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Providing beauty with native plants

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

During the height of the pandemic, Carolyn Livingston was inspired to make a difference in her community. “I started thinking, ‘What is this world going to be like for my grandchildren? Is there anything I can try to do to make a change?’” recalled the resident of St. John’s Herr Estate in Columbia.

When she received money from COVID relief funds, she decided to act. “I put my money where my mouth is,” she stated. “Why just talk about doing something if you’re not actually going to do it?”

Carolyn spearheaded an effort to transform an unused space at the retirement community into a garden full of native plants. She hoped the project would not only beautify the grounds of the facility but also inspire other people to consider planting native plants.

Carolyn reached out to Elyse Jurgen, owner and founder of Waxwing EcoWorks Co., a Lancaster-based organization with a mission of promoting ecological gardening

experiences, and she recruited a team from St. John’s as well as two of her grown children to help with the project.

In early fall 2021, the group - which included residents Anita Perrone and Audrey Hibner, St. John’s staff members Steve Weisser and Ed Rodriguez and Carolyn’s daughters

the garden that abuts an exterior wall of St. John’s personal care wings. “Given that it is a south facing slope, against a brick wall, the space is very dry and sunny. This makes for the perfect site conditions to grow a low-growing little bluestem meadow.”

Carolyn noted that the garden is always evolving, featuring new colors and flowers seasonally. “The residents love it,” she said. “They tell me they love to watch it because it keeps changing.”

Gwen Livingston and Susan Staugaard - gathered at St. John’s to plant 1,500 “plugs” or small plantings, all of which are native to this part of Pennsylvania. Jurgen selected 15 native species, including coneflowers, asters, wild petunia and butterfly weed.

“The native species that were selected for this plant palette were chosen based on the stark site conditions of the site,” Jurgen said of

Along with plants, the garden features several bee boxes, and Carolyn has noticed many varieties of bees pollinating the plants. That’s one of the many benefits of using native plants in a garden.

“Native plants pack the greatest punch for regenerating habitats and struggling wildlife populations,” Jurgen noted, adding that the monarch butterly is among these populations. “Indigenous plants to this region have co-evolved with treasured wildlife - birds, butterflies, etc. - so they can recognize it as a nutritional food source or as a

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Driving

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

the drama booster club at Columbia High School, and the show has been held on the school grounds for the past several years. “We ran out of room at the high school last year, and there was literally no room to park,” Weaver

for Drama will benefit theater booster club Carnival will offer low-cost family fun

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said, noting that the show attracted close to 300 vehicles. The church property will offer more room for the vehicles and activities that accompany the show, he stated.

Trophies will be awarded for a variety of categories, including a 72-inch-tall Best of Show trophy. Winners in the major categories will be selected by professional judges, See Drama pg 4

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Don’t underestimate the power of a penny. That’s all it takes to have fun at the Summer Food and Fun Extravaganza Food Truck and Penny Carnival. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Water’s Edge United Methodist Church, 471 Abel’s Road, Wrightsville.

This is the third year for the event, which offers a variety of family fun, said Lisa Miller, outreach coordinator. “ This year, we have some new games, and we’re going to

have a 22-foot slide from 3 Monkeys Inflatables,” she shared. “We’re also going to have a bubble machine, because kids love bubbles.”

Charming Balloons will provide balloon artistry, and face painting by Funny Faces will also be offered. Fun-E-Faces will feature caricatures, and the Craley Fire Department will on hand with equipment for kids to explore.

Food options will include The Kilted Griller, Maine Course Mobile, Dandelion Thyme, Premium Shaved Ice and ice cream from the East Prospect Lions Club.

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“Native plants pack the greatest punch for regenerating habitats and struggling wildlife populations.”

Carolyn Livingston (fourth from left) with volunteers at St. John’s Herr Estate

Inviting people to the Driving for Drama Benefit Car Show are (from left) James “Boomer” Weaver, Dave Kinser and Shane Kinser.

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Children can participate in a penny pitch, and adults can try their hand at a dime pitch. A photo booth with props will be set up for people to take their own pictures, and carnival games will include mini golf, a duck pond and a bean bag toss.

