Lampeter-Strasburg to start kindergarten registration
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Kindergarten registration for the Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) School District will begin Monday, Feb. 3. Registration can be completed by visiting www.l-spioneers.org and clicking the Enrollment tab. Early Childhood coordinator Lauren Menapace says it is wise to sign up early to take advantage of all the programs the district offers.
“I would encourage parents to register for kindergarten early. That way, you are aware of all the opportunities to help your child transition to kindergarten,” said Menapace. “If you register late, you miss all those opportunities, and it doesn’t make it easy for them to start in September.”
L-S will host a Kindergarten Expo Tuesday, March 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. It will be held at the Early Childhood Center, 1740 Pioneer Road, Lancaster. There will be information about transportation and food services, as well as opportunities to meet guidance counselors and learn about the district’s school-age child care.
The Early Childhood Center officially opened in August 2024. “One thing I noticed after being in the building for half the year, it’s definitely a quieter space,” Menapace said. “It’s very calm. I think a lot of the time for kids coming into Lampeter Elementary (LE) it was often overwhelming with bigger kids and being loud.”
“One of the main reasons we’re over here is space,” Menapace added. “We outgrew Lampeter Elementary, but moving over here gives us the opportunity to create a learning space geared
toward younger children. LE was a K-2 building before we moved over here. There’s a large difference between kindergartners and second-graders, so by moving over here we were also able to bring in an additional classroom for our Owl Hill Pre-K Counts program.”
Pre-K Counts is for 3- and 4-year-olds who live in the district and qualify for the program. Space is limited. “The reason we introduced that program in our district is we were finding we had a large number of students who weren’t attending preschool,” said Menapace. “So by offering them the Pre-K Counts program, we give every child in the district an opportunity to have a pre-K and preschool experience before coming to kindergarten. It gives them a leg up when they start kindergarten because they’re familiar with the staff, they’re familiar the processes we go through with arrival and dis
prepared to go through the kindergarten transition.”
L-S partners with other preschool programs in the district, including church-based groups. “We work closely with them and check in to make sure they are aware of the programs that we’re using so they’re doing their best to prepare kindergartners, as well,” said Menapace. “I do think early education is very important. It’s a foundation for higher learning. I think one of the main goals we have here at the Early Childhood Center is to make sure that children develop an early love of learning and feel welcome in the district. That’s one of my goals as a coordinator is make parents feel welcome and heard when they are registering their kids. We put in a lot of effort making sure we pair children with a teacher we think will be best for their personality. “
The district’s Kick Off for Kindergarten program allows kids to come in and try two days of
“It’s a good glimpse of who the child is, both academically and emotionally,” said Menapace. “We take all that information from their assessments and observations and decide what teacher the student should be assigned. Sometimes we encourage parents to wait a year if we think it might to be too overwhelming to start kindergarten if they’re on the younger side.”
Elementary assistant principal Jennifer Felix says she loves coming into the Early Education Center. “Mrs. Menapace is fantastic,” she said. “She just prepares our incoming kindergartners, shows them what they can expect and what our classrooms look like. She is taking children who have never been students and teaching them to be students.”
“This is an intimate atmosphere where they feel safe,” Felix added. “There is no pressure from older peers. The goal when they leave here is they are ready to be
BY JEFF FALK
There are a great many Lancaster County nonprofits seeking to fulfill basic needs. But there’s so much more to life than bare necessities.
Not only does Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAPLC) want its clients to survive, but the nonprofit also wants them to thrive.
“There are folks in our community who are living with low incomes,” said Kristy Aurand, who’s been CAPLC’s chief development officer for eight years. “When any one group of people do better, we all do better. Every person has value, and we’re all members of the same community. We get to do this work, and we hope that everyone sees this work as important, not just the people receiving our services. Lancaster County is a strong community, but we know that not everyone is benefiting from the growth and development. It’s all of our responsibilities to be a part of that.”
