Art Association Celebrates 90th Anniversary
BY LOGAN MOYER
Even after 90 years, the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA) is as strong as ever.
The LCAA, the oldest art association in Lancaster County, celebrated its 90th birthday at its annual banquet at the DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster in May. The banquet’s keynote speaker was artist Richard Ressel, who shared many of his memories from over the years. He also honored Ken Hoak, an LCAA member since 1950, for his longtime service.
“(Richard) gave a wonderful view, just the little tidbits that he knew from the art association, things and memories that would be meaningful to members,” said Patricia Keller of Landisville, a 40-year LCAA member who handles the association’s publicity and advertising.
Formed in 1936 by Mary Black
Diller and Grace Steinmetz, the LCAA began house tours around the county in 1949, with proceeds earmarked for a permanent location. That would come in 1954, when the association moved into 22 E. Vine St., Lancaster, a building that once belonged to the plumbers’ union.
The Vine Street location would serve as the association’s home for more than 30 years until 1998, when it moved to its present location of 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg. That building consists of multiple galleries, a board room, a classroom and a pottery room.
are professional artists who make a living off their craft, as well as amateurs who are just getting into art.
Today, the LCAA rosters 245 members who come from all over the area, not just Lancaster County. Within those members
“It’s amazing the number of people we have from Marietta, up in Ephrata, down in Quarryville, even from Chester County,” Keller said. “It’s a place, probably one of the few places where nonprofessional artists can mingle with professional artists and have their work displayed and shown. ... It’s a real nice venue for them to be able to exhibit their work, and then it just encourages them to paint more
BY LOGAN MOYER
The Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation is turning to a pair of familiar faces for its celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks will join together to perform “The Liberty Tree: The Music That Forged a Nation” on Sunday, July 12, at 6 p.m. at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church,
1199 Valley Road, Quarryville.
Zahm and Marks have long been mainstays of the Covenanter Scottish Festival and Highland Games, performing at every iteration of the festival, expect for 2014, when they were out of the country.
“He is just such a wonderful storyteller,” event co-chair John Girvin said of Zahm. “He has a background in history and degree in history, so he researches everything that he does.”
The event will celebrate 250 years of American freedom with songs and stories of the days gone by, organizers said. There will be a price for general admission; children 12 and under will get in free. Attendees have the option of adding a donation to the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation.
Girvin said that the event was intentionally scheduled as close to the Fourth of July as possible.
“We feel like this program
The Lancaster County Art Association is located at 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg.
Charlie Zahm (left) and Tad Marks form the Liberty Tree, which will perform at Middle Octorara Church on July 12.
Award Nominations Sought
As community hosts in partnership with Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute, the Lancaster County Community Foundation and Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund are launching a fouryear effort to find, support, and celebrate everyday neighbors who are building trust, nurturing belonging, and weaving the social fabric in the community. Through this year’s Weaver Awards, 20 local individuals or small organizations will be selected to receive $2,500 each to support their work fostering connection in Lancaster County. The Weaver Awards are a way the community can amplify and support the everyday people in local neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, and jobs who are weaving threads of connection through the community.
Nominations are open, and nominees must be residents of Lancaster County who are age 18 and older. While many people in Lancaster County are serving their neighbors, the Weaver Awards are intended for those whose projects also create lasting relationships and build trust as people work together to strengthen their community and weave a tighter social fabric.
People may apply for an award themselves or recommend a neighbor at www .weavelancastercounty.org. The application is intentionally simple, asking questions about the people involved, their project, and their community. Local nonprofit organizations with an operating budget less than $250,000 are also encouraged to apply. Nominations will close on Friday, July 24. Award winners will be announced and celebrated at a public event on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Library Announces July Activities
The Quarryville Library Center, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, has posted its upcoming programs.
Baby’s First Story Time will be held on Tuesdays, as well as Saturday, July 18, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Family Story Time will be offered on Wednesdays, July 15 and 29, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is requested.
