Sale Will Raise Funds for Refugees
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Food, fellowship, and philanthropy.
Those are some of the hallmarks of the Gap Relief Sale.
The 78th anniversary of the event will be held Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville.
All proceeds will benefit the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
Auction items will include farm equipment, a vinyl swing set, an Amish spring wagon, a couple sheds, quilts, a hunting blind, tools, household goods, and furniture.
The event will start with
auction from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
A Mennonite youth choir will perform after the auction, sandwiched around a presentation by
Clair Good, the
Central Committee’s Plain community liaison. Good will talk about the beneficiary of this year’s sale, the
There will also be prizes such as
BY JEFF FALK
To truly discover Lancaster is to uncover its history. To truly discover who we are, we must understand our origins.
A destination marketing organization, Discover Lancaster has come up with a unique way to explore a shared past and celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.
“We want to expand people’s horizons,” said Joel Cliff, who’s been Discover Lancaster’s director of communications for 18 years. “The passport helps to expand people’s horizons. We want people to realize there are a lot of different angles to our heritage. The passports have locations throughout the county. They might be places people may not have heard of or explored before.”
This passport to which Cliff is referring isn’t used as identification for foreign travel. Instead, it is a passport to local Lancaster County history.
Discover Lancaster’s passport is a free commemorative booklet that can be picked up at the organization’s headquarters at 501 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, or any of the 23 local historic sites that are part of the tour celebrating America 250. When passport holders visit the participating Lancaster County locations, they will receive a custom-made collectible stamp that can be pasted into their passport booklets.
The free passports also feature deals and coupons that can be redeemed at the 23 historic locations and at other points of interest around Lancaster
Mennonite
Clair Good with one of the quilts up for auction at the Gap Relief Sale.
Photo by George Deibel
Providence Township employees (from left) Ben McCue, Traci Frantz, and Audrey Herr show some of the prizes available at National Night Out.
Photo by George Deibel
approximately 500,000 refugees in western Ethiopia coming out of the civil war in South Sudan. “Many of them are struggling because much of the international food or international aid in the forms of food has been cut off,” said Good.
A country breakfast at 6 a.m. will start the festivities on Aug. 8. Household items will be up for bid at 8:30 a.m., followed by farm items and shop tools at 9 a.m., outdoor items and shrubbery at 10:30 a.m., and large outdoor items at 1 p.m.
Doughnuts, ice cream, milkshakes, french fries, and soft pretzels will also be sold throughout the event.
“The Mennonite Central Committee works globally at relief and development, food security, education, and peace building in areas of war,” said Good.
The Gap Relief Sale
plays an integral role in those efforts. “That helps us to get funds together to send to MCC,” said Levi Glick. “I think that’s the biggest reason. There are lots of people there. You meet people that you may only meet there every year. There’s a lot of fellowshipping going on as well. It’s about getting together for a day of doing good.”
Good said last year the MCC collected 280,000 cans of meat. “Not just the meat is important, but getting it through customs and so forth, and then working at distribution as well,” he said. “Sixteen percent of the children in that camp are under 5 years of age, and 16% of them are malnourished. … It’s devastating, but the impact of what MCC’s doing with that community is very, very positive, and we’ve been thankful that we can engage and be effective there.”
The Rotary Clubs of South Central Pennsylvania have welcomed Rebecca Zalit from the Rotary Club of Palmyra as the 2026-27 district governor of Rotary District 7390.
The leadership transition took place during the district’s annual installation ceremony, where Zalit officially succeeded Mary Brunski of Carlisle as district governor for the new Rotary year, which began July 1. This year’s celebration was held at Palmyra Bowling and the Sinkhole Saloon & Grille. Aaron Jacobs of York and Elizabeth Wolfe of York were also installed in their roles as incoming district governors for the years 2027-28 and 2028-29.
As district governor, Zalit will serve nearly 1,700 Rotary Club members in 39 clubs across Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster,
Church Posts “Sermon in Song” Event Zalit Begins Term as Rotary District Governor
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1199 Valley Road, Quarryville, will host “Sermon in Song” with Mark Cable,
Lebanon, Perry, and York counties. Throughout the coming year, she will work alongside club leaders to strengthen membership, develop community partnerships, support youth leadership programs, advance the Rotary Foundation, and expand service projects both locally and around the world.
