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Koffee Konnect brings people together
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When she moved to Lititz a few years ago, Ann Marie Edwards yearned to make connections.
“I wanted to find my people,” she said. “I wanted to meet people in person.”
Edwards had started a successful book club, and once she moved to Lancaster County from Montgomery County, she became the moderator for a Lititz community gifting Facebook page. Through those connections, she learned of a coffee klatch meeting in Parkesburg, so she reached
out to the group’s founder, Kathi Rendall, about starting a local coffee meetup.
“I’m a connector,” Edwards said simply. “It’s easy for me to talk to people and bring people together.”
Koffee Konnect Lititz, Manheim, Ephrata met for the first time earlier this month at New Holland Coffee Co. in Lititz.
“Eight people showed up, including myself,” Edwards said, noting she was pleased with the turnout. “People want to connect with other people, face-to-face, in person.”
Edwards envisions Koffee
Konnect as being an organic experience, with the group meeting at various places throughout the Lititz, Manheim and Ephrata areas on days and at times that suit various schedules.
“The biggest challenge I’ve faced with this has been finding a time that works for everyone,” she said. “So, I don’t want to have a set time and day. The idea is to just get people together to hang out or spend time together when they can.” Edwards will propose a meeting date, time and place through the Facebook group page, and others are invited to do the same.
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
As a nurse practitioner in the cancer unit of a local hospital, Bainbridge resident Kimberly Dodson saw firsthand how the disease affected families beyond their health.
“As I took care of patients, they would say things like, ‘I can’t afford my chemo. I have to decide, do I take my chemo or do I pay for food for my kids?’
They had to made decisions that they should not have to make,” Dodson recalled.
Inspired to help, Dodson formed the Teal Blanket Fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that raises money to help women with gynecological cancer.
The nonprofit formed in March of 2020 after Dodson and other volunteers organized a bingo in 2019 to raise money
BY JEFF FALK
Kids love to discover. Kids love to be independent. Kids love to think.
Kids love Sky Bridge.
The High Foundation Sky Bridge, designed and fabricated by Luckey Climbers, is the Lancaster Science Factory’s latest hands-on exhibit for young learners. It represents the best kind of ingenuity, the kind that inspires others to be creative.
“More than learning, it’s about inspiring children,” said Amanda Bakay, the Lancaster Science Factory’s director of programs and communications. “When they see it and get inside of it, they start to realize they could create something like this one day. It sparks an idea like, ‘What did someone have to do to think this thing up?’”
Part jungle gym, part science project, part gateway to higher learning, Sky Bridge opened to
Ann Marie Edwards (second from left) with Koffee Konnect friends People
for patients. The event was so well-received that the group decided to create a formal organization and host regular fundraisers.
The nonprofit’s name comes from the color associated with fighting ovarian cancer, teal, and the goal of the organization.
“One of our patients said, ‘When we have to get chemo, a lot of us bring blankets or we are provided with nice, warm blankets,’” Dodson said.
Koffee Konnect
“A blanket wraps around the patient to make them feel comfortable, safe and secure. That’s what we’re trying to do with this organization.”
The Teal Blanket Fund hosts a bingo event each fall and a golf tournament each spring. The organization’s fourth annual golf tournament raised more than $10,000 in June.
Bingo will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Londonderry Fire Company, 2655 Foxianna Road, Middletown. Doors will open at noon, and bingo will begin at 2 p.m.
Patients interested in receiving Teal Blanket support fill out a brief application. The organization will provide a portion of the payment toward bills as well as Weis grocery gift cards.
Dodson noted that the Teal Blanket Fund has grown from a small organization helping patients in Cumberland County to serving women in 10 counties throughout central Pennsylvania.
Gynecological cancers affect women of all ages. According to the American Cancer Society, 66,200 new cases of uterine cancer were diagnosed in 2023, with an estimated 13,030 deaths from the disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the United States annually, with close to 14,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed each year.
Now working at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Dodson continues to advocate for women affected by gynecological cancer.
