Hempfield
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
MHempfield High School to put on “Pippin”
usic director Alejandro Ramos wanted to try something different for Hempfield High School’s musical this spring.
“Pippin” perfectly fits the bill.
“Last year we did ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’” Ramos said. “‘Fiddler on the Roof’ had a lot of expectations, a lot of traditions that had to be correct. There were certain religious elements. There were certain musical elements. There were certain set pieces and lighting that had to be something.”
He noted the goal this year was to go in the opposite direction. “‘Pippin’ sort of answers that question of what can be the opposite of expectations,” he said. “‘Pippin’ is very free form. ‘Pippin’ is very go with the flow. ‘Pippin’ is very different. If you look at ‘Fiddler’ across 10 schools, it should be the same each time. If you look at ‘Pippin’ across 10 schools, there are going to be 10 different productions. As a director, that gives you the experimentation to play and create.”
Hempfield’s production of “Pippin” will run from Friday, Feb. 28, to Sunday, March 2, in the high school auditorium, 200 Stanley Ave., Landisville. The curtain will be raised at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. The show time for March 2 will be 2 p.m. There is reserve seating for these performances. Visit www.hempfieldsd.org/Page/117 to purchase tickets.
Thursday, Feb. 27, will be Senior Citizen Preview Night, sponsored by the Hempfield Foundation. The 7 p.m. performance that day is only for Hempfield residents age 65 and over.
No tickets are required.
Freshman Derek Harris will portray the titular character, Pippin, the heir to the Frankish throne who is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment.
“It’s kind of crazy,” said Derek, who has performed with Servant Stage Company and at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. “I didn’t really expect much going into the audition as a freshman and (my) first year doing a musical.
The callback list came out and I thought, ‘OK, maybe there’s a chance.’ Even getting a callback was exciting because none of these people had heard me do
anything. Then the cast list came out and I found out I was Pippin, and I was blown away. This is the biggest thing I’ve had to do for a show, and it’s just really fun to be able to do it.”
Senior Alyssa Pantoja, who is in the ensemble, noted that “Pippin” requires dedication. “It’s a very dance-heavy show, so it takes a lot of effort within practice and outside of practice to be able to remember the movements,”
Alyssa said.
This will mark the first time Hempfield has put on “Pippin.”
“‘Pippin’ is basically about this guy who is the son of a king, and he is trying to find his purpose
in life,” said Alyssa. “He goes through several different avenues to figure out what he is meant to do. At the end there is a plot twist I can’t give away, but it’s interesting how it works out.”
Sophomore Ayla Vieland, who will portray Catherine, was a member of the ensemble last year and is happy to take on more responsibility. “You definitely have to come to rehearsal and be prepared,” said Ayla. “‘Fiddler’ is a bit of a more serious show whereas ‘Pippin’ has serious undertones, but it has fun visuals. There’s more energy. It’s more visually exciting with the bright colors and costumes.”
BY CAT SHANNON
In early November, the Columbia-Middletown Elks 1074 lodge held its annual local Hoop Shoot foul shooting contest in the Park Elementary gymnasium in Columbia. Twenty-five shooters competed in six age groups: girls ages 8 and 9, 10 and 11 and 12 and 13, and boys ages 8 and 9, 10 and 11 and 12 and 13. The first-place winner in each age group was eligible to proceed to districts in McConnellsburg on Jan. 26, where two of the local winners won first place in their age groups.
Carrigan Price took first place in for girls ages 8 and 9, with a score of 21 out of 25 baskets, and Ace Brumbach earned first place in for boys ages 12 and 13 with a score of 23 out of 25 - the highest score of the day.
