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Elizabethtown townlively.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL LXIV • NO 39

Work up an appetite at the Great Turkey Chase BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“This is a really fun, familyfriendly event to come together and have a fun morning before your Thanksgiving festivities,” said Grace Wells, describing the sixth annual Great Turkey Chase. The run/walk 5K and kids’ run will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23,

at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, 996 E. High St. Registration will begin at 6:45 a.m., and the 5K will step off at 8:15 a.m. The kids’ run will begin at 9:15 a.m. “We are going to have stuffed turkeys along the route, and participants can look for them,” Wells stated. “If they find one, they’ll bring it back to the finish See Turkey Chase pg 5

Christmas at the Star Barn will feature breakfast with Santa.

Christmas at the Star Barn to highlight holiday wonder BY CATHY MOLITORIS

hristmas at the Star Barn is a magical way to begin the Christmas season - truly like walking into a winter wonderland with the amazingly decorated Star Barn and all the activities,” said Dana Myers, director of charitable giving for Brittany’s Hope. “Seeing the children’s eyes light up with wonder and awe is something you don’t want to miss.” Christmas at the Star Barn will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. The event will feature Breakfast with Santa, with six seating times between 7:30 and 10:15 a.m. Tickets will include a buffet meal sponsored by Food for Thought Catering, a special gift delivered by Santa’s helpers, a photo with Santa and access to all

EAHS will stage “The Play That Goes Wrong” BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“This is a play like no other,” said Garrett Messick, a freshman at Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS), describing “The Play That Goes Wrong.” “It’ll leave you on the edge of your seat the whole time, and you’ll be begging for more when it’s over.” EAHS will present the show on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1 and 7 p.m. at the high school, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown.

“The play is about the Cornley Drama Society and their production of ‘The Murder at Haversham Manor,’” explained sophomore Hannah Taylor. “But, while the cast does their best to keep the show going, things just keep going wrong. Sets fall apart, unsuspecting understudies are thrown on stage and even more hits these unfortunate actors.” Sophomore Josie Sirinides portrays a member of the stage crew of the play within the play and finds herself in a starring role, despite not wanting See Play pg 3 R101203

“One hundred percent of all donations and proceeds go directly to support adoptions of children with special needs and humanitarian support for the children we serve.” She noted that Christmas at the Star Barn relies on community support to happen annually. “Our dedicated corporate sponsors make this event possible and do so much for the orphaned and at-risk children we serve,” she stated, noting that sponsors include Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, North Group Consultants, Abel & Son Roofing & Siding, Bates Enterprises/JURA, Haldeman Bros. Masonry and uFinancial. Advance tickets are required to attend Christmas at the Star Barn and may be purchased by visiting www.brittanyshope.org/events/ christmas.

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activities on the site. Festivities throughout the grounds will include pony rides, face painting, Christmas cookie and cupcake decorating, children’s crafts, backyard games, family photo sessions and a campfire with s’mores. People are also invited to take a self-guided tour of the Star Barn Village, enjoy outdoor holiday decorations and explore the fully decorated Star Barn, Star Barn Museum, chicken coop and carriage house. Activities will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Not only does the event provide a fun and festive way to kick off the holidays, but it also supports the mission of Brittany’s Hope, Myers said. “The Star Barn and Food for Thought Catering offer Christmas at the Star Barn as a fundraiser for Brittany’s Hope to aid orphaned and at-risk children,” she explained.

Participants (from left) Dallan Schoenberger, Jamie Schoenberger, Tavan Schoenberger and Andy Schoenberger at last year’s Great Turkey Chase

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