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SUN., MAR. 18 - The Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico Street, Ephrata, will host Rizzetta’s Tones, a Celtic folk band, at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments will be provided. SUN., MAR. 18 - Laurel Dance Company will be holding a “Meet and Greet” at its studio, 514 East Main Street, Ephrata, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., to introduce its new Musical Expressions Classes for individuals with Autism. For more info., call 717-4665800. WED., MAR. 21 Mellingers Lutheran Church, 80 Gockley Road, Stevens, will host a mid-week Lenten service at 7:00 p.m. with Vicar Mark Fisher. THURS., MAR. 22 - The Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will host an evening of Celtic music performed by Fire in the Glen, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more info. or to pre-register, call the library at 717-626-2255. THURS., MAR. 22 Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, 351 Middle Creek Road, Lititz, will hold a Women’s Ministries Pro gram, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All women are invited.
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THURS., MAR. 22 - A Free Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 717-733-6646. THURS., MAR. 22 Woodcrest Retreat’s Annual Spring Banquet will be held at Yoder’s Banquet Facility, New Holland, at 6:15 p.m. For more info. or reservations (by Thursday, March 15), call 717-738-2233. THURS., MAR. 22 - A Community Dinner (Easter Menu) will be held at Wiest UM Methodist Church, 48 N. King Street, Schoeneck, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fun, fellowship and food. THURS., MAR. 22 Farmersville Fire Company will host their 43rd Annual Community Sale starting at 4:30 p.m. Donated items appreciated. For more info., call 717-354-5094 or 717354-8122. FRI., MAR. 23 - SUN., MAR. 25 - The Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 110 Durlach Road, Ephrata, will host four special services on Palm Sunday weekend. The Easter Musical “Love Took His Breath Away” will be held on Friday and Saturday
Cash Bingo Sunday, March 18th, 2018 Ephrata VFW • 141 S. State St., Ephrata, PA
Full kitchen open for breakfast and lunch prior to Bingo doors opening at 12:00 Noon • Cash Bingo starts at 1:00 pm
FREE Game with a Donation to “Our Care Packages for Our Soldiers” WE USE AN ELECTRONIC BINGO BOARD AND A CHAIRLIFT IS AVAILABLE For more info., call 717-733-9904. www.ephratavfw.org
Quartermaster Amy MacKenzie Presiding
Community
Dinner
Fun • Fellowship • Food
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 22 (Easter Menu)
Thursday, April 26
at Wiest UM Methodist Church 48 N. King Street in Schoeneck
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at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. FRI., MAR. 23 - Breck nock Elementary School, 361 School Road, Denver, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There is a cost. Raffle and talent show. For more info., call Jenny Sensenig at 717-207-8898. SAT., MAR. 24 - Faith U.M.C., 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will hold Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All you can eat will be available by donation.
Craft projects and games will be available at no charge. SAT., MAR. 24 - The Reinholds VFW 6759, 250 Brunners Grove Road, Rein holds, will hold a Chicken BBQ, from 9:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Bake sale at 9:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. SAT., MAR. 24 - Grace Church, 62 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata, will hold their 2nd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please bring your own hard-boiled
Ephrata Fire Company
Chicken Bar-B-Que Saturday, March 17 10AM until Sold Out
$5.00 half
Held at: 135 South State Street, Ephrata
Chicken BBQ Dinner
Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Co. • 880 Durlach Rd. Stevens, PA 17578
Saturday, March 17th
10am to 2pm (or sold out) Drive Cost: $10.00
thru only!
Includes: Chicken Thigh, Cheesy Potatoes,
Baked Beans, Applesauce, Roll, Drink & Dessert
Come Early & Join Us!
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2017!
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eggs. Dyeing material will be provided. For more info., call 717-738-1109. SAT., MAR. 24 - Dove Westgate Church, 1755 West Main Street, Ephrata, will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages infant to sixth grade. Free food, bounce house, games and prizes. Egg hunt at 12:00 noon. For more info., call 717-5981571. SAT., MAR. 24 - 3rd Annual K-9 Vendor/Gift Card Bingo will be held at the Reinholds Banquet Hall, 156 West Main Street, Reinholds. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon K-9 presentation. 1:00 p.m. Bingo starts. There is a cost. For more info., call Colette at 717-371-8646, Tammy at 717-951-7714 or Jim at 717203-6554. SAT., MAR. 24 - Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Road, Ephrata, will hold an Easter Egg Celebration at 9:00 a.m. Register on-site the day of the event. For more info., call the church at 717-7383774. SAT., MAR. 24 - Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold a canine
Easter Egg Hunt at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Egg hunt starts at 11:00 a.m. (rain or shine). There is a small suggested donation per dog. SAT., MAR. 24 - The Denver Women’s Club will host a “Cabin Fever Oldies Dance” from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Denver Fire Hall, 25 Locust Street, Denver, with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. There is a cost for tickets. For more info. or advanced tickets, call Sandra at 717-587-0456 or June at 717-336-2791. SAT., MAR. 24 - The American Legion Banquet Hall, 35 S. Hoover Ave., New Holland, will host a Survivor Fashion Show and Luncheon. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch at 12:00 noon. There is a cost. (Continued On Page 19A)
CHICKEN BBQ at the Akron
Fire Hall (rear)
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 10:00 AM - Sold Out Halves
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Buffet Breakfast at the Schoeneck Fire Hall
Saturday, March 17 6am to 10am By Donation
ALL YOU CAN EAT
BREAKFAST Martindale Volunteer Fire Company
Bar-B-Q Saturday, March 17th 10am until ?
For more information, call
717-445-7100 or 717-355-0327 Proceeds benefit the Martindale Fire Company