“All children get a prize for winning or losing,” Miller noted. “Nobody walks away empty-handed.” Kids will be able to win tickets, which can be turned in for bigger prizes at a prize table, she said.

Everybody who comes to the carnival will receive a drawstring backpack, Miller commented, adding, “They can put all of their prizes in that.”

She noted that the church hosts the event to promote interaction with the community. “We like to reach out to the

Donegal class sets reunion

The Donegal High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Burning Bridge Tavern, 108 Hellam St., Wrightsville.

The cost per person will include dinner, soda and iced tea. A cash bar will be available.

To register, contact Bob Hoffer at rhoffer811@ comcast.net. The deadline for payment is Saturday, Sept. 16.

Reunion organizers have been unable to contact the following classmates: Daniel Brocious, Pamela Floyd, Linda Schatz Grissinger, Heather Mumma Harner, Christine Hawthorne, Lisbeth Hess, Lynda Leaman, Steve Malehorn, Barbara Martin, Cynthia Pearson and William Wagner.

If anyone has contact information for these classmates, contact Hoffer at the aforementioned email address.

community and let them know we’re here for any of their needs,” she remarked. The church holds fundraisers throughout the year to keep the cost low for people who come to the carnival, selling chocolate eggs at Easter and holding a yard sale in the spring.

Miller noted that the carnival will also be an opportunity for members of the community to meet Laura Holtzapple, who became pastor at the church in July.

Water’s Edge United Methodist Church holds worship services on Sundays at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for children and adults at 9:45 a.m. For more information, search for “Water’s Edge United Methodist Church” on Facebook.

Organization seeks donations

CommunityClearing house.org is a volunteer-based organization operated in Mount Joy. It serves senior citizens age 65 and up by assisting them with purchasing groceries.

The organization is seeking a donated computer using an operating system newer than Windows 7, as well as a donat-

Hiking club posts schedule

The York Hiking Club will host several events. In the case of inclement weather, cancellation information will be available by contacting the hike leader or checking the club’s Facebook page. For more information about the club, visit www.yorkhikingclub.com.

itage Rail Trail to the Howard Tunnel and back. The planned hike is 4 miles, but the length may be adjusted depending on the weather. Hike leaders Bob and Julie Falsetti may be contacted at 717-854-3437 or juliafalsetti@comcast.net.

ed SUV or van to distribute groceries to clients. Monetary donations are also sought to help provide groceries for seniors. Donors of a specific minimum amount will be invited to attend a semiannual luncheon celebration. For more information or to donate, call 717-669-9323.

A 6- to 8-mile hike will be offered on Sunday, Aug. 6. Participants will hike to Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area and back and then drive to Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area for a few more miles. Attendees should bring water, snacks, a lunch and bug spray, and they should wear sturdy hiking shoes. The hike may be canceled in the case of extremely hot weather. The group will meet at the Emigsville Park and Ride at 7 a.m. There will be a carpool fee. To learn more, contact hike leader Janine Zell by calling 717684-7891 or calling or texting 717-992-2476.

Attendees may meet at Brillhart Station at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, for a leisurely ramble on the Her-

A 5-mile hike at Pinchot Park is planned for Sunday, Aug. 27, with options available to shorten or lengthen the hike. Attendees should bring water and a snack and meet at the Conewago Day Use area parking at 9 a.m. Other meetup locations may be available; more information is available from hike leaders Tom and Phyllis Morley, who can be reached at 717-332-2609 or pamorley@comcast.net. Anyone who wishes to carpool is asked to contact the Morleys.

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A variety of activities, including balloon artistry, will be featured at the Water’s Edge United Methodist Church penny carnival.

Growing the garden

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

The Edible Classroom, a nonprofit based in Washington Boro, has been selected as one of United Way’s Level Up and Launch Fellows. Through the annual program, United Way offered a $25,000 grant and has committed further fundraising support to the Edible Classroom, as well as nine other local nonprofits.

In addition to the initial grant, United Way will match the funds that the Edible Classroom raises until Friday, Nov. 10. Beth Horst and Grace Julian, co-founders of the Edible Classroom, plan to use the increased support to strengthen the organization’s existing programs and to expand its impact in the area. “As we were considering how to deepen our investment in our school districts, we saw this grant as an opportunity to expand in the community while remaining in the classroom,” Horst said.

