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Turkey Hill Country Classic Planned
Community members can celebrate the 27th annual Turkey Hill Country Classic on Saturday, May 2, on the grounds of Central Manor Church, 387 Penn St., Washington Boro. The half marathon will start at 8 a.m. and will feature rolling hills and the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail. Those who finish the half marathon will receive a commemorative medal. The 10K will have a cannon start at 9 a.m., and the 5K will start at 9:05 a.m. A free kids’ fun run will occur at 9:45 a.m. Agebracket awards will be presented at the conclusion of the kids’ fun run. Refreshments will be available,
and inflatables will be on-site. This year, there will be a free petting zoo for children and a mascot appearance before the kids’ run. Participants may preregister by
Thursday, April 30, at midnight at www.manortownship.net/country -classic-registration. Same-day registration is also available for an extra fee. Those who preregister
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Homefields Care Farm, 150 Letort Road, Millersville, will host its annual Open Farm event on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Farmer-led walking tours will take place at noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. The event will also include naturebased activities, a mystery box station for kids, giant Jenga, a DIY project, and music by the 20s Band. The greenhouses will be open to visitors.
Some of Homefields’ partners, including Abendessen Bread and Mirror Image Farms, will offer samples. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic to eat on provided blankets, and they may also purchase food on-site from Koshary Station.
Guests may meet Homefields’ community partners, such as Acorn Acres, Lancaster Science Factory, and
Penn Manor Will Gather For One Worship
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
More than 10 local churches.
One Worship.
Members of the Penn Manor community and people from surrounding areas are invited to the event, which will be held on Sunday, April 19, at 6 p.m. on Comet Field, 1800 Millersville Road, Lancaster. Attendees can bring blankets and chairs.
“This is for the community,” organizer Christine Glover said. “We are mostly reaching out through Penn Manor schools and churches within the district, but we want our neighbors to feel welcome as well. The evening will be geared towards all ages. We want to see families worshiping together and alongside their neighbors.”
Glover noted there will be between 60 and 90 minutes of music. “Our worship team is made up of professional musicians from multiple local churches and student musicians from the high school,” she said. “Three breaks from the music will consist of short Scripture readings and testimonies from our middle school and high school student leaders.”
The idea for One Worship came from above. “This is something God put on my heart last year,” said Glover. “I tried coming up with reasons not to move forward and excuses for how I should manage my time, but God opened door after door. I know He wants to see His people together, unified, and this worship night will bring all glory to Him.”
She added that the planning process has united Christian
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The event will feature activities for children, including inflatables.
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may pick up their packets on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manor Township office, 950 W. Fairway Drive, Lancaster. Questions may be directed to Ryan Strohecker at 717-397-4769 or manager@manortwp.org.
Proceeds from the race will support the Manor Township Farmland Preservation Fund to help save Manor Township farms. For more information, visit https:// manortownshipfarmland preservation.com.
Lancaster Consignment Crawl Posted
The first Lancaster Consignment Crawl will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19. Held just before Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, the event will celebrate sustainable fashion by encouraging shoppers to give gently used clothing a second life through resale. Participants may visit
some of Lancaster’s secondhand shops to enjoy special promotions and support locally owned small businesses. Participating stores include Deja Vu Consignment Boutique, Wearhouse Consignment, Divine Consign, Purple Turtle Consignment, the Exchange Consignment, Pass it On, Ooh La La, and the Fashion Exchange. Participants must provide their own transportation. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Anchor Lancaster. For additional information, email info@dejavuconsign .com, call 717-299-3352, or visit www.lancaster consignment.com.
Isabella Seibert and Elijah Hess, seniors at Penn Manor High School, have been selected as Lancaster South Rotary Club’s Students of the Month for March. They were presented to the club on March 25 by Doug Eby, principal of Penn Manor High School. The Students of the Month are selected on the basis of academic excellence as well as school and community service.
Isabella is the daughter of Mark and Ashley Seibert of Millersville Borough. Isabella is a midfielder for the varsity girls’ soccer team. She is also a member of the Civitas Club and Unified Club and plays for the
Penn Manor Unified bocce and Unified track teams.
