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IN THIS ISSUE: ST. LUKE’S UCC SLATES BIBLE SCHOOL page 12
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 28
MUSIC AND ICE CREAM
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CHILDREN’S THEATER
Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will host the Family Stages presentation of “The Jungle Book” on Wednesday, July 25, at 1 p.m. Two actors will play all the characters in the play, which is suitable for children age 3 and up. To preregister, visit the library or call 717-626-2255. GAME NIGHT
The Lititz Historical Foundation will present a trivia fundraising event featuring Curtis Earth on Saturday, Aug. 4, in the Community Room at Luther Acres, 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Trivia will begin at 6:30 p.m. Teams can include up to eight people, and there is a cost per person. The event will include prizes, a silent auction, and a drawing. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own picnic dinner or snacks. Tickets are available at McElroy’s Pharmacy, the Lititz Welcome Center, and the Lititz Historical Foundation. BACKYARD COOKOUT
1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host its first-ever Old-Fashioned Backyard Cookout from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, rain or shine. The evening will feature food, fun, and music. Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, salads, and more will be available for purchase. Outdoor games for children and adults will be offered. Chip and Annie Mergott will provide music from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Visit www.faithumc.us. UPCOMING PROGRAM
Lifetree Cafe is hosted at The General Sutter Inn, 14 E. Main St., Lititz, every Monday at 7 p.m. On July 23, the program will feature a filmed interview with a military veteran who battled post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Visit www.life treecafelancaster.us or contact 717333-9238 or jbperkowski@gmail.com.
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“I’ll Fly Away” To Visit Boettcher House and vocals, Rebekah Wimer on fiddle, and The Backwoods Bluegrass Band will be feaGary Smith on upright bass. tured front and center in Servant Stage’s “We created this group called the newest show, “I’ll Fly Away.” The fun and Backwoods Bluegrass Band for a show back in feel-good tribute to folk, bluegrass, old-time 2014, and over the years, it has become one of gospel music, and more will be performed on our most requested ensembles for various gigs,” Sunday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. at Boettcher remarked Servant Stage executive director House in Landis Woods. Johnathan Bauer. “They’re fantastic musicians, “This show has a lot of music that most and the music is so fun. Audiences love the band’s people will find familiar,” said Backwoods enthusiasm and playfulness, and we decided it Bluegrass Band member Adam Zembower, was time we crafted a full mainstage show for who plays guitar and provides vocals. them.” “There’s something for everyone: old blueBoettcher House, which is located in Langrass tunes, new bluegrass tunes, amazing dis Woods, can be reached by turning off singers, funny one-liners, and so much Lititz Pike onto Hillside Lane, adjacent to more.” Neffsville Mennonite Church, in Lancaster. “I’ll Fly Away,” which is being performed at Free parking will be available. Those who venues throughout the county this summer, wish to attend are encouraged to bring lawn features the bluegrass band, which includes fiddle, banjo, upright bass, harmonica, and Servant Stage Company’s newest show, “I’ll Fly Away,” featuring the chairs. In the case of inclement weather, the guitars, as well as several guest features that Backwoods Bluegrass Band, will be presented at Boettcher House in event will move inside Boettcher House, where space will be limited. The concert is will be different at each performance. The Landis Woods on Sunday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. free, but donations to help cover costs will be guest features will rotate throughout the summer and will include well-known local vocalists. Landis Woods. Additional performers will include Jon welcomed. Readers who have questions about the Ric Zimmerman and Julie Keough will perform at Knauss on guitar and vocals, Lance Yunkin on banjo event may call 717-290-7180, ext. 3100.
Cavod Campers To Perform “The Lion King Jr.”
Sustaining Values GOTR Endowment Puts Focus On Future By Ann Mead Ash
Nearly 50 Cavod Musical Theatre Camp students ages 10 to 17 will make up the cast of “The Lion King Jr.,” which will be staged at Cavod Theatre at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29. Members of the public are invited to purchase tickets and bring their families to the shows. By Ann Mead Ash
Asked to describe the challenges of staging the well-known “The Lion King Jr.” on the Cavod stage with rehearsal time of about two weeks, director
Cordell Huyard launched into a series of exclamations. “This is an epic show,” proclaimed Huyard. “It’s huge.” Working with nearly 50 Cavod Musical Theatre Camp students ages 10 to 17, Huyard will strive to present a play See Cavod pg 12
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Lancaster program director Jennifer West never wants to see a girl miss out on taking part in the program because of a lack of funds. “The worst thing we can hear is that a girl didn’t participate because it costs too much money,” said West. “We want to make the program accessible to every girl regardless of financial limitations.” The GOTR endowment, created in honor of Ellen McCabe, West’s stepmother, and administered by the Lancaster Community Foundation, will work to make sure that never happens. “The money GOTR will (receive) from the endowment will go directly to See GOTR Endowment pg 4
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Ellen McCabe greeted a Girls on the Run (GOTR) 5K participant as she completed her run. McCabe’s family has given an endownment to GOTR Lancaster in her memory.
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