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For veterans, navigating all of the resources available in the community can be a complicated process. American Legion Post 185 in Mount Joy wants to help. The Legion will host a Veterans Benefit Information Session at Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W. Main St., Mount Joy, on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. It will feature representatives from 12 agencies that support veterans and their care and recovery. Although the event will take place in Mount Joy, it’s open to all veterans and their caregivers throughout Lancaster County. “If you are a veteran or have a veteran family member, this event will bring many resources together for you to leverage at your fingertips,” said Stacey M i l l e r, s e r v i ce o f f i ce r fo r Post 185. “The needs of veterans vary, and these organizations can help you navigate to find the best care and programs available for the veteran and their caregiver.” With so many organizations offering different types of assistance, finding the right resource can be a challenge for veterans and their families. The information session will give attendees an opportunity to learn about services they may not know are available, ask questions about their individual circumstances and connect directly with people who can guide them through the process. Caregivers can also benefit from learning about programs designed to help them navigate the challenges of caring for a veteran. By bringing representatives from multiple agencies together, the Legion hopes to make it easier for veterans to

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f there is an even greater thrill than shouting “Bingo!,” it just might be supporting a beloved community tradition at the same time. Bring your friends and fill a table for an afternoon of fun that will benefit future free, family-friendly community events. An “East Pete Happy” bingo fundraiser will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, at Millersville VFW Post 7294, 219 Walnut Hill Road. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with bingo games starting Proceeds from an “East Pete Happy” bingo fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 8, will help to fund future East Petersburg Day events. at 1 p.m. Tickets are available in advance throughout the year for residents 5K race and a parade that is preor at the door for the event, with of East Petersburg and the sur- sented by the Lions Club. bingo prizes that will include cash rounding Lancaster County com“The bingo event will be a nice and gift cards. Proceeds will ben- munities, with a goal of bringing afternoon,” said Erin Matthews, efit two nonprofit organizations: neighbors together and creating committee treasurer and cothe East Petersburg-Landisville welcoming traditions for all ages. organizer of the fundraiser. “The Lions Club and the East Petersburg Its biggest annual community money raised will help offset the Events Committee. event, East Petersburg Day, which cost of the parade and 5K. These The committee hosts events is held each September, features a events can be challenging to fund

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On a sunny afternoon in April 2010, Betsy Shank was mowing the grass in front of her home in Millersville. After seeing what initially appeared to be a dead baby squirrel, Shank cut the engine and rushed to take a closer look. The little kit was still alive, so Shank raced to her computer and searched for advice on how to best help the animal. Sixteen years later, Shank has dedicated her life to rescuing local wildlife as the founder and executive director of Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation. Located at 2100 Stone Mill Road in Lancaster, Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation is a nonprofit organization that rehabilitates native prey species and Virginia opossums, in addition to educating the community on the animals it serves. At the facility, Shank and a team of volunteers provide medical stabilization, nutr ition and housing for injured animals such as squirrels, rabbits and groundhogs to help them recover and return to the

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remained at Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation to recover. “People were in the middle of cleaning up what happened to their h o m e s , b u t t h e y we re compassionate enough to prioritize helping these baby animals. It was just amazing,” said Aichele, Shank’s righthand man and steadfast supporter who’s helped w i t h e v e r y t h i n g f ro m construction projects to emergency rescues since she founded Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation in 2021. Acor n Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation moved to its cur rent location in November 2024, an expansion that greatly increased the organization’s capacity for rescued animals and the specialized equipment necessary to care for them. Although a major fundraising campaign made the expansion possible, Shank continues to rely on community support to cover the rehabilitation center’s expenses, as well as help from volunteer staff members. In Septem-

ber, Acorn Acres Rehabilitation Center launched Second Chance Circle, a community of monthly donors who can contribute any amount to support the organization. “It’s a whole lot of people giving a little bit that are going to make a whole lot of second chances possible,” said Shank. “Every donation helps us give another animal a second chance.” In addition to joining S econd C hance C ircle, community members who wish to suppor t Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation may become volunteers to assist with various aspects of the operation. “Pe ople can help w ith animal care or other things that are crazy important for us but don’t require contact with the animals,” said Shank. To lear n more about Second Chance Circle or volunteer opportunities at Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, visit https:// acornacreswr.com or stop by the facility ’s annual open house on Fr iday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m.

