Students Help to Build Duck Habitat Boxes
In connection with the Envirothon, students of Jessica Williams at Centerville Elementary School (CES) helped assemble wood duck habitat boxes on April 1. Williams’ students had been studying backyard habitats, as well as the trees and other plants, birds, and mammals of Pennsylvania.
“We have heard from a naturalist, Katie Kruza, from Lancaster County Parks,” Williams noted. “Students have had hands-on experience viewing and handling skulls and pelts of the mammals they were studying.”
The duck habitat project came about as an extension of an effort at Williams’ church, Glossbrenner Church in Mount Joy. Under the direction of Glossbrenner member and retired Donegal School District teacher David Eichler, along with youth director Jess Rocky, youths at the church apply stain to already constructed bird habitat boxes as a service project for the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC). Eichler is a deputy waterways conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Williams, herself a former student of Eichler’s, asked Eichler to lead a bird box project with her CES students.
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
At LifeCycles, a simple bike ride is the start of something bigger. With every mile, young riders build confidence, courage and resilience, skills that carry far beyond the road ahead. The nonprofit, which offers free long-distance cycling experiences for boys and girls ages 12 to 18, just kicked off its 12th season of transforming lives, one ride at a time.
Teams meet on Tuesdays at Riverfront Park, 551 Vinegar Ferry Road,
Marietta, and on Thursdays at Amos Herr Park, 1700 Nissley Road, Landisville. Both groups gather at 5:45 p.m. and finish up at 8 p.m. The season runs through mid-October.
“There are separate girls’ teams and boys’ teams, and each team has multiple ride groups based on skill level and strength, so there’s a place for teens of any level of development, including beginners,” said Lee DeRemer, LifeCycles director.
Each evening, participants experience a ride, mentoring, a hot meal and lots of encouraging coaching
Creativity Will Shine at Art Show
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“People love this show because there’s so much diversity,” said Marilyn Hobday, describing the spring Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show. “There’s something for everyone’s pocketbook. We try to make sure we have enough diversity with prices that everybody can find something that they love. That’s important to us.”
The show will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside at Root’s Country Market & Auction, 705 Graystone Road, Manheim.
It will feature 60 vendors, showcasing and selling a wide variety of arts and crafts.
“We have a guy who does these huge, hand-turned bowls. They’re beautiful,” Hobday shared. “We have an artist who takes old metal pieces and makes some really cool sculptures out of them. We have a quilt maker. We have two people who do custom-made greeting cards. Everything in the show is juried, and it has to be handmade by the artists attending the show.”
A committee chooses the artists who will participate in the show, with artists coming from across the state and from Maryland and New Jersey. Hobday personally scouts smaller shows throughout the region, talking to artists and encouraging them to join her shows.
“We have amazing people on the committee who have been in business for a very long time - potters, jewelers, painters, sewing,” she said. “We’re not just a random group of people making decisions on things we don’t know about. We know what we’re looking for.”
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CES students (from left) Celia Heller, fourth grade; Airalia Firoglanis, fifth grade; and Emily Wanner, fifth grade, added screws to the wood duck habitat boxes.
LifeCycles riders enjoy cruising through Lancaster County.
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Support Hope in Columbia
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
We all need the support of others, but where do people turn when they don’t have a family or friends to help? A care home in Columbia fills this need, and now you can help it continue its mission.
“Our Home of Hope provides a warm, welcoming home to individuals who may be in need of a little extra care and support,” said Robin Gamby, the home’s executive director. “Located in Columbia, we offer 30 residents 24/7 care, including all meals, laundry service, cleaning, medication assistance and transportation to doctor visits, all with Christian compassion - all the comforts and care that a loved one would have provided.”
Tickets may be purchased at Little’s Beverage Distributor, 1224 Lancaster Ave., Columbia; through board or staff members of Our Home of Hope; or through Venmo at @OHOHRG. If paying electronically, make a note that it’s for bingo and include your name to pick up your ticket at the door.
Thanks to the vision of John and Mable Hershey, the former private Cherry Street Guest Home was converted into the nonprofit Our Home of Hope Inc. in 2017 so funds could be received to help underwrite the shortfall between the residents’ income and the cost of operating the facility.
enjoy taking care of two blocks in Columbia through the borough’s Adopt-a-Block program.”
Home of Hope maintain its high standard of care.
People can support Our Home of Hope through in-kind donations, contribution to the nonprofit’s endowment fund, giving of assets, leaving a gift in a will or simply providing a treat for the residents.
“The Hersheys saved the home, with the help of many family, friends and businesses who believed in their mission,” Gamby shared.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities, minor mental health challenges or a need for just a little extra support are welcome at Our Home of Hope.
