Frozen Fun Will Heat Up the Stage
BY CAT SHANNON
Mark your calendar for upcoming performances from students at ExHaLTT
Performing Arts Academy’s summer camps when “Frozen KIDS” and “Frozen JR.” hit the stage in late July and early August.
“(These) are familyfriendly shows that highlight how love is the key to melt hearts and bring unity to a world that is in desperate need of that demonstrated and lived out loud,” said Jill Thomasson, founder and artistic director of ExHaLTT.
“Frozen KIDS” will be performed on Saturday, July 26, at 1 p.m. “Frozen JR.” will be performed at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, July 31 and Aug. 1. All performances will be held at the Tempest
Theatre on the Elizabethtown College campus, 1 Alpha Drive, and are open to the public.
“‘Frozen JR.’ is a 60-minute production, while ‘Frozen KIDS’ is
a 30-minute production,” Thomasson explained. Both shows will feature students who participated in either a one- or two-week camp at ExHaLTT, and both tell the
BY CAT SHANNON
When people hear the word “Anabaptist,” they might think of Amish communities or Mennonite churches scattered across Lancaster County. But the roots of Anabaptism run far deeper than these familiar local expressions. The movement emerged 500 years ago in 16th-century Europe, born of deep conviction and radical dissent against the established norms of church and state.
According to Steven Nolt, professor of history and director of the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College, Anabaptism began as a grassroots movement during the Protestant Reformation.
“The word itself can be confusing,” he said. “Some people mishear it as ‘anti-Baptist,’ but it actually comes from a Latin term used in the 1500s to describe those who practiced adult baptism.”
At the time, infant baptism was nearly universal throughout Europe, required by both the Catholic Church and emerging Protestant churches. Baptism was not only a religious rite but a legal act that incorporated a newborn into both the church and society.
BY CAT SHANNON
On a recent Sunday morning, Ryan Shepard could be found wearing a suit of armor and holding a shield while a child nearby waved a (fake) sword. It might be surprising to discover where he was doing this: in church.
Shepard, a 2024 graduate of Donegal High School who now attends Columbia International University, is one of five summer interns at Community Bible Church in Marietta. He donned the costume as part of a
But the early Anabaptistsmostly young adults in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1525 - challenged that system. They believed that faith was a personal and voluntary decision, something that could not be made on someone else’s behalf. They rejected infant baptism and insisted that only those old enough to understand their commitment should be baptized.
This seemingly simple belief
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lesson he taught to children attending Sunday school at the church.
“I want to go into ministry and work in a church or work overseas as a missionary in the future, so I wanted to get ministry experience learning how to serve within a church,” he explained. “I also really enjoy working with kids.”
Community Bible Church has held a summer internship program since 2020. It offers an opportunity for college students to get some real-life experience on their resumes and get paid for it.
“We really believe in our young people,” said Jim Hottenstein, associate pastor. “We think this is a win-win. It’s a win for the church, because they help out with summer programming, and it’s a win for them, because we get to invest in them for the summer. We made it paid because we wanted to attract college students, and college students need money. We put money in our budget to have a team of interns every summer, and we love it.”
All of the interns this summer are members of the church. They interviewed for the position at the beginning of 2025 and lead worship on Sunday mornings for up to 50 children in grades one through five - among other responsibilities - from May through early August.
Joining Shepard as summer interns are Hannah Slobozien, Allison Fry, Lauren Nissley and Ava McAlonis.
“This a church internship. We do more than just work with kids, but it’s mostly kids,” said Slobozien, a 2024 Donegal High School graduate and current Penn State student returning for her second year as an intern. “I love building relationships with the kids, investing in them, becoming someone they can look up to.”
Along with leading the Sunday worship program, the interns help with Backyard Bible Clubs, the church’s program that brings lessons out into the community, as well as Junior Camp, where they spend a week with students in grades three through five. They also visit with senior citizens at the church, help with events such as the church’s Fourth of July celebration and attend staff meetings.
the internship has provided an opportunity to not only work with children, but also learn something new.
been enjoying working with the children and learning about the inner workings of the church she’s attended for a decade.
“I’ve been super involved in children’s ministry my whole life,” she said, noting that she started assisting her mother in Sunday school classes as an elementary school student. “I want to be a teacher, so this fit into my desire to teach kids.
I have also enjoyed seeing more of the inner workings of the church.
I’ve gone here my entire life, but being able to see behind the scenes has been interesting.”
