Kara Nissly and Hannah Slobozien love to write. The recent Donegal High School graduates also love theater, and they put their passion for both subjects together when they entered plays they wrote in the Apollo Awards competition for high school theater students. Both girls earned nominations in this year’s Outstanding Playwright category.
Kara’s play, “The Unhappy Beginnings of Happy Endings,” told the story of an author in the 1950s who was struggling to get his novel published because it lacked a happy ending. Hannah’s play, “Writer’s Block,” was also about an author facing a challenge: coming up with an idea for a play.
“Her husband tells her to write about her own life, but she thinks that’s too boring,” Hannah said. “In the end, she realizes, ‘I do have a story to tell, and my story is important.’”
Kara’s play also has a positive message. “He decides to write a happy ending,” she shared. “He realizes that this particular story can have a happy ending even if it doesn’t mean his entire story has a happy ending.”
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Kyle Hess has lived and breathed baseball since he was a young boy. Now the former Mount Joy resident is pursuing the sport professionally. After a brief stint playing with the Stormers, Hess has signed with a team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins.
Kyle’s first taste of the sport came through T-ball. “My dad asked me when I was real young if I wanted to play T-ball,” said the son of Jeff and Stacey Hess of Mount Joy. “I’ve been playing ever since.”
Hannah has written a play for the Apollo Awards all four years of high school, earning nominations her freshman and sophomore years in addition to this year. Kara earned an honorable mention nomination for a play she wrote last year as well as the nomination this year.
Hannah entered the competition as a freshman after receiving
To be entered in the Apollo Awards competition, each play must be written to be performed within 30 minutes as a one-act show, and it must include stage directions and sets that could realistically be created. The winning play is performed in a live reading in Hershey.
encouragement from Donegal teacher Audra Brackbill.
“She told me about this competition and I was like, ‘Oh, give me extra work to do!’” she said with a laugh. “I love to write, but I’d never written a play, but I liked theater, so I thought this would be cool to do something related to theater and writing.”
Kara entered the competition last year after encouragement from Hannah.
“She said, ‘You should write a play,’” Kara recalled. “I liked writing other genres, mostly poetry and fiction, but then I wrote a play my junior year, and I thought it was fun.”
Kara said she was especially happy that she and Hannah both received nominations this year.
“I didn’t want to be competing against Hannah,” she said. “I was going to feel really bad if I got nominated and she didn’t.”
A 2018 graduate of Donegal High School, Kyle was a standout baseball player. In 2015, his team won the district title. After high school, he played for five years at the University of Pittsburgh before joining the Stormers in Lancaster as an outfielder this past spring. With the Lancaster team, he led the Atlantic League through the season’s first 12 games with a batting average of .433. He also had hits - including three home runs - in all seven games he started, as well as 10 RBIs and two stolen bases. Despite only playing with the Stormers for a few weeks, he quickly grabbed the attention of Major League Baseball. The Twins
Kara Nissly (left) and Hannah Slobozien
Baby and pet photo contests posted
The Elizabethtown Fair will run from Monday, Aug. 19, to Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St., Elizabethtown. The fair will feature a variety of contests, including a Baby Photo Contest and a Pet Photo Contest.
The Baby Photo Contest, featuring photos of children age 2 or younger, has an entry deadline of noon on Saturday, Aug. 17. Photos may be dropped at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or arrangements can be made by contacting Joyce Hardman at 717-367-0119. Photos will also be accepted in the Fair Office from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 17.
Any 5-by-7-inch or
8-by-10-inch photographs are acceptable for entry; however, organizers recommend that vertical photographs be submitted. Photocopies will be accepted. Parents’ names, the child’s name, and the family’s address and phone number must be on the back of the photo.
Photos will be displayed throughout fair week. For voting purposes during Fair Week, one cent equals one vote. The top three winners will receive cash prizes.
The 28th annual Pet Photo Contest is open to all pets. To submit photos, email Gail Peters at silverdl9@aol.com or deliver the photos to the Fair Office on Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. The deadline for entry is Aug. 17.
Photos must be 5 by 7 inches or 8 by 10 inches. To ensure good visibility, vertical 8-by-10-inch photographs are recommended. Photos must fit in an 8-by-10-inch space. If more than one photo of the same pet is submitted,
both photos must fit in the 8-by-10-inch space. Photos may be cut to fit and stapled or taped to the display.