CAPLC, headquartered at 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, operates under the motto of “People. Empowered.” The organization serves its clients through 10 distinct programs in four focus areas - early education, health and nutrition, household stability and safety empowerment. With satellite offices at 560 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, and 400 Chestnut St., Columbia, CAPLC offers individuals
Coordinator Lauren Menapace poses at her desk in the Early Childhood Center.
BIA installs board of directors, announces award winners
The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Lancaster County officially installed its 2025 board of directors at the annual installation reception on Jan. 8. The reception, hosted at the Cork Factory, was attended by more than 85 local builders, contractors, government officials and other guests.
Officers include the following: president - Claudia Shank, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC; vice president - Mike Hockenberry, EGStoltzfus Homes LLC; secretary - Mike Viozzi, Lezzer Lumber; treasurer - Jason Gerber, RKL LLP; associate vice president - Frank J. Vargish III, Blakinger Thomas (retired); and immediate past pres -
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ident - Kevin Kozo, Turnberry Construction Group. Shank is an attorney with McNees Wallace & Nurick, specializing in real estate, public finance and government services. She stated that she is looking beyond the successes of past years to update the BIA’s strategic plan for the future.
Also installed at the event were presidential advisors John Bear, GSL Public Strategies Group; Randy Hess, Hess Home Builders; and Tim Kotzmoyer, TK Building & Design LLC.
Also installed were builder directors and associate directors. Building directors are Dylan Campbell, Cedar Knoll Builders; Chase Martin, Alden Homes; Dan McCord,
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; Luke Quickel, Hess Home Builders; and Joel Zeiset, Eby Exteriors. Associate directors are Andrew Barninger, Personal Wealth Advisory; Justin Frey, B.R. Kreider & Son Inc.; Lexi Sauder, Premier Settlements Inc.; and Todd Shanks, Douple Agency Inc.
The BIA of Lancaster County also announced several award winners: The BIA Awards, the Young Professional Award and the President’s Award, which were chosen by association peers and staff for the 2024 year.
Award winners include the following: Building Award - Mike Hockenberry, EGStoltzfus Homes LLC;
Industry Award - Nate Van Name, J.C. Snavely & Sons Inc.; Association Award - Todd Shanks, Douple Agency; Young Professional Award - Evan Rineer, Cosentino; President’s Award - Pauline Wilton, BIA of Lancaster County. Founded in 1956, the BIA of Lancaster County is a nonprofit trade organization comprised of builders, subcontractors, suppliers and other professionals involved in the home building industry. Its mission is to promote its member companies and advocate for a fair market business environment that meets the housing and building needs of Lancaster County. For more information, visit www.lancasterbuilders.org.
Veritas Community posts sermon series
The Veritas Community will offer a sermon series titled “Contradictions?” on five Sundays. The series will examine passages of that Bible that seem contradictory. The speakers will discuss whether the discrepancies can be resolved and what the passages can teach people about God, the Bible, and the Christian faith.
The dates and Scripture readings are Feb. 2, Proverbs 26:4-5; Feb. 9, 2 Kings 8:26 and 2 Chronicles 22:2; Feb. 16, 2 Samuel 24:1 and 1 Chronicles 21:1; Feb. 23, 1 Samuel 21:1-6 and Mark 2:23-28; and March 2, Matthew 10:34-36 and Isaiah 9:6.
The Veritas Community
gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the second floor of HUB 450, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The first 15 minutes of the event are dedicated to fellowship time. For more information about the Veritas Community, visit www.veritas.community, email Ryan Braught at ryan@veritaschurchpa .org, or call 717-572-5914.
Sing for the Moment Choir focuses on here and now
BY JEFF FALK
Singing has a way of centering you, of washing away worries, of making time stand still. Singing has the power to both spark memories and render them irrelevant all at the same time.
Landis Homes’ Sing for the Moment Choir can’t cure dementia disorders like Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease. But it can help to manage symptoms and make life a little more normal.
