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STEM Journey Launches L-S Graduate Into Dream Career
From the window of Lander Holsinger’s childhood bedroom, he could see the farms and fields that define Pennsylvania’s rural landscapes. But since he was in middle school, Lander’s gaze has been directed upward, toward outer space.
It all began in a basement with a few neighborhood kids building and programming Lego robots. Holsinger became involved in FIRST Robotics, an organization that provides opportunities for teams to compete against and in cooperation with one another while learning the fundamentals of engineering. The scoring system also includes a judging and community outreach element.
In elementary school, Holsinger attended several weeklong summer STEM camps at Millersville University on topics such as
computer-aided design (CAD), Lego Mindstorms, and combustion engines. He asked for a CAD laptop and a 3D printer for Christmas. He also moved up into the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics league, where the robots are more complex and customized.
With access to mentors and industry CAD and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, Holsinger found his calling on the FIRST FTC scene as a member of the Out of the Box Robotics team from Downingtown. Holsinger designed, built, and drove the team’s robots to several state and regional champi onships and qualified for the FIRST world competition every year. In St. Louis and Detroit, Out of the Box Robotics competed alongside teams from countries around the globe. Participants had just a few hours to strategize with randomly assigned
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Flags Across Commonwealth Journeys Through Lancaster
BY JEFF FALK
Scouting America’s current flag offers a fresh, clean look that features a small image of an eagle and the colors of our country. It symbolizes the morals, commitment and tradition that Scouting America stands for.
In this particular instance, the passing, raising and lowering of that Scouting America flag represents the role that Scouting has played in the history of our nation.
“There are pride and meaning attached to all
Tools, Trades and a Place to Get Started
BY CAT SHANNON
Like many creative people, Emily Fritz comes from a crafty family. Her grandfather was a woodworker, but he died before she could learn from him. Eager to explore the craft, she wasn’t sure where to begin, and that experience inspired her to help others find their starting point. She is the founder and executive director of Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library, opening later this year.
“Finding mentorship, tools, space, etc., was a serious lifelong limitation until I shared this story with my friend, mentor and now co-founder, Gene Shaw, a retired cabinetmaker and artist in the city of Lancaster who invited me to learn with him,” she recalled. “By lesson three, I told Gene we must start a community workshop to give our community an opportunity to learn skilled trades in a mentorship, cohort environment, from seasoned experts.”
She connected with SCORE, wrote a business plan, created a budget and pitched her idea to the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. The Trust agreed to serve as fiscal sponsor, supporting the workshop and tool library under the Trust’s 501(c)(3) status.
“It’s really thanks to them and their belief in our mission along with the Steinman STEM Alliance for giving us the gift of startup funding to get off the ground,” Fritz said.
In August 2025, Shaw began setting up space in a warehouse located at 433 Ice Ave., Lancaster.
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Members of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council of Scouting America and local dignitaries gather around the flagpole at the Lancaster County Courthouse.
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flags, and I think that’s true of the Scouting America flag,” said Logan Ginder, the marketing and membership coordinator of Scouting America’s Pennsylvania Dutch Council. “It represents Scouting and the state of Pennsylvania. I think it’s important just because we are Scouting America, and we’re one of the largest youth programs across the country. Scouting America has been present for a long time, and the mission hasn’t changed: for youths to become leaders and members of communities and for instilling ethics
into our youths.”
By all accounts, Scouting America’s recent Flags Across the Commonwealth event celebrating this year’s 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s independence was a success. The local Pennsylvania Dutch Council of Scouting America, which serves youths in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, participated in the celebration during a 45-minute ceremony at the Lancaster County Courthouse, 50 N. Duke St., Lancaster, on Feb. 17.
of Scouting units Pack 93 of Lititz, Troop and Pack 76 from Quarryville and Troop 56 of Strasburg.
“It was definitely a special event for the 250th anniversary of our country,” said Ginder, a resident of Elizabethtown. “It’s not something we do every year. What it should mean to the Scouts is a sense of pride in their organization.”
programs to any and all youths in Lancaster and Lebanon counties,” said Ginder. “We’re preparing youths to make ethical decisions through Scouting values.”
One of 20 in the state, the Pennsylvania Dutch Council was chartered in 1971. Currently, more than 2,000 youths - boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 17 - are involved with Scouting America in the Pennsylvania Dutch Council.
“It was designed to unite the 67 counties in Pennsylvania,” said Ginder, “and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and Scouting’s commitment to our community. Community pride was the vibe, and it came at a time when it may be more important than ever to show community pride. There was also a little bit of national pride involved.”
