FIA banquets will showcase international impacts
Friends In Action International (FIA), a faith-based nonprofit organization in Middletown, will offer the choice of two different dates and venues for its annual awareness banquet. The organization exists to assist missionaries serving in areas of limited infrastructure by using construction projects to help them share the Gospel with unreached people groups.
One banquet will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at Lebanon Valley Bible Church, 1482 Horseshoe Pike, Lebanon. A second, identical banquet will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg.
Attendees at both locations will enjoy a dinner buffet complete with a dessert bar. The event’s theme is celebrating reaching
the nations and generations for Christ. Throughout the evening, guests will see how God has combined the experience and generosity of the greatest generation with the strength and exuberance of the next generation to make frontline Gospel impacts.
At each event, the keynote speaker will be FIA’s field leader in Vanuatu, Levi Pitman, who will share stories about serving NiVan villagers living in the region. Guests will learn how FIA volunteer travelers use trade and construction skills to make progress on water projects that will bring clean water to more than 3,500 villagers. Experienced construction owner Randy Schnieders will share details of the work, and younger volunteers Camden Palmer and Nathan Sensenig will describe how their worldviews have been
New exhibit to showcase chairs Concert to feature competition winner
The Hummelstown Area Historical Society has opened the exhibit “Have a Seat.” The show may be viewed at the History House, 32 W. Main St., Hummelstown, during normal business hours on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for admission. For more details, call the office at 717-566-6314.
Chairs for adults and children of all shapes, sizes, and ages are on display. Each chair is identified by how it would have been used rather than by its style or history.
The Hershey Symphony will kick off its 56th season at the Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey, on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. with “Romantic Reveries,” a program that includes Dvořák’s Prague Waltzes and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major. The concerto will be performed by Daniel Huang, the symphony’s 2024 Young Artist Competition winner.
“I was impressed with Daniel’s command of the piece,” said
maestro Greg Woodbridge. “He captured the power and the elegance without ever being out of control. He plays with a rhythmic precision and a beautiful, singing tone.”
Huang has been studying piano for 12 years and plans to study violin performance in college.
“It has been a great honor to be selected as the winner of the Young Artist Competition. I am very excited for this opportunity to be able to play with such an incredible orchestra and in front
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Attendees socialized at the 2023 FIA banquet.
A farm chair purchased from Ed Stover at a public sale
A painted plant bottom kitchen chair made by the Shellenhamer Furniture Company
Youth program accepting applicants
The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its next class of cadets, which will begin the program in January 2025. There is no tuition cost to attend. Meals, housing, uniforms, and school supplies are provided at no charge.
The KSCA is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education and an opportunity to learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility so they can build a better life.
The program is open to 16- to 18-year-old Pennsylvania residents who are failing to progress in high school or who may not be
on a clear path to graduating. Applicants must be willing to be drug free and free of felony convictions, and they must voluntarily commit to the program. The program lasts for 17 months, with the first five months consisting of residential training at Fort Indiantown Gap (FTIG) and a minimum of one year of mentorship back in participants’ home communities.
The KSCA conducts two classes a year, one starting in mid-July and the other in mid-January. Applications are accepted all year. Cadets are introduced to the military structure and focus on eight core components: academic excellence, physical fitness,
Historical society posts meeting
The Hummelstown Area Historical Society will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at Cubby’s Ice Cream Cafe, 295 E. Main St., Hummelstown.
The business’s founder, Michelle Bertini, will share the story of how she left
her career in video production during the pandemic to follow her childhood dream of opening an ice cream shop. Cubby’s Ice Cream Cafe celebrated its third anniversary in August. Free ice cream samples will be available at the meeting.
leadership and followership, responsible citizenship, job skills, service to the community, health and hygiene, and life coping skills. Graduates often receive high school credits, credentials, or a GED diploma.
KSCA is the Pennsylvania program of the national Youth Challenge program. The KSCA is a joint effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the National Guard Bureau in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The opening of the academy at FTIG in Lebanon County in July 2022 formally established the program in
Pennsylvania. Since the inception of the national Youth Challenge program in 1993, more than 200,000 cadets have graduated.
