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Garden Spot NOVEMBER 21, 2018
CRAFTS AND MUSIC
New Holland United Methodist Church (NHUMC), 120 W. Main St., New Holland, will host children’s Christmas crafts from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, during Christmas on Main. Rugged Cross will provide musical entertainment at 6 p.m., followed by tea and cookies at 7:15 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. For details, call 717-354-0226.
SEASONAL BAZAAR
The Stevens Fire Hall, 91 Stevens Road, Stevens, will be the site of a Christmas craft show and holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Available for sale will be holiday wreaths, woodcarvings, crocheted items, flower arrangements, wooden toys, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, and more. Plenty of items will be available to purchase for holiday gift giving. The kitchen will be open. Admission will be free.
St. Stephen Reformed Church, 249 E. Main St., New Holland, will host its 25th annual free community Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, Nov. 22. Dinner will be served on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A traditional Thanksgiving menu will be served. All are welcome to attend, and no reservations are needed. Takeout meals will not be available, but home delivery will be provided to individuals with special needs or those who are homebound in eastern Lancaster County. Arrangements for home delivery may be made by calling 717-354-7871. Local police and public servants are invited to stop by or call for delivery.
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Empowering Eliza Cavod To Put Modern Twist On “My Fair Lady” By Ann Mead Ash
“Eliza is a pretty powerful young woman, but we want to make her more so,” said Cordell Huyard, assistant director of the Cavod Theatre production of “My Fair Lady.” “That’s a reason we brought Meredith (Bulgrien) on board (as director of the show). I thought she would look at (the show) through a new lens.” “My Fair Lady,” the musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s classic play “Pygmalion,” will be staged at the Cavod Theatre, 665 W. Main St., New Holland, on Fridays, Dec. 7 and 14, at 7 p.m.; on Saturdays, Dec. 8 and 15, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and on Sundays, Dec. 9 and 16, at 4 p.m.
“My Fair Lady” tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, played by Hannah Stone. Eliza is young woman who sells flowers in London. When professor Henry Higgins, played by Adam Zembower, overhears Eliza’s strong Cockney accent, he wagers his friend, Colonel Pickering, played by Lee Shaffer, that Higgins could teach the woman to speak proper English and pass her off as a proper Edwardian lady. Other cast members include Alex Weaver, James Paxson, Brieaunna Avery, and Jennifer Shaffer. Huyard said the directors were attracted to “My Fair Lady” because of its witty British humor, but also because the show is a good fit for the Cavod Theatre and because it gave the cast of 25 opportunities to play interesting characters. Choosing a show to run in December
Hannah Stone (left) will play Eliza Doolitte to Adam Zembower’s portrayal of professor Henry Higgins when Cavod Theatre presents “My Fair Lady” on Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. can be tricky because audience members often want to see a production with a holiday feel. Huyard thinks that “My Fair Lady” will fill the bill.
“Everything is so warm, and (those who attend) will leave with the Christmas spirit of loving and accepting those around us,” he said. See “My Fair Lady” pg 2
Woodcrest Retreat Plans Terre Hill Schedules Eighth Journey To Bethlehem First Christmas In The Park By Ann Mead Ash
By Ann Mead Ash
According to Will Warner, program director for Woodcrest Retreat, organizers of Journey to Bethlehem - an annual interactive Nativity experience held on the grounds of the retreat like to take a new look at the event each year. “We change the script a bit to keep it fresh,” said Warner, who noted that some different animals will join some visitors on the journey this year. “Three of the four nights, we will have alpacas here,” he said. Additional animals that may be seen along the journey will include ponies, goats, and sheep. See Journey To Bethlehem pg 5
According to John Styer, one of the organizers of the first Terre Hill Christmas
Preparing for the annual Woodcrest Retreat Journey to Bethlehem live Nativity experience are (from left) Dennis Martin, Connor Horst, Abby Horning, and Curvin Hoover.
in the Park, one goal of the extravaganza is to create a holiday gathering spot for ELANCO-area neighbors. “It is to be an affordable, fun event that gets the See Christmas In The Park pg 3
Decorating for the first Terre Hill Christmas in the Park are (from left) Steph Styer, John Styer, Hunter Weaver, and Noah Keckler. A number of activities, including a combination lighted walking trail and live Nativity, visits from Santa Claus, and musical entertainment, will be included when the event runs on the nights of Dec. 7, 8, and 9.
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