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Turning houses into homes

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

“This isn’t a handout,” said Amanda Reilly-Sokoli, executive director of the Pennsylvania Furniture Mission.

“It’s a hand up. Our goal is to fill a hole and a need in the community. We work with existing organizations, and we support the whole family.” Pennsylvania Furniture Mission opened in June in a warehouse off of Chestnut Street in Columbia.

“We provide a full household of furniture to people who need it,” said Pashk Sokoli, chief operating officer and Amanda’s husband. “People get to choose what they want. We have couches, tables, chairs, dressers, mattresses, beds, lamps, small appliances. We give them the dignity of choice. Our goal is to convert a house into a home.”

Although the 501(c)(3) organization is new to the region, its operating concept is well-established. Prior to relocating to central Pennsylvania, Pashk served as director of operations

Halloween party will support CBAA

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Crystal Aston and Jane Murray want you to hit the dance floor and raise some money for a nonprofit organization at the same time. It’s a bonus if you want to dress up in a Halloween costume, too.

The co-president of CBAA, Aston, and the organization’s fundraising coordinator, Murray, will host a Halloween party for adults on Saturday, Oct. 7. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight at

Hambones Social Club, 10th and Manor streets in Columbia.

“Costumes are welcome but not mandatory,” Aston said. “It’s our first time hosting a Halloween dance, and there will be a prize for the winner.”

Proceeds will benefit CBAA, a nonprofit organization that provides recreational opportunities to youths in Columbia. Aston has organized dances for CBAA in the past, including one in February, and she paid attention to feedback to make this

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for the Chicago Furniture Bank, the largest furniture bank in the nation.

An Albanian immigrant, he grew up in a family that at times experienced homelessness. He met Berks County-native Amanda

donations for its inventory, accepting gently used furniture from individuals as well as from companies and organizations who are closing or transitioning to new items.

“We have standards for the furniture we accept,” Pashk said. “We won’t take anything with stains, rips or tears. If we don’t think we can use it in our home, we don’t take it.”

when she was doing mission work in Albania, and they ultimately decided to launch their own furniture mission in Amanda’s home state.

“We wanted to work in a place where the help was most needed,” Pashk said, of the decision to start the organization in Columbia. From its warehouse, the Pennsylvania Furniture Mission can serve clients in five counties - Lancaster, York, Dauphin, Lebanon and Berks.

The organization relies on

All items are thoroughly cleaned with high-grade sanitizer, and many pieces are refurbished or refinished at the warehouse before they go out to a client’s home.

Pennsylvania Furniture Mission clients are referred to the organization by various community nonprofit organizations. Clients are able to come in person to shop for furniture in the warehouse, or they can set up a virtual appointment.

The organization delivers the furniture to the client’s home, and Amanda and Pashk recently took out a loan to purchase a 16-foot box truck for deliveries, which is

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Building connections and giving back

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Great things happen when women on a mission get together.

Lancaster County Women for Good formed last year with the goal of raising money for local nonprofits. So far, the group has donated more than $23,000, with 284 women contributing to the effort.

Most recently, the organization presented a check for $7,000 to Arch Street Center at Lancaster County Women for Good’s quarterly Gather & Grant meeting. Located in

Lancaster, Arch Street Center provides support and services for adults living with mental illness.

Lancaster County Women for Good began as an outreach of Grapevine, a social giving platform that brings people together for philanthropic work. “Grapevine initiated a bunch of groups in different areas of the country and from that point handed it over to local leadership,” said founding member Anna Horst.

She’s joined by the local leadership team of group host Joelle Terranova and event coordinators Susan Klapkin

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“We provide a full household of furniture to people who need it. People get to choose what they want.”

Pashk Sokoli (left) and Amanda Reilly-Sokoli in the Pennsylvania Furniture Mission showroom

Proceeds from a Halloween party for adults will help fund football equipment for CBAA players like these.

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Each local group sets its own fundraising parameters. For the Lancaster group, women are asked to commit to giving a minimum of $50 per quarter. In the weeks leading up to the group’s Gather & Grant meetingswhich are held in February, May, August and November - members may nominate a nonprofit they’d like to support.

“The nonprofit can have a national or global reach, but it must serve our local community,” Horst explained. “It also must be a 501(c)(3) in good standing.”

From the list of nominees, members vote for their favorites, and representatives from the top three choices are invited to come to a Gather & Grant meeting to give a presentation about their organization and answer any questions. The group then votes on the recipient of that quarter’s donation.

As of now, the organization raises all of its funds through member donations, but Horst said organizers are looking into sponsorships and

fundraisers in the future.