McAlonis just finished a year where she participated in the OneLife Institute in South Carolina, and she learned about the internship through Slobozien.
“We try to keep everything engaging and relevant for the ages and kids we’re working with,” she said, noting that the interns have a summer Sunday school curriculum that they use as a basis for their classes. “We want to be sure what we’re teaching really speaks to these kids and what interests them, and we want to play into our own strengths as well.”
Overall, the internship program has given young people a chance to take an active role in ministry while building skills for future success, Gardner said.
“The first two weeks is orientation, where we go over strength finders, so they learn their strengths and how to best work with each other,” said Cindy Gardner, director of children’s ministry. “We do a spiritual gifts course, life mapping, team building and getting to know each other. They also read two books and discuss the chapters once a week. One is a ministry book, and the other is for spiritual enrichment.”
“I wanted experience with ministry, and I wanted to get more involved with the community here,” said the 2024 Elizabethtown High School graduate.
For Nissley, a 2024 Penn Manor High School graduate and current student at Liberty University,
Fry, a 2023 graduate of Donegal High School who now attends Cedarville University, said she’s
“Everybody who puts their faith in Jesus has a spiritual gift to give back to the church,” she remarked, encouraging other churches to consider an internship program. “Even if they can’t do a paid internship, they can encourage young people to use those gifts to serve the Lord.”
Fair To Feature Auctions, Tournaments
The 2025 Elizabethtown Fair will run from Monday, Aug. 18, to Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St., Elizabethtown. To learn more about the fair, visit www.etownfair.com.
Three auctions will be held at the fair.
A baked goods auction featuring all the baked goods entered in the competitive exhibits will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, on the Pennsylvania Lottery Stage. These items will include the best of show decorated cake; blue ribbon apple
pie; angel food cake; chocolate cake; PA Preferred junior brownie, cookie, or bar; and Mars Wrigley entries. Fair president Kenneth Myer will serve as auctioneer, assisted by John Carl.
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the sale of champions will take place following the supreme champion events in the show ring. Rabbit meat pen, dairy feeder calves, beef, goats, market lambs, and swine will be auctioned. Harry Bachman will serve as auctioneer, assisted by Carl. Proceeds will benefit local youths.
The annual Elizabethtown Fair auction will offer items donated by local artists, craftspeople, merchants and fair vendors. Myer will serve as auctioneer, assisted by Carl. The auction will begin on the Pennsylvania Lottery Stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22. The auction will include Elizabethtown Fair commemorative crocks filled with arrangements by local florists. Also featured at the annual auction will be the premium book
cover artwork titled “Fair Friends” on a vintage tilt-top table painted by Nancy Landis, local artist, which will be auctioned off at 9 p.m. Landis is a lifelong Lancaster County resident. She has enjoyed providing the annual premium book cover for many years.
To donate items for the auction, call Darlene at 717-330-6023 or drop off donations at the fair office on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Three tournaments will be held at the fair on Aug. 23.
The Horseshoe Pitch Tournament will begin at 10 a.m. Premiums will be awarded for singles at 40 feet and doubles at 40 feet.
Horseshoes will be supplied by the fair, or shooters may use their own shoes, if desired. National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA) rules will apply, except as specified by fair officials. For information, contact Shawn at 717-719-1647.
Ryan Shepard teaches a lesson at Community Bible Church.
had radical implications. To the authorities of the time, it was a direct threat to the social order. Anabaptists were harassed, persecuted and often executed. Between 1525 and the early 1600s, historians estimate that about 2,500 Anabaptists were killed for their beliefs by both Catholic and Protestant state churches.
Now, five centuries later, Anabaptism and its roots are at the heart of the mission of the Young Center, and the center is hosting a conference with Mennonite Life called “Early Anabaptism in Global Perspective: Past, Present, and Future at 500 Years” July 22 through 24.
“This is an opportunity to think about the wider perspective on the 16th-century roots of Anabaptism while also thinking about the fact that today, these Anabaptist traditions still exist around the world,” Nolt said.
He’s served as the director of the Young Center since 2020. The center opened in 1986 at Elizabethtown College, a site founded by members of the Church of the Brethren.
“The Young Center started as a research entity on campus to study and offer public presentations and interpretations out of which the Brethren faith grew,” Nolt said. “We do public programming. We host conferences. We host researchers
from all over the world, and we teach some classes on campus.”
