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Solanco /townlively
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 46
SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST
The Solanco Republican Committee
LOCAL DOCTORS
The Solanco Historical Society will meet on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the society’s Archives Building, 1932 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. The topic will be “Remembering Southern End Doctors,” presented by Alan Peterson, emeritus director of environmental and community medicine for Lancaster General Health. The program is free and open to the public. The site is located across from the Robert Fulton Birthplace. SOCIAL EVENT
will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, from 7 to 10 p.m. This is a group social dance for people of all ages with a different live band and caller each month. This month, Abigail Hobart will be calling with the band Contra Rebels. A workshop for new dancers will be held at 6:15 p.m. There is an admission fee, with free admission for youths age 15 and under. There is no need to bring a partner, as partners are exchanged after each dance. For more information, call 717-951-4317 or visit www.lancastercontra.org.
Neighboring Volunteers Sought To Help Fight Homelessness By Ann Mead Ash
In August of 2019, Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties and Good Samaritan Services parted ways. Bridge of Hope, a national organization that fights homelessness through community support efforts, made the decision to operate Bridge of Hope programs separately in both Lancaster and Chester counties. In Lancaster County, Audrey Metzler became
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the county director, moving into the organization’s new offices at 255 Butler Ave., Suite 205, Lancaster, in December. Metzler worked for Bridge of Hope for more than a decade, leaving her post in 2008 and returning to the organization and to Lancaster in late 2019. In her new role, she will handle some case management and train and coordinate local volunteer groups through churches and other faith groups, such as Bible studies and small groups. “I will be recruiting and training neighboring volunteers from local churches and matching
them up with families (facing homelessness),” said Metzler, who explained that groups help to support families who are on the brink of homelessness. She shared that responsibilities are often divided with designated positions, including a group coordinator, members who help find housing, a child care coordinator, and a transportation coordinator. According to Edith Yoder, national executive director of Bridge of Hope, the volunteer groups are referred to as neighborhoods of support. “There’s a case manager and six to See Bridge Of Hope pg 2
Bridge of Hope Lancaster County director Audrey Metzler (left) and national executive director Edith Yoder stand in the new office the organization has opened at 255 Butler Ave., Suite 205, Lancaster. Bridge of Hope, which fights homelessness through neighborhood volunteer programs, is hoping to increase the number of families it helps in the county.
“Ties & Tiaras Dance” Planned LCAA Will Showcase Heartful Art Dads, grandpas and uncles are invited to treat their princesses to a special night out at the Ties & Tiaras Dance. Hosted by FL Kids, the event will be held at Freedom Life Church,
WINTER BALL
The Big Big Jazz Band will host its 40th annual Beat the Winter Blahs Ball on Friday, March 6. The event will be held at Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The cost of admission will include a breakfast buffet at 10:30 p.m. For tickets and information, contact Karen Smith-Kernc at 717-371-2142 or trebleklef@aol.com. To learn more, visit www.bigbigjazzband.org.
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Bridge Of Hope Opens Lancaster Office
447 Noble Road, Christiana, on Friday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. “This is an incredible opportunity to show young girls how much they are loved and to celebrate who they are,” explained FL Kids director Gina Turk. “It’s also a memorable way to let them know what they can expect from a true gentleman.” Attire is semiformal. Music will be provided by a disc jockey, and appetizers and refreshments will be available throughout the evening. There is no cost to attend; however, registration is requested in advance. Individuals may sign up at www. freedom.life/ties-and-tiaras. For more information, readers may call 610-593-5959.
With a touch of spring and a nod to Valentine’s Day, the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA) is opening its garden show exhibit with a theme of “Hearts and Flowers.” Visitors to the LCAA’s Kauffman Gallery, located at 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will be surrounded by artwork featuring flowers, hearts, and garden-inspired images created by member artists. In addition, work by David Gibson will be featured in the LCAA’s Steinmetz Gallery. Just in time for last-minute Valentine’s Day shopping, the gallery will feature a preview event on Friday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. One-of-a-kind handpainted ceramic boxes signed by the
Kymber Sheets of Quarryville enjoyed last year’s Ties & Tiaras Dance at Freedom Life Church in Christiana. This year’s event will take place on Feb. 21.
artists will be available for purchase. Gift certificates will also be available. Additionally, visitors will get an early look at the garden art show. The opening reception for both shows will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibits will be displayed through Monday, March 2. See LCAA Art Show pg 5
Hand-painted ceramic boxes will be available for purchase at the Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day preview event for the Lancaster County Art Association’s “Hearts and Flowers” garden show exhibit.
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will hold its 34th annual Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 8 a.m. in the Family Life Center at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church, 1068 Chestnut Level Road, Quarryville. Two high school seniors living in the Solanco School District will be awarded $1,000 scholarships, and reports will be given by local elected representatives. A cost has been set per person for the buffet breakfast. To order tickets or request information, call Pat Kreider at 717-786-4450 or Scott Frantz at 717-529-2144.