Outside of school, Isabella volunteers at GiGi’s Playhouse. Following graduation, she plans to attend West Chester University and major in special education. After college, Seibert hopes to work as a special education teacher at the secondary level.
Elijah is the son of Joel Hess and Kelly Hurst of Millersville. Elijah plays on both the offensive and defensive lines for the varsity football team and has earned first team Lancaster-Lebanon League honors. He also competes on the varsity track and field team in the javelin throw and won District III AAA gold in 2025. Additionally, he is a member of Link Crew and Lineman Club.
Outside of school, Hess served on a mission trip to Texas and is involved in his church’s annual auction. He takes part in powerlifting competitions and recently placed second at Powerlifting America’s national competition.
Following graduation, Elijah will attend Pennsylvania West University - California Campus and plans to major in marketing. He hopes to one day own a photography business focusing on sports and gym photography.
The Rotary Club of Lancaster South is an organization of service-minded individuals who endeavor to live by the mission of “Service Above Self” and
Isabella Seibert (left) and Elijah Hess
Top Athletes Will Be Honored
BY CAT SHANNON
Lancaster County is brimming with athletic talent, and this May, standout figures will be celebrated with induction into the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. The organization will hold it annual Awards Night and Dinner on Saturday, May 2, at the Bachman Center, located on the campus of Homestead Village, 633 Community Way, Lancaster. The event will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
Inductees will be George Derbyshire, for coaching and athletic administration; Robert Gramola, for officiating; Duane Koser, for track and field; Ryan Strickler, for football and basketball; Scott Vandergrift, for golf; and James Walk Jr., athlete and coach. Additionally, Regina Fisher will be honored with the Community Service Award, and Aliya Mobley will be recognized with the Courageous Athlete Award.
Derbyshire, known affectionately as “Derby,” has been a fixture at Manheim Central High School for the past 50 years, having served as a teacher, coach, trainer and athletic director. He has coached wrestling, cross-country and football, in addition to being the administrator
Marching Band to Host Bingo
Penn Manor Marching Unit will host cash bingo on Saturday, April 11, at Penn Manor High School, 100 E. Cottage Ave., Millersville. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.
Early bird bingo games will begin promptly at 1:45 p.m., and the regular games will start at 2 p.m.
Promptly after the event, the indoor drumline will present its competition show. The ensemble will head to Wildwood, N.J., this year for the TIA Atlantic Coast Championships.
of all athletic activities at Manheim Central.
Gramola was named Official of the Year by the Lancaster Football Chapter in both 1995 and 2008. He is a 41-year member of the PIAA as a football and basketball official and has worked in numerous leagues.
Koser, a 1986 graduate of Donegal High School, was a three-time Lancaster-Lebanon League Champion in the 3,200-meter race, as well as the 1986 District 3 Champion. He went on to compete at the U.S. Naval Academy and has been involved in some coaching capacity with Donegal High School cross-country and track and field since 1992.
Strickler is a 2000 graduate of Columbia High School, where he earned varsity letters in football and basketball. In football, he was a two-way All-State player, team captain, league standout and had his jersey retired. In basketball, he scored 1,204 points, led in scoring and rebounding, earned first-team AllLeague honors and won MVP three times.
Vandergrift was inducted into the West Chester Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. He has coached Millersville University’s men’s golf team for 39 years and the women’s team for 16, leading both to multiple
championships and record tournament wins. A PGA Class A professional, he has extensive experience in instruction, course management and leadership roles at several golf clubs.
Walk, a multi-sport athlete in football, baseball and wrestling, earned league honors and All-Star recognition in high school. He founded and coached the Penn Manor Jr. Comets, served as a football coach at Penn Manor and Columbia and was a PIAA baseball umpire. He also holds powerlifting records and has completed multiple marathons and triathlons.
Fisher is an active community volunteer, serving as a Frontier Girls leader, treasurer of Hambones Social Club, a member of the Altar Rosary Society and a board member of South Central Camp Cadet, among other contributions.
Mobley is a special needs cheerleader who attends Cocalico High School.
