Elizabethtown NOVEMBER 13, 2019
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 45
VOLUNTEER NIGHT
The Circle K Club at Elizabethtown College
ANTIQUES PROGRAM
Elizabethtown Historical Society, 57 S. Poplar St., will host an antiques event in the style of “Antiques Roadshow” on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to bring antiques, and local auctioneer John Carl Jr. will evaluate the pieces. SHELTER TRAINING
Elizabethtown Community Housing and Outreach Services (ECHOS) will host its next winter shelter training on Monday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Community Place on Washington, 61 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown. For more information, visit www.echos lancaster.org/volunteer/volunteer -training or contact Chrissie Raffensperger at shelter@echos lancaster.org or 717-690-9260. ECHOS is also seeking individuals for the volunteer positions of moving team coordinator and donation center coordinator. Email vista@echoslancaster.org or call 717-689-3423, ext. 206.
A holiday bingo event to benefit 2nd Chance 4 Life Rescue will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., and bingo will start at 2 p.m. Visit www.2ndchance4liferescue.org.
Invested, Aware, And Inspired! Organizations To Host Collaborative Event By Chelsea Peifer
At its core, Lancaster County’s Extraordinary Give event is a celebration of giving. This year, several Elizabethtown-based nonprofit organizations are teaming up to celebrate together. The community is invited to join the fun at Elizabethtown Is Extraordinary from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, in the gymnasium at Mount Calvary Christian School (MCCS), 629 N. Holly St., Elizabethtown. Free food and beverages, live acoustic music performed by Common Vine, door prizes, and children’s activities will be awaiting those who attend Elizabethtown Is Extraordinary. Representatives from the following organizations will be on-site with information, prizes, and activities and to
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning (LDHL) has launched the E. Ann Klein Trade, Occupational, and Technical Education Loan Program, also
FALL FELLOWSHIP
A Time of Thanksgiving will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the MidAtlantic Farm Credit Community Room, 15 Eby Chiques Road, Mount Joy. The event will feature food, fellowship, and faith. All are welcome, especially farmers. Attendees are asked to bring a fallthemed dessert or beverage. Contact don.hover@binkleyhurst.com.
answer questions about the ways that they are serving the community and world: Bible2School, Brittany’s Hope, Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care (EACTC), Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS), Elizabethtown Fire Department, Elizabethtown Historical Society, Elizabethtown Public Library, Hope Within Ministries, MCCS, Northwest EMS, and Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge/Naaman Center. Giving stations will be set up so that people may contribute toward the organization of their choice. Hosted by the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF), the Extraordinary Give is an annual celebration of giving that enables donations made to any of the participating organizations during a designated 24-hour period to be See Collaborative Event pg 3
Loan Program Will Promote Trade School Enrollment known as TOTE Loan Program. The new TOTE Loan Program provides interest-free loans to Lancaster County residents who have earned a high school diploma or GED and are planning to attend an eligible trade, occupational, or technical program. Students are eligible to receive one loan totaling up to $3,400 to aid in their tuition expenses. “Along with federal student aid, that gets them a little bit closer (to covering school costs),” said LDHL board president Samantha Eck. See Loan Program pg 6
Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning staff members (from left) Amy Heth and Ashley Hemmelstein and board president Samantha Eck announced the creation of the E. Ann Klein TOTE Loan Program for students attending postsecondary schools other than colleges.
The community is invited to Elizabethtown Is Extraordinary, a collaborative event featuring live music, free food and beverages, door prizes, children’s activities, and giving stations from 5 to 8 p.m. during the Extraordinary Give on Nov. 22 at Mount Calvary Christian School (MCCS). Representing some of the participating organizations are (front, from left) Anne Marie McAlester, Seema Tailor, Carrie McCullough, Allison Bridgeman, Jen Fontana, April Miller, Tricia Morris, (back) Peter Graustein, Meghan Phillips, Lori Shenk, Ken Shaffer, Mark Hershey, and Rob Roberge.
Great Turkey Hunt 5K To Support ECHOS By Chelsea Peifer
It may not be every day that you have your eyes peeled for rogue turkeys, but runners in the Great Turkey Hunt 5K will be encouraged to be on the lookout for just that. Stuffed turkeys will be hidden along the course for participants to find and trade in afterward for a frozen turkey. But that’s not all - pie will be served after the race, and all proceeds from the event will support Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS). See Great Turkey Hunt pg 7
Inviting the community to participate in the Great Turkey Hunt 5K on Thanksgiving Day at Elizabethtown College are (from left) race facilitator Chuck Wells, race director Grace Wells, and Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS) assistant director Leigh Ann Farling. Proceeds from the event will be used in partnership with ECHOS to support local families in need this holiday season.
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will host its annual Caitlin’s Smiles Volunteer Night on Monday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Koons Activity Venue in Brossman Commons, 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown. Participants can make greeting cards, decorate gift bags and make craft kits for hospitalized children. Admission is one coloring book for any age or one reading book at an elementary-school level. Religious, holiday or scary books will not be accepted. Registration is required by emailing office.caitlinssmiles@comcast.net.