Service Will Be on the Menu at Veterans Appreciation Banquet
BY JEFF FALK
The Lions Club is recognized as one of the largest service organizations in the world. Veterans of the United States military know a little something about service themselves.
It’s that shared belief, that common bond, that will make the Quarryville Lions Club’s upcoming event so special.
“Our motto is ‘We Serve,’ and that really sums up what we’re all about,” said Gerald Wagner, who’s been the Quarryville Lions Club’s secretary for 15 years. “We’re private citizens, and veterans were government sponsored. A lot of times when national disasters occur, the Lions Club and the National Guard are sent there to get things back in order. For the Lions Club, disaster relief is one of our things.”
In cooperation with the Wakefield Lions Club of Peach Bottom, the Quarryville Lions Club will host this year’s edition of its annual Veterans Appreciation Banquet beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 - four days before the national celebration of Veterans Day - at Chestnut Level Family Life Center, 1068 Chestnut Level Road, Quarryville. The banquet is free for local veterans, each of whom may bring a guest at no charge, and interested individuals are asked to call Wagner at 717-786-2195 or Joe McMullen at 717-786-6080 to register before Thursday, Nov. 6. As many as 10 current members of the Quarryville and Wakefield Lions Clubs served in the military.
“I’m 76, and when the Vietnam War was going on, it got controversial and a lot of veterans weren’t appreciated,” said Wagner. “Some of the guys in our club, when they
Solanco Neighborhood Ministries (SNM) will hold its inaugural Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 8, with a community meal from 4 to 8 p.m. at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. Proceeds from the event will support SNM’s food security and family assistance programs serving residents across southern Lancaster County.
Guests may enjoy a meal, bread, and dessert, symbolizing the event’s central message that no bowl in the community should be empty. Attendees will have the opportunity to take home a handcrafted bowl
What’s the value of dirt? For the Lancaster County Conservation District, it’s priceless. The organization formed in 1950 with a mission of empowering farmers to maintain and improve the rich, productive soil of Lancaster County through conservation practices. Today, as the group marks its 75th anniversary, it has expanded its
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Wakefield Lions Club president Les Davis Jr. (left) and Quarryville Lions Club president Steve Grosh are joining forces to present the Veterans Appreciation Banquet.
Larry Albright creates a handcrafted bowl for Solanco Neighborhood Ministries’ Empty Bowls fundraiser.
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Mennonite Life Event To Focus on the Froschauer Bible
Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will commemorate 500 years of Anabaptism at a Collections Feature showcasing centuries-old Froschauer Bibles on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room.
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The Froschauer Bible, completed in the year 1529, was the earliest complete Bible of the Protestant Reformation, as well as the first German-language Bible to be used widely by Anabaptists. Though it was not initially intended for an Anabaptist audience, the Froschauer Bible was quickly adopted by the movement in its early years. Some Plain Anabaptist communities still use the Froschauer Bible today.
At the Collections Feature, Mennonite Life archivist and librarian Julia Wiker and guest speaker
Isaac Lowry, curator at Washington County Mennonite Historical Library in Hagerstown, Md., will review the history of the Froschauer Bible’s multiple printings and showcase the unique traits of several Bibles owned by Mennonite Life.
A highlight of the event will be a rare, illustrated 1560 Meyer Family Froschauer Bible. This particular Bible features hand-colored images throughout the text.
The Collections Feature will not be recorded or livestreamed. The event is free, but registration is required at www.menno nitelife.org/events.
Mennonite Life’s vision is diverse communities connecting across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own and each other’s stories of life, faith, cultures, and histories.
Brain-boosting Tips for Older Adults
Cognitive decline is a concern for many adults as they get older. Memory loss and trouble processing ideas can sometimes be a side effect of aging, as Everyday Health says the brain changes in size and structure as a person gets older. The changes can affect how well the brain works over time. Furthermore, illnesses affecting the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease, may start showing their symptoms in people who have reached their mid-60s, says the National Institute on Aging.
Older adults who want to boost their cognitive health may consider a few strategies.
Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels is associated with better cognitive function, according to data published in 2021 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Lowering blood pressure also reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. When learning new information, people are encouraged to use multiple senses. Harvard Health says that when more senses are used in learning something, more of the brain is involved in retaining the memory.
Staying physically active is also important. Exercise helps maintain blood flow to the brain, which also helps
to reduce the risk for hypertension.