During the ceremony, members of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council raised and lowered the Scouting America flag at the flagpole at the Lancaster County Courthouse. The celebration also included addresses and remarks from local dignitaries and government officials.
About 30 individuals attended the Flags Across the Commonwealth ceremony, including members
As part of the Flags Across the Commonwealth program, the Scouting America flag’s journey began in Philadelphia on Feb. 8, the birthday of Scouting America, formerly known as Boy Scouts of America. After it was received in Lancaster and signed by participants at the local ceremony, the Scouting America flag was passed on to Pennsylvania Dutch Council members in Lebanon, who conducted a similar local service at the Lebanon County Courthouse on Feb. 18.
“What we’re hoping for with the whole event across the state is to celebrate our enduring ideals of freedom and civic pride,” said Ginder. “We’re reaffirming values that continue to strengthen the United States. Hopefully, the takeaway from the Scouts is that it’s important for them to be a part of their communities. It’s a celebration throughout the state, so we hope they felt like they were part of something larger.”
In 1776, the United States was established when 13 original colonies broke from British rule. In 1910, Boy Scouts of America was formed in Washington, D.C.
“We provide Scouting
“They’re members of our community,” said Ginder. “They’re youths we strive to serve through our programs. They’re our Scouting family.”
“Scouting is alive and active in our communities,” he added. “Some people don’t realize we’re still out there. We haven’t fallen by the wayside. We’re still a very prominent program.”
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council, which is headquartered at 245 Bloomfield Drive, Suite 212-218, Lititz, is funded through the generosity of donors, partners and business sponsors. The local council employs 11 workers, some of whom are part time, and benefits from contributions from 1,200 volunteers, many of whom work directly with Scouts.
“(Scouting is) constantly growing and changing,” said Ginder. “They’re adding more programs and more merit badges. Our facilities are being updated on a regular basis. They’re more effective programs for our youths. Our end goal is to provide quality programs to the youths in our council.”
Stevens & Smith
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LancasterHistory will celebrate the grand opening of the new Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at 13 E. Vine St., Lancaster. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on May 1, when community leaders and special guests will join Lancaster-
History to commemorate the opening of the new state-ofthe-art museum located at the historic site of Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith’s former home in downtown Lancaster. Attendees may arrive early for an opportunity to mingle and enjoy light refreshments; doors will open at 8 a.m. The ceremony is free and open
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to the public, but people are encouraged to register at www.stevensandsmith center.org/events.
On May 2, the Grand Opening Community Block Party will be held right outside the center on East Vine Street. The event will feature live music, entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and activities for people of all ages, as well as an opportunity for attendees to register for a first walkthrough of the center. The block party is free to attend; no registration or tickets are needed. For more information, including a list of food trucks and vendors, visit www.stevensandsmith center.org/events.
General admission tickets to the center are available for reservation, with doors open to the public beginning on Tuesday, May 5. For details on hours, reserving admission tickets, and planning a visit, go to www.stevensandsmith center.org.
fellow teams from around the world, some of which did not speak their language. The event included eight competitions.
After graduating from Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Holsinger attended Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), the original training ground for NASA. He participated for seven semesters on the affiliated Larson Motorsports jet dragster racing team, where he crewed races in several states. He also had access to Siemens NX, a piece of industry software for modeling fluid dynamics. Becoming proficient in this software at FIT would unlock yet another opportunity.
In 2024, shortly after graduating from FIT with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, Holsinger began his dream job. He now works on the SpaceX Starship launch pad under construction at Cape Canaveral, Fla. Holsinger spends his days in the flame bucket that lies beneath the launch tower. The Artemis II spacecraft was just down
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range prior to its launch.
Sometime soon, the tower Holsinger is helping to design will be used to both launch and retrieve the V3 Starship super heavy-lift rocket booster. Holsinger’s other projects
include plumbing and hardware to support fluid and blast containment.
Local youths interested in pursuing similar careers may consider joining FIRST Robotics. To learn more, visit www.firstinspires.org.
Advoz Posts Trainings and More
Advoz has planned trainings and events. An introductory training - Conflict, Communication, and Culture - will be held on Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at S. Dale High Leadership Center, 1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster. The experiential eight-hour course aims to build on participants’ existing wisdom to introduce language, concepts, and skills of healthy conflict resolution and restorative practices.
To register by Thursday, April 30, visit https://advoz.charityproud.org/ EventRegistration/Index/23708.
