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“It’s a big summer dance/beach party,” he said. “Parrot Fest has a really fun, laid-back vibe.”

The band Tropical Sunz will kick off the entertainment, performing at 5:30 p.m., followed by headliners Jimmy & the Parrots, who will play from 7 to 11 p.m.

“They started out as a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, but now they’ve moved into more of an eclectic dance party band,” Deck said. “They’re a fantastic band who really feeds off of what the crowd is doing. They play to the crowd and adjust their shows to the energy of the crowd.”

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“The Manheim Church Softball League has been in existence since 1953, one of the longest continuously running softball leagues in the state of Pennsylvania,” said Mike Givler, president of the league. “Next year the league will celebrate its 75th season. It is a proud community of softball teams and players that brings hundreds of fans from around the county to Manheim every summer.”

The league will hold a Rivalry Night at Pool Field, located on East Adele Avenue across from Manheim Central High School, on Monday, June 29.

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Teams from five churches in the leagues, each with two teams, will compete in the event, which is a fundraiser for renovation of the field’s bleachers as well as two Manheim missions.

Participating churches are Erb Mennonite, Chiques Church, Manheim Brethren in Christ (BIC), Newport Dove and White Oak. Four games will be played at Pool Field, with the fifth taking place at Mummau Park, 446-498 Chestnut St., Manheim. Food trucks will operate from 6 to 9 p.m., and the games will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Sales of food will be by donation, with proceeds first going to a plan to upgrade the bleachers, and the remaining funds split between Teen Central and Home on Ferdinand, missions that have been recipients of the league’s past fundraising.

“Both organizations have received thousands of dollars from the league in the last five years because of benefit days similar to this one,” Givler shared. “Both of those Manheim organizations will be on hand with materials to hand out about their missions. … We are proud to give back to these meaningful outreaches in Manheim.”

Food trucks will include Ryno BBQ, Blazin’ J’s, Dutch Country Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels and 32 Below Ice Cream.

“Games will likely run until about 10:30,” said Givler, who plays as a pickup player for Manheim BIC Orange as a utility infielder.

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I want to make sure whatever we do, we do well. Currently, we aren’t doing any fundraising, but we’re going to need to do it.”

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“Each game lasts roughly one hour.”

The Rivalry Night is part of the league’s regular schedule, he noted.

“Bragging rights are on the line,” Givler said.

He explained that food is available by donation thanks to generous donors who pay for the food trucks in advance.

“We have already received a commitment from the Manheim Farm Show to help with the costs of the bleachers since the farm show also uses the bleachers heavily during their week of events in October and would benefit from improved bleachers,” he added.

Givler attributes the softball league’s longevity to several factors.

“We have a great group of coaches and players who love the game of softball and enjoy the fellowship with the other players and teams,” he said. “We have a competitive brand of softball that brings out fans from around the county to enjoy the atmosphere and cheer on their favorite teams.”

Everyone is welcome for Rivalry Night, and spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to ensure enough seats. The event will be held rain or shine.

“It’s a great community atmosphere. There will be great food on June 29, and you’ll get to see people who you might not run into except at the farm show,” Givler said. “The games should be competitive as well, so we’re expecting a fun and entertaining evening under the lights.”

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Unlocked Closet’s hours of operation var y from week to week, but they are posted regularly on its Facebook page. Typically, the nonprofit is open for two to five hours, five or six days a week. “‘Unlock’ means we want to unlock the positivity in kids,” said Chelsea. “When kids enter into foster care, t h e y d o n’t co m e w i t h anything. When they walk into the store, we want them to feel value. We have suitcases, and we fill them.

We will never send a kid out with stuff in a garbage bag.”

Among the items available at Unlocked Closet are new and gently used hats, coats and clothing sized from newborn to adult 3X, diapers, toiletries, books, games, toys, bikes, balls, cleats, baby gear and seasonal items.

Families must show proof of fostering or adoption to receive the goods, and a vast majority of the items have been donated - some by churches and some by families who have benefited from Unlocked Closet in the past.

“Ever y foster child ’s family receives a stipend from the county in which they live,” said Chelsea.

“But a lot of times, those stipends don’t reach. It’s not covering basic needs.