“Women are having to make decisions like, ‘Can I pay for the gas I need to drive to radiation sessions, or do I feed my family?’ and no one should be in that position,” she said. “These women need our love and support.”
The Teal Blanket Fund is always seeking donations as well as volunteers to assist at events and sponsors for the golf tournament. For more information, email Dodson at jldkad119@ aol.com or search for “The Teal Blanket Fund” on Facebook.
At a meetup, Edwards wears a name tag so people can identify her, and then she encourages participants to introduce themselves. Beyond that, it’s an unstructured time to get to know new people.
Rendall recently commented on Edwards’ group page for Koffee Konnect, and her words resonated with Edwards.
“She said, ‘It is a revolution of human kindness, and it can’t be stopped,’” Edwards shared. “There is so much value in human connection. A lot of us have friends on social media, but we don’t feel a connection just chatting online with them. It’s not enough. We’re still lonely. This is an opportunity to establish real connections.”
Edwards noted that response to her page has been positive, with multiple comments from people who are interested in participating in the group. She hopes people will
take that first step and come to a meetup, noting that the group is open to men and women of all ages.
“Many of us wonder, ‘How are people supposed to meet each other?’” Edwards said. “This is an easy way. You just have to have the willingness to say you’re lonely. The risk is minimal. You just have to put yourself out there. You don’t have to have a big personality. You just have to be bold enough to walk in, look for the crazy lady wearing a name tag and when you find me, you’ll feel welcome. You’ll feel like you’ve found a friend.”
Edwards has a meetup of Koffee Konnect planned for 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Fox Meadows Creamery, 2475 W. Main St., Ephrata. For more information on the group, including additional meetup dates, search for “Koffee Konnect Lititz, Manheim, Ephrata” on Facebook.
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rave reviews at Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, in April of 2023. The $600,000 project was fabricated by construction artist and designer Spencer Luckey in his New England shop and then assembled at the Lancaster Science Factory over a three-week span.
“Sometimes kids like to see how quickly they can get to the top,” said Bakay. “It kind of looks like a giant ant farm when it’s filled with children. Sometimes kids will climb to the highest point and hang out. It’s almost like a cool clubhouse.”
When visitors to Lancaster Science Factory round the corner from the main entrance, they are confronted with Sky Bridge, which is attached to beams on the high ceiling of the former manufacturing plant. But the massive structure does not make contact with the ground.
“We’ve always wanted to use our horizontal space, to have a bridge span over our main exhibit hall,” said Bakay. “It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before, just because you can climb in it. It’s so accessible, and having a bird’s-eye view of the exhibit hall is so cool.”
Framed by metal and held together by thick wire netting, Sky Bridge is a series of 35 wooden panels strategically spaced throughout the structure. Sky Bridge both stands out and fits right in with the Lancaster Science Factory’s 75 other exhibits.
“Everything we do is very hands-on and interactive,” said Bakay. “Everything we have requires you to do something and try something in a different way. Sky Bridge is like our other exhibits because it’s immersive, but there’s no beginning, middle or end. We also really don’t have anything else you can get inside and climb on.”
During 2023, nearly 71,000 individuals visited the Lancaster Science Factory, about 11,000 more than officials had projected. When those officials searched for reasons for the increase, they looked to Sky Bridge.
“It’s made a huge impact on our visitation,” said Bakay. “(The increase) was all, or in part, because of Sky Bridge. It gave us something to talk about.”
Partly through the funding of a $1 million capital campaign, the Lancaster Science Factory, which boasts 17,000 square feet of exhibit space, opened in 2008.
“Our mission is to inspire
Academy to offer class
Patriot Academy’s Biblical Citizenship class will be offered on Mondays from Sept. 9 to Oct. 28 at two locations. Jim and Jean Bednar will host a group at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Tom and Corinne Miller will host the other group at Newport Church, 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The program is a United States civics course presented from a Judeo-Christian perspective. Its purposes include promoting
an appreciation for the U.S. and the liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. The course is free of charge. To register by Sunday, Sept. 1, visit www .patriotacademy.com/ coach/find-a-class.