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wild with minimal human imprinting. After severe storms and a tornado tore through Lancaster County in August, local residents began sifting through debris to find the extent of the damage and clean up their yards. Many people discovered they weren’t the only ones affected by the destructive weather; hundreds of animals were left injured or displaced in the storm’s wake, including mothers that left behind nests of their young. Within a few days, the lobby of Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation was packed with leaf-covered locals who halted their storm cleanup to bring baby rabbits, squirrels and mice in need of care. Although the rehabilitation facility had just closed its intake office, Shank contacted Red Creek Wildlife Center in Schuylkill Haven as soon as she heard a major storm was about to hit the county. “I said ‘Hey, I’m closed, but trees and houses are going to come down. People aren’t going to drive over an hour to bring these animals to you,’” Shank said. “They said if I took the animals in and got them stabilized, I could transfer them to Red Creek. So we just opened the doors.” Within two days, Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation took in more than 100 animals affected by the storm. A ssisted by a te a m o f vo l u n te e r s , Shank and her husband, David Aichele, stabilized as many of the animals as they could before transferring them to Red Creek W ildlife Center. Any of the rescues still in need of medical attention

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Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) will take part in the World Day of Prayer on Wednesday, Nov. 4. People are invited pray at home or to gather at locations across Lancaster County to lift up the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) in prayer. Each location will focus on one or more school districts and the Good News Club programs in them. Locations and times will include Souls Church, 312 E. Ross St., Lancaster, from

9 to 10 a.m., when people will pray for the School District of Lancaster; Mill Creek Bible Church, 270 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, from 10 to 11 a.m., with prayer for the Lampeter-Strasburg and Conestoga Valley school districts; and Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, 36 N. Eighth St., Columbia, from noon to 1 p.m., focused on the Columbia Borough, Donegal, and Hempfield school districts. People may also pray for Pequea

Valley School District at Calvary Monument Bible Church, 1660 Mine Road, Paradise, from 1 to 2 p.m.; the Ephrata Area, Elanco, Cocalico, and War wick school districts at First Church, Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, from 2 to 3 p.m.; and the entire CEF ministry at the CEF of Lancaster County Office, 5307 Main St., East Petersburg, from 3 to 4 p.m. Parking instr uctions are available at www.cef lancaster.org.

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CAP Members Honored LICC will work on renovations to other interior areas of the church, as well as painting and landscaping upgrades to make the building’s exterior shine. The Spences are grateful for the support of their church members, who are assisting with renovations and will lend trucks, trailers and manpower to help complete the physical move to the new building at the end of October. While Sara notes that it can be fun to have a full house at church, prospective members who encounter limited space might wonder if there is room for them and their families. The new building will allow LICC to increase the number of available classrooms. Youth members, who are in seventh to 12th grades, will have their own space for the first time. “It’s so vital that we

emphasize investing in our ministry for our children and youth,” Sara said. “Statistics show that for people who really plug into a church and develop a lifelong faith, it starts in that age group.” The Spences invite people of all backgrounds to visit the church, where they will encounter a welcoming environment that is free of judgment. “If you’re looking for a home church, we’d love to have you come visit us,” Joe said. “We always say we have the best people in Lancaster County, and we really believe that. People come here and really feel like they’re a part of something, and they are.” Life in Christ Church will hold its first services in its new home at 921 Nissley Road on Nov. 1 at 9 and 11:15 a.m. For more information on the church, visit www.licchurch.com.