Gamby encourages people to support the nonprofit and to see their gifts in action at an open house. It will be held at Our Home of Hope from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, and it will include a tour of the home and opportunities to visit with residents.
“We are also grateful to be the recipient of several grants this past year, and we continue to apply for grants for other needs of the home, for a generator; new interior railing; additional security cameras; new furniture, such as metal dressers; and new dining room chairs,” Gamby said.
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The home also invites the community to a meat bingo fundraiser to be held on Saturday, May 30, at the Columbia Borough Fire Department, 726 Manor St. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and bingo will begin at 1 p.m.
“Our residents receive the care they need to thrive with a sense of purpose,” Gamby said. “On an average day, you will see residents walking around town, playing cards or enjoying staff- or volunteer-led activities and exercise. The residents also
“Thanks to many generous donors and volunteers, we are able to provide the residents with a loving home,” Gamby said. “The home has been blessed with many volunteers who love to entertain the residents or help with work projects.
To streamline the donation process, the nonprofit has created a link to advertise its needs. It may be found at https://ourhomeof hope.com/donate.
Thanks to the generous donation of a 15-passenger bus from St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, the residents will be able to enjoy trips this summer to go shopping, enjoy a country drive or their favorite - ice cream.”
She emphasized that, since residents of the home are often economically disadvantaged, the nonprofit relies on the generosity of the community to help Our
“We have been blessed by the generosity of the community that provides items that also help reduce our operating expenses,” Gamby said. “On behalf of all of our residents, staff and board, we thank our supporters for helping us provide our amazing residents with a home filled with hope.”
For more information, visit www.ourhomeofhope .com. For additional details on the upcoming bingo, visit the home’s Facebook page by searching for “Our Home of Hope, Inc.”
fall show, and each year, attendees can support a local nonprofit.
This year’s recipient is the Columbia Cat Action Team (CCAT).
“They trap, neuter, spay and release cats,” Hobday said. “So far, over 700 cats have been saved by the program.”
The organization will have an information table set up at the show, with opportunities for people to donate to the cause.
“They’ll also sell items to raise money for their cause,” Hobday said.
She learned about the organization after attending a meeting where she met a roomful of volunteers dedicated to the efforts.
“I have cats, and they are all adopted,” she said. “I think it’s really special that we’re going to support an organization that supports cats.”
Hobday, who grew up in Columbia, has an art gallery in town. She lives in Landisville and was an art teacher in the Hempfield School District for 25 years.
A watercolor artist, she’ll display her work at the show, and she also believes in the importance of supporting other artists.
“I mentor artists,” she said. “We always have at least five or six emerging artists who are part of our shows, to give them a chance to find out what this
is all about.”
This is the seventh year for the spring show, but the fall Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft show has been going strong for almost 40 years.
“We get about 20,000 customers to our fall show,” Hobday said. “In the spring, we get between 5,000 and 10,000 people. We’re trying to grow our spring show.”
The fall event attracts artists from as far away as Maine and Florida. CCAT will also be the beneficiary of that show, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6.
Food will be available at the spring show from Root’s Market vendors, and wine will be sold by York-based Lavender Acres Winery.
Hobday said it’s important to her that the event support both the artists participating and the nonprofit beneficiary.
“I believe in education about art, because I was a teacher,” she said. “And this is not a money-making event for us. Everything goes to the charity. I always want my artists to be happy, and I want the charity to be happy. We work really hard to explain at the info booth what we’re trying to accom plish at this show.”
The show is free to attend, and parking is free. For more information, visit www.hlcshow.com.
Participants, Sponsors Sought for Parade
Participants and sponsors are needed for the Lancaster County Firefighter’s Parade on Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m. in Columbia. The event will be held in conjunction with Columbia Borough’s 300th anniversary celebration.
A community event will take place after the parade from 3 to 8 p.m. at Glatfelter Memorial Field, 1249 Lancaster Ave., Columbia. It will feature live music, kids’ activities, and food trucks. For more information, visit www.cbfd80.com.
Habitat
“I saw how much our church youth enjoyed the experience that supported the environment in their communities,” Williams said. “Not only are (the CES students and Glossbrenner Church youths) learning about nature through texts and resources, but also through community members and experiences as well.”
Eichler arranged with the PGC to receive 18 wood duck habitat box kits, each of which consisted of seven cut pieces of wood, along with nails and screws. In advance of the Envirothon, Eichler and his wife nailed together the pieces, leaving eight screws for the CES students to put in place. Williams enlisted parent volunteers for the activity and borrowed screwdrivers and cordless drivers for the students to use.
