Zillow recognizes E-town as a hidden gem
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
At the end of December, real estate marketplace
Zillow revealed its 2024 list of Most Desirable Cities, and Elizabethtown made the list as Most Popular Small Town.
Many of the most popular cities this year were “exurbs” - charming, small communities located just outside suburban areas but still within driving distance of major cities. These neighborhoods provide a unique blend of proximity to the job opportunities and cultural amenities of larger cities, while also offering the comfort and convenience of suburban life.
So what makes Elizabethtown such a great place to work and live? Let’s hear it from the experts themselves, the residents of Elizabethtown. Here’s what they love about their hometown in their own words.
“I was so excited to read the Zillow article! I love my hometown and was beyond thrilled to see it recognized for such a special honor! I always knew our town was special; now others know it too! I love the sense of community in our town. When someone is in need, this community rallies behind them with unwavering help and support. There are countless stories of businesses helping other businesses and residents helping those in need, whether it’s from illness, disaster or other tragedy. You don’t have to look far for help. We also know how to have fun! We have a wide variety of community events for all ages! We have a vibrant downtown with so many wonderful small businesses. We truly care about the community
we serve and want you to know you matter. ... I feel incredibly fortunate to call Elizabethtown my home and love sharing that joy with everyone I meet!”
- Jeri Culbertson, owner of Naturally Gifted by Jeri
“Our downtown is thriving, thanks to the dedication of our small business owners, landlords stepping up with noticeable improvements and the fantastic support from community
members and visitors alike. We’re also fortunate to have a dynamic mix of top-down leadership from local organizations and grassroots efforts driven by passionate individuals. This combination creates ongoing opportunities for growth and meaningful connections. In addition, being in the middle of three outstanding establishments - Stone Gables Estate, Masonic Village and Elizabethtown College - and having easy access by train and a nearby
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Promoting positive mental health has been in the spotlight recently, with people and organizations emphasizing the importance of emotional wellness. That’s especially true when it comes to youths, and Cornerstone Youth Center is here to help.
The center will host Youth Mental Health First Aid on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 95 S. Wilson Ave., Elizabethtown.
“Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people,” said Jonathan Weatherholtz, Cornerstone’s coordinator of student and
BY JEFF FALK
Christian schools in Lancaster County have never really been competitors. Now they’re working together to align their missions and streamline their efforts.
The upcoming Christian Education Fair is an event that’s designed to draw strength from numbers, explore and promote the increasing popularity of
Christian education and provide families with learning opportunities that are aligned with their beliefs and their children’s needs.
“It’s not that we were against each other; it’s we weren’t working together,” said Jill Armstrong, Lancaster County Christian School’s events and communication coordinator and one of the organizers of the event. “I just think there wasn’t
An aerial shot down the main drag in Elizabethtown
Youths hang out at Cornerstone Youth Center.
School social worker recognized
Jenn Fields (center) is congratulated by superintendent Karen Nell (right) and assistant to the superintendent Richard Schwarzman at the 8 Who Care ceremony.
Jenn Fields, a social worker for the Elizabethtown Area School District, has been recognized as one of WGAL’s 8 Who Care Award recipients for her service to local students and families in need. Fields was honored at a ceremony on Nov. 20 for her work with the district’s Bear Bags Food Program. She was accompanied by superintendent of schools Karen Nell and assistant to the superintendent Richard Schwarzman
at the awards ceremony. Fields, who has been with the district for more than 10 years, founded the Bear Bags Food Program to address basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, thereby eliminating barriers to education. What started as a small initiative to help students struggling with hunger has since grown into an important resource for dozens of local families.
The program is operated by volunteers, including students from Elizabethtown Area High School’s life skills class. Each week, students participate in packing the Bear Bags with food items, and the bags are then distributed to families in need. This hands-on experience allows students to develop essential life skills while making a meaningful contribution to their community.
The Bear Bags Food Program is entirely funded by donations, and families can visit the district’s food pantry once a month to receive free items, ensuring they have access to necessities. Positive feedback from program participants highlights its critical role in supporting the community. To learn more about the program, visit www.etown schools.org and search for “Bear Bags.”