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million people who unite to take action through service. District 7390 clubs collectively contribute thousands of volunteer hours each year while addressing needs close to home and around the world. Projects have included supporting local food banks, improving parks, and promoting literacy. New members from all backgrounds are welcome.
To learn more about Rotary District 7390 or to connect with a local Rotary club, email office@ rotary7390.org.
a singer and songwriter, on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m.
A freewill offering will be received.
Past District Governor Fred Gellert (left) of Carlisle affixes the official district governor pin to Rebecca Zalit’s shirt.
MCCL Opens Registration
The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) invites children and youths entering second through 12th grades to join its choral community. MCCL provides choral education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with both auditioned and nonauditioned options.
Registration is now open for the 2026-27 year. Families can learn more and complete registration at www.mennonitechildrens choir.org/join/register/.
MCCL’s performing choirs include Carol Choir for grades two to five, Concert Choir for grades six to eight, and Chamber Choir for grades nine to twelve.
These ensembles rehearse Tuesday evenings from late August through early May and present seasonal concerts in December and
in the spring. The middle and high school choirs also participate in an annual choral tour each June. The choirs are directed by
Gap Relief Sale Posted
The Gap Relief Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, at the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville. All proceeds will benefit Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
On Aug. 7, the festivities will include a pork roast dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. and an auction from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Singing and a presentation by MCC will start at 7:15 p.m., and a freewill offering will be received.
On Aug. 8, a country breakfast will be served at 6 a.m. Auctions will include household items at 8:30 a.m., farm items and shop tools at 9 a.m., and outdoor items and shrubbery at 10:30 a.m. Larger outdoor
items to be sold at 1 p.m. include a bale grabber, a vinyl swing set, a spring wagon, sheds, and a greenhouse. In addition, children’s activities will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including an auction, a barrel train, and a bounce house.
To make a donation, call 717-617-9746. Tax receipts are available on request. MCC is a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches sharing God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another, and creation.
Rosemary Blessing and Sarah Wingard. In addition to the auditioned choirs, MCCL
Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster
See MCCL pg 8
Night Out
Adirondack chairs, a kayak, a fire pit, end tables, pickleball equipment, and two electric scooters.
“We have such wonderfully generous people in our community that are willing to either split the cost with us or willing to donate whatever they can or have to our event,” said event organizer Traci Frantz. “We just appreciate it so much, and it benefits the whole community. We want to make it as fun as we possibly can for the community, to bring everyone together.”
Games like clown beanbag
toss, Ping-Pong ball dunk, knocking over cans with a Wiffle ball, and guessing games will be available for kids ages 6 to 10. Children age 5 and younger can participate in activities such as an obstacle course, a Hula-Hoop station, bowling, and golf and fishing games. These games fit the event’s carnival theme and will offer additional opportunities to claim rewards. “We get wonderful volunteers,” said Frantz. “People from the community and from GIANT will help with the games this year. We’re extremely grateful for that as well.”
There will also be a balloon artist.
A National Night Out event would not be complete without first responders interacting with community members. Quarryville, Refton, Rawlinsville, and Willow Street fire companies will be represented along with the Pennsylvania State Police. Each of the four fire companies will have a member participating in a peach pie eating contest. There will also be cardboard cutouts of first responders that can be used for photos.
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Rock Ford Posts Programs
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will welcome Tony Shahan of Flavors of History on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. for a lecture on “Craft, Clues, and Cooking: Re-creating the Trimble Kitchen.” The program will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the barn. The
admission fee is for the lecture only.
The program will share the research and archaeology that uncovered historical evidence in a 1739 kitchen at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills. Attendees will learn how the space was restored as an experimental kitchen, and they will find out about
some of the tradespeople and craftspeople who reconstructed furnishings to make the kitchen functional. The program is a study of a kitchen from the architectural, archaeological, documentary, and cook’s perspectives.