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program currently operates 40 Youth Challenge sites in 28 states and territories. The program is both federally and state funded.
For detailed eligibility requirements and to begin the application process, visit www.dmva.pa.gov/ KeystoneStateChallenge Academy. To request that an application be mailed or for more information about the program, email ra-mvpachallenge@pa.gov or call 717-861-7767 or 717-861-8831.
Event to offer details about solar co-op
A community co-op solar information event will take place at Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Topics will include the benefits of solar energy, as well as the technology, economics, and financing. This is an informational meeting and is free of charge.
The co-op is free to join.
Members will learn about solar energy and leverage their numbers to purchase individual solar energy systems at a competitive price and top quality. Members are not obligated to buy solar panels.
For more information, call 202-888-3601, email rhenson@solarunited neighbors.org, or visit http://solarunited neighbors.org/CDcounties.
For the show, Barb Miller shared a foldable chair used by a student at the Stoverdale Schoolhouse. Jean Seibert lent a child’s parlor chair with horse hair upholstery; this piece of furniture was once owned by Kathryn Engle. Another item is from the Karmany Furniture Store, and another is from the business’ successor, Bowser’s Furniture Store. Additional chairs are from the historical society’s collection in the Parish House Museum as well as other private collections.
A parlor chair would have been used by visiting ladies.
Youths participated in a graduation ceremony upon completion of the National Guard ChalleNGe Academy program.
of an audience of so many music lovers,” said Huang.
For winning the competition, Huang also received the $1,000 William & Ruth Cagnoli Award, named for the late founders of Cagnoli Music.
To purchase tickets, visit www.hershey symphony.org.
The Young Artist Competition was established by the symphony to celebrate young artists with
superior musical ability in southcentral Pennsylvania. The competition is open to all students enrolled in grades seven through 11 who reside in or attend school in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, or York County. Audition information for the 2025 competition is available on the aforementioned website.
Susquehanna Old Fashioned Field Days will celebrate the past
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For some old-time fun for the whole family, head out to the 27th annual Susquehanna Old Fashioned Field Days. The event will be held at Conoy Park, 2115 River Road, Bainbridge, on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22.
The festivities will kick off with breakfast served by the Conoy Lions Club beginning at 7 a.m. both days. Opening ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, with an interdenominational church service held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Sunday.
A fishing derby for children age 15 and under will be held following opening ceremonies. Participants should bring their own bait and rod.
A tractor parade will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday and at noon on Sunday.
With a theme of “Made in Pennsylvania,” both days will feature live entertainment from bluegrass bands, demonstrations, re-enactors, vendors and food.
A benefit auction will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
DAWGS kids’ club to start season
The DAWGS (Dynamic And Wiggly God Seekers) Kids and Youth Club at Geyers United Methodist Church, 1605 S. Geyers Church Road, Middletown, will begin meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group meets most Wednesdays and is open to everyone from 3-yearolds through teens.
The Little DAWGS program is for children age 3 through first grade. Activities include stories, songs, crafts, games and puppet shows. The Big DAWGS program is for kids in second grade through teens. Attendees will enjoy stories, games, cooking fun, science experiments and crafts.
Both groups will enjoy snacks each evening, and everyone will receive a
free T-shirt.
All of the leaders have been approved to work with children and have completed the proper background checks as required through the Safe Sanctuaries initiative of the United Methodist Church.
Preregistration is not required; however, organizers request that children are signed in and out each week by an adult. Registration forms will be available to fill out on the first night a child attends.
The club centers on Christian teaching around fun and fellowship. The aim is to show kids and teens that knowing Jesus will lead them on an exciting path of joy and peace with fun along the way.
Readers with questions may contact Karen at 717919-4319 or karenkathy@ comcast.net.
Vietnam Round Table to meet
Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Round Table will meet on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael Novosel MOH Chapter 542, 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg, at 730 p.m.