The owner’s name, address, and phone number, as well as the pet’s breed and name, must be on the back of the photo. Entries are limited to two per family.
Photos will be on display for voting throughout Fair Week. Photos can be picked up on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the pet photo display following the announcement of winners. Any photos not picked up at this time will available at Brandt’s Farm Supply, 601 E. High St., Elizabethtown, until Friday, Sept. 6.
One cent equals one vote. The three pet photos with the most votes during fair week will receive gift certificates donated by Waggin’ Wheels Pet Supply. Proceeds from the Pet Photo Contest will benefit the Elizabethtown Fair. For more information, call Gail at 717-575-3160.
Transitional deacons ordained
The Most Rev. Timothy C. Senior, bishop of Harrisburg, was scheduled to ordain three seminarians as transitional deacons on May 18 at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg. These seminarians are entering their final year of formation for the priesthood. As transitional deacons, they will proclaim the Gospel, preach, offer the Sacrament of Baptism, witness marriages, and conduct funeral services. In one year, it is anticipated they will be ordained priests for the Diocese of Harrisburg.
The new transitional deacons are Cole Mase from Holy Spirit Parish in Palmyra, Andrew St. Denis from Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Mount Joy, and Clark Stiteler from Saint Patrick Parish in Carlisle.
GEARS posts activities
GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.
GEARS’ 28th annual golf tournament sponsored by R.E. Pierson Materials Corp. will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S. Harrisburg St., Harrisburg. The tournament will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start and a four-person scramble format. The entry fee includes green fees, use of a cart, lunch, and prizes. Proceeds from this event will benefit GEARS.
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The girls know a bit about friendly competition. They have been friends throughout high school, participating in several theater productions, and they took top honors in the Class of 2024. Hannah was named valedictorian and Kara earned the title of salutatorian.
tic when you write. It gives you an opportunity to really become the characters more so than any other form of writing. You have to think about what would this character say in every situation.”
A bus trip to Peddler’s Village will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, departing from Clearview Lanes, 1990 W. Main St., Mount Joy, at 8:15 a.m. The trip will include a tour of the Pearl S. Buck House, lunch at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant, and free time in Peddler’s Village. Summer fitness punch cards are available, giving the card holder the ability to attend 10 classes. Cards may be purchased at the GEARS office, 70 S. Poplar St. For a complete listing of all the classes, go to www.getinto gears.org/fitness.
Medicare Madness, for anyone who is about to turn 65, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Topics will be the basics of Medicare, including how and when to sign up for Medicare; what is covered by the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, and D); the difference between a Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) and a Medicare Advantage plan; and how to find a plan that best fits one’s needs. Bingo will be played at the conclusion of the class.
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Although neither girl won this year’s Outstanding Playwright award, they were happy to enter the competition and earn nominations together. They each said they may continue to write plays in the future. Hannah will attend Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University and Kara will attend William & Mary.
Offering advice to other students who may want to try playwriting, Hannah said, “Be authen -
Kara agreed, adding, “Read plays and watch plays. That helps you to know and understand how they work. And then just go for it. I didn’t think I’d get into playwriting, but now we’re both into it.”
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purchased his contract from the Stormers in May.
“I started out at the Twins’ Low-A team when I signed, in Fort Myers,” Kyle explained. “I got called up to the High-A team about two weeks later, to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.” Kyle currently plays with the Cedar Rapids Kernels. There are two more levels for Kyle to progress through to reach the majors, but he’s set his sights on that goal.
Baseball has provided Kyle with the opportunity to showcase his athletic prowess, but he said he loves the sport for another reason.
“I love the relationships the game brings,” he shared. “Being able to meet people from all over the country and build friendships is pretty cool.”
time with his family and friends. He’s also busy planning his 2025 wedding with fiancée Kyra Olweiler.
While he couldn’t have known those early days playing T-ball would lead to a path to the majors, Kyle said he won’t take the opportunity for granted.
Young musicians performed for their parents and friends, along with residents of Juniper Village, in a recital on May 4. The program was presented by the piano students of Carole A. Bubacz and a violin student of Jill Placeway at Juniper Village in Mount Joy. The student performers were Lucy Downing, Stewart Carter, Lindsey Shaud, Dominic Juarbe, and Sarah Heinz.
