL CELEBRATION
will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3 W. Walnut St., Marietta. The Christmas tree will be decorated. Children will be invited to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in Union Meeting House, where they will be served light refreshments. The Donegal Alumni Band will play music outside and inside Union Meeting House. The Donegal Intermediate School fifth- and sixth-grade chorus will sing. The event is free and open to the public. UPCOMING MEETING
The Elizabethtown Flower Club will meet at noon on Monday, Dec. 2, at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. Members are asked to bring plants, baked goods or seasonal decorations for the silent auction. Guests are welcome. Reservations must be made by noon on Thursday, Nov. 28, by calling Mary Ann Kale at 717-653-9183. Cancellations must also be made by that deadline to avoid payment for a reserved meal. There is a set cost for the lunch.
Marietta Will Sparkle For The Holidays Candlelight Tour Of Homes Set For Dec. 1 By Chelsea Peifer
Marietta Restoration Associates (MRA) will present the 54th annual Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, featuring eight private homes and numerous historic properties. “Each home has its own unique style and decor that showcases the owners’ personality, and we are excited to see how beautifully decorated the homes are this year,” said Jasmine Preston, event chair. “It is one of the longest-running
tours available in Lancaster County, and Marietta is proud of its success through the years.” The property of the Marietta Senior Apartments, 601 E. Market St., will be decked out for the holidays and open to tour participants thanks to the efforts of manager Lisa Kashner and director of property management Jo Raff. “This is our first year decorating the outside of the building, so we’re going all out and channeling our inner Joanna Gaines,” said Kashner with a laugh. The building stands where the B.F. Hiestand Lumber Mill was originally built in 1848. See Candlelight Tour pg 8
Eight private homes decorated for the holidays will be featured on the 54th annual Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes on Dec. 1. Tourgoers may also visit historic properties including Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Old Town Hall Museum, Union Meeting House, Marietta Community House, and First National Escape.
The GateHouse At Riverview Tower Mount Joy Chamber Invites Community To Visit With Santa Celebrates Grand Opening The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce is excited to be hosting Santa Claus again this year. Santa will be at Chamber member Pies Galore & More, 76 E. Main St., Mount Joy, from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 (Small Business Saturday), and Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be refreshments for everyone, candy canes for children, and an opportunity for adults to win Mount Joy Money gift certificates. Mount Joy Money is a gift certificate program offered through the Mount Joy Chamber that is designed to keep dollars in Mount Joy. The gift certificates can be used at more than 45 Chamber members businesses. Mount Joy Money may be purchased year-round at the Chamber office. See Chamber pg 9
By Chelsea Peifer
For the fourth year, the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce will host visits with Santa Claus at Pies Galore & More on Saturdays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 14, from noon to 3 p.m.
The GateHouse is breathing new life into one of Marietta’s most recognizable historic properties. On Oct. 24, the organization hosted a grand opening celebration for the public at its newest facility: The GateHouse at Riverview Tower, located in the stately stone mansion that overlooks the intersection of routes 23 and 441 in Marietta. The GateHouse, a nonprofit addiction recovery after-care program that began in 1972 and operates facilities in Lititz, Mountville, and Lancaster city, purchased the historic Marietta property in March 2018. See The GateHouse pg 6
On Oct. 24, The GateHouse hosted a grand opening celebration at its newest location in Marietta. The GateHouse is a nonprofit addiction recovery after-care program with additional facilities in Lititz, Mountville, and Lancaster city. The GateHouse at Riverview Tower in Marietta will serve as a home for women who are in recovery.
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will hold the eighth annual Extraordinary Give on Friday, Nov. 22. From midnight to 11:59 p.m., individuals may visit www.ExtraGive.org, choose from participating local nonprofit organizations, and make an online donation. All participating organizations will receive a prorated portion of the stretch pool, which will total at least $500,000. An additional $50,000 in prizes will be offered to nonprofit organizations throughout the day. A number of special events will be hosted by various organizations. Visit www.ExtraGive.org.
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