A Circle Process Training will be offered from Wednesday to Friday, June 10 to 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Attendees will learn to convene a circle process to build community and address tough issues and harmful incidents in groups of five to 20 people. Drawing from Indigenous traditions of inclusive and structured group process, the circle process requires facilitator skills both to conduct and trust the group’s capacity for addressing its needs and challenges. This intermediate training requires previous completion of Conflict, Communication, and Culture; experience in
Advoz’s mediation and restorative justice programs; or equivalent training. To register, visit https:// advoz.charityproud.org/Event Registration/Index/23635. Those
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Lander Holsinger works on building a robot as part of the FIRST Robotics program during his senior year in high school.
Girls’ Lacrosse Comes up Short Against New Oxford
photos by Bob Diller
The Pioneers’ Daphne Jeandell scores her second goal against New Oxford’s B. Vail in a 12-7 loss on Friday, April 17, in Lampeter.
Pioneers’ Jillian Kelly makes the save from New Oxford’s Caneryn Cohee in a 12-7 loss on Friday, April 17, at home.
Lampeter-Strasburg’s captain Audrey Wieand works the ball forward to the goal against New Oxford in a 12-7 loss on Friday, April 17.
On the afternoon of Friday, April 17, Lampeter-Strasburg’s Sophia Labrecque gets around a New Oxford defender in a 12-7 loss in Lampeter. Labrecque had three goals. In Lampeter on Friday, April 17, Lampeter-Strasburg’s Brianna Jackson works to scoop up the ball against New Oxford’s Delanie Stonesifer in a 12-7 loss.
Reese Showvaker makes a long pass downfield against New Oxford in a 12-7 loss on Friday, April 17, in Lampeter.
The organizers’ vision is to provide a place that’s half workshop space for hands-on learning, half lending library for tools.
They also want to bring DIY projects and skilled trades to women and other underrepresented groups and hope the Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library will create an intergenerational, intersectional space that reflects and uplifts the diversity of Lancaster.
Fritz noted that the organization owes everything to Shaw’s support. Well known in the woodworking, art, historic preservation and architecture industries, he has been instrumental in finding materials and tool donations, as well as recruiting instructors.
“I did the behind-thescenes business stuff, but none of this would be possible without him, his
expertise, his connections, his time and willingness to take me on as a mentor and go on this wild ride,” Fritz explained.
The organization is in the process of promoting and recruiting Founding Members for a soft opening in March, and a grand opening is scheduled for the workshop and library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The space will initially be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community hours will also be available in the future.
During a recent tour of the space, tool library coordinator Aidan Fife explained how the site will operate.
“On one side, we’ll have a workshop space, where we will offer classes and open workshop hours, so if
people have a project they’d like to work on, they can do that here,” he said. “They can use our bigger tools, like our table saw, miter saw and band saw.”
The organization will require safety classes to prepare people to use the bigger tools.
The library side of the building houses a wide variety of tools that members can check out, much like they’d do with books in a traditional library. Shelves are packed with hundreds of items, including circular saws, screwdrivers, drills, sanders, air compressors and more. People can borrow gardening tools, such as rakes, shovels or a wheelbarrow.
“The general premise of the tool library is we want it to be accessible to people who want to fix something at home, but maybe they don’t have the money or want to buy a tool they’ll use once,” Fife said. “Or they don’t have the space to store the tool if they did
To prepare for opening the tool library, Shaw, Fritz, Fife and their team visited similar sites in the region, including the West Philly Tool Library and the Station North Tool Library
They were inspired by the size and scope of both places, and they envision Lancaster’s library-ofthings expanding over time.
They hope to continue to build the inventory through donations of items, and they plan to offer classes for people to learn new skills. Current classes include programs on stained glass, a seed exchange and a masonry
class.
“The sky’s the limit on what we could offer here,” Fife said. “It’s really just finding the teachers who
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Aidan Fife in the tool library side of the Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library. Photo by Cat Shannon
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Rock Ford Posts Lectures
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, has posted two lectures. Both events will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn.
“Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment.”
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
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
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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
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As part of the America250 Lecture Series, Nancy K. Loane will present “Valley Forge Celebrates the French Alliance” on Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. On May 6, 1778, the Valley Forge encampment celebrated the alliance between France and the United States of America, which had just been ratified. The alliance was important in supplying military and financial aid to the new country. Now, Washington’s soldiers could hope that the war would soon be over.
Loane has given more than 250 presentations across the country, all focusing on the experiences of the women and soldiers at Valley Forge and the myths and stories associated with the encampment. She is a seasonal ranger at Valley Forge National Park, as well as the author of the award-winning book
The fee for the lecture also includes admission to the Snyder Gallery and Rock Ford’s 2026 focus exhibit. The Snyder Gallery closes at 4 p.m.