In addition to the Bear Bags program, Fields is involved in initiatives aimed at reducing truancy and supporting families facing other challenges. Her leadership and commitment have been instrumental in the success of the program, which continues to thrive thanks to the support of local volunteers and community organizations.
an intentional collaboration. We can learn from each other. We can grow in different ways as we collaborate. We’re trying to find ways to work as one.”
The inaugural Christian Education Fair will be staged from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, at Lancaster Bible College’s Good Shepherd Chapel, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. Representatives of a dozen Christian schools in Lancaster County - Anchor Christian Academy, Dayspring Christian Academy, Hinkletown Mennonite School, Kraybill Mennonite School, Lancaster County Christian School, Lancaster Mennonite School, Linville Hill Christian School, Lititz Area Mennonite School, Lititz Christian School, Mainstay Christian Academy, Mount Calvary Christian School and Veritas Academy - will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Many of the Christian schools that will be represented are nondenominational private institutions designed for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. The Christian Education Fair will inform visitors about the schools’ curriculum, athletics, arts, extracurricular activities, transportation, tuition, financial aid and enrollment processes.
“I hope that it’s unifying and energizing,” said Armstrong of the education fair’s atmosphere. “I hope that it’s upbeat and there’s lively conversation. I hope the schools encourage people to ask questions. I hope there’s kind of like a family feel.”
The event is free to attend, everyone is welcome and no registration is required.
“There are a lot of options out there, and it can be overwhelming,” said Armstrong. “I think there are families asking themselves, ‘Do I do Christian schools? Do I do public schools? Do I do homeschooling?’ I think
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you’ll see families with new kindergarten-age children. I think you’ll see parents of students who are experiencing natural transitions, from elementary school to middle school, from middle school to high school. There’s no pressure, no commitment; just come and learn.”
Organizers of the Christian Education Fair sent out event invitations to 18 Christian schools in Lancaster County to participate.
“Enrollment in Christian schools is growing rapidly,” said Armstrong. “I think we offer something different that families are attracted to. Most Christian schools are places of community. We want to showcase our uniqueness. But what might be right for one family might not be right for another.
We’re kind of on a mission together. I think all of the Christian schools would say similar things.”
Christian schools offer just one type of private education available to Lancaster County students. The origins of local Christian schools date back to the early 1900s, and their growth seems to be associated with periods of time when some became nondenominational.
“I think we are really privileged to live in a part of the world that has so many Christian schools,” said Armstrong. “I think the county has a lot of history of prior-
itizing Christian education, just by the number of Christian schools that there are. Over the years, I’ve watched schools better articulate their missions. Christian education emphasizes a biblical worldview and studying the Word of God.”
For additional information about the Christian Education Fair, go to https://christianed fair.com.
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Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Danielle Horst will present “I Will Fear No More.” She will speak about God’s sovereignty at all times, even when life does not go as a person planned.
Danielle is married to Andrew, and they have three children. Danielle graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a Bachelor of Science in middle level education and a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies. For 22 years, she has attended River of Life Church, where she co-leads a children’s prayer night at the church. Danielle is a homemaker, and in her spare time, she loves to sew and quilt.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. No preregistration is required. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
Neighbors Sharing and Caring will not meet on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Students from (clockwise from top left) Mount Calvary Christian School, Lititz Area Mennonite School, Dayspring Christian Academy and Lancaster County Christian School showcase some of the activities offered at their schools.
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 METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am 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 8:15am service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. 2nd service: 11am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more 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 info@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! 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner 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: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. 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, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am 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. 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
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!
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
airport, makes E-town not only a great place to live and work, but also a vibrant destination worth discovering!”
- Kim Winey, owner of Kim Winey Photography and social media manager for Discover Elizabethtown, an entity of the Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce
“Elizabethtown still has that small-town feel, and its big plus is being equal distance between Lancaster and Harrisburg, making it possible for one to easily get a ‘city fix’ when desired.”
- Cammy Anderson, 20-year resident of Masonic Villages
“(It’s) the small-town atmosphere. You know many merchants and townspeople by their first name. Our location is wonderful. An airport 15 minutes away and a train station in the town makes it very easy to commute to cities in the outlying area.”