Along with Gather & Grant meetings, which are usually held at Southern Market in downtown Lancaster, the group members also meet once a month for Girl’s Night Out.

“We’ll get together to support a local business, and it’s an extra bonus if the business is womanowned,” Horst said. “It’s an opportunity to have fun, socialize, ask questions about our organization and

meet other women.”

While most Gather & Grants and Girl’s Night Out events are held on the second Wednesday of the month, October’s Girl’s Night Out will be held on the third Wednesday of the month due to the Manheim Farm Show. It will happen at Horst Arts, 17 N. Main St., Manheim, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

For Horst, Lancaster County Women for Good has offered an easy way to give back to local organizations while also making friends.

“I love the idea of making

philanthropy accessible to everyone,” Horst said. “I also like that it gives everyone an opportunity to meet like-minded women who have similar outlooks on philanthropy.”

She said women who are involved with local nonprofits are especially encouraged to join. “It’s a great way to network and to meet potential volunteers or donors and get to know people who can support your organization,” she stated.

To learn more about the group, visit www.grape vine.org and search for “Lancaster County Women for Good.”

Tent revival posted

The Exodus by Timothy Dixon Ministries will be presented from Friday, Oct. 6, through Friday, Oct. 13, at 275 Shultz Road, Lancaster. The tent revival will begin at 7 p.m. each weeknight, with a daylong event scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8.

Admission is free and all are welcome. To register, visit www.timothyvdixon ministry.org/events. Participants are asked to list the nights that they plan to attend upon submitting their registration. For additional information, contact angel azionassembly@gmail.com.

Members of Lancaster County Women for Good with staff members and volunteers of Arch Street Center

Area hospitals recognized

Several area facilities were among the 109 hospitals in Pennsylvania recognized for their efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke. They were honored for participating in the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines initiative, which promotes upto-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. Nationwide, 2,600 hospitals participate in the program.

Pennsylvania hospitals honored this year include Chester County Hospital; Penn

Medicine Lancaster General Hospital; Penn State Health

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center; Reading Hospital - Tower Health; UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, Community and West Shore Campuses; UPMC Pinnacle Lititz Hospital; UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital; WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital; WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital; and WellSpan Health - York Hospital. They were recognized for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines.

LDHL awards loans

Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning (LDHL) recently awarded interest-free loans to 345 Lancaster County students to offset the cost of their postsecondary education for the 2023-24 school year. LDHL awarded 338 loans of $1,900 each for a full academic year and seven loans of $950 each for students attending one semester only to applicants who demonstrated financial need. The loans will be applied to tuition expenses at 113 colleges and universities across the country.

Since 1961, LDHL has provided more than $19 million in interest-free loans to Lancaster County students. These loans are made possible by community donations and repayments from previous loans recipients.

LDHL has been able to increase the number of loans provided over its history through the support of individuals and companies, including many past loan recipients and their parents. LDHL has experienced a growing number of Legacy-level donors -

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event even more popular with guests. “Everyone wants more time to dance, so we listened and are trying to give the community that this time around,” she said. DJ TySmoove will provide entertainment. He plays all types of music, Aston said. Adult games and prizes will also be featured at the party.

“We wanted to do something fun and different,” Aston said of the event. “We encourage the community to come out, dress up and have some fun with us.”

Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, seeks to set standards for high-quality, sciencebased care and access for all patients.

For more information about the Get With the Guidelines program and each participating hospital’s recognition level, visit www.heart.org/getwith theguidelines.

Public invited to vote for favorite nonprofit

The Giant Company is inviting the public to vote for its favorite nonprofit as part of its Make a Difference Challenge. The challenge, launched as part of the company’s 100th anniversary celebration, was designed to honor Giant’s practice of giving back by supporting nonprofit organizations whose work has a direct impact on creating a future that promotes healthier people and a healthier planet.

individuals, groups or organizations that have donated at the $10,000 level, either as a one-time donation or over several years. Of the 345 loans LDHL provided for the upcoming academic year, 36 were Legacy loans.

LDHL’s mission is to provide financial resources to Lancaster County residents in support of their postsecondary educational goals. To learn more, visit www.lancdollars.org or look for the organization’s pages on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Voting is open now through Monday, Oct. 2, via www .go.giantfood stores.com/make-a-differ ence-challenge. Additional voting information as well as information about each nonprofit organization and its Make a Difference Challenge project is featured on the voting page.