Carrigan and Ace will travel to the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center and Bellefonte Area High School to compete in the 2025 PA State Elks Hoop Shoot Championship on Saturday, March 1. Winners from the state competition will go on to regionals on Saturday, March 15, and then on to nationals on Saturday, April 26, in Chicago, where the six first-place winners in the national competition will have their names inscribed at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
For Carrigan, the daughter of Ryan and Michele Price of East Hempfield, participating in the Hoop Shoot provided an
Director Alejandro Ramos (at the piano) and Hempfield High School’s cast of “Pippin”
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Cast members from Hempfield High School’s production of “Pippin” rehearse in the auditorium.
Student choir to perform at church
The J.P. McCaskey Voices of Freedom choir will perform in the sanctuary at First Reformed Church United Church of Christ, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m.
The concert will celebrate Black History Month.
assistant music director Keith Lewis aim to maintain the rich history of gospel music through uplifting performances that provide a lasting and positive experience for the students and those who hear their concerts.
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Junior David Becker, who will play Lewis, Pippin’s brother, promises an enjoyable experience for spectators. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun to watch,” David said. “It has a fun plot. There is more involvement in it as far as the sets go and the lights. There’s going to be magic, thrills, and excitement, keeping you on the edge of your seat. You’re not always going to know what comes next.”
Hempfield’s production will feature magic, acrobats, and a healthy dose of humor. “We’re just trying to make great experiences for our kids,” said Ramos.
In “Pippin,” the actors occasionally break the fourth wall, speaking directly to the audience, and have chances to improvise. “From an acting standpoint, that has been the greatest challenge,” Ramos said. “The challenge is not only to learn a role for themselves, but to provide the comedy to the audience. Essentially, the
plot to ‘Pippin’ always stays the plot. The characters on the stage are like a traveling troupe. They travel around the world telling the story. Sometimes a funny thing happens, and a comedy piece is introduced, and they have to break out of the character to tell the Hempfield audience what is going on. It’s an advanced, mature acting technique to do those types of things, but that has been a joy.”
Pippin’s score was composed by Oscar and Grammy winner Stephen Schwartz, who also wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway show and recent movie “Wicked.”
In addition to Derek, Ayla, and David, the main cast includes Adelynn Aument as Leading Player, Will Cassidy as King Charles, Reese Szulborski as Fastrada, Acacia Arn as Berthe, Graham Best as Theo, and Adelynn Aument, Bella Smith, and Peyton Witmer as the Mansion Trio.
The choir began more than 35 years ago and has performed with Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin, Anthony Evans, and Damien Sneed. Director Colette Stephens and
The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available afterward. For more information, contact the church office at 717-397-5149.
The J.P. McCaskey Voices of Freedom
Submissions sought for pet-themed art show
Mulberry Art Studios invites all artists and pet enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to submit artworks for the seventh annual We Love Our Pets Art Show.
The show will be on exhibit throughout
National Pet Month, May, and proceeds will benefit the Sebastian Foundation for Animal Rescue. We Love Our Pets is held in memory of April Koppenhaver’s late husband, Charles E. Gaul II, and Mulberry Art Studios’ beagle mix mascot, Milo. Artworks can be in any medium, but must be on the subject of pets. The open submission period will run through Friday, April 18. Best in Show and People’s Choice awards will be presented in both the adult and youth categories. For submission guidelines, email gallery curator Stephanie Kulfan at Stephanie.MulberryArt @gmail.com.
Church sets handbell concert
Wayside Presbyterian Church, 600 Stony Battery Road, Landisville, will hold a bell concert by soloist Ron Bellamy, accompanied by his wife, Linda Young Lorgus, on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. The event is organized by Wayside’s bell choir.
Bellamy began ringing handbells in 1979 and has been a performer and clinician for Handbell Exploration, the Handbell Musicians of America (HMA), and Solo/Ensemble Extravaganza (SEE). He is the artistic director and a former member of the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble and is the handbell director at the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren. He was the solo ringing clinician at the 2024 HMA National Seminar, and he has directed the Bucknell University Rooke Chapel Ringers and conducted several massed ringing festivals, including conducting the Toms River Handbell Festival and Virginia Bronze’s Ring in Spring Festival in 2024. A
graduate of the University of Scranton and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, his full-time employment is in the field of accounting and finance.
