Manheim Township Is Taking Self-Governing to New Level
BY JEFF FALK
Manheim Township residents are intelligent and skilled. Manheim Township residents are civically minded. Manheim Township residents are forward thinkers.
Local residents are exactly what Manheim Township needs to plan and shape a brighter future.
“We’re really looking for township residents who want to see the township become the best version of itself,” said Porter Stevens, Manheim Township’s community development director. “We’re wanting folks who are excited to come to these meetings and give feedback on things staff have been working on. Overall, we’re just looking for folks who are energetic and who are interested in their community. We
Choir’s Singing Will Lift Holiday Spirits
BY JEFF FALK
Christmas spirit may indeed originate from within, but it can be positively affected by outside stimuli. One particularly festive outside stimulus is music.
“Music began in the church,” said Debbie Kline-Smith, the director of the Lititz Area Community Choir. “It has always been a part of worship and entertainment. Music allows people living in a current situation to go to a different place. It might make them think of things from the past. I think that’s one of the reasons people come. Musicians have been part of celebrations forever. People find great joy in music. It’s a way to remember and reminisce.”
Simply Christmas Shall Celebrate True Meaning of Season
BY JEFF FALK
Simplify means getting back to basics or returning to one’s roots or removing unnecessary hindrances. There are very few events more basic than the birth of a Savior.
“As a church family, we want to share the love of Christ with our neighbors,” said Patti Bergman, the coordinator of Lititz United Methodist Church’s Simply Christmas. “It’s an opportunity to slow down and experience the greatest reason
The Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends’ upcoming performance is designed to put everyone involved in a specific frame of mind for Christmas. This year’s seasonal concert by the local choir, titled “The Majesty Glory of Christmas,” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, inside Warwick High School’s 1,400-seat Performing Arts Center, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz.
The concert is free to attend, and a goodwill offering will be accepted.
“It’s kind of like an awe-inspiring Christmas,” said Kline-Smith. “The glory of Christmas is always tied to a lot of power, which is accompanied by the birth of Baby Jesus. The glory is like the restoration of humanity. It signifies hope for the future, and not just the biblical part of it. It’s like the rebirth of a new year.”
Manheim Township community development director Porter Stevens works on plans to create three new advisory committees for the township board of commissioners.
Volunteers re-enact the Nativity scene at last year’s Simply Christmas event.
Manheim Township Winter Sports Kickoff
Boys' Schedule
Wed. 12/3 at Warwick 7:30 pm
Sat. 12/6 Lower Dauphin Tourn. 4:30 pm
Tue. 12/9 at Donegal 7:30 pm
Thu. 12/11 at Penn Manor 7:30 pm
Sat. 12/13 vs York Suburban 1:00 pm
Tue. 12/16 at Hempfield 7:30 pm
Thu. 12/18 vs McCaskey 7:30 pm
Mon. 12/22 at Northeastern 7:30 pm
Mon. 12/29 at Middletown 2:30 pm
Fri. 1/2 vs Wilson 6:00 pm
Wed. 1/7 at Cedar Crest 7:30 pm
Fri. 1/9 vs Lebanon 7:30 pm
Mon. 1/12 vs Penn Manor 7:30 pm
Thu. 1/15 vs Hempfield 7:30 pm
Sat. 1/17 at Milton Hershey 2:30 pm
Fri. 1/23 at McCaskey 7:30 pm
Mon. 1/26 vs Conestoga Valley 7:30 pm
Thu. 1/29 vs Cedar Crest 7:30 pm
Sat. 1/31 vs Exeter 1:30 pm
Tue. 2/3 at Lebanon 7:30 pm
Basketball Wrestling Bowling
Boys' Schedule
Wed. 12/10 at Solanco 7:00 pm
Fri. 12/12 Penn Manor Tourn. 5:00 pm
Sat. 12/13 Penn Manor Tourn. 8:00 am