Originally called the Columbia Boys Athletic Association, CBAA offers a variety of sports for boys and girls and is supported solely by donations. Sports include Tball, baseball, basketball, wrestling, football and cheerleading. Aston said funds raised at the party will be used toward the purchase of new wrestling uniforms and football equipment.

Light refreshments and beer will be included in the ticket price, and tickets will only be sold at the door. It is a

cash-only event.

For more information or to make a donation to CBAA, contact Aston at crystal aston13@gmail.com.

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The public can vote for one of 10 nonprofits, including Cocoa Packs Inc., Hershey; Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Martha’s Choice Marketplace at Catholic Social Services, Norristown; New Hope Ministries Inc., Dillsburg; NW Works Inc., Winchester, Va.; Penn State Health, Hershey; Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, Lancaster; Share Food Program Inc., Philadelphia; West Chester Area Senior Center, West Chester; and York County Food Bank, York.

Cash prizes will be awarded to each nonprofit in October.

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Library to host programs

Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, York, will offer programs and services to the community. For details and registration, call the library at 717-252-4080 or visit www.yorklibraries.org.

Programs will include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3 on Wednesdays through Nov. 15 and Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 on Fridays through Nov. 17. These programs will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required.

A Fall Family Story Time with Miss Felicia will be held at Chick-fil-A, 2801 E. Market St., York, on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m. A Kreutz Creek Fall Family Story Time for children from birth to age 5 will take place at Flinchbaugh’s

Orchard & Farm Market, 110 Ducktown Road, Hellam, on Tuesdays, Oct. 3 to 31, at 10 a.m. Reservations are requested for both of these programs.

Builder’s Club, for people ages 6 to 12, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Danger Club, for tweens ages 9 to 11, will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Project-based volunteering for teens is also available. For more details or to offer an idea for a project, contact kreutzcreeklibrary@york libraries.org or Kayla at 717-252-4080.

The Teen Leadership group will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Teens are invited to plan projects and programs for the teen space at the library. If interested, call Kayla.

The Spoiler Alert! teen book review group will meet via Zoom on Oct. 5 from 5 to 6 p.m. Reservations are requested.

Manga Book Club for teens will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This program will occur after the library is closed to the public. Only teens attending this program will be allowed inside.

Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on Oct. 5 and 19 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and on Oct. 3 and 17 from 1 to 2:45 p.m.

Reiki Meditation with Miranda will take place on Oct. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Melanie Markowski will present “Berry Bushes to Feed Your Backyard Songbirds/Make-and-Take Milk

Jug Bird Feeder.”

York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on Oct. 2, 10, and 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Moving in the Right Direction: Real Estate Downsizing Options for Seniors will be presented by Ginnie Kite, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist Realtor, on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is requested.

Trove Street Aging in Place Fall Tour will take place on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Subject matter experts, representing a variety of aging-in-place topics, will share advice, resources, and tips for aging well. There will be snacks and prizes. The program is free, but registration is requested by calling 717-363-1129.

The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m.

LBC plans homecoming and golf tournament

Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School (LBC), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, will host its Homecoming and Family Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30. The

event will help to kick off LBC’s yearlong 90th anniversary celebration.

The festivities will start in the evening on Sept. 29 with athletic events, food and fireworks. On Sept. 30,

attendees may return to the campus for LBC’s first-ever car show, activities for kids, athletic events, food trucks, the crowning of the 2023 homecoming king and queen and arts and culture events. Additionally, classes whose graduation years end in 3 and 8 will hold reunions.

There is no admission fee. For more details, visit www.lbc.edu/alumni/home coming/, call 717-560-8206 or email alumni@lbc.edu.

LBC has also planned the 2023 Charger Challenge Golf Tournament, which was rescheduled from a date in June. The event will take place on Monday, Oct. 9, at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz.

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saving them time and money now that they don’t have to rent delivery trucks. They are looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of the new truck, and sponsors will be able to place a sticker with their logo on the truck.

So far, both Amanda and Pashk are volunteering in their positions with the Pennsylvania Furniture Mission. Their goal is to be able to not only provide employment for people to drive the delivery truck and help with deliveries, but also earn a salary themselves.

It will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11 a.m. The scramble-style tournament will begin with a shotgun start at noon.

Proceeds from this event will benefit LBC’s Community Scholarship Fund. With a 2023 fundraising goal of nearly $2 million, the Community Scholarship Fund aids in providing funding to students to help make their educational dreams possible. The Charger Challenge will include meals and snacks throughout the day, as well as both tournament and door prizes. To register by Monday, Oct. 2, or for sponsorship details, visit www.lbc.edu/golf.