The program was divided into two parts, the first of which focused on imagery. Each student had prepared two or three pieces with titles that evoked images, and the students had spent time reflecting on how the composer had sought to create a picture using sounds. Some students had created stories based on their pieces.
When he’s not on the baseball field, Kyle enjoys playing golf and spending
“It was a dream come true to be able to sign for an affiliated team,” Kyle said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity. May the glory be to God.”
Music students present recital Home
Before each student played, Bubacz spoke about the pieces, and the student played excerpts that illustrated different elements of the image or story. The student then played the pieces in their entirety. The selections included “Whirlwind,” “The Planets,” “Clair de Lune,” “Sunrise,” “Square Dance,” “Teasing Song,” “In a Japanese Garden,” “Bridling,” “On the Blue Ridge,” and “Why Am I Blue?” In the second part of the program, the audience heard compositions by Kuhlau, Massenet, Bastien, and others. A folk song and a selection from “Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach” were included. The program ended with Sarah playing a violin solo accompanied by Bubacz.
Penn State Extension will offer three workshops in Lancaster County this summer aimed at both new and experienced home food preservers. All workshops will take place in the training room in the basement of the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
Kyle Hess
Kyle Hess in action with the Stormers
The Crestmen to perform
Florin Church of the Brethren, 815 Bruce Ave., Mount Joy, will host a performance by the Crestmen on Sunday, July 7, at 9:15 a.m.
Southern gospel recording artist the Crestmen is a quartet based in Staunton, Va., in the Shenandoah Valley. For more than
40 years, the Crestmen has performed across the nation. The group has been featured on TV programs on National TV, WHSV TV3, My Valley, and a Shenandoah Valley Fox channel. The Crestmen has performed in concert with the Kingsmen, the Chuck Wagon Gang, and others,
as well as at fairs, churches, and more. Members have included Gaither Videos’ Tim Lovelace, who got his start with the Crestmen, and Ernie Phillips, who sang with the Crestmen for nine years. The Crestmen’s latest recording project was “One of These Mornings.”
Women’s group sets meeting
The Elizabethtown/ Mount Joy Christian Women’s Connection invites local women to attend the “An American Honor” brunch on Thursday, July 11, at 9:30 a.m. at Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant, 1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy. The
set price is inclusive.
Vocalists Angie Gruber and Sandy Heisey from Mount Joy will share special music. Manny and Jim Acuna from Elizabethtown will speak about Blankets of Honor, and Lynette Wigglesworth from East
Amherst, N.Y., will share “Finding Purpose and Peace in a Perplexing World.” Reservations and payment must be received by Friday, July 5. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sandy at 717-367-1054.
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Preservations
The programs will be Jams and Jellies on Wednesday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon.; Pressure Canning on Wednesday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to noon; and Introduction to Drying on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. The home food preservation series will provide attendees with the scientific background, preparation tips, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home.
In Jams and Jellies, partic-
ipants can learn the basics of water bath and atmospheric steam canning for processing jam and jelly, techniques for making cooked and freezer jam and jelly, recipes for reduced-sugar and no-sugar-added jam and jelly, and other skills.
Pressure Canning will cover the basics of using a pressure canner based on current U.S. Department of Agriculture canning guidelines. Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods, such
as vegetables and meats, organizers noted.
Introduction to Drying will highlight various methods for drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, and meats to ensure a safe and delicious outcome. These methods include oven drying, using a dehydrator, microwave drying, and air drying.
Space is limited, so preregistration is required. Each workshop has a registration fee, with the registration deadline a week before the event.
To register, visit http:// extension.psu.edu/ food-preservation-work shops-webinars or call Penn State Extension customer service at 877-3450691 on Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Encore! Home School Productions cleans up at Apollo Awards
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
This past school year, students from the region took the stage in a play and a musical through Encore! Home School Productions. Their performances earned them nominations in the Apollo Awards, a program that recognizes high school theater students for their achievements. An award ceremony was held in May at The Hershey Theatre, and several Encore! students took home top honors.
“From our fall play, ‘The Curious Savage,’ and our spring musical, ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ we had a total of 10 nominations, and Encore!
won four awards,” said Caleb Steindel, a member of the board of directors and marketing lead for Encore! Brock Sunday won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play for Hannibal in “The Curious Savage.” Alice Tomasetti won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play for Fairy May in “The Curious Savage,” and Encore! took home both Outstanding Play for “The Curious Savage” and Outstanding Musical for “The Wizard of Oz.”