With the resources acquired through United Way’s program, the Edible Classroom will focus its attention on two projects: establishing a school-based community garden in the Columbia and Lancaster school districts. One of the goals of creating the gardens is to provide educational

opportunities for high school students in the form of paid internships, where the students will participate in the operation and maintenance of new programs. The gardens will also serve as a platform for many local school districts to offer science classes, gardening courses and career training.

At Hamilton Elementary School in School District of Lancaster, the Edible Classroom will expand the existing garden into an adjacent unused plot. The current garden is already being utilized for summer camps, community gatherings and garden education courses, but the expansion will allow for a larger space for events and easier public access to fresh produce.

The Edible Classroom also

plans to hold a series of workshops on site once the project is completed.

As the Edible Classroom progresses its project at Hamilton Elementary School, it is simultaneously working on a similar venture at Columbia High School and Middle School Hill Campus. Although the twin projects share the same goals, the undertaking in Columbia will focus in part on addressing food insecurity in the district. The food grown in the garden will be distributed to students’ families through a partnership with Columbia Borough.

The Edible Classroom is currently in the early stages of planning the project, and Julian and Horst hope to begin installing the infrastructure for each garden in

the fall. The nonprofit has also connected with local high schools to enlist the help of volunteer groups and those interested in becoming interns. “Right now, we’re just networking with community members to listen and learn from them,” Horst said. “We’re going to go through one portion at a time as we acquire the funds.”

For more information, visit https://theedibleclass room.org.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penn DOT) has posted signs designating a 10-ton weight restriction on the Route 462 Veterans Memorial Bridge (ColumbiaWrightsville Bridge) over the Susquehanna River connecting the boroughs of Wrightsville in York County and Columbia in Lancaster County. The sign posting officially implements the 10-ton limit established by the department on July 17.

The new restriction limits the weight of each vehicle to 10 tons except for emergency and other vehicles specifically permitted by PennDOT. Vehicles exceeding the posted weight limit should use Route 30, an 8.7-mile detour, or another alternative route. Truck detour signs for Route 462 were scheduled to be installed around the beginning of August to provide supplemental support for the new weight restriction.

The weight restriction was implemented after a routine

inspection uncovered deterioration to the primary load-carrying members of the open spandrel concrete arch spans along portions of the bridge. PennDOT is working toward interim repairs to the bridge and will re-evaluate the posting while repairs are being made.

The weight restriction was created to reduce strain on the bridge and thereby allow safe passage until more significant interim repairs can occur. Given the necessity to change the design scope of work on the bridge, inclusive of bridge deck, floor beam and column replacement, work on the bridge for the permanent condition is now not anticipated to occur until the summer of 2025.

The historic Route 462 bridge was built in 1930. Approximately 11,548 vehicles use the bridge daily, with about 601 trucks anticipated to be affected by this posting.

For more information about PennDOT and its projects, visit www.penndot.pa.gov.

The Edible Classroom will use the funds acquired through the partnership to expand its community garden at Hamilton Elementary School in Lancaster.

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but students from the theater department at the high school will pick their favorites as well.

A drawing, door prizes and a Chinese auction will also be held, and music for the event will be provided by Music2dance2radio. A variety of food vendors will also be on-site.

Money raised from the show will help offset the costs of putting on theater productions at the high school, Dave said, noting that the theater department offers a fall play and a spring musical annually.

“(The car) show is always well attended,” he noted. “We have a great turnout, and people have fun. Our trophies are unique as wellthey have drama masks on them.” Trophies will be sponsored by local business-

es and individuals.

Weaver said he looks forward to the show every year because he especially enjoys interacting with the theater students and other young people who come to the event.

“I’ll be out driving my car, and a kid will say, ‘I like your car,’ and I love that,” he said, noting that he drives a 1997 Geo Prizm with lifted tires as well as a 1963 Bel Air, among other vehicles. “I’d much rather have a kid say that to me than an adult.”

Show participants should enter the church at Anderson Ferry Road, and spectators should enter at Ore Mine Road. More information, including weather updates, may be found by searching for “Driving for Drama Benefit Car Show” on Facebook or calling 717-684-3600.