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ASPIE Art Gallery Sets Open Houses ASPIE, a nonprofit organization that creates supplemental income for adult artisans with disabilities, will hold open houses at its gallery, 1905 Barton Drive, Lancaster, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 14. Artworks featured at the open houses will include paintings, photographic prints, metal sculptures, jewelry, original comic books, crafts, figurines, books, and stuffed creatures. Santa may be present for the festivities. ASPIE’s group of artists features 16 new members, including eight from Lancaster. New members also hail from other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as New York, Florida, California, and Pakistan. Featured local artists include David Allen, Trish

Barsby, Lu Bohn, Jesse Buckwalter, Patricia Caulfield, Malcolm Corley, David Fo gell, Steven Georges, Dorrin Gingerich, JP Henr y, Carly L ong , Evie Mann, Kate Manners, Vaughn Miller, Danielle Newman, Katelyn Schaefer, Mary Schultz, Jonathan Whitlock, and Ryan Zinnanti. The upcoming open houses will also feature works by artists from par tner organizations, such as Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, InSight Arts, and United Disabilities Services. ASPIE helps its member artisans generate income through donations for their original artworks using the online ASPIE Gallery, located at www.aspieart ists.com, and the in-person gallery in Lancaster. Open

houses offer opportunities for community members to browse a collection that is different from the online gallery, take home artworks, and interact with the artists. Donors make it possible for the artists to show their work and grow more independent. For more information, call Jerry Buckwalter at 207-412-8090.

The recipients of promotions and awards were (from left) Lancaster Composite Squadron members Theresa Diehl, Sara Dalrymple, Luca Hermosillo, Noah Hermosillo, Julius Acosta, and Kevin Heisey.

The Lancaster Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has announced the recent promotions and milestone achievements earned by cadets and a senior member at the group’s Sept. 28 meeting. Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Julius Acosta of Lancaster and Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Sara Dalrymple of Oxford have completed Achievement 7. They were promoted to cadet chief master sergeant and earned the Dr. Robert Goddard Award. Cadet Senior Airmen Luca Her mosillo and No a h He r m o s i l l o o f Wrightsville were promoted to cadet staff sergeant and received the Wright Brothers Award. T he Wright Brothers Award marks the completion of the first phase in CAP’s cadet program. To earn the award, cadets must meet requirements in leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness, and character development. Cadet Chief Master Sg t. Kevin Heisey of New Providence was promoted to cadet second lieutenant and earned the Billy Mitchell Award. The award marks the

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The Spences launched Life in Christ Church in Lancaster city in 2020. Two years later, the congregation - which then numbered about 60 members - moved to its current location in a busy strip mall on Dillerville Road, just outside the city. “Now we have 300 members, so there was a big growth spurt,” Sara said. “The upcoming move will really expand our capacity for the younger generation. Our vision is to be able to increase our programs for children and youth.” LICC’s congregation is excited about the move, especially that its future home is a stand-alone building with a dedicated parking lot, the Spences said. The building previously served as a home for another church congregation, which completed renovations to the sanctuary and lobby.

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Program to Focus on Orchids T he Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will hold a program on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster. The speaker will be author and orchid expert Arthur E. Chadwick. Art and his father, A . A. Chadwick - who began growing orchids in 1943 - founded C hadwick & Son Orchids Inc. in 1989. The duo’s first book, “The C lassic Cattleyas,” was released 20 years ago, with an updated second edition printed in 2022. A s e co nd b o o k , “ F i rs t Ladies and their Orchids: A Centur y of Namesake Cattleyas,” was released in 2024. In addition, for 20 years, Art wrote a monthly orchid advice column that was carried by newspapers around the country. Art and his father operate 13 g reenhouses in rural Powhatan County, Va., as well as two retail stores in Richmond, and the y b oard more than 13,000 orchids for local clients. The company has been featured on television shows and in maga-

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zines and newspapers. In addition, the Chadwicks have named Cattleya hybrids after the wives o f t h e s i x re ce n t U. S . presidents and personally presented the flowers to most of the honorees. Art regularly presents to orchid societies and has spoken at three World Orchid Conferences. Recently, Chadwick & Son Orchids had two high-profile orchid exhibits: one at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show in London, where the company won a silver medal from the Royal Horticultural Society and a visit from Queen Camilla, and one at the 2026 Phil-

adelphia Flower Show, where the company received best ar tistic design, best educational exhibit, no. 1 must-see exhibit, and a visit from Martha Stewart. Signed copies of both the Chadwicks’ books w i l l b e ava i l a b l e fo r purchase at the event. Blooming orchids will als o b e avail able for purchase using cash, a check, or a credit card. Light refreshments will be available. Guests may attend f o r a f e e . Fo r m o r e infor mation, contact Kathy at amishville2@ yahoo.com.