Following a brief business meeting, author Judy Gray from Lewisburg will discuss her book, “Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man Is Left Behind.” At the urging of a Vietnam prisoner of war (POW), she and her friend and fellow veteran Taylor Kiland wrote the book to tell the
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“We will have lots of variety,” said event volunteer Tonya Bernhard, describing the auction. “There are usually a lot of antiques, but we never really know what we’re going to have because it’s whatever people donate.”
New this year, the event will offer an opportunity to win a variety of giveaway baskets, featuring gift cards to local businesses and attractions, personal care products, a “Taste of Lancaster County” basket and more.
Lots of old-fashioned activities and demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend, Tonya said.
“We’ll have both Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enactors. There will be somebody pressing cider. There’s a shingle mill, a sawmill and a blacksmith,” she commented. “We will have all kinds of hit and miss engines. They might be shelling corn or running water.”
As volunteer Ron Bernhard explained, hit and miss engines had their heyday in the late 1800s through the 1930s. “The engines
Greg Woodbridge (left) congratulated Daniel Huang, winner of the Young Artist Competition.
Alex Hindermyer makes snow cones during last year’s program.
Avery Ertle takes part in a science experiment.
true story of a group of military wives who sought to learn what happened to America’s POWs and those missing in action (MIA) during the Vietnam War. In the 1960s, most women were denied credit cards, car loans, and mortgages without a spouse or father to co-sign. Military wives had greater restrictions. If a woman was informed that her husband was MIA, she was warned to keep quiet. Initially women followed this instruction, but as days turned into years of waiting, they wondered if they were wives or widows.
Admist the tumult of anti-war protests and civil rights marches, a group of military wives galvanized the nation around the plight of their husbands, some 1,500 men held captive or missing in southeast Asia. They influenced a president and a nation to change policy so that no man is left behind, and the POW/MIA issue became
the centerpiece of the Paris peace negotiations. Gray graduated from Midwood High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., and holds a master’s degree in public health from the George Washington University, where she teaches public health campaigns and messaging to graduate students. Her lengthy service in the Coast Guard Reserves gave her a frontrow seat to history, which she captured visually and in narrative writing. She also worked as a reporter for the Tampa Tribune and has published six books for young readers.
The meeting is open to the public, donations will be accepted. For additional information, contact Richard Burton at 717-545-2336 or centralpavietnamrt@ verizon.net. Information about the Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Round Table is available at www .centralpavietnamround table.com.
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fire, and then they coast,” said Ron, who collects the equipment. “They are belt driven, and they were used all over farms.”
A kids’ zone will feature old-fashioned games organized by a local church, and additional kids’ activities will include barrel train rides, corn sandboxes and rides to a pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin.
“We have a lot of craft vendors, and many of them have been coming back for years,” said volunteer Sandy Baker. “We have vendors who sell soap. We have a woman who makes embroidered items. We’ll have a Tastefully Simple vendor.”
Homemade food is also a highlight of the event, said volunteer Jolynn Bernhard.
“We have home-churned ice cream, apple dumplings, whoopie pies,” she shared. “We have lots of food stands.”
The Lions Club will host a new food stand featuring half-chickens, Ron said, with proceeds going to support future old-fashioned days. “All of the money we raise, through the auction and everything else, goes right back into the show so we can keep this going year after year,” Tonya remarked.
The Bernhards have been helping to organize the event for decades, and they said they look forward to it every year.
“It’s just rewarding to see all the families there,” Ron stated. “Even if people don’t have much interest in the hit and miss engines, which is my thing, there are so many other things for them to see and do. We get so much positive feedback, so it’s rewarding that way.”
Jolynn noted that some families have been coming back year after year. “We have so many generations that come to this,” she said. “We’ll have a lot of three- and four-generation families.”
Ron encourages everyone to come out for at least one of the days, noting that admission and parking are free.
Added Tonya, “It’s a very family-oriented event. People will show you how things were done back then. If you’re watching a demonstration and you have questions, you can ask the demonstrators, and they will be more than happy to talk to you about what they’re doing.”
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impacted by international volunteering. In addition, Paul Jarot will talk about FIA’s work in Papua New Guinea and the need for the next generation to step forward for full-time service opportunities. The banquet will also include a show of appreciation for supporters, party favors and giveaways, and recognition of retiring board members. Guests new to FIA have an opportunity to learn more by visiting the information table at the event or by speaking with staff members.