“Music just does so much for folks,” said Regina Cabezas, Sing for the Moment Choir’s coordinator. “It touches (some people) in a place they can’t speak about anymore. We know that the part of the brain that’s associated with singing and music stays intact for a very long time. (Singing) doesn’t change their situations. They might not even remember that
moment. But parts of the mind are being stirred for a while. They’re singing for that enjoyment.”
Landis Homes’ Sing for the Moment Choir - an exercise in singing for individuals with memory loss and their care partners - is currently gearing up for its next performance. Practice and rehearsals for Sing for the Moment’s spring concert will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Landis Homes’ West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz.
The hourlong practices will be conducted each successive Wednesday through April 23 in preparation for Sing for the Moment Choir’s spring performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, also at the retirement village’s West Bethany Chapel. Participation in the choir is open to everyone and not limited to Landis Homes residents.
Registration is not
Lampeter-Strasburg
required but encouraged through email at sftm@ landis.org or by calling 717-381-3599.
“We talk about socializing,” said Cabezas. “It’s a place where (the singers) can feel very comfortable. They are just there. Lots of hugs, lots of smiles. It feels safe. They’re having a great time. It’s their space, but we can be in it.”
Sing for the Moment Choir is currently made up of 45 singers, including residents of Landis Homes, residents of Brethren Village Retirement Community, members of the surrounding communities and their caregivers. Many of the songs that will be sung are hymns and old love songs.
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“It’s also a place for family and friends to get involved with their loved ones,” said Cabezas.
She noted that while medications can help to
manage the symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, these conditions have no cures. Through activities such as the choir, family members, friends and others can focus on making daily lives better for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
“The reality is that the cases of Alzheimer’s and dementia are going to grow because people are living longer,” said Cabezas. “Families are a huge part of this, just knowing their loved ones are being cared for.”
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 280,000 Pennsylvania residents age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, or about 11% of the 65-plus population. But there are also many people living with Alzheimer’s who haven’t been diagnosed.
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Members of Sing for the Moment choir perform for an audience.
Lady Pioneers slip against visiting Falcons
Against visiting Cedar Crest Tuesday, January 21, the Pioneers’
netted a team-high nine points in a disappointing 42-36 loss to Section One foe Cedar Crest.
In a 112-58
The Pioneers’ Elaina Hostetter dribbles past a Cedar Crest defender in crossover action last Tuesday, January 21, in Lampeter. The Pioneers fell short 42-36.
Lampeter-Strasburg’s Kirah Carter battles Cedar Crest’s Olivia Young for possession of the basketball during a hardfought 42-36 Pioneer loss Tuesday, January 21.
The Pioneers’ Morgan Dombach goes up strong in the paint against Cedar Crest’s Kaila Francis during crossover action Tuesday, January 21.
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home loss against Elizabethtown Tuesday, January 21, Lampeter-Strasburg’s Madelyn Juba scored first place finishes in both the 200 and 500 freestyle events.
The Pioneers’ Nicholas Capoferri secured a third place finish in the 200 IM on Tuesday, January 21, in a 128-35 loss against visiting Elizabethtown.
photos by Mona Steinhauer
Blood drive set in Lampeter
The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center will host a blood drive to support the West Lampeter Township Police Department. The event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the West Lampeter Township Building, 852 Village Road, Lampeter, from 2 to 7 p.m. Ascension Lutheran Church will co-host the blood drive, which is open to the public.
The event is part of Bleed Blue, a friendly competition that provides blood for patients in the Lancaster General Health system. Last year during the challenge, 512 donors volunteered to donate blood in support of their local police departments.
Blood donors must be in good health, including being free of flu and cold symptoms for at least three days; 16 to 79 years of age, with 16-year-olds requiring parental consent; weigh at least 110 pounds; be well hydrated; and eat a substantial meal within four hours before donating. They should bring a form of ID.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will also be accepted. To make an appointment, call 717-544-0170 or visit www .lghealth.org/giveblood. All individuals intending to donate will receive a gift card or a movie ticket. T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Bus trip to Michigan planned
Conestoga Fire Company will offer a bus trip to Michigan from Sunday, May 25, to Friday, May 30. Participants will explore Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth, and the Upper Peninsula. Outings will include a visit to a shopping destination in Frankenmuth, a hydrojet ferry ride, and a trip to Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
For more information and to make reservations, call Doris Warfel at 717-872-4474.
