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Look in this week’s Things To Do section beginning on page 14A for more events, including: • Bible Fellowship Church of Ephrata Free Clothing Giveaway • Akron Fire Company Craft & Vendor Show • Wiest United Methodist Church Christmas Concert THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Downtown Ephrata rang in the holiday season recently with the annual Christmas tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus. The Main Street was packed from one side to the other as local residents enjoyed carol singing, a laser show, fireworks and great food. Shown is one of Santa’s elves carrying his signature book leading the way for Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they head through the crowd.
Winters Memorial Group Supports Stockings For Soldiers
A Free Community Meal will be served 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 information, call 717 7334134.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, will host an OldTime Gospel Radio Christmas Show at 7:00 p.m. both evenings. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717355 6000.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Garden Spot Fire and Rescue, 339 East Main Street, New Holland, will hold Santa’s Workshop, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Many vendors will be onsite and Santa will be there. Proceeds benefit Misfits on a Mission Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. For more information, call Sharon Groff at 7173542656.
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