According to Cone Health Medical Group, eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like tuna, salmon, and mackerel, decreases risk for cognitive decline. People should avoid saturated fats, trans fats, and hydrogenated oils.
Getting into the written word can also be beneficial. According to a study in the journal Neurology, regular reading and writing in one’s older years reduced the rate of memory decline by 32%. Joining a book club or simply reading more on one’s own can improve cognition. Similarly, writing improves memory and communication abilities and can help strengthen the brain.
Avoid drinking sugary beverages and limit consumption of alcohol, as neither boasts brain-boosting properties. Instead, consider tea or coffee; these beverages can improve alertness and focus, as they’re rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. A Place for Mom says caffeine in these beverages can help solidify new memories.
Keeping the brain sharp is a multilayered process that involves healthy foods and beverages, exercise, and brain-stimulating activities.
Mennonite Life archivist and librarian Julia Wiker with a Froschauer Bible
Love of Film Will Unite Buffs at Red Rose Festival
BY JEFF FALK
Technically, films combine elements of images, motion, dialogue, ideas and music. It’s a combination of sensory stimuli that can evoke strong emotions and transport viewers to different places and times.
Ryan Shank, the founder of the Red Rose Film Festival, has been theatrically transported on many different occasions.
“(Films are) an escape,” said Shank. “I’ve always loved stories. I grew up on Ninja Turtles, and I also grew up on ‘Jaws.’ I love to laugh. It’s almost like therapy in a way. I’d rather listen to a story and relate to it than talk about myself.”
This year’s edition of Shank’s annual Red Rose Film Festival will be staged on four days, from Thursday, Nov. 6, to Sunday, Nov. 9. The festival will include screenings of 60 films - feature-length movies, documentaries and shorts - from 20 countries, as well as a pair of formal gatherings.
On Nov. 6, the event will kick off with a welcome party from 5 to 9 p.m. at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster. Then, on Saturday, Nov. 8, the local film festival will present special awards at a gala from 6 to 10 p.m. at Penn Cinema IMAX, 541 Airport Road, Lititz.
“The welcome party is just that,” said Shank, a
2004 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. “It’s a happy hour for filmmakers. You’re enjoying food, and you’re talking about your projects and your passion. The gala is held after all the films have been screened at least twice over the weekend. Do I call it a red-carpet event? Yes. Is it a black-tie event? No.”
“The highlight of the festival should be the works,” continued Shank. “But it will be the Lancaster businesses and filmmakers coming together. It’s really a networking event. The film industry, at its core, is collaborative.”
The 60 films that the Red Rose Film Festival will feature were selected from a group of 200 submissions. Each film was viewed by five judges from a panel of 50 and then was assigned a rating from 1 to 10 based on 10 criteria.
The majority of the films that will be screened at the festival received ratings of 8 or higher.
Among the movies that will be presented are a film called “Adamstown,” which was produced by Lancaster-based Rwandan filmmaker Andrew Bilindabagabo, and “Keep Quiet and Forgive,” which was produced and directed by Lancaster cinematographer Sarah McClure.
In 2023, it was esti -
mated that 9,500 films were produced around the world.
“They’re thoughts and ideas that people have the courage to put on the screen,” said Shank. “How many ideas are there? How many thoughts do you have in a day?”
“Lancaster and central Pennsylvania are underrepresented in the film community,” he added. “Our goal is to advocate for the filmmakers. But we’re more an extension of tourism than we are of just the arts.”
Over the festival’s four days, more than 1,000 people, mainly from the country’s northeast corridor - Pennsylvania, New York and Baltimore - are expected to attend the Red Rose Film Festival. Many of them will experience feelings of escape.
“Our biggest audiences are the filmmakers and their families,” said Shank, a resident of Marietta.
“People who support the arts are typically 55 and older who want to send the elevator back down. They want to have conversations with these filmmakers, and those conversations matter. That’s what this platform provides. This is why we’re here.”
Through his creative passion for films, Shank established the Red Rose Film Festival in 2019.
“We technically copied an idea for a film festival from Dubuque, Iowa,” said Shank. “The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is one of the top-rated film festivals in the country. They focus more on tourism than filmmaking. I was like, ‘Why don’t we have this in Lancaster? Let’s take
Lancaster’s love of Lancaster and create a film festival.’ Lancaster loves Lancaster.”