Tue. 12/16 vs Penn Manor 6:00 pm
Wed. 12/17 at Cedar Crest 7:00 pm
Sat. 12/20 at West Chester 9:00 am
Fri. 1/2 Northern Lebanon Tourn. 9:00 am
Sat. 1/3 Northern Lebanon Tourn. 9:00 am
Tue. 1/6 vs McCaskey 7:00 pm
Tue. 1/13 vs Hempfield 7:00 pm
Wed. 1/14 vs Lebanon 7:00 pm
Sat. 1/17 vs Exeter Tourn. 8:00 am
Wed. 1/21 vs Ephrata 7:00 pm
Wed. 1/28 Warwick 7:00 pm
Girls' Schedule
Mon. 12/1 vs Central Dauphin 7:30 pm
Wed. 12/3 at Warwick 6:00 pm
Fri. 12/5 at Eastern York 7:30 pm
Mon. 12/10 vs Northeastern 7:30 pm
Fri. 12/12 vs Penn Manor 7:30 pm
Tue. 12/16 vs Hempfield 7:30 pm
Thu. 12/18 at McCaskey 7:30 pm
Sat. 12/20 vs Exeter 1:00 pm
Tue. 12/23 at Columbia 7:30 pm
Fri. 1/2 vs Conestoga Valley 7:30 pm
Wed. 1/7 at Cedar Crest 7:30 pm Fri. 1/9 at Lebanon 7:30 pm
Mon. 1/12 at Penn Manor 7:30 pm
Thu. 1/15 at Hempfield 7:30 pm
Sat. 1/17 vs Oxford 7:30 pm
Mon. 1/19 at Chambersburg 7:30 pm
Wed. 1/21 at Ephrata 7:30 pm
Thu. 1/22 vs McCaskey 7:30 pm
Tue. 1/27 at Central York 7:00 pm
Thu. 1/29 at Cedar Crest 7:30 pm
Sat. 1/31 vs Lampeter-Strasburg Noon
Tue. 2/3 vs Lebanon 7:30 pm
Girls' Schedule
Tue. 12/2 vs Central Dauphin 7:00 pm
Wed. 12/17 at Cedar Crest 6:00 pm
Tue. 12/30 South Western Tourn. 9:00 am Tue. 1/6 at McCaskey 6:00 pm
Thu. 1/8 vs Penn Manor 7:00 pm Fri. 1/9 Souderton Tourn. 5:30 pm Sat. 1/10 Souderton Tourn. 9:45 am
Tue. 1/13 vs Hempfield 6:00 pm
Wed. 1/14 vs Lebanon 6:00 pm
Wed. 1/28 vs Warwick 6:00 pm
Tue. 12/2 vs Warwick 3:30 pm
Fri. 12/5 vs Penn Manot 3:30 pm
Wed. 12/10 vs McCaskey 3:30 pm
Fri. 12/12 at Hempfield 3:30 pm
Mon. 12/15 at Cedar Crest 3:30 pm Fri. 12/19 vs Elizabethtown 3:30 pm
Tue. 1/6 at Conestoga Valley 3:30 pm
Thu. 1/8 at Penn Manor 3:30 pm Mon. 1/12 at McCaskey 3:30 pm Wed. 1/14 vs Lebanon 3:30 pm Tue. 1/20 vs Hempfield 3:30 pm Wed. 1/28 vs Cedar Crest 3:30 pm Fri. 1/30 at Ephrata 3:30 pm Mon. 12/1 vs Reading 4:00 pm
Rifle
12/4 at Wilson 4:00 pm Tue. 12/9 vs Governor Mifflin 4:00 pm Thu. 12/11 at Ephrata 4:00 pm Tue. 12/16 at Manheim Central 4:00 pm Thu. 12/18 vs Elizabethtown 4:00 pm Tue. 1/6 at Conestoga Valley 4:00 pm Thu. 1/8 at Garden Spot 4:00 pm Sat. 1/10 vs East Juniata 11:00 am
Tue. 1/13 vs Wilson 4:00 pm Thu. 1/15 at Governor Mifflin 4:00 pm
Tue. 1/20 vs Ephrata 4:00 pm Thu. 1/22 at Manheim Central 4:00 pm Tue. 1/27 at Elizabethtown 4:00 pm
Thu. 1/29 vs Conestoga Valley 4:00 pm
Tue. 2/3 vs Garden Spot 4:00 pm
Swimming
Thu. 12/4 at Cedar Crest 6:00 pm
Thu. 12/9 vs Warwick 4:00 pm
Tue. 12/16 vs McCaskey 4:00 pm
Thu. 12/18 at Wilson 4:15 pm
Thu. 1/8 at Cumberland Valley 4:30 pm
Tue. 1/13 vs Penn Manor 4:00 pm
Thu. 1/15 at Elizabethtown 7:00 pm
Thu. 1/22 at Ephrata 4:00 pm
Tue. 1/27 vs Hempfield 4:00 pm
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want people who want to make Manheim Township better. So much can be made through the simple act of showing up.” Manheim Township is seeking public service-minded volunteers who are willing to become members of three proposed advisory committees that will report to the township board of commissioners. The fiscal sustainability advisory committee,
the zoning ordinance update advisory committee and the comprehensive plan implementation committee, which are expected to be formed in the early weeks of 2026, will also provide citizens with a greater voice on the direction in which the local community heads. Interested individuals can apply at https://bit.ly/MT-Volunteers by Friday, Dec. 19.
Church To Host Breakfast With Santa, Cookie Sale
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa and Cookie Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast will include pancakes and sausages with various toppings, and a gluten-free option will be offered. The meal will be available by donation.
