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wedNesdAY, sePTeMBer 14, 2016 • VoluMe lI, No. 23 • reAd THe Full Issue oN THe weB:
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Around Town Also see our complete calendar of events in The Bulletin Board, in this section!
Look in this week’s Things To Do section beginning on page 14A for more events, including: • Akron Fire Company Vera Bradley & Coach Bingo • Fairmount Homes Benefit Auction & Chicken BBQ • Fivepointville Fire Company Open House • Blainsport Mennonite Church Fall Festival & Pig Roast
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese The Annual Friends of the Lititz Public Library Book Sale was held this past week and thousands of wonderful books were available for a great deal. Patrons lined up early to be the first to get into this event, which draws a large crowd every year. Shown in the photo are early attendees looking over the large puzzle offerings.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Community Day Planned At Historic Poole Forge
Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl, will host a free Community Meal from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, call 717445 6348.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 The 15th Annual Rothsville Community Day will be held at Forney Field, Church Street, Rothsville, at 9:30 a.m. There will be a 5K Fun Run/Walk, kids games, candy drop, safety presentation, door prizes, a visit from Ryan and Friends and much more. Sponsored by Rothsville area churches
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 The 48th Annual Harvest Fair will be held at the Historic Alexander Schaeffer Farm, 213 South Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is an admission cost. Rain or shine. For more information, call 717949 2244.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 The Ephrata High School Class of 1960 will hold a Reunion at Hennigan’s Restaurant, 1990 West Main Street, Mount Joy, 2:00 p.m. to ? There is no cover charge. For more information, call Henry Blough at 717330 3645.
Historic Poole Forge celebrates its annual Community Day on Saturday, September 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is a free family event with activities for both children and adults throughout the day. The recently renovated Iron master’s mansion will be open for tours and the Conestoga and
Gruber wagons will be out on the grounds for display. Enjoyed by both adults and children alike, Penn’s Woods Puppet Theater returns again, this time performing “Rumpelstiltskin Spins Straw into Gold.” There will be four shows throughout the day 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Ride the
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese barrel train back to the Children’s bead craft and Native American Arts and Crafts Pavilion area. history with Uma’s storytelling Visit Phils’ wildlife display with and the Native American teaching examples from their local table. mammals and reptiles, as well as The Antique Tractor Parade Phil’s giant tortoise, Peabody. rides through the park at 12:00 Children can create twig crafts noon followed by the ever with Arie’s Twig art or join popular Turtle Race in the Rebecca for art lessons. Learn (Continued On Page 8A)