Bob Herman, treasurer of the Susquehanna Valley Chapter, noted that the group has a long history.
“Our chapter started in 1975 as the Columbia Area Chapter, then as we grew and to expand our pool of nominees, we changed to the Susquehanna Valley Chapter,” he said. “Our main focus is to honor worthy athletes. … Nom -
inations are made, and a ballot goes out to our members for voting purposes.”
The banquet is open to the public, and people are encouraged to attend to witness the induction, Herman said. For tickets, call Mike Gerfin at 717-575-5832.
Comets Crush Buckskins, 20-1
photos by Mark Palczewski
The Comets’ Joelle Kroesen fires a shot on goal which goes by the Conestoga Valley goalie during a 20-1 victory on Tuesday, March 31, on the road. Kroesen scored three goals.
Comets’ Ali Smith looks downfield for an open teammate against Conestoga Valley during a 20-1 triumph on Tuesday, March 31.
Penn Manor’s Natalie Long scores on Conestoga Valley’s goalkeeper Kayleigh Brooks during a 20-1 victory on Tuesday, March 31, in Witmer.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31, Penn Manor’s Emmy Simpson gets by Conestoga Valley’s Aleena Whittington to score during a 20-1 win. Simpson had three goals.
In Witmer on Tuesday, March 31, the Comets’ Kate Umbarger fires a shot on goal past a CV defensive player during a 20-1 blowout on the road.
In Witmer, Penn Manor’s Alyssa Eby celebrates with teammate Joelle Kroesen after scoring a goal against Conestoga Valley during a 20-1 win on Tuesday, March 31.
clubs from Penn Manor High School and both middle schools. “The students have gathered for devotions and fellowship together as we have worked on this event, and they plan to continue meeting together monthly,” Glover said. “We see value in bringing people together, especially since Penn Manor is such a widespread district.”
The name “One Worship” came from a conversation Glover had with Jacob Martino during the initial stages of planning.
“I was telling Jacob that I don’t think this event should be organized by a certain church or denomination,” she said. “I believe God just wants to see His people together, and He wants us to feel united. Sometimes it’s good to set aside the little details of life and agreements or disagreements. We can focus on the truth we know about Jesus and just worship Him together. We are one people, gathering on one night, to worship our one true God.” Glover reiterated that the event is designed to bring people together.
“My hope for One Worship is that students, staff and families feel like a community, that neighbors can share in this night side by side, that someone comes for music and feels the love of Jesus, that everyone feels they can invite someone, and especially that everyone feels welcome,” she said.
Bus Trip to Bucks County Planned
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will offer a fundraiser bus trip to Bucks County on Friday, April 24. Participants will board the coach bus at 7:30 a.m. on the Oregon Pike side of Lancaster Shopping Center, 1625 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. They will return to the shopping center at 5 p.m.
Participants will visit
Fonthill Castle and the Mercer Museum. Fonthill Castle was the home and showplace of Henry Chapman Mercer, an influential American tile maker, archaeologist, antiquarian, artist, and writer known for his role in the Arts and Crafts Movement. All the concrete used to build the six-story reinforced concrete castle was mixed by hand, and thousands
of handcrafted ceramic tiles are embedded in the structure’s walls. The Mercer Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts depicting early American life. The trip will include time for lunch and selfguided exploration of downtown Doylestown. Each attendee will receive a complimentary snack box. There is a fee, with a discount for Historic Preservation Trust members. To make reservations, by Friday, April 10, visit https://hptrust.org/ events-calendar/ or call
Fonthill Castle is not recommended for those with limited mobility, issues with stairs, or those who cannot stand for longtoric castle portion of the Mercer Museum has an elevator and offers partial accessibility due to narrow -
mals are permitted at both Fonthill Castle and Mercer Museum in accordance withabilities Act. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify.
Proceeds will benefit the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, a county-wide, nonprofit organization dedicated solely to preserving architectural heritage.
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Senior Landon Smith will lead the worship teams.
