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Pequea Valley townlively.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL LVII • NO 46

Factory To Hold Extraordinary Block Party will be provided by Summit Hill Bluegrass. Green reported that yard llie Green, director of hospital- games, such as cornhole, will be ity with The Factory Min- available to play and a photo booth istries, is excited to be organiz- will be on site. For children, the ing the 2021 Extraordinary Block party will offer face painting and a Party after the 2020 event had to be petting zoo. “Kids and adults will adjusted due to COVID-19 concerns. have a great time,” said Green. “(In 2020), we did it as a driveTo celebrate the spirit of generosthrough,” recalled Green, who said ity in the greater Paradise commuFactory staff brought nity, The Factory has popcorn and cider to “ T h e i d e a i s t o invited several other visitors in their cars. j u s t c e l e b r a t e area nonprofits to “This year, we will be take part in the able to do it properly.” generosity.” event. “There will be A proper block (Extraordinary Give) party, which will include food, live giving stations (at the block party),” music, and games, is being planned explained Kevin Nofziger, director by members of FÊTE (Factory of development with The Factory. Events Team Extraordinaire). The Green noted that food and games event will be held outside at The are free and anyone is welcome. Factory, 3293 Lincoln Highway “The idea is to just celebrate genEast, Paradise, on Friday, Nov. 19, erosity,” she said, “(and to celefrom 4 to 7:30 p.m. The party, brate) how much the community which is timed to coincide with the pours into one another and supExtraordinary Give, will feature ports one another.” bonfires, hay bales for seating, popReaders who wish to learn more corn, barbecued chicken, and bever- about The Factory may visit ages, such as hot cider. Live music www.thefactoryministries.com.

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Crafter’s Bazaar To Return

Members of FÊTE (Factory Events Team Extraordinaire) are planning The Factory Block Party.

Good, Clean Fun!

Business Directory . . . . . .3

BY ANN MEAD ASH

There is an old saying that laughter is the best medicine. The Potter’s House, an addiction recovery ministry for men and women, is prescribing a little laughter for whatever might ail those who wish to attend “Celebrate Life w/Laughter! The Potter’s House Friend Raiser.” Billed as “a night of celebrating new life for those struggling with addiction,” the show will put the spotlight on funnymen Gordon Douglas, Robert G. Lee, and Paul Aldrich, all known for their family-friendly

BY ANN MEAD ASH

Audrey Miller, Jo Miller, and Judy Eitnier, who are organizing the Bird-in-Hand United Methodist Church (BIHUMC) Crafter’s Bazaar, which features 100% handcrafted items, are adding a twist this year. “We will have tables featuring outreach mission projects to make the community aware of what we are working on,” said Audrey. See BIHUMC pg 11

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Trio Of Comedians To Play Local Fundraiser

A Potter’s House graduate celebrates his recovery.

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Book And Holiday Yard Sale Posted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Church Sets Women’s Program . . . . . .5 House Of Worship . . . . . .10 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .12

See The Potter’s House pg 11

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