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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Totally Horsin’ Around based on geography because you’re driving to events. You can be more active in the program if you choose one that’s in your backyard,” said Rough Riders teen leader coach Cindy Fairchild. “If there are two that are close, go to both reorganizational meetings so you can get a feel for both clubs.” The leader of the Hooves & Hearts, Amy Walborn, started the club after her children became involved with the Rough Riders. “We try to share our depth of knowledge between the two programs,” Fairchild said. The 4-H cycle renews in January, and 4-H clubs hold reorganizational meetings that month to plan activities for the year. The Rough Riders will meet on Thursday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. at the senior center, and the Hooves & Hearts will meet on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at Stehman Memorial UMC. Parents are
4-H Clubs To Start New Program Year By Dayna M. Reidenouer
BLUE CHRISTMAS
Wesley United Methodist Church (UMC), 40 W. Main St., Strasburg, will hold a Blue Christmas service on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. The same service will be held on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at Bethesda UMC, 1086 Hilldale Road, Holtwood. This special time will be offered to remind attendees of those persons for whom the Christmas season may not be a time of joy and celebration due to personal loss and struggles. The services aim to provide supportive worship for those dealing with these concerns, so they may find peace and comfort during the holiday season.
COMMUNITY MEAL
Youths ages 5 to 18 who are interested in horses and ponies are welcome to join one of two Southern End-based 4-H horse clubs. The Rough Riders 4-H Horse and Pony Club meets at the Next Gen Senior Center, 184 S. Lime St., Quarryville, at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month. The Hooves & Hearts 4-H Horse Club meets at the same time at Stehman Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC), 485 Indian Run Road, Millersville. Both the Rough Riders and Hooves & Hearts clubs are open to youths ages 8 to 18. The Cloverbud Horse Program is open to children ages 5 to 7. “You usually want to choose a club
expected to stay for the meetings. “We rely very strongly on parent participation, particularly with young children,” Fairchild said. Horse ownership is not required for club membership. The 4-H program offers both practical and theoretical education, and club members without horses may partner with those who do have mounts for shows and other hands-on activities. Fairchild noted that the Rough Riders club had 13 teen leaders last year, and part of their responsibilities was partnering See 4-H Horse Clubs pg 2
Members of the Rough Riders 4-H Horse and Pony Club participated in a trail ride earlier this year. The club’s reorganizational meeting will be held in Quarryville on Jan. 2. A similar meeting for the Hooves & Hearts club will take place in Millersville on Jan. 16.
Servant Stage Announces 2020 Season
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600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will offer “Joseph’s Table,” a free community meal on Thursday, Dec. 19. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and the meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meal will include roast chicken, a hot vegetable, a potato, salad, a roll, and dessert.
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Servant Stage Company has announced its 2020 season, including a variety of shows and an expanded slate of theater programs for youths. Servant Stage Company has announced its 2020 season of shows, featuring Broadway musicals, an expanded youth theater program, original productions, and more. In keeping with Servant Stage’s mission to make great performances accessible to
everyone, all performances will be offered for a pay-what-you-will fee at a variety of venues across Lancaster County. The season will include the regional premiere of the Broadway musical “Amazing Grace,” based on the true story behind the titular song. The show will be
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presented on Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. Broadway composer Christopher G. Smith will join Servant Stage for the production to serve as an artist-in-residence. An original musical revue, “A See Servant Stage pg 2
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Sweet Pea Project recently launched the “this is ten” book drive, which will continue through Tuesday, Dec. 31. The collection is being held in honor of the 10th birthday of Max, son of Sweet Pea Project board secretary Nicole Vasquez. Vasquez said that, when Max was stillborn a decade ago, she received a book that had been donated in memory of Madeline, daughter of Sweet Pea Project founder and president Stephanie Cole. This gift connected her to the Sweet Pea Project and began her service to the organization. Since Vasquez was connected to the organization through the gift of a book, organizers thought it would be fitting to honor Max’s 10th birthday and a decade of his mother’s service to the community through the Sweet Pea Project by collecting books. See Sweet Pea Project pg 4
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911 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, will offer Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Attendees will celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. The familyfriendly service will take them back to the first Christmas through music and meditations shared by children and adults. For more information, readers may call 717-397-9991, email pastor Scott Becker at scott@gracelanc.org or visit www.facebook.com/GraceChurch LancasterPa. To register for the event, readers may visit www.gracelanc.org.