Lampeter-Strasburg NOVEMBER 28, 2018
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 35
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Lancaster Catholic High School (LCHS) Fine and Performing Arts,
DISCUSSION GROUP
Lifetree Café, located at Emmaus Road Café, 1886 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, will discuss what handwriting may reveal about a person on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 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 “Sign Here: What Handwriting Reveals About You - and Others,” will feature a filmed interview with master graphologist Kathi McKnight. McKnight will reveal some of her secrets for analyzing handwriting. Admission is free. For details, contact 717-473-9115 or ltclancaster@gmail.com. FESTIVE MEAL
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CASUAL WALK
Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club will offer noncompetitive 10K and 5K walks on Saturday, Dec. 8, in downtown Lancaster. The start point will be Isaac’s, 25 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Participants may start anytime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Walkers must complete the event by 4 p.m. All are welcome to participate. There is a nominal cost for IVV credit. All others may take part for free. For details, contact David Barber at 717-626-6103 or visit www.avaclubs.org/pdp.
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“We’re the first school in the region to perform ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.’ We’re very excited for the opportunity,” said David Griffith, assistant director of the show that close to 90 students from Martin Meylin Middle School will present on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 6, 7, and 8. The doors of the Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) High School Performing Arts Center, 1600 Book Road, Lancaster, will open at 6:30 p.m., and the shows will start at 7 p.m. Performed with permission from Music Theatre International, the licensed script was adapted by Ray Roderick from the stage adaptation by Jeremy Sams from a novel by Ian Fleming. The junior version is based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, featuring a score by Richard Sherman and
Robert Sherman. “What could be a simple story about a father’s love for his children has wacky spies, a childish baron and baroness, and fantastic locations like candy factories, fairs, castles, and caves,” Griffith remarked. “It is fun because it is so ridiculous … and we need a little bit of ridiculous.” “The baron and the baroness are the comedic element, and (the actors) have embraced the role,” said director Memory D’Agostino. “They’re lots of fun.” Eighth-graders Josh Heisey and Maggie Swarr play the aristocrats. Their characters are over the top, and they aim to push the hijinks to the limit. “ When you feel it’s enough, you probably can go further,” Josh said. “The most challenging part is keeping a straight face because it’s so funny. (Maggie and I) are good friends, so it’s hard not to laugh with her.” See Middle School Musical pg 10
Martin Meylin Middle School thespians will present “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.” on Dec. 6, 7, and 8.
Villages Slate Tree Lighting Ceremonies Black Rock Plans Hymn Sing, Escape Room By Dayna M. Reidenouer
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies will be held in the villages of Willow Street and Lampeter. The ceremony in Willow Street will be held at the Willow Street Fire Company, 2901 Willow Street Pike, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7. The event will be hosted by the fire company in conjunction with the Lampeter-Strasburg Woman’s Club. Refreshments will be offered, and there will be fun for people of all ages. Lampeter’s ceremony will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., at the West Lampeter Township municipal building, 852 Village Road, Lampeter. Live music will be performed by the L a m peter-Strasburg High School band, a special guest will visit, and See Tree Lightings pg 4
Peanut butter collected at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Lampeter on Dec. 6 will support local families that participate in the Power Packs Project, like Tiffany (pictured), a mother of three. A tree lighting ceremony will also be held in Willow Street on Dec. 7.
Escape rooms have become popular in recent years. In the activity, small groups of people have a set amount of time to find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape a locked room. Black Rock Retreat, 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, made its first foray into the phenomenon last year. “We were looking for more winter program activities,” said program assistant Barbra Keeler. “This is another opportunity to get people on campus and use our facilities.” Summer camp program director Ben Herr helped to design last year’s escape room, which attracted approximately 25 groups during its one-month run. Herr spearheaded the latest installation with assistance from program team member Nicklas Frede. Black Rock is a Christian camping and retreat center,
Black Rock Retreat summer camp program director Ben Herr (left) and program team member Nicklas Frede have created a biblically themed escape room, which will be open through April 12. A Christmas hymn sing will be held on Dec. 9. so the duo set the escape room aboard the ship the prophet Jonah sailed on in an attempt to avoid God’s command to go to Ninevah. Groups of four to eight See Black Rock Retreat pg 6
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A breakfast buffet with Santa will be held at the Zion United Church of Christ, New Providence, on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 8 to 10 a.m. Santa will be arriving early, and the breakfast buffet will be available from 8 to 10 a.m. The event will include a number of surprises, along with a craft station. Interested attendees may call the office for reservations at 717-669-8902. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, Dec. 6. The church is located at 900 Winter Hill Road, Strasburg.
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in partnership with St. Anne’s Retirement Community and the LCHS Spiritual Life Department, will present a breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 8, in the cafeteria at LCHS, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., and activities will be offered from 9 to 10:30 a.m. There is a cost for breakfast. Reservations are required by Monday, Dec. 3, by contacting tbrill@lchsyes.org or 717-509-0310.