“It keeps me in proximity of an industry for which I chose Lancaster over Los Angeles,” Shank continued. “I didn’t want that life, and now I’m very fulfilled. I didn’t need fame to fulfill my dream. The Red Rose Film Festival has become my platform. This is my way to be connected to artists and filmmakers.”
For additional information, go to https://redrose filmfestival.com.
Viewers screen a presentation at last year’s Red Rose Film Festival.
Historic Rock Ford To Present “Persuasion”
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, will present “Persuasion” in the rooms of the General Hand Mansion on Fridays, Nov. 14 and 21, and Saturdays, Nov. 15 and 22, at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Performances with matinees will also take place on Sundays, Nov. 16 and 23, at 3 p.m.
The one-act play, inspired by scenes from Jane Austen’s novel, was adapted by Samuel Slaymaker and is intended to provide audiences with the flavor of Austen’s work and wit within the setting of a true Georgian mansion. The Actor’s School is the new creative team for this year’s production.
“Persuasion” relates the story of Anne Elliot, an aristocratic young lady
who declines marrying Captain Frederick Wentworth at a youthful age even though she deeply loves him. After a period of seven years, Anne and Wentworth meet again and must resolve their feelings through a series of encounters that are highlighted in the play.
Each performance will be approximately an hour, with scenes taking place on the main floor of the General Hand Mansion. The production is not handicapped-accessible. Guests will be standing during the performance and following the characters from room to room.
Performances are limited to 15 guests. To purchase tickets, visit www.historicrockford .org/special-events.
Museum Plans “Trains & Troops” Event
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will host its 25th annual Trains & Troops weekend on Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2. The event salutes American railroads and members of the United States military.
The Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard will present the colors at 11 a.m. on Nov. 1 and at 1 p.m. on Nov. 2. The Lampeter-Strasburg Community Band will perform a repertoire of Americana and patriotic music on Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Victory Society will present a World War II period fashion show at 2 p.m. on Nov. 1.
During Trains & Troops, an array of military and military railroad service-related vehicles, uniforms, equipment, field gear, maps, books, photographs, memorabilia, and collectibles will be on display from exhibitors. Visitors also will encounter military, civilian,
and railroader living history re-enactors from various eras in U.S. history throughout the museum. Museum director Patrick C. Morrison noted that the U.S. military used railroads in the American Civil War and World Wars I and II.
Groups and displays at the event will include the 1st Infantry Division; the 2nd Infantry Division Korean War re-enactors; the 8th Air Force; the 165th Medical Detachment of the 27th Infantry Division; Company L of the 110th Infantry Regiment of the 28th Infantry Division; the 45th Infantry Division; the 266th Engineer Combat Battalion of the 66th Infantry Division; Company C of the 505th Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division; the 724th Railway Operating Battalion; the 83rd Infantry Division, Archbury Foundation; the Association of American Military Advisors
in Vietnam; the Bethlehem Steel Arc Welder; Company L of the 109th Infantry Regiment of the 28th Infantry Division; USS Mullinix; East Coast W.A.V.E.S.; Fort Mott; the Historical Aviation Society; Larry Alexander, displaying military artifacts and books; medical trains; Miss Victory on the Homefront; Office of Strategic Services; Pennsylvania Railroad Truck; Quartermaster Corps Detachment K9; Railroad Operations on the Homefront; railway artillery, Army Ground Forces Association; Remembering the Korean War 75 Years Later; Rosie the Riveter; Stuart Tank Memorial Association; United States Army Air Force Aircraft Warning Service; U.S. Chaplain Corps;
Victory Co-op; The Victory Society; and a World War II military knife display.
A 1940s swing dance, featuring the Moonlighters big band, will be held at the museum on Nov. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. There is a separate admission fee, and swing dance tickets may be purchased online through www .eventbrite.com.
Additionally, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is accepting new and unwrapped toys, books, and games again this year on behalf of children who benefit from the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. For more information on the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
Quarryville Library Posts Programs
Quarryville Library Center, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, will host an evening of ghost stories with librarian and local history buff Keith Greenawalt on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. To register, visit https://calendar.lancaster libraries.org/event/haunted -lancaster-100239.
