Warwick MAY 1, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: CHORALE SLATES CONCERT SERIES page 3
VOL LX • NO 17
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
SEEKING VENDORS
Son Light Bible Church, 2503 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, will be the site of a yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, June 8. Vendors are wanted. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon. Readers may contact caitlyn940@ gmail.com for further details.
Second Friday in Lititz on May 10 will feature live music and specials from local vendors on Main and Broad streets. For more information, contact Venture Lititz at 717-626-6332 or VentureLititz@lititz borough.org or visit www.LititzPA.com. BIG APPLE EXCURSION
Lancaster HUB of Stonecroft Ministries will benefit from a one-day bus trip to New York City on Saturday, May 18. Travelers will depart at 7:30 a.m. from Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, at the parking lot near the barn. The group will arrive in New York City at approximately 10:30 a.m., and participants will have time to do as they please. They will depart New York City at 7 p.m. and will return to Calvary Church at 10:30 p.m. Space is limited. There is a per-person fee to attend, with a discount for groups of five or more people. To make reservations, call or text Kristie Overly at 717-629-2501. To learn more about Lancaster HUB, visit www.stonecroft.org. COMMUNITY DAY
1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host its annual Faith Community Day on Saturday, May 11, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will consist of a chicken barbecue, a used book sale, and a community yard sale/craft sale. Faith Community Day will be held rain or shine. The community yard sale and book sale will begin at 7 a.m. Outdoor yard sale spaces may be reserved through Monday, May 6, by calling 717-569-1154. Crafters and vendors are also encouraged to rent spaces. Barbecue chicken will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Sides, desserts, hot dogs, and beverages will be available for purchase as well. The church will offer lawn games, face painting, a jump rope-making activity, and a bounce house for children, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, readers may visit www.faithumc.us.
Local Artist To Display Watercolor Paintings pg 10
Luther Acres Sets Garage Sale pg 3
26th Friendship Fest And Third 5K Run Planned By Ann Mead Ash
According to Friendship Community volunteer coordinator Phil Horning, the atmosphere at the organization’s annual Friendship Fest, Auction, and 5K Run is … well, festive. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Horning. “It attracts children and families, and the individuals we support love coming (to the event).” Laurel Spagnolo, director of advancement with Friendship, added that organizers enjoy seeing residents from nearby Landis Homes visiting the fest. Friendship Community, a ministry that helps individuals with developmental disabilities to impact the world with their capabilities, will hold its 2019 Fest, Auction, and 5K, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 11, beginning at 7 a.m. at Friendship Community, 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. The day
will open with a cafeteria-style pancake and sausage breakfast and a plant sale. Two years ago, the organization added a 5K run/walk to the annual event. Registration for this year’s 5K is now open at www.friendshipcommunity.net, or individuals may pick up brochures at the Friendship office. Registration will be discounted through Friday, May 10, and registration will open at 7 a.m. on the day of the run, with the run beginning at 8 a.m. Registrants will receive a goodie bag and a T-shirt while supplies are available. Horning noted that those who sign up for the 5K will have the opportunity to set up their own web page and to request sponsorships from friends and family members if they wish. Runners will be entitled to a free breakfast at the fest. See Friendship Fest pg 5
Friendship Community will hold its 26th annual fest on Saturday, May 11, at its East Oregon Road location in Lititz. The fest will include a 5K run, an auction, food, and more.
Farmers Market Prepares To Open Thinking Green: St. Luke’s To Hold Spring Thing By Ann Mead Ash
Area residents gathered and shopped at the 2018 Lititz Farmers Market in Lititz Springs Park. The 2019 market season will open with a number of vendors and new activities in the same location on May 16 at 4:30 p.m. By Ann Mead Ash
To add some extra spice to the offerings at this year’s Lititz Farmers Market, Holly DeKarske, executive director of Venture Lititz, is lining up some activities along with the produce and other stands represented at the
market. “We will have entertainment and events,” said DeKarske, who listed a free yoga demonstration, a children’s art project, and an athletic demonstration or activity courtesy of the Lititz recCenter as some of the planned highlights. Live music will be featured weekly. See Farmers Market pg 7
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The St. Luke’s United Church of Christ (UCC) Spring Thing is a labor of love for a number of church members
who help to make each year’s festival enjoyable for all who attend. Volunteers and committee members wear easy-toidentify green shirts to the Spring Thing festival, and the event’s frog See Spring Thing pg 11
Volunteers at the 2018 Spring Thing donned their green shirts to serve at the seasonal event (left photo). Two young attendees enjoyed the activities (right photo). The 2019 Spring Thing, which will feature food, activities, and vendors, will be held at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ on May 4, beginning at 7 a.m. After
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