CAPLC
Program helps to reduce litter at service plazas
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful partnered with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to implement the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program at 17 service plazas across the state with a $20,000 grant received from Keep America Beautiful.
The program began with a scan, or physical count, of cigarette butts and other tobacco-related products littering each service plaza. Seventy ash receptacles were installed at the entrances to buildings and other transition points. Two additional scans were performed, with a final reduction rate of 43% after implementing the program for eight months.
Individuals involved in the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program display one of the ash receptacles.
out and composted in a specialized process.
services through its Thrive to Five program, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), nutrition education, senior centers, food distribution, utility assistance, Early Learning Resource Center, RISE (Resilient. Inspired. Strong. Empowered.), Crispus Attucks Community Center and domestic violence services.
a difference and lifting their families. It all comes back to economics. These resources are really adding to a person’s economic portfolio. We all have goals for our families.”
Educational messaging about the consequences of cigarette and other tobacco-related litter was displayed at the participating service plazas.
Cigarette butts that are thrown on the ground can contaminate soil and ground water with chemicals and heavy metals; fatally impact animals, including birds and marine life, which may mistake them for food; and the filters, made of cellulose acetate, never fully disappear from the environment.
“I think we do have a unique opportunity,” said Aurand. “Each of these 10 programs has its own whys and whats. For the participants, the net that’s cast is pretty wide. If people are coming to us for one service, they might have a need for another service. We can do a lot of it here, but it’s not exhaustive. Our employees also know what else is out there.”
The operation of CAPLC relies on the work of 300 employees, more than 33,000 volunteer hours annually and about 300 local partnerships. CAPLC is funded through the federal community services block grant program, as well as private and business donations.
“Collaboration is so important,” said Aurand. “It’s one of the founding blocks of community action. We can’t do it all. The collaboration is really, really deep and for the full benefit of the community.”
The program partners with TerraCycle to recycle collected cigarette butts, turning waste into reusable materials. The filters are melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new recycled industrial products, such as plastic pallets. The residual tobacco and paper are separated
To find out more about the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, visit www.keeppabeautiful .org and choose Programs, then Cigarette Litter Prevention, or contact Michelle Dunn, program coordinator with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, at mdunn@ keeppabeautiful.org.
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According to an American Community Survey, the poverty rate in Lancaster County was 8.2% in 2023, meaning 44,195 Lancaster County residents were living below the federal poverty level. In that same year, CAPLC served 45,609 individuals, almost entirely from Lancaster County, and distributed over 880,000 pounds of food to local pantries.
“These are folks who, for whatever reason, find themselves living with low incomes,” said Aurand. “Most of our programs are income qualifying; some are not. We want to get folks to thriving. We want to see that the resources we are providing are making
“I truly believe that the best part of it is being able to work with a group of people every day who are committed to moving the mission forward,” Aurand added. “Even though our roles may be different, that’s what we’re all working toward.”
One of more than 1,000 branches nationally, Community Action Partnership was founded in Lancaster County in 1966. The national program was established by the Economic Opportunity Act partly through the stated initiative, “It is the policy of the United States to eliminate the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation.”
“In the 1960s, the Lyndon Johnson administration launched the war on poverty,” said Aurand. “That’s what community action grew out of. It came from the idea that poverty exists in the midst of plenty.”
For additional information about Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, go to www .caplanc.org.
Members of CAPLC’s senior leadership team gather at a staff meeting.
Classical music concerts posted
The Arts at Millersville University will present two performances of classical music this February at the Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville. The Cheng² (“Cheng Squared”) Duo will be featured on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m., and the Pacifica Quartet will perform on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
The Cheng² Duo consists of siblings Bryan and Silvie Cheng, who have been making music together their entire lives. They seek to present traditional masterworks, rediscover neglected repertoire, and champion the music of their time.
The multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet has achieved international recognition during its nearly three-decade career.
To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717-871-7600, or stop by the Ware Center, 42 N.
ACTIVE AGING: Setting Yourself
Seminar & Open House February 27, 2025
Veterans Affairs Medical Center expands unit
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) was scheduled to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open
house for its new state-ofthe-art Medical-Surgical Unit on Dec. 10, 2024.
Westminster Music Series
The new 12,013-squarefoot Medical-Surgical Unit
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SPRING 2025
Westminster Music Series SPRING 2025
Friday, February 7 | 7 pm
Friday, February 7th • 11:00am - 7:00pm Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA Community Blood Drive
800 Village Road, Lancaster 17602 - Bloodmobile
Everyone will receive:
• Certificate for a $10 gift card at any Good’s Store
• Certificate for BOGO Breakfast/Lunch from Shady Maple
• Papa John’s buy one Large Pizza get one FREE certificate
• Penn Cinema Movie Pass
3 ways to schedule your donation appointment:
• go to 717GiveBlood.org
• call 1-800-771-0059
• scan the QR Code
Sunday, March 2
Friday, February 7 | 7 pm
Friday, February 7 | 7PM
Samuel Metzger Organ Concert will feature classical and sacred favorites, and a commissioned piece in memory of The Covenant School Shooting.
Saturday, March 8 | 4 pm
Samuel Metzger Organ Concert will feature classical and sacred favorites, and a commissioned piece in memory of The Covenant School Shooting.
Saturday, March 8 | 4PM
Saturday, March 8 | 4 pm
Gordon College Choir under the direction of Dr. Minji Kim will perform a variety of choral masterpieces and sacred anthems as part of their spring tour.
Gordon College Choir under the direction of Dr. Minji Kim will perform a variety of choral masterpieces and sacred anthems as part of their spring tour.
Sunday, May 11 | 6 pm
Sunday, May 11 | 6PM
Sunday, May 11 | 6 pm
A Festival of Hymns will weave together festive choral anthems, congregational hymns and Puritan prayers accompanied by full orchestra.
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A Festival of Hymns will weave together festive choral anthems, congregational hymns and Puritan prayers accompanied by full orchestra.
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Prince St., Lancaster, or the box office in the Student Memorial Center on the Millersville University campus.
Cheng² Duo
Pacifica Quartet
Program to focus on local inventor
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will kick off its 2025 Speaker Series on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The program, “The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past,” will feature Gwendolyn Ruth Dickinson, granddaughter of William Chester Ruth. Through memorabilia, photographs, and her own experiences, Dickinson
will share her grandfather’s story. Attendees will also view a short documentary film showcasing accounts from farmers, patrons, and neighbors who relied on Ruth’s machine shop to keep their farms and businesses thriving.
Ruth was an African American machinist, inventor, and business owner from Pennsylvania. Born in 1882 in Ercildoun to parents who overcame slavery, Ruth developed a passion for machinery early on, leading him to establish Ruth’s Ironworks Shop in Gap in 1922. Over
his career, he secured more than 50 patents for agricultural innovations, including the combination baler feeder and a self-lifting farm elevator, significantly enhancing farming efficiency. Beyond his mechanical contributions, Ruth was a respected community leader and lay minister, dedicating his life to both technological advancement and spiritual guidance. The program is available by donation. Space is limited to 50 attendees, and reservations are available at https://tinyurl.com/ HPTWilliamChesterRuth.
“Once Upon a Mattress” slated
Students from the Lancaster Bible College (LBC) Music, Worship and Performing Arts Department will present their winter musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” beginning Friday, Jan. 31. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Fridays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 1 and 8, in Good Shepherd Chapel on LBC’s campus at 901 Eden Road.
An adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1835 fairy tale “The Princess
and the Pea,” the musical has endured on stages of all kinds for 65 years. The comedy first opened off-Broadway in 1959 and moved to Broadway the following year, starring Carol Burnett as Princess Winnifred, played at LBC by Faith Willis. “Once Upon a Mattress” spins a tale of a kingdom where finding a true princess proves to be more challenging than expected.