He noted that most of the questions visitors to the center have are about the Amish, but people also ask for information and resources about the history of the Church of the Brethren. In addition to providing research resources, the Young Center features the Bowers Interpretive Gallery, a small bookstore, offices and a classroom. Its mission is to conduct scholarly and interpretive investigations of the life, culture and beliefs of Anabaptists and Pietists, primarily in their North American context.
Preserving the history and interpreting the impact of the Anabaptist movement is a complicated topic. Unlike other Reformation movements tied to leaders like Martin Luther, Anabaptism was decentralized and diverse from the beginning. It developed in small, independent communities. Over time, these communities evolved into the various groups we recognize today: Mennonites and Amish, Brethren in Christ, Church of the Brethren and the Hutterites.
Some of these groups, particularly the Brethren in Christ, also drew from another movement known as Pietism. Emerging about 150 years later in the late 1600s, Pietism was a renewal movement within the Lutheran and Reformed churches.
Flower Club To Meet
The Elizabethtown Flower Club will meet at noon on Monday, Aug. 4, at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. The program will be “Growing Cut Flowers” by Tracy Zeiset of Country Joy Flowers. Guests are welcome. There is a fee for lunch. Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon on Thursday, July 31, by calling Barb Mowrer at 717-684-5331.
GEARS To Offer Fall Programs
GEARS will offer fall programs to the community from September to December. Programs will include preschool programs, youth sports, special events, fitness classes, aquatic classes, continuing educa -
tion sessions, and bus trips. Registration for the fall programs will open on Wednesday, July 30, at 8 a.m. To register or for more information, visit www .getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.
“Pietists thought the Protestant churches had focused too much on doctrine and not enough on personal devotion, worship and service,” Nolt explained. By blending Anabaptist ideals like adult baptism and separation of church and state with the emotional and devotional focus of Pietism, these new Brethren groups emerged.
Today, Anabaptism has a global presence, Nolt said, with Anabaptist churches on nearly every continent.
“You might be surprised to learn that the typical Anabaptist today is a young woman in East Africa, not a Germanic farmer in Western Europe,” he remarked. “The largest Brethren group in the world is in Nigeria.”
The enduring Anabaptist message - centered on voluntary faith, nonviolence, community and service - still resonates in today’s world.
“That message of peace is more relevant or as relevant as ever,” Nolt stated. “As with any ideal that one holds, Anabaptists themselves have not always been entirely peaceful with each other. They’ve had their disagreements. Living out their convictions in ways that are consistent with their faith is one of the challenges they face, but also one of the opportunities to grow in their faith.”
To learn more about the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, visit www.etown.edu/ centers/young-center.
Participants Needed for Barbecue Competition
Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, will host its fourth annual BBQ Competition on Sunday, Aug. 24, starting at 4 p.m.
The competition will include pulled pork, brisket, ribs,
chicken and a miscellaneous category. Prizes, including Yeti coolers, will be awarded.
To sign up as a competitor before Sunday, Aug. 17, visit www.chiqueschurch.com/bbq or call JP at 717-824-1172.
The president of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (right) talks with an Old German Baptist Brethren member from Indiana at the Young Center.
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The community group Common Sense will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, July 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Pavilion 5 at Elizabethtown Community Park, 300 S. Spruce St., Elizabethtown.
Community members are invited to attend. Parking is available at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, and Pavilion 5 is located between the church and Verdant Alley. Hot dogs, sides, desserts, and drinks will be provided, and there will be a playground and activities for children. Common Sense is a nonprofit that supports public education in the local school district through donations, communication education, and advo -
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story made famous by the Disney movie “Frozen.”
“The story of sisters Elsa and Anna remains closely the same for both performances, but the KIDS script is just condensed,” Thomasson explained. “Our audition was fully virtual this summer, so performers submitted a prescribed monologue, sang a selection from the show and learned a dance combination.”
The cast members prepared for the performances on their own time ahead of the camps, which began on July 21.
“After our production team reviewed all of the videos and cast the show, the cast are memorizing their lines, learning all of the vocals and dance portions via video,” she explained. “It’s a lot to put a full 60-minute musical production together in just seven to eight days, so the cast are busy working on their own so when camp begins, we can hit the ground running.”
ExHaLTT, which stands for “Expressing Hearts and Lives to Touch,” is a 501(c)(3), faith-based nonprofit performing arts academy located in Elizabethtown.