Shahan has more than 38 years in the museum field. He has a passion for
brings the residents together,” said Frantz. “People can meet new friends. They can connect with old friends. It helps them understand availability of first responders, who they are, what they do, and how they can help in the community. We try to make a safe community as well with our first responders trying to reach out to residents, to let them know that they’re there, they’re available if they need them. It just makes for a safer community when people know what’s available to them.”
historic food and beverage, and he offers historic drink classes and curated tastings. In addition, he has restored and reconstructed mills, water systems, and kitchens. He combines his love of historic trades with experimental archaeology and has led projects in brick making, manufacturing potash, and
See Rock Ford pg 8
HOME Summer Improvement
Sites Needed for Air Quality Sensors
The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group PurpleAir Monitoring Initiative, which is placing air quality sensors throughout Lancaster County, is seeking volunteers to host additional air-sensing devices that it plans to purchase with a $2,600 Conservation Grant from the Sierra Club’s Pennsylvania Chapter.
PurpleAir is a hyper-local air quality monitoring network that transmits
data through a Wi-Fi connection to a real-time, public access map. While not as robust as government-regulated sensors like the two currently in Lancaster County, PurpleAir’s sensors are considered fairly accurate for particulate matter, and they serve as a supplement to the government-regulated sensors.
Areas in Lancaster County without the Lancaster Group’s PurpleAir
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sensors include Columbia, Conestoga, Drumore, East Petersburg, Gap, Intercourse, Landisville, Leola, Lititz, Marietta, Millersville, Mount Joy, Paradise, Quarryville, Washington Borough, and Willow Street. People residing in these locales who are interested in hosting one of the devices may email sierraclubevent@gmail.com and ask for an application, which covers the requirements for becoming a monitor host. Other areas of the county with existing or proposed future sources of air pollution will also be considered. When positioning of the additional PurpleAir sensors is complete, the Lancaster Group will have installed about 18 of them at various locations in the county. Assessing Lancaster County’s air
quality became a goal of the Lancaster Group as a result of the American Lung Association’s annual surveys, which consistently give the county low marks for short-term particle pollution. The aim of the initiative is to increase the amount of particulate matter data available to the general public, providing a more complete picture of the dangers associated with fine air particles and their effects on the health of local residents. For more details, contact Lancaster Group member Allison Zechman, who is leading the initiative, at sierraclubevent@gmail. com. For additional info about the Sierra ClubLancaster Group, visit www.lancastersierra club.org.
Auditions Open for MU Orchestra
The Millersville University (MU) Orchestra will provide an opportunity for community musicians to audition to become members of the orchestra.
Community members of all ages, from high school and older, are encouraged to audition on all orchestra instruments, with priority given to string instruments. Musicians are asked to prepare a solo or etude, three to four minutes in length, for the audition. Auditions will be held during the week of Monday, Aug. 24, by appointment by contacting conductor Brian Norcross at brian.norcross@millers ville.edu.
Orchestra rehearsals will begin on Monday, Aug. 31, and will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the Winter Center on the MU campus. The orchestra will perform a concert on Saturday, Nov.
21, and Glorious Sounds of the Season from Saturday to Monday, Dec. 5 to 7.
As a conductor, Norcross is known for well-organized, fast-paced, positive rehearsals. Norcross also conducts the professional Allegro Orchestra Lancaster and the Allegretto Youth Orchestra, which is part of the Allegro Nextgen Youth Music Program, and he is the director of music at the First United Methodist Church of Lancaster.
Herb Guild Plans Meeting
part-time job in the perennials section of the former Funks Farm Market in Millersville.
dener Colleen Emmerling on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville.
Guild member Brenda Walker will present a talk on the Herb of the Month: stinging nettle. Refreshments will be served after a brief business meeting.
Emmerling will demonstrate how to make a pond garden in a pot. She will discuss the various plants that can be grown successfully in a water-filled pot to create a water feature on a deck, porch, or patio.
Emmerling’s interest in gardening began with a
Guests may attend with advance reservation and a fee, payable at the door. For more information, contact Susan Atkins at 717725-7451 or atkinsateb @aol.com.
Brian Norcross
Passports
County. The promotion is good from now until the end of the year.
“Physically, the passport is made of heavy material,” said Cliff, a resident of Manheim Township. “It’s something that’s going to be a keepsake if someone is inclined. It’s a neat way to commemorate how you celebrated this special year.”