We want to take off some of that financial need, and we want kids to have a sense of normalcy. We want to create a community for families.

We want to fill in the gaps for the families who aren’t being supported.”

Last year alone, Unlocked C loset ser ved families nearly 700 times and distributed almost 30,000 items valued at nearly $142,000. Most of the families being served reside in Lancaster, Lebanon, York and Chester counties.

There are currently about 15,000 children enrolled in the foster care system throughout Pennsylvania, and about one-third of them are available for adoption.

“It’s far and wide,” said C helsea . “I f somebody needs something , they See Closet pg 3

Closet from pg 2 can message us, and we do everything we can to get them an appointment.

I just love seeing the kids light up when they walk in the store. Needs are being met before they’re even known.”

Unlocked Closet is staffed by 15 volunteers, the majority of whom are parents and some of whom are foster or adoptive parents.

“Every time we have someone new walk in, they tell us they need to tell a friend,” said Chelsea. “So, I think the need is greater than I realize, especially in this current economic climate.”

Unlocked Closet moved from a 200-square-foot storage unit to its current location in August of 2022,

Parrot Fest from pg 1 and a year later created a bike and outdoor toy room in a storage area there. In December of 2023, the nonprofit conducted its initial Christmas Gift event, and in October of 2024, Unlocked Closet awarded its first scholarships.

“It’s getting there,” Chelsea said. “We’ve sent out letters to churches and organizations, but we’ve seen very little return on that. A lot of our reach is word of mouth. Now we need a bigger space.

“Kids are valuable, and we want them to realize they’re valued,” she added. “That creates good humans, and we need that in the world.”

For additional information, go to www.unlocked closet.org.

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“The 24 Hour Plays” Slated Creative Works of Lancaster will present “The 24 Hour Plays” on Saturday, June 27, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster.

Six writers, six directors, 25 actors and a production team will write, rehearse and perform six 10-minute plays in a 24-hour period.

There will only be one performance of the plays.

The six plays will have undergone a process that starts on the evening of Friday, June 26. In this 24-hour period, six writers will choose their actors from a pool of talent, then write through the night

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and hand their work to the directors early on June 27.

After negotiating for their choice of play, directors will rehearse with their actors and a crew of stage technicians to prepare for a 7 p.m. curtain and debut performances of the plays.

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as “Parrotheads,” began when a group of Liederkranz members wanted to host a summer festival.

“They thought it would be fun to do a type of beach fest in the middle of summer,” Deck said, noting that the German club is also known for other public festivals, including Sommerfest and Oktoberfest.

Tables will be set up in the pavilion on-site, providing plenty of space to enjoy the music while chowing down on burgers, jerk chicken, hot dogs, bratwursts and more.

“We’ll have the Rotary french fry wagon here,” Deck said. “We’ll serve b e e r, w i n e a n d s o m e liquor.” New this year, the event will sell Surfside beverages, which are canned cocktails made with vodka.

People can reserve tables for up to 10, but seating for individuals and smaller groups will be available as well. The event is open to anyone age 12 and up.

As Deck emphasized, while the Liederkranz is a German club, Parrot Fest is not a German event.

It’s just a fun party open to anyone who wants to enjoy a summer night outside. It also serves as a fundraiser for the club, supporting maintenance

and facility costs.

“We view Parrot Fest as an example of Gemutlichkeit or ‘breaking bread’ with your friends,” Deck said. “Part of the reason we do these fests is to honor that term and that atmosphere. It’s about community and engaging in that community. We really care about that.”

He encourages everyone to come out to Parrot Fest.

“If you like to sit back, have some good food and drink and enjoy listening to music and a really good band, this is the event for you,” he said. “If you want to get out on the dance floor, this is also the event for you. There’s something for everybody at Parrot Fest. It’s a great opportunity to meet with people, relive your youth and enjoy a fun time together.”

Parrot Fest is a cashonly event. An ATM is located on-site. Tickets are available only in advance, and there is a discount for purchasing tickets by Tuesday, June 30, with a lesser discount for tickets purchased by Wednesday, July 15. No tickets will be sold at the door. The event will be held rain or shine.

To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ p a r ro t- fe s t- 2 0 2 6 - re g i stration-1988256965105.

