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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

ExtraGive, Extra Local

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BY DAYNA M. REIDENOUER

Representatives from Southern End-based nonprofits participated in the 2019 ExtraGive event at The Daily Grind/Wesley Network.

compassionate, professional counseling and offers sliding-scale payments. Donations will support clients who cannot afford the full cost of counseling. “So many have been affected by COVID and are struggling to cope. Counseling is more vital than ever,” said executive director Deb Riddell. Solanco Education Foundation, https://solancoeducationfound ation.org. Inspires academic achievement at Solanco schools. Donations will support student scholarships, teacher venture grants, and education programs. Solanco Neighborhood Ministries, office@snministries.org, https://solanconeighborhoodministries.org. Runs a food bank and student eating program and offers help to access other resources. Donations will be used for operating costs and to provide aid. Solid Rock Youth Ministries, raeanne.nixon@gmail.com, www.solidrockquarryville.com. Gospel-focused youth center

All auction activities will be located in the Kreider Building at the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville. The event was moved to the Kreider Building because it is larger than the Hoffman Building, where the event was previously held, and has side doors and windows that can be opened. This will make social distancing possible and ensure the venue is wellventilated as part of COVID-19 mitigation recommendations. “We are asking people to be mindful of the health and safety of others,” said Kim Risk, who is co-chair of the auction with Carol Gibson. Also due to mitigation, the Solanco High School post prom committee will not provide a meal on Nov. 13. However, on Nov. 14, the group will sell popcorn and cupcakes and a food truck will offer hot food and beverages. See SECA Auction pg 8

providing free programs to elementary and middle school students and their families. Donations will fund the hiring of another program director to expand into serving high-schoolers. Southern End Community Association, 717-806-0123, seca@epix.net, www.secarec.org. Recreational opportunities for local residents, including a swimming pool and community park. Donations will be used to provide more activities and programs. “The Extraordinary Give is a great way for the community to give back to those nonprofit organizations that were able to continue to support them (this year),” said director Rick Kerns. Quarryville Library, library@ quarryvillelibrary.org, www.quarry villelibrary.org. Promotes reading, new ideas, and knowledge while fulfilling cultural and social needs. Donations will fund staff wages in order to expand service hours and add relevant books and videos to the collection. “Our Friends of the

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Bicycles and other items destined for the Southern End Community Association (SECA) auction are displayed by (from left) auction co-chair Kim Risk, SECA president Barb Tollinger, and SECA director Rick Kerns.

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SECA Plans 30th Auction The 30th annual Southern End Community Association (SECA) auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. A preview event, during which attendees may place absentee bids, will take place on Friday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m.

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ust as they did last year, a group of nonprofits from the Southern End will host a special event as part of the Extraordinary Give (ExtraGive) on Friday, Nov. 20. The public is welcome to visit the Hoffman Building at the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to participate in crafts, games, coloring contests, a scavenger hunt, and door prize drawings. Food trucks selling barbecue, fries, funnel cakes, and more will be parked outside the building from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be provided at every station, and snacks will be prewrapped. Touchless donation stations will be available as well. Those who do not feel comfortable attending may participate by visiting www.ExtraGive.org between midnight and 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 20. The ExtraGive is a program of the Lancaster County Community Foundation, and donations will be stretched by event sponsors. Organizations that will be represented at the Hoffman Building on Nov. 20 include: Black Rock Retreat, 717-529-3384, www.blackrockretreat.com. Retreat and camping opportunities for people of all ages, including students, families, and church groups, along with spiritual growth opportunities. Donations will go to the general budget. “Black Rock Retreat has been partnering with other organizations to provide meals and housing to those in need during COVID19, and (we) provide scholarship funds for our summer camp program,” said special events assistant Sara Hilf. New Hope Community Life Ministry, 717-786-2802, www.new hopeministry.info. Christ-inspired counseling center that provides hope and restoration through

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