Santa will be on hand to greet the children and pose for photos. Faith Pastor Jason Perkowski will host a retelling of the of the Christmas story at 9 and 10 a.m.
New to the event this year, children will have the opportunity to shop for presents for their family in an Elf Shelf shop using free tokens that will be provided by Santa’s helpers. The church will hold its annual Christmas cookie sale the same day from 8 a.m. until sold out. Attendees may choose their own cookies from a large selection, and servers will be available to help them fill a container. There is a fee per container. For more information, contact the church at 717-560-0321 or visit www.faithumc.us.
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“We recognize that there are many residents who are very knowledgeable,” said Stevens. “We want to be able to tap into that wisdom and experience. We want to ensure we’re continuing to listen to the needs of the residents. When you have a large population, the challenge is to make people aware that these opportunities are out there. That’s why we’re trying to cast the largest net we can. We’ve already received applications for these committees. Some have backgrounds in public administration.”
Applicants for the advisory committee membership should be Manheim Township residents, and each committee will be made up of five to 15 members. All applications for the volunteer positions will be reviewed by staff members, and the final decisions on who will serve on the committees will be made by the five members of the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners.
“We may be adjusting how many people we want on each committee to provide different perspectives on each topic,” said Stevens. “With each committee, we’re looking for a different cross-section of people. We are looking for people who have experience in that type of work. We don’t really have a super involved process.”
The three new advisory committees will meet four times a year to once a month, generally during the early evening hours of weekdays - possibly beginning around 5 or 5:30 p.m. - at the Manheim Township Municipal Office, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster. Each committee is expected to conduct an organizational meeting before meeting regularly, possibly starting in April or May of next year.
“We have to worry about not conflicting with other meetings, and ultimately it’s going to be about when people are available,” said Stevens. “After a while, we’ll get a feel for what works best and what makes sense. All the meetings will be open to the public. They aren’t decision-making committees, and the minutes and agendas will be posted on our website. We really want to be transparent with what these committees are doing. We want these committees to be the voice for residents and the voice for the township.”
plan and provide the board of commissioners with updates on the progress of the implementation. The zoning ordinance update advisory committee, which will disband after 18 months, will serve as a steering committee for rewriting zoning ordinances. The fiscal sustainability advisory committee will focus on developing changes to policies that will stabilize and build up long-term township finances.
When the three new advisory committees are added, the number of boards and committees that Manheim Township operates will increase to 16.
“Planning is extremely important,” said Stevens. “From the lessons we’ve learned over the last 25 years, it’s important to get ahead of development and traffic congestion. These are all multifaceted and complicated issues, so it’s important to think ahead and work as a community to make progress on these issues. We want to be proactive and not reactive. We want to have a high quality of life in the future.”