FIA recently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of nonprofits. Only one-quarter of the 1.5 million charities rated have achieved this status. The four-star rating is the highest rating offered by Charity Navigator and verifies that FIA demonstrates strong financial health and a commitment to accountability and transparency. A detailed review of financial documents, such as the organization’s Form 990,
audited financials, and key policies, indicated that FIA adheres to sector best practices and financially executes its mission efficiently.
FIA also received the platinum rating - the highest rating availablefrom GuideStar, a website that presents the mission, legitimacy, impact, financial, programming, transparency, and governance information about every IRS-registered nonprofit organization.
To purchase tickets for the banquets or sponsor a table of eight people by Sunday, Oct. 6, contact 717-546-0208 or FIA-USA@FIAintl.org.
Registration is available at https://fiaintl.org/ banquet/. FIA has announced that $50,000 in funds is available to match any money donated to the organization on the night of the banquet.
Readers can learn more about FIA’s recent achievements by searching for “Friends in Action” at www .charitynavigator.org, www.greatnonprofits.org, and www.guidestar.org.
The Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute’s bladder cancer support group will hold a meeting on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will take place in the tent located behind the main cafeteria at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey. The meeting will have a Western theme, and attendees are invited to wear Western clothing. Lunch will be served, with
chili as the main dish. For more information, contact Theda at 717531-3038 or tshaw1@hmc .psu.edu.
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FIA executive director Matt Durkee presents a giveaway drawing prize at last year’s event.
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Fall Music Fest posted
A Fall Music Fest will be held at the Fogleman Farmstead, 1536 Old Forge Road, Annville, on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Performers will include the Full Circle at 12:15 p.m., Jake’s Rockin’ Country Band at 2:45 p.m., Best Friend’s Girl at 5:15 p.m., and Broken Arrow - The Music of Neil Young at 7:45 p.m. Additional musical acts will be the Neighborly, Matt Jamison, Keara Rose, and Roger Bowyer.
The all-you-can-eat food
offerings will feature openpit chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries. Soda and water are also included. Horseshoe and cornhole tournaments and kids’ activities are also planned. There is an admission fee. No weapons, pets, or fireworks are permitted. For more details, visit www .facebook.com/fogleman familyfallmusicfest.
The Fall Music Fest is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all proceeds support Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc.
Church slates dinners
Evangelical United Methodist Church, 157 E. Water St., Middletown, has planned two meals.
A roast turkey dinner, including stuffing, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce, and dessert, will be served on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. or until sold out. Guests may dine in or receive takeouts. The event is open to the public and is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call 717-944-6181.
On Saturday, Nov. 16, the church will host a takeout chicken barbecue dinner, including a half-chicken, a baked potato, applesauce, and a roll. Preorders must be picked up between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meals will be available for walk-ins from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Desserts will also be available for purchase. Meal tickets may be purchased at the church’s community dinners on Sept. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 26, or by calling the aforementioned number.
Benefit art auction posted
Caitlin’s Smiles, a nonprofit organization that provides arts and crafts activities to children in medical facilities, will present its annual Celebration of Smiles Art Auction on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. at the Sheraton HarrisburgHershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg. The highlight of the event will be a live auction of artwork created and presented by children who have received the agency’s
services. In addition to the live auction, there will be an online silent auction, a buffet of foods and desserts and live music.
The organization is currently seeking sponsors for the event and is selling tickets. Tables are available for guests to attend as group. Individuals may also donate tickets for Caitlin’s Smiles family to attend. For complete details, visit www.facebook.com or www.caitlins-smiles.org.
Program to explore Christianity
Hershey Free Church, 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown, will host Alpha, a series exploring the basics of the Christian faith in a relaxed, low-key environment. The program will take place from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 19 to Nov. 21.