Art Association Posts Summer Exhibit The “Summer Media Wars” exhibit at the Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will return with an opening reception on Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit is a progressive show, and every three weeks it will feature a new theme and additional artwork. Members of the public will vote

to decide which medium wins the challenge. The first exhibit will be “Red, White and Blue and Patriotic 250th.”

The exhibit will be open from Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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Among the programs requiring a wristband is the Lantern Tour Reprise, which will be held multiple times in the 1741 Meetinghouse, also known as the Saal. The tour will focus on the impact of the military hospital on the pacifist community. “ The Life of a Sister” will be held in the 1743 Sisters’ House, also called the Saron. Attendees will learn about the lifestyle of a solitary Sister and how the Sisters aided the soldiers through herbal medicines and remedies. A wristband is required.

The event will take place rain or shine. On-site parking is available on a firstcome, first-served basis.

There is an admission fee for people over age 2 who are not members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates. Members and children age 2 and under will be admitted for free. Tickets will be sold on the day of the event, and no advance sales will be available.

People with disabilities who need accommodations should call in advance to discuss their needs. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at 800-654-5984.

LCBC Sets Meeting The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens.

Will Krohn will present “How Citizen Science Can Help PA’s Purple Martins.”

The talk will discuss the life history of the purple martin, North America’s largest swallow, and some reasons for its population decline. Krohn will share about his research to help conserve purple martins See LCBC pg 6

The annual Celtic Fling and Highland Games at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28. The Faire is located at 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim.

Ally the Piper will make her return to the Celtic Fling after her debut last year. Ally is a multi-instrumentalist who specializes in Celtic instrumentation and became a world champion performing on the Highland bagpipe at age 16. She performs through her various social platfor ms, where she has amassed nearly 3 million fo l l o we r s . A d d i t i o n a l performers featured both days will include Bealtaine, Ben Traverse Band, Dennis Doyle and Austin Doyle, Gaelic Mishap, H o l d Fa s t , H o u s e o f Hamill, Kilmaine Saints, Quittapahilla Highlanders, Runa, Seasons, and the Tartan Terrors.

Visitors may witness traditional Highland Games heav y events officially sanctioned by the Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics A ssociation.

Bosworth Field will play host to the open men’s competition on June 27 and the men over 40 and

women’s competitions on June 28.

Ce l t ic he r i t a ge w i l l be represented through blacksmithing and glassblowing demonstrations, p e r fo r m a n c e s b y t h e Hooley School of Irish Dance, Irish storytelling, a traditional Irish wake, and members of Celtic clans and societies. The Diocese of Harrisburg will present a Catholic Mass in the morning on June 28 in the Barn & Barrel at Mount Hope. The Taproom & Grille will serve an Irish brunch on June 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

In addition to over 100 resident Faire shops, a variety of guest merchants will add their wares to the 40-acre shopping experience. Faire kitchens will serve themed Celtic menu options in addition to traditional festival food items. Pour houses will serve Mount Hope Estate’s craft beverages, including beers, ciders, wines, and cocktails.

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Evan’s Tragedy Brought Breathtaking Blessings

BY JEFF FALK

Among the greatest gifts of all is the gift of life.

Evan Bunting gave the gift of life, multiple times in multiple ways.

Now, his spirit lives on in the lives of others.

“God had a plan I wasn’t aware of, and I didn’t like it,” said Ellen Smoll, Evan’s mom. “It was God’s plan, not mine. Maybe that was the thing He was planning.

Now I always want to help people. But I’ve learned a lot about organ donations.

“It’s just so unnatural for your child to leave before you,” she added.

It’s been nearly 14 years

since that tragic day, June 19, 2012, when Evan, a vibrant 2009 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, lost his young life in a tragic motorcycle accident. During the process of his passing, a parental decision was made to donate Evan’s organs to individuals in need of transplants and to science.

Those donations were made through Gift of Life, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that connects donors to t ra n s pl a nt recipients.

“I got the call no mom ever wants to get,” said Ellen. “The hospital called See Evan Bunting pg 5

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Evan Bunting from pg 4 and said my son had been rushed to the emergency room. My heart sunk. When I arrived at the hospital, I was told to hold on and the chaplain met me. They told me he had sustained damage to his head and he had internal bleeding. I saw him for a few seconds before they took him into the operating room. Then it was just waiting.”