Included among the participating locations are Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, Historic Rock Ford, the Strasburg Rail Road, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Lancaster Central Market, National Watch and Clock Museum, Susquehanna National Heritage Area, LancasterHistory Museum and Research Center, the Fulton Theatre, the Demuth Museum of Art, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Ephrata Cloister, the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, and the Christiana Historical Society.
“We’ve got a heapin’ helping of history here,” said Cliff. “Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities. It’s one of the very few United States capitals, even though it was only for one day. A lot of people forget that around the 1700s, Lancaster was the western frontier. I’d say we’re pretty historic in a lot of ways. I think on the historic landscape of central Pennsylvania, Lancaster more than
Storytelling Night Planned
Mennonite Life will host its annual Storytelling Night on Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, 100 Quarry Road, Leola. Felixa Valladares de Kunkle and Conrad Kanagy will relate short-form anecdotes drawn from their lives and experiences.
feel welcomed, valued, and included.
holds its own. If the passport helps people explore some of the history, we think that’s a good thing for the local economy.
“There are so many great historical stories we wanted to share with locals and visitors,” Cliff continued. “The history and heritage aspect we offer is certainly significant. We’re well-known for the Amish community. History and heritage are often referenced by our visitors as reasons for coming here. With the country’s 250th birthday, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to highlight that.”
An advocate for tourism, Discover Lancaster was formed from the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Business Bureau in 2015. Discover Lancaster, which receives 80 percent of its funding from Lancaster County’s hotel tax, employs 14 full-time staff members and eight part-time travel consultants.
“Tourism represents a sizeable part of our overall economy,” said Cliff. “It helps provide jobs, tax revenues and economic growth. Locals can enjoy some of these experiences right in their own backyards. There are benefits to having a robust tourism industry. All in all, the passport is really cool. It’s a great way to spend time.”
For additional information, go to www.discover lancaster.com.
Kunkle began serving with LMC: A Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches in March 2019 and currently serves as office coordinator, prayer facilitator, and Hispanic ministry support. Originally from Honduras, she is fluent in Spanish, English, and German and uses her language skills to help build connections and foster communication across cultures within the LMC community. She is passionate about encouraging prayer, supporting leaders, and helping people
Kanagy is a professor emeritus of sociology at Elizabethtown College. He directed studies of Mennonite Church USA and a study of Anabaptists in 10 countries, and he was a longtime pastor at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. He also serves as publisher and executive editor of Santos Books. Conrad and his wife, Heidi, have been married for 37 years. They have an adult son and attend Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church. The event is free of charge, and donations will be received for the speakers as well as Mennonite Life’s ongoing storytelling and conservation efforts. A recording of the event will be available on Mennonite Life’s YouTube channel following the event.
Students Earn Academic Honor
Two local students earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring semester at Penn State Berks, Wyomissing. They are Jack Slaughter of Kirk-
wood and Kate Shumaker of Quarryville.
To be recognized on the dean’s list, students must end the semester with a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
A visitor picks up a free Discover Lancaster passport at the tourism-advocate organization’s office in the Greenfield Commerce Park.
August Sundae Special
Fresh half Waffle with 2 dips of vanilla ice cream, topped with fresh peaches available 11am-8pm tuesday-friday
CAP Members Attend Training Programs
Members of the Lancaster Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently spent a week at the Pennsylvania Wing’s Cadet Training Schools, either continuing their cadet development through hands-on learning and leadership training or by serving on staff. The program concluded with a formal graduation ceremony on June 28.
The Pennsylvania Wing of CAP holds an annual weeklong summer encampment at Fort Indiantown Gap. It includes Basic Encampment, a Leadership Development Course, a STEM Academy, and the Color Guard Academy.
This year’s Basic Encampment program included drill training, warrior knowledge, sports, relay races, physical training, obstacle courses, and aerospace activities. During this process, the cadets learned how to work in a team, built camaraderie, gained independence, and made memories.
forensics. They also participated in trips, including a tour of the Penn State Breazeale Reactor, a trip to Bloomsburg to learn about aerospace engineering, and a visit to the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
Those participating in the Leadership Development Course experienced public speaking, leadership reaction challenges, rappelling from a 200-foot tower, leading drill, learning about different leadership styles, and flying in a UH-60 Black Hawk. The Color Guard Academy cadets not only trained on flag opening ceremonies, but they also took part in the Battle of the Bulge wreath-laying event and presented the colors at a Stormers baseball game.