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creativity in children through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs and keep them accessible to everyone in the community,” said Bakay. “We want the facility to stay open to everyone in our community. We’ve really grown from this small science factory to a regional destination.”
For additional information about the Lancaster Science Factory, go to www.lancasterscience factory.org.
A visitor to the Lancaster Science Factory explores Sky Bridge from the outside.
Engage in life like never before
Strength training program set
Penn State Extension will offer an in-person, groupbased strength-training program for adults age 40 and up. Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT) will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 10 to Dec. 3. There will be no class on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28.
Athlete earns All-Academic honor
Zachary Reed of Manheim, a student at Lebanon Valley College, received All-Academic honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Reed, a graduate of Manheim Central High School, is pursuing a Master of Science in intelligence and security
Two locations will be available. Classes will meet at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., or 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alternately, participants may choose to attend from 10:45 a.m. to noon at the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville.
A free informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the training room at the Farm and Home Center. All new registrants and returning registrants who have not participated in the past six months are required to attend. The deadline to register for the program is Sept. 3.
studies. Reed was 44th in the 60-meter hurdles during the indoor season with a time of 8.24 seconds at the Susquehanna University Tune-Up. He was also 37th in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 53.54 and 45th in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.71 at the Outdoor MAC Championships.
LIFT is designed to promote improvements in functional fitness or the ability to perform activities of daily living with ease. Participants are encouraged to work toward achieving their own goals in a group setting. Each session includes an active warmup, eight core strength-training exercises, and a cool down. The program also includes basic nutrition information with an emphasis on increased fruit and vegetable intake. There is a fee. Some insurance policies may reimburse participants with 80% or greater attendance; people should check with their insurance provider for more information.
To register, call 877-3450691 or visit https://exten sion.psu.edu/lift. For more information, contact the Penn State Extension Lancaster office at 717-394-6851 or email LancasterExt@psu. edu. For information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Stacy Reed at 717-394-6851 or sls374@psu.edu.
Gretna Music to present chamber music and more
Gretna Music will present concerts by Concordian Dawn on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m.; the Tesla Quartet with pianist Joel Fan on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 3 p.m.; and the Manhattan Chamber Players on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 3 p.m. The concerts will be held at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse, 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna.
Each concert will be preceded by a First Listen program. The series offers free, 20-minute mini concerts by students. On Aug. 25, oboist Lydia You will
present a mini concert at 6:45 p.m., and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The other two First Listen programs will be held at 2:15 p.m. with doors opening at 2 p.m.; the performers will be violinist Mio Amai on Sept. 1 and cellist Isabel Morales on Sept. 7.
Concordian Dawn specializes in 12th-century through 14th-century vocal repertoire.
The Tesla Quartet and Joel Fan will perform String Quartet No. 4 by Polish composer Grażyna Bacewicz; Quintet for Piano
and Strings by Sophia Gubaidulina, which pays homage to Dmitri Shostakovich; and Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in G Minor, a five-movement work.
The Manhattan Chamber Players’ program will feature Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” The group will also perform three other works: “Adagio” by Samuel Barber, “Ciaccona (Clarinet Quintet)” by Chris Rogerson, and Piano Quintet by Andrea Casarrubios.
The Tesla Quartet consists of Ross Snyder and
Michelle Lie on violin, Edwin Kaplan on viola, and Austin Fisher on cello. The group’s ever-expanding repertoire ranges from contemporary works to established masterpieces. The quartet seeks to amplify underrepresented voices
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Tesla Quartet
Manhattan Chamber Players
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Pet walk and fundraiser planned
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ClassONE Property Restoration will hold a “Save Our Pets” Project pet walk and fundraiser event on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail in Manheim. The event will include a pet walk, vendors offering pet-related products and services, a drawing for prizes donated by local businesses, a selection of food trucks, a pet photo shoot and caricature drawings and a fire truck display.