Penn State Extension to offer food preservation workshops

Penn State Extension, Lancaster County, will offer two home food preservation workshops.

The “Pressure Canning” workshop will be held on Monday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m., and the “Introduction to Drying” workshop will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. The programs will take place at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.

Wounded Warrior Ride planned

The Saddlebag Riders Team of the Motorcyclists for Jesus Ministries will host its annual Wounded Warrior Ride on Saturday, Aug. 12, with kickstands up at 10 a.m. The guided ride will begin and end at Bethany EC Church, 1165 Letort Road, Conestoga, and will travel through the countryside and several covered

bridges. It is approximately 50 miles and will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete.

A donation is requested and will include food and drinks at the church after the ride. Proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. For more details, contact Chuck Moore at 717224-8790.

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning and drying are methods of food preservation that allow people to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While these methods of home food preservation have existed for centuries, much has been learned about the science behind safe canning and drying methods.

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Powering Equity grants awarded

The PPL Foundation has completed the first of three planned grant cycles for 2023, awarding $185,000 in grants to 24 nonprofit organizations working to build stronger communities in eastern and central Pennsylvania. In all, the PPL Foundation expects to award nearly $1 million in grants this year to support the Foundation’s focus areas: education; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and sustainable communities.

Funds from the first round of grants - the Powering Equity grants - will be used to facilitate community conver-

sations on diversity and inclusion, improve equity in access to higher education, and support innovation and entrepreneurship among underrepresented residents in area communities.

Recipients of the Powering Equity grants, ranging from $2,500 to $15,000, included Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, Harrisburg; Fulton Theatre Company, Lancaster; Lighthouse Rehabilitation Center, New Holland; and United Way of Lancaster County, Lancaster.

For more information, visit www.pplcares.com.

President/CEO: Robbie Stuart

Members of the Saddlebag Riders Team will support the Wounded Warrior Project through an upcoming ride.

Car show results announced

The East Prospect Community Car Show took place on July 1 at the baseball outfield next to the park. The event featured more vehicles than the inaugural show, held last year.

The winners included Peggy Sue Jacobs in the stock class with a 1987 Oldsmobile 442 and Todd Lau in the modified class with a 1970 Chevy C-10. Best of Show went to Ron Shue for his 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler.

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Fund raising profits will be used for upcoming community events.

Those who played a role in making the show possible include the event’s many volunteers; sponsor Gillespie’s Transmission Shop in East Prospect; the Playground Association, which gave permission to use the ballfield to display the vehicles; and East Prospect Borough,

which assisted with coordinating the event.

Plans are already in the works to continue growing the show next year with more classes, trophies, auto product vendors and activities throughout the day for entrants and spectators.

More details will be made available by March 2024 and can be found by checking the East Prospect Facebook page.

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Benefit pickleball tournament set

North Star Initiative (NSI) will hold a pickleball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Ball Elementary School, 126 Ewell Road, East Earl. Prizes will be awarded for first- and second-place winners, and food trucks will be on-site.

Proceeds will support survivors of human trafficking. To register, visit https:// northstarinitiative.org/ and click on Events. Those who register by Monday, Aug. 7, will receive a T-shirt.

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Best of Show went to Ron Shue and his wife for their 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler.

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LOST & FOUND

FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211

SERVICES RENDERED

26’ BOX TRUCK SERVICE. Up to 12 skids or 8,000 lbs. Local and long distance. Call Jim: 717-823-1856 SSTExpress, Lititz, PA

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A PLUS SERVICE SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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AMISHMOVINGCOMPANY

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SPECIALISTS.Res/Com. Painting, wood finishing, wallpaper, pressure washing, custom deck, complete remodeling. Free est. Insured. Tim, 717-653-8586

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CRASS HAULING

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REAL ESTATE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS*

When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

For Rent

AFFORDABLE RENT!

Lincoln West Apartments is now accepting applications for 1 & 2 BR Apts in Mountville. Monthly rent includes S/W/T. Income limits apply. Easy access to public transportation. Accepting Lancaster County Housing Vouchers. (Section 8). NO PETS. Ph. 717-342-2067 For hearing impaired; TTY: 1-800-855-2880/Español

1-800-855-2884.