Alpha aims to offer a safe
space where people can ask questions and discuss God, Jesus, Christianity, and more. Each gathering will begin with dinner, followed by a video and discussion. Alpha is free of charge. To register, visit www.hfcinfo .com/alpha. For more details, call 717-533-4848 or email japgar@hersheyfree.com.
Makers’ market planned
Stay Apparel Co. will host more than 20 area artisans on Sunday, Sept. 15, when its monthly makers’ market returns to the Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Drive. Makers at the Museum will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the history center’s front lawn. Admission and parking are free.
Makers planning to participate include Art of the Earth, showcasing pottery; Black Kat Luck, art; Chocolate Avenue Candle; Drew’s Wish, jewelry; Ellikin Knits, knitted and crocheted items; Elysian Designs, jewelry; Frazer B Jewelry; Golden Earth Studios, jewelry; Goldfinch Pottery; Ivy House, stickers, greeting cards, and upcycled clothing;
Lensworthy Imagery, photography; Little Fox Candle; My Peruvian Treasures, alpaca fiber apparel and accessories and home textiles; Nostalgic Metal, jewelry, sculpture, and lamps; Silver Valley Farms and Farmgirl Soapery, honey and artisan soap;
Story Supply Co., stationery; Tennyson Farm Co., woodcrafts; Throw Fire Pottery; Thyme Nouveau, copper jewelry and leather accessories; Toast 3D Labs, 3D-printed fantasy figures; Uglie Acres, jams, jellies, and fruit butters; Wisco Woodworks; and
Yellow of the Egg Design, crocheted items.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Haj Paj, an Annville-based food truck. Palmyra Greenhouse will sell cut flowers from its 1953 Ford pickup.
Stay’s store, which is in the history center’s Milk House building, will be open during the makers market.
The makers market takes place on the third Sunday of each month. The other shows in 2024 will be Oct. 20 and Nov. 17. A few spaces are available for the October market. A vendor application is available at www.stayapparel .com/makers-market.
For more information about the Hershey History Center, visit www.hershey history.org.
Turnpike Commission warns of scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) advises the public that a smishing scam is being attempted. The scam aims to deceive people so they will share their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.
The texts purport to be from Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services and center around urgent requests to settle unpaid tolls; the texts claim that the recipient will be charged an additional amount if an overdue balance is not paid. Similar scams have recently been reported by toll agencies across the country.
People who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from the PTC or another toll
Lopez-Quinones earns degree
Jose Lopez-Quinones of Middletown graduated from the University at Albany, Albany, N.Y. Degrees were conferred during the institution’s 180th commencement ceremonies.
Lopez-Quinones earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication.
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Makers’ markets are held periodically at Hershey History Center.
New scholarships created
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) has created $32,000 in academic scholarships. The scholarships will be split evenly into $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who have also achieved the Student/Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (ST/CHMM) designation and $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who also have the Student/Associate Safety and Health Manager (ST/ ASHM) designation.
IHMM has named this scholarship the Dr. John H. Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship in honor of one of the principal founders of IHMM, who passed
away in 2023. To be eligible, an applicant must be a full-time student who will be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program that is an IHMM-approved hazardous materials management or safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) degree program. Applicants should be in good academic standing in their IHMM-approved degree program with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. They must have at least one full academic year remaining at the time of the application deadline, and they must demonstrate a desire to enter the hazardous materials management or SH&E profession upon graduation.
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 18. For more information, visit https:// ihmm.org/scholarship/ or email info@ihmm.org.
Wine and Wheels car show planned
Nissley Vineyards will present the third annual Wine and Wheels car show, featuring the Lancaster County Corvette Club, on Saturday, Sept. 14, from noon to 6 p.m. on the grounds of Nissley Vineyards Winery & Estate, 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge.
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A portion of all wine sales during the event will be donated to the Clare House in Lancaster. For more information or to register a car, visit www.nissleywine.com/ wine-wheels.
In addition to the display of cars, the event will feature Nissley wine, local craft beer, food trucks, music and, new this year, vendors. People’s Choice Awards will be presented to vehicle owners.
