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PASSOVER SEDER
Mill Creek Bible Church, 270 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, will host “Interactive Jewish Seder: Jesus in the Passover” on Saturday, April 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. The program will be presented by Chosen People Ministries. Admission is free, but registration is requested. To register, visit www.millcreekbible.com.
The Pequea Valley Public Library,
“Annually, the U.S. Travel Association says 705 million vacation days are left unused. That is a lot,” said Wendy Royal, editor of Where & When Pennsylvania and an organizer of the second PA Family Travel Fair. “For people who live in Pennsylvania, there is so much to do within a short distance. Everyone recognizes Philly and Pittsburgh, but there is so much in the
For the past two years, the Lancaster Sunrise Rotary has struggled with wet weather on the days the organization held its annual Ride for Literacy. In 2017, a downpour interrupted the ride, and in 2018, the day started rainy, but cleared up later on. The lack of sun in recent years, however, has not deterred club members. “Our target is 150 riders,” said organizer Steve Bareuther. This year’s ride will be held rain or shine on Saturday, May 11, beginning at the Manheim Township Community Park, 209 Petersburg Road, Neffsville. Rolling starts will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. To make the Ride for Literacy appealing to bicycle enthusiasts at a variety of See Sunrise Rotary pg 5
Historical Society To Host Presentation On 1939-40 World’s Fair By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
When Pequea Valley Intermediate School (PVIS) held its semiannual book fair from March 13 to 22, an enterprising student offered the bookworms who visited a chance to enjoy something yummy while they perused the book fair’s offerings while raising funds for a good cause. Freddie Eby, a student who already runs a weekly coffee cart for the PVIS staff, introduced Freddie’s Starbooks Café, which featured a menu of treats and beverages including hot chocolate, crispy rice and marshmallow bars, brownies, cupcakes, and more. Some of the
Brett Snyder will make a presentation at the Historical Society of Salisbury Township meeting on Thursday, April 18, focusing on the 1939-40 World’s Fair. The organization’s meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Township Building, located at 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap. Snyder explained that the first World’s Fair was the Crystal Palace Exposition held in London in 1851. Others followed throughout the 19th and 20th
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Brett Snyder displays just a small part of his collection of items from the 1939-40 World’s Fair. He will deliver a presentation about the fair at the Historical Society of Salisbury Township’s next meeting on April 18 at the Salisbury Township Building in Gap.
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Pequea Valley Intermediate School student Freddie Eby opened a café in the school library during the March book fair to raise funds to purchase books for a homebound student. Freddie’s Starbooks Café was supported by fellow students and school staff members.
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TODDLER CLASSES
31 Center St., Intercourse, will offer Plant the Seed of Learning (PTSL), a series of classes for children from birth to age 2. The programs will offer helpful tips on early childhood education in a playful environment. Local medical and school district professionals will present the classes. Infant Massage is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, and from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/PTSL1819 or call 717-265-5755.
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Attendees at the second annual PA Family Travel Fair will have opportunties to learn about places like the famous Kinzua Bridge (top left photo) and Jellystone Park (bottom photo) and to visit with Clyde Peeling’s reptiles (top right photo). The 2019 fair will be held at Calvary Church on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Sunrise Rotary Plans 16th Annual Ride For Literacy
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SPORTS OPPORTUNITY
for players age 60 and over, is looking for individuals interested in playing on one of the 13 established teams for the 2019 softball season. The season will begin play on Monday, April 29. Players over age 60 and 59-year-olds who will turn 60 in 2019 are eligible to join an existing team. Some individuals age 59 may also be eligible. For more information, call Joe Ives at 717-333-4837.
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