Elizabethtown townlively.com
JANUARY 31, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIV • NO 51
Fall in love with E-Town BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Elizabethtown will be a sweet place to be in February. Bring your sweet tooth to town and check out the Mars Wrigley Chocolate Walk from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. “This will be the third anniversary for this sweet adventure
downtown to collect chocolates at participating businesses,” said Tony Gibble of LIV-Etown, which is hosting the event. The festivities are part of the “Fall in Love with E-Town” 2nd Friday celebration. “This year, we are thrilled and thankful that Mars is sponsoring this fun event,” See Chocolate Walk pg 5
State Rep. Tom Jones (center) with his parents, Jo Ann and Ed Jones
Celebrating seniors on Valentine’s Day connection to seniors who have Arts Academy in Elizabethtown. been married for a long time. “It’s Students will perform to a piano alentine’s Day celebrates close to home for us, so honoring rendition of “Tea for Two.” love in all forms, and the life, love and commitment Information on free state long-lasting love will be resources offered to seniors will honored at a Senior Sweetheart be available as well. Tea at Paramount Senior Living Jones will also honor everyone “This event offers … at Lancaster County, 2760 Mayin attendance who has been mara great atmosphere town Road, Maytown. ried for more than 50 years. to socialize, connect The event will be held on “All seniors in the 98th DisWednesday, Feb. 14, from 2 to trict are welcome to join us,” he and also celebrate 3:30 p.m., and it’s open all seniors emphasized, noting that it’s not Valentine’s Day in a living in the 98th District, the just for residents of Paramount. special way.” home district of State Rep. Tom “If your sweetheart is no longer Jones, who is organizing the with us, I would welcome you party. to bring a picture of them, so I “My parents have been married to marriage in our community is can honor the commitment you 53 years, and my chief of staff’s important.” shared.” The 98th District covers parents will celebrate 65 years of The party will feature music, parts of Lancaster and Lebanon marriage in March,” Jones said, refreshments and a performance by counties, including Mount Joy, noting that he feels a personal dancers from Exhaltt Performing Elizabethtown and Marietta.
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Treat yourself to tea BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Bring your sweetheart, your family or your friends to Afternoon Tea at the Marietta Community House and you’ll support the nonprofit’s mission while enjoying the charm of the historic site and a variety of tasty treats. Afternoon Tea will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Marietta Community House, 264 W. Market St. The menu will feature a variety of savory and sweet dishes with a selection of teas, said Liz Garner, board member of the organization.
“ We’re always looking for fundraising ideas,” she stated. “Several years ago, we did a progressive tea, and it was very popular, so we thought we’d try this event.” She added that the Marietta Community House hosted an afternoon tea previously years ago. Proceeds from the tea will be used for ongoing maintenance work around the proper ty. “ There are always so many projects that need to be done,” Garner shared. Built in 1871 by Dr. John Huston for his nephew, the home remained a private residence until See Tea pg 3 R102845
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Braydon Weiler (left) and Ryan Miller are dressed up and ready at a previous year’s Chocolate Walk.