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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXIX • NO 43
HOLIDAY SERVICES
St. John’s Episcopal Church at Compass, 1520 W. King’s Highway, Gap, will offer several holiday services. The community is invited to attend. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m., a Thanksgiving Eve service of Holy Eucharist will take place. An Advent Taize-style service of worship and prayer will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7. A candlelit Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist will feature special music at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24. The service will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by refreshments in the parish hall. An informal service will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. A service on nine lessons and carols based on King’s College, Cambridge, England, will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29. The church is located at the intersection of routes 340 and 10. For more information, readers may contact 717-442-4302 or stjohnscompass@ gmail.com. THANKSGIVING EVE
Historic Old Leacock Presbyterian Church, which dates back to 1740 and is located at Old Leacock Road and Old Philadelphia Pike, 1 mile west of Intercourse, invites the public to its Thanksgiving Eve service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Rev. Robert W. Birch will preach. Readers may call 717-687-6619 or visit www.leacockpres.org for more information. MEDICARE PROGRAM
105 West St., Parkesburg, will present a free “Beyond Medicare Basics” program on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 9:30 a.m. Adam Krassen will share what people need to know about Medicare. Seating is limited, and reservations are suggested. To make reservations, call 610-857-5165 or visit www.parkesburglibrary.org. UPCOMING MEETING
Members of the Historical Society of Salisbury Township will meet on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Township Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, White Horse. The topic will be “Over There, Over There: African Americans From Lancaster County in World War I,” presented by Leroy E. Hopkins. Admission will be free and open to the public. For more information, readers may visit www.salisburytwphistory.org.
Museum Slates Holiday Parties pg 6
Project Activate Moves Forward Community Members Join Local Team To Share Ideas By Ann Mead Ash
Several months ago, the Lancaster County Community Foundation chose two areas in which to pilot Project Activate, a program designed to bring about positive change by building a more inclusive community. Southeast Lancaster city and Paradise were selected as pilot areas. The Paradise design team began meeting at the Together Community Center (TCC), home of The Factory Ministries, in September. After completing two days of training and a number of weeks of research, the design team held a Community Idea Gathering at TCC, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, on Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, members of See Project Activate pg 3
Kim Shorter (right), of the Lancaster County Community Foundation, points out a piece of information to Paradise resident Rich Glass (left) during the Project Activate Community Idea Gathering on Nov. 2. The next community gathering will be held on Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Together Community Center in Paradise.
Parish To Hold 29th Annual Christmas Craft Fair, Bazaar
Charity Sets Virtual 5K Scholars’ Promise International Education Foundation, an online educational institution that provides educational opportunites to international high school students, is offering an alternative way for runners and walkers to complete in a 5K through the “5K Your Way Turkey Trot,” which will allow participants to run, walk, bike or even row the kilometers on any day of the week from Sunday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Because the event is a virtual 5K, participants can decide whether they run or walk - indoors or outdoors - and what time of day they participate. Children can also join in the 5K Your Way because they can move at their own pace. The event is being held to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday, celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 28. “It was designed for everyone to be able to participate, See Virtual 5K pg 8
Lions Club, VFW Host Veterans Dinner
Our Lady of Consolation Parish will host its 29th annual Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schneider Parish Center in Parkesburg. There is no entrance fee to attend.
The craft fair will welcome more than 50 local area artisans, crafters and vendors. In addition to a wide variety of handmade goods, homemade foods and baked goods will be available for purchase throughout the day. There will also be an opportunity for shoppers to win high-value themed baskets. The craft fair will also include a Scholastic Book Fair, face painting and other children’s activities. Santa will greet children and sit for pictures from
Students at Our Lady of Consolation Early Learning Center invite the public to the 29th annual Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar, to be held on Nov. 23 at the Schneider Parish Center in Parkesburg. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors can win door prizes, as well. See Craft Fair pg 3
The Parkesburg Lions Club joined with Parkesburg VFW members to host a Veterans Day dinner on Nov. 9. By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
The Parkesburg Lions Club joined forces with Parkesburg VFW Post 4480 to host a Veterans Day meal on Nov. 9 at the VFW. More than 120 veterans
enjoyed the Italian-style buffet dinner, including 82 who arrived by bus from the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. “Parkesburg Lions had the idea to (co-sponsor the event), so we put this See Veterans Dinner pg 2
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