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Historic Ephrata Cloiste r, 6 3 2 W. M a i n S t . , Ephrata, will host a candlelight open house on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will explore the illuminated grounds and histor ic buildings and encounter costumed interpreters, tradespeople and craftspeople, and historic demonstrators who will bring Ephrata’s past to life. The self-guided event will feature performances by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus in the historic 1741 Meetinghouse and storytelling by a bonfire, as well as sweet treats available for purchase. The museum store will be open, offering handmade items, books, and Colonial toys. To p u r c h a s e t i c kets in advance, visit https://ephratacloister .org/events/candlelight -open-house-6/. Tickets will also be available at the door. Members of the Ephrata C loister A ssociates will receive free admission. Anyone who requires special assistance or accommodations should call in advance to discuss their needs. TDD relay s e r v ice i s ava i l a ble at 800-654-5984.

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The Friends of Conestoga Fire Company will offer a holiday season b u s tr ip to W he eling , W.Va., for the Oglebay Festival of Lights. The trip will run from Friday to Sunday, Dec. 4 to 6, and will include visits to the Oglebay Mansion Museum and Glass Museum, the W heeling Island casino and race track, and other attractions. Separate fees have been set for single- and double-occupancy rooms. For more information, contact Doris Warfel at 717-872-4474.

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Bingo from pg 1 with rising costs and the number of safety officers who are needed, since we have to close Main Street.” Admission to the “East Pete Happy” bingo will include 20 regular games, each with a minimum prize value of $125 in cash, gift cards or a combination. Besides plenty of bingo excitement, the event will feature food for purchase and additional opportunities to win prizes, including giveaway drawings and a 50/50 drawing. “For a lot of people, the idea of winning at bingo is very exciting, especially if it’s someone at your table who wins,” Matthews said. “The holidays are coming up. Who wouldn’t want to win cash?” The Lions Club will sell hamburgers, hot dogs, soup and baked goods. Outside beverages may not be brought into the event. All attendees must be at least 18 years of age,

and ever yone entering must have a ticket. The more, the merrier; parties of six or more will receive reserved seating. There are 200 tickets available, and the organizers are hoping the event will sell out. Advance tickets are available online, and tickets will be sold at the door while they last. For an additional cost, attendees can purchase cards for three special bingo games and the afternoon’s grand finale, a blackout game. “The blackout game is the big game everybody wants to win,” Matthews said. “It has the biggest prize value.” To purchase advance tickets, visit the event’s official website at www .eastpetersburgday.com/ community-fundraisers. C o m m u n i t y m e m b e rs should not purchase tickets from individuals or other sources.

Concert to Feature Pipe Organ First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “A Pipe Organ Feast,” on First Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larr y Hershey. The concert’s title comes from the idea that the performance is a figurative feast of pipe organ music. The program will include “For All the Saints” by Leo Sowerby; Carlo Curley’s arrangement of “Largo” from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”; and “Variations on ‘Christus Vincit’” by Denis Bédard. The concert

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Bridge of Hope Wins Award For the second consecutive year, Bridge of Hope Lancaster was honored with the Division I Top Benchmark Award during the Bridge of Hope national annual conference, held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Lancaster County. The award recognizes Bridge of Hope Lancaster’s achievement in meeting or exceeding 13 of the 14 national program benchmarks. These benchmarks support family outcomes related to safe and sustainable housing, increased income, greater family resiliency, and supportive neighboring relationships with trained volunteers from Christian faith communities. In addition to receiving the Division I Top Benchmark Award, Bridge of Hope Lancaster was recognized for serving the highest number of families across the Bridge of Hope network. The organization also received the Covenant Mission Award, which honors network locations that help families secure housing and connect with Neighboring Volunteers within 60 days of entering the program. Bridge of Hope L ancaster also celebrated an individual honor during