“Our mission, to provide excellent instruction in the various performing arts - dance, musical theater and vocal instruction - began in February 2023 and has been growing ever since,” Thomasson shared. “Coupled with that, we offer student
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.
cacy. Common Sense donates money to the Elizabethtown Area School District to support various programs, holds drives to collect supplies, and plans teacher appreciation events at the high school. The group holds meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Christ Church United Church of Christ, 247 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, and its next meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 19. Community members who are interested in supporting public education are encouraged to join. The group’s next supply drive will be held in August, and anyone wishing to donate school supplies may contact etown commonsense@gmail.com.
scholarships to families to access arts education to cover tuition costs. We also have a ‘give back’ division, Dancers Make A Difference, where we serve locally in the community - food drives, Toys for Tots, performances/interactive activities in senior living communities - and will be launching our first summer mission trip to Guatemala in June 2026 to reach beyond our local region to global communities.”
While Thomasson serves as producer and choreographer for “Frozen JR.” and co-director, choreographer and producer of “Frozen KIDS,” she has help from a team of professionals to pull off both productions. “Frozen JR.” will be directed by Larry Cox Jr., with vocal direction by Gretchen Lee. Lee will also serve as co-director and vocal instructor for “Frozen KIDS.”
Thomasson encourages people to come see the performances, noting that seating is limited. Tickets are available at www .exhalttdancecompany.org.
“Our tagline, ‘Where the Arts Thrive, the Soul Comes Alive,’ encompasses our hopes for any and every one stepping into ExHaLTT,” she said, adding that she hopes participants and audiences will experience “a positive, vibrant, family-like community with hearts and lives reaching out to make a positive difference in the world through the arts.”
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:
300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: New facility! The barn at 266 Maytown Rd, Elizabethtown. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30-9:45 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30-8 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 2:304 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com
PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
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Hope Shines in “Bright Star”
BY CAT SHANNON
When Susquehanna Stage presents “Bright Star,” audiences will discover a musical full of the ups and downs of human emotion.
“It’s a beautiful show,” said Lakisha Welch, who portrays Alice Murphy, the woman at the center of the story. “There’s an element of fate in this show. It’s a show about being true to yourself and trying to right the wrongs of the past in the best way you know how. It’s about characters looking for redemption.”
“Bright Star” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, July 25 and 26 and Aug. 1 and 2, as well as at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, July 27 and Aug. 3. It will be performed at Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta.
Written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, the Tony Award-nominated show is loosely based on a true story. It’s set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and moves back and forth in time from the 1920s to the 1940s.
“The show is the journey of Alice,” Welch explained. “When she’s young, she falls in love with the mayor’s son. They have a child, but the mayor does not want that stigma for his son, and he says he’s going to take the baby and put it up for adoption.”
It turns out what happens to the baby is actually much darker, but the show is not just sad or depressing, said Daniel Graf, who portrays Alice’s love interest, Jimmy Ray Dobbs.
“It’s a show about grief and mourning and loss,” he said, “but it’s so much more as well.”
Lindy Keefe, who plays Lucy Grant, a co-worker of Alice’s in the
later timeline, agreed with Graf’s assessment.
“It’s a statement on grief and loss, but it’s also one of hope and reunion and connection,” she said. “I think it’s surprisingly fun as well. I’ve seen shows where you leave, and you just feel heavy, and I don’t think this is one of those shows. It balances those feelings and emotions really beautifully.”
The show’s title refers to the characters finding their way and discovering who they were meant to be, Keefe shared.
“Your bright star is the thing that guides you and what you do in life,” she stated. “Love perseveres in this show. There’s the love that Alice has as she reconnects with her romantic love, but there’s familial love as well, finding your family again or creating your chosen family.”
The storyline moves back and forth between Alice as a teenager and as a career woman who has risen to the top in the literary world.
For Welch, portraying the differences in her character has provided an opportunity to hone her acting skills.
“It is a challenge, because I am way older than 16,” she said with a laugh, referring to Alice in the 1920s. “I’ve been working on changing the tone, pitch and inflection of my voice as Alice ages, and there’s also the physicality of it. Alice is a young, wild and free-spirited young lady who becomes this ultra-sophisticated take-charge kind of woman.”
“Bright Star” features a cast of 20. Additional lead characters include Zach Haines as Billy Cane, a man with whom Alice shares a mysterious connection, and Jordyn Johnson as Margo Crawford, a childhood friend of Billy’s.
The cast of “Bright Star” includes (from left) Daniel Graf, Lakisha Welch, Zach Haines and Jordyn Johnson.