Academy, where he participated in advanced science and technology activities.
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STEM Academy cadets built solar-powered robots, soldered electronic kits, and explored digital
The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron cadets who completed Basic Encampment are Cadet Senior Airmen Luca Hermosillo and Noah Hermosillo, both of Wrightsville; Cadet Airman 1st Class Kaiden Painter of Leola; and Cadet Senior Airman Theodore Seifferlein of Landisville. Cadet Staff Sgt. Gabriel Catherman of Windsor attended the STEM
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rebuilding a water wheel using only 18th-century tools and techniques. He is experienced with hearth cooking, wood-fired bake ovens, brewing, and distilling. He has worked in an 1806 brewery, a reconstructed 1850 brewery, and George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill at Mount Vernon.
In addition, Sam Leamer will present a living history program, “Coffee With a Colonial,” in the kitchen of the General Edward Hand Mansion on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. The program will also be offered on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. The program will feature coffee and discussion.
In addition, several cadets from the squadron served on staff this year. Cadet Maj. Judah Acosta of Lancaster was the encampment group commander, Cadet Maj. Jereco Acosta of Lancaster served as the cadet training officer for the Leadership Development Course, and Cadet Maj. Aaron Keohane of Pequea served as Squadron 10 deputy commander.
Two Jesse Jones Composite Squadron senior members volunteered at the Pennsylvania Wing Training Schools. 2nd Lt. Theresa Diehl of Lititz
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Leamer was born and raised in Berks County. He holds a history degree from Cairn University and is a lifelong living historian and re-enactor with a decade of experience working with 21st-century coffee. Leamer wishes to provide a deeper
and 2nd Lt. Lisa Catherman of Windsor spent the week helping in the dining facilities.
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. 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.
understanding of the Colonial coffee culture in North America and how it fueled a nation’s beginnings.
To purchase tickets to any of the aforementioned events, visit www.historicrockford.org/ special-events.
MCCL from pg 4
offers two nonauditioned programs designed to build foundational vocal skills. Prelude Music is for children in kindergarten through first grade, and Choristers is open to grades two through six. These classes meet Tuesday eve -
nings for eight weeks in the fall and spring. MCCL serves more than 150 singers each year, representing over 40 schools, 50 congregations, and 15 denominations. Rooted in the mission of “training children and youth to glorify
Jesus Christ through excellent choral singing,” MCCL is a program of Lancaster Mennonite School and welcomes all children and youths in the community. For more information, visit www.mennonite childrenschoir.org.
Tony Shahan
Sam Leamer
The staff of this year’s Cadet Training Schools included Jesse Jones Composite Squadron cadets (from left) Jereco Acosta, Aaron Keohane, and Judah Acosta.
DMVA Available to Assist With Locating Forms
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is available to provide assistance to veterans who have lost their DD Form 214 (DD-214), DD Form 215 (DD-215) or other military documents. DMVA may be able to help veterans locate these documents so they can get credit for time served and receive benefits they have earned.
The DD-214 is a Department of Defense document issued upon a service member’s retirement, separation, or discharge from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. It contains infor
mation needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Without this document, there could be significant delays when a veteran seeks benefits earned through his or her military service. The DD-215 is used to correct errors or make additions to a DD-214.
The easiest way to manage military documents and avoid confusion in searching for them is to make sure they are safely filed immediately upon leaving the military. For help locating a DD-214, a DD-215, or other
military documentation, call 800-547-2838 toll-free or email RA-REQ@pa.gov. The outreach center can also be reached by calling 717-861-8910. More information about locating military documents can be found by visiting www.pa.gov/agencies/dmva and clicking “Vet eran Records Requests.” Another way to stay in touch is for veterans, family members, and people who work with veterans to sign up for the DMVA’s Veterans Registry at www .pa.gov/services/dmva/ subscribe-to-veterans --registry-and-monthly -publication.