A representative of PA CareerLink Lancaster County will be at the library on Wednesday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The navigator will be on hand in the Reference and Resource Section to help patrons with job searching, career exploration, expanding their computer skills, and improving their resume and interviewing skills.
The Knitting and Crocheting Group will meet on Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone who knits, crochets, or makes other
needle or fabric crafts is welcome to attend. While at the library, participants are encouraged to check out the Knitting Korner.
The Know Thy Shelf Teen Book Club will meet on Thursdays, July 9 and 23, at 6 p.m.
The Master Gardeners will present “Adventures With Herbs” on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m.
A variety of activities will be available in connection with the Summer Reading Program. These activities will include Archeology in Lancaster County; Coding for Kids; Crafts in the Middle; Dino Tales; Mini Chef Creations; Junior Chefs; Classifying Dinosaurs, presented by the Lancaster Science Factory; and Native Pennsylvania Wildlife, led by Raven Ridge Wildlife Center. For more details and to register, visit www.quarry villelibrary.org and click on “Events.”
Investing in and catalyzing connection in the community is a focus for both the Lancaster County Community Foundation and the Lancaster County Local Journalism Fund. Following a national application process, they were together selected as one of 25 community host organizations across the U.S.
honors the United States, celebrating their 250th, but also highlights the birth of the country, which featured a lot of involvement of Scots-Irish folks,” he said.
“Many of those were living in Lancaster County Chester County and obviously played a very important role in the beginnings of our country.”
Zahm serves as the group’s vocalist; he also predominately plays the guitar. Marks completes the group’s lineup as the fiddler. The Liberty Tree has a busy month with the anniversary, playing shows all over Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.
Organizers said that attendees will have the opportunity to step back into the stirring soundscape of early America with an unforgettable concert celebrating the songs of liberty that inspired a young nation. Girvin suggested “Yankee Doodle,” “Chester” and “The Liberty Song” as tunes that will reverberate at the church on the night of the event.
“Whatever presentation (Zahm has) done, his garb is just amazing,” Girvin said. “I just can’t say enough about the fact that he is all over the East Coast, too. If you see his schedule, he goes up and down the coast at different Celtic events and festivals.”
Marks formerly played with the Del McCoury Band, a Grammy-winning bluegrass band. Zahm also performs as a solo act; he will undergo a tour to Wales next spring.
Ahead of the show, from 5 to 5:45 p.m., the historic church will be open to tour. The church is the oldest Covenanter church in North America, dating back to 1754. The schoolroom, a Presbyterian Academy, was added to the facility in 1871 and housed Bart Township High School from 1903 to 1927.
Middle Octorara Presbyterian will celebrate its 300th anniversary next year. Refreshments will be served following the concert; there is also an ice cream social in the works.
Tickets can be purchased
online. To do so, visit the “Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation” on Facebook.
The Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation is a charitable and educational nonprofit organization that maintains the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian
Church and its attached schoolroom as a historical site. The museum displays artifacts from the Covenanter Congregation, the Middle Octorara Congregation, Bart High School and Bart Township. The desks from the Bart High School era are carved with vintage emblems.
HOME Summer Improvement
Medical Equipment Donations Sought
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster (JFS) is asking the community to donate clean, functional durable medical equipment to help meet a growing local need. Items in especially short supply include walkers, rollators, shower chairs, and bedside commodes. These essential items help individuals maintain safety, mobility, and independence while recovering from illness or injury, or while aging at home.
Larger equipment - including power wheelchairs,
mobility scooters, hospital beds, and patient lifts - can be redirected to the Durable Medical Loan Closet at Grace Church in Lititz.
JFS provides support to individuals and families throughout the community, guided by the values of dignity, compassion, and service. Through programs that assist older adults, caregivers, and vulnerable community members, JFS works to ensure that neighbors in need have access to practical resources and
human connection.
Because storage and staffing are limited, equipment donations cannot be dropped off without prior arrangements, and JFS is unable to offer equipment pickup. To arrange a donation drop-off, call JFS at 717-537-1863.