Admission to the firsttime event is free, and people of all ages are welcome, with or without pets. Those who are participating in the pet walk must register in advance and will be asked to pay a fee per pet. Each registered pet walker will receive goodie bag that
The goal of the walk is to raise funds to provide local fire departments and other emergency responders with pet oxygen mask kits, ensuring they can swiftly assist pets that are rescued from burning homes. The event will also support other pet emergency services, such as funding the Pennsylvania Animal Response Team (PART) and ClassONE’s Paw Grants. These grants help cover adoption-related fees for families looking to adopt a pet after losing their own in a fire.
To learn more and register for the walk, visit www.facebook.com/class onepropertyrestoration or www.classoneresto ration.com.
CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Youth & Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org
Children & Youth Ministries
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580
Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel
Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request
Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN: Located at 1258 Newport Road, Penryn. Phone: (717) 665-6093. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Angela Hammer.
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.
TRINITY EC CHURCH 48 Market Sq., Manheim Sunday School 9:15am/Worship 10:25am Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com Stop by on 1st Thursday 717-665-3633
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with 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). Wayside enjoys one combined Summer Sunday Worship Service @ 10am w/contemporary & traditional elements. Family Ministry at the same hour for nursery, children, and youth ages. Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
WESTGATE BAPTIST CHURCH: 2235 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 One mile North of Park City. Pastor Robert Zimmerman. A beautifully blended Sunday morning service at 11 AM, under the leadership of Pianist David Ryan & known guitarist Chuck Oetelle. Adult Sunday School 9:30 AM during the school year. Preaching/Teaching focus seeks to be distinctively Biblical, relevant, creative, engaging in the midst of today’s moral/cultural chaos. Find us on Facebook: Westgate American Baptist Church. Website: Westgateabc.com
WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
and to encourage the proliferation of an equitable and just future for society as well as a hospitable climate for posterity.
Fan is known for his virtuosity and his wide-ranging repertoire that embraces piano classics along with contemporary and world music. He has made numerous recordings.
The Manhattan Chamber Players is a chamber music collective of New Yorkbased musicians who share the common aim of performing the greatest works in the chamber repertoire at the highest level. Formed by founding artistic director Luke Fleming, the group includes musicians who come from the tradition of music making at the Marlboro Music Festival, Steans Institute at Ravinia, Music@Menlo, Yellow Barn and Kneisel Hall chamber music festivals, and Perlman Music Program. Many of the group’s members are former students of the Curtis Institute, Juilliard School, Colburn School, New England Conservatory, and Yale School of Music.
Hailing from Clarksville, Md., You is a rising senior at River Hill High School, where she is involved in multiple ensembles. Outside of school, she is a member of the Peabody Youth Orchestra, Howard County Youth Orchestra, and the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra. She was also principal oboist of the Maryland All-State Orchestra this past year and participates in intensives at Interlochen and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. You has received accolades from various musical competitions and organizations.
Amai made her debut as a soloist with the New York Session Symphony at the age of 9, followed by several
other orchestras. She has won first prize in national and international competitions, and she received a full scholarship from the Starling Foundation for the 2024 Meadowmount School of Music. Amai is also the principal second violin of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and she plays chamber and orchestral music in the Center for Gifted Young Musicians Program at Temple University.
Morales is a senior at
Girard Academic Music Program where she is the principal cellist in the orchestra. She is also co-principal cellist in the Youth Chamber Orchestra at the Temple University Center for Gifted Young Musicians and has performed with the group in Philadelphia and in Iceland. She has won various accolades.
For tickets and more information, visit www .gretnamusic.org or call 717-361-1508.
Webinar series to explore stream repair
A Backyard Stream Repair Series of live webinars will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 27 to Sept. 10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Each session will present a step-by-step DIY process that homeowners and landowners can use to repair streams that are getting deeper or wider. The techniques are meant to be simple and affordable. Penn State Extension noted that stream repair can lead to improved bank stability and reduced erosion, saving property from washing away; added property value; reduced water pollution; available habitat for many types of wildlife; and other benefits.
