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Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will host a luncheon at noon on Wednesday, May 1, at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. Guest speaker Lorraine Serra will present “Living a Radiant Life.” Serra will also share a musical mini-concert. The cost for the luncheon will be allinclusive. All women are welcome to attend. For reservations, call Pat at 717-951-0773.
How To Get Away In PA Second Family Travel Fair Planned By Ann Mead Ash
“Annually, the U.S. Travel Association says 705 million vacation days are left unused. That is a lot,” said Wendy Royal, editor of Where & When Pennsylvania and an organizer of the second PA Family Travel Fair. “For people who live in Pennsylvania, there is so much to do within a short distance. Everyone recognizes Philly and Pittsburgh, but there is so much in the middle people aren’t aware of,” noted Royal. Following the success of the first fair in spring 2018, Royal has lined up exhibitors, along with amusements for children, food for purchase, and opportunities to win prizes, for the second free event, which will be held at Calvary
MUSICAL PRESENTATION
The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, will be the site of the “Our Musical Heritage” concert on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. The Lancaster Bible College (LBC) Chorale, Chamber Singers, and Women’s Chorus will present a wide variety of works selected from the countries that represent the cultural heritage of the choir members. Admission is free, but ticket reservations are recommended. For details and free tickets, visit www.lancastertrust.com or call 717-560-8241.
Sunrise Rotary Gears Up For 16th Annual Ride For Literacy By Ann Mead Ash
Attendees at the second annual PA Family Travel Fair will have opportunties to learn about places like the famous Kinzua Bridge (top right photo) and Jellystone Park (top left photo) and to visit with Clyde Peeling’s reptiles (bottom right photo). The 2019 fair will be held at Calvary Church on Saturday April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A Hands-On Fundraiser First Touch-A-Truck Scheduled By Ann Mead Ash
For the past two years, the Lancaster Sunrise Rotary has struggled with wet weather on the days the organization held its annual Ride for Literacy. In 2017, a downpour interrupted the ride, and in 2018, the day started rainy, but cleared up later on. The lack of sun in Members of the Sunrise Rotary Club are looking forrecent years, however, ward to the 16th annual Ride for Literacy, which has not deterred club will be held rain or shine on May 11 beginning at the members. “Our target is 150 riders,” said Manheim Township Community Park in Neffsville. organizer Steve Bareuther. This year’s ride Township Community Park, 209 Peterswill be held rain or shine on Saturday, burg Road, Neffsville. Rolling starts will May 11, beginning at the Manheim be held from 7 to 9 a.m. See Sunrise Rotary pg 4
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for players age 60 and over, is looking for individuals interested in playing on one of the 13 established teams for the 2019 softball season. The season will begin play on Monday, April 29. Players over age 60 and 59-year-olds who will turn 60 in 2019 are eligible to join an existing team. Some individuals age 59 may also be eligible. For more information, call Joe Ives at 717-333-4837.
Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In 2018, Royal noted that much of the state would be represented in some way at the fair, but this year, she promises even more. “We will have a lot of new exhibitors,” said Royal, noting that most of last year’s exhibitors will be returning. New this year, will be Sesame Place, Elk Country Visitors Center, and the Little League Museum. McKean County, location of the Allegheny National Forest and the famous Kinzua Bridge, a former railroad bridge that is now a tourist attraction, will be represented, along with the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Area, which covers five counties in the northern region. Also represented will be the area of the Eagles Mere, which will include the See PA Family Travel Fair pg 4
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“This is our first Touch-A-Truck, and it’s a great fit for our mission,” said Becca Stamp, development and community relations coordinator with Hands-on
House and one of the organizers of the first Hands-on House Touch-A-Truck fundraiser. “It’s a hands-on activity.” Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, will hold Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 12 trucks are lined up to be present in the Hands-on House parking See Hands-on House pg 3
A fire truck will be among the many vehicles filling the parking lot at the Hands-on House’s first Touch-A-Truck, to be held on April 27 at the museum. After
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