People who have questions about Medicare may schedule an appointment at the library with the
Lancaster County Office of Aging’s PA MEDI program. Representatives will provide information on a current plan or on switching to a different plan. Appointments will be available at the library through December. To set up an appointment, call 717-299-7979 or visit https://calendar.lanc asterlibraries.org/event/ medicare-open-enrollment -126956.
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focus to include four more departments beyond agriculture, touching the lives of everyone who calls the county home.
“Coming out of the time period of the Dust Bowl, in the late 1920s and ‘30s, there was a national movement to create conservation districts across the country,” said Sallie Gregory, Lancaster County Conservation District education and operations coordinator. What began as a local resource for farmers in Lancaster’s Southern End to encourage sustainable practices soon grew into wide outreach, promoting conservation practices that included the proper ways and times to plow and constructing fences to keep cows from polluting streams.
“In 1950, the county commissioners approved having a conservation district the whole way across Lancaster County,” Gregory said.
The county’s conservation district, which is the largest in the state, now includes departments focused on erosion and sedimentation, watersheds, data and analysis and education.
“The erosion and sedimentation department works with people in development, such as landowners, construction companies or engineers, on any project larger than an acre,” Gregory said, noting that the office reviews work plans to determine how the soil will be maintained prior to construction, during the work and afterward.
The watershed department encourages landowners to maintain their properties to promote water health.
“We all live in a watershed,” Gregory said, adding that our actions could impact the watershed right outside our door or the wider Chesapeake Bay watershed. “This department focuses on ways people can maintain and protect the watershed. Maybe you have a no-mow zone in your yard to encourage pollinators, or you plant native plants to support wildlife.”
For the data and analysis department, the goal
is to tell the story of the efforts of the district and share the results with the public so people can understand the work and see the benefits of conservation, she said.
“In the education department, our role is to talk with residents about conservation practices and provide support for teachers and students working with state standards,” she explained, noting that one such effort is the countywide Envirothon program.
The office works collaboratively with numerous organizations in the state, including the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Lancaster Conservancy.
Funding for conservation district work comes from state and federal sources, as well as grants and donations. The organization will also participate in the ExtraGive on Friday, Nov. 21, to support its 501(c)(3) Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County.
The employees of the conservation district, as well as the group’s nine-member all-volunteer board, want people to understand the value of the district’s work, as well as the impact we all have on our environment.
“A person might drive through Lancaster County and see plastic tubes sticking up next to a creek and wonder what’s going on there,” Gregory said. “We want to tell the story that those are protecting seedlings and that in 10 years, you’re going to see a forest buffer next to that stream, which will protect the stream.”
Projects like that one will
take years to complete, but the district also has shorter-term initiatives.
“Our watershed department is working to put in-stream monitoring devices into more and more streams, so they see and chart on a daily basis what’s happening in the water,” she said, noting that these devices provide much quicker updates than a traditional stream sample that might be taken every six to eight months. “We currently have 16 in-stream monitoring devices, and we hope to add more in the future.”
To promote its watershed work, the district will host the 2025 Lancaster-Lebanon Watershed Forum on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Millersville University.
“The forum is a free event for volunteers, students, watershed organizations and practitioners to learn and collaborate,” Gregory said. “This year we will hear from Dr. David Bowne at Elizabethtown College about wetland biodiversity and Hilary Dozier from USGS about local water quality monitoring.” Registration for the event is required by Friday, Nov. 7, and breakfast is included in the forum. To learn
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The conservation district also holds an annual tree seedling sale, which opens in February for pickup in April, and hosts a Youth Conservation School in the summer.
“We all impact our natural resources, whether that’s in a positive or a negative way,” Gregory said. “The conservation district is a resource for everyone, because we all use natural resources every day.”
To learn more about the Lancaster County Conservation District, visit https://lancaster conservation.org.
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created by local students and artists as a lasting reminder of the impact that their
“We want to raise awareness of the extent of food insecurity in our area that often goes unseen and raise money to fund our food and wraparound programs that help families become financially stable,” stated Teresa Dolan, executive director of SNM.
“But Empty Bowls is more than just a fundraiser - it is also a celebration of community that reminds us of the power of connection and compassion.”
“We are excited to partner with so many individuals and organizations in the community for our inaugural event,” continued Dolan. Local artists participating in the fund -
raiser are Albright Pottery Studio, the Octorara Art Association, and Sanctuary Studio. In addition, Solanco School District students under the direction of Kesse Humphreys from Solanco High School, Emily MacNair from Smith Middle School, and Melissa Tucker from Swift Middle School have been crafting bowls.