Eichler started the activity at CES with a brief introduction and a lesson on the importance of the wood duck habitat boxes. He noted that wood ducks are cavity-dwellers and that the boxes will provide
nesting sites along waterways and in wetlands.
“These boxes will be eventually stained by Glossbrenner Church youth and returned to the PGC for placement throughout the commonwealth,” Eichler said.
After the lesson, Eichler demonstrated how to install the screws. Then students added their screws to the habitat boxes under the supervision of Eichler, Williams and other CES staff members, parent volunteers, and PFBC officer Joe Underdonk.
When reflecting on the activity, fifth-grader Oliver Hynes said, “(I learned that) Eastern screech owls can live in these wood duck boxes, too!”
Fourth-grader Helena Welaish added, “I learned, too, that the wood duck (hen) plucks its downy feathers (to insulate the unhatched eggs).”
Williams has been teaching for 11 years, with the last four at CES. This year marked her second time guiding students through the Envirothon.
Jessica Williams’ Envirothon students and adult helpers took part in a bird box project.
People enjoy a previous Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show.
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The J.P. McCaskey High School Class of 1981 will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 16, at Stauffers of Kissel Hill, 301 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster. Food will be available from 10:30 a.m. until sold out. All preorders must be picked up by 1 p.m.
Each meal will include a half-chicken, a baked potato, a roll with butter, applesauce, and a drink. Half-chickens and baked goods will also be available separately.
To preorder, call or send a text message to 717-371-7427.
Trivia Event Set
The Moravian Center of Lancaster will present a trivia contest on Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second floor of 227 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Featured trivia questions will be about music and artists from the ’50s
through the ’80s.
The event is free, with prizes awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place winners. Doors will open at 3 p.m. with snacks available for sale.
For more information, call 717-278-9008.
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CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 10am (Combined Worship Service) followed by 11am Social Hour. Services also available by phone (888-440-0106) or online at www.apostlesucc.org
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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Sunday morning Worship with Nursery: 9am Traditional, 10am Fellowship, 10:30am Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org or call: (717) 898-1551.
The Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the return of the Healing the Planet Grant Program. The program, funded by Giant, aims to invest in native plantings across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. A total of $100,000 will be donated for native community plantings. The funding is available to tax-exempt organizations, including local groups, governments, and schools. Eligible projects must be shovel-ready and include native plantings and direct costs relating to planting.
Eligible expenses include plants native to Pennsylvania, equipment, educational signage, tools, and supplies. Preference will be given to applications that aim to plant the highest quantity of native plants. Up to $4,000 may be awarded to a project.
To apply by Thursday, May 21, at 4 p.m., visit www.keeppabeautiful.org/ grants-awards/grants/heal ing-the-planet-grant/heal
ing-the-planet-2026/. Awardees will be announced in June.
This is the sixth year Giant has partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to offer Healing the Planet grants. In the past five years, more than $1.3 million has been awarded to 177 recipients for projects that connected people and families to green spaces; improved or helped protect local waterways and water resources; supported projects that addressed food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery; and promoted native tree planting initiatives.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has supported community improvement initiatives and encouraged community leadership, responsibility, and respect for the environment since 1990. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., has more than 35 years of experience in organizing volunteer-driven community improvement events. For more information, visit www.keeppabeautiful.org.
Library Friends Set Plant Sale
The Friends of the Mountville Library will host their annual spring plant sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay St. Free parking will be available in the church lot.
A variety of items will be available for purchase at the event, including six packs of annuals, along with perennials and hanging baskets of flowers. A selection of gardening equipment and other plants will also be available. Only cash or checks will be accepted as payment. Proceeds from the sale will be used by the Friends to support the programs and operations of the Mountville Library.
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ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
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Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave., Mountville, will hold its Baby Animal Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The family-friendly event will give guests the opportunity to meet and pet the newest additions to the Corn Cob Acres farm. In addition to the baby animals, admission includes access to more than 40 farm activities.
New this year will be Cornelius Quest - A Magical Scavenger Hunt, an interactive adventure where explorers may use a special wand to unlock magical secrets hidden throughout the park. Wands must be purchased separately. For more information, visit www.corncob acres.com.
Heritage Chorale Sets Spring Concerts
The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster will present its spring concert series, “Deep Peace.” Dates and locations are Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at Grandview Church, 888 Pleasure Road, Lancaster, and Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Ave., Lancaster.
