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Benefit Auction To Support Ambulance Association By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
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The Christiana Community Ambulance Association will hold its second annual benefit auction on Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27, at the ambulance building, located at 55 Pine Creek Drive, Gap. Activities will begin on April 26 at 5 p.m. when the event will open for food sales. Items will include roast beef sandwiches, subs, hot dogs, fries, chips and beverages. There will also be a baked goods table offering tasty treats. The Friday night event will also provide an opportunity to preview many
Chester County •The farmers market at Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs, reopens: Wednesday, May 1 •Chester County Youth Orchestra’s 25th anniversary concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Chester: Saturday, May 11 Dauphin County •The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc.’s 5K Run/Walk for the Animals at Wildwood Park, Harrisburg: Saturday, May 4 •The 2019 Pennsylvania Data User Conference at Penn State Harrisburg: Thursday, May 9 Lancaster County •Lancaster Sunrise Rotary’s Ride for Literacy beginning at Manheim Township Community Park, Neffsville: Saturday, May 11 •Mother’s Day Truck Convoy to benefit Make-A-Wish at Burle Business Park in Lancaster: Sunday, May 12 York County •Special Olympics – York County’s spring games at the Grumbacher Center at York College: Saturday, May 4 •44th annual Olde York Street Fair in Continental Square, York: Sunday, May 12
EMS chief and auction chair Ashley Wright (left) and board president Rick Ely display just a few of the items that will be up for bids at the Christiana Community Ambulance Association’s second annual benefit auction, set for April 26 and 27.
Spring Carnival Scheduled By Ann Mead Ash
Toddlers who attend Steps to Success are looking forward to enjoying the fun at the organization’s annual Spring Carnival on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the day care center, 56 Hillcrest Ave., Leola. Funds raised by the event will help purchase classroom supplies.
The 2018 Steps to Success Early Learning Center Spring Carnival in Leola raised nearly $1,000 for the organization. This year, organizer Tracie Hanson, assistant and curriculum director at Steps to Success, is hoping to surpass that goal. “Funds raised by the carnival will be used to purchase classroom supplies,” said Hanson. The free spring carnival will be held at Steps to Success, 56 Hillcrest Ave., Leola, on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to a silent auction, the event will feature face painting, entertainment, a bounce house, and carnivalstyle games. Food items will be available for purchase, as well. A focus of the event will be games for See Spring Carnival pg 5
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of the items that will be up for bids on the next day. New this year will be a silent auction for a variety of gift cards from local businesses and attractions. The silent auction will begin on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. and end at 11 a.m. on April 27. High bidders do not need not be present to win. The April 26 live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a selection of home items, gift cards, crafts and more. The live auction will begin again at 9 a.m. on April 27. The first group of featured items will include gift certificates from local businesses, restaurants and activities in the area, followed by home items, household décor, holiday decorations and housewares. Tools are expected to go on the auction block around 11 a.m., followed by furniture at noon and sheds and outdoor items at 1 p.m. “We have a really good mix of donations,” said auction chair Ashley See Benefit Auction pg 2
Cavod Theatre To Present “Shrek The Musical Jr.” By Ann Mead Ash
Cordell Huyard, director of the Cavod Theatre production of “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” featuring Cavod Academy student actors, is thrilled to be presenting a show that he feels was such a good choice for the organization. “(The show) fits Cavod really well,” he said. “It’s family-friendly.” Huyard also deemed the music “incredible,” noting that several of the more than 30 musical numbers should resonate with audience members. “Shrek” will be staged at Cavod Theatre, 685 W. Main St., New Holland. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3; at 2 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4; and at 2 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. See “Shrek” pg 13
Golfers Invited To Take A Swing Against Homelessness EPC To Host Annual Outing By Kaylee Rex
When nursery teacher Dawn realized that Sherry, the mother of one of her students, was on the verge of homelessness, she connected her to Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services (GSS). The program saved Sherry, the mother of four, after a family conflict jeopardized their living arrangement. Dawn also pulled
together a “neighboring” group at their church, which became an essential support system for Sherry during her two years in the Bridge of Hope program. Through those essential two years, Sherry learned budgeting skills, was promoted in her full-time work and See Golf Outing pg 7
Sherry (left) received a Certificate of Achievement after graduating from Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services’ two-year program. She was congratulated by Christy Stoltzfus, the family resource coordinator who worked with her. After
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