“This institution is an equal opportunity housing provider and employer.”

For Rent

AFFORDABLE RENT! Rivercrest & Oak Hollow Apartments are now: Accepting applications for 2BR Apartments in Columbia. Monthly rent based on 30% of adjusted income. (Income limits apply). Includes S/T/W. Easy access to public transportation. NO PETS. Phone 717-342-2067 For hearing impaired: TTY: 1-800-855-2880/ Español 1-800-855-2884. This institution is an equal opportunity housing provider and employer

ATTENTION 62 & OLDER: Saxony Ridge Apartments in Lititz. 1 BR start at $828 & 2 BR at $992. Includes ALL util. On-site laundry, community room, & exercise room. On-site supportive services referrals provided. No Pets. Must be 62 or older. Must pass credit, criminal, landlord & other database checks. Must earn at least $19,872 a year. Income limits apply. Section 8 & VASHaccepted. Equal Housing Opportunity. Community Basics, Inc. 717-735-9590

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12’x28’Stg. Unit - $150+ tax/mo. On Track Storage, 717-367-5109

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS FOR SALE

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AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES

$0-$1,000 Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-877-5957 PA0002

$100-$5,000 PAID FOR UNWANTED OR JUNK AUTOS Free same day removal. All paperwork taken care of legally. PA licensed & insured. Call anytime 717-989-6980

$300-$1,000 CASH PAID ON ALLVEHICLES Serving York/Lancaster. 717-515-2607

CYCLES

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host plant to raise their young.”

Carolyn said she was pleased to discover that not only did the garden come back to full beauty for its second summer, but it also attracted monarch butterflies.

The St. John’s property is surrounded by the community of Columbia, and Carolyn

Penn State

hopes local residents will consider incorporating native plants into their yards as well. “I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of pocket gardens,” she said, referring to gardens in small spaces. “Anybody can put a native pocket garden in their yard and create a pathway for the monarchs.”

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In the upcoming workshops, Penn State Extension educators will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for preserving products while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past.

In the canning worship, attendees will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations as well as the basics of using a pressure canner based on current USDA canning guidelines.

Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods such as vegetables and meats. To register for the workshop by Monday, Aug. 14, visit www.extension .psu.edu/home-food -preservation-pressure -canning or call 877-345-0691.

In the drying workshop, participants will learn various methods of drying, including oven drying, using a dehydrator, microwave drying and air drying; pretreatment steps such as

blanching and using antidarkening soaking solutions to ensure a quality product; food safety considerations when processing jerky; what to look for when buying a dehydrator; and ideas for using dehydrated foods.

To register for the drying workshop by Wednesday, Aug. 23, visit www.extension .psu.edu/introduction-to -drying or call 877-345-0691.

Alternately, “Introduction to Drying” will be offered as a live webinar on Monday, Sept.

Promise Players auditions set

The Promise Players will hold auditions for the group’s fall show, “The One You Need,” at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26 and 27, from 1 to 7 p.m.

Written by Janette Frank-

ford-Book, the play is the story of one man’s journey to heaven and his attempts to save his daughter, Jan, along the way. Jan refuses to accept that her father is dying, and despite his pleas for her to trust the Lord, she continues to take matters into her own

hands - possibly expediting his inevitable demise.

Cast members will be two males age 30 or older; two males age 45 or older; one male age 55 or older; two female roles, with a flexible age range; one person either male or female age 30 or older; and one person either male or female, with a flexible age range.

To schedule an audition appointment or for more

25, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Register by Friday, Sept. 22, by visiting www.extension .psu.edu/home-food

-preservation-introduction -to-drying or calling 877345-0691.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Those who anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided should contact Stacy Reed at 717-394-6851.

COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.

FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K-6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com

JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717684-2763. www.stjohnscol.org

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.

Please Note:Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

information, contact directors Wayne Rhinier and Frankford-Book at jfrank ford2911@gmail.com.

Crew members are also needed. Anyone interested in helping with lighting, sound, or stage crew is aked to contact the Promise Players at promiseplayers@gmail.com.

Performances will take place on Friday to Sunday, Nov. 3 to 5, and Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 9 to 12.

The garden features 15 varieties of native plants.