The score includes Americana music with bluegrass and country themes, providing the perfect backdrop to the story’s time and setting. The dance numbers also complement the plot, Keefe said.
“The dancing matches the sound and time period,” she said. “There’s swing and tap and folksy music. The dance numbers show fun, rhythmic movement in a way that really matches the tone of the show.”
Like Keefe, Jared Mattson portrays one of Alice’s co-workers in the 1940s scenes. His character, Daryl Ames, only knows the surface of Alice’s story at first but begins to learn more about her past as it’s revealed to him and Lucy.
He noted that playing the comic relief in a show full of heavy themes has been fun and a unique challenge to embrace.
“‘Bright Star’ is so fun because it’s simple characters, but it’s set in a story of epic proportions,” he remarked. “It’s easy to connect with the characters, but you leave the show going, ‘Whoa!’ with this rollercoaster of emotions.”
Audiences will also walk away connecting to at least one character in the show, Graf said.
“Because there are different
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characters that go on different paths throughout the show, everyone who comes to see it will take something different away with them,” he said. “There are so many different character arcs in this show, and audiences get to see the development of every single character.”
For more information or to purchase tickets for “Bright Star,” visit www.susquehannastage.com.
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CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
PUBLIC SEALED BID AUCTION
THIS WILL BE A SEALED BID AUCTION WITH ALL PACKETS & HIGHEST & BEST PRICE OFFERS DUE ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 BY 4 P.M.
Public Preview Date: Saturday, July 26 10am-2pm 847 COBEL PATH, MCALISTERVILLE, FAYETTE TWP., JUNIATA CO. 17049
22 acres of Prime mountaintop woodlands with an 1155 sq. ft. Pine Ridge Cabin (3 BR), 2 covered porches, large creek/spring-fed pond, move right in furnishings, pool table, & ABUNDANT WILDLIFE. Good condition, move in ready. All appliances-fully furnished This lush Shade Mountain property is located 2 miles north of Swales PA. & Rt. 35. Follow Foundry Rd. to Mountain Rd. to Cobel Path. Go north 1 mile north on Cobel Path (a PRIVATE stone lane (right of way)). Look for Auction Signs. PLEASE be CONSIDERATE of the neighbors & DRIVE SLOW as not disturb them & for their safety & the safety of your vehicle. 4-wheel drive is not necessary, but please NO low to the ground cars. We recommend 15 mph speed limit.
More Details, Photos & Info at www.pmorganauctions.com
Contact Auctioneer, Patrick Morgan at 717-278-9202 with any inquiries about the property. Sale for R. Edward Rozell Estate
Website: www.pmorganauctions.com
Email: pmorganauctions@gmail.com
Patrick Morgan 717-278-9202
Dustin Spencer 717-203-3225 PA-AY002383, PA-AU003557L, PA-AU005927
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.
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PUBLIC AUCTION
LOVELY RANCH HOME IN THE COUNTRY SATURDAY, AUG. 16 • 12 NOON 1134 CIDER PRESS RD., MANHEIM, PA 17545 RAPHO TWP., MANHEIM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
old and a 2 yr old water system. Replacement windows and 2 lawn sheds. The square footage above grade is 1,120 SF, plus basement for additional square footage. A lovely home that has had many recent upgrades and is in a great location.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Come check out this home that is perfect the investor, a flipper or first time home buyer looking for quick sweat equity. The second floor has been completely remodeled a few years ago and the first floor could use some remodeling and updating. This property is being sold to settle the estate, so come prepared to buy.
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, July 26 from 12-3 pm, or by calling auctioneer for appointment.
TERMS: 10% down on day of auction, balance due in 45 days at final settlement. No buyer’s fee.
CONDITIONS BY: Grace Arnold ATTORNEY: Anthony J. Fitzgibbons, Esquire
ONLINE FIREARM AUCTION
Gretna Music To Present Weekend of Performances
Gretna Music invites audiences to a weekend of live performances at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse, located at 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mt. Gretna, from Friday, July 25, through Sunday, July 27. A lineup of dance and music will be featured, including “Lovebug,” the artistry of Noche Flamenca and the sounds of the Emmet Cohen Trio.