CAP Members Recognized
The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol has announced the recent promotions and awards earned by cadets and senior members. The achievements were celebrated at the group’s June 1 meeting.
Cadet Airmen Grayson Dalkiewicz of York, Chase Weaver of Lititz, and Kaiden Painter of Leola were all promoted to cadet airman first class and earned the Hap Arnold Award. Cadet Airmen 1st Class Noah Hermosillo of Wrightsville and Hayden Greiner of York were promoted to cadet senior airman and earned the Mary Feik Award. Cadet Tech. Sgts. Julius Acosta of Lancaster and Nathan Williams of Morgantown were promoted to cadet master sergeant and earned Achievement 5.
Cadet Master Sgt. Anna McCamant of Lancaster was promoted to cadet senior master sergeant and earned Achievement 7. Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Thaddeus Lippincott of Lititz was promoted to
The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of CAP recently honored (from left) Cadets Julius Acosta, Kaiden Painter, Nathan Williams, Anna McCamant, Camden Rineer, Noah Hermosillo, Thaddeus Lippincott, Chase Weaver, Aaron Keohane, Judah Acosta, (not pictured) Grayson Dalkiewicz, and Hayden Greiner.
cadet chief master sergeant and earned the Dr. Robert Goddard Award. Cadet
Chief Master Sgt. Camden Rineer of Lancaster earned Achievement 8. Cadet
Capt. Aaron Keohane of Pequea was promoted to cadet major and earned the Grover Loening Award. Cadet Maj. Judah Acosta of Lancaster earned Achievement 16.
2nd Lt. Craig Shannon of York was promoted to first lieutenant and received the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol Safety Officer of the Year Award. Capt.
communications and radio operations.
Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome.
Krystal Shannon of York received the Pennsylvania Wing Public Affairs Officer of the Year Award. Maj. Jerome “Pepper” Broad of Pequea received the Pennsylvania Wing Commander’s Commendation Meritorious Service Award for his accomplishments and contributions within the emergency services field. Maj. Carlton “Skip” Walls of Lititz was recognized with the Pennsylvania Wing Commander’s Commendation Meritorious Service Award for his accomplishments and contributions in
Women’s Club Sets Meeting
The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Together We Can” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Casa di Fiori at the Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
The program will feature Teasia Levin, a national liaison from the military, who will present a display of military services with interactive audience participation.
Levin will also be the speaker. She will share “The Struggle Is Real, But You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.” Levin and her husband serve as national military liaisons, providing retreats for military couples in Wyoming and Colorado.
All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, July 22. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by July 22. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.
The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit www.cap.news or www.gocivilairpatrol .com. Information about Squadron 304 is available by visiting www.JesseJones .cap.gov or following the squadron on Facebook.
SINGING SPRING FOODS
Be the Face of the Fair
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
If you’re female, single and between the ages of 16 and 20 (as of June 1), you could be royalty.
The Elizabethtown Fair is seeking candidates for its fair queen competition, which will be held on Monday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. on the Kiwanis Stage on the fairgrounds, 900 E. High St.
To run for fair queen, additional qualifications include residence in Lancaster, Lebanon or Dauphin counties; parental or guardian consent; and no previous history of serving as a local fair queen or former state contestant.
“These requirements ensure fairness, consistency and eligibility for the statewide competition,” said Alyssa Neff, co-coordinator of the Elizabethtown
Fair Queen competition.
A great candidate for the competition typically has strong communication skills; genuine interest in agriculture, fairs, youth programs or community service; professionalism and reliability; warmth and approachability; and leadership qualities that make her comfortable speaking to groups, meeting officials and advocating for agriculture, Neff said.
“You don’t need to be a farm kid or have a 4-H or FFA background,” she explained. “Just (be) someone who cares about the fair and its mission.”
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The fair queen has a variety of responsibilities, including representing the fair at community events, ceremonies, parades and agricultural functions; participating in the state fair queen competition in Hershey each January; engaging with fairgoers during fair week by presenting awards, greeting visitors, supporting youth exhibitors and promoting agricultural education; and advocating for agriculture and the importance of fairs in Pennsylvania.