Dolan met with Tucker nearly a year and a half ago and proposed the idea of Empty Bowls. Tucker liked the idea of collaborating and thought she could engage the other grade levels.
“This gives the learners a chance to reach a greater audience with their art for the good of our community,” Tucker stated. When asked how learners felt about this opportunity and
their reasons for doing the project, Tucker said, “The students were excited that someone would actually be using their bowls and felt that making something that would eventually help others who had a need was a good thing.”
The art department not only collaborated with SNM and local artist organizations, but also worked closely with the Solanco High School video productions class.
“Our WSLC Media students are excited to create a video showing students
of all ages as they create and design the bowls used for the Empty Bowls fundraiser,” said Tony Mendez, instructor of WSLC Media studies. “Their work serves as a lasting testament to the value of youth involvement in community initiatives.”
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The drop-in event will feature soups, food, and desserts prepared by local restaurants, caterers, and commercial kitchens, as well as a silent auction and opportunities to learn more and make an impact in SNM’s year-round efforts to address food insecurity. Tickets must be purchased in advance to guarantee a handcrafted bowl. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://solanco neighborhoodministries .org or call 717-723-8385.
The Solanco Neighborhood Ministries Food Bank has been serving the southern end of Lancaster County since 1990. Over the years, it has adapted to meet the increased needs in the area. The food bank sends more than 60,000 weekend meals home each school year to local children and provides more than 500 holiday meals so families can celebrate and share a special meal together. The Choice Pantry offers neighbors the opportunity to shop in person with dignity and choose items their family likes. The food bank supports SNM’s mission: Engaging Families. Meeting Needs. Giving Hope.
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The library is also accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys through Tuesday, Dec. 9, for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. People may drop off donations at the library during public hours. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Members of the Octorara Art Association display bowls they created for the upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser.
College Night Can Be Portal to Brighter Futures
BY JEFF FALK
It seems a lot to ask 17and 18-year-olds to make higher-education decisions that will affect the rest of their lives, that will shape the directions of their existences. But College Night can help by providing options, clearing up misconceptions and sparking new possibilities.
An informed decision is a smart decision.
“It helps kids from all
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.
over Lancaster County and beyond to be able to have direct interaction with colleges, trade schools and the military,” said Barbara McDaniel, a counseling office administrative assistant at Conestoga Valley High School (CVHS) who’s been coordinating College Night for 27 years. “It gives them a little bit of the atmosphere of what college is like. It helps students decide which path is best for them.”
Located at 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, CVHS will host this year’s edition of its annual College Night inside Rill Gymnasium from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. The event is free to attend and open to all high school students across Lancaster County.
“It’s so awesome,” said McDaniel. “Tables are set up in alphabetical order, and there are a lot of people. When I talk to parents and students, I get compliments about the flow. Students can see what a college represents or if they have the major they are interested in. It’s a busy night, but when six o’clock hits and I open the doors and see the students come in, that’s my favorite part.”
Representatives from more than 125 colleges,
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
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 717-872-7951 Pastor: Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE
121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Phone: 717872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: IndependentBible Believing. Meeting at 211 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA. Weekly Worship on Sundays at 11 am. Also meeting Wednesdays at 7 pm for weekly Bible Study & Kids Club. Phone: 717-983-8755. Visit us online at: www.hopeforstrasburg.com
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. quarryville.church 717-7862941. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: 8:30 Traditional, 10:30 Contemporary, Fellowship time from 9:40-10:20 am Livestream: quarryville.online.church Here you are accepted as you are and challenged to become more like Jesus.
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
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
Interested individuals interact with representatives of higher-education institutions at a past College Night at Conestoga Valley High School.
universities, technical schools, business schools and branches of the armed forces will be present on College Night. The event will also offer a pair of informative, educational seminars titled “How To Choose a College” and “Financial Aid.”
“I don’t think (higher education) is for everybody,” said McDaniel. “I think times are changing. If you’re not ready to do it now, we have kids who take gap years. I think it’s important to at least come to College Night. It’s important to determine what’s the best road for you. It’s not wrong not to go to a four-year college. It’s a lot of money these days.”