Shore school districts as well. Encore! performed “The Wizard of Oz” in March at The Junction Center in Manheim.
Participating in the Apollo Awards provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the hard work of the performers, Steindel said.
Additional nominations for Encore! were MaryKate Kenny for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play as Mrs. Ethel Savage in “The Curious Savage” and for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical as Aunt Em in “The Wizard of Oz,” Josiah Evans for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play as Titus Savage in “The Curious Savage,” Ian Riethmiller for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical as Hunk/ Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz,” Alice Tomasetti for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical as Dorothy Gale in “The Wizard of Oz” and Outstanding Dance Number in a Musical for “The Jitterbug” in “The Wizard of Oz.”
Encore! performances feature students from throughout Lancaster, Dauphin and surrounding counties. Locally, Josiah Evans lives in the Elizabethtown Area School District and “The Wizard of Oz” featured students who live in Donegal, Columbia Borough, Lower Dauphin, Annville-Cleona, Camp Hill and West
“It’s important to validate the importance of the art form and how much it brings happiness to people,” he commented. “It’s also important because these kids dedicate time and effort for a project outside of normal school hours, and it’s lots of hard, excruciating work. They need to know that there is a lasting impact with this art form that stays with people beyond curtain call.”
Steindel said the students enjoyed interacting with other performers at the ceremony and seeing their peers recognized on stage.
“We love the Apollo Awards because they’re such a wonderful opportunity for us to meet and interact with other schools and celebrate their accomplishments,” he stated. “Encore! is grateful for these awards, but all the other schools did so incredibly well, too. (We are) grateful to be a part of this program, grateful for the all-volunteer team that makes up Encore! and grateful to God for giving us these talents with which to perform.”
For a complete list of Apollo Award winners, visit www.hershey entertainment.com/ hershey-theatre/ apollo-awards.
The Encore! cast of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Apollo Awards
Library posts July activities
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, will offer a variety of programming. All programs are free, unless stated otherwise, and require preregistration. For more information and to register, visit www.mslibrary.org or call 717-653-1510.
The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Summer Food Truck Thursdays and bonus days will continue through Thursday, Aug. 22. For details, visit the aforementioned website or search for the library on social media.
Gently used books and media can be donated to the self-service shed behind the library on Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Programs for children and teens include Lunch Bunch for children age 8 and up every Tuesday at noon; Lego Challenge on Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.; So You Want to be a … on Thursdays, July 11, 18, and 25, at 10:30 a.m.; Fun Fort Friday for families on July 12 from 5 to 6 p.m.; Teen Chill & Draw with Hanna on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m.; Adventures with Baby on Monday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 6 months to 2 years; Fun Family Book Bingo on Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.; and Family
Story Time on Wednesdays, July 17, 24, and 31, at 10:30 a.m.
The library will host a Bubble Party on Saturday, July 6, at 10 a.m.
The Lancaster Science Factory will present a robotics program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade on July 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Teen Zine Tuesdays, a virtual program, will be available for youths ages 12 to 19 this summer. Authors will offer creative prompts and a real-time look at their writing process via Zoom. Written works by the youths and guest authors will be compiled in a SummerZine.
In July, participants may work with Gene Beretta from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 9 or 23.
Phredd the Ukulele One Man Band will perform outdoors, weather permitting, on Wednesday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m.
Get Aligned with Dr. Abby will offer an opportunity for families to learn about chiropractic care on July 13 at 10 a.m.
History Mystery, for kids age 7 and up, will be held on July 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Erick Hershey the Country Conjurer will perform on July 16 at 1:30 p.m. Hershey will present illusions that show how reading can take people on adventures in their imagination.
The library will host Art in the Park on Thursday,
July 18, at 1:30 p.m. for kids age 7 and up.
Marietta Family Story Time will be held on Friday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. inside the old First National Bank, 100 W. Market St., Marietta.
911 - What’s Your Emergency? will be presented on Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. Attendees will learn what it is like working at a 911 call center and what to do in an emergency.
Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department will share information on outdoor survival on July 23 at 10:30 a.m. This program is for people age 7 and up.