Statewide Carpet Cleaning Offers Services
Statewide Carpet Cleaning Inc., a family-owned and family-operated local business, offers professional carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning services across Pennsylvania. Services include deep carpet cleaning, upholstery and furniture cleaning, pet stain and odor removal,
tile and grout cleaning, and commercial carpet cleaning.
To schedule services, call 717-397-3883, text 717-314-7538, or email cameron@statewidecar petcleaning.com. To learn more about the company, visit www.statewidecarpet cleaning.com.
Senior Citizens’ Group to Meet
The Strasburg Area Senior Citizens will hold the group’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 Jackson St., Strasburg. Refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome. There is a nominal registration fee at the door to cover
LBC Posts Choir Workshop, Rend Collective Concert
Lancaster Bible College (LBC), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, will host a one-day Gospel Choir Workshop on Saturday, April 11, in Good Shepherd Chapel.
guest clinician with school, church, and community choirs throughout the country in addition to festivals and honor choirs.
the fire hall rental. Strasburg Seniors is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1966 for the benefit of area senior citizens age 50 and older. Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of every month, and the club also holds a summer picnic and yearly Christmas party as well as outings and trips.
For more information, call Jill at 717239-1530 or visit www .facebook.com/groups/ strasburgseniorcitizens.
The free event is open to high school students as well as church and community singers who desire to learn more about the gospel style. LBC’s director of choral activities Robert T. Gibson will lead the workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by a free community concert featuring workshop participants. No tickets are required for the concert.
To register for the workshop, visit www.lbc .edu/events.
Gibson is director of choral activities at LBC. A Houston native, Gibson is also a conductor, composer, and clinician who desires to develop future music educators for the next generation of music education. He serves as a
To learn more about LBC’s Music, Worship & Performing Arts Department, visit www.lbc.edu/mwpa.
Renowned Irish Christian folk-worship band Rend Collective will perform in Good Shepherd Chapel on Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature some of the band’s most beloved hits, including “My Lighthouse,” “Build Your Kingdom Here,” “Hallelujah Anyway,” “Counting Every Blessing,” and “Your Name Is Power.”
Since releasing its debut “Organic Family Hymnal,” Rend Collective has grown from a small worship community into a global voice, amassing more than 1 billion career streams and earning multiple gold- and platinum-selling singles. Known for energetic, folk-infused worship, Rend Collective has toured with artists such as Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Hillsong United, Kari Jobe, and Lecrae.
To purchase tickets, visit www.thejunctioncenter. com/events or call the Junction Center box office at 717-459-3701. General admission doors will open at 6:15 p.m., with early access for VIP experience and deluxe ticketholders.
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make a positive impact both locally and globally. The club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Meadia Heights Golf Club, 402 Golf Road, Lancaster. New members are welcome.
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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 717-872-7951 Pastor: Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE
*NEW Location & Service Time*
Now located at 242 Bender Rd., Millersville Sunday Worship at 10am. Phone: 717-8724581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Sun. & Wed. 6:30 pm. Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net
MARTICVILLE CHURCH: Located at 641 Marticville Rd. (Rt. 324) between New Danville & Pequea. Pastor: Kevin Kresge. 9:30am worship service. Casual dress. Nursery, handicap accessible. Visit us online: MarticvilleChurch.org E-mail: info@marticvillechurch.org
MILLERSVILLE COMMUNITY UM CHURCH
We are learning to live, love & lead like Jesus. Join us on Sundays at 9:30 AM at 163 W Frederick Street, Millersville for our ONE Worship Service. On-Line worship is also offered on our website: MCChurch.net
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Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Sunday morning Worship with Nursery: 9am Traditional, 10am Fellowship, 10:30am Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org or call: (717) 898-1551.
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
MHALC Plans 70th Anniversary Event
Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHLAC) will host Nourish Your Noodle on Tuesday, April 21, at Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. The event will celebrate MHALC’s 70th anniversary and mark a
new chapter: the expansion of advocacy services into Lebanon County. Nourish Your Noodle will include a live performance from local band Modern Day Pharaohs, a giveaway drawing, live and silent auctions, a cash bar,
and food from around the world. To submit absentee bids for the auctions, contact Christine Schneider at 717-940-0976 or christine@alegre.events.
