Pequea Valley MARCH 27, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: EGG-DECORATING WORKSHOP SLATED page 14
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 17
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Students Participate In Oratory Invitational pg 11 Group Announces Auctions pg 2
Jazz Ensemble To Perform Concert The community is invited to a free jazz concert at the Gordonville Community Bible Church, 234 Old Leacock Road, Gordonville, on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. The doors will open at 7 p.m. The concert, which will be hosted by the Intercourse Lions Club, will feature the Pequea Valley Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Rob Corrao. The 25-member band includes Marina Martin as vocalist and band manager. Lexy Lassak serves as student director. Grace Runner is the band’s official photographer. The Intercourse Lions Club meets at the Gordonville Community Bible Church on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. Among the club’s projects are a gift card bingo, a literacy program that includes giving a book and a bag to each prekindergarten student who graduates from Salisbury Elementary School, and
The Pequea Valley Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Rob Corrao, will perform a free concert at the Gordonville Community Bible Church on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Intercourse Lions Club. a scholarship to a Pequea Valley High School senior. The club is happy to welcome new members. Readers who are interested
YWCA Plans 21st Running Of The Race Against Racism
Humanity Fest, which will feature face painting, food, and displays by local nonprofit organizations, will be held alongside the 2019 Race Against Racism, sponsored by the Lancaster YWCA, on April 27. The certified 5K course will begin in Musser Park, Lancaster, at 9 a.m. By Ann Mead Ash
“(The Race Against Racism) is another way to forward the mission of empowering women and eliminating
racism,” explained Bob Hebert, Lancaster YWCA director of communications and community engagement. “It’s a fundraiser for us, and it supports our social justice programming. Specifically, See Race Against Racism pg 5
in learning more about joining the Intercourse Lions Club may contact club president Dawn Crossan at 717-768-5586.
MCCL To Conduct Local Tour Each spring, the Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) participates in a one-day local tour, singing at schools, retirement homes, and community centers. The singers learn about and build connections with the local community as well as share music with those who may not otherwise have an opportunity to hear MCCL. On Friday, March 29, the Concert Choir and Chamber Choir, both consisting of students in grades six through 12, will sing at the Water Street Mission, Calvary Homes, and Faith Mennonite High School. On Friday, April 5, the Carol Choir, consisting of children in grades two through five, will share music at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, Hinkletown Mennonite School, and Ten Thousand Villages. The choirs are directed by Sarah Wingard and Rosemary Blessing. See Choir pg 14
A&B Sales & Service Reopens After Fire A&B Sales & Service experienced a devastating fire and loss in November 2018. Merv Beiler offers his overwhelming thanks to the fire companies and the local community for all they did and for their support during the rebuilding process. Abner Beiler founded the business in the 1970s and then took on the line of Stihl products in Leola. Eventually, Merv took over, and in 2014 he moved the business to 303 Queen Road, Gordonville, just south of Intercourse. See A&B Sales & Service pg 11
The new showroom at A&B Sales & Service in Gordonville was rebuilt after the fire the business experienced in November 2018. The store invites the community to its spring open house on March 29 and 30.
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Community May Visit Train Display pg 12 Chester County •The 2019 Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point at the H.E. Myrick Conservation Center in Pocopson Township: Sunday, April 7 •The Peacemaker Center’s annual fundraiser, featuring former Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles, at the Brandywine Manor House, Honey Brook: Friday, April 12 •Freedom Life’s Helicopter Candy Drop on Saturday, April 20, in three locations: Minch Park, Parkesburg, and East Fallowfield Township Community Park, plus Lancaster County’s SECA Park, Quarryville Dauphin County •The National Guest Author Visit Program featuring Alice Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman at Hershey Public Library: Sunday, April 7 •Lenten fish fry meals at Seven Sorrows Catholic Church, Middletown: Fridays through April 12 •A sensory-friendly Community Fair in honor of Autism Acceptance Month at the Vista School, Hershey: Saturday, April 27 Lancaster County •“Pamoja: An Evening in Kenya” at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church: Saturday, April 13 •PA Family Travel Fair at the campus of Calvary Church, Lancaster: Saturday, April 27 •Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 Education Conference at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Lancaster: Tuesday, June 18 York County •Sparrow Place’s spaghetti dinner and silent auction at Grace Church, Shrewsbury: Saturday, April 6 •Give Local York events around the county: Friday, May 3 •YWCA York’s Girls on the Run of York spring 5K at York College of Pennsylvania’s Graham Field: Saturday, May 11