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IN THIS ISSUE: LENTEN CONCERT TO FEATURE CHAMBER CHOIR page 5
MARCH 11, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 15
SUMMER ACTIVITY
Camp Cadet of Lancaster County, an overnight summer camp for youths ages 11 to 13 who live in Lancaster County, will be held from Sunday, Aug. 16, to Friday, Aug. 21, at Camp Ware in Peach Bottom. The camp is free. Campers may register by visiting www.campcadetoflancastercounty.com and clicking on Camp Cadet. UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
New Holland Area Historical Society will present “Underground Railroad in the New Holland Area” by Dan Ness on Thursday, March 19. The program will be held in the chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, at 7 p.m. The program is open to the public. TAIZE-STYLE SERVICE
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1520 W. King’s Highway, Gap, will be the site of a Lenten Taize-style service of worship and prayer on Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the informal, candlelit, contemplative prayer experience. The church is located at the intersection of routes 340 and 10. Call 717-442-4302. STARTUP CHALLENGE
has opened registration for the threeday Startup Challenge Lancaster. It will take place from Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19. This event will conclude with a final pitch competition. Those who register by Friday, April 3, will receive a discount on the registration fee. College students may attend for free with a scholarship application submitted by Sunday, April 5. To register, visit www.cnp.benfranklin.org.
By Ann Mead Ash
When director Alicia Trescavage chose “Aladdin Jr.” for this year’s Pequea Valley Intermediate School (PVIS) spring show, she wanted a show that called for a large cast. “It is a fun show that incorporates a lot of students in the ensemble,” explained Trescavage, who is now overseeing a cast of 55 in a presentation of the Disney classic. Trescavage said that she likes this version of “Aladdin Jr.” because it incorporates songs from the animated movie and the Broadway show. The musical will be staged in the Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) auditorium, 4033 E. Newport Road, Kinzers. Shows will be held on Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 21, at 2 and 7 p.m. Based on the 1992 Disney film, which is an adaptation of the folktale
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“Aladdin,” the plot tells of a young boy, Aladdin, played by Nick Ammon, who is a “diamond in the rough.” He encounters a friendly Genie, played by Logan McGrane; the beautiful princess Jasmine, played by Kylie Hanna; and the evil Jafar, played by Maddie Heverin. The show differs from the animated movie in that Aladdin has three friends rather than a pet monkey, and Jasmine has friends rather than a tiger. Additional songs include “Proud of Your Boy,” sung by Aladdin about how he had always wanted to make his mother proud of him. Jasmine and her friends sing “These Palace Walls,” a song that suggests she feels trapped in her role as a princess. Audiences will recognize many of the catchy and well-known favorites, including “A Whole New World.” Trescavage noted that choreographing “A Friend Like Me,” which is sung when See “Aladdin Jr.” pg 4
Pequea Valley Intermediate School students who are preparing to stage “Aladdin Jr.” at Pequea Valley High School on March 20 and 21 are (from left) Logan McGrane as the Genie, Nick Ammon as Aladdin , and Kylie Hanna as Jasmine.
Triple Play - GOTR Plans Multiple Activities Art Of Recycle Offers Classes, Resources, And More By Ann Mead Ash
By Ann Mead Ash
When asked how she came to found the Art of Recycle in Ephrata with her husband, Josh Myers, art director Chelas Montanye quickly replied, “It (was) totally by accident.” The story of the founding of the arts entity, which has a goal of healing and growing the community, involves an undiagnosed medical condition, the inspiration to See Art Of Recycle pg 2
UPCOMING MEETING
The Strasburg Senior Citizens will hold their March meeting on Wednesday, March 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St. The meeting will feature musical entertainment by country vocalist Rhonda Lee. Strasburg Senior Citizens, now in its 54th year, welcomes new members from not only Strasburg but also a wide area of Lancaster city and Lancaster County. The club offers fellowship, musical entertainment, an annual picnic, a Christmas banquet, bus tours, bingo, refreshments, and more. Visitors are always welcome. Call Bill at 717-687-9072.
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PVIS Students To Present “Aladdin Jr.”
The staff of the Art of Recycle in Ephrata includes (from left) art director Chelas Montanye, Josh Myers, Shannon McCauley, Wendy Christie, and Jayda Myers. The organization offers an art thrift store, classes, and free clubs, as well as free resources for teachers.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Lancaster and Lebanon is living up to its name with a busy spring schedule, which is keeping organizers on the run. GOTR will launch its spring season on Monday, March 16; the organization will hold a scholarship fundraising banquet on Friday, April 17; and the Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Lancaster and first GOTR summer camp Lebanon has scheduled upcoming events, program will be held including a scholarship fundraiser, a summer from Monday, June 22, to camp, and the opening of its spring season. Friday, June 26. This year’s season will include 100 image, and setting and achieving goals. teams in school districts in Lancaster The organization offers two curricula: and Lebanon counties using two GOTR, for girls in grades three through different curriculums. The program, five, and Heart and Sole, designed for designed for girls ages 8 to 14, will girls in sixth through eighth grades. teach about self-esteem, positive body Heart and Sole is facilitated by coaches, See GOTR pg 3
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