“Lovebug” will be staged on July 25 at 7:17 p.m.; doors will open at 6:45 p.m. “Lovebug” is a dance theater performance by FRWRD Dance Company, written and directed by Lauren Tait. The production combines intricate movement, poetry and elaborate costumes to bring the natural world to life. A video of the slug recently went viral with over one million views on TikTok. From a hungry bullfrog’s bog to
the chrysalis of a contemplative caterpillar, ”Lovebug” aims to spark wonder and discovery for audiences of all ages. The evening will also feature a bug display by the Lancaster Conservancy. With a start time of 7:17 p.m., the show will end at dusk, just the right time to go on a bug hunt.
“Noche Flamenca: Searching for Goya” will be presented on Saturday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m.; doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A free flamenco dance class will be offered at 1 p.m.
Inspired by the paintings of Francisco de Goya, the performance merges choreography, original music performed live and visuals to explore the human condition.
Led by artistic director Martín Santangelo and Bessie Award-winning dancer Soledad Barrio, the
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AUGUST 1
Soups: Beef Vegetable, Ham & Bean
Shrimp Bisque
Ready To Heat Entrees: $11
Pork & Kraut, Mashed Potatoes, Peach Crisp
$8 Qt. / $4 Pt.
$10 Qt. / $5 Pt.
Chicken Breast w/ Asian Orange Sauce over Rice, Green Bean, Chocolate Iced Marble Cupcake
AUGUST 8
Soups: Beef Barley, Corn Chowder, Tomato Bisque $8 Qt. / $4 Pt.
Ready to Heat Entrees: $11
Chicken & Noodles, 5 way Mixed Vegetables, Apple Crisp
Sliced Roast Beef w/ filling, Peas & Carrots and Chocolate Whoopie Pie
AUGUST 15
Soups: Cheesy Potato, Chicken Rice, Stuffed Pepper $8 Qt. / $4 Pt.
Ready to Heat Entrees: $11
Ham Loaf, Steamed Red Potatoes and Green Beans
Pot Roast Beef, 5-Way Mixed Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes
AUGUST 22
Soups: Krab Chowder, Broccoli Cheese
Chicken Pot Pie
Ready to Heat Entrees: $11
Filled Chicken Breast, Baked Corn, Chocolate Brownie Cupcake Salisbury Steaks, Mashed Potatoes, Succotash
AUGUST 29
Soups: Chicken Corn, Beef Noodle
Chili
Ready to Heat Entrees: $11
Turkey & Filling, Mashed Potatoes and Peas Meat or Vegetable Lasagna, Green Beans and Apple Crisp
production brings Goya’s art to life through the language of flamenco. There will be a question-and-answer chat with the musicians and dancers after the performance.
Featured on July 27 at 7:30 p.m. will be the Emmet Cohen Trio.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A
First Listen performance, featuring mini-concerts by local talented youths by Noah Spangler Quintet, will be offered at 6:45 p.m.
Winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards and a leading force in contemporary music, Cohen’s performances blend technical
mastery, artistry and a love for jazz tradition. He is known for his innovative “Live from Emmet’s Place” series and collaborations with jazz legends.
Tickets are required. Special pricing options to ensure accessibility for all include discounted tickets for people age 18 and under, for adults who bring a young person, and for students; half-price tickets for people age 30 and under; and pay-what-you-will options. For tickets and more information, call 717-361-1508 or visit www.gretnamusic.org.
Stevens & Smith Center
Joins Historic Network
LancasterHistory has announced that the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy was accepted into the National Park Service’s Reconstruction Era National Historic Network on June 4. The national network connects organizations and sites throughout the United States that provide education, interpretation, and research related to the Reconstruction Era (18611900) in American history.
The Reconstruction Era was a period of significant transformation in American history that impacted social, political, and economic systems within the country as the United States grappled
with the aftermath of the Civil War, especially the legacy of slavery. The Reconstruction Era National Historic Network was signed into law on March 12, 2019, and has added more than 100 sites and programs to its network.
The Stevens & Smith Center is managed by LancasterHistory and is tentatively set to open in spring 2026. The center is already a part of the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
To learn more about the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, visit https://www .nps.gov/subjects/recon struction/network.htm.
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A Buck Shot Tournament sponsored by Moo-Duck Brewery will be held on the Pennsylvania Lottery Stage at 3 p.m. The tournament is open to youths and adults. The youth division will include youths ages 6 to 18. For details, call Mike at 570-242-5658.
The Cornhole Tournament, with
teams of two, will begin at 2 p.m. Boards and bags will be supplied by the fair, but participants may bring their own bags. For information, including how to preregister, call Dan at 717-537-8756 or Taryn at 717-9687807. Registration will also take place from 1 to 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 23.
Emmet Cohen