To purchase tickets by Friday, April 10, visit https://onecau.se/mha.
Sponsorships are available. All event proceeds will directly support ongoing programs and expanded advocacy efforts.
MHALC serves Lancaster County through advocacy, support services, and community engagement.
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Church to Hold Auction Railroad Photography Program Set
Willow Street Mennonite Church, 399 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will hold an auction on Saturday, April 18, in the church gym. Items will be available to view at 9:30 a.m., and the auction will start at 10 a.m. A variety of items can be bid on at the auction, including Airbnb vacation certificates featuring a oneweek stay in Sarasota, Fla., during the fall; certificates for golf outings, Sight & Sound Theatres, the Ark Encounter, Phillies games, mulch delivery, photography sessions, and more; handmade items such as art, pottery, blankets, and décor; antique items; assorted baskets for Penn
Cinema, Evans Candy, and coffee shops; baked goods and desserts; and miscellaneous items like a new air mattress, vacuums, a garden box kit, and potters and flowers.
Food will be available to purchase, including smoked pulled pork, soups, hot dogs, fruit, and cookies.
All proceeds will benefit the youth summer mission to Guatemala. The church has relationships with missionaries in Guatemala City, and this will be its fourth trip there. The ministry will consist of a combination of outreach and Bible distribution, children’s ministry, and mercy ministry to the homeless and orphaned.
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will offer a workshop, “Railroad Photography: From the Pennsylvania Railroad to Penn Central to Conrail,” on Tuesday, April 14, from 9 to 11 a.m.
The event, led by author and photographer Brian Solomon, will offer opportunities for attendees to take photos of locomotives with their smartphones, digital cameras, or film cameras. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Conrail, the program will focus on several locomotives and freight cars that operated under the Conrail banner, specifically with
Pennsylvania Railroad and Penn Central heritage. Solomon earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photographic illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He produces a daily blog about railroad photography, and his articles and photography have appeared in many railway magazines. He received the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society’s Fred A. & Jane R. Stindt Photography Award in 2020 for his lifetime achievements in railroad photography. Solomon is the author of more than 70 books and writes a monthly travel column and feature articles for Firecrown Media’s Trains Magazine. He is the marketing manager for New Hampshire’s Conway Scenic Railroad and lives with his wife, Kris, in Lancaster County. Copies of many of his books are available for purchase in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Whistle Stop Shop museum store.
To register, visit www .eventbrite.com and search for “Railroad Photography: PRR to Penn Central to Conrail with Brian Solomon.” More information about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is available by visiting www .rrmuseumpa.org or calling 717-687-8628.
The Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) will accept grant applications from the community. Organizations with innovative ideas for meeting community needs are encouraged to apply.
For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit www.lancfound .org/grants.
Representatives from LCCF will be available to answer any questions about grants during virtual office hours on Thursday, April 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Those interested in learning more can drop in during the session to hear about the application process. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ lccf-virtual-office-hours.
Open Farm
Lancaster Farmacy. People may also learn about ways they can connect to Homefields, including volunteer opportunities at Homefields and community-supported agriculture (CSA) membership. Homefields’ organic CSA is a 24-week vegetable subscription plan now in its 27th season. CSA members enjoy fresh vegetables and herbs all season at a fixed monthly price. At the Open Farm event,
attendees may meet the farmers who grow the vegetables and learn about sustainability practices and organic farming. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a CSA membership using a special coupon code. The CSA season will begin on Friday, May 29, and continue through Saturday, Nov. 7. Members may pick up their vegetable shares at the farm and have access to pick-your-own
Bird Club Sets Field Trips
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer field trips in April. The programs are free and open to the public, and registration is required by 6 p.m. on the day before the trip.
A group will visit Memorial Lake and the surrounding area in Lebanon County at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, to look for American woodcocks and other early migrants, along with water birds. To register, contact Jonathan Heller at 717-9406067 or jonathan.heller@ comcast.net.
Birders with any level of experience, including beginners, may gather at Riverfront Park in Marietta on Sunday, April 12, to look for waterbirds on the Susquehanna River, along with spring migrants and raptors. The outing will run from 4 to 6 p.m., and walking will be minimal. Binoculars will be available to borrow.
