Lampeter-Strasburg OCTOBER 17, 2018
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COUNTRY GOSPEL SERVICE
Community United Methodist Church, 130 Tennyson Drive, Lancaster, will host a country gospel worship event on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Deep Holler Revival, the church’s in-house band. The one-hour service will include traditional country gospel and bluegrass music, as well as a variety of more contemporary selections. There is no admission charge, and all are invited to attend. Dress is casual. For more details, call the church office at 717-393-9182 or 717-615-0525. COMMUNITY MEAL
Willow Street United Church of Christ, 2723 Willow Street Pike North, Willow Street, will offer a community meal at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Everyone is invited to attend. The menu will feature chili, baked potatoes, hot dogs, and dessert. For details, call 717-464-3462. DISCUSSION GROUP
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By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Stage actor Lanny Millette is making his directorial debut with the latest Promise Players production, “The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase,” which will be performed nine times between Friday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Nov. 4, at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster. “It is definitely challenging to be the director. There’s a lot more time involved - I’ve been busy recruiting sound and lighting technicians - and now I’m responsible for all aspects of the play,” Millette remarked. Millette started preparing for the production by reading through the script by Pat Cook an estimated 12 times even before auditions were scheduled. “I’m enjoying (the directorial process),” Millette said. “If you
pick the right actors, it comes together on its own.” He noted that the actors were nearly ready to go offbook by the second week in October. “The actors I have are giving life to their characters. I just see it getting better and better by show time,” he added. “The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase” is a comedy drama involving Uncle George Plunkett (Wayne Rhinier) and his family members. The clan patriarch has invited the family to spend a weekend in his rustic cabin, where he surprises them by reading his will. The biggest surprise, however, is that a suitcase holding $480,000 is apparently hidden somewhere on the property. The family members react with pettiness, slander, and greed before being confronted with their bad behavior, but in a way that Millette hopes audience will find humorous. See “Uncle George’s Suitcase” pg 4
Promise Players will present the comedic play “The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase” at Lampeter Church of the Brethren nine times between Oct. 26 and Nov. 4.
Community Invited To Strasburg Day Special Show To Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Efforts
TEXTILE TALK
Lancaster Area Sewing Network will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Lancaster Friends Meeting House, 117 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. Rachel Siegel, a natural fiber enthusiast, will lead a program exploring the history of synthetics and semisynthetics. Participants will learn how the focus of fabric development has shifted from cheaper alternatives to developing fabrics that have unique characteristics suitable for specific uses. Guests must pay a nominal fee at the door, but no registration is required. For further information, readers may contact Carrie Rhinier at 717-572-2093 or at careeare@comcast.net.
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What’s The Real Treasure In Uncle George’s Suitcase?
The second Strasburg Day will be held at Strasburg Jaycee Park on Oct. 20. Strasburg Ministerium members who have organized the event include (front) Dave Ryan, (back, from left) Drew Thomas, Bob Bronkema, John Meck, Tom Myers, (not pictured) Steve Crutchfield, Mark Thiboldeaux, Alex Rivera, and Bob Wegehoft. By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The Strasburg Ministerium will host its second Strasburg Day on Saturday, Oct.
20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Strasburg Jaycee Park, 218B Miller St. Admission and activities - including a chicken barbecue lunch - will be entirely free of charge. See Strasburg Day pg 12
A one-time-only reunion of the Dave Holt Band will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. After a 10-year absence from the Lancaster music scene, the band will reunite with a show titled “Live, Laugh, Love” to help raise money for breast cancer awareness through Diana’s Dreamers: Determined to Defeat Breast Cancer. Barry Kornhauser, assistant director of campus and community engagement at Millersville University, will be the master of ceremonies. In addition to the Dave Holt Band, the show will also feature two other musical artists. Liz Fulmer will reprise her original song “Fighter” that debuted three years ago, and high school student Kylie Dagit will present an original dance to the song. Dr. Neal Harnly and musical friends Dr. Peter Kenote, a member of the New York Philharmonic; Sara Male; James Armstrong; and
Liz Fulmer will perform during the “Live, Laugh, Love” benefit show at the Ware Center on Sunday, Oct. 21. Proceeds will benefit Diana’s Dreamers: Determined to Defeat Breast Cancer. Michael Vitale will present Claude Bolling’s “Jazz Suite.” See Diana’s Dreamers pg 12
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located at Emmaus Road Cafe, 1886 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, will discuss regrets and how to make peace with the past on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. The program, titled ‘If Only: Living With Regret,” will feature the filmed story of Chad Arnold, a man whose need for an organ transplant prompted his brother to volunteer to be a donor. Arnold’s brother died as a result of the surgery; Arnold survived. Practical steps on how to move past regrets and live happier, healthier lives will be explored. Admission is free. For more details, readers may contact 717473-9115 or LTCLancaster@gmail.com.
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