There is a discount for students of all ages. To purchase tickets, visit www.lbc .edu/events.
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provides a modernized area to expand access to inpatient medical and surgical services at Lebanon VAMC. The unit - which cost more than $10 million - will specialize in a range of pre-surgical and post-surgical services with advanced telemetry technology and data storage.
It will provide 16 patient rooms, including two bariatric rooms and two isolation rooms. In addition, it
will feature offices, storage rooms, sterile storage, a consult room, and a nourishment room. The new space is connected to the Intensive Care Unit and is in close proximity to the Emergency Department.
The Lebanon VAMC seeks to provide comprehensive, accessible, and compassionate care to those who have served in the U.S. military.
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when they get older and start forgetting things,” said Cabezas. “I tell them not to worry, that we all have memory loss. But if you can’t find your way home or you don’t know how to brush your teeth, you might have dementia. People with dementia might not remember that someone has passed away. We don’t try to bring them back to reality. We go to where they are. As we’ve learned about dementia, we don’t go to what makes sense for us.”
Sing for the Moment Choir was established in 2018 through the cooperation of Landis Homes employee Faith Hoover and the Alzheimer’s Association. Since its inception, the group has performed publicly seven times.
“Just offer (individuals with memory loss) assurance,” said Cabezas. “For families with loved ones with memory loss, just being with someone can be special. They want
Artist collaboration series announced
Spring House Brewing Company recently announced the launch of its limited artist collaboration series for 2025, a creative initiative that celebrates the region’s arts community while introducing unique small-batch brews. This year, Spring House is teaming up with Music For Everyone to add a musical twist to the collaboration, creating a fusion of art, craft beer and live performances.
Each year, Spring House taps local artists to inspire the creation of new and limited-edition brews, with each beer adorned by original works of art. This year, the series is incorporating music into the mix.
The series began with the first beer release on Jan. 10 at Spring House Brewing Company’s flagship location at 209 Hazel St., Lancaster. The featured artist was Richard Babusci, who was in attendance to discuss his work.
Each monthly release will take place on the first Friday of each month for the rest of the year. Each event will feature new art, fresh brews and live music from local talent.
To learn more about the organizations, visit www .springhousebeer.com and www.MusicForEveryone .org. To contact Music For Everyone directly, email mark@musicfor everyone.org.
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastoral Team: Kevin Kumher and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717872-6755.
your time. They want your attention. Make them feel comfortable.”
For additional information about the Alzheimer’s Association, go to www .alz.org/pa.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG : 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Wed. 6:30 pm . Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: IndependentBible Believing. Meeting at 1836 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602. Weekly Worship on Sundays at 11 am. Phone: 717-938-8755. www.hopeforstrasburg.com
LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
ROCK CHURCH: A Spirit-filled, Full Gospel Church Family. 32 E. State St in Quarryville. Sunday service at 10am. More info at RockChurchLC.org Phone: 717-847-6872
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292
Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow
Event to give sneak peek of new museum space
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On-site antiques and collectibles auctions every other Monday. Doors open at 1:30 P.M.
LancasterHistory will hold a Sneak Peek Soirée on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, located at the corner of South Queen and Vine streets in downtown Lancaster city. The entrance is on Vine Street.
The event is a reimagining of the organization’s annual Valentine’s Day Gala fundraising event, previously held at other locations throughout Lancaster. The Stevens & Smith Center is set to open to the public in early 2026.
The event will feature food stations and bars by Cracked Pepper Catering, desserts by Barberet, and live jazz music by 3 WEST. Attendees may explore the newly constructed spaces, recently completed by presenting sponsor Benchmark Construction, and learn more about the next steps in the museum’s creation, which will include the fabrication of exhibitions and the installation of historic artifacts in the 25,000-square-foot museum space.
To purchase tickets by Friday, Feb. 7, visit www .lancasterhistory.org/soiree.
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