The next day, Evan’s brain showed no signs of activity, and he was pronounced dead. It was at that point that Ellen was introduced to representatives of Gift of Life.

“They asked me if I would consider donating Evan’s organs, and I immediately said, ‘ Yes,’” said Ellen.

“They kept him alive to take his gifts. I could hear the helicopters landing to take his organs. It was very emotional. I was in horrible grief, but it was a silver lining.”

Five days later, Ellen received a letter from Gift of Life. Evan’s heart went to a man in his 30s, his liver went to a woman in her 30s, one of his kidneys went to a man in his 50s and his other kidney and his pancreas went to a woman in her 30s. His lungs went to medical research, his skin went to breast cancer patients, one of his corneas went to a man in his 20s and his other cornea went to a woman in her 90s.

According to Gift of Life, nearly 4,500 adults and children in the Philadelphia region are currently aw a i t i n g o r g a n t ra n s plants, and an average of 13 people waiting for organ transplants die each day.

“It was probably 100 people he impacted,” said

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Ellen, a resident of East Earl Township. “I wanted his heart to be beating in someone else. He had beautiful eyes, and I wanted someone else to have them. I did get a letter from one of my son’s recipients and she’s doing great, and I met his liver recipient.

“It was a difficult time to make a decision,” Ellen continued. “But the people from Gift of Life were so kind. They know how to get somebody through that. I think God would want you to help everyone.”

During his high school days at Conestoga Valley, Evan was involved with the small engine program at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center’s Willow Street campus.

“Evan was truly a blessing,” said Ellen. “He absolutely lived life to the fullest every day. He had an

infectious smile every day.

His smile said everything.”

Though details remain sketchy, it seems there were no other vehicles involved in Evan’s accident.

“We can’t figure it out,” said Ellen. “We have met with the police, and they tried to re-enact it, but we just don’t know. A lady saw him, stopped and held his hand.”

Five years after Evan gave the gift of life, Ellen followed his example. She donated one of her kidneys to a woman in Georgia.

“I really didn’t know much about organ donations. But it touched my life,” said Ellen. “Ever y day is a gift. Don’t take days with your family and friends lightly. If something like this occurs, do the great thing. You can’t take it when you leave.”

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PCA&D from pg 1 adapt to change. Creative education is especially important right now because society increasingly needs people who can innovate, connect ideas and bring humanity into complex challenges. In an AI-driven world, uniquely human skills - imagination, ethics, empathy and vision - become even more essential. Education also builds community.”

In May, PCA&D graduated 93 students. There are currently more than 400 students enrolled in PCA&D programs for the fall of 2026, about 70 percent of whom hail from Pennsylvania.

“It leaves an imprint on you for s ure,” said Oakley Buscarino, a 2026 graduate of PCA&D. “It’s a wacky collective of students from a variety of backgrounds and identities - you’re bound to have common interests with someone else. Socially, it’s very fun and supportive classes have a different v i b e . T h e a t m o s p h e re can be professional but also collaborative, and it’s easy to develop a synergy between the classmates and the professors. Over-

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Students in a PCA&D course collaborate on a class project.

beyond traditional expectations, whether it’s in design, entrepreneurship, health care, entertainment, technology, education or nonprofit work.”

The staff at PCA&D is made up of 19 full-time faculty members, 76 parttime or adjunct faculty and 36 staff members.

“Our faculty combine technical instruction with mentorship, collaboration and hands-on learning,” said Barnes. “Students learn through studio practice, critiques, real-world projects and interdisciplinary experiences. Our faculty are working artists too, so they integrate their

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real-world experiences into coursework and class discussions. We also emphasize adaptability. Creative careers continue to evolve rapidly, so students need to know how to learn, pivot and apply their skills in different environments.

Faculty work closely with students to help them develop both creative confidence and professional readiness.”

PCA&D was established in 1982. Over the past 44 years, the institution has added more academic offerings, developed community partnerships and participated in and promoted public events.

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by studying how young mar tins move between the artificial colonies that they rely on for nesting.

This research is currently happening across Pennsylvania, and the talk will conclude with ways that attendees can contribute to the project and help protect purple martins.

