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BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Get some of the famous homemade pizza served by volunteers from the Lampeter United Methodist Church (UMC) before it disappears.
Magic by Jonathan will perform at the church’s Second Friday event on April 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the tabernacle, 1101 Village Road, Lancaster.
Magic by Jonathan noted that he has been performing for 33 years and uses magic to entertain people at birthday parties, reunions, banquets, churches, schools, and libraries. “My show consists of mystery, laughter, surprise, audience participation and good, wholesome, family fun,” he said. “I connect very well with my audiences.”
He added that the show is made up of silent routines done to music and several routines using audience participation.
In addition to pizza, a staple at



BY JEFF FALK
Diane Smith is leading her best life. It is a rich, fulfilling existence in which volunteering plays a major role - and not just because doing good and helping others is important.
Smith has the heart of a Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner, and she is following her heart.
“I think everyone has a time in their life when they might need someone or need something from someone,” said Smith. “I want to be that person who can help, even if it’s a small gesture. Mental health is such a


BY CAT SHANNON
“I like to call this event ‘the most fun you’ll have planning your vacation,’” said Wendy Royal, event coordinator for the PA Family Travel Fair. “It’s free to attend. You can go around, get all kinds of informationvisitors’ guides, brochures and information about things only the locals know.”
The eighth annual PA Family Travel Fair will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon.
It will feature more than 50 vendors and exhibitors showcasing destinations and attractions from throughout the state.
“They are there to hand out free information. There’s no selling,” Royal said. “You can talk to the vendors, and they can answer any questions you have. Nobody knows their area or their attraction better than they do.”
Vendors will represent all corners of the state, providing ideas for summer getaways, day trips or longer vacations. Participants will include amusement parks; campgrounds; museums; and visitor bureaus, including the PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau.
“People love the outdoors in Pennsylvania. One of our new vendors is the Keystone Elk Country Alliance,” Royal said, adding that the Elk County-based group will have lots of information on the elk herds that populate the region. “They’ll have information on the best times to see the elk, and they’ll give people lots of ideas of things to do in the area.”
New this year, the PA Family Travel Fair will feature two grand prize giveaways.





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Friendship Heart Gallery, 118 N. Water St., Suite 102, Lancaster, will host a First Friday event on April 3 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. to kick off Autism Awareness Month. The featured artist will be Joseph “JJ” Roach of JJ Roach Art.
JJ is a multi-awardwinning artist whose bold, expressive work captures how he experiences the world through powerful color, contrast, and emotion. Diagnosed with autism, JJ was often overlooked in school, but he found his voice through art.
His work has earned major recognition, includ-
ing awards such as the 2025 Kennedy Center Emerging Young Artist; national first place at the Marblehead MA Art Association 2026 - photography and graphics, with his work “Achromatopsia”; and multiple honors at Art of the State in 2022, 2023, and 2024, including first place.
Attendees at the event can meet JJ in person, watch him create live, and experience his newest artwork up close. His pieces tell a story of resilience, perspective, and finding beauty in being different.
For more information, call 717-951-0563 or email carolroach80@gmail.com.

BY JEFF FALK
Is it the inspirational beauty of the venue? Might be.
Is it the storied history of the initiative? Could be.


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Is it the quality of the shows being staged there? Should be.
Or maybe, just maybe, the reason the iconic Fulton Theatre is a landmark and destination in Lancaster County is the fun enjoyed there and the memories made there. It is a living testament to the universal appeal of the performing arts.
“I hope people think of us as one of the biggest Broadway houses in the state or the country, offering performances at Lancaster prices,” said Marc Robin, who’s been the executive artistic producer at the Fulton Theatre for eight years. “You don’t have to go outside of the county to see wonderful theater. I think the Fulton has an incredible relationship with the community. I hope people think we are doing it at the highest level.”
The Fulton Theatre, a national historic landmark located at 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, features Victorian architecture, 13,000 square feet of operational



space and ample lobby spaces, and it houses board rooms and administrative offices. The Fulton is actually three theaters rolled into one, including a 650-seat main theater, a 100-seat theater and a 70-seat theater, as well as a 135-seat multi-use hall.
The stage inside the Fulton’s main theater is 32 feet wide, 39 feet deep and 29 feet tall.
The Fulton Theatre is the oldest continually operating theater in the United States.
“The arts community in Lancaster County is unbelievably vibrant,” said Robin. “We are blessed to have so many organizations producing every kind of art. Lancaster County is exploding with creative talent, and we’re really lucky to be a part of it.”
“My goal, when I’m programming, is to find something that will affect someone,” continued Robin. “We want to elicit responses like, ‘I get that. I loved that.’ Or ‘That’s one of the shows I always wanted to see.’ We want people to see quality and make our patrons proud that we exist.”
The Fulton stages hundreds of performances and shows each year - plays, musicals and concerts. The theater typically offers six shows on its main stage annually, and each show runs for an average of four to five weeks.
As part of its 173rd season, the Fulton Theatre will feature “Hairspray” from Friday, April 10, through Saturday, May 2.
On average, nearly 180,000 people visit the Fulton Theatre each year.