There is a fee, and registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/ BackyardStreamRepair. A link to the recorded webi-
nar will be emailed to registrants after the live event, and the recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
Joel Fan
Lydia You
Mio Amai
Isabel Morales
LancasterHistory posts events
LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, has planned upcoming events. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancasterhistory .org or call 717-392-4633. Vinegar Creek Constituency will be featured during Music on the Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.
ON-SITE PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION
MONDAY, AUGUST 26 • 5 P.M.
LOCATION: 930 Orchard Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co. VINYL-SIDED 1½ STORY THREE BEDROOM HOUSE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE & WORKSHOP ON 1.04 ACRES IN A RURAL COUNTRY SETTING. Excellent Location. Minutes To Routes 72, 772, 283 & PA Turnpike. Manheim Central School District. ATTENTION: First Time Home Buyers or Investors, Remodelers, Rehabbers, Or Renovationalists, This Property Is A Clean Canvas With Many Possibilities In Need of TLC - Great Rental!
Open House: Call Auction Firm to Schedule an Appt. 717-665-5735 “Highly Motivated Seller - Seller Has Relocated” For Financing, Terms, Photos, Full Listing, See Website: www.witmanauctioneers.com
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8 A.M.
12:00 NOON LOCATION: 5 Birch Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584 West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster County “ONE OWNER” ATGLEN STONE THREE (3) BEDROOM, TWO (2) BATH RANCH STYLE HOUSE WITH ATTACHED ENCLOSED BREEZEWAY & TWO (2) CAR GARAGE. Excellent Location, Minutes To Routes 222, 272 & 741, Banks, Restaurants, Conveniences, Churches, Shopping, Five Minutes To Downtown Lancaster, Lampeter-Strasburg School District. Two (2) Stone Fireplaces, 1,915 Sq. Ft., 0.43 Acre Lot With Many Amenities. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BUILT & WELL MAINTAINED HOUSE & PROPERTY! YOU CERTAINLY DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS PROPERTY! Open House: Call Auction Firm To Schedule An Appointment, 717-665-5735, or call Edward Zander 717-629-4358 For Financing, Terms, Photos, Full Listing, See Website: www.witmanauctioneers.com Auction For: Benjamin (Ben) Doulin, Bryan Doulin, P.O.A.
The band’s music features elements of bluegrass, early swing, outlaw country, and ragtime.
Tickets may be purchased in advance, or they may be purchased at the door with cash or a credit card. Admission is free for children age 17 and under and LancasterHistory members.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, foldable chairs, and picnics. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Restrooms are available on-site.
In the event of inclement weather, the decision will be made at noon on the day of the concert, and ticketholders will be notified. The rain date is the following day from 1 to 3 p.m.
To request special accommodations, contact Annie Weeks at 717-392-4633, ext. 134, or annie.weeks@lan casterhistory.org.
The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum will host “Wine and Cheese and a Walk in the Trees” on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Carriage House patio rain or shine. Attendees may enjoy drinks and light bites while taking a stroll through the Tanger Arboretum. The event will also include a brief presentation about the Tanger Arboretum as well as tours of the arboretum led by members throughout the evening.
The ticket purchasing
deadline is Friday, Aug. 30; those calling for tickets should select ext. 133. Ticket purchase includes access to the event, beverages, and appetizers. The event is free for Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members.
Attendees must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic options will be available.
The Buchanan Sisters, a special living history tour of Wheatland, will be available on Saturday, Sept. 7. Tours will be available on the hour beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until the last tour at 3 p.m. Visitors will learn how James Buchanan’s nieces, Annie, Harriet, and Henrietta Buchanan, forged new life paths that ran counter to the traditional expectations for 19th-century women. Re-enactors portraying the sisters will chat about beaus, fashion, and life goals.
Advance reservations are recommended as tours may sell out, and walk-in tickets may not be available. Members will receive complimentary admission, but they must reserve their tickets in advance.