Krohn has worked as an avian field technician and bird bander all around the eastern United States. He is now conducting research on purple martins while pursuing a master’s degree in wildlife ecology in the Aeroecolog y Lab at the University of Delaware.

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-891-8145 or 717-7252717. Information about the LCBC is available at www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook.com/ lancasterbirdclub, and w w w. i n s t a g r a m . c o m / lancasterbirdclub.

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all, it’s ver y welcoming and supportive.” “ ( T h e s t u d e n t s a re ) creative, thoughtful and incredibly motivated,” said Barnes. “Many are looking for a place where they can authentically and unapologetically be themselves and explore how creativity connects to their future.

Today’s students are also deeply aware of the world around them. They care about community, identity, technology, social issues and making meaningful contributions. They want careers , but the y also want purpose and impact.

What’s exciting is seeing how they apply creativity

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PCA&D from pg 1 adapt to change. Creative education is especially important right now because society increasingly needs people who can innovate, connect ideas and bring humanity into complex challenges. In an AI-driven world, uniquely human skills - imagination, ethics, empathy and vision - become even more essential. Education also builds community.”

In May, PCA&D graduated 93 students. There are currently more than 400 students enrolled in PCA&D programs for the fall of 2026, about 70 percent of whom hail from Pennsylvania.

“It leaves an imprint on you for s ure,” said Oakley Buscarino, a 2026 graduate of PCA&D. “It’s a wacky collective of students from a variety of backgrounds and identities - you’re bound to have common interests with someone else. Socially, it’s very fun and supportive classes have a different v i b e . T h e a t m o s p h e re can be professional but also collaborative, and it’s easy to develop a synergy between the classmates and the professors. Over-

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Students in a PCA&D course collaborate on a class project.

beyond traditional expectations, whether it’s in design, entrepreneurship, health care, entertainment, technology, education or nonprofit work.”

The staff at PCA&D is made up of 19 full-time faculty members, 76 parttime or adjunct faculty and 36 staff members.

“Our faculty combine technical instruction with mentorship, collaboration and hands-on learning,” said Barnes. “Students learn through studio practice, critiques, real-world projects and interdisciplinary experiences. Our faculty are working artists too, so they integrate their

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real-world experiences into coursework and class discussions. We also emphasize adaptability. Creative careers continue to evolve rapidly, so students need to know how to learn, pivot and apply their skills in different environments.

Faculty work closely with students to help them develop both creative confidence and professional readiness.”

PCA&D was established in 1982. Over the past 44 years, the institution has added more academic offerings, developed community partnerships and participated in and promoted public events.

For additional information, go to www.pcad.edu.

Special Prices Begin at 3pm!

While Supplies Last!

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by studying how young mar tins move between the artificial colonies that they rely on for nesting.

This research is currently happening across Pennsylvania, and the talk will conclude with ways that attendees can contribute to the project and help protect purple martins.

Krohn has worked as an avian field technician and bird bander all around the eastern United States. He is now conducting research on purple martins while pursuing a master’s degree in wildlife ecology in the Aeroecolog y Lab at the University of Delaware.

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-891-8145 or 717-7252717. Information about the LCBC is available at www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook.com/ lancasterbirdclub, and w w w. i n s t a g r a m . c o m / lancasterbirdclub.

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all, it’s ver y welcoming and supportive.” “ ( T h e s t u d e n t s a re ) creative, thoughtful and incredibly motivated,” said Barnes. “Many are looking for a place where they can authentically and unapologetically be themselves and explore how creativity connects to their future.

Today’s students are also deeply aware of the world around them. They care about community, identity, technology, social issues and making meaningful contributions. They want careers , but the y also want purpose and impact.

What’s exciting is seeing how they apply creativity

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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.

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.

HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning!

Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band.

(Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT RICHARD CATHOLIC CHURCH: 110 North Oak Street, Manheim PA (717)665-2465, Fr. Richard Groff Pastor Website strichardcatholicchurch.org Mass Times: Sat 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 and 10:30 am, weekday T – F 9:00 am Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45 pm and by appt.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually?

Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.

TRINITY EC CHURCH 48 Market Sq., Manheim Sunday School 9:15am/Worship 10:25am Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com 717-665-3633 TTRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion twice a month.

Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!” WATER'S EDGE MINISTRIES: Learn and grow in your relationship with God at WEM. Come visit our service and join us in fellowship immediately following. We meet at 15 S. Wolf St, Manheim on Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. (watersedgemin.com) Hope to see you there!

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Summer Worship 10am with Nursery & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.

WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).

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.)

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Volunteers Help Samaritan Center Hit Home Runs

BY JEFF FALK

It is not enough to appreciate the contributions of volunteers.

No n p ro f i t o r g a n i z a tions must express that appreciation.

At its upcoming event, the Samaritan Center will validate the contributions its volunteers constantly and consistently make.

“Our volunteers are super important,” said Nancy Pleger, the development officer for the Samaritan Center.

“They are the ones who keep the place running.

T hey give suppor t to staff members and the executive team and allow us to do more.

They use their connections to help us get in doors. Volunteers are the backbone. Without these dedicated volunteers, we’re just people offering ser vices.

We ’re no t a com munity lifting each other up.”

The Samaritan Center’s appreciation will be on full display during its Community and Volunteer event on Sunday, June 28, at Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, the home of the Lancaster Stormers professional baseball club. On that day, the Stormers will take on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers at 1:30 p.m. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m.

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As part of the Samaritan Center ’s volunteer and community celeb ra t i o n , g a m e t i c k e t s can be purchased at reduced rates at https:// samaritanlancaster.org/ event/community-and -volunteer-event.

The event is also designed to ser ve as organizational outreach to make the community aware of what the Samaritan Center is all about and what it does. “ We wouldn’t be here without our volunteers,” said Pleger. “The Samaritan Center was established in 1988 as a mission of Highland Presbyterian Church, and it was started by volunteers.”

At the ballpark that afternoon, a selected volunteer will throw out the first pitch, and a Samaritan Center official will address the fans about the work that the nonprofit performs in the community.

There will be promotions staged throughout the stadium, and the Samaritan Center will man an information table.

“We’re hoping it’s a fun, high-energy event,” said Pleger. “People can bring their families out and have a great time. The goal is to have a fun day, and so people can learn about (the) Samaritan Center as well. We’re celebrating ser vice and connecting our community.”

The Samaritan Center, which promotes mental health; provides related ser vices; and operates locations at 1803 Oregon

Samaritan Center human resources manager Jimmy Elsner connects with Lancaster Stormers mascot Cylo at a past event.

Pike, Lancaster, and at 33 N. Market St., Suite 400, Lancaster, is staffed by 50 employees, mainly therapists and administrative personnel.

But the nonprofit also benefits from 1,000 annual volunteer hours donated by more than 70 altruistic individuals. The majority of the volunteers reside in Lancaster County. “ T h e y ’re a g ro u p o f individuals who really care about mental health in our community,” said P le ger. “ T he y want to make sure ser vices are affordable and available to everyone.” “ We can play a lot of different roles, depending on where we are,” said Nick Heller, the Samar-

itan Center’s marketing m a n a g e r. “ We b re a k down barriers for people needing mental health services. We are here to help.”

From Januar y to May this year, the Samaritan Center has provided more than 8,000 counseling sessions to clients. In 2025, the Samaritan Center furnished more than 17,000 counseling sessions, 2,000 more than it did in 2024.

As part of its services, the organization also offers mental health screenings, educational series, therapeutic p ro g ra m s , co n s u l t i n g , church programs, ministry assessment and its TeenHope program for kids.

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Unless of course it’s a day There are few things as on the golf course for a relaxing and inspiring as great cause.

HOPE International, a local faith-based nonprofit designed to aid underserved individuals around the world experiencing financial difficulties, is gearing up this year’s edition of its annual fundraisFOOD TO GO Every Fri. ing golf outing.

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same day at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the event will be conducted at Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford.

“For 25 years, this golf tournament has been about so much more than golf,” said Jeff Rutt, HOPE International’s founder and chairman of the board.

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All proceeds from the golf outing will go toward HOPE International’s mission “to invest in the dreams of families in the world’s underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel.”

“The day will be relaxed and fun,” said Paige Snyder, senior event planner for HOPE International.