Lorgus recently retired after 40 years as an organist, choir director and handbell director. Her church and handbell experience led to her current position as the church music and handbell editor at the sheet music distributor J.W. Pepper Inc. As an organist, she has performed at Longwood Gardens. As a handbell director, she has led choirs that performed at Disney World; Williamsburg, Va.; and area venues such as Longwood Gardens. She is an active accompanist in Pennsylvania and surrounding states, playing for the Brandywine Valley Chorale, the West Chester University Wells School of Music, several local high schools and vocal studios, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Lorgus was a member of both Bell Amis and the Philadelphia Handbell
Ensemble - where she met Bellamy - and she worked at Schulmerich Carillons, arranging and recording carillon music heard from bell towers.
Refreshments will be served. Admission is free, and a freewill offering will be received for Bellamy and Lorgus’ bell ministry.
For more information, call the church office at 717898-1551. Information
about the church is available at www.waysidepc.org. Wayside offers two styles of Sunday morning worship. A traditional service, featuring the handbells and choir on alternating weeks, is held from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship. An informal praise service featuring the church’s contemporary band, Grace Notes, is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Historical society plans programs
The East Petersburg Historical Society (EPHS) has announced its speaker programs for 2025. Members of the public are invited to hear historians speaking about topics relating to the East Petersburg history and people. The programs will be held on select Mondays at 7 p.m. at the East Petersburg Community Center Building at East Petersburg Community Park, 6051 Pine St., East Petersburg.
“Patriot Daughters of Lancaster 1861-1865, A Civil War Ladies’ Aid Society” will be presented on March 3. The program will include historical information and a fashion show featuring garments of the 1800s.
Corey Aspril will tell spooky stories of East Petersburg and Lancaster County on April 7. Attendees will have opportunities to tell stories, as well.
“The Peter Gottschall Family: The Namesake of
East Petersburg” is slated for May 5. Robert Alley will explain the Gottschall family’s origin and history.
A walking tour of East Petersburg will be offered on June 2. A guide will share details about prominent buildings in the town.
Cindy Beaston will present “On the Double-Quick: Marching From Wrightsville Into History” on Oct. 6. The presentation will explore the Civil War.
For more information, visit www.eastpete history.org. Anyone who would like to speak at an upcoming meeting may contact the historical society using the information at the aforementioned website.
In addition, the EPHS archive museum at the Daniel Wolf House, 1905 State St., East Petersburg, is open to the public on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon.
Extension to offer health-focused training
Penn State Extension has released an updated version of the Walk by Faith train-the-trainer educational program, offered in partnership with the Penn State Cancer Institute. A training for organizations will be offered on Thursday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement training room at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
Walk by Faith is a community-based program designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle that includes walking, with the goal of helping participants become more physically active and reduce their cancer risk. The program can be tailored to fit the needs and wants of the community where it is being presented.
During the program, participants set and track personal health goals, supplemented by educational sessions intended to provide additional motivation and support. The toolkit
offers resources for educational and motivational presentations, guidance for setting healthy lifestyle and activity goals, and group activities to encourage physical activity and healthy eating.
The curriculum writers noted that local community organizations implementing the program can reach individuals of various education levels, employment types, and incomes. These community organizations also can provide social support and reinforcement to members, especially if they share a common goal of wanting to change health behaviors.
To register for the training, visit https:// extension.psu.edu/ walk-by-faith-instruc tor-training-for-organizations. For more information about the Walk by Faith program, visit https://extension.psu .edu/walk-by-faith-pro gram-information.
Ron Bellamy (left) and Linda Young Lorgus
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ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
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.
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Documentary screening posted
As part of its On Screen/ In Person series, the Arts at Millersville University will present a showing of the documentary “And So I Stayed” on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:15 p.m. at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster.
