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he members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Penryn and S t . Luke Lutheran Church in Schaefferstown are always looking for ways to connect with the wider community. This year, they’re inviting everyone out for a carnival. The carnival will be held at the Penryn church at 1258 Newport Road on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. It will feature food, fun and fellowship. “We wanted to do something to give back to the community,” said pastor Angie Hammer, who serves at both churches. “This is a way to thank the community for their help with various projects we do and a way to support families in our community.” For more than 100 years, the church has held a summer picnic, but this year that wasn’t possible due to updates needed at the picnic grove. Inviting people to a carnival in The Backyard at St. Paul Lutheran Church See Carnival pg 6
are (from left) Pastor Angie Hammer, Amanda Hookway and Betsy Rights. Photo by Cathy Molitoris
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Come out for a purr-fect way to spend a fall afternoon, all for a great cause. Paws Together for Bingo & Cat Barn Celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Mount Gretna Fire Co., 41 Boulevard Ave. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and food will be served at noon. Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Tickets include 10 regular bingo games and four special games, as well as a catered lunch provided by Food for Thought Catering. See Purrs pg 3 A previous bingo event to benefit Precious Paws Community Cats
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Think of Manheim, and you might think of the farm show or a long tradition of successful high school football teams. But there’s more to the town, and the community of Manheim has a deep history of entrepreneurship. To celebrate Manheim’s contributions to creativity, Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is launching “Manheim: Made by Hand.” “As part of our new rebranding campaign, ‘Made by Hand,’ we are celebrating the rich tradition of craftsmanship that has defined Manheim for generations,” said Kristie Schmid, executive director of the Chamber. “From skilled trades and local makers to businesses built on care, precision and pride, this campaign is all about honoring the hands and stories behind our community.” As Schmid explained, the campaign is an initiative of the Market Manheim team of the Chamber. “This team works to promote dow ntow n to enhance the social and economic vibrancy of Manheim,” she said. “ T his campaign is open to any MACC member as a way to showcase their craft, products or services; share their story and connection to Manheim’s heritage; and contribute visuals, demonstrations or behind-the-scenes insights into their work.” The campaign is designed to spotlight the wide variety of businesses that call Manheim home. Whether someone creates handmade products, restores antiques, brews beverages, prepares food or provides a specialized service, the Chamber hopes the campaign will highlight the skill and dedication that goes into every business. See Manheim pg 9
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