“The arts community encourages everyone to dream, it gives choices to topics of conversation and it improves our lives,” said



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Quest for Learning Lancaster has announced its spring 2026 programs. Sessions will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster, on Thursday mornings from April 9 to May 14.
Quest for Learning offers people of retirement age in the Lancaster community an opportunity to attend a continuing series of educational seminars. Sessions will be presented by local experts in their fields.
Two sessions will take place each Thursday. Programs that will be offered at 9:40 a.m. are “Windows on the World:
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Posted Robin, “and, most importantly, the arts allow a community to grow. That’s any arts organization. If you put on a play, you’re improving people’s lives.”
The Great Observing Systems of Science”; “Mortality and Meaning: Can We Make Sense of Death?”; “Short Story Discussion Group”; and “Some Hard Realities in America.” Programs at 11 a.m. will be “Baseball: Fans and Their Passion for the Game”; “Philosophy’s Distancing and Reconnecting Us to the World”; “The Elizabethtown College Lecture Series”; and “Maintaining Your Health as You Age.”
There is a fee, which covers the cost of the entire series. For more information or to register, visit www.quest lancaster.org.
First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Organic Reflections: Palms to Passion,” on First Friday, April 3, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey. The concert will include “Piece Heroique” by Cesar Frank, a jazz
work on “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Joe Utterback, the Bach/ Virgil Fox arrangement of “Come, Sweet Death,” and “Father, Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit” by Paul Sifler.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the church office at 717-397-5149.
The Fulton’s reputation and standing in the arts community allow it to attract performers, actors and stars from Broadway, national tours and major cities. Onstage magic occurs when professionals interact with local talent.
“Our talent comes from all over the country, and they come here to be part of our community that they’ve heard about,” said Robin. “We also rely on our local community and our homegrown talent, which starts with our education program and outreach. The Fulton, as an organization, concentrates on growing deep, deep, deep and wide roots in our community.”
In 1852, Fulton Hall, named for Robert Fulton, Lancaster’s steam engine pioneer, was built on the Prince Street site of a pre-revolutionary jail as a meeting place for the community. The Fulton has endured a number of changes over the years, including a repurposing as a movie house.
The Fulton Theatre was closed for a time, and during the 1960s “The Grand Old Lady of Prince Street” was saved from demolition by a group of concerned citizens. But it was a $9.5 million capital


campaign project in the mid-1990s that propelled The Fulton to its current success.
“I think our past always creates our present,” said Robin. “In the past, (the Fulton) was a touring house, and it was a Vaudeville house. In its heyday, it was one of the most sought-after places to come.”
“In the early 2000s, I think a lot of people were coming here because the building was beautiful,” continued Robin. “Kind of like, ‘Oh, there’s a play on stage.’ Now I think they’re coming because of what’s going on artistically.”
For additional information, go to www.the fulton.org.

















BY CAT SHANNON
There’s something almost magical that happens when kids cast a line into a pond and try their luck at fishing. That simple act can lead to a lifelong hobby and an appreciation for nature, and that’s what the Donegal Fish and Conservation Association (DFCA) hopes to accomplish at its annual Kids Fishing Derby.
The event will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the reflecting pond on the grounds of Donegal Presbyterian Church, 1891 Donegal Springs Road, Mount Joy. All youths age 11 and under, as well as all handicapped anglers who possess a current Pennsylvania fishing license, are invited to participate.
“Fishing gives kids a way to learn about the outdoors, have fun with their family and experience a bit of accomplishment,” said Scot Harlacher, a volunteer with DFCA and a member of Donegal Presbyterian Church. “My hope is that
through fishing kids will learn to appreciate and love the outdoors and this will lead to a lifetime of exploring and caring for our natural world.”
Coinciding with the fishing derby, the church will host a pancake breakfast open to event participants and the general public. It will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Proceeds from the breakfast will support the church’s yearly mission trip to upstate New York.
“There is no need to make reservations for the pancake breakfast,” Harlacher said. “Simply show up that day with an appetite and consider a donation to the church’s annual mission trip.”
At the fishing derby, DFCA members will be on hand to help participants, but each angler must bring his or her own equipment and clean his or her own fish.
The fishing derby is just one way the DFCA promotes environmental stewardship.
“The DFCA was created in the early 1960s to be caretakers and stewards of the Donegal Creek watershed,” Harlacher said of the nonprofit. “We