“The fair queen serves as the public face and ambassador of the fair for one full year,” Neff explained. “In short, she is the spokesperson, cheerleader and representative for both the Elizabethtown Fair and agriculture in Elizabethtown.”
At the competition during the fair, the candidates must present a prepared speech, often about the importance of fairs or agriculture. They also participate in an interview with a panel of judges and answer an impromptu question to test their poise and communication skills. The application includes a written essay as well.
Above all, successful fair queens must exhibit strong stage presence and professionalism, Neff said.
“There is no talent portion in the traditional sense,” she said. “This is an ambassador role, not a talent pageant.”
The winner and alternate will both receive college scholarship money.
Neff emphasized that the fair queen plays a role beyond the weeklong Elizabethtown Fair.
She promotes agricultural literacy, helping the public
understand where food comes from. She supports youth exhibitors in 4-H, FFA and other programs, and she serves as a bridge between the agricultural community and the general public. She also represents Pennsylvania agriculture statewide, especially at the state queen competition, and she encourages community involvement and highlights the value of local fairs.
“She helps keep agricultural traditions alive while inspiring the next generation,” Neff said.
Anyone interested in running for fair queen should visit the Elizabethtown Fair website at https://etown fair.com/contests for an application and additional details. The application deadline is Friday, July 10. This year’s Elizabethtown Fair will run from Aug. 24 through Saturday, Aug. 29.
Faith Musser (left), 2025 Alternate Elizabethtown Fair Queen, and Felicity Astfalk, 2025 Elizabethtown Fair Queen
Faith-Based Soccer Program
Planned for Children
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Lancaster County will offer a new Soccer Party Club to celebrate the World Cup coming to Philadelphia. Soccer Party Club is a 90-minute program that meets for one day. It is free for children ages 5 to 12 and will be held at various locations throughout Lancaster County. The program includes soccer-themed games, a verse, songs, and a lesson. All workers are screened as required by the Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Protection Policy.
The Soccer Party Club locations and dates will include WJTL/The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, on Friday, July 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Christian Fellowship Church, 758 Spruce Road, New Holland, on Tuesday, July 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Mountville Mennonite Church, 205 Froelich Ave., Mountville, on Wednesday, July 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; First Spanish Assembly of God, 626 S. Duke St., Lancaster, on Thursday, July 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Living Christ Church, 6067 Carpenter St., East Petersburg, on July 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; and Word of Life Chapel, 139 Wickersham Road, Bainbridge, on Tuesday, July 21, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
In addition, RMC Church, 601 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, on Thursday, July 23, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Snyder Community Park, 250 Clay School Road, Ephrata, hosted by Hopeland Community Church, on July 23 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Culliton Park, 200 block of South Water Street, Lancaster, hosted by Puerta De Refugio, on Friday, July 24, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; and Hempfield Church, 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, on Monday, July 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Also, Village of Love Early Learning Academy, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, on Tuesday, July 28, from 10:30 to noon; Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, on Wednesday, July 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Victory Church, 550 Linden St., Columbia, on Thursday, July 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; The Well Church, 163 W. Frederick St., Millersville, on July 30 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church of Millersville, 242 Bender Road, on Friday, July 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Souls Church, 312 E. Ross St., Lancaster,
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on July 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; and Iglesia Pentecostal Peniel, 420 S. Christian St., Lancaster, on July 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Registration is required at www.ceflancaster.org.
Mock Constitutional Convention Set
The League of Women Voters of Lancaster County (LWVLC), in partnership with local history enthusiast Matt Johnson, will host a mock Constitutional Convention on Saturday, Aug. 8, to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. The program is also held in conjunction with the League of Women Voters’ National Day of Action, honoring the Voting Rights Act, signed into law in August 1965.