As part of the Untold Stories of the Revolution Series, author Zara Anishanslin will present a lecture on her book “The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution” on Tuesday, May 5, at 6 p.m.
Atlantic. Copies of the author’s book will be available for purchase and signing following the lecture.
Artists played a crucial role in the American Revolution, including Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. Anishanslin’s book argues that art was a powerful tool for forging revolutionary ideals, highlighting how these diverse artistsincluding a woman and an enslaved man - used paint, canvas, and wax to support the cause of liberty on both sides of the
Anishanslin is associate professor of history and art history at the University of Delaware and director of its Museum Studies and Public Engagement Program. She is the author of the award-winning book “Portrait of a Woman in Silk: Hidden Histories of the British Atlantic World,” is the creator and a co-host of the history podcast “Thing 4 Things,” and has served as a historical consultant for the Philadelphia Art Museum as well as “Hamilton: The Exhibition.”
Admission is for the lecture only and does not include the Snyder Gallery or Hand Mansion.
To purchase tickets to either lecture, visit www.historicrockford .org/special-events.
Event to Focus on Second-Chance Hiring
PA CareerLink Lancaster County, in partnership with the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, will hold an event designed to unlock the potential of individuals whose workforce journeys have been impacted by involvement with the justice system. It will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at PA CareerLink Lancaster County, 1046 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. Community members, employers, and job seekers are invited to attend the event, which will feature nationally recognized speakers and authors Armand King and Jonas Royster.
From 8:30 to 10 a.m., King and Royster will lead a seminar, “The Code to a Stronger Workforce,” equipping employers with practical strategies to recruit, hire, and retain talent from among those who have been involved with the justice system. Drawing from their book, “The Cheat Code,” King and Royster will seek to challenge traditional hiring mindsets and offer realworld approaches to building inclusive, high-performing teams.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors and engage in discussion from 11 a.m. to noon.
Job seekers who have
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Master Gardeners Set Plant Sale
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lancaster County will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Proceeds from the sale will help to fund community services, including food access programs, such as Seed to Supper and Adopt a Pantry, as well as the Garden Hotline, demonstration gardens, public classes, webinars, and local gardening events and workshops.
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For gardeners who want to support pollinators, the native plant plug bar will return this year, offering single plugs to create a customized design. Trees, shrubs, and more than 240 varieties of perennials will give customers many options for creating a wildlife habitat.
New for 2026 will be ephemerals, plants that flower early in the spring, providing pollen and nectar to emerging pollinators. Educational displays will be set up throughout the venue, covering various gardening topics, and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer specific gardening questions.
The sale will include Master Gardener-grown vegetables, including unique and heirloom varieties of tomatoes, peppers, celery, cucumbers, eggplants, okra, zucchini, watermelons, and pumpkins. Seventy-two varieties of herbs will be available.
The event will be held rain or shine. Credit cards will be accepted for payment, although cash and checks are preferred.
The Penn State Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Penn State Extension to provide researchbased information on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship to the citizens of Pennsylvania. To learn more about the Master Gardeners of Lancaster County, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ programs/master-gardener/ counties/lancaster/. Information about the Seed to Supper program is available at https://extension .psu.edu/programs/master -gardener/outreach/seed-to -supper-program.
been involved in the justice system are invited to a session from 1 to 3 p.m. with PA CareerLink Lancaster County’s Re-entry Support Group. This interactive presentation is designed to offer encouragement, practical guidance, and tools to navigate employment pathways with confidence.
Registration for all sessions can be found at www.jobs4lancaster .com/events/.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language services are available free of cost. For more information via TTY, call 717-391-3570.
LCAA Posts Art Shows
Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will celebrate its 90th anniversary with special exhibits and events throughout the year. To kick off the celebration, LCAA will host a special spring membership show with the theme “Decades
(1930 to the Present).”
At the same time, LCAA award-winning artist Marcia Miller will exhibit her works in a show titled “Wonder.” The show will be on display in the Steinmetz Gallery.
Both exhibits will open with a reception on Sunday, May 3, and run through
Thursday, June 4. Community members may view the artworks on Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information, visit www.lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.
Church to Hold Arts Events
First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, has planned two performing arts events. A concert, “Organic Reflections: Celebrating American Composers,” will take place on Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey and trumpeter Doug Albert. The program will include Aaron Copland’s “At the River,” Joseph Brackett’s rendition of the Shaker song “Simple Gifts,” and Carmen Dragon’s arrangement of “America, the Beautiful.” Admission is free.