For now, however, they are content with the strides they’ve made in a short amount of time.

“We believe in empowering people,” Amanda said, noting that their clientele includes anyone experiencing financial hardship, including people coming out of homelessness or incarceration. “Our goal is to get them established for future success.”

For more information on Pennsylvania Furniture Mission, visit https://pennsylvania furnituremission.org.

Encore! slates fall play

Encore! Home School Productions, an award-winning home school theater group, will stage its fall play, “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick, at the Hershey Area Playhouse, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey. Shows will be presented on Friday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m.

Directed by Jill Panyard and produced by Ann Snyder, “The Curious Savage” is a comedy about an elderly widow named Mrs. Savage, whose husband has left her $10 million. She intends to give away the entire fortune to people who wish to pursue their dreams, but her stepchildren strongly object. To prevent her from giving away their family’s wealth and

ruining their legacy, they have her committed to a sanatorium called The Cloisters, and it is among the gentle residents there that Mrs. Savage finds

her true family.

Discounted tickets may be purchased at www.encore hsp.org. They will also be available for full price at the door.

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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years, has announced “Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention.” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, which will occur from Sunday to Saturday, Oct. 8 to 14. This year’s campaign will seek to educate members of the public about simple steps they can take to help reduce the risk of fire when cooking at home.

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Always keep a close eye on the food that is cooking. For foods with longer cook times, such as those that are simmering or baking, set a timer to help monitor them carefully. Also, do not leave the kitchen while food is cooking, and minimize distractions.

Clear the cooking area of anything that can burn, such as dish towels, oven mitts, food packaging, and paper towels.

Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Also, keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.

Create a kid-free and petfree zone of at least 3 feet around the cooking area and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.

Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October. Entering its 101st year, Fire Prevention Week works to educate people about the leading risks of home fires and ways people can better protect themselves and their loved ones. Local fire departments, schools, and community organizations play a key role in spreading basic fire safety messages.

To learn more, visit www.fpw.org. Additional Fire Prevention Week resources for children, caregivers, and educators can be found at www.sparky.org and www .sparkyschoolhouse.org.

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Apple Fall Festival will raise funds for Haldeman Mansion

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Fall is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy some apple cider, explore the grounds of a historic site and raise funds for its preservation. Mark your calendar for the 18th annual Apple Fall Festival, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. at Haldeman Mansion, 230 Locust Grove Road, Bainbridge.

“This is a fun day with wonderful music and food, and you get a gorgeous view of the Susquehanna River and the beautiful mansion,” said Elaine Jackson, event chair.

The festivities will feature a variety of children’s activities, including information about

Johnny Appleseed, a coloring station, apple activities, flying disc throwing, jumping rope and more.

A full menu of food items will be served, featuring grilled Groff’s bratwurst, hot dogs, homemade baked beans, applesauce, soup, chips and a variety of apple desserts. Bainbridge resident Darl Williams will serve freshpressed apple cider from his antique cider press.

Live bluegrass music will be performed by Stone Mountain, and Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge will present an educational program about insects. A silent auction, featuring items from local businesses and organizations, will also be featured.

Tours of the mansion will be offered as well. Constructed in the late 1700s, the building was the home of Samuel Haldeman, a renowned 19th-century naturalist. The festival is hosted by the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society, and proceeds will be used for restoration projects at the site. Work is currently underway on restoring mantels above fireplaces located inside the mansion, and funds are now being raised to complete exterior work between the mansion and the property’s summer

kitchen, which houses the Riverview Cafe. Proceeds from the restaurant are used to support the mansion’s preservation as well.

“We have people who come back year after year for this event, and that’s really nice,” Jackson remarked, encouraging everyone to come to the Apple Fall Festival. “It’s great to see old friends, but it’s nice to meet new people, too. Bring your lawn chair and come spend a day by the river.”

MOAA chapter to meet

The Lancaster Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold a general membership meeting and dinner on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. A social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner and the meeting to follow.

The annual election of chapter officers and directors will take place at the meeting. In addition, the speaker for the evening will be retired Army Lt. Col. Ken Gorman. Although Gorman had a distinguished career as a commissioned officer in military police and civil affairs assignments, his presentation will primarily focus on prior enlisted service duty as a sentinel for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

All current and past military officers are invited. Reservations are required by Monday, Oct. 9, by contacting Bill Zeird at 717-6260232 or rgerzsr@gmail.com. Visit www.moaalancaster chapt.org for additional information.

Elaine Jackson invites people to the Apple Fall Festival at Haldeman Mansion.

Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge will present a program at the Apple Fall Festival.