Manheim Central NOVEMBER 7, 2018
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 44
THANKSGIVING MEAL
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The Extraordinary Give - Lancaster County’s Largest Day Of Giving - Is Set For Nov. 16
Packing Shoeboxes, Sending Love By Chelsea Peifer
FALL FESTIVAL
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a fall festival on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather. Activities will include pumpkin-themed games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and a photo booth. Pumpkin and apple baked goods will be available for purchase, along with hot dogs. To preorder pumpkin pies, apple pies, or pumpkin rolls by Saturday, Nov. 10, call 717-560-0321. HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Salem United Methodist Church (UMC), 140 N. Penn St., Manheim, will sponsor a holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The bazaar will feature many vendors, holiday crafts, baked goods, and white elephant items. Attendees may purchase breakfast and lunch from the Salem United Methodist Women. Call the church office at 717-665-2331.
Every November, during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, thousands of shoeboxes stuffed to the gills with small toys, school supplies, and hygiene items are collected to deliver to children in need around the world. While there are thousands of drop-off sites throughout the country, Deb Ward, who serves as the volunteer area coordinator for Lancaster and Lebanon counties, noted that this region is consistently one of the areas that collects the largest number of boxes. “We collected around 32,000 boxes last year,” Ward said. “We’ve got a huge goal this year, and we’re really praying to get over 37,000.” National Collection Week is set to take place from Monday, Nov. 12,
through Monday, Nov. 19, for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers like Ward get to experience the joy that abounds as adults, youths, and children drop off the shoeboxes at various locations before they are shipped to a distribution center in Baltimore. From there, Ward said the boxes are taken by tractor trailers, airplanes, or ships to the approximately 120 nations where children will receive the gifts. “During collection week, the best thing to see is when a family walks in and the child is carrying a box and they’re so proud they made this box and so excited that a little kid is going to get a box (they) made themselves,” shared Ward. “They’re getting gifts for children in a war-torn or (developing) country who may have never received anything like this before.” See Operation Christmas Child pg 4
Creating From The Heart
Bidding And Boosting Baron Pride The Manheim Women’s Club will hold its annual charity auction and Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at The Booking House, 210 S. Penn St., Manheim. Manheim-area ladies of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening of hors
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d’oeuvres, desserts, beverages, socializing, and bidding. There is no admission fee. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the silent auction will also begin at that time. The live auction will start at 7 p.m., with dozens of items going on the block to be sold to the highest bidders by auctioneer Rhonda Nissley. See Auction pg 8
The crafters of Woodcrest Villa will host a craft event on Nov. 10 in the VIVA Centre on the retirement community’s campus. By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The crafters of Woodcrest Villa spend a lot of time in stitches, of both the sewing and laughing varieties. “We don’t only work, but we enjoy
what we’re doing. We laugh and talk,” said Hilma Mumma. “And support each other,” added Kathy Denlinger. “Not only in the work we do, but also in the benevolent fund for Mennonite Communities.” See Crafters pg 6
Local ladies are invited to the Women’s Club of Manheim charity auction and Ladies Night Out on Nov. 13 at The Booking House in Manheim. Proceeds from the silent and live auctions that evening will help to fund grants that the club distributes annually to the community.
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Each year, Operation Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes filled with small gifts and essentials to children in need in approximately 120 nations. National Collection Week will take place from Nov. 12 to 19, when folks may take filled shoeboxes to any of the designated drop-off sites nearby.
By Chelsea Peifer
BENEFIT EVENT
3026 Mount Hope Home Road, Manheim, will hold a holiday bazaar and open house on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first floor in the resident dining hall. Gift purchases will be available via cash and carry and preorder sales. Vendors will sell beauty items, handmade cards and crafts, jewelry, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, and more. Homemade baked goods and other treats will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit activities for Mount Hope residents. Tours will be available upon request. Individuals may donate to Mount Hope during the Extraordinary Give on Friday, Nov. 16, by visiting www.extragive.org/ organizations/mt-hope-nazarene -retirement-community.
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2 S. Hazel St., Manheim, will serve its annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22, at noon. The traditional Thanksgiving Day meal will include roast turkey, mashed potatoes, filling, corn, cranberry sauce, fresh rolls, fruit salad, and various homemade desserts. Handicappedaccessible seating will be available. The public is invited. To make reservations by Wednesday, Nov. 14, readers may call the church office at 717-665-5880.