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
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
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Ephrata Cloiser Plans Ice Cream Social
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will open its grounds to the community on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. for its annual ice cream social. This fundraising event, a project of the Ephrata Cloister Associates in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, will feature ice cream and brownie sundaes scooped by celebrity dippers, including WIOV morning radio host Casey Allyn, Ephrata Mayor Tom Reinhold, journalist and novelist Larry Alexander, state Rep. Keith Greiner, and Blue Ridge’s Cindy Mellinger. The event is sponsored by Blue Ridge. The New Cloister Restaurant will provide the ice cream.
A highlight of the event will be nature crafts and games under the tent in
the meadow. Prizes will be awarded for the first 50 children who complete the Nature Scavenger Hunt. Children can make their own wooden necklaces and explore the nature trail along the Cocalico Creek.
Attendees can learn more about the Historic Landscape Restoration Initiative that will transform the property into a natural habitat for local wildlife, flowers, and plants.
Guides in historical costumes will be stationed in the buildings to greet visitors and interpret the history of the 18th-century structures. The acoustic duo the Groove Slingers will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. in the new amphitheater.
The duo plays a variety of blues, rock, jazz, country, bluegrass, and pop, as well as original music.
Visitors are encouraged to stroll the grounds of the Cloister, pet therapy dogs from Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS), and watch demonstrations by the Lancaster Spinners and Weavers Guild and Friends. Visitors will also be able to play Colonial games and try their hand at the art of Colonial printing on the reproduction printing press.
Event attendees may also learn more about charity in Ephrata and visit with representatives of local nonprofits.
The museum store will feature 18th-century reproduction toys, crafts, and souvenirs; books of historical interest; and local handmade arts and crafts. Visitors may also purchase cards, candles, pottery, sleigh bells, and chocolate
in the store.
Tickets for the event will be available for purchase in the Visitor Center on the day of the event. There is a discount for members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates and youths ages 6 to 10, and children 5 and younger will be admitted free of charge.
Proceeds from the event will support educational programming at Historic Ephrata Cloister, including the Student Historians program and Community Days for local elementary students. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www .ephratacloister.org or call 717-733-6600.
Museum Posts Model
Railroading Days
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will offer its Model Railroading Days event on Saturdays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, and 22. Visitors of all ages may watch model trains in action and see static displays from a variety of groups and clubs.
The Aug. 1 event will feature the DC Area Independent Hi-Railers, the Standard Gauge Module Association, and the Strasburg Model Railroad Club. The James R. Rose Scale & Gauge exhibit will be on display.
Aug. 8 will feature the Baltimore Area American Flyer Club and the Capital PenNScalers. A tree-making presentation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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The groups to be featured on Aug. 15 are the Keystone NTrack, Lebanon Valley Rail, the Lower Susquehanna Valley Modular Railroaders, the Northeast Corridor Historical Society, and the Strasburg Model Railroad Club.
On Aug. 22, Capitol Free-Mo and the Stillmeadow Crossing Modular Train Group will be featured. A large Lionel 0-72 layout will be displayed.
Model Railroading Days is included in the regular museum admission.
To learn more about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
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Bicycle Club Plans Rides
The Lancaster Bicycle Club will hold two rides through scenic roads in August. The club will host its annual Ice Cream Lovers’ Ride on Saturday, Aug. 15, and the Covered Bridge Classic on Sunday, Aug. 16.
The Ice Cream Lovers’ Ride - voted Best Ride in the State of Pennsylvaniawill offer two scenic route options designed for riders who enjoy quiet backroads, rolling farmland, and local ice cream favorites. Riders participating in a 40-mile route will depart from Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, at 8:15 a.m., with stops at Bird-in-Hand Bakery, Lapp Valley Farm, and Oregon Dairy. Those taking part in a 28-mile route will depart from the church at 8:30 a.m., visiting Birdin-Hand Bakery, Hayloft Ice Cream, and Oregon Dairy. Riders can expect peaceful roads, farmland views, and the chance to enjoy some of Lancaster County’s most beloved ice cream destinations. Weather permitting, the ride offers a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with scenery and local flavor.
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