Manheim Township /townlively
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVI • NO 29
we are so thankful for our readers and the local businesses and organizations that help to make our communities thrive Journey To Bethlehem Soldiers On BY ANN MEAD ASH
Last year, organizers of Journey to Bethlehem, an annual fundraiser for Woodcrest Retreat, changed the script a little by having participants meet up with a Roman guard on the journey. This year, a few more changes are planned. Some of those changes are related to COVID-19 restrictions, but others are designed to enhance the experience for those who attend. Journey to Bethlehem differs from other live Nativity presentations because participants are given the opportunity to become part of the Christmas story as they follow Mary and Joseph to the stable
The Manheim Township High School (MTHS) cross-country team will benefit from this year’s virtual Ugly Sweater XC 5K Run and Walk.
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MTHS Schedules Virtual Ugly Sweater 5K BY ANN MEAD ASH
n order to keep runners, volunteers, and spectators safe, the Manheim Township High School (MTHS) cross-country team booster club has decided to hold its annual Ugly Sweater XC 5K Run and Walk as a virtual event for 2020. A flyer about the race reads “We are doing our best to keep this a family fun event and great kickoff for the holiday season.”
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Those wishing to register may visit www.lancastercounty xc5k.com by midnight on Thursday, Dec. 3. Registrants will receive a drawstring race bag, a souvenir race bib, and a handmade ornament while supplies last. One ornament will be distributed per family. Individuals who have already registered, may sign up for the virtual race at the aforementioned website. Those who have registered, but wish to opt out may
donate their registration fee to the organization rather than receive the race bag and ornament. Packet pickup for the race will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Overlook Activities Center in Overlook Park, 2042 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Participants can complete their 5K anytime between packet pickup and Sunday, Dec. 6, at midnight. Prizes will still be given out. Ten ugly sweater outfit awards will
be given to runners who post a photo of themselves at the UglysweaterXC5K Facebook page prior to or after running the 5K distance. Organizers will select random winners to receive gift cards. All runners who complete 5K distance are asked to send their times to the organization via Facebook message to be entered in a drawing. Three randomly selected winners will each win a cash prize.
Lancaster City Plans Celebration . . . . . . .2 Cavod To Present “The Music Man, Jr.” . . . . .4 House Of Worship . . . . . . .9 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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