Jen Angeles, owner of 2Fab Fitness Studio, will lead Family Fun Dance Fitness on Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m.
Teen D&D will take place on July 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Interested teens may contact Jan Betty at jbetty@mslibrary.org.
The juggler and clown duo Cissy and The Man will present Circus in a Box on Wednesday, July 31, at 1:30 p.m.
Activities for adults will include Adult Game Night on Wednesdays, July 3 and 17, at 5 p.m.; Closely Knit, for knitters and crocheters, on Mondays, July 8 and 22, at 1 p.m., with no registration necessary; Easy Writer Club, for writers of all levels, on July 17 at 6:30 p.m., with no registration required; Adult Book Bingo
on July 17 at 2 p.m.; Joyful Stitchers Cross-Stitch Club, for people of all skill levels, on July 20 from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; Make-It Monday - Lit Bottle Art, for people age 14 and up, on July 22 at 6 p.m.; and Lit Lovers Book Discussion Group on July 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Free theater tickets available for military, police personnel
Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater, 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will offer a free dinner and show ticket for active-duty and retired military personnel and police officers. This promotion is available for any show through Saturday,
July 6. The attendee must present a valid badge verifying his or her service. The offer is valid for the service member only and does not include family members. For reservations, call 717-323-3077.
Bringing the islands to the Lancaster Liederkranz
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When Lancaster Liederkranz holds its annual Parrot Fest on Saturday, July 20, don’t expect a flock of birds. Instead, the event will feature “Margaritaville at the Liederkranz,” with food, beverages and live music providing an island vibe.
“Our first Parrot Fest was held in 2008, and one of the questions we got prior to the fest was a call from a lady looking for information on what kinds of parrots we were going to have and how many,” recalled Paul Stanavage, fest chairperson.
“So of course we told her we would have Parrothead fans, not parrots, but we would be throwing an island-themed party.”
“Parrotheads” is the term for Jimmy Buffett fans, people who love Buffett’s music and the island lifestyle.
Parrot Fest will run from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Lancaster Liederkranz, 722 S. Chiques Road, Manheim.
Tropical Sunz will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by headlining band Jimmy and the Parrots, which will play from 7 to 11 p.m.
“They are from the New Jersey area and were a Jimmy Buffett cover band when we met them at an Oktoberfest being held at a German restaurant in center city Philly called Ludwig’s,” Stanavage recalled, adding that the experience of seeing the band at an Oktoberfest event was unusual. Stanavage and his wife run a German Schuhplattler dance group called Alpenrose, and they were hired to dance at the Oktoberfest. Due to a scheduling conflict, no German bands were available, so the cover band stepped in.
“When we got there and saw there was a Buffett band playing, we were a tad surprised, to say the least,” Stanavage said. “But, they were really good and really entertaining. They played Buffett, and we did the German traditional stuff. We all had a great time.”
Stanavage stayed in touch with the band, and when he was looking for fundraiser ideas as then-president of the Liederkranz, he thought of Jimmy and the Parrots.
“They play a little trop-rock, Zac Brown, Bob Marley with plenty
of Buffett sprinkled in,” Stanavage shared. “They tell us they love playing for us because from the first song they play ‘til the end of the night, our dance floor is packed with people dancing and having fun.”
The club’s first Parrot Fest drew more than 800 people, and after a few years, the crowd had swelled to 1,500. That was just a few too many people, Stanavage said, so organizers have capped Parrot Fest at 1,000 tickets.
Along with live music, Parrot Fest will feature food, including hot dogs, hamburgers, “Cheeseburgers in Paradise,” pork barbecue sandwiches, jerk chicken, walking tacos, hand-cut french fries and vegan hot dogs and hamburgers. Food will be
Reading Railroad Days
planned
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will highlight the historic Reading Railroad during Reading Railroad Days on Wednesday to Saturday, July 3 to 6. Reading Railroad Days will take place during regular museum hours and is included in the regular museum admission.
A detailed HO-scale model train layout of the Reading Railroad, operated by members of the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society, is a centerpiece in the museum’s climate-controlled Rolling Stock Hall. Visitors also may view Reading Company equipment from the museum’s premier collection, including the 106-year-old tank engine No. 1251, multiple
unit car No. 800, Crusader observation car No. 1, and the 1928 turntable.