The mock Constitutional Convention will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster. The LWVLC seeks Lancaster County residents from all walks of life and political backgrounds to be delegates. To apply by Friday, July 10, visit https://tinyurl
.com/MockConstitutional Convention. Due to limited space, participants will be selected based on building a representative sample of Lancaster County residents and amendments proposed in an effort to create lively discussion and debate.
The event’s goal is to bring together people from various backgrounds and political ideology to simulate the work and process for passing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Community members are also welcome to attend as observers. Powdered wigs and tri-cornered hats are not required. For more information, contact Carolyn Hernandez, LWVLC president, at Vote411lancastercounty@ gmail.com.
Children may play soccer-themed games during Soccer Party Club, offered through CEF of Lancaster County.
Youths Qualify for National Esports Competition
Twelve youth esports athletes from central Pennsylvania traveled to Orlando, Fla., from June 25 to 28 to compete in the Esports Series Championship Nationals at Full Sail University. The event brought together players from across the United States for live competition in Fortnite, Apex Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Marvel Rivals, and other titles.
The 12 central Pennsylvania players represented Valhallan Esports Training locations in Camp Hill and Lancaster, and they come from communities across the region, including Lancaster, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, and Chambersburg. The students qualified through competitive league play and competed in Fortnite and Apex Legends.
The players qualified as members of six teams. In the Fortnite competition, the players and their teams are as follows: Jack Butler and Jordan Flores, the Chefs; Eli Schwalm and Lachlan Shamenek, GUFF; Brady Mace and Shawn Cook, Famous People;
and Ethan Hernandez and Roland Benion, Newbies. In the Apex Legends competition, players Collin Lehman, Alex Markan, and Will Markan competed as members of the Ravens, while Ethan Hernandez, Brady Mace, and Bo Ritter served as members of Stormborn.
Several players have trained with Valhallan for more than two years, while others are newer competitors who rapidly advanced through the program’s coaching and competitive development system. Organizers say the esports program focuses on skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. It also offers opportunities to earn scholarships.
Valhallan Esports Training provides structured youth esports programs focused on coaching, competitive leagues, STEM learning, camps, and personal development. Through team-based competition and mentorship, students work to develop gaming skills alongside communication, leadership, confidence, and teamwork.
Church Plans Community Meal
Joseph’s Table at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will offer a takeout meal to members of the community on Thursday, July 16.
Meals may be picked up from 5:30 to 6 p.m. There is no charge. Those who would like a meal should enter the parking lot from Penn Grant Road and exit onto Shiprock Road.
United Way Awards Scholarships
United Way of Lancaster County recently awarded more than $102,875 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Pre-K Scholarships. The scholarships are intended to help children and families across Lancaster County. Through Pennsylvania’s EITC program, eligible businesses receive tax credits for contributions made to qualified organizations like United Way of Lancaster County. The contributions to United Way are then transformed into scholarships for families experiencing financial hardship, helping children to access early learning programs. By increasing access to these opportunities, United Way hopes to strengthen both family stability and long-term community well-being. Scholarship funding was distributed to the following early childhood education providers throughout Lancaster County: Diamond Street Early Childhood Center, more than $40,559; Elizabethtown Child Care Center, more than $21,806; Elizabethtown Community Nursery School, more than $3,891; Lititz Christian Early Learning Center, $8,550; Little People Day Care School of Columbia, $3,300; Luthercare for Kids, more than $6,093; Tomorrow’s World Early Learning Center, $3,375; U-GRO Learning Centres, $2,250; and Uni-Vision Childcare in Lancaster, $13,050.
Conflict Resolution Program Set
Advoz will offer a Restorative Practices Toolkit Training from Monday to Wednesday, Aug. 17 to 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Millersville University. The campus is centered around George and Frederick streets in Millersville. People may choose to attend one or more days of
Esports player Will Markan (left) competed in a league match. Apex Legends head coach Johnathan Walker (standing) was present to provide guidance.
and to do more things.”
The anniversary is also a time of change for the association. At the banquet, president Carol Dale stepped down from her position. She was the longest serving president in LCAA history, guiding it through a period of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dale introduced new president Amelia Abrams at the banquet.