“Soul & Spirit” will take place on Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m. This 90-minute sacred arts experience will celebrate Black history, faith, resilience, justice, and hope through gospel music, jazz, and the spoken word. Originally scheduled in February to celebrate Black History Month, the event was postponed due to winter storms. The program will be hosted by Dominique Denman and will feature Kellie Turner and Alanna Piper. Admission is free, and a freewill offering will be received to help maintain First Reformed Church’s historic sacred space.
For more information about events at First Reformed Church, call the church office at 717-397-5149.
A watercolor by Marcia Miller
LBC Posts Worship Event
Lancaster Bible College (LBC) will present a night of worship featuring the LBC chorus, the Milton Hershey School gospel choir and the featured artist - the worship collective “the King will come.” Sponsored by the Melva S. McIlwaine Guest Artist Endowment Fund, the event will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 1, in Good Shepherd Chapel on LBC’s campus, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster.
The group “the King will come” consists of singers and instrumentalists who serve the Lord through various styles of worship, and the group is perhaps best known for the viral song “yet (don’t give up).”
The multi-denominational worship collective of songwriters and other creative
people turns personal stories into worship to God. These testimonies of struggle, surrender, redemption, and divine grace are highlighted in the collective’s debut album, “conversations with God.”
The LBC chorus consists
of members of the Chamber Singers, men’s chorus, and women’s chorus. It is led by LBC director of choral activities Robert T. Gibson. To purchase tickets for the concert, visit www.lbc .edu/events.
In addition to the May 1
Lancaster Chorale Sets Concerts
The Lancaster Chorale will present its spring concerts on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. Tenor soloist Timothy Bentch will join the 100-member choir for performances in Gardner Theatre at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. The chorale’s program will feature Gabriel Fauré’s
“Requiem,” John Leavitt’s “Missa Festiva,” and “Behold the Lamb” by Dottie Rambo. Bruce Gerlach, who directs the group, has also included anthems by Gounod, Mendelssohn, and Mozart. A 25-piece professional orchestra will accompany the chorale, which draws singers from throughout Lancaster County.
Bentch, who holds a
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master’s degree from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, has sung with philharmonic orchestras throughout Europe and elsewhere. He was based in Hungary for 12 years, and his singing has been featured on many classical albums. He is currently the lead pastor at Mount Joy Mennonite Church in Lancaster.
Gerlach discovered his love for choral singing and conducting at Penn Manor High School in Millersville. After earning a doctorate in choral conducting from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky., Gerlach was a music professor for many years at the College of the Ozarks, near Branson, Mo. He and his wife, Margie, returned to his native Lancaster County
performance, select members of the collective will lead an on-campus masterclass at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, in Room 201 of Good Shepherd Chapel. The free class is open to all LBC students as well as community members; no signup is necessary.
when he retired. No tickets are required, but a freewill offering will be accepted. Membership in the Lancaster Chorale is open to all singers interested in singing choral music to a high standard. For more information, visit www.lancasterchorale.org.
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Worship collective “the King will come” will perform at LBC on May 1.
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who register using the discount code “AdvozEarlyBird” by Wednesday, April 29, will receive a discount on the fee.
A Community Circle will meet on Tuesday, May 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Neighbors Community Center, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The theme will be “What Brings You Here?” Attendees will explore personal stories of motivation. Community Circles seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment where people from all walks of life may connect through conversation around various topics. The groups aim to foster empathy, understanding, and a sense of shared humanity. To register, visit https://tinyurl .com/CommunityCircleMay3.
Creative Crossroads will hold a concluding program on Sunday, May 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. at YWCA Lancaster, 110 N. Lime St., Lancaster. The program will focus on how people can use creative tools for constructive conversation to connect with the humanity and diversity in the community during a time of conflict, division, and isolation. The meeting will feature both facilitated dialogue by Advoz and audience storytelling aided by River Crossing Playback Theatre. In addition, attendees should bring a dish to share. To register, visit www .eventbrite.com and search for “Creative Crossroads: Playback Theatre & Community Conversation.” Advoz supports a peace-driven approach to conflict resolution and restorative justice in local communities. To donate, visit https:// advoz.charityproud.org/donate.
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are skilled in the subject and interested in teaching.”
Like Shaw and Fritz, Fife hopes the space will welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about skilled trades or borrowing a piece of equipment they need for a project.
“I see this as a community space,” he said. “People will be able to learn to do things they didn’t know how to do before. Sure, you can watch YouTube, but being in front of someone who has done this for 50 years, there’s no substitute for that.”
The Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library has a sliding scale membership. To learn more about the organization, visit www.lancaster workshop.com. To become a member, visit https:// lancworkshop.lend-engine -app.com.