Harvest Presbyterian Church (PCA) will hold its second annual community Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 5, at 6 a.m. in the amphitheater at Village Park, 800 Village Road, Lancaster. The service will include music and Scripture. Attendees should
bring a chair or blanket, as participants will gather on the lawn in front of the amphitheater. For more details, visit 717-464-8755 or email officeatharvestpca@ gmail.com. To learn more about the church, visit www.harvest pc.org.




big deal or should be. Being able to participate and being there for someone is very important.”
A 1995 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, Smith notes that her altruistic spirit was nurtured growing up. Her mother fostered more than 100 children, her father served as a police officer for East Lampeter Township and her teachers and developmental learning experience in the Conestoga Valley School District inspired her.
Now as an adult, Smith’s soul for giving back has blossomed.
“I had a really fun high school experience,” said Smith. “I was in the band; I was a band geek. I was in chorus. I was big into singing and acting. We went to all the football games, and I had a lot of friends. In high school, I got into science, IT (information technology) and nursing. I feel like I learned (the importance of helping others) from my parents.”
Smith is employed as an IT support specialist at R.W. Sauder’s Eggs in Lititz. She’s been volunteering with the nonprofit Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner (SVTRR) for nearly a decade, after being introduced to the sport of whitewater kayaking.
“I got involved with whitewater kayaking, and a year after I started, I heard about (SVTRR),” said Smith. “I started falling in love with the sport, the community, the people and everything about it. Growing up, I had some jobs in special education and working with kids. I volunteered at the Humane League when I was younger, helped walk dogs and take care of animals. I was very intrigued by the idea of rehabilitating people. That caught my eye.”
Based in Harrisburg, SVTRR is a local branch of a national organization that assists veterans, some of whom are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and individuals with disabilities, including blindness, many of whom reside in Lancaster County. Water sports and paddle sports are just two of the tools that SVTRR employs to socially support the nearly 300 participants and encourage active and healthy lifestyles.
Some of SVTRR’s good work is performed on the Conestoga River and in the pool at the YMCA of the Roses, 265 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster.
“When I volunteer, I feel excited and proud,” said Smith. “I feel really excited because I want to share in (participants’) joy, like, ‘I did this thing.’ You encourage them. But they encourage me as well.”
Smith volunteers with SVTRR about 30 hours a month. One of her volunteer duties involves serving as a guide for in-water participants, some of whom are legally blind.
“It’s been like the best experience,” said Smith. “We all have safety-water training. Working with all of (the participants) has been so life changing. We’re there to help them be the best that they can be. My challenges are nothing compared to what they have on a daily basis.”
Through her involvement in water sports and SVTRR, Smith met and befriended the organization’s coordinator, Jen Eaton, and the man




Smith says has become the love of her life, Greg Spath, who also volunteers with SVTRR.
“We’re all like Susquehanna Valley Team River family,” said Smith. “I’ve made long-lasting friendships. Jen is like one of my ducklings, so I guard her and protect her, and I do that for all of (the participants). Jen’s such an inspiring person, and I gravitate toward that. Being out in nature, you get to see so many things most people don’t get to see. The people I’m with are so grateful to be there.”
During the month of March, SVTRR is partnering with City Center YMCA of the Roses to sponsor a “Stuff the Kayak” clothing drive for local nonprofit CommunityAid. New or gently used clothing can be dropped off at the lobby of YMCA of the Roses during hours of operation, Mondays through Thursdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For additional information, go to www.svtrr.org.









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“We have two big getaways this year, instead of one like we’ve had in the past,” Royal said. “Both are for families of four, and they include lodging, attractions, vouchers, gift cards for restaurants and more. One is from Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, and one is from Destination Gettysburg.”
The first 500 people in the door at the travel fair will receive a goodie bag, perfect for stuffing full of information picked up at vendor booths, Royal said, adding, “Your bag will be full by the end of the day.”
The event is truly for the whole family, with plenty of options for kids to have fun.

