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Washington Boro Tomato Festival Set For July 9 And 16 Tomato lovers and everyone in the family will enjoy a visit to the Washington Boro Tomato Festival, to be held on Saturdays, July 9 and 16, at Washington Boro Community
Park, 2010 River Road, Washington Boro. Food service will start at 3 p.m. each Saturday, with games and music running from 5 to 9 p.m. There is no admission fee. Tomatoes will be the theme for the event, and organizers
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state that Washington Boro has long been known for growing some of the best tomatoes in the country. “Most people say it’s the soil; it’s a sandy-type soil that grows good tomatoes,” said Richard Schock, who is committee co-chair along with Bob Howell and Carl Miller. “Most people grow stake tomatoes. Jet Star seems to be the most popular variety around here.” Tomatoes will be on sale, and visitors can enjoy tomato sandwiches along with many other food choices. Menu items will include chicken corn soup, sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, hamburger barbecue, french fries, funnel cakes, soft-serve ice cream and beverages. Attendees will have an opportunity to win prizes, including a big-screen television and 10 cash prizes. On July 9, music will be provided by BorderLine, which plays a variety of new and old country music, classic rock and oldies. The Hammer
Organizers of the Washington Boro Tomato Festival are planning for this year’s event.
Creek Bluegrass Band will be featured on July 16. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The Tomato Festival began under the Washington Boro Lions Club. When that organization dissolved, the Washington Boro Fire Company took over the event. It has continued as the event sponsor even through the merging of area fire companies into what is now Blue
Women’s Club Slates Luncheon Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Life’s Purpose” luncheon at noon on Wednesday, July 13, at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker Jenny Hammond will share on “Tales From the Norwegian
Rock Fire Rescue. “This is the only major fundraiser that we have,” Schock said. “It helps buy firefighters gear or anything that would benefit them.” In addition to Schock, Carl Miller and Howell, the organizing committee is composed of Brenda Miller, Dan and Doris Ditzer and Kathy Frey. Volunteers are still needed to help with running booths and kitchen work. Anyone
interested in volunteering may contact Schock at 717-951-6411 and leave a message. Washington Boro Community Park is located at the corner of Route 999 and River Road. Outdoor activities may be curtailed in the event of severe weather. Food will be available rain or shine. This is a family-friendly event, and no alcohol is permitted in the park.
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Woods.” Hammond, who was born in Norway, will share her struggles as an adoptee and finding her true heritage. All women are invited to attend. There is a cost for the luncheon, and reservations are required by Friday, July 8. For details, call 717-951-0773.
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A four-day trip to the Villa Roma Resort’s Italian Festival in the Catskill Mountains will depart at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and return at about 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21. The coach will depart from the Lancaster Shopping Center near the former A.C. Moore building. The all-inclusive trip will include buffet breakfasts, light lunches, and five-course dinners. The resort features an
indoor sports complex with swimming opportunities, jacuzzi, bocce, shuffleboard, and more. The cost of the trip will also include a matinee tribute show to Michael Bublé and a dinner gala at Caesar’s. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 6. For complete details and a registration form, visit www.lancaster-italian -cultural-society.org and click on the Events/Calendar tab.
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