The comprehensive plan implementation committee will oversee the execution of the township’s 2035 comprehensive
Manheim Township
Community Choir
The hourlong musical presentation will include 10 well-known holiday selections, including “O Holy Night,” “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night” and “Angels We Have Heard on High.” The concert will feature soloists Holly Colvin, Allison Fund-Drogemueller, Toni Guhl, Matthew Hehnly, Ethan Reimel and Lillyan Steiberg.
The performance will not include an intermission.
“The audience can expect hearing recognizable tunes,” said Kline-Smith, a retired, longtime music educator in the Warwick School District. “They’ll hear some very fine singing. We work hard to get to what we consider choral excellence. There will be a few props and backgrounds that will make it more of a performance or an experience. It’s going through all parts of the holiday season. It’s all tied together. When (audience members) leave on the 21st, they’ll really feel like Christmas is coming.”
The Lititz Area Community
Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends is made up of about 90 talented singers of all ages, ranges and backgrounds, mainly graduates of the Warwick School District’s musical program, but also those who have previously been involved with programs of surrounding school districts. The choir will be accompanied by an 18-piece orchestra.
“These people love to perform,” said Kline-Smith. “They love music, and they love singing in a group setting. For many of them, it’s an opportunity to continue their singing. They’re performers who use their voices. It’s just an outlet for people to have as a hobby.”
“They’re very hard workers,” continued Kline-Smith. “They’re very dedicated. They seem to enjoy it. I pick music that I hope they enjoy singing and that the audience will enjoy hearing. The arrangement of this music is absolutely beautiful.”
Preparations for “The Majesty Glory of Christmas” began in June, and the choir began rehearsing as a group in September. Two-hour
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service
rehearsals were conducted every Thursday night at Brunnerville United Methodist Church.
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“It’s typical that choirs perform a holiday concert,” said KlineSmith. “We would be performing every weekend in December; there’s that much demand. This is truly a choral setting where we sing in a four- or eight-part harmonies. We are providing something that moves the audience aesthetically. I think we as people need more of that in life. This is a real positive thing, and it’s traditional.”
The Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends was formed in August of 2022. The Dec. 21 performance will be the seventh public concert presented by the group.
“I hope people will have a desire to come and see what it’s all about,” said Kline-Smith. “For people who have seen us before, I hope they come to continue the journey with the choir.”
For additional information, search for “Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends” on Facebook.
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Members of Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends sing during last year’s holiday concert.
for the season, which is Jesus. It’s also a chance for us to spend time with our neighbors, which is also a great gift.”
Located at 201 E. Market St., Lititz, Lititz United Methodist Church will host this year’s edition of its annual Simply Christmas event on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration, which will feature music, gifts, games and food, is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
“It’s a very simple event,” said Bergman. “There’s a lot of joy and laughter. Eyes are bright. There’s an interaction that’s going on. It’s just something overwhelming inside. The atmosphere is a very unique experience, and some people have made it a tradition. It’s a chance for the church family to know others as well. You make new friends.”
Visitors to the event will encounter modest decorations as they are greeted at a welcoming table inside the church’s entrance. The highlight of Simply Christmas is a living Nativity scene, but there are also meditation opportunities in Lititz United Methodist Church’s prayer room; holiday-themed, “Jeopardy”-style trivia; and music.
“It’s nothing regimented; it’s throughout the evening and you can enjoy whatever part you want,” said Bergman, a resident of Lititz. “It’s
about the spirit of Christ and the spirt of goodwill. Everything is completely free. You wouldn’t charge your neighbor if you invited them over.”
The food court set up in the church’s social hall will serve chicken corn noodle soup, vegetable soup, hot dogs and hot chocolate. For the kids, there will be crafts, age-appropriate games, story times, face painting and a sharing room where children can shop for gifts at no cost.
There will also be the singing of Christmas carols, including an inspirational rendition of “Silent Night.”
“For me, Christmas is all about my Savior and all the blessings he’s given me throughout the year,” said Bergman. “When you think about the Savior, he was born in a humble manger. It was simple.”