- Greg Hitz Sr., resident
“There are thousands of small towns, and to be on top, I think anyone would be surprised, but Elizabethtown does continue to have that small-town atmosphere and is as deserving as anywhere else. Since I first visited here in 1969, what has always impressed me the most is the people. Whether you’re in the hardware, post office, coffee shop, bookstore, candy store, ice cream shop, notary, state representative’s office, barber shop, pizza shop, I have always been treated courteously by whoever is behind the counter - young or old. And regardless of who I am - young (in 1969), old (I am now), a local farmer,
businessman or just another resident - people’s tones are of those wanting to do their job well and respectfully. The farms, downtown atmosphere, quality of schools, etc. are all significant in our decision to move back to this area, but the people then and now make it a nice place to live. ... And the community has strong presences of community clubs like Lions, Optimists, Rotary, as well as support services for those who are less fortunate.”
- Chuck Brewer, resident and president of Elizabethtown Lions Club
“E-town is small enough to know your neighbor yet within easy access to Philly, Baltimore, New York, Pittsburgh, all by easy train. With organizations like LIV_Etown, ECHOS and the Center for Community and Civic Engagement - on the E-town College campus - we have a sincere dedication to the citizens of our communities. E-town ... is a picturesque town in terms of our history and nature, and our commercial communities have a wide variety of light industrial, commerce and educational opportunities.”
- Jesse Waters, director of Bowers Writers House and director of community impact, Elizabethtown College
“My family loves living in Elizabethtown and all that it offers, but it is still hard to believe that it was recognized as the best small town across the whole country. Location, opportunities and support make Elizabethtown a great place to live! ... The support of teachers and opportunities through local nonprofit sports, recreation and after-school programs make Elizabethtown a wonderful place to raise a family. Between LIV_Etown events, GEARS programs,
Chamber of Commerce
opportunities and nonprofit organizations, there are countless opportunities for people in our community to connect, volunteer, support and thrive, so follow along and immerse yourself in our amazing community.”
- Karrie Norman, GEARS program coordinator
“I was excited to hear Elizabethtown getting recognition for the charming and eclectic place that it is! I’m excited that maybe this will bring some much-deserved attention to our hidden gem! There’s also always something going on in E-town year-round. … We
have a wide range of unique shops, eateries and we are very close to attractions and campgrounds. There are year-round free community events and activities taking place. We have an eclectic, diverse vibe; one of the prettiest town squares; and a sprawling and beautiful community park. Our family moved here six years ago and fell in love with the town and its community, and we opened three shops in the downtown area for that reason. It’s a great place to live, work and call home!”
- Tony Gibble, business owner and co-founder of LIV_Etown
Elizabethtown features many community events throughout the year, such as the Elizabethtown Farmers Market in the warmer months.
Kids enjoy rides at the Elizabethtown Fair.
McCarthy named as choir administrator
Michael McCarthy, who led the Washington National Cathedral’s famed choirs for 21 years, has been named the first-ever executive director of the national award-winning Susquehanna Chorale. McCarthy will be responsible for all non-artistic aspects of the organization. The Harrisburg-based organization is undergoing administrative and operational changes as it anticipates the future retirement of its founder and current artistic director, Linda L. Tedford, and the eventual hiring of her successor. McCarthy, a native of London, brings to the job extensive experience as a singer, conductor, and arts administrator. He has both managed and performed with internationally known choirs, and he has worked extensively with children’s choirs, including a boys’ choir that provided music for the “Harry Potter” and “Lord
See Choir pg 8
Organization receives accreditation
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has announced the accreditation of Hope Within Ministries of Elizabethtown. ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance, and ethical fundraising.
Hope Within Ministries joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by more than 14.6 million donors, that have qualified to display the ECFA seal. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model
of biblical accountability.
Founded in 2002, Hope Within Ministries has the vision of a local community in which physical, spiritual, and emotional needs are met; hope is prevalent; love for one another abounds; and healthy, wholesome lifestyles are the norm.
To learn more about Hope Within Ministries and its stewardship opportunities, visit www.ecfa.org/Giver Connect.aspx or www.hope within.org.
ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising, and board governance.
Hope Within Ministries is located in Lower Dauphin School District. The organization is able to provide vaccinations for preschool children whose parents do not have health insurance and are at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
For more information, visit www.ecfa.org or call 800-323-9473.
Michael McCarthy
Event to provide information for beef producers
The 56th annual Lancaster County Cattle Feeders Day will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
Organizers have lined up an agriculture economist; a veterinarian; a cattle producer well versed in risk management; and Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to speak this year, along with other experts in the cattle industry.