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Bridge of Hope Lancaster staff members in attendance at the conference were (from left) Kris Burns, Lancaster program assistant; Lisa Mohler, assistant program director; Jessica Sisemore, Lancaster program director; Caleb Simmers, Lancaster executive director; Wendy Hoke Witmer, national senior impact officer; Joel Wood, Lancaster church engagement and housing specialist; and Caitlyn Mellinger, neighborhood resource specialist. Bridge of Hope Lancaster received multiple awards, and Mohler was honored with an individual award.

the conference when Lisa Mohler, assistant program director, received the peer-nominated Core Value Award for exemplifying Bridge of Hope’s core value of following Jesus. T he award reco g niz es individuals who consistently reflect Christ’s love through their leadership, service, and commitment to the mission of ending family homelessness.

Together, these achievements reflect the theme of this year’s national conference: “Hope Can’t Wait: Building Home Through Church and Community.” Br idge of Hope is a national network of 18 locations across 10 states with a mission to engage Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships

that demonstrate Christ’s love. The annual conference brings together staff and board leaders from across the network to learn innovative strate g ies , strengthen connections, and celebrate collective successes in ending family homelessness. To learn more about Bridge of Hope Lancaster, visit https://lancaster .bridgeofhopeinc.org/.

“Coffee With a Colonial” and One-Act Play Set Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will hold two programs at the circa 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion. Tickets may be purchased at www.historicrockford .org/special-events. Living historian Sam Leamer will present Coffee With a Colonial on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. The program will be held in the kitchen. It will offer the opportunity for conversation over and about coffee, either of the 18th- or the 21st-century variety. Leamer was born and raised in Berks County. He holds a history degree from Cairn University and is a lifelong living historian and re-enactor with a decade of experience working with 21st-century coffee. Leamer wishes to provide a deeper understanding of the Colonial coffee culture in North

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America and how it fueled a nation’s beginnings. In addition, the oneact play “Persuasion” will return to Historic Rock Ford on Fridays, Nov. 6 and 13, and Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14, and 21, at 7 and 8:30 p.m., as well as on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 and 3:30 p.m. The original play,

Caitlin Hughes rehearses a scene from “Persuasion.”

adapted by Sam Slaymaker from the novel “Persuasion” by Jane Austen, and directed by Rachel Faust, is intended to provide audiences with the flavor of Austen’s work and wit within the setting of a true Georgian mansion. “Persuasion” relates the story of Anne Elliot, an

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Josh Baldwin will bring his Worship Nights Tour to Lancaster Bible College (LBC) on Thursday, Nov. 5. Presented by LBC and Junction Center Productions, the event will be held at 7 p.m. in Good Shepherd Chapel, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. Baldwin, a songwriter and worship leader, joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2014 after spending 10 years serving as a worship pastor in North Carolina. His 2024 single “Made for More” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian char ts and ear ned RIAA Gold certification. His other well-known songs include “Evidence” and “Stand in

Your Love.” Baldwin’s newest studio album, “ Wor th Ever y t h i n g ,” w a s s e t t o b e released in October. The 10-song collection was created with the local church in mind and reflects Baldwin’s desire to encourage believers to view worship not simply as music but as a lifestyle of surrender. Baldwin lives in Thompson’s Station, Tenn., with his family and continues to write and lead worship around the world. To purchase ticke ts , visit www.itickets.com/ events/486655. More information about Junction Center Productions is available at www.the junctioncenter.com.

BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Sundays: 10 AM; Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance, discipleship, and Children's classes. The youth group meets bi-weekly. Coffee and snacks are available. We have Local and International outreaches. Wednesday at 6 PM - Prayer Meeting; Saturday at 6:30 PM, JA, Jesus Advantage, a Jesus-based recovery meeting. Men's and Women's groups meet monthly. For other scheduled events and times, check our website. Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch, Website: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details; (717)656-8366

FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Chris Ritchie, Interim Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

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!”

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.

CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice – Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: 10 AM at the Bachman Center - 633 Community Way Services also available by phone at: (888-440-0106) or online on our web site: www.apostlesucc.org

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Sun am Worship with Nursery; 9:00 Traditional, 10:30 Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org (717) 898-1551

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

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.

