Manheim Central OCTOBER 2, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: LAMS HOLDS TRASH-A-THON KICKOFF RALLY page 5
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX ⢠NO 39
RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
St. Paulâs Episcopal Church,
CHILDRENâS PROGRAM
Chiques Church of the Brethren, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, will offer Godâs Squad from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. every other Thursday from Oct. 17 to March 19, 2020, except Nov. 28 and Dec. 26. During the same time, the church will also host the junior high youth group for students in sixth through eighth grades. Godâs Squad, for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, features Bible lessons, activities, crafts, snacks, songs and games. Advance registration is not required. Attendance at all sessions is not mandatory. Contact Jes Groff at 717-481-0132 or derek.jes@comcast.net. FOLK ART
will hold a program on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Keath House, 32 E. High St., Manheim. The morning session will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with the afternoon session from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees will learn how to make German paper stars in the morning session and German paper porcupine balls in the afternoon session. Participants are invited to attend one or both sessions. Costs have been set per session or for both sessions, with proceeds benefiting the society. Registration must be received by Saturday, Nov. 2, and may be completed by calling 717-665-7989. Anyone age 13 or over is welcome.
Young Farmers, FFA To Collect Donations By Chelsea Peifer
The Manheim Community Farm Show, a beloved tradition now entering its 66th year, is set to take place from Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 11, at 502 E. Adele Ave., Manheim. Parking and admission are free. After 5 p.m., visitors are encouraged to park at Manheim Brethren in Christ (BIC) Church, 54 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, and ride a free shuttle to the Farm Show. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Farm Show Parade will step off at 7 p.m. Keeping with tradition, a tractor and wagon driven and occupied by members of the Manheim Young Farmers will be toward the end of the parade lineup to collect nonperishable food items for the Manheim Central Food Pantry. The
annual food drive has been sponsored by the Manheim Young Farmers since 2005. Individuals of all ages may donate canned goods during the parade or drop them off at the shopping cart that will be designated for donations at the Manheim Childrenâs Farm Show exhibit area during Farm Show week. Items needed for the food pantry include canned chicken, canned tuna, Spam, baked beans, cereal, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, dried pasta, spaghetti sauce, and soup. Students in the Manheim Central High School (MCHS) FFA will walk in the parade with members of the Manheim Young Farmers to help collect donations from people along the parade route. As part of ag-in-the-classroom education, paper bags will be sent home the week before the parade with thirdgraders in the Manheim Central School District, along with a note explaining See Farm Show pg 6
Remembrance Gathering Planned
The Manheim Young Farmers, together with members of the Manheim Central High School (MCHS) FFA, will have a float in the Manheim Community Farm Show Parade on Oct. 9 to collect donations for the Manheim Central Food Pantry. Inviting the community to contribute are (from left) Manheim Young Farmers adviser Jonathan Werning; MCHS FFA historian Jenna Wetzel, sentinel Ellie Fittery, and vice president Ashley Morgan; and Manheim Central Food Pantry representatives Cathy Knittle and Louise Staffieri.
A Social Enterprise With Single Moms In Mind By Chelsea Peifer
DINNER MEETING
The Lancaster Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold a meeting and dinner on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. A social hour will begin at 5 p.m., with dinner and the meeting to follow. Chapter officers and directors will be elected. All current and past military officers are invited. Reservations are required by contacting Jim Cunningham at 717-581-5299 or jetpilot37@comcast.net by Oct. 11. Visit www.moaalancasterchapt.org.
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Giving Back At The Manheim Farm Show
Sweet Pea Project will hold its annual Remembrance Gathering in observance of National Remembrance Day on Oct. 15 for babies who died during pregnancy or infancy. The event will take place at Lititz Springs Park. Sweet Pea Project will hold its 10th annual Remembrance Gathering in observance of National Remembrance Day, for babies who died during pregnancy or infancy, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Lititz
Springs Park, 18 N. Broad St., Lititz. The event will take place rain or shine. As the sun sets, the stream will be filled with candles and lined with flowers, and there will be music. See Sweet Pea Project pg 3
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90 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, will hold a free breakfast for first responders and their family members on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7 to 10 a.m. It will catered by Enckâs. Readers may call John Michael at 717-682-0864 by Monday, Oct. 14, with the number of people attending in their group.