“Deep Peace” is based on the work of the same name by composer Elaine Hagenberg. The selected songs will include “Good Night Dear Heart” by Dan Forrest, “Measure Me, Sky!” by Jonathan Reid, “Lux Aeterna” by Brian A. Schmidt, “Good News, the Chariot’s Coming” arranged by Moses Hogan, “Flight Song” by Kim Andre Arnesen, “Ubi Caritas” by Ola Gjeilo, and “Shenandoah” arranged by James Erb. Barry L. Sawyer is the artistic director, and
Jordan Groh will be the accompanist. Admission is free, and no tickets or reservations are required. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
Founded in 1994, The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster is a volunteer, nonprofit group of singers dedicated to excellence in the choral art form. With a repertoire spanning the 16th through 21st centuries, the chorale has performed at Colonial Williamsburg, Longwood Gardens, the Washington National Cathedral, and churches and historical institutions throughout the Lancaster County area. The chorale presents two programs each year - one in the spring and one at Christmas. For more information about the chorale, visit https://theheritagechorale .org/ or email info@the heritagechorale.org.
Lancaster Fringe Fest Planned
The first-ever Lancaster Fringe Fest will take place from Thursday to Sunday, May 21 to 24, featuring more than 50 independent acts in 20 venues. Acts will showcase music, poetry, dance, film, textile art, clowning, and more. The event was inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which began in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It consisted of performances by eight theatre groups that had not been chosen for the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival. The idea spread, and there are now more than 250 independent fringe festivals worldwide, including events in Harrisburg,
Bluegrass Band Plans Concert
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, will host the Summit Hill Bluegrass Band on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. as part of its Musical Arts Series.
The family-friendly concert will feature bluegrass and gospel favorites. The band includes Max Alison on bass, Denny Kopp on guitar, Keith Kupp on banjo, and Ron McVey on fiddle.
A meet-and-greet with the musicians will be held at 3 p.m., with light refreshments available prior to the performance.
The concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted during the intermission to support the Musical Arts Series.
For more information, visit www.st peterslutheran.org or call 717-569-9211.
Church Sets Craft and Yard Sale
Faith United Methodist Church (UMC), 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will hold its annual spring craft and yard sale on Saturday, May 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine. The church’s driveway is accessible via Koser Road.
Faith UMC will host a book, CD, and DVD sale inside its welcome center, with items available by donation. A food stand will
feature hot dogs, chips, desserts, and drinks. The church’s youth group will offer various items by donation, with proceeds supporting the group’s events and missions.
To reserve a 20-by-20foot yard sale space in the grass, visit https://tinyurl .com/FaithUMCYardSale or call 717-696-5321. No tables will be provided. Payment is due upon arrival on May 23.
York, and Reading. The idea for a Lancaster event came from Caleb Corkery, a Lancaster resident, playwright, and professor of English at Millersville University. Corkery, a longtime member of the Lancaster Dramatists Platform, approached Creative Works of Lancaster, a local nomadic theater company, to collaborate. Known for its quirky aesthetics and focus on new works, Creative Works of Lancaster agreed to offer its support as a producing partner.
Creative Works board member Frith Rooney, a stagehand and artist, joined as project liaison in June 2024, and Corkery
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Blessings of Hope Plans Fundraiser
Blessings of Hope, a local nonprofit working to address food insecurity, will host the annual iCare Community Event from Thursday to Saturday, May 28 to 30, at 1850 Diamond Station Road, Ephrata. The event raises funds for the ongoing efforts of Blessings of Hope and provides a platform for supporters to learn more about what the organization does. Blessings of Hope distributes more than 35 million meals annually through partnerships with ministries and food outreach programs.
The iCare Community Event will begin with a dinner on May 28. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and an Amish wedding meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. in homage to the Amish roots of Blessings of Hope’s co-founders. Andrew Mukuba of the Philadelphia Eagles will be the keynote speaker, and a limited number of VIP tickets are available, offering access to a special meet-and-greet
experience with Mukuba.
On Friday, May 29, food will be available from 5 to 8:30 p.m., including soft pretzels and smoked pulled beef. Daniel and Emma Lynn Glick and the Daughters of Hope will present a gospel concert at 6:30 p.m.
On May 30, food will be available from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a 5K race will start at 7:30 a.m., with registration at 6:30 a.m. Bounce houses and barrel train rides will be available free of charge from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The festivities will also include an auction, beginning at 9 a.m. Attendees may bid on donated items, including restaurant gift cards, birdhouses, an e-bike, an end table, a shed, children’s toys, plants, bicycles, and passes to experiences. At noon, a donated 2025 Ram 2500 plow truck will be auctioned off.
For more information and tickets to the banquet or the 5K, visit https:// blessingsofhope.com/ event/icare/.