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

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Jazz Vocalist Sets Concert

Ava Preston

Award-winning vocalist Ava Preston and her trio will perform on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. at Mickey’s Black Box, 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. Preston, age 21, is known for her arrangements of jazz standards by George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and others. She is the winner of the 2026 Ella Fitzgerald International Jazz Vocal Competition. In addition, while earning her master’s degree in jazz voice from Juilliard, she was a 12-time winner of the Student Music Award bestowed by DownBeat magazine.

The performance will be part of the concert series Fresh Takes on Jazz, now in its fourth season. An initiative of the Lancasterbased nonprofit Music For Everyone, Fresh Takes seeks to cultivate a new wave of jazz performers and listeners by spotlighting exceptional professional musicians ages 20 to 35 and by inspiring students and informing them about the music. To purchase tickets, visit w w w. m i c k e y s b l a c k b o x .com and click on “Calendar.” Students receive free admission to all Fresh Takes concerts.

Program to Teach Children About the Organ The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) will offer Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza, on Saturday, Nov. 14, at St . Peter ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster. The event is open to children and youths ages 9 to 16 who have some experience with the piano. Participants will

be able to hear, learn about, and play the pipe organ. T he event is free of charge, but reservations are requested by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ PedalsPipesPizza2026 or emailing LancasterAGO info@gmail.com. To learn more about the Lancaster Chapter of AGO, visit www .lancasterago.org.

Rock Ford from pg 5 Hughes will reprise her role as Elliot. Each performance will be approximately one hour, with scenes taking place on the main floor of the mansion. Guests must stand

during the entire performance and follow the actors from room to room as the story progresses. Each per for mance is limited to 15 guests, and reservations are required.

Penn State Berks Plans Informational Event Penn State Berks, 2100 Stoudt Road, Wyomissing, will host a Spend a Fall Day Information Session on Thursday, Nov. 5, starting at 10:30 a.m. Event check-in will be held in the college’s Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center. The program is for high school seniors. Prospective students will explore campus culture, meet student leaders, learn about academic programs, and have an opportunity to ask questions about college planning. The event will include an interactive campus tour and hands-on activities designed to introduce high school seniors to academic programs and student life. There will be a college resource fair, where students will have access to admissions counselors, financial aid representatives, and student support services staff members,

who will assist them with the college application process. In addition, there will be a showcase of student clubs and organizations and a student panel. Meals will be provided for all registered attendees, and attendees will receive a Penn State application fee waiver. Spaces are limited, and registration is required by Wednesday, Oct. 28. Registration is a two-step process. After completing the initial registration form, students will receive a confirmation email. This email will include an event participation form and a code of conduct form that must be completed and signed by both the student and a parent or guardian. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. For more information, call 610-396-6060 or email berksadmissions @psu.edu.

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MFE Posts UnGala 2.0 Music For Ever yone (MFE) will hold UnGala 2.0, a 20th anniversary fundraising celebration, on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Mickey’s Black Box, 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. Rather than traditional gala formalities, the event will have an informal atmosphere. The UnGala will feature live entertainment by Grammy-nominated artist G. Love & Special Sauce, along with additional live music, food, an open bar, and opportunities to connect with fellow music supporters. Since its founding in 2006 by John Gerdy, MFE has supported music education and access throughout L ancaster County through instrument grants and repairs, scholarships, summer camps, in-school and after-school music programs, community per formances,

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Members of American Legion Post 185 invite people to a Veterans Benefit Information Session.

identify their needs and find the appropriate next steps. Federal, state and local agencies will attend the program. Participants will include a Veterans Affairs (VA) Service Officer, who will help with VA claims processing; VA Benefits Administration, which will provide information on how to register with t he VA ; t h e B u i l d i n g Br idges Found ation, which will highlight its equine therapy program; Sheetz Funeral Home, which will help attendees understand veteran burial benefits; and Team Jennifer Cahill Charities, which is focused on supporting female veterans. The event will be informal and held in the church fellowship hall, enabling

attendees to network with other veterans, ask questions and gain resources they seek. “ T here will be light refreshments available for everyone to enjoy as they build their community of support,” Miller said. Miller hopes attendees will take the first step toward getting the support needed and learning about the resources available to them in the community, noting that sometimes all it takes is one conversation with the right person to open the doors to help. No registration is required to attend the drop-in event. For more information or any questions, contact Miller at ALPOST185SO@gmail .com or 717-808-6444.