“She’s done a wonderful job,” Keller said of Dale. “We’re very pleased that we have someone that’s very qualified to take over her place. It’s a big responsibility.”
Throughout the year, the LCAA offers classes in drawing, watercolor, pottery, jewelry making, sketching and pastels. The classes, geared toward both children and adults, are offered at various times of the day and days of the week, leaving a window for everybody to participate.
The association’s members will have a “Decades” show at the Lancaster Art Vault in July, located on
the first floor at 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The show commemorates the organization’s history and anniversary.
On the homefront in Strasburg, the LCAA opened a “Summer Media Wars” show on June 28 that will progress every three weeks, with new artwork added. Attendees will vote to decide which media wins the challenge.
The show’s hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays; admission is free. For more information about the show or the association, visit www.lcaaonline.org, call 717-687-7061 or email lcaanews@yahoo.com.
The LCAA is a nonprofit that is primarily supported by donations and membership fees for its programming.
“I just wish (people) would come down and see our gallery, because we have a lot of beautiful artwork,” Keller said. “I find that today, we’re sort of starting to lose a little bit of appreciation for things that people have done themselves.”
United Way Awards Grants
United Way of Lancaster County and Lancaster Rotary Club have announced that $80,000 in Summer Youth Experience Grants has been distributed to support organizations providing enriching summer learning opportunities for youths ages 5 to 17 in the School District of Lancaster.
Through this partnership, Lancaster Rotary contributed $45,000 and United Way of Lancaster County contributed $35,000 to help ensure local children and teens have access to safe, engaging, and educational summer programming. These investments support programs that help students continue learn -
ing, build confidence, explore new interests, and stay connected during the summer months.
The organizations that received 2026 Summer Youth Experience Grants are Advantage Lancaster, SWAN, Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School, and Music for Everyone. These programs will provide youths with opportunities for academic enrichment, mentorship, creativity, and personal growth throughout the summer.
United Way of Lancaster County has also awarded $12,000 in Kellogg’s Summer Hunger funding to support local organizations addressing food insecurity for children and families during the summer
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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
CHESTNUT LEVEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1068 Chestnut Level Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566 Ph: 717-548-2763. Visit us online at www.chestnutlevel.org Rev. John Hartman - Senior/Lead Pastor. Join us for worship at either our 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM services held in the church sanctuary. Adult/Youth Sunday School is held at 9:15 AM. K.I.D.S.Own Worship is held in the Family Life Center during the 10:30 AM worship service. The 10:30 AM service is also live streamed via Zoom, CLPC Facebook and YouTube. Links can be found on the church’s website.
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210
Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School resumes Sept. 13th. 717-872-7951 Pastor: Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE
*NEW Location & Service Time* Now located at 242 Bender Rd., Millersville Sunday Worship at 10am. Phone: 717-8724581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF QUARRYVILLE: 101 S. Hess Street, Quarryville. Pastor Josh Marcroft. Contemporary Worship: Sunday 10:30 am Sunday School from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the Worship Services. Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net
KIRKWOOD MENNONITE CHURCH: 1923 Noble Rd, Kirkwood, PA 17536. Join us Sundays at 9:00 am. For more information call Pastor Dave Sweigart 717-333-3979.
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
MEMORIAL CHURCH- 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville. Sunday Worship Services: Memorial Church: 8:30am Traditional. Grace Community Church of Quarryville: 10:30am Contemporary at Memorial. 717-786-2941 quarryville.church
MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org
MT ZION CHURCH: 1530 Slate Hill Rd., Peach Bottom, PA 17563. 717-5482821. Sunday School 9:30 am All Ages, Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am, Tuesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm. Facebook: Mt. Zion UMC at Peach Bottom.
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MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
MT. NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 673 Martic Heights Dr., Pequea. Pastor Chandler Evans. Office 717-284-4331. E-mail: secretary@mtneboumc.org. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. www.mtneboumc.org Mt. Nebo Preschool - 717-284-4331.
