A Focus On Creativity: Cavod Slates Gala And Auction

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Connie Dienner, founder of Cavod Academy of the Arts in New Holland, has spent the last 20 years establishing a godly environment where students can create with purpose. Her purpose for the virtual 2021 fundraising gala she is currently planning is to show that to the Lancaster community. “(This gala is) for people to really be able to see that Cavod is not just about dance and theater,” said Dienner. “This is a community where people come and support one another and see their kids grow.” In her current role as executive director, Dienner witnesses that growth. “We see (students) come out of their shell and learn disciplines,” she said.

Cavod will hold its virtual gala on Thursday, May 6. The preshow will begin at 7:15 p.m., and the show, which will be hosted by Vinnie DePaul and auctioneer David Keller, will be streamed from Rock Lititz at 7:30 p.m. Dienner noted that the event will feature a variety of entertainment, including live and prerecorded singing and dancing performances, spoken word poetry, and a visit from the Cavod Ensemble.

Among the many entertaining presentations, Dienner was especially excited about a segment where DePaul will question young Cavod students in a feature reminiscent of Art Linkletter. “We are filming Vinnie asking children from Cavod what they like about Cavod,” said Dienner.

Keller will auction several experience packages during the event, and viewers will be able to bid online or by smartphone. While Dienner noted that most of the items will be surprises, she shared that Darla’s Hair Care and Spa in Intercourse has donated a day in the salon that will include pedicures, manicures, and massages.

A silent auction will open online at https://cavod.org on Monday, May 3, and remain open through Sunday, May 9. Dienner said that organizers have set a goal of offering 50 items, among which will be a handmade quilt, an Escape Room Lancaster gift card, tickets to Dutch Wonderland, an overnight stay at the Cartoon Network Hotel, and gift certificates to local restaurants.

Another goal the organization has set for the gala is to have 50 watch parties happening around the county during the event. To encourage watch parties, organizers have set up a special delivery for those who contact Cavod for their complimentary access. “(Watch party hosts) will have a charcuterie board, a bottle of wine, and flowers delivered to their home by a Cavod student in a costume,” shared Dienner. “We will drop everything you need at your door so you can sit with your family and watch or have it on your deck with your friends.” The link to the event will be available through the Cavod website and by searching for “Cavod Academy of the Arts” on Facebook. Dienner encouraged those who wish to hold watch parties to email connie@cavod.org or call 717-989-3436.

Cavod Academy of the Arts students will be the focus of the organization’s 2021 virtual gala on May 6.

Manheim Christian Day School Will Hold Auction And Family Fun Days

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

It will be a busy weekend at Manheim Christian Day School on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, when the school holds its 45th annual benefit auction and family fun days.

The event will kick off with a dine-in or drivethrough pork barbecue dinner on Friday from 3:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the school, located at 686 Lebanon Road, Manheim. The dinner will include Peters’ Barbecue pulled pork, a baked potato, applesauce, a pickle, a homemade roll, a dessert and a beverage. Bake sale items will also be available in the school’s gym. Advance tickets for the barbecue must be reserved by Friday, April 16, said Jen Kosydar, events coordinator and auction committee member. A limited number of walk-in tickets will be available for the barbecue.

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The Preschool at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, will host open houses on Thursday, April 15, and Friday, April 16, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Families will be able to see the classroom and visit with the teacher.

The school offers prekindergarten for 4-yearolds on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and preschool for 3-year-olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The curriculum is based on the prekindergarten-level Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood, and activities focus on development in language and literacy, math, social studies, science, health and wellness, social and emotional skills and creative expression and thinking.

The school seeks to provide a safe, educational environment in a Christian setting where the school fosters intellectual, moral and spiritual development. The school’s mission is to nurture, teach and prepare children for kindergarten in keeping with the guidelines and expectations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

To register for the open house and to enroll a child in the school, contact the church office at 717-394-1735.

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A silent auction will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday and will run through noon on Saturday, Kosydar said. Students from Lead Now, a seventhand eighth-grade student leadership group, will lead a welcome at 6 p.m. on Friday, followed by a live auction as well as presentations of class projects. “This includes the ‘Seed to Sow’ project, where each fourthgrade student is given $10 to use toward creating and selling a product to sell in the month leading up to the auction,” Kosydar explained. “Each of their products is then auctioned off that evening. (Other) items for the auction will include a children’s wooden picnic table, a handmade quilt, yard games and dessert trays, all personalized by individual classes.”

On Saturday, the live auction will begin at 9 a.m. Specific items will be highlighted throughout the day, such as tools, hunting, camping and fishing items, lawn and garden equipment, general merchandise and gift certificates. Saturday will also feature children’s activities, including inflatables, a petting zoo, barrel train rides, face painting and games. Among the additional activities on Saturday will be a candy scramble and a presentation by Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary. Additional auction items will include outdoor furniture, John Deere equipment, Hersheypark tickets, plants and a chicken coop, Kosydar said. She emphasized that this year’s event is especially important for the school, which serves students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. “We were not able to have our auction last year, but we raised over $162,000 in 2019,” she noted. “All proceeds go toward helping to make Christian education affordable for more families, purchasing new technology and funding essential building projects.” For more information on the event, as well as a full schedule of activities, visit www.manheimchristian.org or call the school office at 717-665-4300.

Manheim Christian Day School students show off some of the items that will be available at the school’s benefit auction on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24.

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