To register, contact Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com.
Also on April 12, a wildflower-centered bird walk will be held at Shenk’s Ferry in Conestoga, with a 7 a.m. start. Participants should meet at the Safe Harbor Park tennis courts. This activity is
fields of herbs, flowers, sweet and hot peppers, cherry tomatoes, berries, and more.
Admission and parking are free, and handicapped-accessible parking is available. Preregistration for the event is requested at www. homefields.org. For more information, email info@ homefields.org or call 717-572-2719.
Homefields is a non -
profit organization that provides jobs and vocational training for adults with disabilities, offers volunteer opportunities, and donates to a local food bank. Homefields partners with programs like Rolling Roots Mobile Market and Loft Community Partnership to make healthy food more accessible to everyone. To learn more, visit the aforementioned website.
Author Plans Book Launch
limited to 15 participants. To register, contact Cammy Freed at 717-368-1979 or cameala@gmail.com.
The LCBC will offer a program at Safe Harbor Park on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m. The focus will be on different habitats and hot spots within the area. Participants may keep an eye out for yellow-throated warblers, palm warblers, white-eyed vireos, fox sparrows, and more. To register, contact Carl Groff at 717-471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net.
For more information about LCBC and its activities, visit www.lancaster birdclub.org, www.face book.com/lancasterbird club, or www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.
Local author and forensic nurse practitioner Cara Torres will launch her debut book, “Welcome to the Jungle,” at an event on Sunday, April 19, at Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster. Attendees may socialize and enjoy refreshments beginning at 3 p.m., and the program will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. The event will include prizes, music provided by a local DJ, and opportunities to purchase copies of Torres’ book.
As a forensic nurse practitioner at Lancaster County’s Children’s Alliance, Torres works with child victims of maltreatment. The advocacy center serves approximately 800 children annually with the purpose of providing a safe, validating space for interviews and medical exams. It was at the advocacy center that Torres’ book was inspired.
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Early in her career, overwhelmed by the volume of referrals, Torres remarked to a co-worker, “It’s a jungle out here.” The colleague’s response, “Welcome to the jungle,” sparked a series of journal entries that evolved into a book about moving from a life of defense and fear to a life guided by love and peace.
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A photo station was a hit at a previous Open Farm event. Art projects were available at a previous Open Farm event.
Walk for the Animals Posted
Humane Pennsylvania will hold the 49th annual Walk for the Animals on Saturday, May 2, at the Berks County Fairgrounds, 1216 Hilltop Road, Leesport. Registration will start at 10 a.m., followed by the walk at 11 a.m.
Following two highly attended walks, the tradition of a “Star Wars” theme will continue this year with “Return of the Walkers.” Walkers are welcome to bring their dogs for the 1-mile stroll.
In addition to the walk, attendees can enjoy other activities, including live music sets from Neo Trio and Emme Ryan and Damien Drago. The event will also feature local vendors; games; dog contests presented by media sponsor WEEU; and a variety
of food trucks, including Fresh Frenchy’s, Shades of Green, and SQeeZD Lemonade.
Admission to the event is free, but there is a cost to register for the walk, which will be discounted for children. Those who register by Wednesday, April 15, will receive a limited-edition, “Star Wars”-inspired Walk for the Animals T-shirt. Participants may also register as a VIP Walker and receive additional benefits.
All proceeds will support Humane Pennsylvania’s efforts to provide shelter, medical care, and adoption services for thousands of animals each year. For more information or to register, visit www.HumanePA .org or contact Walk@ HumanePA.org.
Dogs and their owners are invited to participate in the Walk for the Animals on May 2.
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Swimming Event
The Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA, 800 Village Road, Lancaster, will host Tiki Night on Sunday, April 19. The event will run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the indoor pool. Attendees may enjoy swimming, take a swim test, and enjoy hot dogs and lemonade. Outdoor pool memberships will be available at a discounted rate. The event is free and open to the community. Reservations are requested at https://tinyurl.com/ TikiNightYMCA.
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