Counseling available to homeless youths
The Bridge Project in PA will offer online mental health counseling to children and youths in Pennsylvania who are experiencing homelessness. Move Forward Counseling is a partner in this project, which provides counseling at no cost to the student, family, or local education
agency. No health insurance is necessary. The Bridge Project in PA is part of Pennsylvania’s American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Program and is available for a limited time.
To learn more, visit www .moveforwardpa.com/ the-bridge-project-in-pa.
HACC president announces retirement
John J. “Ski” Sygielski, president and CEO of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, has announced his plans to retire from the college
on July 18, 2025. Sygielski is the longest-serving president in HACC’s history.
To learn more, please visit www.hacc.edu/farewellski.
ARTWORK AUCTION
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Sale Location: 1141 Wea Wit St., East Earl, PA 17519
Join us at PA Auction Center for an extraordinary evening showcasing highly sought-after 3D artwork by renowned Amish artists Aaron and Abner Zook. The largest number of 3D artworks ever sold at auction, with a total of twenty-two pieces! This exclusive auction will feature a carefully selected portion of the collection belonging to James Binsberger, an avid collector of Zook’s work. Even after this auction, James Binsberger will still retain one of the largest collections of Zook’s artwork.
All items will be offered with no reserve and will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price, making this a unique opportunity for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Event Highlights: Preview the artwork during all business hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments starting at 5:00 PM before the auction begins at 6:00 PM.
Featured Artists and Artwork: Abner Zook, his twin brother Aaron Zook, Aaron’s son Abe Zook, Abner & Aaron’s cousin Joel Zook, Jose Lacera who worked for under Abner for 6 years, Mary Sensenig, Lorraine Reiff, and Erma Hoover. Notable Pieces: Iconic depictions of Lancaster Central Market, Soudersburg Covered Bridge, and the Clinton Mill in Clinton, NJ. A total of thirteen primary sketches that led to the final 3-dimensional artworks by Aaron and Abner Zook. Handcrafted Conestoga Wagon and horse drawn plow by Joel Zook.
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Singers invited to join ensembles
The Lebanon County Choral Society began its fall season with an open rehearsal on Sept. 9, and another is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 16. Interested singers may practice with the group without a commitment to join.
The organization
rehearses on Mondays at Hebron United Methodist Church, 451 E. Walnut St., Lebanon. Singers in ninth grade through adult age are invited to join the adult chorus, which meets from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m., and those in third through eighth grades are welcome in the youth chorus, which meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Artistic director Sean Hackett conducts the adult chorus, and Gabrielle Quandel Umholtz directs the youth chorus.
“I am very excited to get started with rehearsals,” said Hackett. “The centerpiece of the program this fall is works by Morten Lauridsen. This name may not be immediately recognizable to most people, but I think the audience will find his music familiar. His distinctive style has been a
staple of many choral concerts for the past decades, and his music feels like it has existed forever - as if folk songs or anthems. And we’ll perform this concert in December at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, which is just a gorgeous space, both visually and acoustically.”
For more information, visit www.lccsmusic.org.
Questions may be directed to managementLCCS @gmail.com.
Founded in 1889, the Lebanon County Choral Society has a long tradition of bringing choral music to the Lebanon area. In the past decades, the group has expanded its mission to include a youth chorus, a free music day camp, and a young conductors’ program, all while seeking to continue and enhance the legacy of the adult chorus, the foundation of the organization. While centered in Lebanon County, the group includes singers from Robesonia, Mount Gretna, Palmyra, and other communities.
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Hershey Civil War Roundtable to meet
The Hershey Civil War Roundtable will meet on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 542, 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg. Guest speakers Tony Rose and Barbara Kauffman will present a panel discussion of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The program will also be livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook, and the recording will be posted at www.hersheycwrt.org after the meeting.
The talk will focus on the untold stories and lives of many of the people ignored or forgotten about during the lead-up to the assassination of Lincoln and the aftermath of his death - the secondary characters who wittingly or unwittingly played a role in Lincoln’s death. The meeting is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Ricky Hollis at rickyhollissr@gmail.com or visit the aforementioned website.
Lebanon County Choral Society performs at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in December 2023.
Sean Hackett