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“We have a kids’ passport, which encourages kids to interact with the vendors,” Royal explained. “One lucky youngster will win eight all-day passes to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park & Laguna Splash Water Park.”
Additionally, a balloon artist will entertain from 10 a.m. to noon, and airbrush tattoos will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m.
Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland will present a program at noon and will also have a booth set up all day for visitors to interact with some of the organization’s animals.
Mascots will also be on-site, including Echo the Bat from Lincoln Caverns.
“She’s a lot of fun for the kids,” Royal said. “They really like meeting her.”

Along with vendors, the fair will feature a program from Sam Leamer, a local historian who will offer a presentation sponsored by Visit Lebanon Valley from 9 to 10:50 a.m.
“In honor of the 250th birthday of America, we wanted to bring somebody in who can talk about what life was like during Colonial times,” Royal said.
At 1:15 p.m., Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation president Marci Mowery will speak.
“She’s going to talk about opportunities for families in our state parks,” Royal said. “She was a schoolteacher, so she makes her presentations relatable for kids.”
Food will be available for purchase at a restaurant on-site at the expo center.
“It’s the kind of food you would expect to have at a county fair,” Royal said, noting that the restaurant is set up cafeteria style and is located right across the hall from the travel

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Royal has been organizing the PA Family Travel Fair since 2018, although she had been thinking about the idea for several years before that.
“Over the years, I’ve always been astonished that we don’t know what’s going on in our own backyard,” she said. “There are so many cool things in our state that people just aren’t aware of.”

Family Travel Fair, and Royal is excited to host it in a new venue this year, with lots of space and plenty of free parking.
Tourism is big business in Pennsylvania. According to a 2024 economic impact study, the most recent study completed, visitors to the state spent $49.9 billion, equating to $144 million a day. Tourism also supports more than 500,000 jobs in the state and generates more than $5 billion in tax revenue to benefit the state.
More than 2,000 people attended last year’s PA
“Kids love this event because there’s always something fun to do. Parents love it because it’s free and they can get lots of information,” she said. “It’s just a fun day and an opportunity to find out things they didn’t know about what there is to do in our state.”
For more information on the PA Family Travel Fair, visit https://pafamily travel.com.
As part of its ongoing commitment to help eliminate hunger in the local communities it serves, the Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, recently announced a donation of 3,000 hams to 14 hunger relief partner organizations. Giant and Martin’s team members will also volunteer at several food banks over the next few weeks to help organize and restock pantry shelves.
Hams will be donated to the following local hunger relief partners: Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank,
Reading; Lancaster County Food Hub, Lancaster; West Chester Food Bank, West Chester; and York County Food Bank, York.
Giant and Martin’s customers can also help feed their neighbors in need. From now through Sunday, April 5, customers can donate their free ham certificates at the register in-store to a local food bank.
For more information on the ham redemption program, including how to donate your ham certificate, visit https://giantfoodstores .com/pages/free-ham.
Lancaster Bible College (LBC) is working alongside local craftspeople to offer two non-credit Heritage Trades Workshops in April at the LBC Physical Plant Building, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. Participants will gain foundational skills in historical trades through a blend of demonstrations and guided practice.
A Timber Framing Workshop will be held from Monday to Wednesday, April 6 to 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will offer hands-on experience with traditional hand tools and classic joinery techniques, guided by skilled craftspeople. The registration deadline is Friday, April 3, and space is limited to 10 participants.
A Blacksmithing Workshop will be held from Wednesday to Friday, April 8 to 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will learn essential shop safety, identify and use core blacksmithing tools, and develop proper forging techniques. Under the direction of experienced instructors, participants will also explore key processes such as heating, shaping, and finishing metal. By the end of the workshop, each participant will finish his or her own metal projects. The program is geared toward beginners, craft enthusiasts, or those interested in traditional trades. The registration deadline is April 6, and space is limited to 12 participants.
Specific clothing and personal protective equipment are mandatory for both workshops, including safety glasses, closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants, and shirts with sleeves. Hair must be tied back and jewelry removed or secured. For the blacksmithing workshop, participants will be working near a forge and should avoid synthetic fabrics; natural fibers are recommended.
Both workshops are open to LBC students and members of the public who are age 16 and older. A signed liability waiver is required. Individuals under 18 years of age must receive a parent’s consent.
There is a fee for each workshop, which includes lunch each day. For more details and to register, visit www.lbc.edu/events.

































CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties has posted two events, including a Community Awareness Breakfast on Friday, April 10, from 8 to 9 a.m. at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street.
Attendees will learn how they may participate in the advocacy work that CASA provides for children who have experienced abuse and neglect and are placed in the foster care system.
CASA staff members and supporters will speak about the impact that CASA volunteers have on local children, and guests will have the opportunity to donate.
The event is free and
open to the public, but due to limited seating, preregistration is required by Tuesday, April 7.
A Community Happy Hour will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the patio at Iron Valley Golf Club, 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon. Attendees may enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink, and volunteer advocates will share about CASA’s work in Lebanon County.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required by Sunday, April 19. Attendees must be at least 21. For more information or to register for either event, visit www.casa lancleb.org, email raquel@

casalancleb.org, or call 717-286-1433.
CASA stands for court-appointed special advocate. CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties’ mission is to provide a qualified and compassionate court-appointed volunteer advocate to every child who is abused and neglected, to ensure that children have a safe, nurturing, and permanent home.
In 2025, 259 children were served by the organization’s volunteer advocates. Of those children, 112 were new to CASA, and 45 are now in their permanent homes. A total of 6,601 advocacy hours were provided by 146 advocates.
The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, will host a concert by soprano Sarah Fleiss at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, presented by the Curtis Institute of Music.




Fleiss is a member of the international Baroque touring ensemble Le Jardin des Voix of Les Arts Florissants, performing in “Les arts florissants” and “La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers” by Charpentier directed by William Christie and in “Il giardino di rose” by Scarlatti directed by Paul Agnew. In the summer of 2025, she attended the Georg Solti Bel Canto Accademia in Tuscany. Fleiss is also touring Latin America with Curtis on Tour during the 2025-26 season. In the 2024-25 season, she performed the roles of Susanna in “Le nozze di Figaro” under the baton of Nicholas McGegan with Curtis Opera Theatre, the soprano soloist role in Handel’s “Messiah” with Hudson Baroque, and the soprano soloist role in
Brahms’ “Ein Deutsches Requiem” with the Dalton Chorale in New York City. She previously played the title role in Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen” and Ginevra in Handel’s “Ariodante,” and she was a featured soloist in a staged production of Handel’s “L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato.” In concert, she performed as the soprano soloist in Fauré’s “Requiem” with the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Poulenc’s “Gloria” and Dvořák’s “Te Deum” with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra.
In 2024, Fleiss was a Renée Fleming Arist at the Aspen Music Festival, covering Susanna in “Le nozze di Figaro” under conductor Nicholas McGegan. She is the 2025 winner of the Arthur W. Foote Award from the Harvard Musical Association and completed her Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees at Curtis Institute of Music. Prior to Curtis, Fleiss attended Columbia University and its Juilliard exchange program.
To purchase tickets, visit www.lancastertrust.com or www.lbc.edu/events.

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most of the Second Friday get-togethers, attendees may enjoy chips, desserts, and drinks. Each Second Friday activity is free; good will offerings will be accepted.
Sheila Moore and Anne Reinert help organize the Second Friday happenings. “This is the first time we’ve had this magician,” Moore said. “Last year we had another magician, and we just were trying different people out that are local. This is for all ages, kids. The magic will be kid-friendly and open to everybody. Bring your family and bring your friends.”
The mission of Second Friday is simple. “The purpose is to bring the
community together and give them something, a way to communicate, and something to do, build relationships, basically,” said Reinert. “It’s a safe place where anybody can come. They don’t have to worry about who they are, what they are. Just come as you are, be yourself, and have fun, talk and make new friends, and build a relationship with God. It’s something for families to do with their kids.”
Moore added, “All our events, no matter what they are, have activities for kids as well. The focus is it’s free, it’s fun, it’s for everybody. It includes food. Come out and have a good time.”
The Second Friday on May 8 will feature music bingo. “We will be playing clips of music in categories and matched up with bingo. The prizes will be candy. There will also be food at that event as well, probably pizza. Pizza’s our standard item.”
For Second Friday on June 12, visitors will play a version of the popular game show “America Says.” “We play it in our own world here in Lampeter,” said Moore. “It’s going to play very similar to the game show, and there will be food.”
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The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the Visitor Center at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, 100 Museum Road, Stevens.
Zach Richards will present “Bird Safe Harrisburg: A Year in Review.” Richards is a Licensed Professional Geologist with the Department of Environmental Protection. He is a former president of Appalachian Audubon Society and now serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Audubon Council. He is the founder and chair of Bird Safe Harrisburg, a committee of Appalachian Audubon Society that strives to make the environment less lethal to birds.
Collisions with windows kill over one billion birds
in the United States each year. This problem is frequently documented by collision monitoring programs all over the world. Bird Safe Harrisburg’s program aims to identify the timing of collisions, the species most affected, and the most deadly buildings in Harrisburg. Attendees will learn how the work done in 2025 will help support future conservation goals and how they can be involved in being part of the solution. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-891-8145 or 717725-2717. For details about the LCBC, visit www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook .com/lancasterbirdclub, or www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.





