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omefields Care Farm, 150 Letort Road, Millersville, will host its annual Open Farm event on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmer-led walking tours will take place at noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. The event will also include nature-based activities, a mystery box station for kids, giant Jenga, a DIY project, and music by the 20s Band. The greenhouses will be open to visitors. Some of Homefields’ partners, including Abendessen Bread and Mirror Image Farms, will offer samples. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic to eat on provided blankets, Children enjoyed giant Jenga at a previous Open Farm event. and they may also purchase food they can connect to Homefields, season. CSA members enjoy fresh on-site from Koshary Station. including volunteer opportunities vegetables and herbs all season at Guests may meet Homefields’ at Homefields and communi- a fixed monthly price. community partners, such as ty-supported agriculture (CSA) At the Open Farm event, attendAcorn Acres, Lancaster Science membership. Homefields’ organic ees may meet the farmers who Factory, and Lancaster Farmacy. CSA is a 24-week vegetable sub- grow the vegetables and learn People may also learn about ways scription plan now in its 27th about sustainability practices and See Open Farm pg 4
Lancaster Railway Society Celebrates 90th Anniversary BY FRANCINE FULTON
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The Lancaster Chapter, National Railway Historical Society (NRHS), which aims to preserve history and railroad artifacts, as well as educate the public about railroading and its history, is in the middle of celebrating its 90th anniversary. According to a history of the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, provided by chapter historian Linda Himpsl, it began in 1934 when a few young railroad and trolley enthusiasts met in an old trolley
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Displaying the anniversary citation are members (from left) Gayle Stambaugh, Tom Shenk, Glenn Kendig, Cindy Kendig, Linda Himpsl, Steve Himpsl, Richard Ruttledge and David Stambaugh.
Allegro Orchestra’s Nextgen Youth Music program has opened registration for auditions for the high school Overture and Allegretto ensembles for the 202627 season. Overture is a full symphonic orchestra for students in grades eight through 12. T hrough demanding music and professional instruction, students will develop advanced abilities on their instruments, as well as an understanding of how to perform in a full orchestra setting. Overture is under the direction of conductor Scott Kaliszak and assistant conductor Anthony Scheuerman. T h e A l l e g re t to C h a m b e r Orchestra is Nextgen’s premier ensemble for advanced students in grades eight through 12. Allegretto demands the utmost musicianship and professionalism of students in a chamber orchestra setting. Students in this ensemble receive guidance and instruction to perform standard repertoire and newly composed orchestral music. Allegretto is under the direction of founding conductor Brian Norcross and assistant conductor Francis Caravella. During the 2025-26 season, Overture and Allegretto gave combined performances, providing a unique experience to students. Allegretto students had the opportunity to experience a full symphonic orchestra setting, and Overture students were challenged by some of Allegretto’s advanced repertoire. A lle g ro Nex tgen aims to
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