“People who know each other and people who are

meeting for the first time will be gathered around a shared love of golf to support the work of HOPE. There will be images of clients, stories of transformation and plenty of prizes.”

A total of more than 300 par ticipants are expected to attend HOPE International’s golf outing at both venues - mission supporters, community members, sponsors and golf enthusiasts.

“The purpose and goal behind the golf tournament is to raise funds to help further HOPE’s mission to equip millions of families and entrepre-

neurs globally by giving them a safe place to save, the opportunity to receive small microfinance loans to start businesses, as well as training to overcome pover ty and find hope in C hr ist ,” said Emma McMurray, events fellow for HOPE International.

The golf outing serves as HOPE International’s largest fundraising event.

Over the past 25 years, HOPE International has positively affected the lives of 9.5 million people, both directly and indirectly.

HOPE International is headquartered at 227 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster.

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In addition to an enjoyable round of golf, par ticipants will enjoy on-course activities and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Currently, organizers of HOPE International’s golf outing are seeking players and sponsors for the event.

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United Way Awards Grants United Way of Lancaster County and L ancaster Rotary Club have announced that $80,000 in Summer Youth Experience Grants has been distributed to support organizations providing enriching summer learning opportunities for youths ages 5 to 17 in the School District of Lancaster.

Through this partnership, Lancaster Rotary contributed $45,000 and United Way of Lancaster County contributed $35,000 to help ensure local children and teens have access to safe, engaging, and educational summer programming.

These investments support programs that help students continue learning, build confidence, explore new interests, and stay connected during the summer months.

The organizations that received 2026 Summer Youth Experience Grants are Advantage Lancaster, SWAN, Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School, and Music for Everyone.

These programs will provide youths with opportunities for academic enrichment,

mentorship, creativity, and personal growth throughout the summer.

United Way of Lancaster County has also awarded $ 1 2 , 0 0 0 i n K e l l o g g ’s Summer Hunger funding to support local organizations addressing food insecurity for children and families during the summer months.

The funding, provided through Kellogg’s, supports community-based programs working to ensure families across Lancaster County have reliable access to nutritious food while school is out of session - a time when many children lose access to regular school meals.

Grant funding was awarded to CrossNet, The Factory Ministries, and Loft Community Partnership.

These investments are part of United Way of Lancaster County’s ongoing commitment to supporting ALICE (A sset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and strengthening access to essential resources across the community.

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PROPERTY FEATURES: 32 +/- Acres, 3 BR, 2 BA A-Frame Home, Additional 2 BR, 1 BA Cabin, Woodland & tillable, 30’x45’ Bank Barn, 22’x79’ Shop/Garage, Private Septic & Well, Gorgeous River Views! Personal Property Selling At 9:00 A.M. Tractor, Truck, Mowers, Shop Tools & Household! OPEN HOUSE: Tues., July 14 from 1:00-3:00 P.M., Sat., July 18 from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon. For more info. contact: Jake 717-513-5386 or Matt 570-412-0304. TERMS: Down Payment: $50,000 due on the day of the auction. Settlement: On or before Sept. 28, 2026. Transfer Tax: 2% to be paid by the buyer. Real Estate Taxes: Prorated from the day of settlement.

Estimated Annual Taxes: $3,991.

AUCTIONEER REMARKS: Nestled in a peaceful and private setting just on the outside of Herndon, this exceptional property offers breathtaking river views and a blend of open land and woodland. The centerpiece of the property is a charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom A-frame home with picturesque views.

A separate two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin provides additional living space perfect for guests or extended family. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the property’s combination of tillable acreage and wooded land, creating an ideal environment for hunting, hiking, ATV riding, wildlife watching, or simply enjoying the tranquility of nature.

The improvements include a 30’x45’ bank barn along with a 22’x79’ building featuring shop space, garage area, and equipment shed bays. This unique offering presents a rare Auctioneers: opportunity, whether you’re searching for a permanent residence, family getaway, recreational retreat, hobby Christ Taylor AU# 5421 717-371-1915 farm, or income-producing Airbnb property.

Jake Yoder AU# 5851 717-513-5386 Matt Bergey AU# 19473 570-412-0304 Seller: The Estate of R. Dean Lemon

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