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH
Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
SMITHVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 595 Pennsy Rd., New Providence. 717-786-1879. A Family Friendly Church. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford. Sunday Holy Communion Services at 8:00 & 10:00 AM; 10:00 AM also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 5637 Street Rd., Kirkwood, PA, off Rt. 472 between Quarryville & Oxford. (717) 529-2000. Blended Worship at 10 am.; Sunday School 9 am.; Nursery provided. Email: upc@epix.net, Web site: www.unionpres.com, handicap access.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
Horst Construction and Horst Excavating have announced that Harry F. Scheid II, who served as president of both organizations, retired from his role effective June 29, after nearly 40 years of service at Horst.
Scheid began his career at Horst in 1987, working his way through various roles within the organization before being named president of Horst Construction and Horst Excavating in 2007. In the following 18 years, Scheid’s leadership and vision drove the success of Horst’s operations and solidified the company’s presence in the commercial construction market throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
During his tenure, Scheid led initiatives to expand the company’s footprint, defined key processes integral to the company’s success, and sought to develop a culture built on trust and
grit. Scheid has shifted to an advisory role as chief executive officer for both companies, staying on the team in a more limited capacity to provide mentorship and ensure a smooth transition period.
Meanwhile, Kenneth J. Fetterolf has assumed the role of president at Horst Construction. Fetterolf is not new to the team, having served as the vice president of operations since 2010. He has worked in the construction industry in various capacities for over 30 years.
For Horst Excavating, Jason Hess has been appointed president. Hess is also a tenured Horst employee, having joined the team in 2012 and worked as a director of project management, eventually taking on the role of vice president of operations in 2024. Hess has been involved in the sitework industry in various capacities for over 25 years.
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Smoker & Company has announced the launch of the 2026 Insights Series, a new, live webinar program designed to equip business leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals with timely insights, practical strategies, and expert perspectives to navigate an evolving economic and business landscape. The program is free of charge.
The series will addresses critical issues facing individuals, privately held businesses, and growth-oriented organizations. Topics will include tax planning, regulatory updates, financial strategy, risk management, and industry-specific trends. The webinars will include live question-and-answer times with subject matter experts.
Webinar Series Planned Graham Named to Dean’s List
All webinars will be delivered virtually. Attendees will also have access to supplementary resources and session recordings for continued learning.
The series will kick off on Wednesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. with “Overpaid Income Taxes? How Individuals and Businesses Can Recover Money Through Amended Filings.” This session will explore how both individuals and businesses can identify opportunities to recover overpaid income taxes through amended filings, along with key considerations, timelines, and best practices.
For more information and to register, visit www.smokercpa.com/ classes-and-seminars/.
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Piper Graham was recently named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester at Elms College. Graham is a resident of New Providence.
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Grants Awarded for Native Plantings
The Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the 21 recipients of its 2026 Healing the Planet grants. A total of $100,000 was given to support projects across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania.
Among the grant recipients were the 18th Wonder Improvement Association in Reading, the Lititz Public Library, and the York County Industrial Development Authority.
Since 2021, Giant has partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to offer over $1.4 million in Healing the Planet grants to recipients to help fund projects that connect communities with green spaces; protect and improve local waterways and water resources; prevent, reduce, and recover food waste; and support native plantings and habitat restoration.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful supports community improvement initiatives and encourages community leadership, responsibility, and respect for the environment. A state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., the group has more than 35 years of experience in organizing volunteer-driven community improvement events. For more information, visit www.keeppabeautiful.org.
Church Plans Car Show
Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a Deutsche Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show will be held rain or shine.
The show is open to all German-made vehicles, regardless of year, and will feature car show awards, a People’s Choice Award, a special guest presenter, and a variety of food trucks. Spectators will be admitted free of charge. Vehicle owners are encouraged to preregister their cars.
For additional information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or registration, visit https://faithumc .us, call the church office at 717-560-0321, or email faithumc@hotmail.com.