A session at 9 a.m. will be “Beef Market Outlook” by Charley Martinez, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee. This program will be followed by “Risk Management Considerations in a Volatile Market,” presented by Brandon Reeves, executive director of the Cattlemen’s Insurance Agency.
Penn State beef specialist Tara Felix will give a Penn
State research update before Dr. Lowell Midla, a veterinarian employed at Merck Animal Health, delivers “Please ... Not Another Biosecurity Talk.”
Woodall, who is an annual presenter at Cattle Feeders Day, will share his ideas on the 2024 election’s impact on cattle producers.
For biosecurity, attendees are asked to wear clothing and boots that have not been in their barn.
The fee includes lunch. Organizers appreciate preregistration but will accept day-of registrations. To preregister, visit http:// extension.psu.edu/cattle -feeders-day or call 877345-0691. Participants may also walk in and pay by check or cash the day of the workshop. The registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m.
Hosted by Penn State Extension and sponsored by the PA Beef Producers Working Group, the meeting also serves as a beef quality assurance recertification opportunity.
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Professor to speak about avian conservation
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster.
Dan Ardia, professor of biology at Franklin & Marshall College, will present “Avian Conservation in an Urbanized Fragmented Landscape: Evolving Techniques and Developing Partnerships.”
Bird populations face increasing threats from rapid environmental change and human impacts on the landscape. Ardia’s talk will use Lancaster as a case study for how to study and conserve birds in a fragmented and urbanized landscape. Results from existing research will be combined with describing new approaches to monitor birds in Lancaster and beyond.
family ministries. “This training is designed to teach family members, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent - ages 12 to 18 - who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or crisis.”
Conducted by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, the training will focus on a wide range of subjects, including identifying common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; recognizing common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges; and learning how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis and connect him or her with help. The course will also provide an introduction to expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
this will be the first time we host this specific training.”
The training fits in well with the overall mission of Cornerstone Youth Center, which serves youths in grades six through 12.
“Cornerstone Youth Center is dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment where students and their families can build healthy relationships, be introduced to the Gospel, and experience wholeness in life through Christ,” Weatherholtz commented.
The training is free, and Weatherholtz plans to offer more trainings like this in the future.
Ardia has been studying the effects of rapid environmental change on birds around the world and in Lancaster. He serves the ornithological community as the board chair of Avinet Research Supplies, and he is a past president of the Association of Field Ornithologists. He is also active in local conservation efforts as a member of the board of directors of Lancaster Conservancy and Pennsylvania Master Naturalist.
The meeting is free and open to the public. To learn more, call 717-856-3851 or 717-725-2717.
For more information about the Lancaster County Bird Club, visit www.lancasterbirdclub. org, www.facebook.com/ lancasterbirdclub, or www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.
As Weatherholtz explained, Cornerstone staff members first learned about the training from Teen Haven in Lancaster. “They were hosting the training and welcomed our staff to join them,” he said. “Though we’ve had similar trainings at Cornerstone,
“I would encourage anyone who’s thinking about joining us for this training to do so,” he said. “When I attended for the first time, I gained a wealth of knowledge I didn’t have before, which has helped me care for those in my life who have mental health challenges. … Training like this is important because we as a nation are in the midst of a mental health crisis, which calls for action. This kind of training will equip you to be a part of the solution.”
Registration for the training is required. To register, visit https://bit .ly/41QusDk or contact Brook Hummel at hummelb@csgonline.org.
Art exhibits posted
The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, has posted two upcoming shows, which will run from Sunday, Jan. 12, through Thursday, Feb. 13. The exhibits will be open on Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
The Winter Membership Show will open with a reception on Jan. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Awards will be pre-
sented at 2 p.m. Featured will be works by LCAA members. In the Steinmetz Gallery, the works of Dan Graziano will be showcased. Graziano is a nationally known, award-winning artist who has held several workshops at LCAA over the past few years. His next workshop will be on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22. His workshops tend to sell out quickly. For more information or to register, visit www.lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.
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Harrisburg-based Susquehanna Chorale comprises 40 adult singers, chosen by audition. Founded by Tedford in 1981, the organization also includes four choirs for children and youths.