“There are students who know exactly what they want to do,” she added. “For those who don’t, that’s why there are counselors; that’s why there are parents. There are counselors who can guide them toward their futures.”
More than 2,000 individuals from Lancaster County public and private high schools - students, parents and family members - are expected to attend College Night at CVHS. The event is designed for seniors, juniors and 10th-graders.
“They’re college-bound students,” said McDaniel. “They’re trade schoolbound students. We don’t just get the four-year college students. It’s a lot of juniors and some seniors
Phillips Museum of Art Plans Reception
The Phillips Museum of Art at Franklin & Marshall College will hold a reception for the public to meet the artist behind “Waste Not, Want Not: Collage by Mark Wagner” on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The exhibit offers a tongue-in-cheek look at the foibles of modern life through intricate assemblages of dollar-bill parts and everyday scraps. Attendees can view works such as “The Woodsman,” which illustrates George Washington chopping an incensed cherry tree, and
“Tag,” a jacket assembled out of designer clothing labels. Wagner’s books, such as “Scream at the Librarian,” will be available to peruse at the event.
The reception will include light refreshments, and both the reception and the exhibition are free and open to the public. The Phillips Museum of Art is located in Steinman College Center at 628 College Ave., Lancaster. For more information, visit www.fandm .edu/phillips-museum or call 717-358-4428.
who are on the fence. A lot of parents come, too.”
“It’s the biggest (college fair) in the county,” added McDaniel. “Other schools participate, and they send their students to us. They love that we do it and everybody can come. We send (invitations) to all the schools in Lancaster County, public and private, indicating when it will be. We try to reach as far as we can go.”
Established in 1975, College Night at CVHS is celebrating 50 years of providing guide rails for the futures of thousands of Lancaster County high school students.
“It was probably on a lower scale when it first started and just got bigger and bigger,” said McDaniel. “I do think College Night
sticks with what people know and with what people expect and with what works well. We keep it simple. We’ve seen different colleges come in, and some colleges come back every year. It’s a consistent fair, and I like it that way. I think we have a good reputation. When people walk in the door, things are easy to find.”
“College Night is a wonderful event,” McDaniel continued. “It’s not only for our community in Conestoga Valley; it’s for everyone in Lancaster County. It’s a way for students to interact with representatives from colleges and trade schools. It helps them get a feel for what colleges have to offer. It’s a quick interaction, but it’s a meaningful interaction.”
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“Tag,” a jacket assembled from designer clothing labels, will be on view at Phillips Museum of Art.
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came back, they wouldn’t wear their uniforms. People, especially in my generation, don’t want that to happen to the people who are in the service now.”
In addition to a full-course meal of ham, potatoes, green beans, an appetizer, dessert, coffee and beverages, the Quarryville Lions Club’s Veterans Appreciation Banquet will feature camaraderie and fellowship. The meal will be prepared by ladies from Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church and served to the veterans by members of local Scouting America and the Girl Scouts of the USA troops.
Individuals attending the banquet are asked to bring
new, unwrapped toys as donations for the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.
A gift card, donated by C.R. Lapp’s Family Restaurant in Quarryville, will be awarded to the oldest veteran in attendance.
“It’s a pretty cheerful occasion,” said Wagner, a resident of Quarryville. “Almost everyone who comes knows the other guys. Some only see each other every year at the banquet.”
Before the tasty meal is enjoyed, flags from all five branches of the militaryMarine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard - will be paraded into the hall. A rendition of “The
Star-Spangled Banner” will also be played.
Following the banquet, singers from the Solanco High School chorale will perform.
“My favorite part is just the socialization,” said Wagner. “I enjoy sitting around the tables and talking to all the guys who are there.”
This year marks the 15th time that the Quarryville Lions Club has served its Veterans Appreciation Banquet. As many as 150 individuals, veterans, their families and their friends, are expected to attend.
“Around Veterans Day, a bunch of us just decided we ought to honor veterans at our expense,” said
Wagner. “That’s how it got started. Then it just grew by word of mouth. Some of the churches put it in their bulletins.”
The Quarryville Lions Club, which meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at The Daily Grind, 1 S. Church St., Quarryville, was established in 1926. A member of Lions Club International, the local Lions Club was an all-men’s organization until women were invited to join in 2003.
“We donate a lot of money to nonprofits,” said Wagner. “Each year we have fundraisers, and we try to put the money back into the community.”