“And So I Stayed” is an award-winning documentary about survivors of domestic violence who are incarcerated for killing their abusers in self-defense. The film’s subjects include formerly incarcerated survivor-advocate Kim Dadou Brown, a driving force in the passage of New York’s Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA). Also featured are Nikki Addimando and Tanisha Davis.
At 6:15 p.m., there will be a pre-show community panel with Whitney Barbusca, a social worker with Penn Medicine
Lancaster General Health; Mandy Billman, director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center at the YWCA; Fai Hammond, outreach coordinator with Domestic Violence Services; and Heather Girvin, associate professor in the School of Social Work at Millersville University.
After the film showing, there will be a question-and-answer session with survivor-advocate Brown.
This On Screen/In Person event is presented in partnership with the Millersville University School of Social Work.
Tickets are free but are required for entry. To reserve tickets, visit www .artsmu.com, call 717-8717600, or visit the Ware Center in Lancaster or the Student Memorial Center box office on the Millersville University campus.
4-H club to meet
The Mount Joy 4-H Community Club will hold its re-organizational meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, at the Manheim Farm Show Exhibition Center, 502 E. Adele Ave., Manheim, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Youths must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The club will offer a variety of projects and will meet at 7 p.m. at the Manheim Farm Show Exhibition Center
Boutique plans anniversary celebration
Deja Vu Consignment Boutique, which has been offering central Pennsylvania shoppers high-quality secondhand styles for more than 20 years, is celebrating four years at its Landisville location with four days of special deals and discounts. Specials will be offered from Saturday, March 1, through Tuesday, March 4.
Store hours are on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.; on Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Deja Vu Consignment is located at 3090 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville, on the second floor of the building. For more information, visit www.dejavuconsign .com. Those with questions may call 717-299-3352 or email info@dejavucon sign.com.
on Mondays, March 24, April 28, and May 19. On Monday, June 23, the club will meet at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1446 Auction Road, Manheim, and then hold its club Roundup on Monday, Aug. 4, at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown. A team of leaders will teach the necessary skills to complete the 4-H approved projects and prepare each member for competition in county, regional, and state events. For more information, contact Katina Musser at katmusser@comcast.net.
All 4-H programs are available to all youths ages 8 to 18 before Jan. 1 of the current year. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Laura Rodgers at 717-394-6851.
Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a community of more than 6 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Penn State Extension 4-H youth development educators in all 67 counties
Beat the Winter Blahs Ball planned
The 43rd Beat the Winter Blahs Ball featuring the Big Big Jazz Band will take place on Friday, March 7, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster.
Attendees may listen and dance to music provided by the 20-piece big band and jazz combos, directed by Gary Peters and with vocals by Mary Ann Garrett. The event will also feature food, and
the country club does not permit outside food. Semi-formal attire is suggested. Lancaster Country Club membership is not required. There is a fee. To make reservations by Tuesday, Feb. 25, contact Karen C. Smith-Kernc at BBJB BlahsBall@gmail.com or 717-371-2142. More details and the reservation form are also available at https://tinyurl.com/ BeatTheWinterBlahs2025.
Church posts soup sale
Faith United Methodist Church has announced sale of soups from Oregon Dairy. Orders will be ready for pickup on Saturday, March 15, at 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, from 10 a.m. to noon. The entrance to the driveway is on Koser Road.
The available soup varieties will be vegetable beef, chicken corn, tomato bisque, creamy potato,
chicken corn noodle and ham and bean. There is a fee per quart. Orders and payment are due by Sunday, Feb. 23. Any remaining soup will be available for walk-in purchase on the day of the event.
To place an order, contact the church at 717560-0321 or faithumc @hotmail.com or visit www .faithumc.us and click on Online Giving.
Deja Vu Consignment Boutique is celebrating four years at its Landisville location.
opportunity to step outside her comfort zone.
