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Garden Spot MARCH 27, 2019
VOL LV • NO 17
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GSPA To Stage Rock Opera “Aida” Planned As Spring Musical
Zach Ertz Will Speak At Founders Event By Francine Fulton
By Ann Mead Ash
Directing Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida” - based on the tragic opera set in Egypt and featuring a cast of 50 and more than 30 musical numbers - could be a daunting task, but Josh Martin, who is currently helming the upcoming Garden Spot Performing Arts (GSPA) production of the show, is undeterred. Rather, the director is excited to bring the school edition of the show to local audiences. “The music is … by the same pair who did ‘The Lion King’ for Disney,” explained Martin. Calling the show quick-moving and audience-friendly, Martin added that the modern production differs from the original opera. “(John and Rice) have kept the heart of the story as it transitioned
The cast of the Garden Spot Performing Arts production of “Aida” is preparing to stage the rock opera at Garden Spot High School on April 11 through 14. from the opera (with) music (that) is very powerful and beautiful,” he said, adding that the show is both moving and entertaining. GSPA will present “Aida” at Garden
YWCA Slates 21st Running Of The Race Against Racism By Ann Mead Ash
“(The Race Against Racism) is another way to forward the mission of
empowering women and eliminating racism,” explained Bob Hebert, Lancaster YWCA director of communications and community engagement. “It’s a See Race Against Racism pg 7
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Spot High School (GSHS), 669 E. Main St., New Holland, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11; Friday, April 12; and Saturday, April 13, as well as on Sunday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m. See Rock Opera pg 6
For its Founders Event, Conestoga Christian School will present “A Night With Zach Ertz,” featuring an appearance by the Philadelphia Eagles football player, on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 430 S. Seventh Ave., Reading. The evening will include a moderated question-and-answer session with Ertz, led by Ed Parris, head of school, and photo opportunities for the first 250 event ticket holders who sign up to purchase a photo. There will also be an opportunity to win autographed Eagles footballs, as well as signed copies of the book “Birds of Pray: The Story of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Faith, Brotherhood, and Super Bowl Victory.” See Zach Ertz pg 8
JB Zimmerman’s Will Hold Grand Opening Weekend
Humanity Fest, which will feature face painting, food, and displays by local nonprofit organizations, will be held alongside the 2019 Race Against Racism, sponsored by the Lancaster YWCA, on April 27. The certified 5K course will begin in Musser Park, Lancaster, at 9 a.m.
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School, GSV Offer Woodworking Club pg 4 Chester County •The 2019 Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point at the H.E. Myrick Conservation Center in Pocopson Township: Sunday, April 7 •The Peacemaker Center’s annual fundraiser, featuring former Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles, at the Brandywine Manor House, Honey Brook: Friday, April 12 •Freedom Life’s Helicopter Candy Drop on Saturday, April 20, in three locations: Minch Park, Parkesburg, and East Fallowfield Township Community Park, plus Lancaster County’s SECA Park, Quarryville Dauphin County •The National Guest Author Visit Program featuring Alice Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman at Hershey Public Library: Sunday, April 7 •Lenten fish fry meals at Seven Sorrows Catholic Church, Middletown: Fridays through April 12 •A sensory-friendly Community Fair in honor of Autism Acceptance Month at the Vista School, Hershey: Saturday, April 27 Lancaster County •“Pamoja: An Evening in Kenya” at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church: Saturday, April 13 •PA Family Travel Fair at the campus of Calvary Church, Lancaster: Saturday, April 27 •Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 Education Conference at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Lancaster: Tuesday, June 18 York County •Sparrow Place’s spaghetti dinner and silent auction at Grace Church, Shrewsbury: Saturday, April 6 •Give Local York events around the county: Friday, May 3 •YWCA York’s Girls on the Run of York spring 5K at York College of Pennsylvania’s Graham Field: Saturday, May 11
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A grand opening weekend will be held at the new JB Zimmerman’s Ace Hardware store, 880 E. Main St. (Route 23), New Holland, on Friday through Sunday, April 26 to 28. The store will c o n t i n u e to offer the company’s unique blend of personal, knowledgeable, and helpful service paired with quality home maintenance expertise and products to local residents. The local retail establishment has converted from True Value to Ace Hardware and is now part of a team of more than 5,000 locally owned and independently operated See JB Zimmerman s pg 9 After
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