maintain a cooperative trout nursery with the PA Fish and Boat Commission and raise about 3,000 fish per year from fingerlings to adulthood. These trout are then stocked in local waterways for recreational fishing. We also partner with various conservation groups, civic organizations and landowners to promote healthy water conservation in our local area.”
The fishing derby offers a way for the organization to promote its mission and support youths who want to try their hand at reeling in a big one.
“I encourage anyone to attend the derby to spend time helping their children learn about this enjoyable outdoor activity,” Harlacher said. “It’s fun to come even without kids, too, just to watch, gain information about the DFCA or enjoy breakfast inside the church.”
The event will be held rain or shine, and the church will be open for kids to get hot food and drinks or simply warm up for a bit, he noted.
“Our hope is that this event brings the public together to help kids have fun, experience a positive outdoor activity and learn a bit about some worthwhile charitable causes,” he said. “Our annual fishing derby is very special to me because over the years we have been able to introduce hundreds of children to fishing in a beautiful place that I truly care about.”
All participants must register with the DFCA on the day of the event. Parking will be permitted only in the Donegal Presbyterian Church parking area. Street parking will be prohibited. For more information, contact DFCA president Chris Brandt at 703-470-7585.






























































































































ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683
Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG : 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE *NEW Location & Service Time* Now located at 242 Bender Rd., Millersville Sunday Worship at 10am. Phone: 717-8724581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Sun. & Wed. 6:30 pm. Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net
The Pennsylvania Christian Chamber of Commerce (PCCC) invites talented graphic designers across the commonwealth to participate in a statewide logo design competition that will shape the future visual identity of the organization.
The competition will offer Pennsylvania-based designers an opportunity to build their professional portfolio, gain statewide recognition, and contribute their creative talents to a faith-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Christian businesses and communities throughout Pennsylvania.
The competition is open to graphic designers who are Pennsylvania residents and are age 18 or older. No AI-generated or AI-assisted design tools are permitted. Each participant may submit up to three original logos, and a cash prize will be awarded to the winning designer. The winner will receive public recognition on the PCCC website and at promotional events.
All submissions are due by Thursday, April 16. Finalists will be announced on Thursday, May 21, and the winning design will be revealed during a live online event on Monday, June 1.




LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292
Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
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
The PCCC is seeking original, human-created logo designs that reflect its mission, values, and four foundational pillars: Community, Equipping, Advocacy, and Giving. Designers are encouraged to submit concepts that integrate faith, professionalism, and a sense of Pennsylvania identity while maintaining simplicity, versatility, and memorability.
All entries will be reviewed by a panel that includes members of the PCCC board of directors and branding professionals from Masterpiece Marketing, the Lancaster-based firm facilitating the competition.
To submit entries and find full competition guidelines, eligibility requirements, and submission details, visit www.master piecemarketing.com/pccc.
“Is This Art?: The Collected Works of Donald Shoffstall” will be featured at Mulberry Art Studios in April. The show will open with a First Friday reception on April 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Shoffstall’s works include photocopies of unsigned, handwritten pages that he often posted on telephone poles in Lancaster in the late 20th century. His creations follow none of the conventions of writ -
ing or graphic design but consist of waves, curls, lines, and words sprawled across sheets of paper in random directions. The only unifying element of his works is a distinctive cursive style suggestive of abstract expressionism.
Mulberry Art Studios is located at 19-21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster. For more information or to schedule a time to visit, email Stephanie.Mulberry Art@gmail.com.
Stoltzfoos Golf Carts, 31 W. Main St., Leola, has been in business for 20 years servicing, renting and building custom golf carts. Now, Stoltzfoos is an authorized E-Z-GO dealer.
To celebrate, an open house, featuring free food,
games, door prizes and discounts, will be held on Friday, April 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, call 717-556-8627 or visit www .stoltzfoosgolfcarts.com.


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We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match and more! Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Candidates should complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Please include your salary requirements. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com.
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