In its heyday, the Reading Company was a multifaceted industrial giant. Originally established as the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad in 1833 to transport anthracite coal, the pioneering 94-mile line evolved into a large corporation serving eastern Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey and Delaware. Operations included coal mining, iron making, canal and sea-going transportation, and shipbuilding. With its complex of shops for locomotive and car building and repair, and constant advances in railroad technology, the company held a position of leadership in the railroad industry for
served from 5 to 9 p.m. A selection of German beers will be available on tap, along with a draft margarita wine and other beverages.
“The Lancaster Liederkranz offers a great venue just off 283 outside of Mount Joy along the scenic Chiques Creek,” Stanavage said, noting that Parrot Fest promises to be a fun evening out. “(There is) plenty of seating, a large dance floor, two great bands, food and drink.”
Stanavage encourages people to purchase tickets early for Parrot Fest. There is a discount for tickets purchased before Sunday, July 14. All tickets must be purchased in advance and may be purchased by searching for “Parrot Fest” on www.eventbrite.com.
over a century. For more information about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit www.rrmuseumpa .org or call 717-687-8628.
Tails and Ales correction
An article about Tails and Ales, a Keystone DockDogs event, contained an error. The event will take place across the street from 151 Orange St., Mount Joy, in an open lot owned by the Mount Joy American Legion. Tails and Ales will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7.
People enjoy a previous year’s Parrot Fest.
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.
CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Youth & Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 9:30am (Livestream and recorded on YouTube). Fellowship following Sunday Service. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com
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.
ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:
300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 LeadMinistryTeam@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come worship with us at our 1st service new time of 9:15am with Pastor Tom Weber in the church Sanctuary; or our 2nd service, The Connection contemporary worship at 10:45am in the Gym with Pastor Mark Paden. Come for one service or both! The 9:15am service is on Zoom, so please contact the church office for the Zoom code/password. Phone: 717-653-1202, Email: secretary@florincob.org. Our Web site: www.florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. live (Livestream & recorded on website); 2nd & 3rd Sunday - Praise Band. Sunday School: 11:15am.; Tuesday Youth Group: 6:30 to 8 pm.; Pastor: Heather Hammel, Children & Youth Director: Jessica Rockey. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church. www.glossbrenner.net
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8-9:15 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1-2 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. Visit us online at gochurch22.com
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com
PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, located at 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com
RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 239 E Market St, Marietta. Church Phone: 717426-3189. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:30am Handicapped Accessible.
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like, we warmly invite you to join us in our traditional service. Sunday school at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, Wed. evening prayer meeting 7:00 pm. tbcbiblechurch.org Located at 5880 Schoolhouse Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-433-7585
TRINITY EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 100 New Haven St. in Mount Joy (located directly across from Mount Joy Fire Station). Sunday Worship held at 10:15am. Pastor: Mike Eck. Find us on Facebook: Mount Joy EC Church
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Wayside enjoys one combined Summer Sunday Worship Service @ 10am w/contemporary & traditional elements. Family Ministry at the same hour for nursery, children, and youth ages. Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
Foundation supports local youth organizations
The Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation is dedicated to giving back to its communities across the country. Throughout 2024, it will donate more than $3 million to organizations that support various youth initiatives that help kids thrive, compete and belong to a team. Of the total donation amount, $1 million will go toward Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the remaining $2 million will support more than 300 local youth-serving nonprofits throughout the United States.
Locally, the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation donated $1,800 to Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster; $3,225 to Boys & Girls Club of Harrisburg; $400 to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Harrisburg; and $2,000 to Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania Inc., York.
The summer is a crucial time for children and communities - a time when they need additional resources as school is not in session. Guests can help support their communities this summer, and throughout the year, by purchasing sauce bottles at their local Buffalo Wild Wings. A portion of the proceeds from every sauce bottle purchased will benefit the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation.
To learn more about the work of the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation, visit www.foundation.buffalo wildwings.com.
Church to host Financial Peace University
Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy, will offer “Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University” on Sundays from July 7 to Sept. 1. The class will be held in Room 1 during Hope’s first service at 9 to 10:15 a.m.
This program is available free of charge. There is an optional workbook; attendees may purchase the book on their own or buy a gently used copy from organizers.
To register, call the church office at 717-6537168. For more details, email office@hopechurch online.org.
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