“If you’ve never been to our bazaar, you need to come and check it out. And if you have attended be fore, you know it is worth the trip,” said Mary Ann Eshleman, describing the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church event. “Every year there is always something new to see. We offer quality crafts to give as gifts or keep for yourself, a tasty lunch and tempting goodies to take home - or eat in the car!” Zion will hold its bazaar in the fellowship hall of the church, 1290 River Road, Marietta, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7. “ We will have lots of handmade crafts for sale,” Eshleman said. “Ever y year a small and dedicated group of crafters get together monthly and work on a variety of new items for our customers, in addition to some members who make things at home.” Because the bazaar is close to Christmas, a large selection of Christmas-related decorations will be featured, but other seasonal goods will also be for sale. A wide variety of wooden

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Showcasing some of the crafts available at the Zion Lutheran bazaar are (from left) Mary Ann Eshleman, Mariann Reider, Linda Paris, Mary Eppley, Sally Wagner and Gail Houck.

items will also be available for purchase, including poinsettias, gingerbread men, C hr istmas trees, angels, bird houses and more. “We’ve got new wreaths and ar rangements and a large selection of premade bows in different sizes and colors. There is a colle ction of crocheted items, including dish cloths, fun creature hats, adorable amigurumi animals and pumpkins,” Eshleman shared. “We’ve got macrame ornaments, wristlets, key chains, bracelets, angels and owls. There are beaded jewelry bracelets, necklaces and earrings in all colors.” Additional items for sale include angels made from recycled hymnals; ornaments; and paper crafts, such as gift bags, memo pads and journals. Food will be available for purchase as well. Lunch will be served both days, with a menu of hot dogs,

barbecue sandwiches, m a c a ro n i a n d c h e e s e , soup du jour, chips and drinks. Take-home quarts o f ch icken cor n s o u p, beef vegetable soup and ham and bean soup will be available, along with pints of hamburger, pulled pork and pulled chicken barbecue. “Homemade baked goods, including cookies, brownies, cupcakes, breads, candy and snack mixes, are hard to resist and super popular,” Eshleman said. “Every year we make cute candy treats. This year we made Lindt truffle wreaths; York Peppermint Patty snowmen and flowers; Hershey bar grinches, scarecrows and snowmen; and Tootsie Pop turkeys and snowmen.” A White Elephant area at the bazaar will be stocked with gently used and reas onably pr ice d books, puzzles, decorations and home goods, she added.

Shoppers will also have the chance to win a “bazaar sampler,” which will be a collection of handmade crafts. Tickets to win will be sold throughout the two-day bazaar, and the winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday, Nov. 8, after the morning worship service. The winner does not need to be present to win. Proceeds from the bazaar will be split between the church’s elevator fund and its Tools4School program, which provides free school supplies to local students. Eshleman said the bazaar has become a tradition that many people in the community look forward to each year. “We started our yearly bazaar in 2007, when it was held for only one day,” she said. “In 2013, we went to a two-day bazaar and haven’t missed a year since.” For more information, visit www.zionmarietta .org or call 717-426-1884.

Film Screening Slated The Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, will screen the film “Disposable Humanity” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Steinman Hall. The film will be preceded by a community panel discussion at 6:15 p.m. and followed by a question-and-answer time with director Cameron S. Mitchell.

“Disposable Humanity” examines the Nazi Aktion T4 program and how more than 300,000 disabled individuals became the initial victims of the Third Reich. The film was created by the Mitchell family, consisting of disability studies scholars and filmmakers. Admission is free,

but tickets are required. To obtain tickets, visit https://artsmu.com. The program is co-presented by the Millersville University Disability Film Festival and Congregation Shaarai Shomayim. For more information, call 717-871-7018 or email cori.jackson@ millersville.edu.