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GRIEF SUPPORT
Hempfield United Methodist Church (HUMC) will offer a GriefShare program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays from Feb. 11 to May 13. The program, a Christianbased grief support group, is designed to help those who are grieving face the challenges of losing someone they love. It aims to helps them work toward rebuilding their lives, with an emphasis on moving from mourning to joy. The group will be facilitated by Joyce Young, HUMC director of care and minister of visitation, and Marcy Fahnestock, spiritual director through Oasis Ministries. Each GriefShare session has three elements: a video, discussion, and personal study and reflection. The registration fee is payable by cash or check at the first session. Readers may register at www.hempfieldumc.org/grief. For more information, contact Young at jyoung@hempfieldumc.org or 717-285-5156. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
will accept applications for its Paul and Jan Wright Senior Scholarship through Friday, Feb. 22. The scholarship was established in 2013 to honor a graduating senior in the Hempfield School District who best exemplifies Democratic ideals. The scholarship is named for Paul and Jan Wright, who were longtime, active members of the Hempfield Area Democratic Committee. Applicants may be students at any Lancaster high school, but must be residents in the Hempfield School District. The application process includes an essay and an interview. Winners of the scholarship will receive $500 to use toward their college expenses. Applications are available at http://hempfielddemocrats .org/scholarship_app.pdf. UPCOMING MEETING
The Memory Loss Support Group for Caregivers will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Road, Mount Joy. Dr. Ken Brubaker will discuss “The Seven Stages of Memory Loss.”
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Celebrating “Lancaster Gospel Roots” program that has historically been organized by Barton. This Music groups both large and year, the Ware Center has taken small will be showcased when on the role of producing the the We the People First Friday show. Barton is still involved series presents “Lancaster with the planning, and many of Gospel Roots” on Friday, the groups have appeared in the Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Ware event previously. Center, 42 N. Prince St., “The big addition would be Lancaster. Scheduled perform- the Music For Everyone Comers include the Gospel Sounds munity Chorus. At 60 to of Lancaster featuring Soul 70 voices strong, they will be House vocalist Amy Shaffer, a great addition to the lineup the Anthony Pieruccini Jazz and a rousing way to end the Trio, Ray’s Temple Church of evening,” said Ware Center God in Christ Choir, Fairview arts communication manager Full Gospel Church, spoken Amy Banks. “We really wanted word artist David Barton, and to represent gospel music the Cielos Abierto Dance through different communities Troupe. The evening will end here in the city, and as a with the Music For Everyone result, we will have a diverse Community Chorus. mix of music, dance, and The concert has its roots in a spoken word.” See “Lancaster Gospel Roots” pg 7 By Dayna M. Reidenouer
A variety of performers will participate in “Lancaster Gospel Roots” at the Ware Center on First Friday, Feb. 1.
Cattle Feeders Day To Mark 50 Years Museum Will Host Train Display The long-held tradition of the annual mid-winter meeting of area beef cattle producers will celebrate its 50-year milestone at the upcoming Lancaster Cattle Feeders Day on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We as organizers wanted to mark this special event with a range of speakers who Cattle feeders are invited to hear a slate of will ... educate producers on speakers discussing beef production at the ways to improve their 50th annual Lancaster Cattle Feeders Day at operation (and) also for the Farm and Home Center on Feb. 5. participants to see how the beef cattle business has grown and Feeders Day and the Lancaster Stockchanged in 50 years, as well as get a yards by Chet Hughes, former Lancaster fresh perspective on the future of the County livestock agent. The history of industry,” said Cheryl Fairbairn, Penn the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association State animal science educator. (VCA) and its part in the history of LanThe day will begin with a recollection caster County’s beef industry will be of the past 50 years of Lancaster Cattle reviewed by Reggie Reynolds, member See Cattle Feeders Day pg 6
The Lower Susquehanna Valley Modular Railroaders will present a model train layout at the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia from Saturday, Feb. 2, through Saturday, March 2. The National Watch and Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, will open its doors to members of the Lower Susquehanna Valley Modular Railroaders (LSVMR), who will present a special exhibit at the museum from Saturday, Feb. 2, through Saturday, March 2. The members of the LSVMR build, display, and operate layouts throughout
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2340 State St., East Petersburg, will host the Celtic Martins in concert on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. A freewill offering will be received to benefit Ting Ministries and Trinity’s music ministry. For more information, call 717-5691632 or visit www.trinityeastpete.org.