“The Hoop Shoot competition is about making foul shots, and I never really focused on shooting foul shots. I wanted to see how I would do,” said the fourth-grader, who attends Landisville Intermediate Center and started playing organized basketball through Hempfield Youth Association last year. “You learn about shooting, passing and the rules, but we don’t spend much time on foul shots and are not doing them in a game at my current age level.”
To prepare for the Columbia contest, Carrigan practiced with her father at local parks, schools and gyms after school and on the weekends whenever they could.
She was happy with her performance at the previous Hoop Shoot events that helped her get this far in the competition.
“I thought it went well,”
she said. “I missed a couple of shots that I thought had a good chance, but they didn’t go in. I am looking forward to doing better at states.”
To prepare for states, she said she plans to keep doing what she’s been doing: looking for opportunities to practice on a court and staying focused.
For Ace, participating in the Hoop Shoot was a natural fit.
“I love playing basketball, and I’m a good shooter,” said the son of Angel and Alicia Brumbach of Lancaster. “I’m on the seventh-grade boys’ basketball team for Hempfield, and we practice six days a week.”
Ace, who attends Landisville Middle School, said he felt great about how well he did at the previous competitions, and he’s preparing for states by continuing to practice shooting.
He said other kids
Church transfers ownership of building
Chestnut Hill Church in Lancaster city has transferred ownership of its historic church building to Community Fellowship Church (CFC). A shared-use agreement includes a $4 million restoration and renovation for the 25,000-squarefoot stone building on West Chestnut Street. As they await completion of the renovations at Chestnut Hill - estimated to conclude in September 2025 - approximately 150 existing attendees at CFC will temporarily
meet at Fulton Elementary School. The first official service at Fulton is scheduled for Easter Sunday, April 20. Services, including kids’ programming, will begin at 10 a.m. Fulton Elementary School is within walking distance of Chestnut Hill.
Additional information on Community Fellowship Church is available at www.communityfe llowship.com. To learn more about Chestnut Hill Church, visit www.chest nuthill.church.
should consider participating in the next local Hoop Shoot, which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9.
“It’s not as scary as it seems, and you could actually win,” he shared.
Carrigan agreed with his sentiment, adding, “If you like to try new things, give it a chance. It has been a nice experience for me, and it has helped me get better and better at my foul shots.”
Two other local students advanced to the
district Hoop Shoot as well. Autumn Humphreville, daughter of Andrew and Laura Humphreville of Landisville, made 13 baskets to attain second place in her age group, and Cameron Steffan, son of Zach and Kacey Steffan of Lancaster, made 11 baskets and placed third in his age group.
For more information on the Elks Hoop Shoot program, visit www.elks .org/hoopshoot.
Museum sets “Exhibits and Elixirs” event
The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum, 410 N. Lime St., Lancaster, will host its first-ever Exhibits and Elixirs event on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Guests will have the opportunity delve into the world of medical history through artifacts and interactive displays. They may sample craft beer, wine, and specialty non-alcoholic drinks.
The event is open to people age 21 and up. There is a fee. Proceeds from the event will benefit the museum’s educational programs and
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throughout the commonwealth administer local 4-H programs through nonformal education and outreach. To find local programs, visit http://exten sion.psu.edu/4-H.
For more information on joining 4-H in Lancaster County, contact Rodgers at the aforementioned number or LancasterExt @psu.edu.
preservation efforts. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www.exhibitsandelixirs .eventbrite.com. More information is available by emailing info@lancas termedicalheritagemu seum.org.
The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich medical history of Lancaster County. The museum’s mission is to educate and inspire visitors of all ages through exhibits, educational programs, and community outreach.
Carrigan Price Ace Brumbach
Chestnut Hill Church’s building is now owned by Community Fellowship Church (CFC), and the two entities have a shared-use agreement.
Art classes planned for children and caregivers
Children are invited to pair up with a parent or other adult for a series of classes offered through Pennsylvania College of Art & Design’s Center for Creative Exploration (CCE). The classes, led by veteran instructors, are geared toward shared creative experiences, investigating new creative outlets, co-learning, and spending time together. The registration cost covers one adult and one child.