As many as 500 individuals are expected to attend Simply Christmas. About 85 volunteers, many of whom are associated with Lititz United Methodist Church, will be on hand to assist with the event.
“There are many hands,” said Bergman. “It’s a team effort, and it’s a wonderful team. Like many churches, we have special (holiday) services throughout the month (December). I like it because it brings members of the church together. There’s a feeling of kindness and friendliness.”
Performances
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, will host two performances of the Christmas section of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 and 7 p.m.
Under the direction of Tom Berdos, music director at St. Peter’s, a 100-voice community chorus, professional soloists, and a 26-piece
“There are so many families out there in our community who have never been here and who would benefit from the warmth of the experience,” Bergman added. “Their kids can have a really good time. But it’s also geared toward older folks who don’t have their kids around. If people want something basic to do, it’s a great way to celebrate Christ’s birth. Hopefully, they can walk away feeling a little bit better.”
Lititz United Methodist Church began its Simply Christmas event in 2012 as a way to recapture the simple wonder of Christmas. The church also operates a year-round, open door clothing bank, sponsors a community Easter egg hunt in the spring and conducts a harvest festival in the fall.
Lititz United Methodist also sponsors various youth programs that encourage community interaction.
“I think our church is well known in the community,” said Bergman. “From our standpoint, we know how important the community is. We care very much for our community. When there’s a need, we’re there to reach out. To grow is to be aware of the needs of your community and supply when you can, and I think the church has done that throughout the years.”
For additional information, go to www.lititzumc.org.
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professional orchestra will present the work. Since its premiere in Dublin in 1742, “Messiah” has been performed across the globe. This year’s performance will include the “Hallelujah” chorus and the final “Amen” that closes the oratorio. The featured soloists will include Monica Ziglar, soprano; Hanne Ladefoged-Dollase, mezzo; Christyan Seay,
tenor; and Richard Zuch, bass. Each soloist has a distinguished performing career regionally and nationally.
Tickets are available by donation by visiting www.stpeterslutheran .org/messiah. A concierge ticket service will be available on Sunday mornings for those without online access. For more information, call St. Peter’s at 717-569-9211.
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Manheim Township School District
December and January Manheim Township School Board Meeting Dates
The public is welcome to all School Board meetings. Agendas for each meeting will be posted on the district website, www.mtwp.net. Each meeting has at least one public comment section at the end of the agenda. Please contact Mrs. Marshall, 717-7351730, for additional information. All Board Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office located at: 450A Candlewyck Road, Lancaster, PA:
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Dec. 11 - Board Voting Meeting
Jan. 8, 2026 - Facilities Committee of the Whole
Jan. 15, 2026 - Board Work Session
Jan. 22, 2026 - Board Voting Meeting
Nitrauer Elementary Feasibility Study Community Survey
Manheim Township School District is working with RLPS Architects to plan for the future of Nitrauer Elementary—and we need your input. Scan the QR code to complete a short, anonymous survey. Your feedback will help guide decisions about the building and its future. Questions? Contact Chris Linkey at clinkey@rlps.com. Please submit responses by Thursday, December 18.
Township School District
Join the Blue Streak Family!
Enjoy this Holiday season with the sweet sounds of the Manheim Township Music Department!
Mark your calendars for our Winter Concert Series featuring hundreds of our fine young musicians! All events are held in the High School Auditorium unless otherwise listed. Admission is free. Come join us and support our students and music department!
December 4: MTMS Concert Band & Orchestra at 7 p.m.
December 8: LRIS - First Year Orchestra at 7 p.m. (Landis Run Gym)
December 9: LRIS Band & Orchestra at 7 p.m.
December 10: LRIS - First Year Band at 7 p.m. (Landis Run Gym)
December 11: MTHS Band & Orchestra at 7 p.m.
December 14: MTHS Chamber Music at 2:30 p.m.
December 16: MTMS Chorus at 7 p.m.
December 17: LRIS Chorus at 7 p.m.
December 18: MTHS Chorus at 7 p.m.
