Pequea Valley
JULY 4, 2018
BIBLE SCHOOL
Saint John’s Church, Compass, 1520 W. King’s Highway (Route 340), Gap, will hold a one-day vacation Bible school (VBS) on Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The VBS is open to children ages 5 to 12. The theme will be “PandaMania!” The VBS will include Bible stories, crafts, games, songs, and mini missions focused on sharing God’s love with children in need.
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Global Fair To Offer Taste Of International Culture
SEASIDE EXCURSION
The Misfits on a Mission Relay For Life (RFL) team will host a day at the beach with a bus trip to Cape May and the Wildwood boardwalk on Saturday, Aug. 11. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. from the parking lot at Walmart, 890 E. Main St., Ephrata. Attendees may opt to be dropped off at Cape May or the Wildwood boardwalk to enjoy a day on their own. There is a cost. For reservations, call Sharon at 717-799-5379.
Global Fair will offer international cuisine, music, and alpacas on July 7 at the 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum in Willow Street.
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The sight of alpacas, the sound of bongo drums, and the scent of curry will be part of the atmosphere at the annual Global Fair event that will be hosted by Salunga-based Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) on Saturday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The showcase of international flavor and culture will be held at the 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum, 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street. Global Fair, an open-air missions and culture festival, will offer opportunities for community members to meet EMM missionaries and to experience samples of the sights, sounds, and flavors from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. This year’s Global Fair will feature longtime favorites like alpacas from a Mount Joy farm. There will also be a number of newcomers, including Bridge - an award-winning cultural exchange startup by Somalian refugee See Global Fair pg 2
will collect new backpacks and school supplies, including pens, pencils, folders, and binders, to support children in need in the ELANCO School District. Items may be dropped off at Ten Thousand Villages at Kitchen Kettle Village or Rockvale Outlets, CrossNet Ministries, YMCA at New Holland, or the Eastern Lancaster County Library through Wednesday, Aug. 8. UPCOMING MEETING
The Lancaster County Veterans Breakfast Club will meet on Saturday, July 21. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand. The club is open to all veterans and their spouses. Since the club’s formation, inspired by the Gettysburg veterans club, the Lancaster club has more than doubled in size and has outgrown three other venues. New members are welcome. Call Bill Terry at 717-435-6095.
Cavod Sets Open House
Car Show To Feature Fire Trucks And More First-Responder Vehicles Will Receive Free Admission
By Ann Mead Ash
“ We’re not just one class,” said Connie Dienner, founder and director of Cavod Academy of the Arts, 665 W. Main St., New Holland, and Cavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., New Holland. “We have a holistic approach to developing students.” Dienner will be happy to explain more about Cavod’s unique approach to teaching the arts during the academy’s open house on Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective students will have the chance to meet instructors, see performances, and learn about the many types of classes available at Cavod. Free face painting will be offered, a bounce house will be on-site, and a local See Open House pg 2
By Ann Mead Ash
About a year ago, when Steve Loewen was preparing to hold the 2017 New Holland Antique Car, Gas Engine, and Tractor Show, he had a revelation. “I talked to (Garden Spot Fire Rescue chief) Darryl (Keiser), and I mentioned that the 1918 American LaFrance fire engine would be turning 100 in the same year the 1948 Mack fire engine would turn 70,” said Loewen. With that realization, the theme for the car show in 2018 was set. Loewen was excited about the theme’s appeal to families as well. “(Children) love fire trucks,” he added. When the 37th annual car show is held in the New Holland Community Memorial Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New
When Cavod Academy in New Holland holds its annual open house on Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m., the organization will offer visitors the chance to meet characters from past Cavod shows and provide free ice cream to those who sign up for classes during the event.
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Steve Loewen (left) and Leon Arment are looking forward to the New Holland Antique Car, Gas Engine, and Tractor Show, which will feature vintage first-responder vehicles like the Garden Spot Fire Rescue 1957 Mack engine. The show will be held at the New Holland Community Memorial Park on July 8. Holland, on Sunday, July 8, the event will put the spotlight on first-responder vehicles, including ambulances, police See Car Show pg 11
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