The classes will include Parent + Child: Exploring Alexander Calder, for kids ages 5 to 7, on Wednesday, Feb. 26; Parent + Child: Spring Painting and Movement, for kids ages 4 to 7, on Saturday, March 22; and Parent + Child: Creating
a Fabric Banner, for kids ages 4 to 7, on Wednesday, March 26. Joanna Spicer will lead the Feb. 26 and March 26 classes, and Nichole Madonna will lead the March 22 class.
The Center for Creative Exploration at PCA&D offers creative experiences for adults, high school students, and children in grades one to nine. Its goal is to provide community education for enthusiastic beginners and aspiring professionals, as well as both credit-bearing and non-credit class options occurring throughout the year on evenings and weekends, both online and in person. Current class listings can be found at www.pcad.edu/cce.
Retired Army chaplain to speak at meeting
The Lancaster Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold a general membership meeting and luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Eden Resort & Suites, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster. The social hour will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch and the meeting to follow.
The speaker will be retired Army Col. Peter Baktis, who served in the military as a chaplain and is currently the MOAA national chaplain and a member of the board of directors.
Baktis has extensive experience in the Middle East and eastern Europe, having completed tours of duty in Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo, and Bosnia.
All current and past military officers are invited, and reservations are required. To make reservations by Friday, Feb. 21, contact Dennis Benchoff at 717560-1260 or dlbenchoff2@ comcast.net.
For additional information about Lancaster Chapter MOAA, visit www .moaalancasterchapt.org.
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UDSF plans annual gala
The United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) has announced that its annual gala, the Diamond Jubilee Gala, will celebrate the organization’s 60 years of service in 2025. The gala will occur on Thursday, May 8, at the Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster.
UDSF corporate office, 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Monday, March 31, 2025, or until sold out. Alternately, they may be reserved at https:// udservices.org/gala-raf fle-saquon-barkley/ with payment made at a different time.
Library posts Saturday open hours
church records, history books, and genealogy resources.
This event will raise funds to support UDSF’s mission to provide personal care and support services for older adults and people with physical disabilities. These services aim to enhance clients’ independence and enrich their lives, along with the lives of their families and caregivers and the community.
Saquon Barkley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, will be in attendance at the gala. As part of the event program, Barkley will participate in a fireside chat-style interview conducted by Eagles insider Dave Spadaro. UDSF is selling tickets to a giveaway drawing; 10 winners will have the opportunity to attend a VIP meet-and-greet with Saquon prior to the start of the gala event.
Giveaway drawing tickets may be purchased at the
Winners will be chosen at random from the drawing, which will be livestreamed on Tuesday, April 1, on the “United Disabilities Services Foundation” Facebook page.
At the gala, attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a full-course dinner with a cash bar. There will also be bidding opportunities on exclusive live and silent auction items, including three autographed items by Barkley, a wine pull, and more.
With a capacity of 500 attendees, the event is anticipated to be UDSF’s largest gala event to date. For more information, visit www.udservices.org, email development@udsfounda tion.org, or call 717-6825575. Sponsorships are available.
Individual gala tickets are anticipated to go on sale by the beginning of March.
The Mennonite Life library, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will be open three Saturdays during the winter to better serve members and other interested researchers. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 22, March 8, and March 22. The Mennonite Life Museum and museum store will be open as well.
Mennonite Life joins a global faith community in celebrating the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism in 2025. The library offers a variety of research materials relevant to the movement’s history, including
The library is open to the public. Use of the library’s research materials is complimentary for Mennonite Life members, and there is a perday fee for nonmembers. Mennonite Life staff members and volunteers will be on hand to assist researchers.
Visitors are encouraged to preregister by visiting www.mennonitelife .org/events and looking in the events section. Those registering are encouraged to mention specific research topics they hope to explore.
The Mennonite Life library offers a space for researchers to examine history books, genealogy resources, and more.