LancasterHistory is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of Wheatland are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Research Center is open on Wednesdays to Saturdays for appointments between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Fig Tree grant winners announced
Fig Industries recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Fig Tree grants. The grants represent more than just financial support; they symbolize the company’s commitment to nurturing Lancaster city’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.
INGOMA Films, Lancaster Gift Box, PAVAA Gallery, Pham Enterprises, Pocket Books Shop and RichStitch Embroidery.
In collaboration with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, Fig Industries established The Fig Tree in 2023. Thanks to additional support from local businesses and individuals, this year’s grant cycle had $35,000 available for distribution. Through a grant to Lancaster City Alliance, local businesses received $5,000 each to support growth and innovative new ideas.
The Fig Tree 2024 grant recipients are EsōArts,
Grant recipients were chosen by an independent advisory committee composed of seven individuals from across the community. Members of the committee reviewed and scored the responses of all applicants based on their ideas.
Local businesses that invested in The Fig Tree for its first year along with Fig Industries are Work Wisdom, Cargas, and Trout CPA. Several local individuals also contributed.
The next Fig Tree grant cycle will open in March 2025. Find more information and support The Fig Tree at www.lancfound .org/fund/the-fig-tree.
Conference will offer resources for suicide prevention
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The Lancaster County Suicide Prevention Coalition will hold its annual conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the DoubleTree Resort located at 2400 Willow Street Pike in Lancaster. The event will include a talk from a keynote speaker, breakout sessions and training resources on topics related to mental health and suicide prevention.
Registration will be available online until Saturday, Aug. 31, and it will include a lunch and snacks. To register, visit https://mhalan caster.org/conference.
This year’s keynote speaker is Matt Dorgan, founder and chief executive officer of Building Bridges for Brianna. Dorgan created the organization after the loss of his 15-year-old daughter to suicide in 2020. Building Bridges for Brianna, which is based in York, seeks to prevent suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury throughout local communities and to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in various breakout sessions during the conference, and each session will offer information on a specific topic. The sessions will feature discussions on how to use
mindfulness to improve student executive functioning, the latest research on suicide prevention and various other mental health-related subjects.
In addition to the keynote address and breakout sessions, the conference will feature Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training. QPR functions as the mental health equivalent of CPR, and it serves as a tool to help identify when someone may be struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts.
“Coming to this event will equip people with a lot of information, and it’s a great opportunity for people who want to become more involved with suicide prevention efforts,” said Kim McDevitt, executive director of Mental Health America (MHA) of Lancaster County. “Like our program manager Dave Krahling says, everyone is on the front lines of suicide prevention.”
The Lancaster County Suicide Prevention Coalition has hosted the annual conference for several years, and the schedule has been modified this year to feature more breakout sessions and information about suicide prevention strategies. “Our main goal is to bring stakeholders, educators, consumers and other community members together to gain
skills and share the goal of preventing suicides,” McDevitt said.
MHA of Lancaster County has several initiatives that aim to decrease suicide rates in the area, including an upcoming campaign to raise
awareness of gun safety. The organization also has several programs slated for September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month. For more information, visit https://mhalan caster.org.
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PennDOT seeks grant applications
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is accepting applications for grants through its Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP). RTAP is a capital budget grant program funded with bonds, and RFAP is funded through the Multimodal Fund created by Act 89 of 2013. Both programs provide financial assistance for investment in rail freight infrastructure, with the intent of preserving essential rail freight service and stimulating economic growth through new or expanded rail freight service.
In the 2023 grant period, the Shapiro Administration awarded $42.5 million for 25 rail freight projects supporting more than 300 jobs statewide.
Eligible organizations may apply to either program at www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/ login.aspx through 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. For more information, visit www .penndot.pa.gov and select “Rail Freight & Ports” under “Doing Business” and then click “Policies.” Application questions may be directed to Harrison Warren at hwarren@pa.gov or 717736-7150 or Steve Panko at¬†stepanko@pa.gov or 717-787-1202.
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