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Girls on the Run Sets 5K Celebration
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Lancaster-Lebanon has announced the return of its end-of-season 5K Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at Greenfield, 1838 Colonial Village Lane, Lancaster.
The noncompetitive, family-friendly 5K serves as the culminating end-ofseason event for local Girls on the Run participants, as well as community members. Girls on the Run combines physical activity with engaging lessons to help participants build confidence, foster healthy relationships, and develop vital life skills. Over the course of the 10-week program, participants prepare to complete a 5K, while learning how to navigate emotions, grow as a team, and make a positive impact in their communities.
while making new friends.
Organizers expect more than 2,500 runners, which includes 1,130 GOTR participants and their 5K buddies, as well as hundreds of community members. The celebration will feature music, “happy hair” stations, a sponsor village, and warmups.
Registration is open to the public, and all proceeds will benefit GOTR Lancaster-Lebanon. The registration fee includes an event shirt for all community runners and 5K buddies. Each GOTR program participant will also receive a commemorative medal to celebrate her achievement. To register by Thursday, May 14, visit www.gotrlancaster lebanon.org/5k; registration will also be available in person during packet pickup times and on race day starting at 7 a.m.
Community members may pick up their packets at the GOTR office, 1062 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, on Wednesday, May 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. and May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. and at Greenfield on Friday, May 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. and May 16 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. GOTR participants do not need to pick up a packet; their packets will be at the event.
The event is not chiptimed and is focused on celebration and completion rather than competition.
Early arrival is recommended for parking. For more information, visit the aforementioned website.
“We provide free 24-speed bicycles, helmets, uniform shirts, safety lights, everything,” Lee said. “Each evening, approximately 25 girls and 10 women ride together, and 45 boys and 20 men ride together in ride groups of six to nine riders. We use a separate curriculum for girls and boys - the curriculum is focused on character development, life skills and spiritual growth.”
While riders of any skill level are encouraged to join LifeCycles, the more advanced riders are invited to participate in one of four summer challenge rides. Destinations will be Cape Cod and the Great Allegheny Passage, and two groups will travel from the Adirondack Mountains to northern Vermont and northern New Hampshire.
Based in Lancaster, LifeCycles is supported by Community Fellowship Church of Lancaster and by more than 100 people who believe in the organization’s mission. LifeCycles began in 2015, when Lee and his wife, Marcie, created the program to provide friendship, mentoring and bike riding, all with a faith focus.
LifeCycles is open to youths throughout Lancaster County. Kids can join the program at any time during the season, Lee said, noting that many people join throughout the spring and summer as other com-
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Hempfield Class of 1976
Sets Reunion
The Hempfield High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Millersville Veterans of Foreign Wars, 219 Walnut Hill Road, from 5 to 10 p.m. The event will include food, music, and games.
For tickets and more information, email vickie.wall@comcast.net or pjums@comcast.net.
mitments at school end and their calendars open up.
“LifeCycles is a great way to meet friends, grow and do something you probably already enjoy,” he remarked. “Come to improve your skills, see new parts of Lancaster County and beyond in a safe and positive environment.”
Beyond supporting biking skills, LifeCycles provides encouragement for kids to step out of their comfort zone and believe in their ability to “do hard things,” the organization’s motto.
“You can expect to be seen, valued and encouraged as you grow physically and spiritually,” Lee commented. “Many parents tell us that LifeCycles is the first thing that has captured their son’s or daughter’s attention, that they actually look forward to the next gathering.”
He encourages anyone who is interested in learning more to come out and try LifeCycles.
“We meet teens where they are and help them challenge themselves at their own pace of growth, physically, spiritually and mentally,” he said. “We focus intensely on safety and proper cycling skills to equip the teens for a life of enjoyable riding. … Come and try it. It’s free, and there are no tryouts. What have you got to lose?”
To learn more about LifeCycles, visit www .lifecyclesteam.org or call 717-586-2511.
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and Rooney began meeting with local artists, business owners, and community leaders. Monthly forums offered members of the Lancaster community opportunities to share their vision for the festival.
By the end of 2024, Corkery and Rooney had founded the Lancaster Fringe Fest as an independent nonprofit whose mission is to bring together a community of creators inspired to share their stories through both performances and visual arts that highlight human connection in new and exciting ways.
At the Lancaster Fringe Fest, a one-time fee will
grant audience members access to all components. Then after experiencing each act, audience members may pay what they felt the performance was worth. All revenue from ticketing will be redistributed back to the creators.
Anyone may sample some of the creativity for free before committing to the full experience, as performers and artists will be scattered around Central Market and throughout the downtown in public performance zones accessible to all.
For more information, visit www.lancasterfringe fest.org. Volunteers are sought.